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County Considers “Commerce Zones” The Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) is considering providing tax credits to businesses locating in a new “Commerce Zone” at the Patuxent Business Park in Lusby. The BOCC heard a presentation by Linda Vassallo, Director of Economic Development for the county that during the 2016 Maryland legislative session Calvert County received authority to enact a real property tax credit for county-designated Commerce Zones. As enacted into law on April 12, 2016, effective June 1 of this year, the BOCC may grant a tiered tax credit for 10 years against real property. The Commerce Zone is to incentivize economic development in Calvert County by providing a real property tax credit to appropriately zoned areas. To qualify, businesses are required to construct new premises or expand existing premises in the designated Commerce Zone, which would automatically qualify for a real property tax credit for taxes imposed by the County for 10 years. The tax credits are 50% for years 1through 5; 25% for years 6 and 7; and 15% for years 8 to 10. The Maryland General Assembly approved the County's request and Governor Hogan signed it into law on
Educational Seminar Upcoming Calvert Hospice is partnering with Calvert Memorial Hospital to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to encourage group discussion.
Having the Conversation Tues., Oct. 4, 2016 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Presenters: Dr. Raymon Noble, Interim Medical Director for Calvert Linda Vassallo, Director of Calvert Hospice and Sarah Simmons, RN, MSN, CHPN, Director of Quality & Education County Economic Development. for Calvert Hospice Sarah and Dr. Noble will talk about April 12, 2016, with an effective date of June 1, 2016. The BOCC held a public hearing to adopt an ordinance approving the first recommended Commerce Zone in Calvert County. Final action is expected on Oct. 18. Dominion is the first business to announce that it is constructing an office and warehouse facility at the Patuxent Business Park. This incentive would apply only to new businesses. June Sevillia, a spokeswoman for Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community, expressed concerns during the public comment that the BOCC could expand Commerce Zones without additional public hearings. She accused the BOCC of lacking transparency.
when to begin having conversations with loved ones and healthcare providers about how we wish to spend our last days, months, and years. The presentation will include information on how to have tough conversations about treatment preferences, the benefits and burdens of life-prolonging care, and how to respect your loved ones’ preferences. Seating is limited, so register early for seminars. All classes will be held in Classroom 2 on the Lower Level of Calvert Memorial Hospital. To register, visit: calverthospice.org/education-seminars/ . Contact Jean Fleming at (410) 535-0892 or jfleming@calverthospice.org for more information.
BOCC to Change Economic Incentive Fund The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is considering lowering its Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) threshold for businesses from hiring 25 new employees to 10. At their meeting on Sept. 27, the BOCC conducted a public hearing to consider changes to the EDIF. The purpose of the EDIF, which was established in 2005, is to aid economic development in Calvert County by providing financial assistance to qualified companies that plan to establish new operations or expand existing facilities. During the 2016 Maryland General Assembly legislative session, the BOCC requested a reduction in the job creation requirements from 25 new full-time jobs to 10. The BOCC requested lowering the job creation threshold because most of the companies seeking to expand
or relocate fewer than 25. The current ordinance also requires a company to promise to continue operations in Calvert County for at least five years. To date, only one loan has been authorized through the EDIF. Commissioner Mike Hart (R-District 1) said he thought 10 new employees was still too high. “I’d like to see it lowered to five.” He was informed that to lower the number would have to go through the Maryland General Assembly again. The Maryland General Assembly approved the county's request to lower the number of jobs to 10 and Governor Hogan signed it into law on April 12, 2016 with an effective date of Oct. 1. Following the public hearing, the BOCC is expected to take action on the ordinance at their meeting Oct. 18.
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New Program to Help Stray Cats The Anne Arundel Community Cat Coalition, led by The Spay Spa & Neuter Nook, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Anne Arundel County to launch a pilot project to spay/neuter and vaccinate homeless, stray and community cats in Anne Arundel County. The Pilot project will take place in Hillsmere Shores and is funded by Rude Ranch Animal Rescue and Alley Cat Allies. “A lot of the stray and homeless cats and kittens living on the streets in our county are lost or abandoned pets and their offspring that were never spayed or neutered. Unfortunately, these cats produce many kittens. Often these litters of kittens are rounded up and turned into the county’s animal control or local shelters and rescues. By spaying and neutering these cats before they have more kittens, we will stop the influx of unwanted and homeless animals,” said Bob Rude, Executive Director of Rude Ranch Animal Rescue in Davidsonville and the Spay Spa & Neuter Nook. According to Maryland Department of Agriculture’s “Survey of Animal Control, and Animal Sheltering Facilities in Maryland,” 46,360 cats and kittens were turned in to animal controls and shelters throughout the state during 2015. Of those turned in, 37% (17,500) of those cats and kittens were euthanized. Locally, in Anne Arundel County, 2,584 were turned in (excluding owner requested euthanasias), and 1,104 were euthanized (excluding owner requested euthanasias). Of those taken in, 1,554 of those cats were considered to be stray or free roaming. This program will reduce the number of relinquished cats and kittens by catching or trapping stray and homeless cats, providing spay/ neuter surgeries, vaccinating (rabies and other communicable diseases) and returning them to their neighborhood. As part of the Pilot Project to designate that a cat
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has been spayed or neutered, the cats will have both ears tipped. This is a painless procedure in which the tip of the ear is removed to provide visible identification that they have been a part of the project. “This program will show immediate benefits for the county’s Communities and the cats,” said Katherine Evans, President of Rude Ranch Animal Rescue. “Over time the population of community cats will be reduced, and animal control’s cost of accepting and caring for these homeless animals will be reduced, saving the county’s resources and ultimately tax payer dollars. We look forward to assisting the county on many projects in the future.” Residents of Hillsmere Shores and nearby areas are invited to a Kick Off Presentation on Sat., Oct. 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Key School. The meeting will include a project plan presentation, plus a question and answer session. Anyone interested in volunteering with this project may email Suzanne Goll at macesuz@verizon.net.
Engineer of the Year Greg Africa, the Deputy Director of the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW) Bureau of Highways has been named the 2016 County Engineer of the Year by the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM). The annual CEAM award recognizes and engineer each year for their dedication and service to their County and the association. “This honor is well deserved and serves as further testimony to what we see from Greg each day,” said Schuh. “We are grateful that Greg serves our County, the Department of Public Works, and the Bureau of Highways in such a professional and exemplary manner.” “The Department of Public Works is fortunate to have someone like Greg leading the Bureau of Highways and serving our citizens,” said DPW Director Christopher Phipps. “Greg tirelessly works to advance our organization and continues to exceed expectations by instilling a culture to meet challenges head on and not settling for minimum standards.” Serving as the DPW Bureau of Highways Deputy Director for more than eleven years, Mr. Africa is responsible for all operation and maintenance activities associated with the 6,715 roads within the
County’s road network infrastructure. Operation and maintenance efforts include pavements, snow removal, stormdrain and stormwater management structures, rightof-way management, and traffic engineering. In addition to his active CEAM membership and participation, Mr. Africa is the Maryland representative to the National Association of County Engineers (NACE), a member of the American Public Works Association, and serves on the advisory board of the Anne Arundel County and Maryland Transportation Technology Transfer Center. Mr. Africa is also the DPW ex-officio member of the County’s Commission on Disability Issues and the Commission’s liaison for DPW compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Africa attended the Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering and Master of Business Administration programs at the University of the Philippines and obtained a Master of Science Environmental Management degree from the University of Maryland. He has more than 30 years of professional experience in design, construction and operations in both the private industry and public works.
About the Groups The Spay Spa & Neuter Nook was created by Rude Ranch Animal Rescue to provide high quality low cost spay and neuter services to residents of Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. Our goal is to work towards a day when we no longer euthanize healthy animals because of pet overpopulation. Rude Ranch Animal Rescue is a501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, dedicated to the care and adoption of homeless animals in the Maryland and Washington, DC area. All donations are tax deductible. We receive no government funding. Your donation of a few dollars or a few hours of your time can go a long way to The Calvert County local radio stations for helping our cause. For more information please Department of Public Safety, information and instructions. of Emergency Residents are also encouraged contact Suzanne Goll (301) 395-9768 Division Management, will conduct a to stay informed and prepared in or macesuz@verizon.net.
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Safety Siren Test Upcoming
full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties on Mon., Oct. 3 at noon. The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing and relay the information to friends, family and neighbors. The testing is conducted to check siren operation and increase public awareness of the alert and notification siren system. If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the
the event of an emergency by downloading the “Prepare Me Calvert” app for iOS (Apple) and Android devices for free through the Apple App Store or the Google Play market. Residents can also sign up for Calvert County ALERT to receive timely information about various emergency and non-emergency situations in the county. Calvert County ALERT messages can be sent by a variety of methods including cell phone, landline, email, text messaging, fax, pager and more. Sign up for Calvert County ALERT online at co.cal.md.us and click on the Emergency Alerts button.
Mark Your Calendar!
October 1, 2016 R AIN OR SHINE!
Calvert Memorial Hospital’s 7th annual 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 1. Join the fun and run or walk around beautiful Solomons Island. Proceeds will benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at Calvert Memorial Hospital.
> Register online at www.calverthospital.org or in person at the CMH KeepWell Center Race Fee: $50 (Day of race) Early Bird Race Fee: $40 (before September 24, 2016) Guaranteed t-shirts for early bird registrants. Packets available for pick up September 29 and 30 at KeepWell Center in CMH.
Race Time: 8:30 a.m. / Check-in begins at 7 a.m. / World Gym Warm-up 8 a.m. Interested in a get-ready guide? Go to “Community Wellness” under Our Care and Services at www.calverthospital.org and follow the link to the CMH Annual 5K Run/Walk.
All participants will be entered to win a Total Wellness Package (one-year World Gym membership, four consultations with a registered dietitian and four personal training sessions). Must be present to win. Donations are tax-deductible as applicable by law.
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Foxborough Way and Churchill Court. Two of the victims reported that sometime between 7:00 p.m., Sep. 11 and 4:00 a.m., Sep. 12, some person(s) broke the lock to their shed and stole a yellow/black, handheld, gas-powered Craftsman leaf blower. At the other residence, a green/black Ryobi Power Washer (Model #2800 PSI), with a driving with a suspended license. He was arrested Honda engine, was stolen. The third victim for CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (cocaine) reported the hasp on his shed had been broken, but nothing had been stolen. and for a driving infraction. A traffic stop on a vehicle being driven For the report of a shed burglary Deputy N. aggressively on Sep. 16 was conducted by Deputy Barger was dispatched to Bourne Rd., Owings, J. Livingston. He came in contact with the driver, on Sep. 12. The victim stated the lock on his shed James Farrell, 28, of St. Leonard, who was in was damaged between 9:00 p.m. on Sep. 11 and possession of an illegal substance (Oxycontin). 6:00 p.m. on Sep. 12. Nothing appears to be He was transported to the Detention Center and missing. charged accordingly. On Sep. 12, Deputy Y. Bortchevsky responded to Deputy N. Buckler responded to the Prince the Union Church Rectory, North Beach, for the Frederick Applebee’s on Sep. 14, to locate a report of a shed burglary. He made contact with wanted subject, Donna Hylton, 50, of the suspect, Christopher Doss, 40, of Chesapeake Whitewater, WI. Upon making contact with Beach, who admitted he had removed items from Ms. Hylton, he discovered she was in possession the unlocked shed. He was arrested for 4th of two syringes and an illegal substance Degree Burglary and transported to the (Alprazolam). She was transported to the Detention Center. Detention Center and processed accordingly. Deputy W. Durner was called to Yellow Fin Ct., Huntingtown, on Sep. 12, at 10:30 a.m. for the Disorderly Conduct The report of a subject lying in the road next to a report of a burglary. The complainant reported bicycle in the area of St. Leonard Rd./Toms Lane, that someone removed the front door and an air St. Leonard, was responded to on Sep. 20 by handler from one of the homes under Deputy A. Ostazeski at 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival construction. he identified the subject as Edward Kiger, Jr. 27, of Chesapeake Beach, who had a strong odor of Damaged Property an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath On Sep. 15, Deputy J. Ward responded to the and person. An ambulance was requested; upon Calvert Country School, Prince Frederick, for evaluating him, he began to sit up but refused to the report of destruction of property. The cooperate and would not follow instructions. He complainant stated a wooden gazebo, two continued to yell, attempted to walk away and fell concrete yard ornaments and a concrete bunny in the grass. A search of the grassy area revealed a were damaged. hypodermic syringe lying next to him. He was arrested for CDS: Administer Equipment Thefts Possession/Distribute (syringe), CDS: Possession To recover a possible stolen motorcycle, Deputy of Paraphernalia (syringe), Resist/Interfere with D. Clark responded to Caney Ct., Prince Arrest, Fail to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order, Frederick, on Sep. 19. He determined the white Disorderly Conduct, Alcohol Kawasaki, located in the complainant’s shed, was, Beverage/Intoxicated Endanger, Alcohol in fact, reported stolen from Montgomery Beverage/Retail Area Drink. County. Upon questioning Bryan King, 28, of Prince Frederick, he admitted purchasing the Burglaries Kawasaki from an unknown person and knew it Deputy N. Buckler saw someone standing in was stolen when he bought it. During the front of a glass door of the Hall Aquatic Center, investigation it was also discovered King was in Prince Frederick, within the secured fenced-in possession of a controlled dangerous substance area at about 10:20 p.m. on Sep. 19. The Center (heroin) and possession of CDS paraphernalia was closed for the evening so he made contact (plastic wrapper). He was placed in handcuffs with the subject, Olivia Hefter, 23, of and transported to the Detention Center where Hughesville. She admitted she had planned to he will be charged with theft $1,000 to $10,000, spend the night at the Center; Deputy Buckler Possession of a Controlled Dangerous witnessed the door was unsecured and partially Substance-Not Marijuana and Possession of opened. She was transported to the Detention Paraphernalia. Center and charged with 4th Degree Burglary of a Storehouse. A report of a possible drunk citizen, waiving On Sep. 19, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Deputy knives in the hunting goods section in the Prince A. Woodford responded to Merry Lane, Frederick Walmart was responded to by Depupty Huntingtown, for the report of a burglary. The S. Moran at 8:30 p.m. on Sep. 12. When Deputy complainant advised he arrived home to find his Moran approached Walter Radtke, 27, of Prince shed door busted in and the door wide open. He Frederick, he observed he was slurring his words stated he remembered locking the shed door at and had a hard time holding his balance. He 10:00 a.m. the day before and discovered the discovered small cut straws inside Radtke’s left damage at 8:00 p.m. that evening. At this time front pocket with white residue inside one of the straws. He was arrested for CDS: Possession of nothing appears to be missing. Paraphernalia and Theft Less than $1,000 Deputy J. Migliaccio was dispatched on Sep. 15 (concealing fishing lures on his person). to an abandoned house on Old Solomons Island Rd., Owings, for the report of a burglary in On Sep. 20, Deputy R. Burggraff responded to progress. Upon his arrival, Deputy Migliaccio Lloyd Bowen Rd., St. Leonard, for the report of a came in contact with two suspects, Kelly Branson, theft. The Property Manager stated there were 27, of North Beach, and Nicholas Apostle, 29, of three HVAC units stolen from two homes on the Prince Frederick. He confirmed they had illegally property. He last noticed the HVAC units on entered the home; they were arrested for 4th Sep. 16 around 9:00 a.m. Degree Burglary and transported to the Detention Center. Deputy G. Gott was dispatched to Pine Trail, Lusby, at approximately 7:00 p.m., on Sep. 23, On Sep. 14, Deputy J. McCarroll was dispatched for the report of a theft. The victim explained to Chaneyville Rd., Owings, for the report of a someone had stolen a package off his front porch shed burglary. The complainant stated an that was delivered that day, according to a unknown person(s) stole the lock to his shed and tracking website. Deputy Gott spoke with the a blue/silver Shindaiwa T250 weed neighbors who had witnessed someone carrying a trimmer/edger. The burglary took place between box through the backyard and was stuck in a briar Aug. 31-Sep. 14. patch along the wood line. When the suspect later returned to the area, Deputy Weems Deputy A. Curtin was dispatched to the approached Raymond Montgomery, 40, of Bear, Foxborough Subdivision, Owings, on Sep. 12 for DE and determined he was the thief. He was the report of several shed burglaries and charged on a Criminal Citation for theft under tampering with the lock on a shed on $100 and released on the scene.
Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations On Sep. 14, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Deputy J. Migliaccio responded to the report of a one-car crash on W. Mt. Harmony Rd., in Owings. When he made contact with the driver, Joshua James, 20, of Owings, he determined his speech was slurred and he had a difficult time maintaining his balance. During a search incident to arrest, Deputy Migliaccio located a clear plastic bag with multiple crushed white pills (Xanax). A second clear plastic bag containing multiple crushed white pills (also Xanax) was found on his person. James admitted he did not have a prescription for the drug. He was transported to the Detention Center and charged accordingly. On Sep. 19, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Deputy R. Shrawder responded to a 911 dispatch that an intoxicated driver was seen weaving all over the road. He was able to come into contact with the driver, William Whitney, 48, of North Beach, at the base of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. He observed Suboxone in the front seat cup holder. He placed Mr. Whitney under arrest for CDS: Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Suboxone), Driving/attempting to drive while impaired by controlled dangerous substance and for Driving/attempting to driver while impaired by drug(s) and or alcohol. A traffic stop on a vehicle observed to be driven unsafely was conducted by Deputy W. Durner about 10:00 a.m., on Sep. 18. Upon contact with the driver, Melissa Kagle, 37, of Huntingtown, he discovered she was in possession of an illegal substance. She was arrested for CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (Cocaine), Possession of Paraphernalia (cut straw) and Hazardous Substance Endanger Another Person (an infant child) who was also in the vehicle. Deputy B. Robinson conducted a traffic stop on N. Solomon’s Island Rd./Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick, on Sep. 18. He approached the driver, Amanda Shriver, 33, of Huntingtown, and discovered her license to drive was revoked and she was in possession of an illegal substance (Oxycodone). Shriver was arrested for Driving While Revoked, Possession of Oxycodone and transported to the Detention Center. Another (adult) passenger has pending drug charges, as well. Deputy A. Locke was approached by a concerned citizen, at approximately 9:45 p.m., on Sep. 23, in the parking lot of the Rod ‘n’ Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach, who told him a female appeared to be passed out in a vehicle. Deputy Locke located the vehicle, with the unresponsive female, Shaye Beal, 23, of Lothian. As he made contact and questioned Ms. Beal, he determined she was in Possession of Paraphernalia (plastic baggie) and two hypodermic syringes. She was arrested and transported to the Detention Center. Upon receiving several reports of a vehicle being driven unsafely, Deputy R. Spalding responded to the area of Southbound Rt. 4 and Old Town Rd. in Huntingtown, on Sep. 16 at approximately 5:00 p.m. He conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Lance, Mordecai, 37, of Waldorf. Mr. Mordecai appeared to be very lethargic and under the influence of a dissociative anesthetic. He discovered one vial of Phencyclidine (PCP) in the suspect’s right front pant’s pocket. He was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (PCP dippers), Possession of Paraphernalia (glass tube), Driving/Attempting to drive while impaired by drugs or drugs/alcohol and for Driving/Attempting to drive while impaired by a Controlled dangerous substance. On Sep. 16, Deputy T. Holt conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Anthony Butler, 27, of Prince Frederick. He determined Butler was in possession of an illegal substance and also
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On Sep. 23, Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Inner Place, Lusby, for the report of a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between 8:00 a.m., Sep. 14-8:30 a.m., Sep. 23, multiple items were stolen from inside their boat: four Penn rod and reels, three open-face surf rods, fur light tackle rods, six 12-volt batteries, one tackle box, 30 lures, two 50-foot anchor lines, one 6-foot folding ladder, two folding crab pots, two umbrella rigs and 1 fishing rig. For the report of several stolen mail packages, Deputy S. Moran was dispatched on Sep. 12 to Catalina Dr., Lusby. The victim reported receiving confirmation that FedEx had delivered eight packages; upon returning home, discovered they had been stolen. The items include: a sterling silver necklace, books, baby wipes, a computer flash drive, and a TV anchor. On Sep. 22, Deputy J. Denton was dispatched to Jesus the Good Shepherd Church, W. Mount Harmony Rd., Owings, for the report of a theft. A concrete statue that was in the outdoor prayer garden area was stolen between Sep. 12-16. On Sep. 3, Father King had reported another statue theft took place at the entrance of the church. On Sep. 22, Deputy V. O’Donnell arrived at the Tiki Bar, Charles St., Solomons, in response to a theft report. The manager explained that a black iPod, capable of scanning a license, was stolen from the establishment. This crime took place sometime Sep. 19-22. Deputy S. Rediker responded to the Lusby Giant grocery store, on Rousby Hall Rd., on Sep. 20 for the report of a shoplifting that had just occurred. The manager stated several suspects (two adult black males and one adult black female carrying a baby) attempted to push two full carts of groceries out of the store without purchasing the items. They fled the store in a vehicle, leaving behind one of the carts. For a theft complaint, Deputy P. Mosely was dispatched to Kings Rd., St. Leonard, on Sep. 16 at 5:15 p.m.The victim stated a wallet, money, knife and a Verizon headset was stolen from an unlocked vehicle. The report of a theft at Friday’s Creek Winery, Owings, was responded to on Sep. 12 by Deputy W. Durner. The complainant stated a Honda power washer had been stolen. Maryland State Police Reports CDS Violation Corporal Esnes stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 prior to Stoakley Rd., Prince Frederick for traffic violations at 9:06 p.m. on Sep. 16. He called for a K9 scan and positive alerts were observed. Suboxone and Oxycodone were located. Luke R. Albanna, 33 of Huntingtown was arrested. During the arrest, Albanna began to make statements causing concern and he was transported to the hospital for evaluation. An application has been filed for criminal charges to be served at a later date. Unlawfully Carrying Weapon Trooper First Class Casarella stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Broomes Island Rd. at 8:29 a.m. for traffic violations on Sep. 13. While speaking with the driver, John C. Parker, 52 of St. Leonard, he stated he had a permit to carry a concealed firearm. However, upon presenting it to TFC Casarella, it was discovered that the permit had expired over 18 months ago. TFC Casarella took possession of the firearm and on Sep.16, Mr. Parker was issued a criminal summons for having a handgun in his vehicle. Stolen Registration Plates On Sep. 15 at 10:06 a.m., Trooper First Class Warrick responded to the 100 block of Central Dr. to serve a warrant. Timothy Gray, 51 of Prince Frederick was located and arrested. During the incident, it was discovered that the registration plate on Gray’s vehicle was a stolen tag from Anne Arundel County. The registration plate was removed and taken to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick. Gray was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Gray was charged with Theft: Less $1,000 value.
In the Bald-Headed Birds? By Lisa Bierer-Garrett The other day I was sitting on the porch watching my sunflower seed feeder and the most unusual bird landed on the feeder. It appeared to be a bright red bodied bird with a lizard head. It interacted with other birds, some chickadees and a female paler colored Cardinal. This bird seemed unfazed that it was totally bald on its entire head and looked much like a small dinosaur wearing a red-feathered coat!
Bald Northern Cardinal (photo by Lisa Garrett). I have seen bald Cardinals and even bald Blue Jays at my feeders over the years. I even had a Redheaded Woodpecker that had a totally grey head, covered by very small downy feathers. It turned out it was a baby or juvenile that had not grown in its adult plumage yet. The head seems to be the last place that the adult feathers come in on a woodpecker. So I did a little research and talked to some fellow naturalists. Many folks believe the baldness comes from feather mites. Yep, tiny little buggies that eat the feathers and itch the bird so it scratches the feathers off. This probably is true that some birds get mites that cause bald patches. But how would a bird with mites rub its own head bald but not lose any of its body feathers? Further research was needed.
Bald Blue Jay (photo by Susan Holmes). It turns out that Cardinals, Jays and other birds molt in start molting in July and into August. It is the young of the year that tend to lose all their head feathers at once. They usually only molt their head and body feathers at this time. It is warm outside and they can survive without the feathers insulation for the 5-6 weeks it will take for their new feathers to come in. Believe it or not, once the feathers grow in fully, they detach from the cuticle or sheath and the bird’s blood supply. A feather can be plucked out or fall out then without any danger of blood loss. (If a feather is accidentally pulled out, a new one will grow right away even though it is not the molting season.) For the Blue Jay and Cardinal, and for most other songbirds, the wing feathers are lost one at a time from each wing. New feathers replace them before other wing feathers drop out. So the bird maintains its ability to fly. The tail feathers are lost slowly, a few at a time. This enables the tail to continue to carry out its functions while the bird is flying. The birds will hide in shrubbery and skulk about while molting as they could overheat in the bright summer sun. We think they might be hiding because of their scaly lizard like heads!
It is an interesting time, where you can clearly see the birds ear holes on the sides of its head. The birds might also appear unkempt and patchy as the old feathers slough off and new growth comes back in. The birds that stay here in Maryland will have thicker down feathers growing in underneath their flight feathers to provide insulation for the colder months ahead. Juncos, Cardinals, Nuthatches and woodpeckers will all be putting on warmer winter coats as Fall turns into Winter. Most Maryland songbirds will have a total new set of feathers by springtime. The Goldfinches will put on their beautiful bright yellow coats of feathers and many warblers will return from their southern wintering grounds with bright mating colors. The mystery of the bald Cardinals is solved. A story of days getting much warmer in Summer and birds getting new feathers as the seasons change. On the blog of Hilton Pond Nature Center the bird banding researchers rule out the mite story as probably untrue. They did find that some birds did have parasites, feather mites or lice that causes some baldness but overall it seems the bald lizard head is a natural occurrence in some of our local bird species. They have caught the same leg banded cardinal in their mist nets and he has a total head of feathers in other seasons. A female was recaptured who was bald and later appeared totally r e c o v e r e d . http://www.hiltonpond.org/This Week030701.html With the mystery investigated, I will continue to put food out for my stressed “Baldies” and watch with my camera as they return to my feeders with their glorious red coats and topknots replaced this Fall. Tale Of a Swordswoman, the Hummingbird Sitting on the porch we witnessed an amazing thing. The chickadee was coming daily to drink from the hummingbird feeder. It would sit on the perch and take long drinks. It was hot and has not rained very much. The feeder was a readably assessable water and nectar supply. But then we heard the whirring of mad little wings. We heard the high chirping of an angry female hummingbird that was defending her territory. She chased the intruder away. Later in the day, the chickadee was on the perch of the seed feeder on the other side of the porch. We heard the whirring noise and watched as the hum-
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Bald Cardinal (photo courtesy of HiltonPond.org). mingbird flew up and down, up and down, vertically, in front of the amazed chickadee at the feeder. It was as if she was sizing the chickadee up for a fight. And like that! Stab! She stabbed her long beak into the chest feathers of the chickadee. And then the mad hummer flew off chirping and sat up on a tree branch. Her message was loud and clear, stay away from my nectar! I don’t think the chickadee was hurt but it does now look around more frequently when it tries to quickly grab a sip of nectar from the hummingbird feeder. The hummingbirds need to protect their nectar sources and they prepare to migrate. She also defends it so her youngsters will be able to feed and fatten up for the journey. In the Fall, folks should keep their hummingbird feeders clean and partially filled up till Oct. 15 or if it is very warm outside, till the end of October. Many hummingbirds are migrating later in the season to their wintering grounds in Central America. Weighing just little more than a penny, hummers need to double their body weight before migrating. They fatten up on flower nectar and hummingbird feeders help them along the journey. On chilly nights they can lose 10% of their body weight while they are sleeping! Some folks get the western species, the Rufous Hummingbird stopping by as they migrate to areas in the south full of nectar rich flowers. This link from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center describes how scientists are studying this species’ journey. nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratory birds/featured_birds/?id=266 About the Author: Lisa Bierer-Garrett, birder and naturalist, calls North Beach home. Lisa currently works at Patuxent River Park/Jug Bay Natural Area and enjoys listening to the music of her husband Chris' band, ‘Rockfish,’ play around Calvert County.
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Pride & Joy Anne Arundel Schools to Start Later The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is endorsing a change in school start and dismissal times for the 2017-2018 school year, endorsing a plan that will start high schools at 7:30 a.m. instead of the current 7:17 a.m. The plan, approved by a 6-2 vote at the Sept. 21 meeting, calls for elementary, middle, and special schools to start 15 minutes later than they begin in the current year. Dismissal times would shift by the same amounts. The shift will require the purchase of 10 additional buses, and will cost
approximately $618,000, which was included within the FY2016 approved Operating Budget. The changes do not necessary alter start and dismissal times at Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School, Monarch Academy Public Charter School, and Monarch Global Contract School. Those schools are responsible for their own transportation arrangements and therefore can establish their own start and dismissal times. A complete list of new start and dismissal times for all schools in the county will be published later this year.
Schools Help With College Exam Fees In a move designed to open collegiate doors to significantly more students than ever before and support more students in the college admissions process, Anne Arundel County Public Schools will pay for all high school juniors to take the ACT college entrance exam beginning this spring. The ACT is designed to assess the degree to which a student is prepared for college-level work. It has four main sections – English, Reading, Math, and Science – as well as an optional writing component. Approximately 5,600 AACPS juniors will be given all but the writing component during the April administration of the ACT. The test will be administered during the school day. “This is a quantum leap forward for us in terms of enhancing not only the ability of our students to be prepared for the rigors of college, but the ways we assess their progress toward this goal,” Superintendent George Arlotto said. “The ACT is a highly respected, widely accepted measure of college readiness, and we are thrilled to be able to provide
it for all of our 11th-graders.” The ACT is the most frequently administered college admissions assessment, with more than 1.9 million students in the United States taking it last school year. The test is accepted for admissions by all four-year universities in the United States and more than 225 universities around the world. It is also accepted by Anne Arundel Community College. More than 1,000 AACPS students took the ACT last year. Administration of the ACT this year is expected to cost AACPS approximately $200,000. The funds will come from existing allocations, and not require any additional appropriation from the County. As part of the shift, AACPS will offset some of the cost by no longer paying to administer the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), the precursor to the SAT, to students in grades 9 through 11. All county high schools will, however, be sites for PSAT administration on Oct. 15, 2016. Students will be responsible for the $15 fee to take the PSAT.
Meet School Board Candidates A “Meet the School Board Candidates Night” will be held on Thurs. Oct. 6 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium at Asbury- Solomons, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons. This meeting, co-sponsored by the
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Patuxent Republican Club and the Riverside Democratic Club, is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Paula Willoughby at (410) 3942617.
BOE Honors FBLA Winners The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools recognized the Northern High Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members for their second place win at the national competition. The team - led by advisors Nancy Wilt and Theresa Jackson, plus student project coordinators Alissa Lambert, Tommy O’Brien and Christian Kincaid beat out over 90 other state-level winners at the conference held in Atlanta, Georgia last summer. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “The students and teachers involved in the FBLA program at NHS are outstanding each year with their focus on serving the community in some way. We’re proud of them.” Their project, entitled “Partnership with Business,” supported End Hunger in Calvert County and chronicled the team’s efforts through the year. Students spent over 400 hours volunteering for End Hunger, including working at the organization’s fundraisers, volunteering at
the End Hunger warehouse, organizing a school-wide food drive and promoting awareness of food insecurity in the community. Notably, students also broadened their own knowledge of the tax system by helping low-income residents file their taxes for free at End Hunger’s Calvert Cash program. The students qualified to attend the national conference by finishing in first place at the FBLA Maryland Spring State Leadership Conference. At nationals, the students submitted a fifteen-page report outlining the year’s project and gave a seven-minute presentation to a panel of judges for the preliminary round. The top twelve from the preliminary rounds then competed in the final round. Team sponsor Nancy Wilt, a business teacher at Northern High, said, “The students became passionate about the spirit of volunteerism. They understand the key role of non-profits within our local, state and national economies.”
Local Science Teacher Honored The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), in partnership with Lockheed Martin, announced that Chelsea Gallihugh has been named a Lockheed Martin-NSTA Fellow in the 2016-2017 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy. Ms Gallihugh, who teaches science at Mill Creek Middle School, is one of thirty Fellows selected from a nationwide pool of applicants to participate in a host of science related activities and professional learning opportunities. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “The future of science education is bright in Calvert County Public Schools thanks to Ms. Gallihugh and teachers like her.” The Lockheed Martin-NSTA Fellows were selected on the basis of rigorous criteria, including showing evidence of a solid science background and displaying a strong interest in growing as a professional science educator. During their fellowship,
recipients will receive: • A discipline-specific mentor; • Access to a facilitated web-based curriculum devoted to content and classroom pedagogy; • An opportunity to participate in a variety of web-based professional learning activities, including a specially designated online learning community; • Financial support to attend the NSTA 2016 National Conference on Science Education in Los Angeles; and • A comprehensive NSTA membership package. Launched during the spring of 2007, the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy was designed to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improve teacher content knowledge. Since its inception, the Academy has provided high-quality professional learning opportunities to 1,300 science teachers nationwide.
Nominate Your Favorite Teacher! Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year and the Independent Schools Teacher of the Year awards. Nominees and winners will be honored at the 31st annual Excellence in Education awards, set for Wed., Apr. 26, 2017, at the BWI Marriott hotel in Linthicum. Last year, more than 40 top educators and a host of businesses were nominated for awards. The 2017 AACPS Teacher of the Year will represent the county in the Maryland State Teacher of the Year competition. AACPS has had four finalists for the state
honor in the last five years. The Excellence in Education Awards are presented annually in partnership by Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. In addition to outstanding teachers, the awards honor local businesses that have forged critical partnerships that directly benefit AACPS’ approximately 81,000 students. Parents who wish to nominate teachers should contact their child’s principal. Forms are available on the Anne Arundel County Schools web site. Nominations are due by 3 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 3, 2016.
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By Lyn Striegel While home ownership still represents the American Dream, there are times when it makes little sense to own a home. Recently, I met with two different women and we had the same conversation about home ownership. One of the women was approaching retirement and afraid she could not meet the mortgage payments on her home with a reduced income. The other woman was young, soon to be married and concerned she would not have the income with her new husband to buy a home. My advice to both of them was to rent, not buy a home. Why? Home ownership means (1) using cash resources to make a down payment; (2) taking on significant additional debt for the thirty year life of a mortgage; (3) becoming responsible for all maintenance, repairs, prop-
Buying Versus Renting a Home erty taxes, water bills, etc.; and (4) restricting your ability to move. Unless you are prepared to make a commitment to become a homeowner, you are better off renting. Home ownership is great for families that know they want to live in the same place for at least five years. Otherwise, renting makes sense financially. Beyond the numbers, renting makes the most sense when approaching or in retirement or if your spouse has died. In retirement or living alone, your goals and your life expectancy have changed. This is a time when you may want disposable income to provide money for travel or other pursuits. Renting offers flexibility, additional disposable income and, for many, peace of mind. Following retirement or the death of a spouse, you may be confused about what you want. Your plans for
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the future can suddenly be thrown into the air. Eventually, you will find your path again. But, in the meantime, why not match your lifestyle uncertainty with premises that leave you the maximum flexibility. That’s clearly where renting makes more sense. What about the woman in my example who knows she will not be able to afford the mortgage payments on her home after she retires. Must she sell? Not necessarily. She could sell, but, if she is uncertain about what she wants to do, she could place her home up for rent and rent a smaller, less expensive home for herself while she figures things out. She has choices. Renting also provides a means for young couples to save money so that the large 20% down payment they will be expected to make on a home doesn’t adversely affect their lifestyles. Make sure when you rent that you investigate the landlord. You want a landlord responsive to your needs - if the washing machine breaks, you want someone who will immediately take steps to fix it. If the landlord doesn’t have that reputation (and you can find out by checking with prior tenants), seek another place to rent. The goal of renting is to make your life easier, so do spend time investigating before you rent. Home ownership does provide the mortgage interest deduction and that is a critical benefit to you; however, think about the fact that most mortgages will cover thirty years and a lot can happen with the mortgage interest deduction in that timeframe, particularly when the government finds itself in need of more money. It is estimated that homeowners save about $70 billion a year by writing off their mortgage interest - that’s a lot of money and a temptation to governments to reduce or even eliminate the deduction. Canada, for example, does not offer a mortgage interest deduction to its taxpayers. It is worthwhile to think about the true costs of home ownership. Suppose you buy a home for $200,000 today. If you estimate that the value of the home will increase 3.5% annually, that would mean your home would be worth $237,000 in five years. Sounds like a
good return. But, if you factor in the closing costs you paid of $8,000 and you spend $6,000 a year in property maintenance, your profit is reduced to zero. Further, if you need to sell the property for a business move, for example, you could lose a lot more on the sale, including your payment of 5% in realtor fees. All of this is to say that before you leap into home ownership, work the numbers, scout the location of the property trying to look at it objectively (I know, that’s the hard part when you fall in love with a property), figure out whether your family dynamics will fit into the location of the new property for at least five years and make sure you can afford the property in good times and bad. My mother’s advice was to always invest in real property and, for her generation, that made sense. A house she and my dad bought 40 years ago for $20,000 has gained substantially in value. Today, however, we face different challenges. We travel a lot, move many times in changing careers and cannot count on the steady price appreciation of the past years. I know that owning a home means so much more than the financials. There are clearly times in life when home ownership is warranted and most people will still purchase a home at some point during their lives if they can. But, the stigma of renting versus owning a home has gone. This means you have a choice and, at different times during your life, the choice of renting makes much more sense. Whatever you decide, take comfort in the fact that you have choices.
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 “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).� Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.
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By Bob Poston With Sports Conditioning Specialist (SCS) Scott Chamberlin
Do You Need a Personal Trainer? It seems like it was not that long ago that I first started training with weights. Okay, so Nautilus machines were first hitting the gyms at the same time, so maybe it was a long time ago, who knew? I remember walking into my local gym to sign up and start with my new exercise regimen. I was given the basic introduction to the machines, handed a blank exercise tracking log and I was off and running, on my own. After all, I had read all those muscle magazines, so I knew exactly what to do, right? Well, it did not take long for the newness to wear off and the changes to my body to slow down or stop. I decided I needed a new plan and I needed to find a new resource that would help me to put the plan together. My search took me to an encounter with a “Personal Trainer” and that is when things truly started to click for me. I started to learn more about movements in all three plans of motion and not just straight pushes and pulls. This was the jump start that grew my passion about fitness and exercise which translated into getting a fitness trainer certification of my own. That passion grew into my pursuit of a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and opening my own training center to help folks reach new levels in their fitness journeys. So, you ask, “why should I hire a Personal Trainer?” According to IDEA, an International Health and Fitness organization, 75% of people who exercise are not getting the results they want! But out of the 25% of people who are getting results, 90% of them are working with a Personal Trainer. That is because a Personal Trainer will provide you with the one-on-one attention and motivation needed to succeed. They will partner with you to create a personalized training program catered to your needs and help you get the results you are looking for. They become your accountability coach and training partner that will provide you with guidance, motivation, and education to ensure you establish healthy and effective exercise patterns right from the beginning. Like many folks new to exercise, does walking into a gym intimidate you? Are you confused about all of the different exercise programs that are out there and which would work for you? Do you have questions about how to properly use the equipment? A Personal Trainer will teach you how to exercise correctly and safely. My philosophy has always been quality of the exercise over quantity or amount you are lifting when it comes to strength training. A great trainer will teach you how to correctly execute the exercise, through a
full Range of Motion (ROM), and gradually increase the loads you are exercising with. Do you have issues making a commitment? I want to tell you that you are certainly not alone. In fact, 80% of people discontinue their exercise program after 2-3 months. I see this happen every year with New Year’s resolutions. There is a crush of new folks jumping into exercise programs, but before the end of February or early March they disappear. When you are a number in a gym that bills your account monthly, they are not going to miss your physical presence when they have your fiscal presence. But when you have an appointment with your trainer, your coach, your accountability partner, things are going to be different for you. Your Personal Trainer will help you adhere to your schedule and your program consistently. When you schedule an appointment with a trainer, you make a commitment to yourself - a commitment that your trainer won't let you break! If you have suffered an injury, you have the option of doing nothing or taking an active role in feeling better. If you have completed a rehabilitation program and have been turned lose to start training again, a Personal Trainer will work with you and your health care professional to develop a safe post-rehabilitation program. Your trainer will assist you on your road to recovery. So, here we are approaching the 4th quarter of 2016. Where are you in your exercise journey that you started in the 1st quarter? If you never started or you have stepped off the path, I encourage you to seek the assistance of a Personal Trainer now. The weather is starting to change, so outdoor activities will be slowing down, so you need to be picking up the pace. A Personal Trainer will team up with you and give you the support to start your fitness journey or to get you back on the path. Personal Training gets results and that's why anyone can benefit from this personal attention! I wish you great health. 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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elebrate the Patuxent River at one of Southern Maryland’s longest running festivals! Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD), now in its 39th year, is October 8 and 9 at the Calvert Marine Museum. All members of the family can enjoy the fun from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Museum admission is free and complimentary parking is available. The arts and craft show with over thirty artists will be located in the museum’s parking lot along with local food vendors. The two music stages will host live performances including GrooveSpan, Smoke Creek Rounders, Country Memories, Southern Maryland Jazz Orchestra, 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. See the Carole Jean, a newly launched electric powered crab skiff. Paddle in canoes 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. Back by popular demand is “Bounty
of the Patuxent� in the Corbin Pavilion. On Saturday, local wineries will offer wine tasting. A wonderful array of fall produce, potted mums, honey and homemade jellies/jams and lavender products will also be available for sale. Stop by the Museum Store tent on both days to sneak a peek at many of the new items available, including books, home dÊcor, themed clothing, children’s puppets, and jewelry. This is a perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping. The annual PRAD Parade with a one-mile route along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at 2:00 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 Calvert County Board of Commissioners and in part by the Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Artists’ Guild, Calvert Waterman’s Association, Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club, American Legion-Arick L. Lore Post and NRG Chalk Point. For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.bit.ly//PRAD2016, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
Friday, November 18 $85 per person Doors open at 6pm Ticket price includes light appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee & cash bar. Tickets on sale online now.
NEW PLOT AT EVERY SHOW! Murder Mystery Hotel Package available starting at $289 (includes two tickets & room)
PRAD photos courtesy of Robert Hurry.
PRAD Music Performance Schedule Sat., Oct. 8 – PNC Waterside Stage 11:45 – 12:45 Some Assembly 1:00 – 2:00 GrooveSpan 2:15 – 3:15 Jay Armsworthy 3:30 – 4:45 Let’s “Duet� Sat., Oct. 8 – Corbin Stage 11:45 – 12:45 Bob Pfeiffer and Eric Skow
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Folk Salad Trio Patuxent Voices Gary Rue
Sun., Oct. 9 – PNC Waterside Stage 11:45 – 12:45 Country Memories 1:00 – 2:00 California Ramblers 3:30 – 4:30 Southern Maryland Jazz Orchestra
Fall Fun at Farm Festival Get to know Calvert County’s rural community by spending a day on six working farms during the 19th annual Calvert County Farm Festival Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase pumpkins and other fall produce, take a hay ride, try a corn maze, sample wines and much more. The event, held rain or shine, promises to be a great family outing at six local farms:
(410) 286-9463 fridayscreek.com Fridays Creek is home to picturesque vineyards and a restored barn housing wine production facilities, a tasting room and an art gallery. Activities include wine sales and tasting, grape samples and local artwork. There is a fee for wine tasting.
Double Oak Farm at the American Chestnut Land Trust (Open Sunday only) 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick (410) 414-3400 ACLTweb.org This one-acre farm owned and managed by the American Chestnut Land Trust and its volunteers uses perma-culture and environmentally friendly practices. Festival activities include tours, hands-on farm fun, produce and herb sales, beer and wine tasting and hay rides. Activities are free and donations are appreciated.
Horsmon Farm 1865 Horsmon Farm Lane, St. Leonard 443-532-5761 horsmonfarm.com Peruse fall decorative products and local, all-natural meats. Enjoy hay rides, farm animals, a pumpkin patch and a corn box. Admission is $8.
Fridays Creek Winery 3485 Chaneyville Road, Owings
Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery 8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
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(410) 586-2710 perigeaux.com This 30-acre farm includes eight acres of grapes along with peaches and cherries. Visitors enjoy the winery, tasting room and a barn with agricultural equipment. Farm Festival activities include wine tastings, live music, corn hole tournaments, grape crushing demonstrations, vineyard and winery tours and food vendors. There is a fee Swann Farms for wine tasting. (Open Saturday only) 7740 Swan Lane, Owings 443-904-2687 swannfarms.com Pick your own strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries at this fruit and vegetable wholesale/retail farm. Come and enjoy the free pumpkin patch, hayrides and straw maze.
Spider Hall Farm 3915 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick (410) 610-0094 spiderhallfarm.com Visit this 362-acre working farm offering a variety of agri-tourism and agri-education attractions. Activities include an 8-acre corn maze, hay ride, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, pig races and hamster ball relays. Admission fee of $9; additional $5 fee for hamster ball and pumpkins sold separately by the pound.
The annual Calvert County Farm Festival is coordinated by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the Calvert County Agriculture Commission. The Agriculture Commission conducts the farm festival to educate residents about farming and to provide the public with an opportunity to interact with the farming community. For more on the 2016 Calvert County Farm Festival, contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at (410) 535-4583 or (301) 855-1880; or via email at info@ecalvert.com.
Cataract Open House Wednesday, October 26th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Serving Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks.
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All Invited to BBG Expo Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Bay Business Group (BBG) is thrilled to announce their first-ever Business Expo on Wed., Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Co. (3170 W. Ward Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754). Cindy Bliss, new President of the Bay Business Group, shares “I'm excited to be the new President of the Bay Business Group as we wrap up our year long journey to better ourselves and our businesses. Our first Expo will be a great finale, as well as an opportunity for you to meet our members and see us in action, all in one location. Please be our guest for this exciting networking evening.” To hear more from President, Cindy Bliss, visit yourcalvert.com/11 for a full interview with Your Calvert. This Expo is a networking event that gives the community an opportunity to come and meet the businesses that are members of the Bay Business Group, who will be exhibiting their products and
services. Members represent a cross-spectrum of locally owned business (restaurants, resorts, service companies, consultants, insurance and real estate agents, and more). Admission to the event is free and attendees are being asked to bring gently used business clothing for donation to Project Echo. The Bay Business Group is a dynamic organization representing locally owned small businesses on Maryland’s western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Meeting the third Wednesday of every month, the Bay Business Group not only provides its members with educational seminars and networking opportunities, but also instrumental business skills and inspiration to successfully grow their businesses. For more information on joining the Bay Business Group and becoming a member/expo exhibitor, visit baybusinessgroup.org. Bay Business Group Cindy Bliss, President Bbgpresident2016@gmail.com
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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Calvert Hospice wishes to thank The Gott Company and the customers of the Chesapeake Beach Fastop for their generous donation of $1,366. Fastop Store Manager, Peggy Wirth, collected donations in a jar near the registers for several weeks over the summer, and The Gott Company generously matched the amount given by customers. Many local charities also benefit from the generosity of Fastop and The Gott Company, and Calvert Hospice is honored to be chosen as one of them. Amanda Peterson Calvert Hospice
Endorsement of Local Dentist Dear Chesapeake Current readers, I recently had a very nice visit – both medically and personally – with Dr. Wolf and his staff at North Beach Dental. My brother and I have been affiliated with the same family of dentists since we were very young growing up in D. C. The father was our dentist. He retired and his son took over the practice. Now, as a specialist and pioneer in implants, he is semi-retired and only does implants. This man is internationally known and highly respected. Not needing implants, I was seeking another dentist and tried a
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group practice (shall remain unnamed), and, quite frankly, was hustled to the tune of about $8,000. I never followed through with this group and their offer and wanted a second opinion. The North Beach Senior Center held a raffle of baskets contributed by local merchants. I bid on and received the NB Dental basket that offered a free one-year package of two cleanings and X-rays. Dr. Wolf’s evaluation was, basically, everything is OK. Quite a contrast! Linda Woods Chesapeake Beach
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Meet Clyde! Clyde is a three-year-old male Terrier mix who came to the Humane Society of Calvert County from a hoarding situation. He has a wonderful personality and loves to play ball. He is a little shy at first but has grown to love all the attention he gets at the shelter. We would love to see him go to a home with another dog to help build up his confidence. If you are looking for a quiet but fun and loving companion, one that gets along with everyone, then come visit Clyde today! Big thanks to Prince Frederick Chrysler for sponsoring the Humane Society of Calvert County each week by paying adoption fees for our featured pup! Pet Adoption Pepper's Pet Pantry in Solomons will host a dog and cat adoption event with local Saint Mary's and Calvert County animal rescue groups. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pepper's Pet Pantry, in the Solomons Towne Center behind CVS. For more info, please call (410) 326-4006 or visit pepperspetpantry.com. Foster ‘Parents’ Needed
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Anne Arundel County Animal Control is looking to expand its current foster program which allows the shelter to expand temporary capacity for housing animals, especially babies or animals that do not usually thrive in the shelter environment. The program utilizes volunteers who care for the animals in their homes for the direct benefit of the pets. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent for Anne Arundel County Animal Control please complete the Foster Application found on their web site at aacounty.org and send it to 411 Maxwell Frye Rd. Millersville MD 21108. For more information and questions, call (410) 222-8900 ext. 3022 and ask for Sherry Durm.
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Ernest Booth, 79 Ernest James Booth was born on Dec. 29, 1936, in Owings to the late Lercy and Rebecca Booth. He departed this life peacefully on Sept. 13, 2016, at Calvert Memorial
Hospital. Ernest was educated and graduated from Calvert County Public Schools. In 1959, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge in 1962. After his discharge, he moved to Washington, DC. In 1964, he started his career at the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) where he served in different supervisory positions. He retired from GPO in 2003 with 42 years of government service. Ernest met and married (June 1976) his sweetheart, the lovely Phyllis Porter. They were blessed with a wonderful and loving marriage of 31 years. Together, they enjoyed traveling; entertaining family and friends; participating in church activities, social events and helping others. Ernest had a special love and bond with his mother. He visited her often and made sure she received the best of care. He was a compassionate, quiet, and gentle man. If you needed advice or assistance, he would try to help you to the best of his
ability. Ernest was someone who may have seemed quiet and shy at first, but once you got to know him, he was a fun person to be around and a man who loved fried chicken, especially his mom's. In his spare time, he enjoyed clipping coupons and bargain shopping (Dollar Tree, Big Lots) and preparing goodie bags for his sisters (Lillian, Landous and Ethel). He also enjoyed gardening and sharing his vegetables; washing his cars and watching football. He would sometimes say, 'those sorry Redskins lost again." For several years, he was a member of the Young and Restless Social Club along with his sister, Catherine Lindsey and brother, Howard Booth. Ernest could cut the rug at their cabarets and would dance thru the entire record (long version), Got to Give It Up by Marvin Gaye without breaking a sweat. This is why he was also known as Cool Breeze. He leaves to cherish his memory: sisters, Lillian Taylor and Landaus Herbert, DC; brother, Howard Booth of Owings; sisters-in-law, Theresa Booth of Owings, and Rita Redder of Forestville; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. His wife, Phyllis, and other siblings (Louis Booth, Lercy Booth, Jr., Catherine Lindsey, Irene Booth, Richard Booth, and Ethel Duppins) preceded him in death. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Concetta Benefield, 96 Concetta G. Benefield, age 96, of Calvert County, passed away on Sept. 17, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in Washington D.C. on May 8, 1920 and was one of 17 children born to Fortunato Gioffre and Maria Briganti. She lived most of her life in southern Maryland. After graduating from high school, she worked with the Internal Revenue Service. She later assisted her husband with his real estate and new home construction business. She had a smile and kind word for everyone she met and will be truly missed by her family and friends. She lived her Catholic faith and had a passion for flowers and gardening. Above all she loved being a mother to her four children: Stanley Benefield Jr. and his wife Debra; Mary Harris and her husband Robert; Gina Benefield; Patsy Horst and her husband Bernie. There are 10 grandchildren: Shaina Fisher; Rebecca Moran; Joshua Benefield, Timothy Horst; Bryan Ament; Jennifer Burnett; Lysa Wilburn; Jamie Tucker; Catie Horst; Sarah Belcher and their respective spouses. She also had 17 great grandchildren. They all respected her, and adored being around her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Stanley E. Benefield, Sr. Memorial donations be made in Concetta Benefield's name to the American Childhood Cancer Center (Acco.org). Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Francis Brown, 83 Francis Landon Brown, Sr., age 83, was born in Calvert County on July 13, 1933 to the late Velvet and Ethel O. Brown. He departed this life on Sept. 13, 2016 at Heritage Harbour Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Francis attended the public schools of Calvert County. He was a member of St. Edmonds United Methodist Church. He was affectionately known as "Poly, Pop-pop, Grandpa, and Mr. Brown" and was a multitalented individual who built many structures in various locations, to include the Light House and homes at Bennett Point on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He was often referred to as one of Calvert County’s best bricklayers and trained many others, including his sons and nephews. Francis was employed with Calvert Masonry during the late 60s and built over 200 homes in Prince George's County. Francis owned his own construction company in partnership with Benjamin Coleman for many years they built homes throughout Calvert County including the Highland Development and many other areas. Francis had a remarkable memory and was a great storyteller. He often spoke of building his moms first home, caring for his younger siblings and his love for family. He
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loved watching sports, playing cards and going to the horse races. Francis leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Eldrick P. Brown, Sr.; two daughters, Marion Oliver and Joyce Irene Brooks; two daughters-in-law, Dalphine and Jackie Brown; grandchildren, Joe, Eldrick, Jr., Dustin, Kendra, Lisa, Tonya, Donnell and Edwin; great-grandchildren, Emir, Zirah, A'Mirah, Darnesha, Shabria, Alont'e, Alexis, Shania, Takori and Komari; great-great grandchildren; De'Sean, Daniyah and Dacarri; siblings, Melvin (Virginia), Maurice, Christopher Brown, Helen Brooks, Pastor Violet Jones, Jessie Morsell (Herman), Ethel Lou Morsell, Bertha Parker and Gladys Smith (William); one uncle, Daniel Brown; sister-in-law, Mary Brown; special friend, Kate Colby (40-year friendship); Goddaughter, Chertanna Gray; special friends, Joseph Jones, Sr., James Jacks, Sr., James Jacks, Jr., and a host of other relatives and close friends. His parents, Velvet and Ethel Brown; siblings, Ruffer Velvet Brown, Robert Brown, Milton and Martha Brown; sons, Francis L. Brown, Jr. and Clinton R. Brown; three brother-in- laws, Charles Brooks, Sherman Morsell and Wesley Jones; and grandson, Demetrius, preceded him in death. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Jean Claffy, 53 Jean Marie Claffy, age 53, a 30-year resident of Deale, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sept. 17, 2016 surrounded by her family. Jean was born Oct. 12, 1962 in Washington, D.C. to the late James and Lucy Pullins. She was a 1980 graduate of South River High School. Jean’s interests included playing Bingo and slot machines, shopping and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, David Claffy, III of Deale, her children; David James Claffy(Madalyn) of Deale and Heather Claffy Crawford and her husband Patrick of Edgewater, nine siblings; James, Michael, David and Billy Pullins, Caroline Hill, Betty Myers, Florence Grierson, Frances Thompson and Linda Gunther. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kobe Denton and Mackenzie Crawford and numerous nieces and nephews. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.
Eleanor Denton, 87 Eleanor Lee Denton, age 87, of Port Republic, passed away on Sept. 19, 2016 in Prince Frederick. Eleanor was born April 11, 1929 in Broomes Island to the late Hezeakiah C. and
Mary Parks Elliott. Eleanor was born and raised in Broomes Island and lived her entire life in Calvert County. She worked for Warren Denton Seafood Company, the first drug store in Prince Frederick, and as secretary for Rausch Funeral Home.
She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and loved cooking for her family and special occasions. Her hobbies included crabbing, fishing, crocheting, bowling, playing cards, bird watching, and word puzzles. Her passion was watching the Orioles play, win, loose, or draw. She was a member of the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620, and the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Carlysle Marcellus Dove and the late John Lewis Denton. Devoted mother of Brenda L. Herring and her husband Keith, Linda "Lindsey Sturdivant, and Lorie M. Day and her husband Joseph. She was the stepmother of Teresa Denton Smithson and her husband Clyde, John H. Denton, and Belinda Denton Risinger and her husband James. She was the grandmother of Troy B. Herring and his wife Emily, Kurt M. Herring and his wife Charrise, Wendy R. Carl, J. Ryan Sturdivant, and Aaron L. Day. She was the step-grandmother of Andrew Clark and his wife Jackie, Emma DeMarr, John L. Denton, Haley A. Denton, and Malina I. Denton. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Kaya, Lily, Marshall, and Wyatt Herring and a Step Great Grandchild Isabella DeMarr. Eleanor was preceded in death by her siblings, Jeanette Stafford, Geraldine Hassett, Mazie Monnett, Anna Mae Denton, H.C. “Duck” Elliott, Jr., and Jean Rutledge. Memorial contributions may be made to either COPD Foundation or Calvert Hospice. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.
John Gordon, 69 John David Gordon, age 69, of Huntingtown was born Oct. 7, 1946 in Gardiner, Maine to the late Eugene Gordon and Pauline (Purington) Gordon. He departed this life as a result of a sudden heart attack on Sept. 14, 2016 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Gail (Flaherty) Gordon; daughter Meredith Gordon; son Kevin Gordon; daughter-in-law Heather (Brown) Gordon; grandchildren Mitchell and Grant Qualls; and Abigail and Andrew Gordon. He lived enough for a hundred lifetimes. He was raised in Old Orchard Beach, ME and joined one of the first rock and roll bands in New England as a teenager, he sailed around the world in the Navy, and raised a family while serving his nation, and continued that service with NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a man of faith with a kind, generous, and loving soul. An intelligent man with multiple graduate degrees, he loved his family, aviation, the sea, education, travel, reading and good company. He was quick with a smile and beloved by all. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058 in Memory of John D. Gordon (http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/John _Gordon). Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Mary Jane Gibson, 89 Mary Jane Gibson, age 89, of Prince Frederick, passed away on Sept. 19, 2016 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 29, 1927 and was raised in
Connersville, IN. In 1945, she moved to Washington, DC with an opportunity to work for the United States Navy. In her time in DC she met her husband where they made a wonderful family while residing in Landover Hills, MD for many years. She made the move to Prince Frederick in 1995 and has enjoyed the last 21 years in her home surrounded by family and friends. Mary Jane was lovingly called "Gaga" by all that loved her. She was long known for her infectious smile and laughter, numerous meals and desserts, and her loving spirit to all that have had the pleasure to know her. She is survived by a son Steve Gibson of Prince Frederick, a daughter Barbara O'Barr and her husband Wes of Huntingtown; and a son, Richard Gibson and his wife Jan of Prince Frederick. She is also survived by her sister Betty Drew of Connersville, IN. Mary Jane leaves her grandchildren Joey O'Barr and wife Katie, Timmy O'Barr and wife Crystal; Becky Hammond and husband Wayne, Brittany Kirby and husband CJ, Erin Hardy and Kara Gibson. She also leaves great-grandchildren Jordan, Gavin, Ryan, baby Luke, Layla, Dominic, Cassidy, Chloe, Delaney, and Dallas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Gibson in 1989. Memorial donations can be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. (calverthospice.org). Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Bryson Jones, 55 Bryson Wade Jones, Sr. was born on Jan. 15, 1961 to Thelma M. Freeland and Earl Jones. He passed away Sept. 6, 2016 Bryson received his education in the Calvert County Public School system and graduated from Northern High School in 1980. He began his military career in 1981 when he enlisted in the Army National Guard. In 1982, he joined the US Army. He received numerous awards during his service. Bryson served his country with distinction and pride until he received his honorable discharge. Some of the positions Bryson held after returning to the Maryland area were: U.S. Department of State; Halifax Security Corporation as a Special Police Officer; Boot Camp Drill Instructor/Shift Leader with North American Family, Inc. Doncaster; Case Manager at the Halfway House; Southern Maryland Community Network and a Drill Sergeant with Oak Hill Youth Center in Laurel. Bryson was also a Certified Auto Mechanic. Bryson was baptized at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church in Huntingtown in 1996. Bryson loved God.
He had an infectious personality and never met a stranger. He was well known and loved; he was very humorous and loved to bring joy to others. He had a special love for his family and was a good friend to many. He was an excellent cook and always enjoyed preparing food and feeding others. He was caring and giving. Bryson was married to Susan Coleman in Sept. 1982 and from that union, he is survived by three beautiful children, two daughters, Paula Coleman of Frederick; Barbara Jones Grant (Ross) and one son, Bryson Jones, Jr. (Regina) of Camp Springs. He also leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Thelma Freeland, his grandchildren, Danyella, Desiree, Dehlaya, Dawn, Jesse, Zion, Londyn and Zaire. His Sisters, Bernadine Bell (Lawrence) of North Beach; Marvel Wills (Sherman) of Oxon Hill; Marilyn Booth of Ft. Washington; Tampatha Freeland of Sunderland, and his brother Timothy Booth (Brenda) of Waldorf, plus a host of special nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles and a very special friend, Shirley Tucker. He was preceded in death by his step-dad, Donald Freeland. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Terri Lee, 63 Teresa Marie Lee, age 63, known as “Terri,” of Prince Frederick was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sept.16, 2016, with her family by her side in her beautiful home on the Chesapeake Bay. Her final weeks were spent surrounded by family and people who loved her dearly. Terri was born in Cairo, Egypt on Mar. 28, 1953, to her late parents, James Michael Keys and Dolores Cejka Keys. She is survived by her children James Lee (Elena Rosa), Christy Lee, and Daphne Inman, and siblings, Thomas Keys, Mary Jean Hurst (Ron), Kathy Keys (Dan Peterson), Joanne Keys (Rusty Schweickart), Betty Bancroft (Bob), and James Keys (Deanna). Terri had the special ability to connect with those around her, and she leaves a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Her strength, determination, love and kindness were
evident to all and a true example of how to live and treat those around you. Terri cherished spending time with family and friends and loved caring for and enjoying the natural world around her, especially her flowers and birdies. She was always up for new adventures, and her motto, no matter what came her way in life, was “Let Go and Let God.” Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or to the Calvert County Humane Society. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Jim Heflin, 70 Jim Heflin “Jimbo,” age 70, of Huntingtown, died Sat., Sept.17, 2016. He was born to the late Curmit William and Florence Catherine Heflin on Sept. 11, 1946 in Washington, DC and graduated from The John Carroll High School in 1964. He married Fran Heflin in 1967. After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years, Jim worked in sales at Posner Industries his entire working career. Jim and Fran lived together in Morningside, MD for 17 years raising their two children, William “Bill” and Stacy Heflin. They relocated to Huntingtown in 1990. Jim’s hobbies included hunting deer and turkey, NASCAR, and the Washington Senators and Nationals. For 49 years, Jim was the beloved husband of Fran Heflin. He was the loving father of Bill and Stacy Heflin. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Lacey Bell, Heather Russell, Kristen Patterson, Victoria Russell, Thomas Heflin, and Taylor Heflin, his great-grandchildren, Harleigh Steckowski, Trinity, Lucas Steckowski, and Serenity, and his sister, Pat Hammett. Inurnment with military honors will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.
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Laila Margaret Lyle, age 77, of Dunkirk, passed away on Sept. 23, 2016. Laila was born on May 26, 1939 in Washington D.C. to the late Paul Lewis and Melvina Wockley Lewis. Laila enjoyed ceramics, gardening, cooking, and baking. Laila retired from Verizon as an assignment clerk. Laila is survived by her children, Debra Leaberry, Susan Bellosi (John), and Randolph Lyle; step-children, Mike Reynolds, Dan Reynolds, Pam Biege, and Sherry Hart; grandchildren, Anthony Bellosi, Tyler Lyle, Shane Leaberry, Brianna Duffy, and Melah Lyle. Laila is predeceased by her husband, Kenneth G. Lyle; son, John Leaberry, and granddaughter, Ashley Bellosi. Visitation will be Thurs., Sept. 29 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home. 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road. Clinton, MD 20735. A Funeral Service will be on Fri., Sept. 30, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton.
Crystal Jean Moore, age 35, of Dunkirk passed away Sept. 15, 2016. She was born Sept. 18, 1980 in Cheverly, MD to Robert Henry Jr. and Doris Day
(Bowles) Twigg. Crystal was raised in Lanham and moved to Dunkirk when she was 14. She graduated from Northern High School in 1997 and was primarily a stay at home mom. Crystal enjoyed animals and dancing, especially ballet and hip hop throughout her childhood and teenage years. She also loved spending time with family and friends, especially her son Cameron. Crystal is survived by her son, Cameron James Brinkley; mother Doris Day Twigg of Dunkirk, brother Robert William Twigg and wife Michelle of Chesapeake Beach and husband Dennis Moore of Murrells Inlet, SC. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Crystal was preceded in death by her father, Robert Henry Twigg, Jr. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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M a r g a r e t Louise Pumphrey, age 76, of Chesapeake Beach, formerly of Camp Springs, MD, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at Burnett Calvert Hospice House, on Sept. 20, 2016. She was born Aug. 10, 1940 in Washington, DC to the late Francis and Louise Hamilton Murth. “Ma” as she was known to her loved ones, was a wonderful and caring person who would do anything to help her family and friends. She was a member of the Camp Springs Elks for over 30 years. She loved to go to craft shows and to shop. She loved to watch her Redskins. She also loved to travel to Las Vegas and to Florida and going on a cruise with her family. There were the family gatherings at her house for Christmas, our summer crab feasts, the many good times with her friends at Traders and sharing a few beers every now and then. She leaves a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her strength, determination, love and kindness were evident to all and were a true example of how to live and to treat those around you. Ma loved her family and friends. Margaret is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ralph Eugene Pumphrey, Jr.; daughter, Sherry Hurd (Billy) of Chesapeake Beach; son, Francis “Gene” Pumphrey (Lisa) of Chesapeake Beach; brother, Francis Murth of The Villages, FL; four grandchildren, Candice Wheelock (Nate), Kevin, Michael (Brandi) and Kaitlyn Pumphrey and three greatgrandchildren, Mackenzie and Jaidyn Wheelock and Travis Pumphrey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (calverthospice.org). Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.
Dona Rae Thomas, age 79, of Prince Frederick passed away at home on Sept. 12, 2016 surrounded by her family after living with breast cancer for nearly five years. Dona Rae was born in Prince Frederick on Nov. 9, 1936 to the late Ray Kinsey Hance and Naomi Barnes Hance and spent her lifetime in Calvert County. Once her youngest children were in elementary school, Dona Rae began working for Calvert County Public Schools at the central office, and later worked for the College of Southern Maryland, instrumental in the establishment of the Calvert Campus in the early 1980’s. Dona Rae enjoyed “all things family” and considered her Fabulous Five K’s her greatest accomplishment in life. She was so very proud of her girls and their families, and very much involved with her grand- children and great-grand children and kept in touch with them via phone calls, Facebook, and texts, often in very amusing ways! She also enjoyed family beach vacations, shopping, Orioles games, and lunches with her high school girl friends. Dona Rae is survived by her “Fabulous Five” daughters, Karen (David) Mohler, Kathy (Brian) Holian, Kimberly (Glen) Moulton, Kristin (Mark) Ritchie, and Karol (Mark) Brannon; 17 grandchildren: Kevin Mohler, Andrew (Jen) Mohler, Timothy (Kaity) Mohler, Bethany (Wayne) Davis, Danny (Erin) Holian, Abbey (Nick) Brunker, Emily Holian, Jesse Holian, Karie Holian, Grant Moulton, Lauren (Tim) Withum, Jessica (Branden) Burt, Jordan (Scott) Desruisseaux, Austin Ritchie, Luke Ritchie, Isaac Brannon, and Caleb Brannon, and eight great-grandchildren, Denali, Abby, and Drew Mohler, Michael and Sophia Pometto, Nolan Brunker, and Jackson and Parker Withum. Also surviving are her brother Dale Austin (Mary Ann) Hance, and her stepdaughter, Wanda (Michael) King. Dona Rae was preceded in death by a grand-daughter, Karie Hope Mohler in 1976, her husband Lester L. Thomas in 1994 and husband Melvin E. Thomas in 2004, and her step-son, Franklin B. Thomas in 2011. She also leaves behind her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Kinsey, who was by her side ’til the end. Memorial contributions may be made to: Life Church Calvert Building Fund, P.O. Box 3003, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or Room for Grace, P.O. Box 2325, Buies Creek NC 27506, Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.
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Ralph Anderson Noel, age 72, of Huntingtown lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sept. 17, 2016 at Calvert Hospice with his wife by his side. He was born Oct. 12, 1943 in Richmond, VA to the late Grayson A. and Vonda (Sturgill) Noel. He attended Richmond schools until joining the Navy in October 1960. He was proud of his Navy service where he was stationed on the cruiser USS Northampton at Norfolk, VA. The Northampton was the Presidential Command Ship in the Kennedy era. He often spoke of seeing President Kennedy when he spent a night aboard in 1963. In recent years, he attended reunions of the ship’s company. In March 1963, he married the former Linda Harman. After his Navy service he worked for the Federal Government from 1964 until his retirement from the Government Printing Office in 1998. He and Linda settled in Maryland, first in Hyattsville, then Clinton before moving to Calvert County in 1978 with their two children. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling, making numerous trips to the Caribbean and the western US. He especially enjoyed Alaska, twice driving the Alaska Highway across Canada to Fairbanks. In addition to traveling, he loved camping with grandchildren in his motorhome, NASCAR racing, and dirt track racing where he was part of a pit crew at Budd's Creek for nearly 20 years. He was especially proud of his prized 1966 Ford Galaxie 7-Litre. As a lover of animals, he volunteered time to Friends of Felines. He also loved his time spent in West Virginia hunting or just visiting his wife's family. When in WV, he loved to attend Mt. Horeb UM Church in Upper Tract. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Linda, son, Edward (Heather) and daughter Terri Tranmer (Joe), both of Prince Frederick. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Ricky Tranmer of Lusby, Ryan Tranmer of Tokyo, Japan; Joseph (Amanda) Tranmer of Honolulu, HI, Chelsea Keathley of Kentucky, Justin, Jarrett, Karlee, Kinley and Britney Noel and Melissa Tranmer of Prince Frederick. Ralph is also survived by his brother Charles (Carol) of Richmond, VA, two nieces, Angela Brittingham (Mike) and Julie Ruth (Jason), stepmother Phoebe Noel and a host of cousins in the Richmond area. In Maryland, he is survived by his sisterin-law Saundra (Aristid) Bouchard and niece Renee(Tom) Shelton. He will be remembered by his co-workers, friends, and racing friends for his ever-present smile, sense of humor, and many practical jokes. Donations to honor his memory may be made to Mt. Horeb UM Church, 172 Ridge Road, Upper Tract, WV 26866; Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678; or Friends of Felines, P.O. Box 325, Port Republic, MD 20676. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Jean Catherine Reddy, age 91, of Dunkirk, passed away Sept. 13, 2016 at South River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater. She was born Oct. 2, 1924 in Washington, DC to Eugene Andrew and Katherine (Bresnahan) Smith. Jean was raised and received her education in Washington. She was married to Paul Dow Reddy, Sr. in 1949. The couple resided in SE Washington, moved to Prince Georges County in 1967 and relocated to Calvert County in 2000. Jean was a homemaker and avid seamstress. She was a member of the Catholic faith and a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Suitland. Surviving are her son Paul D. Reddy, Jr and his wife Gloria of Dunkirk; grandsons Patrick E Reddy and his wife Kim of Riva, MD; Michael D. Reddy and his wife Lauren of Chesapeake Beach; Matthew D. Reddy and his wife Teresa of Dunkirk; granddaughter Rebecca Ann Moss and her husband Michael of Chesapeake Beach; nine great grandchildren, Nathen, Tayler, Trevor, Peyton, Evelyn and Ava Mae Reddy; James, Levi and Ian Moss.; nieces Mary Taylor of Owings and Emma Dillard of Mechanicsville, and nephew Thomas Hobbs of Prince Frederick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul D. Reddy, Sr. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Irene Brown, 94 Irene Brown Wallace was born in Calvert County on May 7, 1922 to the late Warren Brown and Emma Chase Brown. She was called home to be with the Lord on Sept. 8, 2016 at her
home. Miss Irene had a quiet spirit but when she spoke, you heard her loud and clear. She always stated that the Good Lord and her seven children would take care of her and that was what we did. She always wanted to be in the comfort of her home so there was no discussion about the nursing home. She was educated in the public school system of Calvert County. She only completed elementary school, but the wisdom that she had was an anointing from God. She was a mentor to all who knew her. On June 28, 1941, she was united in Marriage to James William Wallace. From this union 10 children were born. Two preceded her in death at a very early age. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of Patuxent U.M. Church. She was determined to make heaven her home. She was baptized in June 2011 at Chesapeake Beach. Miss Irene could be known as a “Robin Hood.” She didn’t keep for herself, but she shared with everyone. Her doors were always opened for all to come and dine. She was known for her famous iced tea, fried chicken, pork chops and crab cakes. Her sweet potato pies and cakes were holiday
favorites. She also loved to can whatever she could put in a jar or in the freezer. And M.C. Hammer Couldn’t Touch her Root Beer. She enjoyed her TV shows, wrestling (The Rock and John Cena were the main men) and the TV courtroom dramas. Being a lady of many talents, she always found the time to watch religious programs, Joel Osteen, and the late Bishop Patterson to name a few. You could hear her singing along with the Jimmy Swaggart show singers and The True Gospel Singers when they rehearsed in her basement. Miss Irene was a member of the Women Auxiliary 220 American Legion Post. She was a faithful and active member of Patuxent U.M. Church until her heath began to fail. She was president of the Usher Board for over 20 years, served as a Communion Steward, member of the Senior Choir, and looked forward to Homecoming services. She donated food and her service whenever and wherever she could. She encouraged her children to serve the Lord and be in church. In 2002, she was given the Mother of the Year Award from Patuxent U.M. Church. Her favorite scripture was Proverbs 22:6. “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, He will not depart from it”. She leaves precious, precious, memories to five daughters: Rosalee Wallace, Margaret Wallace, Betty Reynolds, Darlene Norman, and Brenda Irene Wallace (Little Irene); two sons: Kenneth Wallace (Josephine) and Wayne Wallace (Towanda); one daughter-in-law: Lucy (Late Alvin Wallace). She also leaves a brother: Joseph Brown (Glenda); two sisters: Willie Mae Cooke (Irvin) and Kizzie Brown; a brother-in-law: Robert Wallace (Nancy); a sister-in-law; Dorisa Jones (James); 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and other family and friends. Preceding her in death were husband, son, and grandson. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Rt. 3N, Gambrills, MD 21054, Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Pat Whitely, 72 Patricia Ann Whitely, known as “Pat,” loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand mother, sister, and friend, went home to be with Jesus
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on Sept. 24, 2016. She was born in Annapolis on May 5, 1944 to the late Bertie Moreland Dove and Bill Hardesty. Pat is survived by her husband of 52 years, Rodney K. Whitely, Sr. Together they raised three children. Rodney K. Whitely, Jr. (Dorothy), Karen Dupree (David), Kathy Shooks (Robert). The greatest joy of Pat’s life was being Nanny to her wonderful grand children and great grandchildren. Rodney Whitely III (Hollie), Allison Hall (Ben), Jennifer Keyton (Zachary), Christopher Dupree, Ryan Dupree, Emily Shooks, Hannah Shooks, Nicholas Shooks, Michael Shooks, Cassidie Hall, Haylie Walk, Anthony Walk, Maya Dupree and Sadie Hall. She devoted the majority of her life to taking care of her family and anyone else she came in contact with. Her surviving siblings are Sandy Duley (Rodney), Shirley Dove, Paul Dove (Annie) and many nieces, nephews and extended family whom she loved dearly. Pat was an active member of First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro for many years and she dearly loved and enjoyed her Sunday School Connections Class. The family suggests donations to the FBCUM Deacons Fund to minister to families in need: FBCUM Deacons Fund 7415 SW Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Phone : (301) 952-0888 Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Bob Muir, 86 Gerald Robert Muir, known as "Bob," age 86, of Prince Frederick, formerly of Hillside, MD passed away Sept. 22, 2016 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 1, 1930. He was the loving husband of Phydellas Muir and loving father of Phyllis Muir, Lorraine Muir (Donn Amendolair), Gerald Muir II (Roxanne); grandfather of Elizabeth Ann Muir, Glenn Robert Muir, and Douglas William Muir. He was the loving brother of Alice O'saben, Nancy Ambrose, and Barbara Magalich. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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William Brinley, 99
A n d r e a William R. Brinley, Sr., age 99, Nicole Wolfe, age d i e d S e p t . 8 , 2 0 1 6 i n L o t h i a n . W i l 23, of Waldorf, l i a m w a s b o r n i n W a l l i n g f o r d , C T o n passed away on A u g . 1 8 , 1 9 1 7 t o R a y m o n d E . B r i n Sept. 18, 2016. l e y a n d J o s e p h i n e M . B r i d g e t t B r i n Born Oct. 14, l e y a n d w a s t h e o l d e s t o f f o u r 1992 in Cheverly, c h i l d r e n . MD, she was the William served as a Sergeant in daughter of t h e A r m y A i r C o r p s i n W . W . I I , Brenda and Ted Wolfe of Hunting- 1 9 4 2 - 1 9 4 5 , w a s a l o n g t i m e m e m b e r town. of the Circus Fans Association, and Andrea graduated from Hunting- a n e a r l y m e m b e r o f t h e A n t i q u e town High School in 2010 and V e t e r a n s P o s t # 1 . attended the College of Southern He is survived by his family in Maryland. She had been employed as M a r y l a n d - a s o n a n d d a u g h t e r - i n a bookkeeper for the past four and a l a w , W i l l i a m J r . a n d A n g e l a , h i s half years at Friendly Auto Parts. She g r a n d d a u g h t e r , T a i s C r i s t i n a M a r t i was a loving mom to her beautiful son, n e z , a n d t w o g r e a t - g r a n d d a u g h t e r s , Milo. She loved her family, friends, Z o e a n d E l e a n o r , a n d h i s n i e c e s a n d the beach and anything related to cars. n e p h e w i n C o n n e c t i c u t . H e w a s a l s o Andrea is survived by her parents; p r e - d e c e a s e d b y h i s s i s t e r B a r b a r a her son, Milo Harris of Waldorf, MD; W o l f , h i s b r o t h e r R o b e r t E . B r i n l e y her sister, Heather Ridgway of Mont- a n d h i s s i s t e r C a r o l e D ' A g o s t i n o . pelier, OH; and a very large network He was pre-deceased by his wife of loving friends and family. Madeleine Bolle Brinley. Memorial contributions may be Memorial gifts should be sent to made to the Milo Carson Harris Fund, Th e B a r n u m M u s e u m , 8 2 0 M a i n S t , c/o Community Bank of the Chesa- B r i d g e p o r t , C T 0 6 6 0 4 . S e r v i c e s w e r e peake, P.O. Box 3004, Prince Freder- h e l d i n M e r i d e n , C T . ick, MD 20678. Raymond Wood Funeral Home Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby i n D u n k i r k h a n d l e d a r r a n g e m e n t s handled arrangements. locally.
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CURRENT EVENTS “Some Things Old, Some Things New” Internationally renowned award winning artist Carmelo Ciancio, known for his stunning scratchboards, is the featured artist for October at Artworks@7th. The exhibit is a variety of new and imaginative pieces featuring the skill, creativity, and artistry for which Carmelo is known, as well as some of his more treasured older pieces, specially priced as a way to say ‘thank you’ to his devoted followers. “Meet the Artist” Opening Reception Oct. 8 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Show runs Oct. 6-30. Thu., Sat, & Sun., 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Fri., 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Artworks@7th is at a new location: 8905 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach. (410) 286-5278 or visit artworksat7th.com.
16th Annual "Step by Step" 5K – Walk Event in memory of Mike Blackwell, a local marathon runner who was killed by a hit and run driver in January, 2001 while he was jogging on Broome's Island Rd. Proceeds from the event benefit CAASA (Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse) programs including Project Graduation, National Night Out, and the Mini-Grant Program, just to name a few. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 the day of the race. $20 CAASA and CBRC members, $15 for students 21 and younger. Corporate sponsors also needed. Walk or run starting at 9:00 a.m. on Sat. Nov. 5 at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For information, call (410) 535-1600 ext. 8806 or (410) 535-3733.
calvART Gallery Presents Africa Bringing the colors, essence and people of Africa to paint, stone & wood through the eyes of Mimi Little, Suzanne Nawrot and Dave Wardrup. Opening reception: Sat., Oct. 8 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Meet the artists; enjoy food and beverages inspired by the African culture. This is a show not to be missed. This new exhibit will be on display Oct. 5-Nov. 6. The CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Center, intersection of Rts. 4/231 between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Café. Open Wed.-Sun., 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information visit calvartgallery.org or call (410) 610-3924. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County.
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CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Features the artwork of Dominic Sansone. ‘# the drone life.’ Oct. 10–Nov. 3. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Open 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sat. Visit csmd.edu/Arts. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (251–183 BC), this hilarious musical comedy - set in ancient Rome - displays many classic elements of farce, including multiple puns, cases of mistaken identity and satirical comments on social class. The Twin Beach Players performance at the Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach, runs for three consecutive weekends Oct. 14-30. Tickets or additional information available at twinbeachplayers.com.
Calvert County Comprehensive Plan: From transportation, economic development and public safety to recreation, natural resources and housing – county planners want to know your vision for the future. All this will be laid out in the Comprehensive Plan update and Zoning Ordinance rewrite process. You’re invited to attend one of these workshops to give your two cents’ worth: Thurs., Sept. 29, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue & Fire Department, 13150 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Calvert High School, 520 Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick. For Comprehensive Plan Questions, contact Jenny Plummer-Welker, AICP, LongRange Planner, Calvert County Department of Community Planning & Building at (410) 535-1600, ext. 2333.
Friday, September 30 Bumper Jacksons: A one-of-a-kind Americana roots sound, bring their musical chops, foot-stomping energy, and devilish sense of humor to the Calvert Marine Museum., 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. 7:00 p.m. Tickets $15/advance; $20/door (cash or check only) are available at
bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts. Beer and wine tion 101” and “Rewriting the Story of My Addiction.” Discussion led by available for sale. (410) 326-2042 x62. Doris McDonald, Director Behavioral CSM Connections Literary Series: Poet Health Services Calvert County Health Evie Shockley will read her work. 7:30 Department. Refreshments provided. p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Seating limited. Registration required: Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. A, Rm. call (410) 535-FREE. Sponsored by 119, 115 J.W. Williams Rd. $3 advance, Calvert Alliance Against Substance $5 at the event, $3 with CSM Student Abuse, Inc. 6:00-7:30 p.m. CourtID. Connections@csmd.edu, (301) house Square, Conference Rm., 205 Main St., Prince Frederick (corner of 934-7864, csmd.edu/connections. Duke and Main St.)
Saturday, October 1
Vanished Steamboats: Dr. Ralph Community Breakfast: Smithville Eshelman, will discuss how steamboat UMC in Dunkirk 7:00-10:00 a.m. $7. wharves and landings became the focal Children 12 and under/$4. point of social and commercial activity on the waterfront. 7:00 p.m. in the Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: On the Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Southern Bay. Participants will see six Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., lighthouses as they cruise aboard a private Solomons. For more info contact charter boat with the museum’s Sherrod Sturrock, Acting CMM Direclighthouse expert. 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. tor (410) 326-2042, ext. 32 or email $130; $120 /members. Registration sturrosa@co.cal.md.us. Free and open required at least 5 business days in to the public. advance. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register. Calvert Marine Museum, Meet the School Board Candidates: Solomons. This meeting, co-sponsored by the Patuxent Republican Club and the Chili in the Garden: This annual bash Riverside Democratic Club, is open to includes public chili tasting, live music, a the public. Refreshments will be classic car show, the Maker's Market, served. 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at family activities, beer, wine, and much Asbury- Solomons, 11100 Asbury more - all set amidst the backdrop of Circle, Solomons. For more informabeautiful Annmarie Garden. 9:00 a.m.-3 tion, call Paula Willoughby (410) p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts 394-2617. Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons. (410) 326-4640; info@annmariegarden.org. Sat., Oct. 8 & Sun., Oct. 9
Tuesday, October 4
PRAD 2016: Free Family Fun For All Ages! Celebrate the Patuxent River at one of Southern Maryland’s longest running festivals! Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD), now in its 39th year, at the Calvert Marine Museum. 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Museum admission is free and complimentary parking is available. The annual PRAD Parade with a one-mile route along Solomons Island Rd. is on Sun. at 2:00 p.m. Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. For more info, visit: calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.
Having the Conversation: Presenters will talk about having conversations with loved ones and healthcare providers about how we wish to spend our last days, months, and years. The presentation will include information on how to have tough conversations about treatment preferences, the benefits and burdens of life-prolonging care, and how to respect your loved ones’ preferences. Calvert Hospice partners with Calvert Memorial Hospital to provide educational seminars to our community. Seating is limited; register early. 6:30–8:00 p.m. Classroom 2, Lower Level, Calvert Memorial Hospital. Prince Frederick. Contact Jean FlemSaturday, October 8 ing (410) 535-0892 or jfleming@calverthospice.org for more Huge Yard Sale: North Beach Volunteer information. To register, visit, Fire Dept. Auxiliary. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Tables $15/ea., or $25/two; must be calverthospice.org/education-seminars. reserved in advance. Contact Diana after 5:00 p.m. at (410) 231-1775.
Thursday, October 6
Let’s Talk Addiction Workshop: CBW Luncheon Gala: The public is Education is key! A showing of “Addic- invited to join the Concerned Black
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Women (CBW) of Calvert County’s 9th Annual Scholarship & Awards Luncheon Gala Fundraiser. Activities include a Silent Auction. Buffet luncheon $60/advance and $65 at the door. Send check payable to CBW; P. O. Box 927; Prince Frederick, Md. 20678. Rod ‘N Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach, 11:30 a.m. Info: cbwofcc@gmail.com of call (443) 550-1229. Pet Adoption: Pepper's Pet Pantry in Solomons will host a dog and cat adoption event with local Saint Mary's and Calvert County animal rescue groups. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pepper's Pet Pantry, in the Solomons Towne Center behind CVS. For more info, please call (410) 326-4006 or visit pepperspetpantry.com.
Sunday, October 9 CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Brian Ganz, classical piano. 3:00 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. B, Multipurpose Rm., 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free. Info: rfleming@csmd.edu, (443) 550-6011, or csmd.edu/Arts/WardVirts.
Tue., Oct. 11, Thu., Oct. 13 & Wed., Oct. 19 Sea Squirts: Theme is ‘Animal Babies.’ Free drop-in program for 18-months to 3 years old toddlers and their caregivers. 10:00–10:30 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) 326-2042, ext. 62, or visitcalvertmarinemuseum.com.
Friday, October 14 Tim and Savannah Finch with The Eastman String Band: Good Deale Bluegrass founder and multiinstrumentalist, Tim Finch teams up with the sweet vocals and songwriting styles of Savannah Finch to create a unique melding of the roots of Bluegrass with Americana exemplifying an “Alt-grass” sound. The Eastman String Band mixes heartfelt originals with the high energy instrumentals and soaring harmonies! Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. $12 online, $15 at the door. 7:00 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) 326-2042, ext. 62, or visitcalvertmarinemuseum.com
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