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Places & Spaces The Ark The Chesapeake Current was excited to initiate our FaceBook contest called Places & Spaces in the last edition. Here is the first contest:

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The Chesapeake Current will publish a picture of a PLACE or SPACE located somewhere in Calvert or Anne Arundel County. Identify the location by taking a picture of yourself at the location and post it on the Chesapeake Current Facebook page. A winner will be drawn from all the successful entries to win a prize. Look for the winning picture in the next issue of the Chesapeake Current!

Here is the answer:

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Can design an effective ad for you?

Doesn’t require a subscription for our website?

Can put your ad on FB? Has thousands of FB viewers per day?

Distributes 10,000 issues to over 3,000 readers?

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The Ark can be seen from Rt. 4 in Solomons just before approaching the Calvert Marine Museum or on the grounds of the CMM near the Corbin Pavillion. Please enter the next Facebook Contest, which will be posted on our FaceBook page at Chesapeake Current on Sunday, Sept. 24th.

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Community Cover Story Business Directory Letters Remembering Family & Friends Current Events

Sincerely, Susan

By Susan Shaw

Sign Proposals: Stop, Step Back, Reassess!

I am often asked if I miss serving on the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for Calvert County. The answer is usually no, and I think that I have done a pretty good job of minding my own business for the last several years while letting the BOCC do their jobs. The issue of signage in Calvert County has brought me back into the fray.

This column is really editorial content, because I am very biased about the County I love. I want businesses to succeed. As a businesswoman for most of my life, I am pro-business, including pro agricultural businesses. I want the quality of life to remain high in the County where I reside and where my grandchildren are growing up. I happily devoted twelve years 24-7, 365 at a financial cost to myself, to those goals.

It is always a delicate dance to balance the various needs. Sometimes the pendulum swings a little too far one way before action is needed to restore the balance. That action may swing the pendulum too far the other way. And so it goes It is no secret that I was angry at the recent meeting on the lopsided proposed sign ordinance. What an example of unwise over-reach by some segments of the business community!

Unwise because the counter-action may be strongly against their proposals.

I had a lot of questions. The most cogent was, “What happened to the proposed sign ordinance since January of 2015?” I am STILL trying to get the answer to that question. Without it, no action should be taken on a sign ordinance. The public deserves to understand who was influencing what and whom behind the public veil.

My gut told me something was very wrong when the sign ordinance appeared after being in hiding for almost 3 years in the middle of a Comprehensive Plan re-write and with proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance of a profound nature, including downzoning some minor town centers to villages and upzoning others to larger town centers. Why on earth would text amendments about signage be proposed now when it would all change with the new zoning ordinance? Protestations about cleaning

up the sign ordinance ring hollow. Why now? Why, with so limited public involvement in the last three years, after intensive public involvement prior to January, 2015? It looks sneaky.

It doesn’t help the negative perceptions that startling new signs have appeared in Prince Frederick. The most obvious is the garish sign at the carwash in Prince Frederick, but it is not the only example. There are allegations that signs have been approved illegally. They would not have been allowed in the past. Without the new ordinance, what changed?

I find some provisions of the proposed sign ordinance unbelievable and irresponsible. Temporary has no time limit? Litter on a stick is not addressed? Any owner of a building 25,000 sq. foot or larger gets to negotiate their own individual sign ordinance? What??? The rules are different for the small guys than for the big guys? Is this America, let alone Calvert County? I would be ashamed to be a part of this!

When Jim Winship said, “You are creating the perfect conditions for sign wars,” he was making an understatement, in my opinion.

What happened to the idea that tourism is a big part of our Calvert County economy? It is well known and well-documented that discreet, but effective, signage is a prescription for tourism. Who wants to travel to see tall, out-of-context signs?

Unfortunately, signage is a sign of other poor thinking. (The pun was intended!) When I heard the zoning consultant talking about TDR’s (Transferable Development Rights) as though they are a nuisance to be “sunseted” instead of the financial underpinning for many farming operations, I was alarmed. Who failed to tell her that the base rate for density is working? Why? Does this mess have anything to do with who heads up Planning and Zoning for Calvert County? Mark Willis is the Director of Planning and Zoning (P & Z). Besides being smart and a quick learner, Mark is an excellent administrator. P & Z desperately needed an excellent administrator. The Deputy and the Zoning Officer is Mary

Beth Cook, an engineer. An excellent engineer, Mary Beth is not a planner.

Who is? Perhaps the lack of planning expertise at the top may account for some of the reliance on contract planning consults who do not know the history nor share the convictions that predominate in Calvert County. Where is the vision????

I was also unhappy to learn about unadvertised regular meetings being held amongst various County Department Heads, the Small Business Interest Group, and the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC). As a member of the CCCC, I knew nothing about those meetings. The irony of hearing how transparent County government claims to be is rather obvious.

I was told that there was nothing

wrong with the meetings, that other groups could expect the same treatment. I hope that the Smart Growth Alliance tests this offer.

Let me be clear. I am NOT saying that one special interest group is better than another. Special interest groups have their purpose. I AM wondering how the pendulum swung so far to one side as evidenced by the proposed sign ordinance. I am hoping and praying that the BOCC will show the leadership required to stop, step back, and get the process back in balance. There is so much at stake!

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

Alpha-Gal Update What Science is Learning Since the Chesapeake Current’s Cover Story (see ChesapeakeCurrent.com for July 15, 2017) on the Lone Star Tick, which leaves the Alpha-Gal allergy in its wake, I have been surprised to learn just how many of my friends and acquaintances are struggling with this allergy. I have also learned that the research into alpha-gal or AG is moving at a rapid pace and can only help those suffering from Lyme’s and other tick bite disorders.

Here is the latest info from the University of North Carolina Allergy and Immunology Clinic headed by Dr. Scott Cummins.

Dr. Cummins has hypothesized, and is studying, that it is the FAT contained in the meats & dairy that causes the allergic reactions. The compounds and chemical make-up of the fat in mammal meats is identical to the fat in the mammal dairy.

He has learned that the Alpha-Gal IgE level does not correlate with the likelihood or severity of an allergic reaction. Some people with low levels have very severe reactions. Dander and hair from dogs & cats can cause heartburn for patients with AG. People with AG report that the spot of the original tick-bite can itch for years and that the spot will itch more or flair-up when the AG patient has eaten mammal meats or meat by-products.

Dogs & cats may be susceptible to getting the Alpha Gal allergy, too. Studies are underway. Dr. Cummins is working on breeding a variety of pigs that do not have the alpha gal sugar, so that people with AG could eat pork from those pigs.

Taking Allegra (1x in morning) & Benadryl (in evening) can help deter allergic reactions.

Factors that increase likelihood & severity of allergic reaction: • Alcohol • Exercise • Advil, Aleve, Aspirin (blood thinners) • Stress • Infections: Common Colds, Flu, Strep Throat, UTIs, Pneumonia, Ear Infections, STDs, Food Poisoning, Salmonella, Giardia, Shingles, Sinus Infections

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• New tick, chiggers, seed-tick bites BAD for Alpha-Gal: • High fat mammal meats [>3 grams fat per 1 oz.]: Fat, Skins, 80/20% Beef, Ribs, Meatballs, Beef Brisket, T-Bone Steak, “Prime” meats, “Chuck” cuts of Meat • Pork Kidney • Organs, Processed Meats w/ Organs: Pate, Hot Dogs, Sausages, Scrapple, Bologna, Liverwurst, Bratwursts, Casings, Gravy, Corned Beef, Jerky • High Fat Mammal Cheese, Dairy: Full-Fat Cow’s Milk, Butter Milk, Heavy Cream, Butter, Full-Fat Cream Cheese, Full-Fat Yogurt, Ice-Cream, Brie, Mascarpone, Blue Cheese, Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Gruyere, Gouda, Parmesan, Cheddar, Feta • Bad Cooking Methods: Frying in oil or butter, Butter, Cooking w/ skin or fat, Meats prepared at restaurants BETTER for Alpha-Gal: • Low Fat Mammal Meats [<3 grams fat per 1 oz.] including: Grass-fed Meat, “Select” or “Choice” Meats, “Loin” or “Round” Cuts of meat, Goat, Elk, Bison, Venison, Pork, Pork Tenderloin, Canadian Bacon, Deli Ham, Loin Pork Chop, Skirt Steak, Flank Steak, Sirloin Tip, Top Round, Tenderloin, Rump Roast, Top Loin, Round Roast, Lamb Chops, Lamb Roast • Low Fat Mammal Cheese / Dairy: Grass-fed, Organic No-Fat Cow’s Milk, No-Fat Cottage Cheese, Light Cheeses • Good Cooking Methods: Portion size 3 oz. or less.Trim skin & fat before cooking. Bake, broil, or grill.Meats prepared at home.

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Will your Teen Driver be Alive at 25?

By Susan Shaw When Debbie Jennings offered me the chance to visit the Alive at 25 class at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), I jumped at the opportunity. I learned a few things, too. Did you know that failure to yield is the most frequent cause of fatal accidents? Or did you know that three women were cut in half across the state in the last year for wearing their seatbelts wrong?

The Alive at 25 class that I attended consisted of four girls and 10 boys, most likely all teens. Half were court-ordered and half were sent by parents. The instructor, Cpl Justin Zimmerman from the Leonardtown State Police Barrack, is an expert in Driver Enforcement. He provided a nice mix of experience and youthful perspective. He definitely had the class’s attention as all participated, sobered by the facts and acknowledgement of their own past transgressions such as texting while driving.

The certified instructors are all law enforcement officers. Approximately three classes are offered in Southern Maryland every month.

Some employers are sending their young employees to this class. Schools can require the class as a condition of receiving a parking permit for school grounds. Both the State’s Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office are touting the class as a positive for the community. Charles and Calvert County judges are sentencing teens to the class in lieu of findings of guilt.

Parents are sending teens to receive insurance discounts, and for their own safety. The program is now available in 33 states. 400,000 kids have taken the class in 10 years using the Maryland Model, which is only taught by law enforcement officers. This four to four-and-a-half hour class can provide a 10 to 15% insurance discount. The cost of the class is $50 plus $5 to register for CSM. (Some Counties provide the class free for offenders through the State’s Attorney’s Office as in Queen Anne’s County.)

Parents are actively discouraged from attending. The dialogue between the law enforcement officer and the students leads to their owning their mistakes and accepting responsibility.

Why is the Alive at 25 class so important? Motor Vehicle Crashes are the Number One cause of death for young adults aged 15 to 24. Will your young driver be alive at 25?

I was surprised to hear one young participant in the CSM class say, “My grandparents don’t use seatbelts.”

Others chimed in that theirs also do not

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use seatbelts. Evidently, seniors fail to honor the seatbelt law more than youth!

Can you get this is final test question from the Alive at 25 curriculum right? “To maintain a safe following distance and avoid following too closely, you should _____________________?

R.U.A. safe driver? What does R.U.A. stand for?

As a parent, I was blessed that my son had a road racing license from age 16. He knew that speeding or other tickets on the public roads would cost him his racing license. He also attended the safety classes for race car drivers.

When my daughter got her driver’s license at age 17, he recommended that I send her to the Car Control Class that was held annually in Calvert County at that time. Linzi had already had the Drive Cam camera installed in her car under a 2-year research grant obtained

by Debbie Jennings for teens in Southern MD. The Car Control class required that a parent attend the class along with the student. After the sitting part of the class, students drove a course in their own car, including stopping on a slippery road, swerving at the last minute to avoid a collision, and other hazards.

Then the parent drove a shorter version of the same course. With more practice (with the parent in the passenger seat), the students performed better than the parents. I sent other teens, with parents grumbling, until after the course, when they were quite grateful for the education. One teen reported that she learned that her car required more stopping distance than any other car. With those opportunities not so readily available now (the Drive Cam cameras can be installed in a car by Best Buy at the going rate and Howard County offers Collision Enforcement Training (CET)), the Alive at 25 classes are important!

Parents know that driver’s education covers laws and vehicle handling.

Alive at 25 covers decision making and behaviors while behind the wheel. Drive Cam and CET cover collision avoidance in real time conditions.

For more information, call the Chesapeake Region Safety Council at 410-298-4770 or register on-line at chesapeakesc.org

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Symbol or Sign?

Since 1991, when it was painted by then Northern High School Student, Heather Smith, the iconic flag on the Norfolk barn on the northbound side of Route 4 in Owings has been much photographed, painted and admired. After 9-11, members of the American Legion repainted the flag as a patriotic reminder of the country’s unity.

The property was sold to Jason and Alan Skaggs with the proviso that the barn belonged to veteran Terry Quinn. Terry began the project of moving the barn. Details can be read at Rt4barn.com.

When I heard the cost of moving the barn, and learned that the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) had agreed to “accept” the barn, I was baffled. Why not just move the flag portion of the barn and install it on an existing barn?

Or even at another location as an iconic decoration? That was my question to Terry Quinn, at his gallery in Solomons.

To say Terry was frustrated is an understatement. The answer to my question is that moving the “flag” portion of the barn would create a “sign” that violates the sign ordinance.

Yes, I did respond with, “You must be kidding!”

As a former Calvert County Commissioner, I initiated an update of the Calvert County Sign Ordinance, which is part of the Zoning Ordinance, due to many situations similar to this one. Unfortunately, as you will read elsewhere in this issue of the Chesapeake Current, the sign ordinance that is proposed now would not address this problem. As a BOCC member, I would have been very reluctant to accept the Norfolk barn.

Maintenance costs continue forever.

The expense of maintaining or updating a sign is a lot more bearable.

If you care about the flag on the Norfolk barn, please weigh in on the issue of signage in general and this sign in particular. How is this different from the quilt squares on barns?

Doesn’t this barn also benefit tourism? Read more at Sincerely Susan in this issue.

Horsmon Farm Festival

By Carolyn Gill What’s better than a visit to the farm? Horsmon Farm, located on Parran Road right off southbound Route 4 in St Leonard, provides many options for your family to enjoy. Take the kids and let them romp in the corn box, play in the straw, go for a ride through the corn maze and pet Cranky and Frazier, for $8 with a pumpkin included. Other offerings include beautiful big mums for only $6, a paddle board ride in the pond, and lots of items to purchase to do your fall decorating.

Did you know there are select pumpkins to make the best pumpkin pie? Try the Neck Pumpkin for the best one ever. You can get all kinds of pumpkins to include blue and pink.

The kids can see a tobacco press used to press the tobacco leaves into barrels to ship to England.

Down by the pond, you may be lucky enough to meet a fawn. Wild and free, he is also friendly. Every weekend through October 28th , different activities are featured including pony rides,

scarecrow making, sunflower and tractor shows. Go to www.HorsmonFarm.com for more information or check the Chesapeake Current Events.

(Editorial note: If you have a favorite farm you want the Chesapeake Current to visit, please let us know.)

About the Author: Carolyn Gill is the partner at the Chesapeake Current for bookkeeping and billing. She helps her husband, Bobby, with advertising, too.

Carolyn is retired from the VA, where she was an HR manager. She enjoys her grandchildren, gardening and landscaping.

CMH is No More: Welcome CHMC! Calvert Memorial Hospital (CMH) no longer exists. Calvert Medical Health Center (CMHC) has been born in its place. Does this mean that our local hospital is no longer an independent hospital, a reflection of our local community, a boon to our local economy and our local standard of living? No! Calvert Medical Health Center reflects the new vision for our community hospital.

That vision will be realized by the $51 million expansion to all private rooms.

“The new name and new logo were unveiled at a ceremony on Sept. 14th at the main campus in Prince Frederick as part of the groundbreaking for the hospital’s new expansion,” according to Amy Brady, the Director of Public Relations and Marketing.

“The new brand symbolizes the ‘connectivity’ of centralized scheduling, electronic medical records, a patient portal, online class registration, online urgent care appointments, and a new website,” stated CEO Dean Teague. He continued, “More importantly, we’re all working together to provide better care and better health for the community.”

Calvert Health system’s new logo has two C’s. “One is teal and one is green, symbolizing the water and the land. The two C’s are linked, representing the systems connection with the community.

At the center is the letter H showing at the heart of it all is the health of the people we serve.”

Calvert Health has grown way beyond the four walls of the hospital.

There is an employed physician network, a diagnostic imaging facility along with physical therapy and urgent care facilities, radiation oncology and more. The CalvertHealth Network of Care will include CalvertHealth Medical Center, CalvertHealth Medical Group, Calvert-

Chesapeake Church sends off Firefighters

Firefighters employed by Prince George’s County, but residents of Calvert County and surrounding areas, meet for a prayer with their families before heading to Texas to assist firefighters there in Hurricane Harvey recovery. They are travelling with a large number of supplies dropped off at Chesapeake Church Health Urgent Care, Calvert- anonymously by the caring community. Good speed to our first responders!

Health Outpatient Rehabilitation, CalvertHealth Center for Family Birth Care, and the CalvertHealth Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care.

In tandem with the new brand, CHMC broke ground on the largest expansion in its nearly 100-year history.

Over the next few years, CalvertHealth will build a new 43,575 square-foot, three story addition to increase the number of private patient rooms, the new standard in healthcare.

The $51 million project also includes plans to renovate 32,910 square-feet of existing space for a dedicated observation unit, medical and staff support areas and outpatient services. Where will the money come from? $49 million in available funds will be augmented by philanthropic contributions. There is no proposed increase in patient charges.

The Harvest Masquerade Ball will raise funds for the 1st phase. Save the date of Nov. 4th from 6 pm to midnight at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. More details will be forthcoming in future issues of the Chesapeake Current.

Buy your Meat on the Hoof 4-H Livestock Auction One of the best parts of the Calvert County Fair is the livestock area. Who hasn’t enjoyed strolling their child or grandchild through the barns, letting them touch various animals and listening to them squeal delightedly? But, have you considered adding one of those animals to your freezer? Or perhaps you would prefer to make a donation to a food bank while rewarding a 4-H youngster.

Saturday, Sept. 30th at 6 pm, the 4-H Livestock Auction begins, but buyer registration precedes at 5 pm. “Buy a market goat, lamb, hog (pork), or steer (beef) for the freshest, highest quality meat.” Custom processing options will be available. You can buy with family or friends to split the cost of an animal. You can add to your own livestock collection

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on your farm, or purchase a breeding female. Or you can donate the animal back to the 4-H Livestock Auction Committee where the proceeds go to support the community, the 4-H program, and youth pursuing higher education.

“4-H volunteers and members do all the work. All you have to do is bid on an animal.”

In any event, you get to observe the fun and excitement of a live auction! A delicious dinner is provided to the buyers after the auction.

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The New York BeeGees at JeffPat Educational Programs Benefit

By Susan Shaw It was a gorgeous early Fall Friday evening when we headed to Jefferson Patterson Park (JeffPat) for the second annual concert fundraiser, the New York BeeGees (Tribute Band) with special guest Donna Summers (Raniere Martin).

I bought VIP tickets because I wanted to support the educational programs at JeffPat, where I was a past Board member.

I love JeffPat. It is the most beautiful 660 acres I can imagine, including a variety of ecosystems, historical and archeological resources, shoreline features, kayak launch, museum, and so much more. No wonder it is a favorite for photographers. Teeming with wildlife, JeffPat also contains the Maryland Archeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), the Patuxent Environmental Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL), an Indian Village, and still more! Mrs. Patterson’s historic home is closing for major renovations soon, so please take advantage of the last chance to visit for many years on Sept. 30th. Mrs. Patterson’s gift is still the largest gift ever given to the State of Maryland! In her later years, she spent a few weeks a year at the house on St. Leonard Creek.

The house was always “lived in” as it has just been waiting for Mrs. Patterson to return. (Mrs. Mary Marvin Breckinridge Patterson died at age 97 in 2002.)

Back to the BeeGees and the purpose for the concert.

As a child, did you get to experi-

ence what it would be like to visit an Indian Village with John Smith and Pocahontas? That is just one of the many educational programs that the New York BeeGees concert benefitted.

By billing the concert as both a VIP event and a “regular” seating concert, JeffPat hoped to make the experience available to both diehard supporters like myself and to the general public, who just wanted to listen to great music in a beautiful, tented, outdoor setting.

The staff, Board, and volunteers at JeffPat know how to do it! With a tasty dinner beforehand, with a photo opportunity, and with premium seating in the tent, the VIP visitors felt recognized for their donations to the educational programs at the park and museum. Everyone got to listen and dance to the talented members of the New York BeeGees. Donna Summers was great!

Save the date for next Fall’s Fundraiser. Splurge a little to become a VIP. I can hardly wait to hear what band will be featured next.

Grow Oysters!

Have you considered growing oysters under your dock in Anne Arundel County? “The Marylanders Grow Oysters Program is a low-cost, grassroots endeavor that allows our citizens to assist the County and State in helping bring our oyster population back to life,” said Steve Schuh, Anne Arundel County Executive. “The oyster population serves as our Bay’s natural filtration system, further helping to clean our more than 530 miles of shoreline.”

This innovative program encourages waterfront property owners to hang cages of baby oysters from their docks.

The oysters are delivered to central locations around the state in September of each year and then distributed to individual properties. The grown oysters are then placed on sanctuary reefs.

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This year’s program will distribute approximately 7,200 cages to waterfront property owners in 33 rivers and creeks in Maryland. Of the 3,500 cages delivered to Anne Arundel County, 56% will be in the Severn River watershed. One oyster filters up to 50 gallons of water per day.

To support the program in the County, the Schuh Administration set aside $17,000 each of the last two years.

Citizens can find out more by calling 410-990-4970.

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PRAD is Coming!

Patuxent River Appreciation Days If you have never been to Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD), you have missed out on one of Southern Maryland’s longest running festivals. PRAD celebrates its 40th year on Oct. 7 and 8 at the Calvert Marine Museum. All mem members of the family can enjoy the fun from 10 am – 5 pm. Museum admis admission is free.

The arts and craft show with over twenty five artists will be located in the museum’s parking lot along with local food vendors. The two music stages will host live performances including Chesapeake Swing Band, Some Assembly, GrooveSpan, Smoke Creek Rounders, and many more.

Children can build their own toy boats while the whole family enjoys free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison and Dee of St. Mary’s. Visitors can row in canoes and ride the pedal boat in the boat basin throughout the weekend.

See dozens of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. There will be exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster farming, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals, and more.

Learn about the practical use of rain barrels and sign-up now for a workshop offered at 1 pm or 2 pm.

For more information contact Jackie Takas at 240-393-6508 or online at extension.umd.edu/watershed.

Back by popular demand is “Bounty of the Patuxent” in the Corbin Pavilion. On Saturday, local wineries will offer wine tasting. A

PRAD Boat Basin.

wonderful array of fall produce, potted mums, honey and homemade jellies/jams and lavender products will also be available for sale.

Get a head start on holiday shopping in the Museum Store with new items arriving daily, including books, home décor, themed clothing, children’s puppets, and jewelry.

The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile route along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at 2 p.m.

Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter your float or organization, contact Randy Geck at rgeck@xecu.net.

PRAD is made possible through the generous support of the Board of County Commissioners and in part by the Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Artists’ Guild, Calvert Waterman’s Association, Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club, and the American Legion-Arick L. Lore Post. For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.bit.ly//PRAD2017, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

PRAD Music Performance Schedule Saturday, October 7 – PNC Waterside Pavilion Stage 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

Jay Armsworthy 1 – 2 p.m.

Pond Scum 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

California Ramblers 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Chesapeake Swing Band Saturday, October 7 – Corbin Stage 10:30 a.m.

Bone & String 11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

Bob Pfeiffer and Eric Skow 1 – 2 p.m.

Some Assembly 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Patuxent Voices 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Smoke Creek Rounders Sunday, October 8 – PNC Waterside Pavilion Stage 1 – 2 p.m.

GrooveSpan 3 – 4 p.m.

Calvert Dance Band

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Crime Blotter Possession or Receive CDS while confined.

Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports During the week of Sept. 4-17 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Damaged Property Sept. 3, Deputy Barger responded to 2,614 calls for service throughout the Smithville Dr., Dunkirk. The victim stated a community. window screen on their front porch had been cut.

Estimated damage: $45.

Stabbing Sept. 6, Deputy D. Naughton responded to Sept. 10, deputies responded to 11523 Ropeknot Rd., Lusby, for the report of a stabbing. Lake Dr., Lusby. The complainant advised a red Patrol units determined numerous people had older style truck was seen doing burnouts in the been engaged in an altercation. It was quickly grass causing ruts. Estimated damage $500.

Sept. 7, Deputy Holt responded to Rimrock learned that two people were stabbed and critically injured. Devaughn Savoy (29) was Ct., Lusby. The victim stated sometime between transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital where Sept. 6 at 11:30 pm and Sept. 7 at 9:30 am the he succumbed to his injuries. Javonte Willett (26) windshield of their vehicle had been shattered. was transported to Prince George’s Hospital Estimated value $300.

Sept. 7, Deputy Holt responded to Forest Center where he underwent emergency surgery as a result of his stab wounds. He is currently in Glen Road, Lusby. The victim stated sometime between Sept. 6 at 11:59 pm and Sept. 7 at 8:10 stable condition.

Several search warrants were executed and am the windshield of their vehicle had been two suspects were developed, identified as twin shattered. Estimated value $300.

Sept. 7, Deputy Durner responded to Forest brothers Lamarr Jefferson and Jamarr Jefferson (27). At approximately 1:45 am. Lamarr Glen Road, Lusby. The victim stated they woke Jefferson was located with the assistance of the St. up to find their windshield shattered on their Mary’s County Emergency Services Team in vehicle. Estimated value $333.

Sept. 8, Deputy Clark responded to Delores California, MD. He was arrested without incident. Calvert Detectives located Jamarr Court, Chesapeake Beach. The victim stated that Jefferson at a residence on Rousby Hall Rd., someone had broken off a decorative handicap Lusby.

A short time later Jamarr was sign from its base. Estimated value $500.

Sept. 15, Sergeant Naecker responded to apprehended during a traffic stop conducted by the Calvert County Special Operations Team. Dartmoor Dr. The victim stated sometime between Sept. 14 at 9:30pm and Sept. 15 at He was arrested without incident.

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is 5:00am their mailbox had been damaged. The asking anyone with any info. to please contact estimated damage is $300.

Sept. 15, Deputy Callison responded to Det. Wells at 410-535-2800 X2595 or email Det. Wells at wayne.wells@calvertcountymd.gov. You Walnut Creek Rd. The victim stated at can also contact the Calvert County Crime approximately 4:00pm on Sept. 14 their living room window had been damaged by an unknown Solvers at 410-535-2880. object. The estimated damage is $500.

Sept. 16, Deputy Boerum responded to 3rd CDS Arrests Sept. 5, while the Calvert County Street North Beach. The victim stated that Detention Center was processing inmate Amber between Sept. 15 at 8:30pm and Sept. 16 at Stewart (26) of Callaway, MD, it was discovered 5:00am they discovered their rear driver side that she was in possession of paraphernalia. window had been shattered and there was a brick Deputy Hardesty was notified and Stewart was from the yard inside the vehicle on the back seat.

The estimated damage is $500. charged with possession of paraphernalia.

Sept. 8, Deputy Migliaccio responded to a residence on 4th St., North Beach, for a report of Burglaries Sept. 7, Deputy Callison responded to a check welfare. Upon further investigation Deputy Migliaccio made contact with an Blackberry Lane, Prince Frederick. Upon arrival, individual identified as Matthew Hutchinson the victim stated their back door was open. After (27) of North Beach. Deputy Migliaccio located a check of the residence nothing appeared to be paraphernalia and narcotics within the residence. stolen or damaged.

Sept. 8, Deputy Locke responded to 5th St., Mr. Hutchinson was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (heroin) and Owings. Upon arrival, the victim stated that his detached shed doors had been damaged by an possession of paraphernalia.

Sept. 8, Deputy Mohler conducted a traffic unknown suspect. After speaking with the victim stop at Prince Frederick Blvd. and West Dares there was nothing missing from the detached Beach Rd, Prince Frederick. Deputy Mohler shed.

Sept. 9, Deputy Gott responded to Santa Fe requested the driver to perform standardized field sobriety tests after speaking with him. Once the Trail, Lusby. Upon arrival, the complainant driver exited the vehicle, Deputy Mohler observed stated someone pried on the shed door to break it paraphernalia. The driver of the vehicle was open bypassing the lock. After speaking with the identified as James Johnson Jr. (28) of complainant there were no items removed from Mechanicsville. After a search of Mr. Johnson and the shed.

Sept. 11, Deputy Sampson responded to the vehicle, Mr. Johnson was arrested and charged with CDS Administer Equipment Leitches Wharf Road. The victim stated they Possession/Distribute, CDS possession not noticed the front door to the residence was marijuana (crack cocaine) and possession of unlocked and the kitchen window in the rear of the residence had been broken. It was discovered paraphernalia.

Sept. 9, Deputy Williamson conducted a the master bedroom had been ransacked and traffic stop at Cross Point Dr. and Wild Fire items in the kitchen had been broken. The overall Lane, Owings. Deputy Williamson requested the value of damaged property and items is driver perform standardized field sobriety tests. A undetermined.

K9 arrived on the scene and scanned the vehicle, showing a positive alert. Deputy Williamson Thefts Sept. 4, Deputy Gott responded to Lisa searched the vehicle and located paraphernalia.

Deputy Williamson transported the driver Lane, Lusby. The victim stated sometime between identified as Joshua Webb (37) of Owings to the Sept. 2 and 3 several items had been stolen from Detention Center. While at the Detention Center his yard to include a red tractor supply floor jack a more thorough search was conducted and and a red WEN 3500 generator. The value of the narcotics were located. Mr. Webb was charged stolen property is $435.

Sept. 5, Deputy Gott responded to San with CDS Possession not marijuana (crack cocaine), possession of paraphernalia, Possession Angelo Drive, Lusby. The complainant advised of Contraband in a place of Confinement and between Aug. 30 and Sept. 4 someone stole the

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air conditioning unit along with the copper wires to the unit from outside the residence. The estimated value is $800.

Sept. 6, Deputy Holt responded to Dasher Drive, Lusby. The victim stated someone entered their unlocked vehicle and stole currency from within the vehicle. The value is $300.

Sept. 11 & Sept. 12, several deputies responded to the Chesapeake Ranch of Estates.

Complainants stated multiple items were stolen out of the vehicles including money, cigarettes, Coach brand wristlet, Coach brand wallet, Michael Kors wallet, Ipad 4, Ryobi Drill Set, Surface Pro Computer 4, and a Maryland ID card. All vehicles were left unlocked at the time of the thefts. The streets affected are San Gabriel Ct., San Gabriel Rd., Sitting Bull Trail, Wolf Howl Ln., and Redlands Rd. Sept. 13, Deputy Migliaccio responded to Dunleigh Dr. for the report of a theft. The victim stated sometime between Sept. 12-13 the front tag of their vehicle was stolen. The value of the stolen property is $200.

Sept. 16, Deputy Barger responded to Dayton Ave, North Beach for the report of a theft from vehicle. The victim stated sometime between Sept. 15, 5:00pm and Sept. 16, 12:00pm someone entered their unlocked vehicle and stole their wallet containing multiple credit cards, a car key, and currency. The value of the stolen property is $325.

Trespassing Sept. 9, Deputy Migliaccio responded to the Rod N Reel Marina West on Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach. The complainant stated he located a boat that had been tampered with several nights in a row. Sergeant Shrawder responded with the complainant to conduct an initial investigation. It was discovered that Khaleel Thompson (19) of Lusby was sleeping on the boat. Mr. Thompson was arrested and charged with trespassing.

Sept. 12, Deputy Durner responded to the Quality Inn located on Lore Road, Solomons.

Deputy Durner made contact with the suspect later identified as Theresa Hebert (59) of Solomons inside the lobby. Ms. Herbert was arrested and charged with trespassing.

Sept. 16, Deputy Spalding responded to Patuxent Camp Sites located on Williams Wharf Road, Saint Leonard. After speaking with the complainant, they advised Stephen Morrow (46) of Broomes Island was on the property after already being issued a no trespass order. Mr. Morrow was located in the wood line attempting to sleep. Mr. Morrow was arrested and charged with trespassing.

Maryland State Police Reports CDS Violation Sept. 3, Trooper Backus stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Armory Rd. south of Steeple Chase Dr., Prince Frederick. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and 87.1 grams of marijuana and a metal friction baton were located. Christopher D. Hiner (26) of Caret, VA was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Violation of Protective Order Aug. 31, Trooper First Class Matthews stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. Kelsey C. Conner (25) of Owings was a passenger in the vehicle and investigation revealed a Final Protective Order was active for him not to have any type of contact with the person who was driving the vehicle. He was placed under arrest and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Detention Center, Ms. Benny made several statements to harm herself and she was taken to the Calvert Memorial Hospital for an evaluation.

Sept. 8, Corporal Esnes responded to the Shell Station on Traditional Way, Prince Frederick for a reported disorderly person refusing to leave the premise. Wayne M. Pitner (56), address unknown, was found to be in an extremely intoxicated state and was disrupting the flow of business. He was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. Due to the high level of intoxication, it was determined Pitner needed to go to the hospital for an evaluation. Charges are pending for Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Trespassing.

DUI Arrests Megan R. Evans (22) of Lusby, Aug. 31, 11:38 pm Eric V. Cunningham (43) of Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 1:49 am James W. Williams (37) of Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2:01 am Benadad S. Gonzalez (35) of Pharr, TX, Sept. 6, 11:10 pm Patricia J. Meadows (40) of Hyattsville, MD, Sept. 8, 12:22 am Jamie D. Ignowski (24) of Baltimore, Sept. 9, 3:00 pm Anne Arundel County Police Dept. Report Personal Injury Crash On Sept. 4 at 7:58 pm officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles on Sands Rd. at McPumphrey Dr., Lothian. Initial investigation found that a Saturn was traveling northbound on Sands Rd. when it crossed into the travel lane of a southbound Chevrolet striking it offset head-on.

The driver of the Saturn Joseph L. Barnes (71) of Clinton, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma with critical injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet, Ronald H. Gilbert (57) of Harwood, received minor injuries but refused medical treatment at the scene.

The primary cause of this collision is the Saturn driver failing to drive right of center.

Speed is also likely a contributing factor. Drugs or alcohol were not believed to be contributing factors. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and charges, if any, will be after review by the State’s Attorney.

Shady Side Man Charged in Fatal Shooting A Shady Side man has been charged with second-degree homicide in the June 1 shooting deaths of a local couple after an argument.

Authorities said Leslie Michael Smith (48) and Linda Lynn McKenzie (44) were killed when gunshots were reported in the area of Scott Town Rd. and Nick Rd. in Shady Side.

The victims were romantically involved and lived together on a boat on Rock Hold Creek in Deale. Smith and McKenzie were found about 12:30 am on June 1 lying in the area of Scott Town Rd, suffering from gunshot injuries, and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Both bodies were taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where autopsies were performed to determine the exact cause and manner of death. The results, released Sept. 6, said both Smith and McKenzie died from gunshots and the deaths were homicides.

Kirk Byron Matthews (56) of the 5900 block of Shady Side Rd., was named as a suspect, police say, when investigators learned that Matthews and the victims knew each other and had argued. Police say the altercation led to the murders. Officials have not said when the three argued, how Matthews knew the couple, or what they argued about. This was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence.

According to Maryland online court records, Matthews was arrested and jailed on June 3 on a charge of being a felon in possession of a weapon.

Disorderly Conduct Sept. 2, Trooper Backus responded to the Holiday Inn Express, Prince Frederick for a reported intoxicated person causing a public disturbance in the hotel lobby.

Janice L. Benny (57) of Prince Frederick was located and arrested for disorderly conduct. All persons charged with a crime are considered During transport to the Calvert County innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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By Patti Stueckler

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How to Get The Best Deal Barbara’s long commute to work in DC had been grueling for years. Wisely, she decided to move to Southern Anne Arundel to cut her commute time in half. Barbara sent me a list of homes that included several bank foreclosures that she was especially excited to see.

Foreclosures, or real estate owned (REO) properties, are homes that have been seized by banks and other lenders from homeowners who default on their mortgages.

The lenders foreclose on the property and then sell them at foreclosure auctions. If a home doesn’t sell at auction, it becomes an REO prop-

erty. Many foreclosures don’t sell at auction because the lender will set the price that covers their losses, including the mortgage balance and attorney’s fees, not a price that reflects market value. These foreclosed properties are ultimately listed for sale in the Multiple Listing Service at either market price or below, and sold ‘as-is.’

According to Realty Trac, the highest foreclosure rate in Calvert County currently is in Lusby with one foreclosure in every 553 homes sold. In Anne Arundel County, the highest foreclosure rate is currently in Shady Side with one in every 277

homes sold.

You CAN get a great deal on a foreclosure. Unfortunately for Barbara, she needs to sell her existing split foyer in order to qualify for financing of a new mortgage.

Buying a foreclosure won’t be an option for her. Banks and lenders who own these properties won’t consider an offer that is contingent upon the sale, settlement, or lease of another property.

The good news for Barbara is that although you can get some great deals when buying a foreclosure, you can sometimes get an even better deal through a standard sale.

I tell clients all the time that some of the best deals in town are not foreclosures. They are homes sold by ‘mom and pop’ sellers who have plenty of equity in their homes and are motivated to make a deal and get their home sold. Additionally, these homes are not sold as-is.

Unlike banks, mom and pop sellers will make repairs. Repairs requested of a seller are negotiated through their realtor after a buyer does a home inspection. I often see sellers agree to a slew of repairs. Sometimes they are even big-ticket items

like installing a new roof or installing a new septic system at a cost of nearly $20,000.

The secret to getting some of the best deals is to look for an older home that is well built, but in desperate need of updating. Often these homes may have only one full bath, but there’s room to add a second bath somewhere. As long as the ‘bones’ of the home are solid, you can renovate it to quickly increase value. A good realtor can help you negotiate a great price because many buyers will reject homes with army green appliances from the 70’s (believe me, they’re still out there!), orange shag carpeting, or dark paneling that was so hip back when Carter was president.

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.

Office: 410-535-6291

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The short answer is that unless you create a Revocable Living Trust, you cannot avoid probate for property held in a sole name, but you can minimize the number of assets that have to go through the probate process to get distributed to your beneficiaries.

Many people want to avoid putting their beneficiaries through the probate process. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the fact that the filings in probate are publicly available or that it takes 8-12 months to close a probate. Or, that legal fees in a probate proceeding can be expensive. Additionally, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave their loved ones with turmoil when they die. They seek to make it simple. But, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

want to spend the money to create a Revocable Living Trust.

What can be done to minimize the number of assets that have to go through the probate process?

Since probate applies only to property held in your sole name when you die, you can transfer title of the property to someone else during your lifetime. Or, if you want to continue to maintain some control over your property, you can transfer title to yourself and someone else. If you re-title the asset with someone else so that each of you are holding the asset jointly with â&#x20AC;&#x153;right of survivorshipâ&#x20AC;?, when one of you dies, the other will inherit ownership of all the asset and there will be no probate.

Keep in mind that if your property is the subject of a mortgage, the mortgage company may restrict your rights to transfer your ownership.

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that you and the other person each hold a one-half ownership interest in the property. When you die, the other person still holds only a one-half interest in the property and your one-half interest will have to go through the probate process to get to your loved ones. For example, when children inherit property and there is no Will to advise how the property should be titled, they will inherit the property as tenants in common, meaning each of them will have an equal ownership share of the property.

Suppose you own a house and your spouse is deceased, meaning you own 100% of the property in your sole name. You have one child and want to add that child to your title to the property. Can you add another person, like a child, to your title to the property? Yes, that can be done with a deed. But, there are consequences you must think about before you re-title any property.

The first issue is a tax issue.

When you buy a house, your cost is your tax â&#x20AC;&#x153;basisâ&#x20AC;? in the house.

Suppose you bought a house with your husband forty years ago for a price of $20,000 and the house is paid off. Today that house is worth $200,000. If your husband is deceased, you own the house and add a child to your title, that child receives the property at your tax basis or $20,000. When you die, if the child wants to sell the property, the child is going to have to pay tax on $180,000, being the difference between your tax basis of $20,000 and the market value of the property, $200,000.

That tax can be avoided by passing the property to your child through your Will or Trust. A Will or Trust provides a â&#x20AC;&#x153;step upâ&#x20AC;? in basis so the child or beneficiary takes the property at the market value. If the child then decides to sell the property, there is no tax since the child inherits the property at a value of $200,000 and sells it for the same amount. Of course, that means you will transfer the property at your death through probate to obtain the step up in basis.

The other issue to be faced with putting a child on your title is whether the child has or will have creditors. Once you place property in the name of the child, their creditors become your creditors.

One option to avoid probate is to use what is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;payable on death.â&#x20AC;? Every bank will have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;payable on deathâ&#x20AC;? form you can fill out indicating who will take the money in your accounts when you die. By filling out this form and designating a beneficiary to take your accounts, the accounts are not held in sole name and there is no probate on those accounts. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;payable on deathâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transfer on deathâ&#x20AC;? forms can be used for investment accounts as well as bank accounts.

The best approach to probate is to focus on organizing your assets so that your loved ones will not have to search through years of paperwork to try to find out what you own, where your accounts are, what insurance policies you have, etc. To make it simple for your loved ones, you have to do the work upfront. Believe me, your loved ones will love you even more if you leave them with very little to do in a probate proceeding.

ANNOUNCEMENT: As you may know, my colleague, Carl Buchheister, has retired. I am pleased to report that Andrea B. Baddour has become a named partner in the law firm, now titled STRIEGEL & BADDOUR. Andrea has worked with me for several years and I am so proud to have her as my partner. Her practice is focused on wills, trusts and estates, probate administration and litigation. Stop by our new office at 8906 Bay Avenue in North Beach for a tour.

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).â&#x20AC;? Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

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By Bob Poston MS, CFT with Megan Twining By Susan Shaw

Body Weight Training with TRX What is the best machine to use for performing workout exercises?

Your body is! The TRX slogan says it best: “Make Your Body Your Machine”.

TRX was created by a former Navy Seal named Randy Hetrick.

He wanted to stay mission ready.

He needed a light-weight devise that could be carried while on deployment. He took an old jui-jitsu belt, incorporated parachute webbing, and VOILA! the first TRX strap was born. It has evolved since that first strap, providing an awesome workout. Certified TRX Coach Megan Twining provides more detailed information about TRX. Bob: Megan, you have steadily grown your fitness training resume to include TRX Coach credentials.

What drew you to TRX? Megan: The best thing about TRX is that it is fun to use! That fun factor is what originally drew me to the TRX workouts way back in 2010. I was a runner for years. I didn’t really like to work out in a gym or in a fitness class until I took a TRX class. I found it to be different from any other class I had ever taken. I loved it so much that I decided to become a personal trainer. Once I started using TRX from the trainer’s perspective, I found it to be the best workout for total-body.

Bob: What formats do you use at our facility in Dunkirk?

Megan: I use TRX for functional training. We offer 4 classes dedicated specifically to TRX every week with each class having a little different focus.

• TRX Flex & Flexibility is a class that incorporates strength training followed by some mobility and flexibility work. We focus on those parts of the body which are stable and those parts which are mobile in each movement for maximum gains.

• TRX - Open is a class that introduces the classic suspension technique by combining movement, strength and cardio. TRX allows everybody to change the intensity of a movement based on the position of the body in relationship to the straps.

• TRX Fusion is really fun and high-energy. Each week we combine the TRX straps with a different modality. Some days it is TRX and dumbbells, or TRX and the BOSU Balance Trainer, or even TRX and Barre.

• TRX Happy Hour is a class on Fridays at 4:30 pm that is the healthiest way to end your week and to unwind. Look for games, friendly competition, and partner work.

So… bring your friend to Happy Hour!

Bob: What else would you like to share about TRX? Megan: TRX is much more than just an awesome tool for working out. The TRX brand is really a movement in the training industry and their focus is on, well…. movement. Anyone can jump around and burn calories, but TRX is focused on helping people move better and train better. TRX are sticklers for performing a movement right, or not at all. They have created training tools and professional education for clients, athletes and coaches.

Anyone who gives a class a try will love it as I do. TRX represents a cutting-edge training technique at Poston’s Fitness!

Bob: Folks, if you have never tried a TRX class before, I highly recommend you experience the training challenges and benefits there are with just moving your own bodyweight. If you are an experienced TRX user, I invite you to take a class with one of our certified TRX pros to see if you discover a muscle you have not felt before. I wish you great health and fitness.

The first time I attended a Brunch with Brem, I was late and thought that as a breast cancer survivor, I probably wouldn’t learn much, anyway. Was I ever wrong!

Since then, I try to NEVER miss a Brunch with Brem. Now I know that the info I get may not have been published yet, may not be common knowledge yet, but could save my life and the lives of those with whom I interact.

For example, both my father and my male cousin have had breast cancer. The old adage was that male and female breast cancer are unrelated. The truth is just the opposite as shown by newer research. The females in my family are more at risk. So is my son and my grandson, nephews, and other male descendants. My cousin did the BRCA testing and was told his daughter were not at risk. The new BRCA testing shows just the opposite.

A Brunch with Brem is not a dry recitation of breast cancer research, though. Just the opposite is true. Dr. Rachel Brem is a very human mother and wife first who CARES about women and their health.

The Chesapeake Current is particularly fond of Dr. Brem

because she saved the life of our founder, Diane Burr. Diane has outlived her life expectancy and her breast cancer remains in remission thanks to seeing Dr. Brem almost immediately after a diagnosis of stage 4 cancer with pessimistic likely outcomes. (Stage 4 indicates metastasis.) Dr. Brem was the gateway to the best breast cancer treatment available in the world. That is why the Chesapeake Current is proud to be a sponsor of Brunch with Brem.

Does attending a Brunch with Brem mean that a person should not seek breast cancer treatment locally? NO! The idea is that you will be an informed consumer of whatever medical services you or your loved one may need. That is why so many women bring their husbands.

Yes, it IS true that this learning opportunity is free. Reservations are needed to keep from running out of food, though.

Sponsors pay for you to be educated. Donations to the Brem Foundation are always welcome, especially for treatment for those women who have limited or no resources and for homeless women in D.C. Just look for the ad in this issue of the Chesapeake Current for more info.

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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Army WWII Vet Gets Habitable Home Habitat for Humanity and Christmas in April Calvert Take Lead When Dan Muchow, owner of Mold Remediation Services, began working at the home of George Summerville, a WWII Army veteran, he knew that help was needed.

Muchow contacted Patuxent Habitat for Humanity about several critical home repairs that were required. Mr. Somerville’s home suffered water damage over the years resulting in the deterioration of the floor and subflooring in the kitchen, and the need for replacement windows in several areas of his home.

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran Critical Home Repair Program is designed to help veterans with such needs as new flooring and windows. To get additional assistance with all the required repairs and maintenance Mr. Summerville needed, a collaborative effort was initiated with Christmas in April Calvert County, Exelon Militaries Actively Connected E*MAC, PAX NAS CPOA’s, Great Mills Trading Post, Harvest Fellowship Presbyterian Church, Patuxent High School ROTC, and several other volunteers.

The collective efforts resulted in making George’s home safer and more secure. He now has a home where he will be able to age in place with the dignity he and all veterans deserve. If you know of a veteran in need of critical home repairs, please call Laurie Walker at 301-863-6227 x 16. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our website at patuxenthabitat.org.

The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Veteran Critical Repair Program is designed to repair homes for military veterans and their families. The program will assist with repairs identified in Habitat’s Critical Home Repair guidelines that may vary from roof repair and structural wall repairs to installing wheel chair ramps and remodeling bathrooms to be easily used by veterans with disabilities. If you would like to donate or volunteer for veteran programs please call Laurie at 301-863-6227 or email laurie@patuxenthabitat.org for more information.

About Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and works to create decent, affordable housing in partnership with those in need in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. We are building strength, stability and independence by building on a foundation that strengthens our community. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at 21600 Great Mills Road Unit 18A, Lexington Park, MD 20653. For more information about donating money to the affiliate or to donate items to the ReStore please visit patuxenthabitat.org. If you would like to volunteer contact Laurie at laurie@patuxenthabitat.org or call 301-863-6227. Every donation helps a family help themselves.

About Habitat for Humanity International Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity has grown from a grassroots effort that began on a community farm in southern Georgia in 1976 to a global nonprofit housing organization in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in over 70 countries. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.

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Freemasonry: Making Good Men Better for 300 years

By Philip Parenti A few years back, commercials aired on television portraying Benjamin Franklin, who asked the question, “Is there greatness in you?” This is a question asked of men interested in making a difference. Ben Franklin was asking the question as a Freemason.

Founded in 1717, during the age of Enlightenment, Freemasonry, a term used interchangeably with Masonry, is the oldest fraternity in the world. It uses the tools of operative masons as symbols to teach speculative masons how to develop character and moral stature. The goal of Masonry is simple: to make a good man better.

So much of our country’s history has been influenced by Masons. The Sons of Liberty, composed of many Masons, played a part in rallying the colonists and paving the way to independence. Many signers of the Declaration of Independence, founding fathers, along with leaders who fought in the Revolutionary War, were Masons.

In the years since our country’s founding, Masons have participated in nearly every advancement, including landing on the moon. The list of Masons is extensive and impressive, containing, but not limited to, Presidents, statesman, inventors, military leaders, civic leaders, business leaders, actors, authors, explorers, and many other occupations.

Masonry extends worldwide with approximately 5 million members. In the United States, there are about 2 million members. As with each country, each state in the United States is its own jurisdiction including The Grand Lodge of Maryland.

The meeting place for Masons is a lodge and each local lodge is a subordinate of the Grand Lodge.

One such lodge is Centennial Lodge #174, located in Upper Marlboro. Home to Prince George’s County Masons, this lodge is also home to many Calvert and Anne Arundel County residents who are Masons. Centennial Lodge was so named because the application for the charter was submitted to the Grand Lodge of Maryland 100 years following American independence. The charter was granted on February 14, 1877.

Throughout its history, Centennial Lodge’s home has been in several locations in Prince George’s County. Since 1967, Centennial Lodge #174 has found its permanent location at 6110 Croom Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Centennial Lodge #174 normally holds an Open House during the Spring, but will give tours and answer questions about Masonry upon request. For a tour and to find out more, contact Phil Parenti at (240) 353-7649 or visit centennial174.net. Although Centennial is home to many Calvert County residents, mainly in the northern part of the County, Calvert County is also home to Prince Frederick Lodge #174. For more information about the Prince Frederick Lodge visit

pfmasons142.org.

Join freemasonry to continue building communities and country, to continue to advance the cause of humankind.

Often asked questions about Masonry: Is Masonry a secret society?

The answer, of course, is “no.” If Masonry were a secret society, this article would not have been written. There are countless books and articles written about Masonry. Lodges are adorned with the familiar square and compasses, containing the letter “G” in the middle. However, Masonry is a brotherhood, and, as with any family, there are some things kept private.

Is Masonry a religious organization?

No. Masonry is not a religious order.

Masonry is an ecumenical brotherhood who accepts faiths that believe in the immortality of the soul and the existence of a deity or supreme being. No atheist can be made a Mason.

What does Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF&AM) mean?

Even though Masonry was formally established as the Grand Lodge of England in 1717, tradition holds that Masonry comes from the far past tracing its allegorical history to the building of King Solomon’s Temple. Masons in antiquity are said to have been able to travel freely between countries to build the great cathedrals of Europe. During the middle ages, operative masons began to accept speculative masons who were not builders of buildings but builders of men and were able to travel freely between countries.

What does it mean to be a Master Mason?

There are three degrees in Masonry: Enter Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason. Master Mason is the highest degree in Masonry.

How can I join?

The most common symbol for joining is 2B1ASK1, “To be one ask one.”

Masons may provide an opportunity to join but will not ask someone to join.

About the author: Philip Parenti is the current Worshipful Master of Centennial Lodge #174. He is retired military, formerly of airline flight operations and management, current Commissioner with the Maryland Aviation Administration, and is a candidate for Maryland’s House of Delegates Legislative District 27B seeking to represent parts of Calvert and Prince George’s Counties.

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very year I look forward to the Watermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival in September. This year the Festival was held on Sept. 16th at the tip of Solomons Island at the Watermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf.

This raucous boat rodeo pits the best boat captains from both the Eastern and Western Shores against each other in a timed test of skills and grit.

With bleachers full of engaged on-lookers just feet from the bulkhead, each boat in one of three classes based on boat size from small to medium to large, takes his or her turn. The boat backs into a slip. A starter on the ground is holding a rope, which the boat captain must touch to start the time. The rope is on the leeward or left side of the boat. The engine and steering is on the starboard or right side of the boat. Thus, the captain must touch the rope until the starting horn sounds, then race over to the wheel, gun the engine while he whips the boat forward and into a turn before he backs the boat between pilings into a slip. While the boat is going in reverse, he must run around the boat, putting rope hoops over four different pilings. Then he must cut the boat engine, all without hitting any pilings or hitting the bulkhead, preferably.

For all this motion to work, both great skill and some luck must be involved. Hitting the pilings slows a boat down several seconds. To win, a captain must have a perfect run.

To add to the entertainment, the Emcee throws out t-shirts, some

containing gift cards. He promises to jump into the water if a given time can be beat. This year, a woman made a bet with him on time. If a captain beat the time she guessed, she would have to jump into the water with the Emcee.

It is impossible not to feel the pain of losing captains and not to cheer for winning ones. It is like most other sports, in that the observers quickly become fans.

This year a 14-year-old boat captain from the Eastern Shore placed second.

This sport has developed into a circuit. Baltimore will be the next port of call. Local boats compete in each location with the experienced captains from the Eastern Shore. For the first time, there were boats with sponsor logos. The organizers have perfected the event, so instead of lasting five hours with long pauses in between boats and classes, this year the entire event only took 3 hours from noon to 3 pm with barely a pause in the action.

The winner took a purse of $21.000. A boat captain can get daring for that kind of cash. Some fell overboard trying to get that last line on as their boat drifted away from the piling. It is exciting and unpredictable.

The winning time to complete all the maneuvers I mentioned above? A flat 13 seconds! And yes, both the Emcee and the woman jumped into the water.

This boat rodeo sport is unique to Maryland. Try not to miss it next year!

ArtsFest offers Art for All Many enjoyed the perfect weekend of Sept. 16 & 17th with an enjoyable stroll through the winding, shaded pathways of AnnMarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual ArtsFest.

Numerous vendors offered a wide variety of art including paintings, custom jewelry, scarves, hats, fabric creations, furniture, stained glass, pottery, metal sculptures, photography, garden art, custom cutting boards, and lots of various wood work from complex inlaid wood to the fabulous driftwood masterpieces. Those walking in were treated to those leaving who were happily talking about the terrific treasures they purchased.

The parking was flawlessly handled by the Patuxent ROTC. ArtsFest 2017 had a beautiful fairy that walked about visiting

with the children as they strolled through the park peering at the fairy houses.

Lots of good food, craft beer, and local wine along with live music were all available to please your liking. Best of all, Mrs. Moo was there with ice cream for all to enjoy.

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Sadie is an older lady who wants to lay beside her person! She is a 9-year-old large mixed female with lots of love to give. Gentle Sadie recently become orphaned when her elderly owner passed away. She came in a little smelly and dirty, but is getting all her spa treatments on a regular basis to get her glow back.

Sadie walks well on a leash, enjoys a stroll, and plays a mellow game of fetch…she will fetch a tennis ball 20 times if you keep tossing it for her. If you have the heart and home for this older girl, come meet her. She just wants to be in a home again soon.

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Gracie is a small 4-year-old female beagle and is new to the Humane Society. Although we are still getting to know her, we can see that she is a cute, little baby doll.

She is gentle and loves to hang out on the couch in the office with staff.

She should do well with kids of all ages and seems to get along with other dogs. She has not been cat tested. She can be seen at our kennel in Sunderland.

Contact Pat at 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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Pride & Joy Calvert County School Foundation Formed Resources for Teachers Available

Many times, with just a little bit of extra funding, a teacher can implement an idea that he or she knows will reach students in a profound way. But where can that teacher get that funding without reaching into his own pocket? The answer is the new Calvert County School Foundation (CCSF).

Initiated with a generous donation of $50,000 from Community Bank of the Chesapeake, and operating as a non-profit under the umbrella of the Calvert Community Foundation (CCF) in collaboration with Chesapeake Charities, the CCSF is ready to supplement teachers and other school personnel with small grants at no cost to the taxpayer. The new CCSF is separate from the Calvert County Board of Education, making it able to target its resources to individual classroom needs and to meet teacher goals.

The donation was presented at the Board of Education Meeting on behalf of the Community Bank of the Chesapeake by Bill Pasenelli, Chief Executive Officer; Jimmy Burke, President; Jim DiMisa, Chief Operating Officer; Greg Cockerham, Chief Lending Officer; Diane Hicks, Vice President, Director of Marketing; and Bonnie Barrett, Vice President and Branch Market Manager. Those overseeing the CCFS will be members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation including Bonnie Barrett; Dr. Vicky Karol; Barbara McKimmie, President of the Calvert Retired

School Personnel Association; Donna Ostenso, President of the Calvert Education Association; Guffrie Smith, President of the Calvert Collaborative for Children & Youth; and Mark Wannamaker, General Manager of Bayside Toyota.

Dr. Vicky Karol, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement, oversees the work of the Foundation. Her goal for the Foundation, she said, is to provide a permanent source of supplemental funding for Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) through donations and community involvement. The resources will be allocated for innovative educational programs that foster creative approaches to teaching and learning. Among other initiatives, teachers will be able to apply to the Foundation for mini-grants for classroom projects.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “The Foundation has been a goal of mine for a while, and I knew Dr. Karol was the right person to get this off the ground. Thanks to her and to the fine folks at Community Bank of the Chesapeake.”

The Calvert Community Foundation (CCF) is a non-profit resource that provides community groups a simple, accountable method to fulfill their philanthropic missions. Chesapeake Charities is a 501(c)(3) community foundation based in Queen Anne’s County that serves the Chesapeake Bay region.

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Did you know that the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Currently has one member on Active Duty Orders in his reserve capacity?

Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a non-profit organization that supports employees who are active members of the National Guard and Reserve forces of the military.

The Calvert County Sheriff's Office is fortunate to have several members who serve in the military reserves.

Lieutenant Tim Fridman, Deputy Commander of Criminal Investigations, and Sheriff Mike Evans were recognized for their continued support of these employees.

Detective William Rector re-enlisted into the Army Reserves and is currently assigned to Fort Meade. The training needs and potential for extended deployments are an ever-present reality,

Sheriff Mike Evans, Major (Ret.) Warren Johnson from ESGR, LT Tim Fridman, and Detective William Rector.

however the overwhelming support of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office to those employees who are in the reserve components of the military make these challenges easier to deal with.

Sheriff Evans is an open supporter of the military members who serve in his ranks.

Give a Man a Fish

Turning Anglers’ Trophies into Community Bounty Several years ago, I was in Charles County following a Bass Fishing Tournament that was catch-and-release. Yet, there were dozens of big, beautiful, dead fish in the water. I lamented the waste, the effect on the water quality, the stench of rotting fish. That was before Tim Groves came along.

In catch-and-release fishing tournaments across Maryland, professional and amateur anglers routinely compete for a chance to catch record-setting trophy fish. Fish caught during these tournaments typically are released back in the water, but inevitably some – up to 5 percent – don’t survive. That’s a low percentage of fish lost, but it’s enough to make a difference for some Maryland residents.

For the past few years Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologist Tim Groves has been collecting these fish from tournaments and donating them to Angel Food Bank in Prince George’s County.

“It’s a win for the angler and the community,” Groves said. “We are largely successful at preventing fish morbidity at these tournaments, but the inevitable loss of some fish can quickly be turned into a real positive.”

Angel Food Bank distributes nearly two dozen boxes of food to families in need every month. Overseeing the operation is Manager Mary Proctor. “I absolutely love it – it’s like heaven fell in our arms,” Proctor said.

This past summer, Groves donated a large supply of fresh bass to the food bank. Proctor said her clients were overwhelmed because specialty food items, like fresh fish, are rarely available outside the holidays.

In addition to collecting tournament fish, the department also gathers and donates invasive species when practicable. Fish like the northern snakehead and blue catfish are part of the department’s invasive species management plan, which requires anglers to dispatch rather than release these fish when caught. Once weighed, aged and sampled for scientific assessment, these fish are then donated to various food banks.

Congratulations go to Tim Groves and DNR. Keep up that good conservation work!

Thank You from Buckmaster Family Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, The family of Clara Mae Buckmaster would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards, food, flowers, love and support during a most difficult time in our lives. We also would like to give a special thank you to the fire and police departments for their overwhelming show of respect and honor during the funeral procession. Our mom touched many lives in her 80 years and we were

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With sincere appreciation, Eddie, David, Diana, Tammy, Linda and Lois

Playgrounds Needed Ms. Shaw, I was thrilled to see your article on the school zones and speed cameras. I had asked the Sheriff's Dept. some time ago for clarification on school speed zones. Is it only Monday-Friday, or does it include the weekends, holidays, summer vacation? Why isn't there signage?

There is signage in Virginia, which tells you exactly when the speed zone is in effect. I did not get a direct answer, as some locations are on State Roads vs County Roads.

Thank you so much for the article explaining this. I agree completely.

Since you are a retired Calvert County Commissioner, I have 2 questions. Why are road surveys, the counter across several roads, done during the summer months, when school is out? I would think this would not give an accurate count of the actual traffic. Last year I saw a road survey across Boyds Turn Road, a heavily traveled road which backs up during the school year, and wondered if the school traffic is taken into account? (Editor: Counts

should be taken for baseline and for school in session.)

I have not been to Kings Landing Park in several years, because there was no play equipment for my grandchildren to play on. Why is there no play equipment in the park? (Editor: I have been talking to Mr. Wilson Freeland, Director of General Services and various others for a couple of years about increasing playground opportunities, even in pocket parks. I agree that Kings Landing Park should have a playground! I recently spoke to Director of Parks and Recreation, Shannon Nazzal, about putting a pocket playground (a small playground) at Marley Run Park, especially with all the new homes in that area. To do so would require that the developers and the County modify the original deed for the park which required a 300 ft. setback from Cox Road.

Please let her know if you, too, want to see more small playgrounds around Calvert County.)

Karen Moore

To the Editor, I would like to thank you for bringing attention to the current opioid crisis by printing “A Day In The Life Of an Opioid Epidemic” by Kathryn Atlee Marsh in your August 24th edition. For anyone who is currently unfamiliar with the opioid epidemic, this article makes it very clear that our judicial system is trying so hard to keep up with the backlash that our county and the entire nation is currently facing. It is important to note that our judiciary system is not the only system that is suffering. The foster system is overwhelmed as well as law enforcement, food pantries, religious groups, health departments, hospitals and our economy. For the last three years I’ve volunteered with Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) and other organizations, like the Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Committee (TBOAAC), to try and gain an understanding of the how’s and why’s of the opioid epidemic. I’ve met with members of both public and private organizations, business owners and community members.

Each has implemented multiple programs with a recovery mindset, like Drug Court, RecoveryFest, Prescription Take Back events, educational forums, and multiple other forms of outreach and educational prevention measures. I could go on forever describing how dedicated our community members are and how lucky Calvert County is to have such wonderful men and women fighting for them and their families. However, despite our conjoined efforts Calvert County is still looking at a

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total of 108 drug overdoses* and 18 lives lost (Source: Calvert County Sheriff’s office through September 12th).

Kathryn Marsh is accurate in her statement that it will take a multi-faceted community effort to solve our current national health crisis. Not one person suffering from a substance use disorder is the same and neither is their disorder (Source: American Psychiatric Association). This means that what works for one is not going to work for everyone, but that doesn’t mean that person isn’t worth our effort. Everyone needs to understand and accept that people living with a substance use disorder are part of someone’s family and a part of our community. While our public and private sectors continue to provide new and innovative ways to combat this crisis, I ask that the citizens of Calvert join us and encourage your neighbors, your coworkers, your family and friends to seek help and be familiar with what resources are available right here at home. Resource information is available by contacting the CAASA Office at 410-535-FREE or Calvert Behavioral Health Services at 410-535-3079. For anyone who feels it in their heart to do more, please reach out to either CAASA or the TBOAAC (twinbeachoaa.org) for further information or volunteer opportunities.

With appreciation, Kristen DePhillip President, CAASA *(only 61 of the overdoses are attributed to heroin or a combination including heroin)

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Joseph Francis “Joe” Brown of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1941 in Washington DC to Paul Hillman, Sr. and Eleanor (O’Donnoghue) Brown.

Joe joined the Navy in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1961. He married Dorothy Lee “Dottie” Kijewski on Oct. 15, 1966. He was employed as an electrician and HVAC technician with the Architect of the Capitol, retiring in 1995. Joe enjoyed traveling with Dottie, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandson.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Lee “Dottie” Brown. He is survived by daughter Kimberly Dawn Cutter (Rob) of Owings, son Mark Jason Brown (Erica Centurion) of New Orleans, LA, grandson Remington J. Cutter of Owings, brothers Paul Hillman Brown, Jr. and Timothy Gregg Brown, both of Atlanta, GA and sister Sue Taylor of Broad Run, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Church, PO Box 660, North Beach, MD 20714.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

George H. Bond of Rose Haven passed away September 10, 2017. He was born on February 26, 1926, in Washington DC to Viola (Rohls) and Charles Bond. George served his country in World War II in the Navy and retired from the Capitol Police Dept.

He had many hobbies, but his favorite was antique Cadillacs. He enjoyed helping people and was a good friend to many.

George was the beloved husband of the late Erma (Hines) Bond and the loving father of Christine Brentzel (Bob), Denise Baugh (Tom) and the late Patricia Bond. He was the devoted grandfather of Bob Brentzel (Kelly), Kenny Brentzel and Catee Shultzaberger (Ian); as well as great-grandfather of Luck Brentzel and Eoin Shultzaberger. He will also be remembered and missed by numerous other family members and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Caring Hospice, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Carroll Dewey Edwards of Tracys Landing passed away peacefully September 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 13,

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1928, in the beautiful mountains of Stratford, NC to the late Charles Thurmond Edwards and Clyde Maggie McMillian.

He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice Jarvis Edwards; four brothers, Odell Edwards, C.T. Edwards, Claude Edwards and Bobby Joe Edwards; two sisters, Ruby Kilby and Jessie Hill.

Carroll is survived by his daughter, Linda Edwards Bilo; son-in-law, Edward P. Bilo; two grandchildren, Edward Carroll Bilo and Eva Marie Bilo; devoted niece, Patsy Andrews and a host of other family and friends.

Carroll graduated from Sparta High School in 1945 where he was class president and met his wife of 49 years, Bernice Jarvis.

After graduation, Carroll traveled to Toughkenamon, PA to work for two years with his Uncle Bert Edwards and son Tommy in the mushroom houses. He came home for the WWII draft and on the day he got home President Dwight David Eisenhower announced that the war was over.

He hauled textiles for Central Motor Lines from Greensboro, NC to Chicago, IL twice a week and hauled magazines back to NC. Later, he went to work for Brame Wholesale Co. in North Wilkesboro, NC as a driver delivering butcher wrap paper.

From 1948-1950 Carroll was in the Korean War stationed at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC as a cook and graduated as a mess sergeant. After his service, he married his high school sweetheart Bernice Jarvis in 1950 and was employed by Anheuser-Busch as a sales representative/manager in Marion, VA. Bernice found employment at the Dept. of Agriculture in North Wilkesboro, NC. In 1955, Carroll and Bernice were convinced by Frank and Hazel Joines (Bernice's sister and brother-in-law) to come to Washington DC to work and live with them. Since Bernice was already working for the government, she transferred to the Government Printing Office and worked as a graphic artist/editor while Carroll went to work with Uncle Frank at Washington Refrigeration Company. Not long after, Frank was able to get Carroll into the Local Union 602 Steamfitter apprenticeship school. After graduation, he worked for Washington Refrigeration Co. as a heating, ventilation AC mechanic. When Washington Refrigeration Company split, Carroll went to work for Washington Refrigeration Service Company as their service manager. He later co-founded Interstate Service Company in July 1972 and was president until his retirement. He was a life member in Local 602.

Carroll’s retirement years were spent enjoying his grandchildren and teaching them how to "fix" things instead of buying "new." He also enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing, cooking cornbread and riding the tractor and mower every chance he could.

He truly loved life and all the blessings that God bestowed upon him.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 6522 US Hwy 221, Laurel Springs, NC 28644.

Kalas Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 Alfred Louis “Al” Engel of Dunkirk passed away September 4, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. He was born October 3, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to John Alfred, Jr. and Marie Pizzuti Engel.

He was raised in Chillum, attended St. John Baptist de la Salle Elementary and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1967. He was a member of the Stone and Marble Masons of Metropolitan Washington Union, and was employed as a master stone and marble mason with Boatman and Magnani, Inc. He worked on numerous projects in the Washington area, including the National Shrine, the US Capitol, and the White House. A resident of Dunkirk for the past twenty years, Al was a fan of NASCAR. Al was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by a sister Josephine Barthlow (John) of Ocala, FL. He is also survived by a nephew Steven Barthlow (Angela) of Sunderland, a niece Regina Wiese (Ron) of Wilmington, NC, a great-nephew Sawyer Barthlow and great-niece Rachael Wiese.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Church, PO Box 660, North Beach, MD 20714.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 Robert William “Robbie” Gordy of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 4, 2017. He was born February 5, 1962 in Prince Frederick to Richard Wayne and Carolyn Mae (Trott)

Gordy.

He was raised in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Northern High School. He spent his career as a surveyor and was employed by the City of Alexandria for almost 30 years.

Robbie also completed the welding program at Lincoln Tech.

Robbie is survived by his parents, Wayne and Carolyn Gordy of Chesapeake Beach, brother Richard W. Gordy, Jr. “Ricky” of Tracy’s Landing, nieces Amanda Drew and Brandy Gordy and nephew Joey Revell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., 8536 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Karen Hickson peacefully passed away in Churchton on September 1, 2017 after a lengthy battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), chronic pain and breast

cancer. She was born in 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to John and Joyce Virginia (Propsner) Coffey.

After graduating from New Hope-Solebury High School in New Hope, PA, Karen attended Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, and later attended the University of Maryland, University College, in Adelphi.

She married Michael W. Rook in Denver, CO, in 1977, and divorce in 1991. Karen married Patrick L. Hickson on Aug. 21, 1993, in Lakewood, CO. She was a Communications Vice President with an employee benefits consulting firm prior to her retirement in 2009 for medical necessity. Karen’s hobbies and talents included writing, sketching, reading, poetry, gardening and photography. Karen won accolades and awards for her photography featured in local shows, along with submissions to local and national newspapers.

Karen is survived by her husband, Patrick Hickson of Churchton; children, Jessica (Rook) Wolf of Exton, PA and Adam Rook (Akari) of Churchton; step-sons Derrick Hickson and Nathaniel Hickson of Spokane, WA; and half-brother, Barry C. Coffey of Denver, CO. Kalas Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

Patricia (Lenhart) Greenwald.

She was a devoted wife and mother, and created a happy home for her family. She was a dedicated volunteer at her children's school, Beach Elementary. She had many friends and touched many lives. She loved animals and enjoyed going to Ocean City, traveling, and spending time with her family. Patty had a passion for crafting, painting, and baking. She was known for her keen sense of fashion, both in her personal style and in interior design. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Patty was preceded in death by her mother Patricia Greenwald. Surviving are her husband Paul E. Humler, Jr., children Seth, Mason and Julia Humler all of Chesapeake Beach, father Paul Greenwald of The Villages, FL, and sisters Penny Rollinson of Crofton and Paige Weber of FL. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington DC 20090-6929.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Edna Mary Holland was born on September 11, 1927 in Calvert County.

Edna was united in holy matrimony to the late Albert Edward Holland on September 25, 1941. She passed away on August 20, 2017.

She was a loving and faithful wife. From their union six children were born; Maurice (Pam-deceased) of Stone Mountain, GA, Albert, Jr. (Vivian) of Colorado Springs, CO, Alexander (deceased) (Darlene) of Prince Frederick, Alvin (Claudia) of Lexington Park, Freeda Holland Graves (Leonard) of Dunkirk, and Phyllis (deceased) (Simmons-deceased) of Dunkirk. She taught her children to love the Lord and to do-good, respect the elderly and those around us.

Edna has one brother-in-law and four sisters-in-law and blessed with 28 grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Edna enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and sewing. She was a faithful member of the Church of God in Huntingtown. She served on the Usher Board, Choir, the Kitchen, Cleaning and Hospitality Committees. One of her favorite scriptures was Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer).

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Loretta Barbara Howie, of Huntingtown, passed away on September 7, 2017.

She was born on February 13, 1926, in Washington DC, to Barbara (McGowan) and John Donohoe. She was a native Washingtonian, but lived most of her life in MD. Loretta had many hobbies and interests.

She was a true “Social Butterfly” and enjoyed people. She was an avid Washington Redskins fan, loved to play bingo and was known to “shake a tail feather” to the Macarena. While living at Friendships Arms in Hyattsville, she served as President of the Residents Association. Later, when she lived in North Beach, she was a daily visitor to the Senior Citizens Center. She loved being with and joking around with her family; they were the center of her life.

Loretta was a member of the Sodality of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Hyattsville.

She lived and practiced her faith at all times.

In 1945, Loretta married the love of her life, Roy R. Howie, who passed away in 1986. She was the loving mother of Robert M. Howie (Linda), Stephen J. Howie (Keith), Deborah A. Weir (Lester), Pamela J. Magruder (Mel) and Teresa L. Emmell (Kevin). She was the grandmother of Shannon L. Davern, Brendan H. Weir, Angela M. Stockton, Crystal J. Davern, Jesse P. Weir, Michelle L. Mayers, James A. Mayers, Katherine N. Mayers and Ryan M. Howie. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Patricia Ann “Patty” Humler of Chesapeake Beach passed away suddenly on September 2, 2017. She was born May 12, 1971 to Paul Clifford and

 Barbara Marie Jerome of Southern Maryland, passed away September 10, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 2, 1943, in Piscataway to Marie (Walker) and Joseph Windsor.

Barbara worked as a bus aide for many years in the Prince George’s, Charles and Anne Arundel County school systems. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo and spending time with her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Jerome and the loving mother of Doris M. Crispell (Craig) and Barbara Ann LaPre (Wes). She was the grandmother of Jason O. LaPre and the sister of Eddie Windsor and Kenneth Windsor.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville, MD 20850.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Shirley Jane Liersemann of Parkville died July 22, 2017 of natural causes at Solomons Nursing Center. She was the youngest of three children born to Frank & Ruth Wooden, and a faithful member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Baltimore where she served as the chairperson of the Prayer Ministry. Shirley enjoyed life, singing, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and caring for those in need.

Married in 1945 to Frank Paul Liersemann, Sr. of Baltimore, she was blessed with

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64 years of marriage until his passing in 2010. Together they volunteered at the MD Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, and owned and operated Satyr Hill Shell service station in Parkville for 20+ years.

Shirley is survived by her son Rev. F. Paul Liersemann, Jr. (Kathryn) of Prince Frederick; three devoted grandchildren, Sarah Gleason (Christopher), Aaron (Lyndi), John (Jackie); and four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Claire, and Vivian.

Donations may be made to the Calvary Lutheran Church Grace Place, 2625 E. Northern Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21214.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 R u d o l p h Cordell “Rudy” Mackall passed away on August 25, 2017.

He was born to Rudolph Cornell Mackall, Sr. and Linda Byrd Mackall on November 7, 1986. He attended Calvert County Public School where he graduated.

The illness that he was born with stopped him from a lot of things he loved to do. Rudy loved, music, shopping and helping others. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at Calvert Lighthouse Church.

Rudolph was loved by many. He leaves to cherish their memories: his mother, Linda Byrd-Mackall; father, Rudolph Mackall; brothers, Lorenzo, Andre, Vaughn Mackall, Jamar Randolph and sister Tersheia Mackall; ten aunts and eight uncles; god parents, Geraldine Brooks and Jeffrey Jones; grandparents, R.V. Byrd (Rose). He was preceded in death by grandmother, Ruby Murray and Genieve Mackall.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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 M a r y “Adelaide” Murphy of Dunkirk passed away on September 3, 2017, in Prince Frederick. She was born on June 30, 1923, in Washington DC, to Maryanne and John T. Bailey.

Adelaide enjoyed bowling, playing the piano, traveling, going to the beach and spending time with her son. She was a member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd and enjoyed going to mass. She always had a bright smile and was happy to see you.

She was the beloved wife of the late John D. Murphy, Sr., who passed in 2008, and the loving and devoted mother of John D. Murphy, Jr. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Barry Clinton McFarland of Huntingtown passed away September 9, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1952 in Bluefield, WV to Robert and Meldora (Hyder) McFarland. Barry was raised in MD and the DC suburbs, graduating from Potomac High School. He then attended the University of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

He married Claire Cook in 1989, and lived in Bowie until moving to Huntingtown in 2000. He was employed by Andrews Federal Credit Union. Barry was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick. He enjoyed watching and coaching his children’s softball and baseball games, golfing and going to the beach. He

was an avid Terps and Redskins fan. Most of all, Barry loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchild. He will be remembered for his big smile, big laugh and big heart.

Barry is survived by his wife, Claire M. McFarland; children, Allison I. Leporati (Dominic) of St. Petersburg, FL, Michael P. McFarland of New York, NY and Shea C. McFarland of Huntingtown; a grandson Henry Leporati; his mother Meldora Hyder and brother Randy McFarland (Cheryl) of Spokane, WA. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick, MD 20678, or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1050 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 500, Washington DC 20036.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Christopher J. Parkes, formerly of Lusby joined his parents in heaven on August 25, 2017.

Chris is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tracy “TJ” (Fisher) Parkes; daughter, Courtney; brothers, Stephen and Gregory Parkes; uncles, John Fencik, Doug Parkes and Rick Parkes; and several cousins and their families. He was preceded in death by his mother Joan Fencik Parkes and Ronald G. Parkes, formerly of Ormond Beach, FL. Chris and TJ enjoyed nine months of retirement near Salt Lake City, UT, until his life was cut short by a heart attack. He enjoyed skiing, hiking and mountain biking in their home in Sandy, UT. Chris was an accomplished musician and enjoyed playing guitar and attending concerts. He retired from NAVAIR, Pax River, in Nov. 2016 with 34 years of service to the Dept. of Defense.

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In November of 2016, Bill and Patsy Rausch Funeral Home handled arrange- celebrated 71 years of marriage. They still ments. kissed each other every night and held hands daily.

Bill is survived by his wife, Pat Payne;  his brother, Harvey Payne of Davidsonville; Shawn Michael his daughter Vicki Weaver (Jim); grandPaul of Lusby passed daughters Michelle Weaver and Ashley away on September Hangliter (Ray), of Deale and grandchildren; 7, 2017 at his Haley, Courtney, Ray, Luke and Emersyn residence.

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Memorial contributions may be made February 6, 1990 in Riverdale he was the to the Alzheimer's Association, National son of Mark A. Paul Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Dr., Suite 400, Fairfax VA 22030. and Elizabeth (Redding) Paul of Lusby.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings Shawn graduated from Patuxent High School in 2009. He was a 1st Degree Black handled arrangements.

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Shawn is survived by his parents; his  brother, Marcus Paul of Lusby and his sister, Albert “Al” Ashley Paul of California.

Petralia, Jr. of Memorial contributions may be made Sunderland passed to the charity of one’s choice. away on September Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled 8, 2017. He was born arrangements. on November 26, 1936, in Lawrence, MA, to Mary and  Albert Petralia, Sr. W i l l i a m After graduating from high school, Al Edward "Bill" Payne joined the Navy. After serving his country, of Friendship passed he went to work at Reagan National Airport. away on September While working there, he met the love of his 12, 2017. He lived a life, Mabel. long life full of love, Sixteen years later he boldly ventured family, hard work out and founded his own company, Servco, and great memories. Inc., and after 27 very successful years, he Bill’s story starts in Memphis, TN on retired in 2003. His passion was his wife and November 11, 1928. He was the eldest child family. He also enjoyed fishing and playing of Henry and Clara Belle Payne. He was golf. He was an avid fan of the Boston raised in the south until his parents moved to Celtics and Red Sox and the Washington Washington DC and gave Bill a little broth- Redskins. er, Harvey.

Al was the beloved husband of Mabel At a backyard party in 1945, Bill met Petralia and the loving father of Marie the love of his life, Pat “Patsy”. Four short Denise Petralia Levin (Robert) and Albert months and one signed consent form later, Petralia, III. He was the devoted grandfather 17-year-old Bill married Patsy at the county of Nicholas Michael DeHart (Alexandra), court.

Albert Petralia IV, Nikolas Alexander Parrish Bill worked building houses, driving a and Dominic Salvatore Petralia. He was the cab, building boats and swooning Patsy. brother of S. John Petralia, Sr. (Carol), They saved enough to do whatever they Angela Petralia Knepp (Donald), Kenneth wanted but never spent a penny more than Petralia (Carolyn) and the late Anthony they had.

Petralia. He is also survived by many loving Bill and Pat raised their daughter, Vicki nieces, nephews and other family members. in Suitland and gave her hand in marriage to Memorial contributions may be made Jim Weaver. With their daughter starting her to Emmanuel Church, Cancer Care Minisown family, Bill and Patsy were off to travel. try, 3800 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, They drove anywhere and everywhere. They MD 20639. traveled across the country, spent winters in Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled FL and eventually moved to Melbourne. arrangements.

Jim and Vicki had two daughters who quickly had Bill wrapped around their fingers.  Bill loved to spend time on the water; R e g i n a l d boating, fishing or meeting up with friends at Jaimes “Reggie” the ol’ swimming hole. He always had a Pearman of Huntingproject to work on or something to fix up. town, passed away He was so proud of his family. He ate Breyers September 8, 2017 at ice cream every night and enjoyed a cold Calvert Memorial Miller Lite while watching his Washington Hospital. He was Redskins. born November 12, Bill became a great grandfather in 2013

1965 in Caracas, Venezuela to Reginald James and Jean (Gaines) Pearman.

Reggie was raised in Bethesda and graduated from Walt Whitman High School, attended Long Island University, in NY on a soccer scholarship and graduated with a degree in accounting. Reggie married Michelle Johnson on July 5, 1997 and lived in Silver Spring before moving to Huntingtown in 2003. He was employed as an accountant with the Dept. of Justice for over 20 years. Reggie enjoyed playing soccer, traveling, scuba diving and spending time with his family.

Reggie was preceded in death by his parents and sister Jeanita Danzik. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Michelle Johnson of Huntingtown; children, Alexis Ann and Dylan Jaimes Pearman; sister, Lydia Pearman Harris of Silver Spring; niece Aisha Harris, as well as numerous cousins, family and loved ones.

Memorial contributions may be made to MedEvac Foundation International, 909 N. Washington Street, Suite 410, Alexandria VA 22314.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Walter John "Wally" Price of Owings passed away September 2, 2017 at George Washington University Hospital.

He was born January 23, 1950 in Mineola, NY to Donald Granville and Virginia Jean (Springmeyer) Price.

He was raised in Mineola, NY and graduated from Floral Park High School and later from University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree.

He married Dale Brinkerhoff on Aug. 2, 2014 and they made their home in Owings. Walter was employed with BG&E and worked for many years at Calvert Cliffs. He later went to work for Dominion Cove Point LNG in Lusby before his retirement. Walter was a member of the American Legion and Centenary United Methodist Church in Shady Side. In his spare time he enjoyed working on his hot rod cars and going to car shows.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, son Jamie Michael Price and brother Jeffrey Price. He is survived by his wife, Dale Karen Price of Owings; children, Jenelle Lynn Price Cooper (Mike) of Hollywood, Michael Walter Price and fiancé Brittany Freeman, of Hollywood; grandchildren, Ethan, Cole, Noah, Evelyn, Aubrey, Sydney, Ava, Bryce, Josselynn, Shyann, Chandler and Paisley; brothers, Donald G. Price, Jr. (Linda) of New York and Douglas R. Price (Debbie) of Charlotte, NC; sister, Virginia J. Poutier (Jimmy) of Charlotte, NC; and stepsons, David Evans and (Gwen) of Crofton and Kevin Evans (Jackie) of Edgewater.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

 Donald Eckhart Price, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on September 9, 2017, at Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, after a short illness. Born in Adams City, CO on July 29, 1923, he was the son of the late George and Matilda Rae (Eckhart) Price.

Donald enlisted in the Army Air Corps Dec. 29, 1941. He served as a mechanic and parachute packer in the Pacific Theater rising to the rank of Sergeant. He was stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines and received an honorable discharge on Jan. 25, 1946.

He received his BA from UMBC under the GI Bill. He married his first wife, Leatha (Fries) in Jul. 1947 and lived in Edgewater; she passed away in 2001. He married Barbara Dawson Jan. 5, 2003 and they lived in Owings.

Donald had a long and distinguished career in civil service with the Interstate Commerce Commission and General Accounting Office. He was a civic leader in many organizations, including: The Londontowne Property Owners Association, Knights of Pythias, Ruritan Club and Anne Arundel Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association.

Donald Price is survived by wife Barbara, and his four sons: Charles Malvern (Linda Sue), of Salisbury; George Wesley (Kathy) of Dublin, VA; Paul Scott (Cathy), of Chapel Hill, NC; and Philip Gregory (Debra), of Spartanburg, SC, seven grandsons, three granddaughters, and six great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, or Smithville United Methodist Church, 3005 Ferry Landing Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Norm is survived by his loving wife, Donna Rea of St. Leonard; his children Norm (PJ) and Jennifer Rea, Christopher and Cheryl Rea, Nicole Rea; a dear friend, Phil Harvey II and by his two loving granddaughters, Riley and Isabella. Norm was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Barbara Rea. He is survived in addition by his siblings Robin, Ba, Carol-Jane, and Mark, and many other family members.

Donations may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

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Ellen Jane Trundle Sinyard passed away September 9, 2017 at South River Health and Rehabilitation. Jane was born December 13, 1911 in Washington DC to Jane (Leatherbury) and George W. Smith.

She was raised in the District, attended public school, and in 1932 married Henry H. “Mack” Trundle. They resided in Churchton where Jane was a homemaker, also later working as a cashier at Safeway in Upper Marlboro. Mr. Trundle passed away in 1975 and Jane moved to FL the following year. She married Ralph Sinyard in 1979 and he passed away in 1990. Jane returned to MD in 2006, living with her daughter Kathy, and had resided at South River for the past year. In her youth Jane loved dancing, also enjoyed needlework, crochet, playing cards, gardening and reading, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Jane is survived by daughters, Kathleen Raskhodoff (Richard) of Shady Side, and Carole Raley (John) of Port St. Lucie, FL, five grandsons and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two  husbands, a sister and two brothers.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangeNorman Hamilton “Norm" Rea, III, of St. Leonard passed away on September 8, ments.

2017 in Prince Frederick. He was born on January 19, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA to Norman and Barbara Rea. Norm was raised in Pittsburgh, and graduated from Shaler Area High School in 1972 where he met his wife, Donna Newton Rea, and married on Sep. 20, 1974.

He continued his education at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, graduating in Oct. 1977 and began work as an aircraft mechanic at Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA, at the age of 23. When not traveling for work, Norm enjoyed his time in his garage on various projects, which included his “fleet” of vehicles and boats. When he was not in his garage he could be found on the Chesapeake Bay trolling for striped bass on his fishing boat or enjoying a beautiful day with the winds filling the sails of his sailboat.

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 Dorothy W. Stringer of Deale passed away September 8, 2017 at the Mandrin Inpatient Care Center in Harwood. Dorothy was born July 16, 1921 to Winifred (Stuart) and Milton Whitney. She was raised in Takoma Park and graduated from McKinley Technical High School with honors at age 16.

She was active in the Nature Club where she met her future husband George Stringer.

After high school, she worked to help support her family at Woodward & Lothrop and later at the Dept. of Agriculture. When Congress voted to allow women to join the Armed Services during WWII, Dorothy enlisted and served in the Women’s Army Corps, and was discharged as a Corporal Feb. 25, 1946. After the war, George and Dorothy were married in West Palm Beach and spent 64 years of marriage together until his passing in 2010. They lived in Silver Spring where she was a homemaker raising their three children, and spent weekends as a caregiver at the home of George’s parents in Deale, moving there permanently in 1980.

Dorothy was known as a gourmet cook, and the family paramedic, seamstress and diplomat. She was a faithful member of Cedar Grove U.M. Church, a Sunday school teacher, Cub Scout Den mother, Girl Scout leader, and election judge. She was known for her happy spirit and enthusiasm for life.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, and a sister Margaret Culjat. She is survived by her sons George F. “Rick” Stringer III, with whom she lived in Deale, and William F. Stringer (Lynn) of Port St. Lucie, FL, a daughter Barbara Stringer Kumnick (Alan) of Charlotte, NC, and grandchildren William L., Whitney M. and William F. Stringer, and Kelly E. Fenton.

Donations may be made to Cedar Grove U.M. Church, 5965 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale, MD 20751.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Dr. Harold William Sorrill, Jr., Capt. USN, left this life on September 4, 2017, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall. He was born on August 14, 1931. In his final years, he bravely navigated four unique cancers, pneumonia, and the loss of his ability to walk. During the journey he wrote his memoirs, witnessed and counseled those in need, and demonstrated daily his relationship with his Lord.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold William Sorrill, Sr., and his mother, Jule Ella Ginn Sorrill. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Fay Burkes Sorrill of Solomons; his daughter, Donna Sorrill Carnahan; three grandchildren, Jennifer Fay Carnahan, Ashley Elisabeth Radano, and Aaron Michael Carnahan; one great granddaughter, Ella Fay Radano, all of California; and one sister, Bobbie Sorrill Patterson of Solomons.

Dr. Sorrill graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington DC. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Mississippi College; a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Seminary; a Master of Theology from Southern Baptist Seminary; and Doctor of Divinity from Southern Baptist Seminary.

He served as a Navy Chaplain with the Third Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines; the Third Marine Expeditionary Unit in Thailand; the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, TX; the Navy Housing Activity in Yokohama, Japan; and the Naval Amphibious Base in Little Creek, VA. He returned to the Naval Reserve and served until he retired.

He served as Minister of Education and Associate Pastor of the Congress Heights Baptist Church for three years and as Pastor of the Clinton Baptist Church for 25 years. The church then gave him the title of Pastor Emeritus upon his retirement.

Capt. Sorrill served as Guest Chaplain for the US Senate, the MD Senate, and the MD House of Delegates. He served as  Coordinator of Invocations for the Prince  George’s County Council, and on the  County Prayer Council Committee.  Contributions may be made to the  Clinton Baptist Church, 8701 Woodyard  ’ Rd., Clinton, MD 20735.

Lee Funeral Home in Clinton  handled arrangements.

Laura Evelyn Lorraine (Hopkins) Swindell of North Beach passed away September 11, 2017, surrounded by family. She was born June 22, 1937 in Beltsville to James Albert and Laura Evelyn (Ridgeway) Hopkins. Evelyn was raised in Bowie and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1956. She married William Swindell on June 22, 1957. They lived in Landover Hills, until moving to North Beach, where they have lived for 33 years. Evelyn was active in the North Beach Senior Center for many years. She enjoyed feeding birds and squirrels, camping at Breezy Point and taking walks on the beach.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Swindell, sister Helen Hopkins and brother William Hopkins. She is survived by her children, Susan S. Solo (Ted) of Frederick, William T. Swindell, Jr. (Juanita) of Chesapeake Beach, Laura E. Watkins of Owings, Michael B. Swindell of Chesapeake Beach and Eugene Hopkins (Sherri) of Rose Haven; grandchildren, William T. Swindell III, Pamela M. Hatch, Bruce C. Watkins, Tara Lynn Warner-Pugh, Shannon R. Solo, Jennifer N. Russo, Crystal and AJ; great-grandchildren, Heidi, Colt, Bruce, Ashlyn, Rylan, Mackenzie, Charleigh, Kaleb, Mason and Mackenzie; sisters, Virginia, Shirley, Carol, Barbara and Mary and brothers, James, Richard and Wayne.

Memorial contribution may be made to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or to the Humane Society of Calvert County, PO Box 3505, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Ronald Chad Paul Leitch Thacker of Valdosta, Turner of St. GA, formerly of Leonard passed away Lusby, passed away September 7, 2017 at on September 4, Calvert Memorial 2017 at South Hospital. He was Georgia Medical born February 9, Center.

Born 1950 in Annapolis to October 10, 1965 in Prince Frederick, he was the son of the late Melvin Woodrow and Doris Alma (Leitch) Clarence Thacker and Cherry Marie (Ogan) Turner.

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He was raised in Jewell and attended Ronald graduated from Calvert High Tracey’s Elementary and Southern High School and was the owner/operator of a gas School, graduating in 1968. He was a station. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

You could always find him on a Sunday member of the football, basketball and either watching the Bears, the Orioles, or wrestling teams throughout high school. rooting for Kevin Harvick during the races. Following high school, Paul was drafted into Ronald enjoyed spending time with his the Army on Oct. 7, 1969 and was honorably family, especially at “Uncle Rog’s” house. discharged Sep. 28, 1971. He was employed To Ron, there was nothing better than a as an HVAC mechanic for Prince George’s good cooked meal and an ice-cold beer. If County Board of Education, retiring in 2011 you ask anyone about Ronald they would after 43 years of service. He married Debra have nothing but positive things to say and Arnold on Dec. 17, 1976 and they have lived mention how great his sense of humor was.

Ronald was always making someone laugh in St. Leonard since 1980. Paul was a or laughing with someone. He will forever member of St. James’ Parish. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworkbe in our hearts.

He is survived by his daughters, Kayla ing and watching sports. He was also an avid Jo Turner of Sarasota, FL and Destiny Tyler fan of the Miami Dolphins and Maryland Thacker of Orange City, FL; grandchildren, Terps.

Zaiden Edward Thacker of Lusby, and Paul is survived by his wife, Debbie Skylar and Aubree Pugh of Orange City, FL; Turner of St. Leonard; sons, Kevin P. Turner brother, Wallace Thacker of Lusby; and and Brad W. Turner (Jennifer), both of many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Lusby; grandsons, Cole Matthew and Cody Paul Turner; sister, Nancy Skillman of Thacker, Jr. Memorial contribution may be made to Dunkirk; and brothers, David Turner of the American Heart Association, PO Box Deale and Stuart Turner of Land O’ Lakes, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby and brothers Melvin W. Turner, Jr. and handled arrangements.

Gary Turner.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301  Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 800, Washington S t e p h e n DC 20004.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings Andrew Thompson of Huntingtown handled arrangements. passed away on September 9, 2017  in Prince Frederick.

Barry CovingHe was born on ton Wood, Sr. of December 14, 1962 Prince Frederick in Washington DC to Carol Trevey and the passed away on late Thomas G. Thompson.

September 5, 2017 in Stephen had a very calming demeanor Washington DC. He and could turn the darkest situations around was born on March and end up with all involved laughing. He 4, 1945 in Prince had a positive outlook and was an amazing man who liked to piddle around in his garage Frederick to the late Merle C. and Eunice or yard and could fix anything with a cigar in Hutchins Wood.

Barry enjoyed being outdoors, either hand and a Coors Light close by.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Lisa farming, or feeding the deer and the horses.

He is survived by his wife, Linda G. Marie Starkweather-Thompson, father of Justin Thompson, Katelyn Thompson, Wood; son, Barry C. Wood, Jr.; grandchilTrevor Thompson and Samantha Thompson, dren, Aaron, Kara, and Luke Wood; sister, granddaughter, Aria, his mother, Carol Carolyn Smith; and brother, Philip Wood.

Barry is preceded in death by his sister, June Trevey and his brother, Mark Thompson.

Memorial contributions may be made Fowler and his brother, Page Wood.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burnett-Calvert Hospice House, PO Box to a charity of one’s choice.

838, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements. handled arrangements.

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Portraits of Courage

by President George W. Bush

By Judy MacWilliams Forget politics for a few hours and grab a copy of Portraits of Courage.

This beautiful and poignant tribute to our nation’s heroes will make you smile and cry, frown and flinch, shudder and shiver, and the book also will make you very grateful for these men and women.

When President Bush left the White House, he took up several hobbies to help fill the days. After the business of running the country, suddenly there was a lot of “down time.” He told his wife, Laura, he wanted to take up painting. He began with the small stuff: fruit, plants, pets.

As he began taking classes, one of his art teachers suggested he try portraits.

Perhaps he could paint portraits of some of the world leaders he had known as President.

The George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, a non-profit located in Dallas, helps veterans and their families following the trauma of

war and injuries received. During his tenure in the White House, Bush was known for visiting wounded warriors at Walter Reed. When he left the White House, he continued his involvement and, in 2015, started painting these heroes. An avid biker, Bush holds an annual W100K mountain bike competition. Many veterans participate. Many are amputees and suffer from traumatic brain injury and post traumatic syndrome. Some of the competitors are veterans Bush met at Walter Reed and kept track of their progress.

Portraits of Courage contains paintings of some of these men and women. Along with the pictures, are short stories of their lives. The stories are enlightening; the conversations, real. Many wounded continued to serve our country, even with severe injuries, for many years until their retirement from the military service. “I painted these men and women as a way to honor their service to the country and to show respect for their

sacrifice and courage. I hope to draw attention to the challenges some face when they come home and transition to civilian life.”

These men and women are the most courageous of the courageous.

Their stories are genuine, their struggles are real, and their healing never stops. Each day is a challenge. Each day brings real life situations that they have to overcome. Bush encourages them to become “normal” through competition and, for many, competitiveness is therapeutic.

You’ve heard the expression, “Oh to be a fly on the wall and listen to a conversation.” It feels as though the reader is the fly on the wall as one reads how the President meets and listens to the warriors and hears sordid details of war, their injuries, their struggles and how they overcame. Bush says it better. He wrote about DT, one of the warriors who was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan resulting in 80 percent of his body burned and most of his fingers and nose gone. Doctors

gave him a 15% chance of surviving.

He endured over 100 surgeries and recovered. Bush says: “I’m no poet, either, so instead I’ve tried to capture DT’s contagious, hopeful, joyous energy on canvas. I hope those who see it get a sense of DT’s unconquerable soul and take inspiration from my friend’s powerful example.”

For more information on the Bush Initiative and the competitions, visit: www.bushcenter.org

Quilt your Barn New Barn Trail

By Susan Shaw When I first heard about the idea of hanging quilt squares on barns to create a trail, my thoughts immediately travelled to how much my mother would have loved taking such a trail.

If, like my late mother, you are an avid quilter, you will be excited to see the first two quilt squares in the new trail being created in Calvert County.

The first is hard to miss! It is hanging on the barn at Mulberry Farm on northbound Route 4 just north of Calvert Health Medical Center (formerly Calvert Memorial Hospital) in Prince Frederick. Readily visible from Route 4, the square draws atten attention to the Cox Farmstand.

Karla Sisson, and painted by Janet Johnson. It features the Calvert County flag with the tobacco leaf in the middle.

The second square is located in Chesapeake Beach at the trail head for the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail.

Featuring an oyster in the middle, since oysters are grown below the Railway Trail, this square was also painted by Janet Johnson of North Beach.

Where will the next square be found? If you are a business with a barn, please consider sponsoring a square. Conceived by Sue Mills of Chesapeake Beach, and constructed

by Phil Pfanschmidt, the only cost is the value of materials. The Calvert The square was sponsored by Arts Council is the co-sponsor of this Esther and Fred Cox, designed by new tourism initiative.

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Tax Relief for Irma Announcement: Comptroller Franchot Extends Tax Relief and Assistance to Help Hurricane Irma Victims Motor fuel returns extended, fuel waiver granted to ensure gasoline supply in Maryland and assistance offered on a variety of individual taxes due.

Just as Comptroller Franchot eased tax requirements for Harvey, he is doing the same for Irma. For details, see the 9/7/17 edition of the Chesapeake Current at ChesapeakeCurrent.com or on FaceBook at

Chesapeake Current.

Anyone from Florida 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.

Greenwall Giveaway Value $10,000!

Do you know what a greenwall is? A greenwall is a wall of living plants that clean air. For schools, clean air is often a continuing battle.

GreenStreet Greenwalls is giving away one free greenwall valued at $10,000 to a school in Maryland.

Will it be your child’s school?

The goal of this contest “is to help students understand the role plants can play in cleaning the air we breathe,” states Greenstreet Growers. “We can also provide teachers with a power point presentation that incorporates green walls into their STEM lesson plan as well as free tours of our production facilities.”

“The contest is open to ALL Maryland schools, K-12, both public and private and ends on December 31st at 11:55pm EDT.” “Not only visually pleasing, a greenwall will clean the air in the school 24/7 and provide an educational environment with clean and healthy air to breathe. This green wall system will clean almost enough

air to fill an Olympic sized swimming pool each day, which is the amount of air required for approximately 200 people to breathe daily,” according to Ray Greenstreet.

To enter the contest, go to winafreegreenwall.hscampaigns.com and fill out the entry form, “Like” the Greenstreet GreenWalls Facebook page and share the contest on your page. Winner will be selected by a random drawing. All other schools entered will receive 10% off a green wall if they choose to purchase one.

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CURRENT EVENTS 131st Calvert County Fair Sept. 27- Oct. 1. Officially opens at 4:00 pm, Wed., Sept. 27: Feed the Needy Night (enter the Fair for $1 or a 14 oz. can of food). Thur. is Senior Citizens & Special Needs Day, opens at 9:00 am (they have free admission and lunch). Fri. is Youth Day, opens at 9:00 am (18 and under admitted free until 4:00). Sat., opens at 9:00 am and Sun. opens at 10:00 am. Entertainment performing at various times throughout each day. Admission $5, 11 and under free. Officially closes at 6:00 pm, Sun., Oct. 1. Calvert County Fairground, Barstow. Special traffic plans will be in effect. Visit calvertcountyfair.com or call 410-535-0026.

each Wed. until Nov. 22. The group meets from 6:00–7:30 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick. For more info. or to register, contact Brittanny Petrzala at 410-535-0892 or bpetrzala@calverthospice.org. Registration deadline is Sept.

25. Get applications at calverthospice.org/childrens-programs.

Fall Festival Every Weekend!

Great Family Fun for All Ages! Hayrides • Jumping Pillow • Tire Tower • Corn Maze • Underground Slide • Corn Box • Face Painting and much more! Weekends. 10:30am-5:00 pm (last ticket sold at 4:00 pm) One low price for ALL activities! General Admission – $13.

Seniors 65+ – $ 10. Military (with #DoSomethingCal! Active or Retired ID) – $10. West Bay Find your voice through civic engage- Front Rd. (Rt. 258), Lothian. ment. Dr. Seuss as the Lorax said, 410-867-9500.

Visit Greenstreet"Unless someone like you cares a whole Gardens.com. awful lot, nothing is going to get better.

It's not." Former Delegate and current Adolescents with Autism Spectrum activist, Sue Kullen, teaches this Disorders. Info. Session for a free four-part series to practice the skills of 6-week exercise program starting in getting organized and involved in issues Oct. in Prince Frederick for Adolescents that affect your community. Bring a aged 13-19 with Autism Spectrum friend and your passion and engage! Disorders. Participate in a doctoral Sponsored by Maryland Humanities. research study that will explore particiThurs., Sept. 7 and 28 and Oct. 5 and pant’s experience and feelings of engag26 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Calvert ing in an exercise program and to deterLibrary Prince Frederick. Please register. mine any changes in emotional, behavInfo: 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862, ioral and social status in adolescents CalvertLibrary.info. with ASD. Participation is free and the exercise program (indoor cycling) Bridges Support Group requires minimal skill. Call/text Calvert Hospice announces the next Michelle at 301-257-3105 to schedule a session of Bridges, a support group for 30-minute time slot to learn more about children ages 6-17 and adult family this opportunity.

Times available members who are grieving. The 8-week 3:00–5:00 pm Wed. Sept. 21 or 10:00 session begins Sept. 27 and continues am–noon Sat. Sept. 23.

Friday, September 22 Campbell's Southern Smoked BBQ Brisket: American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, lower-level dining room.

5:30-7:00 pm. Public invited. Info: 410-257-9878, ALPost206.org Aqua Squares Square Dance Club: Open house for interested people to try and learn about modern square dancing. 7:00 pm. Southern Community Center, Lusby. Free. Info: Al Posey, 443-771-6519.

welcome.

Info: ALPost206.org.

410-257-9878,

Karaoke at the Legion: A good time from 8:00-12:00pm. American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Lower Level Lounge, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. No cover charge. Public welcome. Questions: 410-257-9878, ALPost206.org.

Saturday, September 23 Lighthouse Lovers: Cruise includes Cove Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point, and Sharps Island lighthouses. Learn the history of the lighthouses and stories that make each light unique. Bring your sunscreen, camera, hat, and rain jacket, and be prepared for a day of fun! $130 for day-long trip; museum members $120.

Lunch is on Kent Island; meal costs are not included. Meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 am. Expected return 4:30 pm. Space is limited; pre-registration required.

Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

Shredding Event: Calvert County residents – destroy unwanted paper documents to help prevent identity theft. Rain or Shine. 8:00 am-2:00 pm.

Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Rd., Lusby. 410-326-0210, co.cal.md.us/recycle. Free.

Garden Smarter - Faerie Gardens and Terrarium Workshop: What plants, soil and containers to use to create a successful terrarium and faerie garden.

Leave with a living arrangement.

Registration requiredcall 410-535-3662. 10:00-11:30 am at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

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

CalvertLibrary.info.

What Everyone Should Know about Social Security: Do you have questions about Social Security benefits or Medicare? Want to know how to get the most from your benefits? Please register. 11:30-1:00pm at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 410-257-2411. 1:30-4:30 pm at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

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

CalvertLibrary.info.

Sunday, September 24 Superhero Sunday: Dress up as your favorite superhero and bring the whole family to Dunkirk Park for a morning of super fall fun! We will have many SUPER activities…all for free! Enjoy hay rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, a giant inflatable and cool vehicles to have your photo taken with. 11:00 am–2:00 pm at Dunkirk Park.

Kayaking & Paddle Boarding: Never tried it? Now is your chance in the pond at Horsmon Farm. Sup 2 U Rentals $5 per person plus admission $8/person. Sat., 9:00 am-6:00 pm.

Sun., 10:00 am-5:00 pm. 1865 Brunch with Brem: FREE brunch to Movie Under the Stars: Greenstreet Horsmon Farm Ln., St. Leonard. learn about the latest research findings Gardens presents Sing. Gates open at 443-532-5761. on breast cancer. 12:30 to 2:30pm at 7:00 pm; movie at 7:30 pm. AdmisHall at Huntingtown. Please register sion: canned food, donated to the Scan at Sue@BremFoundation.org. More Food Pantry. Refreshments available. info. at BremFoundation.org Bring your own blanket. West Bay Sat. & Sun. Sept. 23 & 24 Front Rd., Lothian. 410-867-9500.

Community Clean Up! The Town of Visit GreenstreetGardens.com.

North Beach will provide dumpsters for Monday, September 25 Acoustic Music: Music by Ross residents to dispose of all except hazardCrampton from 7:00-11:00 pm at ous materials. 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Golf Tournament: Invest in Calvert American Legion Stallings Williams Visitors’ parking lot, 5th St. at Chesa- County; support Kathryn Marsh for Post 206, Chesapeake Beach. Public peake Ave. Info: 301-855-6681.

State’s Attorney. $400/foursome.

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$100/single. Tee off 9:00 am. Chesapeake Golf Club, Lusby. Register online at kathrynatleemarsh.com.

Info.: email kathrynatleemarsh@comcast.net or call Fran Longwell 302-785-0024.

Environmental Commission Meeting: 6:30-8:30 pm, County Services Bldg., 150 Main St., 3rd floor Conference Rm., Prince Frederick.

410-535-2348. Public invited.

OMOB Author: Meet Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, international best-selling author of One Maryland One Book, Purple Hibiscus. Check out her TEDTalk on "The Danger of a Single Story" and then come meet her in person! Seating is first-come, first-serve and registration is requested.

7:00-8:30 pm. Calvert High School Auditorium.

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

Tuesday, September 26 Stamp & Stencil: Go all around the community center, collect stamps and color in stencils.

9:30-10:30 am, Northeast Comm.

Ctr., Chesapeake Beach.

Public Hearing on Amendment of the Ethics Ordinance: The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will consider and receive comments on amendments to the Calvert County Ethics Ordinance.10:30 am. County Commissioners Hearing Rm., 2nd Floor, Courthouse, Prince Frederick.

410-535-1600 ext. 2566.

Unity for the Community Speed Discussion for Teens: Like giving your opinion? Like learning from others? Watch short video clips on social issues and discuss with others in a speed dating format. 6:30-8:30 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

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

CalvertLibrary.info.

Wednesday, September 27 Tea at the Garden: In the beautiful setting of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Learn about the history of teas and the part they play in our society. Featuring an assortment of specialty teas, homemade scones, tea cookies, and pastries. You'll be served a tasting plate of our quiche of the day and soup or salad. 12:00-1:30 pm.

Members $20; Non-Members $25.

Register: annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/tea-garden.

Gone But Never Forgotten: Calvert Hospice announces this FREE seminar that tackles the stigma of overdose loss.

6:00–8:00 pm at “The Space,” 96 Central Sq. Dr., Prince Frederick. Space is limited.

Register at calverthospice.org/grief-support-programs, or contact Tessa Washington,

410-535-0892, ext. 2201 or twashing- blast for the whole family to benefit the ton@calverthospice.org.

Dawkins Dream Foundation. Adults $25. Students $20. 5 & under, free.

Song Circle / Jam Session: Singer-mu- Race start at 9:00 am at Calverton sicians trading songs, taking turns in School, Huntingtown. More info. and choosing and leading a group of musi- registration: DawkinsDreams.com. cians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new Patterson House Tour: The last things. A range of playing abilities and guided tour of this beautiful 1933 experience can be expected. Public Colonial Revival house and its gardens. welcome. 6:30-8:30 pm at Calvert The Patterson house is closing until Library Southern Branch. 2021 for renovations and upgrades.

410-326-5289. CalvertLibrary.info.

Free. Open to the public. 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Jefferson Paterson Park, St. Leonard.

410-586-8501.

Jefpat.org.

Thursday, September 28

Calvert County Job Fair: For Southern Maryland job seekers, there is no better one-stop resource. Brush off your resumé for this free event! 10:00 am-2:00 pm at College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick. co.cal.md.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=985. #DoSomethingCalCo! Find your voice through civic engagement.

6:30-8:30pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info.

Chocolate Through Time: Learn about the history of chocolate from its ancient beginnings to the modern day.

Food historian, Joyce White, tells us how the cultural value and production of chocolate has changed through time.

Enjoy a taste of historic chocolate recipes. $5. 7:00-8:30 pm at Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard. Contact Sherwana Knox to register: 410-586-8501 or sherwana.knox@maryland.gov.

Fri. - Sun., Sept. 29, 30 & Oct. 1 Pony Rides: Cowboys & Cowgirls bring your boots! $5 per person plus admission $8/person. Fri. & Sat., 9-6.

Sun. 10-5. Horsmon Farm, St. Leonard. 443-532-5761.

Dee of St. Mary's Public Sail: A two-hour cruise aboard the historic Dee of St. Mary’s. Experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. $25/ages 13 and up. $15/children 5-12. Sorry, no children under 5 permitted. Departs from the Calvert Marine Museum dock, weather permitting, at 2:30 pm.

Reservations required by noon Friday prior to the sail. Reservations and info.: Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or mccormmj@co.cal.md.us.

spice.org for more info. Free.

Blood Drive: The Shade Side Community Center hosts this blood drive sponsored by the Anne Arundel Medical Center. The Blood Mobile will be on site from 2:00-7:00 pm. All successful blood donations will be entered in a drawing to win one of four $50 gift certificates from Trader Joe's. Reservations are not required. Info: 410-867-2599.

Wednesday, October 4 Cinema Café-Hidden Figures: The true story of the team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA as it worked to put a man in space and bring him safely home. One woman, Mary Winston Jackson, started her professional career as a math teacher in Calvert County! 6:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Book Discussion-Catcher in the Rye: Recurring monthly book discussion at the Lotus Cafe in Solomons. Info: Calvert Library Southern Branch, Crab Feast: All You Can Eat! 410-326-5289.

5:00-8:00 pm. Party till 10:00 pm – music, games, raffles, crab races, door Thursday, October 5 prizes. Deale Volunteer Fire Dept. $55.

Info: 443-822-9468. Resume and Cover Letter Workshop: Deale42.com.

Join a job counselor in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, Monday, October 2 bring it with you. 1:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Please register: Purple Hibiscus, Book Discussion: 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

This year’s One Maryland One Book (OMOB) selection is the story of a 15-year-old and her family in Nigeria.

Join the book discussion at 7:00 pm at the Calvert Library Southern Branch, Solomons, 410-326-5289. CalvertLibrary.info.

Tuesday, October 3

Family Storytime: For the family with children of multiple ages. Children Friday, September 29 enjoy books and language through short stories, songs, activities and 4th Annual Angela Mister Memorial more. An adult must accompany child.

Golf Tournament: Chesapeake Hills The theme is: Going to the Library.

Golf Course.

12:00 pm at Calvert Library Fairview.

9:00 am-2:00 pm. 11352 HG Trueman 410-257-2101. CalvertLibrary.info.

Rd., Lusby.

Wills & Estate Planning: Margaret Button Pictures: Glue buttons on a Phipps, Register of Wills for Calvert page to enhance a picture. 10:00-11:00 County, will provide a general am at Northeast Community Ctr., overview of wills and estates. Using her Chesapeake Beach. many years of experience, she will help participants understand the imporNam Knights Spaghetti: American tance of having a will and being Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams prepared for what happens during the Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, lower-lev- estate process. Calvert Hospice is el dining room. 5:30-7:00 pm. pleased to provide this educational Public invited. Info: 410-257-9878, seminar and provide refreshments.

ALPost206.org.

1:00 - 2:30 pm at “The Space” at 96 Central Square Dr., Prince Frederick (behind Outback Steakhouse). Register: calverthospice.org/education-semiSaturday, September 30 nars. Contact Peggy Braham at Color Blast 5K Fun Run/Walk: A 410-535-0892 or pbraham@calvertho-

Be more successful! Let the Chesapeake Current help you promote your non-profit group’s event!

Email complete details along with contact info at least three weeks in advance to ChesapeakeCurrent@gmail. com.

We also give non-profits deep discounts on sharp, colorful display ads to attract even more attention!

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