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So far this year, two cases of Vibrio bacterial infection have been reported after people came contact with water in the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River. Calvert Health OfďŹ cer Dr. Larry Polsky says this doesn’t mean you should avoid the local waters, but just be careful and use common sense to protect yourself and your family. Details on page 16‌ (Photo courtesy of the Calvert County Health Dept.)

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Last issue, you may have read the story we published in the Chesapeake Current about a Huntingtown man who quit his job to start a brewery in Owings, then launched a kickstarter.com campaign to raise money to expand. We’re happy to report that he did meet his goal and will be buying a malting vessel so he can use barley grown locally to create a totally-Maryland beer. The follow-up story on page 4‌

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Anne Arundel County is embarking on a program this fall to vaccinate local raccoons against rabies in an effort to protect you and your pets as well. So how in the world do you go about vaccinating wild critters like raccoons? We’ll tell you all about how this very interesting program works – and how you can help – on page 10‌

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New Septic Replacement Grants Available Residents needing to replace their old septic systems may be able to get some help through state grants. During their meeting on July 29, the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously accepted the conditions of financial assistance from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Bay Restoration (Septic) Fund. In 2004, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Bay Restoration Act and its so-called "The Flush Tax." Money gathered through this tax on Maryland homeowners is used to help replace failing septic systems, upgrade public wastewater treatment plants, among other projects. Watershed Planner/Grant Manager Steve Kullen told the BOCC that in fiscal year 2015, Calvert County will receive nearly $1.3 million in this grant funding. Of all Maryland counties, only Anne Arundel received more this year, more than $3 million. However, cumulatively over the years, Calvert County has received more than all other counties toward updating failing systems, around $6.4 million. An estimated 80% of Calvert residents live in homes on individual septics and many still have old metal tanks that are rusty and leaky, and most can get financial assistance to upgrade to new ones. Residents can apply for a grant to help with the cost of installing new, more efficient septic systems with best available technology for nitrogen removal. Nearly everyone will be eligible. Grants available to homeowners range from$12,290 or $14,800 depending on what type of septic system the health department requires for their particular area.

Kullen said the highest priorities for the upgrades are residents living within 1,000 feet of the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries and tidal marshes. Next on the priority list are those who live outside of the Critical Area but have been deemed as having failing systems by the health department. Grants of up to $20,000 are also available to residents who are able to hook into a public sewer system, and Kullen said they hope to identify and help more of these residents this year. Although grant eligibility is based on the homeowner’s income, Kullen said he’s only seen a few that did not qualify for the state help. Kullen told the BOCC, “98% will get 100% of the grant. Literally, just 2% will not get the grant. Non-profits are eligible for 100% and businesses 50% of the grant funds.” According to the state guidelines, homeowners with combined incomes of up to $300,000 per year are eligible. Homeowners with combined incomes of more than $300,000 per year and business entities are eligible for 50 percent of the maximum allowable cost. For more information on these grants, Calvert residents can contact Steve Kullen through the Community Planning and Building Dept. at (410) 535-2348 ext. 2336 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Anne Arundel County residents can apply for the Bay Restoration Fund (BRF) grant program through the county health department. More information and an application are available on their web site at aahealth.org.

Drivers Advised of Armory Road Construction The first part of the third phase of traffic control for the Armory Road (Chesapeake Blvd.) project in Prince Frederick is scheduled to be placed in effect on Tuesday, Aug. 12. This phase requires a traffic pattern change at the intersection of Dares Beach and Armory Roads. Under this phase, the intersection of Dares Beach Road and Armory Road will be placed in a full roundabout pattern for traffic movement. Access to Armory Road south of Dares Beach Road from the intersection will be limited to the business establishments only (Patuxent Architects, Amore Hair Salon, Edward Jones, Calvert Body Works, Little Protégés Daycare and Schwallenberg Paving). Through traffic to Fairground Road or Main Street from the intersection will be closed. Fairground Road will be maintained as a detour route between Main Street and Dares Beach Road. Portable message boards will be located on the Armory Road and Dares

Beach Road approaches to the intersection prior to the effective date to provide advance notice to motorists who travel this area. It is estimated this traffic pattern will remain in effect until the beginning of September. Drivers are reminded that Armory Road will retain its name following this road improvement project. According to county regulations, road name changes require concurrence from at least 75 percent of the property owners abutting the road for which a name change is proposed. The proposed Chesapeake Boulevard name did not reach that threshold of support. Maps plotting the project by phase and additional information are available at co.cal.md.us/roadproject. To learn more, contact Karl Deugwillo at deugwikr@co.cal.md.us or (410) 535-1600, ext. 2546. A Facebook page has been established and will offer updates on the project as it progresses.

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Scorpion Brewing Meets, Exceeds Goals In the last issue of the Chesapeake Current, we told you about Brian Dailey of Huntingtown, who quit his job to devote time to his dream: to operate a local craft beer brewery, Scorpion Brewing Co. off Skinner’s Turn Rd. in Owings. At press time for our July 24 issue, he had raised a little over $6,000 in toward his goal of $8,000 in a Kickstarter.com campaign to buy a malting vessel. That would allow him to use barley from local farmers, including Swann Farms in Owings, to brew a truly all-Maryland beer and also sell that malt to other breweries statewide. He also planned to use some of the money to pay an intern, David Goodwin of Dunkirk, who is a Agriculture student at the University of Maryland. We’re happy to report that the Current came out on Thurs., July 24 and by the following Sunday, Brian had met the $8,000 goal! We at the Current proudly supported Scorpion as well with a pledge. When a goal is met early on Kickstarter, before the allotted timeframe is up, a stretch goal can be set to keep the momentum rolling. For that stretch goal, Brian since he will be getting the malting vessel, he needs somewhere to put it. “We would not want to just leave the poor vessel outside in the cold and rain, now would we? Well, it already has a home waiting for it but this home has not yet been officially designed by an architect, and I myself am not very good at drawing. So… since we exceeded our original goal of $8,000 we will have a stretch goal of $10,000! This additional $2,000 will still be going towards making a 100% local beer but in a different way than before. We will use the additional funds from the stretch goal to hire an architect to draw up designs for the malting

Brian Dailey, owner of Scorpion Brewing Co. in Owings, has completed a very successful campaign to raise money to grow his business on kickstarter.com.

house, which is where the malting vessel will be!” Fortunately, Brian was able to meet that first stretch goal before his Aug. 2 deadline as well! So he set a second stretch goal for $12,000 with less than 48 hours left in the Kickstarter campaign. Brian said he would use the next $2,000 to buy varieties of barley seed and provide it to local farmers to grow. “This will allow us to take some of the risk off of the farmers’ shoulders and be able to experiment with what works best,” he added. The pledges kept pouring in, but that second stretch goal was not reached. However, the total Brian raised through this completely online campaign to kickstart his local brewery was $11,431 given by 81 backers! Congratulations! We at the Chesapeake Current look forward to reporting more on this great local project in the future!

In Brian’s Words… Scorpion Brewing was featured in the last edition of the Chesapeake Current by Diane Burr, who wrote a very well put together story about our Malting Expansion project on the crowdsourcing website, Kick Starter. The story accurately portrayed our project and ideas, giving light to our efforts to create a local Southern Maryland beer for the community to enjoy. We are thankful that a small business like the Chesapeake Current jumped at the opportunity to help our small business reach our goal and we are positive that Diane’s words

in the article translated into more supporters for our project, for which we are extremely thankful! We successfully raised $11,600 for the malting expansion, surpassing our goal! Thank you to all for your support. Cordially, Brian Dailey David Goodwin Scorpion Brewing Malting Expansion Team

Frazer Announces 4th Run for Mayor “We have made significant improvements in the infrastructure in this town,� Mayor Mark Frazer told a crowd gathered to hear him announce his run for a 4th term as mayor on Sat. July 26. He made the announcement flanked by other elected officials at a vacant lot at 3rd and Bay Ave. where he said a first class waterfront park and sculpture garden will be constructed. He added that in recent years, the town has been dealing with three primary problems: flooding, parking and beach erosion, and that headway is being made. “And I want to thank the council for their support. We’ve continued to make progress in our infrastructure, paving our roads, storm water, we’ve built a great park down here – Overlook Park – where we’re hosting weddings now. But it’s not really about what we’ve done. It’s what we are going to do in the next four years.� Frazer then outlined his vision for the future, if re-elected. “I think we’re going to have enhanced economic development – and that’s going to be a public-private partnership because the town, beginning this fall, is going to begin a major renovation of the pier,� Frazer told supporters. “We’re going to create a pier that will become a primary destination for weddings. There are a lot of weddings that occur here along the western shore between Chesapeake Beach and Herrington Harbour. We get very little of that action. And I think it’s a very big piece of pie.� “One of the things that has held back economic development in the Town of North Beach is the lack of overnight accommodations,� Frazer added. “There are going to be some exciting things happening at the corner of 7th and Chesapeake, where the Westlawn Inn will begin to provide accommodations.� He added that he is certain that a hotel and conference center will also be built at the waterfront, at 5th and Bay Ave. “That is going to make North Beach a great destination, for seminars, conferences, weddings and groups that want to spend their weekends on the water, looking out over that beautiful pier, � Frazer predicted. He went on to add that he’d like to see the town become a magnet for the arts: both performing and visual. Frazer pointed out that Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet is planning a ribbon cutting on Fri. Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. for a new expansion of their

Mark Frazer announces he will run for re-election.

studios at 4110 3rd St. The public is invited to attend. The mayor also predicted that a theatre center and new public library will be constructed in North Beach. “We’re going to build, and we will break ground at the corner of 5th and Chesapeake Ave. for a Performing Arts Center in the Town of North Beach. This will be for 200-250 maybe, and become a permanent home for the Twin Beach Players,â€? Frazer told the crowd. “It will also be a venue for other groups traveling through.â€? Frazer said he hoped the performing arts center could be co-located with a new public library. “I’m going to try to attract the Twin Beach Library to come back to North Beach‌. That will be a huge asset to the Town of North Beach.â€? He added that he will work with state and county officials to create the first arts district in Calvert County, only the second in southern Maryland with Leonardtown as the first. “I think we have the essence of becoming an arts and entertainment district,â€? Frazer said, concluding, “North Beach is in a good place. I think we can take it to an even better place.â€? Frazer is now serving his third term as the Mayor, having served previously from 1998 – 2006. During his time as mayor, he was elected to the MML Board of Governors and as President of the Maryland Municipal League from 2003 – 2004. He has also served two terms on the Board of Calvert County Commissioners: 1986 – 1990 and 1994 – 1998. He is a dentist with an office in Dunkirk. Council Member Gregg Dotson earlier announced that he will challenge Frazer for mayor in the November election.

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Anne Arundel Slave Quarters Discovered Since this spring, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) and Anne Arundel County archaeologists have been surveying along General’s Highway as part of a federally funded Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) project. Currently, they are focusing their efforts on Scott’s Plantation, also known as Belvoir, the location where French commander Rochambeau encamped with almost 5,000 men in 1781 on his way to Yorktown, VA. The plantation was also home to Francis Scott Key’s grandmother, Anne Ross Key. Instead of an American Revolutionary War campsite, archaeologists discovered a 34 foot by 34 foot stone foundation with brick floors and thousands of artifacts including beads, animal bones, and dish fragments. It’s believed to be the remnants of a unique slave barracks. SHA manages TEP projects under the Department of Planning and Preliminary Engineering. Its Director, Gregory I. Slater says of the archaeological aspect of the project, "Understanding the history around our highway network is an important element in our work; these activities and discoveries, as part of our cultural resources stewardship program, help us piece together that valuable story." During the mid-18th century, up to 35 enslaved African Americans lived on the plantation. Some of their stories can be found buried in archives as well as the ground. A close look at the Maryland State Archives, for example, revealed a story about Cinderella Brogden, a young enslaved African American woman who lived here with her family until 1847-48. The tale includes an unsuccessful escape, lost love, and a pardon by the Governor. Dr. Julie Schablitsky, SHA Chief Archaeologist, believes the site is a significant discovery for Maryland. “We have an intact foundation, the brick floors walked on by slaves more than 200 years ago, and pits full of everyday things. This site is an important contribution to African American history, and Cinderella is just one of the stories waiting to be told,” Schablitsky said. Archaeologists also wondered what the building could have been used for after emancipation. Recently, they uncovered numerous Union Civil War buttons and a Minie ball, a type of lead bullet used during the American Civil War. Indeed, a large stone barracks would have been welcome quarters for Union soldiers detailed to protect the nearby railroad once running along General’s Highway. The property is owned by Rockbridge Academy and the school is providing access for the academic research. Headmaster Michael J. McKenna realizes the educational potential below their feet, saying "Freedom and liberty are important ideas to me as headmaster of a classical and Christian school. I'm so glad that Rockbridge Academy has an opportunity to help better our understanding of true

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Born around 1824, Cinderella Brogden was enslaved on the farm of George F. Worthington in Anne Arundel County. The farm stood near Brotherton, a postal village about ten miles northwest of Annapolis, near the Severn River.1 Her husband, Abraham Brogden, was a free black who lived in Baltimore City, and worked in Anne Arundel County. On Thurs., Dec. 21, 1848, Cinderella fled her enslavement with the help of her husband. Thomas D. Marriott, a friend of the Brogden family, wrote that Cinderella "was about to be sold (under execution) for her masters debts, when Brogden ran off with her," a clear motivation for the escape. According to Marriott, Cinderella would have been sold outside of Maryland. Worthington's overseer, Edward H. Brown, immediately suspected Abraham, and placed this runaway advertisement in the Baltimore Sun the following Sat., Dec. 23. The advertisement stated that "She has a husband living in Baltimore by the name of Abram Brogden, who is supposed to have taken her away from home."Brown set the maximum reward for Cinderella's return at $100, and noted that she took a variety of clothes with her when she fled. She was apprehended and admitted to the Baltimore jail on Dec. 22, a day after she had fled, and a day before her runaway advertisement appeared in the newspaper. While she was held in jail, the Baltimore Sun ran the advertisement, and eight days later Cinderella was given back to her owner, Worthington, by the order of H.R. Robbins of the Baltimore jail. Cinderella's owner planned to sell her South, but she passed away in a few days later in December 1848 before he could do so. Three years later, thanks to petitions by Annapolis residents who were sympathetic to his motivations, Abraham received a pardon from the governor in 1851. Cinderella was not the first Brogden to escape from George F. Worthington's farm. In 1852, Eliza "Brogdon" fled, prompting a runaway ad in the Baltimore Sun. Worthington described Eliza as intelligent and literate, and "may have papers prepared by herself."

freedom and liberty through the archaeological finds on Belvoir, and the uncovering of the slave quarters here.” In November, Maryland commemorates the sesquicentennial of emancipation and this discovery could not come at a better time. “At the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of Maryland's Emancipation, 1864, this is a significant find. With numerous people of color tracing their ancestry to the inventories of slaves owners in Anne Arundel County, this unearthing provides a plethora of information for descendants of slaves who lived at Belvoir,” said Janice Hayes-Williams, Chair of Annapolis 1864, the City of Annapolis Commission on Maryland's 3rd Constitution and the Abolishment of Slavery.

Foodstock Delivers to Local Families

By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner

Calvert County Supports Her Children I had the pleasure of attending the Twin Beach Players presentation of the 9th Annual Kids’ Playwriting Festival at the Boys and Girls Club & Recreation Center Bldg in North Beach on Sun, Aug. 3rd. You can go, too because it continues until August 10. The Playwriting Festival is comprised of six short plays written by children. Submissions are judged by an accomplished group of local theater professionals. Prizes are awarded to two elementary students, two middle school, and two high school. To state that it was impossible to tell the difference based on the quality of the scripts is a fact! The six award-winning plays are: The Second Portal by Abigail Kennedy; One Cat 2 Worlds by Sarah Fox; More Time by Travis Lehnen; The Big Secret by Ava Jabara; Finally Found You by Sarah Rannacher; and Jack of Hearts by Anna Gorenflo. All the plays are suitable for audiences above age 3 or 4, though the adults were laughing the hardest. There is one 15-minute intermission. As I noted, this is the 9th time the Calvert County Community has supported this effort through voluntarism, contributions, and attendance. Advertisers in the professionally produced playbook include the Town of North Beach; Sneade’s Ace Home Center; Philly Flash; Roland’s, Little Panda Chinese Restaurant; Metropolitan Appliance Repair; Richie’s Handyman Services; Old Town Candy Company; R. L. Cranford, Inc. Plumbing Contractor; Lucky Duck Pet Stuff, Food and Grooming; Nice & Fleazy Antiques; DeCaro, Doran, Siciliano, Gallagher & DeBlasis, LLP; Bob Snider, Percussion & Piano Instruction; Collinson, Oliff & Associates, Inc., Engineers-Surveyers & Land Planners; Lighthouse Market & Signs; Medart Galleries. Sponsors include: the Town of Chesapeake Beach; Town of North Beach; Dr. Michael Shisler; John Jabara; Elizabeth McWilliams; Bob Snider; and MD

Theater Guide and many volunteers, including the Producers and Directors: Rob and Valerie Heckart. The Twin Beach Players 2014 Season continues with the Legend of Sleepy Hollow for Halloween with auditions on Aug. 24 and 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Babes in Toyland will be the Christmas play with auditions on Oct. 5 and 6.. The Twin Beach Players hope to one day build a theater in North Beach. Yes, you can help. Contact Mayor Mark Frazer for details. Check their website. It is fitting that the Twin Beach Players are meeting in and using the North Beach Boys & Girls Club and Recreation Center because the building was built with in-kind donations from the architect, Tom Reinecker, to subcontractors, the towns, the State of Maryland, and Calvert County all coordinated originally by the Northern Calvert Rotary Club and especially Phil and Joyce Pfanschmidt, who had managed to locate a Boys & Girls Club in North Beach on the same site in a trailer. I will be forever grateful for all those Rotary Club volunteers who have made a safe place for a generation of children and now a wonderful venue for local recreation activities, including former Mayor Michael Bojokles and current Mayor Mark Frazer. Before their efforts, youth vandalism was a problem due to the lack of an indoor venue and due to the lack of organized programs. The small North Beach Community Center had very little room for the myriad of activities that wished to use it. Senator Mike Miller passed a bond bill in the Legislature and the County Commissioners provided matching funds along with the towns. I attended the 9th Annual Kids’ Playwriting Festival with a friend who recently moved here from Arizona to teach high school math. His take on the event: “Wow! Calvert County really supports her kids.” I agree!

End Hunger In Calvert County will host FoodStock ‘14 on Sat., Aug. 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the End Hunger Warehouse in Prince Frederick. That morning, over 100,000lbs of food will be sorted and distributed to over 1,000 needy families and local food pantries. They will receive nonperishable food items as well as fresh produce. “Hunger in Calvert County has never been a food issue,” says Rev. Robert P. Hahn CEO of End Hunger In Calvert County. “We have never run out of food nor have we come close. The problem lies in helping those in need access the right kinds of food. issue. On August 9th, every person will leave with groceries, fresh produce and we will restock the shelves of our local food pantries.” Calvert County is the 13th wealthiest county in the United States, yet over 10% of our population utilizes food pantries. On average, End Hunger’s Partner Food Pantries serve over 850 families every week. In addition, FoodStock will be a great display of neighbor helping neighbor as hundreds of volunteers embody the #givewhereyoulive value and serve their own community. The community is invited to be part of FoodStock by volunteering or making a donation. All donations made

will directly support local FoodStock efforts. Volunteer opportunities such as sorting and packing food at the End Hunger Warehouse are scheduled the week prior to the event as well as on August 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. To sign up, please email volunteer@endhungercalvert.org for more information and to get involved. End Hunger In Calvert County (EHCC) is an association of over 100 business, 25 churches, 13 food pantries and countless volunteers and community leaders united behind the idea that hunger can be defeated in our county. The long-term purposes of EHCC is to able the willing and move those from dependency to self sufficiency.

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: Thefts On Jul. 22 at 3:30 p.m. the security officer at Calvert Memorial Hospital advised DFC A. Clas that a patient recently discharged from the emergency room appeared to have stolen computer equipment from the room he was treated in. Prior to his release, a nurse had caught him trying to disconnect a computer in the room. Security video showed the male suspect leaving the hospital with a blue backpack. An attempt to locate the suspect was unsuccessful. A short time later, Clas responded to Bayside Chevrolet in Prince Frederick for a report that a male subject was on the scene being disorderly with employees and trying to sell customers items he had inside a blue backpack. Clas made contact with the subject and he was identified as Andre Eugene Friend, 35 of Dundalk. A search of the bag revealed the items previously reported as stolen from the hospital. The stolen items totaled $4,600. Friend was charged with theft over $1,000.

and saw it continue to straddle or cross over the center and left edge lines. They attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, however, the driver continued to drive another two hundred yards before stopping at Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown. The driver, Tyler James Niland, 22 of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia; a plastic bag, DUI, driving on a suspended license and negligent driving in addition to several other traffic violations. The passenger, Christopher Joseph Rathbone, 24 of North Beach, was charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia, a plastic bag.

DFC P. Wood responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick on Jul. 27 at 9:50 for the report of patrons possibly smoking marijuana in their room. Wood found the three occupants of the room trying to quickly vacate the premises. They were stopped and one of them, identified as Joshua Michael Betters, 25 of Los Angeles, CA, was found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Betters was charged with possession of marijuana and Someone stole a camera from a bag while the possession with intent to use drug owner left it unguarded at the Water Park in paraphernalia; rolling papers. Chesapeake Beach on Jul. 27 between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. The black Canon camera is Burglary valued at $350. DFC P. Aurich is Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 600 block of Texoma Lane in Lusby investigating. between Jul. 29 and Aug. 1. Two Sometime during the day on Aug. 1, decorative mirrors were stolen and $160 in someone stole a red and black Mongoose damage was done. DFC M. Velasquez is bicycle and a pink and black mountain bike investigating. from the front yard of a home on Field Drive in Lusby. Dep. C. Idol is continuing the Disorderly Conduct DFC P. Mosely arrested Erik R. Crouse, investigation. 34 of Prince Frederick, on Jul. 22 at 7:11 Someone stole a portable basketball hoop p.m. for being intoxicated and standing in from the driveway of a home on H St. in the roadway at 9th St. and Erie Ave. in Chesapeake Beach sometime between 7:30 North Beach. Mosely had previously a.m. and noon on Jul. 23. The hoop had a driven Crouse home from the North Beach black base and glow in the dark net. DFC S. Firehouse when he was leaning against a rail and appeared to be intoxicated. Later, Mitchell is investigating. Mosely was called to the Fast Stop in Two stop signs and poles were stolen from North Beach for the report of a male Dusk Dr. and Seagull Beach Rd. in Prince walking in and out of traffic. Again, Frederick overnight between Jul. 24 and 25. Mosely drove Crouse to an address on 9th DFC P. Wood is continuing the St. and told him to go home. After the third call, and Crouse still appearing to be investigation. heavily intoxicated and endangering A wallet was stolen from inside an unlocked himself and citizens driving on the road, he locker at the William T. Hall Aquatic Center was taken into custody. Crouse was in Prince Frederick on Jul. 26 at around 3:00 charged with disorderly conduct and p.m. The thief then used the victim’s credit drinking alcoholic beverages in a retail card to make purchases at a nearby store. area. DFC R. Kreps is investigating. On Jul. 25 at 6:43 p.m. DFC S. Morder All the mail from three mailboxes that had responded to the Bank of America in been delivered between Jul. 18 and 27 at Prince Frederick for the report of a three homes on Birch Dr. in Huntingtown suspicious vehicle. A bank employee was stolen during that timeframe. All three advised that a vehicle with two occupants victims had been away from their homes had been parked in the lot for an hour and during that time period. The investigation a half and employees were apprehensive about closing the bank and leaving. by Dep. L. Kelly continues. Morder approached the vehicle and asked the male in the driver’s seat for CDS Violations On Aug. 2 at 2:16 a.m. Dep. M. Trigg and identification. The man, later identified as Cpl. A. Moschetto observed a vehicle Charles Benjamin Stewart, 42 of New drifting back and forth into travel lanes on York, yelled profanities at the deputy and MD Rt. 4 northbound near Stoakley Rd. in refused to provide identification. He was Prince Frederick. They followed the vehicle asked several times to stop using profane

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language but he would not. He was suspended registration. The odor of arrested and charged with disorderly marijuana was emitting from inside the conduct and failure to obey a lawful order. vehicle. A probable cause search revealed suspected marijuana and drug Destruction of Property paraphernalia. Javin J. Price, 29 of Lusby, Two eleven-year-old boys and one was arrested for possession of marijuana and thirteen-year-old boy, all of Lusby, were CDS paraphernalia. He was incarcerated at charged with destruction of property on the Calvert County Detention Center. youth reports by DFC J. Hardesty on Jul. 28 at noon. Numerous victims on Stock A reported odor of marijuana emitting from Dr. in Lusby observed the juveniles one of the rooms at the Super 8 Motel in breaking mailboxes along the residential Prince Frederick on Jul. 30 was responded street. They identified the youths after to by Trooper First Class Oles at 1:22 a.m.. DFC Hardesty and DFC R. Weems The room occupants were questioned and located them riding bikes through the stated they had smoked all of the marijuana neighborhood and stopped them for and there was none left. The manager questioning. The boys were released to a requested they be removed from the parent. building. After the suspects left, TFC Oles noticed a damaged window screen and Someone spray painted house siding, a observed a clear plastic bag containing fence and two road signs on Parkers Creek suspected marijuana on the ground below. Rd. and Wash Hance Rd. in Port Republic A broadcast lookout for the suspect’s vehicle on Jul. 23. DFC J. Hardesty is was given and they were located on rt. 4 investigating. near Steeple Chase in Prince Frederick. Ozzie L. Turner 3rd, 38 of Bowie, was Dep. L. Kelly responded to a home on arrested for possession of marijuana and Salisbury Place in Prince Frederick for the additionally charged for malicious report of a broken glass door. The destruction of property. He was homeowner advised that on Aug. 3 at incarcerated at the Calvert County about 11:00 a.m. he heard a loud noise in Detention center. the basement area of his home. He went down there and saw that the outside pane On Jul. 30 at 4:47 p.m., Trooper First of glass on his sliding door had been Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at Calvert shattered. Dep. Kelly is continuing the Town Rd. east of Main St. in Prince investigation. Frederick for traffic violations. There was a strong odor of raw marijuana emitting from Maryland State Police Barrack U inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Reports: Andrew M. Holland, 46 of Huntingtown, was arrested and transported to the MSP CDS Violations Barrack for processing. On Jul. 22, Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle at 7:22 p.m. at Clubhouse Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a Dr. and Rousby Hall Rd. in Lusby for a vehicle at MD Rt. 4 and Creston Lane in traffic violation. A strong odor of Solomons for traffic violations at 9:00 a.m. marijuana was emitting from inside the on Aug. 2. A hand-rolled cigar was observed vehicle. A set of wooden nunchaku (martial and David C. Holland, 26 of Port Republic arts “danger sticks”) were observed admitted that it was laced with marijuana concealed between the driver and passenger flakes. He was arrested and transported to seats. George L. Gerlach, 27 of St. Leonard, the MSP Barrack for processing. was charged for concealing a dangerous weapon and marijuana charges. He was Trooper First Class Matthews stopped a incarcerated at the Calvert County vehicle at 11:06 p.m. on Rt. 260 east of Rt. Detention Center. 778 for traffic violations on Aug. 2. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from At 3:44 a.m. on Jul. 26, Corporal West inside the vehicle. TFC Matthews observed stopped a vehicle on Plum Point Rd. near a baggie on the floor and asked Ryan M. Wild Flower Lane in Huntingtown for Breen, 20 of Odenton, to hand him the bag. traffic violations. The odor of marijuana was It was found to have suspected marijuana in emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable it. An additional probable cause search cause search revealed suspected marijuana revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia and drug paraphernalia. The driver, in the center console. Breen was arrested Zachary M. Kuderski, 19, and the and taken to the MSP Barrack for passenger, Alaina C. Hinds, 19, both having processing. fraudulent identification documents were arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. Open Warrant / Possession of Crack Cocaine Trooper First Class Costello stopped a Trooper First Class Esnes stopped to assist a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 in St. Leonard for disabled driver at 12:11 a.m. on Rt. 4 prior traffic violations at 3:47 a.m. on Jul. 26. to Broomes Island Rd. in Prince Frederick The distinct odor of burnt marijuana was on Aug. 1. A passenger, Melody L. Bowen, emitting from inside the vehicle. Mark C. 47 of Lexington Park, was placed under Felder, a passenger in the vehicle, advised he arrest for an open warrant through St. had tossed some marijuana out of the Mary’s County. A search of the rear cargo window prior to the stop. The partially area of the vehicle revealed drug burnt hand rolled cigarette containing paraphernalia and Crack Cocaine. The suspected marijuana was located on the driver, after giving a false name, Sherman L. ground. Felder was arrested and transported Mackall, 54 of no fixed address, was found to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for to have three open warrants through Calvert and St. Mary’s County. He was charged processing. with possession of Crack Cocaine and drug A vehicle on MT Rt. 4 at Sherry Lane in paraphernalia. Both Bowen and Mackall Prince Frederick was stopped at 10:18 p.m. were incarcerated at the Calvert County on Jul. 29 by Trooper First Class Lewis for a Detention Center.

Police Blotter (Con’t) Open Warrant / Possession of PCP On Aug. 1 at 12:43 p.m., Trooper First Class Smith contacted Nathan O. White, 32 of Hyattsville, at the Papa John’s in Chesapeake Beach and served an open warrant through the Maryland State Police. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. During processing, PCP was found on White. He was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Possession of Marijuana On Aug. 1, Trooper First Class Casarella responded to the 3700 block of Sixes Rd. in Prince Frederick at 2:00 p.m. in an attempt to locate Andrew M. Brooks, 32 of St. Leonard. Brooks was located and arrested on an open warrant through the Maryland State Police. A search incident to the arrest revealed marijuana. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

license. A search revealed Xanax in her possession that she could not provide a prescription for. Hayden was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Rt. 402 in Prince Frederick for traffic violations at 9:01 p.m. on Jul. 28. TFC Barlow detected the faint odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. A field sobriety test was performed. Lamonte L. Cox Jr., 48 of Huntingtown, was arrested for driving under the influence. A search revealed numerous Morphine pills for which he did not have a prescription. Cox was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Thefts A reported theft on Jul. 23 in the 6500 block of 9th St. in Chesapeake Beach was responded to at 7:22 p.m. by Trooper First Class Follin. The victim reported a wallet with cash, gift cards, credit cards and other Trooper First Class Esnes stopped to assist personal documents had been stolen. a disabled vehicle at Rt. 4 near German Charges are pending for Thomas L. Jones, Chapel Rd. in Prince Frederick at 1:24 Jr. 43 of Prince Frederick. a.m. on Aug. 4. During contact with the vehicle occupants, the odor of burnt The theft of three dirt bikes in the 13600 marijuana was emitting from inside the block of Dowell Rd. in Solomons was vehicle. The driver, Braheem J. McKnight, responded to by Trooper First Class 33 of Lexington Park, was found to have Saucerman at 10:48 a.m. on Jul. 26. The open warrants through Calvert and St. victim reported that three Yamaha blue Mary’s County. He was arrested and and white dirt bikes had been stolen from a incarcerated at the Calvert County motor home trailer. The dirt bikes have Detention Center. A passenger, Tyshon L. been entered into METER/NCIC. Brisco, 30 of St. Leonard, was charged with Investigation continues. possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken A shoplifting complaint at the Walmart in Prince Frederick on Jul. 28 was responded to the MSP Barrack for processing. to by Trooper Palumbo at3:25 p.m. Runaway Juvenile, Possession of Wendy L. Bartlett, 48 of Solomons, placed several items in her handbag and exited the Marijuana On Aug. 1, Sergeant Payne located a store without paying for them. She was juvenile at 7:26 p.m. matching the confronted in the parking lot by the Loss description of a runaway juvenile. After Prevention Officer and was detained until confirming that he was the juvenile, he was police arrived. She was arrested and searched; marijuana and drug incarcerated at the Calvert County paraphernalia were located on his person. Detention Center. He was transported to the MSP Barrack for processing. He was released to his parent. Destruction of Property On Jul. 25 at 6:19 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the 3100 block of DUI, Prescription Drugs On Jul. 24 at 2:09 a.m., Trooper First North Avenue in Port Republic for a Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle on HG domestic dispute in progress. During the Trueman Rd. west of Rousby Hall Rd. in course of the dispute, Terrell J. Russell, 28 Lusby for traffic violations. Bridgette F. of Port Republic, kicked the rear panel of Hayden, 47 of Lusby, was arrested for the victim’s vehicle causing a large dent. driving under the influence. A Charges are pending for Russell for Second MILES/NCIC check revealed Ms. Hayden Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction was driving on a suspended/revoked of Property.

Authorities Look For Robber On Sun., Aug. 3 at 3:43 p.m. an employee at the Good Day Market located at 1701 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick advised the Calvert Control Center that the store had been robbed. Units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Barrack “U” arrived within minutes of the incident. The scene was safeguarded and perimeters were established. No suspect was found in the immediate area. The investigation has revealed that a white male with a beard, in his 20’s to early 30’s with a large frame of 6’ to 6’-4” and weighing 210 to 250 pounds entered the store. He is described as wearing a black or dark blue baseball cap with some white on it, sunglasses, a blue

sweatshirt, a long sleeve white shirt under the blue sweatshirt, baggy blue jeans and black shoes/boots. He eventually approached the counter and asked for cigarettes. While the sole employee was ringing up the items, the suspect handed her a note telling her to give him all the money. The clerk complied and the suspect then left the store. A witness in the parking lot advised police that he saw the suspect get into a small vehicle on the passenger side and leave the scene. The exact amount of cash stolen is unknown at this time. No one was injured during the robbery. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. H. Rich of the Calvert Investigative Bureau at (410) 535-1600 extension 2765.

Watch Out For Imposters Anne Arundel County Police are advising local residents to be aware of several recent incidents of a Hispanic male impersonating a service employee to distract the homeowner while someone else apparently stole from them. In one case, the male identified himself as an Anne Arundel County employee, who needed to clear brush from the rear of the property. He requested the homeowner accompany him to point out his property line. While in the rear of the home, the male made a telephone call and remained on the line. When the homeowner returned inside, he soon realized items were missing from the home. Another incident involved a Hispanic

male presenting himself as an employee of the water company trying to identify a water leak. The male quickly presented some type of unknown identification card and asked the homeowner to accompany him to the basement. Once in the basement, the male had the homeowner turn the washing machine on and off, as well as asking questions about the main water line into the home. He was communicating on a walkie-talkie during the incident. Again, after he left, the homeowner discovered that items were missing from the home. Police advise against allowing anyone unknown into your home or onto your property. Report any suspicious activity to authorities immediately by dialing 911.

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Sentence Imposed in Fatal Accident A Huntingtown woman has been convicted of three traffic violations and fined in a tragic accident that claimed the life of an Annapolis woman riding a bike on Riva Road in Davidsonville last year. A District Court Judge in Annapolis imposed fines totaling $1,500 on 37-year-old Whitney Decesaris of Huntingtown after finding her guilty of negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, and failure to exercise caution to avoid an accident with a bicyclist. The judge imposed a maximum

fine of $500 on each count, plus points on her driver’s license, but no time in jail. She had pleaded not guilty to all the charges; she was cleared on a fourth related offense. A jury recommended against felony charges last year. Decesaris cried and said she didn’t see 50-year-old Patricia Cunningham riding her bike on Aug. 21, 2013 until it was too late. Cunningham, who was an Annapolis High School assistant cross-country coach, died when struck by the van Decesaris was driving.

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In the Anne Arundel to Vaccinate Raccoons Anne Arundel County’s Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination Project is scheduled for this fall and residents knowing of a location where raccoons are frequently sighted are asked to speak up. Residents can notify the Department of Health by filling out and submitting a form by Aug. 20, which you can download from either the Anne Arundel County Health Department’s web site, or Facebook page. The vaccination program is set to begin Sept. 3 and should be completed by the end of September, weather permitting. The goal of the project is to immunize thousands of wild raccoons by placing baits containing rabies vaccine throughout Anne Arundel County. This year, approximately 85,000 baits will be distributed. Immunizing the raccoon population helps to reduce the number of rabid animals and the number of human and pet exposures to rabies. In 2013, Anne Arundel County reported 30 cases of terrestrial (ground dwelling) animal rabies. This is a significant increase over the four cases reported in 2011 (the year of the last ORV Project). It is likely that the lapse in baiting during 2012 and 2013 contributed to this increase; however, rabies virus prevalence is cyclical and has historically risen and fallen over time. The ORV Project began on the Annapolis Peninsula in October 1998, and the Broadneck Peninsula was added in 2001. The Project was expanded to the entire county in 2003,

and continued through 2011. In 2012 and 2013, the Project was not conducted due to limited federal funding resources and the changing focus of the National Rabies Management Program. Rabies can be a fatal viral infection and is a significant public health threat since rabid animals can come in contact with people and their pets. Pets can be vaccinated, but people exposed to rabies must undergo a costly series of shots. In 1997, the U.S. Department of Agriculture licensed a safe vaccine for use with raccoons. This vaccine has been used successfully in Maryland and in more than 10 other states to control raccoon rabies. There are two bait versions that will be distributed locally this fall. One (made of fishmeal and polymers) looks like a small brown brick. It is approximately 0.75 inches thick by 1.25 inches square and contains a small plastic bag of the liquid rabies vaccine, Raboral V-RG. The second is similar to a condiment packet (such as ketchup), which has been coated with a waxy fishmeal attractant for raccoons. Inside the packet is the liquid rabies vaccine. The raccoon must bite into both types of bait in order to be vaccinated. Baits will be placed by hand in likely raccoon habitats in Anne Arundel County neighborhoods. The bait teams will wear shirts with Department of Health logos and will travel in marked County vehicles. In addition, the Anne Arundel County Police helicopter will be distributing

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baits in less populated areas and may be flying at low altitudes during the distribution. Raboral V-RG, a genetically engineered vaccine, contains a live vaccinia virus into which a small portion of the rabies virus has been inserted. It cannot cause rabies. It has been proven effective in immunizing raccoons and coyotes, and it has been shown to cause no harmful effects in more than 50 different species of birds and mammals, including dogs and cats. From a human safety standpoint, Raboral V-RG presents a low risk. Millions of doses have been distributed in the U.S., Canada and Europe with only two reported cases of human infection due to vaccine contact, and both made a full recovery. However, those under the age of 18, pregnant, or who have an immunodeficiency or a chronic skin condition should avoid handling the bait. It is also recommended that care be taken in removing bait from a pet’s mouth. If you find bait near your home, simply leave it alone. If you don't want the bait near your home, use gloves or put a plastic bag over your hands to

pick it up and toss it into the woods. Then, wash your hands. Bare hand contact with the bait alone is not a concern; however, it does have a strong fish odor, so hand washing is recommended. What if your child picks up the bait? If the packet is not ruptured, wash your child's hands with plenty of soap and water to help get rid of the fishy odor. Even if they tear it open, rest assured that it is not possible to get rabies from the vaccine. The offensive odor usually discourages a child from eating the bait. However, in the unlikely event your child bites into the plastic packet containing the vaccine or otherwise has direct contact with the vaccine liquid, you should contact your child's doctor and notify the Anne Arundel Department of Health at (410) 222-0056, ext. 3025. What if your dog, cat or ferret eats the bait? The bait and vaccine are not harmful to other animals, including livestock and wildlife. However, the bait may cause diarrhea or vomiting in dogs, cats or ferrets due to the high fat content of the bait. What if your pet brings the bait into the house? Placement of baits will begin on Sept. 3 and will be completed by the end of September. During this time and for at least two additional weeks, it is recommended that pets be kept indoors or on leashes outside. This will allow enough time for raccoons to eat the bait. If your pet does find the bait, throw it away. Wear rubber gloves or put a plastic bag over your hands when discarding. Wash your hands after handling the bait and report any contact to the Department of Health. It will not provide pets with rabies protection – it only works on raccoons.

NRP Cracks Down on Crabbing National Resources Police (NRP) are starting a campaign called “Don’t Get Pinched” to aggressively crack down on those committing crabbing violations. With Chesapeake Bay and coastal bays water temperatures climbing, and crabbing activities on the rise, NRP officers are cracking down on those who break regulations on minimum sizes, possession limits, harvest hours and crab pots. The 2014 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey results showed the abundance of spawning-age females at 69 million just below the minimum safe level of 70 million. The density of harvestable crabs, male crabs greater than 5 inches and females that could potentially spawn declined in 2014. In the days following the announcement, NRP made good on its promise to crack down on illegal crabbing activities. From seafood shops to recreational crabbers and watermen, officers checked catches, licenses and records as they aggressively targeted violators across the State. “Marylanders are taking our campaign seriously,” said Col. George F. Johnson IV,

An NRP officer checks the size of crabs.

NRP superintendent. “The public is fed up with illegal crabbing. They are leaving comments on our Facebook page, sending us direct messages on Twitter, writing emails and calling our communications center. The tips are coming from people who have spotted illegal crabbing or seen undersized crabs at restaurants, markets and on docks.” In the first weekend, NRP patrols checked 50 recreational and commercial crabbers, and seafood markets, issuing more than a dozen citations and nearly two dozen warnings.

In the Bluebird feeding its offspring.

The Blue Birds of Summer By Lisa Bierer-Garrett I used to go bird watching at the USDA property up in Beltsville. I was amazed to see the Indigo Buntings, Blue Grosbeaks, Scarlet Tanagers, Cardinals, Eastern Bluebirds and Goldfinches perched on the wooden fence posts and along the fence tops like a rainbow. Red, blue, yellow, the birds of the fields were intriguing. I only ever saw such beauty when the Blue Birds of Summer had put on their brilliant feathers and arrived here for the mating season. As I enter into Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, I see a bright flash of blue fly across the road and land atop a wooden nest box. I see its bright rusty chest and recognize it as the box’s resident, a male Eastern Bluebird. They are common across Maryland. There are 36 boxes at Merkle, set up as a Bluebird Trail. As I drive along the wide expanse of fence-lined fields my eye is caught by another flash of blue perched on the stalk of alfalfa. It is a male Blue Grosbeak. He is much larger than the Bluebird, almost Cardinal-sized. He is all blue with a large silvery beak and reddish patches on his wings. I hear a loud musical call coming from the top of a scraggly cedar tree. I see that it is an all-blue bird singing his heart out with head thrown back and an open beak. This is the Indigo Bunting, a common summer resident of Maryland. Most people are familiar with the Eastern Bluebird (Sialis sialis). It is the Prince George’s County Bird and a common sight on wooden fences along pastures and farm roadsides. It is a year-round resident and can be attracted to your yard with an adequate nest box in the spring or by setting out mealworms and fruit in the winter at birdfeeders. They tend to live in loose

Blue Grosbeak.

Baby Bluebird in nest.

family flocks. The Indigo Bunting and Blue Grosbeak are here in Maryland only in the spring and summer during their breeding season. They fly away in large flocks to the warmer countries of the Caribbean and Central America for the winter, and then return to Maryland during May’s spring migration. It is these two species that take my breath away every time I see them perched in the open. Spectacularly brilliant blue, they stand out among the green fields and treetops. Visitors to the park bring cameras to catch images of these “pieces of the sky” as they fly about eating seeds, catching insects and singing to their mates. It is these two birds that I call the “Blue Birds of Summer.” The Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) is a large vibrant blue Bunting with a deep silvery beak. The reddish and black wing bars make the male look most military. He and his cinnamon-colored mate raise two broods of young each summer in shrubby habitat near the ground. They are widespread but not abundant. To see them, search in old fields that are growing back into shrubby woodlands in the Southern US. Maryland is a northern edge of their summer range. They use their large beaks to crack seeds and have a similar size and shape to their scarlet colored cousins, the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). The Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) is smaller; it’s sparrow-sized and is often called the “blue canary” because it whistles and warbles its bright song from high perches such as treetops and phone lines along farm fields. The male is all blue with a bit of black on its shoulders and wings. In the wrong lighting, it can appear all black.

In the sunlight, its sky blue feathers shine and it becomes the most beautiful bird. The females though, like most in the songbird world, are drab brown and sparrow-like. They hide on their low nests raising two to three broods per season. They feed on insects, caterpillars, seeds and sunflowers they find in weedy fields. In the breeding season, they form solitary pairs, with the male singing to attract a mate and to advertise his territory. As migration to the south begins, they form large blue flocks as they fly off to Central America. Along the way they may stop at backyard feeders stocked with Niger seed or thistle and feed along with yellow goldfinches. It can be a great photo opportunity!

University Press). It was in the early 90’s after Dr. Zeleny and others brought the plight of plummeting bluebird populations to national attention. He had about 100 boxes along the roads and fields at the USDA property in Beltsville. He was quite elderly by the time I was able to work with him and was looking for folks to take over his trails. I learned much about setting up boxes, correct positioning and how to monitor the boxes. He founded the group The North American Bluebird Society which collected data on bluebird trails across the US and Canada. NABS now works with Project Nestwatch out of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to collect data. Families are encouraged to set up nest boxes and monitor them. Please visit the Project Nest Watch site at nestwatch.org. Just like grassland birds that are disappearing due to habitat loss and changing agricultural practices in the US, bluebirds that nested in old trees were losing their habitat. The use of nest boxes has greatly stabilized the Bluebird and other cavity nesting bird’s populations. To become involved, visit nabluebirdsociety.org.

Photo by Emily Carter Mitchell - Bellaremy Photos.

Neither the Blue Grosbeak nor the Indigo Bunting will use nest boxes. Bluebirds, Chickadees, Tree Swallows, Wrens, and the non-native competitors, House Sparrows, will all make use of correctly placed nest houses. The houses need to be away from trees where predators such as the black rat snake and raccoons can make Photo credit Emily Carter Mitchell, Bellaremy off with precious eggs. Photos. When I was a young Park Naturalist I worked with Dr. Lawrence The 1,600 acres at Merkle Wildlife Zeleny, bluebird activist and author of Sanctuary provide much needed “The Bluebird: How You Can Help Its habitat for many species of birds, and I Fight for Survival” (1976, Indiana would like to think Dr. Zeleny would be very satisfied to see the many bluebirds perched on their nest boxes. He would enjoy the other blue birds of summer, the Indigo Buntings and Blue Grosbeaks, perched along the fence and singing from a high branch, announcing that it’s summer and the living is fine.

Female Eastern Bluebird. Photo by Chandler Wiegand.

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About the Author: Lisa Bierer-Garrett of North Beach is a local naturalist who works at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in Upper Marlboro.

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By Lyn Striegel

Let’s Get Planning!

Your Money Matter$ How do you make a financial plan? 1. Start 2. Be truthful with yourself 3. Make changes 1. Start planning by finding out how much you make and how much you spend each month. You are going to list all your income and all your expenses on a monthly and an annual basis. Unless you do this, you will have no idea of where you can re-structure to save money, pay bills, etc. Income is relatively easy if you work for somebody. You list the net income your receive monthly that means the amount of the paycheck you receive, not the gross amount subject to taxes, but the amount after taxes are taken out. We want to focus on the amount

you have in hand to pay your bills each month. If you work for yourself, figuring out your income is a lot trickier. First, take a look at the gross amounts you have received in your self-employed role over the past year or two and divide the number by twelve to get an estimate of your monthly income. If you know your tax bracket, deduct that percentage from the gross amount and come up with a monthly net income. While your business will naturally have ups and downs, you want to start with as credible a number as you can for what you ordinarily earn per month. Next list any other income you have. If you have had annual bonuses, estimate that amount and add a monthly amount to your income. If you are planning with

your spouse or significant other, add that income. It’s easier to list the income than it is to figure out your expenses. Hopefully, you have assembled all your regular monthly bills so you can refer to these. First up, mortgage payments or rental expense. Next, utilities costs, property taxes (if not paid through the mortgage), home insurance, home maintenance costs. Then, what it costs you to go to work. Transportation costs including car payments, gas, maintenance, parking, metro cards, etc. Health insurance and estimated medical bills that are not covered by insurance, like dental and vision costs. Food and clothing costs come next. Then, any taxes. Finally, credit card amounts, student loan amounts, any other loan payments you are required to make. Subtract the expenses from the income and take a good hard look. 2. Tell the truth- to yourself. Strangely enough this is the part of the process most people do not adequately complete. You know the computer saying “garbage in, garbage out.” Unless you are truthful about your income and expenses, that’s what you will

get-garbage. So, be honest with yourself. When you add up all of the expenses, if you are spending more than you make, you have three choices: (1) increase your income by finding another job or asking for that raise; (2) decrease your expenses by saving on any one or more of the items you have listed; or (3) do nothing and hope for the best. 3. Change. Why do I describe doing nothing as a choice? Because it is certainly a choice you have made. You have decided you cannot change. Ignoring your financial situation and hoping for some sort of miracle, like winning the lottery, is just plain crazy. You do not have to be a “do nothing” person. You can change and you can do it immediately. It doesn’t take a college degree to make a financial plan. Nothing should hold you back from figuring out how you can make your life better for you. 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

Should You Be a "Hands-on" Investor? If you want to send your children or grandchildren to college, retire comfortably and achieve other important life goals, you will have to invest — it’s that simple. But the process of investing can sometimes seem anything but simple. What can you do to gain confidence that you are making the right investment moves? The answer may depend on how involved you want to be with your investment decisions. Initially, you might think that you would like to be totally “hands on.” After all, how you save and invest your money is unquestionably a highly personal matter. And once you start exploring the investment world, you may find it fascinating, as it entails virtually every human endeavor imaginable: business, politics, science, the environment, and so on. But if you want to completely run your own show, you will need to put in a lot of work — such as studying the financial markets, staying up-to-date on changing investment environments and monitoring your portfolio to make sure it is still appropriate for your financial needs and goals. Most people find that they do not have the time or expertise to manage this investment

process on their own, which is why they turn to professional financial advisors. The key advantage in working with an advisor is that he or she knows your risk tolerance, goals and family situation, and can help you create a personalized, long-term investment strategy. A good financial advisor will communicate with you regularly and make recommendations. A financial advisor can offer you a variety of strategies and types of investments — such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds — to help you work toward your goals. Ultimately, though, you will be the one to make the “buy” or “sell” decisions. Some investors prefer to leave even the buy-and-sell decisions to professionals. Most financial advisors offer advisory programs that take care of this for you. With these programs, you choose a professionally managed portfolio of investments. The programs typically offer a wide range of portfolios, so you can choose one that's appropriate based on your needs, goals and risk tolerance. Each portfolio contains a broad range of investments that are selected by professional analysts and represent a variety of asset classes. Advisory programs also offer a sophisticated

rebalancing process designed to keep your assets allocated appropriately, which can help keep you on track toward your specific financial goals. Whether you choose to make your own decisions in consultation with a financial advisor or to invest in an advisory program — or both — you really should learn as much as possible about your investments. Whichever method you decide is best for you, remember that investing involves risk, and investment performance is never guaranteed. So make sure you’re asking the right questions, such as: What are the risk characteristics? How has a particular investment vehicle performed relative to others in its category? What are the tax implications of owning and selling a specific investment vehicle? What are the costs and fees associated with each choice? As you may have heard many times, knowledge is power — and that’s certainly true in the investment arena.

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Local Named Young Retailer of the Year Don’t let their ages fool you! While the North American Retail Hardware Association’s (NRHA) annual Young Retailer of the Year awards program honors retail leaders under the age of 35, this year’s recipients show maturity beyond their years. At the NRHA’s All-Industry Conference in Las Vegas, the industry recognized outstanding entrepreneurs. Dana Sneade Banyasz, represents the next generation at our local Sneade’s stores as their Director of Operations, is one of these eight 2014 Young Retailers of the Year. The national recognition program, now in its 18th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement retailers and recognizes individual achievement in the industry by retailers 35 years of age and younger throughout the United States and Canada. Selected from different retail categories, winners are chosen based on criteria such as career accomplishments, community involvement, hardware industry education and extracurricular activities. From a very young age, Banyasz says she dreamed of a career in home improvement retailing as she grew up helping her parents around the family hardware store, Sneade’s Ace Home Centers in Owings and Lusby. While the family business was successful, when she took on leadership responsibilities in the store after graduating from college, she began looking for ways to push the business forward. “One of the most notable things I have learned is that the retail industry is forever evolving. In order to stay competitive, we have to look for opportunities to innovate, be creative and discover new ways to attract and satisfy customers,� she says. “Staying comfortable and playing it safe has never been our way.� A high point of Banyasz’s career is

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Vendors Sought For PRAD Dana with her parents, Lynne and Dave Sneade in Las Vegas after she received the 2014 Young Retailer of the Year Award.

how she has drawn in more female shoppers through a highly profitable Yankee Candle category, Tervis Tumblers, and an expanded Christmas department. She also has been instrumental in overseeing a store expansion and expanding the company’s offering of live plants and vegetables. She also takes the lead in coordinating the store’s involvement in a wide range of community events and fundraisers. One of her first initiatives was to diversify the store’s customers by making bold moves into new categories. She looked for ways to boost sales in the housewares and gifting departments, which included adding niche categories including a designer paint studio, more home dĂŠcor products in both locations, resulting in doubledigit sales increases. Despite her eagerness to shake up the status quo, when it comes to the store’s product mix, Banyasz remains strongly committed to her family’s core values of running a business, including a strong commitment to supporting non-profits and community organizations, as well as a managerial style that breeds camaraderie among employees. “I am proud to carry the torch forward and help shape the future of Sneade’s,â€? she says. “As wonderful as our success has been, we believe many of our brightest days are still ahead.â€?

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating 38 years on Oct. 11 and 12 at the Calvert Marine Museum from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PRAD celebrates the economic, social, recreational, cultural and historical impacts of the Patuxent River. The Calvert Marine Museum is seeking vendors for this event. Do you produce and sell homemade or homegrown goods that celebrate the “bounty of the Patuxent?� They can be fresh fruit or vegetables, cheese, wheat or cornmeal, fresh seafood, wine, cider or non-edible items such as soaps, scents, creams, or beeswax candles. Vendors must be in compliance with all Maryland State Health Department regulations for sale and distribution of goods. Become a vendor by calling Melissa at (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 or emailing mccormmj@co.cal.md.us. The Arts and Crafts Show booth area is seeking new exhibitors for arts and crafts. This is a juried show judged by the Calvert Artists’ Guild to ensure appropriateness and quality. Please contact Gerry Wood at gbwood2@verizon.net or call (301) 863-9663 to become an arts and crafts vendor.

Vendors, crafters, and non-profits are invited to participate in PRAD. Photo from the pradinc.org web site.

All non-profits are invited to participate and build a float to be entered in the Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) Parade Float Contest. The parade is Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. on Solomons Island. Prizes will be awarded for creativity, beauty, and charm: first prize is $300, second prize is $200, and $100 for third prize. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 30. Please contact Randy Geck at rgeck@xecu.net. For more information and complete details about Patuxent River Appreciation Days, please visit www.pradinc.org.

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A New Place of Eternal Peace By Brian “Crow” McDaniel This week we are catching up with Bay Business Group (BBG) member, Marci Kreamer, General Manager of Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens in Port Republic. This local cemetery serves people of all faiths and walks of life. A state regulated perpetual care endowment fund ensures that this cemetery’s beauty will continue to endure. The memorial garden is open for visitation seven days a week. Office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday by appointment. Marci came to the BBG back in 2009 and has a passion for what she does: working with families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. She also designs memorials and monuments, and helps people pre-plan their arrangements. Being a general manager also involves overseeing the maintenance of the grounds and cemetery equipment, marketing, networking, event planning and giving seminars. Marci is an excellent listener and really enjoys helping people during their time of need. Marci reminds everyone that it’s never too early to plan. It can be challenging and

Marci Kreamer.

not something you want to think about. It’s just nice to know you can call on some very knowledgeable local people who have a genuine interest in helping you. So what’s new and why is Marci so excited? At last month’s BBG meeting, Marci shared that the cemetery is creating a cremation garden. She described it as a beautiful garden that is peaceful and designed to comfort the living. When you look at the beautiful landscaped cemetery and now the plans for the OASIS, it all makes sense. Suddenly, talking about a final resting place isn’t so bad. In fact, it’s kind of refreshing. Marci’s sincere and caring personality is one of the core strengths of the cemetery.

Now, with the coming of the new OASIS Cremation Garden, Marci is pretty excited to share the architectural and landscaping plans. You see pathways that are beautifully landscaped, granite walls, private estates and a stream of tranquil, gently flowing water just past an area where visitors can sit, remember, and reflect. There will be pairs of fountains, granite trellises, and two hexagon-shaped granite structures each topped with a large granite planter. These all will contain niches, which are granite compartments for the inurnment of cremains. There is also a curved wall with

niches, and other various granite structures for urns. For those who prefer cremation, they will have granite benches and pedestals in granite for cremains that will have various shapes, such as a birdbath, a butterfly, an angel, and many more. The small pond will be lined with boulders. It will certainly be a lovely place. The Oasis is expected to be completed early this fall, so niches and sites in this area are currently being made available to the public. “I personally am not aware of any such cremation garden project of this scale within our state. We are taking the beauty of this cemetery to another level. It is truly an extraordinary and innovative additional garden,” Marci explains. If you’re interested in learning more about the Oasis for you and/or your loved ones, contact Marci Kreamer, General Manager, at (410) 257-0544; email mkreamer@chesapeakehighlands.com, or visit their web site at chesapeakehighlands.com. Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens 3270 Broomes Island Rd. Port Republic, MD 20676 (410) 257-0544

About the Author: Brian “Crow” McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of North Breaking ground: pictured left to right are Marci Beach. He serves as a Ministry Leader at Chesapeake Kreamer, General Manager; Lauren Simpson, Church in Huntingtown and serves on the Board of Managing Partner and John Simpson, Partner. Directors for the Bay Business Group.

Horse Grants Available The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) is now accepting grant applications for 2015 research, educational and promotional projects that support horses or the equestrian community, or develop new opportunities for the Maryland horse industry. Funding for these grants and for MHIB is provided by “The Maryland Feed Fund,” which collects $6 on every ton of horse feed sold in Maryland. Since “The Maryland Feed Fund” was established in 2002, MHIB has awarded nearly $325,000 in grants for more than 250 projects throughout Maryland. “Horses are a critical component to Maryland’s agricultural industry. The Maryland Horse Industry Board and the Feed Fund do a terrific job in helping to stimulate growth and opportunity in Maryland’s equestrian community,” said Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance. “As a completely self-funded commodity marketing entity, consisting of private citizens who are stakeholders in the industry, MHIB is a model for how industry groups can help themselves, without relying on taxpayer dollars.”

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Organizations eligible for MHIB grants include (but are not limited to) non-profit organizations, clubs and associations, businesses, farms and stables, government entities, schools and educational institutions. Projects of interest to the Board include (but are not limited to) those that develop new opportunities for the Maryland horse industry. Projects will be evaluated for their value to the industry, degree of industry promotion, size and scope of activity, financial need, potential for matching funds, benefits and quality of the written presentation. Grant requests should not exceed $3,000. The average grant amount is approximately $1,200. In 2014, 28 projects received $30,000 in grants. All grant applications are due by Oct. 3, 2014. Grant recipients will be announced no later than Jan. 1, 2015. Funding will be available after that date. Projects should be completed by June 30, 2015. For the grant guidelines and application, visit mda.maryland.gov or call Ross Peddicord, Executive Director at (410) 841-5798 or email ross.peddicord@maryland.gov.

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Blondie’s Moves to Lunch Box Café Space Lunch Box Café, which recently marked five years at the Davis, Upton, Palumbo and Dougherty building on Main Street in Prince Frederick, is no more. Owner Trish Villari served the last lunches to loyal customers on Fri. Aug. 1. Villari says, “I want to give a special thanks to our regular customers for being there for us. We will still be doing all the concessions at Hallowing Point Park and Dunkirk Park.” Meantime, Trish is also doing sales for her husband’s company, and considering new opportunities. Blondie’s Baking Company, which has been an asset to North Beach since July 2010, will be moving into the Lunch Box space at 132 Main Street, Suite 100. Blondie’s owner Cindy Selby tells us she hopes to re-open in Prince Frederick Oct. 1, and will be closing her North Beach location at 8905 Chesapeake Ave. on Sept. 14. “It’s sad, it’s bittersweet but I am not able to manage two places,” Cindy explains. “The new place will give us more seating - there are two dining rooms, plus the porch. We really needed the bigger space, the larger kitchen, too.”

Cindy Selby’s many credits include competing as a chef on “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network. She will be closing Blondie’s Baking Company in North Beach on Sept. 14 and plans to re-open as simply Blondie’s in Prince Frederick on Oct. 1

Trish Villari takes orders from her last customers at Lunch Box Café in Prince Frederick.

Selby says the new Blondie’s will be expanding their menu, and she will still do wedding cakes and catering. “We will do breakfast, we’ll be adding cappuccinos, and we’ll do lunch. We’re working on offering an afternoon tea, too.” Chef Cindy Selby received her formal training at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute, then traveled to Chicago and Washington D.C. for continuing education in Chocolatiering, sugar work and plated desserts with European-born Master Pastry Chefs. She was invited to attend Valrhona Chocolate L’Ecole in the Rhone region of France, an invitation only granted to 13 Americans to date. In New England, she created at the Four Diamond Bedford Village Inn, and Cindy became the advanced pastry instructor at The Atlantic Culinary Academy/Le Cordon Bleu. While in Boston, her desserts were heralded at The Federalist and The Hotel @ MIT. Selby has appeared in “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network, and late last year, started offering her cookies, pies and cakes locally at Nick's of Calvert and Clinton.

Brainstorming on Economic Development About two dozen interested residents, elected officials and members of the North Beach Economic Development Committee (EDC) turned out on Friday night, Aug. 1 for a focus group session at the town hall with a respected expert. Dr. Anibar Basu of Baltimore, a professional business consultant, has been hired by the town to research and report on the factors affecting its ability to grow and develop into an inviting and economically vibrant town. The session he facilitated that evening was an opportunity for residents and businesses to share opinions and ideas for his consideration. These will be reflected later in his final report to the town. The focus of his research is on how to improve the town’s ambiance and report on what needs to be done by the town to make it inviting to new business development, while providing greater support for existing businesses. The town’s strengths listed by the attendees included: - Its location on the Chesapeake Bay - The proximity to Washington DC, Annapolis and Baltimore (an hour or less to all three major cities) - Its walkability - Wildlife and environmental protection Much of the discussion was around how to make North Beach more than a day trip destination, and how to get visitors to stay for at least a weekend, or an entire week. Also discussed was long-standing proposed plans for a hotel/ conference center, and turning the town into a “wedding destination.” One attendee said she was

Business consultant Dr. Anibar Basu of Baltimore facilitates a focus group on business concerns for the Town of North Beach.

concerned that the town does not have the infrastructure to support a hotel, such as roads capable of providing delivery truck access. Parking and traffic concerns were also expressed. Another questioned whether a third hotel in the area could make it through the slow winter months. Existing hotels located nearby include Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, which is also supported by electronic gambling machines and the Rod ‘N’ Reel, Smokey Joe’s, and the Boardwalk Café; Herrington on the Bay at Rose Haven, is supported by a large marina, a catering company and event facilities, a restaurant, a convenience store and other amenities. North Beach has none of those additional sources of revenue to sustain it. It was also noted that boaters are unable to dock at the pier in North Beach because of the very shallow water. Also discussed was what types of businesses residents would like to see to support the year-round local population. A bank, dry cleaners, health food market, and more upscale restaurants were among those suggested. Other ideas were to create an arts district, and create a reputation for North Beach being a health-conscious town, with healing arts practitioners. One thing that the attendees agreed upon is that they do not want to see North Beach become overcommercialized like Ocean City and other high-traffic resorts, but remain a low-profile and quiet place for residents. Dr. Basu said he will present his final report at an upcoming council meeting, and also make it available to the public.

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Vibrio is Back

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By Diane Burr On a beautiful summer day, sunny and hot, of course families are ¬flocking to local beaches to cool off. However, everyone should be aware of what could be lurking in the murky water. So far this summer, state health officials report that there are at least five confirmed cases of potentially dangerous Vibrio bacterial infections have occurred in the waters in and around the Chesapeake Bay. Two of those happened in Calvert, according to the county’s Chief Health Officer, Dr. Larry Polsky. He adds that the most Calvert ever saw was four cases in 2011. Last year, there was only one. Of the cases this year, Polsky tells the Chesapeake Current, “One was in a person who is believed to have contracted it from the Bay in the Calvert Cliffs area, north of Flag Ponds. The other was from the Patuxent River, north of the Broome’s Island area. But I want to stress that there is no area that’s more susceptible, and I don’t want to scare people away from certain areas. You could pick it up anywhere. The

Photos from the Calvert Health Dept. web site.

bacteria are in the water, and not just at a particular location. I’m not saying avoid the water, either. In fact, most people will not get the infection. Just use good common sense and protect yourself and children. Don’t be afraid to go out, just use reasonable precautions.” Dr. Polsky says children are the least likely to get the infection, since their immune systems are usually very strong. “I wouldn’t put infants younger than six months to a year in the water, just to be safe. But if you have a 6-year

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old who likes to go out in a canoe, you should have no concerns unless they have cuts on their skin,” he adds. On the other hand, Polsky tells us that those who are the most susceptible are “over the age of 60, people whose immune systems have been compromised, those with diabetes and liver disease or are on medications that temporarily suppress their immune systems, also steroids. Anyone at any age can get it, but these are the people at higher risk.” Last year, Polsky says, the Health Dept. advised the Calvert Waterman’s Association about Vibrio, and they are considering doing it again. “People doing crabbing and fishing should take precautions because it’s easy for them to get small cuts. They should wear gloves and boots to be safe. And if they should get cut, clean it with fresh water as soon as possible and disinfect and dress the cut immediately. Give it two days to heal, and during that time they want to avoid getting bay or river water in the cut. Keep it very clean.” Usually, Polsky says, if a person has Vibrio, the symptoms will appear in 12 to 24 hours. However, it’s been known to take up to two to three days for the symptoms to manifest. “The infection spreads throughout the body and once it enters the bloodstream, it progresses quickly,” Polsky says. “If you get treatment immediately –a few hours can make the difference between having a good story to tell – or, ending up with life threatening consequences.” If not promptly treated, Vibrio can lead to amputation of limbs - or even death. “I don’t want people to be afraid,” Polsky says. “Just be aware and use common sense. And this is nothing new. Vibrio has likely been around for generations. It’s just that the State of Maryland started tracking the number of cases in 2007, and it’s gotten a lot of media attention.” Vibrio is a bacteria that naturally live in the bay, rivers, and creeks that surround Calvert County. Every year as the weather gets warmer, Vibrio multiply in the water. The threat is present in the warm summer months and continues through October, Polsky says. So how would you know if you had it? The symptoms include redness, which may happen rapidly, ulcers and skin breakdown, and swelling.

Photos from the Calvert Health Dept. web site.

Here’s some advice your and your loved ones safe: - Ideally, stay away from the water if you have a fresh cut. Wait until it heals because even a splash on an open cut can cause a dangerous infection. - If you are crabbing, wear protective gloves and boots. - Protect open cuts with sealed coverings when in brackish or sea water - Seek medical care quickly if any symptoms appear (redness, swelling, tenderness). Vibrio infections spread very quickly and can be fatal once symptoms begin to appear. In fact, Calvert County Health Officer Dr. Larry Polsky says those with any of the signs of possible Vibrio infection should go to the nearest hospital immediately. Vibrio can also cause gastrointestinal (stomach) infections that are caused by eating shellfish that have been in contact with the vibrio bacteria. However, the bacteria are easily killed off when seafood is adequately cooked. The bacteria do not smell, so if you ate raw or undercooked seafood, you would not know about the vibrio until after you become very sick. Here are basic cooking guidelines for safely cooking oysters: - Boil until shells open, then cook another five minutes - Steam until shells open, then steam another nine minutes - Boil shucked oysters three minutes or fry at 375 degrees for 10 minutes For more info about Vibrio and how to avoid it, visit the Calvert County Health Department web site at calverthealth.org. About the Author: Diane Burr is the founder and owner of the Chesapeake Current, Chesapeake Current Cuisine, and the Chesapeake Bay Tripper, Calvert’s only locally-owned and published newspapers.

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Social Justice – Maryland Style

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Fundraiser Highlights Non-Profit’s Success By Rhonda Crawley The evening of July 11, 2014 was filled with the jazzy sounds of the Calvert Dance Band at the 2nd Annual Moonlight Dance on the Bay Fundraiser for Ruth’s Miracle Group Home. The Rod ‘n’ Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach was the scene of dancing and fun as local residents were recognized by Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation (RMGH) Board of Directors. The event was emceed by DC Fox 5 Television Morning News Anchor, Allison Seymour. "I will forever be inspired by the strength, love and commitment that I felt at the Gala. With the help of Ruth's Miracle Group Home, under the direction of the dynamic Veronica Alston, I have no doubt that the residents will all have their own success stories," Ms. Seymour said. RMGH is an independent non-profit organization located in Southern Maryland that provides transitional housing for women who need a second chance for a new beginning. The participants included local residents, community, and

business leaders who supported this fundraiser. Kelly Chambers, President, United Way of Calvert County, Inc., said, "This was a fabulous event and wonderful to see the community supporting this great agency. United Way is honored to partner with and fund Ruth's Miracle Group Home with grants this past year and seeing the incredible progress the women have made is truly humbling!” Karen, a resident of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home, says that she was a broken woman, deeply depressed and had nowhere to go. “Ms. V (Veronica Alston) offered me a place to live in her home. I have been able to heal and move forward with my life.” Awards of Achievement were presented to three former residents of the home who have successfully rebuilt their lives. Special recognition was given to Calvert County residents who have made significant contributions to the success of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home: Sue and Ed Apple - Service Award; Rhonda and Bill Crawley Extra Mile Award; and Clifton E.

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Wikepedia States: "Social Justice is the ability people have to realize their potential in the society where they live." For over 70 years I have met many people of differing political stripes and ideology and never in that time do I believe that any of them would disagree with this stated description of Social Justice and its potential for goodness leading to the ability to attain equality. Then why in Maryland is Social Justice like an albatross hanging around the necks of all the people who continue to suffer from this false ideological stance taken by our progressive leadership? The truth is that our representatives in Washington and in Annapolis continue to allow ineptness, corruption and in many cases agency wide duplicative services. Our progressive leadership for well over 40 years has eroded the ability for equality to succeed by not taking care of the most important equalizer which is education. To this day progressives continue to spout the same social justice theme that through their own governance has failed to make equality outcomes possible. What has gone wrong? In plain English they have failed in education, and without adequate education for all social justice will not work. For the past 40 years educational excellence in Maryland continues to follow only the most affluent. I can understand that many people with resources will continue to make it possible for their children to succeed. However, that is not the issue! The issue is how our hard earned tax dollars can be used in such a way that will make it possible for the neediest to succeed. For a very long time Democrats have sung the same tired tune of Social Justice; however, these tax and spend politicos have wasted are hard earned tax dollars by not following through. Many after getting elected simply don't care. Folks, the proof is in the pudding. Let us look at the tapioca! The four biggest jurisdictions in Maryland are: Baltimore, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties along with the city of Baltimore. Over half of Maryland's K-12 students reside in these four areas.

Savoy, Jr - Humanitarian Award. Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation (RMGH) is an independent non-profit organization in Southern Maryland that provides transitional housing for women who are homeless. The event raised $6,400 to support RMGH program and services for homeless women. RMGH is not

Baltimore City and Prince George's County have had atrocious academic results for a very long time. Montgomery and Baltimore County are steadily going towards unacceptable educational results. Need more perspective? Public school attendance in Calvert County is 17,000 plus while at the same time private school attendance in the City of Baltimore (18,770), with private enrollment in the three county jurisdictions of Montgomery (35,191), Baltimore (28,899) Prince George's (19,088). Around two thirds of private school enrollee's come from these four jurisdictions. It is safe to say that people in these areas cough up their hard earned money to ensure that their children go to private schools as they know that public education in these four districts continue to be substandard. In November 2012 the state and national progressive leaders again won the day, and this was made possible by the overwhelming support in these four jurisdictions where educational woes have existed for a long time. An article appeared in the Chesapeake Current about Northern High School teachers who were complaining about their salary. These teachers should understand that as long as we continue to elect the same people into office in these aforementioned counties that the drain of tax revenue will continue to ensure that their wages will be frozen. Then, why do we elect the same individuals who for a very long time haven't addressed the educational woes that have been the hallmark of their tenures? We should expect more from our state and national leaders; otherwise, we will soon look like a banana republic. Vote for results, not rhetoric! Please ask pointed questions and for heaven's sake get answers. After all, we are the people. John Petralia Sunderland

affiliated with the House of Ruth or any other organization that includes Ruth in its name. For more information online, go to ruthmiraclehome.com or email ruthsmiraclegh@gmail.com. About the author: Rhonda M. Crawley, is the Funds Development Officer for Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation of Lusby.

Views on Clark, Shaw Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Commissioner Susan Shaw's comments in her column in last week's "Chesapeake Current" lavished praise on Commissioner Clark, who was a loser in the primary last month. If he was as good as Mrs. Shaw stated, why did he lose? The answer is easy, as Clark himself admitted when he stated after losing in the primary that his pro-Dominion stance probably hurt him. True. But, more than that, he failed to even meet with and listen to his constituents who voted him into office. We asked for a "town hall" meeting with County Commissioners so we could present our issues and concerns on the proposed Dominion expansion. Clark, who represents our County District One, home of the Dominion site, was not at all interested in hearing from us. Worse yet, he attended a couple of meetings/hearings and, after speaking, he left the room showing no interest in staying to hear what opponents of the Dominion plan might have to say. So, Shaw's Mr. Good Guy would not meet with us, nor would he even just sit for an hour to hear our comments. So, we voted him out. Shaw made no reference to this glaring tactical error

made by Clark. If Mrs. Shaw had run, she would have met the same fate as did Clark since she too is pro-Dominion and unwilling to meet with us at a open community meeting.. Those of us "locals" that live near the Dominion property have not been happy that the BOCC has ignored us. We realize that we have no right to prevail, but we firmly believe that we have every right to be heard. It is worth noting that we are absolutely for more jobs in the County as well as possible additional tax revenue that might be generated and paid to the County by Dominion. However, their proposed $3.8 billion expansion of their facility that would process millions of cubic feet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) every day, clearly does not belong in a residential neighborhood where there are also schools, parks and churches. The potential risk of a gas leak/explosion demands that any facility of this type be located in a rural area. To do otherwise is a crass display of ignorance and dereliction of duty by all officials involved in the approval process. Sincerely, Owen V. Cummings Lusby

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Dominion Won’t Be At Forum Last issue, we ran a notice of a public meeting on the Dominion Cove Point project being planned by the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Calvert County to address unanswered questions. That meeting is scheduled for ¬Thurs. Aug. 14 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. The LWV says topics will include: safety, proximity to local neighborhoods, evacuation plans, emissions, traffic and environmental concerns as well as economic benefits. Expected attendees include: Kenneth Bean of Pace Global - Siemens, Robert Fenwick with Calvert County’s Emergency Management Division, CDR Scott Kelly of the U.S. Coast Guard, Dr. ¬Omas Miller with the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory and Mike Tidwell of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. Th¬e LWV also told us that a representative from Dominion was expected to attend. However, we received the following letter Dominion sent to the LWV explaining that they will not be sending a representative to this forum. Ms. Roberta Safer League of Women Voters of Calvert County Dear Ms. Safer, We are disappointed to learn that despite our repeated requests, the League of Women Voters of Calvert County has chosen to not conduct its town hall meeting on the Dominion Cove Point export project on a

date that would allow us to participate. When you extended your invitation in mid-June, we replied and explained that we would be able to participate if you could conduct the town hall meeting in either September or October, but scheduling conflicts prevent us from participating in August. In early July, we again asked you to reschedule. We asked again in late July. You invited us to a meeting focused on “unanswered questions” about the export project, which is a broad, undefined topic that not just anyone can address. We have someone who can do that, of course, but not on your August date. We have asked you for your list of questions that you feel have not been answered during the previous LOWV forum, the numerous public hearings that have been conducted by state and federal agencies, or in the mountain of documents and other information available to the public. To date, we have not received that list. As you continue to publicize your town hall meeting, please note that although you say that you expect representation from Dominion, we unfortunately are forced to decline your invitation, as explained above. Respectfully, Karl Neddenien Media/Community Relations Manager Dominion Cove Point LNG Lusby

Commissioner Susan Shaw, in reply why we have continued to explore every to Mr. Cummings' letter, offered this manifestation of that fear and concern that you raise. However, we do not make rebuttal: decisions based on fear, but on facts, all of which have been made available to you. Dear Chesapeake Current readers, I would like to point out that he Sometimes it takes a while to run the failed to mention that I have met with rumors or fears or allegations down. We, every single Dominion opponent who both as a staff and as your elected requested a meeting, some numerous representatives, have spent an inordinate times, including Mr. Cummings himself. amount of time doing just that - checking Every question asked has been researched on the validity of your concerns and thoroughly from a variety of resources and finding out if there is a reasonable way to answered fully and completely. What on mitigate those concerns. All the orders so earth does Mr. Cummings expect to far contain many, many mitigations to achieve with yet another town hall make the communities near Cove Point safer, which is a very good outcome. meeting? Finally, the reason that someone does Yes, there have been formal hearings and forums sponsored by various groups not get re-elected has a lot to do with who including the League of Women Voters. voted. I commend the Dominion Some Dominion opponents come to the opponents for getting those in agreement Board of County Commissioners with them out to vote. Sometimes single (BOCC) meeting each week to speak issue voters can determine the outcome of during public comment. They say the an election as the silent majority fails to same incorrect information and disproved vote. It is an unfortunate byproduct of allegations over and over. The BOCC Democracy. But then, perhaps you listens politely to their diatribes, while would like to vote for the convicted some of them are rude. Many, not all, the criminal on the General Election Ballot in opponents do what Mr. Cummings just November who is running as a Democrat did - they include only that information for Commissioner from the First Election intended to sway the listener or reader to District? After all, he may agree with you. their point of view. They want the BOCC to appear derelict in our duties, which is the diametrical opposite of the truth. We Commissioner Susan Shaw respect your fear and concern. That is Huntingtown

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Bob Borruso, 77 Robert "Bob" Harold Borruso, age 77, a resident of Tracy's Landing since 1989, died peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Wed., July 30. Born Dec. 24, 1936 in Manhattan, NY, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from American University and his Master's degree from Michigan State University. Bob was a police officer with the Prince George's County Police, retiring in 1983 as a Lieutenant. He then joined the Supreme Court Police Department and retired, as a Lieutenant from there in 2000. Bob was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, Prince George’s County, Lodge 89 in Upper Marlboro. He enjoyed sailing, watching football and the History Channel and like to travel. He is survived by his wife, of 29 years, Margaret Ann Borruso; a son, Michael Borruso and his wife, Annie Marie of Ft. Myers, FL; a daughter, Melissa Sipek and her husband, George of Lillington, NC; three stepchildren, Charles Williams and his wife, Karen of Laurel, Jeffrey Williams and his fiancé, Gina Calabrese of Richmond, VA and Tamara Hahn and her husband, Elmer of Millersville. He is also survived by a grandson, Matthew Doyle and nine other grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bob's Life Celebration was held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater, which handled arrangements. A private interment was held at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham.

George Catterton, 80 George William Catterton, Jr., age 80, of Dunkirk passed away Aug. 4, 2014 at Solomons Nursing Center. He was born April 12, 1934 in Chaneyville to George W., Sr. and Blanche L. (Wilkinson) Catterton. George was raised in Calvert County and attended schools here, graduating

from Calvert High in 1952. He then attended St. Mary’s College. He married Doris Elaine Bennett on August 18, 1956. George was self-employed and owned and operated George W. Catterton, Jr. Excavating for 33 years. Upon retirement, he moved to Florida for several years. He then returned to Calvert County and worked with his son at A1 Excavating & Septic. George enjoyed playing golf, cards, and in his youth, baseball. He also enjoyed watching the Miami Dolphins. George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris B. Catterton; a son Mark Anthony Catterton of Dunkirk, a daughter Michelle Lynn Barbieri of Davidsonville, and a daughter-in-law Karen Catterton of Lusby. Also surviving George are his grandchildren Crystal Vallandingham, Mark Turner, Marshall Catterton, Jeffrey Catterton, Georgianna Catterton, and Gaberalla Barbieri; several great-grandchildren; sisters Gladys Jenkins and husband Robert of Port Republic and Patricia “Patsy” Loveless of Owings. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son George M. Catterton, Sr. Visitations will be held at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings on Thurs. Aug. 7 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held Fri., Aug. 8 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland, followed by burial at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Roy Christian, 63 Roy Christian, age 63 of Huntingtown, formerly of Chesapeake Beach, passed away on Thurs., July 24, 2014. He was born in Tennessee to Velma (King) and the late William Christian and was one of eight children. After graduating from high school, Roy worked at various odd jobs until he joined the Army. After his discharge, Roy became a truck driver; a job he held until his passing.

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William Cooke, 89 William “Bill” Apperson Cooke, age 89, of Solomons, formerly of Accokeek, MD and Franconia, VA passed away Sat., July 19, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Bill was born on the Fourth of July in his grandparent’s home in Culpeper, VA to James Edward and Ruby (Apperson) Cooke. He grew up in the Franconia area of Northern Virginia. Bill’s father was a Sgt. in the Army serving in France during WWI. After the Army, his father was a streetcar conductor in Alexandria until streetcars were replaced by buses. He then worked at the federal prison in Lorton, VA. Bill’s mom worked at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria during WWII. Bill joined the Navy after graduation from Mt. Vernon High School at age 17 and served for two years as a Gunner’s Mate in the South Pacific during WWII. He met his future wife, Glenna Molleur, while attending school in Washington when he offered a ride to her destination in his borrowed car. On Aug. 14, 1945, they celebrated VJ Day on the streets of downtown D.C. Glenna was a Navy Yeoman, Third Class, from Rouses Point, NY (on the border with Canada). Bill’s sea duty delayed their marriage for five years until 1950. They had an apartment in Alexandria until buying a mobile home so they could live where Bill was stationed…. primarily in the Norfolk and Alexandria areas. Glenna raised their young children alone while Bill served sea duty with the Atlantic Fleet, mostly in the Mediterranean, as Gunner’s Mate aboard the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines for four years. After a tour of shore duty, another four years on the aircraft carrier, Forrestal as a Fire Control Technician and after 21 years, Bill retired from the Navy, taking a position as a computer technician with the Census Bureau in Suitland. He was instrumental in building the computer equipment for the 1970, 1980 and 1990 census and the Canadian census of 1971 and 1976. They bought their home in Accokeek, MD, where the children attended elementary, middle school and high school. The

children now have families of their own. Over the years, the Cookes’ vacationed in their travel trailer visiting family and friends in northern New York, Vermont and southern Virginia. Bill and Glenna really enjoyed ballroom dancing. Without fail, you could find them “Tripping the Light Fantastic” with friends from their church or the VFW where Bill was a life member. They also spent a lot of time doing jigsaw puzzles. Bill enjoyed woodworking until he lost sight in his left eye and a stroke left him partially blind in the other eye. He had “plunked” a guitar since he was a kid and for entertainment he would gather his Asbury neighbors for “plunking” and sing-along sessions. Other interests included gardening, camping and traveling. He especially enjoyed his cruises to Hawaii and watching baseball. He was the loving father of Diane Ruth Boyd and her husband John, Dawn Adelyn Miller and William James Cooke. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a brother Robert George Cooke and a sister Beverly Ann Lordi. He was predeceased by a brother, James David Cooke and a sister Jacqueline Walker. His wife of 56 years, Glenna (Molleur) Cooke passed away in 2006. Two Memorial Services will be held. One will be at Christ Episcopal Church, 600 Farmington Rd, W, Accokeek, MD 20607, on Sat., Aug. 16, at 12 noon and the other at Asbury-Solomons, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688 on Fri., Aug. 29, at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Gerald Crider, 77 Gerald David Crider, age 77, of Lexington Park, passed away on July 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1937 in Strasburg, VA, he was the son of the late John Samuel Crider and Cora Bell (Nicholas) Crider. Gerald served in the U.S. Navy from July 1954 to May 1974, receiving numerous medals. After his retirement, Gerald worked as a Project Liaison Officer for the Civil Service. He retired from the Civil Service in 1999. After his retirement, his daily routine consisted of having breakfast and visiting the Rod & Gun Club at the Patuxent River Naval Base where he was a long-standing member and where he held office. He was an avid sportsman, who particularly loved hunting and fishing. During hunting season he was busy setting up tree stands, blinds and baiting the deer. He was also known at the club for his expertise at playing Acey-Ducey, a dice game. Gerald was very competitive and was always out to win and to be the best in whatever he undertook. When it was not hunting season, Gerald would play the card game of Pitch with family members. Other past times and interests of Gerald’s were music and dancing. He loved country music and dancing and after

some of his favorite Southern Comfort and Coke, he became the life of the party. His favorite song was Seven Spanish Angels. To sum up Gerald’s life, he was a very sensitive, kind, thoughtful, fun-loving person who had many friends. Joining the U.S. Navy gave him direction and purpose, and made him the man he was. He was a caring and giving person and an asset to our world. Gerald is survived by his wife, Charlotte L. (Chaney) Crider; his daughters, Melissa Robinson of Alexandria, VA and Karen Edwards, of Manassas, VA; his step-children, Susan Dresher, Joseph Butcher, Michelle Williams, Patricia Shroy, Brian Butcher, Cheryl Hartman and Paul Sheehan; and his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Frances Crabill, Mildred Louella Zeman, Josephine Mae Snavelle, John William Crider, Elizabeth Belle Crabill, Kathleen Anna Ogden, Charlotte Lee, Jean Abbott Manuel and Shirley Temple Manuel. A funeral service was conducted by Rev. Meredith Wilkins-Arnold. Interment followed in the Solomons United Methodist Church Cemetery, Solomons. Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Bell, Joe Butcher, Walter Shroy, Michael Shroy, David Kreiner, Michael Kreiner and Chris Bell. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Route 3 North, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Harry Curtin, 57 Harry Benson Curtin, age 57, of Lothian, passed away Aug. 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 10, 1957 in Washington, D.C. to George James and Glenda Jean (Lobaugh)

Curtin. Harry attended public schools and graduated from Crossland High in Temple Hills, MD. Upon graduation, Harry went to work as a furniture installer for Capitol Installers in Capitol Heights, MD. He married Mary Quade on Nov. 11, 1978 and they resided in Lothian for the past 22 years. In his leisure time, Harry enjoyed playing poker, horseshoes, and spending time with his family. Harry is survived by his wife of 35 years Mary H. Curtin of Lothian; daughter Michelle L. Curtin of Lothian; son Christopher M. Curtin and his wife Heather of Lothian; his mother Glenda Jean Polk of Tipton, TX, as well as six grandchildren; Patrick, Zackary, Mackenzie, Brooke, Emily, and Hunter. Also surviving are sisters Margaret Hardman of West Virginia; Sue Wolfe of Waldorf; and Viellen Bowles of St. Mary’s, MD; brothers Jimmy Curtin of Waldorf; and Bobby Marshall of Tipton, TX; and aunts Nancy Lobaugh of Waldorf, and Diane Lobaugh of Pomfret, MD. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Debbie Dodson, 51 Debra Lee “Debbie” Dodson, age 51 of Huntingtown, passed away July 23, 2014 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. Born April 3, 1963 in Hyattsville, she was the daughter of Berlon L. Cooper of Bowie, MD and the late Peggy L. (Glascock) Cooper. Debbie graduated from Fairmont High School in 1981and attended Prince George’s Community College for one year. Debbie and Jim were married on September 27, 1986 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Greenbelt, MD. They moved to Calvert County in 1999 from Cheltenham, MD. After 31 years working as a computer programmer for the IRS, Debbie retired in Feb. 2011. She enjoyed watching baseball and football, travelling, going to the beach and Disney World and she loved her dogs. Debbie also enjoyed assisting Jim with running his business. Debbie is survived by her husband, James S. “Jim” Dodson; her children, Stephen J. Dodson and Ashley N. Dodson of Huntingtown; her father, Berlon Cooper of Bowie; and her sisters, Glenda C. Harmon of Hyattsville; Kim C. Allor of Gambrills, MD and Dawn C. Brown of Bowie. A funeral service was conducted by Pastor Dan Simmons at Calvary Bible Church, Lusby. Interment followed in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, MD 02458 or the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 550, Chicago, IL 60631. Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby handled arrangements.

“Head” Garner, 57

saw him coming you were guaranteed a good time with lots of laughter. He enjoyed going to family gatherings and the Budds Creek Racetrack. His favorite pastimes included dancing and singing, and he formed his own singing group with Paul, Chopper and Harold called “H.A.H”. The group loved to perform songs by Prince. He loved to wear his suits with matching hats. Head leaves to cherish his memories his son: Chicago Garner; 10 sisters: Diane (Cliffton) Johnson, Betty (Carlton) Spriggs, Carol Holsey, Gloria (Larry) Gross, Dianne Harrod, Merle Garner, April Garner, Tracy Garner, Lashann Garner and Janay (Darnell) Chase; seven brothers: John Harrod, Linwood Harrod, Arthur Harrod, Earl Garner, Michael Garner, Harold Garner and Antonio Garner; two aunts: Martha Commodore and Viola Milbourne; one great aunt Edna Fleming and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He also leaves a special friend Donna Watts-Brown and life-long friends, Marcus Chase, Sylvester Phillips, Paul Sorrell, Stevie Stepney and Anthony Taylor Sr. Head was preceded in death by his parents: Owen Sr. and Elva Garner; brother: Owen Garner Jr.; twin nephews: Arnez Mitchell and Nanez Mitchell Sr. and niece, Keisha Garner. Services were held Fri., July 25, 2014 at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church in Huntingtown, followed by burial at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Melba Hennigar, 90 Melba Phelps Hennigar, “Nana,” of Prince Frederick, passed away July 26, 2014 at the age of 90. She was born on Aug. 19, 1923

at home in Seat Pleasant, MD to Agnes Ruth and Pembrooke Richardson. She was one of nine children and attended school in a two-room schoolhouse. She was nicknamed “Aunt Granny” by her siblings. At the age of 17 she married and proceeded to have six children, whom she raised in Capitol Heights, MD. Melba became a single mom when it wasn’t fashionable and worked hard raising her children on her own. In 1980, Melba married Robert Hennigan and moved to Lothian. She was very independent and hard working which are very valuable traits to have while she worked for Prince Georges County Schools as a payroll clerk. After her retirement, she was able to really enjoy her many hobbies, which included – making porcelain dolls and their clothes, crocheting, taking advantage of her “green thumb” in her garden, spending time with her pets and having a shot of gin and tonic on occasion. But the most enjoyment came from her family...they were her life. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Hennigar, the loving mother to – Helen L. “Sue” Marsh, the late Charles R. “Butch” Phelps, Kenneth W. Phelps, John E. Phelps, Brenda J. Randall and Deborah J. Faulkner. She is also survived by her brother George Bachman and is the grandmother of 13 and greatgrandmother of 22…plus two on the way. A Memorial Service was held at Epiphany Church in Forestville, MD on Aug. 2. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Ste 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

R o n a l d Anthony “Head” Garner was born April 19, 1957 to the late Owen Garner Sr. and Elva Garner in Calvert County. He departed this life on July 17, 2014 at Southern Memorial Hospital, Clinton, MD. Ronald, known by all as “Head”, was a caring father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was educated in the public schools of Calvert County. In his early years, Head worked for several construction companies. He later found and pursued his true passion, which was painting. Head loved life; when you

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Tommy Hudson, 71 Th o m a s “Tommy” William Hudson, age 71, of Tracy’s Landing, passed away July 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 26, 1943 in Washington, DC to Thomas Patrick and Mary Eloise

(Wilson) Hudson. Tommy was raised in DC and Silver Spring, MD and graduated from Archbishop John Carroll High School and attended Montgomery College. He served in the United States Navy from July 29, 1966 until being discharged on July 11, 1968 and served in the Naval Reserve until Jan. 13, 1971. Tommy was employed in the parts department for several automobile dealerships, mainly Pohanka Oldsmobile in Marlow Heights and retiring from Adams Jeep & Chrysler in Annapolis in 2003. Tommy was a member of St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach where he severed as an usher. He enjoyed collecting and restoring old radios and jukeboxes. He was a good friend to many and was always willing to help with a problem or a project. Surviving is his sister Maureen A. Hudson of Tracy’s Landing. A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of Tommy’s life was offered at St. Anthony’s Church, North Beach. Interment was at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, P.O. Box 660, North Beach, MD 20714 or Hospice of the Chesapeake. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Shannon Kirk, 31 Shannon Marie Kirk, age 31, of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 28, 2014. She was born Nov. 25, 1982 in Washington, D.C. to Douglas Raymond Kirk and Bonnie Ellen (Aisquith) Kirk. Shannon was raised in Lothian and

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Stephanie Lange, 65 Stephanie Lange, age 65 of Lusby, formerly of Dundalk, MD passed away on July 23, 2014 in Baltimore City. She was born on Aug. 21, 1948 in Germany to the late Anna and Stefan Skwarek. She married John Francis Lange, Sr. on April 27, 1968 in Baltimore. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2009. Stephanie moved from Germany to Baltimore in 1955. She graduated from Patterson High School in 1966 and went on to eventually become a customer service representative with Lord Calvert Bowl. She enjoyed wood badge, Boy Scouts, bowling, Bingo, gardening, and word puzzles. Stephanie is survived by her two sons, Edward Lange and his wife Rachel of San Antonio, TX and John F. Lange, Jr. of Lusby; siblings, Ursula Gensler and her husband Bill of Dundalk, MD, Jerry Skwarek and his wife Mary of Abingdon, MD, and Alice Rauh of Edgewood, MD; and one granddaughter, Lauren Lange. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Marion Skwarek. Services were held Sat., July 26, 2014 at Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby, which handled arrangements. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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Robert Emmett Joyce M. "Gram" Norton, age Madel, known as 74 of Huntingtown, Robert, Bob, Dad was born in April 10, and Grandpa, age 74, 1940 in Washington, of Dunkirk, passed DC in 1940 to the late away July 22, 2014 at Alexander and Washington HospiDorothy Sellner. She tal Center. Bob was was one of five children. Joyce was born March 13, 1940 in New Haven, CT to Frederick raised in Prince George's county and graduated Edward and Enid Elizabeth (Clarkson) from Surratsville High school. She passed away Aug. 1, 2014. Madel. Joyce met her husband, Elmer through her Bob lived his life in service. He spent older siblings in 1953, they were married in 20 years in the Air Force achieving the rank 1956. Elmer and Joyce lived in Temple Hills for of Technical Sergeant and spending the their newlywed years, Joyce working for Hechts majority of those years with Nightwatch. Company. In 1968, Joyce and Elmer started After he retired from the Air Force, he their family and extended it again in 1970. Joyce stayed at home raising her boys and continued his service to the country for another 20 years with the Secret Service, helping Elmer run his business. This allowed her the flexibility to be a "sports junkie" with her Technical Services Division. children; attending all their sporting events, she He was a mason, achieving the rank of was always their biggest supporter. Worshipful Master at Collington Lodge in Joyce was an outgoing, gregarious, caring Bowie, MD. He was also an avid model train woman. You "felt special just knowing her." She fan and regularly set up train layouts at enjoyed her breakfasts at Joe's ElRancho in places like Brookside Gardens with the Clinton, crocheting and attending church. Her Washington, Virginia and Maryland Garden favorite time was spent with her family; carrying Railway Society. He attended Navy football on the tradition of attending her grand sporting events. games and had a regular group he tailgated children's Those who knew her will miss her with. He always cheered for Navy, except contagious smile, her long talks and sharing when they played Air Force. He delivered for photos. Meals on Wheels, was an election judge and Joyce was the beloved wife to the late Elmer liked to ski regularly. He was one of the best Norton, loving mother to Daniel and David theater parents the Calverton School ever Norton; grandmother to Britney, Ashley, Riley had. He never met a stranger and was always and Keegan; great grandmother to Addyson and Brantin. She was a loving sister to Richard willing to help someone in need. Albert Sellner, Dolores Christ and Mae He was a stand up guy. He had many Sellner, Connelly. friends throughout the world and will be Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled greatly missed by us all. arrangements. Surviving are his wife Judy A. Madel, daughters Kathy Madel Juckett of Dunkirk Eleanor Palemine, 81 and Robin Madel of New York, NY and Eleanor Miriam grandson Zak Juckett of New York, NY. Palemine, age 81 of He was preceded in death by his parents Lusby, passed away and a brother, Peter E. Madel. Wed., July 30, 2014 at Services were held at St. James Parish, the age of 81. Lothian. Inurnment will be at Arlington She was born in National Cemetery at a later date. New York, NY on Rausch Funeral Home in Owings March 26, 1933 to the handled arrangements. late Torquato and

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years before leasing it out to what was known as Don’s General Store. Patti had many interests some of which included working with ceramics, going to yard sales, traveling, with Ocean City being one of her favorite jaunts, and taking cruises. She loved to travel the world. She went to Hawaii four times. Patti loved her family and friends and her dog, Molly. She is survived by her son, Wilbert White, sister Jean Hoke, and her brother, Kenneth Chase. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Shaina Hall, Christine, Patricia, Chase, Veronica, and Christopher White, 12 great grandchildren, nephew David Hoke, and niece Susan Bahl. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Penn; daughter, Vicki Hall; son Troy White; granddaughter, Melissa White; grandson, Joey Hall, sister Lorraine Warder and her brother in law, Don Hoke. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice or Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation Inc. Services were held Sat., July 26 at Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic, which handled arrangements, followed by burial at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

years, Frank E. Smutniak; daughter Diane M. Kedge (Greg) of Centreville, VA; son Frank S. Smutniak (Susan Cross) of Lawrence, KS; son John J. Smutniak of New York, NY and London, England; brother Frank Regeski (Ann) of Blue Ridge, GA; brother Thomas Regeski (Yvonne) of Las Vegas, NV; and four grandchildren, Olivia and Cecilia Smutniak and Nicholas and Corinne Kedge. Memorial contributions can be made in Lorraine’s name to the Ladies of Charity of St. Anthony’s Church, North Beach. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Eddie Smith, 69 Edward "Eddie" R. Smith, Sr., age 69, of Prince Frederick passed away on Aug. 4, 2014 in Prince Frederick. He was born on Mar. 10, 1945. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Memorial services were held Wed., Aug. 6 at Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic, which handled arrangements.

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L o r r a i n e Frances Smutniak, age 82 of Dunkirk, passed away on Sun. July 27, 2014 at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. Lorraine was Patti Penn, 78 born on December Patricia Ann 23, 1931 in Whiting, IN to the late Francis Penn, “Patti”, age 78, and Agnes (Moll) Rydziewski. She moved to the Washington, DC area of Lusby, passed away peacefully, on July 22, in 1964 with her husband and young daugh2014 at her home ter, where they continued to complete their surrounded by her family with two sons in District Heights, family after a MD. In 1975, the family moved to Calvert courageous battle with County (Dunkirk) where she resided until her ALS. Patti was born on Oct. 15, 1935 in death. Lorraine was very passionate about her Washington DC to the late Ernest Raymond Roman Catholic faith and a strong advocate and Marion B. Chase. Patti and Jimmy owned and operated for the education of her children. Patti’s Quick Shop on Rt. 231 in Barstow for 35 Lorraine is survived by her husband of 56

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David Dyliel Felder, age 72, passed away Sun., July 27, 2014, at his residence in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born June16, 1942 in Orangeburg, SC, the son of the late D.D. and Reba Felder. David was the owner and operator of Patuxent Fire Protection until his retirement in 2007. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Joyce (Carson) Felder; a son, Dennis and his wife Lana Felder of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, Tammie (Felder) Messer and her husband Harry of Owings; a very special niece, Connie Williams and her husband Mike of Myrtle Beach, SC. He is the grandfather of Joelle and Shaina Frank of Owings; Meagan and Lucas Felder of Myrtle Beach, SC and Laney Felder of Las Vegas, NV; greatgrandfather of Emri and Rayce of Owings, and Callie Rose of Myrtle Beach, SC. He is also survived by a brother, Tony Felder of Santee, SC and many nieces, nephews and other family members. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Allen and a sister, Joyce Marie Dantzler. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Virginia Ruth Roberts, age 97, of Lusby died in Lexington Park on July 20, 2014. She was born on Dec. 9, 1916 in North Carolina to the late Hardic and Zettie Townsend Clark. She had worked in hospitals as an LPN and had lived in Calvert County since 2008. Virginia’s hobbies included travel, camping and boating. She loved visiting a local bar in Solomon’s Island so much that she was dubbed “The Tiki Bar Queen.” She was very active and said it was her intention ‘to outrun death.” Virginia is survived by her daughters, Pat Cook of Martinsville, VA; Karen Brody and her husband Steven of Spring Hill, FL and Brenda Beeler of Raceland, KY; one sister, Isabelle Rider of Wytheville, VA, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson and her friend of many years, Carl Cioffi, also of Lusby. Her brother, Robert, predeceased her. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1041, Rt. 3 North, Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054 or online at cancer.org. Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

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Vann and her family. He is also survived by his sons Marvin J. Vann and wife Sally of Waldorf, and Thomas H. Vann and wife Catherine of Ft. Valley, VA; five granddaughters and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth C. Vann. Family and friends will be received Thurs., Aug. 7, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings. A service of committal will be held Fri., Aug. 8 at 12 Noon at Sibert Cemetery in Ft. Valley, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake or to the F.t Valley Library. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Mary Catherine “Kay” Tucker, age 68, of Upper Marlboro passed away July 10, 2014 at Bradford Oaks Center in Clinton. Kay was born Nov. 14, 1945 in Cheverly to John Oliver and Mary Agnes (Windsor) Tucker. She was raised in Upper Marlboro and was a lifelong farmer and gardener. She lived her entire life in the Upper Marlboro/Croom areas of Prince George’s County. Kay enjoyed word search puzzles and also loved playing BINGO and dancing. Kay is survived by brothers Benny Tucker and wife Rose of Clinton; Eddie Tucker of Lothian; Richard Tucker of Upper Marlboro; Nelson Tucker and wife Yvonne of Upper Marlboro; Russell Tucker of Lothian; Joe Tucker and wife Joe Wilson, 79 Petie of Lothian; and Harry Tucker of Francis Josiah Southern Maryland. She is also survived by “Joe” Wilson, Jr., the family of Leroy Tippett. age 79, of Upper She was preceded in death by her Marlboro passed parents, and a sister, Bessie Curtin Largen. away July 29, 2014 Inurnment was at Trinity Episcopal at Anne Arundel Church Cemetery, Upper Marlboro. Medical Center in Memorial contributions may be made Annapolis. He was to the American Cancer Society, 1041 born Oct. 17, 1934 Route #3 North Building A, Gambrills at Providence Hospital in Washington, MD 21054. D.C. to Francis J. and Helen (Wright) Rausch Funeral Home in Owings Wilson. handled arrangements. Joe was raised in Upper Marlboro, and attended Marlboro Elementary, and was a member of the first class to graduate from Frederick Sasscer High School. Marvin Vann, 94 He served in the United States Navy. M a r v i n Joe was employed as a diesel mechanic Hubert Vann, age with the Washington Metropolitan 94, of Lothian and Transit Authority, retiring in 1990 after formerly of Ft. 30 years of service. Valley, VA passed He was a member of the Marlboro away Aug. 3, 2014 Volunteer Fire Dept., America Trucking at his residence. He Historical Society Baltimore-Washington was born in Middle- Chapter, Antique Automobile Club, and town, VA to Edward the REO Club of America (Oldsmobile). F. and Laura M. (Mauck) Vann. In his leisure time, Joe enjoyed restoring Marvin was raised in Seat Pleasant, and showing antique trucks and steam and and attended public schools. He was gas engines, using his computer, and employed as a bus and streetcar operator surfing the Internet. for D.C. Transit. Marvin enlisted in the Joe is survived by sons Steven Josiah United States Army on June 24, 1944 and Wilson and wife Brenda of Sunderland, honorably discharged Oct. 29, 1945 as a and Patrick Joseph Wilson of Upper Sergeant. While serving, he was stationed Marlboro; sisters Patricia "Patsy" Cressy of overseas and received the EAME Chambersburg, PA, and Donna "Honey" Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars Block of Santa Fe, NM; and a brother and the Good Conduct Medal. Gregory Wilson of Corolla, NC. He was married to Ruth Vann, who He was preceded in death by his passed away in 2000. He then married parents. Linda DeVaughn and they lived in Ft. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Valley, VA until moving to Lothian in Mon., Aug. 4 at the St. Mary of the 2012. Assumption Catholic Church, followed by Marvin enjoyed the Virginia moun- interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in tains, being outdoors, cutting grass, Upper Marlboro. Memorial contributions gardening and landscaping. He also loved may be made to the American Cancer spending time with his family, especially Society. his grandchildren. Rausch Funeral Home handled Marvin is survived by his wife Linda J. arrangements.

Garden Dirt By Ray Greenstreet

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Crape myrtle. Or crepe myrtle. Or if you prefer Latin, lagerstroemia. Anyway you spell it, its abundant blossoms are the bright spot in the summer landscape. This all American plant is actually a transplant, brought to North America in 1790 by Andre Michaux, a French botanist. On our shores, it was first planted in Charleston, South Carolina where it thrived despite the heat and humidity. It grew in popularity and, after more than 200 years of cultivation, there are a huge number of varieties available to today’s gardener. And those summer flowers we so love range in colors from classic white to deep red, with almost every shade in between. Although usually planted because of those flowers, crape myrtles are very much an all-season plant. Most varieties have brilliant fall foliage, and the mottled bark is lovely mid-winter. Some modern cultivars like “Red Rocket” have burgundy-tinged foliage, lending color to the landscape even before it begins to flower. An added bonus: Crape myrtles are usually deer resistant. I say usually because if they’re hungry enough, deer will nibble anything. But for the most part, they find something else more to their liking.

Crape myrtles can be either a large shrub, or taller growing varieties can be "limbed up" and trained as a small tree.

to lower growing side branches. But the best way to maintain a crape myrtle at a particular size is to plant a known cultivar that will mature at the desired height and spread. Crape myrtles need full sun and average water, about an inch or so a week will do it. If you plant in the fall or early winter, lay down a pretty thick layer of mulch to blanket the roots through the first winter. Come spring, remove the mulch and top dress with some compost or fertilizer.

White Crape Myrtle. "Rocket" Crape Myrtle. These versatile plants have a place in just about every landscape. Choose a of tree, leaving stumps atop a trunk. Some cultivar to fit the space and it will give you people think this is necessary for the tree to years of enjoyment. flower, others do so because the plant has outgrown its space; others simply see About the Author: Ray Greenstreet began his career others doing it and think they need to do when he was just 13, as a “yard boy” at a garden center. the same. We call this Myrtle Murder. In 2000, Ray and his wife Stacy, began Greenstreet Please resist. There are some cases where Growers, a wholesale growing operation on their 65-acre Lothian farm. In 2005, they opened Greenstreet heavy pruning is necessary – for example Gardens, a retail nursery and gift store. Last year, where there has been storm damage. But in Greenstreet Gardens grew to include a second retail store most cases a light pruning is all that is on Braddock Road in Alexandria, VA. In 2014, they’ve added a third location in the Del Ray section of needed. All crape myrtles produce flowers Alexandria. on new growth. It will produce flowers Crape Myrtles come in vibrant colors. without any pruning, but a light pruning results in larger and more abundant C H E S A P E A KE B E AC H R E S O R T & S PA blooms. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Remove any damaged branches, those that are rubbing against one another, and shoots growing into the center of the canopy. To train as a multi-trunked tree, remove branches from the ground up to desired level, usually a couple of feet. This is called “limbing up.” Crape myrtles naturally “shed” old bark throughout the growing season (this is not a sign of a sick tree!). As the bark peels off, it reveals the smooth, mottled inner bark. I’ve heard it described as “polished tortoise shell” and it this is one of the best features of the crape myrtle. If leftover seed heads bother your sense of aesthetics, it’s ok to remove them, but doing so won’t encourage more blooms. Once it matures, allow nature to take its course. The seeds will drop, the W E D N E S D AY S from 5 : 3 0 – 8 : 3 0 P M plant will bloom and you will fully enjoy $37.99/P E R S O N the natural grace of the plant. To keep a crape myrtle at a manageable height, removing twiggy growth back

Crape myrtles are easy to grow in our area but we are at the northern-most limit of its winter hardiness. Only a few hardy plants can be found even as close by as Carroll County. It is a true southerner, disliking long hard winters. The most common complaint we hear is that they get “too big” for where they’ve been planted. Rather than chopping the tree to fit the space (more on pruning later), choose the cultivar that best suits the space you have. They range in size from dwarf (three to six feet) and grow all the way up from there, some maxing out at 30-plus feet. Choose the plant that will not outgrow its boundaries and will be allowed to grow, displaying its natural graceful habit with just minimal pruning. And about that pruning. Crape myrtles do not require heavy pruning. Somewhere along the line, somebody started the practice of hacking off the tops Pink Crape Myrtle.

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Quinn is a pretty awesome guy! At just a year old, he knows basic obedience: how to sit down, shake hands, and he appears to be house trained. He does well with other dogs, does well with kids, too. He's just really a good dog! So, if you're looking for a dog that is just a really great companion, look no further! For more information, please visit HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.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. Be sure to mention that you read this in the Chesapeake Current!

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

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Volunteers Needed The North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. located at 8536 Bayside Rd. in Chesapeake Beach is in search of volunteers who want to be firefighters or emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Please call (410) 257-6564 or stop by for more information. The Annapolis Harbor Master needs help! Volunteers needed to assist in office of Harbor Master, give information about boating in Annapolis Harbor, assist boating visitors with information about the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County through Sept. 30. Weekend or daily volunteers in shifts of five hours preferred. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at harbormaster@annapolis.gov or (410) 263-7973. See web site: annapolis.gov for more info.

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CURRENT EVENTS Save the Dates for Maritime Concerts The Calvert Marine Museum announces the 2014 Maritime Concert Series beginning on this month and continuing through November. This 5th annual series promises an eclectic mix of traditional music ranging from dulcet melodies to foot stomping jigs. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash or check only) unless otherwise noted. Mark your calendars now! Fri., Aug. 15 – SIMPLE GIFTS Two women, Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon, plus 12 instruments equals one good time. This award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies. Simple Gifts has been Simple Gifts. performing since 1989 throughout the Afternoon workshops will be offered mid-Atlantic region and has recorded six albums. from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Scottish Fiddle Tune Teach-in by Andrew Dodds; Songs of Sat., Sept. 6 – OCEAN QUARTET the Supernatural from the Celtic Tradition by The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland Stephen Winick; Writing New Celtic Songs (CSSM) presents Ocean Quartet (Jennifer that Sound Old by Jennifer Cutting, and Cutting, electric keyboard and accordians; DADGAD Open Tuning: Guitar for Celtic Stephen Winick, vocals; Lisa Moscatiello, vocals; Song and Tune Accompaniment by Lisa and Andrew Dodds, Scottish fiddle). Nominated Moscatiello. To register, visit cssm.org by the Washington Area Music Association for (discounts available online) or call (301) “Best Traditional Folk Group,” this Celtic Music 375-0534. Tickets are $30 at the door. for Ancient Moderns is sure to have guests dancing to the beat of electric jigs and reels.

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Fri., Oct. 17 – THEM EASTPORT OYSTER BOYS For over 20 years, they’ve entertained thousands with their wit, wisdom and message of stewardship and appreciation for the bay using a wide variety of musical styles including island rhythms, boogie woogie, Dixie-swing, maritime chanteys, waltzes, and even good ol’ rock-and-roll. The group features some of the Chesapeake region’s finest and most experienced performers (and boat bums) including singer/songwriter Kevin “Brother Shucker” Brooks on guitar and six string banjo, composer/historian Tom “the Musicioner” Guay on guitar, hammer dulcimer and fiddle, keyboardist/songwriter Mike Lange on piano and melodica, “Capt. Andy” Fegley on the trombone and “Mr. Pete” Miller on electric and upright bass.

More Current EventsEvents More Current North Beach VFD Carnival Rides, games, food, and old-fashioned fun for all ages while raising money for the fire department! At 5th St. & Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Evenings thru Sat. Aug. 9. On the Go with Calvert Library! The Library of Congress National Book Festival is being held on Sat., Aug. 30 and you can take a convenient bus from here! Tickets are now on sale for the bus trip to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the new indoor home of the National Book Festival. The air-conditioned school bus will pick-up at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunderland Park and Ride.

Fri., Nov. 21 – BUMPER JACKSONS Deeply rooted in their love for early swing, blues, and old time country, Bumper Jacksons are playfully creative with their originals, re-imagining American roots music with both power and tenderness. They reach back to a time when jazz was the rowdy street music, a music of pleasure and celebration, of freedom, and a good old-fashioned dance party - before it really even had a name. They perform these traditional sounds of America, heart-wrenching and youthful, and always in the spirit of raw adventure. Questions about the Maritime Concert Series? Call Sherrod Sturrock at (410) 326-2042, ext. 32.

The bus will depart from the Convention Center at 5:00 p.m. Festival-goers can meet and hear from their favorite poets and authors, get books signed, see special entertainment, have photos taken with storybook characters and participate in a variety of other activities. There will be authors and activities of interest to everyone in the family. Entrance to the National Book Festival is free! For a complete listing of authors, and ongoing excitement visit loc.gov/bookfest/. Bus tickets are $15 and must be purchased by Aug. 23 and can be obtained at any branch of Calvert Library. For more info, contact Joan Kilmon at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (410) 257-2411.

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9th Annual Kids' Playwriting Festival: The Twin Beach Players produced a wonderful show filled with talented children and six original plays. Scripts were written by children from all over Maryland and six were picked to be performed. Not only do the winning playwrights get a $100.00 prize, but they also get creative control of their show from casting, directing, designing and even starring in their own original production. The best (and cutest!) show in town! Tickets: $5/members, seniors & kids under 18; $10 general admission. Fri. & Sat. at 7:00 p.m. and Sun. afternoon at 3:00 p.m. At the Boys & Girls Club of Southern MD, Dayton Ave. at 4th St. in North Beach.

Adults only. Cost $12, members; $15, nonmembers. Call (410) 586-1477 or email CypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us to register. 3rd Annual FoodStock: End Hunger In Calvert County is set to distribute 100,000 lbs. of food in three hours to nearly 1,000 Calvert County families from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. at their warehouse in Prince Frederick. For more information about End Hunger in Calvert visit their website: endhungercalvert.org.

ACLT Guided Canoe Trip: Depart from Warrior's Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides), and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. American Chestnut Land, 1985 Scientists Cliffs Rd., Port Republic. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Reservations required; Friday, August 8 a $15 donation is appreciated. Please call (410) 414-3400 or e-mail info@acltweb.org for more Lee Brice and Cole Swindell in Concert: infor. Rain date: Sun., Aug. 10. Tickets: Premium - $45; Reserved - $40; Standing/Gen Admission - $35. St. Leonard Historic 1812 Sunset Supper Cruise: Departs Volunteer Fire Dept., 200 Calvert Beach Rd., on the Wm. B. Tennison and travels up the into the mouth of St. Leonard's Creek. St. Leonard. 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 Patuxent Hear the exciting story of local hero Joshua p.m. For more info call (410) 586-1713. Barney's courageous standoff with the mightiest Also visit leebrice.com and coleswindell.com sea power in the world. A light supper is included; participants are invited to bring their own libations. Cost $50/person; reservations are Saturday, August 9 required. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Contact (410) 326-2042, Sunrise Yoga: class on the beach. Bring your own ext. 41 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com yoga mat. Meet at the education building and take a shuttle to the beach. Enjoy delightful yoga Concert on the Pavilion: The Winstons & postures with a beautiful view of the Chesapeake Motown perform at this free event at 6:00 p.m. Bay Ave., North Beach. Bay. 6:00 - 7:30 a.m., Flag Ponds Nature Park.

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OBSESSION Capt. Robert “Mack� McCormack Chesapeake Beach & Ocean City, MD 443-624-7179 www.obsession45sportfishing.com mack@obsession45sportfishing.com 45 ft. / Capacity 25

REEL TIME Capt. James Batchelor Breezy Point, MD 301-758-3475 www.goreeltime.com goreeltime@comcast.net 33 ft. / Capacity 6

BAY HUNTERS SPORTFISHING Capt. Randy Dean Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina, Chesapeake Beach, MD 410-259-9496 www.bayhunters.com captainrdean@gmail.com Choose from 3 boats up to 38 passengers

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CURRENT EVENTS Shady Side Live Open-Mic Night: For Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Dept.; Carnival Southern Anne Arundel County teen performers: on the grounds of the Calvert Middle School, music, stories, poetry, comedy, artwork, short Solomons Island Rd. in Prince Frederick. videos. Public welcome; donations accepted. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Shady Side CommuWednesday, August 13 nity Center, 1431 Snug Harbor Rd. Junior Entomologist: For every human in the world, there are 200 million insects! How much do you know about the buggy world around you? Come to Kings Landing Park to learn all about insect anatomy and make a container to use on a bug hunt. Search the park for insects, and then learn some techniques for preserving and labeling bug collections. Be prepared for a hike on and off the trails! Bring a bagged lunch and a refillable water bottle. Ages 10-13, adult participation not required. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. Free for Battle Creek Nature Full Moon Kayak Trip: Explore the fascinating Education Society members; $8/person for natural world under the light of the full moon at nonmembers. For more info call (410) 535-5327 Kings Landing Park by kayak. Participants may or visit calvertparks.org. bring their own kayaks and paddle at a discounted rate. Must be at least 9 yrs. old and Teddy Bear Family Picnic: Many countries accompany an adult in a double kayak, and at celebrate the summer with Teddy Bear Picnics. least 12 yrs. old to ride in a single kayak. Under Come celebrate this annual family tradition of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 8:30 – enjoying a picnic outdoors with cherished teddy 10:30 p.m. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. bears and other fluffy friends. There will be a real Cost per person: $15 for BCNES members; $30 (stuffed) Black Bear for photos, learn what a real for nonmembers. Register online or by mail or in bear would eat and how honeybees play a big part person (at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp) No in their diet. Bring a teddy and your picnic to phone reservations accepted. Contact (410) enjoy at decorated tables by the meadow. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, 11704 535-5327 or CypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us. Fenno Rd., Upper Marlboro. Suggested donation $2.00 per family. Preregistration is required; call Sunday, August 10 (301) 888-1377 or e-mail kjarboe@dnr.state.md.us. Full Moon Kayak: Kayak a beautiful seven mile stretch of the Patuxent from Wooton’s Landing Bob Clarke Returns: His show is interactive to Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, with the audience, and he invites everyone to ending under a full moon sky. Marsh ecology and laugh, sing, clap, and dance along with his natural history will be discussed along the way. familiar music. 1:00 p.m. Southern Anne 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. For experienced paddlers 13 Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys years and older. Register online at Lane, Edgewater. For more info call (410) aacounty.org/recparks. Fee: $20 per person. For 222-1927 or (410) 798-4802. Visit on the web aacounty.org/aging. more information call (410) 741-9330. Elvis Is Coming!! He is remembered as the King of Rock and Roll, but the music that Elvis loved the most was inspirational. The Community Concert Series presents an Elvis Gospel Concert: "ELVIS" live in concert, featuring tribute artist and gospel singer Kevin Booth at 7:00 p.m. Waldorf SDA Church, 11245 Berry Rd., Waldorf. Contact information at (301) 645-8835 or visit waldorfsda.org. Admission is free! A love/freewill offering will be taken for the performing artist.

instruments equals one good time. This awardwinning duo plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies. Spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, and original compositions written in a traditional style give this duo a unique and exciting sound. Admission is $10 at the door, cash or check; beer and wine available for sale. 7:30 p.m. in the Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info visit calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Saturday, August 16 Fossil Field Experience: Explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs on a local beach with a trained guide and get a guided tour of our fossil hall. Fee is $20 per person and includes museum admission. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Children must be 8-years old and accompanied by an adult. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) 326-2042, ext. 41. Kayaking at Kings Landing: Enjoy a leisurely tour of the Patuxent River and its nearby creeks. Participants must be at least 9 yrs. old to accompany an adult in a double kayak, and at least 12 yrs. old to ride in a single kayak. $15/person for BCNES members; $30/person nonmembers. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. Call (410) 535-5327 or visit calvertparks.org.

Junior Rangers - Kayak Trip: Spend the afternoon on the water with friends new and old. Explore the river and adjoining creeks and see animals and plants. Bring bottled water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen. Wear clothes and shoes (no flip flops) that can get wet and dirty. You’ll want a change of clothes for the way home and a towel. For Ages: 14 - 16 years, adult participation not required. Free for members, $8 per child non-members. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. Free for Battle Creek Nature Education Society members; $8/person for nonmembers. Reservations required by Aug. 14. - call (410) 535-5327 or visit calvertparks.org. Rare Books: What are your books really worth? Antiquarian book dealer Michael Pixley will discuss book values and showcase a few interesting books. 2:00 p.m. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis. Visit aacpl.net for more information.

Sunday, August 17 & 24 Chesapeake Community Chorus: This all-volunteer chorus performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. They are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Practice sessions will be held both days from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. For information contact Larry Brown, Director, at (301) 855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Summer Social: League of Women Voters members and supporters are invited to be Thursday, August 14 entertained by storyteller Fanny Crawford. $25/person. 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. At Five Waterside Luau for Hospice: Delicious seafood and heavy in Tracy’s Landing. For more info contact hors d’oeuvres will be served with an open bar at RobertaSafer@comcast.net. Stoney’s Broomes Island from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $100/person prior event and $125 at the door. For more info, Tue., Aug. 12 & Thu., Aug. 14 toto the become a sponsor or to reserve tickets, call Jeannie Stone at (410) 586-1888 or Calvert Sea Squirts - Doing the Crab Dance: Free Hospice at (410) 535-0892. drop-in program for toddlers 18-months to three years and their caregivers. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Unanswered Cove Point Expansion Questions Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more Addressed: The League of Women Voters of info visit calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) Calvert County will bring together experts in an 326-2042. informal setting to answer questions regarding Dominion Cove Point’s proposed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) expansion. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 at the Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Bay Breeze Concert: The Barry Gurley Trio Frederick. Free and open to the public. For more will perform at 7:30 p.m. Chesapeake Beach info, visit calvert1.lwvmd.org or call (410) Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesa- 586-2176. peake Beach. For more information call (410) 257-3892. Free! Friday, August 15

August 13 – 16

Free Food Distribution: Free to those who need it. No identification needed. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Prince Frederick VFD Carnival: Featuring over St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 25 Church St., 40 attractions. Rides. Games. Foods. Midway Prince Frederick. For more info call (410) admission is free. Every night is “Wristband 535-2897. Night:” Ride all you want until closing for $25/person. Wed. and Thu., 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. Maritime Performance Series Presents Fri. and Sat. 6:00 p.m. – midnight. Benefits the “Simple Gifts:” Two women plus 12

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