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

You’re invited to check out the latest attraction in the Town of North Beach: Sunrise Garden, a new public park. Governor Larry Hogan and other dignitaries are expected at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this weekend, which is open to the public. The story on page 12….

Scrambled Eggs

Anytime now, turtles will be hatching out of their eggs and scampering to the water. What should you do to protect turtle nests if you come across them?

Advice in our In the Wild column this week from local naturalist Lisa Garrett… see page 8… (Photo from Wikipedia).

Gorgeous Grasses

Want something eye-catching yet low maintenance to set off your garden? Why not consider grasses? In our Garden Dirt column this week, Ray Greenstreet gives us the lowdown on ornamental grasses. See page 9 for details…

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

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PG Officer Charged in Calvert with Assault On Mon. Aug.17, Sgt. Goldsmith and Cpl. McCarroll of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Gray Inn Court in Prince Frederick for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Cpl. McCarroll made contact with Margaret Whitehead and two young children while Sgt. Goldsmith contacted the alleged assailant, Steven Moure.

Deputies interviewed all of the subjects on scene.

The initial investigation revealed that Steven Moure allegedly assaulted his son and his ex-wife during an argument.

Moure was subsequently arrested

and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. He is charged with two counts of assault and one count of child abuse. Moure was detained pending his appearance before a district court commissioner.

Moure is a Prince George’s County Police Corporal. He was off-duty at the time of his arrest.

The Prince Georges County Police Department was contacted and responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an independent investigation into the events that transpired. Subsequently, Moure is now suspended without pay.

Major Marijuana Bust Reported Calvert County State’s Attorney Laura L. Martin tells the Chesapeake Current that the investigation is continuing, and no charges have yet been filed in connection with the discovery of a large marijuana growing operation in St. Leonard.

Last month, investigators from the Maryland State Police-Criminal Enforcement Division, Central South Region and MSP-Eradication Unit received information of a marijuana growing facility at a residence in the St. Leonard area.

A press release states than an investigation was initiated to look into the manufacturing of marijuana. Through the investigation, investigators were able to secure a search and seizure warrant for the residence.

On Fri., Aug. 7 at approximately 6:10 a.m., investigators from CED-Central South Region, patrol troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack and investigators from Homeland Security Investigations

(HSI) executed a search and seizure warrant at the St. Leonard address.

Investigators recovered a marijuana grow that had a street value of approximately $20,000. Contact was made with the Maryland Gun Center and investigators learned that the suspect is disqualified from possessing firearms. As a result of the disqualification, 56 firearms and numerous rounds of ammunition were confiscated from the residence.

The investigation is ongoing.

Changes Coming to Dunkirk Bus Service Due to funding limitations, county bus service for Dunkirk is being scaled back.

Per Calvert County Public Transportation’s Title VI policy, the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) must hold a public hearing prior to any major service changes, which was conducted at the BOCC meeting Aug. 18.

The current route provides service from 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and again from 2:15 p.m. - 5:24 p.m. The route change recommended would eliminate the long layover between the morning and afternoon service (which was due to original funding as job commute supports). Service would instead be provided Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., with an hour

break between 11:25 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. This modification would no eliminate service to any area and would only affect frequency times on this route. Continuing service five days a week, but at a reduced level, would allow the county to maintain the current level of service for American Disabilities Act (ADA) ridership, as well as specialized senior transportation.

The budget adjustment required is, which includes $27,230, a required County match, from the Commissioners’ Contingency fund. Senior Fare Subsidies will cover $6,671, of which $3,080 is needed to fund salary amounts to cover the lag time between the required public hearing and route modification implementation.

Southern Maryland “Pill Mills” Uncovered A federal grand jury in Baltimore has returned three indictments charging a total of 16 people, including one man from Deale, with drug conspiracy and other charges for operating purported pain management clinics that the indictments allege were actually “pill mills.”

In addition to the arrests, agents executed search warrants at 14 locations, including clinics, pharmacies and residences.

“These indictments, search warrants, and subsequent arrests show that DEA is dedicated to dismantling “pill-mill” operations.

When prescriptions are obtained through rogue pain management clinics and then sold on the streets, it creates and feeds a new generation of users and addicts,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder. “These addicts will continue to abuse the illegal prescriptions, or switch to a cheaper and more potent drug; heroin.”

Each of the three indictments alleges that the owners operated purported pain management clinics as “pill mills,” which routinely prescribed and dispensed controlled substances – primarily oxycodone – outside the scope of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose.

The owners kept the profits in cash.

The owners reportedly recruited “distributors” and “runners” to visit their clinics so that they would profit from the cash fees charged for an office visit. Runners are recruited – usually by a distributor – to enter pill mill clinics with fictitious complaints of pain in order to get prescriptions for oxycodone and other controlled drugs. Typically, runners filled the prescription and gave the oxycodone to the distributor. Runners were typically paid in either cash or oxycodone for their services. The distributors then sold the pills for profit.

The indictments allege that the owners of the clinics required runners to have certain “paperwork,” generally an MRI report and a prescription history, which would be kept in the patient’s file to support a false claim that there was a medical need for the prescription of oxycodone.

The owners or other conspirators created false paperwork as well. They circumvented state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) in order to ensure they would not be

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prevented from obtaining multiple prescriptions from different doctors at the same time. They also kept track of which pharmacies had oxycodone and were willing to fill prescriptions for runners.

This indictment charges these people with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute oxycodone: Bruce Kevin Lewis, age 52, of Deale; Donald Russell, age 51, of Waldorf; Danielle Silberstein, age 31, of Waldorf; Peter Snyder, age 34, of Ocean City; Robert Long, age 34, of Mechanicsville; Jamie Davis, age 28, of LaPlata; Ronald Tennyson, age 32, of Mechanicsville; Terrell Downing, age 25, of New Carrollton; John Fields, age 62, of Temple Hills; Ronald Rust, age 44, of Alexandria, VA; Ronald Kans, age 41, of LaPlata; Walter Moffett, age 51, of Chestertown, MD; and Melissa Catlett, age 38, of King George, VA. The indictment alleges that from Feb. 2014 through May 2015, Russell and Lewis owned and operated PG Wellness Center, LLC (PG Wellness), and A Plus Pain Clinic, LLC (A Plus Pain), purported pain management clinics located in Oxon Hill, Maryland and Washington, D.C., respectively.

According to the indictment, PG Wellness and A Plus Pain were actually pill mills.

Further, the indictment seeks the forfeiture of $1.2 million, several vehicles and bank accounts. This estimates that during one month of operation, A Plus Pain and PG Wellness would see at least 400 patients, each receiving at least 100 oxycodone 30 mg pills, a total of 40,000 pills. The street value of each pill is estimated at $30 per pill, worth $1.2 million.

The defendants in all three indictments face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine for the drug conspiracy.

Russell, Fields, and Moffett also face a maximum of 10 years in prison for health care fraud.

An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceedings.

The investigation is continuing and additional charges are possible.

The Calvert County Sheriff ’s office was among the many local state and federal agencies involved in busting the operations.

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School Advisors Named The Calvert County Board of Education, at its meeting Aug. 13, appointed members of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for the 2015-2016 school year.

A news release explains, “The Calvert County Board of Education recognizes the importance of meaningful family and community input and annually appoints members to this committee. Citizens are encouraged to apply when applications are made available every June. Members are appointed on the basis of high school district. The membership typically consists of 25 members by district and 5 at-large members, plus a minimum of one student from each high school.”

Calvert County Public Schools Policy #1210 states, “The CAC provides interested persons 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. The CAC serves as a channel for feedback, advice and information on matters affecting the school district; provides a forum whereby the Board of Education or members of the Superintendent’s Office may discuss pending policy, budget, management, and instructional issues for comment by the CAC prior to determination; and provides a vehicle through which information can be shared with the community.”

During the 2015-2016 school year, the CAC plans to study and review equal opportunity for girls under Title 9, the academic achievement gaps among students in various groups, attendance, and opportunities for advanced learning.

CAC members for the 2015-2016 school year are: Calvert High District Maricarol Blanco Cloak

Schuh Considers Bike Access County Executive Steve Schuh has launched a new Anne Arundel County Bicycle Advisory Commission (“AACBAC”).

Mariann Crisman Margaret Dunkle Judy Hooker Abiodun Ijaola Elaine Reilly Terese Wells John Williamson Huntingtown High District Donald Clime Derek Sabedra Dee Dee Shirley William Wiggins Northern High District Inez Claggett Nicole Cooksey Stefany Lang Angela Novak Debra Ruzinsky George Sisson Patuxent High District Jack Fringer Wanda Hassler Culver Ladd Richard Sanchez The student members will be selected when the school year begins. More information about the CAC is available at calvertnet.k12.md.us.

“Having the opportunity to bike either for recreation or to work is a growing trend in our county, our state, and our nation,” said Schuh. “To help guide us towards a fully integrated network of bike trails, we need to bring together citizens and experts to put forth recommendations to make our county more bike-friendly. The Anne Arundel County Bicycle Advisory Commission will help us achieve that objective.”

Commission members will be appointed by the County Executive and will include citizens as well as representatives from the business, non-profit and tourism communities. Interested citizens should contact Arlene Berlin, Commission Coordinator in the County Executive’s

office via email at exberl00@aacounty.org The commission will be chaired by Jon Korin, president of Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, an all-volunteer 501c3 promoting safe cycling countywide (bikeaaa.org).

AACBAC will also include ex-officio representatives of Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, and Recreation & Parks.

The Commission will make recommendations to build out a safe, interconnected network of trails, onroad and separated bike lanes. Their main mission will be to advise the county on increasing safe bicycling for residents, commuters and visitors for transportation and recreation throughout Anne Arundel County.

The County Executive also highlighted quality of life initiatives included in the enacted FY 2016 budget, including: - Funding for a feasibility study for a bicycle bridge over Richie Highway in Arnold.

- A $1.5 million investment in county bike trails.

- A $1.6 million investment in road improvements to benefit cyclists.

The FY 2016 budget went into effect July 1, 2015.

Local Author Releases Third Book

Amy MacWilliams Schisler of Bozman, MD, a graduate of Northern High School in Owings, is releasing her third book this week.

Amy was a children’s librarian at Calvert County Public Library at Fairview for over a year before moving to Talbot County, where she has resided for 21 years. She worked for Talbot County Public Schools as a school library media specialist and then at Chesapeake College as a reference librarian. After graduating year. from Northern, Amy went on to The calendar is available on the graduate from Salisbury University, and Calendar page of the district website on the tab titled “Calendars by School Year.” the University of Maryland College Park.

Schisler’s first children’s book, “Crabbing With Granddad,” is an autobiographical work about spending a day harvesting the Maryland Blue Crab and is available in local stores and the Calvert Marine Museum as well as on Amazon.com. Sarah Book Publishing, a publishing house based in Texas, released Schisler’s debut novel, “A Place to Call Home,” August of 2014.

“Picture Me” is Amy’s third book to date.

Set on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, “Picture Me” is a story of survival and hope.

When Melissa Grant narrowly escapes a hired killer, she does what is deemed impossible today - she disappears. Two years later, freelance photographer Julie Lawson, makes the daring decision to return to her home state in the hopes

School Calendar Now Available At the regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 13, the Calvert County Public Schools Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2016-2017 school

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that she can continue to elude those who pursue her. Eric West, a man with a past of his own, convinces Julie that it’s safe to stay in Maryland even after she opens up to him about the danger to them both if her true identity is discovered. “Picture Me” is a journey, literally and figuratively, that takes the reader on the trip of a lifetime and begs to answer the age-old question, can you go home again?

A book launch party was held Aug. 18 at the C Street Saloon in St Michaels, a location that is featured in “Picture Me.” For more information, visit amyschislerauthor.com.

Sincerely, Susan

by Susan Shaw You’ve got to give Maryland Governor Larry Hogan credit! This month, he signed an Executive Order establishing the Maryland Redistricting Reform Commission (MRRC). He said, “Maryland is home to some of the most gerrymandered districts in the country, a distinction that we should not be proud of.” He said his goal is to “put Maryland’s redistricting process on a new path toward transparency, fair representation, and election integrity.”

Who could argue with transparency, fair representation, and election integrity?

Governor Hogan’s MRRC is comprised of 11 members, seven appointed by him, and four appointed by House and Senate Leadership. The Governor has chosen some strong allies in the desire to change Maryland’s election districting method. He has selected several public policy experts, a former judge, a member with ties to the League of Women Voters, a member with ties to the NAACP in Baltimore City, and a civic leader. The public policy experts bring ties to the Cato Institute, Common Cause Maryland, and the Maryland Public Policy Institute. Many of these organizations have been strong supporters of redistricting reform.

Other states have established independent, non-partisan redistricting commissions. A recent poll says 72% of Marylanders want redistricting to be handled by a bipartisan commission.

Why? Because Marylanders want what is right and what is as fair as possible.

Because “it could be considered a conflict of interest for politicians to redraw the districts from which they run for reelection.” Because racial minorities can be under-represented. Because “every effort should be made to keep communities, counties, and municipalities within a single election district to help insure all Marylanders have effective representation.”

Because “independent commissions in other states have greatly reduced politics and partisanship in redistricting and have established more election districts based on population, compactness, and natural boundaries.” (quotes from the Executive Order) So, how has redistricting been handled in Maryland? The Maryland Constitution requires the Governor to conduct public hearings and introduce a legislative district plan on the first day of the legislative session

Gerrymadering in the 2nd year following the national census, which is conducted every ten years.

(The most recent date was Jan. 11, 2012).

The plan takes effect on the 45th day of the legislative session unless the General Assembly enacts its own plan before the deadline. In practice, a Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee has been appointed and held public meetings around the state to listen to public concerns.

The most recent Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee was made up of a member of the Governor’s cabinet; Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., President of the Maryland Senate (Calvert’s own); Michael E. Busch, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates (Anne Arundel County’s own); a former member of the Maryland House; and a person with Union ties. I attended one of the public meetings. The comments raised the same concerns that Governor Hogan listed in the Executive Order. The result was the usual gerrymandering, because the current process gives the redistricting power to the very legislative leaders that benefit from the result. A change to a bipartisan, independent Redistricting Commission will require a Constitutional Amendment to the Maryland Constitution.

So, it is not surprising that despite the strong public support for reform, many, including some legislators, are doubtful that substantive change will occur. What they are forgetting is that Governor Hogan’s election and the election of a number of other new Republican state senators and delegates, signaled a change in Maryland politics, despite the 2 to 1 registration advantage for Democrats in Maryland. There is less public tolerance for the old conflict-of-interest-politics-as-usual by voters of all registrations in Maryland and nationally. Yet I haven’t even addressed the Congressional Districts that result from our current corrupt redistricting system in this short column. It will be interesting to observe how well the MCCR is able to garner the public support needed for change to occur. After all, our Legislative Leaders depend on their redistricting role to do what is in their best interest: to maintain their power.

Women of Tomorrow Recognized The statewide Women of World awards honors exceptional young females for academic excellence, and for making significant and lasting contributions to their community. Samirah Brown, a freshman at Northern High School, is a 2015 Honorable Mention winner for Grades 9-10. She says she plans to earn a doctorate in physical therapy.

The State of Maryland established the Maryland Commission for Women in 1965, and Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County (BOCC) created the Calvert County Commission for Women in 1976.

Harleigh White (pictured), now a sophomore at Huntingtown High School, was selected in 2014, as Honorable Mention

winner for Grades 9-10, because of her outstanding grade point average, athletic excellence, multiple contributions to her community, and plans to go to medical school and become a great pediatrician.

Both were honored at the BOCC meeting Aug. 18.

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

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Police Blotter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violation

On Aug. 11 at 9:02 a.m. Dep. C. Ward conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Dunleigh Dr. on Md. Rt. 4 in Dunkirk. He found the driver, identified as Sonny August Obloy, 31, of Derwood, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Obloy was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession with into to distribute marijuana, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia; a smoking device and a bag.

Burglaries Unknown suspect(s) smashed the front door of the China King Restaurant on Town Square Drive in Lusby sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 3. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen. The burglary is being investigated by Det. W. Wells of the Criminal Investigations Bureau.

Unknown suspect(s) burglarized Fridays Creek Winery in Owings between Aug. 12 and 13.

Dep. W. Durner is investigating.

DFC P. Aurich is investigating the burglary of a home in the 10300 block of Deer Trail Dr. in Dunkirk sometime between Jul. 30 and Aug. 2.

Property valued at $4,500 was taken.

Someone made entry into a home in the 4300

block on Sixes Rd. in Prince Frederick during the daytime hours on Aug. 3. Another home on Sea Gull Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick was illegally entered on Aug. 10 but it does not appear that anything was taken in either instance. The investigations continue.

Thefts A black, Power Wheels four-wheeler was stolen from the yard of a home in the 8500 block of Patuxent Ave. in Broomes Island between Jul. 31 and Aug. 2. Cpl. E. Basham is investigating.

An employee of a landscaping company advised Dep. A. Curtin that on Aug. 12 at 11:00 he noticed that a piece of equipment was missing from the company truck. The employee stated that he had been cutting grass and when he returned to the vehicle he saw that an Echo backpack leaf blower, valued at $329, was gone.

A neighbor approached and advised that they had observed a vehicle stop and a white female exit the car, take the leaf blower and put it in her own vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

On Aug. 11 DFC G. Gott received a tip from a citizen who advised they had observed the theft of a grill from the yard of a home in the 800 block of San Mateo Trail in Lusby at about 6:26 p.m. and that the suspects had then gone to a home on Golden West Way in Lusby. DFC Gott then made contact with the suspects, two

females, sitting in the yard. There was also a male in the yard, who was cooking on the stolen grill. The owner of the grill was contacted and identified the grill as hers. The two women were charged with the theft of the grill. Schyler R. Johnson, 18, of Lusby, was charged with theft less than $100, possession of CDS; MDMA, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device. Mary Ellen Carr, 23, also of Lusby, was charged with theft less than $100 and possession of drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device. The male subject was found to be wanted by the State of Virginia.

On Aug. 14 at 1:50 p.m. an employee of the CVS store in Chesapeake Beach advised Dep. W. Beisel that an unknown suspect had just run out of the store with stolen merchandise. The clerk gave a detailed description of the suspect, a white male, and surveillance video shows his vehicle leaving the parking area. A short time later the Dunkirk CVS store reported a man fitting the same description just stole items from that store as well. Both cases are being investigated.

Theft from Vehicles Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle parked outside a home in the 3600 block of 7th St. in North Beach overnight between Aug. 9 and 10 and stole a 3rd Generation Apple iPad, a charger and a black Adidas gym bag. DFC A. Locke is investigating.

Between 1:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 11, unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle in the 3700 block of Bedford Dr. in

North Beach and stole Oakley and Under Armour sunglasses and money. DFC T. Buckler is investigating. A second victim on Bedford Dr. advised F/Sgt. R. Naughton that his vehicle had also been entered and a Verizon hot spot, Beats head phone set and money were stolen during the same timeframe. The victim thinks he may have left the vehicle unlocked.

Destruction of Property Dep. C. Idol is investigating damage to mailboxes at six homes on Solitude Ct. and Evans Rd. in Huntingtown that occurred between 9:00 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 9:47 a.m. on the 6th.

A victim in the 12300 block of Catalina Dr. in Lusby reported to DFC J. Migliaccio that someone had set his Confederate Battle Flag on fire in his front yard. The flag had been hanging on his deck. The incident occurred sometime overnight between Aug. 9 and 10.

Maryland State Police Reports CDS Violations Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at 4:14 p.m. on Rt. 4 near Camaleer Pass in Owings on Aug.11. While speaking with the driver, TFC Lewis observed a pill bottle with no label affixed, underneath the radio. The bottle contained unopened Suboxone film.

Benjamin D. Balderson, 32, of Huntingtown, was unable to provide proof of a prescription for this medication and he was placed under arrest.

He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Drug Court Staff Expands The newly-implemented Adult Recovery Court, put in place to support those facing non-violent drug charges in Calvert County, will be adding a new case manager to its support staff.

On July 21, Judge Marjorie Clagett, presented information to the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) and made a request for funding the Case Manager position. Judge Clagett quoted a cost of up to $76,000 for the new salary.

The Commissioners were in support of her request. Additional funding from the State of Maryland is expected, Judge Clagett said, and may be available as soon as October. If or when that State funding comes through, it will be used to offset this additional County contribution. This would be a one-time item

Marjorie L. Clagett, Administrative Judge, addresses the BOCC at their Aug. 18 meeting.

and Judge Clagett assured the BOCC that grant money would be available in FY 2017 and would not require an allocation in the FY 2017 budget.

At their meeting Aug. 18, the BOCC agreed to provide $74,998 for the new position.

What do you think? We want to know!

Tell us in a Letter to the Editor! Email: editor@ChesapeakeCurrent.com

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Police Blotter (con’t) Suspected CDS violations reported by the manager at the Super 8 Hotel in Prince Frederick on Aug. 12 was responded to by Trooper Megelick at 4:00 a.m. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from one of the rooms. Christopher T. Phillips, 27 of Clinton, the occupant of the room, was found to have 29 grams of marijuana. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft On Jul. 29 at 4:16 p.m., Trooper Rucker responded to the Food Lion Grocery Store in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. The suspect was located at the intersection of Rt. 231 and Prince Frederick Blvd. The stolen items were recovered. Joseph F. Gross, 49 of Port Republic, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Beware of Bogus Calls The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn citizens about recent incidents of automated phone messages claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service or regarding unpaid tax bills or outstanding debts. These calls have been deemed a scam.

It is advised that citizens do not return calls to the listed numbers or give out any personal or financial information.

Citizens with information on the above

incidents or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.

Go to co.cal.md.us and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip online, or call (410) 535-2880. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Two Locals Involved in Serious Crash Two people from Calvert County were hurt in an accident in Edgewater. One woman is hospitalized with serious injuries suffered when her car crashed into a truck Wednesday according to Anne Arundel County Police on Wed. Aug. 5.

The head-on crash between the car and a tractor-trailer happened at 10:19 a.m. on Solomons Island Road (MD Rt. 2) near Swallow Lane in Edgewater.

Anne Arundel County Police say a silver 2000 Honda Accord driven by Diana L. Shane, age 28, of North Beach was northbound on Solomons Island Road

when she apparently crossed the centerline.

A 2014 tractor-trailer truck traveling southbound and hauling pool water driven

by Patrick J. Baker, 46, of Port Republic swerved to avoid Shane’s car, but struck the side of the Accord and forced it off the road where it crashed. Shane had to be extricated from her car by fire dept. personnel and was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore with what authorities describe as “lifethreatening injuries.”

Police continue investigating but say there was no evidence of alcohol use or excessive speed.

Convenience Center Gets Overhaul A $2.6 million expansion project is now underway at the Mt. Hope Convenience Center that will improve traffic flow, increase services and enhance safety at the site.

The 12-month project, overseen by the Calvert County Department of Public Works, will enlarge the center and include new traffic patterns allowing the exchange of full bins without disrupting convenience center users.

The center remains at its 96 Pushaw Station Road location in Sunderland.

New features at the center will include covered recycling areas and raised platforms adjacent to the bins affording easier access for offloading. The center will remain open throughout construction, though residents may experience periodic delays as work progresses.

The salt dome at the site will be relocated to the area where the current

convenience center stands.

For more information about the Mt. Hope Convenience Center improvement project, contact Project Engineer Ian Liong at (410) 535-2204, ext. 2217.

Woman Hurt in Fall Anne Arundel County Police say a 32-year-old female was seriously injured after falling from a tree Mon. Aug. 10 in Lothian. At just before 2:00 p.m., units responded to the 1400 block of Wrighton

Road where they located the patient who had fallen approximately 15 feet out of the tree.

Police say the woman was transported to the trauma center at Prince George’s Hospital by United States Park Police helicopter.

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In the Scrambled Eggs for Dinner

By Lisa Bierer-Garrett ByWalking Lisa Lisa along Bierer a trail atGarrett Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary in Lothian, we pass a small pile of curled white shells, almost looking like small slips of paper. Soon we see another dug out hole in the dirt surrounded by more of the pale slips of eggshell. These are turtle nests that have been raided, the eggs eaten by a raccoon or opossum well before they hatch. The curled shells are all that remain.

You might walk in your yard and find a small blue eggshell from a robin or a sparrow. Lying on the ground cracked, it might have been dropped by the parents tending and cleaning up the nest for the youngsters that have newly hatched. It might also be left behind from a predator’s meal.

Peering into the garden, I spy a brown puff glued onto the stem of a goldenrod plant. This case will hatch a hundred Carolina Mantis in the summertime. It is cool to see the baby mantids, but do not bring the egg cases inside your house unless you want micro-size praying mantises running up and down your walls and counters. As I say, keep wildlife wild and outside.

Eggs are all around us, in many shapes, colors, and sizes. The important business of an egg is protecting and nurturing the embryos, or young. The egg itself contains food (yolk) and protection (white albumen). Some eggs are hard shelled like a chicken egg. Some eggs are soft and pliable, small and shaped like a ping pong ball, like a turtle’s egg. Many are laid in the water, like a fish or frog eggs.

Ostrich, Emu and tiny Kiwi birds lay the biggest eggs. Ostrich eggs weigh three pounds each and a nest can contain 50 eggs. The largest egg on record is from the whale shark, and one

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of the tiniest vertebrate eggs is laid by the Bee Hummingbird at .02 of an ounce!

Boa Constrictors, Rattlesnakes and water snakes have live young (the eggs hatch inside the mother) and the duckbilled platypus, a mammal called a monotreme, has tiny eggs that it hatches.

Some embryos have a temporary egg tooth with which to crack, pip, or break the eggshell or covering so they can escape the confining shell and emerge. The egg tooth will fall off in a few days. This can be seen on box turtle babies quite well.

Many baby turtles have an “egg tooth.” Courtesy Wikipedia.

In my recent Chesapeake Current article on milkweeds, I talked about the importance of this species to Monarch butterflies for their egg laying. Common milkweed hosts other insects that need to eat the milky sap and leaves of the plant to survive. Most butterflies have specific plants that they live their life cycle around. The silver-spotted skipper lays eggs on the Locust tree; the yellow Tiger Swallowtail uses the tall Tulip Poplar as its host.

Watch butterflies flying quickly and visiting leaves instead of flowers and you may be able to spot some eggs. These will be larvae or caterpillars in a few days, turn into cocoons or

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chrysalis for two weeks or more and then finally hatch into adults. The cycle can be as short as a few weeks to many months. Some moths and butterflies over winter either as adults or in their cocoons and will emerge next spring.

A Closer Look: Turtle Eggs in Trouble Speaking of emerging, we were wondering if any turtle eggs might actually hatch along the trail where we saw all the plundered nests.

Female pond turtles such as red-bellied sliders will come onto land to dig a hole and deposit 20-40 eggs. The eggs are soft and pliable so that the young can absorb moisture and breathe as they develop. It takes 90 days until the young turtles emerge.

Box Turtle. Courtesy of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary.

Most turtles in Maryland lay their eggs in May and June, in a hole on the land. The female travels a far distance from the water’s edge so that the eggs will not be submerged by a sudden downpour or high waters. The porous shells would drown the young inside if laid in water. Turtle species that might lay eggs in our area include snapping turtles, box turtles, redbellied turtles, painted turtles, mud, musk and stinkpot turtles, and near the marshlands by the Bay, some folks might spot Diamondback Terrapins.

Herrington Harbor Marina head-started Terrapins with local schools and released hatchlings at their property. Perhaps some now grown-up mature females, six to 10 years old, will return and lay a nest of a new generation of terrapins!

After Hurricane Isabel, much of our yard in North Beach was submerged. We found several turtle nests with drowned young. It was sad.

Not to be downtrodden, the mother turtles have returned to successfully nest in our yard in the past few years. They do not stay to see their young hatch or guard the nests, so the young can be very vulnerable.

Recently I was researching Diamondback Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) for a work project. I was surprised to find that raccoons are causing a precipitous decline in their nesting success and hatchling survival.

At Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, just a few minutes from bustling New York City, wildlife biologists and volunteers are trying to make a difference. From their web site: “Walking along a sandy beach just a few feet away lay the main reason the scientists were there – a terrapin nest, dug up and littered with scraps of thin eggshell, curling in the sun like shredded ping-pong balls….

Raccoons get most of them within 24 hours,’’ Professor Russell Burke of Hofstra University says.

For the last few years, raccoons got more than 95% of their eggs. Professor Burke says each night at dusk in June and July, the raccoons raid the nests and gorge themselves,

Photo courtesy of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

orangey yolks running down their faces. The refuge is on an island, where 20 years ago, there were no raccoons. Now, city folks pay to have raccoons trapped and relocated, and many are released at the wildlife refuge. The island used to offer protection based on its isolation. Now the terrapins are suffering.

Protective cages are used to protect the nest and eggs. A team of volunteers monitors, places cages over the nests and walks with red flashlight beams to scare away the raccoons and other predators at night. With a reduction of raccoons, perhaps the waters around the Refuge will be swimming with terrapins soon.

A Local Sanctuary for Box Turtles Here at home, according to Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary in Lothian, Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina) are a concern. Needing large tracts of intact forest to complete its lifecycle, there are increasingly fewer places to support healthy populations. Additionally, roadway fatalities and collection as pets continue to be problems.

The forests of Jug Bay are a refuge. Their web site says, “Since 1995, we have marked individual Box Turtles with a notched code along the edge of their shell. We have identified over 500 individuals within a 300-acre area of the Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary. Volunteers and staff members record measurements on every box turtle found. From repeated sightings, we are mapping the home ranges of individual turtles. Over the years we have greatly expanded the regional knowledge on the Eastern Box Turtle. In addition to our mark-recapture study we also conduct radio telemetry work on five to 10 individuals per year; tracking their movements weekly to better understand what habitats, they prefer, what stimulates them to move and search for food, where do they overwinter and nest, and how long they live.”

Go to jugbay.org/volunteer/becomevolunteer to help box turtles and other reptiles in our area.

If you find a turtle nest, put a piece of chicken wire over the top and stake it down, to deter raccoons and foxes. Or, put a small landscape fence around the nest. Put a flag near the nest sight and wait. In late August or early September, remove the screening. Hopefully you will be rewarded with sighting several small, quarter-sized hatchlings emerging.

Remember, in Maryland and most of the US, it’s illegal to keep or sell hatchlings.

About the Author: Lisa Bierer Garrett is a local naturalist at Patuxent River Park in Prince Georges County. She and her husband Chris live in North Beach.

Garden Dirt

By Ray Greenstreet

Ornamental Grasses 101

A workhorse in just about any landscape, ornamental grasses are as varied as the gardens they inhabit. They come in many sizes and shapes, from small clumps of carex at home in the shade to the towering, showy pampas that thrives in our summer heat and humidity.

Ornamental grasses came into gardening vogue about 30 years ago with the help of internationally acclaimed landscape designer Wolfgang Oehme. His signature “naturalized landscapes” often included mass plantings of grasses along with native flowers like Black Eye Susans, coneflowers, and Joe Pye Weed. One of Oehme’s most prominent landscape projects was the renovated Ronald Reagan National Airport, where ornamental grasses and their companion plantings thrive today.

Ornamental grasses in a perennial border.

Grasses are incredibly versatile - beautiful mixed in a perennial border, excellent when used in pots, and can make great specimen plants. The larger varieties are good for screening busy roads or, ahem, neighbors.

Most are drought resistant and very low maintenance. And as an added bonus, grasses are not a favorite food of our resident deer population. Many of you are probably familiar with the more commonly used grasses like fountain grass, maiden grass and pampas grass.

Here are a couple of lesser known varieties that are worth checking out: Panicum virgatum, commonly known as switch grass. is a hardy native perennial grass that grows from to three to six feet tall with stiff upright clumps and showy, airy flowers of pink, red or silver in mid- to late-summer.

Switch grass attracts birds, and is useful for screening, water gardens or prairie gardens.

The variety ‘Northwind’ has wide bluish foliage and upright habit that is focal point in a garden or landscape. ‘Cloud Nine’ grows six to eight feet tall, while bushier sky-blue ‘Prairie Sky’ gets half as big. ‘Heavy Metal’ has beautiful frosted lavender blue foliage that can grow to five feet tall. Switch grasses have lovely fall-through-winter inflorescenses – the plumes

unlike their cousins, they are happy growing in the shade. They are great in the middle or front of the border and in containers, and are lovely planted with hosta and coral bells. ‘Evergold’ is a variety that tolerates moist soils, and like most ornamental grasses, is deer resistant.

Great for wildlife, grasses provide food and shelter all year long.

or seed heads - which range from spear-like to feathery.

Sporobolis heterolepis or prairie dropseed, is a North American native. This smallish grass – its average growth is three feet by three feet – is a good choice for ground cover and foundation plantings. Its graceful foliage is lovely in the fall, turning gold to light bronze.

Tiny rounded mature seeds drop to the ground from their hulls in autumn giving this grass its common name.

Schizachyrium scoparium or ‘Little Bluestem,’ another native grass, typically grows two to four feet tall. It’s an upright grass with a tinge of blue at the base. Purplish-bronze flowers rise above the foliage in August. An outstanding feature of this grass is the bronzeorange fall foliage color.

Pink muhly grass.

Muhlenbergia capillaris or Pink muhly grass is one of our favorites. Its cotton candy pink plumes are show-stoppers, especially when planted in masses of three or more plants. This little grass (24” – 36” high and wide) is perfect for smaller gardens. Pink muhly prefers to be on the dry side during the winter months, so make sure to plant it in a well-drained site.

Carex or sedge grass grows shorter and bushier than most ornamental grasses and

Japanese forest grass compliments other shade loving plants like hostas.

Another shade loving grass is Japanese Forest

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

Grass, or Hakonechloa. It is low and mounding, rarely growing taller than a foot. Like carex, it is a welcome addition to the shade garden, its foliage providing a contrasting bright spot in a shady nook.

Most ornamental grasses prefer full sun, though some, like sedge and Japanese Forest grass tolerate or prefer shade. Grasses generally need to be cut back hard in early spring. If after cutting it back you see that the center of the clump is brown and dying, it’s time to dig up and divide. Easy to care for, established ornamental grasses rarely need fertilization and don’t require irrigation except in very sandy or drought conditions.

About the Author: Ray Greenstreet began his career when he was just 13, as a “yard boy” at a garden center. In 2000, Ray and his wife Stacy, began Greenstreet Growers, a wholesale growing operation on their 65-acre Lothian farm. In 2005, they opened Greenstreet Gardens, a retail nursery and gift store. Last year, Greenstreet Gardens grew to include a second retail store on Braddock Road in Alexandria, VA. In 2014, they’ve added a third location in the Del Ray section of Alexandria.

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YOUR

Money Matters

By Lyn Striegel

Financial Statements and Your Small Business

The financial statements you create to present your business to the world are important. When drafting a business plan, attention must be paid to ensuring that your financial statement presentation is professional and credible. Companies use three types of financial statements: the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.

Income Statements measure the profitability of a company over a period of time which can be a month, a quarter or a year. Expenses include cost of goods sold, selling and administrative expenses, interest expenses (for any company debt), taxes, any preferred stock dividends, shares outstanding (or units if your company is an LLC) and earnings per share (or unit). In your business plan, you will want to show both the Income Statement for the current period and an income statement that is projected for a period three years out and five years out. More on this later.

The Balance Sheet shows what the company owns and owes. The assets and liabilities of the company are listed as of a particular period in time. A balance sheet is a snapshot picture of the business at a particular time. Assets are listed in the order of convertibility to cash, also called liquidity - in other words, what assets does the business have that it can readily convert to cash if necessary.

The Statement of Cash Flows emphasizes cash flows to the company - showing cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities and cash flows from financing activities. This statement can also include projected cash flows for the three and five year period.

Don’t be concerned if you do not understand all of this. There are many resources online and in books and reports that can help you. Your willingness to learn these concepts and how the financials work will absolutely be invaluable to you in running your business.

What else do financial statements show about your business? They show whether you have made reasonable assumptions about your business and its prospects over time.

To me, reasonable should also mean conservative. There is nothing that will “turn off” bankers or investors faster than financials that make unrealistically high

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projections of future sales and revenues, along with unrealistically low projections of expenses. For new businesses, you have no other choice than to use “pro forma” financials, meaning financial statements that anticipate the revenues, expenses and profits of your new business over time. These pro formas will vary by type of business. You will want to show your year one financials, including revenue and expenses, and what your business will look like financially in years three and five.

Obviously, you will want to show growth in your sales or revenues. But, your expectations of revenue over time will vary with the type of company you are creating - for example, grocery stores traditionally have a very low profit margin. Their profits depend largely on making little profit on large volume. Therefore, creating projections for a new grocery store will involve projected increases in revenue at year Three and Year Five of between 1-3% and no more. Other types of businesses could certainly and conservatively make projections of revenue increases of 10% or more, year over year.

Fortunately, with the Internet, all corporate and financial information is discoverable.

You should be able to find comparable companies to the one you are creating and deduce the projections of future revenue from potential competitors’ financials.

Ensuring your projections are in line with your competitors will demonstrate your professional approach.

Back to revenues - there is an old saying: “volume is vanity; profits is prosperity.” Any company can show huge growth in volume if the price of the product is unrealistically low. How many cars could be sold at a price of $500.00? Lots. But, it isn’t the volume number that is meaningful - it’s the amount you will retain for yourself and investors after you pay your expenses - ie, the profits.

The ego trap is one that is easy to fall into in a small business. Last year, John had three employees in his building business; this year John can brag that he has 19 employees.

That doesn’t mean John’s business is successful, however. If John took a hard look at his financial statements, he might realize his business was more profitable with three employees than with the nineteen he has.

Don’t let yourself fall into the ego trap - the key to knowing where you are going is to know where you are and financial

statements, the black and white of the business on paper, will tell you where you stand. When you present your business to others through your financial statements, you need to show them how prudent you are; that you have not fallen into the ego trap, that you are professional and realistic in your expectations of future business prospects.

You do not need to be an accountant to run a business, but you do need to retain one. At least initially to set up your chart of accounts, periodically during the business year when taxes and employees must be paid and at year end, you will want advice from the accountant. Show your business plan financial statements to others for review and comment - particularly, the accountant, other professionals (perhaps including your banker or insurance agent), and colleagues.

Seek assistance and advice from mentors and friends. Review, review and review the financial statements until you can stand behind each item you have put forth and explain it this year, three years from now and five years from now.

There is no doubt that you will change your financial statements and projections over time. True business experience will teach you that certain items in your list of projected expenses will not be needed and other items will. Do not hesitate to change your financials as you learn. In fact, all of your initial business plan will change as you learn and grow. To keep on track and profitable, you must constantly update your business plan, your roadmap to success.

Finally, once you have done all the hard work of figuring out financial statements, try out a fun financial term on your friends.

What is “EBITA?” EBITA refers to a company’s earnings before the deduction of interest the company must pay on any outstanding debt, taxes paid by the company and amortization of the company’s expenses. EBITA is a financial indicator of efficiency and profitability. For example, a telecom company can have EBITA margins as high as 60%, but margins will vary greatly across industries. Compare the EBITA of competitor companies to your own to see how your financials look and to double-check your estimates. EBITA is often used to calculate the price of a business by a buyer - usually a multiple of EBITA. When discussing your new business, drop your EBITA margin into the conversation and watch your colleagues’ jaws drop! You may never become the Secretary of the Treasury with all your newfound knowledge, but you will ensure you fully understand your business operations.

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

Businesses: Looking for Employees?

As the fall and winter job recruiting season approaches, Calvert County businesses have the opportunity to appeal to local job seekers at the 2015 Calvert County Job Fair. This annual event will be held Thurs., Sept. 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, Building B, in Prince Frederick.

The job fair is cosponsored by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and Southern Maryland Job Source.

Registration for the event is free and limited

to the Calvert County business community.

To participate, businesses should be actively seeking employees for full- or part-time work.

Multi-level marketing organizations and businesses are not permitted. Registration includes a six-foot table and two chairs, company listing in the event brochure and two tickets for light refreshments. Registration deadline is Sept. 14.

For more information, or to register for this event, please contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at (410) 535-4583, via email at info@ecalvert. com or visit online at ecalvert.com.

Job seekers have many different methods for finding employment far beyond the traditional classified ads. The Calvert County Department of Economic Development is sponsoring a free workshop to help businesses create and implement effective hiring practices for today’s job market and attract top-quality candidates.

The workshop, titled “Thinking Outside the Classifieds: Innovative Tips and Tricks for Hiring,” will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus. Topics will include: · Purposeful job titles and descriptions

· Innovative outreach methods · Services available to job seekers and businesses · On-the-job training grants · An overview of federal employment regulations Guest speakers for the workshop are Lindsey Almond, business outreach and development manager for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, and Joshua Welborn of The Welborn Law Firm.

The event is free, though seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a spot, visit ecalvert.com.

Business “Tips & Tricks” for Hiring

Cyber Security Info Sessions Upcoming Carrie Polk Insurance Inc., in conjunction with BAIS2, will offer an informative seminar on cyber security on Sept. 23 at the Calvert County Public Library in Prince Frederick.

Two sessions will be offered: Session I – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Session II – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The seminar will cover the growing threat of data security, while developing a proper business insurance & continuity plan.

Data security and risk mitigation are of paramount concern in our increasingly digital world. For small and medium businesses, this means taking steps to ensure proper safeguards are in place, while also structuring business insurance policies to protect against loss.

The program will cover the primary methods of cyber attacks, the standard security needs of every small and medium business, and propose cost-conscious and flexible solutions to solve the growing need for cyber security. · Understanding Internal & External

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Threats · Discussing proper policies and procedures · Utilizing proper hardware and software protections · Taking a cost-conscious approach · Identifying industry-specific needs · Mitigating future risks Also discussed will be business insurance and continuity plans. · Help with notifying customers about a breach · Services to restore personal identities · Help with recovering related costs, including any legal expenses There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required and need to be made no later than Sept. 18. Register online at calvertchamber. org. No walk-ins will be accommodated. Lite fare and beverages will be provided.

For more information contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at (410) 535-2577.

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The Newest Local Public Park: “Sunrise Garden”

On The

Everyone is invited to attend the ribboncutting ceremony on Sat. Aug. 20 at 11:00 a.m. for the new “Sunrise Garden,” which is our area’s newest community park. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expected to attend, health permitting, and if he’s unable to attend, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford plans to be there instead. Other dignitaries are expected as well.

It was named “Sunrise Garden” because it’s a perfect spot to watch the sun rise over the Chesapeake Bay.

Babbling brooks, waterfalls, a gazebo are among the features of Sunrise Garden.

This new park at 3rd and Bay Ave. in North Beach encompasses a large lot where developers at one point planned to build up to 40 condominiums. The land was purchased by the town for the purpose of a public park after those plans were abandoned. Now, there are babbling brooks, two ponds, a gazebo and sculptures gracing that landscape. A committee consisting of town residents Joan Krell, Ed Rupard, Gary Pendleton, Abigail Francisco, and Diane Burr was charged with planning the park, which was completed for less than half of what was first estimated.

“The cost is in the low $300,00’s now. At the time, we were told it would be $800,000, but we scaled it way back. I expect when everything is done it will be in the high $300’s, maybe $400,000. That’s half,” Frazer notes.

To pay for the park, the town received a state Community Legacy Grant for $150,000, Senator Mike Miller secured a $100,000 bond bill through the Maryland Senate, and private donations have amounted to $30,000. The town is also expecting $125,000 from Calvert County for a total of $405,000.

Much of the work was done by Town of North Beach employees, with the rest provided through contracts with local companies.

K&H Electric of North Beach and owner Rick Kohnke donated the labor to install the lights and underground electrical system. The landscape work was contracted through Kelly’s Landscaping, Nursery and Tree Service in Dunkirk, Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian, and Knee Deep Ponds of Huntingtown.

Other contractors include Atlas Concrete, Automatic Rain, Bay Metal Works (which crafted the custom bridges with herons on the railings), CPH, Inc., Talbert Fence, Tiger Structures, Victor Stanley, Automatic Rain, BRS, Dunkirk Supply and Victor Stanley.

Donations were received from local developer Ron Russo, owner of RAR Associates, and John and Janet Scott, according to Frazer, who says he expects more private donations in the future.

that they’re here, we will take care of them,” Frazer adds. “There’s already plenty of algae but the town will feed them and care for them. We do not encourage visitors feeding them.”

The town had not intended to have fish ponds because of the threat of ospreys, herons and eagles and the maintenance involved.

The “Sunrise Garden” was built as a “passive park,” a quiet place with benches and a gazebo where people could sit and reflect, enjoy the water features and the Chesapeake Bay across the street. At the southeast corner, there’s a “meadow” planted in a small dry pond.

The park will be open to the public from dawn to dusk beginning this weekend. A beach patrol employee has been assigned to keep a watchful eye on the beautiful new park, as are all neighbors and other town residents.

Lusby artist Tammy Vitale has loaned two whimsical ceramic sculptures.

New Entrance Planned for Park Four of the sculptures at the park are being loaned by North Beach artist Ed Rupard.

Frazer says just one sculpture – the centerpiece heron – was purchased by the town from Turner Sculptures of Virginia.

Seven sculptures altogether will be on display for the ribbon-cutting. Four sculptures are being loaned by local artisan Ed Rupard. Two ceramic sculptures on southwest corner are on loan from artist Tammy Vitale of Lusby – the same artist who did the Bay scene at the North Beach Welcome Center. Larry Ringgold of Chesapeake Beach is loaning two of his driftwood sculptures.

“One of Larry’s is a new one – he’s making it out of cedar. It’s going to be a mermaid, and I told him – ‘pick any site – put it near one of the ponds.’ I think that will be cool!” Frazer adds.

Stocked ponds were not planned, but koi were donated.

Although it wasn’t planned, the koi in the largest of the two ponds were donated by Valerie & John Nowottnick of Prince Frederick.

“She (Valerie) gave us more than a dozen very large koi,” says Mayor Frazer. “All are doing well, except one died of natural causes, shock I guess. So far we have had no sightings of predators or attacks. So we are hoping they make it.”

“There’s a blend of all sizes. Other people are putting fish in there, too. It was not our intention to stock the ponds initially – but now

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The Board of Calvert County Commissioners has approved a $21,000 grant for a new entrance station at Flag Ponds Nature Park in Lusby.

On Aug. 22, 2014 the entrance station at Flag Ponds Nature Park was destroyed by an electrical fire. Over the past year, the county’s Department of General Services and Calvert Nature Society have been working to develop a plan to rebuild it. The Society has agreed

to oversee this project, and the grant would enable it to purchase building materials and hire a contractor. They say their desire is to hire an Amish craftsman who could rebuild the entrance station in a design that complements the existing buildings and park setting.

The grant money is available in the FY2016 Capital Improvement Project for the Flag Ponds Nature Park Entrance Station. The BOCC unanimously approved the request.

Master Planners Coming to Town As we reported exclusively in the Aug. 8 issue of the Chesapeake Current, the Town of North Beach will be hosting a team of top ranking Planners from across the US. They will be in town from Aug. 20 through Aug. 24.

The Planner Team, members of the American Planning Association, are donating their time and talents, pro bono, to the Town to create a plan for the downtown business area (principally centered around 5th Street, but radiating out from there) of North Beach, which, at this time, is largely undeveloped or underdeveloped. The plan they help create will lead development now and into the future in a direction that will assure that growth and development occurs in an economically sound and sustainable way that benefits the town’s population, its businesses and its future.

The team of Planners will hold a public Visioning Meeting to gather input from the public on Thurs., Aug. 20 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. All members of the community are urged to come to this meeting and give the Team feedback about

their vision for North Beach’s future.

The Team will also be meeting with the business community on Fri., Aug. 21, starting at 9:00 a.m., at Plaza Mexico restaurant to gather input from that community. Owners of businesses or potential future business owners are invited to attend that meeting also.

Finally, the Team will present their draft recommendations to the Mayor and Town Council in a public meeting on Sun., Aug. 23, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m., again at Town Hall. All members of the community are invited to attend that meeting also to hear the draft results of the study.

More About the Team The pro bono planning assistance team from the American Planning Association will be assisting the town of North Beach in creating a downtown business area specific plan to enhance summertime tourism as well as enhance the year-round community for full-time residents.

The team is part of the American Planning Association’s professional institute’s Community Planning Assistance Teams program. The program matches communities that have no planning staff or need additional planning assistance with planning experts from around the country. Teams have previously assisted with advancing community planning goals, economic development, transportation and post-disaster recovery.

The team will tour the town, interview community stakeholders and start to assemble a future vision for the town.

The team also will look at the under- and undeveloped downtown land that the town owns.

The North Beach Community Planning Assistance Team is a group of selected planning experts based upon their knowledge in economic development, zoning and codes, and urban design. The team will be led by Robert J. Paternoster, FAICP. Paternoster is an adjunct professor

of city planning at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has more than 45 years of planning experience, including service as the planning director for the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Long Beach, California; and as director of community development for Sunnyvale, California. Team members include: • Philip Franks, AICP, AIA – Principal, Hurley-Franks & Associates (Philadelphia, PA) • Wendy Moeller, AICP – Principal, Compass Point Planning (Cincinnati, OH) • Kannan Sankaran – Managing Director, PKF Consulting (Washington, DC) • Sidney Wong, Ph.D. – Senior Consultant, World Bank (Philadelphia, PA) Other communities seeking planningrelated assistance can apply. The Community Planning Assistance Team program was established in 1995 to help serve communities with limited planning resources. Previous teams have recently worked in Deerfield Beach, FL; Franklin, TN; La Feria, TS; and Seven Ranches Area – Maricopa, Arizona; among other locations.

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Hospice Plans Grief Seminar Dear Chesapeake Current readers, “Understanding Your Grief” is an eight-week course designed to help adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The course combines education and support in a group setting.

Students will use the book Understanding Your Grief and the accompanying journal each week. The course is designed for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the last two years, but exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The course begins Sept. 8 and will meet each Tuesday from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm until Oct. 27.

Meetings will be at the Burnett Calvert Hospice

House located at 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick. The cost to participants is $40, which includes the book and journal. Pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register for Understanding Your Grief or other bereavement programs, please contact Melinda Ruppert at (410) 535-0892 x2201 or mruppert@ calverthospice.org.

Amanda Peterson Volunteer Coordinator Media and Marketing Calvert Hospice

Adult Day Care Offers New Services Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Adult Day Care of Calvert County is proud to announce additions to the adult day services provided by our nonprofit organization to help fill some gaps in the care of elderly & disabled adults. Adult day services are designed to enhance the health and well-being of participants, and provide some relief to their caregivers. These types of programs allow at-risk individuals to remain in their homes longer, and often delay or prevent inappropriate or personally undesirable institutionalization. Daily fees for services are typically less than other care options and can be combined with other forms of care (such as assisted living or in-home care). Grants, provisions, Medicaid waivers or VA benefits are available for qualifying programs to reduce costs for those who are financially eligible.

We now offer Senior Center Plus, a social model day care program certified by the Maryland Department of Aging, in addition to our current Adult Medical Day Care program licensed and regulated by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Both programs feature structured communitybased activities, lunch and snacks, supervision, and an individual plan of care. The Adult Medical Day Care program includes nursing services and door-to-door transportation. A level of care, eligibility & need determination will help fit the potential participant to the right program.

More exciting news! Introducing Memory Break, a pilot program for weekday sessions of up to 2 hours of supervision at a low cost. The Adult Day Care of Calvert County staff will host a morning Memory Break session from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and an afternoon Memory Break session from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. These sessions are designed to offer caregivers a short break to run errands and provide the participant with non-medical supervision and companionship in a safe social setting. The target audience for

this program includes individuals showing early signs of dementia. No formal referral or assessment is required, but 48 hours advance registration is required for planning purposes.

Finally, the best news of all! Adult Day Care of Calvert County has been allocated Maryland tax credits to use as an incentive to help generate an increase in community contributions to our nonprofit organization.

CITC (Community Investment Tax Credits) in the amount of $15,000.00 were awarded to us by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to help us reach our goal of $30,000.00 for improvements in program transportation, office technology and the care team. Businesses or individuals who donate $500.00 or more can receive half of the donation amount back in tax credits through the CITC. These credits are in addition to state and federal charity deductions. For more information on how investing in Adult Day Care of Calvert County can fulfill your philanthropic goals while putting money back in your pocket, visit adcofcalvertcounty.org . For more information about CITC dollars available for your contributions, other ways you can help, or adult day care programs contact us at (410) 535-0133 or email director. adc@gmail.com.

Ruth Lake Director Adult Day Care of Calvert County

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1965 Class Celebrates 50 years

Back Row standing: John (Skip) Billhimer, Gil Master, Ronald (Moe) Mattera, Mike Chaney, Ken Horsmon, Clarence Nice, William (Frankie) Bowen, Pete Huntzberry, and Larry Whittington. Second row from the back: Sandra Croson Thrasher, Jock Engle, George Morse, Jackie Bowles, Orval Thrasher, and Lynn Loveless Schneider. Third row from the back: Howard Trott, Nancy King Dennis, Ginger Wood Thompson, Kaye Wood Peterson, Judy Ward Trow, Margaret Dunkle, Margaret Boteler Sames, Connie Bowen Cosgrove, Betty Sunderland Hunter, Bonnie Bowen McGuffin. Seated: Caroline Charnley Groom, Becki Esworthy Dorsey, Leslie Gibson Groom, Linnda Jenkins, Mary Frances Buckmaster Catterton, Shannon Ellis Masters, Kathryn Harkness Barnett, Carol Jean Hutchins Horovitz, Michele (Mieke) Rockhill, Diane Wilkerson Hutton, Darlene Hall Conner, and Edna Morgan Harris-Kurre.

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, “Vintage is the New Young” was the theme for the 50th anniversary 1965 Class of Calvert High School the weekend of July 31. Nearly 50% of the active alumni participated in the three-day whirlwind, action-packed reunion.

This class has held nine reunions over the 50 years. Beginning with the 10th reunion in 1975, there has been one every fifth year. For many, the friendships go back to elementary school and before.

Friendly, unending reminiscing took place at six specially planned events throughout Calvert County. Friday’s golf outing at Twin Shields Golf Course and evening Barbecue Kick-off at Adam’s Ribs (better known as Log Cabin in 1965) set the weekend in motion with much enthusiasm.

Saturday turned out to be a perfect summer’s day on the Patuxent River with a two-hour Tennison cruise out of Solomons Island. In the afternoon, classmates toured the brand new replacement of their Alma Mater on Dares Beach Road with details offered

by George Leah, Director of Construction about the state-of-the art school and the sophisticated student programs.

Later Saturday, a cocktail hour and traditional reunion dinner were hosted at the Prince Frederick Elks Lodge. The evening included music, vintage décor, and a fun quiz, along with sharing high school stories of 50+ years ago. As always, fond memories of deceased classmates (24) were memorialized by a candlelight display of their senior pictures. A “Then and Now” slide show of Calvert County was based upon yearbook ads of the 1960s; they were compared to recent photos taken at the same locations. Attendees all joined in singing an alumni song, “Still Proud to be A Calvert Cavalier”, with lyrics written for the occasion by a classmate.

Departing from the Farewell Brunch at IHOP on Sunday, classmates reiterated that Vintage CSHS 1965 lived up to its “New Young” theme.

Connie Cosgrove Bonnie McGuffin

Former Huntingtown Elem. students became acquainted, circa 1953. Back row left to right: Connie Bowen Cosgrove, Kaye Wood Peterson, Frank Bowen, Nancy King Dennis, Bonnie Bowen McGuffin. Seated left to right: Mary Frances Buckmaster Catterton, Caroline Charnley Groom, Ronald (Moe) Mattera, Edna Morgan Harris-Kurre.

New Campaign to Fight Drugs Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Prescription pain medication misuse severely endangers users and often leads to heroin addiction, according to the Calvert County Health Department, which is lkaunching a public-awareness campaign this summer warning Calvert County residents.

The campaign addresses rising opioid and opiate abuse in the county.

Requests for prescription drug addiction treatment have increased 350 percent in the past five years, according to the health department. Seventy percent of Calvert County residents said they know someone who misuses prescription opioids, which include painkillers such as Fentanyl, Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet and Demerol, and 55 percent of residents know someone who uses heroin, according to the Maryland Public Opinion Survey.

“The opiate problem in Calvert County is similar to the issues across the state and country,” said Julie Mulligan, prevention coordinator for Calvert County Health Department’s Calvert Substance Abuse Services. “Most users begin with a legitimate pain prescription for an injury or surgical procedure but may switch to heroin because it’s less expensive, easier to obtain and elicits a similar high.”

Anyone with access to prescription drugs is at risk of misusing them, Mulligan said, including those with access through family and friends or through legitimate or illegitimate prescriptions, doctors or pharmacies. Middle and high school students are particularly vulnerable amid pressure from peers and more freedom in adolescence. Misuse early in life increases the likelihood of substance-abuse disorders in adulthood.

“The individual may or may not be aware of the potential for addiction and begin taking

more than prescribed,” Mulligan said. “Once addicted to the opiate, users may seek the drug from family or friends; they may steal others’ prescriptions; they may doctor-shop or purchase the prescriptions from a dealer.”

Opioid abuse suppresses the immune system and can lead to chemical dependence, overdose and death, according to the Calvert County Health Department. Physical signs of pill and heroin abuse include pinpointed pupils, slurred speech, difficulty breathing, skin abscesses, collapsed veins and itching or flushed skin. Other signs include increased need for money or privacy, fundamental changes in behavior, and withdrawal from family and friends, Mulligan said.

For more information, concerns or treatment options, Calvert County residents should call the Calvert County Health Department at (410) 535-3079, ext. 6. Calvert Substance Abuse Services, part of the Calvert County Health Department, seeks to improve public health and safety by providing prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services to Calvert County residents. As part of its efforts, the organization provides workshops, forums, presentations and trainings about substance abuse.

Opioid abuse is an escalating problem which the public needs to know about, Mulligan said. In response, the Calvert County Health Department is using original billboard, radio, cable and movie theater advertising (Vimeo video), fliers and posters, and social media (Facebook and Twitter) to reach Calvert County residents. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene provided funding for the effort.

Andrew Aldrich Calvert County Health Dept.

Calvert High School Team Serves Community Prince Frederick Elem. alumni. Back row left to right: Michelle (Mieke)Rockhill, Ginger Wood Thompson, Carol Jean Hutchins Horovitz, Margaret Dunkle, Darlene Hall Conner. Seated left to right: Gil Masters, Ken Horsmon, Jackie Bowles, Jock Engle, Clarence Nice.

Former students of Fairview Elem (1953 - 1959) also attended Beach Jr. High from 1959 - 1961. Back row left to right: Betty Sunderland Hunter, Mike Chaney, Larry Whittington, Howard Trott. Seated left to right: Linda Jenkins, Leslie Gibson Groom, Shannon Ellis Masters, Judy Ward Trow.

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Over the summer, some of the student athletes from the Calvert High School Boys’ Soccer Program, led by Head Coach Kevin Streete, partnered with Farming 4 Hunger at Serenity Farms in Hughesville to distribute fresh produce to less fortunate families in Calvert County.

The boys started the day in the field, harvesting the crops which they then bagged for delivery in the community. The Calvert High School boys were met by many grateful residents. In the afternoon, the boys continued to brighten the day of those in the community by participating in a food distribution at the College of Southern Maryland.

When confronted with the idea of having the athletes partner with his organization, Bernie Fowler, Jr., who is the founder and chairman of Farming 4 Hunger, was more than happy to have the boys come to the farm. Fowler, himself, was a student and soccer player at Calvert High School. Along with

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Fowler, Jack Woodford was excited to work alongside the athletes. Woodford is very active participant with Farming 4 Hunger, Trinity Church, and the surrounding community.

This activity not only gave the players a chance to bond as a team, off the field, but also gave them the chance to give back to the Calvert County/ Calvert High School community.

Lisa West St. Leonard

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Jerry Cook, 65 Gerald “Jerry” Henry Cook, age 65, of Lothian, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2015. He was born Mar. 26, 1950.

Jerry was honorably discharged from the US Army where he served in Vietnam. He received the National Defense Service Medal for serving during the Vietnam era in addition to a Presidential Unit Citation. This citation was awarded to those units who participated in humanitarian assistance in Vietnam.

Jerry was truly nautical in nature and loved the beach and enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed occasionally playing Keno, and was very lucky at it. His memory will continue to bring joy to his family and friends.

He was the beloved husband of Nola (Mikolajczak) Cook. He was the loving father of Crista Smith, Jeremy Cook and his wife Lisa Cook, Jeffery Cook, and Crystal McMullen all of New York. He was the dear stepfather of Ramon Valdez of Annapolis. Jerry was the cherished grandfather of Paige Cook, Kyle Cook, Brianna Cook, Savanna McMullen, Dante McMullen, Miklala McMullen, and Anthony Coleman. He is also survived by his sister, Deborah Allen and her husband, Doug Allen, of Lothian.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Pat Curran, 64

John Patrick Curran, Jr., known as “Pat,” age 64, of St. Leonard passed away Aug. 12, 2015, in Prince Frederick.

Pat was born Feb. 8, 1951, to John P. Sr., and Betty Lou Curran

of Solomons.

Pat loved his family and enjoyed the time that he shared with them. He also had a great love for farming.

He is survived by his two sons, Johnny and his wife Shannon of St. Leonard; and Eric and his wife Jennifer of St. Leonard. He was a beloved Paw-Paw to his grandchildren; Adam, Ashton, Kaylee, Amanda, and Nicole, as well as his great granddaughter Aubrey. He is also survived by his mother Betty Lou Curran of Solomons and his siblings, Mark and his wife Darlene of Orange Park, FL; Eileen Weems and her husband Douglas of Prince Frederick; Marlene Leone and her husband Mario of St. Leonard; Donna Oliff and her husband Jackie of Owings; Mike and his wife Mary Ellen of Dunkirk; Katie Langley of Solomons; Joe of Dunkirk; and many nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by his father John Patrick, Sr. and niece Katherine “KC” Martin.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Joe Elliot, 90 Joseph Franklin Elliott, age 90, of Broomes Island, passed away July 22, 2015 in Washington, D.C. He was born in Broomes Island on June 29, 1925 to the late Guy Wilmer and Helen Ileen Sewell Elliott.

Joe served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 and received the WWII Victory Medal, American Area Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Medal, European African Area Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Joe is survived by his siblings Ruth Lorraine Godwin, Romona Mulligan and Glen Godwin Elliott and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by siblings

Guy Wilmer Elliott, John Samuel Elliott, James Harvey Elliott, Ronald Elliott, Naomi Woomer, Delores Frances Dowell and June L. Grover.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Peggy Akey, 55

Peggy Ellen Akey, age 55, of Owings, passed away Aug. 9, 2015. She was born Aug. 14, 1959, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, daughter of the late Lonnie and Eva (Costella) Goings.

Peggy grew up in Forestville and enjoyed dancing, walking, classic monster movies, cooking, and was an avid “Walking Dead” fan. She enjoyed being in the company of her close friends, family, and especially her granddaughter. Peggy was a supporter and lover of Pit Bulls especially her precious Capone and Jagger.

In 2002, Peggy retired medically from the federal government after 24 years of dedicated service. During that time, she worked for the Prince Georges Police Department, Department of Commerce, Department of the Air Force, and the Headquarters of the Air National Guard, where she served as the classifications and waivers program manager until retiring.

In addition to her husband of 22 years, Shawn P. Akey, Peggy will be sadly missed by her son, Joshua P. Akey, of Owings; her sister, Nona E. Garrett of Prince Frederick; and her niece, Carrie Doolan and her husband Logan of Denver, CO. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Trinity Hover and Joshua Caldwell, and numerous other family members.

She is predeceased by her brothers, David and Dennis Goings.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Richard Henry, 88

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Richard Franklin Henry, age 88, of Lusby, passed away Aug.14, 2015 at his residence. He was formally of South West, Baltimore.

Born December 21, 1926 in Strasburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Luther Franklin Henry and Ruth E. (Sine) Henry.

Richard served his country in the U. S. Army from 1945 to 1986, retiring as a Sargent First Class. He also served as a Police

Officer in the South West District of the Baltimore City Police Department. Richard retired after twenty years of service. Richard married his beloved wife, Anna Promeneski on April 1, 1961 and they just celebrated 54 years of marriage. Richard was a veteran, a hard worker, and a loyal and loving father and husband.

Richard is survived by his wife, Anna Henry; his daughter, Linda Henry Allen and her husband Gordon Thomas Allen and his grandchildren, Rebecca Jill Williams and Joseph Thomas Allen.

Contributions may be made in his memory to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Sheila Gallagher, 66

Sheila Colegrove Gallagher, age 66, a resident of Shady Side, passed away on Sun. Aug. 2, 2015 after a brief illness.

Sheila was born April

24, 1949 in Oahu, HI. Sheila graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Marymount College and received a BS degree from the University of Maryland.

Sheila was the Program Director of Horticultural Therapy at Melwood, a nonprofit which helps people with differing abilities work, live and play in the community.

She was a registered Horticultural Therapist, a Certified Professional Horticulturalist and a Master Gardner in Anne Arundel Country.

Sheila was a presenter at the International Conference on Horticulture Therapy in Taiwan and was the subject matter expert of the history of horticulture in the US and Melwood’s influence on horticulture therapy.

Sheila will be remembered as a compassionate and caring person who believed humans all have within them a love and a caring heart for all living things, both plants and animals.

She is survived by her Mother Joy B. Colegrove of Annapolis, her Brothers Peter Colegrove of Annapolis, Paul Colegrove of Timomium and Sister Betsy Spenser of Shrewsbury, Mass. and many loving nieces and nephews.

Sheila was preceded in death by her father, Warren R. Colegrove.

Memorial donations may be made to Melwood 5606 Dower House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 or the Spiritist Society of North Beach, PO Box 578, North Beach, Maryland 20714.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Annapolis handled arrangements.

Nicki Janisko, 32 Lauren “Nicki” Janisko of Harwood, a life-time resident of Anne Arundel County, passed away on Aug. 7, 2015.

Born on April 13, 1983 in Cherry Point, NC to Robert Janisko and Sherrie Wilkinson, Nicki was a graduate of Southern High School where she excelled at lacrosse. After high school she attended Anne Arundel Community College where she received her associates degree. Nicki went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Genesis Spa Creek in Annapolis.

She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River.

As a child her family can still picture Nicki with 80’s style big hair and colorful polk-adot pants and neon shirts, dancing through the house to the Escape Club’s “Wild Wild West” or the Beach Boys “Kokomo.” At 32 years of age, Nicki never lost that young, wild, fun-loving free spirit. Nicki could be seen in one of her colorful sundresses and flip flops still dancing through the house or singing in the car, belting out a Janis Joplin song. Her spirit lives on in the person she loved more than life, her daughter Emma.

In addition to her parents, Nicki is survived by her daughter, Emma Sherman of Harwood; five brothers, Matthew Janisko of Kent Island, Eric and Benjamin Janisko of Hagerstown, Dennis Wilkinson, Jr. of Edgewater, and Christopher Wilkinson of Chesapeake Beach; two sisters, Mary Kate Janisko of Harwood and Lacey Wilkinson of Annapolis; and three grandparents, Mary Sharp of Harwood, Billie Ford of Coudersport, PA and Lucille Janisko of Johnston, PA. Nicki was preceded in death by her grandfather, Albert Janisko.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offerered at

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, West River.

Donations may be made to Emma Sherman’s Education Fund.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Lucille Kozlowski, 99

Effie “Lucille” Radabaugh Armour Kozlowski, age 99, of Bowie, passed away August 18, 2015 at the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. She was born Oct. 21, 1915 in DeKalb, WV. She married John William Armour on June 15, 1935 in Hedgesville, WV. From this union came two sons, Richard Neil and Kevin Daun Armour. After John’s death in 1969, she moved to Bowie. Lucille later married Walter S. Kozlowski on August 18, 1975 in Ellicott City, MD, giving her a stepson and three step-grandchildren.

Lucille graduated from Upshur County High School in 1933. She enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, and camping and was a member of many clubs. She worked for the Clarksburg Casket and Hecht’s and other various companies. She was active in the Duff Street United Methodist Church in West Virginia, and later attended services at St. Mathew’s in Maryland.

Lucille is survived by her grandchildren Kelli Armour, Sean Armour, Kerry MacWilliams, Sue Curtis, Barbara Turner, Kyle Armour, Emily Dillard, John Armour, Timmy Armour, and Cody Armour, stepgrandchildren Cyndi Kozlowski, and Ian Kozlowski, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, and sons. She was also preceded in death by brothers Chester, Shafter and Dale Radabaugh and sisters Breatrice Freeman, Rev. Opal Hinkle, and

Irene Camden.

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Michael Oliver, 57 Michael Stanley Oliver, Sr., age 57, of Clinton passed away Aug. 1, 2015 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 25, 1957 in Cheverly, MD to Robert and Mary (Cusick) Oliver.

Michael was raised in Prince Georges County, and joined the military shortly after high school. He was employed by Metro for several years and has worked at Beltway Glass since the early 2000’s. Michael loved going to the beach, biking, hiking and traveling to Luray Caverns and Harper’s Ferry. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by children Michael S. Oliver, Jr. of Dunkirk, Rachel Ann Oliver of Lothian and Jason Douglas Oliver of Bowie, grandchildren Michael III, Emily, Gabrielle, and Payden Oliver and Josh Hudson, Jr., and a step-granddaughter Skylar Galford. Also

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surviving siblings Robert L. Oliver (Patricia) of Chesapeake Beach, Vera L. Wilkerson (Gene) of Chesapeake Beach, Robert A. Oliver, Jr. (Patricia) of Bayboro, NC, Theresa A. Short (Orville) of Arkoma, OK, Mary V. Oliver of Muldrow, OK, Margaret S. Campbell (Jo Bill) of Sallisaw, OK, Clinton F. Oliver (Cynthia) of Deale, Richard H. Oliver, Sr. (Michele) of Blounts Creek, NC, and Thomas W. Oliver, Sr. (Patricia) of Madison, AL, and his cats Pandy and Whitey.

Michael was preceded in death by brothers Johnny and David Oliver.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Mary Spicknall, 69

Mary Phelan Spicknall, age 69, of Dunkirk passed away Aug. 10, 2015, in Annapolis. Mary was born Dec. 7, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to Edward Joseph and Sylvia Marie (Johnson) Phelan.

Mary was raised in College Park and graduated from University of Maryland in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in education.

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She later took graduate courses at Brown University. Mary was an elementary school teacher in Providence, RI, and later a substitute teacher in Calvert County. Following her marriage to Charles G. Spicknall, III, she resided in Calvert County.

In her early years, Mary spent the summers in Ludlow, VT, and later Epping Forest in Annapolis as well as Ludlow. Ludlow held a special place in Mary’s heart and she would return often with her family and friends. She was an avid reader and was always interested in history. She also enjoyed vacations to the beach with family and friends. Most of all, Mary was a devoted mother and grandmother that never missed an opportunity to talk about her sons and their families.

Mary is survived by her husband Charles G. Spicknall III of Dunkirk, and sons Charles E. “Ted” Spicknall and wife Carol of Prince Frederick; Justin M. “Matt” Spicknall of Germantown; and Patrick A. “Andy” Spicknall and wife Saira of Bethesda. Also surviving are grandchildren Hayley Brooke,

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Cassidy, Samantha, Noah, and Adam Spicknall. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Michael James and Mitchell Edward Phelan.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Herb Thomas, 72

Herbert Winfield Thomas, Sr., age 72, known as “Herb,” a resident of Deale for 30 years, died July 30 after a brief battle with sepsis at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born in Lothian on Oct. 9, 1942 to the late Samuel and Elsie Thomas. He graduated from Southern High School in 1961 and then completed an apprenticeship program to become a sprinkler fitter in Local 669. After retirement he became an accomplished house painter and worked until his four-day illness began.

Herb was well known for his great jokes and memorable “Herbisms.” He loved the Orioles, Ravens and coaching his sons’ teams over the years. He also enjoyed spending an hour every morning with his many friends at the Deale 7-11 drinking coffee and solving the problems of the world.

Herb leaves his wife of 42 years, Suzanne Thomas, sons Michael and Chris (Margaret) of Deale, and Matt (Heather) of Shady Side.

He leaves six broken-hearted grandkids whom he adored: Chad 17, Christopher 11, Emma 8, Anthony 8, Addison 7, and Owen 2. Herb is also survived by a brother Edgar Thomas of Dunkirk, and is predeceased by sister Alice Greenwell and brothers Andrew and James Thomas.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Deale Elks Lodge 6022 Drum Point Rd. Deale, MD 20751.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Terry Stinnett, 88 Theresa “Terry” Margaret Stinnett, 88, passed away Aug. 14, 2015, at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. Terry was born Dec. 1, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, to George F. and Mary E. (Tonry) Keegan.

Terry was raised in Brooklyn and graduated from Catholic parochial school. She married Aubrey Phair and was a waitress in a family owned restaurant in New York. She moved to Washington, D.C., in her early 20s, and later to North Beach where her family had a summer cottage. She worked as a waitress in the Rod n’ Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach.

Terry and Aubrey were divorced, and she married W. Gordon Stinnett and they lived in Chesapeake Beach where they raised their family and also owned and operated Stinnett’s Restaurant. She and Gordon also owned a home in Myrtle Beach, SC, and after Gordon’s passing in 1993, Terry alternated between her homes in Maryland and South Carolina.

For the past several years, she was a resident of Brightview South River Assisted Living in Edgewater.

Terry was a member of St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach and Our Lady Star of the Sea in Myrtle Beach, Stallings-Williams American Legion Unit 206 in Chesapeake Beach, and the Red Hat Society. In her leisure time Terry enjoyed being at the beach, fine dining, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. She was also a fan of the Washington Redskins.

She is survived by daughters Nancy E. Pease and husband Anthony of Bluffton, SC; LuAnne Smith of Myrtle Beach, Karen Amstutz and husband Charles of Sarasota, FL; and Lisa Merriman of Huntingtown; son A. Gary Phair and wife Tammy of Venice, FL; 11

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grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon, a daughter Linda O’Hara, a sister Kathleen Plourd, and a brother, George Keegan.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Davin Voss, 36

Davin Donald Voss, age 36, a 33year resident of Shady Side, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Aug. 4, 2015.

Born on Dec. 4, 1978 in Annapolis, Davin graduated from Shady Side Elementary School, St. Mary’s High School and the College of Charleston in South Carolina where he majored in business communications. He worked as an office manager for a Prince George’s County attorney’s office.

Davin was a “.com” entrepreneur and a talented musician, songwriter, music producer and guitar instructor. He was a member of one of South Carolina’s best rock and roll bands. Davin was also interested in film and video production. He received an award from the University of Miami where he partnered with a friend to write, produce and star in a film production at the school. He was also an “extra” actor in the Barry Levinson movie, “Avalon” and had a featured role in the movie, “The Last Ride of the Raven.” In his quiet time, Davin enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He attended Chesapeake Christian Fellowship and the Bridge Church on Kent Island.

Davin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Regine Voss and Nick Bethmann. He is survived by his father, Dennis Voss of Chester; his mother, Erika Bethmann McGrew and stepfather, John McGrew of Shady Side; his brother and sister, J.T. McGrew and Alicia McGrew, both

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of Shady Side; his grandmother, Madeline Bethmann of Stevensville and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.

Memorial donations may be made to the RSDSA to help research a cure for Reflex Symphathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain at rsds.org/donate.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Jane Ward, 87

Jane Denby Ward, age 87, passed away July 15, 2015 at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. She was born in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Dr. John Howard Denby, DO and Christine Chapman Denby of Kirksville, MO. She graduated from Brown University in 1952 with a B.A. in music and organ, and earned her M.A. in music from Catholic University of America in 1968. She then completed the program for Theological Education for Ministry at the University of the South School of Theology in 2008.

Jane taught music on all levels in Virginia and in numerous schools in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties in Maryland, in addition to giving piano and organ lessons privately. Her energy and passion for musicals touched the lives of her students as they rehearsed and performed productions, including Brigadoon, Peanuts and choral performances filled with pieces from Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar. When she wasn’t in front of a classroom or stage, Jane could be found at one of the many local churches, directing the choir or playing the organ or piano. In her spare time, she was an avid traveler and loved to cook and read.

She is survived by her sister Sara P. Denby, Capt. USN (Ret.), daughters Karen Kistler Ward and her husband Douglas, Kathy Lee Duran and her husband Michael, Kristine and Angela Ward-Fischer, and son Hugh W. Ward III and his wife Sharon. Also surviving are grandchildren Jennifer McPeak, Amy O’Regan, Katharine Ward Revak, Michael J. Duran, Jr., and Cameron, Vincent, and Dominick Ward-Fischer, and five greatgrandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 5, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115

Broadway, Suite 1301, New York NY 10006 (online: lymphoma.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Bobby Wilkerson, 78

Robert Glenn Wilkerson, age 78, of Tracy’s Landing passed away Aug. 11, 2015, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1937, in Friendship to John and Virginia (Webb) Wilkerson.

Bobby, affectionately known as Spot, was raised in Tracy’s Landing and attended Tracey’s Elementary, and Southern Junior and High Schools, graduating in 1955. He married Kathleen Marshall June 7, 1959, and they lived on the family farm in Tracy’s.

He was employed as a produce manager for Safeway, retiring in 2000 after 37 years.

Bobby was also a lifelong farmer, primarily raising tobacco.

Bobby was a life member of Deale Volunteer Fire Department for more than 65 years and also served as chaplain. He was inducted into the Anne Arundel County Firefighters Hall of Fame and was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Lothian. He was also selected into the Washington Metropolitan Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in 2008. In his leisure time, Bobby enjoyed gardening, baseball, softball, the Orioles and Ravens, and spending time with his family.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Kathleen “Kitty” Wilkerson and sons W. Craig Wilkerson and friend Beth of Tracy’s Landing; and Dean F. Wilkerson and wife Theresa of Chilhowie, VA. Also surviving are grandchildren Kelsey, Glenn, Sarah, Hannah, and Ryan Wilkerson, sister Iva Jean Ward and husband Donald of Tracy’s Landing; and brother John B. Wilkerson, Jr. and wife Peggy of Tracy’s Landing.

Bobby was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Knopp and brother, David Wilkerson.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

She wed the love of her life, Richard Dean “Dick” Yentes, on Dec. 31, 1952.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed needlepoint, crossword puzzles, traveling, especially on cruises, and spending time with family. She was active in the Calvert County Senior Center, where she served for seven years as President of the Senior Council, Prince Frederick Branch, taught line dancing, and participated in senior aerobics.

Marcy was and remains the matriarch and strength of her family. She is survived by her sons: Robert Yentes and his wife Josephine of Richmond, VA; Stephen Yentes and his wife Sheryl of Huntingtown; and Brian Yentes and his wife Cindy of Dulles, VA; daughter, Mary Davis and her husband Patrick of Huntingtown; 11 grandchildren: Lisa Muncey, Sherry Taylor, Sara Yentes, Richard Dean Yentes, Drew Yentes, Jack Yentes, Brian Kunkel, Jeremy Davis, Brittany Davis, Christy Lourcey, and Becky Ford; 16 great-grandchildren: Joel Muncey, Rilynn and Piper Taylor, Tai Bowler, Evie Eherdt, Shane and Ashlynn Davis, Mason and Ava Steed, Taylor Fernandes, Kendra, Ashley, Sarah, and Christian Lourcey, Billy Barnes, and Kaelan Blush. Her husband Richard Dean Yentes, brothers Richard and John Egan, and sisters Anastacia Sansone and Mary Bridget Dembenski predeceased her.

Burial will take place at a date to be announced at Arlington National Cemetery, where she will be reunited and returned to the loving arms of her late husband who will guide her through her next journey. Memorial contributions may be made to Navy Wounded Warriors at safeharborfoundation.org.

Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Dan Yoder, 73

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Marcy Yentes, 89 Wanda Marcella “Marcy” Yentes, age 89, of Huntingtown, died in Prince Frederick on July 27, 2015. She was born in Edwards, Illinois to the late Cornelius and Mary Culleton Egan.

March 15, 1942, in Meyersdale, PA, to John D. and Lydia (Tice) Yoder.

Dan was raised primarily in Grantsville on a family Mennonite dairy farm. He graduated from West Holmes High School in Wooster, OH, where he played baseball.

After high school, he moved to College Park and became an insurance agent. He was married to Mary Longsworth. He moved to Owings in 1982 and worked at Nationwide Insurance, and joined the Glasscock & Meenan Agency in 1992. He married Kathryn Funderburk in 1993, and they had lived in Huntingtown since 2000.

Dan was an active member of the University of Maryland Terrapin Club when living in College Park. He was also a member of Huntingtown United Methodist church, where he was active in youth ministries, and the Calvert County Lions Club. He was voted Calvert County’s “Most Beautiful Person” several years ago. In his leisure time, Dan was an avid hunter and enjoyed taxidermy, the outdoors, and time in the mountains. He also loved spending time with family and friends.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Kathy Yoder and sons William H. “Bill” Longsworth and his wife Barbara of Dunkirk; Theodore K. “Ted” Longsworth and his wife Debbie of Dunkirk; and Jay S. Longsworth and his wife Shelley of Rowlett, TX; as well as five grandchildren.

Dan is also survived by siblings Olen J. Yoder and Dorothy Yoder of Grantsville; Lois Y. Stutzman of Ashland, OH; Marvin J. Yoder of Springs, PA; and Monroe J. Yoder of Bronx, NY. Dan was preceded in death brothers Roy, Raymond, Cloyd and Junior Yoder and sisters Iva Lantz and Verda Mast.

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Annapolis Craft Beer & Music Festival: This large event being held at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium from 12:00–6:00 p.m., Sat., Sept. 12 features unlimited beer tastings of over 100 craft beers from over 45 regional and national artisan breweries.

There will also be live music of every variety and great oysters on the half-shell along with other food.

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p.m.). If interested, email: annapolisshows@gmail. com for an application. For more info see web site at: theannapoliscraftbeerandmusicfestival.com.

Pets

Calvert County Humane Society Meet “Cleo” Each week Prince Frederick Chrysler sponsors the featured dog and pays the adoption fee! Cleo is a beautiful five-year-old purebreed Hound, who is great with cats, kids and other dogs! Cleo would be a great addition to any family. She has a wonderful personality and is ready to go to her forever home. If you would like to visit Cleo, please come down to the kennel for a visit. Contact Info for the Calvert Humane Society: PAT @ patbeyer@comcast.net. Be sure to mention that you read this in the Chesapeake Current!

Anne Arundel County Animal Control Anne Arundel County Animal Control is lowering adoption fees for pets until further notice. Animal Control is dealing with a surge of animals coming into the shelter. Adoptions fees that are normally $41-$56 for dogs have been reduced to $16. Cat adoptions regularly cost up to $36 but during this special they are $4. The prices include the cost of a rabies vaccination, spay/neuter, and a license. If you plan to adopt an animal, please bring a leash or carrier. For pet adoption, the hours are as follows: Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m; Sundays and Mondays: closed; Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m.

– 3 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

By Annette Jones Funn

What is BGCSM?

Some people now days speak using acronyms. BGCSM stands for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland. The Bayside Unit is located on Dayton Avenue in North Beach.

If you have met Joy Hill, the Chief Executive Officer, then you have met the voice and awesome advocate for this children’s and youth organization. Joy believes so much in expanding the horizons of the kids served at this facility. These youngsters, all between the ages of 5 and 18, find a safe place to build their strengths and to use them in a positively as a foundation for their future.

Here, Joy says, “Children build self esteem and character to become productive citizens in the community.”

This is in keeping with the mission of the BGCSM which is, “To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

“Great futures start here!” Joy emphasizes. “I love my children and I love what I do. All kids are welcome here.”

What programs are offered?

BGCSM sponsors nationally recognized programs that address the most pressing issues.

They teach young people the skills they need to succeed in life. The Club offers programs in five core areas: Character & Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; The Arts; Health and Life Skills; and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.

There is an after-school program held at the North Beach facility from 2:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday for a cost of $25.00 weekly and a daily healthy snack (plus a onetime annual enrollment fee). The programs provide mentoring and development of social skills in a family-oriented setting. Qualified staff members oversee the programs. All employees and volunteers are cleared through FBI and State of Maryland security procedures, which is a must to assure safety of the children.

What support is needed by the BGCSM? Joy Hill says many helping hands are needed to provide successful and rewarding days that benefit the children. In addition to paid staff which are limited, a variety of other diversified skills are wanted and welcomed.

Volunteers with various background skills, mentors, collaborators with nonprofit organizations, community liaisons, faith-based groups, currently employed and retired federal employees, the energized elderly, business leaders and a skilled Board of Directors are just a few that help to keep the BGCSM going. If you love kids and have a few hours to spare, know that the community is wanted and welcome to get involved to help these kids.

Tutors are needed to help youngsters complete their homework assignments.

How are programs funded?

With a big smile, Joy also says that they need lots of monetary donations and could use a grant writer or two.

Ms. Hill is responsible for raising money to keep the BGCSM fully operational, beyond grants and other funding. The community Joy Hill leads the Bayside Boys & is invited Girls Club. to make financial donations to the BGCSM. Every penny counts, large and small donations are happily accepted. A donation as small as $5.00 could help provide a healthy daily snack for the kids – and some truly are hungry. This is a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization so credit is provided accordingly. A tour of the BGCSM may be provided upon appointment.

Do you have a wish list?

Yes says the Chief Executive Officer. That list includes such items as pencils, pens, paper, folders, art supplies such as brushes and paint, digital cameras, books, computers not older that three years, Walmart or Target gift cards to purchase additional supplies and healthy snacks.

In the winter, there is a need for new hats, scarves, gloves and coats for the kids. The wish list is updated on their web site, so please review it often for other items needed and help them out when you can.

Who serves on the Board of Directors?

Current Board Members are Pamela Cousins, FEMA employee and Calvert Board of Education Member; Sidney Curl, President, Twin Beach Players; Bernard Dent, Right Side Computer Guys; Judy Devey, retired from Calvert County Public schools; Gregory Dotson, Department of the Army; Kisha Flagg, Secretary; Bruce D. Henderson, Allstate Insurance Company, Chairman; Miriam Rudder Holman, Project Manager DC Office of the State Superintendent; Tracie A. Long, Treasurer; Cassandra D. Okwumabua, retired from the Department of Treasury, Vice Chair.

Friends of the Board include: Karen Douglas, Licensed Clinical MSW; and Janice McLemore, Acies Construction and Accounts Manager.

Need more information to get involved to help out?

Contact any of the members of the Board of Directors or Chief Executive Officer Joy Hill at (410) 257-0007 or jhill@bgcsm.net. The website is bgcsm.net.

Ms. Hill is so passionate about getting the community to participate as a partner with the BGCSM that I can still hear her advocacy voice pleading... “remember the children.”

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

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CURRENT EVENTS Humane Society of Calvert County’s 13th Annual Pet Day 5K Run & Fun Walk Rain or Shine: A timed 5K (3.1 miles) run and fun walk with or without your dogs! A \mostly level course through scenic Solomons Island beginning and ending at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Enjoy a beautiful view of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay for the duration of the walk/run. This event will be timed by the Chesapeake Bay Running Club. Begins at 8:30 a.m., Sat., Sep. 12. Our Lady Star of the Sea School • 50 Alexander Lane Solomons.

Registration is available the day of, but will increase $5/category. For registration and details, go to http:// www.active.com. The Humane Society Fri., Aug.F21 riday, August 21 Ice Cream Soda Day: Who wants a Purple Cow? An Orange Whip? How about a Coke Float or a Black Cow? Your choice of several flavors of ice cream sodas for $1 each. 12:30 p.m.

Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater.

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

of Calvert County has been a “NoKill” animal shelter since established in 1975. HSCC is looking forward to a growing crowd this year.

Stay Safe Self-Defense Workshop!

Back by popular demand, Kyle Webber of Black Belt Academy of Prince Frederick will be bringing his expertise to Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Tues., Sep. 8, from 7:00-8:30 pm. A martial artist who holds both a 4th degree black belt in taekwondo and a blue belt in Brazilian ju-jitsu, Master Webber will teach participants about situational awareness, escape strategies, assertiveness training, and basic striking techniques. Attendees are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable surrounding funeral and cremation services and how you can minimize risks, protect family and all that you have worked for. Learn more in a relaxing and enjoyable environment.

10:00-11:00 a.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.

Saturday , August 22 Sat., Aug. 22

ednesday , August 26 Wed.,W Aug. 26

Toy Boat Building: Make your own in the Maritime History Hall with sessions starting on the half hour. $2 donation requested with museum admission.

2:00–4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Visit calvertmarinemuseum. com or call (410) 326-2042.

Music With The Grey Legends: Russ and Paul share their music, an indie acoustic blend, layered with deconstructed chords and vocal harmonies, their music evokes the comforting sounds of 1970s artists like Steely Dan and George Harrison, while pulling in American roots music, jazz, and twists that are distinctly their own.

1:00 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.

Shredding Event: Destroy unwanted paper and documents to help prevent identity theft. Calvert County residents only; no business waste accepted. All papers accepted; no limit per resident.

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown.

Tue., Aug 25 Tuesday , August 25 Ask The Undertaker: Ten Things You Need To Know Before You Go. Ryan Helfenbein of Lasting Tributes will discuss the financial decisions

Song Circle / Jam Session: Singermusicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected.

Public is welcome to participate or just observe. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Calvert

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clothing. Ages 16 and up; registration required. Visit CalvertLibrary.info or calvertmartialarts.com or call Molly Crumbley at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

Indian Village Demonstrations Saturdays in Sept. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org.

Monday Memories House and Garden Tours Mondays in Sept.

10:00-11:00 a.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org.

Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons. For more information call (410) 326-5289.

Thu., Aug. 27 , August 27 Thursday Little Minnows: C is for Crabs!

A program for ages 3–5 and their caregivers. Fee is $5, free for members.

Preregistration suggested. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41. From 10:00–11:00 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Fri., AugF28 riday, August 28 Senior Vaccination Clinic: Arnold Professional Pharmacy will conduct a senior vaccination clinic. Flu, shingles, and pneumonia vaccines will be available. The flu vaccine is fully covered by Medicare. Shingles and pneumonia vaccines are covered by Medicare part D, however there is a $30 administration fee for each. Sign up at the front desk. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater.

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

Sat., Aug. 29 Saturday , August 29 Lighthouse Adventure CruiseSouthern Bay: 7:45 a.m. Leaves from the Calvert Marine Museum Dock.

Participants will see six lighthouses as they cruise aboard a private charter boat. $130 per person; $120/members.

Registration required at least five business days in advance. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons.

149th Calvert County Jousting Tournament: Maryland’s Official State Sport at Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Rd., (MD 264) Port Republic.

Jousting: 12:00 at noon. Church Bazaar: 11:00a.m.–2:00 p.m. with baked goods, books, toys, plants, crafts, and more - all by parish members!

Concerts in the Church: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Country Supper: 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Boxed Suppers available: 12:00-6:00 p.m. for $20 each. Fried chicken, deviled crab, ham (choose two), sides, beverages, & desserts. Donation: $20/adults; $8/ages 6-12. Age 5 and under accompanied by paying adult eat FREE! (Crab available only with adult portion.) Donations requested for admission (ages 6 and older).

For info call (410) 586-0565 or visit christchurchcalvert.org.

Lore Oyster House Day: On-going activities in the oyster house and on the dock. Try your hand at oyster tonging; learn to tie a towline and coil a rope; measure oysters and follow the path an oyster takes through the processing house from the loading dock to the shipping room. Learn about oyster anatomy with the giant soft sculpture oyster, Rock-E-Feller. Admission is free to the Oyster House in Solomons. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. calvertmarinemuseum. com or call (410) 326-2042.

Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail: $25/13 and up, $15/8 – 12. No children under 8 please. Preregistration required; call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

Seating is limited. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. leaving from the museum dock.

Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons.

CURRENT EVENTS Tues. Sept.

1 , September 1 Tuesday Steak Dinner: Picky about your steak?

Order yours direct from the Grill-Master and get what you ordered! For $15, get all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call (301) 855-6466.

Fri., Sep. 4 , September 4 Friday First Free Friday: Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons.

5:00-8:00 p.m. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Chicken Dinner: The American Legion’s World-Famous Baked Chicken with all the trimmings and beverage for only $10. Join us for this

informal event from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Dining Hall at the Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post on Rt. 260. Public warmly welcomed. For more info, call (301) 855-6466.

Sat., Sep. 5 Saturday , September 5 Solomons Island Kite Day: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. calvertmarinemuseum. com or call (410) 326-2042.

Tues., Sep. 8 , September 8 Tuesday Bay Breeze Concert: The Dixie Power Trio featuring the New Line Brass: Dixieland band. 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the porch of the Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach.

Free and open to the public. Rain location: Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach. Info (410) 2573892.

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