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Sincerely, Susan

By Susan Shaw

Density Questions In the last issue of the Chesapeake Current (8/24/17), I printed a letter to the editor written

by Carolyn Anderson about the lack of institutional memory in the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning and other County departments.

Mrs. Anderson was tired of fighting the same battles over and over every time a new department head was appointed. What may not be so apparent is the effect on our community’s quality of life due to this lack of continuity.

Why is there a failure of one zoning administration to be consistent with the one preceding it?

Having worked in County government, I suspect two causes: a lack of proper documentation is the first. I used to get quite frustrated when files, especially enforcement files, were incomplete. Yes, the workload can be daunting, but property values can be affected when proper documentation does not occur. In my experience, verbal communications and on-site meetings were the least likely to be properly documented. I can give two examples that highlight this failure.

The first occurred with verbal communications amongst myself, Mrs. Anderson, and various County departments regarding a telecommunications tower that was constructed on her tree farm.

Because those communications were not documented, changes were not made to her site plan until after grading had already occurred, resulting in damage to her property.

The example of on-site meetings not being properly documented involves a meeting between myself, the State Highway Department, County zoning staffers, the Health Department, the property owner and others regarding the old Randall’s Cliff Store. The property owner was given certain verbal assurances about not losing zoning rights if he tore down the building, which was

a dangerous community nuisance.

Imagine my annoyance when I learned that zoning staffers had not thoroughly documented those assurances, especially since the property owner was counting on that documentation!

Why is Mrs. Anderson’s letter and this column timely and important now?

I attended the Planning Commission (PC) meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 30th. The PC was receiving a report from and providing direction to a consultant on density regulations in TC’s.

How was the consultant briefed about how Calvert County arrived at the zoning map and ordinance we now have? I do not know, but the main answer is not thoroughly enough! My impression was that the PC, which contains many new members, and some old members that contribute very little, also had a dearth of institutional knowledge about what went before. I am not suggesting that they were not given the facts, but I am wondering if they were given a thorough idea of when and how we arrived at where we are now.

The Chair did not want me to interrupt the workflow by asking for clarification on what their briefing had been. Of course, I could have asked P & Z staff in advance if I had known beforehand that there appeared to be information gaps. Given the recent history between the BOCC and the PC, I can understand her desire to control the proceedings, but there should be some time at the end for some public comments. There was an extremely limited opportunity for me to ask a question. Why? I did talk to P & Z staff and to the consultant after the meeting had adjourned.

The consultant appeared to be quite knowledgeable and I liked her low-key, direct approach as she sought direction from the PC. She clearly brought a broader knowledge base than would typically be available locally. What was missing was that historical

continuity.

When I retired from the BOCC in January of 2015, we had recently, at least in government time, changed the density for the town centers in tandem with changing the number of Transferable Development Rights (TDR’s) required to build in the town centers. Those negotiations involved the major builders in the County. They incorporated what the builders said they needed to develop in the town centers. I wanted to know if those new ordinances in 2015 were working?

In order to get that question answered, I needed to understand what the consultant was presenting to the PC. In front of the PC, I did get the second part answered, which was a clarification of what “increasing the base density” in the TC’s meant. Is the PC aware of how recently those density regulations were changed and how they are working? I do not think so.

This continuity of information is critical to the direction that the PC gives the consultant.

P & Z staff told me after the PC meeting had ended, that the 2015 changes are working! New TC developments are in the pipeline.

That tells me that it is too soon to give away more TDR’s in the TC’s, which is a lifeline for the agricultural community.

All the information I have conveyed in this column is complicated. That is WHY I think that limiting the dialogue between

the public and the PC is not wise, as long as it is respectful and does not involve repeating the same info over and over.

I also wanted to point out what I consider a flaw in the consultant’s build-out numbers. She assumed that the number of new units in the rural areas of the County equaled the demand. I think the demand is limited by the number of new units. She postulated that it was easier to build in the rural areas than in the TC’s because of family conveyance provisions primarily.

My question, which I was unable to ask: how many of the new homes in the rural areas are due to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance waiting times being up?

I do not know, but without that answer, I doubt her statement that it is easier to build in the rural areas going forward.

Again, zoning issues are complicated and it is tough for the public, who does not have years of experience dealing with them, to know the right questions to ask.

This fact is when continuity is critical and why the public wants more frequent opportunities to weigh in, preceded by concise explanations of the progress so far.

Transparency, as well as getting the best zoning product possible, demands it!

About the Author: Susan Shaw is a retired Calvert County Commissioner and the author of Sincerely Susan columns in the Chesapeake Current. She can be reached at chesapeakecurrent@gmail.com

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A StayCation Discovery:

Your Beach Vacation in Calvert County

The Chesapeake Current received the following report and 5-star recommendation from Bob and Carolyn Gill following a two-night anniversary stay with full spa package in Chesapeake Beach.

“Wow! What a staycation! You don’t need to fly or drive far to have it all.

A jewel right within Calvert County, Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa offers it all, including amazing relaxation with both a complete spa and full entertainment right on site.

Home to the railroad museum, the choices of what to do are wide (slot machines, indoor pool, bingo, rentals for jet skis, paddle boards and more). Right next door, the Rod & Reel Restaurant provides a wide variety of fresh local seafood prepared to perfection and more.

From your waterside balcony, you can enjoy the evening entertainment. Yes, you can rock the dock without leaving the room. Bring your bottle of wine, sit back and enjoy the Chesapeake Resort and Spa, a tropical beach paradise just a stone’s throw away from home.

Many others have already discovered this

gem. Don’t miss out! Book a stay.

High Voltage, a Maryland and Baltimore-based band, brought it all with one of the most entertaining live hard rock shows. You don’t have to be a hard rock fan to grasp the total talent these five skilled musicians deliver. Rocking the dock at the Chesapeake Resort Hotel and Spa, the band brought down the house with their interaction with the audience and with their brand of total entertainment.

Lead singer Francis Crouse’s on-stage presence brings to mind the real Brian Johnson or Rod Stewart. Mike Davis’ skills on a 5 string bass rocks it out as he also sings backup. Mark Boner, Jr., on the drums, has been playing since he was five years old. Mike DiMayo, lead guitarist with shared vocals and Greg Kuta, with song writing expertise and 30 years as a lead guitarist, make this band a professional joy.

They recently were named to open the Raven’s game with a performance scheduled for September 17th.”

Bob and Carolyn say that they could not have had a better anniversary staycation!

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For over 20 years, volunteers have joined the Day of Caring effort to successfully meet the needs of our community.

United Way of Calvert County invites you to join local leaders, volunteers, and donors as they celebrate the 23rd Annual Day of Caring while kicking off this year's Workplace Giving Campaign. Be one of the hundreds of guests to join in the celebratory breakfast at Bayside Toyota in Prince Frederick, beginning at 7:30 am.

Day of Caring is a special day in Calvert County where: * Thousands of dollars are saved for local nonprofit organizations through facility and grounds improvements * Local recipients of services feel the embrace of a community that shows they care with games and fun social activities * Volunteers build camaraderie with coworkers and new acquaintances in teams engaged in meaningful "hands on" projects Those inspired through their service at area agencies are encouraged to join United Way’s annual fundraising campaign. More than 600 caring community citizens engaged in last year’s successful campaign that raised support for 34 agencies who received direct designations and grants, culminating in over half a million dollars. The campaign is an opportunity for local residents to support health and human service programs that positively serve our community in the areas of education, financial stability, and health.

For more info. on how your workplace or group can participate, please contact Kelly Chambers at 410-535-2000 or kellyc@untitedwaycalvert.org.

Project locations include: Adult Day Care of Calvert County, The Arc of Southern Maryland, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Barstow Acres Children Center (2 projects), Calvert Hospice (7 projects), CareNet Pregnancy Center, Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry, Christmas in April, End Hunger in Calvert County, Farming 4 Hunger, Humane Society (2 projects), Project Echo (2 projects), United Way of Calvert County House. unitedwaycalvert.org/day-caring lists project details.

Animal Matters Hearing Board First Cases Heard When Calvert County passed an updated Animal Ordinance after many months of debate several years ago, provisions were included for an Animal Matters Hearing Board (AMHB).

The AMHB was created on January 10, 2017 after the hearings on dangerous dogs became onerous for the Director of Public Safety, Jacqueline Vaughan, who was devoting too much of her time hearing appeals.

The new AMHB members ware appointed in March and began meeting in May, learning ethics rules, adopting bylaws, learning the roles and responsibilities, learning the relevant law, and developing procedures.

The members are Nancy E. Ball, Veterinarian; Charles A. Bucy; Patrice Ortiz Cogswell; Laurel M. Mathews; Karen Myers;

Thomas S. Phelps; Helen A. Prince.

In June, the AMHB visited the Charles County Animal Matters Hearing Board.

On August 9, 2017, the first 3 cases were heard by the AMHB. The role of the AMHB is to determine if a dog is a dangerous dog based on sworn testimony. Determinations can be appealed to the District Court.

What happens if your dog is ruled to be a dangerous dog?

The rules are strict: the dog must be muzzled and on a leash

off the owner’s property. Outside, on the owner’s property, the dog must be contained in a fence within a fence. An insurance policy for $100,000 must be purchased. Vet bills and medical bills must be paid for any injuries from the dog.

No one expects to have an encounter with a dog that bites.

Yet, it is a common occurrence with approximately two cases per week being reported. Any dog can bite. The relevant question is if the dog was provoked.

Dogs in packs are particularly dangerous.

This writer had the unpleasant experience of having a dog attacked by a much larger dog in its own yard. The Akita that attacked our Shih Tzu also attacked a golden retriever in her yard just before. The case was clear cut. The owners accepted the dangerous dog ruling and met the requirements, plus paid vet bills and fines. They stated that they were

keeping the dog for personal protection. However, in many cases, pet owners are reluctant to accept that their pets are dangerous and want to have the case heard to determine if their dog was provoked in some way.

Children bitten by dogs can be traumatized as well as severely injured.

Safety Director Vaughan emphasized that no small children should be left alone with a dog.

The Animal Matters Hearing Board has an important role to play in keeping our community safe while protecting the rights of all involved. Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Courthouse Square, 205 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Meetings and hearings are open to the public. Parts of meetings may be closed for deliberations.

At the first hearings, in two cases, dogs were found to not be dangerous. In a third, the dog was ruled to be dangerous.

325 Years at All Saint’s Episcopal A Historical Perspective On Saturday Sept. 9th from 11 am to 5 pm, All Saints Episcopal Church at the Route 2/4 split in Sunderland, is celebrating their 325th Anniversary!

Here is an interview with Rector Ken Phelps. “Originally, 30 Anglican churches were planted in the Colony of Maryland in 1692. These churches were log cabin structures. Four were planted on the Western Shore, including the one at All Saints in Sunderland. After two of those wooden structures burned down, in 1794, Thomas Clagett, the 13th Rector, began construction on the current brick church, finishing in 1777. The bricks were pressed here from local soil. Clagett was also the first Bishop of the Episcopal (no longer Anglican) Church consecrated in Maryland in 1792. He gave the church the sundial in front of the church.”

Chesapeake Current (CC): “Wow! That sundial must be old.”

Phelps: “The marble baptismal font at the front of the church is older.

It was given to the Anglican church in 1732, but was probably passed on from a church in England that got a new one. Research into its history is occurring.”

CC: “What can be expected at a

Homecoming Celebration of 325 years?”

Phelps: “Highlights will include family stories, cemetery information, a historical presentation beginning at 2 pm with a history panel including Anne Kephart from the College of Southern MD, Michael Kent from the Historical Society, who is versed in the roles that slaves played, and Father Ken Phelps. That panel will be covering the history up to the Civil War. A second panel will convene at 3:30 pm to discuss the later history and will include Franklin Robinson, author of Faith and Tobacco. An evening prayer service will begin at 4:30 pm. All are welcome.”

On November 5th, a second celebration with Eugene Taylor Sutton, Bishop of Maryland, will begin at 10 am with all welcome.

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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports

CDS Possession not marijuana (Adderall).

CDS Arrests Aug. 22, Deputy N. Buckler observed a vehicle at the 2/4 Liquor Store in Huntingtown with a driver passed out behind the wheel. Deputy Buckler called for EMS to respond. The driver was identified as Ryan Groff, 26, of Huntingtown. After EMS checked out the driver, Deputy Buckler located CDS in the vehicle. Mr. Groff was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (heroin) and possession of paraphernalia.

Aug. 26, Deputy First Class Hardesty was dispatched to the Giant Food Store in Lusby for a person slumped over the wheel in a vehicle.

Deputy Hardesty made contact with the individual to check their welfare. The driver was identified as Donald Gray, 50, of Lexington Park; the passenger was identified as Rosette Abelende, 48, of Piney Point. A Sheriff’s Office K9 was utilized to scan the vehicle. The K9 alerted positive to narcotics. A search of the vehicle was conducted and CDS was found along with stolen merchandise from Giant. Donald Gray was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (barbituates,Benzedrine) and Rosette Abelende was charged with CDS possession not marijuana (barbituates, Benzedrine), possession of paraphernalia, CDS Administer equipment possess/distribute, and theft less than $100.

Aug. 25, Deputy Barger responded to DeForest Dr., Chesapeake Beach, for a suspicious person that was damaging property. Deputy Barger located the person matching the description and began to speak to him. The person was stumbling around and passed out while officers were speaking to him. EMS was called to assist. While obtaining his identification from his bag, Deputy Callison located CDS. The suspect was identified as Tyier Brooks, 27, of Lothian. Brooks was arrested for CDS possession not marijuana (prescription medication), possession of paraphernalia and destruction of property less than $1,000.

Aug. 26, Deputy First Class Ostazeski transported a subject to the Calvert County Detention Center. Once he arrived a more thorough search was conducted and CDS was located. Tavaughn Weeks, 24, of Lusby was charged with CDS possession not marijuana (Oxycodone), possession contraband-place of confinement, poss/rec CDS while conf/det, CDS opiate Aug. 25, Deputy Parks initiated a traffic stop at without prescription.

Rt. 4 and Plum Point Rd., Huntingtown. Deputy Parks was speaking with the occupants of the Aug. 26, Deputy First Class Rediker transported a vehicle when a Sheriff’s Office K9 conducted a subject to the Calvert County Detention Center. scan of the vehicle and alerted to narcotics. Once he arrived, a more thorough search was Deputy Parks searched the vehicle and located conducted and CDS was located. Trent Fowler, marijuana and pills. Ryan Dearstine, 22, of 26, of Lexington Park was charged with CDS Chesapeake Beach was arrested and charged with possession not marijuana (cocaine), poss/rec CDS

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while conf/det, possession contraband-place of Burglary - Home Invasion confinement.

Aug. 15, Trooper First Class Warrick responded to the 3600 block of 10th St., North Beach for a Damage Property reported theft. The victim reported answering a Aug. 21, Deputy First Class Weems responded to knock at the door and being pushed aside. A the Harbor Island Marina Gas dock, Lusby, for a suspect, later identified as Anthony D. Norris, 30 report of damaged property. The complainant of Chesapeake Beach, ran into the home and after stated someone broke out the glass in a window in exiting, the victim found all the money in her the rear of the building. Estimated damage is $20. wallet missing. Norris was later apprehended, arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Aug. 24, Deputy First Class Kreps responded to Detention Center.

Lacrosse Ct., Dunkirk, for a damaged property report. The victim stated on Aug. 23 they heard a Motor Vehicle Crash loud noise around 3:00 am. When they woke up Aug. 27, TFC Rucker responded to a motor in the morning, they discovered the front vehicle crash at Rt. 4 and Patuxent Point Parkway windshield of their vehicle had been shattered. in Solomons. The collision involved several The estimated damage is $500. vehicles including a Ford Expedition and Toyota Tacoma. The Ford Expedition rolled over during Aug. 26, Deputy First Class Burgraff responded the crash and the driver was flown to PG Shock to the 1100 block of HG Trueman Rd., Lusby, Trauma. He is currently listed in good condition for a damaged property call. The complainant and expected to fully recover. The State Police is stated that someone forcibly broke the basement looking for any witnesses that may have seen the door. No property was taken. events leading up to the crash. Please contact TFC Rucker or TFC Matthews with Thefts information, 410-535-1400.

Aug. 24, Deputy First Class Kreps responded to Grovers Turn Rd., Owings, for a theft complaint. DUI Arrests The victim stated that between Aug. 1 and 24, Sharon A. Strachan, 60, of Solomons, Aug. 14, seven fiber rod rotational grazing posts were stolen 4:54 pm. from their property. The value of the stolen Thomas T. Schrechengost ,46, of Walker Wood, property is $35.

WV. Aug. 20, 2:49 am.

Emil S. Whitaker, 38, of Glenn Dale, MD, Aug. Aug. 24, Deputy Spalding responded to Sandy 20, 12:00 am.

Point Rd. Prince Frederick for a theft report. The Lawrence W. Langyher, 63, of Dunkirk, Aug. victim stated someone stole their 4ft. Silver 21, 6:52 pm.

Oxygen tank from the residence. The oxygen tank Joseph J. Bello, 65, of Stevensville, Aug. 23, was last seen on Aug. 17. The value of the stolen 10:31 pm. property is $150 Ronald W. Milligan, 59, of St. Leonard, Aug. 34, 11:24 pm Aug. 27, Deputy Williamson was dispatched to a Clifton S. Gibson, 49, of Washington, DC, Aug. theft in progress at Walmart in Dunkirk. It was 27, 2:04 am. reported that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle heading north on Rt. 4. The vehicle proceeded to Anne Arundel County Police Dept. Report drive through Anne Arundel County and Prince George’s County where he was apprehended. The Fatal Crash suspect was identified as Tyler Goins, 25, of A Deale motorcyclist was killed when he turned Lusby. Goins was charged with theft less than in front of an oncoming Jeep. The rider who $100 and traffic charges. suffered fatal injuries is Matthew Thomas Riggleman, 35, of Deale. Police suspect alcohol Maryland State Police Reports use by the victim contributed to the crash.

The two-vehicle accident happened on Aug. CDS Violations 23 just before 9:00 pm. on Muddy Creek Rd. Aug. 25, Trooper Backus stopped a vehicle on Rt. (MD 468), just west of Chalk Point Rd. in West 4 near Thomas Johnson Rd. in Solomons for River. Investigators say a 2007 Jeep Wrangler traffic violations. An odor of marijuana was driven by Jennifer Williams Reese, 46, of Shady emitting from inside the vehicle. A K-9 scan was Side was eastbound on Muddy Creek Rd. A requested and resulted in a positive alert. Cody D. 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Combs, 20, and Cheyenne C. Corbett, 20, both Riggleman was westbound on Muddy Creek Rd. of Leonardtown were arrested for possession of tried to turn left into Swamp Circle Rd. directly Marijuana and Psilocybin. They were incarcerated in front of the Jeep. As a result, the Jeep struck the in the Calvert County Detention Center. motorcycle.

Riggleman was taken to Anne Arundel On Aug. 18, Trooper Backus stopped a vehicle Medical Center in Annapolis, where he was on Church St., Prince Frederick to check on the pronounced dead. The driver of the Jeep was not welfare of the driver. The strong odor of hurt. marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A The preliminary cause of the crash is probable cause search revealed Promethazine Riggleman's failure to yield on a left turn, police Hydrochloride and Codeine Phosphate Syrup say. Alcohol was also likely a contributing factor. and marijuana. Taros F. Harris, 31 of Chesapeake Toxicology results are pending an autopsy by the Beach was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

County Detention Center.

Commercial Robbery Assault & Disorderly Aug. 28, officers responded to Subway located at Aug. 26, Troopers responded to the Green Turtle 5408 Southern Maryland Blvd., Lothian for a in Prince Frederick for a reported assault. Alexis robbery. Employees stated the suspect entered the M. Adams Jackson, 24, and Chanel L. Hutchins, store, displayed a handgun, and demanded 27, both of Prince Frederick were observed in the money. The employees complied and the parking lot in an active altercation. During the suspects fled from the store. Numerous officers investigation, it was confirmed that Jackson had including a police helicopter and canine searched previously assaulted and stabbed a patron inside the area but the suspect could not be located. the restaurant. Jackson was arrested for the assault. Suspect: Male, wearing dark clothing with face Hutchins began yelling profanity during the covered. investigation and was warned numerous times to stop and she continued to do so and was arrested for disorderly conduct. Both were incarcerated at All persons charged with a crime are considered the Calvert County Detention Center. innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Osborne Brothers Are Not to Miss Robbie Boothe Shines It was one of those amazingly perfect summer nights in Solomons when we arrived for the Brothers Osborne performance and to see Robbie Boothe, from St. Mary’s County, open such a major show. The Chesapeake Current highlighted Robbie in our 8/10/2017 issue (Go to ChesapeakeCurrent.com).

Robbie’s performance was so commanding that a few people thought his was the main performance (beer was flowing freely while the Designated Driver booth was also popular).

The crowd was excited and contained every demographic from about a 6-year old who was anxious to see John Osborne’s guitar-picking skills, to some who clearly exceeded their normal bedtimes. It was worth the wait.

It instantly became clear why Robbie Boothe is so popular in St. Mary’s County and why his brand-new CD charted up to #31 on iTunes in country albums. This young man is a dynamic performer who knows how to

MD Governor Larry Hogan honors the Brothers Osborne.

connect with his audience. Look for opportunities to see him perform.

Tucker Beathard was sandwiched in between Robbie Boothe and the Brothers Osborne. The sound was soothing and professional, but not exciting.

The Chesapeake Current (CC) interviewed John Osborne in our 8/24/17 issue (go to ChesapeakeCurrent.com). At the Meet & Greet, I was surprised at how tall the two brothers are. I felt like a dwarf standing between them. My first impression of savvy, down-to-earth, engaging guys proved

‘The Nurse with the Purple Hair’ Viewing and Discussion

Hospice of the Chesapeake will offer three opportunities to view and discuss the documentary, “The Nurse with the Purple Hair,” at the Annapolis Regional Library, 1410 West St. “The Nurse with the Purple Hair” is a warm and inspiring documentary about end-of-life care and features hospice nurse Michelle Lasota. Directed by world-renowned filmmaker Sean Cunningham, the film honors hospice professionals and the mind-body-spirit services they provide.

Attendees can enjoy free snacks while watching the 49-minute film and then discuss it with Hospice of the Chesapeake clinical professionals. Choose from one of three sessions: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 or Oct. 12; or 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 29.

true in person as John introduced me to TJ like an old friend. I was well aware that this was a professionally-run, yet personable, outfit when the security folks knew me as “the lady with the squeaky voice.” I was impressed with how they made room and time for a young couple marrying the next day, even serenading them in the show.

When I looked at FB the morning after, my impressions were confirmed when I saw comments like, “The best concert I have ever been to.”

The music was above and beyond what you hear on the radio. TJ has an absolutely beautiful, resonant voice, with range. The surprising part, though, was John’s mastery of the guitar to a degree I have never heard before. The guitar became the second lead singer. Oh, of course, in most concerts, there are a few instrumentals to showcase the guitar skills and musical talents of the band members. John Osborne’s guitar commands equal time with his talented brother’s voice. I truly understood what he meant in the interview when he said he “did not want to crash and burn,” because he pushed that guitar to its very limits. What a treat! The audience was just lost in the music.

TJ is the emcee for the two. He said several times, “It is good to be back home.” He also said, “Good to be

Governor Larry Hogan with Robbie Boothe and his band.

within arms-length of the Chesapeake Bay. This water still runs thru our blood.” The audience and the Osborne’s were joined in a feeling of pride that Governor Hogan’s presence cemented. It was the largest crowd for which they had headlined. Standing room extended all over the Calvert Marine Museum grounds.

Yet another treat was the singing of John Osborne’s wife, which TJ likened to Lee Ann Womack. Lucie Silvas is a British singer known more for her songwriting talents than for her singing, which is hard to imagine, because her singing was exquisite. She is definitely on my radar now.

Former Mayor Gerald Donovan, owner of Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa and the Rod’n Reel Restaurant, is proud to have helped launch the Brothers Osborne when they were fledgling performers in Deale. He said he could recognize their talent.

Bottom line: You do not want to miss a Brothers Osborne concert!

Sponsored by the John & Cathy Belcher Institute for Complex Illness Care at Hospice of the Chesapeake and facilitated by healthcare professionals, the discussions are part of Courageous Conversations, the nonprofit’s efforts to encourage a national dialogue about an inescapable reality of life — death.

For details about the discussions, contact Lynne Davidson at 443-837-1527 or ldavidson@hospicechesapeake.org. For a trailer and other details about the film, visit https://www.thenursewiththepurplehair.com.

Caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss is the mission of Hospice of the Chesapeake. For more information, please visit www.hospicechesapeake.org.

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New Chesapeake Life Center Director:

Pride & Joy

Susan Coale Has Decades of Experience

By Hospice of the Chesapeake

Hospice of the Chesapeake recently announced that Susan Coale, LCSW-C, has been promoted to Director of Chesapeake Life Center, which provides grief and loss counseling to individuals, children, and families.

Coale, who started as a volunteer in 1990, joined the nonprofit professionally in 2005 and has served in several roles, most recently as the Gabriella L. Smith, from Huntingcenter’s clinical manager where she oversaw all town, recently completed a summer aspects of the clinical care. internship program at the Johns The community already has experienced her Hopkins University Applied Physics role as a leader in the field of traumatic loss, as Laboratory Space Exploration Sector.

Coale is instrumental in the development of the nonprofit’s professional continuing education Selected from among the state’s highest programs. The workshops and seminars she and achievers in high school math, science, her colleagues have developed have become and engineering, Gabriella worked all sought after learning opportunities for schools, summer on a project focused on Cassihealth and aging institutions and clinical professionals. Also, she and fellow Chesapeake ni’s mission to Saturn.

Life Center staffer, Sarah Montgomery, Using data from sensors on the LCSW-C, co-authored “Supporting Children Cassini spacecraft and machine learnafter a Suicide Loss: A Guide for Parents and ing, Gabriella’s team attempted to Caregivers,” which was published in 2015 and is determine where in Saturn’s magnetoavailable for purchase through Amazon.

“Susan’s vision and collaboration with the sphere Cassini was at the time during was located. which the data was collected. Machine The machine then used the data team has elevated our status in the fields of grief and loss,” CEO and President Ben Marcantonio

Huntingtown Student Works on Cassini Mission Gabriella Smith Shines

learning gives computers the ability to learn without being specifically programmed to do so. Her use of machine learning entails the construction of algorithms that learns from data and make predictions on it. The algorithm trained on and learned from data where the region of Cassini was known. Three regions are considered: Magnetosphere, Magnetosheath, and Solar Wind. The signature characteristics of certain particles, the intensity of the magnetic field, and the position of Cassini were used as input attributes, and the output was the region of Saturn's magnetosphere where Cassini

that it had trained on to predict the region for data that it had never seen before. These tests resulted in a 68% accuracy. Other techniques that may increase this performance are being tested.

As a result of her internship, Gabriella’s project will be presented to members of the science community at the American Geophysical Union’s fall meeting this year. A rising Junior at Huntingtown High School, Gabriella hopes to build on experience by participating in a similar project at the Applied Physics Laboratory next summer.

On August 29th 2017, the Maryland Highway Safety Office hosted its annual awards luncheon at Bayfront Club, Sparrows Point, MD to acknowledge outstanding law enforcement efforts during the 2017 Maryland Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program. Awards were given to law enforcement professionals from all over the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Deputy Kirk T. Williamson and Deputy Robert T. Shrawder both were 1st year award recipients. Program Coordinator Sherry Draheim received her third award for assisting with the program.

Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “These two deputies have done an outstanding job. I look forward to them assisting in our efforts to keep Calvert County safe.”

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Tax Relief & Assistance to Hurricane Harvey Victims Motor fuel returns extended, fuel waiver granted to ensure gasoline supply in Maryland and assistance offered on a variety of individual taxes due

In the aftermath of the unprecedented destruction and suffering caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced a plan to help ease the burdens of those trying to recover from this catastrophic event. The Comptroller has: • Issued a temporary waiver of IFTA requirements and Motor Fuel Tax returns for companies affected by the storm, • Granted a fuel waiver concerning conventional and reformulated gasoline to ensure the supply of gasoline in the State of Maryland, • Named a point person to assist taxpayers and businesses with other tax filings.

“The people of Texas and Louisiana are now focused on making sure their families are safe and getting their basic needs met for food, shelter and medical attention,” Comptroller Franchot said. “Our primary focus is to make sure businesses and individuals affected by this life-changing storm can focus on cleaning up and rebuilding their city and communities as they begin to recover and put their lives back together.

My office is ready to assist and ease any burdens we can.”

The Comptroller has granted a temporary waiver of certain International Fuel Tax Agreement requirements. The waiver will help ensure the rapid restoration of utilities and allow essential emergency relief supplies and aid personnel to reach the affected areas.

The waiver pertains only to shippers and carriers of essential emergency relief supplies and aid personnel or those restoring utilities.

For Maryland Motor Fuel Tax license Photo: (left to right) is Deputy Kirk T. William- holders in Texas and Louisiana who may son, Ms. Sherry L. Draheim, Deputy Robert T. have difficulty filing their July 2017 and Shrawder, and Lieutenant Roscoe N. Jones.

August 2017 returns, the Comptroller has

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said. He added that “Hospice of the Chesapeake and Chesapeake Life Center are frequently the experts people turn to for help when dealing with grief and loss, whether it’s through illness or trauma. Susan’s expertise and initiative is an important factor in that status.”

“It has been an honor to serve grieving individuals and families in my role as counselor over the years. They have taught me so much about love and loss, healing and growth through difficult times,” Coale said. “I work with an extraordinary team of professionals, and am pleased to have this opportunity to continue to serve our hospice families and the broader community in new ways.” Coale lives in Arnold, Maryland, with her husband of 39 years. She has two grown daughters.

granted a waiver of interest and penalty for those holders. Those affected by the waiver must file their July 2017 and August 2017 Motor Fuel Tax returns by October 31, 2017.

The Comptroller’s Office also will allow the production, sale and distribution of conventional gasoline in reformulated gasoline control areas in an effort to simplify the supply of fungible gasoline throughout the region affected by fuel supply emergencies caused by Hurricane Harvey.

The Comptroller has authorized a temporary increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure limits. The fuel waiver request concerning conventional and reformulated gasoline was made by the Maryland Department of the Environment in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure adequate supplies of gasoline for Maryland consumers.

Certain tax types also could be affected.

Those types include: withholding, sales and use, individual non-resident, corporate, admission and amusement and alcohol and tobacco. Because the categories and specific circumstances vary, these instances will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Anyone from Texas or Louisiana who files in Maryland and has a tax concern involving tax return dates is asked to call or email Karen Scheerer, special assistant to the Comptroller, at 410-260-4020 or ombudsman@comp.state.md.us.

For other tax-related questions, individuals may call 410-260-7980 (from Central Maryland) or 1-800-MD-TAXES, or email taxhelp@comp.state.md.us.

Businesses may call the Tax Practitioner Hotline at 410-260-7424.

Market?

How’s the

By Patti Stueckler

Local Schools

Help or Hurt the Value of your Home?

“How good are the schools?” This is a question that I’m often asked when working with buyers new to the area. Realtors must be careful, however, not to give their opinion about any given school district. We cannot ‘steer’ a buyer toward, or away from, a community due to school districts, or other demographics.

In order to answer that question, I inform buyers about websites like schooldigger.com or zillow.com, which give plenty of data regarding the local schools.

These sites provide ratings for the elementary, middle, and high schools for any given area. Schools are rated either on a five-star, or ten-point scale. With just a few clicks, home buyers can easily compare school data from independent sources. A school’s rating and the surrounding home prices will typically reveal a correlation, either helping, or hurting, home values. On average, homes in the best school districts command higher prices than a similar home in a lower rated school district. In fact, a wider gap between school ratings among neighborhoods translates into larger swings in home prices.

According to a recent realtor.com survey, 91 percent of home buyers said that school boundaries were an important factor in their home buying decision. While searching for homes, many buyers will specify what school they are targeting for their children, and then only want to consider homes within that school district.They are often willing to accept a home that needs updating, or forgo other preferred amenities in order to stay within

the desired school district. This spring, I worked with a young couple that showed up with a stack of papers outlining the boundary for the school they wanted their 9-year old twins to attend this fall. They had done their research. They knew of every home listed in their price range within those school bus lines. So, while they preferred a brick front colonial, they settled for a 1974 rambler with only one bathroom, but in their sought-after school district.

In 2010, the Wall Street Journal reported that the availability of school data has led to an increased number of home buyers that search for homes based on the quality of the schools. When a new grading system for schools was implemented in Florida, it almost immediately impacted the home values. Homes in A-rated school districts increased their home values by about $10,000 over similar homes located in areas of B-rated schools. Over time, that disparity has grown to a difference of between $50,000 to $300,000 per home, based on the current school rating in that neighborhood.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home: do your homework. Check your local school’s ratings, so that you’re aware of how it could affect your pricing.

About the author: Patti Stueckler is an award-winning Realtor and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) since 2002. The principal agent of Team Stueckler of Re/Max One, she has been a featured guest on numerous Sirius/XM radio shows. Her upcoming podcast ‘Diary of a Pitbull’ is scheduled to launch in iTunes. Patti has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from The University of Maryland.

By Bob Poston MS, CFT with Tracy Daily

Indoor Cycling

Pedaling Your Way to Great Health I hope that you have had a great summer and that your Labor Day celebration was spent with great friends and family. For our kids, summer is officially over as they head back to school and now maybe things will slow down a little for you, right? Did you have a bike as a child? If so, do you remember riding that thing all over your local town? It was great exercise that you did not even know you were getting as you were having fun. Now that you are all grown up and you know the importance of exercise, it is time to get back on that bike. I want to introduce you to Tracy Daily, who is another great coach at our training center in Dunkirk. Tracy is a Group Fitness Instructor and aspiring Certified Personal Trainer. In fact, she holds multiple certifications. The one she really loves is her indoor cycling certification from Schwinn.

Bob: “Hi Tracy. I want to thank you for taking the time to talk to our readers about your fitness passion and in particular, indoor cycling. Before we jump into the bike ride, can you let folks know a little about you?

Tracy: “I am a lifelong fitness enthusiast turned fitness instructor. I retired a few years ago from an amazing career spanning 21 years as a firefighter paramedic with the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS department. After retiring, I decided to focus on my passions: first, my family and second, fitness. I became certified as an ACE Group Fitness Instructor last year and finished specialty certifications in TRX group fitness and Schwinn Indoor Cycling. I am currently working on my ACE Certified Personal Trainer to further expand my fitness knowledge base. My desire to help people has transcended job roles which makes me very excited to work with the clientele at Poston’s.”

Bob: “Thanks, Tracy. Can you talk about the Schwinn philosophy when it comes to Indoor Cycling programs?”

Tracy: “The Schwinn philosophy is broken down in their ABC’s of Indoor Cycling. They believe in Authentic cycling principles, Broad Based appeal, and Coaching style instruction. This means that Schwinn developed their program based on principles and science related to outdoor cycling. You will not be asked to do anything in an indoor cycling class that you wouldn’t normally do on an outdoor bike. The non-intimidatclass should be simple, non-intimidat ing, and enjoyable to the wide variety of

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exercisers. Lastly, students should be coached and empowered to do their best.”

Bob: “How intense are these indoor rides, Tracy? Is it easy for a first timer to join right in on a class?”

Tracy: “Indoor cycling is an appropriate class for everyone. Our students are coached to ride at an intensity that is appropriate and comfortable to them.

Through use of resistance and pedal speed, everyone from the elite athlete to the novice beginner can experience an optimal workout. First time students are encouraged to show up a few minutes early so that the Instructor may properly fit or adjust the bike for a safe and comfortable ride.”

Bob: “Is there anything else you would like to share with the readers here about the indoor cycling programming at our center?”

Tracy: “Unique to our center here at Poston’s, we program our classes to incorporate more than just the “ride”.

Because indoor cycling is primarily a lower body cardio activity, we try to add strength and flexibility movements off the bike as well. It provides our clientele with an amazing, well rounded workout. Don’t be surprised with the change in season, you see the versatility of our studio space as well. With access through a large garage door, we can hold class indoors or outdoors. You never know when we will take the opportunity to move outside so that we may feel the wind through our hair!”

There you have it, folks, as you look to take workouts indoors, there is no need to put your bike riding time on hold. Come on by and check out the indoor cycling “Ride” programs we offer at our center in Dunkirk. I am sure you will find a format that you will love. I wish you great health and Fitness. Bob About the author: Bob Poston is a certified Fitness Professional and the owner of Poston's Fitness for Life personal training center located in Dunkirk. Bob has over 35+ years of fitness training experience and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications from the International Sports Science Association and the Titleist Performance Institute.

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By Kristin Pearson Wilcox

Make It a Habit!

Don’t Get Stung By Texting and Tweeting Snafus With thousands of us texting and tweeting about our jobs, our politicians, our favorite celebrities, and local restaurants, it's easy to hit send without thinking. But beware, those thoughtless texts or tweets can offend some and stir up a virtual hornet's nest. Here are eight tips to keep in mind when texting or tweeting.

Don’t Text, Tweet or Read Messages While Driving or in Motion. Staring at a phone screen while walking isn’t just rude – it’s also potentially dangerous, and believe me, it can result in unexpected stumbles, collisions, or even serious injury.

(See the scar on this author’s chin to prove it.) In Maryland, texting and tweeting is a crime for drivers of all age groups. Even checking texts while stopped at a red light is prohibited in

the state of Maryland.

Ask Permission. Don’t assume that everyone likes to communicate the same way. If you use your phone for work purposes, ask permission before sending texts to clients, customers, and coworkers. Some people find the communication intrusive.

Reply Promptly. Texting is much faster (and oftentimes more convenient) than email. If someone sends a text to you, they most likely want a speedy reply. Respond accordingly.

Consider Eliminating the Emoticons. Emoticons are fine when communicating with a friend or family member. They are not appropriate for customers and clients who keep you employed. For work messages, use your best judgment and keep your text messages professional.

Don’t Text or Tweet if it is Serious. Salary negotiations, breakups, news of your children, relationships, or health are best handled outside of the virtual world and yes, face to face.

Don’t Text Anything You Wouldn’t Want Made Public. If you text or tweet from a company-owned device, the message might be considered company domain.

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Person. It is not necessarily rude to text or tweet while you’re in the presence of others if the point of the text message is to involve the recipient in the physical gathering. But, communicating extensively in the virtual world when you should be fully engaged in what’s going on in the moment may annoy those around you.

Kids Matter More than Twitter.

Kids can feel that we’re more interested in our phones than we are interested in them. Busy parents should give kids at least a minimum of 10 minutes of pure, undivided attention twice a day. This means you go into their world to talk with them or play with them with no interruptions. This interaction supports positive attention and emotional connection, and it’s very doable.

Experts say it takes three weeks to form a habit. Make an effort to put down the phone, spend a mere 10 minutes of undivided time with your kids twice a day, reread your texts and tweets before sending them, and don’t text while driving to work for the next 21 days. See if you can master the challenge of being in the moment. Consistency in courtesy leads to confident success.

Kristin Pearson Wilcox, J.D., of North Beach is the founder of Capitol Manners, Calvert County’s only center for etiquette, event planning, customer service and executive presence training. Certified in global business etiquette from the Protocol School of Washington and trained by diplomatic experts at the U.S. State Department Foreign Service Institute, she brings empowerment to Southern Maryland through unstuffy manners lessons to instill confidence, courtesy, and success.

Want to see a Plesiosaur?

Visit the Calvert Marine Museum

By Calvert Marine Museum Plesiosaurs in Calvert County? The model of one is currently on display at the Calvert Marine Museum through December 2017.

Plesiosaurs are ocean-dwelling lizards from the age of dinosaurs, known for their four flippers, stout bodies, and long necks. However, until now all plesiosaurs were thought to be predators that ate fish, squid, and even other marine reptiles. This paper describes a plesiosaur with a large round head, a huge mouth, and tiny teeth in the lower jaw that point the wrong way. The teeth did not meet tip to tip as in all other plesiosaurs, but lie together in a battery that acted in straining food particles from the water.

This feeding style is unknown in other marine reptiles, but is found in today's baleen whales.

The identification of whale-like filter feeding is a startling case of convergent evolution; plesiosaurs and whales shared many of the intervening steps in the evolution of this feeding style, and their extreme morphologies are similar despite arising from different ancestors. The evolution of filter feeding may be linked to changes in ocean circulation brought on by the southward movement of Antarctica during the Late Cretaceous period.

Calvert Marine Museum’s paleontologist, Dr. Stephen Godfrey, co-authored a just-released study in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

entitled “Cranial Anatomy of Morturneria seymourensis from Antarctica, and the Evolution of Filter Feeding in Plesiosaurs of the Austral Late Cretaceous”. The lead author is Dr. Frank Robin O'Keefe, Ph.D., of Marshall University, West Virginia. Dr. Godfrey also created the reconstructed life-model of Morturneria under the direction of Dr. O’Keefe.

This research is published by an international team of paleontologists from Chile, Argentina, and the United States led by F. Robin O’Keefe, Professor of Biology at Marshall University in Huntington, WV, USA. Dr. O’Keefe is a globally recognized scientist specializing in the study of Mesozoic marine reptiles, and in the interplay between evolution and the physical environment. For more information, contact Dr. Stephen Godfrey at 410-326-2042, ext. 28 or email Stephen.Godfrey@calvertcountymd.gov.

Assessment Scores Increase in Calvert County Public Schools When the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARC) assessments were introduced several years ago as the new measurements of student learning and progress, the public was told to lower expectations as the curriculum and the assessments were not aligned. Low scores were expected, but would give teachers data for improvement.

PARCC assessments are scored on a five-point scale, with level 1 set as not meeting expectations

and level 5 as exceeding expectations.

The results of the third administration of the PARCC assessments show gains for Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) in both math and English language arts.

The results were released five weeks

The Eli Young Band Closes Summer JD and the Straight Shot Opens In the 8/24/17 edition, the Chesapeake Current (CC) alerted readers to the appearance of the Eli Young Band on Labor Day at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa (CBRS). Go to ChesapeakeCurrent.com Ashley Gaines and John Luskey warmed up the crowd at the CBRS before JD and the Straight Shot opened for the Eli Young Band. Ashley is a college student from Huntingtown. She has been performing locally, especially at Petie Green’s in Deale, when she is not in school. Retired Chesapeake Beach Mayor Gerald Donovan and CBRS owner, commented on Ashley’s “raw talent” that he compared to that of the Osborne Brothers. Those who heard Ashley will not be surprised as she moves upward in her musical career.

JD and the Straight Shot is a bit of an enigma. Lead singer, James Dolan, is the JD of the band name. He was joined on stage by Marc Copely, lead guitar; Erin Slaver, on the fiddle, violin, and vocals; and Byron House on Bass Guitar and others, including a well-known local singer who was not introduced. If I ever had a question about how important the lead singer is in a band, JD and the Straight Shot answered that question. His band exceeded his talents. When I read Wikipedia, I was hoping it was not so. It was. JD is a multimillionaire owner of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, and the New York Liberty and the executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden along with cable television franchises. One website described him as a “vanity” rock performer.

I spoke to him briefly as his entourage left the SBRS. He proudly announced that his band would be opening for the Doobie Brothers this fall

earlier than they were last year, giving educators more time to analyze the data and plan instruction.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “We are very happy to see progress on the PARCC assessments. Our staff is ready to drill down and analyze data to determine our next steps.”

Both elementary and middle school students showed gains on the English language arts assessment. The percentage of elementary students scoring a 4 or 5 increased from 50% to 52%. The percentage of middle school students scoring a 4 or 5 increased from 48% to 52%. Statewide, 41% of students in grades three through eight scored a 4 or 5.

Scores increased in math at the elementary and middle school levels, as well. The percentage of students scoring a 4 or 5 increased from 53% to 55% at the elementary level, compared to about 40% across the state. The percentage of students scoring 4 or 5 in middle school increased from 33% to 34%, which exceeds the state average by a few points.

Scores on the Algebra 1 assessment, which is taken by some students in middle school and some in high school, depending upon when they are enrolled in the Algebra 1 course, showed the most dramatic increase, with the percentage of students scoring a 4 or 5 increasing from 29% to 50%.

Statewide, 36.5% of students scored a 4 or 5.

The results for the English 10 assessment stayed constant, with 66% of students scoring a 4 or 5.

Across Maryland, just under half of students scored a 4 or 5 on English 10.

Scores on the PARCC Assessment are not being used for student, educator, school, or system-level accountability purposes at this time. In the coming weeks, Maryland will send to the federal government a revised accountability plan, under the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act. That document will outline the State’s ideas on how it will use State assessment data in the coming years. The State plan must be approved by the US Department of Education.

JD backed up by Marc Copely.

in the US and Europe. I have to assume that if you are wealthy enough, you can buy excellent talent and perform in venues where the audience is mellow.

I also spoke to Erin Slaver, who is strikingly pretty as well as talented, and her husband, Chris Camack of Nashville fame. He emphasized that he was being a “Nanny Daddy” for his daughter in her stroller. By the time other guests in the hotel realized who he was, he and Erin were gone. They were polite and accommodating. Likewise, Marc Copely on lead guitar, was pleasant. JD obviously enjoyed his performance on a warm day outside.

The Eli Young band is a competent band who seemed to know just the right entertainment mix for their audience with some new material and some older material with their spin. Lead singer Mark Eli asked the audience to contribute to the devastation in TX where the band hails from. He emphasized that his wife and family in TX are okay, but surrounded by those who are suffering.

There was a heavy preponderance of millennials in the audience, but all adult age groups were represented, and clearly enjoying the performance.

For a laid-back Holiday weekend in the sun and the sand with libations flowing, the afternoon lineup at the CBRS was just what the doctor ordered!

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f you like the North Beach Farmer’s Market, you will enjoy the first annual Taste the Beaches celebration at Kellam’s Field in Chesapeake Beach. This big, community block party with a Kids’ Zone, music, and venders of both foods and crafts, benefits the Wounded Warrior Project through the medium of good, old-fashioned family fun from 1 to 5 pm.

No one appears to have been forgotten when it comes to romping with your neighbors.

Musicians include locally popular John Luskey, Keneth Holmes, and other live music.

Town venues in both North Beach and Chesapeake Beach will be open for visits and tours including the North Beach Museum, the Chesapeake Railway Museum, the Chesapeake Bay Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS), the Chesapeake Railway Trail, and others.

The festival includes over 13 local restaurants, Bay Wine and Spirits, Greenspring Brewery, and other craft producers.

Shopping with over 35 small business venders may get you a jump start on your Christmas shopping.

Kids can look forward to meeting the Chesapeake Mermaid, Arabella the Pirate, who performs balloon art, famous charac-

Calvert County Fair Contest Details and Deadlines Fair information is for your general knowledge and was obtained from Calvertcountyfair.com. Please check the website for details. Dates and times are subject to change.

Childrens’ Contest – “How does the fair make you happy?”

Contestants must be a resident of Calvert County. Contestants must be 6 months to 10 years of age as of Aug. 31, 2017. Proof of residency is required at the time of registration.

In-person registration: Sun., Sept. 10, 1pm-3pm; Sun., Sept.17, 10am-12pm; Fri., Sept. 22, 6pm-8pm; Sun., Sept.

24,10am-12pm.

Application Deadlines: Mailed applications must be post marked no later than Fri., Sept. 22; emailed & faxed applications must be in no later than Fri., Sept. 22; applications dropped-off in person must be received by 12:00 pm on Sun., Sept. 24.

ters, Creative Impulses Face Painters, and the Ice Cream Man when taking a break from the large inflatable slide. Educational exhibits, too!

You won’t want to miss the local beaches and boardwalks.

You may know the North and Chesapeake Beach towns better after an afternoon of exploring the environs, tasting, and Judging: There will be a panel of judges. All touching! judges for this contest are chosen by the Children’s Contest Committee. Judging will be based on general appearance, personality, dress and confidence. Prizes are awarded in each class for all winning contest.

Fair Idol Contest Each Contestant must submit an entry form, questionnaire and a photograph. All forms and photos must be postmarked by Sept. 11 or emailed by Sept. 11.

The contest is for single vocalists singing acapella; is open to all amateurs (contestant does not perform professionally for a living); entertainers between the ages of 14-29 years old. Proof of age will be required at audition. Professional (contracted musicians or those whose talent is a principle source of income) are not permitted to enter. Entrants have to live in one of the five, Southern Maryland Counties; Calvert, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, or Prince George’s.

Auditions: Sept.19 & 20 at 6pm at the Main Building at the CC Fair Grounds.

“Practice”: Sept. 26 at 6pm; All Contestants will check their summited music, make sure all are ready for competition, and practice at least one of their songs, all the way through.

“Idol Showcase”: Sept. 27 at 7pm - All Contestants will sing a song as a preview to the community and give the contestants the chance to get comfortable on stage prior to Semi-Finals.

“Semi-finals”: Sept. 28 & 29 at 7pm All Contestants will sing two songs, one on Thursday and one on Friday. After the second song is sung the totals from the two nights will be totaled together and the

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contestants will be narrowed down to a “Top 6”. The six Contestants will perform in the finals.

“Finals”: Sept. 30th at 7pm, The Top 6 will sing two songs (their final genre song and a song of their choice). The totals from the two songs will be totaled and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place will be announced. Results are final.

Miss Tranquility & Lord Calvert Scholarship Contest The Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert contest is open to all Calvert County residents between the ages of 16 and 19.

Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will each receive the Elmer W. Fisher Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,250 to the post-secondary school of choice. The 1st runners-up will each receive a $500 scholarship and all other contestants will each receive a check.

The selection of Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will be made not only on the basis of public speaking ability and poise, but also on scholastic achievement and participation in school and community activities. All participants will be required to attend and assist with events during the Fair. Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will also represent the Calvert County Fair at several countywide events during their reigns.

Application Deadlines: ALL application materials and entry fee must be received by 6:00 pm, Sept. 8.

Orientation and the creative activity will begin at 1:00 pm, Sept. 17.

The Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert Contest will begin at 2:30pm, Sept. 24.

Personal interviews will be held earlier that same day. The public is invited to attend the program that afternoon where the autobiographical speeches will be given, the extemporaneous question answered, and the new Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will be announced. This contest will be held in the Main Building at the Fairgrounds.

Please see the website or the Fair book available at local businesses for entry information for livestock, photographs, homemade items, and other entries, which can be submitted by children as well as adults.

FREE ADMISSION FOOD VENDORS Rod & Reel Mamma Lucia Peking Restaurant Greenspring Brewery Bayside Wine & Spirits Little Red Wagon Calvert Kettle Corn Phelps Concessions The Coffee Table Kona Ice Abner’s Crab House Trader’s …. many more!!!!

A Local Food, Wine & Shopping Festival

LOCAL VENUES

WHEN

North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept.

Bayside History Museum.

Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum

September 9th 1pm – 5pm

Chesapeake Beach Waterpark Chesapeake Beach Rail Trail (Tours will be offered) Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society Chesapeake Beach Green Team

…many more!!!

WHERE

Kellam’s Field

Additional Sponsors

3825 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

FEATURING · John Luskey · Kenneth Holmes · Megan Warturtle ∙ Grassroots Presented by Garrett Music Academy

KIDS ZONE ∙ Large Double Inflatable Slide ∙ Carnival Games∙ Chesapeake Mermaid ∙ Face Painting ∙ Balloon Art with Arabella the Pirate ∙ Calvert County Rocks Painting ∙ Special

Appearance’s by Superhero and

Princess

K&H Electric Chesapeake Orthodontics Jennifer Frum – Keep Collective Jodie Hunt – Lularoe Lighthouse Market & Signs Bayside History Museum North Beach Business Loop Bay Business Group Top Notch Exteriors Calvert County Sheriffs Dept.

Raffle Ticket proceeds go to Wounded Warrior Project.

Prizes include gift certificates and gift baskets from local businesses and vendors.

FACEBOOK: Taste the Beaches EMAIL:

tastethebeaches@gmail.com

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Pets Calvert Humane Society Meet Penny and Todd!

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Penny is a 3-year old medium-size female hound mix who has been in a foster home with her puppies. Because her puppies are going to new homes, it is time for her to find a place of her own. She seems to be housebroken. She would love to find a home with a big fenced-in yard for her to run around.

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Todd, a 9-year old male Yorkie, is looking for someone to be his companion! He gets along well with other dogs and loves to go on car rides. Please stop by and meet this little guy!

Contact their adoption counselor, PatBeyer@comcast.net or call 410-257-4908.

A big THANK YOU to Prince Frederick Chrysler for generously sponsoring this program for us by paying adoption fees each week for our featured pup!

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Bayside History Museum Dear Editor, The Bayside History Museum recently acquired 5 new display cases. We are going to set up a non-partisan political display for the following exhibit which will open January, 2018.

North & Chesapeake Beach politics.

Calvert County politics.

State level politics.

National Politics & 1 case dedicated to the White House.

We'll have buttons, fun items like donkey, elephant, pot holders, candidate

In his annual report to the Board of Education, Director of Transportation Ed Cassidy announced that the department reduced accidents involving a school bus by over 50% in the 2016-2017 school year.

Sixteen buses were involved in an ChesapeakeCurrent@gmail.com accident in 2016-2017, compared to thirty-seven the previous year. An accident is considered to be any time a bus hits something or something hits a bus, resulthandouts, etc.

I would appreciate you putting a plug ing in damage. Mr. Cassidy attributed the primarily to a training program in the newspaper and I will be posting a reduction that emphasizes defensive driving, plus request on facebook. I have Mary Harri- safety inspections and an accident review son's yard stick, Joyce Terhes stuff, etc. committee that studies the circumstances of each incident and determines the preventability of the accident.

Grace Mary Brady Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent,

Speed Limits and Cameras Ms. Shaw, Regarding your editorial concerning the speed limits and cameras year-round in school zones: To begin with, I refuse to believe you accept the fact that the reason for the extraordinary and totally unreasonable enforcement of unnecessarily low speed limits in school zones has anything at all to do with the safety of our children.

I have driven past Mutual Elementary School twice a day, three hundred sixty five days a year for the last twenty five years. I have never seen a child within forty yards of the road.

I could go on and ask you to name all the children hit by cars in front of Calvert County schools.

This is the point that I want to make and I can assure you that I find it repul-

School Buses are Safer

sive:

IT IS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY! Let me repeat that. IT IS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY! Consider the expense of the cameras.

If the safety of Calvert County citizens were the reason for this expense, don’t you think the enforcement would be focused on Rt. 4, where folks are being routinely injured and killed?

When I saw the heading of your editorial, I was sure you were going to speak your piece concerning the total absurdness of this year-round camera business. Obviously, I was seriously disappointed.

I Can Series: Future Women in Math & Science Kathryn Marsh and the Calvert Commission for Women are pleased to announce a 4-part (at the moment) panel series for young women in the 6th to 12th grade. This series is to bring professional women, who are working in traditionally male dominated fields, to speak with young women about their careers and what it took to get there.

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said, “We would like to thank our school bus drivers for the reduction in accidents, and we look forward to another year of safe school bus transportation for our students.”

Other department highlights included a Driver Recruitment Fair hosted jointly with the bus contractors that attracted over fifty potential drivers, the installation of surveillance equipment on all school buses, and professional development for the implementation of enhanced school bus routing software.

The Calvert County Public Schools Department of Transportation manages the intake, pre-service training, and in-service training for all certified school vehicle drivers.

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 Joseph Timothy "Tim" Baldwin returned to the Lord on August 25, 2017.

He was the son of Josephine and Andrew Baldwin, born on January 27, 1930 in Mt. Rainier, MD. Tim joined the Marines in 1948 and served his country during the Korean War. He married Mary McKnew in 1949 and after discharge from the service became an electrician with IBEW Local 26. He gave his eight children strong principals.

He is survived by Maria C Winklepleck, Timothy A Baldwin (deceased), Grace M Baldwin, Barbara J Sampson, Maureen S Whisner, Brian B Baldwin (deceased), Gregory T Baldwin and Bruce E Baldwin as well as 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.

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

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

 John James “Jimmy” Barnes was born on October 24, 1943. He joined the family headed by Cornelia (Sophie) Bishop and Wilson S. Barnes, Sr. as their 5th child.

Jimmy had a fall on Aug. 9 that resulted in severe head and neck injuries. After a brief hospitalization at the Prince George's Hospital Center with family at his bedside, he peacefully passed away on Aug. 11, 2017.

He will be laid to rest about 40 yards to the left of the grave and monument of his cousin and namesake, the late Reverend J. J. Barnes.

Jimmy’s entire 73 years were lived in Calvert County. He received his formal education in the public-school system and graduated from W.S. Brooks High School in 1964. Jimmy's former employers included

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Oliver Cox Farms, and Warren Denton Seafood.

From the cradle to the grave, he developed personality traits that would define him as a child, young adult and man.

He was dependable, hardworking and honest in all things he set out to do.

He loved his family, the outdoors, walking, and a “lucky" scratch-off ticket. He enjoyed a good debate, western movies, the Andy Griffith Show, and he was musically eclectic; enjoying a variety of music genres including country. His favorite female vocalist was Miss Gladys Knight (sorry Patti, Tina, and Whitney).

Jimmy's calm and quiet demeanor endeared him to many. His humility was probably his strongest asset gaining the respect and friendship of his adolescent neighbor, Derrick Mackall, who blessed him with a cushioned chair to use for his comfort as he waited daily for the local public transportation bus. Many "highway angels" (and you know who you are) would often offer him a ride. Some even altered their route to engage in acts of kindness towards him.

Although Jimmy was a man of few words, one could almost anticipate certain responses: "Fair", when asked about his wellbeing. "See you" would indicate that he was about to depart from your company and be on his way. "Is Donald Lee going?" when he was trying to decide whether or not he would attend a social function.

For many years, he shared a home with his youngest sister Pam and he had his own way of letting her know that his wardrobe choices for clean clothing were limited.

Never one to raise his voice, she would hear "wash them clothes if I put 'em out" and she knew that it was going to be laundry day.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Hampton in 1948, his mother, Sophie in 1969 and father, Wilson in 1997. Left to treasure his memory: Aunt Beuna Weems; brothers, Wilson Jr., Donald, Emory, and Avon; sisters, Marie Parran, Margaret, Helen Barnes, Armatine Williams and Pamela Mackall; sisters-in-law, Beatrice, Sharon and Teressa. Jimmy was well loved by 18 nephews, 12 nieces, countless great and great-great nephews and nieces and a host of other extended relatives and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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Doyle O. Bigsby was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on May 19, 1921. On August 19, 2017, at his home, he passed away after years of a loving and accomplished life.

Doyle served in the Army Air Corps., then the Air Force during WWII and the Korean Conflict. After 27 years of service to his country, Doyle retired, but continued to serve his community on the Calvert County Fair Board, VFW, American Legion, Elks, and Moose Lodge.

For 62 years, he was the beloved husband  of predeceased Rose Bigsby and loving father of Judy Sandman (George), Robert Bigsby Louis B. “Lou” (Pauline), Doyle W. Bigsby (Joan), Stanley Decolator, Sr. of Bigsby (Deborah), and Caroline Clay. He was Huntingtown passed away August 23, 2017 the devoted grandfather of 15 grandat his residence. He children, 18 great-grandchildren, and 10 was born June 30, great-great-grandchildren. Brother of Carol 1930 in Brooklyn, NY Polky (Rick) and predeceased sister Iris Bigsby. to John Vincent and Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Mary (Ferrara) arrangements.

Decolator. Lou was raised in Brooklyn and graduated from St. Anne’s Academy for Boys, now known as Archbishop Molloy High  School in Briarwood, NY. He attended and Elwood Junior graduated from the Academy of Aeronautics in ''Woody" Buck was NY with a Bachelor’s Degree in aeronautical born October 3, 1950 engineering.

Lou married Maren Olsen in 1984. They to the late Bessie Belle Moore Buck and made their home in Farmingville, NY until William Buck. He relocating to Huntingtown, where they have departed this life lived for the last 23 years. He was employed as peacefully on July 24, an aeronautical engineer for Grumman 2017 after a lengthy Aerospace Corporation, now known as Northrop Grumman, retiring in 1990. Lou battle with cancer.

Elwood attended Calvert Senior High was an avid shooter, especially trap shooting School. He left home at the age of sixteen and and sporting clays and traveled all over Europe moved to Baltimore to work as a truck driver. to participate in events. He also helped design Woody loved detailing cars, watching game the shooting range for the Peconic River shows, westerns and wearing his many cool Sportsman’s Club in Manorville, NY and hats. He also loved driving, and would drive his organized competitions for Ducks Unlimited with Maren. many friends wherever they desired to go.

Lou was preceded in death by his son Woody accepted Christ at an early age under the supervision of his mother, and later Louis B. Decolator, Jr. He is survived by his renewed his acceptance with Christ in Feb. wife Maren Frances Decolater, sons John Decolator (Nadine) of North Merrick, NY 2017.

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cherish his memories: daughter Quinita Ashe (Garland), and son Elwood Buck Jr.; grandchildren Keyshawn Bellamy, Diamond, Destinee and Dawon Ashe; goddaughter LaTricia Green; sisters Florence Buck and Sandra Lake (Eugene); brothers William (Brenda), Roosevelt (Cathy), and Jamie (Debbie) Buck; Aunts, Elizabeth Jordan, Rachel Diggs, Alverta Buck, Rosa Moore, Elizabeth Moore, and Gladys Buck; special and devoted friends Joseph Gross, Willie Buck Sr. (Bo-Bo), Tyrone Harrod, William Hutchins, Jimmy Gough, Larry Gross, Charles Weems, Calvin Chase, Leroy Savage and Leo Harrod; and a host of other friends, cousins and other relatives.

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2017. He was born in Memorial contributions may be made to Chicago, IL, the son Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederof the late Lois ick MD 20678.

(Berger) and John H. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled Fogleman, Sr. He was arrangements. the beloved husband of Paula M. (Tippet) Fogleman. They celebrated their thirty seventh wedding anniversary last October.  Along with his wife, he is survived by It is with great three children, Susan Fogleman, Christina sadness that the family Sommer, and Kevin Fogleman, and three of Jacob Brian grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a Cleman, known to son Randall in 1986. friends and family as He was employed in the telecommunica“Jake”, announces his tions industry before he retired. John was very sudden passing on active in his church. He also loved sports, August 26, 2017 in following the Washington Redskins and Barstow. spending time with his family.

Jake was born Mar. 4, 1980, in AlexanMemorial contributions may be made to dria, VA. He grew up in Calvert County and First Lutheran Church, 6300 Southern graduated from Calvert High School in 1998. Maryland Blvd., Huntingtown MD 20639, or He was an avid reader of fantasy and fiction. donate blood at your local blood bank.

He loved music and was an exceptional guitar Lee Funeral Homes handled arrangeplayer. Jake was loved by family, friends and ments. anyone who met him.

He is survived by his mother, Laura Welch; his brother, Jeremiah Cleman (Allie);  his sister Rachel Carr (James); niece Brianna Cozzette Viola Carr; and nephew Eric Carr; and numerous began her journey here aunts, uncles and cousins. on earth on June 13, Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled 1933. She was the arrangements. daughter of the late Stephen Reid and Julia  Holland. On July 20, 2017, Cozzette Thomas Elliott peacefully slipped from “Tom” Gauchat of this life here on earth to begin her heavenly Solomons and journey. formerly of CaliforCozzette attended Mt. Hope Elementary nia, MD passed away School and graduated from W.S. Brooks High on August 20, 2017 School. Upon graduation, she began working as a in Solomons. He was domestic engineer. She also provided transportaborn on March 6, tion for many to and from work. She met and 1949 in Fort Belvoir, VA to the late married William Holland, Sr. to six children were Rosemary Elliott and John Frederick born. She raised four other children whom she nurtured as her own.

Gauchat.

At an early age, Cozzette was baptized and He graduated from Great Mills High became a member of Mt. Hope United MethodSchool in 1967 and went on to be a flight ist Church, Sunderland. She was the tour guide mechanic with Dyncorp. He retired on June and friend to each of the pastors that came to Mt. 1, 2014 after 35 years of service.

Hope UMC. Cozzette worked in many positions Tom was preceded in death by his first at Mt. Hope: president of the United Methodist wife, Frances Norris Gauchat in 1999 and his Women for seventeen years, lay servant, lay leader, brother, Donald LaMarr. He is survived by trustee, senior Choir, LG Ensemble, mass choir his second wife, Lin Gauchat whom he and a member of the Market and Development Team. married on May 7, 2005 in Solomons; son, She never missed certain TV programs, even James Michael Gauchat (Alison) of Staunton, if she had to record them and watch them later.

VA; step-children, Christopher Cochran These programs included the soap operas, Let's (Angela) of Solomons, and Sarah Jane Warner Make a Deal, Family Feud and at the top of the (Cameron) of Arnold, MD; sister, Michelle list was the Price is Right. Bob Barker was her Zito of Helena, AL; and three grandchildren. favorite host; it was a highlight of her life when she Memorial contributions may be made to met Bob Barker in person.

Traveling was another of Cozzette's Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick MD 20678, the Solomons Nursing passions. She traveled with the Traveling Seniors all over the United States and with the Beverly Center, 13325 Dowell Rd., Solomons MD Tour Bus Company with her late husband, John 20688, or Solomons United Methodist H. Gray. She also had a great appetite so she Church, Building Project, PO Box 403, enjoyed eating. Cozzette was known by many for Solomons MD 20688. her warm hugs that everyone received upon Rausch Funeral Home handled arrange- meeting her. She loved everyone and everyone loved Cozy. Everyone was related to her and, in ments.

most cases, she could prove it, too.

After the death of William Holland, Sr. Cozzette met and joined in holy matrimony with Charles "Buck" Wilkerson who passed away after a brief marriage. She then reconnected with a high school sweetheart, John H. Gray. They were married for sixteen years before his death. With this union, she became a parent of a blended family of eleven children. Cozzette enjoyed life and people and lived her life serving and praising God at all times.

In late May, Cozzette entered Georgetown Hospital, Washington, DC for surgery. She was later moved to Calvert Nursing Facility, Prince Frederick, for rehabilitation therapy. Because of complications, she was later moved to Calvert Memorial Hospital where she peacefully slipped away into the heavenly paradise.

Cozzette was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Reid and Julia Holland; grandmother, Susie Commodore; stepfather, Roland Holland; sisters, Sefonia Holland and Ellen Louise Holland; brother, Richard Holland; children, Robin Charlene Holland, Darnell Sylvester Holland, Louis Mackall; son-in-law, Elvert "Al" McNeal; husbands, William Holland, Charles Wilkerson and John H. Gray.

Cozzette leaves to cherish her memories her loving children, Diane McNeal, Ellen Jones (Elias "Sonny"), William Holland (Annette), and Janet Chase (Michael); adopted family, Mark Mackall (Virginia), Florence Mackall, and Doris Jacks; sisters, Florence Gray, Eleanora, Helen, Delores Reid and Mereleine Nyzleibe; brothers, Roland Holland (Renee), Benson and Theodore Holland; sister-in-law, Rosalyn Mackall; brothers-in-laws, Edward Gray and Lambertine Jones; honorary sister-in-law Claudia Clark Holland; special friends, Thomas and Delores Hicks and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Annette Greene of Lusby passed away on August 19, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. Born April 15, 1947 in Greenock, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late John Carroll and Annie (Boyle) Carroll.

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Annette graduated from St. Columba’s High School in 1962 and from Argyll & Bute School of Nursing in 1978. She was the Director of Family and Individual Support Services with the ARC of Southern Maryland for twelve years, retiring July 28, 2011. Annette also chaired the Behavioral Change and Human Rights Committee and was head of the lay pastors at her church. Annette loved crafting, making jewelry, and spending time with family and friends.

Annette is survived by her husband, Robert “Jack” Greene; daughter, Arlaine Freeman and husband Richard of Lusby, MD; grandchildren, Carl (Shelley), Sheila, Olivia and Conor; and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew White; and her brother, John Carroll, who died as an infant.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby MD 20657 or NAMI Maryland, 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 475, Columbia MD 21044.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 Joseph McClain Rice of Huntingtown passed away on August 31, 2017. He was born on January 4, 1993, in Prince Frederick to Michelle (McClain) and David

Rice, 2nd.

Joseph worked as a lineman through Local #70, Washington, DC. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, fantasy football, crabbing and working. His most enjoyable and special times were spent with his daughter, Layla.

Along with his parents and daughter, he is survived by sisters; Candice Powell (Shawn), Teresa Reddy (Matthew) and Jamie Rice (Joshua) and brother, David Rice, 3rd. He was the step-brother of L. J. Ritter and Bentley Rice and step-son of Sarah Rice. He was the grandson of Hilma McClain, David and Jean Rice and Judith Randall-Brackett. Joseph was the loving uncle of two nieces and four nephews.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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 Vera Wyonna Gray was born on November 15, 1933 to the late Herbert and Verna Johnson. She received her angel wings on the morning of July 27, 2017. Vera was kind-hearted and fun-loving; affectionately known by most as "Sis." Her amazing smile always lit up a room.

Sis saw only the good in others, she endearingly referred to everyone she met as ''Sugar."

Sis's number one love was her family. She loved each child the same, as each has a tale of whippings she gave. After many hours at work, Sis not once neglected cooking a square meal and helping the children with their studies. She and Jimmy never missed a weekend driving to Morgan State to visit Debbie with groceries in hand. Even though she struggled finding her way there, after the city cut down her landmark (the tree on the corner). Sis made room in her heart for everyone's kids. Her car became the "late bus" to many Northern High students.

She never said no to a child in need, traveling from Chaneyville to North Beach to drop them off after practice or a game. Sis was truly an inspiration to her children. She proved her commitment to education by returning to school 40 years later to complete her GED. Sis also took correspondence courses in Nursing as well. Sis doted over all her grand and great-grandchildren; showering each with love and affection.

Working at Calvert Memorial Hospital was almost a pastime for Sis. She reluctantly retired after 52 years of joyful service. Her work ethic was beyond reproach. Her children recalled many mornings she’d walk miles in dreadful weather just to make it to work.

Displaying not only her dedication to the job, but also her love and commitment to the welfare of her children. The younger employees at the hospital claimed they couldn't keep jobs there, because Sis outworked them. She stayed way beyond her eight hours and always volunteered for the night shift! On several occasions, Sis was awarded Employee of the Year.

While Sis worked hard, she played even harder. She was an avid reader. She loved trying her luck at Scratch-Offs, completing crossword puzzles, playing Spades on her tablet and

Dominoes with family. It's been said that she was known to cheat, too. Her crochet and knitting skills created some of the most beautiful blankets and rugs that she gave as gifts to many. Sis loved to travel. Jamaica and Las Vegas were her favorite destinations. She was even awarded a Las Vegas trip for her 50 years of service by the Calvert Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. A family cruise from Puerto Rico to the Caribbean Islands was her next top location.

She loved “Have and Have Nots" or any show Tyler Perry produced. She often said, “I love Tyler Perry movies!" Sis loved to snap pictures with her Polaroid camera. She never lost her ability to cut a rug. She could do “The Bird" better than Morris Day. Sis loved to cook. She baked the most delicious homemade rolls and holiday cakes. You could find golden fried chicken every Sunday on her dinner table. Sis absolutely adored President Barack Obama. A little-known fact about Sis, she was an undercover Political Commentator for CNN. She voiced her opinion every morning while watching the latest news broadcast.

Sis was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Thomas, Amos, Herbert and Archie Sr.; sisters, Susie Porch and Joyce Patterson and life partner: James “Jimmy" Thomas. She leaves to cherish her memory: children: Vera “Pinkie" Lyles (Otho), Ellsworth “Johnny” Johnson, Everett “Irvin" Johnson, Ralph “Nippy" Gray (Velma), Robert “June Bug" Gray (Gale) and Deborah “Lil Mama" “Dollbaby" Gray; grandchildren: John “J.J." Gaines, Lauren “Nikki" Gaines, Tiara Johnson, Ricardo “Ricky" Gray (Jackie), Ralph "Boo" Gray, Jr., Lynnae Batts (Marcus), Raven Robinson (Kelvin), Shannon Gray, Michael Johnson, Courtney and Jordan Gray; great grandchildren: Jayla and Zaliyah Gaines, James Brooks, Amauri Gonzalez, Nahla Johnson, Ryan Batts, Adonis, Aiyanna and Ava Gray; siblings: Louis ''Buck" Johnson (Juanetta), Gerald Johnson and Gregory "Jackie" Johnson (Sheila); sisters-in-law: Amanda Johnson and Regina Johnson, Corrine Reed and Sandra Gray; brothers-in-law: Leon Patterson, C. Vernon Gray; aunts: Collette Turner, Eliza Foote, Ruth Foote and Teresa Foote; special friends: Connie Hamilton and Michelle Patton; and a host of other loving relatives and friends, including special "children", Carolyn and Hazel Watkins, Eunice Griffin, Jennifer Long, Veda Lovelace and Johnetta Brown.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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 Barbara Ann Hardesty of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 21, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by family.

She was born July 4, 1955 in Prince Frederick to Charles Ogden and Willie Mae (McDaniel) Flynn. She was raised in Bladensburg, and moved to Calvert County with her family at age fifteen.

She graduated from Calvert High School in 1974. Barbara married William Hardesty in 1998. They made their home in Chesapeake Beach. She was employed as an assistant manager at several retail stores and was also a floral arranger at Bowen’s Florist. Barbara enjoyed arranging flowers, making cards and stationery, Bingo, gardening, swimming in the pool, trips to Luray Caverns, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Barbara is survived by her husband William H. “Bill” Hardesty, daughters Christina M. Boswell (Melvin) of Edgewater, Jennifer L. Blackwell (Russell) of Chesapeake Beach, and Theresa A. McGuire (Zachary) of Annapolis, step-daughters April Daniels (Lenny) of Prince Frederick and Jennifer Myers (Sam) of New Jersey. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, a sister Peggy Francis and a brother Thomas Flynn both of Chesapeake Beach.

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

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Carl Eugene Jones Sr. (Carl Gene) was born on June 19, 1946 to Wesley C. Jones and Myrtle A. Jones at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

He was educated in Calvert County Public Schools, graduated from Brooks High School. He enrolled in the Army, and served in the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. He also received the Marksman (M14) Army Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with Victory Device, two O/S Bars and the honorable Purple Heart. After completion of his tour of duty in Vietnam, he obtained his CDL license and would prove to be a Jack of All Trades!

Carl Gene married the love of his life, Peggie Jones, on Sept. 5, 1987. He was baptized in the name of Jesus at Saint Edmonds United Methodist Church in Chesapeake Beach.

Carl Gene was truly a joy to be around.

He was very selfless and would give you his last, whatever your needs were. His passion for cars was undeniable! His favorite pastime was watching wrestling, and old western TV shows while chewing on his favorite snack, Beef Jerky.

He would joking exclaim ''I'm the baddest Cowboy in Calvert County!" And Oh! Let us

not forget his homeboy Homer Simpson. If you ever needed to catch up on an episode of, The Simpsons, Carl was your guy. He loved nothing more than sitting back, laughing and spending time with his family. Overall Carl Gene, better known to his grandchildren as "Pop Pop," was an amazingly awesome man!

God called Carl Gene to his eternal resting place on July 20, 2017 peacefully at home. Family members stood at his bedside after he made his transition to be with his Heavenly Father.

Carl Gene leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 30 years, Peggie M. Jones; four kids Donna L. Jones, John A. Quade, Carl E. (Robin) Jones Jr., and Michael T. (Alyce) Morsell Sr.; Sisters, Thelma (Jimmy) Barnett and Gloratine (Robert) Jackson; Grandchildren, Sherdonna L. Brooks, Sharina E. Brooks, Shawn D. Brooks, Shane E. Jones, Jasmine Jones-Best, Jade M. Jones, and Ma'Layiah S. Jones,; Great-Grandchildren, Amiryah P. Jones, Aniyah P. Jones, Portia S. Hillary, Nevaeh K. Johnson, Avah M. Acree, and Travis M. Brooks; special niece Marcia P. Claggett and special friends, Jackie Carroll better known as "Snakebite", Alfred (Shorty) Claggett, Charles (Fuzzy) Claggett and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Carl Gene was preceded in death by his mother Myrtle A. Jones, father Wesley C. Jones and his son Richard E. Quade.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Michael Gilbert Jones of Owings died August 14, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief history of medical problems. He was born to the late Gilbert Jones and Doris Franklin-Jones on March 30, 1951 in Calvert County.

Mikey, as he was affectionately known to family, graduated from Calvert Senior High School and joined the Army from 1971–1977.

He worked in construction for Local #74, State Highway during snow, S R Smith Contractors and Strohecker, Inc. He was also known as “Big Mike” to his friends. He enjoyed hanging out with the guys; whether they were just sitting around playing cards in the basement, out on the boat fishing or rabbit hunting.

Although Mikey acted and talked tough, he had a heart of gold. But when he said no, he meant it. Boy, was he stubborn at times. If Mike had to take a long trip, you best believe you were leaving in the dark of morning and returning in the light of morning the same morning. His favorite saying was “I’m Serious.”

He is survived by siblings: Ronald, Brenda, Karen and Kevin Jones, Marietta Gray and James Powell; brother-in-law: Thomas Gray, Jr.; uncles: Donald and Edgar Franklin; god-daughter: Taliyah Dargin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves “His Day One Boys”: Halston Jones, Jesse Holland, Sr., Bob Adams, James Holland, William Lake, Harold Smith, Leonard Jones, and Dwayne Jones.

In addition to his parents, he was preced-

ed in death by his siblings: Patricia Chandler special great-grandchildren Kaleb Edward Thomas of Edgewater and Emma Lynn Karhoff of Reston, and Vaughn Jones.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick VA. George was born March 25, 1938, in handled arrangements.

Washington, DC to Charles and Regina McDonald, both deceased. His brother, Charles Roger  McDonald, of Nashville, TN also preceded him in Doris Eileen death.

During the early years of George’s career as a Parker-Long was born to the late Gladys carpenter, he assisted with the design and construcSimms-Height and tion of the working beehive exhibit which is still in use today at the Smithsonian Institute in WashingGeorge Parker (Buster) ton, DC. In 1967, he joined the General Accounton July 26,1929. She ing Office. During his 29½ years of employment, was blessed with a he rose through the carpenter shop to the position of loving stepfather, Israel supervisor. George received numerous accommodaHeight, which raised her as his own. tions of excellence awards. In 1980, he was awarded She was preceded in death by her late a Comptroller General’s Meritorious Service Award husband Howard Long Jr., her son Herman Long, by Comptroller General Elmer B. Staats.

After retiring, George continued his carpentry father-in-law Howard Long Sr.; mother-in-law, Ethel Long; sisters, Gladys Rita Height-Henson, work as a handyman and enjoyed making signature pieces for his family. In his spare time, he refurbished Naimo Smith-Jones, Mattie Parker, Rosealie two antique tractors and used them to participate in Hardesty, sisters-in-law Lillie Mae Mackall tractor pulling contests, winning numerous plaques (Elmer), Ollie Wallace (James), Viola Gibson and ribbons. George also enjoyed trips to Disney (Leroy), Ernestine Holland (Eugene), Dorothy World, cruising and visiting Alaska and watching Smith, Ethel Burroughs (James), Mildred Mackall; the Washington Redskins. He especially loved the brother-in-laws, Carlton Jacks and Robert Jacks. time he spent with his children, grandchildren and Doris departed this life peacefully on Aug. 10, great-grandchildren. George will be greatly missed by the many people that knew and loved him.

2017.

Memorial contributions may be made to a Doris attended Calvert County Public charity of your choice.

Schools. She worked and retired from White Oaks Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled Navy Yard where she worked in the housekeeping arrangements. department. She attended Carroll Western United Methodist Church until her health failed. She  enjoyed shopping, yard sales, watching her soap Roland Francis operas, westerns, “In the Heat of the Night” and Miller of Deale “Walker, Texas Ranger.” Some of her favorite passed away August foods were coconut cake, homemade biscuits, fried 22, 2017 at his fish, and bowls of hot corn bread and milk. Her residence. He was love was the joy of spoiling her grandkids. born January 25, She leaves to cherish her memories four sons: 1927 in Washington, O'landous Brooks (Sandra-deceased), Val DC to Bernard A. Thomas, Howard Long (Beverly-deceased), and Ruth I. (Goode) Gralyn Long (Valerie), two daughters: Gladys Miller. Roland was raised in Anacostia and Long and Sharon Long-Burton (Stan Sr.), one attended several schools in the DC area. brother: Major Israel E. Height (US Army He joined the Army on May 6, 1946 and Retired), one sister-in law: Rose Holland; three was honorably discharged October 23, 1947 brothers-in-law, Joseph Henson, Gene Long after serving in WWII. Roland married (Catherine) and Floyd Jones; one aunt, Elizabeth Theresa Makosky on Feb. 18, 1950. They Willett, 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren lived in District Heights before moving to and a host of family and friends.

Deale in 1954. He was employed as a book Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick binder for the Defense Mapping Agency, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the handled arrangements.

Morningside VFW Post 9619 and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church where he served  as a volunteer usher. In his leisure time, George Ralph Roland enjoyed camping, boat shows and M c D o n a l d spending time with his family. (“Pop-Pop”), a resident Roland was preceded in death by his of Harwood for the past wife, Theresa Helen Miller, in 2014, son 41 years, passed away Bernie Miller and brother Bernard Miller. He peacefully in his sleep at is survived by children Mickey Miller of his home on August 21, Lusby, Rusty Miller (Evie) of Shady Side, 2017.

Terry Harper (Marty) of Shady Side, Stephen George is survived Miller of Baltimore, Susan Rogers (Paul) of by his wife of nearly 60 years, Sandra Kay McDonald; his daughter Debra Lee Salisbury of Bristow, Port Charlotte, FL, Jimmy Miller (Frances) VA; his son George Ralph McDonald, Jr. (Tammy) of Badin, NC and Vincent Miller of Deale; of West River; and his daughter Susan Kay Morris 21 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchil(Greg) of Chesapeake Beach; his six precious dren.

Memorial contributions may be made to grandchildren Stacey Salisbury-Karhoff (Matt) of Reston, VA; Brandon Thomas (Samantha) of the American Heart Assoc., PO Box 5216, Edgewater; Michelle Salisbury of Bristow, VA; Glen Allen VA 23058.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings Zachary McDonald of West River; and James and David Morris of Chesapeake Beach and his two very handled arrangements.

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it didn't matter what time it was, early, late or midnight. He loved people and always wanted the best for everyone. Two of his favorite phrases were "Everything is Going to be Alright” and "It's Going to be Okay."

He leaves to cherish his memory: Shalonte Harrod, Delonte (Kaely) Harrod, Eric, Patrice and Troy Gross, and Saquoria Henderson; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Arnett Jr, and Sherman (Mable) Smith; three sisters, Ernestine Chase, Janice (Calvin) Gross and Nora (John) Jackson, Georgia Lee (Bill) Washington; one uncle, James Thomas; one godson, Frederick Hawkins III; two special friends, Joe Wiseman and Chester Bourne; his Lusby Senior Pines family; and a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings: Alfred and Chester Hicks, Shirley Johnson, Carol Ann Mackall, Betty Jane, Mary Jane, James, Susie, Richard and Robert Smith.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

D e b o r a h “Debbie” O’Dell of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 31, 2017. She was born April 5, 1963 in Cheverly to Mansfield Edward Sr. and Lucia Anne (Leone) Gott.

Debbie was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Northern High School.

She was employed as a bartender at Rod N’ Reel Restaurant and Smokey Joe’s Grill. Debbie was a member of the Chicago Knockers mud wrestling team for several years and traveled all over the United States participating in events.

Debbie was an avid Washington Redskins fan and enjoyed the beach, going to Ocean City, family gatherings and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed taking judo lessons as a child.

Debbie is survived by her children George and Michael O’Dell of Chesapeake Beach,  granddaughter Cali O’Dell, mother Lucia A. Gott of Chesapeake Beach, father Mansfield E. Gott, V e r o n i c a Sr. and wife Beth of Cocoa Beach, FL, brother Margaret “Ronnie” James A. Gott and wife Melissa of Beltsville and Stanley of Mechanicsnumerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded ville passed away on in death by her brothers, Mansfield E. “Luke” August 21, 2017 at Gott, Jr. and Thomas A. Gott.

Anne Arundel Medical Memorial contributions may be made to the Center. Born January American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen 23, 1923 in Canon, Allen VA 23058.

TX, she was the Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled daughter of the late Walter T. Beckman and arrangements.

Mary (Hartman) Beckman.

Ronnie attended Amarillo Business  School. She was the Head Bank Teller at Maryland Bank & Trust. Ronnie enjoyed Joseph Dan gardening and nature.

Ronnie is survived by her children, Robert Smith was born on July 7, 1950, in Calvert Stanley (Jenny) of CO, Gerald Stanley of CO, County to the late Mary Ann McCoy of MD, Sharon Clark Arnett Sr. and Virginia (Tom) of MD, and Linda Hearn(Gary) of PA; Smith. Joseph entered eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; into eternal peace on seven great-great grandchildren; and sisters, Viola Massie and Mary Ann Deck both of TX, August 13, 2017.

Joseph was plus her many nieces and nephews. She was lovingly known as "Joe" or "Big Joe." Joe was preceded in death in November 1999 by her educated in the Calvert County School system. husband, John G. Stanley, Jr.; and her brothers, He was employed by the Calvert County Board of Walter “Kelly” Beckman and Louis Beckman.

Memorial contributions may be made to Education for 36 years. Joe enjoyed watching sports, especially the Redskins and the Baltimore the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Dr., Suite 400, Orioles.

Joe loved spending time with his children Fairfax, VA 22030.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangeand grandchildren. He always greeted you with a big smile and a loving hug. Joe loved a good meal, ments.

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 George James Romero of Prince Frederick passed away on August 19, 2017 in Baltimore. George was born in New York in 1931 to Epi and Carmen Romero. He was a veteran who proudly served his country as a member of the Air Force and as a U.S. customs officer. George is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Romero, of Prince Frederick; his children, Parnell Romero, of Prince Frederick, and Elena Simms of Odenton. He is also survived by his grandchildren Tyler, Elijah, Eden, Josiah Simms.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 Stephen Harold Smith of Lusby passed away on August 22, 2017. He was known to his family as Stephen, to friends as Steve. Born to Stephany (Paduano) and Clarence “Bussie” Smith on October 19,

1990.

Stephen was a fun, loving son and a friend to everyone. He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. His smile could brighten up a cloudy day. He was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved music, the colors green and black, and ball caps. He graduated from Calvert High in 2008 and from Lincoln Tech in 2010.

He had a blended family. He is survived by sisters Alexis, Brandi (boyfriend Mark); Jaclyn (CJ), and Brother Rev Jim Evans (Melissa); grandparents “Mom-Mom” and “Pop-Pop” Sue and Bryan Garner; and, great-grandmother Minnie Kay Langley. Stephen is also survived by very special “aunts” Lisa, Julie and Lori; as well as many other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He also leaves a special friend, Ashley Miller and her daughter C.C., whom he treated as his own.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patsy and Harold Smith; great-grandparents, Stefania and Charlie Paduano; and “Nana” and “Pop” Leila and Clarence Evans. Nephew Kyle Evans.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby MD 20657 or the charity of one’s choice.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

 Vernon Arnold “Dick” Tucker, Sr. of North Beach passed away August 28, 2017.

Dick was born February 24, 1933 in Friendship to Calvert and Hazel Tucker, who passed away when he was 17.

He joined the Air Force and served in the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Air

Force, Dick worked as a truck driver for Buck Distributing before going to work for Stidham Tire in Annapolis, where he worked for 26 years.

When Stidham Tire closed, Dick had an opportunity to open Tucker’s Sunoco and Service Station in Chesapeake Beach. He opened and operated the business for 25 years until his retirement in 2008.

Dick enjoyed working and providing service to the residents of Calvert County. He also enjoyed cookouts, holiday gatherings, watching his grandchildren open presents, playing cards, shooting pool, bowling, playing lawn darts, listening to country and western music and watching western and wildlife TV shows. In his later years, he enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and squirrels in his back yard. Dick will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Pat Tucker, daughters Vickie Cochrane (Billy) of Prince Frederick and Connie Tucker of Chesapeake Beach, son Vernon A. Tucker, Jr. (Rosie) of North Beach, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons David and Mark Tucker, sisters Marie Dowell and Adelaide Tucker and brother John Calvert “Tuck” Tucker.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Evangelist Tammy Marie Warder, “Slam Tam”, a 32-year resident of Harwood and Lothian, passed away on August 16, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on December 29, 1976 in Washington, DC and was a 1995 graduate of Southern High School in Harwood.

She previously worked in child care and elderly care, as well as volunteering her time at numerous food banks and senior homes. Evangelist Tammy was a faithful member of Dominion of Annapolis where she worshipped God with her church family whom she loved. She loved collecting baseball cards, Friday night poker at Maw Maw’s and watching the Baltimore Orioles, Dallas Cowboys and The Flintstones. She also loved eating crabs and looking for treasures at the Thrifty Store with Joe Joe. Preceded in death by her step-sister, Sherry Fannon, she is survived by her mother Cheryl Warder of Lothian; grandmother Katherine Rouser (Maw Maw) of Lothian; step-brother Allen Fannon, Jr. of St. Leonard and step-sister Terry Fannon of Chesapeake Beach. She loved her Aunts and Uncles Melody O’Brien, Dusty Warder, Linda (Frosty) Warder, Deborah (Lips) Warder, Daniel (Pigjuice) Warder and Sandra (Boo) Warder, numerous cousins that she thought of as sisters and brothers, along with great aunts and uncles whom she loved very much.

Memorial contributions are welcome by the Dominion of Annapolis.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

 Lavinia Elma Hurley Webb was born December 4, 1951 to the late Vernon and Margaret Willett Hurley in Prince Frederick. She departed this life on July 22, 2017 in Timonium.

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Lavinia grew up in Prince Frederick along with her six siblings; she was the youngest of the sisters. Lavinia attended Calvert County Public Schools and graduated from Calvert High School in 1969. After graduation, Lavinia went on to work as a clerk for the F.B.I. in Washington DC until she reached full retirement with the federal government. It was during this time that Lavinia also moved to Baltimore where she met and married Gordon Lee Webb on May 21, 1980.

After her retirement from the F.B.I., Lavinia then went on to work for the US Postal Service as a mailroom assistant for many years, followed by the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. Lavinia worked as a clerk at the courthouse until she became ill in 2014.

Lavinia, known to many as Poogie, was a kind and gentle person who loved her family and friends. She loved all her brothers and sisters, but especially dotted on Eric and Victor when they were young. Lavinia made a point of ensuring that she kept in touch with her family and often made weekly phone calls to check in on everyone and share family news.

Some of Lavinia's hobbies included listening to old Motown music, shopping, traveling and playing GUTS! She loved the family get togethers. Lavinia would spend hours shopping, not only buying things for herself, but also for her family and friends. She traveled to such great destinations as New Orleans, Niagara Falls, Canada, Las Vegas, Hollywood, CA, FL, the Bahamas, Denver, and countless more places!

Her photo books document the many new experiences, laughs, good times, and new people she encountered along her travels. Lavinia was also known for maintaining a huge inventory of the most stylish and sometimes unusual big earrings and hats. She wore big earrings well before they became a trend!

Lavinia was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Willett Hurley, and father, Vernon Hurley. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: husband, Gordon Lee Webb; daughter, Wanda Webb Oakman (Anthony); and granddaughter, Samari Oglesby of Baltimore; four brothers, Leroy (Gloria) and Victor (Lorraine) Hurley of DE, Eric Hurley of Catonsville, and Vincent Hurley of Prince Frederick; two sisters, Gertrude (Herman) Grate of SC, and Frances Blackwell of Prince Frederick; four special aunts, Elizabeth, Gertrude, Loretta, and Estella; and a huge host of adored nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 L e o n a r d Theodore Young, the oldest of twelve children, was born on November 23, 1935 in Adelina to the late Amos Young Sr. and Alverta Parker Young. He peacefully departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2017.

He was educated in Calvert County public schools and graduated from William Sampson Brooks High School in 1953.

While in high school he excelled in academics and lettered in football, baseball, and basketball. After graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Mildred Wallace, and was a devoted husband to her for over sixty-one years.

They were blessed with two children: Leonard (Chubby) and Jill. He was protective and supportive of his children. They knew they could ask him for anything, except money. Dad would always say, “go ask your mother”. For years our dad only carried his lunch and a few dollars with him to work every day, so if any of his co-workers asked to borrow money his standard answer would be; “Man I ain’t got it”.

He had a special relationship with his baby girl, Jill. His daughter dedicated her life to taking care of her father, going to the nursing home almost every day to feed him dinner after work. He also had a special bond with his daughter-in-law Renee, whom he considered his daughter. His son was a challenge, but he never gave up on him. He privately boasted that his kids, daughter-in-law, and grandson had received their college degrees.

Leonard was a man of great faith who loved his Lord and Savior. He was baptized in Jesus’ name and received the gift of the Holy Ghost at the Apostolic Faith Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, in Brandywine where he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for over twenty-five years. His faithful dedication to the Church led to his ordination as a Deacon. He was a dedicated member of this church for over fifty-four years.

Leonard was an active member of the community serving as President of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA), President of the Tri-County Commission of Southern Maryland, and coached his son on the Huntingtown Twins Little League team.

Leonard (second baseman) was also an avid sandlot baseball player, playing along with his brother Bishop Amos Young (pitcher) for the Adelina Foxes. The two would wear their baseball suit under their church suit so they could leave church and go straight to the ball field.

In 1997, Leonard retired after 32 years of government service from the Federal Protective Agency (now known as Homeland Security) at the rank of Major. He also worked part-time in the meat department for Giant grocery store. After retirement from the government, he worked for the Social Service Child Support Division for 7 years, after which he served as a Park Ranger at Kings Landing Park for approximately 5 years.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Amos, Sr. and Alverta Young; his sisters: Lucille Young, and Elaine Parker (Waverly), brothers: Alfred Lee (Darlene), and Glenn, father and mother in-law Robert and Bertha Wallace, sisters-in-law Dorethea Johnson (Louis), and Vitenia Spears (Gene), brothers-in-law Robert (Della-deceased) and Carlton Wallace (Gloria).

He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred, his son, Leonard L. Young (Renee), daughter, Jill D. Young, grandson, Justin Young (fiancé Antoinette), sisters Alene Hawkins (Arthur-deceased), Alice Plater (Terry), and Beatrice Taylor (Frank), brothers Amos (Bertha), James (Elver), Bernard, Eugene (Brenda-deceased), sister in-law Jean Moore (James); brother’s-in-law James (Irene), Kenneth (Renee), and a host of God’s children, nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Signs and Electronic Message Boards: Yes or No? On August 22nd, I attended the Calvert County Joint Hearing on Signage held at Calvert Pines Senior Center. The hearing was an opportunity for the Planning Commission (PC) and Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to jointly hear comments from the public on the proposed changes to the sign ordinance part of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance. (CCZO). The hearing was well attended. It was clear that a large segment of the community, especially businesses and citizen groups, care about signs.

The history of attempts to update the sign ordinance go back to 2012 when an Ad Hoc Committee on Signage was appointed by the BOCC at that time (including this writer). That group met 16 times. It was unclear when they last met. An updated proposed sign ordinance was ready for public comment when the Supreme Court ruled that zoning ordinances could not regulate the content of signs.

The proposed ordinance was pulled back to make sure it was in compliance with the legal opinion of the Supreme Court.

What follows is a synopsis of the comments made at the joint hearing: Malcolm Funn of Solomons, who was previously a member of the PC, stated that he had “procedural issues.”

He requested that public meetings be held in each district, that the record be kept open, that design guidelines be proposed concurrent with the regulations.

Leonard Nale of Dunkirk, represented the Dunkirk Area Concerned Citizens Association (DACCA) and the Apple Green subdivision. He was concerned about the word “should” vs. “shall”. (There is a legal difference between the two.) He requested standards first and Master plans second.

Kent Mountford of Solomons commented on the “terrible proliferation of popsicle signs”.

David Bury of Breezy Point wanted meetings held “on the latest version of the regulations. Sign designs should come first.” He opposed Electronic Message Boards (EMBs).

Anthony Williams of Huntingtown spoke for the Small Business Interest Group (SBIG). He said, “Small businesses fail every day because of lack of signage.” He described the current sign ordinance as “very complicated and very confusing.” His ultimate wish: “We can’t sit still. Do something” after so much time deliberating changes.

Bob Carpenter of Chesapeake Beach, representing the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), stated that he was representing 400 businesses who wanted the PC and BOCC to know that the “purpose of the sign regulations should be to promote business.” He was complimentary about the tables for each Town Center (TC). He thanked the two

groups for moving forward on a more liberal sign ordinance and closed with “What better way to promote a business than with a sign?”

Miriam Gholl of Port Republic, a retired Planner from Calvert County Government, stated to the PC and the BOCC, “You are deleting 35 pages of design criteria without replacing them.”

She was speaking for the Smart Growth Coalition of Calvert County. She continued that “Generica America is not wanted in Calvert County.” And “the idea that more, bigger, and brighter signs is helpful to business is wrong.” Rather statistics show that “tourism flourishes in communities with restrictive and strict sign regulations.” She requested that any changes to the sign ordinance “be deferred until sign guidelines are developed.”

Rick Bailey of Dunkirk served on the Ad Hoc Sign Committee as the representative of the building community. He described the proposed ordinance as “a compromise that is easy to follow and easy to adhere to.” He is in favor of continuing to allow signs on bus shelters.

He supported making special exceptions possible. He said that “page 9-10, 6.8-7 Item C provides the most flexibility for businesses with smaller road frontage.”

With regard to EMBs, the proposed ordinance calls for 20 to 30 seconds between letter changes. His comment on that: “Ask the Sheriff why his EMBs change every 8 seconds.” He answered the question himself: “Because that is the industry standard”, which he requested be adopted.

Betsy Detwiler of Plum Point, wants Calvert County “to remain the Charm of the Chesapeake.” She said she spoke for retirees. Her sign was on her back. It said “No electronic signs,” which was misspelled, perhaps intentionally.

She described “feeling blindsided” by the proposed sign ordinance and had no idea that it had been debated for five years.

Yvonne Renz of Dunkirk who owns a Prince Frederick business was opposed to EMBs. She claimed that she had only had two-weeks notice of the sign proposals. She was representing the Smithville HOA. She stated that she ”feels the BOCC is not listening to the public” and “we haven’t actually been heard.” She wanted the proposed ordinance held open for public comment. She wanted “no new amendment until the Comprehensive Plan is passed.” “The regulations currently on the books are not being adhered to.” She cited the Magic Tunnel Carwash as an example of a failure to adhere to the Ordinance. She closed with “I am all for business. If you are worth it, people will find your business.”

Susan Dzorec of Prince Frederick told the hearing that she had used the Freedom of Information laws to obtain the Magic Tunnel sign approval documents. She said that “an EMB was not

what was approved”, which she found “very troubling.”

Marvin Oursler of Huntingtown pointed out that the 400 members of the CCCC “need this action.” “Please do not kick the can down the road.” He likes Mike Evans’ EMBs on Route 4. He said that there is a directional sign for the Hall Aquatic Center, but that Pizza Oven cannot get one.” He requested that the two Boards “look out for the small guy.”

Cindy Peil of Dunkirk claimed that “Safety dictates no EMBs. They are a dangerous distraction.” She also requested, “please do not allow more than 50% coverage of windows with signage.” She wanted a delay in the process until meetings could be held in each TC. She also claimed that “phones have replaced the need for signage.”

Bill Peil of Dunkirk “doesn’t want a proliferation of signs. The risks of a proliferation of signs have not been addressed.” He wants to know: “How many new signs will be approved? How will the sign ordinance be enforced?”

Randy Vogt of Port Republic is a retired Calvert County planner. Her power point is on the Calvert Coalition for Smart Growth FaceBook page. She asked everyone to see it as she spent valuable time creating it. She reminded the audience of the considerable progress made by the sacrifices of current businesses in forgoing bad signage. She stated that “Sign guidelines must be released concurrently with the ordinance.”

Lynn Evans Goldner owns a Huntingtown Road business. She wanted to know: “How will signs in residential areas be handled?” She has a semi-permanent sign in front of her residential business. She asked: “Let Huntingtown decide how Huntingtown should look.”

Andrea Hurley of Huntingtown remarked that “Huntingtown has 24 County-indexed historical parcels in a very small area. EMBs will ruin the older, cute feel. Huntingtown should be able to be unique. EMBs distract from that uniqueness. Questions need to be answered. Design regulations need to come first. A business does not need a sign to be exceptionally prosperous. The Huntingtown Citizens Association wants the opportunity to participate in the Ad Hoc Sign Committee.” (Editorial

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comment: Residents and businesses of Huntingtown did participate on the Ad Hoc Sign Committee.)

Jason Fowler of Prince Frederick described himself as a citizen and an attorney. “Sometimes complexity is better.” “Why have windows if they are fully covered? A motorcyclist has four seconds until death.” He described the sign ordinance as a matter of public safety. “I am doing really well with no signage for my practice.” As a member of the CCCC, he decried Bob Carpenter’s comments on behalf of the CCCC members and said that he “should have polled the members before saying his opinion represented them.”

The Planning Commission consisting of Carolyn McHugh of Port Republic as Chair, Rob Reed of Huntingtown, John Toohey of Lusby, Gregory Kernan of Chesapeake Beach, Richard Holler, of Huntingtown, Steve Jones of Solomons, and Maria Buehler of St. Leonard, then discussed their next steps. John Toohey moved to hold the record open for 30 days. Gregory Kernan seconded. The Chair clarified that the motion represented no more meetings, only comments, then she abstained. The motion passed.

The recommendation of the PC to hold the record open for 30 days then moved to the BOCC. Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt moved to accept the recommendation of the PC to hold the record open for 30 days. Commissioner Steve Weems seconded the motion. Clarification was made that the Department of Planning and Zoning will hold informational meetings with anyone who asks during the 30 days.

Commissioner Pat Nutter made some final comments as a former Zoning Enforcement Officer. He stated that “80% of the time businesses need signage. Phones have not replaced signs!

6 years is long enough to debate signs!”

He asked this writer, as the County Commissioner who first pushed for an updated sign ordinance in 2012 and before, how I felt about the delay in passing an ordinance. My reply was simple: “It is an abomination that it has taken 6 years to pass a sign ordinance.” (As the Editor of the CC, I welcome letters on this topic.)

Susan Shaw, Editor of the Chesapeake Current

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CURRENT EVENTS houses. Sat. & Sun., Sept. 16 & 17. 8:00 am-6:00 pm. At the Drum Point Lighthouse, at the Calvert Marine Museum, visit the Museum Store with lots of new lighthouse items. Hop on a shuttle bus to the Cove Point Lighthouse, located just 5 miles north - 3500 Lighthouse Blvd. Parking is limited at Cove Point and available for handicapped guests only. On both days, buses begin running at 8:00 am; the last one departs at 5:30 pm. Challengers receive a complimentary souvenir at each location. Visit all ten lighthouses and proclaim, “you’ve seen the lights!” and receive a “special” souvenir. Visit cheslights.org for directions and Pigments of Our Imagination CalvArt complete details. More info. Karen Gallery presents its September program Rosage: 410-437-0741 or email featuring Gail Chenevey, Mickey challenge@cheslights.org.

Kunkle and Carol Wade. Opening reception Sept. 9 from 5:00-8:00 pm. Solomons Plein Air Festival This year's The show will run through Oct. 8. Open juried painting competition Sept.

Wed.-Sun. 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Located 18-24. Thirty-two artists have been in the Prince Frederick Shopping selected to participate in this open-air Center, 110 Solomon's Island Rd. painting extravaganza. The festival host 410-535-9252. calvertgallery.org. is Carmen’s Gallery in Solomons Island.

Events include the signature event on Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Sat. night, Affaire of the Arts; Sat. mornLighthouse lovers are invited to take the ing event, Paint the Town for a Cause; challenge and visit ten lighthouses in and Wed. night, Quick Draw event. two days! Visit historic lighthouses at Events include the opportunity to meet some of the most beautiful spots in the and purchase the paintings the artists state and see Concord Point, Seven Foot completed during the week. A portion Knoll, Lightship Chesapeake, Hooper of the funds received will be awarded to Strait, Choptank River Replica, Drum six local non-profit organizations. Info: Point, Cove Point, Piney Point, Point 202-746-5590 or visit solomonspleinLookout and Fort Washington Light- air.com for details.

Sesquicentennial 1864 Slave Emancipation Quilt Until Sept. 28, Calvert Library Prince Frederick is hosting the Maryland Sesquicentennial 1865 Slave Emancipation Quilt that was coordinated and designed by Dr. Joan M. E. Gaither in conjunction with the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture. Each county plus Baltimore City designed their quilt block in response to direction to reflect stories of people, places and events in their areas at the time of Emancipation.

Visit the library to see this masterpiece in person. 410-535-0291.

Fri.-Sun., Sept. 8, 9, 10

Sat. & Sun., Sept. 9 & 10

Twice Loved: A children's seasonal consignment sale of gently used, high-quality baby, children, teen & maternity clothes, accessories, baby gear & equipment (car seats, strollers, exersaucers, jumperoos), bicycles, large outdoor toys, nursery furniture, and so much more. Fri., Sept. 8: 6:00-9:00-Opening Night! Sat., Sept. 9: 8:00 am-2:00 pm. Sun., Sep. 10: 1:00-3:00 pm (most items are 50% off).

St. John Vianney Family Life Center, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick. Visit: twicelovedkids.com or info@twicelovedkids.com.

Maryland Seafood Festival: Sandy Point State Park on the Chesapeake Bay. Info., including ticket details, visit mdseafoodfestival.com.

Saturday, September 9 Yard Sale: North Beach Fire Department Auxiliary. 8:00 am-12:00 pm. North Beach VFD, Rt. 261, Chesapeake Beach.

Tables $15, or two for $25; must be reserved in advance. Contact Diana after 5:00 pm (410) 231-1775.

Pet Day 5K Run and Fun Walk: Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Calvert County. Registration, 8:30 am.

Lasagna Dinner: Presented by Chef Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 50 Debra of the American Legion Auxiliary Alexander Lane, Solomons Island. Info: Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesa- 301-912-8207. peake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Poets' Circle: Beginner or big-time, Includes all the trimmings, salad and confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! beverage for $12. 5:30-7:00 pm. Public All are welcome. A friendly session of invited. 410-257-9878 or ALPost206.org. discussion, editing and support. Bring five copies of what you want to work on or just Acoustic Music: For your listening yourself. 9:00-11:00 am. Register. Calvert pleasure, in the Lower Level Lounge, hear Library Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291 acoustic music by Ross Crampton from or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info.

7:00-11:00 pm. American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Chesapeake Garden Smarter Intro. to Beekeeping: Beach. Public welcome. 410-257-9878. Beekeeping is such a joy! Learn the basics of bees, how they pollinate, why only ALPost206.org.

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honeybees make honey. No registration. charge.

Info 410-257-9878.

10:00-11:30 am. Calvert Library Prince ALPost206.org.

Frederick.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info.

Homecoming at Friendship Methodist: All members, former members, and 325th Anniversary Celebration: All friends of Friendship Methodist Church Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland is are invited to celebrate a joyous Homecelebrating 325 years of faith in Calvert coming. Worship service at 10:00 am.

County. Food, tours, story telling and a Free picnic for everyone: games, moon little history sprinkled in. 11:00 am-5:00 bounce, and more! Friendship Methodpm. Free. More info: 410-257-6306, ist, 1 block east of Friendship Circle on Facebook "All Saints Anniversary Home- Rt. 2, 1.3 miles north of the traffic light coming" to receive posting updates. at Rts. 2 & 260. 410-257-7133, bsuedean@ friendshipmethodist,org or Pet Adoption: Pepper's Pet Pantry in friendshipmethodist.org.

Solomons will host a dog and cat adoption event with local Saint Mary's and Calvert Volunteer Appreciation Day: All County animal rescue groups. 11:30 Calvert County Fire-Rescue volunteer am-2:30 pm. Pepper's Pet Pantry is in the personnel and immediate family are Solomons Towne Center behind CVS. invited.

Free food, entertainment, Info: 410-326-4006. t-shirt, door prizes and more!

Noon-4:00 pm, Calvert County Fair Taste the Beaches: Local restaurants, Grounds. wineries, breweries and specialty craft experts join to showcase their products Monday, September 11 and services. Purchase tickets to sample food from restaurants menus, purchase beverages, explore town venues. Live Veterans' Job Club: Join other veterans music and raffle drawings for prizes. Kids and the Division of Workforce DevelopZone activities and children’s favorite ment and Adult Learning to discuss characters. Much more! 1:00-5:00 pm. employment leads, job skill training, Kellam’s Field, 3825 Gordon Stinnett human resources guidance, networking for veterans and other general veterans’ Ave., Chesapeake Beach. issues. 1:00-2:00 pm. Calvert Library Science Saturdays: A STEM-based Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291 or program series designed for kids in K-2nd 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info. grade thinking like scientists. Explore the world of water; dress to get wet and be JobSource Mobile Career Center: For outside! 2:30-3:30 pm. Please register. your job search needs! Counseling and Calvert Library Fairview. CalvertLi- résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No brary.info. 410-.257-2101 registration. 1:00-4:00 pm. Calvert Fairview.

410-257-2101.

Bee Gees Musical Tribute: At Jefferson Library Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM), CalvertLibrary.info.

Southern Maryland fans can experience Live at Jeff Patt, You Should Be Dancin'; a Book Discussion: Any books about tribute show featuring the New York Bee 9/11/01. Ask a librarian for suggestions Gees performing classic 70's disco hits. to learn and read about the events that VIP tickets $125; General Admission happened on 9/11/01. 7:00-8:30 pm.

Library Twin Beaches. tickets $40, $50 at the door. Proceeds Calvert 410-257-2411.

CalvertLibrary.info. from this fundraising event are earmarked for a new state-of-the-art learning space, the JPPM Education Station. 5:00-10:00 Tuesday, September 12 pm. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. Info: Mind & Matter-Aging and the Brain: Carol Frederick 410-586-8515 or visit Topics include life changes and the brain, friendsofjppm.org. disorders and solutions, being optimistic while aging, and ideas to help people Country Dance: A fun time in the upper enjoy their later years.

Participants level Ballroom at the American Legion should bring a lunch. Calvert Hospice Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, will provide dessert. 12:00-1:30 pm. Meet Chesapeake Beach. If you can't dance, at “The Space,” 96 Central Square Dr., teachers will be available to give free Prince Frederick (behind Outback Steakinstruction at 7:00 pm. Dancing to the house). Register: calverthospice.org/eduSouthern Winds Band, 8:00-11:30 pm. cation-seminars/.

Calvert Hospice $15/person includes soft drinks or draft partners with Calvert Memorial Hospital beer, pretzels, and chips.

Public to provide these educational seminars to Welcome. Info: 410-257-9878. Reserva- the community. Info: Peggy Braham, tions: Lbloyer@verizon.net.

410-535-0892 or pbraham@calverthospice.org.

Sunday, September 10

All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast: Start this Sunny Sept. Sunday with a yummy breakfast. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. 8:00-11:00 am in the upper level Dining Room, Chesapeake Beach, Rt. 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free.

Bloody Marys available for a nominal

Wiz Kids: A group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration required and opens one month before each event.

6:30-7:30 pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info.

Basket Silent Auction: The Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club from 6:30-8:30 pm at Adam’s Ribs Restaurant in Prince Frederick. $16 includes a picnic buffet. Cash bar. Proceeds help fund scholarships to Calvert County public high schools. RSVP to 240-463-6868 or LCopeland729@gmail.com.

in its history. 4:00 pm, Calvert Memorial Hospi- about Krabbe disease. The state of MD does not tal, Prince Frederick. screen for Krabbe disease; Parker was diagnosed too late for life-saving treatment. North Beach S.T.E.A.M. Punks: Question, Discover and Boardwalk. 8:00 am, packet pick-up. 9:00 am, Explore! Grades K to 7. Please register. 6:30-7:30 race starts. Award ceremony and family fun to pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch. follow! All funds raised benefit the Hunter’s 410-326-5289. CalvertLibrary.info.

Hope Foundation, huntershope.org.

Drawing What You See: You may have thought, “I’d like to draw that!” Artist, illustrator and Librarian McNevin Hayes teaches this interactive, hands-on class. Paper and pencils will be provided or you can bring your own.

Please register. 7:00-8:30 pm. Calvert Library Twin Beaches. 410-257-2411. CalvertLibrary.info.

At the Water’s Edge Lecture Series: Join us in the Harms Gallery for “African American Leisure Destinations around Washington, D.C.” presented by Patsy Mose Fletcher, the first in a series of lectures about recreation on Calvert County’s Waterways 1890 through the 1970’s.

Free to the public. 7:00-8:00 pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Sons of The American Legion Post 206: Monthly meeting, 7:00 pm, Upper Level Meeting Hall Post 206, Chesapeake Beach.

All members are urged to attend and make their voices heard. Info: Commander Ward, 410-610-7217. ALPost206.org.

Exhibitor Registration: The Calvert County Job Fair will take place Thur., Sept. 28. at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick campus. Limited to Calvert County-based businesses. There is no fee to exhibit. Info: Kelly Robertson-Slagle at slaglekr@co.cal.md.us or Dixie Power Trio & The New Line Brass: 410-535-4583. Register Now! Deadline: Thur., On the Porch of the Chesapeake Beach Sept. 14.

Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach. Concert begins at 7:30pm. Info: Friday, September 15 410-257-3892 or cbrm.org. Free. Inclement weather, at the Northeast Community Center, Ribs & Crab Dinner: The Sons of the AmeriChesapeake Beach. can Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 present their dinner from 5:30-7:00 pm. $15 includes Wednesday, September 13 salad, sides, roll, and beverage. Lower Level Dining Room at the Post, 3330 Chesapeake Women2Women Meeting: An opportunity Beach Rd., E. Rt. 260. Info: 410-257-9878. to network with other professional business Public welcome. ALpost206.org. women! Free for Chamber members, $10 for Non-members, free for first time non-mem- Creole Gumbo Jazz Band: Founded in 2009 ber attendees. Bring lunch or purchase it, by Jim Ritter, a cornetist with a long history of $13, from this month's lunch host.

12:00-1:00 pm. Springfield Suites, 75 Sherry playing early New Orleans jazz. Other members Lane, Prince Frederick.

Register: include Gary Gregg, who uses an Albert-system clarinet, Tom Holtz is on tuba, and Rick Rowe 410-535-2577. on banjo. Most tunes are from the Roaring United Way Day of Caring: Join local Twenties. $15 online (bit.ly//MaritimeConleaders, volunteers, and donors as they certs). $20 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm, celebrate the 23rd Annual Day of Caring performance at 7:00 pm. Harms Gallery, while kicking off this year's Workplace Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Giving Campaign. Celebratory breakfast at 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Bayside Toyota in Prince Frederick, beginning at 7:30 am. Info: unitedwayMembership Meeting: All members of the calvert.org/day-caring.

American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Chesapeake Beach Planning Commission are encouraged to attend the regular meeting at will meet at CB Town Hall at 7 pm to hear 7:00 pm in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the the final changes to the development plan for American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, the expanded CBRS. Chesapeake Beach.

410-257-9878.

ALpost206.org.

Thursday, September 14

9-1-1 Day of Celebration: The Maryland Emergency Number Association and Emergency Number Systems Board invites all Maryland communications personnel to this annual celebration and awards ceremony. Registration and continental breakfast 8:30 am. The Hall at Huntingtown, Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Dept. Info: Barry Williams, bwilliams@frederickcountymd.gov.

Calvert Conversations: Local history lite!

Listen to stories in the library’s living room; sometimes meet-up at local places of interest.

10:00-11:00 am. Info: 410-257-2411. Calvert Library Twin Beaches. 410-257-2411.

CalvertLibrary.info.

Groundbreaking Ceremony: Unveiling the future of Calvert Health on the largest expansion

Sat. & Sun., September 16 & 17

202-246-3533.

Rachel Eddy Performance: The fiddle bug bit her early in life and in addition to that instrument, Rachel now performs and teaches full-time on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin and bass. $10 at the door (cash or check). Doors open at 6:00 pm; beer and wine available for sale. Event Gently Used Book Sale: Great selection of used begins in the Harms Gallery at 7:00 pm, Calvert books at low prices. Sidewalk sale, weather Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042 x62. permitting. 9:00-3:00 pm. Calvert Library calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Prince Frederick.

410-535-0291 or OMOB Book Discussion. Purple Hibiscus: 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info.

One Maryland One Book (OMOB) brings Fossil Field Experience: Learn how to find and together diverse people in communities across the identify fossils. The program begins at the Cove state through the shared experience of reading the Point Lighthouse at 9:00 am. Enjoy time on the same book. This year's selection, Purple Hibiscus beach until 11:30 am. Bring a bag lunch or eat at by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is the story of one of the many local restaurants. The program 15-year-old Kambili and her family in Nigeria. continues at 1:00 pm at the Calvert Marine An exquisite novel with themes of home, family, Museum to discuss fossil finds and explore the religion, rebellion, corruption, nature, freedom Paleontology Hall. $20/person, ages 8 and over and tyranny; Purple Hibiscus is ultimately about includes museum admission. Children must be finding your voice. 7:00-8:30 pm. Calvert accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Library Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291 or Pre-registration required. 410-326-2042 x41, or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info. visit bit.ly//FossilFieldExperience.

SHA will be at Chesapeake Beach Town Hall Garden Smarter Invasive Plant ID: This 3-hour at 6 pm to give a status presentation on the bridge workshop includes a presentation, a hands-on project. State Highway personnel will be present exercise with plant samples, followed by a short to update the community on the plans, schedule walk on the grounds. Limited to 20 guests. and any foreseen interruptions to traffic.

RSVP: 410-535-3662. 10:00-1:00 pm. Community Resources Bldg., 30 Duke St., Prince FrederWednesday, September 20 ick. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info.

MD Workforce Exchange Job Search Workshop: Learn how to navigate the Maryland Museum Fossil Club Meeting and Lecture: Workforce Exchange (MWE) system to Meeting open to the public, 1:00-2:30 pm, in the conduct an effective job search. Covers job 3rd floor lounge. After the meeting, fossil enthusi- search utilizing additional career sites to ast Tim Foard will speak on what he has learned enhance your employability. Provides tips on from examining and studying petrified wood and how to complete an online application. Reviews how this information tells us more about the position descriptions and utilizes ONET online prehistoric world. 2:30 pm. Harms Gallery, resource center to enhance your résumé and Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. application content. If you have a laptop, please 410-326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com. bring it. Please register. 1:30-3:30 pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291 or Aww…Shucks Oyster Social: Oysters, heavy 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info. hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, live music. A fundraiser to support the Dee of St. Mary’s. 4:00-7:00 Church Supper: The Wednesday Youth Bible pm. Under the Lighthouse at the Calvert Marine Study Group of the Union Church in North Museum, Solomons. $75. Order online at Beach will serve a complimentary taco supper prior to regular prayer and fellowship. All are calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410-326-2042. cordially invited. 5:00 pm. The Church is next to the Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Ave. Monday, September 18 Info: 410-257-3555 or facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.

Archaeology on Hunting Creek: Jason Tyler of Applied Archaeology & History Associates will I Can: Women in Math & Science Careers. A present findings from the shoreline survey of panel series for young women 6th-12th grade. archaeological sites along Hunting Creek. 7:00 Professional women, working in traditionally pm, Calvert Library Prince Frederick. male dominated fields, speak with young 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. CalvertLi- women about their careers and what it took to brary.info. get there. 6:00-8:00 pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Celebrate Mums: Kids, ages 4-10, dig & plant their own small mum. Free with paid admisTuesday, September 19 sion. $8/person. 9:00 am–6:00 pm. Horsmon Farm, 1865 Horsmon Farm Ln., St. Leonard.

Steak Dinner: Order your steak direct from the 443-532-5761.

Grill-Master. $15 includes all the trimmings and Kayaking & Paddleboarding: Never tried it? a beverage. 5:30-7:00 pm. Lower-Level dining Now is your chance in our pond at Horsmon room, American Legion Stallings-Williams Post Farm. Sup 2 U Rentals will offer it free 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Public w/admission. $8/person. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. welcome. Info, 410-257-9878. ALpost206.org.

1865 Horsmon Farm Ln., St. Leonard.

Auxiliary Membership Meeting: Want your 443-532-5761. voice heard? Your help is needed. All members of the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the General Saturday, September 16 Meeting at 7:00 pm. Upper Level Meeting Hall, Parker Shoemaker Memorial 5k Run & Walk: American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Second annual 5k to raise funds and awareness Chesapeake Beach. Inquiries: President Hendley,

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End Addiction Forum: Enabling. The Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Committee presents this forum of qualified speakers and a question and answer portion. Light refreshments served. 6:30-8:30 pm. Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach. Info: email tboaac@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 21 Family Night: STEAM workshop designed to engage kids in problem solving using experimentation and exploration. Kids K-7grade.

Please register. 7:00-8:00 pm. Calvert Library Fairview. 410-257-2101. CalvertLibrary.info.

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