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Dog Donors: Giving the Gift of Life

The Bay Business Group (BBG) will hold its next monthly meeting on Wed. September 16 at Rod ‘N’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach (No August meeting - vacations). If you’re a local business owner who would like to learn more or attend, email President@BayBusinessGroup.org

When a dog is involved in an accident or has a medical emergency, they often need blood transfusions, just like people. Where does that blood come from? Healthy pets, like yours! Did you know that there are local collection sites where dog owners can bring their canines to donate blood – just like humans? Our exclusive story on page 12 of this issue of the Chesapeake Current….

And the Winners Are…

Twin Beach Players celebrates 10 years its Kids Playwriting Festival on Aug. 1. It’s an amazing creative opportunity for youngsters to both write plays – and perform them on stage with a cast of characters. It’s also great fun for grown-ups to watch, so don’t miss this year’s performances! Details on page 4…

Got Bugs Bugging You?

Japanese beetles are making their annual appearance.

Better get rid of them now before they start multiplying and leaving eggs for next year. What are the best methods of getting rid of these pesky creatures on your plants? There are several ways you can go about it as Ray Greenstreet explains on page 9 in our exclusive Garden Dirt column in the Chesapeake Current…

Also Inside

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

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County Buys Property for Community Center The County is one step closer to having a community center in the Prince Frederick Town Center.

At their meeting on Tues. July 21, the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the purchase of the former SMECO local headquarters building that sits on a little over 20 acres at 901 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.

There were no speakers at a public hearing held prior to the vote, which was 5-0. However, the record remains open and public comments may be submitted through the close of business, Aug. 3.

The purchase price is $2.6 million, not including closing costs, which are estimated at $10,000. This purchase is going to be bondfunded.

General Services Dept. Director Wilson Freeland said, “We will move as fast as possible to make it an interim community center.” Freeland added he’s hopeful it can be in operation as soon as November.

Commissioner Tom Hejl (R-at Large) said,

The BOCC is buying this former SMECO building for $2.6 million for use as an interim community center.

“This is going to be a very valuable purchase to the county and to the citizens because it will be the interim community center for Prince Frederick that has been long sought-after by our community.”

Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt (R-District 3) also noted that in the future when a permanent community center is built, this property could be used to consolidate many county services in one location.

“Look at the impact on the children, number one,” commented Commissioner Mike Hart (R-District 1). “Two, this purchase will soon pay for itself.”

BOCC Decides Controversial Pension Issue The Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) has gone against a recommendation from the Board of Trustees of the Sheriff’s Department Pension Plan, and is allowing a longtime sheriff’s officer to retire, draw his pension, and go back to work for the county in basically his same job.

The officer at the center of the controversy is Cap. Steven Jones, who is retiring and wants to be re-hired by the sheriff’s department on a contract to keep peace at Cove Point.

The Board of Trustees met on July 1 to discuss an amendment being proposed by the upper management of the Sheriff’s office, and decided to recommend that the BOCC not adopt it. This amendment would allow the Sheriff to select up to three members of the plan to retire, on paper, and begin to draw retirement benefits while coming back to work in their same position, entitled to the same County benefits that they were entitled to prior to their retirement. In substance, they have not retired, but are collecting pensions. These three would not continue to contribute 8% of their new salary to the retirement plan and would

not be working toward a second pension.

The availability of this option for three members, selected by the Sheriff, was considered inequitable by the Board of Trustees.

“This seems to be personal against one individual, and it should not be,” said Commissioner Tom Hejl (R-At Large). Jones is to be rehired as a special deputy, “under contract with the Sheriff, and his assignment will be Cove Point as a liaison, a PIO (public information officer), and whatever the Sheriff deems necessary that they need at Cove Point.”

Commissioner Mike Hart (R-District 1) noted, “It’s a very highly contested area, especially right now that we’re in this whole thing (the Dominion LNG expansion project) so anything that can ease that pain… it takes a special person to be able to enforce the law and still not hurt feelings…. where there’s a lot of change.”

The board voted 4-0 in favor of the amendment, which would allow Jones to be rehired. Commissioner Pat Nutter (R-At-Large) recused himself from the vote because he is a member of the sheriff’s retirement plan.

Ribbon Cutting for Autism Project House

An Autism Project House where young men on the spectrum can live independently has been officially dedicated. Elected officials joined members of the non-profit group on Tues. July 21 to cut the ribbon on the 2,400 square foot house at 9310 Dayton Avenue, North Beach where three young men currently reside. They all

have jobs and are looking for a 4th roommate to share the new, furnished four-bedroom home, where they can live independently with support.

The house has been named “The Primo House,” which translates to the “The First House” in Italian, according to Director Angel Gaither. Leaders say this home supports The Autism Project’s mission, which is: “to educate, advocate for and empower individuals on the Autism Spectrum, their families, and communities; and to build mutually beneficial relationships among them.” The Autism Project provides a wide range of services, including one-onone counseling, group meetings, financial advice, cooking instruction, social opportunities, life skills, and developmental and vocational support.

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Playwriting Fest Marks Milestone

By Sid Curl

These are then produced and performed by a group of children with adult oversight for a reward of $100. The kid playwright is teamed with an adult director to design the production to its best potential and then present to the public for seven performances.

Twin Beach Players celebrates 10 years with our Youth Troupe’s Kids Playwriting Festival (KPF) on Aug. 1, 2015.

This is quite an accomplishment for a small community theatre that for seven of those 10 years was a nomadic group hoping for the kindness of others to provide a performance space and support. In cementing our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MD along with the Town of North Beach, we found a performance space that is ever evolving and improving to provide the youth of our area with an artistic resource and release of energies. The building is also a haven for anti-bullying.

Every year a team (unknown to the entrants) of theatrical professional judges selects six plays out of the many submitted.

Winners of the 2015 Kids Playwriting Festival.

This year’s list includes, Abigail Petersen from Huntingtown High School with her script of “Coffee House Change” directed

by Jeffrey Thompson, assisted by Tabatha Petersen.

“A Tale of Two Directors,” an offering from Cameron Walker of Northern High School, is directed by the team of Bryan Bowen and Regan Hall, assisted by Haley Morgan.

“The Art Contest” by Leah Hartley, directed by Annie Gorenflo assisted by

Camden Raines, is home-schooled.

Elizabeth Cullins of Windy Hill Middle offers “Choosing You” directed by Cheryl Thompson.

Ms. Thompson also directs Ava Jabara’s tale of “Blending,” She attended Mutual Elementary.

Brandon Richards, assisted by E. J. Roach, directs Lucie Boyd’s “The Sand Island Explosion,” who attended Mt. Harmony Elem.

The KPF10 plays showcase the imagination of children and how they are influenced by the world around them. I guess pretty much the way all plays are arrived upon.

What make this 10-year celebration even more fun is that all of the directors and their assistants are alumni of the program developed by Twin Beach Players or have been previous winners. This proves the strength of the program allowing kids to express themselves in a creative setting that encourages their talents. All of the directors are enrolled in college or are educators in their own right.

We have discovered in research from the 1st KPF to the 10th year that many of our

former theatrical players are also members of theatre companies in many areas throughout the country. This enforces the idea that through the Twin Beach Players, children are finding the confidence to discover their artistic abilities and have the courage to explore the crazy business of show business.

Annie Gorenflo, now directing for KPF10, was a four-time winning playwright and now attends Kent State University.

Matthew Konerth won thrice several years ago and recently wrote our summer Youth Troupe production of “Sherlock Holmes and the Most Amazing Case” and will enter theology school this fall. Jeffrey Thompson, also now directing, was a two-time winner and now attends State University of New York at Fredonia. This is just a few of those that have participated in the program.

The Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe program stresses that not all will be a star, but if you find this business to be satisfying, that you find your niche if you work hard at it.

Please come celebrate with us Kids Playwriting Festival, 10 years of presenting kids with a positive environment.

About the Author: Sid Curl of Prince Frederick is president of the Twin Beach Players theatre group.

Local 4-Hers Show Well in Competition

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Calvert County 4-H members, Lesley Porterfield and Hayley Spicknall (pictured) proudly display their prizes they earned at the 2015 MD State 4-H Horse Jamboree held recently in Buckeystown, MD. Lesley was named Champion in the Intermediate Horsemanship Contest and Hayley earned Reserve Champion.

The 4-H Horsemanship Contest covers many topics, including communications, genetics, nutrition and more. A total of 58 members of 4-H from nine counties competed.

Congratulations to the local winners!

Intermediate Overall Champion was Brooke Howard and the Senior Overall Champion was Olivia Stibolt, both of Anne Arundel County. In the prepared speech segment, Carley Gray of Anne Arundel County was chosen Reserve Champion in the Senior division. Madelyn Solley of Anne Arundel County was Champion in the Intermediate

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division. Another Anne Arundel County girl, Phoebe Vacek was named Intermediate Reserve Champion.

Solley and Lesley Porterfield of Calvert County also took home Communications awards.

In the Intermediate divisions, Madison Donnelly and Amelia Sim of Anne Arundel County each received Red Ribbons.

In the Junior division’s Team Demonstration, Eliza Owens, Kailey Banyard and Dianne Russell, all of Anne Arundel County, were named Champions.

In individual presentations, Josiah Manning of Calvert County won the Red Ribbon.

Intermediate Horsemanship awards went to Lesley Porterfield of Calvert County: Champion; Brooke Howard of Anne Arundel County: Reserve Champion, and Phoebe Vacek of Anne Arundel County, a Blue Ribbon.

To learn more about Calvert County 4-H, please contact the University of Maryland Extension Calvert County 4-H Office at (410) 535-3662 or (301) 855-1150, or email the 4-H Educator Elaine Long Bailey at elbailey@ umd.edu or Ari Strahl, 4-H Program Assistant at astrahl@umd.edu. University of Maryland Extension offers equal access programs.

Sincerely, Susan

by Susan Shaw You may have heard about various trails and tours that run through Calvert County to highlight an area or to promote tourism. These include local trails like the Patuxent Wine Trail and regional trails like the Captain John Smith Trail and the Star Spangled Banner Trail that include a number of stops here. For example, the Captain John Smith Trail covers some of the 3,000 miles of the Chesapeake Bay area that Smith explored. It includes nine historic stops in Calvert County. The Star Bangled Banner Trail is a 560-mile land and water route including War of 1812 sites in Calvert County. Detailed information about all of these trails is available on the Calvert County website at co.cal.md.us under the heading Visiting or at ChooseCalvert.com The newest trail is the Patuxent Arts Trail. A collaboration of the Arts Council of Calvert County and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, the brochure can be picked up at any of the seven venues listed in it. A fun day could be a tour of all, with the great diversity that each brings to the Calvert County scene.

The Fairy Lolly at Annmarie Garden in Dowell.

First on the list, if you start at the southern end of Calvert County, is Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center on Dowell Road, just north of Solomons. If you have not yet visited this special place where art and nature meet, you will want to put a visit on your schedule. A quarter mile paved path meanders through leafy woods past more than 30 sculptures, many on loan from the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art. Children will enjoy the award-winning free play area in the Fairy Lolly. One of my favorite places is the Annmarie Gift Shop. A good day to visit is the first Saturday of each month when they host their Maker’s Market: Crafts & Farmer’s Market.

There you will find handmade, homemade, and homegrown items for sale. With the Studio School, ArtLab Reuse Center, changing exhibits in the Murray Gallery, camps, including summer camps, and events, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center could be the focus of this entire column. Their web site is: annmariegarden.org Carmen’s Gallery is in the heart of Solomons and a local institution after 34 years. Gallery owner, Carmen Lee Nance Gambrill, welcomes

All About the Patuxent Arts Trail

artists from all over the nation as well as regional favorites. She hosts the juried Solomons Plein Air Festival in September. The diversity of the artwork offered may surprise you! carmensgallery. com CalvART Gallery is a gem hidden in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center next to Dreamweaver Café. As a cooperative gallery, it features a wide range of styles and media including paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, woodturning and photography. You will be glad you checked it out! calvartgallery.org

Last, but certainly not least, brings the trail to Dunkirk to Medart Galleries, another family-owned and operated business since 1968. Located on Town Center Blvd. behind the Dunkirk Marketplace Shopping Center, this custom framing shop showcases a variety of musical instruments and accessories for rent and sale as well as stunning art, including fused glass art and handcrafted pottery and religious items. medartgalleries.com There you have it! The entire Patuxent Arts Trail from one end of Calvert to the other.

Because the art exhibits and displays change, the Patuxent Art Trail is ever changing and evolving.

For example, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is currently hosting Heroes & Villains: Exploring Archetypes Through Art in the Murray Gallery. The exhibit focus at the CalvART gallery usually changes approximately once per month, initiated by a reception to open the new exhibit.

The Arts Council of Calvert County (www. calvertarts.org) will host the 5th Congressional District Congressional Arts Reception on July 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the calvART Gallery. Congressman Hoyer will announce the winner of the competition that will hang in the US Capitol for the next year.

Make art part of your Calvert County experience this summer!

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

Fridays Creek Winery in Owings.

Friday’s Creek Winery displays the creations of local artists on Chaneyville Road in Owings. The winery and farm is family-owned and housed in a remodeled tobacco barn. The beautiful art hangs where tobacco once hung. The Cleary’s come each week to the North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market with produce from the farm, too. fridayscreek.com Chesapeake Gallery & House of Frames can be found on Main Street in the old part of Prince Frederick south of the Courthouse.

Open every day except Sunday for full-service and award-winning custom framing, this gallery has reflected a wide range of media since 1992. chesapeakeartandframe.com Artworks at 7th Fine Arts and Gifts graces Bay Avenue in North Beach with a wide variety of works of still life, landscapes, bay life, abstract paintings, photographs, wood sculptures, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, and shawls> Everything inside showcases intriguing and uniquely creative artistry in a feast for the eyes and a venue for finding that piece you could not have imagined - either as a gift for yourself or someone else. facebook.com/ Artworksat7th

Teresa Schrodel and brother Frank Radosevic of Medart Galleries in Dunkirk.

Politicos Make Donations

Calvert County Democratic Central Committee representatives and Party Council Director for Veterans Leadership, Edward Holland, presented donated items to the senior staff at the Charlotte hall Veterans Home in St. Mary’s County. Pictured right to left: Monica Silbas, CCDCC member; King Kurley, friend to veterans and son of Maria Buehler, CCDCC Secretary and Albert Ybarra CCDCC member.

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Police Blotter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports Thefts

A blue fiberglass vessel dingy worth $3,000 was stolen from a vessel at the Beacon Marina in Solomons between July 6 and 7. Dep. B. Pounsberry is handling the investigation.

Unknown suspect(s) stole $2,500 worth of windows from Economy Glass in Owings at around 8:00 p.m. on July 6. A witness gave a description of a possible suspect and suspect vehicle. Dep. A. Curtin is investigating.

Two bicycles were stolen from the porch of a home in the 12800 block of H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby between July 15 and 16.

Both are 21-speed bikes of unknown make.

One is bluish-purple in color and the other is light blue. DFC R. Kreps is investigating.

Someone stole solar powered lights from a flower bed at a home in the 3600 block of Pine Tree Road in Port Republic between July 15 and 17. DFC A. Locke is investigating.

Lusby and stole a water meter and copper piping. It was discovered on July 14 when the new homeowner had the utilities turned on and water came into the storage room of the home. The copper piping on the water heater and a/c system had also been removed. DFC Locke is also investigating this case.

DFC A. Locke is investigating a burglary at a home on Cedar Road in Port Republic between July 11 and 17. A 10-inch compound miter saw was stolen.

Destruction of Property Unknown suspect(s) moved a Caterpillar backhoe into the roadway on Sixes Road in Prince Frederick that belongs to the J. Calvin Wood, Jr. Inc. company. Whoever moved the backhoe struck a Komatsu Dozer causing $7,000 in damage. The incident occurred sometime between June 24 and July 8. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. J. Buck at (410) 535-2800.

Burglaries

Dep. W. Rector is investigating the theft of 16 large batteries valued at $400 from a cellular tower box behind the Huntingtown Fire Department on Old Town Road.

The theft was discovered on July 15. The investigation is ongoing.

Unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the 12000 block of Santa Cruz Drive in

Sometime between July 7 and 8, someone smashed the front passenger side window

On July 14, a victim in the 7700 block of Pine Boulevard in Lusby advised Dep. G. Gott that on July 9 he had a package stolen from his mailbox. Dep. Gott is investigating.

on a vehicle parked outside a home on Sea Beam Court in North Beach causing $400 in damage. DFC J. Lord is investigating.

An employee of Calvert County Parks and Recreation reported to DFC P. Aurich that sometime between 11:00 p.m. on July 14 and 8:00 a.m. on the 15, unknown suspect(s) cut the barbed wire from the fence surrounding the equipment building at Dunkirk Park.

The handle to the hand pump on the gas storage tank was broken. It is unknown if any fuel was taken but damage is estimated at $120. The investigation continues.

Dep. W. Durner responded to Flag Harbor Marina in St. Leonard for the report of damaged property. An employee advised that upon arriving at the marina on July 5, she noticed that someone had discharged a fire extinguisher on the property. A surveillance video of the suspect is aiding Dep. Durner in his investigation.

CDS Violations On July 15 at 10 minutes before midnight, DFC P. Wood conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle moving faster than the posted speed limit traveling west on Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick. The driver, Sean D. Mendoza, 20, of Mechanicsville, was found to be in possession of suspected drugs.

Mendoza has been charged with possession of marijuana in the amount more than 10 grams, possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia; plastic bags.

Thefts from Vehicles A purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle between July 5 and 6 that was parked outside a home in the 4300 block of Sixes Road in Prince Frederick. DFC J. Denton is investigating.

DFC J. Hardesty is investigating another theft from an unlocked vehicle. This one was in the 9000 block of Tonya’s Terrace in Owings overnight between July 7 and 8. A wallet was stolen.

Someone stole a Tissot silver wrist watch and some change from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on Erie Avenue in North Beach between July 8 and 9. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.

Between July 7 and 8 two vehicles parked outside a home in the 8900 block of Chesapeake Lighthouse Drive in North Beach were rummaged through and an empty pill bottle was stolen. DFC A. Woodford is continuing the investigation.

A victim advised DFC R. Wilson that on July 11 at about 10:00 p.m. while his vehicle was parked at the gas pumps at the 7-11 convenience store on Dalrymple Road in Sunderland, he went into the store. When he returned to his vehicle, he noticed that his black Apple iPhone 5s had been stolen from his unlocked truck. The investigation continues.

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State Police Reports Theft On July 13 at 11:00 p.m., Trooper First Class Palumbo responded to the 4700 block of Solomons Island Rd. in Huntingtown for a theft complaint. Unknown suspect(s) had entered the victim’s outside storage shed and taken a Husqvarna 353 chainsaw. A check of local pawnshops is being conducted. Case remains open at this time.

Burglary Trooper Megelick received a complaint of a reported burglary to a residence in the 500 block of Sonoma Lane in Prince Frederick on July 9 at 3:26 p.m. Catherine G. Pryzmont, 60, and Brett W. Pryzmont, 29, both of North Babylon, NY, were identified as possible suspects. The Pryzmonts were advised by the homeowner they were not to be in the house. Charges of 4th degree burglary are pending.

Disorderly Conduct A fight in progress was reported on July 12 at 12:06 a.m. and Trooper First Class Oles responded to the 12000 block of Rousby Hall Rd. in Lusby to investigate. Kevin V. Scott, 41, of Solomons, was identified as the instigator of the argument. He was extremely intoxicated and became disorderly upon TFC Oles arrival shouting out obscenities to other patrons. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Fail to Obey Lawful Order/ Hindering & Obstructing Trooper First Class Matthews responded to the Super 8 in Prince Frederick on July 14 just before 9:00 a.m. in an attempt to locate William B. Lewis, 34 of King George, VA. Lewis was located and he immediately began to run from the motel. He was ordered to stop. He was located in a wooded area off of Main St. and was placed under arrest. Lewis was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

DUI & Possession of Oxycodone On July 7 at 7:56 pm, Trooper Megelick responded to MD Rt. 4 and Sixes Rd. in Prince Frederick for a motor vehicle accident. The driver of the at-fault vehicle, Anthony J. Campbell, 32 of Mechanicsville, was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

During a search incident to the arrest, Oxycodone was located and Campbell did not have a prescription for this medication.

He was transported to the hospital for his minor injuries and later incarcerated in the Calvert County Detention Center.

Telephone Misuse Trooper Kaitz received a complaint for telephone misuse on July 11 at 5:26 p.m.

Investigation revealed the victim was receiving harassing text messages. Many of the text messages were of a sexual nature.

A suspect has been developed and the investigation continues.

Police Blotter (con’t) Two Charged in Hold-Ups A man and woman are under arrest in connection with a series of robberies of local stores.

On July 6 at just before 3:00 a.m., there was an armed robbery at the 7-11 Store located at 3588 Old Town Road in Huntingtown.

During the robbery, a male suspect entered the store and brandished a black handgun and demanded money. The man fled to a dark colored SUV or truck and left the scene. The male suspect was described as a thin white male. He was wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head, and black and white bandana covering his face. He was also wearing black gloves, blue jeans and black shoes.

Three days later on July 9 at approximately 4:00 a.m., an armed robbery occurred at the 7-Eleven store, 13974 HG Trueman Road, Solomons. An unknown white male subject entered the store dressed similarly in a black hooded jacket, black gloves, blue jeans, and black boots with a white/black mask covering his face. This suspect was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. The suspect encountered the only store employee towards the rear of the store and demanded money. The store employee complied and the suspect made way with an undisclosed amount of cash.

After reviewing the video footage, it was believed that the same suspect committed both robberies.

Based on the timeframes of the two robberies occurring, authorities surmised that it was very probable there would be a third similar robbery in the near future.

At the direction of Sheriff Mike Evans, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Bureau put together an operation to conduct surveillance on all of the convenience stores in Calvert County.

Personnel from he Sheriff’s Office as well as from the Southern Maryland Information

Bethani Wood.

Steven Garner.

Center (SMIC) joined forces to conduct the operation that began on July 10 at midnight.

During the early morning hours of July 10, Detective Cameron of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Detective Simonds of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (both assigned to SMIC) were conducting surveillance on the Lusby and St. Leonard Fast Stop convenience stores.

While conducting a check of the St. Leonard Fastop, detectives encountered a suspicious vehicle matching the description of the vehicle used in the first two robberies.

The detectives set up surveillance in the area and observed the vehicle as it continued to engage in suspicious activity. The detectives called for marked Sheriff’s Office units to respond to the area to assist. The on scene, detectives requested the marked units conduct a traffic stop on the Dodge Dakota four-door truck. When units stopped the vehicle, it was being operated

by Bethani Yvonne Wood and Steven E. Garner. During the traffic stop, several pieces of evidence were recovered to link the vehicle and its occupants to the previous 7-11 robberies. Both Wood and Garner were arrested and transported to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for questioning.

Wood and Garner were charged accordingly and were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center to await their hearings before a District Court Commissioner.

Meet Officers, Firefighters and More National Night Out (NNO) is an event held the first Tuesday in August in countrywide where residents are invited and learn about protecting their neighborhoods, and meeting the law officers and firefighters who keep them safe. This year, NNO is Tues. Aug 4, and various events are planned this year in these local communities. All events are free of charge.

Breezy Point Citizens Assoc.

Meadow Lane – “The Meadows” from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Carroll Western U.M. Church 2325 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick @ 6p.m.

Chesapeake Ranch Estates Club House, 500 Clubhouse Drive, Lusby from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

College Station Recreation Area 3 – at the end of the neighborhood from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Dares Beach Civic Assoc.

Rt. 402 – end of road, on the green at 6 p.m.

East-John and F.U.E.L. East-John Youth Center, 11385 Mill Bridge Road, Lusby @ 6 p.m.

Long Beach & Calvert Beach Civic Assn.

Community Center, 5845 Calvert Boulevard, St. Leonard from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Patuxent Palisades & Shores of Calvert Pond between Stevens Ln and Palisades - off of Lyons Creek Rd. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Prince Frederick Village, Prince Frederick Seniors, Calvertowne Townhomes 340 Fair Ground Road, Senior Community Room, Prince Frederick from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Symphony Woods Cul-de-sac at the end of Colton Court in Prince Frederick @ 6 p.m.

Victoria Estates Victoria Lane cul-de-sac, Sunderland from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Western Shores Community Beach Pavilion, 2460 Western Shores Blvd. Port Republic @ 7:00 p.m.

Yardley Hills 700 Yardley Drive, Prince Frederick from 6 to 8 p.m.

Man Arrested in Numerous Local Burglaries Between June 30 and July 7, four burglaries in the Tracys Landing area were reported to the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Southern District.

On June 30, two burglaries were reported in the 6400 block of Old Solomons Island Road; on July 3, another was reported in the 6200 block of Solomons Island Road and a fourth, occurring in the 300 block of Fairhaven Road, was reported on July 7.

Detectives recovered property from one of the burglaries and were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Roger Ashley Allen.

On July 10, Anne Arundel County Officers and Anne Arundel County Deputies located and arrested Allen where he lived at 604 California Avenue in Rose Haven.

The house Allen was located in was secured while detectives obtained a search warrant.

Upon execution of the search warrant, Detectives recovered evidence Roger Ashley Allen. that allegedly links Allen to all four burglaries from Tracys Landing.

Allen is being held at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center on a Violation of Probation and Burglary related offenses.

Additional charges related to these investigations are forthcoming.

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In the Milkweed: For More Than Monarchs

By Lisa Bierer-Garrett ByIt’sLisa Lisa Bierer Garrettare flying. summertime and the butterflies Monarch butterflies, the large orange and black butterflies famous for their migration of 1,000 of miles each year, are in the news.

Monarch (Dannus plexipus) numbers are dwindling each year. There is a push to grant them endangered species status and for farmers and gardening groups to plant Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) to help this species survive.

Many other pollinators benefit from Monarch conservation efforts, as people throughout the entire breeding, migration, and overwintering range work to preserve and create habitat. Adding native milkweed to an area provides food for monarch caterpillars, and nectar for a diversity of other pollinators.

Without milkweed species, the monarchs are doomed.

As the host plant, Ascplesias species provide food and glycosides in their milky sap that the larvae/ caterpillars and the adults use as protection. These plants contain natural poisons (cardiac glycosides) that make the butterflies taste bad to predators.

Therefore, critters bred for food that eat milkweed

Monarch butterflies need Milkweed to survive.

taste bad, too. Modern farming practices have almost eliminated the Common Milkweed from the Midwest. Roundup ready crops, aerial spraying, and eliminating hedgerows between crops have wiped out the stands of milkweed and nectar rich wildflowers that the Monarchs depend on as they fly up from wintering grounds in Mexico up through the Midwest towards Canada.

Researchers in Canada, Dr. Fred and Norah Urquhart, were the first to realize the magnitude of the Monarch’s dependence on milkweeds and the amazing journeys these small insects make.

They tagged monarchs and found that it took

several generations to make the journey each year.

Dr. Urquhart and his team were credited with the discovery of the monarch wintering grounds high in the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico in 1976.

Dr. Chip Taylor, from the University of Kansas Monarch Watch program, followed the Canadian research and for many decades has used school children and citizen scientists to tag Monarchs to learn more about them. The discovery of the wintering grounds on six acres in the Mexican mountains helped scientists see how dependent the butterflies are on having pathways filled with milkweed food and nectar plants. Healthy wildflower habitats help these butterflies and many other creatures survive.

A push for more milkweed and monarch habitat is afoot. Folks are encouraged to plant Monarch Way-stations to help.

What is a Monarch Way-station? It’s a small garden plot that includes host milkweed plant species to feed the young monarch caterpillars and provide egg- laying plants for the migrating females. It also would include nectar rich plants such as sunflowers, coreopsis, goldenrods and asters that bloom in the fall when the migration really is in full force.

There are about 70 species of milkweeds native to North America. Some are quite tall and lanky like common milkweed, some are vines and some are quite showy. The most well known of the plants are the elegant, pink flowering Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) and the bright orange flowering Butterflyweed (Ascelpias tuberosa). Both are readily available at nurseries and native plant sales. Other species include Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens), Four Leaf Milkweed (Asclepias quadrifolia), and Blood Flower (Asclepias curassavica).

Plants, information, and signs for your patch and more can be found at Monarchwatch.org.

Goldfinches rely on the fluff of the mature milkweed seed pods to line their nests. In the midsummer when the sunflowers are blooming, milkweed pods become ripe and they burst open, releasing white fluff to carry their seeds across fields and through out the air to new growing areas. Goldfinches wait until this time to start nesting, Year round residents; Goldfinches are the latest nesters in Maryland and the Eastern US, nesting in July. They gather the fluff from thistles and milkweed pods to line their soft nests, a cup of grass and mud thickly woven to create a waterproof basket for their eggs.

Goldfinches find Milkweed fluff useful. Goldfinch photo credit: All About Birds, Cornell University.

It’s been a staple for people, too. Milkweed fluff was used to fill life preservers during WWII. Carl Linnaeus named the genus after Asclepius, the Greek God of healing, because of the many folk-medicinal uses for the milkweed plants.

Milkweed latex (juice) is a time-honored wart remedy. Rubbing the milky sap on warts for two weeks will remove them. How milkweed works against warts remains a mystery. Butterfly weed root was called pleurisy root. It was used to treat chest and bronchial ailments for many years.

Some people eat parts of milkweed plants and the Internet has many recipes. Most stress the importance of cooking and rinsing the milkweed several times to rinse off the poisonous glycosides and release the flavors of the plants.

I have eaten boiled young green seedpods.

They were much like broccoli. The young boiled flower heads were delicious and tasty. I learned recipes from Euell Gibbons’ wild food classic work, “Stalking the Wild Asparagus.”

A patch of Milkweed.

Researchers have found more than 20 species that are dependent on milkweed for part of their life cycle. There are bright red milkweed bugs, milkweed beetles, and fuzzy Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillars. Bright green, iridescent Dogbane beetles may be seen walking along the plants. Many bee species, especially bumblebees, collect the pollen and nectar milkweed. Here are a few milkweed critters; there are also some pretty spiffy weevils that like milkweed, and it is a cafeteria for many grasshoppers, plant bugs, butterflies, ants, wasps and even small frogs.

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Monarch larvae feed on Milkweed.

So I hope I piqued your interest in a fascinating plant Common Milkweed. Milkweed is not just for Monarchs anymore!

To learn more about the mystery and magic of monarchs: monarchjointventure.org, and flightofthebutterflies.com for the movie and website about Monarch wintering grounds.

About the Author: Lisa Bierer Garrett is a local naturalist who works at Patuxent River Park/ Jug Bay Natural Area in southern Anne Arundel County. She and her husband Chris live in North Beach.

Garden Dirt

By Ray Greenstreet The dog days of summer are closing in and our gardens might be looking a little weary. The abundant blooms of May and June are faded and brown atop brittle and broken stems, and the foliage has probably seen better days. You can breathe life into these tired plants, coaxing a curtain-call for some flowers, while readying those yet to bloom for their time on center-stage.

The easiest way to refresh your garden is by “deadheading” which is simply pinching off spent flowers. For flowers with a long stem – like daylilies – cut the stem back to its base.

Those perennials that gave you such a show in spring, may have foliage that is looking a wee bit ragged. These plants will appreciate a good haircut. Don’t be afraid to go at it; in most cases, you can prune back to the crown of the plant. This not only keeps the plant looking good, it encourages lush new growth - and often a second round of flowers. Plants that respond well to a mid-season pruning include nepeta, lungwort, daylilies, yarrow, geraniums, dianthus, salvia, coreopsis, Shasta daisies and veronica. It may seem a little intimidating to cut back so hard this time of year, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised how fresh your garden will look – and by how fast they respond with new, clean growth.

Mid-Summer Tidy Up results, these products usually have to be applied every few days. The best way to control Japanese beetles is to get them before they sprout wings.

The larvae, called grubs, live in the soil and feed on the roots of grasses and other plants. Now is the time to start controlling grubs in your lawn – they are next season’s beetles. There are a couple different programs for grub control; stop in the garden center and our staff will be happy to answer your questions and suggest the best method for controlling grubs and Japanese beetles in your yard.

Ornamental grasses provide easy pick me up for tired containers and go right into fall.

Rake away what’s left before applying new.

All of this rain has likely scoured the soil of nutrients; you might want to replenish the soil with a top dressing of compost or, our personal favorite, Bumper Crop.

In a normal year, summer’s dog-days are thirsty months. Not so for this year. Rather than frying under a hot dry sun, many plants are rotting from record rainfall. Leaf spot and other fungal plant diseases love the abundant moisture. You can help particularly dense shrubs dry out with a light pruning to remove some foliage. This will encourage airflow, giving the plant room to breathe. And if you have programmed irrigation, adjust as necessary, especially if you’ve planted plants that prefer dry over wet conditions, like vinca, lavender, sage and roses.

Threadleaf coreopsis benefits from mid season pruning, removing old to make room for new.

Perennials aren’t the only plants needing some mid-summer TLC. Those abundantly blooming annuals are probably pooped.

Hopefully you’ve been fairly regular with deadheading and feeding. But if not, give those geraniums and petunias that still have some life left in them a much needed feeding, as watering and rainfall have flushed critical nutrients through the soil and out the drainage holes. Cut back spent flowers and tired foliage to encourage fresh growth. Or simply replace those ragged annuals with a fresh batch. And think ahead.

Ornamental grasses are coming into their prime and will take us right into the fall – and they do great in containers.

Mid-summer is a good time to replace old mulch – or lay down more where heavy rains have washed away what was once there. Don’t add fresh mulch on top of old; the old mulch can form a crust that will block nutrients and oxygen from the roots, causing more trouble.

Japanse beetle in the garden.

Chesapeake Current reader Joanna Roussis wrote in with this question: I was hoping you would address the problem of crape myrtle blossoms changing color. I have one in my yard that changed from a deep pink to white the second year after I planted it. I have also noted that the ones on Rt. 260 have changed to white also. Why does this happen, and will it ever go back to the original color?

Crape myrtles are usually grown from cuttings taken from the same variety of crape myrtles. But sometimes, they can be “grafted” - one variety is grafted onto a different variety of the same kind of plant. If the “grafted” part of such a plant dies, or if the grafted area is covered by soil or mulch, the original plant’s rootstock will take over and produce flowers or fruits from that plant.

It’s vitally important to keep the graft (an

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

Japanese beetles making appearance in the garden.

Stay cool…and happy gardening!

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

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

obvious bulge on the trunk, usually a few inches to a foot above the root system) above the soil line. If the graft is covered by soil or mulch, new growth will sprout from the root system, eventually producing a different flower or fruit than the one you wanted. Same thing if you prune below the graft; then you only have one plant left, and it wasn’t the one you thought you had.

But what if the tree is not grafted but instead grown from cuttings? We found food for thought in an article by crape myrtle expert Dr. Gary Knox of the University of Florida called “Seeing Red” in which he writes: “…Most red-flowered crape myrtles have one important quirk — flower buds that in shady situations develop into pink or white flowers, not red. Apparently, full sun is needed for full expression of the red flower pigment.”

Japanese beetles hand picked and dropped into water and dish soap.

Speaking of roses, Japanese beetles are making their annual appearance. Research has shown that once Japanese beetles start feeding on plants, the plant releases a biological cue that calls in other Japanese beetles. A good practice is to remove the beetles as soon as you see them.

If you have just a few plants – and aren’t queasy around bugs - you can remove them by hand.

Fill a large plastic cup with water and a teaspoon or so of dish liquid. Place the cup under the leaf the beetles are on; when you go after the beetles they will usually drop off the plant and into the strategically placed cup. If you prefer, you can apply products with Neem oil, but for best

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Money Matters

By Lyn Striegel All of us know that financial literacy is a skill that should be taught to everyone – and at an early age. Since the children are now out of school, parents can start teaching smart money habits this summer. How can you start teaching your children well? Here are some tips.

1. Explain what money is and how it works.

Unfortunately, most kids pick up only negative comments about money from overhearing what their parents say. This can easily turn into a fear about money, specifically not having “enough.” If this fear is coupled with ignorance about how money works, the child will not have the confidence to tackle money issues. Money should be explained in objective terms - what is it? How does it work? What do those pennies mean? How do the pennies turn into dollars? A simple way of teaching about money is to start in the grocery store. If you give your child a dollar, for example, and ask them to buy some fruit with the dollar, they will quickly understand how the money is used to purchase food. And let them buy it at the check-out counter 2. Teach your children that people have to earn money to live. I recall one incident in my childhood that left a lasting impression on me. I was about 5 or 6 and took a grape in the grocery store and promptly ate it. My father saw me and explained I had stolen that grape from the employees of the store; that employees had to earn money for their families and I had taken their money by stealing something they could no longer sell. My father made me take one penny, find the store manager, apologize for stealing the grape and offer to pay the penny to the store and its employees - all by myself. Needless to say, I did what my father asked, in tears and with great fear, and I never forgot the lesson. I couldn’t wait until my own child made the same mistake so I could repeat the lesson. He did and I did. This helps to teach children what money means in the context of other people and their families.

3. Get creative with the concept of savings.

Using a piggybank for small children and a checking account for older children will teach saving as a concept that they can actually see.

Setting goals for expenditures and saving for those goals will teach budgeting. Using more than one piggybank for different purposes can

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Financial Literacy for Children help even young children learn how to budget.

By setting aside some money in the “spending” piggybank and other money in the “sharing” or “saving” piggybanks, children can learn to allocate money to various purposes. I also think it is important to teach children that money is for sharing with others and can be donated to causes they think are important. Parents can help by counting money with their children.

Parents need to praise their children for their savings progress. With older children, opening a checking account and a savings account at a local bank is a major step towards maturity.

Guide the older child through the process so they can start to learn about the concept of interest. Explain to the child that when they put their money into a savings account at a bank, they are “loaning” their money to the bank and the bank will pay them interest on their loan. It is true that banks today are not paying much interest, but they are paying some interest and that should be explained.

4. Use the Allowance. The pundits say parents should not give an allowance to children for performing normal household tasks and allowances should only be paid for completing specific tasks. However you approach this, your children should learn that allowance is for work in the same way parents are paid for their work. Every child can learn to budget and save money for large purchases.

Goals for children should be manageable – such as saving for a new video game. Saving for a big screen TV is probably not manageable.

You want the child to reach the goal, not get discouraged. To assist the child, try the concept of “matching funds.” If parents “match” the savings of the child so that the child can reach some goal more quickly, the child will learn and the child’s enthusiasm for saving will be encouraged.

However you approach the subject, you are the primary teacher for your children and grandchildren and it is never too early to start them on good money habits.

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

Lyn has over thirty years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).”

Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

“You’ve Earned It” Will Open Doors to Home Ownership The state of Maryland is putting more resources into an innovative program that makes homeownership more accessible to the Millennial generation, trapped by significant student debt.

Governor Larry Hogan and Secretary Kenneth Holt say the state will commit $70 million for the next phase of “You’ve Earned It!” for Maryland Mortgage Program borrowers who have more than $25,000 in student loan debt and want to buy a home in one of the state’s Sustainable Communities.

In Calvert County, the eligible Sustainable Communities are these unincorporated areas: the Town Centers of Dunkirk, Lusby, Prince Frederick and Solomons along with the county’s two incorporated municipalities: The Towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach.

In Anne Arundel County, the City of Annapolis, Brooklyn Park, and Glen Burnie are the eligible Sustainable Communities.

The program is aimed at assisting potential buyers, particularly members of the so-called “Boomerang Generation,” who work and have good credit but are saddled with student debt that is a barrier to home ownership. These young people are more likely to live with their parents than were young people a decade or two ago and are saddled with significantly more student loan debt than their predecessors.

Through “You’ve Earned It,” the Maryland Mortgage Program is offering a 0.25 percent discount on the program’s fixed rate, 30-year conventional and government mortgages and $5,000 in down payment assistance in the form of a zero percent deferred loan to qualified homebuyers. In addition, DHCD is waiving its fee for buyers who take advantage of the Maryland Home Credit program, for additional savings. “You’ve Earned It! is open for a limited time.

“This initiative is an innovative way to help young people and families establish roots and create long-lasting financial security,” said Governor Hogan. “Through this program, we

Secretary Holt says the “You’ve Earned It!” initiative will help members of the Boomerang generation move out of their parents’ basements and into homeownership.

are changing lives, changing communities and changing Maryland for the better.”

This newest phase builds upon a $20 million initiative that Secretary Holt announced in May that aimed at borrowers with student loan debt and veterans and military families. That initiative sold out within weeks.

“This is still a good deal for Maryland families and it is still a good deal for our state,” Secretary Holt said. “The You’ve Earned It” initiative unlocks the buying power of a key demographic that is facing greater barriers to homeownership than their predecessors. This program will provide a significant boost to Maryland’s housing market which will provide a big boost to our overall economy.”

Maryland’s Sustainable Communities program seeks to strengthen reinvestment and revitalization in the state’s older communities through state, local and private sector partnerships. There is at least one designated Sustainable Community in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.

For more info on the program, look for it at mmp.maryland.gov. For a direct link, go to our web site at ChesapeakeCurrent.com and find this story.

Businesswomen Invited to Summit The “Women to Women” networking group of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first annual regional summit for business women in Southern Maryland and surrounding areas.

The event will be held at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick campus in the Conference Center in Building B, on Aug. 5 from 8:30am - 10am.

Continental breakfast will be served, and there will be time for networking prior to the guest speakers. The cost for the event is $25 and you must register in advance on the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce’s website.

The focus is to bring together women in business, female entrepreneurs and leaders from across the region to network, educate and empower one another.

The summit will feature two guest speakers from the Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber (BWCC). Connie Russell Gorum, is CEO of C.L. Russell Group, LLC a woman veteran owned small business (VOSB), the Chair for the Women in Business Committee (WIB) and BWCC Board Member. Connie leads a diverse

business portfolio across the training industry, workforce development and youth fashion entrepreneurship. In 2015, C.L. Russell Group, LLC was awarded the DC Chamber’s Champions Women in Business Champion of the Year Award for Small Businesses, and selected as a 2015 Learning Elite judge for the Chief Learning Officer Association. Rhonda J. Tomlinson, CPA, President of RJ Tomlinson & Associates, LLC, woman owned business is founder and co-chair of WIB, and past BWCC Board chairperson. Rhonda leads a successful accounting and tax practice serving clients of government contractors, nonprofits and small business entities, helping them establish a solid accounting system in each company’s efforts to grow their business. Rhonda Tomlinson was awarded the Top 100 MBE Award, twice and Maryland Top 100 Women Award.

To register, visit calvertchamber.org or call (410) 535 -2577.

For more information about “Women to Women,” please contact Victoria Ronan at victoriaronan@yahoo.com.

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Dogs Giving the Gift of Life

On The

By Diane Burr During surgeries and other medical emergencies animals – just like people - often need blood transfusions. Healthy pets like yours could be the key to saving their lives.

That’s where a very special blood bank comes in, and right now, there’s a critical shortage.

In January 2011, Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates (BRVA) in Purcellville, VA purchased Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank. BRVA had been a long-time program donor and bought the business because they wanted to be able to provide more. They now serve the Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia regional area.

This summer, there is a severe nationwide shortage of canine blood and more than 30 animal hospitals are on a wait list. Unfortunately,

Chris Oldt and Valerie Latchford pet an Irish Setter as they prepare to draw its blood.

The donation process for dogs is much like it is for humans: quick and painless.

that means that some pets are not getting the transfusions they need to survive. More donors are needed.

So how does a blood bank for dogs work? It’s very similar to people going to a Red Cross blood donation site, rolling up their sleeves and giving blood.

Dr. Valerie Latchford (DVM) is a dog donor phlebotomist. She says it’s quick, easy and the dogs learn to love the attention. She says BRVA looks for healthy pets in loving families with owners who want to help.

“Our donors are not sedated, muzzled, or forced into donations. They are not housed on premises or confined,” Latchford tells the Chesapeake Current. “Our donor owners usually belong to a variety of groups. We have those active in rescues, champion dog shows,

doggy day care and training facilities, and some are blood donors themselves. Others find the program through their vets.”

The first step is a prescreening over the phone that explains details and answers questions.

“Then, if everything is good, we schedule you to visit a local site once every six weeks or so for a year. We cover all of the testing and we provide the goodies and treats,” Valerie says.

If you’re interested in your dog donating, call (540) 338-7387 option #3 or email dogsdonateblood@gmail.com.

Chris Oldt is a donor appointment coordinator and a seasoned donor handler, or as Valerie puts it, “He’s better known as our official dog spooner/ snuggler.” Chris also likes to help process the blood.

Dog donors quickly learn to stay calm during the procedure.Owners often give treats, like peanut butter.

Valerie adds, “The first visit is a chance for us to meet dogs and their owners, discuss what we do and what the owner needs to know about blood donation, and let the dog get comfortable with us.

Once they have settled, we will introduce them to how we do blood donation, and see what they are unsure about. Most dogs are a little nervous and not sure, so we don’t pressure them. They let us know when they are comfortable and ready to proceed. We put them on the table with Chris snuggling them, feed them, and start working to teach them how to be a donor. The basic idea is to lay with Chris for about 10 minutes and let me handle them, take a blood sample, introduce them to clippers, all the different parts of blood donation without the worry about an actual donation. Some dogs donate the second time we see them, some take a few times. They truly have to volunteer.”

Chris told us the first step is for him to establish trust. Then he and the dog curl up together on an exam table. While he holds the dog in place and calms it, Valerie shaves a tiny spot, inserts the needle and draws blood. It only takes a few

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minutes, is painless and the dogs quickly learn to be still and calm.

“Our goal is to make the experience positive so they will look forward to seeing us. The first visit is usually about a half hour, after that they are 20 to30 minutes, depending on the dog. The owner is often in the room with us, although some people are not good with needles and prefer to wait outside - that is fine as well,” she reiterates.

There are three locations within easy driving distance of our readership area where dog blood donations are accepted. Valerie packs it just like human blood and transports it in special coolers.

Latchford travels a circuit and collects blood at Muddy Creek Animal Hospital in West River in Anne Arundel County, where we caught up recently with her and watched two Irish Setters donate. The other local veterinary office is Chesapeake Animal Clinic in Owings. A third site is Hoffman Animal Hospital in Annapolis.

She tells us, “We are trying to recruit an abundance of donors so that when we have a nationwide shortage it doesn’t hurt so bad. If you know any super amazing dogs that could be lifesavers- please contact us.”

Yeah! All done!

They look for healthy dogs weighing at least 40 pounds. They must be between the ages of nine months and seven years old. A dog may remain in the program until they reach the age of eight to nine years and is decided case by case.

They must have no history of serious diseases.

Owners must make a commitment to donate at least five times in one year. They must be on heartworm preventive and current with their vaccinations. Some medications may exclude your dog from the program.

Valerie says, “Every donation can save up to two to four other lives of beloved dogs.” So this truly is the “gift of life.”

About the Author: Diane Burr is the founder and owner of the Chesapeake Current, our area’s only locally-owned and operated newspaper.

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Lt. Governor Rutherford Attends Local Fundraiser

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, On Fri., July 10, the Board of Directors of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation (RMGH) held its 3rd Annual Fundraiser, “Moonlight Dance on the Bay.” Bayview Hall in Chesapeake Beach was elegantly decorated by Patti MacKall of Designs by Patti. Over 100 guests enjoyed the jazz and swing musical sounds of the Calvert Dance Band and dined on a variety of gourmet appetizers and desserts.

Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford served as special guest host and joined RMGH Founder and CEO Veronica Alston in awarding certificates of appreciation to women who successfully overcame homelessness.

Awards were also presented to several Calvert County residents and community leaders who ‘made the difference’ by volunteering their time or specialized services to the home.

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(L to R) Cassandra Jones, Carolyn Jones, Billie Fitzpatrick, Lt. Gov. Rutherford, Veronica Alston, Aqueelha James (Emcee), Betsy Dodge, Ashley Auerbach, and Gerard Gladden.

Lt. Governor Rutherford posted on Facebook, “Thank you to this fantastic organization for all you do for your community.”

Ashley Auerbach, “Volunteer Appreciation Award” recipient, served as the 1st RMGH intern from Anne Arundel Community College, and has earned an Associate’s degree in Social Sciences.

Cassandra Jones, who received the “Volunteer Appreciation Award,” volunteers her time in the RMGH office and continues to give back to her community.

Gerard Gladden was presented the “You Make the Difference Award.” He is Program Coordinator of the Maryland Senior Community Service Employment Program that pays training stipend for age 55+ volunteers at Ruth’s Miracle Group Home.

Washington DC TV station Fox 5 and reporter Allison Seymour recently did a story about Veronica Alston, founder of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation in Lusby.

The group home has been a transitional residence since 2009 for women who want to achieve independence after being caught up in drugs, alcohol, incarceration, domestic violence and homelessness. The

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Betsy Dodge was the winner of the “You Make the Difference Award. “ She provides services such as mentoring residents, technical assistance, and other support services.

(L to R) MD. Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, Dr. Irving Smith of Coppin State University, and Veronica Alston, Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation.

Minister Alice Gray and Carolyn Jones each took home “You Make the Difference Awards.”

Alice was praised for providing weekly Bible Study and support services. Carolyn provides creative social activities for residents, e.g. sewing, crocheting, and jewelry-making.

Billie Fitzpatrick and Cassandra Jones were each presented a “Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for five years since graduating from Ruth’s Miracle Group Home program.

Ms. Fitzgerald said, “I had an amazing time with amazing people.”

Maryland State Senator Steven M. Waugh said, “This is a first class event for a first class charity. It’s an honor to be part of it. Helping women and children find their way when they need it most is doing the Lord’s work.”

“In addition to the Lt. Governor, the evening was truly star-studded with public and elected officials and other luminaries, but the brightest stars of the evening were those women who’ve had their lives transformed through the great work of this foundation and the diligence of the CEO,” commented Dr. Irving Smith, Coppin State University Chair, Health Education Department. Veronica Alston is a frequent speaker at CSU on recovery and overcoming addiction.

To learn more, visit ruthmiraclehome.com or email: ruthsmiraclegh@gmail.com.

Rhonda M. Crawley Development Officer Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation Lusby program takes a year and includes weekly meetings, chores, parenting and anger management classes.

A former addict herself, Veronica has been clean for seven years.

Fox 5’s “Pay it Forward” partner, Easterns Automotive Group, was touched

by Veronica’s story and decided to give her a brand new van for her foundation!

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Thanks for Help Catching Lost Dog Dear Chesapeake Current readers, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of the Breezy Point community, especially Gary and Pam Buschling, and Animal Control Officers Amy Howard, Fred Sheckles and Christie Montgomery and the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center of Lusby for the outstanding efforts they put forth to recover a lost dog or assist in the aftermath.

A former student of mine had adopted the dog about a week prior to the escape. After pushing open the front door of the house, the dog ran almost a mile away to the Breezy Point Estates and was taking up house in Gary and Pam’s yard. We tried unsuccessfully for two days to recover the dog who would dart away if we got too close.

The entire community was helping us to recover the dog. It started with a community email so that everyone understood the situation.

Every single home I stopped at to ask if they had seen the dog, was friendly and helpful. One family, whose name I did not get, even packed their kids in the car and was driving around helping us to search.

I couldn’t have picked a better community for this dog to get lost in.

Gary and his wife saw the dog in their yard and called me right away. The Buschlings graciously did whatever we needed them to do. They offered their support in many ways including allowing animal control to set up a trap and being willing to check the trap every so often. Gary and Pam expressed their love of dogs to us and never made us feel like we were a burden. Gary would keep in touch with me by phone all throughout the day and night when

I wasn’t over there trying to do what I could personally.

Animal Control Officer Amy Howard drove to Lusby to pick up a trap from Officer Sheckles, who spoke with me and offered the trap, and drove it all the way to Chesapeake Beach to set it up. She tried for hours to help us catch the dog. She even came back on her day off with her personal dog to see if that would help coax the dog closer. Animal Control Officer Montgomery also assisted over the weekend to assess the situation and provide further assistance.

The Animal Control department was exceptional in their giving of time and expertise.

Many do not realize the genuine level of care they have for all animals. We, as a county, are lucky to have those particular animal control officers working for us.

I’d also like to sincerely thank the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center and “Doc” Ron Wexler of Lusby for taking in the opossum that got stuck in the trap and was severely injured. They agreed to help without question, and should receive all of our support for everything they do on a daily basis to help injured and orphaned wildlife. We sure didn’t expect to get wildlife involved in this, but that’s the way it went.

The dog finally came close enough to Gary on his porch that we were able to recover her, unharmed and safe after almost three days of non-stop efforts. Thank you to everyone who helped resolve this emotionally draining situation! I’ve never met nicer people.

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, On June 23rd 2015 in the Washington Post on the front page of their Sports section was an article written by Dan Steinberg: Glendening: FedEx Field was “a mistake.’

Of course at the present time it really does look like a mistake, however it should have been a huge win-win situation for Prince George’s County. Folks, here are some of the facts!

In 1972 Landover Mall was opened and many residents in that area believed that it was a great shopping experience. In May 2002 the Landover Mall closed for good. In addition, Capital Centre was built in 1973 and was the home of the Washington Bullets basketball team and the Washington Capitals hockey team. In 1997 the basketball and hockey teams relocated in Washington D.C. It should be noted that Parris Glendening was Prince George’s County Executive from 1982 to 1994 and then served as Governor of Maryland from 1995 to January 2003 and as governor was part of the decision process that help relocate the Redskins to their current home in Landover.

So let us check it out! Landover Mall was closed, Capital Centre was closed and now they want to close FedEx Field.

Landover has a population of around 23,000, of which many live in Palmer Park. As many know, this area for a very long time has not been conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Today Palmer Park has inadequate public education, and poor housing combined with a high crime rate.

Part of the problem early on in Prince George’s County was the unregulated and abhorrent real estate practices (blockbusting) used to redefine the county. It states on the Internet that blockbusting was a business process of

U.S. real estate agents and building developers to convince white property owners to sell their houses at low prices out of fear that persons of color will soon move into the neighborhood.

The agents then sold the houses at much higher prices to black families desperate to escape the overcrowded ghettos.

And in Palmer Park located at FedEx Field’s doorstep such was the case. Today after many years of decay Palmer Park, considered an urban neighborhood, is where vacant apartments or homes are a major fact of life. The current real estate vacancy rate there is 18.9%. This is higher than the rate of vacancies in 83.1% of all neighborhoods in the United States. In addition, in Palmer Park, most vacant housing is vacant year-round. Did Prince George’s County officials insure that a quality environment through sound governance would maintain a rich lifestyle? The answer in heck no!

Finally, Wikipedia states that governance relates to “the processes of interaction and decision-making among the actors involved in a collective problem that lead to the creation, reinforcement, or reproduction of social norms and institutions”. So, in plain language elected officials sworn to serve the people in Prince George’s County did a lousy job of managing.

Parris Glendenning was not the complete problem, however he and others in governing positions dropped the ball and because of that, Prince George’s County will at best be a work in progress that hopefully will have another day in the sun. Let’s hope so. After all, we are the people.

John Petralia Sunderland

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Mary Britton, 90 Mary Eleanor Britton, age 90, of Chesapeake Beach, was born July 27, 1924 and passed away May 28, 2015.

She was born in Washington, DC, on July 27, 1924, to Eleanor (Taylor) and Henry McCabe. In her early years, she worked in the florist shop owned by her family in Washington, DC. Mary was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Clinton, MD, Post 259 and served as Unit President numerous times. Prior to that, she was a member in Washington, DC, where she also served as Department President.

Mary was a bookkeeper for Consumer Credit Counseling Services, retiring in 1992.

She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family and crocheting. Her handmade treasures will be cherished for many years to come.

She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis M. Britton and loving mother of Robert M. Britton and his wife Melissa and Michael J. Britton and his wife Sherry. She was the grandmother of three grandchildren and sister of Thomas McCabe.

Memorial contributions may be made to he Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 or to the Sisters of the Holy Cross, cscsisters.org.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Jennifer Conger, 36

Jennifer Chris Conger, age 36, of Prince Frederick, passed away July 5, 2015. She was born Nov. 24, 1978, in Hialeah, FL, to

Miguel and Anna Donayre.

Jennifer joined the Navy in 1997. She served on USS Nimitz where she met her future husband Tim. She has lived in San Diego and Spain. When she was discharged from the military, she went into the Navy Reserves where she was still working as an Emergency Services Dispatcher.

Some of Jennifer’s hobbies included working in and around her home, taking care of her chickens, sewing and shopping for her boys.

She loved the color purple, unicorns, dragons, and aliens.

She was the beloved wife of Timothy Scott Conger, devoted mother of Miguel and Gabriel Conger; and daughter of Miguel and Anna Donayre, Jennifer is also survived by her brother, Miguel Donayre, and her father and mother-in-law, Ken and Margie Conger.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Rick Cornwell, 49

Richard Wayne Cornwell, age 49, of Huntingtown passed away July 12, 2015.

He was born Sept.

28, 1965, at Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly to Harvey Lee, Jr. and Helen Yvonne (Greenwell) Cornwell.

Rick was raised in Lothian and attended Tracey’s Elementary, Southern Middle and High Schools, graduating in 1983. He was employed as a customer service manager with Branch Electric, now Rexel, in Upper Marlboro, and more recently worked in Capitol Heights. He was a Certified Electric Professional. He lived in Prince Frederick for more than 25 years and Huntingtown for the past year.

Rick was formerly married to Patricia Cornwell. Rick enjoyed working on cars, especially his 1970 Chevelle, antiquing, yard sales, and yard work. He also enjoyed coaching

baseball and softball and was a fan of the Washington Redskins.

He is survived by his fiancé Renee Lausen of Vienna, MD; daughters Ashley L. Henni and husband Nicholas and Amber L. Cornwell, all of Huntingtown; and a son Brandon M. Cornwell of Prince Frederick. Also surviving are his father and stepmother Harvey Lee, Jr. and Betty Cornwell of Huntingtown, sister Sharon T. Maul and husband Gary of Pasadena, and brother Harvey Lee Cornwell, Jr. and wife Jan of Severn.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Cornwell.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Willis Creasey, 76

Willis Arnold Creasey, age 76, of Huntingtown, passed away July 11, 2015, at Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park. He was born in Roanoke, VA, Dec. 24, 1938, to Fred and Zelma Mae (Epperly) Creasey.

Willis was raised and received his education in Christiansburg, VA. On Sept.16, 1962, Willis married Stina Rebecca Linkous in Baltimore. The couple resided in Baltimore and Glendale until moving to Huntingtown in 2002.

Willis was a contractor and owned and operated A&A Restoration, Inc., until retiring in 2011. He was a member of the College Park Church of God and also served on its board. Willis was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed attending Southern Christian Gospel and Bluegrass concerts and family gatherings.

He also liked antique cars and Chevy trucks.

Surviving are Willis’ wife, Stina R. Creasey of Huntingtown; children Mike Akers of Huntingtown, Teresa Jones and husband Jim of St. Leonard, Bonnie Smalley and husband Randy of Chesapeake Beach, and Candi Everett and husband Tracy of Port Republic; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Judy Larkin, brother Elliott Creasey, and sister Barbara Sue Lane.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Daniel Crist, 53

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Daniel Lee Crist, age 53, of Dunkirk passed away July 9, 2015, at his residence.

He was born March 30, 1962, in Washington, D.C., to Jerry O’Neil and Joyce

Daniel was raised in southern Maryland, and spent three years in England before returning to Maryland and graduating from Crossland Senior High School. He was employed as an HVAC engineer at Catholic University. In his leisure time, he enjoyed boating, radio control aircraft, motorcycles, and boat racing.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce Ann Crist of Dunkirk; sister Valerie L. Covington and her husband Donald of Petal, MS, and niece Laura Mixon of Petal, MS. Also surviving are numerous cousins and friends.

Daniel was predeceased by his father Jerry O’Neil Crist.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Bill Culhane, 83

William Francis Culhane, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home June 29, 2015, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born in Philadelphia Nov. 9, 1931, he grew up in New Jersey and Long Island, NY, spent much of his adult life in Washington, D.C., and Bethesda, and lived the past 12 years on the Chesapeake Bay in Holland Point.

Bill attended Georgetown University, playing for the first Georgetown Hoya Lacrosse team in 1951. He enlisted in the Army in 1952, studied Russian at the Army Language School in Monterey, CA, and served in Germany through 1955.

Following work in the emerging audiovisual technology field, he earned his master’s degree from American University in 1973. He then spent 25 years with the U.S. Postal Service developing management training programs and provided training across the country and internationally. He took great pride in his role as educator, listener, supporter, and promoter of conflict resolution and respect in the workplace.

Throughout his life Bill supported and enjoyed physical activities like coaching his children’s athletic teams, volunteering in community organizations such as Palisades Pool, playing hockey, football, tennis, and completing three Marine Corps marathons after age 50. He will be remembered for his humor, compassion, trips to the Delaware beaches, love of a good beer, and an undying passion for Redskin football.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Lefkowitz, daughter Sharon Davenport (Phil), son Bill Jr. and three grandchildren: Amanda Davenport and Cade and Reed Culhane.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Joe Gibbons, 21 Joseph Steven “Joe” Gibbons, age 21, a lifetime resident of Churchton, died suddenly July 3, 2015, a victim of homicide in Lothian. Details are in the July 9 issue of the Chesapeake Current. He was born Oct. 27, 1993.

A graduate of Southern High School, Joe loved music and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Vikings.

Surviving are his mother, Cynthia Gibbons of Churchton, his siblings, William of Philadelphia, PA, Robert and James of Galesville, and Lauren of Brooklyn, NY, and his Grandmother Phyllis Baden of Upper Marlboro, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Margery Goucher, 64

Margery “Muffin” Louise Goucher, age 64, previously of north Beach, passed away July 9, 2015, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis at Calvert County Nursing Center. She was born July 11, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to Charles and Virginia (Tayman) Moxley.

Margery was raised in Cottage City and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1968. She married Thomas Goucher in 1968 and they made their home and raised their family in Huntingtown. Primarily a homemaker, Margery also worked at Bowen’s Grocery Store for 20 years.

Margery later moved to North Beach, where she enjoyed the Bay and the boardwalk, before

becoming a resident at the nursing center two years ago. She was a member of Emmanuel and Huntingtown United Methodist Churches.

Muffin enjoyed her dogs, gardening, and baseball, especially the Washington Nationals.

Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by children John Goucher (Michael Mangold) of Davidsonville, Daniel Goucher (Donna) of Huntingtown and Melanie Harwood (Cory) of Owings, and her former spouse, Thomas Goucher of North Beach. Also surviving are siblings Charles Moxley, Jr. (Patricia) of Dares Beach, Marilyn Hereford (Bobby) of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Julie Moxley (Curt Carlson) of Coconut Grove, FL, and grandchildren Danny and Katie Goucher and Cy and Jay Harwood.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Helen Hurley, 84

Helen Louise Hurley, age 84, a 15-year resident of Dunkirk and previously of Fort Washington, MD, was born Mar. 20, 1930 and passed away on July 4, 2015 at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on March 20, 1931 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Henry and Bessie Falls, Helen worked at the Department of Labor for several years after graduating from high school.

She was an amazing mother and devoted grandmother. She was also a Washington Nationals fan, and enjoyed gardening and feeding hummingbirds.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon R. Hurley and brother, Henry S. Falls. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Hurley-Soto and grandson, Michael Soto, both of Dunkirk, and her faithful companion, Coco.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

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Margaret Elizabeth Lee, age 68, of Lusby, passed away July 15, 2015, at her residence. Margaret was born Dec. 22, 1946 in Baltimore.

She completed the Institute of Children’s Literature Course of Study as well as additional college courses.

Margaret was an avid writer of poetry and children’s books and enjoyed spending time with her friends, family, and two cats Marlee and Andy. She was a kind and intelligent woman, a loyal friend and sister, and a dedicated wife and mother.

Margaret is survived by her husband of 47 years, Thomas S. Gorecki; children, Milton Anthony (Kerry), Margaret King (Albert), Dawn Gorecki (Pete Stallings), and Brittany Teig (Kevin); three grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and her siblings, John Rios (Cynthia), Ann Wright (Paul) and Charles Rios (Norma Schlein).

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Lois Jane Robinson, age 76, of Rose Haven passed away July 17, 2015, at Washington Hospital Center. She was born June 28, 1939, in Mercersburg, PA to William S. and Florence (Stoner) McCarl.

Lois married Charles O. Robinson in 1971 and they made their home in Annapolis before moving to Rose Haven in 1973 where they had lived ever since. Lois was employed as a personnel manager with the federal government for 30 years. Upon retirement, she went to work for Calvert County Recreation and Parks in 1994 and retired from there in 2012.

Lois is survived by her loving husband Charles O. Robinson of Rose Haven; sister Doris Jean Gorman of St. Thomas, PA; and brother William S. McCarl, Jr. of Chambersburg, PA. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Sara McCalf.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Oscar Grimes, 88 Oscar Fay Grimes, an 88-year resident of Davidsonville, and previously of Sudley, MD died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on July 13, 2015. He was 90.

Born Aug. 19, 1924 in Sudley Manor in West River, Oscar attended Davidsonville Elementary School and Annapolis High School. He was a lifetime member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church.

Oscar was also an All-star member of the 4H, former Vice President and current member of the Maryland Farm Bureau, the soil conservation board and was active with the Anne Arundel County Antique Tractor Club.

He also helped establish the Anne Arundel County Fair and served as the first treasurer.

Oscar was the beloved husband of Jean since October 1950; devoted father of William Grimes and his wife, Michelle of Davidsonville; Barbara Smith of Albuquerque, NM; Suzanne Grimes of Davidsonville; and the late Lisa Grimes; brother of Estelle Hall of Annapolis; and the late J. Glover Grimes, Margaret Shepherd and Helen Duckett; grandfather of Joanna Turner and her husband, Glendon, Isaac Atcitty, and John, David, Matthew and Jennilyn Grimes; great-grandfather of Abraham “Little Abe” Turner.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Jerry Mayhew, 73

Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Mayhew, Sr., age 73 of Las Cruses, NM formerly of Oxon Hill passed away July 2, 2015 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 15, 1941 in

Washington, D.C. to the late Aubrey and Verna Hall Mayhew. After graduating from Oxon Hill High School in 1961 he joined the Armed Forces.

In the 1970’s he began working for MNCPPC and directing several community centers in Prince Georges County. This was where he started a gymnastics program.

Through the years he was known as “Coach” because he was always coaching football, basketball, and his gymnastic team. In 1980, he began working for the Department of Defense as a Recreational Specialist where he traveled overseas and even assisted soldiers during Desert Storm.

Jerry loved coaching and officiating sports and enjoyed playing racquetball into his 70’s.

He also liked camping and traveling with his families.

His goal in life was to earn his masters degree in teaching which he accomplished in his later years at New Mexico State University.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 25 years Doris, daughters Bonita Thompson and husband Belmont of Chesapeake Beach, Lisa Ortiz and husband Cole, Lesley, son Ryan of Las Cruses, NM and grandchildren Lindsey, Lilianna, and Dawson; also one brother, Lawrence Mayhew of Ocala, FL. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Jerry Mayhew, Jr., three sisters Linda Rutherford, Faye Dean, Iris (Moochie) Robb, and one brother, Aubrey Mayhew.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Alba Miller, 92

Alba Marie Miller, age 92, of Dunkirk, passed away July 11, 2015. She was born in New York, NY, April 24, 1923, to Ester (Calandra) and

Salvino Macario.

She graduated from Maryland Park High School in Capital Heights/Seat Pleasant. She was a resident of Dunkirk for the last 19 years.

Alba had many talents and hobbies. She was a dressmaker by trade and enjoyed cooking, especially Italian food, reading, and working in her garden. She was a big fan of the Washington Redskins and the Nationals.

She was the beloved wife of the late Blythe B. Miller, who passed away in 2001. She was the loving mother of Claudia Thornburg and her husband Ron, grandmother of Chad Thornburg and his wife Stacey, Jeff Thornburg and his wife Lisa, Chris Thornburg and his wife Paul She is also survived by a brother, Dante Macario, his wife Kitty, and their two sons Joseph and Michael, five great-grandchildren, numerous other nieces, nephews, and family members.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Alba’s memory to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

James Montgomery, 55

James Gillis Montgomery, age 55, of St. Leonard, passed away July 16, 2015, at his home. He was born March 29, 1960, in Prince Frederick to the Rindy P. and the late Willie Montgomery.

James was a hard-working man, starting out in the construction field as a heavy equipment operator at a young age. Due to his hard work and dedication he climbed the ranks to become a foreman for Reliable Contracting Company. His battle with cancer ultimately forced him to retire early, but he didn’t let that

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slow him down. Much of his free time was spent with his four legged children, listening to music, and continuing to work hard on home improvement projects. James was a car and train enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time driving his Dodge Charger, and collecting model cars and trains. Most of all, he was loving and dedicated to his family.

James is survived by his mother, Rindy P. Montgomery and his niece Bobbi Parks.

Besides his father, James is also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Parks, and brothers David Allen and Kenneth Willie Montgomery.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Kyle Neri, 21 Kyle Brandon Neri, age 21, of Huntingtown, passed away July 13, 2015.

He was born in Washington, D.C., March 16, 1994, to Robert and Donna (Holmes) Neri.

Kyle graduated from Huntingtown High School in 2012 and was a student at College of Southern Maryland, majoring in business.

Along with riding his motorcycle, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was determined, motivated, and responsible.

He was the loving son of Donna and Robert Neri and the brother of Tyler Jackson and Dylan Wayson Neri. He was the grandson of Penny Winder and nephew of Joan Fitzpatrick, Guy Walker (Meaghan), Joe Neri, Alfred Holmes, Michael Holmes (Cathy), David Bourne (Yayoi).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, P O Box 482, Huntingtown, MD 20639.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Michael Poole, 45 Michael Anthony Poole, age 45, of Prince Frederick, passed away July 5, 2015. He was born in Washington, D.C., June 16, 1970, to Jacqueline (Jolliffe) and Thomas Poole.

In 1988, Michael graduated from Northeast High School in Pasadena. He was a Project Manager with Stainless Works, Inc., and was very interested in computers and designing.

He was an avid reader of Stephen King novels.

Michael was the loving son of Thomas and Linda Poole of Gambrills, and the late Jacqueline Poole. He was the brother of Christopher Poole and his wife Melissa of Owings and Angel Poole of Baltimore. He is survived by nephews and nieces - Joshua and Amy Poole of Dunkirk, Brandon Poole of Owings, Oliver Poole-Oubre of Baltimore, and Emily Poole of Owings.

Memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s name to the First Baptist Church of Calvert County, P.O. Box 778, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Diana Price, 72

Diana Jean Price, age 72, of Camp Springs, passed away July 11, 2015. She was born in Johnstown, PA, Sept. 17, 1942, to Thelma (Fertick) and Harry Hess.

Diana and her late husband, Nathan Price made their home in Camp Springs where they raised their four children. Diana was a smart, strong, and stubborn woman and was friends with everyone she met. She devoted her life to caring for her children and grandchildren.

Diana is survived by her loving children - Nathan, Shawn, and Jonathon Price and Rachel Barrett and her husband, Russell. She was the sister of Harry, Thomas, and Dean Hess. She was the devoted grandmother of Shawn, Savannah, Grayson, Sydney, Christian, Damien, Peyton, Jasmine, Colby, Nathan, and Baylee.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Gil Whedbee, 83

Thomas Gillam Whedbee, Jr. (Gil), age 83, of Suwannee, FL, died peacefully, surrounded by his family July 14,

2015, in Calvert County after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born May 4, 1932, in Edenton, NC, to the late Thomas G. Whedbee Sr. and the late Lizzie Miller Whedbee.

He is survived by Marianne Farnell Whedbee, his wife of over 60 years, as well as their three children, Thomas G. Whedbee III (Jill), Sarabeth Whedbee and Christopher Neal Whedbee (Maria). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Thomas G. Whedbee IV (Tommy), Sam Whedbee, Laura Smith, Grant Smith, and Kaitie Smith.

Gil Whedbee never knew a stranger. He loved and walked his journey with people of all types and was loved and respected by many friends and acquaintances. He is remembered for his dry sense of humor and impeccable timing, his generous and kind heart, and his deep love for his wife and children. His love of God permeated all that he did and his faith was strong and inspiring.

Gil loved boating and fishing when his boats worked or he could jump in someone else’s, and devoted much of his recreational time to his life on the water at his cottage on the Albemarle Sound in Edenton and his round house on stilts in the quaint fishing town of Suwannee.

Raised in Ahoskie, NC, where he graduated from Ahoskie High School, Gil spent a year at Wake Forest University where, during his first year there, he felt called to serve in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was stationed in Iceland and served by hunting enemy submarines from a P2V-5 Neptune.

After completion of his service, Gil returned stateside to marry his beloved, Marianne, and returned to his scholastic studies at Wake Forest University. He then attended and graduated from the Medical College of Virginia, in the area of Hospital Administration. He served his residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Gil was a long-time resident of Baltimore where he raised his family in Timonium and served as the President of Church Home and Hospital (CHH) for more than 30 years.

Throughout his career, he was recognized for many professional and volunteer achievements.

At CHH, he was the first in Maryland to establish dedicated Intensive Care, Hospice and Alzheimer’s Units, and was the first to open a Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Center in the Mid-Atlantic. Additionally, he was the first to inspire and implement the corporate structures necessary for hospitals and doctors to work together in joint ventures. He held numerous membership and leadership positions with

the Rotary Club of Baltimore, the American Hospital Association, the Maryland Hospital Association, and Calvary Baptist Church.

After his retirement, Gil and Marianne moved to Suwannee and built a home where the Suwannee River meets the Gulf. He was happy man.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

William Wolfe, 85 William Seymour Wolfe, age 85, of Lusby passed away July 15, 2015, at his residence.

Born Nov. 26, 1929, in Oconto, WI, he was the son of the late Irving E. Wolfe and Eva V. (Wrobleski) Wolfe.

William was a lithographer and was a member of the Printer’s Union Local 285.

He enjoyed fishing, building, and being a handyman. William was a perfectionist, a hard worker, and a loyal and loving father and husband.

William is survived by his wife, Kathryne Martin Wolfe; his children, JoAnne (Lou), Vicky (Tom), Sally (Joe), Chip (Bonnie), Steve (Wendy), Terese (Jim), Marcy (Jim), Tony (Cindy), Ted (Brenda), and Mike (Dianna); 30 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren with three to come; and sisters, Shirley Cedercranz and Patsy Rodgers.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

disease. He was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Robert Joseph and Ruby Evelyn (Stevens) Dryfoos.

Bob was raised in Chicago and graduated from Michigan State University and received his Masters from Loyola University. He became an instructor at the University of North Carolina and worked towards his PhD there.

In 1965 he accepted a position with the Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven where he remained for 35 years until retiring in 1990. He moved to Lothian in 2014.

Bob loved to travel and he and his wife visited all 50 United States and 63 countries.

He is survived by his wife Ruth A. Dryfoos, daughter Robin A Diallo and her husband Khalil of Lothian and son Rodd A. Dryfoos and his wife Olga of Hamden, CT and five grandchildren.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Owings.

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Pets

Calvert County Humane Society Recently, adoptions at the Humane Society of Calvert

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County have been way down. This is normal for June and July as people are focused on vacations and not so much on adopting. If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is a great time to choose from a large number of furry friends.

Meet “Betsy” Best Dog Ever Alert!

Two-year-old Betsy is fantastic in playgroups with the other dogs.

She rides so well in the car and is great with everyone that she meets. She doesn’t even mind being dressed up in a shark costume! A dog this great should not be around long. Come snatch her up before someone else does!

For more info, please visit HumaneSocietyOf CalvertCounty.org or come in and see all the animals available at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. Phone: (410) 257-4908. Email: kirstyn@calverthumane.org.

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

Anne Arundel County Animal Control Anne Arundel County Animal Control is lowering pet adoption fees until further notice.

Adoptions fees that are normally $41-$56 for dogs are reduced to $16. Cat adoptions regularly cost up to $36, but are now $4. The costs include a rabies vaccination, spay/neuter, and a license. If you plan to adopt an animal, please bring a leash or carrier. Call for hours and more info: (410) 222-8900.

By Annette Jones Funn

Want a Winning Attitude?

A positive attitude can make all the difference in how successful and how happy your life experiences will be.

Have you met any grumpy people lately? I hope not. Maybe you’ve seen complainers on Facebook or other social media? It pays to have a winning attitude - which is your state of mind.

Your attitude can be positive or negative. People can tell a lot about you by the way you look, how you sound and how you behave. Think about how others view you.

Why is your attitude important? Your attitude contributes toward your life achievements and long-term success. Everyone wants to be a winner and you can too. Be kind to folks Working together achieves much. You attitude may affect your health and how successful you are on your job or in the community where you live.

Here are some important tips to help get you there. They are listed in no particular order.

- First of all think positively; tell yourself I can do it.

- Work hard with a spirit of excellence in whatever your calling.

- Go that “extra mile” without being asked to do so.

- Try new approaches to accomplish old ideas.

- Look at challenges as opportunities for growth.

- Be cooperative and a team player; only sing a solo in the choir.

- Be enthusiastic about what you want to achieve.

- Set goals and stick to them; do not be easily turned around or get off track.

- Stay away from “bad attitudes” because that can knock off your socks and the socks of others

around you as well!

- Avoid making it a habit to make others feel miserable. Pub yourself in the other guys shoes sometimes when you’re acting up; no one wants to put up with your mess.

- Take risk and be a decision maker and a problem solver.

- To solve a problem - identify the problem; gather information; list possible solutions and take action on a plan to solve the problem.

- Respect viewpoints of those different than yours; work toward a compromise for the good of the cause.

- Stay away from personal attacks.

- Think more often before you speak.

- Learn to be a good listener; don’t think that you are the only one in the room with great ideas. You are not always the “smartest cookie in the jar.”

- Share your valuable skills and talents in a group setting. Stopping always being against change!

All of these tips contribute toward a winning attitude at home, at work and play or in the community. A good attitude is important and a positive attitude can make a world of difference!

It is all up to YOU who can determine your attitude and its effect on others!

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

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CURRENT EVENTS Through Aug. 23

Heroes & Villains: Exploring Archetypes through Art: At Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. A celebration of heroes and villains, their personalities and stories, through the eyes of artists. This exhibit celebrate the heroes and villains that populate history, literature, popular culture, folklore, mythology, psychology, and other realms of human experience and expression. Where do artists find inspiration? In the protagonist or the antagonist, or in the many shades of gray in between? In historical figures or fictional characters? Whether they look to history books or comic books, or their own fantastical imagination, this exhibit explores the complexities and nuances of heroes and villains. Annmariegarden.org or call (410) 326-4640.

Through Sept. 6 6th Annual Fairies in the Garden: At Annmarie Garden in Dowell. A magical fairy house and gnome home exhibit of more than 50 handmade dwellings scattered through the sculpture garden. Visit the Arts Building to borrow a costume (or purchase one in the Gift Shop), grab a guide, and start your journey! Annmariegarden.org or call (410) 326-4640.

Sign up for these events planned for Mon., Jul. 27 through Fri., Jul. 31, now!

- Wild About Wildlife: children entering grades 4-5 will explore parks to learn about animals big and small. Activities include habitat exploration, observing wild animals in the field, up close encounters with our exhibit animals and an overnight campout at Flag Ponds Nature Park. Food for the overnight and camping equipment are included. $200, members; $230, nonmembers. Mon., Jul. 27-Wed., Jul. 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Thur., Jul. 30, 4:00 p.m. overnight through Fri., Jul. 31, 10:00 a.m. Location varies. Contact Calvert Nature Society office for reservations and more info (410) 535-5327 or visit calvertparks.org.

- Dunkirk Baptist Church’s Annual Vacation Bible School: Children K-5th grade, grab your expedition gear and prepare for Journey Off the Map™! Discover truths about Jesus- the Ultimate Guide! Free week of summer fun, snacks, music, learning & crafts. Free dinner is available nightly with advance registration. 5:00-9:00 p.m. Nightly with closing celebration for parents & guests Fri., Jul. 31 @ 7:00 p.m. Dunkirk Baptist Church, 11275 S.MD Blvd., Dunkirk. Registration and more info: dunkirkbaptistchurch.org or call (301) 855-3555.

Thu., Jul. 23 Thursday, July 23

CSM Twilight Performance Series: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Jazz Combo. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted).

Free. 6:45 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Patio, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. For a complete schedule of performances, visit csmd.edu/Arts/TwilightSeries/index.html or call (301) 934-7828.

Homage to Maryland’s Early Women Architects: Speaker Series - Gertrude Sawyer & Rose Greely. 7:00 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. For more info call (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org.

Fri. July 24

Friday, July 24

John Hadfield’s Original Wholesome OneMan Comedy Variety Show: Award-winning musician and former circus performer John Hadfield will surprise and delight you with this show that combines comedy, original funny music, vaudeville skits, a robot bird, amazing magic, juggling, plate spinning and dog tricks! Bring the grandkids because this show is fun for all ages! 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

At the Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. (410) 222-1927.

Sat., Jul. 25Saturday, July 25

Lighthouse Cruise-Northern Bay: Departing from the Drum Point Lighthouse,

the cruise includes Cove Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point, and Sharps Island lighthouses. Lunch is at Kentmoor Restaurant on Kent Island. $130 for the day-long trip.

Lunch on your own. Space is limited; preregistration is required by Jul. 6. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41. Meet at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons under the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to the museum is 4:30 p.m.

Music & Dancing: Live music by the band Forté. Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach, 8:00 p.m. to midnight in the ballroom. $15/ person includes draft beer, sodas, and munchies. The public is warmly invited. For info: (301) 855-06466.

Chesapeake Community Chorus: An allvolunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County, will perform at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 50 Clyde Jones Road, Sunderland at 7:00 p.m. It’s open to the public but a freewill offering will be accepted and donated to charity. Contact Larry Brown, Director, (301) 855-7477, or email lbrown9601@ verizon.net for more information.

Lore Oyster House Day: Stop by the J.C. Lore Oyster House in Solomons for on-going activities both in the oyster house and out on the dock. From 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Try your hand at oyster tonging; learn to tie a towline and coil a rope; measure oysters and follow the path an oyster takes through the

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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 with our giant soft sculpture oyster, Rock-E-Feller. Admission is free.

Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail: Sail aboard the Dee, leaving from the museum dock. Sail is 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fee is $25 for ages 13 and up, $15 for children 8 – 12. No children under 8 please. Preregistration required, call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register. Seating is limited. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. For more info visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

in 1999 as a specialty unit of the United States Navy Band, the Cruisers play genres of music ranging from jazz, R&B, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop as well as original material. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted).

6:45 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Patio, 115 J.W. Williams Rd, Prince Frederick. For a complete schedule of performances, visit csmd.edu or call (301) 934-7828. Free!

Sun. July 26Sunday, July 26 Dodon ‘til Dusk : Dance to the music of Big Boy Little Blues Band during this outdoor party. Wine by the glass and small plate pairings will be available for purchase. The event is part of the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corporation’s Summer Farm Series. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Vineyards at Dodon, 391 Dodon Road, Davidsonville, MD 20135. Admission: $15. dodonvineyards.com for more info.

(410) 798-1126.

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Southern MD Wine, Jazz, R&B and Funk Festival: Gates open at 10am both days.

Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Dr., Prince Frederick. This 2-day festival will feature over 20 MD wineries, 30 unique food vendors, local and nationally recognized performers. Best of all, some proceeds benefit public school music and vocational programs to provide students with supplies and course materials. Admission $45.00 per person.

Wed. Aug. 5 Wednesday , August 5

Shred Event: Destroy unwanted paper and documents to help prevent identity theft.

Calvert County residents only; no business accepted. All paper accepted; no limit per resident. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Rd., Owings

Music with George Garris and Friends: Kick up your heels or sit back and relax and enjoy an afternoon of country and bluegrass music.

12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. At the Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. (410) 222-1927.

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Music with Bob Clark: Enjoy an afternoon of popular songs done with flair by Bob Clark on the keyboard. Bob plays a variety of music, including show tunes, jazz, popular songs from the radio and movies, country, and patriotic. Don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes! 12:30 p.m. At the Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. (410) 222-1927.

CSM Twilight Performance Series: The College of Southern Maryland’s Children’s Theatre will perform “Sneetches,” an adaptation of the Dr. Seuss story of the same name. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted).

6:45 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Patio, 115 J.W. Williams Rd, Prince Frederick. For a complete schedule of performances, visit csmd.edu or call (301) 934-7828. Free.

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CURRENT EVENTS

Camps Sign your kids up now for naturerelated summer camps sponsored by the Calvert Nature Society. Contact: info@calvertparks.org or call (410) 535-5327.

Outdoor Adventure Camp for Girls Entering grades 2-4 Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Flag Ponds Nature Park Girls will enjoy a week of adventure and excitement. They will learn how to use a compass, ID plants and animals, tie knots, and cook over a fire. $150, members; $180, nonmembers.

Wild About Wildlife Entering grades 4-5 Monday, July 27-Wednesday, July 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 30, 4:00 p.m. overnight through Friday, July 31, 10:00 a.m.

Water Watchers For children entering grades 9-11 Monday-Wednesday, August 3-5, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 6, 7:00 a.m. overnight through Friday, August 7, 6:00 p.m.

An epic adventure to become immersed in the habitats around us.

Here in Calvert County, wade in to the cypress swamp and explore the nearshore Chesapeake Bay.The week will culminate with a two-day overnight trip to Assateague Island National Seashore where the group will camp in the dunes and experience the effects of the salty ocean firsthand. $300, members; $350, nonmembers.

Hands on History Jul 20, 2015 - Jul 24, 2015 9AM-4PM Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard Calvert County Maryland 20685 This summer come explore Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum like you never have before! Each day will be a different adventure. We’ll discover what life was like for a Native American in the Indian Village, investigate the archaeology of Southern Maryland, see if you could survive life as a European. $135.00.

(410) 586-8504 or email julie.hall@ maryland.gov.

Explore parks to learn about animals big and small. Activities will include habitat exploration, observing wild animals in the field, up close encounters with our exhibit animals and an overnight campout at Flag Ponds Nature Park. $200, members; $230, nonmembers.

Nature Photography Camp Entering grades 4-6 Monday, August 3-Friday, August 7, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Photo presentation for families: August 7, 3:00 p.m.

Location varies Your children will capture natural wonders on camera. They will also learn camera basics and picture-taking tips.

After camp on Friday, families are invited to a presentation highlighting campers’ work. Campers must provide their own digital camera. $150, members; $180, nonmembers.

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