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Mahoney Runs for Mayor Longtime Chesapeake Beach Town Council Member and current Council Vice President Pat “Irish� Mahoney tells the Chesapeake Current that he has decided to run for Mayor. He says he plans to make the official announcement at the Town Council meeting Thursday night, Aug. 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. “I withdrew from the Council race in order to file for the Office of Mayor of Chesapeake Beach and humbly ask for your support and votes,� Mahoney says. “I get things done. I have passed six tax rate decreases.�

Mahoney adds, “My 20 years on the Town Council, the last eight years as the Council Vice-President and experience as ‘acting Mayor’ during the months our Mayor was on sick leave, has fully prepared me for the responsibilities of this office. During that time, I led the Council to pass all five town budgets. I have authored critical pieces of legislation enabling the Town government to run more efficiently with transparency.�

Thursday night, Mahoney says, he will a Charter Amendment to curb mayoral spending authority, providing increased Town Council supervision over contracts and requiring that more contracts go through the full bidding process before being awarded.

Mahoney continues, “We have a beautiful town filled with wonderful friends and neighbors. In order to maintain our high quality of life at low tax rates, we need an independent leader with vision, compassion and common values; who listens to his staff, colleagues and citizens and has the proven integrity that I demonstrated during my unblemished 20 years of service as your Councilman. I fight the good fight to protect our small town quality of life and represent our citizens who work hard, pay taxes and seniors enjoying retirement.�

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Pat moved to town in 1994, and was elected to the Town Council in 1996. He is currently the council Vice President, who presides as Mayor at town meetings in his absence.

Pat graduated from Temple University in 1978 with a degree in US History and has worked for the Dept. of Treasury for over 30 years.

We reported that Mayor Bruce Wahl had decided not to seek re-election in November in our In our Aug. 4 edition. Councilman Jeffrey Krahling was the first to announce his candidacy for Mayor, which we also reported in that issue.

Several others have already filed papers to run for Chesapeake Beach Town Council - they include incumbent Stewart Cumbo. Also Patrick Schaeffer Jr., Derek Favret and Jan Ruttkay have announced their candidacy for Town Council.

The deadline for residents of Chesapeake Beach to file to run for elected office in the town is Tues., Sept.

13 at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Voters will decide the winners in the general election on Tues. Nov. 8. There will also be a ballot issue for voters to decide whether the town’s elected officials should receive compensation for the first time: $18,000 a year for Mayor and $3,000 a year for each town council member.

Seven Vie for O’Donnell’s Seat The Calvert County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) says it has received applications for the position of Delegate for Legislative District 29C from the numerous people.

Calvert County residents are former County Commissioner Gerald Clark, along with Theodore LeBlanc, Lawrence Reagan and Donald Statter.

The St. Mary's County residents who have expressed interest are Todd Morgan, Gregory Sauter, and Barbara Thompson.

The CCRCC will accept comments from the public as to any of the applicants through August 20. Comments can be submitted via e-mail to: ld29c@yahoo.com or by mail to:

CCRCC, 424 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

This vacancy was created by the resignation of Republican Delegate Anthony "Tony" O'Donnell, who was appointed by Governor Hogan to be a member of the Maryland Public Service Commission.

Candidate interviews will be held on Aug. 23 at the Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For further information, please contact: Calvert County Republican Central Committee at e-mail: ld29c@yahoo.com or Ella Ennis at (410) 586-2975 or at eee437@comcast.net.

Ground has been broken on a new Northern High School in Owings to replace the outdated building. On Aug. 11, school officials along with government officials came together for a ceremony marking the occasion.

The $82 million state-of-the art structure will be built with state a local funding after four years of planning.

be built by J.A. Scheibel, Inc. The new school will be built next to the existing building, which will be demolished to make room for a parking area once the new construction is complete. The building will seat 1,440 students, interconnect with the Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Center and have a geothermal heating and cooling system. The project will include stadium upgrades and be certified as a LEED (Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design) silver building.

The phased construction of the 244,090 square foot building will be completed in 2019.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “It’s not every day that we get to build a new high school, so this is a special day for our community.�

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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations On Aug. 12, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Deputy A. Locke conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven erratically near the intersection of southbound MD Rt. 4/Lower Marlboro Rd., Huntingtown. The driver, Craig Milligan, 20, of St. Leonard, was found to be in possession of CDS Administration Equipment (hypodermic syringes). He was transported to the Detention Center to be booked for this charge and was issued several traffic citations for the moving violations.

For a ‘check welfare’ call placed by a concerned citizen, Deputy D. Naughton was dispatched to the Lusby Post Office on Aug. 11. Upon arrival Deputy Naughton observed Toni Davis, 57, of Prince Frederick, who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance, leaning against a vehicle. Deputy Naughton charged and arrested Davis with Possession of CDS - not marijuana (Oxycontin), two counts of being in Possession of an Opiate without a Prescription (Oxycontin &Amphetamine) and Possession of Paraphernalia (plastic pill container).

On Aug. 4, Deputy A. Ostazeski responded to the front parking lot of the Sheriff’s Office for a traffic complaint. As the complainant explained she had been followed by a vehicle from the LaPlata area, the suspect vehicle pulled into the parking

lot. After determining the driver, Kimberly Ann Miller, 48, of LaPlata, was under the influence and unable to drive, she agreed to perform standardized field sobriety tests.

She was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of an Opiate without a Prescription, Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone), two counts of a dangerous nonnarcotic drug (Tramadol and Valium), Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol per se and Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while impaired by drugs.

driver, Dylan Carroll, 24, of Lusby, who repeatedly made turns without using a turn signal, admitted to playing “Pokemon Go” while he was driving. Deputy Wilson determined he was also driving with a suspended license. He was arrested for these driving infractions and while being processed at the Detention Center, it was discovered he was also in Possession of a Suboxone strip.

Deputy T. Mohler received a dispatch on Aug. 6 from the Control Center notifying him of a possible intoxicated driver driving south on Solomons Island Rd., in the area of Cove Point Rd. He was able to make contact with the driver, Kevin O'Brien, 44, of Charlotte Hall, on Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby.

He observed prescription medication in plain view on the back seat, which did not belong to Mr. O’Brien. He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with three counts of CDS Possession of Nonnarcotic Drugs (Lyrica, Deputy M. Trigg conducted a traffic stop at Zolpidem, Xanax), CDS Possession of a approximately 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 10, near Synthetic drug (Suboxone) and Possession MD Rt. 4/Langley Lane, on a vehicle whose of Paraphernalia. driver was seen not wearing a seatbelt and was talking on a cell phone. The driver, On Aug. 6, Deputy N. Barger conducted a Tyler Williams, 25, of Solomons, was vehicle stop at approximately 1:20 a.m. on found to be in possession of illegal drugs. Burnt Barn Ct., Owings. He came in He was charged and arrested with two contact with Antonio Davis, 23, of North counts of CDS Possession-not Marijuana Beach who had an active arrest warrant.

(Clonazepam &Adderall), one count of During the arrest Deputy Barger discovered CDS Possession-not Marijuana Davis to be in possession of an illegal (Suboxone), CDS Prescription/Remove substance (heroin) and paraphernalia Label and Possession of Paraphernalia (pill (spoon). He was transported to the bottle).

Detention Center where he will be charged and also served the outstanding warrant.

On Aug. 10, Deputy R. Wilson conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven A vehicle traveling on Barreda Blvd. at Lake unsafely when seen at the intersection of C Dr., Lusby, with a brake light out, was St./S. Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. The stopped by Deputy G. Gott on Aug. 4 at approximately 11:00 p.m. During a consent search, he discovered Sharon Brown, 49, of Lusby, to be in possession of illegal substances. She was placed under arrest and charged with two counts of possession of synthetic drugs (Buprenorphine and Oxycodone) and for possession of paraphernalia (cut straw). She was also issued a warning for the brake light infraction.

warning for an obstructed windshield view.

On Jul. 30, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Deputy C. Fox received a dispatch for a possible intoxicated driver traveling on E. Chesapeake Beach Rd./Paris Pines Ct., Chesapeake Beach.

He conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jamie Canter, 36, of North Beach. Canter was found to be in Possession of Paraphernalia (spoon), Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and Administer Equipment Possession/ Distribute Burglaries The report of a burglary in St. Leonard on Calvert Dr. was responded to on Aug. 1 by Deputy S. Trotter. Upon returning home the victim observed a window screen leaning against their home, which was removed from a front window.

Miscellaneous jewelry and two bicycles, a red Cannondale with black handlebars and a gray/purple mountain bike, were all missing.

Deputy K. Williamson responded to a home on Church St., Prince Frederick, on Jul. 31 for the report of a burglary in progress. He discovered James Marsh, 23, of Chesapeake Beach, to have damaged the front door deadbolt and living in the home since Jul. 27 when he was released from the Detention Center. He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with 4th Degree Burglary, Destruction of Property Less than $1,000 and Littering/Dumping.

Thefts Deputy G. Shrawder was dispatched to the Calvert Substance Abuse Center, Prince Frederick, on Aug. 11 for the report of a theft. Sometime between close of business Aug. 8, and 8:00 a.m. on Aug. 9, staff discovered two bank moneybags stolen, along with an undisclosed amount of money.

On Aug. 19, Deputy R. Kreps was called to Panera Bread, on Costly Way, for the report of a theft. The complainant reported leaving their vehicle keys on the counter Deputy T. Holt performed a vehicle stop while placing their order; when returning to on Aug. 2, at approximately 8:15 p.m. on a get the keys, they were gone. At this time, person he believed had an outstanding the keys had not been turned in. warrant. The driver, Marcus Gantt, 32, of Lusby, was taken into custody for an open On Aug. 10, Deputy C. Callison responded child support warrant, as well as two to the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office to assist a additional warrants from out of county. As citizen who wanted to report a theft. The he was being processed at the Detention complainant stated while shopping at the Center, it was discovered Gantt had Prince Frederick Walmart, someone stole Oxycodone on his person. He was also identification out of their purse. charged with two counts of Possession of a Deputy A. Ostazeski responded on Aug. 8 Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone). to Howard Dr., Port Republic, for a report When he observed a vehicle drive through a of thefts from vehicles. The victim reported stop sign at Fairground/Armory Rd., that sometime between 10:00 p.m. on Aug. Deputy K. Williamson conducted a traffic 7 and 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 8, someone stop near Armory Rd. on Jul. 30 at entered two unlocked vehicles parked in approximately 3:30 p.m. He determined their driveway and stole a driver's license, the driver, Brendan Gray, 26, of Prince credit cards and money from two wallets.

Frederick, was driving on a suspended license.

He was transported to the Deputy S. Rediker was dispatched to Detention Center and upon processing, a Chestnut Dr., Lusby, on Aug. 8 for the hypodermic syringe was found on his report of a theft. The complainant reported person. His charges include: CDS: Possess a cement baby deer decoration was stolen Paraphernalia and Possess Contraband in out of their yard. It was last seen on Aug. 4 Place of Confinement. Gray was also issued around 5:00 p.m. and they noticed it citations for driving on a suspended license, missing on Aug. 6, at approximately 8:30 failure to stop at stop sign, driving vehicle a.m. on highway with expired license, failure to display license on demand and failure of For the report of a theft from vehicle, individual driving on highway to have Deputy A. Ostazeski responded to license with him. He was also issued a Alexander Ct., Port Republic, on Aug. 8.

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Crime Blotter (con’t) The victim reported locking their vehicle around midnight on Aug.8 and later the next day, discovered a window broken out and a black Michael Kors purse stolen.

Also missing are a wallet, driver's license, military id, Social Security card, two credit cards and money.

On Aug. 8, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Deputy T. Holt responded to Spur Rd., Lusby, for the report of a theft. The complainant reported seeing someone breaking into two of their vehicles parked in the driveway. When the suspects were approached, they ran off with an iPhone 6 stolen from one of the vehicles.

Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, on Jul. 30 for the report of a tampering and theft. The victim reported that between 3:00-5:00 p.m. on that day, someone stole a round tow-hitch cover off of a vehicle parked in the driveway. It appears there may have also been an attempt to also steal the vehicle.

On Jul. 29, Deputy R. Burggraff responded to Sitting Bull Trail, Lusby, in response to a theft complaint. The victim reported leaving a Husqvarna 125cc back pack blower in his yard overnight and discovered it gone the next morning.

Destruction of Property For the report of damage to multiple mailboxes, Deputy R. Shrawder was dispatched to Spruce St./Thunderbird Dr., Lusby, on Jul.31. Several mailboxes were broken off of their posts, while others were bent in half. They did not appear to have been hit by a vehicle but rather destroyed on purpose.

Deputy C. Callison was dispatched on Aug. 11 to Chinquapin Ridge Ct., Prince Frederick, for the report of damage to a house. The victim reported when leaving their home that morning, he noticed eggshells and egg stains on the roof, several areas on the front of their home, including a front window. The damage occurred overnight.

Deputy S. Rediker responded to St. Leonard Rd., St. Leonard, at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 for the report of damaged property. The victim advised someone shattered the rear window of a vehicle but no items seem to be missing from inside the vehicle.

Winnebago Lane, Lusby. The victim reported last night between the hours of 11:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m. that morning, someone broke branches off of a Japanese Maple and a Crape Myrtle tree.

Disorderly Conduct On Jul. 31, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Deputy N. Buckler was dispatched to Vera’s Restaurant, White Sands Dr., Lusby, for the report of a disorderly subject. William Turkaly, 69, of Alexandria, VA, was found to be extremely intoxicated and unable to drive.

Deputy Buckler attempted to assist Turkaly with hotel arrangements for his own safety, but he refused. He was placed in handcuffs and advised he was under arrest for Disobeying a Lawful Order.

Fatal Accident Involving Garbage Truck, Corvette The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the intersection of MD Route 4 and German Chapel Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash on Aug. 4, at approximately 1:30 p.m. The crash involved a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and a 2001 Mack trash truck operated by Waste Management.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the trash truck was in the process of making a left turn onto German Chapel Road from northbound on Route 4 when it was struck on the right rear tandem axle by the Corvette traveling southbound on Route 4.

The investigators were able to determine that the Corvette was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed at the time of the collision. The collision was so violent that the Mack truck overturned onto its left side as a result of the impact.

The driver of the Mack truck was identified as Dennis Sierra, 57, of Naples, MD. Sierra was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital where

Mail Thefts On Aug. 12, Deputy R. Evans was called to the Sheriff’s Office to speak with a victim who wanted to report a theft of mail from Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick. The victim reported leaving their home, around 4:00 p.m., and upon returning 40 minutes later, noticed a small brown mail package ripped open in her front yard.

The victim realized the Following an investigation lasting package contained jewelry that was more than a year, a Prince Frederick man is ordered and to be delivered that day - four now facing child pornography charges.

Petis Bijoux Station bracelets and one set On Apr. 3, 2015, Detective Mike of Petis Bijoux hoop earrings.

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he was treated for injuries sustained in the collision.

The driver of the Corvette was identified as Justin Allen Ruth, 27, of Lusby. Ruth sustained major trauma during the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Due to the involvement of a commercial motor vehicle heavy recovery efforts were underway most of the night in order to remove the Mack truck from the roadway. Waste Management officials responded to the scene and cooperated with the Crash Reconstruction Team investigators.

Based on the information available at this time the speed at which Ruth was driving and possible alcohol impairment are contributing factors to this collision; however, the final cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact Sgt. V. Bortchevsky of CRT. Sgt. V. Bortchevsky can be reached at (410) 535-2800 Extension 2540 or via email: bortchvi@co.cal.md.us.

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Deputy A. Ostazeski responded on Aug. 9 to Chisolm Trail, Lusby, for the report of mail tampering and theft.

The complainant reported that around 3:30pm that day, they discovered their mailbox open and several pieces of mail on the ground.

Mail Tampering Deputy G. Gott was dispatched on Aug. 9 to Dillon Dr., Lusby, for the report of mail tampering. Several mailboxes along Dillon Dr. had been rummaged through and mail was lying on the ground.

Theft & Fraud A theft complaint from a citizen whose credit card was used to order pizza was received by Deputy D. Clark on Aug. 15.

The victim reported checking his account earlier that day and discovered that a fraudulent charge was made. Deputy Clark was able to develop the suspect/customer, Timothy Thomas, 20, of Huntingtown, to be the one responsible for using the credit card number to place an order for pizza. He was charged and arrested for Theft Less than $1,000, Theft-Scheme less than $1,000 and Fraud Identity Theft Under $1,000.

On Aug. 1, at 8:00 p.m., Deputy N. Barger responded to Alameda Dr., Huntingtown for a reported destruction of property.

The victim reported sometime between the morning of Jul. 27 and 3:00 p.m. on Aug.1, someone broke a Tampering/Theft from Vehicle front windowpane, tore a window screen On Aug. 10, at approximately 11:15 p.m., and damaged three porch railings.

Deputy A. Curtin responded to Taney Ct., Dunkirk, for the report of a vehicle For a report of damaged property, Deputy tampering and possible theft. The victim S. Moran was dispatched to Alamo Lane, reported seeing someone taking items out Lusby, about 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 1. The of their vehicle and run away from the victim reported hearing a loud bang scene. When the victim searched the outside their home around 12:00 a.m. but vehicle, no items appeared to be missing did not discover, until 9:00 a.m., the back but an item of clothing, belonging to the windows of two of their vehicles were victim, was found on the ground. smashed. A large rock was found inside each of the damaged vehicles but no items were stolen.

Maryland State Police Reports

Office received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding possible child pornography. Based on Detective Mudd’s investigation, Ronald Leroy Vaughn of Prince Frederick was developed as a suspect.

On July 29, 2016, a search and seizure warrant was executed at Vaughn’s residence on West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Several items of evidence were recovered relating to child pornography.

Vaughn was ultimately arrested and

Ronald Leroy Vaughn.

charged with possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. He is currently being held at the Calvert County Detention Center on a $200,000 bond.

Thefts, Vandalism Involving Historic Boat On July 30, around noon, Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Solomons Island Road in Solomons, for the report of damage and theft from the “William B. Tennison” touring boat.

The complainant reported that between the hours of 3:30 p.m. on July 29, and 11:30 a.m. on July 30, someone damaged several items: RPM meter, floor mop, padded stool and stole

numerous items: an American Flag, sheath knife, flashlight, emergency air horn and a small LED flashlight.

The Solomons area has seen an increase in foot traffic as of late; it is believed this increase could be stemming from a “Pokemon Go” “Pokestop” under the Solomons lighthouse, which is near a marina.

K9 Bodi Crosses Rainbow Bridge

The Anne Arundel County Police Department paid final respects to one of its own on Fri., Aug 5: a K-9 police dog named Bodi.

Corporal Sanchez and K-9 Bodi began their career together in 2013 and continued to work patrol and narcotics detection until recently, when Bodi was diagnosed with cancer.

Bodi, although sick, continued to be his happy-go-lucky self and enjoyed many visits from his friends and family since his diagnosis.

He was loved by his police and home family very much.

Bodi was honored with his final salute at the Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital, which continues to take wonderful care of Anne On Jul. 31, at approximately 7:00 a.m., No major crimes; only numerous Driving ASrundel Police’s K-9 partners.

The message on the Anne Arundel County Deputy R. Shrawder received a call Under the Influence cases are reported by Police Facebook page concluded, “Our hearts reporting damaged to property on State Police.

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are heavy and thoughts and prayers are with Bodi and his partner Cpl. Sanchez during this difficult time,”and added: “Thank you Bodi, we know you will have our backs from the other side of the Rainbow Bridge!”

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Take Care of Pets On Hot Days Anne Arundel County is encouraging all pet owners to ensure the safety of their pets during oppressive heat, humidity and poor air quality being experienced this month.

“We cannot forget our pets as we take the proper steps to beat the heat,” said County Executive Steve Schuh.

“I encourage all our citizens to ensure their

pets have adequate shelter and water to combat these dangerously high temperatures.”

Recently enacted legislation, sponsored by Councilman John Grasso, requires pet owners to make food and water available at all times to prevent dehydration and possible death, especially in extreme conditions.

Pool Closes for Maintenance The Calvert County Division of Parks & Recreation announces the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick is temporarily closed through Sept. 5 to complete annual maintenance and cleaning. The center will re-open Tues., Sept. 6 at 6 a.m.

During this time, pass holders may use Kings Landing Pool or Cove Point Pool. Kings Landing will offer extended lap swim hours from 6 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, while the

aquatic center is closed.

Participants may register for fall classes and activities in person at the Parks & Recreation main office in Prince Frederick, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or by calling the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center at (410) 414-8350.

To learn more about Calvert County Parks and Recreation aquatic operations, visit online at co.cal.md.us/CalvertPools or call (410) 535-1600, ext. 2649.

Thanks for Supporting Local Officers Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Over the past several months, there’ve been numerous events which have occurred throughout the United States which have reflected negatively on law enforcement. In several of these cases, the initial negative press proved not to be a true account of the events that took place. Unfortunately, the follow-up stories for these events, once they have been fully investigated, don’t seem to make the mainstream media as the initial story did.

With the recent events unravelling throughout our nation it has undoubtedly taken a toll on the men and women of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Though the daily duties of law enforcement nationwide has not changed, the thoughts that may go through his or her mind every day when they put that uniform on to walk out the door to begin their tour of duty have changed. Law enforcement officers may wonder why they signed up for this job because they may not feel appreciated.

Others may change the way they approach a certain situation and their officer safety skills are significantly heightened. These issues have caused one of the most stressful jobs in society to be even more cumbersome. Police officers are forced to

make split second decisions some of which could be lifesaving. These decisions will ultimately affect them and others the rest of their lives and will be reviewed for countless hours before they are adjudicated.

Part of the mission of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies is to provide exceptional law enforcement services to the citizens of Calvert County.

Throughout these troubling times, CCSO deputies have continued to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. We have taken steps internally to ensure the safety of CCSO deputies is on the forefront. The citizens of Calvert County have undoubtedly done their part for CCSO deputies by showing their gratitude and appreciation in countless ways. Numerous incidents of positive citizen interactions with CCSO deputies are discussed daily throughout the CCSO. The cards and letters that pour into the CCSO are posted conspicuously for deputies to view. CCSO deputies are extremely fortunate to have the community trust and to be able to share in the positive relationships that we have with the majority of the citizens we serve.

Sheriff Mike Evans

Help When It’s Hot Anne Arundel County has Cooling Centers available in response to expected oppressive heat, humidity and poor air quality. The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures over the next few days, combining with humidity to make heat index values in excess of 100 degrees.

The following locations will be available to provide cooling relief.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities will open the following cooling centers during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today and Friday to provide cooling relief to vulnerable populations.

Visiting children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

- Annapolis Senior Center: 119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis - South County Senior Center: 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater Anne Arundel County Public Libraries will be open today until 9 p.m. and tomorrow and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.:

- Annapolis Regional Library: 1410 West Street, Annapolis Deale Community Library: 5940 Deale-Churchton Road, Deale - Edgewater Community Library: 25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater The Anne Arundel County Police will make the Community Rooms at the following Precincts available as well. Here is the location closest to our readership area: - Southern District: 35 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater Residents requiring transportation to any cooling center should contact the Department of Aging and Disabilities during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at (410) 222-0022.

All centers are accessible, air-conditioned, and have water and restroom facilities. Medical care is not available and anyone experiencing or observing a medical emergency should call 911. Pets are not allowed in any cooling centers. Accommodations will be made for service animals.

Surviving Sweltering Temps in Calvert

During hot weather, all residents are encouraged to do the following: - Drink more fluids (non-alcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is hot.

- Don’t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar – these actually cause you to lose more body fluid.

Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.

- Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air-conditioning, go to an air-conditioned public place or a County cooling center–even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.

- Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness.

Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.

- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

- NEVER leave anyone – or pets - in a closed, parked vehicle.

Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on: - Infants and young children - People aged 65 or older - People who have a mental illness - Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.

Residents are reminded there are several places in Calvert County to visit if they need to cool off. The county’s community centers and the Calvert Library’s Prince Frederick Branch will be open during regular hours and safe drinking water is available in each of them.

Residents who need to take refuge in a safe, cool place may go to one of the following locations: Harriet E. Brown Community Center 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick Open Sunday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

Northeast Community Center 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach Open Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

Mt. Hope Community Center 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30-6 p.m.

Southern Community Center 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby Open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; closed Sunday Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Branch 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick Open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday, noon-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday.

The Calvert County Emergency Management staff is closely monitoring the National Weather Service’s excessive heat warnings and will make a determination to keep certain cooling centers open past normal business hours if the need arises.

Heat can affect anyone, but most at risk are the very young, the elderly and people with underlying health problems. Symptoms of heat illness include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, nausea, weak but rapid pulse and headaches. People with these symptoms should find shade, drink water slowly and make sure there is good ventilation. Those with severe symptoms should seek medical attention.

To learn more about emergency preparedness, contact the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, at (410) 535-1600, ext. 2638.

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Mobile Vet Center Visits Southern MD Veterans in Southern Maryland who are making the transition from military to civilian life can always use a little help.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs knows that life is not always easy after a deployment. That is why the department wants to provide assistance and make it as convenient as possible for veterans and their families to access a broad range of counseling, outreach and referral services.

The VA provides mobile vet centers that bring those services to the vets in their communities. Like community-based vet centers, the mobile centers focus on services that help veterans adjust to life outside of military service.

“I would encourage local veterans who need help to take advantage of the mobile center’s visit,” said Robert T. Henry, the College of Southern Maryland’s veterans affairs coordinator and a U.S. Navy retiree. “At a recent roundtable discussion at the college on veteran issues some of the vets in attendance expressed some dissatisfaction with services they had received by phone and the time spent on hold, hours in some cases. However, one veteran described how different the experience was when he met with someone face- to-face.”

The mobile vet center will make two stops in Southern Maryland in September to provide readjustment counseling and information resources to veterans in the region.

The first stop will be at the CSM La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13.

Another stop will be at the CSM Leonardtown Campus at 22950 Hollywood Road in Leonardtown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 14.

The mobile vet center will not stop at the Prince Frederick Campus, but a VA center outreach coordinator will be on the campus at 115 J.W. Williams Road in Prince Frederick from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sept. 29 in the Flagship Building A, Room 101F. The mobile vet centers are set up to guide veterans and their families through many of the major adjustments in their lifestyle that often occur after a veteran returns from combat. Services for a veteran might include individual and group counseling in areas such as post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals.

All counseling services are provided free of charge and are strictly confidential.

Vet centers served 219,509 veterans, service members and military families in fiscal 2015 and provided 1,663,011 no-cost visits for readjustment counseling, military sexual trauma counseling and bereavement counseling services, according to the VA. The VA estimates there are 422,282 veterans living in Maryland; nearly 42,000 of them reside in the tri-county area.

For more information, visit vetcenter.va.gov or csmd.edu/ student-services/veteran-military-support -services.

IRS Warns of Email Scams The federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking tax preparers to be on the lookout for emails that purport to contain important software updates, but actually install malicious spyware on their computers. The tactic, the IRS says, is “the latest in a series of attempts by fraudsters… to trick people into giving up sensitive information such as passwords, Social Security numbers or credit card numbers or to make unnecessary payments.”

"We should all be alert to these scams," said Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. "If a software vendor sends you an email saying, 'Click Here,' don't do it.

Visit the legitimate website for that software to check for updates."

IRS officials say tax professionals are receiving emails professing to be from tax

software companies. "The email scheme requests the recipient to download and install an important software update via a link included in the email," officials said.

"Once a recipient clicks on the embedded link, they are directed to a website prompting them to download a file appearing to be an update of their software package. ... Tax professionals believe they have downloaded a software update when in fact they have loaded a program designed to track the tax professional's key strokes, which is a common tactic used by cyber thieves to steal login information, passwords and other sensitive data.

For more information on this and other fraud tactics, visit the IRS' Protect Your Clients, Protect Yourself web page or the Comptroller of Maryland’s Information for Tax Professionals.

Budget Hearing Scheduled The Calvert County Department of Finance & Budget is committed to ensuring transparency and the public’s understanding of the county budget. The department is hosting a town hall meeting to outline the budget process Thurs., Sept.

1, at 7:00 p.m. at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, located at 450 West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.

The goals of the meeting are to explain how the operating and capital budgets are developed and to seek citizen input on both as the next budget cycle begins. Staff will also gather feedback that helps county government personnel

understand and better respond to citizen’s needs. This is not a public hearing, nor is it a Calvert County Board of County Commissioners meeting, although it is endorsed by the board.

View the Fiscal Year 2017 budget online at co.cal.md.us/budget.

For more information about the budget or to request reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or linguistic barriers during the town hall, contact Finance & Budget Capital Project Analyst Julie Paluda by email at paludabj@co.cal.md.us or by telephone at (410) 535-1600, ext. 2286.

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Pride & Joy College Hosts ‘Engineer Like a Girl’ What can be done to get more young women to consider careers in the engineering field? Shadei Jones has come up with one idea. For starters, she believes there needs to be more programs available to middle and high school students to make them aware of and familiarize them with the occupations that are available in the field.

Jones, the College of Southern Maryland’s pre-engineering coordinator, for a second year brought together some very bright and motivated young women to introduce them to a wide range of engineering disciplines. “Engineer Like a Girl,” a weeklong day camp at CSM’s Leonardtown Campus, aimed to show the girls who attended the types of jobs what engineers do and to observe some engineers at work. The camp’s activities also were designed to stomp out negative stereotypes commonly associated with women's aptitude to pursue careers in fields related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

“Women have the talent and the ability. It’s time to send a message that science and math aren’t just for boys,” Jones said.

One of the girls attending the camp agreed.

“It is important for our society to have women engineers because this field is currently lacking women’s intelligence, creativity and values in solving today’s problems,” said Elizabeth Trossbach, who is entering the ninth grade at St. Mary’s Ryken High School. “By encouraging more women toward engineering careers, our country will become much stronger by doubling the number of technical people working to make a better world.”

Women make up close to 20 percent of the engineers nationwide. According to the National Science Foundation, only 7.9 percent of mechanical engineers are

“Engineer Like a Girl” hosted nine young women for a weeklong summer camp at the College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus. In the bottom row, front left, are Gabrielle Moore, Jamie DeWaters, Victoria De Jesus, Isabella Corradi, Elizabeth Trossbach and Riley Hines.

Standing from left to right are Sierra Fowler, Ma'Lani Wilson, motivational speaker Antoinette Jackson of Heart of Appreciation, CSM’s Pre-Engineering Coordinator Shadei Jones and Keiana Gray.

women and 10.7 percent of electrical or computer hardware engineers are women.

“Those low statistics are exactly why we have this program and why our program is so important,” said Jones, who has a degree in manufacturing engineering. “There is a shortage of female engineers so hopefully this will help get some exposure to young ladies so they will consider engineering as a career choice.”

The nine girls who attended this year’s camp participated in workshops and hands-on activities such as making a robotic arm and building a cellphone detector. Each camper also kept a journal and shared their thoughts at the end of each day’s activities. The camp attendees heard from civil engineer Jacqueline Bowman; Jehnae Linkins, a biomedical engineering doctorate candidate at the University of Delaware; motivational speaker Antoinette Jackson of Heart of Appreciation; and Patuxent River Naval Air Station engineer Bobbie Diedrich.

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More information: Kelly Robertson-Slagle • 410-535-4583 • slaglekr@co.cal.md.us Sponsored by: • Calvert County Department of Economic Development • College of Southern Maryland • Calvert County Chamber of Commerce • Tri County Council for Southern Maryland

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Jehnell Linkins, a CSM career and academic adviser, talked about planning for college and engineering careers and majors.

Dr. David John Barrett, director of engineering education and research partnerships at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), talked to the girls about the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering, a partnership between CSM, the University of Maryland (UMD) A. James Clark School of Engineering, the U.S. Navy and the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Upon completing the engineering curriculum at CSM, students may transfer with junior status to earn a mechanical engineering degree at UMD. Students also have the opportunity to do an internship with NAWCAD, a division of the Naval Air Systems Command at Pax River, with a possible employment opportunity after they successfully graduate and complete all of the Pathway program requirements.

A daylong visit to Pax River NAS was included in the camp’s program. Jones said the field trip to the naval base was one of the highlights of the camp because the girls got to observe the engineers at work. “They got to do some hands-on projects and see some really cool things,” she said.

But best of all, they saw Diedrich, a former CSM student who had gone through the Pathways program, conduct a demonstration in one of the engineering labs on base, Jones said.

“The camp is so rewarding, especially seeing the girls get interested and excited about the projects, to see the ‘light go on,’” Jones said. “They enjoy being around other girls who are interested in the same things they are. Sometimes in school they might be one of two or three girls in their classes or Advanced Placement courses. I like giving these young ladies the opportunity to do something during the summer with other students who are like them.”

Jamie DeWaters will be a junior at Patuxent High School. She said the reason she attended the engineering camp was because she wanted to be around people her age who share her love for math and engineering.

“I also think the camp will expand my knowledge of various STEM careers and help me figure out what I want to do. …

Math is just fun to me. It’s something I enjoy, and I’m pretty good at it, too,”

Dr. David John Barrett of the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering, center, talks with the young women attending “Engineer Like a Girl” camp at CSM’s Leonardtown Campus. Clockwise from Barrett, right, are Elizabeth Trossbach, Isabella Corradi, Victoria De Jesus, Gabrielle Moore, Keiana Gray, Jamie DeWaters, Ma'Lani Wilson, Sierra Fowler and Riley Hines.

DeWaters said.

The camp allows the girls to experience what they like to do. “They are good at math, or they’re good at building, or they like working with computers. It’s engineering, it’s not a dirty word,” Jones said. “It’s really about the exposure they get to what the engineering field is all about.”

Ma’Lani Wilson, who will be a senior at Thomas Stone High School, said she wanted to attend the camp because she enjoys math and science. She said she has been thinking about majoring in computer science for a while.

“And then I have been hearing a lot about engineering. I think it’s a field that I would enjoy and want to learn more about it,” Wilson said. “There are a number of reasons why it’s important to have women engineers. One reason is women’s thoughts are needed to be included in decision making and not just men. Another reason is that it seems that men are the majority in this field, and women need to join to make a difference.”

The camp, which the students attend at no charge, is sponsored by the CSM Foundation and Southern Maryland Chain Chapter, The Links, Inc. To view photographs from the camp, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/16engineer girls.

To learn more about the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering, visit http://stem.csmd.edu/ events_internship.html. For more information regarding admission or transfer in the Pathways program, contact Jones at 301-934-7747 or sjones3@csmd.edu.

Pride & Joy CAC Members Named The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools has appointed members of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for the 2016-2017 school year.

The CAC provides a means for taking an active role in public education. The committee reports directly to the Board of Education and serves in an advisory capacity. It conducts studies in areas of concern to the Board, provides community insight into pending policies and Board decisions, and discusses a variety of issues affecting school system operations. The membership selection and work of the committee is done in accordance with Policy #1210 and the corresponding procedures.

The appointees, who must be legal residents of Calvert County, submitted written applications expressing their interest in joining the committee.

The Citizen Advisory Committee members for 2016-2017 are:

Diana Bowen Inez Claggett Maricarol Blanco Cloak Nicole S. Cooksey Joseph Cormier Mariann Crisman Edward Davenport Jack Fringer Wanda Hassler Judy Hooker Elissa Kauffman Culver Ladd Miguel Mercado, Jr. Angela Novak Jasmine Novotny Derek Sabedra Richard Sanchez George L. Sisson III Shannon Stander Elaine A. Reilly Terese D. Wells William Wiggins Rev. Jennifer Wilder John A. Williamson, Jr.

Calvert Country School Gets New Principal At the meeting on Aug. 11, the Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools appointed Marcie Hough as principal of Calvert Country School.

Dr. Daniel Curry, Superintendent, said, “We are very fortunate to have someone with Ms. Hough’s credentials take over the leadership of this unique school.”

Ms. Hough comes to Calvert from St. Mary’s County Public Schools, where she served as a Supervisor of

Special Education for nine years. Prior to that, she was the principal at White Oak Secondary Center for four years, as well as an assistant principal and inclusion facilitator, resource teacher, Learning Adjustment Program teacher and community-based teacher. Ms. Hough received her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and her Master’s Degree from Western Maryland College.

BOE Honors Employees The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools recognized Employees of the Month at its Aug. 11 meeting.

The Employees of the Month for August are: • Steve Lucas, Principal of Calvert High; • Bryan Sammons, Vice Principal of Mill Creek Middle; • Joe Sutton, Supervisor of Secondary Mathematics; and • Jessica Valadie, Supervisor of Fine Arts.

School system employees are recognized monthly at Board of Education meetings in accordance with Policy #6620. During the school year, the Board recognizes one support staff member and one professional staff member from designated schools, with each school scheduled for recognition one time per year.

Central office support staff and teacher specialists are recognized in June. School and central office administrators are recognized in August.

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By Lyn Striegel

You know the saying, “If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” It’s so true!

Today, with average life expectancy at 87 for a woman and 84 for a man, the 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day for the next 19 years are facing an average 20 years “in retirement.”

There are countless financial articles about how to prepare financially for retirement, but many fewer articles about preparing for the emotional side of retirement. The real issue for people of a certain age facing retirement is how they define the word. What does retirement mean to you?

Some people remain stuck with the concept that retirement means death. They literally believe that stopping work will lead to boredom and their early demise. This is such a limited point of view. It completely fails to take into account the choices seniors face today and the many options available to them to actively enjoy their later years.

Here are some tips to put yourselves into a place where you can think about choices in retirement: 1. Retirement is about more than money. Stop focusing on how much money you will or will not have in retirement. I recently spoke with a very discouraged woman whose financial adviser told her outright she could not retire from her government job because she could not maintain her lifestyle. That statement was absolutely true on paper but failed to take into account that a

Thinking About Retiring? lifestyle can be changed. This is a woman alone, who owns a fourbedroom home and worries that in retirement she will not be able to pay the mortgage. Instead of continuing to work at a job she dislikes, her focus should be on how she can change her lifestyle so that she can afford to survive on her retirement income. One option for her is to get a roommate to share expenses. Doing that will allow her to keep her home on much less working income. Another option is to get a part-time job in retirement.

Another option is to downsize and get a smaller, less expensive home. What this woman needs to do is stop focusing on what she cannot do and start focusing on what she can do. And, she needs to get rid of her financial adviser and find another one that cares enough to figure out what changes she should consider so that she can afford to retire.

2. Start focusing on your life goals. Making your retirement years great means achieving goals you have put off during your working years. I recall that Jimmy Carter’s mother joined the Peace Corps when she was 70 years old because she always wanted to give back. What are your life goals? Have you always wanted to learn to sail or paint or garden? You get the idea. Your retirement years are for you.

Make them count.

3. Your health is the key.

Focusing on your health is always the first step to successful living, whether or not you are retired.

Take a hard look at your activity level and make adjustments to

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get yourself more active. Keep those regular checkups with your doctors, eat well, watch your weight. Assess your mood. If you are feeling depressed, sad or hopeless, get help from friends, doctors or counselors.

4. Avoid medical obsessions.

My father offered me a personal tip to avoid getting sucked into the medical system. What did he mean by that? I think he was saying I should try to achieve balance in my life. This is tricky.

As we all age, we will all face aging diseases like arthritis. My father was saying that I should not be so obsessed with my body that I continually seek assurances from a variety of doctors that I am well, nor should I ignore obvious serious medical issues for which treatment is recommended. While we rely on the medical profession, a life revolving around a continual series of medical appointments is not living. Find the balance. I think what my father was really saying is “suck it up - aging is not easy.”

5. Get new friends. Many seniors face the hard fact that their old friends are leaving them, one by one. Rather than dwelling on this, how about putting yourself in positions where you will make new friends?

Volunteering is one way to do that and there are plenty of organizations that need the help and expertise you can bring to them. Joining a religious group, a community garden club, a book club or other social organization are other ways to meet new people and find new friends.

And, broaden your horizons.

Your new friends do not have to be the same age as you. In fact, making new friends across the age spectrum will keep you young.

6. Keep your mind sharp.

“Use it or lose it” applies to the brain. Many people are afraid that retirement will cause them to lose the intellectual stimulation they get from the workplace.

These days, with all the options we have technically, there is no

fear of the loss of intellectual stimulation. Learn a foreign language, learn to paint or play a musical instrument, play games on the computer, join the library and read all those books you put off because you didn’t have time for them when you worked.

7. Protect yourself and your loved ones. No matter your age, and whether or not you are close to retirement, you need to make a plan to protect yourself and your loved ones. Get a will or a living trust. Make sure you have a current power of attorney, both medical and financial, so if something happens to you, someone you love will be able to take care of you. Make it easy on your loved ones. Get all your documentation together in one place including insurance policies, car and boat titles, etc. Your goal is to leave behind a plan for your loved ones, not a mess.

8. Have fun! How many times have you heard someone who is retired say they are busier in retirement than when they were working. That’s because retirement can certainly be the time in life when you give back to others and that, in itself, will bring happiness. Don’t let fear of the future stop you from retiring.

Instead, figure out how to make retirement work for you. And, have fun making your plans and living them.

This is your retirement. To get the most out of it, you need to make it work for you. Good luck with your retirement! It can be much better than you now may think!

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).”

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

By Bob Poston

Technology – And Your Health Wow, we are already rolling through August. How is your 2016 going for your health and fitness goals? Are you having trouble keeping track of your progress? Are you logging the food you are eating? Are you tracking your exercise routines? Are you monitoring the changes taking place in your body weight and composition? No you say, I just don’t have the time to be writing things down, Bob. I hop on the scale in the morning and swear to myself that I will do better with food choices and getting in my water today. Well, my friends let me share a few simple ways to keep track of your goals and they will not take much time at all. In fact, if you have a smart phone, you are on your way.

Technology is all around us and when it comes to tracking your fitness goals, it sits in the palm of your hand - or around your wrist. There are many free fitness apps out there that you can download to your smartphone that let you easily track daily food intake and calorie burn from your exercise routine. There are even watches and wristbands that monitor heart rate, track steps taken and report your sleep patterns. It is called wearable technology and it is evolving faster and faster.

A couple of the great apps that I have personal experience with are “Couch to 5K” and “MyFitnessPal.” The first one can take a complete non-runner and prepare them for a 5K run in just a few months. I saw this with my wife, who had not run since her high school athletic days. She downloaded the app to her smartphone and on her first day the “coach” had her mixing walking for a few minutes with slow jogging for maybe 30 seconds. With each workout, the app would increase the jogging time until she achieved a full 5K. In just over three months, she entered her first run event and completed the Navy-Air Force 5-Miler, running the whole way. It was a great personal accomplishment for her as she set the goal to run a 5K and this simple piece of technology helped her to achieve her goal.

MyFitnessPal is an awesome food journal you can download to your smartphone and it has thousands of foods preloaded. You can manually select the food and portion from a menu and it adds it to your daily food journal. If you have the package available for the food you are eating you can use your phone’s camera and hover over the barcode and the food will download into your journal. This provides you with instant feedback on calories consumed and tracks your macronutrient (protein, carbohydrates and

fats) intake. You can also have it show you the amounts of sodium and sugar you are eating in your food choices. And it will track water intake and we all know how important water is, right?

I want to give you one more great fitness gadget and that is the Fitbit. It is a wristband you wear that can simply track your steps for the day or you can upgrade and get one that does that plus monitors your heart rate and sleep patterns. What I really love about the Fitbit is the group challenges you can create. The work week hustle has become a favorite among my family, some close friends and clients that join in the challenge(s). You can see the total steps for everyone that is in the challenge, so it becomes a great motivator as you see someone pass you in total steps.

If you are competitive, this is the app for you.

I will leave you with this wearable technology quote from a Los Angeles Times article that printed last year; "The wearable technologies we're seeing on the market now are early, clunky versions of what's coming soon… In the future, your smartwatch will instantly access your medical records, diet and training logs then sync them with sensors in the supermarket and mall to provide real-time shopping and health advice. Your smart shoes and biometric shirts will remind you to straighten your posture, hydrate and run and walk with correct form to protect your back and knees. A smart bandage will tell diabetics when their blood sugar is running low."

Now, there are no more excuses. So, when you are getting ready in the morning, make sure you apply your wearable technology. There is a quote from an unknown author that says, “Life is simple, its just not easy.” That is such a true statement, but I want to tell you that wearable technology is both simple and easy.

Bob.

Wishing you a healthy and fit life,

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

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elissa and Gene Shoemaker of Dunkirk welcomed their son, Parker Eugene, into the world on Nov. 9, 2014. Before his first birthday, he was gone. On Sept. 14, 2015, he died the victim of a rare disease that could have been detected had his parents known a $100 test was available.

Now they and their family and friends are undertaking an awareness campaign in hopes of preventing others from suffering heartbreak like theirs.

Melissa grew up in Lothian and graduated from Southern High School. Her husband, Gene is from Dunkirk, where the couple now lives. She tells the Chesapeake Current, “Parker was born a beautiful, healthy baby on Sun. Nov.

9,2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was our first child and a true blessing.”

“He spent a few hours in the NICU for "jitteriness," as the nurse was concerned about a trebling in his hand. We were inevitably told this was a common issue and not to worry as he would grown out of it. After staying a few extra days for jaundice we were released to go home,” she says. They thought these were normal things he would grow out of eventually.

They took their baby to the pediatrician at least once a week, and for months, they were told everything was OK, Melissa adds. “Parker had breastfeeding complications, but as a

first-time mom, I was told to expect some difficulty here. He had a hard time keeping weight on, which is also common, I'm told. We were in the doctor’s office fairly regularly for weight checks. Parker was put on formula to help with the weight gain issue. He was in the 5th percentile and I remember crying at most appointments, thinking I was doing something wrong. His persistent crying started within the first month or so. Excessive, pain-induced cries.

I knew something was wrong. My child was crying so much of the day in pain. The doctors thought it was gas, then an allergy to lactose, then acid reflux. Changing his formula and reflux medicine seemed to help.” But Melissa

The Hunter’s Hope Foundation to raise awareness for Krabbe Disease will have a Fun Run/ Walk starting on the North Beach Boardwalk on Sept. 24 at 9:00am. Bring the whole family. Create your own team. Registration is only $20!

Parker woke so many of us up. He was the greatest gift we ever received.

He touched so many of our lives. Run/walk in his memory. Join our fight.

If you cannot participate, please consider making a donation. The Hunter's Hope foundation supports Krabbe research, assists families in need and provides medical equipment.

Gene and Melissa Shoemaker with son Parker at Children's Hospital in Pittsburg, where he was diagnosed with Krabbe Disease.

Please go to HuntersHope.org, click “Get Involved,” then click “Kelly Tough” for info about the local event. says she remained concerned.

“I went back to work in February. Parker was delayed in milestones but it was nothing to worry about, or so we were told. He could sit up for long periods of time. He still had a "jitter" in his hands, though. He was reaching for toys but would get frustrated and stop after he couldn't steady his reach,” she says. But her concerns and frustrations continued to grow. “I was concerned, but as a first time mom you depend on your friends, family and doctors to guide you. At his four-month appointment I brought up all these things. I was reassured but also referred to a neurologist just to be 100%. You had to call everyday at 8:00 a.m. to get an appointment. Once they were full you had to call the next day. I did this for four days straight.

No appointment.”

“Finally, Parker stopped eating normally.

When we gave him his bottle he would cry and not eat. My husband and I took him to an emergency appointment at the pediatrician. A doctor we never saw before stated - take him to the ER (emergency room) as she suspected he had Cerebral Palsy. After a trip to Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) and hours of tests,

Parker at 3 months of age.

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Parker Shoemaker as a newborn.

they found no cause. We were transferred to Children's National Hospital. Parker was officially diagnosed on Fri. March 27, 2015,” she says.

They were also referred to a specialist in Pittsburg. But at that point, Parker’s case of Krabbe Disease was too advanced and they could not do a cord blood transfusion, which would have slowed the progression of the disease. Parker died Sept. 14, 2015.

Melissa’s goal now is to educate others.

“I’m angry because the state did not protect us.

It’s unbelievable to me that there are serious diseases like this that your child can get – and there’s a test – but they don’t even tell you about them.”

Krabbe is a rare disease, and Melissa says there’s one other family in Maryland that she knows of that has had a child with it. They have tried to get a law passed requiring that newborns are testing for it but they’ve been unsuccessful.

Just recently, the state legislature did pass a law requiring hospitals to notify parents of newborns that there is a supplemental test for Krabbe and other diseases that they can opt to purchase for $100. Melissa calls it a “step in the right direction” but is hopeful that one day this test will be required for all newborns. The chances of survival are highest if Krabbe Disease is discovered from one to two weeks after birth, and treatments can begin in a baby’s first 30 days.

Other than writing a letter to elected officials to support testing, you can also help by donating cord blood. Melissa says, “Most people don't know you can donate your cord blood for free. Banked unrelated cord blood is what is used for life-saving transplants. Parker was not eligible for a transplant as he was diagnosed too late. If he had been tested at birth he could be alive today in my arms instead of God's.”

Parents can also do the test on their own.

“You can purchase your own testing kit from HuntersHope.org. is kit will screen for several Lysosomal Storage Diseases including Krabbe Leukodystrophy,” she adds. The disease affects about one in 100,000 babies.

The Shoemakers are partnering with the charity ‘Hunter's Hope Foundation,’ which was founded by Bualo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly whose son, Hunter Kelly, was diagnosed with Krabbe’s disease. This non-profit organization is committed to giving hope through education, awareness, research, and family care for Krabbe Disease, Leukodystrohies and Newborn Screening.”

You can join the Shoemaker Family Team by supporting them at the ‘Kelly Tough - 2016 North Beach’ event. If you cannot attend, but would like to donate to the foundation, you can do that on the web site, HuntersHope.org.

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Bridges Support Group September 29 - November 17, 2016 Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Trinity United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick Bridges is an 8 session grief support program for children ages 6 - 17 and adult family members who are grieving. Pre-registration is required.

Participants will:  Participate in creative activities and discussion in age-appropriate peer groups  Learn coping skills  Gain knowledge about supporting each other  Connect with others who are grieving  Share experiences and stories with others

Applications are due September 15, 2016 To register or for more information, contact: Melinda Ruppert at mruppert@calverthospice.org or call (410) 535-0892 Visit calverthospice.org to download the application

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Sunday, September 25th, 2016 12:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.

The Hall at Huntingtown (at the Huntingtown Firehouse) 4030 Old Town Road Huntingtown, MD 20639

Brunch will be served.

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Behind-the-Scenes of “Common Core” Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Qatar, (pronounced “cutter"), is, per capita, the richest country in on earth ($93,352 in 2013). This is partly due to the fact that they control the third largest natural gas reserves in the world, the North Dome field in the Persian Gulf. Qatar has a mere 278,000 citizens, with a total population of 2.05 million; the remaining people in Qatar are a mix of well-paid ex-patriots from countries such as the United States and Great Britain, and a substantial slave labor population.

It is believed that a sponsor of international terror from Nigeria to Gaza to Syria and Iraq, the Qatari ruling family, the al-Thanis, exploit their ties to narcotic and human trafficking.

It is especially disturbing, therefore, that President Obama’s Education Department would partner with the government of Qatar to create educational material for America’s schools.

Doha, Qatar’s capital, is home to two of the largest American military bases in the entire world, as well as Exxon/Mobil, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin. Doha also hosts a number of campuses for prestigious American universities, such as Georgetown, Carnegie Mellon, and Cornell. All of these have a vested interest in keeping the five-year-old educational standards known as Common Core, which explains why virtually every effort to repeal the standards has failed.

When repeal efforts in Pennsylvania appeared to make headway, Exxon-Mobil CEO Rex

Tillerson sent letters to the state's Governor and State House threatning to relocate to withdraw from Pennsylvania.

Read Tillerson's shameless attempt at blackmail by typing: http://truthinamericaneducation.com /common-core-state-standards/an-im plied-threat-to-remove-exxon-mobil-f rom-states-that-refuse-common-core/ Its safe to assume Governor Larry Hogan is being similarly pressured by Fortune 500 companies with ties to the state.

Vartan Gregorian, former president of Carnegie Corp's charitable foundation, praises Common Core as “a real and meaningful transformation of our education system” that will “ protect the promise of social mobility for young people that lies at the heart of the American dream.”

A nearly $50 million grant from Gregorian to the education reform group Barack Obama co-chaired in Chicago with Weather Underground figure Bill Ayres was given Ayres to promote his destructive, anti-American views. Gregorian now sits on the White House Fellowships Committee.

The al-Thanis family, Vartan Gregorian and CEOs of major corporations with interests in Doha these are some of the puppeteers behind the "state-led" Common Core.

Edward C Davenport Drum Point

Issues Surrounding Chesapeake Beach El ections Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Here we go again. The good citizens of Chesapeake Beach will once again hold an election and not know who is funding the campaigns of their elected officials.

Campaign finance reporting, or rather the lack of it, was an issue in the 2004 and 2008 election campaigns and four years ago chairmen of the campaign finance committee, Bob Carpenter, explained that they just ran out of time for the 2012 election but would have it for the next election.

That election is now in 2016.

Month after month turned into year after year with Bob claiming that he had nothing to report. He resigned from the committee two years ago and was not replaced. At a recent council meeting, both councilmen Stewart Cumbo and Pat Mahoney stated that they opposed campaign finance reporting. What this means is that if these three council members are reelected, we will be in this same situation four years from now.

Their position is outrageous because the public has a right to know who is funding election campaigns.

Please do not confuse the ethics bill just passed with campaign finance reporting. The ethics bill was a watered down version of a state requirement to pass an ethics bill and it may not be approved by the state ethics commission. The state has been forcing towns like Chesapeake beach to pass ethics legislation to require their officials to report who they are doing business with. The state is trying to stem the,” Pay to Play,” politics like that uncovered in the Prince Georges county conviction of their county executive Jack Johnson.

Things do not have to be this way. All we have to do is review how our sister town, North Beach, has used the tools provided by the State of Maryland to establish campaign finance reporting and the fully approved ethics reporting requirements. They down loaded everything from the state web site and just added their name to the

top of the page. It only takes 30minutes. That means Bob Carpenter could not finish a 30-minute job in six years. When North Beach is added to all the people that use the state system the total is around 2200. If North Beach can do this and get plenty of people to run for office, why can’t Chesapeake Beach?

The answer at this time might be the 900-pound gorilla waiting to be unleashed on Chesapeake Beach.

The expansion and upgrade of the wastewater sewer plant is just about finished. The next mayor of Chesapeake Beach will have 900 new sewer connections to control.

The number one issue in this election is annexation. If the town elects a pro annexation mayor you can expect to add 100 to 150 new homes to Chesapeake Beach for the next five or six years. If that happens you can kiss your small town good bye. But the real issue is our children. We just went through a major redistricting where parent after parent complained about Chesapeake Beach’s lack of an adequate public facilities ordinance. Well, you can just add that to the list of what the next mayor needs to do. We need the parents who spoke up at the redistricting hearings to run for the town council. A ton of money will be spent on this election to keep the puppet government we now have under the control of the big money interest. You will not know their names thanks to those who oppose campaign finance reporting. You need to run for office or plan on spending a lot of time at redistricting hearings.

Turning Calvert County into the next Waldorf could start in Chesapeake Beach on election day.

We need to quit running this town for the casinos and developers and start running it for our children.

Remember how they whacked the Easter Bunny. The good citizens of Chesapeake Beach must get this right on election day because they will not get a second chance.

Joe Johnson Chesapeake Beach

Dog Park Seeks Support Dear Friends, This fall we will be competing for County funding with many other proposed parks in Anne Arundel County. In order for us to get our Dog Park, we need to raise some money to help the County build. If we don't raise the money, then I doubt we will get this built. We only need $30,000 to show that our Community wants the Park!

100% of money raised is tax-deductible and will go entirely to buying materials.

Please, if you're going to use the Park, please help us build the Park!

To encourage you to contribute, consider making a $100 donation and buy a brick engraved with your doggies name (15 characters on 3 lines)

to be placed on the "Happy Waggin' Trail" located on our Park property.

Either donate thru our website: SouthCountyDogPark.org or send your donation, your engraved words, and your phone number to: South County Dog Park P.O. Box 184 Deale, MD 20751. Please note that exact color details of engraved brick have not yet been finalized.

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Richard Buck, Willie Buck (Boe Boe); and a family.

Raymond Wood Funeral Home in host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Donald W. friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick Brooks, the youngest of nine children was handled arrangements.

Mark Alexander, 67 born July 17, 1932, to the late Rosena and Mark William Bobbi Bowen, 34 Fillmore Brooks in Alexander, age 67, of Bobbi Jo Bowen, Calvert County. He Chesapeake Beach, age 34, of La Plata, departed this life on passed away Friday, MD (formerly of Aug. 7, 2016, Aug. 5, 2016. Mark Lusby) passed away on peacefully at his home in Lusby at age 84, after was born in Newark, Aug. 3, 2016. Bobbi a long illness.

NJ in Feb. 4, 1949. was born on Apr. 7, Donald was educated in Calvert County He was raised in 1982 to Danny Eugene public schools. He joined the Army and served Livingston, New and Betsy Ann Bowen. Jersey, graduating from St. Benedicts Prep for two years. After an honorable discharge Her family had lived in Academy. After high school graduation, Mark from the Army, Donald worked at Sparrows Point for many years. Donald then drove Laurel, MD before moving to Calvert County attended Fairfield University and went on to dump trucks for different companies, and when Bobbi was about six years old.

Graduate school at Fordham Law School.

Bobbi was a homemaker who had enjoyed eventually started his own business driving Mark was a criminal defense attorney in tractor trailers “Owning his own tractor”. horseback riding, dancing, music, swimming Washington, DC for 35 years. He married his Donald also would help out in the neighbor- and, most of all, being with friends and family. love, Sue, in September of 1990 in Prince She is survived by her mother, Betsy Fullerton Frederick. They welcomed their daughter, hood as a “Handyman” anyway he could.

On Aug. 26, 1956, Donald was united in and her husband, Harry of Lusby; father, Danny Kim, in 1997.

Bowen and his wife, Jean of Baltimore; daughter, holy matrimony to Zelma Jones.

Mark was an avid sports fan; from horse Donald leaves to cherish his memory, Torie Marie Alexander of Owings; brothers, racing, where he owned interest in several devoted wife, Zelma Brooks; one son, Donnell Ricky Johnson and Shane Gionest, both of thoroughbreds to adoring the New York (Linda); one daughter, Vera (Otho); one sister, Florida; sisters, Deborah Johnson, Lorrie Yankees and the New York Football Giants.

Angela Bishop; grand-children, Donnell, Aliya, Johnson and Jody Gionest, all of West Virginia Mark had a wicked sense of humor (which he John, and Lauren; great-grandchildren, Jayla, and Billie Jo Shifflett of Lusby; paternal passed on to his daughter) and was known to Zaliyah, and James; special nephew, Thomas grandmother, Shirley Bowen of Elkridge, MD be an incredible storyteller.

Washington; special friend, William (Dewey) and many others who loved her.

Mark was survived by his devoted wife, Her maternal grandfather, Harry Tyler and Sue and their beloved daughter Kim. He is also Parrish; close friends, Earl Campbell, Mickey Lockes, William (Boy) Jefferson, Sewell brother, Edward Mario Gionest predeceased her. survived by his mom; Anne Alexander, sister; Memorial contributions may be made to the Griffith, Carl Lockes, George Johnson, Annemarie Alexander, and her husband Bill, sister-in-law; Joyce Alexander and niece and nephew; Sarah and Patrick Alexander. He is pre-deceased by father; Mike Faraher, dad; Patrick Alexander and brother; Neil Alexander.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department (northbeachfire.com).

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Donald Brooks, 84

David Brown, 69 David Regis Brown, age 69, of North Beach, passed away Aug. 9, 2016 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born May 7, 1947 to William and Kathryn (Tymas) Haselton in Pittsburgh, PA where he was raised and graduated from North Catholic High School in 1965.

He served in the US Air Force from 1966 until 1970, primarily at Andrews Air Force Base, and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.

David met and married Dawn Brown Sept. 1, 1976 and at that time changed his name from Haselton to Brown as a thoughtful gesture to Dawn’s daughter Christy.

They lived in Owings, Huntingtown, and for the past year, in North Beach.

He had attended business college, and was employed as a salesman and manager for the past 15 years with Buck distributing as an operations manager.

In his leisure time David loved family skiing vacations, playing golf, camping, and family gatherings.

David is survived by his wife Dawn C. Brown, a son Eric R. Brown and wife Jennifer

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Mole of Wesley Chapel, FL; a daughter Christy L. Brown of Portland, OR; grandchildren Avery and Mason Brown, a sister Diane Peck of Gibsonia, PA and a brother Donald Haselton of Michigan.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown MD 20650.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Claudia Clark, 74 Claudia Ann Clark, age 74, of Capitol Heights, formerly of Upper Marlboro, passed away on Aug. 10, 2016.

Claudia was born on April 12, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Claude and Ruth Pealow Eilert.

Claudia was a bus driver for many years for the Prince George’s County Public school system.

She enjoyed having yard sales, playing slot machines at the casinos, and watching sports, especially the Redskins, Orioles and Nationals.

Most of all Claudia enjoyed spending time with her family.

Claudia is survived by her sons, Kevin Lewis of Deale, and Keith Lewis and his wife, Karen of Pt. Republic; daughters, Michele Starr and her wife, Kathleen of Dunkirk, and Sheri Kelly and her husband, Dave of Glenelg, MD; brother, Claude Lee Eilert, Sr. and his wife, Penny of Gulf Shores, AL; sisters, Carolyn Gordon of Waldorf and Mary Ellen Vaughn of Capitol Heights, MD; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Samuel Darza, 72 Samuel Bondoc Darza, age 72, of Owings, passed away Aug. 9, 2016 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born Jan. 9, 1944 in Cebu, Philippines to Samuel and Lourdes (Bondoc)

Darza.

Samuel was the traffic czar in Cebu and played a major role in the development of the South Reclamation Project in Cebu and also owned and operated Visayas Pawn Shop in Cebu.

He married Marie Therese Maligon on May 1, 1991 in Cebu. The couple moved to Calvert County in Aug. 2011.

Samuel was a cashier at Walmart in Dunkirk. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach and enjoyed playing golf, scuba diving and water skiing.

Surviving are his wife Marie Therese Darza; sons Christopher Darza of Cebu, Philippines, Samuel Darza of Dunedin, FL; Joshua Darza and Nathaniel Darza of Owings; daughter Claudine Ugarte and her husband Mikel of Cebu, Philippines; nine grandchildren; sisters Rebecca Darza, Sarah Fernandez and her husband Roland, Clarissa Misa and her husband Ricky and Deborah Darza all of Manila, Philippines; his former wife Marguerite Lhuillier of

Cebu, Philippines and six nephews.

Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, son Joshua David Darza, brother Rafael Darza and sister Elisa Garmsen.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Fri., Aug. 19 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach MD 20714.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Kenny Gray, 75

Booty Hall, 47 William Paul “Booty” Hall, age 47, of Huntingtown passed away Aug. 9, 2016. He was born May 4, 1969 in Prince Frederick to Elmer Paul and Karen Irene (Schulze) Hall.

Booty was raised in North Beach and attended Calvert High School.

He was employed as a carpenter working on commercial and residential buildings. In his leisure time Booty enjoyed hunting, dancing, football and camping.

Booty is survived by his son Lane Corbin Hall of Little River, SC; mother Karen Irene Hall and father Elmer Paul Hall of Huntingtown; and sister Kelley P. Hall of Lothian. He is also survived by his nephew William C.R. “Will” Hall and wife Shannon, nieces Kaitlin Demember and husband Andrew and Shelby Richardson as well as his great niece Ellie Hall.

Memorial contributions mnay be made to the Booty Hall Memorial Fund c/o Karen Hall; SunTrust Bank, 10500 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk MD 20754 (301) 327-3274.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

K e n n e t h William Gray, Sr. was born Feb. 7, 1941 and departed this life on Fri. July 22, 2016.

Kenny was educated in the public schools of Calvert County and Washington DC. He worked for Giant Food.

Kenny was a member at St. Edmonds Church. He was a faithful and loyal van driver for the church, no place was too far away or too short to go.

He always told you how he felt. Kenny loved to fish, to shop, talk trash and watch the Dallas Cowboys get beat.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Kenneth Gray Jr (Della); LaVata Jones (Donald); Kirk (Vanessa); Debbie; Siobhan; Vincent Johnson, 92 Wendy; Kenny; Maurice (Donita); Winfield (Jackie); Rodney (Chardon); Bobby Douglas Jr.; Vincent R. Sharon Douglas; Brenda Hawkins; Francine Johnson was born on Harris; Daphne Braxton; two brothers Oscar Oct. 25, 1923 to the Gray (Ida) and Talbort Gray (Yolanda); two late Vincent and aunts Delores Coates; Margaret Gray; 31 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and a host Christine Johnson in of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Calvert County. He Kenny was preceded in death by: his wife, passed away July 20, Mildred Gray; his parents, Albert Gray Jr. and 2016.

Ella Mackall; his siblings, Leroy Gray, ChristoVincent received his education in the pher Gray, Arthur Kent, and Dorthea Gray.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick Calvert County Public School System.

He enlisted in the United States Army in handled arrangements.

July 1943 and served his country proudly. Upon his return from the military, he secured gainful Bill Grill, 62 employment with O’Berry Marine, located in William “Bill” Solomons, where he worked for over 30 years.

James Grill, age 62, He was a quiet, loving man - a great man of of Prince Frederick, humility. He was a man of peace, love and passed away on Aug. happiness. Vincent may have been slow to speak, 2, 2016. He was born but he was a highly intelligent man.

He spent his last night doing something he on July 29, 1954 to William and Christel loved "watching a baseball game." As he and Buster watched the O’s and the Yankees, neither Grill.

He worked as an auto mechanic until knew that would be the last time they would watch a game together, before he slipped away retiring to be a stay-at-home father.

Bill enjoyed anything and everything into eternity.

Vincent married the love of his life, NASCAR. Friends will remember him as the coffee loving early bird that frequented the Constance L. Weems, on Oct. 17, 1953.

He was a master of all trades; however, he local 7-11 and other stores every morning.

His friendly face and sense of humor will be earned his prestige and recognition in the boating community. His expertise encompassed missed.

Bill was the loving husband of the late outboard boat motors. After his employer Teresa “Terry” Lee Grill, and loving father of witnessed his great potential, they sent him to two sons; Jimmy and Chris. He also leaves Waukegan, IL for outboard motor specialty behind his father, brother and sister, two training. He returned to Calvert County and grandchildren, along with numerous family people came from near and far to have him and friends throughout Southern Maryland. restore, maintain or refurbish their outboard Memorial donations in his name may be motors.

Vincent always took time out to help others made to the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled with their boats and whatever else they needed.

However, he never neglected time of rest and arrangements.

then felt the call to help his parents as they relaxation for himself and his family.

He often chartered fishing parties while opened the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in many just enjoyed the ride and fellowship; even if Oxon Hill in the early 1970s. He completed they did not catch one fish. He would take his academics by obtaining a degree in Mortuanybody out fishing that wanted to go. If you ary Science at the Catonsville Community attended St. John’s Church, you probably have College.

Gee assumed the presidency of the had some of his delicious Spot or Croaker fish company upon his father’s retirement in 1982. and oysters.

Vincent loved the Lord and regularly As the company grew, Gee and his brother, supported his church. He was a member of the Bob, saw an opportunity to expand and United Methodist Men. Also, he was recognized together they opened a second funeral home in as a member of the "Psalms 91: 10 Club" which 1997 in Edgewater. In 2007, Gee was awarded honored church members over 70 years of age. the 2007 Business Partner of the Year Award He was a prize boxer while in the US Army. from the Catholic Business Network of Prince He played baseball, with the Calvert All Stars. He George’s County.

Gee was a member and former Board of was an excellent cook. For enjoyment, he Directors’ Vice President of the Old South danced, played cards, and watched sports.

Vincent leaves to cherish his memory his Country Club in Lothian and a member of the loving wife, Constance; devoted children: Maryland State Funeral Directors Association.

Paulette (Sidney), Terry (Trudy), Vincent He enjoyed golfing, traveling, listening to (Faye), and Winfred (Dimitra); beloved grand- music, weekly trivia games at Galway Bay, and children: Tara, Bryant (Coretta), Paulita, studying Greek. His passion though was his Shawan (Don), Travin "TJ", Sheila (Bobby), family, and just spending time with them Patrice, Troy, Eric and Breanna; 12 great-grand brought him the greatest joy.

Gee is survived by his loving wife of 46 children; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He has now gone to join his loved ones that years, Ellen Kalas; three children, George P. preceded him in death, son Steven and all of his (K.K.) Kalas III of Edgewater, Kristina (Trip) siblings: Richard, Thomas, Frank, Jeanette, Mary Harrison of Annapolis, and Rachel Kessler of Simi Valley, CA; a sister, Kathy (Joseph) Frances and Ruth.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick Thibadeau of Dunwoody, GA; brother, Robert (Glynis) Kalas of Annapolis; eight grandchilhandled arrangements. dren, Jack and Burke Harrison, George P. “Gus” IV, Genevieve and Graydon Kalas, and Gee Kalas, 68 Noah, Reed and Ellie Kessler; many nieces, George P. Kalas, nephews and other family members, numerous Jr., known as “Gee”, friends and a staff who admired him greatly.

Friends are invited to celebrate Gee’s life age 68, a 17-year resident of Annapolis with his family on Thurs., Aug. 18 from 2:00 to and formerly of Upper 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the George Marlboro, passed P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island away Aug. 15, 2016 at Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial his home. Born on will be offered on Fri., Aug. 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Dec. 10, 1947 in Washington, DC to the late Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Jean and George P. Kalas, Sr., Gee graduated Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment will from St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton.

Memorial donations may be made in St. John’s College High School.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from memory of George Kalas, Jr. to the Old South Villanova University and a Master’s Degree in Pink and Blue Memorial Cancer Golf TournaSocial Work from the Catholic University of ment, payable to the Old South Charitable Trust, c/o Margaret S. Owens, 5932 Little America.

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Raymond Lankford, 90

Jo Link, 87

Jo Edith Link, John “Raymond” age 87, of Lothian, Lankford, Sr., age 90, passed away in of Solomons Island, Randallstown, MD on passed away on Aug. Aug. 13, 2016. She was 3, 2016. Raymond born in West Virginia on June 4, 1929 to the was born Jan. 12, late Charles and 1926 in Solomons Maude Mc Fadden Island to the late Wiles, and was one of Frederick and Agnes 12 siblings.

“Amy” Lankford.

She lived in Lothian for over 50 years and He married his beloved wife Betty in had been employed as a medical technician at 1945 and they raised their 10 children. He Calvert Memorial Hospital for 15 years. Jo was a lived at Solomons Island for his entire 90 member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Prince Frederick Congregation. years.

She enjoyed gardening, but her first love Raymond served as a member for 60 years at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue was being a grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

Squad and Fire Department where he held Jo is survived by her son, Robert Link of the past position of president for 12 years. Lothian; daughter, Wanda Noel and husband, He also served as past president for the Steve of Crofton, 10 grandchildren, 21 Southern Maryland Firemen’s Association. great-grandchildren and one great-greatHe was a lifetime parish member at Our Lady grandson.

Her husband of 56 years, Robert, and son Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons Island where he and his wife Betty were the Charles, predeceased her.

Memorial contributions may be made to longest living parish members. the National Parkinson Foundation, PO Box He is survived by his loving wife Betty of 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online at 71 years; children, Irene Carroll (Tommy), parkinson.org.

John Lankford, Sr., Raymond Lankford, Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Betty Norris (Johnny), Charlene Lankford, Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Frederick Lankford, Maurice Lankford (Wanda), and Joseph Lankford (Kathy); Willa Mae Plater, 80 sister, Patricia O’Rourke (Richard); 24 Willa Mae grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.

Wallace Plater was Calvert County Commissioner Mike born on May 24, 1936 Hart said, “He raised me – he was like a in Calvert County. father or grandfather to me. He was one of She was the fourth the kindest people I have ever known and daughter of the late we’d be so much better off if there were more Grant and Hilda men like him. He helped so many people in Wallace. There were 19 siblings in all, 16 his life. I feel lucky to have known him.” girls and three boys.

Raymond is preceded in death by his Willa Mae earned her high school parents Frederick and Agnes “Amy”; brothin 1955. ers, Frederick, Gordon, and Jim Lankford; diploma She was married to her high school sisters, Sylvia Woodall and Betty Lou sweetheart, Kenneth E. Plater (KP) in 1954.

Curran; and sons, Richard and William From this union there were seven sons; Tyrone, “Eddie” Lankford.

Gerald, Kenneth, Garrick (deceased), Edwin, Public visitations were held at the Ronnie and Tony.

As a young adult she attended Mount Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Our Hope United Methodist Church. Later she Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. her membership to Bethel Way of the Memorial contributions may be made in changed Cross Church, where she was baptized on Nov. honor of John Raymond Lankford, Sr. to the 3, 1957. She was a member of Bethel for 59 Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box years, serving faithfully on the Senior Choir, 189, Solomons, MD 20688.

Pastor's Choir, Sisterhood Choir, Missionary Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled Board, Usher Board and attended Sunday School regularly. arrangements.

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Sister Plater loved to sing. She sang many solos at different events.

In her early life, she worked at the Calvert Memorial hospital. Later, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in nursing and private homes. She also worked in the Calvert County Public School System as a substitute teacher for 10 years.

She went to cosmetology school and graduated in 1969. She worked in various shops around the area before opening her own hair salon, Plater's Beauty Salon, which she operated for 30 years.

Willa Mae was a devoted wife and loving mother. At times, she worked three jobs, whatever it took, to help raise her children.

She kept many people in her home and treated them as her own, including her grandson, Teon, who became her eighth son. At one time folks began to call her home the “House of Ruth.” There were many who called her “mom.”

Willa Mae will be remembered by her six sons: Tyrone (Stephanie-deceased), Gerald (Crystal), Kenneth (Judith), Edwin (Tracy), Ronnie (Lorie) and Tony (Robyn); her nephew Eugene Plater was very close to her; 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, stepdaughter Joan (Robert) and stepson Oswald (Claudia). Nine living siblings: Ida (Paul-deceased), Edith, Dorothy (Leondeceased), Ruthie (Leon), Agnes (Alfred), Aubrey (Elizabeth), Thelma (Arthur Lee), Dale (Timothy) and Rondallyn. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Willia Mae leaves her earthly family to join her husband, Kenneth Elsworth Plater, who preceded her in death on July 23, 2007.

Nine siblings also preceded her in death.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

partner, Richard Phelps, in opening a private practice, Phelps & Rymer, in Prince Frederick.

For the next 30 years, Tommy became entrenched in the Southern Maryland business community, but also worked with clients across the eastern United States.

In 1998, following the death of his partner, Tommy continued to operate the practice with the help of his wife, Martha Gast Rymer. Under Tommy’s lead, Rymer & Associates grew to support the accounting needs of more than 1,000 clients, many of whom became his close friends.

Tommy and Martha married in May 1986. They built a beautiful home on a hill overlooking the Chesapeake Bay on the family farm at Plum Point where Tommy had grown up. Together they raised two children: Elizabeth Ann Rymer, born in August 1988, and Thomas Arrington Rymer III, born two years later in July 1990.

His family was an incredible source of joy for Tommy. Together, they shared a love of many things, including good food, good people, and above all, laughter.

They also enjoyed traveling as a family, escaping to the Caribbean, Ireland, Germany, and Austria in recent years.

Tommy enjoyed entertaining at his beach cottage and attending Washington Redskin and Maryland Terrapin games with his friends and family.

Tommy is survived by his beloved wife and children. He was preceded in death by his father, and is survived by his mother and his brothers, Gary Carpenter Rymer and Ronald Collins Rymer.

Tommy will be deeply missed by his many relatives, friends, and clients. Tommy loved people, and people loved Tommy.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Emmanuel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 484, Huntingtown MD 20639.

Tommy Rymer, 62 Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled Thomas Arrington arrangements.

"Tommy" Rymer, Jr., age 62, of HuntingGladys Sabedra, 73 town, passed away Gladys M. Aug. 8, 2016 at Sabedra, age 73, of Calvert Memorial Dunkirk, passed away Hospital in Prince Aug. 9, 2016 at her Frederick. residence. She was A life-long born May 7, 1943 in resident of Calvert Ponce, Puerto Rico to County, Tommy was born to The Honorable Cecilio and Maria Thomas Arrington Rymer, Sr. and Louise Amparo (Arroyo) Carpenter Rymer on July 8, 1954. He attended Alvarado. Gladys was Calvert Senior High School and graduated from the University of Maryland with a raised and received her education in Puerto Rico.

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As a young woman she moved to Boston After graduating in 1977, Tommy embarked on a 40-year career in accounting, and later settled in Brooklyn, NY. She moved starting at the Baltimore-based firm, Webster, to Calvert County in 1979.

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nity of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church, enjoyed cooking, sewing and taking care of her family.

She was married to Alexander Sabedra and they had a son Scott Sabedra, both of whom preceded her in death.

Surviving are her sons Steven Sabedra and his wife Julie of Lusby and Derek Sabedra of Huntingtown; grandchildren Jordan and Alex Sabedra of Lusby and Alexander Truitt of St. Mary’s City, MD; niece Lynn Hoffman and her husband Joe of Dunkirk, and a nephew Erik Carrasquillo and his wife Wendy of St. Leonard; great-niece Lauren Hoffman and great-nephew Nicholas Hoffman, as well as other great nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Chris Malinis, 55 Christopher “Chris” James Malinis , age 55, of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly on Thurs., Aug. 4, 2016. He was born on July 23, 1961, in Washington, DC. He was a beloved father, son, brother,

uncle and friend.

Chris is remembered for his trademark sense of humor and ability to make friends wherever he went. He was a constant jokester and the life of the party. His hobbies included boxing, football and spending time with family.

He was a avid Washington Redskins fan, frequently spotted at games in his prized “Snackhouse” jersey.

Chris made a huge difference to so many people, including his work with youth group boxing programs.

Chris was the devoted father of Cheyenne Malinis, beloved son of Rosemary Marra and loving brother of John Marra, Michael Marra, Robin Stark and her husband Jimmy and Susan Ramsay and her husband John. He was also a doting uncle of Brandon, Kyle, Kasen and Brandon.

He leaves behind many other adoring family, friends and fans.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

Jack Simmons, 85 Christopher “Jack” W. Simmons, age 85, of Prince Frederick, passed away on Aug. 2, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on July 5, 1931 in Calvert County, to the late Robinson W. and Helen Mae Monnett Simmons.

After graduation from from Calvert High School, Jack went into the Maryland National Guard where he served from March 30, 1948 until he received an honorable discharge on March 30, 1952.

In 1956, Jack married Anne Buckmaster.

From that partnership came Jackson Simmons (Sandy), Annette Blaylock (Larry Moore), the late Gene Brady, the late Vicky Simmons, and the late Mary Peacock “Kitten”.

In 1978 Jack married Lucille Wilson Rainey, and the family grew with five more daughters: Linda Walton, Kathy Walton, Bonnie Rainey, Patricia Hall, and the late Lisa Viens.

Jack and Lucille enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends when they were in good health.

He is also preceded in death by his wife, Lucille W. Simmons and his sister Marie Boney.

In addition to his children and stepchildren, Jack is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, 890 Solomons Island Road South, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

John Pirner, 76 John Leonard Pirner, age 76, of Prince Frederick passed away on Aug. 5, 2016 at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born Oct. 25, 1939.

He was a graduate of Gwynn Park High School in 1957.

He started his career driving a Coca Cola truck and then ventured into working as an Insurance Salesman for many years. During his career, he cared for his wife and five children, as well as serving as an Elder for the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in the late 1960’s until 1981.

After retirement, he really enjoyed going to a coffee shop in Waldorf, where he would gather with good friends.

His presence will be greatly missed. He had an unforgettable smile that friends adored, along with a witty personality that kept everyone laughing. All and all, he was a big softie inside that loved his family beyond recognition.

John was the beloved husband to the late Barbara Pirner, loving father to Donna Lynn Richardson, Yvonne Kimberly Sens, Zanita Colleen Pirner, Rachel Anne Pirner and the late John Wayne Pirner. He is survived by his dear friend Lucy Stonestreet, sister, Betty Beswick, 12 grandchildren; Peter Ross, Erica Nolan, Laura Ross, Zachary Ross, Charlie Sens, Erin Sens, Natalie Pirner, Chase Barber, Jordan Pirner, Cameron Mackall, Darren Pirner and Gregory Pirner and 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, George Pirner, Jr., Donald Pirner and Jack Pirner.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Charles Wilt, 59 Charles Franklin Wilt, age 59, of Lusby, and formerly of Camp Springs, passed away on July 30, 2016 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Born June 24, 1957 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Ruby Mae Wilt. Charles graduated from Takoma Academy in 1975. He worked as a florist at Karen’s of Calvert. He was AIFD certified.

Charles is survived by his wife, Darlene Wilt, and his children, Katelyn and Kara Wilt of Lusby. He was preceded in death by his mother, and his grandparents, Hallie L. and Clarence Frazier.

Serving as pallbearers were David Brady, Rex Muller, Mike Buckler, Justin Brady, David Wilt and Brian Brady.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Jim Shearer, 80 James “Jim” A. Shearer of Huntingtown, passed away on Thurs., Aug. 11, 2016, at the age of 80. He was born in Canton, OH, on Apr. 29, 1936 to Lois E. (Gerber) and Wilbur E.

Shearer.

Jim was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was the founder and Executive Director of Local #2250 – ACE-AFSCME. He enjoyed playing golf, volunteering at the Calvert Animal Welfare League (CAWL), Partners in Care and Calvert Hospital. He was a devoted fan of the Washington Redskins.

Jim was the beloved husband to Sandra (Koury) Shearer, who celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary in March 2016. Jim was a loving and devoted father to his three children, from his marriage to June P. Fleck, Susan Shearer Young, Steven A. Shearer (Sandra) and Michael E. Shearer (Julie). He was the grandfather of seven grandchildren, Samantha, Kendall, Bryan, Duncan, Parker, Fiona and Casey. He is also survived by two brothers, Jerry and Joel Shearer.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation, P O Box 2127, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

William Dunlap, 62 William John Dunlap of Lothian, passed away peacefully at home on Wed., July 27, 2016, at the age of 62. He was born on June 24, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA to Lorraine (Morieko) and William J. Dunlap.

William served in the U. S. Army from 1972 to 1974.

He enjoyed auto racing, old cars and cheering for the Washington Redskins. He loved life and spending time with his family and friends.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his sister, Darlene Dunlap and cousin, Lorraine Santos.

William will be buried with honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Susan Svenson, 75 Susan Harwood Svenson, age 75, of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 31, 2016. She was born Jan. 21, 1941 in Norwalk, CT to Richard Baldwin and Edith Florence (Mole) Jordan. Susan was employed as a science teacher primarily in private catholic schools.

Susan was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Svenson in 2013. She is survived by her brothers Peter B. Jordan and wife Brenda of New York, NY and Paul M. Jordan and wife Mary of Hollywood, FL. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Considering Changes in Farm Subdivisions

The Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking into possibly changing the current Family Conveyance (FC) Ordinance to make it more flexible and feasible for farm families to be able to meet the requirements.

Staff has been working with representatives from the agricultural community since last year to find ways to address concerns with the current FC Ordinance that has kept farm families from providing lots for their children on their farms. The main concerns revolve around property owner eligibility, definition of a family member, limitation of the number of lots or parcels that may be served by a private right-of-way and costly road standards.

The Department of Community Planning and Building and the Department of Public Works have met multiple times with representatives from the agricultural community to hear their concerns and have identified proposed changes for the Board's consideration.

Concerns expressed by farm representatives include creation of FC lots are limited to prop-

erty owners of a specific dates.

Currently, FC lots may only be created for heirs of linear descent or ascent but they propose changing the definition from grandparent, parent, child, and grandchild to also include self, spouse, stepchild, sibling, or child of a sibling.

They also noted that the subdivision process is expensive and time consuming, and FC lots should be able to be created by deed. Title 5 of the Maryland Land Use Code requires lots to be created through subdivision, and any change in this would require a change in State law.

The farm community also asked that the 10-lot limitation served by a private road and right-of-way (ROW) be lifted.

They also note that upgrading to public road standards can be costly and should be applied once a private road and rightof-way (ROW) exceeds 10 lots.

The BOCC has not taken action to date. Both the Calvert Department of Community Planning and Building and the Department of Public Works continue working on revisions and seeking input.

Seminar on Preserving Family Assets Upcoming The Calvert County Commission for Women and Calvert Library hosts its first financial literacy forum to discuss estate planning and wills on Sat. Aug. 20 at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick. “One of the hardest conversations is making your final wishes known to family members,� said Inez Claggett, Acting Chair of the Calvert County Commission for Women. “Family assets and property can be lost simply by failing to do so and to take steps to ensure it is legally binding under state law.�

A will is a legal document that ensures that assets belonging to you or titled in your name are distributed in accordance with your wishes. In the State of Maryland, the Office of Register of Wills was created to help citizens understand the laws governing wills and estates. “Wills give you peace of mind that your assets will be distributed to the individuals and/or organizations of your choice rather than those persons designated by the intestate laws of Maryland.� said Calvert Register of Wills Margaret Phipps.

The forum will address the

basics of what every woman needs to know and do to ensure assets wind up with their family. Topics will include: - Who needs a will and what assets are covered - Use of Internet wills versus legal representation - Steps to prepare for a will and the financial and legal documents you will need - Cost of a will, estate taxes and payment of outstanding debts - Living will and healthcare instructions - When and how “probate� works.

Calvert Library Director Carrie Plymire calls the forum, “a much needed information session on managing your assets.

Anyone who owns property or financial assets can benefit from knowing the Maryland and federal laws covering your estate. The library looks forward to offering this series of financial workshops in partnership with the Commission for Women.�

The financial literacy forums are designed to equip Calvert County residents with information on a variety of topics that may affect the financial well being of their families. Check the website at co.cal.md.us for more info.

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CURRENT EVENTS Thursday, August 18 Community Connections: Join a gathering of eclectic people over watermelon and ice cream! Bring your deep thoughts, your interest in meeting new people and your commitment to improving our community. 6:008:30 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. (410) 5350291. calvert.lib.md.us.

Friday, August 19 TRAIN in Concert: Waterside Music Series presents TRAIN live in concert with Andy Grammer. PNC Waterside Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. $56/reserved seats and $68/premium seats (additional fees apply). Tickets: calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 1-800-787-9454. For additional info visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Saturday, August 20

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

All paper will be accepted; no limit. Calvert County residents only; no businesses accepted.

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., rain or shine.

Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown.

Info (410) 326-0219 or co.cal.md/recycle.

Lore Oyster House Day: Stop by the J.C. Lore Oyster House in Solomons for on-going activities. Costumed interpreters will be on site. Try your hand at oyster tonging; learn to tie a towline and coil a rope; tie on an apron and become a shucker; and measure oysters and follow the path an oyster takes through the processing house from the loading dock to the shipping room. Learn oyster anatomy and see the museum’s giant soft sculpture oyster, Rock-E-Feller.

Free event.1:00 - 4:00 p.m. For more info call Calvert Marine Museum, (410) 326-2042.

mation to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors. 6:30 – 8:30p.m. Courthouse Square Conference Room (corner of Duke and Main Streets, Prince Frederick). Must pre-register with the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) by calling (410) 535-3733. Sponsored by CAASA, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police, Barrack “U.” Pub Night: Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of sea chanteys, nautical theme songs, and hearty cheer. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Free event.

Beer and wine available for sale.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit: calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Goo Goo Dolls with Collective Soul Presented by the Waterside Music Series live in concert at the PNC Waterside Pavilion, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Tickets $45 and $55 (additional fees apply) on sale now at calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 1-800-787-9454. . For additional info visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Saturday, August 27

their music from the Regency era. Tea reception in the mansion’s garden at 6:30 p.m. Concert in the ballroom at 7:30 p.m. $25 non-members/$20 members. Space is limited; to register please call (410) 263-4683×10 or e-mail h h h o ffi c e m a n g e r @ g m a i l . c o m .

Hammond-Harwood House Museum, 19 Maryland Ave., Annapolis. hammondharwoodhouse.org.

Jousting Tournament: 150th Annual Calvert County Event! Jousting begins at noon. Enjoy our Maryland state sport; celebrate over 350 yrs. of Calvert County Life! Church Bazaar from :00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. featuring attic treasures, books, based goods, toys, country store, children's corner and hospitality.

Concerts in the colonial church: 1:004:00 p.m.(rain or shine). A variety of music performed in the historic, air-conditioned church.

Country supper: 2:00-6:00 p.m. Fried chicken, deviled crab, ham (choice of two entrees); side dishes, beverages, and dessert. Adults $20; children ages 6-12 $8; under 6/ paying adult eat free.

Boxed suppers available from noon6:00 p.m. Call (410) 486-0565 the morning of Aug. 27 to reserve. Supper served in the air-conditioned Parish Hall. Christ Episcopal Church, 3100 Broomes Island Rd. (MD 264), Port Republic. For more info on the day of events, call (410) 586-0565 or visit christchurchcalvert.org.

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Thursday, August 25

Little Minnows: A program for children age 3–5 and their caregivers featuring a Watermen/ Lighthouse Keepers theme. $5. CMM members Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail: Sail free. 10:00–11:00 a.m. Calvert Marine aboard the Dee and experience the Museum, Solomons. For more info Patuxent River like never before! 2:30- call (410) 326-2042 or visit: 4:30 p.m.The boat leaves from the calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Calvert Marine Museum dock. $25/ages 13 and up, $15/children 8–12. No Jane Austen Songbook Concert: children under 8 please. Preregistration Celebrate Jane Austen and enjoy the required, call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to talented duo Elissa Edwards, soprano, register. and Dr. Anastasia Pike, harp, with

Fossil Field Experience: Go to a local beach and explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained educator. Get a special tour of the fossil hall. For ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required, $20, includes museum admission. Space is limited. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41.

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Wreck It Ralph: Movie on the Beach.

7:30 p.m. Free. North Beach, 5th and Protecting Your Family Assets: The Bay Ave. Commission for Women and Calvert Library will present a series of financial literacy forums. This first event features Wednesday, August 24 Registrar of Wills Margaret Phipps to share information and answer questions Neighborhood Watch Training: For about wills and probate. Light refresh- Calvert County residents wishing to ments served. 10:00-11:30 a.m. Calvert start a program in their areas to Library Prince Frederick, Costley Way. prevent crime. Learn valuable infor-

Center for Business and Industry Bldg., Chaney Enterprises Room, Rm. 113, 8730 Mitchell Rd. P.O. Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646. Class size limited.

Pre-registration required. Registration closes Aug. 22; contact Becky Cockerham: beckyc@csmd.edu or call (301) 934-7648.

Solomons Island Dragon Boat Festi- Job Fair: The Calvert County Department of Economic Development's val: Throughout Solomons. annual Job Fair. 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, 115 J.S. Williams Rd., Bldg. B, Prince FrederFriday, August 26 ick. An excellent opportunity for local 11th Annual CSM Grant Workshop - businesses to promote job openings. If Navigating the Request for Proposal you are actively hiring, please consider (RFP): What are the top five factors to participating. Exhibitor registration is consider? What supplemental materials limited to Calvert County-based are required? Will my organization businesses. There is no fee to exhibit. meet the requirements? What should Registration deadline: Thu., Aug. 25. we do to prepare? For more info, For info contact Kelly Robertson-Slagle participate in this interactive session. at slaglekr@co.cal.md.us or call (410) 9:00-11:30 a.m., La Plata Campus, 535-4583.

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Friday, September 9 Calvert Library Mobile Services: Stop by and visit Ms. Lisa and Ms. Rachel at the North Beach Farmers' Market (weather permitting). Enjoy storytime and an activity for the kids and hear about what's new at Calvert Library.

6:00-9:00 p.m. In the area of 5th St. & Bay Ave., North Beach. on the second Friday of the month through September 9 (weather permitting).

Saturday, September 10 Huge Yard Sale: North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. 8:00-12:00 noon. Tables $15/ea., or $25/two; must be reserved in advance. Contact Diana after 5:00 p.m. at (410)231-1775. every second Saturday of the month through October.

Saturday, September 17 Shredding Event: Destroy unwanted paper and documents to help prevent identity theft.

All paper will be accepted; no limit. Calvert County residents only; no businesses accepted.

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., rain or shine.

Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Rd., Lusby. Info (410) 326-0219 or co.cal.md/recycle.

Wednesday, September 21 Community Meeting: Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community (CCHC) meets every 3rd Wed. at 6:30 p.m.

Southern Pines Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby. For more info contact Cindy Peil (443) 550-3305.

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