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Amazing Mazes

Ever wonder how those intricate corn mazes are made? It’s a lot of work, and no, they don’t just go in with a mower at the end of the season. We explain how it’s done in our Garden Dirt column in this issue of the Chesapeake Current on page 12…

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

Smith Moves Up

Controversial former Calvert Schools Superintendent Jack Smith is now the state’s top education executive. He moved into the Interim Director spot after the Director turned in her resignation this past week. The rest of the story on page 4…

Day of Caring

The United Way of Calvert County was honored by the Calvert County Commissioners at their meeting on Tues. Sept. 1. They are still looking for volunteers to help with this year’s ‘Day of Caring,’ Wed. Sept. 9. Every year, the local United Way asks our community to join hands, open your heart, and lend your muscle. The 21st Annual Day of Caring and campaign kickoff at Bayside Toyota Showroom, Prince Frederick at 7:30 a.m. Call (410) 535-2000 to register. Visit: unitedwaycalvert. org. And find out about more Current Events upcoming on pages 22-23….

Also Inside

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

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State Buys Land in Calvert for Park Calvert County will be getting a new state park on the Patuxent River.

The Maryland Board of Public Works, at its most recent meeting, approved the purchase of the five-acre Hallowing Point Mobile Home Park for $1.96 million on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Tom McCarthy, the southern regional administrator for land acquisition and planning for DNR, tells us that in the future, the state will turn the land into a much expanded public park.

The state already owns about two acres just south of the Benedict Bridge at MD Rt. 231 where there’s currently a multi-use DNR Resource Center building, a boat launch, and a parking lot. With this new acquisition, McCarthy says, “we will have around seven acres, which will give us a very nice-sized park on the Patuxent River. We are very excited.

This purchase will give DNR water access on two sides.”

“There’s space there for a potential beach, and a kayak and canoe launch. We could also

have transient boat parking, fishing off the pier, and an area with picnic tables. What is really great is that we will have a much larger parking area for people who bring their boats on trailers. Right now, at peak times, we run out of space. On weekends in the summer, people are parking along the highway, which is illegal and dangerous.”

About two-dozen families still live in the trailers there. McCarthy tells us that the owner, Hallowing Point, LLC will have up to a year to vacate the property and close the deal. “The agreement is that he will completely vacate the premises, clean up the entire site and remove all infrastructure – all the trailers, everything.

What he will turn over to us is a lot with only grass.”

In January 2014, several families were evacuated from the trailer park after pipes burst, sewers overflowed and other hazardous living conditions were reported.

After the state takes possession, McCarthy says, “We will work with the county on a plan for the new park and for its management.”

Download New “Prepare Me” App Calvert County is offering a new tool you can carry in your pocket, on your smart phone, to stay informed in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Planning Specialist Alfred Jeffrey and Emergency Planner Shelley Siegel unveiled a slick new phone app called “Prepare Me Calvert” to the Board of Calvert County Commissioners at their meeting on Tues.

Sept. 1. Siegel said, “We’re very excited to bring this information to citizens and visitors for free, and it’s packed full of great features. In the event of hurricanes, snowstorms, etc. we can get info out quickly.” It gives you traffic advisories, and there’s a special needs registry for the elderly, ill or disabled who may need help or transportation during a weather or other emergency.

The app works three ways. Siegel says it features a ticker tape with the newest information that runs across the app running constantly. You can also touch an ‘alert’ button within the app, or you can choose to receive push notifications, which is what we recommend. That way you get a beep on your phone when something important happens.

The weather is specific to your location, based on the GPS on your phone. It also has up-to-date tidal information for boaters , plus

an “I’m OK” feature.

Seigel says this will send an immediate text to family and friends in case of an emergency if phone service is not working, such as when the earthquake hit a few years ago, letting them know you are OK. Another feature is ‘Where Am I?’ “This is great if you have gotten lost or ever need a ride home. It allows you to send your location by text, email, Facebook or Twitter so someone can come get you – wherever you are. This could be especially beneficial especially for younger residents,” Seigel says.

The ‘Be Prepared’ feature has immediate information on what you should do in the event of a tornado, hurricane or blizzard.

The app also can show you a map of power outages, and shelter locations. And it will text you when Calvert County Schools or government offices are closed.

You can download the app for free from iTunes or GooglePlay – simply search for “Prepare Me Calvert.” There’s one for Apple products, including iPhones and iPads, plus there’s a version for Android devices, too.

Once you download it, you can also choose to “share” it with others on your Facebook page so they can click and download it, too.

So spread the word!

Local Doctor Sentenced Next Month Peter Wisniewski, age 52, The determination of of Huntingtown, a physician what sentence to impose will at Calvert Internal Medicine be made by the sentencing in Prince Frederick, pleaded judge, subject to a maximum guilty on Aug. 21 to three of three years in prison. In counts of possession of a light of the facts of the case, controlled substance. A which will be more fully news release from US Dept. explained at sentencing, of Justice says Wisniewski the government agreed to admitted that he wrote recommend a sentence of prescriptions in the names three years of probation and of three of his patients for a fine of at least $40,000, Oxycodone and Adderall that which will be due on the date he then kept for his own use. Peter Wisniewski. of Wisniewski’s sentencing.

The guilty plea was announced by United In addition, Wisniewski will voluntarily States Attorney for the District of Maryland surrender his DEA controlled substances Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge license and will not practice medicine for at Nicholas DiGiulio, Office of Investigations, least two years. The decision whether to allow Office of Inspector General of the Wisniewski to practice medicine at all in the Department of Health and Human Services; future must be made by the state medical and Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans. board. U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm According to his plea agreement, between has scheduled sentencing for Oct. 23 at 1:00 March 2012 and April 2015, Wisniewski p.m. wrote prescriptions for Oxycodone and According to the Calvert Internal Medicine Adderall in the names of three elderly patients web site, Wisniewski was but kept the drugs for himself. Wisniewski Board Certified in Internal Medicine, caused the pharmacy to fill the prescriptions, Pulmonary, and Critical Care and had been in and he picked up the prescriptions without practice since 1995. He received a Bachelor of the knowledge or authorization of the Science degree, Cum Laude, from University patients in whose names he had written the of Dayton, Dayton, OH, and graduated prescriptions. Wisniewski falsely represented from the University of Maryland School of to the pharmacy that as the prescribing Medicine, Baltimore. physician he was collecting the prescriptions United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein in order to deliver them to his elderly patients. commended the Department of Health and To conceal the scheme, Wisniewski created Human Services Office of Inspector General false entries in the medical files of the three and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patients in whose names he was writing the for their work in the investigation. Mr. prescriptions. During the scheme Wisniewski Rosenstein thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys obtained more than 8,000 Oxycodone pills Leah J. Bressack and Lindsay Eyler Kaplan, written in the names of those three patients. who are prosecuting the case.

Wily Coyote Caught Locally The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit responded to a call and captured this coyote on Aug. 26 in North Beach.

Sheriff Mike Evans says although it is against the law to possess a coyote in the state of Maryland, the owner will not be charged. “This was an honest mistake, the guy had it as a pet.

It was not aggressive and he told us he got it as a puppy in Virginia in an area where he used to work and had had it for a couple of years.” Evans says the man kept the coyote in the house, and he doesn’t know how it got out that morning. When it was captured it was wearing a blue collar.

The incident was called in to the Calvert Control Center shortly after 8:00 a.m. by a citizen advising that there was a coyote running loose with a leash in the area of Neptune’s Restaurant in North Beach. Sheriff’s Deputies and Animal Control Officer (ACO) Tom Guy responded to the call. They were able to capture the coyote, utilizing catchpoles, in the area of Frederick Ave and 3rd St, North Beach.

The coyote was transported to the Sheriff’s Office where ACO Guy met with members of the Natural Resources Police and Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division where they

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confirmed that the animal was a coyote.

A resident of North Beach who lived in the area responded to the Sheriff’s Office claiming that he was the owner of the coyote.

“It did not act aggressive but it did growl and bare its teeth once it was put in the cage, but of course it was scared,” Evans says.

Although the coyote did not test positive for rabies, it was humanely euthanized at the Animal Shelter.

Sheriff Evans says he can’t recall ever having anyone with a pet coyote coming to the attention of the Sheriff’s Dept. previously. “But we do know there are some coyotes living around here in the wild. There have been sightings and some hit by cars,” he adds.

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Former Calvert Superintendent Moves Up Lillian Lowery, the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, has announced that she is leaving to accept a position with an educational non-profit in Ohio on Sept.

14. Former Calvert Schools Superintendent Jack Smith will be moving up to fill her position.

The State Board President, Guffrie Smith, spoke on behalf of the State Board.

“We are losing an extraordinary leader, a talented State Superintendent of Schools,” Mr. Smith said. “Dr. Lowery led Maryland through a time of tremendous transition and progress. She positioned our State as a national leader in preparing students to be college and career ready.”

The State Board has appointed Jack R. Smith, Ph.D., as Interim State Superintendent to serve the remainder of her term, until June 30, 2016. Dr. Smith is currently the Deputy State Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, and Chief Academic Officer at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). He joined MSDE in August 2013.

Before that, he was the Superintendent of Schools in Calvert County for seven years and the President of the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland in

Then-superintentendent Jack Smith in an official photo from his years in Calvert County.

2011-2012.

Jack Smith left Calvert County under a cloud of controversy.

Smith had a contract with a previous Calvert Board of Education (BOE) that paid him a base salary of $169,000 a year, plus other arrangements that allowed his total compensation to balloon to almost $300,000 in his last year. Between 2008 and 2012, Smith took home pay nearly $465,000 above his base salary. Smith also arranged life and health insurance for life for both himself and his wife, paid by the Calvert school system and approved by a previous BOE. Smith also had special pay arrangements for several of his staffers.

Teachers Start School with No Raises

by Debbie Russ Calvert County Public Schools and the Calvert Education Association, the exclusive bargaining unit for Calvert County public schools teachers, came to a tentative contact settlement on July 9. This agreement has no STEP or COLA increases for these employees.

The first tentative agreement completed earlier in the spring of this year was not ratified by Calvert County Public School teachers.

Because the contract was not ratified, it was mutually decided that the two bargaining agents would go back to the negotiations table in an attempt to get something of value for Calvert County’s Public school teachers. After a second tentative agreement was reached, a second ratification vote was instituted and approximately four hundred ballots were cast

by Calvert Education Association members, and this contract was ratified. It should be noted that this agreement also did not include Steps or COLAS, but did include some additional personal teacher worktime, but not until FY17 During the recession, many surrounding Maryland counties went without monetary annual increases for employees. However, in the past few years these same counties have started to reinstate lost annual Steps. St. Mary’s

teachers recently closed a deal with St. Mary’s County Public Schools which included three (3) full STEPS for FY16. This means that St. Mary’s county teachers will be on Step in FY17.

The Calvert County Board of Commissioners is the funding source for Calvert County Public Schools raises. They identify two reasons as to why teachers will not be seeing any pay increases in the near future.

The first is the decrease in student enrollment over the past several years which also decreases funds received from the state of Maryland, and the second is that they are receiving a strong push against increasing property taxes to fund public education by the general public.

A possible third reason is that they do not anticipate any funds from Dominion until at least until 2018 said Commissioner Mike Hart recently, which could be the funding source for STEPS. It should be noted that there is binding arbitration in all teacher contract negotiations in Maryland. The only aspect of negotiations that is not binding is compensation.

About the Author: Debbie Russ of Huntingtown recently retired as president of the Calvert Education Association after 10 years. She spent 28 years with Calvert County School,s teaching English and Reading.

Maryland Tax Amnesty Underway

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Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says delinquent taxpayers have from through Oct. 30 to take advantage of Maryland’s “Act Now, Pay Now” amnesty period.

The program, enacted by the General Assembly, gives delinquent taxpayers one final opportunity to pay their Maryland tax liability with only half of the interest owed.

Taxpayers who failed to file a required return or pay a tax imposed on or before December 31, 2014, may file an application with the Comptroller requesting a waiver of all civil penalties (except for previously assessed fraud penalties) and one-half interest due. The waivers will be granted for all taxpayers who file their applications on time and meet the terms of the program.

Payments made prior to September 1 are not eligible for the tax amnesty program.

The following taxes are eligible for amnesty: •Personal income tax •Fiduciary income tax •Pass-through entity nonresident income tax •Corporate income tax •Employer withholding tax •Sales and use tax •Admissions and amusement tax Taxpayers who submit an application may either pay their outstanding debts in full with their application or include 10

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percent of the amnesty amount due with their application, and set up a payment plan before October 30. Taxpayers, who choose the payment plan, must complete the terms of the agreement on or before December 31, 2016.

During the amnesty period, a taxpayer may not be charged with a criminal tax offense arising out of any return filed and tax paid, so long as the taxpayer does not have any pending criminal charges in the state courts and is not currently under investigation.

The amnesty application form is accessible at www.marylandtaxes.com, or taxpayers will be able to request a form by calling 1-800-MDTAXES or (410) 260-7980 from Central Maryland. Email requests may be sent to: amnesty@comp.state.md.us or by regular mail to: Maryland Tax Amnesty, Comptroller of Maryland, P.O. Box 2031, Annapolis, MD 21404-2031.

An interactive tax amnesty calculator is available online to help taxpayers determine the amount of tax owed. Taxpayers with an outstanding liability can determine their amnesty liability through the agency’s Amnesty BillPay application by using the notice number on bills up to six months old.

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit marylandtaxes.com.

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Police Blotter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports Thefts

Someone stole a blue and white, 18-foot Nitro Marine Tracker and the silver trailer it was on from the driveway of a home in the 4000 block of Summer City Blvd. in Chesapeake Beach.

The theft occurred between 8:00 p.m. on Aug. 25 and 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 26. The two items are valued at $20,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. B. Pounsberry at (410) 535-2800.

Two black 6x10 Impala Mobile Homes and travel equipment trailers were stolen from the parking lot of the Grand Rental Station on Creston Lane in Solomons overnight between Aug. 28 and 29. Dep. R. Weems is handling the investigation.

Someone stole a 2007 Yamaha Raptor 4-wheeler from in front of a residence on Avery Rd. in Huntingtown overnight between Aug. 16 and 17. It is white in color with black graphics on it.

Dep. W. Rector is investigating.

Sometime between Aug. 8 and Aug. 18, someone stole a 6 horsepower Husqvarna push mower from the driveway of a home in the 12100 block of Laramie Lane in Lusby. Dep. D. Naughton is investigating the theft of the orange self-propelled mower, valued at $250.

A blue and white paddle boat worth $600 was

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stolen from a pier behind a home on Kings Road in St. Leonard between Aug. 17 and 25.

Dep. G. Gott is investigating.

Burglaries A home in the 3100 block of Hunting Creek Rd. in Huntingtown was burglarized between Aug. 14 and 18. Cash and jewelry was stolen and $2,000 in damage was done to the home.

Dep. W. Durner is investigating.

Dep. A. Curtin is investigating the burglary of several places of business in the Howlin Building in Dunkirk. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry by causing $2,310 in damage to the doors of the businesses between Aug. 25 and 26. Nothing appears to have been stolen.

A victim in the 100 block of Walnut Creek Rd. in Huntingtown advised Dep. W. Durner that between Aug. 9 and 17, someone had broken into his garage and stolen a white and orange colored Hobart Handler welder.

A home in the 3300 block of St. Leonard Rd. in Port Republic was burglarized between Aug. 27 and 28. A McCullock black and yellow chainsaw and a blue electric guitar were stolen.

Approximately $1,000 in damage was done to the home. Dep. J. Buck is investigating.

Someone burglarized a shed behind a home in the 2000 block of Brickhouse Rd. in Dunkirk between Aug. 28 and 29 and stole a gas powered

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air compressor with a Honda motor and two Homelite weed eaters. DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

A homeowner in the 2700 block of Queensberry Dr. in Huntingtown advised Dep. N. Gilmore that on Aug. 18 at about 11:35 p.m. he heard the rear slider door of his home open. He went to check and found it open a few inches and saw the gate in his yard open as well. It does not appear entry into the home was made and nothing appears to have been taken. Dep. Gilmore continues to investigate.

A homeowner in the 6500 block of 11th St. in Chesapeake Beach advised Dep. T. Mohler that she found one of her doors open when she returned home on Aug. 24. It is unclear if entry into the home was made and no items were missing.

Theft from Vehicles Overnight between Aug.18 and 19, someone entered an unlocked vehicle outside a home in the 2800 block of Queensberry Dr. in Huntingtown and stole some cash. Dep. W. Clark advised the owner to be sure to lock his vehicle and secure the keys.

A woman advised Dep. T. Mohler that she left her purse in her unlocked vehicle parked outside the 7-11 Convenience Store on Hallowing Point Rd. in Prince Frederick on Aug. 27 at around 2:00 p.m. When she returned to her vehicle, her purse was gone. The purse is described as a purple Gucci bag.

Unknown suspect(s) rummaged through an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on

Deep Ford Dr. in Lusby and stole CDs and medication. The theft occurred sometime between Aug. 27 and Aug. 28. Dep. T. Holt is investigating.

CDS Violation Dep. M. Trigg conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 just north of Church St. in Prince Frederick on Aug. 18 at 9:36 a.m. He found the driver of the vehicle, Quinn Augustus Freeland, 35, of Prince Frederick, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Freeland was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia; a baggie.

Destruction of Property Unknown suspect(s) broke out numerous pieces of railing on a deck behind a home in the 100 block of Cove Point Rd. in Lusby overnight between Aug. 14 and 15. They also attempted to pull up the wooden planks of the deck. Dep. T. Holt is investigating.

Maryland State Police Reports Theft/Possession with Intent to Distribute An assault in progress on Aug. 26 in the 3900 block of Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach was responded to by Trooper First Class Lewis at 12:28 p.m. Upon arrival, TFC Lewis was informed that the suspect had left the residence and had taken the victim’s cell phone. Andre D. Adams, Jr., 25 of Chesapeake Beach, was located in a playground nearby. The cell phone was recovered and given back to the victim. A search incident to arrest recovered cocaine packaged for distribution and drug paraphernalia. Adams was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Police Blotter (con’t) CDS Violations On Aug. 23 at 2:04 p.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Rt. 231 for traffic violations. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle.

A probable cause search revealed, Dylan P. Murray, 26 of Baltimore, was in possession of cocaine. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Thefts from Vehicles Sergeant Chirichella received a report at 8:37 a.m. on Aug. 20 of a stolen registration sticker from the rear MD registration plate of the victim’s vehicle. The registration sticker information was entered into NCIC/MILES. A theft from a boat trailer in the 3900 block of 3rd St. in North Beach was responded to

by Trooper Megelick at 3:26 p.m. on Aug. 27.

The victim reported that the MD Registration tag was missing from the back left rear side of the boat trailer. The stolen tag was entered into NCIC. Warrant Service / Dangerous Concealed Weapon A vehicle on Prince Frederick Blvd. was stopped for traffic violations at 5:18 p.m. by Trooper First Class Esnes on Aug. 30. A passenger in the vehicle initially gave a false name; she was arrested on an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court warrant. Mary E. Carr, 23, of Lusby, was additionally charged with carrying a dangerous concealed weapon and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. The driver, Schyler R. Johnson, 18, of Lusby, received the appropriate traffic citations and was released.

Beach Man in Anne Arundel Drug Bust On Aug. 24 at approximately 9:00 p.m., an officer from Anne Arundel County Police’s Southern District conducted a traffic stop in front of the Lothian Fire Department, on Rt. 2/Solomons Island Rd. in Lothian, for a vehicle without a front tag. When the officer approached the SUV, he noticed an overwhelming odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. He also saw a magazine to a gun in plain sight on the rear seat of the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and the following items were discovered: a loaded Glock handgun with three magazines, 37.8 grams of marijuana, 20 pieces of Edibles which contained THC, 8.22 grams of cocaine, $2,768 in cash, and assorted paraphernalia to

include a bag sealer, baggies, and a scale. The street value of the Controlled Drug Substances (CDS) seized is $2,255.

The suspect, Lucas McKane William Kegley, 32 Fox Way, Chesapeake Beach, was charged with traffic charges, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine, possession of marijuana and cocaine, possession of paraphernalia, and assorted felony handgun charges. While packaging all the items seized, 41.13 grams of an off white crystal substance was located in a blue duffle bag. The substance was sent to the CDS lab to be tested.

The gun, CDS and handgun were all seized along with the vehicle, a 2009 black BMW X5 SUV.

Local Teen Charged in Murder The Prince George’s County Police Department reports it has arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a recent murder.

The suspect is 17-year-old Chet Markland Jarrett Jr. whose last known address is the 100 block of B Street in Lothian. He faces charges of first and second-degree murder as an adult in the killing of another 17-yearold, Jajuan Mcrae, of Glenn Dale, MD. On Aug. 21 just before 10:00 p.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of Rockport Lane for a welfare check. They reported finding Mcrae outside, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died a short time later.

Officers say their investigation has revealed that the incident follows an ongoing dispute between the suspect and the victim, which escalated to the fatal shooting.

Jarrett was arrested a few days later Anyone with additional information on this murder is asked to call the Prince

Chet Markland Jarrett Jr.

George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.

Four Hurt in Crash

On Aug. 24, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Calvert Beach Rd. and Forest Trail in St. Leonard for a single vehicle crash. At the scene, they found a 1999 Jeep Cherokee ran off the road and struck a tree.

Crash reconstruction officers determined the Jeep was traveling west on Calvert Beach Rd. when it apparently failed to negotiate a sweeping left turn in the roadway. The Jeep crossed the centerline and the west bound lane and left the roadway briefly. The Jeep then reentered the road and started rotating in a clockwise direction. The Jeep continued across both lanes of the road and left the road on the eastbound side. The Jeep struck a tree and continued to rotate around the tree.

The driver, 18-year-old Makayla Lee Burkman of Port Republic, was pinned in the vehicle. EMS crews worked for

approximately an hour before they were able to extricate Burkman from the Jeep. She was taken to Prince George’s Medical Center via Maryland State Police Helicopter with serious injuries.

The other occupants of the Jeep were identified as Tyler James Fortney, 19, of St. Leonard; Catherine Jordan Findley and Kyle Nicholas Hooper, both 18 and of Prince Frederick. All three sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment.

The preliminary investigation indicated that speed and alcohol are factors in the crash. The crash is being investigated by Dfc. W. Beisel of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information about the crash can call (410) 535-2800 or email beiselww@co.cal. md.us.

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Growing Local Performing Arts

by Sid Curl “Art is a Harmony parallel with Nature” Paul Cezanne, Artist, 1839-1906.

This quote could not be more descript of the area of North Beach in all that has taken place in recent weeks with the opening and dedication of Sunrise Garden Aug. 22. The beautiful days of summer we have enjoyed, the loveliness of the Chesapeake Bay, and the noise of happy children that engaged in the two summer camps that inhabit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MD. One summer camp was the Twin Beach Players Kids Playwriting Festival that begins in April and finishes in August. Thirty plays written by children are whittled down to six that are rehearsed by more than 70 children beginning in June, ending with seven performances in August.

In this 10th year of guiding children through the arts and 17 seasons of the adult company productions, the Calvert County Commissioners were kind enough to bestow upon Twin Beach Players an Accommodation of Recognition for the dedication to our kids and our continuing success as a business entity within Calvert County.

We are very proud of this award and for the success of providing the community with superior theatre productions can bring. This award is for all who have at one time or another lent their talents to Twin

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Beach Players.

This past weekend introduced a hopefully new phase for the continuing growth of Twin Beach Players.

North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer, Twin Beach Players (TBP) President Sid Curl, and Calvert Commissioner Pat Nutter. The Commissioners presented the TBP with a proclamation of recognition.

The town of North Beach recently welcomed a group from of experts from the American Planning Association, which advised the town on how it could improve its economic impact. Several meetings were held over a four-day period to allow this five-member team to analyze the situation and come up with recommendations. See article with more details on p. 11.

Thursday evening was a “meet and greet” with the community with about 40 in attendance, where the advisors presented three questions: 1) North Beach is..., 2) North Beach’s biggest problem... and 3) the single most important thing needed is...

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The answers volunteered by the audience and voted on in order of; North Beach is: 1) family-friendly 2) waterfront community 3) small town 4) walkable.

North Beach’s biggest problems: 1) lack of retail/services 2) lack of waterfront restaurants 3) lack of overnight accommodations 4) parking & enforcement.

Single most important thing needed: 1) performing arts center 2) hotel w/waterfront restaurant and spa 3) year-round economy 4) MD State Arts & Entertainment designation for the community.

We of the Twin Beach Players were very excited by this outcome, as we have been working with the town on developing a performance arts center for several years.

Friday morning continued with a meet and greet with the business community at Mexico restaurant, then scheduled face to face meetings with chosen organizations.

The advisors then attended the farmers market to view the excitement and popularity of the biggest draw during the warmer months.

Saturday was a day given to the American Planning Association to review the materials that had been gathered with a meeting scheduled on Sunday at 5pm to present their views of what would further the development of the downtown area.

The team gave this area to include from 1st street to 7th street encompassing Bay Ave. and Chesapeake Ave.

On 5pm, Sunday the advisory committee commenced the final meeting. They decided that the corner of 5th and Bay Ave. would be best to center development and expand out from there. That a hotel with resort-like facilities be developed on the south corner of 5th and Bay with a double deck parking to accommodate 200 cars, also that a fine dining restaurant with some retail be included. Along southern Bay Ave it was recommended that several Bed and Breakfasts. In the report it was expressed that the hotel would have a hard time maintaining a good percentage of rooms rented to sustain but that if a performing arts center could be built across from it that operated year round.

Twin Beach Players was certainly favorable with the views expressed as we see this as an excellent opportunity for all groups, organizations, artist, music, dance to come together to support a building that can house all forms of entertainment.

In our view, this is not for just theatrical presentations. The TBPs is prepared to take to the forefront and lead the artist community of Calvert County and Anne Arundel County to develop the overall artistic footprint for what will be needed to aid the business community of North Beach. This is a busy end to what has been a great summer for North Beach.

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

Sincerely, Susan

by Susan Shaw I attended a public hearing on Tues., Aug. 25 on whether to reduce the Route 4 wooded buffer on the southbound side of the highway along the Huntingtown Town Center in front of Old Town Auto, which has virtually no parking. There are several concrete display only pads on the Route 4 side of the building. They are physically located in the 100 ft. wooded buffer required from the edge of Route 4.

Not the edge of the Route 4 pavement, but the edge of the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) owned property for Route 4. This distinction was not clearly marked by a different color on the visual maps on the screen. This distinction is important for widening of Route 4 in the foreseeable future plus adding merger and turn lanes. Some of the buffer on Old Town Auto property will be needed. Thus, when the Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building (DCP&B) staff were updating the buffer maps after SHA removed the possibility of an underpass or overpass on the property now occupied by the Huntingtown Medical Center, staff extended the buffer all the way to the property occupied by the 7-11, which was built before the Huntingtown Town Center Master Plan was passed and grandfathered in with no buffer. Old Town Auto had been built and had gotten an exception to put the concrete display pads in the 100’ so-called wooded buffer before staff extended the buffer up to the 7-11. I am using the words “so-called” because, in reality, the whole buffer area is not wooded.

However, any existing woods had to remain and the buffer remained intact as a reservation for the future for three reasons: 1) Safety from Route 4 traffic. 2) Land for future widening of Route 4. 3) A visual and sound barrier or separation from Route 4.

Some background facts: The Calvert County Commissioners adopted the Town Center Concept of zoning during the writing of the 1974 Comprehensive Plan, called the Pleasant Peninsula Plan. The goal was to prevent Route 4 from becoming one long commercial strip from the northern boundary of Calvert County to Solomons, destroying the marinas and businesses in Solomons that relied on metro Washington area residents’ ability to travel south and

Zoning Impact on Huntingtown

north on Route 4 to get to their boats and weekend residences and back in a timely fashion. To put the time in context, the Thomas Johnson Bridge and the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant were new. This forward-thinking concept meant details would develop over time.

Dunkirk was conceived as a commercial town center and still today contains only a very few residences. Huntingtown was drawn around the existing town businesses along State Route 524, which was the original alignment for Route 4, and was only on the west side of Route 4, with a 100’ wooded buffer along the southbound side of the current alignment of Route 4 for safety, future highway expansion, and to buffer the Huntingtown Town Center from Route 4 traffic and noise. The Huntingtown Town Center Master Plan was adopted in 1993 after numerous public meetings and debates. It was also a concept plan, in that it conceptualized roads that did not exist, public water, and public sewer. Future growth of areas outside the Town Center that would require travel through the Town Center was not foreseen.

Leap to 2015. Was it a mistake to create the 100’ wooded buffer along Route 4 in Huntingtown in your opinion? That was the argument made by the applicant for the text amendment to change the buffer. The mistake argument had been made to the Board of Zoning Appeals on several prior occasions as well as to the sitting BOCC last year. Clearly, the original buffer had been understood when Old Town Auto agreed to the concrete display pads in the buffer.

Was there a way to accomplish the original purpose of the buffer from Route 4 and allow Old Town Auto to use more of its property for parking? I support the goal of helping business when both a win for the business and a win for the public is achievable. I believe such a win/win was possible because only some of the property is needed for additional widening in the future.

Did I make this argument to the sitting BOCC? No, I did not, because I did not realize until the public hearing that the majority was buying the “mistake” argument.

I ask that future public hearings for text amendments, as a matter of resolution, include a brief recitation of the whole history. Also, using this case as an example, include how and why the buffer was created in the first place, what has changed (the need for the buffer is even greater now than when first conceived), and the history of previous County actions on the same request. As the County Attorney said at the hearing, the SHA action to abandon the conceptual right of way for a future underpass/overpass was irrelevant.

IF mistakes were made as a part of that abandonment, it was also irrelevant.

This article is intended to be less about the outcome of the public hearing and more about the process looking to the future.

Zoning text amendments are a way to get around current zoning ordinances (which is sometimes justified), but which requires great caution, because the unintended consequences can be huge. I know from hard experience.

About the Author: Susan Shaw is a former Calvert County Commissioner, and an LCSW-C (Licensed, Certified, Social Worker-Clinical).

Calvert Gets Lower Flood Insurance Costs Calvert County residents are now saving an average of $138 a year flood insurance premiums due to an increase in floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) oversees the NFIP, which administers a Community Rating System (CRS). The program includes 10 class ratings based on the number and types

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of activities voluntarily initiated by a community. Calvert has received a rating of 8, which enables residents to get a 10% discount on flood insurance. This translates into an average savings of more than $138 on annual premiums. As a community, Calvert residents will save over $37,000 yearly.

For more info on flood insurance, see fema.gov.

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Non-Profit Announces Grants United Way of Calvert County announces the 2016 Basic Needs Grant opportunity for 501(c)3 organizations that provide food and shelter to people in crisis in Calvert County. The goals of the grant are to help individuals and families meet their nutritional and housing needs.

The typical grant amount will range from $1,000 to $3,000.

Eligible organizations must be nonprofit; follow the guidelines of the Patriot Act; practice non-discrimination; have an accounting system in accordance with

generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and demonstrate the ability to provide effective emergency food and/or shelter programs in Calvert County.

Qualifying organizations should visit www.unitedwaycalvert.org for grant terms and forms. For additional questions, contact Morgan Hoey, Director of Community Impact at (410) 535-2000 or e-mail impact@unitedwaycalvert.org.

Completed grant applications are due by Fri., Oct. 30.

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Money Matters

By Lyn Striegel It’s been a rough ride for those of you with investments in the stock markets. So how should you react?

Stock markets in the U.S. and worldwide have been incredibly volatile lately -great swings in short periods of time. China’s market has lost over 25% of its value.

Other emerging markets are crashing and burning: however, the U.S. economy seems to be doing well. No one knows if the Federal Reserve is or is not going to raise interest rates this month. With all of this turmoil, it is no wonder many ordinary investors are starting to fear that another recession may be coming. There are four things you can do to give yourself peace of mind: 1. Turn Off the Financial News. I personally enjoy listening to all the financial pundits talk about why markets move; however, keep in mind that the television news cycles are 24 hours a day and every news program needs “talking heads” to fill up their programming. And, the more the “talking heads” can create a controversial story with their comments, the better.

When the markets are as volatile as they are today, your best bet is to withdraw from the talk and turn off the financial news.

2. Allocate Your Assets. Understand that as an ordinary investor, you have absolutely no control over any of the events that are rattling world markets. Leading hedge funds are taking huge losses on market turmoil. If the managers of those funds don’t know how to predict the market, what chance does the ordinary investor have? All you can do is what I hope you have been doing. If you have allocated your investments across a broad enough spectrum, the downturns will be much less difficult. The concept is “asset allocation” and you can learn more about this online at almost any financial services website. At younger ages, your investment horizon is a long one, many years. Older investors have a shorter horizon. But, no matter how long your investment horizon is, by allocating your assets, you guarantee that no matter what happens in the markets, your investments are likely to provide a much more predictable rate of return.

Weathering Market Swings 3. Get a Cash Cushion. Give yourself true peace of mind by saving one year’s worth of income in a “cash cushion.” This is your own personal safety net. Make saving your cash cushion your number one priority. That means some self-discipline.

Instead of going on that vacation, buying toys for the grandchildren, getting that new car, put your money aside in a savings account or money market mutual fund.

Once you have set aside one year’s worth of income in a money market mutual fund that you can easily access and that is not likely to decrease in value, you will be able to breathe a sigh of relief and lessen the fear that market turmoil creates. With a cash cushion, any really difficult event like losing a job has far less impact. You know, because of your cash cushion, if you lose your job you can still make the rent or mortgage payments. You can rely on your cushion to keep you going at the same lifestyle for a year. That should give you plenty of time to find another job or create your own through setting up a small business.

4. Get some professional help. Many investors seek professional help to manage their investments. These days, some online money managers provide you with robotic investment services. Certainly those services may be less expensive. However, no robot can discuss family matters or your money concerns with you. When seeking professional advice, shop around. Make sure the advisor treats you with dignity and responds to your questions. In the event you find an advisor who is condescending to you or promises you a specific rate of return on your investments, turn around and leave. Once you have placed your investments into the hands of a trusted professional, you should be able to rely on that professional to watch out for you and your money. Let the advisors worry about the market turmoil instead of you.

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

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

Planners Paint New Picture of Beach Following an intensive, four-day “minicharrette,” a team of professional planners is giving the Town of North Beach much to mull over.

The group from the American Planning Association’s Community Planning Assistance Teams Program was led by Robert J. Paternoster, adjunct professor of city planning at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has more than 45 years of planning experience.

He previously served as the planning director for Pittsburgh, PA and Long Beach, CA; and as director of community development for Sunnyvale, CA.

Planning team members: Wendy Moeller, Principal, Compass Point Planning (Cincinnati); Kannan Sankaran, Managing Director, PKF Consulting (Washington, DC); Philip Franks, Principal, Hurley-Franks & Associates (Philadelphia), and front, (front) Robert J. Paternoster, adjunct professor California State Polytechnic University. Team member not pictured: Sidney Wong, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, World Bank (Philadelphia).

The team toured the town, interviewed community stakeholders and analyzed underand undeveloped land from 1st St. to 7th St. between Bay and Chesapeake Avenues, and west to Dayton Ave. Their findings were presented to a packed house at North Beach Town Hall on Sun. Aug. 23.

They noted the consensus that North Beach is a lovely waterfront community, family friendly, walkable, and has small town ambiance. But they questioned the feasibility of some current economic development plans

for the town.

As for a proposed hotel along the waterfront at 5th and Bay, Paternoster said the team consulted a hotel planning expert.

“In terms of overnight accommodations, demand for B&B (Bed and Breakfast) lodging is strong. But the hotel market is difficult. If the developer went out for an RFP (request for proposal) today for a 3-star hotel, there would likely be no bidders. North Beach is not strong enough. The market is seasonal and there’s less than 50% occupancy for year-round. A hotel developer would need occupancy of 65% or more to break even or make money.” He pointed out existing competition from the established Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, which has gambling, and Herrington on the Bay, which has an inn and a large marina.

Local developer Ron Russo of RAR Associates, who owns the land at the south side of 5th and Bay Ave. has proposed a hotel with 68 rooms and 5,000 square feet of restaurant space. What the team recommended is a hotel with a more B&B feel that would anchor a “real downtown” at 5th St. between Chesapeake and Bay Avenues. Instead of two restaurants, with one exclusively serving the hotel, they recommended one restaurant and a small coffee shop in the hotel. Behind the hotel would be a moderate-size parking deck for 200 vehicles.

They noted that 5th St. between Chesapeake and Bay Avenues is subject to flooding, and it’s likely to get worse as water levels in the Chesapeake Bay continue rising. Building at the site would not be possible until that is overcome.

The team suggested putting an upscale “tiki bar” where the bandstand is now located on the boardwalk. They suggested building a stage on the north side of the beach, over the water drains so that people could sit on the beach and watch performances.

They expressed skepticism of the town’s plans to create a “wedding venue” at the end of the fishing pier as well. Paternoster said it was too windy and what would fare better is an informal crab or seafood vendor with a small building or shelter. He described “a mobile crab shack similar to what Philip’s Seafood does in downtown Baltimore, rolling in and out every day.”

Across from the hotel, at the north side of 5th and Bay Ave., Paternoster recommended a small performing arts center, with a balcony overlooking the bay. He suggested it double as a movie theatre that shows artsy, foreign, and classic films.

The team recommends a performing arts center doubling as a movie theatre at 5th and Bay Ave.

The goal, he said, would be to create a core that “brings energy, activity, and tourist attractions - all focused in that area.” They agreed that 5th Street is the perfect location for the Friday Night Farmers’ Market, which brings crowds into the town, and it should stay there.

The team suggested that they felt that the best place for a new public library would be at 3rd and Chesapeake, with additional senior housing at the other corner.

Paternoster said the team concluded that the local retail market is tough. As he put it, “There are only a few eggs for the basket.”

“The visitor market is strong, but seasonal.

In Chesapeake Beach and Dunkirk, the existing retail facilities are sufficient to meet the daily needs of residents, and it’s tough to compete with them,” Paternoster concluded. “To be successful, businesses must find a ‘niche.’ They need to offer things that are not here yet with ‘mom and pop’ character… a sports bar, pizza parlor, not chains, that sort of small business could make it.”

They also suggested sprucing up the town away from the boardwalk. Among their recommendations: add landscaping to Chesapeake Ave., construct arches to welcome visitors at all three entrances to the town, and light up the water tower at night.

The team said a final written report would be presented to the town in one to two months, and Mayor Mark Frazer said it would be made available to residents on the town’s web site. Frazer additional public meetings would also be scheduled to further discuss the recommendations.

Residents study maps and artist renderings provided by the team.

Students Complete Summer Internships

Prior to beginning their second year in the College of Southern Maryland Nuclear Engineering Technology Program seven students completed a paid internship with Exelon Corp. at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby. Over the six-week summer cooperative education/internship program, students toured the Calvert Cliffs facility, attended lectures and courses led by Exelon instructors, and rotated through electrical and mechanical maintenance, instrumentation and control, and chemistry and radiation protection systems to get a flavor of the work conducted in those shops. Graduates of the internship included, from left, Brandon Lent of St. Leonard, Melissa Buckler of California, Samuel Lusby of Lusby, Sarah Stamos of Waldorf, Jeffrey Hennessey of Annapolis, Anthony Jefferson of White Sands and Ken Passwaters of Owings.

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On The

Garden DirtDirt Garden

Amazing Mazes

Garden Dirt

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

By Ray GreenstreetBy Ray Greenstreet

Pumpkin patches, hay rides, apple butter and corn mazes scream “fall on the farm.” As agri-tourism continues to grow in popularity, so do corn mazes.

View from the”bridge” in the corn maze.

but I’ll leave it to you to find your own way out of it!

Here’s how it starts.

Greenstreet Gardens’ 2015 Corn Maze celebrates bees, butterflies and pollination. Try it!

Our six-acre corn maze at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian is the centerpiece of our wildly popular Fall Festival, and an average of 15,000 visitors per year– young and old alike - have tried their luck at finding their way out.

On the weekends our farm is a great family fun filled place to be!

During the week, our farm and maze is used for school educational purposes via field trips. Many schools from far and wide visit not only to have fun but to learn about agriculture. Greenstreet Growers feels very strongly that it’s important to educate the next generation about the importance of agriculture. The most-often asked questions are: Has anyone ever really gotten lost in the maze? Has everyone made it out? How do you make it grow like this?

Yes, it’s safe and we have never lost anyone.

And to answer that last question, this is how we created it: • Growing an amazing maze starts when there is still snow on the ground, in midwinter when we decide on what design we want in the maze. We brainstorm as a company on pop-culture, popular movies or trendy themes. The maze sets the theme for that year’s Fall Festival.

• We use a no-till method of planting our corn, to minimize erosion. Our field is cross planted at 22,000 kernels in each direction!

The field is fully planted in rows, not in a maze pattern. That comes later.

• Yes, we plant real corn, but it’s not the sweet corn you buy at farm stands or your

grocery stores. It’s field or feed corn, which is used for other applications like animal feed.

We don’t grow our corn for anything more than the maze. At the end of our season, we offer any remaining corn to a neighboring farmer to come in and harvest.

• We begin irrigating the corn field immediately, unless it rains every day. We use drip irrigation tape & water slowly to maximize the efficiency and decrease excess evaporation.

• When the corn grows to about four inches high, it is time to cut the maze. At this point, the young corn is still soft to the touch.

If we wait until the corn was older, the corn couldn’t be cut flush with the ground.

The corn maze is now fully grown, ready to challenge visitors.

• All those intricate circles and designs are not cut “free-hand.” The Maize Company cuts our maze using backpack GPS technology and it takes three or four people about 10 hours to complete.

• Once the maze design is cut, we continue to irrigate the field to encourage thick, sturdy and tall corn. The thicker and taller the better!

A maze in a short, scrawny cornfield would be too easy to escape...

So I’ve told you how we grow our maze,

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

Mazes are not just for kids! If you give up, wave the flag and you’ll be rescued.

The group Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community, formed to represent residents of Cove Point in the wake of the Dominion liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, is planning to meet with Senator Barbara Mikulski (DMD) about their concerns.

Tracey Eno, spokesperson for the group told the Board of Calvert County Commissioners at its meeting on Tues.

Sept. 1, “A delegation from CCHC will be speaking to the newly installed MEMA Director this week, as part of a joint delegation meeting hosted by Senator Mikulski’s staff in Annapolis. We will be insisting that MEMA officials return to Calvert County to take over emergency planning for this project. We will insist on an emergency plan that does not hinge on Dominion liquefaction and safety equipment working flawlessly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Nothing is perfect.

Human error, natural disaster and terrorism are all real threats. We will insist on a safety exclusion zone around the terminal. We will insure that not a single resident is forced to live inside of the potential blast radius of the new liquefaction train or the flash fire radius of the existing LNG storage tanks. We will demand a new escape route that does not require residents to drive towards danger to escape from danger.”

Eno concluded, “Mark my words: we will accomplish these things with our without your cooperation.”

Members of the BOCC did not comment.

Later that day, Eno says, MEMA

officials canceled the meeting without any explanation, but the group still plans to meet with Sen. Mikulski and staff.

“The issue of safety has been addressed many times, in many ways. No new issues are being raised here,” Karl Neddenien, Media and Community Relations Manager responded.

“We have designed this facility to be safe. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation have conducted a very conservative and thorough safety review of the Dominion Cove Point export project.

FERC and PHMSA looked at a wide range of scenarios and the potential consequences and concluded that the effect of even the most severe emergency would remain on site. This study was more conservative than a Quantitative Risk Assessment.”

At the BOCC meeting a week earlier, Mike Frederick, vice president of LNG operations at Dominion Cove Point announced the company plans to add an on-site fire brigade that could respond faster than local volunteer fire departments in the event of an emergency.

Frederick said the brigade will be staffed with highly-trained firefighters to augment county units. It will be ready to go before the Dominion LNG export facility, which scheduled to go online in late 2017, is operational. Dominion is also planning to construct an alternative road that Cove Point residents could use to evacuate the area in the event of an emergency.

Cove Point Group Goes to Mikulski; Dominion Establishes Fire Brigade

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Black Lives Do Matter

Thanks for Sunrise Garden We received the following letter in response to the Chesapeake Current’s cover story on Sunrise Garden at 3rd and Bay Ave. in North Beach: Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Kudos to the planners, contractors, town workers and everyone involved

in the development of this garden. It is beautiful, peaceful, artfully decorated and I just love it. I just need to see the sunrise rise from here!

Marsha Marks Owings, MD

Governor Larry Hogan is flanked by local elected officials at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Sunrise Garden at the corner of 3rd & Bay Ave. in North Beach, across from the boardwalk.

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, At a recent campaign event former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley was heckled by a crowd chanting “Black Lives Matter.” Many on the left and right have condemned this demonstration. I don’t because as Wikipedia states: “Progressivism is a broad philosophy based on the idea of progress, which asserts that advancement in science, technology, with economic development, and social organization are vital to improve the human condition.” Does anyone believe that throughout his tenure as the former Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland, people of color were able through his leadership to attain the goals as stated above?

In addition, Wikipedia states: “Maryland is the richest state in the United States of America, with a median household income of $69,272 according to the 2010 census.” With this abundance of tax revenue there should never be an excuse for any Marylander, much less people of color, to receive inferior services.

Inferior services abound because racial profiling is alive and well in Maryland where these progressives have carved up Congressional districts placing their underserved brethren of color into areas in a way that ensures the prolonged careers of Democrats?

In Montgomery and Prince George’s they manipulated minorities in such a way that it insured that Congressmen Hoyer and Van Hollen would continue to solidify their seats in Congress, and as a special bonus insured that Roscoe Bartlett in Northwestern Maryland would be defeated. So, through the repositioning of minority residents (racial profiling) the crowd in Annapolis was able to prolong the careers of Democrats that are white who have rarely looked out for the wellbeing of all of their constituents. In Maryland black lives apparently don’t matter as too many public servants take them for granted.

The Chesapeake Current carried an article in the Aug. 23 issue by Susan Shaw called “Gerrymadering.” And on the front page of the Calvert Recorder on Wed., Aug. 12 was an article written by staff writer Josh Bollinger titled: “Hogan issues order to form state redistricting committee.” The gist of this article is that Governor Hogan believes that the Annapolis progressive Democrats in 2010 created some of the most gerrymandered districts throughout the United States of America. He is right; however we should also look out for Republican shenanigans as they could pull the same tricks.

Folks, here are some facts about congressional representation as it exists in the

2010 Maryland redistricting plan.

There are eight congressional districts and there are 721, 529 constituents in each district. Did you know that Baltimore County has 805,029 residents (a little over 1 district)? Did you know that it was carved in such a way that 4 of the 8 congressman serving in in our Nation’s Capital have constituents in this county? Did you know that Anne Arundel County has 537,656 residents (less than 1 district)? Did you know it was carved in such a way that Congresswoman Edwards, Congressmen Ruppersburger, Sarbanes and Hoyer garner votes there! Sooo! I guess Steve Schuh the Anne Arundel County Executive has the confusing and unenviable task when seeking congressional help for his constituents.

Or, maybe he has a windfall of benefits.

Why do elected multicultural progressive Democrats continue to stand by while minority constituents receive substandard services? The truth is the state contributes adequate educational dollars throughout all jurisdictions; however it is also true that educational malaise continues to follow minorities throughout the state. Why in affluent Prince George’s County should 16 out of 23 high schools provide abhorrent academic conditions? True progressive ideology in a nutshell is to lift up all people and afford them opportunities that ensure the possibility that they too can experience the American Dream.

Why is it that the Maryland progressives have not lived up to this philosophy? Are these citizens taken for granted because of their color? Folks, black lives do matter and they should direct their anger at former Governor O’Malley and all other elected progressives who have failed them.

In summary, Maryland is the richest state in the US where minorities comprise approximately 40% of the population.

People of color are concentrated in areas in the Baltimore and Washington corridor.

Generally speaking these districts have high crime statistics and dismal schools. The city of Baltimore is where many poor people live; however, Prince George’s County is affluent where substandard lifestyles are also a way of life. The question for my friends in Anne Arundel and Calvert County is would you accept the substandard lifestyles that are prevalent in Prince George’s County or Baltimore? No way! So why should minorities accept less from officials who have sworn to serve honorably?

Social Justice will only happen when people receive more than lip service. After all, we are the people.

John Petralia Sunderland

Business Mentors Sought Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Are you a professional, local businessperson who would enjoy mentoring an advanced business student at Huntingtown or Calvert High School?

Calvert County Public Schools is offering a new course called: The Capstone in Management. The students enrolled in the class have a mission to plan, prepare and present a major project on some aspect of business management. Their plans could include writing a comprehensive business plan on a business of their choice, developing a thesis statement on any aspect of business and then discovering the answer through a variety of means, researching a business management problem and finding possible solutions, inventing a new product or service, or any other well thought out proposal.

The mentors will serve as guides as the students work on their projects from

December to May. It will not require any time at the school except for possibly an initial meeting with the teacher and students. All mentors will be expected to complete the Keep N Track application with CCPS for safety purposes. After the initial meeting, mentors can communicate in a variety ways with their business mentees.

Let’s be clear: the students are to do all of the work. The mentors use their years of professional business experience to keep the students on the right path and provide assistance that only a business professional can. At the end of the school year, each student will formerly present their projects to all of the mentors, parents and other school officials. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please contact Lynne Gillis at gillisl@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

Lynne Gillis, Business Education Teacher Huntingtown

“Christmas in April” Applications Being Accepted

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Christmas in April Calvert County, a United Way Community Partner, is now accepting applications for work to be done on homes the last Saturday in April 2016.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Sept.

30. This non-profit organization repairs and improves the homes of low-income homeowners, assuring that they live in warmth, safety, and independence. Since 1991, hundreds of volunteers a year have donated their time to improve seven hundred twenty-one homes in Calvert County.

Work was done free of charge for homeowners of 44 homes in 2015. Volunteers painted, replaced or repaired roofs, did yard work, made homes more accessible, and did much more.

After using a ramp built by Christmas in April, a grateful homeowner said, “You have

expanded my life. Christmas in April changes lives for people. I went out to lunch the other day – the first time in a year.” Following the painting of her home and yard work, another homeowner said, “It looks like a brand new house and it never looked so good.”

All homeowners must live in a home referred for Christmas in April. Friends and family members may submit an application on another’s behalf but should first obtain the homeowner’s consent. Applications may be obtained at the senior centers, libraries, and churches or may be requested by calling (410) 535-9044. Applications are also available at christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org and may be submitted online.

Carolyn Mohler, Board Member Chair of House Selection Committee Christmas in April

Hospice Thanks Sponsors Dear Chesapeake Current readers, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported our 3rd Annual Luau for Calvert Hospice. The event was a rousing success, exceeding our fundraising goals. We raised over $90,000 for our organization, thanks to the generous support of our community.

We could not have done so well without the support of our event guests, staff, volunteers, and sponsors.

We would like to recognize the following sponsors: Jeannie Stone and the staff of Stoney’s Broomes Island; Maryland Country Caterers; Floor Systems; Welch and Rushe; Bozick Distributors; Queentree Management Services; Paul & Donna Wilson; Bonnie Augostino of ReMax 100; Fred & Tracy Jones; Marshall & Gail Gibson; Medart Galleries; Garner Exteriors; Davis, Upton & Palumbo LLC; Dan Boesz Pickett & Oliverio; Carrie Polk Insurance; Quality Built Homes; Scalped; Kelly Generator & Equipment,

Inc.; PNC Bank; Julie Posey of Century 21 Millennium, Century 21 New Millennium Charity Fund; Sheriff Mike Evans; American Association of Healthcare Admin Management – MD Chapter; Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC; After Hours IT Solutions; Calvert Memorial Hospital; TITLE MAX LLC; Philip T. Goldstein Appraisals; Mullen, Sondberg, Wimbish & Stone; Built Rite Home Development Inc.; World Gym; Dan LaPlaca of NAI Michael; Eddie Logan of Prime Lending; Lamson, LeBlanc & Carmean, LLC; Double D Charters; Maertens Fine Jewelry and Gifts; Lee Funeral Home Calvert; Community Bank of the Chesapeake; Winegardner GMC Buick of Prince Frederick; Nick’s Legacy; Bob Hall LLC; Sysco; and Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa. Brenda Laughhunn Calvert Hospice Prince Frederick

Drive Safety: School’s in Session Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The men and women of Squad Two of the Patrol Bureau of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office want to remind everyone about school. Please drive carefully and use extra caution. Also be aware of school buses and children at bus stops. Slow down for school zones and be mindful of extra traffic that is created around schools.

Please remember that the use of cell phones to include texting or talking is illegal and dangerous without a hands free device. Parents, please talk to your teenage drivers and educate them on

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the new laws. A safe driver starts with a good conversation at home telling them exactly what is expected to be safe and smart. We want everyone to start the school year off right and have a safe return from the summer.

As always, deputies from the Patrol Bureau will be in the area of local schools to enforce the traffic laws and as a friendly reminder that the new school year is in session. We want to wish everyone a safe and healthy year.

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Joe Anthony, 74 Joseph Peter Anthony, Jr., age 74, was born Dec. 27, 1941 and passed away Aug. 17, 2015.

“You’re as tall as you want to be!” Joe Anthony told his daughters, his niece and nephew, and later his granddaughters and grandson. This life motto has served everyone well and will not be soon forgotten.

Joe was a lifelong coach, on and off the field. He inspired those around him to aim high and to play how they wanted to play, to be what they wanted to be. A coach for many recreational league sports teams and an avid fan of every family member, Joe started off as a football star. He also excelled at baseball and basketball. He attended Archbishop Carroll High School, Duke University, and the University of Maryland. His mother is known to have said that he was one of the two smartest guys she ever met - an honor held by both Joe and surviving brother, Bruce Richard Anthony, of Severna Park, MD. Joe was born in Washington, DC on Dec. 27, 1941 and, unfortunately for his family and community, he passed away on Aug. 17, 2015 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. His loss is deeply felt by his wife, Susan Lillie Anthony; two surviving daughters, Betsy Anthony and Leah Anthony Geiger; grandchildren, Rachel, Elise, and Nathan Geiger; brother Bruce Richard Anthony; niece Jennifer Anthony Grizzle; and nephew Christopher Anthony.

Joe received his Bachelor’s and his Master’s degrees from the University of Maryland, and worked for 31 years at the US Department of Agriculture as an economist. He was active in the church - most recently at St. Peter’s

Episcopal Church in Solomons, and before that at St. Andrew the Fisherman in Mayo, MD. Joe was a stained glass artist and for many years was a softball and basketball coach in the Davidsonville recreational athletic leagues.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to: Middleham - St. Peters Episcopal Church, 10210 H. G. Trueman Road, P.O.Box 277, Lusby MD 20657.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Paul Bowen, 60

Paul Frank Bowen, Sr., age 60, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away Aug. 19, 2015. He was born in Prince Frederick on Nov. 20, 1954 to the late LeRoy Isaac and Dorothy Elizabeth Steele Bowen. He lived in Calvert County his entire life and was employed as an HVAC mechanic.

Paul loved playing and watching sports, especially his team, the Washington Redskins.

His other hobbies included watching NASCAR, crabbing and just sitting in the sun, enjoying a cold beer.

Paul is survived by his former wife, Elizabeth “Maria” Bowen McIvan of Dunkirk; partner, Debbie White of Millford, DE; sons, Paul Bowen, Jr. and his wife, Tina Edwards of Chesapeake Beach and Jesse Bowen of St. Leonard; daughter, Heather Neece Holland and her husband, Andre, of Huntingtown; brother, Frank Brady and his wife, Sandy of Prince Frederick, and one of his best friends, Charlie Sens of Chesapeake Beach; 10 grandchildren and one greatgrandson.

In addition to his parents, his son, Michael Anthony Bowen and friend, Buster Webb

predeceased him.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Betty Cicero, 85

Betty Jean Cicero, age 85, of Riverdale passed away Aug. 27, 2015 in Annapolis.

She was born July 31, 1930 in Washington, D.C. to George Raymond and Marguerite Mae (Bryant) Crittenden. Betty was raised in Virginia and attended public schools. She moved to Riverdale in 1954 and graduated from Baltimore Community College with an associate’s degree.

Betty was employed as a secretary at Glendale Hospital and later went to work for the National Cancer Institute as a health care professional.

In her leisure time Betty enjoyed painting, crafts, reading, going out to lunch and spending time with her family.

Betty is survived by her daughters Eva M. Dwyer and her husband Dennis of Fairfax, VA, Freddye L. Getsinger and her husband John of Lothian and Joy V. Andes of Chesapeake Beach. She is also survived by grandchildren: Andre and Laura Getsinger, Danielle Elben, Amy Taylor, Kevin Dwyer, David J. Andes and Shannon Foote and Jamie Moore, as well 11 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by a brother William Crittenden and a sister Rae Wolf as well as son in law David Q. Andes.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Mike Dunn, 46

Michael “Mike” Dunn, age 46, was born Jan. 15, 1969 and passed away Aug. 24, 2015.

Mike is survived by his wife, Adrianne; his daughter Berlin; one sister, Kathleen Bjerknes and nephews, Jacob and Drew Bjerknes.

Interment was at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southern High School FFA, 4400 Solomons Island Rd., Harwood, MD 20776.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

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Andy Dyer, 68 Andrew “Andy” W. Dyer, Sr., Esq., age 68, of Tracy’s Landing, passed away on Sat., Aug. 29, 2015. He was the beloved husband to Linda P. Brown and loving father to Andrew W. Dyer, Jr. and Matthew J. Dyer. He is also survived by a brother, Wilfred M. Dyer III, nephews Wilfred M. Dyer IV, Nelson Dyer, Hunter G. Ellis and niece Virginia Ellis.

He was born on May 22, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to the late Helen (Wynn) and Wilfred M. Dyer, Jr. Mr. Dyer graduated Massanutten Military Academy in 1965, Washington College with a B.A. in Political Science in 1969 and The Dickinson School of Law as a Juris Doctor in 1972. He served as a founding member of the Washington College Crew Club. He was a life-long resident of Clinton, Upper Marlboro, and Tracy’s Landing. Mr. Dyer’s legal career in Southern Maryland spanned over forty years and he was a well-regarded expert in property matters and trusts and estates. Mr. Dyer also served as the County Auditor for Prince George’s County in the 1990’s and early 2000’s.

He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed sailing, hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling to Cape Cod, MA and Pine Island, FL. He was a member of Centennial Lodge No. 174 in Upper Marlboro, The Loyal Order of Moose, the Maryland Bar Association, the Pirates Cove Race Club, the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake, the Southern Maryland Society, the West River Sailing Club, and the Upper Marlborough Hunt Club.

Funeral Services will be held at St. James Parish Church, 5757 Solomon’s Island Road, Lothian, on Fri., Sept.4 at 11:00 a.m., with burial in the parish cemetery immediately following.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings is handling arrangements.

Lee Gandy, 75 Leaming “Lee” James Gandy, age 75, of Lusby passed away Aug. 19, 2015, in Solomons. Born Aug. 2, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Leaming Rice Gandy and Catherine (Garland) Gandy.

Lee graduated from Paulsboro High School in 1958 and received an associate’s degree from Rutgers University. He served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. From 1961 to 1964, he was stationed in Norfolk, VA, and from 1964 to 1968 at the Naval Supply Office in Philadelphia. Lee was the Director of Latin American Information Technology for Smithkline Beecham in Philadelphia, PA, for 30 years. He retired in Dec. 1999.

Lee married his loving spouse and best friend, Maarja (Hildebrand) Gandy Feb. 11, 1995, in Philadelphia. They moved to Calvert County from Mexico City, Mexico in 1999.

Lee was a volunteer for Service Makes Individual Lives Exciting (SMILE) Ecumenical Ministries from 2000 to 2014.

He served on the board of directors and was a volunteer for Patuxent Habitat for Humanity from 2000 to 2003, served as a volunteer for the Calvert Marine Museum from 2001 to 2010, and as president of the Volunteer Council in 2003. Lee was also a member of the Solomon’s Island Yacht Club from 20052015.

In his younger years, Lee loved two-hand touch football and playing softball with his family and friends. He was an excellent bridge player and played throughout his life. Reading was always a life-long love and boating was enjoyed with Maarja for the past 20 years. According to the Solomon’s Island Yacht Club, “Lee was a very active member of the Solomon’s Island Yacht Club (SIYC) since 2005. Lee and Maarja regularly attended SIYC special events and club functions and prepared many delicious volunteer dinners.

They enjoyed cruising aboard their power boat ‘Quiero Mas?’ which literally translates into, “What more could I want?”

Lee is survived by his wife, Maarja Gandy; his children, Mary (Gandy) Cook and husband Douglas of Limerick, PA; Valerie (Gandy) Eleneke and husband Paul of Pine Hill, NJ; James and wife Michele Gandy of Albany, NY; Julie C. Gandy Seamon and husband Robert of Winslow, NJ; and Kim (Hildebrand) Cardoso and husband Augusto of Oakland, CA; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronald Gandy and wife Keren of Fergus Falls, MN; Michael Gandy of Atlantic City, NJ; James Gandy of Blackwood, NJ; and former wife, Julia (Hobbins) Gandy of Mauricetown, NJ. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Gandy and sister-in-law, Nora Gandy.

To visit with many of Lee’s family and friends, there will be two services. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Solomons Island Yacht Club at 14604

Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688 at 1:00 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 13.

Overnight accommodations can be made at the Solomon’s Island Holiday Inn & conference Center and Marina at (410) 3266311. Be sure to say you are attending Lee Gandy’s Celebration of Life to receive the special rate. A Celebration of Life will also be held at the Amalthea Winery, 209 Vineyard Road, Atco, NJ 08004 on Sun., Oct. 11 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to: SMILE Ecumenical Ministries, P.O. Box 1725, Lusby, MD 20657.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

CC Guinn, 98

Cherry Clint Guinn, known as “CC,” age 98, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Calvert County, passed away Aug. 27, 2015. He was born March 5, 1917 in Enville, TN to Con and Nannie (Cherry) Guinn. The eldest of six siblings, he was raised on a farm in Henderson, TN. CC enlisted in the Army, serving for two years during WWII. He was honorably discharged after a serious leg injury.

He married, Elizabeth Leona Hale in the late 1940’s after moving to Maryland.

He was employed as a barber and business owner for most of his life, which gave him contact with people every day. Every person he met was his friend, and he loved to tell them stories (most were true). Most of all, he loved to laugh and make them laugh. He was an extremely positive person.

CC is survived by a son Larry, grandchildren David, Rachel, Shaun and Kelly. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Chelsea, Victoria, Utaw, Lacey, Sadie, Kora and Chase and great-great-grandchildren Addison, Ema, Silas.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Brenda and son James.

Visitation will be held Fri., Sept. 4 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings.

Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick. She was born April 29, 1920, in Cooperstown to the late Allen Greene and Goldie Thompson Brisack.

Bee married her beloved husband William T. Hogue, Jr., Sept. 29, 1941, in Forrestville.

Bee grew up in Cooperstown, and was baptized at Christ Episcopal Church. She was a Girl Scout and was the first Girl Scout of Cooperstown to receive a medal for bravery when she saved the life of her niece, Jean, from drowning. Bee graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1939 and went on to attend Sibley Nursing School, graduating in 1941.

Bee began her career as a Nurse at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, D.C., until she began her family, raising six sons. She moved to Calvert County in 1996 from Berkley Springs, WV. Throughout her life Bee was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Girl Scouts of America, Pax River Quilters Guild, the Piecemakers Quilters at Asbury Solomons, and the Native Daughters of Cooperstown, NY. Bee enjoyed quilting, knitting, embroidery, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and traveling.

Bee is survived by her loving children, Donald E. Hogue of St. Leonard; Robert A.

Hogue of San Diego, CA; Steven M. Hogue of Columbia, MD; and Gary A. Hogue of Huntingtown.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; sons, William T. Hogue, III, and Scott A. Hogue; and siblings, Gertrude Brisack Worrall, and Allen G. Brisack II. The family asks for memorial contributions to be made in Bee’s name to Calvert Hospice, www.calvethospice.org , P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 and / or SMILE, www. smileinc.org, 10290 H. G. Trueman Road, Lusby MD 20657.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Ursula Jaeger, 73 Ursula Dwan Jaeger, age 73, of Port Republic died peacefully Aug. 18, 2015, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick following a long struggle with pulmonary disease. Ursula was born March 1, 1942, in Washington, D.C., the fourth child of Mr. Ralph H. Dwan and Mrs. Mary Cochrane

Bee Hogue, 95

Beatrice Irene Hogue, age 95 of Solomons, formerly of Cooperstown, NY, passed away peacefully Aug. 21, 2015, at the Burnett-

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Ursula spent her childhood in Washington, D.C., attending Blessed Sacrament Elementary School (1955) and Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School (1959) before matriculating to Georgetown University School of Nursing. During her tenure at Georgetown, Ursula took a leave of absence to pursue her religious vocation, joining a community of nuns known as the Medical Mission Sisters. She completed her religious training at the Medical Mission Sisters’ motherhouse in Philadelphia before taking vows and returning to Georgetown to complete her nursing degree (1967).

After graduating from Georgetown, Ursula worked as a visiting nurse serving poor communities surrounding the Washington, DC area. In autumn 1967, she was sent by the Medical Mission Sisters to language school in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in preparation for a mission placement in Latin America.

She completed her language training and

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was sent to Maracaibo, Venezuela, where she taught women’s health and practiced maternity nursing in a local hospital.

In Cuernavaca, Ursula met her future husband, Robert A. Jaeger, of Ft. Wayne, IN. Then a Roman Catholic Priest, Robert was a fellow student at the language school, and in spite of their clerical appointments, Robert and Ursula fell in love. After parting ways, they maintained a correspondence, and having disclosed their mutual intentions to exit the clergy, Robert wrote to Ursula asking her to marry him. She accepted.

Robert and Ursula were married in January, 1969, in Pittsburgh, PA. They both worked at Mayview State Psychiatric Hospital before moving to Scranton, where Robert pursued his master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Scranton. In 1971, Robert and Ursula adopted their first child, Jonathan. They returned to western Pennsylvania in 1972, settling in Peters Township, and later that year they adopted their second child, Anna. Their third child, David, was adopted in 1975. In 1977, the family moved to Amwell Township, to a house in the countryside outside of “Little Washington.” Their fourth child, Nicholas, was born in 1978. They continued living in Washington County until 2008.

During her 31 years living in Washington, PA, Ursula was an active community member, volunteering for a variety of organizations, participating in and leading initiatives at Immaculate Conception Church, and advocating for and championing equality, women’s empowerment, and health, among other issues. She was a stay-at-home mother while her children were in school, later entering Duquesne University to pursue a master’s degree in pastoral ministry. Before she could complete the degree, she launched a parish-nursing program at Immaculate

Conception and served as a minister to the sick and homebound.

In 2008, Ursula and Robert retired to her family’s cabin at Scientists Cliffs, a community located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland.

There she spent the remaining years of her life.

Ursula is survived by her husband, Robert; her children, Jonathan (Linda Lindsey), Anna (Charles Patrick), and Nicholas (Brenna Clair Thomas); her sister in law, Mary Dwan; and brother in law, Sam Ellsworth, as well as eight grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews, 21 grand-nieces and nephews, and many beloved friends and family members.

She was predeceased by her parents, her siblings, and her son, David.

She was a person of great faith, a lover of life, nature, and the arts, and an ardent believer in the power of community. Ursula will be missed dearly by the many persons whose lives she touched.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Vernon Marcellas, 71

Robert Vernon Marcellas, age 71, passed away Aug. 14, 2015, at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC. Robert (known by many as Vernon) was born in Calvert County May 24, 1944, to Carroll Marcellas and Mabel (Hardesty) Marcellas.

Vernon graduated from Calvert High School in 1961. He was active in the Calvert County area, working on the family farm in tobacco fields. He was a past member and treasurer of the North Beach Volunteer Fire

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Vernon eventually pursued a career in banking where he became the vice president of Maryland National Bank. After many years in the banking world, Vernon retired from SunTrust Bank after 38 years of service.

In 2004, after his retirement, he and his wife moved to Bluffton, SC, and had just recently relocated to North Myrtle Beach, SC, in May 2015.

Vernon loved spending time with his two wonderful grandsons. They were a very large part of his world. He also was so excited and loved being with his great grandchildren.

Vernon was a hard worker, dedicated family man, and would give you the shirt off his back.

Vernon is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Janice (Black) Marcellas; his only son, Stephen Gregory Marcellas and his wife Crystal Hancock of North Myrtle Beach; and his brother Thomas Marcellas and his wife Faye of Baltimore. Vernon is also survived by his two loving devoted grandsons Allen Gregory Marcellas and his wife Windi both of Owings, Robert Stephen Marcellas of North Myrtle Beach. He is also survived by his three great grandchildren, Makayla Lyn Marcellas and Tucker Todd Marcellas both of North Myrtle Beach, and Mason Gregory Marcellas of Owings.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Pauline Quade, 74

Pauline Scrivener Quade, age 74, of Prince Frederick passed away Aug. 25, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 14, 1941,

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Pauline loved to spend all her free time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR and battling with the one arm bandit at the local casino.

She is survived by her loving husband Bobby Quade, and children William Gordon Mattingly of Lusby and Pamela Ann Quade of Prince Frederick. She leaves behind four grandchildren, Kristina Mattingly of Port Republic; Shaye Beal of Huntingtown; William Tyler Mattingly of Hughesville; and Taylor Mullen of Prince Frederick; two great-grandchildren Kayla Hance and Kaiden Mattingly. She is also survived by her siblings Joan and Richard Scrivener of Prince Frederick; and Linda Baker of Tennessee.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents and her sons Gregory Mattingly and David Allen Quade.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Joseph Kumbar, 76

Joseph William Kumbar, age 76, of Owings passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and close friends Aug. 24, 2015. Joseph was born in Washington, D.C., April 4, 1939, and graduated from Mackin High School in 1957.

Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Betty E. Kumbar; loving father of William J. Kumbar of Lexington Park and Denise Kumbar Bender and her husband, Michael of Hollywood, MD. He served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962, as an Airman 2nd Class, that included an isolated tour in Thule, Greenland, and was honorably discharged. He was married to Betty Evans Aug. 24, 1963. He worked for Safeway from 1962 – 1996 and was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church since 1974.

Joseph is also survived by two granddaughters Kelsey Jean and Brittany Ellen Bender of Hollywood, MD; one sister Mary I. Kumbar of Williston, FL; one brother James L. Kumbar of Maryville, TN; 22 nieces, nephews, and numerous other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by parents, Ida (Purdy) and Anthony J. Kumbar of Suitland.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

William Daniel Long, 85 William Daniel Long, 85, of Huntingtown passed away Aug. 23, 2015.

He was born in Leonardtown April 16, 1930, to Agnes (Woodburn) and Walter E. Long.

William was retired from the U.S. Air Force as a master sergeant after serving for 23 years and also retired from the civil service as an Accountant. He deeply loved his country and was a true patriot.

He enjoyed reading, mostly military and books on history, and he dabbled in the stock market. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and his faithful canine companion.

William was the beloved husband for 60 years to Emilie (Titus) Long. He was the loving father of Eleanor Crawford and her husband John, Mary Saenger and her husband Tommy, Peggy Kopishke and her husband Jim, Catherine Meyers and her husband John and the late Carol Long who passed away in 2004. He was the devoted grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of five.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

TJ Miller, 55

Thomas Jeffrey Miller, age 55, of Dunkirk passed away suddenly Aug. 22, 2015. He was born Dec. 1, 1959, in Kokomo, IN, to William and Virginia (Warnock) Miller.

TJ grew up in Kokomo and moved to Ft. Lauderdale where he attended Broward Community College and graduated from Florida International University. He holds a master’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He served in the United State Air Force as a pilot in the F-111, F-16, and the C-21. He retired after 22 ½ years as a Lt. Colonel. Among some of the places where he served were Lakenheath Air Force Base (AFB), Ramstein AFB, Misawa AFB, Luke AFB, Hickam AFB, and Andrews AFB. In 2006, Southwest Airlines hired him where he spent the remainder of his career.

TJ’s home church is Chesapeake Church

where he devoted his time through whom he served God and his community.

TJ is survived by his wife Puna; son Ian; and daughter Mara Miller all of Dunkirk; sisters Annette Grecu and her husband Joe of Kokomo; and Linda Keyton and her husband Darwin of Muncie, IN; and sister in law Mary Miller of Kokomo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Dennis Miller.

Rausch Funeral Home in wings handled arrangements.

Glenn Young, 58 Glenn Roosevelt Young, age 58, passed away Aug. 19, 2015.

He was born April 23, 1957, in Prince Frederick to Alverta Parker Young and Amos Young, Sr., the youngest of 12 children born to this great union.

Glenn lived his entire life in Adelina. He obtained his education through the Calvert County Public School system.

Glenn furthered his education by obtaining an associate’s degree in computer management in 1978 from the Prince George’s Community College. He spent his career as a data processing manager at Calvert Memorial Hospital for 14 years, a senior help desk

specialist at the Washington Time newspaper and an administrative assistant/accountant for Capital Food Service.

In 1977 Glenn gave his life to Christ at the Greater Bible Way Church and he served the Lord to the end. Glenn was a faithful member of Greater Bible Way and spent numerous hours at church on a weekly basis.

His dedication led to him being ordained an Elder. He served as a Treasurer at Greater Bible Way and the International Bible Way Church for 32 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings Leonard (Mildred), Amos, Jr. (Bertha), Elaine (Waverly), Alene (Arthur – deceased), James Richard (Elver), Alice (Terry), Bernard, Eugene (Brenda – deceased) Beatrice (Frank). Glenn leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He also leaves behind seven God-children; Sheena Butler, Endia Butler, John Harris, Jr., Shannon Willet, Terry Harris, Floyd Harris, Jr., and Donald Savoy.

Glenn was preceded in death by his father Amos Young, Sr., his mother Alverta Young his sister Lucille and his brother Alfred Lee Young (Darlene).

Glenn’s smile and love of life and family and overall physical presence will be greatly missed, but his spirit will live forever in the hearts of those who knew him.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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Dispatchers Wanted: The Maryland State Police Barrack in Prince Frederick is currently seeking to hire dispatchers, known as a Police Communications Operator (PCO). The job of PCO entails monitoring police radio communications, dispatching Troopers to calls for service, checking records through police databases, answering telephone calls and other related responsibilities. The job requires the ability to type and multi-task. PCO’s work rotating shifts (7a.m.-3p.m., 3p.m.-11p.m., and 11p.m.-7a.m.). The position is a state of Maryland grade 10 with a starting salary range of $30,472 - $32,679, with access to various healthcare benefits. Interested candidates should contact Ms. Jeanne Bateman at (410) 535-1400 for instructions on applying. The application deadline is Sept. 4.

Pets

Calvert County Humane Society Meet “Hope” Each week Prince Frederick Chrysler sponsors the featured dog and pays the adoption fee at the Calvert County Humane Society! Lets make a big push to find Hope a home this week. She is a four-year-old Jack Russel terrier mix. This fun-loving girl is up for pretty much everything, from a walk in the park to a game of fetch!

Hope absolutely loves to play ball and would be great for a Little Leager as she really likes kids! Hope is on the energetic side, so a “go get ‘em” home would be best. Hope is up for hiking or other outdoor activities, too. Though super quick to befriend women and children, Hope can take a little bit of time to warm up to her men friends but she does get there! Hope also has a minor heart condition, but it is easily controlled with a special diet and it does not slow her down in the least and she is expected to live a long and happy life! Now, we just need a family for Hope to spend her life with! For more info about Hope, contact: Debbie Samler at Debbie@hsccrescue.com.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control Anne Arundel County Animal Control is lowering adoption fees because of a surge of animals coming into the shelter.

Adoptions that are normally $41-$56 for dogs have been reduced to $16. Cat adoptions regularly cost up to $36, but during this special they are $4. The prices include the cost of a rabies vaccination, spay/neuter, and a license. If you plan to adopt an animal, please bring a leash or carrier.

For pet adoption, the hours are: Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m; Sundays and Mondays: closed; Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control, 411 Maxwell Frye Rd. Millersville, MD. (410) 222-8900.

By Annette Jones Funn

What’s the “Run for the Bay 5K?”

Who is Laura Kellner?

Laura is a lady with a vision. She is organizer and director of the annual “Run for the Bay 5K” race. Its focus is to save the Chesapeake Bay from pollution.

When was the race organized?

In 2013. It takes place the first weekend in May in Chesapeake Beach on the Railway Walking Trail behind the Chesapeake Beach Water Park. In the past three years Laura has grown the race and brought attention to such a great “hidden treasure” to many in Calvert County. Over the last three years, the “Run for the Bay” has attracted over 600 runners from near and far. The Run has raised over $20,000 so far, and all the proceeds are donated to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Who helps?

Laura is assisted by her husband Greg and their two sons with the race details, plus Laura is employed full time at a local insurance company. Laura has teamed up with several local businesses to help promote the race and Chesapeake Beach’s beautiful Railway Trail.

What’s her passion?

Her hobbies are reading, working crossword puzzles and spending quality time with family. Laura tells us, “The (Chesapeake) Bay has always been an important part of my life. When I was younger, my father and I loved to fish together. After retiring, he became a commercial crabber. My father passed

Laura Kellner.

away in 1993 and the Bay holds so many memories of him and of my childhood. I still love getting out on the water. It is my happy place. I wanted to help make sure future generations have the opportunity my father and I did to fall in love with the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay and its water are so beautiful. It calms me down and brings me peace when I get upset.”

Want to help save the Chesapeake Bay? Laura says, “I need you to join me to help save the Bay. For more information, please email me at lakellner@hotmail.com.”

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

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CURRENT EVENTS Thru Sept. 7 Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers family friendly activities and events at Maryland State Fair in Timonium. New this year is the “My Maryland Horse Land and Horse Festival,” which will offer free equine events. The festival will feature thousands of home arts and agricultural exhibits, daily livestock and horse shows, a wide variety of midway rides and games, thoroughbred horse racing and national entertainment. Visit marylandstatefair for daily events.

Thru Sept. 27 My Spirit Soars: The featured artist for the Artworks@7th September show is photographer SueEllen Garner. SueEllen’s exhibit showcases her journeys through Southern Maryland and Minnesota’s Boundary Waters. Also featured are works by guest artist Sylvia Hill, the “Best in Show” winner from the May 2015 “Quintessential” show. Sylvia works in pastels and will display a selection of her intimate and beautiful portraits of people and animals. Opening reception: Sat., Sept. 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m. – it’s free! Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach. Gallery hours: Thu., Sat., and Sun., 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Fri., 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Call (410) 286-5278 or visit artworksat7th.com.

Understanding Your Grief: This eight-week course is designed to help adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one within the last two years, but exceptions will be made on a case-by-case- basis. Begins Sept. 8 and will meet each Tues. From 6:00-7:30 p.m. until Oct. 27 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick. $40 includes book and journal. Pre-registration required.

Melinda Ruppert (410) 535-0892 x2201 or mruppert@calverthospice.org.

Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Task Force: In 1937, Brown successfully challenged Calvert County Public Schools for paying African-American teachers about half of what equally qualified white teachers received. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about her important legacy. Two half-hour public hearings will be held at Calvert Library in Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), immediately before regular Task Force Fri., Sept.F4riday, September 4

First Free Friday: Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. 5:008:00 p.m. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

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

Informal event from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the

meetings: Mon., Sept. 14, 3:00-3:30 p.m. and Mon., Oct. 5, 12:00-12:30 p.m. A third longer meeting will be held on Tue., Oct. 20 at the College of Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick from 6:00-6:30 p.m., sign-in and networking; the formal hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. To make a request to speak, send an email to HEBTaskForce@aol.com. Info: Margaret Dunkle, Chair, Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Task Force, (443)968-2500.

Chesapeake Biological Laboratory 5K Run for Research: Will be held Sept. 19 on Solomons Island to benefit graduate students who work and live along these shores. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. and the race at 8:00 a.m., followed by a raffle for many items including family passes to the Annmarie Garden, a coupon from Panera for bread for a year, and gift cards to local hotels and businesses. Pre-register now: $25/adults and $15/under 12; increases by $5/day of the race. Call (410) 326-7449 or visit umces.edu/ cbl/5k-run.

2015 Solomons Plein Air Festival: Open Air Painting Extravaganza , Sept. 1520. Solomons Island sets the stage for 25 nationally recognized artists from 11 states and Washington, D.C., painting the beautiful sights of Calvert County. Plein Air Festival artists will paint throughout Calvert County on Wed., Sept. 16, and in Solomons on Thu. and Fri. that week. Event sponsors will have the first opportunity to purchase the competition paintings at the Private Collectors’ reception at carmen’s gallery on Sat., Sept. 19 at 5:00 p.m., immediately followed by the “Affaire of the Arts” event at the gallery from 6:00-9:00 p.m., which includes a cash bar, live music by the Latin ensemble Ritmo Caché, and will be beautifully catered. All of the competition artists will attend. Tickets: $25.00 at the door.

The Sunset Quick Draw competition will be held Sept. 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. along Solomons’ main street. Artists have two hours to complete a painting from start to finish.

The “wet” paintings will be sold immediately afterward to the public at the Southern Maryland Sailing Association clubhouse.

Spectators are encouraged to observe the artists at work “en plein air” or, “in the open lower level dining hall at the Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post on Rt. 260. Public warmly welcomed. For more info, call (301) 855-6466.

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

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air.” Visit solomonspleinair.com. Contact: Carol Eberly at eberlyc@comcast.net, (202) 746-5590.

Build Your Confidence: It’s a tough world out there. Learn how to stay safe with a self-defense workshop! Kyle Webber of Black Belt Academy of Prince Frederick will bring his expertise to Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Tue., Sept. from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

A martial artist who holds both a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo and a blue belt in Brazilian ju-jitsu, Master Webber will teach participants about situational awareness, escape strategies, assertiveness, and striking techniques. Attendees should wear closedtoe shoes and comfortable clothes. Ages 16 and up; registration required. CalvertLibrary. info or calvertmartialarts.com or call Molly Crumbley at (410) 535-0291.

What on Earth Am I Here For? Sixweek series. Sunday message, small group conversation, daily devotional. 9:00 a.m.Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary; 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship in Celebration Hall. Sept. 13 – Oct. 19. Huntingtown United Methodist Church. More info: huntingtownumchurch.com or call (410) 257-3020.

Southern Maryland Encore Chorale: The Encore Chorale, for singers age 55+, invites you to join the Fall season for 15 weeks at Asbury Solomons 11100 Asbury Circle, Central Bldg. Auditorium, Solomons. You do not need to live at Asbury Solomons to participate. No auditions, new singers welcome. Encore singers improve their voices and their health, meet new friends and enjoy a great new adventure singing challenging music in four parts in preparation to join other Maryland Encore Chorales for exciting concerts. Performances will be given in December at Asbury Solomons, at a venue locally, and with combined Encore Chorales at the AACC Pascal Center for Performing Arts in Arnold, and at The Kennedy Center.

Tuition for 15 weeks of expert instruction, sheet music and concert performances is $150. Need-based tuition assistance available.

Visit encorecreativity.org, call (301) 2615747 or email info@encorecreativity.org.

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Casual Tuesday Tex-Mex Dinner: Informal dinner from 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The menu for is Tex-Mex with all the trimmings. $10, including beverage. (301) 855-6466. Public invited. ALpost206.org.

Bay Breeze Concert: The Dixie Power Trio featuring the New Line Brass: Dixieland music.

7:30-9:30 p.m. on the porch of the Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach. Free and open to the public. Rain location: Northeast community Center, 4057 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach.

(410) 257-3892.

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Day of Caring: Join hands, open your heart, lend your muscle. Join United Way of Calvert County for the 21st Annual Day of Caring and campaign kickoff at Bayside Toyota Showroom, Prince Frederick. 7:30 a.m. Call (410) 535-2000 to register. Visit: unitedwaycalvert.org.

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11 , September 11 Friday Chef Janice’s Award Winning Shrimp Alfredo: Hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 Auxiliary from 5:30-7:00 p.m. this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Come to the lower level dining room. $10 including sides and beverage. The Post is on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Questions: call (301) 8556466. Public warmly invited. ALpost206.org.

Operation Warrior Refuge - Legends of Freedom: $30 ticket gets you admission into the Blue Crabs vs. Revolution baseball game, entry into the Legends club for dinner and up to two alcoholic beverages. Enjoy Southern Maryland’s country band, ‘Drivin’ Muzzy,’ that just released their very first EP titled “You and the Radio.” All proceeds will be donated to Operation Warrior Refuge to help provide Equine-Assisted Therapy to Southern Maryland veterans and first responders suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

6:30-10:00 p.m. Regency Furniture Stadium, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Legends Club, 11765 Saint Linus Dr., Waldorf.

Maritime Concert Series: John Mock performs From Sea to Shore. He is an artist and the ocean and its coasts are his muse. Audiences are charmed both by his music, and storytelling, which animates the tunes with unforgettable characters. Sit back and enjoy the journey. $10/advance at bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts and $15 at the door (cash/check only). 7:00 p.m. in the Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, 14200, Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. For more info visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Intro to Modern Western Square Dancing: Aqua Squares square dance club hosts First Fridays Free. No experience or partner necessary. Come for a free introductory lesson. Bring the whole family. 7:00-7:45 p.m.

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CURRENT EVENTS Lane, Lusby. For more information, contact Bill & Mary (301) 863-8054, Pete & Paula (301) 872-4547, or Rita (410) 535-9654.

Email aquasquaresclub@yahoo.com.

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Community Yard & Bake Sale: 8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, 755 Solomons Island Rd. South, Prince Frederick. (410) 535-9836.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Certain household products may contain corrosive, toxic or reactive ingredients.

Improper disposal of these products, such as pouring them down the drain or putting them in the trash, can pollute the environment and pose a health threat. Calvert County residents may bring these materials for free disposal.

Proof of residency required. Commercial businesses are prohibited. Check co.cal.md.us/ recycle for a list of specific items accepted.

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Mt. Hope Convenience Center, 96 Pushaw Station Rd., Sunderland.

(410) 257-3296.

Car, Truck, Bike Show: Trophies, food, DJ, door prizes, 50/50, trivia. Registration $20 at gate (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). Spectators free.

Proceeds benefit the Prince Frederick Vol. Fire Dept. K-Mart/ Fox Run Shopping Center, Prince Frederick. 9:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. Info: PFVFD.org.

Chess Saturday: Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts-please join us (with or without your own chess set) from 10:00 a.m.-noon.

All ages and levels welcome! Register for Chess Saturdays for a reminder. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. (410) 257-2411.

An Affair at Point Farm: The Friends of JPPM host this annual Benefit Auction and Dinner. The event features live and silent auctions, plentiful food and drink, and lively entertainment. Proceeds support archaeology, heritage, history, and environmental education programs and events at JPPM. Reservations required, call (410) 586-8515 or email carol.frederick@maryland.gov.

6:00-9:30 p.m. Pavillion at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10115 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard.

Visit: FriendsofJPPM.org.

Sunset Supper History Cruise: Climb aboard the iconic Wm. B. Tennison for a leisurely cruise through history with the final supper cruise of the season. Tickets are $60/person and include a lite meal from Lotus Kitchen.

Space is limited; reserve your spot now by calling (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 or emailing mccormmj@co.cal.md.us. Guests are welcome to bring a libation of choice. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00

p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

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Country Dance: For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Post 206. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One-hour lessons start at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The price of $15/ person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Rt. 260. Public warmly welcomed. Reservations: LBloyer@verizon. net. ( 301) 855-6466. ALPost206.org.

Steak Dinner: Picky about your steak? Order your steak direct from the Grill-Master and get what you ordered. The $15 includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206, on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. (301)855-6466. ALpost206.org.

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Special Early Fall Breakfast: Start the day with a special breakfast featuring hot cakes, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, fruit, and chip beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. 8:00-11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Hall in Chesapeake Beach on Rt. 260. Open to the public. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge.

(301) 855-6466. ALPost206.org.

Second Sunday Farmer’s Market: Purchase beautiful, naturally grown produce (just picked from the garden that morning!) Mrs. Moo will be there! 1:00-4:00 p.m. American Chestnut Land Trust, North Side Trail Head/Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak Rd., Prince Frederick. Call (410) 414-3400 or visit info@ acltweb.org.

Bring Your Favorite Baby Doll to the Museum: Discover the history of the Depression in this area in the late 20’s to early 30’s thru the American Girl Doll “Kit.” Join the latest in Children’s Free Programs. Ages 6–10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations not required. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th St., North Beach. Info: Susan Howes at (410) 257-3210 or (443) 5326442. Visit: baysidehistorymuseum.org.

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CSM Transfer Possibilities Fair: More than 1,700 students transferred to 251 different colleges and universities in 45 states and the District of Columbia last year. With 50 guaranteed articulation agreements, students can start locally and transfer seamlessly to the college of their choice. Meet with representatives of multiple colleges in one location, explore degree programs, and meet with CSM advisors, faculty and students.

Free. 1:30-3:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. Info: JamesS@csmd.edu or (301) 934-7574.

Class for Families of the Mentally Ill: NAMI Southern Maryland (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is offering a free 12-week class at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, beginning Sep. 15. 6:00-8:30 p.m. If you are struggling to help a loved one who suffers with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder,

schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, or borderline personality disorder, this is the class for you!

The course is taught by trained relatives/ caregivers of mentally ill family members, and offers information, insight, understanding, and empowerment. Attendees do not have to be members of NAMI Southern Maryland.

Class size is limited, registration is required.

Call Teresa (240) 832-6931, or Marilyn (301) 602-9604, for more info.

American Legion Auxiliary 206 Meeting: Begins at 7:00 p.m. in Upper Level Hall of the Chesapeake Beach Stallings-Williams Post. All members are encouraged to attend.

Info: President Marcellas (301) 399-7995.

ALPost206.org.

Calendar of Public Events at Friendship United Methodist Church 410-257-7133 | bsuedean@comcast.net | www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org 22 W. Friendship Rd, Rt. 261 @ Rt. 2

Sundays 8:30am Worship Service (nursery provided free) Sundays 9:45am Sunday School for Everyone Sundays 9:45am Bible Study - Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther Sundays 11 am Worship Service (nursery provided free) Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm Bible Study on the Book of Matthew Friendship UMC has a handbell choir and vocal choirs for all ages and talents. You can be a part of the fun!

Mon. Sept. 21 7pm

Tabitha Women’s Circle meeting – Fellowship Hall (3rd Mondays)

Sun. Sept. 27 6:30pm Youth Group meeting (every other Sunday) Thu. Oct. 1 6:30pm Sarah Young Women’s Circle meeting – Fellowship Hall (first

Thursdays) Fri. Oct. 2 7pm

Sat. Oct. 3

Tabitha Women’s Circle Tupperware Party – Fellowship Hall – benefit kitchen fund

8am-12N Work & Cleanup Day – inside and out

Sat. Oct. 3 8am

UMM Dutch treat breakfast – location TBA (first Saturdays, usually Deale)

Friendship UMC supports the SCAN food bank, Safe Harbor, Project Echo, BirthRight, Prison Ministries, South County Faith Network, Christmas in April, Operation Christmas Child, Heifer Project, Appalachian Service Project, Mi Refugio, and Zimbabwe.

Yes, Friendship Methodist Church has a strong “Safe Sanctuary” policy for the protection of our children, youth, and others.

Stephen Ministry is based in Jesus’ command to love one another. By one-to-one caring and confidential relationships, those who are hurting get the love and care they need to support them. It provides someone who cares, supports, listens, shares for: Loss of a spouse Childbirth Separation or divorce Terminal illness

Despair Unemployment Foreclosure Retirement changes Loneliness Grief Being shut-in Hospitalization Life’s troubles Anyone going through difficult times who needs someone to care, listen, and share God’s love with them on a one-to-one confidential basis is welcome to contact the trained Stephen Ministers at Friendship UMC, 410-257-7133.

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