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Residents To Get Water/ Sewer Rollback After several months of cantankerous debate – and a petition drive in an effort to force a special election on the matter – Chesapeake Beach Town Council appears ready to approve a compromise that would ease the burden of higher rates with a phased-in approach.

At an Emergency Work Session Monday night, Aug. 19, most members expressed a willingness to “phase” in the rates over the next four years, which will be taken up at the next council meeting.

The council agreed to give a “grant” of $638,000 from the town’s general fund to the utility fund to mostly cover the substantial increase in rates that residents were facing in their October bills.

The new rates with this first “grant” would be $6.83 per thousand gallons used for sewer and $2.35 per thousand gallons of water used. The rates passed earlier were $11.28 per thousand gallons of sewer and $4.28 per thousand gallons of water under the plan supporters called the “Flat Rate” system.

The council indicated a willingness to “phase in” the higher rates through 2016 with smaller amounts and additional “subsidies” through FY 2016, although each would need to be approved each year.

The compromise includes charging a $10 fee to residents/properties not using any water in a quarter to cover the cost of reading meters, billing and collection along with the $15 Bay Restoration Fee collected for the State of Maryland.

Council Member Valerie Beaudin suggested charging all Chesapeake Beach households an across the board $7 user fee, to cover meter reading, billing and collection. But that was not supported by a majority of other members.

In July, Wesley Donovan, General Manager of the Rod ‘N’ Reel and Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa (CBRS) complex led a petition drive that collected nearly 1,000 voter signatures to repeal the “Flat Rate” structure previously approved.

He told the Chesapeake Current about the compromise reached Monday night, “I have to run the numbers, but I believe this still increases our rates – and rates for the highest volume users in town – by more than 500%.” CBRS and the others are the major employers in town have indicated that the higher water/sewer costs may result in a loss of jobs and/or significant employee benefits.

For Beach Elementary School, for example, the increase would cost the county about $13,000 extra per year, and would make the town-owned Chesapeake Beach Water Park appear in the red.

Donovan said earlier that the rates would essentially put the laundromat in Chesapeake Beach out of business. Other high-volume users affected would be Traders and Abner’s restaurants.

More than 200 of the petitions Donovan collected and turned in were disqualified on technicalities. However, the Chesapeake Beach Board of Elections “certified” 789 petitions as valid – 20% of the 3,943 voters listed by the county’s Board of Elections – which is the exact number required to force an election to validate – or invalidate - the previously decided rates.

The new rate structure was necessitated by higher rates because of fewer “tap fees” paid by builders because of the real estate downturn (which had previously been used to subsidize rates) and costs associated with the wastewater treatment plant’s required Enriched Nutrient Reduction (ENR) upgrade. It would significantly raise rates for “partners” in the Chesapeake Beach

Wastewater Treatment Plant – those who use it in North Beach, Southern Anne Arundel County, and Calvert County because of substantially increased water costs as of their October billing cycle.

Then at the council meeting on Thurs. Aug. 15, another controversy arose with Councilman Jeffrey Krahling revealing that he examined the 789 petitions and found one that was not signed, making the challenge requiring an election invalid. To that challenge, Mayor Bruce Wahl and Councilman Bob Carpenter said that they found numerous people on the voter list who were either deceased or had moved out of Chesapeake Beach, reducing the number of required signatures by at least seven percent.

At that same meeting, the majority of council members refused to set a special election date prior to Oct. 1, when the next billing cycle is due, therefore delaying the special election on the challenge to the rates to Nov. 2016, the next Town election.

This prompted Mayor Wahl to call for the Emergency Work Session on Mon., Aug. 19 to work out a new rate structure, since the current structure was invalidated by the petition drive.

Wahl said in his opinion, the petition was still valid because he had not received anything “official” indicating otherwise.

As for the petition’s validity, Chesapeake Beach Board of Elections Member Ron Draper said several times, “The Board of Elections has no comment on this until we speak with an attorney.”

At the Monday night session, Councilman Krahling suggested that rather than making a “grant” from the town’s general fund, the $638,000 should be taken out of budgeted “projects” for FY 2013-24, including over $300,000 in repairs to Veteran’s Park at the intersection of MD Rts. 260 and 261 and other miscellaneous projects in the previously-approved town budget.

That proposal, however, was not supported by the majority of other council members.

Krahling also asked that the town challenge the petition led by Donovan, and “allocate up to $30,000” to fight it “on behalf of the 80% who did not sign.”

Councilman Eric Rinehart commented, “That $30,000 puts a big knot in my throat and I just don’t like it.” He later abstained from voting on Krahling’s suggestion.

That idea was not supported by the majority other council members as well.

Krahling then asked Town Attorney Elissa Levan to file a complaint in circuit court before Aug. 31. She advised that her cost would be likely in the range of $10,000 - $15,000.

And at Monday night’s special session, Rinehart again asked why the council still had not scheduled the special election before Oct. 1, when the next cycle of town utility bills go out.

As Rinehart put it, “We have another rate structure – but we still have to schedule a vote, for per the charter.”

However, that did not happen at the last two meetings.

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: CDS Violations Dep. Holt observed a vehicle run a red light on southbound MD Rt. 4 at W. Ward Road in Dunkirk on August 8 at 8:22 p.m. Although Dep. Holt attempted to conduct a stop on the vehicle, the driver continued south on MD Rt. 4 while swerving in and out of its lane. The driver finally stopped the vehicle near Kerry Anne Lane. Dep. J. Migliaccio responded to assist.

The driver, identified as Thomas John Woodward, 27 of Broomes Island, was found to be driving on a suspended license and to be in possession of suspected drugs. Woodward appeared to be under the influence and was slurring his words, could not keep his balance while standing, and had a hard time keeping his eyes open. Woodward was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs, possession of heroin, use and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a metal spoon and possession of drug paraphernalia; a hypodermic syringe.

DFC M. Velasquez responded to the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course on H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby on August 13 at 7:32 a.m. for the report of an intoxicated person. An employee stated there was an intoxicated white male, later identified as Joseph Reynolds Dudley, 54 of Lusby, sleeping on the grass on the 11th hole of the course. The employee had awakened Dudley and asked if he was okay and told him he had to leave. Dudley replied that he was okay and went back to sleep.

Velasquez made contact with Dudley and determined he was heavily intoxicated. An ambulance was called, paramedics checked Dudley and advised his vital signs were good but he was intoxicated. Dudley was in possession of a weapon and was subsequently arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, carrying a dangerous concealed weapon; a .22 caliber Cobra, possession of a schedule II drug; Dilaudid, two counts of possession of a schedule IV drug; Zolpidem, and transporting a handgun on his person.

On August 14 at 8:30 p.m. a citizen called police and reported a possible drunk driver who had been following her on MD Rt. 2 through the light at Md. Rt. 260. She stated that the vehicle followed her too closely and crossed the shoulder and yellow lines numerous times, causing on-coming traffic to swerve to avoid a collision.

She stated the vehicle parked outside the Owings Subway restaurant and the driver went inside.

DFC R. Kreps made contact with the driver, identified as Michael Nicholas Johnson, 27 of Sunderland, who appeared intoxicated. Johnson was charged with driving under the influence, possession of a schedule I drug; Scooby Snax, a synthetic marijuana, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a multicolored smoking device.

3:00 p.m. by DFC A. Mohler when he responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle.

Suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. Mohler arrested Marvin R. Chase, 46 and Sherry A. Chase, 33, both of Lexington Park, and charged each of them with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a section of a straw, possession of Suboxone, possession of Heroin and possession of Heroin in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute. Sherry A. Chase was also charged with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a needle.

Christopher Max Gonzalez, 32 of Prince Frederick, was charged with attempt to possess heroin, conspiracy to possess Heroin and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a section of a straw.

On August 15 at 12:50 a.m. Cpl. G. Shrawder conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at 89 mph in a 55 mph posted zone on Md. Rt. 4 at Saw Mill Road in Lusby. He made contact with the driver, identified as Terrance Perez Posey, 32 of Washington, D.C., who had slurred speech and droopy eyelids. Posey was found to be in possession of suspected drugs. He was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I drug; K2/Spice/Bizarro, a synthetic marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; cigars.

DFC A. Mohler conducted a traffic stop on Dares Beach Road on a vehicle for crossing over the double yellow line on Dares Wharf Road in Prince Frederick on August 15 at 11:27 p.m. The driver, Aaron Joseph Bynum, 18 of Prince Frederick, was cited for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a bag used to store a schedule I drug: K2/Spice, a synthetic marijuana. The passenger in the vehicle, Anthony Marc Owens, 24, also of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a plastic bag used to store a schedule I drug; K2/Spice, a synthetic marijuana, and possession of a schedule II drug: Oxycodone, in sufficient quantity to indicate and intention to distribute.

Burglaries Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 2100 block of 5th Street in Owings and stole $150 sometime between August 7 and 9.

DFC R. Kreps is investigating.

Trooper Oles stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 south of Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown at 4:48 p.m. on August 11 for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed that Trina L. Baker, 28 of Lusby, was in possession of Oxycodone for which she did not have a Disorderly Conduct prescription. She was arrested and incarcerOn August 14 at 7:15 a.m. Cpl. A. Moschetto ated at the Calvert County Detention Center. responded to Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery for the report of a vehicle riding Trooper Costello stopped a vehicle on August around in the cemetery, tearing up the grass. 5 at 2:27 p.m. for traffic violations on Rt. 260, Cpl. Moschetto observed the vehicle that drove west of Rt. 261 in Chesapeake Beach. The in and parked in the church parking lot. A odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from white female exited from the driver’s seat. She inside the vehicle and a search revealed that the appeared to stagger as she closed the vehicle driver and passenger were both in possession of door. Moschetto made contact with her and Marijuana. Jasmine N. Thomas, 24 of detected a strong odor of alcohol. She became Waldorf, and Celeste M. Hawkins, 19 of belligerent and disorderly and was placed Newburg, was arrested and transported to the under arrest for disorderly conduct. She MSP barrack for processing. resisted arrest and was charged with that offense as well. She was identified as Theresa Weapons Violation Colette Hebert, 54 of Sliatcook, OK, who was On August 10 at 12:48 p.m. DFC J. Denton also found to be driving on a suspended responded to the area of Hallowing Lane at license.

Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick for the report of a person with a weapon. A Thefts woman reported that she approached the Unknown suspects cut and stole the copper intersection and saw a man pull a black tubing on an air conditioning unit on the side handgun from his waistband and point it of a house in the 11500 block of Sidewinder directly at her. The victim advised she was in Court in Lusby. The theft and damage to the fear for her life and that of her children in the unit was discovered on August 6. DFC R. vehicle with her. The victim immediately left Wilson is investigating. the area and called police. DFC Denton, after a short investigation, made contact with the Someone stole a gray Garmin GPS and a CD suspect, identified as Malcolm D. Wells, 21 of holder containing about 100 various CD’s Prince Frederick. Wells was arrested and from an unlocked vehicle in the 600 block of charged with first degree assault, second degree San Gabriel Road in Lusby between August 16 assault, disorderly conduct, concealing a and 17. dangerous weapon; a BB gun, and reckless endangerment.

Destruction of Property Someone caused $350 in damage to various greens and a sprinkler at the Mellomar Golf Course in Owings overnight between August 9 and 10. DFC R. Kreps is investigating.

State Police Barrack U Reports:

CDS Violations Trooper Costello stopped a vehicle on August 10 at 2:54 a.m. for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Fox Run Blvd. in Prince Frederick. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. During a search, both marijuana and open bottles of alcoholic beverages were located inside the vehicle.

Dakota R. Dalrymple, 19, and J. Dalrymple, 19, both of Prince Frederick, were arrested and transported to the MSP Prince Frederick Barrack for processing. A passenger, Nicholas A. Dalrymple, 27 of Prince Frederick, received a civil citation for furnishing alcohol to minors.

On August 9 at 10:51 p.m., Trooper Oles responded to the McDonald’s restaurant in Prince Frederick for a reported alcohol violation. Cody M. Poore, 20 of Huntingtown, was found to be in possession of an open can of beer and a liquor bottle while in the drive thru. He was also found to be in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and transported to the MSP Prince Frederick Barrack for processing.

On August 7 at 9:30 p.m. a homeowner in the 1000 block of Doris Drive in Owings went into her garage and found an unknown male standing there, who immediately fled on foot. At 5:14 p.m. on August 10, Trooper Oles It does not appear that anything was stolen. stopped a vehicle on Prince Frederick Blvd near the traffic circle for displaying a stolen Cpl. D. Canning is investigating. registration tag which was reported stolen in Someone pried open a door to gain entry into St. Mary’s County. Lynda V. Wert, 39 of St. Nicholas Lutheran Church on Plum Point Prince Frederick, was found to be driving on a Road in Huntingtown between Aug. 11 and suspended license. A search revealed suspected 16. It does not appear that anything was taken. Oxcydodone for which she did not have a Three people were arrested at the gas pumps of prescription. Wert was incarcerated at the the WaWa in Prince Frederick on August 6 at Calvert County Detention Center.

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Destruction of Property On August 9 at 1:47 p.m., Trooper Rowe responded to the 2800 block of Ross Rd. in Saint Leonard for a malicious destruction of property complaint. Firecrackers were placed in the victim’s mailbox causing damage. Investigation continues.

Trooper Matthews responded to the 300 block of South Shore Terrace in Prince Frederick at 12:01 p.m. on August 10 for a reported malicious destruction of property. Jeremy A. Desantis, 28 of Prince Frederick is suspected of damaging the left rear tire of the victim’s vehicle following a domestic dispute. Charges are pending.

Thefts On August 5 at 7:54 a.m., Trooper First Class Sorenson responded to the 1700 block of Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown for a reported theft.

Silver and coins were stolen from a briefcase in a closet at the residence.

Trooper Lewis received a report at 2:34 p.m. on Augusta 6 of a theft from an unlocked vehicle on Moonlight Lane in Prince Frederick. A Go Pro 3 camera was stolen from the glove box.

A victim advised DFC P. Aurich that he put outgoing mail in his mailbox at the end of his driveway on Tara Drive in Dunkirk on August 14 during the daytime hours for the mailman to pick up. A neighbor advised the victim that she found his mail in her trashcan. One piece of mail containing a check was not recovered.

Police Blotter (Con’t) Arrests in Beach Stabbing Calvert County Sheriff's Department has released details on a stabbing incident in North Beach that resulted in two arrests. On Sat. Aug. 3 at 1:30 a.m. DFC M. Quinn responded to the 9300 block of Greenwood Avenue in North Beach for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, she observed the 26-year-old male victim holding his lower abdominal area and his hands were bloody.

The victim advised that three black males with masks on their faces pushed their way into his home after he opened the door. There was a scuffle and the victim said he was stabbed. The victim was able to pull the mask off one of the suspects and identify him. He told police

that the three suspects had been walking in the street outside his home earlier in the day and appeared to be attempting to call the victim into the backyard, but he did not go.

Investigation developed the identity of two of the suspects and Det. M. Fitzgerald of C.I.T. arrested Shaquille G. Brooks, 20 of Chesapeake Beach, and Taevon R. Hamlin, 17 of North Beach, and charged both with first-degree assault and first degree burglary. Hamlin has been charged as an adult. The identity of the third suspect is still being investigated.

The victim, who suffered minor injuries, refused medical treatment.

Project Improves Access To Businesses The first phase of the Armory Road/Chesapeake Boulevard project in Prince Frederick is on schedule, with work being done at the intersection of Armory and Dares Beach roads. There are four phases to the project, which is expected to take between 18 and 24 months.

Access to Armory Road north of the Dares Beach Road intersection is closed to through traffic for this phase. Access to businesses on Armory Road is open from Steeple Chase Drive. This phase is expected to last until November 2013.

Armory Road's name will change to Chesapeake Boulevard when the work is finished. Workers are building the first half of a traffic circle for phase one and in

Local Women Attacked By Dog On Sunday, August 18, at approximately 8:33 p.m., officers from Anne Arundel County Police’s Southern District responded to the 4900 block of Filbert Drive in Shady Side for an aggressive animal call.

Upon arrival, officers located three female victims. The first victim, a 29-year-old female, received non-life threatening injuries after being bitten on her arm and leg. She was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center for treatment.

The investigation revealed the 29-year-old female victim went to pet a two-year-old Pit Bull/Labrador mix on a

cable lead in the front yard of a residence when the dog bit her and a 15-year-old female, who attempted to stop the attack.

The dog was able to slide out of its collar and cause a minor injury to the 15-year-old’s arm. She was treated by fire department personnel and released from the scene. In addition, a 56-year-old female also intervened and sustained a very minor injury before the dog ran off.

She was also treated at the scene.

The owners of the dog were able to contain the animal until Animal Control Officers arrived on scene and took possession of the dog. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

the second phase will finish the circle.

During the second phase, the new portion of Chesapeake Boulevard and Monnett Court will be built. Monnett Court is a new road that will intersect with Chesapeake Boulevard and serve the cluster of businesses just to the south of the Dares Beach Road traffic light.

During this phase a detour route will be provided for traffic south of Dares Beach Road.

Information on the project, as well as interactive maps that show the road improvements and phases of the project and detour maps, is available on the county website. For more information call (410) 535-1600, ext. 2546.

Arrest In Breezy Point Incident On Thurs., Aug. 15 at about 3:25 p.m. the Calvert Control Center received a 911 call from Breezy Point Marina located at 5230 Breezy Point Road in Chesapeake Beach in reference to a reported robbery. The store manager advised that a white male with reddish brown hair, freckles, wearing a jacket, black baseball-style hat and sunglasses, attempted to rob her by demanding money with a hand in his pocket. The suspect was unsuccessful in his attempt and then fled the area on foot.

Units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police responded to the scene and set up a perimeter around the area. During a K-9

track, the search yielded a red pocketknife believed to belong to the suspect.

Detectives from the Calvert Investigative Team responded to the location and developed a 17-year-old male from Dunkirk as a suspect. The juvenile had been reported to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office as a runaway on August 14. He was located and charged with attempted robbery and runaway on a youth report on August 16 and taken to the Cheltenham Youth Facility.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Nick DeFelice of the Calvert Investigative Team at (410) 535-1600 ext. 2669.

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U TA H C O NC E A L E D FIREARMS PERMIT CLASS Saturday 4pm, September 7, 2013 Calvert County Republican Headquarters 424 Solomons Island Ave North Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Presented by A S S O C I AT E D S E C U R I T Y T R A I N I N G C E N T E R BY L I C E N S E D F I R E A R M S I N S T RU C T O R S I N M A RY L A N D , V I RG I N I A , D I S T R I C T O F C O L U M B I A A N D U TA H The Utah CFP (Concealed Firearm Permit) is a five year permit recognized in 36 States and is available to out-of-state residents who complete a four (4) hour class and submit their application by mail to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Requirements are: 1- You must be 21 years of age or older. 2- No criminal record or recent conviction for alcohol related incidents 3- Legally able to purchase a firearm under current federal laws.

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FAQ: Can the residents of the District of Columbia or the State of Maryland obtain a Utah CFP? Answer: Yes, but you cannot carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia or Maryland using the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit as it is not recognized by those jurisdictions.

AT THE PRESENT TIME THE FOLLOWING STATES RECOGNIZE THE UTAH CONCEALED FIREARMS PERMIT:

Note: Kansas recently joined with the other States.

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Thursday, August 22, 2013 Chesapeake Current

“Dog Days" of August

By Bob Munro

T

he Old Farmer's Almanac used to refer to the "Dog Days" of summer as the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11 in the Northern Hemisphere, coinciding with the rising of the Dog Star Sirius at sunrise. These days often produce the warmest air temperatures and the least amount of rainfall during the year, though perhaps not this year.

Surface water temperatures at the Gooses Reef (due east of Parker's Creek) peaked near 90 degrees during the spell of very warm weather we experienced in mid-July and have trended downward ever since. Air temperatures have been stretching the thermometer at both ends, with some of the coolest August days in recent memory.

Although the calendar shows only about one more week until month's end, the anticipated influx of Spanish Mackerel into the mid-Bay area is markedly late. Normally here by late July (having migrated up the Bay from the Atlantic), Spanish Mackerel prefer the very warm water temperatures that go hand in hand with mid-summer.

Relatively few of these toothy critters have been caught in our area compared to the last number of years. Reports of mackerel catches farther down the Bay have also been disappointing.

On the other side of the "fish ledger" is some good news. A number of keeper Red Drum (18'' to 27" in length, one per person per day) have been caught east of the main channel.

Check out the nice "puppy drum" in the accompanying photo.

Remember the Drone Spoon rig I described in our July 25 issue? It’s available online at

chesapeakecurrent.com. Basically it's a 25-foot monofilament leader with a ball bearing swivel in the middle, a ball bearing coast-lock swivel attached to an inline planer (attached to the running line), and a Drone Spoon tied directly to the end of the leader. Try both size 1/2 and 1 Drone Spoons in your favorite color combinations but keep your speed down to around three knots. At this time of the season, this rig will catch Rockfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and maybe an occasional Red Drum. Bump up your speed to five knots to target mackerel.

Live liners continue to do well catching Rockfish between Poplar Island and Kent Island. If you leave from Deale or Chesapeake Beach or Breezy Point, go no farther than "Old Rock" to catch your Spot for live lining. "Old Rock" is covered with lots of Spot in a variety of sizes from "peanuts" to "dinner size."

Keep your eyes peeled for birds, as flocks of small gulls and terns can often be seen feeding over breaking schools of Rockfish and Blues, and maybe a few mackerel. The spoon rig described above when trolled around the edges of these schools will keep you very busy.

Generally speaking, schools of breaking fish in shallow water often produce smaller Rockfish.

We now have only a week or so left before this year's "Diamond Jim" fishing contest concludes at midnight September 2, 2013. The speciallytagged Rockfish known as "Diamond Jim" remained at large through the month of July, so the bounty on his or her capture has increased to $25,000.

As of a week or so ago, 29 of the specially-tagged Rockfish have been caught and reported, but all have been "imposters." Remember that there are

special reporting requirements related to this contest, so call the number on the tag and keep the fish and the tag intact! It could be the "Big Kahuna"...

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing? Send your questions to "onthewater@chesapeakecurrent.com" and we'll do our best to get you an answer.

Don't catch 'em all, Bob Munro About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a career research biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. At one time or another, he has visited every river entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to Hampton Roads.

An avid fisherman, he's fished the mid-Chesapeake since the mid-1980s.

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

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South County Views What Do You Really Want?

What do we want in South County?

That’s a question often debated among a diverse population that is a mix of newcomers (well, the last 100 years) and the rest whose families established deep roots in South County - many before the War of 1812.

Southern Anne Arundel County is a large geographic area bordered by the South River at the north end, Prince George’s County on the west, Calvert County on the south, and the Chesapeake Bay on the east. Those early settler families were hearty souls who made a life along the Chesapeake Bay farming and fishing. When they needed supplies they headed up the Bay or traveled dirt roads to larger settlements or waited for the steamboat to deliver supplies. From the very beginning, South County citizens depended on their own resourcefulness and provided for their families. They traded for the goods they could not produce, but mainly they were able to survive by living off the land and the waterways.

In that frame of mind, today’s South

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By Bea Poulin

We love these delicious peaches from Harris Orchard in Lothian, grown by Bill Harris and Peggy Campanella (pictured).

County resident wants to retain that culture of self reliance, resourcefulness, and independence but with a 21st Century attitude. We want to preserve the remaining open spaces, farms, woods and streams. We want healthier waterways with abundant marine life. We want natural areas where people can play or go on a solitary walk. And yes, we want shopping and other conveniences that provide us the basics and more. We want safe neighborhoods, and vibrant business

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and cultural communities. We want jobs for our kids, and a place for our seniors to live so they can stay here if they choose to sell their home. If we could, we would like to make our living here, but we are willing to commute because if that’s what it takes to live here, we will do it.

So what do we like about South County right now?

We like good restaurants and if they have a view of the water, even better. We like breakfast joints with good coffee. We like pizza delivered, to buy locally-made sushi and good pulled pork, cole slaw, and BBQ from local merchants. We like that our local purveyors are giving us more choices than ever before including fresh seafood that is not caught here, international wines and micro brews, and tools and machinery rentals. We like it when we can buy soft shells, steamed crabs and bushels of oysters from local watermen.

We like fried fish dinners sold by the men’s church groups. We like getting our haircut at local salons and barber shops where we can have a good chat about local happenings. We like that so many business people have worked hard to provide us good products and services at fair prices so that we do not have to drive too far. We like that we have a community health center and health professionals who have made their practice here. We like that our communities do not have too many problems, and we appreciate our fellow citizens who volunteer to run our community associations. We like that we have few stoplights, and good roads.

What do we love? We love our local post offices where we can catch up with a neighbor.

We love our local congregations that meet on Wednesday nights as well as Sundays. We love our schools, and are proud of the Blue Ribbons achieved by our students and their teachers. We love Friday night high school football games and Sunday afternoon baseball. We love people who have an idea and start a business here. We love the West, Rhode, and Patuxent Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. We love when the ospreys return, when eagles fly overhead, and when the rockfish and perch are biting close to shore. We love

ducks that make nests in our yards. We love the sound of the geese coming in to the creeks at sunset. We love the way neighbors and strangers turn out to help those in need. We love crabbing on our own local piers. We love picking fresh strawberries, and buying corn and peaches from our local farmers. We love that horses and cattle still graze on centuries-old farms.

We love that vineyards and llamas are finding a place here, and that chickens are back. We love riding horses, motorcycles, and hot rods.

We love trucks, old and new. We love historic homes that are still lived in, and we love our history. We love yard sales, estate sales, and auctions. We love artists who paint and make pottery. We love musicians who play locally every weekend. We love gardens, fish ponds, and screened-in porches. We love our watermen and charter captains. We love eating crabs outdoors with friends, and fried oysters and ham dinners in community and church halls. We love tree-lined scenic roads that lead to great views of the Bay. We love weddings in our beautiful churches or in a tobacco barn.

We love our diversity, and our way of celebrating community together on the 4th of July. We love the peace and quiet.

What are we unhappy about? We are not happy that Bank of America left South County.

We are not happy that we have no one elected from South County on the Anne Arundel County Council. We are not happy about bacteria counts in our rivers after it rains. We are not happy about trash along our roads. We are not happy when we have tragic car and boat accidents. We are not happy when the power is out for days after a storm, and we are not happy when it snows too much.

We are unhappy that there are vacant buildings and houses. We are unhappy that some of us are really struggling to keep the lights on and pay the bills.

What do we want? In addition to doing something about the things that make us unhappy, we probably would agree that we would like to have parks with walking and biking paths that connect communities and businesses.

Many of us would like a dog park and a modern community rec center. Many residents who don’t drive or don’t have a second car for teenagers would like some form of public transportation for our semi-rural way of life. We want to be able to afford to live here as long as we want.

We want South County to be a place that everyone values and protects. We want South County to continue to be a great place to raise a family, and the best place to recharge at the end of a long day.

About the author: Bea Poulin recently joined the staff of Customer Relations, Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works where she works on many issues. She was previously with the County Executive’s Office of Community & Constituent Services for 13 years. Friend her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @BeaPoulin1.

By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner

BOCC Learns About Hot Button Issues Every summer the Maryland Association of Counties, or MACO, hosts a summer conference in Ocean City, which combines a trade show with a variety of classes, seminars, and break-out sessions to educate your local County leaders and staff on what is new and changing, which direction future thinking is headed, what areas require more research, and a lot of productive networking among the attendees and state Cabinet Secretaries.

The Conference usually ends with a speech by the Governor, which provides some strong inferences about the direction in which he will lead the state forward, and which is usually picked up by the news media and widely commented upon. I thought that you might find the kinds of classes that those from Calvert County attended of interest.

First was “Understanding Maryland’s New Campaign Finance Landscape.” Legislation that passed during the 2013 legislative session makes broad changes to campaign finance laws. Some of the changes affect the upcoming election with more reporting required along with stiffer penalties for late reports. Some go into effect for future elections beginning in 2015, including increased campaign contribution limits. Contributions by persons doing public business must be disclosed. There is a whole new set of complicated rules to learn and follow, which increases the responsibility on volunteer campaign treasurers and candidates.

Appointed Planning Commission members and Board of (Zoning) Appeals members were invited to attend a three-hour course along with elected officials on all kinds of zoning laws, land preservation, land management, “Adequate Public Facilities” ordinances, the “2012 Septic Bill,” and more. There were classes on “Integrated Stormwater and Wastewater Plans,” on “County Financial Management,” which includes required accounting changes to meet new standards, on “Employment Issues,” and the “Local Government Advisory Committee

(LGAC) to the Chesapeake Executive Council on the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.”

(Whew! What a mouthful!)

We got to learn “How Talent and Culture Create Jobs;” “How to Build Diversity into Your Business Base;” ways to finance stormwater infrastructure; “Health Care Reform and Local Health Departments;” and “Accounting for Growth (AFG): Finding and Funding Development Offsets.” The last two were on the effects of Health Care Reform locally and Development Offsets have major implications for our local citizens. I have written in the past about MAGI, or your Modified Adjusted Gross Income that the IRS will track to determine eligibility for subsidies under health care reform. AFG Policy will outline how nitrogen and possibly other water pollution from new growth must be offset, what I have characterized in the past as poop trading. Evidently, a septic system produces 5 lbs. of nitrogen over some extended period of time, and each pound is worth about $3500 to offset. Is your head spinning yet? That was just the first day and a half.

We heard about “Grace’s Law,” which is an anti-harassment law designed to protect children on social media outlets, about how Howard County is launching a mobile app called Sprigeo for instant reporting of bullying in public venues like libraries, parks, and schools. We heard about zero waste, tourism, and Maryland law about contributory negligence vs. comparative fault. There was a session on “Justice Reinvestment Initiatives” which uses data to target correctional funding and another on Community Colleges’ ability to adapt to changing demographics for workforce training.

And many more!

Of course, how all this information, change, and predictions of future behavior will play out in reality is the real challenge. Stay tuned as more details become available on these various topics.

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By Brian McDaniel Marie Andrews of the Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth (CCCY), Inc. has devoted her life to serving the young people in our local communities.

She’s an inspiration to all who meet her and have the opportunity to work with her. To get to know her, you have to know what the CCCY is and how it began.

The Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, Inc. (formerly known as the Calvert Crusade for Children, Inc.) is a 501(c)3 non-profit community-building organization whose mission is to improve the lives of children, young people and families in our area by supporting activities that provide positive learning experiences. It supports and initiates collaborations among local organizations to fulfill child and youth needs countywide.

In 1998, the Calvert County League of Women Voters produced a report on the “Needs of Children” in the county.

One of its recommendations to the County Commissioners was to form an organization that would address the needs described in the report, so this is how the CCCY was born. So, it has a long history of providing developmental training, youth forums and other free services to

organizations, schools, and service providers, upon request. It’s essentially an umbrella for our youth programs.

The CCCY was named liaison to America's Promise Alliance, a national group supported by the five US Presidents in 1998 to support children and youth.

The organization wrote winning applications in 2010, 2011 and 2012 for Calvert County to be named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People and received awards. They shared the 2012 award with the Chesapeake Beach and North Beach in January 2013 at a large North Beach Town Hall gathering. As a result, the County now has a highway roadside sign that lets everyone know what a great area this is for kids.

Marie was born and raised in Australia. She later met her husband, a WWII member of the U.S. Army Air Corps in Australia during the war and came to the U.S. as a war bride and an immigrant in 1946. While she was in her mid 40's she attended undergraduate and graduate school in Vermont. She and her husband are now in their 70th year of marriage, with five children, one deceased in 1967 in Vietnam as an Army helicopter pilot.

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Marie is passionate about helping the youth and knows that for some, getting what they need can be tough.

“I have come to believe so strongly that without equality in educational opportunity and a certain level of economic well- being for all children, democracy is a delusion. I want to believe in democracy, so I choose to work to support our children and youth,” Marie says. “Children and youth cannot advocate for themselves.”

She notes that children and youth in poverty are more than three times of that of seniors. Since poverty is one of the key factors in determining whether kids drop out of or graduate from high school, Marie and the folks at CCCY work in many ways to try to keep at-risk kids engaged and focused.

BBG members and others can get involed in the CCCY in the new Beaches "Together for Youth Collaborative” that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach. Anyone providing services for young people is welcome to get involved.

Other upcoming events include “A Fun, Funky, Family Fair” which will be held Wed., Aug. 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center. It will be a one-stop showcase for parents and kids to find out about the many youth and parent groups and activities available. More than 20 booths will be displayed and 10 youth presentations will be there to tell you more.

A special "Introduction to Mentoring" event will be held Tuesday, September 17, with two presentations for prospective mentors. One will be offered

Marie Andrews. at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, and the other from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. so more people can fit it into their schedules.

Mentoring can be so rewarding for both the kids - and their mentors. Mentors help provide positive adult friendships, and model positive social and occupational skills for at-risk kids. Some mentors can even open the door for internships at local businesses. Several members of the BBG have had young people intern with them, and this turned into permanent full or part time jobs for some. The CCCY would like to see more of this and encourages everyone who could spare an hour or two a week to get involved to help build the CCCY’s mentoring program.

Maries says, “The BBG is already full of creative members or you would not be business owners!” The CCCY is a relatively new BBG member, joining about two months ago, but Marie says she feels very much at home because of the many ways our group of local, independent businesses contributes to the community.

Since the CCCY is an all-volunteer organization, contributions and memberships help them to do even more in Calvert County, but your skills and time are also important to help all local kids be all that they can be.

To contact Marie Andrews and the folks at CCCY, call (410) 286- 8300; email calvertkids@chesapeake.net or visit their web site at calvertkids.org.

About the Author: Brian McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of North Beach.

He serves as one of three Ethics Commissioners for the Town of North Beach and is part of the communications team for the Bay Business Group.

Honor A Community Leader Nominations for the 2013 Gene Hall Community Service Award are now being accepted by the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce (SAACC).

The award was established by the chamber in memory of Deale Electric Company owner, Gene Hall, who was known for his "sense of humor, generosity and commitment to the community."

Each year, the SAACC awards a deserving citizen in Southern Anne Arun-

del County, who without fan fare, plays an instrumental part in giving back to the community by helping to improve the quality of life for others.

The 2013 Gene Hall Community Service Award will be presented during the SAACC Annual Meeting on September 17. The deadline for award nominations is August 31, and to receive the nomination form, call the South County Chamber at (410) 867-3129.

Local Teacher Store To Close Just as teachers and students return to their classrooms, a local educational materials store has announced it’s closing its brick and mortar location in the Safeway Shopping Center in Prince Frederick.

On the Facebook page of Educate & Celebrate, the following letter was posted this week: TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: Educate & Celebrate is extremely proud of our many years of service to the

southern Maryland community and we express our sincerest gratitude to our many loyal customers. We have explored many options to try and keep our doors open to continue providing you with a convenient, friendly place to shop; however, we have found it increasingly difficult to cope with the rapidly changing eCommerce and the technological advances, and the ongoing harsh economic climate. As a result, we are left with no option but to close the retail portion of our Prince Frederick location.

We understand the suddenness of the announcement and the inconvenience the closure will likely cause. Because the shopping center is going in a new direction, we are forced to move up our last days of being open for business. Our Waldorf location is fully stocked for back to school and will remain open until further notice.

The many words of encouragement and creative solutions offered by

well-wishers have been very much appreciated. As a result, we will resume doing business locally online, through our catalog, and will fulfill school purchase orders. Our goal is to continue providing outstanding customer service through one-on-one visits. Our website will also be upgraded to better serve you and we will continue to offer free shipping on online orders of $69 or more.

My sincerest hope is that Educate & Celebrate remain in the hearts and memories of the children, adults, and educators we have served for the past 23 years. I personally have been most privileged to have had the opportunity to fulfill my dream by serving you.

Many thanks, Laurie Uherek

Sign Up For Fall Classes Calvert County’s new Fall Parks & Recreation Guide is now available, and registration is under way. Fall classes will begin the week of Sept. 3.

An adult kickball program has been added to the fall lineup, and most classes excluding sports - move indoors for the fall.

And the Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Guide for Fall and Winter is also currently available. There You can get additional registration are a wide range of classes and activities for information on either county’s Parks & all ages - children, adults and seniors.

Recreation website.

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Daughters Follow In Dads’ Footsteps

By Diane Burr

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t’s amazing to think that Calvert County is one of the wealthiest in the entire country, but still there are so many in need - right here, right now. In fact, over 10,000 families in Calvert County rely on local food pantries to provide their next meal. That’s one in nine of us. The majority of food pantry clients hold full-time jobs, so these families do not fit the stereotype.

They’re hard-working people who are struggling to make ends meet. And 40% at risk of going hungry are children.

This very real need is why Rev. Robert Hahn, Pastor at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown started End Hunger in Calvert County (EHCC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in April 2008. Since then, the group has expanded by leaps and bounds, mostly through tax-deductible donations.

Their slogan is “Together We Can� and it’s a growing network of people helping others become self-sufficient.

Today, EHCC is an association of over 50 Calvert County businesses and community leaders united behind the idea of ending hunger in our county. What makes this charity unique is that 100% of all public

Look closely and you’ll see some of the 684 vehicles that showed up last Saturday at FoodStock ’13 in Prince Frederick as EHCC gave away almost 83,000 pounds of food.

donations stay in Calvert County, helping the most needy residents.

They’ve managed to secure the hash tag for quick and easy cell phone donations: #givewhereyoulive and plan to launch a campaign about it this fall.

Last year, EHCC distributed over 590,000 pounds of food to local food pantries, thanks to overwhelming community support. And they always need more volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, visit their web site at endhungercalvert.org, sign up, and go from there!

The only “paid� person on the End Hunger staff is Jacqueline Hahn Miller, Rev. Hahn’s daughter, who is the group’s “Director of Awareness.� And she’s doing a tremendous job.

Earlier this year, EHCC raised over $30,000 in one day with the Dragon Boat Races in North Beach.

Last weekend, EHCC handed out nearly 83,000 pounds of food in FoodStock ’13 to 2,510 individuals who showed up at their warehouses on Schooner Lane in Prince Frederick. Of those served, 53% were between the ages of 18-64, 36% were kids, and 10% senior citizens.

For their latest fundraising initiative, the Hahns are teaming up with another father/daughter duo, Don Hooker of Dunkirk and Sarah Petska who operate Chesapeake Bay Events, Inc. and organize

Jacqueline Miller and her father, Rev. Robert Hahn invite you to their next EHCC fundraiser, the Southern Maryland Blues Festival. Get your tickets now at SoMDBlues.org – they’re going fast!

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Here’s the Southern Maryland Blues Festival Line-Up, the weekend of Sept. 7-8 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds: Saturday, September 7 ¡ Canned Heat ¡ Ana Popovic & Mo’ Better Love ¡ Walter Trout ¡ Bonerama ¡ The Patty Reese Band with Tommy Lepson, Dean Rosenthal and Ursula Ricks ¡ Sam Grow Band

Sunday, September 8 ¡ The Marshall Tucker Band ¡ Trampled Under Foot ¡ Mark Hummels’ Little Walter Tribute, featuring Sugar Ray, Billy Boy Arnold Anson Funderburgh, and Little Charlie Baty ¡ Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys ¡ The Daryl Davis Band, featuring Del Puschert & Andy Poxon with special guest Kingfish ¡ Swamp Candy

Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Music Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

There are no refunds; it's all for charity. Rain or shine!

the annual Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival at Sandy Point Park in Annapolis in May. They are the driving forces behind the Southern Maryland Blues Festival, scheduled for Sept. 7 and 8 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds to benefit End Hunger Calvert County. Get your tickets now at SoMDBlues.org.

Don and daughter Sarah have contacts and a great line-up planned with at least 13 very talented groups over the two days.

As Rev. Hahn points out, “You could easily spend $45 per ticket to see just one of these acts somewhere else. But for this fundraiser, tickets are just $45 for the whole day or $80 for the weekend. You’ll have a great time and your money goes to a good cause!”

Rev. Hahn says, “Canned Heat was a great 60’s group that even played at Woodstock. Marshall Tucker Band has had a lot of hits. Kingfish is a 14-year-old boy who’s a blues prodigy out of Mississippi. People are going to say, ‘I saw him back when… he was at the Southern MD Blues Festival.

He’s that good.”

Canned Heat’s greatest hits include "On The Road Again" and "Goin' Up The Country," which became a Woodstock anthem. Canned Heat also backed blues legend John Lee Hooker on an album in 1971.

Ana Popovic is blues sensation from Belgrade, Serbia who is so hot that she was recently on the cover of Vintage Guitar, Guitar Player, and Bass Guitar magazines.

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FoodStock ’13 was designed to provide 100 pounds of food, mostly fresh veggies at harvest time to needy local families.

There are several other very popular local groups that will be playing on stage alongside these international blues greats as well, including Sam Grow, Patty Reese, Daryl Davis and Andy Poxon!

Ticket prices for the Southern Maryland Blues Festival switch to gate prices on Sept. 5, so get yours as soon as possible.

There are fewer than 30 VIP tickets left for either day, which include food and drinks, close-in parking and excellent special seating close to the stage. Food vendor spots are sold out, and just a few craft vendor spots are available (email SMBF@bayblues.org for info).

It’s an amazing weekend you won’t want to miss! For tickets and more info, go to somdblues.org.

About the Author: Diane Burr is the founder and owner of the Chesapeake Current and Chesapeake Current Cuisine.

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, I was heartened to read recently that Commissioners Nutter and Slaughenhoupt believe that due to current economic conditions, now is the wrong time for county officials to ask for a pay raise. But as I continued reading, I found it incredulous that Sheriff Mike Evans was asking for a pay hike of $40,000 over the next four years.

Evans already makes slightly more than his counterpart in St. Mary’s County, who runs an agency comparable in size to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. But Evans would have his pay based on the Maryland State Police Department’s pay scale, and that would make him the equivalent in rank of a Lieutenant Colonel. What is left unsaid is that the state police department is a much larger agency, not just in the size of its staff but also the breadth of its coverage throughout the Free State.

Most Calvert County employees received a merit step increase in their pay this year, along with a small cost-of-living adjustment. It was the first pay raise for these employees in four years – welcomed and well-earned. Yet, step increases or increases in COLA have never been included in any budget request

submitted by Mike Evans since he has been Sheriff. So, with his latest request, it shows that he is more concerned with his own economic well-being than that of our county’s deputies. I find it hard to believe that Mr. Evans thinks he deserves such a large jump in pay while he seeks nothing for the deputies who are the ones on the street who ensure the safety of our citizens.

Calvert County is fortunate. Its Deputy Sheriffs really care about their community.

They work hard, which, of course, makes the Sheriff look good. I would rather see the deputies receive a step increase than hand that money over to the elected Sheriff. To do otherwise would allow him to reap a substantial reward based on the job performance of our deputies.

Mike Evans continues to ask for support in his run for re-election. But ask yourself, ‘What is his true motivation?’ Is it to serve the great citizens of Calvert County, or is it to put more money in his own pocket?

Deputy Sheriff Craig Kontra Democratic Candidate for Sheriff Huntingtown

Find Out About Young Marines Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Calvert County Young Marines are holding an Open House for any potential recruits and their parents on at the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach on Sat. Aug. 24 from 11:00a.m. – 12:00 noon. All who are interested in joining the program are encouraged to attend this open house.

The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages eight through completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the focal point for the U.S. Marine Corps' Youth Drug

Demand Reduction efforts. The mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact America's future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurtures and develops its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

For more information please visit calvertcountyyoungmarines.com or send an e-mail to calvertcountyym@gmail.com or call Unit Commander Rob Willis at (240) 577-1489.

Jerry (Jake) Kepich, Executive Officer Calvert County Young Marines Chesapeake Beach

Help Send Cadets to Hawaii Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Calvert High School’s Navy JROTC has been invited to represent the State of Maryland and the USS Maryland (BB 46) in the 2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade on the 7th of December 2013. The USS Maryland was one of seven ships that were on battle ship row during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. She was damaged by Japanese bombs and returned to service to play a pivotal role in seven key battles in the Pacific as a flagship during WWII. This will be a great opportunity for our Cadets to see some of the Historical sites of Pearl Harbor. This will be a great expense that some families are unable to meet. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime event for some of the Cadets. We had to commit to a minimum of 50 cadets. With the 10 required chaperones it will cost the Unit roughly $75,000. We would really like to take the entire unit, which as of right now, has 115 Cadets. With the required chaperones it will cost the Unit approximately $195,000.

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We are planning to visit the following sites: - USS Arizona Memorial - USS Missouri Memorial - USS Bowfin Submarine Museum Pacific Aviation Museum - US Army Museum of Hawaii National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific The Cadets will also be able to experience the wonderful culture of the beautiful State and the following activities: - Hawaiian flower lei greeting - Circle Island Tour - Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade - Pearl Harbor tour - Polynesian Cultural Center - Island Luau Sponsorship donations are fully tax deductible. For tax purposes, our federal tax identification number is 526000897. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact us at (410) 535-7349. Send e-mail inquiries to kletterd@calvertnet.k12.md.us (M)

School Policy Reform Underway Dear Chesapeake Current readers, As many in Calvert County know all too well, our school system needs to reform Policy #1515, addressing weapons and “look-alike weapons” in our schools.

With that in mind, I made a motion during public discussion Aug.15 to begin formal review of the policy and associated procedures. The motion passed, setting the stage for #1515 to finally come before us publically at our next Board meeting Sept. 5.

I have several serious issues with the current policy. This reform must allow common sense to prevail while also ensuring the Board’s vision is not lost in translation.

School administrators must weigh a student’s mental capacity and intent when deciding how to proceed in a way to capitalize on a true “teachable moment.”

Mistakes often are opportunities to deliver important life lessons when handled appropriately, keeping in mind that it is all about doing what’s best for the children.

To start, we must ensure there is no confusing what qualifies as a weapon and what does not. The current policy is painfully vague in defining a look-alike. I applaud the students’ representative to the Board, Edward Town, for bringing forward at the Aug. 15 meeting a much clearer explanation of what should be considered a look-alike weapon, noting what we have now could allow for suspension over a strategically bitten Pop-Tart.

The current policy says once the principal or a designee decides a student wrongfully possesses a weapon, that student must be suspended for 10 days and referred to a hearing at the Central

Office. That is wrong. Principals deserve and need the authority to determine what level of punishment, if any, is appropriate for an individual student in each unique situation.

Make no mistake about my position.

Students should not be bringing weapons to school. That cannot be tolerated, particularly if they are doing so to injure, intimidate or otherwise harm others. I am advocating for the application of common sense to increase school security.

Another aspect of Policy #1515 that must be addressed concerns when parents and guardians are to be informed that their student is suspected of a serious infraction, which I consider anything that may warrant suspension. Current policy only says notification shall be attempted, but it is not at all clear when. I believe it only makes sense to notify parents as soon as possible. I aim to make it mandatory that attempts to notify parents begin no later than 15 minutes after administrators discover a situation.

Policy #1515 and its procedures, as they currently read, are online on at calvertnet.k12.md.us. After formal review begins Sept. 5, the Board will invite public comment for a period of at least 30 days. I hope to hear from many.

I always welcome your comments on this or anything else related to our county’s public schools. I can be reached at chenellyj@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

“Karma” Gets A Home Last issue, we told you about the tiny kitten thrown against a brick wall from a speeding car in Leonardtown that was rescued by DJ Ripley on Southern Maryland radio station, 97.7 The Rocket.

After hearing the story (fortunately, the kitten was unhurt and quickly adapted to being in a caring home), listeners suggested naming the kitten "Karma." Ripley made a touching video of the little kitten backed by the John Lennon Song “Instant Karma,” which has very fitting lyrics.

Meantime, Ripley tells us that Karma has a new home. She was adopted by the Devine family in St. Mary's County, and as Karma in her carrier ready to go to her loving, forever home.

Ripley puts it, “she hit the jackpot.”

Written exclusively for The Chesapeake Current Joe Chenelly Lusby Calvert County Board of Education Member (District 1)

Donate School Supplies For Local Kids Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Calvert County Democratic Club is doing a School Supply Drive for the Calvert Country School this year. We would appreciate any support could provide.

Here’s the list of items needed: - Kleenexes - Velcro Dots - Glue Sticks - Pens & Pencils - Composition Books Drop off locations are: Calvert Democratic Central Committee Headquarters 250 Merrimac Court Office is staffed for drop off Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., P.A. Dunkirk Office 2960 Penwick Lane Dunkirk, MD 20754 Phone: (301) 855-3100 Drop off during regular office hours Thanks in advance for your help!

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Bobby Bauman, 81

Francis Buehler, 67

On Sunday August 11, 2013 Robert Stanley Bauman, known as “Bobby,” age 81 of Temple Hills, MD passed away unexpectedly from unforeseen intestinal health issues.

Bob was born on March 5, 1932 in Washington, DC to William and Mary Bauman. He was the youngest of five children. He served in the United States Army from 1952-1954 and was a Korean War Veteran.

Bob received a Purple Heart and Honorable Discharge from the Army. He was a member of the Naval Air Reserves in 1949 and the National Guard in 1957.

Bob attended Chamberlin High School in Washington DC and loved sports. He played football, basketball and played Minor League Baseball in Florida prior to being drafted into the Army. He was a Golden Gloves boxer also. He was the proud founder and owner of the Washington Seafood Delivery in Washington, DC serving the Washington Metropolitan area for over 40 years.

He married the love of his life, Helen ”Lee” Talty on October 5, 1956 and began their family and life together.

Bob was a coach for the Camp Springs Boys and Girls club for many years where he coached his three daughters softball and basketball teams. He taught his daughters so many life lessons. He loved the Redskins and watching football games. He was a man that would give you the shirt off his back, he was very caring, loving, supportive and provided only the best for his family.

He was the beloved husband of his devoted wife, the late Helen “Lee” Bauman. Bob is survived by his loving daughters, April Marie Bauman, Kathleen Susan Bauman and Barbara Jo Bauman-Walls. He is adored and loved by his grandchildren, Cody, Chelsea, Brandon and Samantha.

He loved his family more than anything in the world and was a wonderful husband, father and Grandad/PopPop. He was a hero to his family in so many ways!

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Lee Funeral Home Calvert, PA with Reverend Larry Swink officiating. Burial was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Broomes Island.

Francis Placide Buehler, Jr., age 67, of St. Leonard, died at home on August 12, 2013.

He was born in Prince Frederick, to the late Francis, Sr. and Bertie Wood Buehler. He was a life-long resident of Calvert County.

He was educated in the county school system and pursued several careers including welding and selling real estate. His hobbies included exploring local history, collecting antique oyster cans and buying and selling old cars.

Francis is survived by his brothers, Patrick Buehler and his wife Beverly of St. Leonard and William Buehler, also of St. Leonard and one sister, Theresa Barret and her husband Allen.

Three other sisters predeceased him, Lorraine Wood, Anna Rose Hill and Cissy Huntzberry.

A memorial service was held on August 15, 2013 at Christ Church in Port Republic. Rev. John E. Howanstine, Jr. officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Joe Daigle, 82 Joseph Roland Daigle, age 82, was born in Fort Kent, Maine on Nov. 27, 1930 to Emil and Leona Daigle. He died peacefully at home in Huntingtown surrounded by his family from end stage renal disease on August 6, 2013.

Joe graduated from Husson College and American University Law School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and then retired from the General Accounting Office. He also was an active 4th degree member in the Knights of Columbus.

Joe was a pilot, skier, handyman and an avid gardener, with his archenemy being the dandelion. His family has many fond memories and some of which are how he became a gourmet cook when his wife was out of town; he would

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Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Geneva Caron Daigle; his children, Diane West, David (Linda) Daigle, Patricia (Jeff) Barriere, Julie (Frank) Jenkins and Jennifer Daigle; 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joe’s honor to St. John Vianney Interfaith Food Pantry, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Calvert Hospice, P. O. 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Earl Froman, 80 Earl Carlyle Froman, age 80, of Lusby died in Prince Frederick on August 14, 2013.

He was born in Washington, D.C. on April 6, 1933 to the late Earl C. and Theresa Chaconas Froman. He lived in Calvert County for the past 37 years. He had been employed as an electrician and had worked for Burgess Electric. His hobbies included bowling, playing cards and visiting Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

Earl is survived by his wife of 37 years, Juanita; sons Earl Froman, Jr. and his wife Victoria of Oahu, HI and Thomas Sears and his wife Lorraine of Lexington Park, MD; daughters, Lisa Farrell and her husband John of Buford, S.C. and Deborah Thompson of Pomfret, MD; brothers, Charles Sadler and his wife Joy of Huntingtown, and Leo Sadler of Lake Worth, FL; sisters, Beverly Purl of Palm Bay, FL, Virginia Chatila of Lebanon and Theresa Hunnicutt of Kauai, HI; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

His son, Richard Allen Froman predeceased him.

Rev. Paul Arcand officiated at his funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 255 N Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at alz.org.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Bernie Mahon, 91 B e r n a r d "Bernie" Edward Mahon, age 91, of Galesville died peacefully July 28 at Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Born in Scranton, PA on Nov. 13, 1921, Bernie earned his degree in accounting from the University of Scranton. He served as a supply officer aboard the USS Guadalcanal during World War II. Following the war, he earned his law degree from Temple University and spent most of his career as House Counsel for Motel Management of America in Washington, D.C. He is survived by his son Bernard; two daughters, Lisa and Cathy; son-in-law, Richard; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and countless nieces, nephews and friends.

Bernie was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Catherine Mahoney Mahon.

Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Owensville.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Joy Milstead, 67 Joy Ann Milstead, age 67, of Prince Frederick, passed away August 12, 2013 at her residence.

She was born September 8, 1945 in Washington DC to John H. and Rothie E. (Parks) Weaver. Joy was raised in Palmer Park and graduated from Chamberlain Vocational High School class of 1964. She married Everett Roy “Jimmy” Milstead in Washington, DC on May 16, 1964.

The couple then resided in Capitol Heights and relocated to Calvert County in 1976.

Joy was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends hosting barbeques. She was often found in the garage watching Everett working on cars or sitting with him on the porch. She enjoyed horseback riding, old classic cowboy movies and chocolate cake and chocolate ice cream.

Surviving are a son Everett Roy Milstead, Jr. and his wife Tania of Prince Frederick; daughter Bonny M. Milstead of Waldorf; three grandchildren Justine, Allison and Kacie Milstead of Prince Frederick, and sisters Delores Johnson of Crystal City, VA and Dorothy Pilkerton and her husband Tommy of Rocky Mount, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett on May 24, 1993, a sister Elizabeth Jones and brother Fred Weaver.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Madeline Mussante, 89 Madeline Lois Mussante, age 89, a 40-year resident of Tracey's Landing, died August 13, 2013 of heart failure.

She was a native of Bedford Co. PA, growing up on a farm without electricity with her parents Floyd and Evelyn Earnest and nine siblings. She moved to Washington DC in 1943 to work at the Pentagon. She met CWO Walter Mussante while working a second job at the lunch counter of People's Drug Store. They were married in 1946. They shared 55 years of marriage until Walter's death in 2002.

Madeline was a homemaker, mother of four, grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of nine. She was active in Beta Sigma Phi, the Chesapeake Ramblers and the Friday Morning Group at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church where she was a parishioner.

Survivors include her four children, Marilyn Stewart of San Lorenzo, CA, Walter Mussante Jr. of Burtonsville, Patricia Mussante of Herndon, VA and Leslie Mussante of Owings; two brothers, Dean Earnest of Bedford, PA and Wayne Earnest of Schellsburg, PA; three sisters, Pauline Skok of St Paul, MN, Shirley Ritchey of Everett, PA, and Carol Weyant of Sarasota, FL; 12 grandchildren; and soon to be ten great-grandchildren.

Visitation is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Fri., Aug. 23, at Hardesty Funeral Home, 905 Galesville Road in Galesville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Sat., Aug. 24, at Our Lady of Sorrows, 101 Owensville Road in West River.

Anthony Radspieler, 87 A n t h o n y Radspieler, age 87, of St. Leonard, formerly of Alexandria, VA passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at his residence.

During his lifetime, he spent much of time supporting and working with and for organizations and groups that helped those in need. It began when he was a child with the early morning farm chores, continued through the valuable asset he was on the Stone School, Grand Haven, MI, softball team.

Then he contributed via his service during World War II as a Chief Radio Officer in the Merchant Marine, transporting bombs, mines and gasoline in the Pacific Theater, 1944-45.

Later at Michigan State he was one of the three organizers who arranged to buy a house and run it as a co-op for 40 other fellow veterans to reduce their living expenses.

After receiving his PhD. at the University of Zurich in Economics, his first job was with the American Friends Service in Germany, helping the re-settlement of refugees from WW II. His next position was with the UN High Commission for Refugees in Geneva, establishing new refugee eligibility procedures in accord with the Geneva Convention. Later he continued this work at the State Department, at the American Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany.

He spent the rest of his career at the Department of Commerce, some of which was on the Four Corners Regional Commission, helping this group with economic development in the four western states.

He had a two-year detail to the UN Development Program in Haiti, as an economic planning advisor. He spent many years at the Department of Commerce, Washington, DC as Economist, Dept. of Policy Planning. His last position was at the Foreign Trade Division of the Census Bureau working on foreign trade issues, including the impact of NAFTA on the US economy. He was a policy and politics devotee and supported many democratic values including investment in education, job creation, infrastructure improvements, preservation of the environment, safety net programs, equal rights, growth of the middle class, a living wage, the benefit of unions, a reduction of the wealth gap, world peace in our lifetime, along with policies and politicians that supported these issues.

Senator Bernie Saunders was one of his heroes along with Minority House Democratic Whip Congressman Steny Hoyer.

Tony had a diversity of interests that included building two beach cottages and a sailboat, sailing the seas for recreation, including many days and weeks on the Chesapeake Bay, and to enjoy all his blessings throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife Sandra VanOosten-Radspieler; daughter, Shirley Radspieler Michael and husband, Jerry; son, Anthony Radspieler, Jr.; step-daughter, Keri VanOosten Kubek; step-son, Ryan VanOosten and wife, Jennifer. Also surviving are many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and greats.

Tony was preceded in death by his five brothers and one sister.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678; the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, 200 Washington St., Grand Haven, MI, 49417, or an organization of your choice.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Eugene Reimer, 79 Eugene Thomas Reimer passed away at the age of 79 on August 19, 2013, at his son’s home in Saint Leonard. His two sons, Donald Reimer and Neil Reimer were at his side when he

peacefully passed away.

Eugene joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and retired after 30 years of service as Master Chief Petty Officer. He worked under President Johnson’s Administration specializing in Nuclear Defense. After retiring from the Navy, he worked at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby as a Nuclear Health Physicist and retired after 20 years of service with the Power Plant.

Eugene was an avid fly fisherman, a Cub Scout leader, and member of the Knights of Columbus 5th Degree Color Guard, serving as Secretary and Treasurer for the Knights, assisted in organizing the Special Olympics in Southern Maryland. He was also a member of the American Legion in Lusby. He was a devoted Catholic and loving husband and father.

He was born December 8, 1933, in New Brunswick, NJ to Arthur and Rose Reimer.

He had a special roommate who shared the nursery with him at Saint Peters Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. They were both born at the same hospital, on the same day, same month, and same year. Their mothers shared the same hospital room after giving birth. This special roommate would turn out to be his future wife Anna Elizabeth Papp. They knew each other from day one.

He is survived by his nine children, Eugene T Reimer Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Yorktown, VA; Robert C Reimer of Mount Holly, NC; Donald C. Reimer of Saint Leonard; Tinamarie F. Villani of Seattle, WA; Diann E. Mishou and her husband Gary of Saint Leonard; John J. Reimer and his wife, Justine of Lusby; Leslie R. Bollinger and her husband Steve of Leesburg, FL, Frederick W Reimer and his wife Patty of Boca Raton, FL; and Neil A. Reimer of Saint Leonard. He is survived by 12 grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Reimer of Yorktown, VA; Robert Jr. of Uncasville, CT and Geoffrey Reimer of Mount Holly, NC; Gary Jr. of Solomons Island; Kyle, and Jacob Mishou of Saint Leonard; Rachael and Rebecca Reimer of Lusby; Steven Jr. and Daniel Bollinger of Leesburg, FL; and Frederick Reimer Jr. of Boca Raton, FL and his two great grandchildren, Hayden Reimer of Uncasville, CT and Kole Mishou of Saint Leonard. He is also survived by his brother, Arthur C. Reimer of Warrensburg, NY. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his wife.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23, 2013 at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road in Port Republic, MD from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. each evening.

A Catholic Mass will be held on Sat., Aug. 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church, in Benedict, MD. The burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery alongside his wife Anna at a future date.

Stan Rummel, 69

Pete Sherbert, 88

Stanley J. Rummel Jr., known as "Rocketman," age 69, of Lothian and formerly of Dix Hills, New York, died peacefully July 29.

Stan was born November 12, 1943 in Rockville Center, New York to the late Stanley and Madeleine Rummel. He attended Walt Whitman High School in Huntington, NY. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Dix Hills Fire Department as well as a drummer for the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association in New York. He retired from Grumman Aerospace in New York and later went on to become the Sporting Department Manager both at K-mart and Sports Authority in Virginia.

He moved to Maryland in 2007 to live with his daughter and her family. This is where Stan got his nickname "Rocketman" as he would often be seen launching Estes Rockets with his grandchildren in the front yard.

Stan enjoyed spending time with his family. He would go hunting and fishing with his son in Virginia as well as fishing his favorite spots on the Chesapeake Bay with his children and grandchildren. Stan enjoyed shooting game birds and would often wait until last to fire and clean up on all game birds missed by his hunting party.

Stan is survived by his son, Todd Rummel and wife Joanne; daughter, Stacey Nutile and husband Tom; two sisters, Kathy Specht and husband Bob and Jeanne Felton and husband Jim; four grandchildren, Joseph Rummel and wife Bonnie, Frank Rummel, Domenic Nutile, and Vincent Nutile; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Jersey, and Khloe Rummel; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, West River.

Memorial donations may be made to: Deale Volunteer Fire Department, 6007 Drum Point Rd, Deale, MD 20751.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

O l i v e r Winterson Sherbert, age 88, was born on July 26, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Oliver was affectionately known as 'Pete' or 'Pop Pete', and was the second of two children born to the union of Oliver and Florence Parran Sherbert.

Pete attended Calvert County Public schools. On January 19, 1944 he entered into the United States Navy, where he served his country proudly for two years.

In 1946, at the age of 21, Pete married the love of his life, Hattie Jeanette (Jean) Stewart, and to this union was born four children: Renard, Melvin, Oliver and Brenda.

From 1946 to 1960, Pete and Jean lived in Washington, DC. The family relocated to Calvert County in 1960.

Pete worked for the U.S. Postal service for more than 38 years. He enjoyed a short retirement and decided to go back to work.

He worked for the Calvert County government as a bus operator for over ten years.

Pete was a member of the American Legion, Post #220 as well as a member of Victoria Lodge #71 F. & AM. P.H.A., his pastimes included gardening, hunting, telling stories, reading The Washington Post, celebrating his birthday and wedding anniversaries (which fell on the same day, July 26), and spending time with his family. Pete and Jean opened their home to not just family, but also to friends.

He leaves to mourn: one sister, Rosalie Guerra (Isadore); three sons, Renard, Melvin, and, Oliver Sherbert; one daughter, Brenda Wills (Damian); one sister-in-law, Florence E. Gross; special niece and nephew, Florence and Francis; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Florence Sherbert; wife, Hattie Jeanette (Jean) Sherbert; and grandson, Derrick Stewart Sherbert.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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Bill Shields, 69

James Trott, 95

William Dale “Bill” Shields, age 69, of Tracy’s Landing, passed away August 18, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in September 21, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to Dr. Richard and Betty Shields. In his youth, he spent summers in Lewes, DE with his grandparents. He attended Ambler University in Philadelphia, PA prior to enlisting in the United States Army and serving his country in Vietnam, earning the Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign and Good Conduct Medals.

He married Barbara Eversfield on October 11, 1989, and they resided in Fairhaven. Bill retired from the United States Postal Service.

A dedicated Baltimore Orioles and Washington Redskins fan, he spent many summer days in Memorial Stadium, with his children and later his grandchildren. He enjoyed sailing and fishing and being on the Chesapeake Bay and the beach in Fair Haven, and taking longs walks with his dogs in the woods. Bill loved children and animals and always shared his life with a dog. He was also a proud Democrat and enjoyed watching election returns.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Shields, his wife Barbara Eversfield Shields, sons Donald Eversfield and wife Susan of Owings, and William D. Shields, Jr. and wife Rebecca of Westminster, MD; and a daughter Deborah Shields of Columbia, MD. Also surviving are a brother Richard A. Shields, Jr. and wife Bonnie of Philadelphia, PA; a sister Debbie Shields and husband Paul of Grapevine, TX; grandchildren Mikayla Eversfield, Christian, Zachary, Casi and Juliann Shields; and longtime friends Mary Glossner, and Amy and Richard Ryerse.

Bill was preceded in death by his father and a brother Robert.

Family and friends will be received, Fri., Aug. 23 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings. A memorial service and celebration of Bill’s life will be held, 11:00 AM on Sat., Aug. 24, 2013 at St. James’ Parish, Lothian.

Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be made to St. James’ Parish or to Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund, 26415 Jones Wharf Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.

James Stanley Trott, age 95, a life-long resident of Shady Side, died August 13, 2013 at his home.

Born December 16, 1917 in Shady Side, he served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in World War II. James worked as a waterman and carpenter, and enjoyed gardening, crabbing, oystering, and hunting. He was married on April 11, 1942 to Evelyn Virginia Trott (Bailey), and he was preceded in death by his wife on October 25, 1993.

James is survived by his son, James Glen Trott of Shady Side; his brothers, Calvin C. Trott of Galesville, and Stephen H. Trott of Shady Side; and sisters, Naomi Hinton and Audrey Seibert, both of Shady Side.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Interment was at Woodfield Cemetery, Galesville. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

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Dawn Tucker, 62 Dawn D. Tucker, age 62, of Owings was born July 30, 1951 in Baltimore.

She passed away August 14, 2013.

Dawn was so very special and touched the hearts and lives of so many people throughout her life. Born in Baltimore, her family moved to Annapolis when she was a child.

Dawn married Tom Conner from Catonsville on October 16th 1976 and moved to Calvert County in 1977.

A diverse woman with many interests, Dawn loved the outdoors, fly-fishing, hiking, ATV riding, Kayaking and especially her farm and West Virginia family. Dawn was just as comfortable however, dressing up and going to the best venues in town. As a Speech/Language Pathologist and Reading Specialist, her passion for helping others extended to private practice, Head Start and the public schools in both Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties.

Her husband, Tom Conner; son, Evan Conner and his wife, Ruth; granddaughter Maia Conner along with her brothers, Drew and Tim Tucker will remember her always as a very

Bill Ward, 63 William Norman Ward, Jr., known as “Bill,” age 63, of Huntingtown was born March 31, 1950 and passed away August 6, 2013.

He was the loving husband to Catherine C. Ward (nee Perera); devoted father to Angie Robbins and husband Tom, Tammy Knott and husband Kevin; grandfather to Savanna Robbins, Chad Robbins and Natalie Knott; son of late Emma Dreer (nee Kline) and late William Ward, Sr. He is survived by stepfather William Dreer, brothers Albert, George, Tom, Patrick, Tim, and Mark Dreer.

Funeral services were held at Jesus the Divine Word in Huntington.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Flora Zwahlen, 69 Flora Marie Zwahlen, age 69 of Lusby, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband and family by her side.

She was the beloved wife, of 43 years of Eugene Zwahlen and sister of Eva DeSarno, Robert N. Gray, his wife Susan and Ronald E. Gray. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Flora Gray. She is also survived by her aunt, Mary Ann Jillson, many nieces, nephews cousins other family and friends.

Mrs. Zwahlen lived in Lusby over 11 years and retired in 2012 from the Calvert County School System as a childcare provider, a job she dearly loved.

Her hobbies included crocheting quilts, many of which she enjoyed giving to her friends.

She loved dogs, and had rescued many over the years. In her younger days she and her husband enjoyed bowling and taught 10 pin skills to many in Harford County. Her other interests included gardening, especially since she had a “green thumb,” and visiting the Green Dragon, a mega flea market located in Pennsylvania. She also enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City, but her family cruise to Key West was a memory that lasted forever.

A memorial service will be held on August 25, 2013. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Zwahlen’s memory may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Marguerite Sheridan, 100 Marguerite Stephens Sheridan, age 100+, died at her home in Lusby on August 18, 2013.

She was born, May 31, 1913, in New York City, NY to the late Roderick Stephens and Marguerite Dulon Stephens. She was raised in Scarsdale, NY with her two brothers, Olin and Rod. After her marriage in 1936, she and her husband, Robert (Sheridan) lived outside Rochester, NY, where they brought up their three children. They retired to Dorset, VT in 1971 to the house they designed and built over 10 years.

Among Marguerite’s passions was the great outdoors: gardens of ferns, flowers and vegetables; songbirds and wildflowers she discovered on hikes.

Her first love was always her family for whom she made home a very special place.

Following her husband’s death after 66 years of marriage, Marguerite moved to Wildewood Village in California, MD and finally to her daughter’s home in Lusby, where she died peacefully with her family by her side.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Susan and Frank Parish, Richard and Nancy Sheridan and Frances and Kenneth Bushee, nine grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Contributions in Marguerite’s memory may be made to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (calverthospice.org), or to the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Route 3 North, Bldg A, Gambrills, Maryland 21054 (cancer.org).

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby.

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A memorial service will be held Sat., Aug. 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County.

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Your ideas can be transformed into reality. We already own several “set pieces” and we have a small budget for additional purchases. A construction and tear down crew will also be needed. Come on out and have a great time while doing something for the community. This is also an excellent opportunity for teens who need to complete community service hours for school. Email Connie O'Dell, Special Events Coordinator at codell@chesapeake-beach.md.us for more info.

Nonprofit Leadership Development Courses: The following courses are scheduled this fall at Anne Arundel Community College in partnership with the Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County. For more information about registration or about any noncredit course call the

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college at (410) 777-2325, E-mail is: center@aacc.edu or visit: aacc.edu. Registration for each course is $32: • Course CMD-374, Planning a Volunteer Program, 6:00-9:30 p.m., Tues., Sept. 17: Discuss how to conduct needs assessments. Explore the vision, mission and purpose of volunteer programs. Learn how to write position descriptions and budgets.

• Course CMD-375, Recruiting & Placing Volunteers, 6:00-9:30 p.m., Tues., Oct. 22: Discover how to sell the benefits and explain the features of volunteer positions.

Learn how to match volunteers and positions.

• Course CMD-376, Orienting & Training Volunteers, 6:00-9:30 p.m., Tues., Nov. 12: Learn how to plan and implement effective training of volunteers. Explore how to identify the knowledge, skills and attitudes the volunteer needs and how those factors affect volunteer performance and well-being.

Pets Meet Delilah Delilah came to the Humane Society of Calvert County from a hoarding case in Arkansas. After the long trip here, you would think that she would be a bit overwhelmed and frightened, but nope! This two-yearold Rat Terrier is quick to be your best friend and shower you with love and kisses. Delilah has never met a stranger and she would be great in any home.

Other dogs, cats, kids, bring ‘em on! Delilah loves them all! Delilah really is a sweetie and is so quick to fall in love.

Now she just needs a family to love her back!

For more information, please visit: HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or visit all the animals available in person at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland.

Phone: (410) 257-4908. Be sure to say you read about this pet in the Chesapeake Current!

Save the date! Anne Arundel County Animal Control will have its bi-annual Adopt-A-Thon on Sat. Sept. 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They still have a large number of adoptable animals in need of forever homes –especially cats and kittens! So if you’ve been thinking about a pet, now’s the time!

Heidi Heidi is a tri-color basset hound, estimated to be about two years old. She’s an altered female who was brought in to Animal Control as a stray.

Jerome Jerome is a beautiful domestic short hair, gray and white. He’s an altered male, believed to be about three years old. Animal Control as a stray.

For more information about these or any of the many other lovable animals currently needing homes, contact Anne Arundel County Animal Control at (410) 222-8900. Be sure to say you saw them in the Chesapeake Current! (Note: Animal Control is closed on Mondays).

By Lyn Striegel

How To Protect Your Children

Your Money Matter$ The standard guideline I use in estate planning is the “parade of imaginary horribles.”

To me, this means drafting strategies for everything possible to go wrong so that the estate plan covers all contingencies. In that context, let’s talk about children.

Anyone who is a parent knows that once you have a child, you spend the rest of your life figuring out how to protect him or her. Unfortunately, the majority of parents (yes, the majority) do no planning whatsoever to protect their children in the event of their deaths. What do I mean?

Guardianship. If both parents die in a common accident, who takes care of the children? Who raises them? Is it your wealthy but unstable sister and her husband whom you have never liked or your good friends whom you trust. Young couples with minor aged children are the ones that need to figure out whom they will appoint as guardians of the children and they also need to put structures in place to help the guardians and the children.

Wills and trusts are the vehicles used to designate the guardians for the children in the event both parents die. Unless you specify your wishes in a will or a trust, upon your death, the courts may step in to figure it out. That may

mean you’re your unstable sister gets the children over your friends.

The designation of the parties to take care and custody of the children is just the first step.

What about funding the needs of the children?

Let’s say both young parents have life insurance but no wills or trusts. As we discussed my last column, the insurance beneficiary designations pre-empt whatever is in the will or the trust. So, if each parent has designated the other as the primary beneficiary of the life insurance policy and each has designated the children as the secondary or contingent beneficiaries if the primary dies, the children could end up with a substantial amount of money from insurance policies when both parents die. But, the money doesn’t go to the children if they are minors. It goes to the guardians for the children.

Obviously, if the parents haven’t named those guardians, that is a problem.

Let’s say the parents have designated guardians in a will or a trust. Then what. If the parents have made no plans for the money, the guardians are free to decide what to do with it.

Obviously when you trust someone enough to appoint them as guardians of your children, you will trust them to use the funds wisely. But, even though you trust the guardians, your specific

intentions about how you think the money should be used will never be known unless you specify them in writing.

If you want the children to go to college, for example, your insurance proceeds could fund a college plan for the child. Let’s say you want the money held in trusts for the children so that the children and guardians get the money from interest and dividends, but the principal is held for the children until they are older. If you specify that you do not want the child to get all the principal of their trust when they turn 21, you can avoid a potential issue for the child. How many 21-year olds will use a lump sum of money for practical purposes? Instead, if you decide the children should get the principal of their trusts, one-half when they are 25 and one-half when they are 30, you are helping the child to be more prudent with the money.

In setting up trusts for the children, the parents will have to designate a trustee for the trusts. Parents should be aware that it is not wise to precipitate any disputes by designating a trustee who is different from the guardian. Why create a scenario where there could be a dispute between the guardian of the children and the person who controls the money for the children, the trustee? Making the guardian and trustee one and the same makes common sense.

As parents, you can also specify when the rules can be set aside and the principal used to help the children at any time. If the child has a catastrophic medical emergency or starts a business or gets married, you can decide to instruct the trustee to invade the principal of the trusts for the children to pay for such contingencies. These types of provisions must be stated in writing.

What about protecting older children? I was reminded recently that older children, over the age of 21, must have a power of attorney designating the parents or others as their medical and financial power of attorney in case they need

it and that power of attorney can also designate the parents as guardians of the older child. If an older child, let’s say age 30 and unmarried, gets into a terrible car accident and requires institutionalization, the parents do not have the right to admit the child to an institution. They would have to go to court and be designated as the guardians of the older child. That process alone takes time and costs in legal fees. However, a power of attorney that also provides guardianship works to protect that older child and is easily implemented.

Finally, what about protecting children with disabilities? If your child is disabled, as a parent you must keep in mind that an inheritance from you may cause the child’s disability benefits to be cut off. The child receiving disability benefits may receive an inheritance if they have a special needs trust and receive the money through that trust. If you have a child with a disability, you need to consult an attorney to ensure maximum protection for that child.

So, to those young parents out there, I know it is hard to imagine, but, as imaginary as it is, horribles do happen. Protect your children even after your death by using the tools of trusts, wills and beneficiary designations. I will be discussing this and other estate planning matters on September 18 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Rod ‘N’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach in a free seminar titled “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Estate Planning But Were Afraid to Ask.” Join us by calling (301) 855-2246 and reserving a space. Or, reserve a space on my website at legalstriegel.com . See you there!

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” (2013 ebook download available at LegalStriegel.com.).

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

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Pride & Joy Local Teen Singer Excels Jeffrey Thompson, a senior at Northern High School in Owings, has been selected as a member of the 2013 National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) All-National Honor Mixed Choir, to be conducted by Dr. Rollo Dilworth, composer and professor at Temple University.

The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (including the mixed choir, women's choir, band, orchestra and jazz band) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. In October 2013, the ensembles will perform in Nashville, TN. Mr. Thompson was required to submit an audition video and letters of recommendation in order to be considered for this honor. Jeffrey was attending a collegiate level three-week Intensive Summer Musical Theatre Workshop at New York University when he received the news.

In April 2013, Jeffrey and two other Calvert County students performed with the NAfME All-Eastern Choir, in Hartford CT. This choir consisted of 300 students from the Middle and New England States.

Jeffrey Thompson.

Jeffrey has participated in school choirs since third grade, and was involved in groups at Sunderland Elementary, Plum Point Middle, and Northern High Schools. In April 2007, he had the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, with 11 other students who attended Plum Point Middle School, Huntingtown, MD. Jeffrey is the son of Cheryl Thompson of Dunkirk, and grandson of Robert Jeffries of Owings. He plans to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre after completing his senior year at Northern High School.

Local Kids Help Others Jôseline (Jôsi) Pretto Simmons, age 9 and her brother, Jérémie, 7, of Chesapeake Beach have collected nearly 1,000 new back–to-school items for needy children in Haiti. The items collected include 500 spiral and composition notebooks, 200 pocket folders, and 250 pencils. The school supplies were in part donated by Office Depot in Prince Frederick, Staples in California, MD and

Kmart in Prince Frederick, and they are scheduled to be shipped this week to Lebrun, Haiti for the beginning of the school year in that country in September.

“Jôsi and Jérémie have such big hearts for such small children,” said mother, Nance Pretto Simmons.” I am always so inspired by their ever-growing kindness and compassion for others. It lets me know there is still hope!”

Classes Offered For Vets This fall, the College of Southern Maryland is offering classes solely for veterans - taught by faculty members who are also veterans.

“CSM has a reputation as a veterans supportive college and is always exploring opportunities to assist veterans who want to further their education,” says CSM Professor William “Ed” Moroney, who initiated the veteran-only classes after learning of other colleges having similar programs with good results.

Moroney said the classes are open to veterans regardless of how long ago they served. “I like the idea of recently discharged veterans and veterans retiring after 20 or more years of service attending class together, although our target group is recently discharged veterans.”

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The classes are ENG-1010: Composition and Rhetoric at the La Plata Campus and CJS-1015: Introduction to Criminal Justice at the Waldorf Center for Higher Education. The fall semester begins Sept. 3.

Special permission is needed to register and students will need to contact a CSM advisor to register for these classes.

“These classes give veterans an opportunity to interact with CSM’s veteran support system and access various veteran faculty personalities, allowing them to tap into knowledge of the many programs available to them from within the community and within the state and Federal governments,” Moroney said.

For information, contact advisor@csmd.edu, or Prince Frederick Campus advising at (443) 550-6020.

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Travel to the “Land of Oz” This is a fundraiser that’s going to be “Over the Rainbow!”

Based on the timeless classic the “Wizard of Oz,” the 25th Annual Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation Harvest Ball set for Sat., Nov. 9 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro is a charming blend of fantasy and fun.

Plan to take your special someone for an enchanted evening where dreams really do come true.

“The Harvest Ball committee has certainly pulled out all the stops to make this year extra special,” said Foundation Director Dixie Miller. From the dazzling decorations to a sit-down gourmet dinner, you’ll definitely know you’re not in Kansas anymore.

Guests will follow the yellow brick road through the silent auction which will feature a large array of exceptional items and unique services. Then with a click of your heels, the dining area will be transformed into a glittering Emerald City. Back by popular demand is the band Night Life, entertaining the crowd for an evening that is sure to live up to its reputation as the premier social event for our area.

Miller says the foundation is honored to have former state Senator Bernie Fowler, Sr. as the honorary chair for this year’s ball. He is joined by Cindy Parlett and Karen O’Brien who

Pictured are CMH Harvest Ball Committee members (l-r in first row) Dixie Miller, Lisa Turley, Jenny Barrett, Lynne Downs, Deborah Keir, Terri Wolfley, Karen O’Brien, Maria Lubrano, Pam Teague, Nell Chaney, Lynette Entzian, Cindy Hargrove, Cindy Parlett, Christy Oliff, Wendy Rezza, Lisa Garner, Catherine Grasso (l-r in second row) Paula Gray, Mary Kehrig, Patty Dilodovico, Nicole Pieters, Mickie Frazer, Stacey Kelly, Ahna Turley, Elizabeth Marinelli, Kaitlin Teague, Lynette Entzian, Diane Couchman, Anne Lockhart, Amber Bayse and Kasia Sweeney.(Not pictured are Lisa Arnesen, Kathy Dickinson, Diana Doswell, Jean Fleming, Nina Hosmer, Kathy Moore, Brooke Steuart-Swann, Cynthia Steuart.

are serving as event co-chairs. Both women are members of the Harvest Ball committee and serve on the CMH Foundation Board of Trustees.

The annual charity gala is the single most significant and successful fundraising event for the hospital. Since it began 24 years ago, the ball has raised over $1.3 million for medical technology and equipment at CMH. Proceeds from this event will help purchase an interactive patient education system at the hospital.

“We’re excited about the new technology,” said CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis, “because when coupled

with a new discharge process and follow-up home visits by our new Transition to Home nurses it will help us better prepare our patients to stay healthy long after they leave our care.”

The bedside system provides the personalized teaching tools and videos patients need to better understand their specific condition and – even more importantly – to take an active role in staying well once they arrive home.

Invitations will be mailed as reminders but are not required to attend. The ball is open to the community and anyone is welcome to attend. The cost is $475 per couple and

$250 per person, including a cocktail reception and open bar in addition to a sit-down dinner and dancing to a live band. Tickets can be purchased online at calverthospital.org or by calling the Foundation at (410) 535-8178 or (410) 414-4570.

The Harvest Ball committee is actively seeking local businesses that are interested in helping to sponsor the ball.

“Sponsorships play a vital role in achieving our overall fundraising goal,” said Miller. “They also offer a phenomenal opportunity to showcase your business while supporting a worthy cause.”

Community Rallies After Fatal Accident Following the tragic accident in Owings that claimed the life of a Chesapeake Beach teen and injured three others, the community is rallying around the family.

Courtney G. Curl, age 17, of the 8800-block of Saint Andrew’s Drive, Chesapeake Beach died at the scene of the accident on East Mt. Harmony Rd. near Valley View Ct. on earlier this month.

The driver of the car believed to have caused the accident is identified as her sister, Brittany N. Curl, age 20, also of the 8800-block of Saint Andrew’s Drive, Chesapeake Beach. She was transported by the Maryland State Police Aviation Division to Washington Hospital Center.

A third sister and another passenger is identified as Peyton R. Curl, age 10. She was transported by the Maryland State Police Aviation Division to Children’s Hospital.

The Camaro apparently crossed the center line and struck another vehicle traveling the opposite direction. The driver of the Honda Ridgeline that was struck is identified as Charles A. Wood, age 77, of the 10000-block of Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk. He was transported by ambulance to Calvert Memorial Hospital.

The preliminary investigation reveals a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling westbound on East Mount Harmony Road when, for unknown reasons the

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vehicle crossed the double yellow lines into eastbound traffic. The Camaro collided with a 2013 Honda Ridgeline truck that was traveling eastbound East Mount Harmony Road just east of Valley View Court.

The Sunday night following the accident, a candlelight vigil was held at the North Beach Boardwalk where prayers were said for the victims.

More than $15,000 also been raised for the family through donation pages on gofundme.com to help pay for medical expenses for the surviving girls.

One fundraiser was held at the Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick, and another is planned for Tues., Aug. 27 at the Mexico Restaurants in both Huntingtown and North Beach. A portion of all sales mentioning Team Curl will be donated to the Curl family – this includes lunch, dinner and take-out.

State Police say alcohol or drugs do not appear to be contributing factors in the accident. There has been no determination of speed at this point in the investigation.

Once the investigation is completed, the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office will be consulted reference any charges being placed. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Trooper First Class B. Sorenson of the Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack at (410) 535-1400.

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CURRENT EVENTS Freedom From Smoking!

Kick the habit for good! Free program at Calvert Memorial Hospital in conjunction with the Calvert Health Department. One session starts Wed. Sept. 4 and another Nov. 6. Held at a Holiday Inn Express in Prince Frederick. Call (410) 535-5400 ext.

359 for info.

Farmers, Patriots and Traitors: Southern Maryland and the War of 1812. This new exhibit that brings the war to life. In the Exhibit Barn at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard. No admission fee. Open thru October on Sundays (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.), Tuesdays (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and Saturdays (10:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m.). For more information visit jefpat.org or call (410) 586-8501.

Friday, August 23 On Pins and Needles: Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

Free!

Mac Walter & John Cronin: Returning to the Calvert Marine Museum. Cousins John Cronin and Mac Walter bring a combined acoustic finger style virtuosity that is amazing to hear. Light food provided; beer and wine available for sale.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door, cash or check only.

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50th Anniversary of the March On Washington: Air conditioned school bus (no bathroom facilities) organized by the Calvert County Branch of the NAACP. 6:00 a.m. pick up in front of K-Mart, Prince Frederick. 6:30 a.m. pick up at Walmart, Dunkirk. Then take the Suitland Metro and arrive at the Smithsonian Metro station at 8:00 a.m. for a rally and march to the Lincoln Memorial followed by march to ML King Memorial. Bus fare per person is $20.00 and Metro (subway) fare per person $10.00 (small bills). Wear comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen. Bring your own backpack with drinking water and snacks. Wear blue and gold (NAACP colors). For more info contact: Joyce Freeland (410) 535-0413 or Delores Mackall (410) 535-0346.

2nd Annual Puppy Plunge: Bring your “best friend” to the doggie event of the summer! Sponsored by the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person, kids under 10 and dogs are free! Come enjoy the festivities! Spread out a blanket and groove to the toe-tapping music of the Eastport Oyster Boys. Indulge in BBQ from Red, Hot, & Blue or a veggie burger from the SPCA grill. Peruse the over 35 vendors while youngsters have fun in the kiddie areas. There are also Big Dog or Little Dog Beaches for our 4-legged friends with beaches open so dogs can swim to their hearts’ content!

At Camp Letts (4009 Camp Letts Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037). For more info, visit aacspca.org.

Marietta McCarty, New York Times Bestselling Author: Speaks at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. about her books, “Little Big Minds: Sharing Philosophy with Kids, ” “How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas that Matter Most,” and “The Philosopher's Table: How to Start Your Philosophy Dinner Club - Monthly Conversation, Music, and Recipes.”

Presented by the Tidewater School. Free event; the public is invited! Her books Grow It, Eat It, Preserve It: Part of the will be available for purchase and Garden Smarter series. Learn to identify signing. safe food preservation practices, how canning preserves food, and how to Chesapeake Community Chorus: process high and low acid foods using a Charity concerts have raised over water bath or pressure canner. 10:00 - $62,000 for charities in Calvert County 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Library Prince to date. The chorus is always interested in adding new singers to the chorus.

Frederick.

There are no auditions required, just the love and enjoyment of singing. Practice on August 25 at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. For further information, please contact Larry Brown, Director Chesapeake Community Chorus, (301) 855-7477 or email at lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Invasive Plant Removal: Stewardship Day at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Volunteers ages six and up are needed to help remove Stiltgrass vegetation to prevent takeover of forests and fields.

Volunteers should bring heavy work gloves. Community service hours available. Contact Lindsay Hollister at (410) 741-9330, or e-mail volunteers@jugbay.org.

An Evening of Jazz with Sara Jones: Enjoy jazz standards and Brazilian jazz classics with refreshments following, 7:00 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, 333 Dubois Road (410)266-8044, uuannapolis.org.

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Monday, August 26 Books and Toys: Book club for mom, playtime for kids! This month's selection is The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, (410) 326-5289. 10:00 11:00 a.m. free!

Wednesday, August 28 Fun Funky Family Fair: The Beaches "Together for Youth" Collaborative is sponsoring its first "Fun Funky Family Fair" on Wednesday, August 28 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach. Families with kids are encouraged to come see what local activities are available for their children in the upcoming school year including dance, cooking classes, museum activities and MORE! All in one place!

Free! Everyone is welcome!

Thursday, August 29 Little Minnows: What Floats Your Boat: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum. Stories and activities for children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers.

Pre-registration suggested. Admission fee is $5; $4 for members. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

Saturday, August 31 Warrior Fun Run & Sail: sponsored by Patuxent Habitat for Humanity at Solomons Island. All funds raised will be given to local wounded warriors and Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s veterans’ programs. USO Bus at the start of the Warrior 5K Fun Run/3K Fun Walk at the Calvert Marine Museum at 8:00 a.m. The Warrior Boat Parade on the Patuxent River will begin at 10:00 a.m. Race participants and spectators alike will be able to view from Solomons Boardwalk the Regatta boats in full parade before the start of the race. At 11:00 a.m. the Fouled Anchor Regatta will begin. To close the day, a Warrior BBQ Dinner and Concert Party will begin at 3:00 p.m. for paid registrants and their guests at the Navy Recreation Center featuring the USO Bus hosting children’s activities and live entertainment by the

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147th Calvert County Jousting Tournament: Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic (410) 586-0565. Jousting 12:00 Noon; Church Bazaar 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.; Concert in Colonial Church 1:00 p.m.

Country Supper 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.; box suppers available. Rain or Shine.

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