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$250,000 Reward Offered For Info on Nooses As of our Chesapeake Current publication deadline, there have been no arrests reported in connection with the nooses found at the Dominion Cove Point construction site. However, a $250,000 reward is being offered by one of the unions for information.

A news release from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) says local authorities are, “committed to sharing as much information as we possibly can without jeopardizing the ongoing investigation into the nooses that have been located at the Dominion Cove Point facility. This updated release includes actions taken by the CCSO, Kiewit and the North America’s Building Trades Union and is supported by Dominion.”

“Kiewit and the Trades Union continue to work aggressively, with the full support of Dominion, to assist the CCSO in identifying the person(s) that are responsible for these acts. CCSO personnel have been told repeatedly that nothing less than the safest work environment for everyone working on the Cove Point job site is acceptable.”

“Kiewit has trained all of the workers on the Cove Point site on Kiewit’s zero-tolerance policy for any object that has the potential to offend someone.

Kiewit also asked all of the workers to fully cooperate with the CCSO investigation and to report any information they may have regarding the

nooses.”

“Kiewit management held meetings with all workers to review the established procedures in reporting and securing areas if inappropriate objects are discovered. The CCSO and construction safety staff increased their visibility on site to provide additional surveillance.”

“The Building Trades Union has committed to convening meetings on the jobsite with its local union leadership and the craft workers to ask their assistance in finding the responsible individuals and to make sure everyone understands the types of actions and attitudes that are unacceptable.”

In addition, the Trades Union has increased the reward to $250,000 for any member that provides information leading to the identification of the responsible individuals.

The CCSO asks that anyone with information that may assist the investigation contact Detective DeFelice at (410) 535-2800 or defelinb@co.cal.md.us.

Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “Due to the nature of these events in our community we will investigate this as if it were a crime. We do not typically see these types of things in our County and as a community we will stop it. Although no one has come forward to file a complaint it is fair to say that this act is offensive in nature to our entire community.”

CMH Gives Details on Project Calvert Memorial Hospital (CMH) is planning to break ground in early summer 2017 on a $50 million expansion project that includes a conversion to private patient rooms and add new health-related services.

At the Dec. 13 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Dean Teague, President and CEO of CMH explained that the project is anticipated to take approximately three years to complete. He said by 2020, patients will have access to a state-of-the-art facility with all private patient rooms, and added that the renovation and expansion project will allow for enhanced patient safety and satisfaction, along with operational efficiency. It will also give more space for families, “since any times they are the advocate for the person in the bed.”

Teague explained that part of the hospital will need to be closed during construction. “The front end of the hospital will become the Emergency Room, so we have a lot of work to do with that,” adding that there will be enough parking and that construction has already begun on some of the early phases, such as removing curbs in front of the Emergency Room so patients do not have

Calvert Memorial Hospital president and CEO Dean Teague.

Artist rendering of the proposed new front of Calvert Memorial Hospital. to step up to get into a wheelchair.

“We’re very excited. We think this is a great thing for the county and we look forward to getting this done.” Teague adds there will be no cost to the county.

Director of School Construction Named Shuchita Warner has been appointed as the Director of School Construction for Calvert County Public Schools. Since 2007, Ms. Warner has served as the Supervisor of School Construction under the current director George Leah, who is retiring.

Ms. Warner earned her Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering with a minor in Marketing from the University of Rhode Island. Her prior employment includes Turner Construction Company in Los Angeles, CA where she worked on a $74 million project at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Before joining CCPS, she owned a construction management company in Solomons. She holds LEED AP credentials and has managed multiple initiatives associated with the Maryland Public School Construction Program.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “We are fortunate to have someone with Ms. Warner’s qualifications and experience ready to step into this position. I am confident in her ability to oversee our current projects and in her vision for our future capital improvements. This will be a seamless transition of leadership. We wish Mr. Leah well in his retirement.”

Local Men Cut, Load and Deliver Cold weather is here and for too many families in Calvert County they’re wondering how are they going to heat their home? For the 10th year, Chesapeake Church’s Summit Men Ministry stepped up to be a solution and meet this need for many local families.

On Sat. Dec. 3, armed with trucks, wood splitters and cutters, axes and willing hands and spirit, more than 130 Summit Men’s group members cut and loaded 92 truck loads of wood and delivered it to 46 less fortunate families. Each family received one cord of wood and for many; this firewood will be their only source of heat during the winter months.

“As a church, taking care of those in need in our community is what are called to do,” says Jeremy Robinson Community Life Pastor at Chesapeake Church. “Firewood for Families is an opportunity that we get to practically meet the needs our community and most importantly, it’s a way that we get to be the literal hands and feet of Jesus Christ in Southern Maryland.”

The majority of the families who received the firewood also use the church’s Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry and others came from referrals. The

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food pantry serves nearly 900 families every week.

For more information on volunteer opportunities or to learn about Chesapeake Church, visit chesapeakechurch.org or call (410) 257-0700.

Christmas Eve Services at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown, “The Best Of The Story,” will be held on Sat. Dec. 24th at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Local Man Dies in Crash On Dec. 15, at approximately 1:30 a.m., units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area near the intersection of MD Route 4 and Rousby Hall Road in Lusby for a report of a motor vehicle collision.

Their preliminary investigation revealed a 2012 Ford Mustang and 2009 Nissan 370-Z were both traveling northbound on Maryland Route. As the vehicles entered the intersection of Rousby Hall Road the Ford Mustang struck the Nissan in the rear, causing the Nissan to go off the roadway and into an embankment. Once off the road, the Nissan rolled and came to final rest on its roof.

After the collision, the operator of the Mustang, later identified as Lindsay Leanne Canter, 32, of Lexington Park, failed to remain on the scene of the crash.

The Mustang was located by members of Patrol Bureau and subsequently was stopped a short time later in close proximity to the crash scene.

The operator of the Nissan was identified as 32-year-old Ronald Joseph Ball of Huntingtown was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by CMH ER Staff.

CCSO Criminal Investigations Bureau detectives followed up with several interviews throughout the course of the day on Dec. 15. During the interviews, detectives learned that the suspect in this case, Ms. Canter, intentionally struck Ball’s vehicle. The two vehicles had been racing north on Rt. 4 prior to Canter deciding to make contact with Ball’s vehicle. Based upon the information learned during the interviews with Canter she was charged with DUI homicide by motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash and numerous other DUI related charges.

Sheriff Mike Evans said “in Calvert County traffic crashes have a negative

Lindsay Canter. impact on more families annually than any other single event law enforcement is involved with. I continue to ensure deputies are conducting traffic enforcement to remove impaired drivers from our roadways in an effort to prevent tragedies such as this one from occurring.

The holiday season should be a time for families and friends to get together and share some great times and to make memories. Please do your part to help prevent an event such as this from destroying your holiday season this year and in the future. If you are hosting or attending a party be sure those that are consuming alcoholic beverages do not get behind the wheel of a vehicle and kill or seriously injure themselves or someone else.”

At this time, this investigation is still on going. Alcohol is undoubtedly a factor in this case. If anyone has any information regarding this collision is being asked to contact Sgt. V. Bortchevsky of CRT at 410-535-2800 ext. 2540 or by e-mail: bortchvi@co.cal.md.us At this time, this investigation is still ongoing. Alcohol is being considered as a contributing factor to the collision. If anyone has any information regarding this collision is being asked to contact Sgt. V. Bortchevsky of CRT at (410) 535-2800 ext.

2540 or by e-mail: bortchvi@co.cal.md.us

Sheriff’s Office Explains Plans, 2015 Crime Stats The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is undertaking a new strategic management plan from 2017 through 2020.

Assistant Sheriff, Major Dave McDowell, told the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) at their Dec. 20 meeting that in 2002, Sheriff Mike Evans set in motion a strategic plan for the Calvert County Sheriff s Office and Detention Center.

The purpose is to identify goals and objectives that address the prevention of crime, current and potential challenges to public safety, and growth and development.

A revised four-year Strategic Plan to commence Jan. 1, 2017 through Dec. 2020 includes a new organization chart that adds the rank of Major to the Sheriffs Office. The purpose is to bring continuity and clear chain of command to the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center. The intent is to have a Major of law enforcement operations and Major of corrections, both of whom will report to the Assistant Sheriff. The Director of

the Detention Center currently holds the rank of Major, but the Sheriff is requesting the rank of Major be added to the Deputy Sheriff pay scale. The Sheriff is not requesting to fill this position at this time. He is simply aligning the top-level rank structure in accordance with the goals and objectives of the revised strategic plan.

Statistics shared with the BOCC indicate a drop in major crimes, such as murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault and burglary dropped more than 12% between 2013 and 2015. This year, there were two homicides reported, along with 3 rapes, 28 robberies, 80 aggravated assaults, 242 burglaries, 898 thefts and 34 vehicle thefts.

There were 43 reported heroin overdoses in 2015, the same as in 2014.

However, this past year, 16 of them were fatal whereas there were 10 heroin overdose deaths in 2014.

The number of fatal motor vehicle crashes rose sharply in 2015 to a total of 10. That’s compared to three in all of 2014.

Sheriff Involved In Accident On Dec. 16 at about 6:09 p.m., Sheriff Mike Evans was operating his agency assigned Tahoe, travelling north along MD Rt. 261 in the area of Pond Woods Road in Huntingtown. As Sheriff Evans approached Pond Woods Road, he observed a Toyota truck travelling eastbound on Pond Woods Road that was not going to stop at the stop sign.

Sheriff Evans braked and turned to the right in an attempt to minimize the collision with the Toyota truck. The left front of Sheriff Evans vehicle contacted the Toyota truck in the passenger side door.

The Toyota truck was operated by Jack Rowland Abbott Jr. of Valley Lee in St. Mary’s County. Jack Abbott advised Sgt. Canning, the investigating deputy, that he was not familiar with the area and that he didn’t know that he had run a stop sign or that one was even present.

Sheriff Evans had four passengers in the vehicle with him at the time of the crash. The four passengers were a military family. The family had won an auction from Beach Elementary School where the Sheriff provided the family with dinner and a tour of the Sheriff’s Office and was returning the family home when the accident occurred.

EMS personnel from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and assessed everyone involved. All of the airbags in Sheriff Evans Tahoe had deployed during the crash and all of the occupants were belted with the children being in booster seats. Fortunately there were no injuries sustained during the crash.

Both vehicles involved in the crash were disabled and had to be towed from the scene.

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Deputy T. Holt responded to Crazy Horse Trail, Lusby, on Dec. 10 for the report of damage to vehicles. The victim advised when they came outside around 10:00 a.m. that morning, they discovered tires on two of their vehicles had been cut. the report of a burglary. The victim stated The vehicles were last seen undamaged the the front door of their home had been night before around 9:00 p.m. forced open, the home was ransacked and several items were stolen. Confirmed On Dec. 9 at approximately 7:20 p.m., missing items are assorted pieces of Deputy A. Curtin was called to Field Rd., jewelry, musical instruments and 50 feet Lusby for the report of damage to a of copper pipe ripped out of the home. vehicle. The victim advised that between This crime took place sometime between 6:00-7:00 p.m. a large rock was thrown at one of their vehicles parked at their home. the end of Nov. and Dec. 16.

The rock was approximately 10lbs and For the report of a burglary, Deputy B. shattered the windshield. Several smaller Robinson responded to Sark Ct., Prince rocks were also thrown causing several Frederick, on Dec. 5. The victim reports scratches to the hood, trunk and the that they left their residence at 5:30 p.m. doors. The victim had been home at the and returned home at 8:00 p.m. to find a time but did not hear the incident occur. lock on their front door had been tampered with. While checking their Deputy R. Spalding was dispatched to home they noticed several dresser drawers Augustus Dr., Prince Frederick on Dec. 6 had been opened and multiple personal for the report of damage to two vehicles. items were removed and scattered around The victim advised that her car had been the bedroom. In addition, a jewelry box parked at her home since Dec. 3 until she had been gone through and multiple drove it a short distance the morning of pieces of jewelry and money were taken. Dec. 6. She could tell something was A basement window was discovered open, wrong because of the way it was handling.

When she returned home later that day, which is where the suspect entered. she noticed a white substance around the gas tank and could tell something had Destruction of Property Deputy D. Clark responded to the been put in the tank. She advised she Calvert County Library, Prince Frederick then checked the gas gauge, which on Dec. 16 for the report of damaged indicated there was more gas in the tank property. Upon arrival he made contact than when she parked the car the previous with an employee of the Library who night. A second vehicle, also parked at the advised someone had written “KKK” home and driven on Dec. 6, was with an ink pen in one of the men’s discovered to have had the brake line cut. bathroom stalls. Since the restrooms are checked for damage before closing every For the report of damaged property, day, the employees believe the damage Deputy B. Pounsberry was called to occurred between 12:00-5:00 p.m. that Summer City Blvd., Chesapeake Beach, on Dec. 5. The complainant explained day. that they had left their home around 8:00 On Dec. 12 at approximately 5:00 p.m., a.m. that day; and upon returning around Deputy V. Evans responded to the 10:20 a.m., observed their fence damaged Calvert High School, Prince Frederick for and tire marks surrounding the area. the report of damaged property. Upon arrival he was informed that storage Thefts containers, baseball equipment and an For the report of a theft from vehicle, area on the ground near the football Deputy N. Buckler responded to Terrace stadium were vandalized with orange Dr., Prince Frederick, on Dec. 7. The spray paint. The vandalism included: complainant explained that his truck was "503,” "Jew," "NHS" and a swastika last seen intact on Dec. 6, at approximately 9:20 p.m. When he went symbol. to remove his hunting shotguns around 5:00 p.m. that next day, he noticed a passenger door window had been smashed out. He entered his truck and discovered two Mossberg 500 12 gauge shotguns, two ammunition cans, a SOG camo backpack, Steiner binoculars, Bushnell rangefinder & various other hunting gear were missing.

A neighbor reported finding a large dark object lying in the grass next to their driveway, which turned out to be one of the missing guns and a case.

Upon Deputy Buckler’s investigation, he found the second missing gun case in the nearby woods.

The victim was able to confirm both guns and gun cases belonged to him. Two ammunition cases were also found nearby but the camouflage backpack is still missing.

Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations On Dec. 14, Deputy T. Mohler responded to the Boardwalk in Chesapeake Beach for a check welfare call.

A concerned citizen had requested a Deputy check on a possible homeless male they had seen sitting on a bench. After approaching the male, who initially gave a false name, he observed an unopened can of an alcoholic beverage sitting next to him, along with a backpack. The male gave him permission to search his backpack, which contained multiple orange pills in a clear cellophane baggie, along with a small metal pipe/straw containing a white powdery substance.

The male was later determined to be David Snider, 25, of Owings. He was transported to the Detention Center where he was served arrest documents for CDS: Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (Methamphetamine), Possession of Paraphernalia (straw) and Fraud/Presume Identity to avoid Prosecution. He was also found to be a fugitive from justice in the State of Pennsylvania and served paperwork for the outstanding felony warrant.

Deputy M. Lewis, along with Deputy G. Ward, observed Nicholas Kelson, 22, of Lusby, walking at the intersection of White Sands Dr./Stock Dr. on Dec. 14.

They were aware he had an active warrant in St. Mary’s County. Contact was made with Kelson who admitted he had crack cocaine in his coat pocket. A red container was found inside a pocket with six white rocks, individually wrapped in clear plastic. He was arrested for CDS: Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Paraphernalia (baggie).

He was transported to the Detention Center where he was served his charging documents.

Burglaries Deputy A. Ostazeski was dispatched to HG Trueman Rd., Lusby on Dec. 16 for

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The report of a theft occurring at Finch Dr., Prince Frederick, was responded to at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 17 by Deputy J. Ward. Upon arrival he contacted the victim who stated that someone had taken a UPS package, he already confirmed had been delivered to their residence. The victim stated they received a confirmation that the package was delivered to the front porch earlier that day. He contacted the postal carrier who had witnessed a white vehicle sitting in their driveway when the package was delivered. The stolen items include: a purple horse blanket and a 14’ cotton training lead with brass strap.

Deputy R. Weems responded to the Weis Grocery Store, Lusby on Dec. 16 for the report of a theft. The complainant explained they had been shopping earlier at the store and inadvertently left their purse behind in a grocery cart. When they returned to retrieve the purse a short time later, they realized it was gone. The missing contents include: a MD driver's license, five Social Security cards and three credit cards.

For the report of a theft, Deputy J. Hardesty was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Dodge dealership on Dec. 12.

Upon arrival he spoke with the victim who explained that he left his personal vehicle parked on the dealership lot between Dec.9 - 12, while he test drove a vehicle belonging to the Dealership.

When he came to pick up his vehicle on Dec. 12, he discovered the tailgate to his vehicle was missing.

On Dec. 12, Deputy C. Childress was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Ford dealership for the report of a theft. He was informed that a vehicle brought to the dealership on Dec. 9 to be serviced, had been left parked on their lot for several days after the work was completed. The vehicle was picked up on Dec. 12 at 12:15 p.m. Shortly after the victim left the lot, they called to report the tailgate was missing off their vehicle.

On Dec. 9, Deputy G. Gott was dispatched to Chesapeake Lighthouse Dr., North Beach, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised someone had removed the screws holding a MD registration plate and stole it. They were not certain it was stolen while parked at their home or while parked at a Park n Ride outside of the county.

Deputy R. Evans was dispatched on Dec. 8 to the home of a victim who had been involved in a vehicle accident earlier in the day at the intersection of Mill Bridge/Coster Rd., Lusby. The victim explained that she was assisted by three black males who tried to help her in case she needed of medical attention. She informed Deputy Evans she recovered her phone and jacket from the good Samaritans before the ambulance arrived but did not get her purse back. Her black Coach purse, black wallet and money were missing.

Crime Blotter (con’t) For a shoplifting report, Deputy R. Kreps was dispatched on Dec. 5 to the Prince Frederick Walmart. Mr. Jones, one of Walmart’s Asset Protection Officers, advised he observed a white female place items inside her purse, proceed to the self-checkout paying for other items and then attempt to leave the store. The female, Kristina McHenry, 27, of Lusby, admitted to stealing the items (children’s socks, several shirts and a cap). McHenry was issued a Criminal Citation for Theft less than $100 and transported to the Detention Center.

For the report of a theft, Deputy P. Wood responded to the “Spot” thrift store on St. Leonard Rd., Saint Leonard on Dec. 5.

Upon arrival he made contact with the owner who stated that at approximately 4:40 p.m., a white male dressed in gray sweatpants and a gray hoodie, rode off on a 20” girls purple Huffy bicycle from beside the store.

Maryland State Police Reports Theft On Dec. 8 at 4:53 p.m., Trooper First Class Warrick responded to the Ledo’s Restaurant, Prince Frederick, for a theft of service (food) complaint. Robert A. Rice, 50, of Port Republic is accused of leaving the restaurant before paying for his meal. While on scene, the manager of Outback Restaurant approached TFC Warrick and explained that Rice had also previously been observed leaving the Outback Restaurant without paying for his meal. Rice was located and arrested. He was issued a Uniform Criminal Citation for Theft and received No Trespass Orders for both T/A Ledo Pizza and T/A Outback Steakhouse.

Deputy R. Evans responded to the Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 7 to speak with a victim wanting to report a theft that took place at the Dunn Clean Laundromat. The victim stated on Dec. 2, at approximately 10:15 a.m. they had left several articles of clothing in the washing machine and stepped out to walk to a nearby restaurant while waiting.

Upon returning to the laundromat she noticed the clothes were missing. She assumed someone had inadvertently taken her clothes instead of their own, so she left a note on the washing machine to contact her once they discovered the error. She has not been contacted at this time.

Burglary and Destruction of Property For the report of a vehicle tampering Deputy A. Woodford responded to Cassell Blvd., Prince Frederick, on Dec. 7. The victim explained they were awaken by the sound of their dog barking around 4:20 a.m.

When they entered their vehicle later that morning, they discovered a passenger window had been shattered by a large object. The hole was large enough for someone to stick their arm through, which is how a small book was stolen from the back seat. The book was kept in a pink leather case and could have been mistaken for a wallet. Upon Deputy Woodford’s neighborhood canvas, he was able to locate the pink case laying in the medium near the victim’s driveway. The book was returned to the victim. This case is suspended pending further information.

Trooper First Class Rowe responded to the 3200 block of Ben Oak Rd., Huntingtown, at 11:31 a.m. on Dec. 9 for a reported burglary and malicious destruction of property. The owner advised that numerous personal items had been removed and the inside of his home damaged. A suspect has been developed and charges are pending against Gilbert Zalc,75, of Huntingtown.

Burglary On Dec. at 2:24 p.m., Trooper First Class Rowe responded to the 5900 block of Stephen Reid Rd., Huntingtown, for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect(s) removed a large amount of miscellaneous jewelry and a Ruger handgun from the residence. Pawn shops are been contacted and investigation continues.

Cops for Tots The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office participated in the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program during this Christmas season. Citizens and deputies donated new, unwrapped toys and placed them in boxes at the Sheriff’s Office. The toys will be distributed to less fortunate children in our community.

The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.

Pictured from left to right: Sgt. Jason Dean, Sheriff Mike Evans, Capt. Todd Ireland, and DFC. Mark Robshaw.

Man Arrested Following Chase Units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression team were patrolling in Prince Frederick on Dec. 12 just before 10:00 pm when a deputy saw a car run a stop sign. A chase situation then ensued.

Dfc. Trigg was parked in the lot of the 7-11 located at 3675 Hallowing Point Road Prince Frederick when he observed a gold Buick approach and pass the stop sign and white stop line without stopping while leaving the store property. The Buick took the intersection at a 45-degree angle to normal lane travel.

Dfc. Trigg got behind the Buick on MD 231 going east bound on Hallowing Point Road (MD 231) in his marked patrol vehicle and activated his emergency lights and siren.

The Buick continued accelerating to 50 mph and was weaving within its lane. Dep. Mohler pulled in behind DFC. Trigg and also activated his emergency lights and siren in his marked patrol vehicle. The Buick made no attempt to stop and continued to display dangerous driving behavior.

Dep. Mohler notified the Calvert Control Center of the vehicle pursuit. The Buick crossed the centerline at German Chapel Road and drove in the opposite lane of traffic for approximately 150 feet. The Buick drove the wrong direction in the westbound left turn lane for German Chapel Road then returned to the east bound travel lane. At JW Williams Road, the Buick moved into the left turn lane without signaling, slowed, however did not turn but continued east on MD 231 while accelerating.

Near MD 231 and Mason Road Dep. Mohler advised via the police radio that the speed increased to 65 mph. At Prince Frederick Blvd., the Buick entered the left turn lane for Prince Frederick Blvd. but did not turn and continued east. The Buick then drove in the center portion of the road used for making turns. The traffic signal at MD 231 and MD 2/4 was red for eastbound traffic.

There were cars stopped at the intersection.

There were also cars approaching and driving through the intersection since north and south bound traffic had a green light. The Buick drove through the red signal without stopping. The Buick was in the number three lane which is intended to go straight across MD 2/4 only. The Buick made a left turn from the wrong lane and continued north onto MD 2/4.

Deputies say this vehicle continued to travel north along MD 2/4 at a high rate of speed showing wanton and willful disregard for the safety of other motorists. This prompted the officers to plan to deploy stop sticks in an attempt to flatten the tires on the Buick.

As the Buick approached DFC Fox’s location just south of the MD 2/4 split it hit the stop sticks. Two of the Buick’s tires were damaged, however, the Buick continued driving and attempts were made to perform the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) on the vehicle but were unsuccessful as the driver continuously swerved at emergency vehicles that approached it.

Dep. Mohler was directly behind DFC Denton and said as DFC Denton moved beside the Buick it would swerve into DFC Denton’s lane. Dep. Mohler said this caused DFC Denton to have to take evasive action to avoid being struck and presumably seriously injured. Dep Mohler advised DFC Denton had to brake heavily to avoid being struck by the Buick.

Near Lord Baltimore Drive, DFC Miggliaccio joined the pursuit by getting a

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head of the Buick as it approached his location. The Buick attempted to navigate around DFC Miggliaccio’s marked patrol car which also had its lights and siren activated.

The Buick lost control, veered to the left, crossed over the median, and south bound lanes before leaving the roadway. The Buick continued off the roadway and crashed into a cattle fence belonging to the owner of 7445 Briscoe Turn Road. The Buick overturned during the crash and subsequently came to rest on its roof.

The driver opened the driver’s side rear door and bailed out of the vehicle.

Deputies advised the control center the operator was running away from the wreckage and described him as a black male wearing a red shirt.

DFC Denton gave the suspect loud verbal commands to stop however he fled on foot away from him. DFC Denton advised that after approximately 300 yards the driver ran into the woods and out of his sight. DFC Denton stated he used his flashlight and saw the suspect hiding behind a tree, at which time he began running again, ignoring commands to stop. DFC Denton advised the suspect fell over brush, which allowed DFC Denton and DFC Migliaccio to catch up to the suspect and attempted to take control of him to put him in handcuffs. DFC Denton advised the suspect pulled away, tensed up, and resisted arrest.

DFC Denton advised the suspect, who eventually said, “I give up.” DFC Denton advised he and DFC Migliaccio were then able to handcuff the suspect. DFC Wells advised the suspect was apprehended at 1911 Appaloosa Way. Dfc. Trigg took custody of the suspect and identified him as Kanard J. Bishop, age 19, of Goddard Court in St. Mary’s County.

The suspect was taken to Ambulance 59 for treatment. Mr. Bishop was wearing a black and red jacket, black shirt, blue jeans, and white socks that were covered in mud and cow manure.

Through investigation it was determined that Bishop had no driver’s license. Bishop was transferred to a trauma center via Trooper 2. Once at the trauma center Bishop was evaluated and released. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office made contact with the owner of the Buick who advised they were at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office filing a report for the Buick being stolen. Bishop had allegedly taken the keys to the vehicle out of a coat pocket of the owner at Urban BBQ at approximately 9:00 p.m. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies applied for charges against Bishop for stealing the car.

Bishop was transported to the CCDC for processing. He was charged with 1st degree assault on DFC Denton for striking or causing him to crash. Mr. Bishop was also charged with 2nd degree assault and resisting arrest for fighting with DFC Denton and DFC Migliaccio while trying to take him into custody. The suspect was additionally issued citations for fleeing and eluding authorities and multiple other traffic offenses.

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Sincerely, Susan

By Susan Shaw

Just Before Christmas Advent, or the Christmas season, is a time of expectation and great joy as we celebrate Christ’s birth, and like the wise men, who brought gifts for the baby Jesus, we celebrate our love for our family, friends, and strangers by purchasing and sharing gifts, whether Santa is the delivery person or not. You may have followed that previous statement until I said “strangers.” The truth is that we Calvert Countians and Southern Marylanders are sooo generous, especially when it comes to children, but not just for children.

Locally, we contribute through the Angel Tree program, through Shop with a Cop, and through Toys for Tots.

Other groups adopt a family. Some of us provide for the needs of women at Safe Harbor or think about Project Echo residents or the families in the Safe Nights Program. Some make and fill shoe boxes for our service people.

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The food pantries provide extra Holiday baskets and meals, often in collaboration with churches and other organizations. We do not want to see anyone without on Christmas if we can help it. Many of us make end of the year donations to charities we support.

I am proud to be part of such a caring community.

The Good News in Calvert County and Southern Maryland goes on all year. It is easy to lose sight of that good news when most of what we hear on the tv, radio, and internet is one political party sniping at another, or pictures of doom and gloom at the state of our nation and our world. I have had the pleasure of being at several events during this advent season where guests have been asked about what they are thankful for, looking back at 2016. At a Woman to Woman Networking Lunch, each and every woman present

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Most were exceeding their goals in their businesses, often because of the support and mentoring of their families and of other business women in the community. Today, I was reminded of the good news that Farming for Hunger has expanded beyond food insecurity (the politically correct term for not knowing where your next meal is coming from) to feeding souls, especially of those who are incarcerated and conversely, those who minister to prisoners, who are also fed in their own way. Many of the participants at Farming for Hunger have their own good news stories of rebirth.

Families can share the joy of Santa arriving on his sleigh with a convoy of fire equipment, driven by volunteers who have polished those fire and rescue vehicles to shine. North Beach had their annual Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade with Santa on the pier afterward. Santa’s elves handed out Letters to Santa in a format where the children could fill in the blanks on their list, then share that list with Santa while families got souvenir photos. Then the children deposited their letters to Santa in Santa’s mailbox so he would have them for reference. The tall Christmas tree along with some large wrapped gifts for children to pose on for photos cemented the Holiday spirit. What a joyous way to begin the celebration of

Christmas in North Beach! Chesapeake Beach does something similar, including the spectacular lighted Christmas Tree composed of crab traps.

The Railway Museum has the reading of the Polar Express. Ann Marie Gardens has the Garden in Lights. Solomons has the Annual Solomons Christmas Walk with the Lighted Boat Parade and the decorations at the gazebo. Most of the churches celebrate with Christmas Eve Services, crèches and other events.

The numbers of hands and hearts to make all these celebrations a reality is breathtaking.

Yes, some of us are struggling with terrible losses at this time of year, other families’ hearts are breaking over issues of addiction, while others miss their deployed loved ones so much it hurts.

Yet, these random acts of kindness which I just mentioned, as well as many more, can lift all our spirits, re-affirm the basic goodness of our fellow people, and bring us closer to the real meaning of Christmas. Thank you for every little piece of good news you contributed.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

About the Author: Susan Shaw is a retired Calvert County Commissioner and the author of Sincerely Susan columns in the Chesapeake Current.

She can be reached at ChoosingSusan@verizon.net.

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Money Matters YOUR

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Think About the Kids in 2017

As we close out 2016 and look to 2017, this is the perfect time to think about your future and look at whether your estate plan covers all the necessary contingencies.

In that context, let’s talk about your children.

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

Guardianship. If both parents die in a common accident, who takes care of the children? Who raises them? Is it your wealthy but unstable sister and her husband whom you have never liked or your good friends whom you trust. Young couples with minor aged

children are the ones that need to figure out whom they will appoint as guardians of the children and they also need to put structures in place to help the guardians and the children.

Wills and trusts are the vehicles used to designate the guardians for the children in the event both parents die.

Unless you specify your wishes in a will or a trust, upon your death, the courts may step in to figure it out. That may mean you’re your unstable sister gets the children over your friends.

The designation of the parties to take care and custody of the children is just the first step. What about funding the needs of the children?

Let’s say both young parents have life insurance but no wills or trusts. As we have discussed in other columns, the insurance beneficiary designations pre-empt whatever is in the will or the

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trust. So, if each parent has designated the other as the primary beneficiary of the life insurance policy and each has designated the children as the secondary or contingent beneficiaries if the primary dies, the children could end up with a substantial amount of money from insurance policies when both parents die. But, the money doesn’t go to the children if they are minors. It goes to the guardians for the children.

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

Let’s say the parents have designated guardians in a will or a trust.

Then what. If the parents have made no plans for the money, the guardians are free to decide what to do with it.

Obviously when you trust someone enough to appoint them as guardians of your children, you will trust them to use the funds wisely. But, even though you trust the guardians, your specific intentions about how you think the money should be used will never be known unless you specify them in writing.

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

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

As parents, you can also specify

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

What about protecting older children? I was reminded recently that older children, over the age of 21, must have a power of attorney designating the parents or others as their medical and financial power of attorney in case they need it and that power of attorney can also designate the parents as guardians of the older child. If an older child, let’s say age thirty and unmarried, gets into a terrible car accident and requires institutionalization, the parents do not have the right to admit the child to an institution. They would have to go to court and be designated as the guardians of the older child. That process alone takes time and costs in legal fees. However, a power of attorney that also provides guardianship works to protect that older child and is easily implemented.

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

If you have a child with a disability, you need to consult an attorney to ensure maximum protection for that child.

So, to those young parents out there, I know it is hard to imagine, but you should be prepared for whatever might happen. Protect your children even after your death by using the tools of trusts, wills and beneficiary designations.

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.

exercising and do not have this movement as part of your training protocol, please get it added. If you need some help in learning the proper execution of the deadlift, seek out a certified fitness professional where you work out. If you do not belong to a gym, you can contact Poston’s Fitness training center in Dunkirk and setup a meeting with Side view of a kettlebell one of our many certified expert deadlift showing a great neutral trainers. back position throughout the lift.

As always, I wish you great health and safe exercise in 2017!

Dumbbell Deadlift

By Bob Poston MS, CFT With Sports Conditioning Specialist (SCS) Scott Chamberlin

Meeting of the Big 6 Continues A few weeks ago, I introduced you to the first of the six primary movements we perform as human beings, the squat. I hope that you were able to get some valuable information from that article. I also hope that you have incorporated one or more of the recommended squat exercises into your workout program.

In this column, I want to explore another primary movement and that is bending.

Bending is a simple hinge at the hips that brings your upper torso forward and downward. We perform this movement pattern every time we go to pick something up off the ground. In my house, there is lots of this going on with picking up and after our grandchildren. Though it sounds simple, this movement is one of the most dangerous ones for adults. As we age, more and more of us are experiencing low back problems and injuries.

There are many reasons why these low back problems and injuries occur. One sure fire way is by incorrectly lifting something from the ground. Do me a favor and find a mirror that you can stand in front of so that you can see yourself from the knees up.

Now turn sideways and pretend you are going to pick a box up off the floor. When you get to the bottom of the movement, where you can reach the box, turn your head so you can see yourself in the mirror. What does your back look like? If it is rounded, you are placing the load of the lift on your low back. To properly lift an object off the floor, you start with hinging at the hips, bending at the knees to lower yourself down while maintaining a neutral and

not rounded back. You need to disperse that boxes load over the hips, the legs and glutes. Take a look at this incorrect and correct movement pattern to lift the box off the floor: A favorite exercise of mine, to help my clients get stronger in this movement pattern, is the deadlift. This movement is like the squat in that it utilizes most of your lower body muscle groups.

The deadlift however, places more of the targeted workload on the glutes and the hamstrings which power the straightening of your hips.

There are many other muscles involved with this movement which is another great reason that it is a part of many of our exercise routines. Again like the squat, we can perform this movement with different variations by using different exercise tools. In my center we utilize barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells and cable machines as well. In the deadlift, the load starts from the floor and moves up as you engage legs, glutes and hamstrings to straighten the hips.

Here are samples of deadlifts using a barbell, dumbbells and a kettlebell:

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Just as was explained a few weeks ago in our article about squats, there are many ways to safely perform the deadlift exercise. If you are currently

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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Former Mayor Bruce Wahl was honored prior to the swearing-in ceremony for the new members. Wahl spent 28 years elected to either council or mayor in Chesapeake Beach. He encouraged the incoming town leaders to collaborate, not compete and confront. The past few years had been marred with numerous public disputes.

Wahl told the Chesapeake Current that he now plans to devote more time and effort to Chesapeake Church.

Wahl added, “I feel I’m leaving the town in really good hands,” with Mahoney, whom he praised for stepping in for him when he was recovering from health issues. Mahoney was elected to the town council in 1996 has served continuously, and most recently served as the council Vice President.

On behalf of the previous council, Mahoney presented Wahl a framed proclamation that listed some of Wahl’s major accomplishments. Wahl served as a town council member for five terms and was elected mayor twice, serving from 2008 to 2016.

Wahl was also named an “Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay” by Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in a presentation by Kristal Hartsfield from the governor’s office. The only others to have received that designation are Bernie Fowler and Gerald Donovan.

A full house at Chesapeake Beach Town Hall The Calvert County Commissioners and for the swearing-in ceremony.

’m the luckiest mayor in America to be honored by my neighbors and friends to be the leader of this precious town,” incoming Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat “Irish” Mahoney commented after being sworn in to office by Kathy Smith, Calvert County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Then sworn by Mayor Mahoney were two incumbent council members and four new ones.

Stewart Cumbo was sworn in for his fifth term and Valerie Beaudin took the oath of office for a fourth term. Beginning their first terms are Derek Favret, Larry Jaworski , Greg Morris, and Keith Pardieck. The new council then elected Beaudin the Council Vice President.

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the Sheriff’s Office also praised Wahl for his many years of service.

Mahoney tells us the Town Council has hit the ground running. “My first priority is to complete my administrative team and hire a Town Manager with a business executive background in operations and an eye for cost savings efficiency - getting the most bang for our town dollar.”

Mahoney adds, “Moving forward to 2017, with the Town Council’s blessing and guidance, our priorities are to push for a traffic light on MD Rt. 260 at the dangerous Richfield Station entrance and begin designing the Chesapeake Village sidewalks (to Beach Elementary Mayor Pat "Irish" Mahoney presides over his first Town Council meeting.

School).”

The new Mayor says another priority is a partial dredge of Fishing Creek so recreational and charter boats keep their access to the Chesapeake Bay. “On the bigger picture, we are facing 18 months of traffic work on the bridge (over Fishing Creek at Rt. 261), which means delays.

Our excellent town staff is working with the State and other stakeholders to minimize the impact on our citizens.”

Mahoney adds that the mayor and council will have monthly work sessions, so we are all informed and prepared. “As a result,” he says, “I One of the many honors outgoing Mayor Bruce expect our monthly Town Council meetings to be more business-like with little or no drama.”

Wahl accepted was from Sheriff Mike Evans.

Councilman Steps Down A second North Beach Town Council member is resigning his seat this year.

Kenneth Wilcox announced at the Dec. 8 meeting that he is stepping down at the end of Dec. 2016 to accept a job out of the country. Wilcox was serving his second term.

In March, Councilman Greg McNeill resigned when he moved outside the town limits.

Wilcox explained in a statement, “Today is bittersweet for me as I announce that I am resigning my seat on the Town Council of North Beach. Last January, the United States Dept. of State hired me as a Foreign Service officer to represent the United States overseas. My training in Washington is ending. I will leave for my post as the US Consulate in Cuidad, Juarez, Mexico soon.”

The Town of North Beach is soliciting interested parties for the new vacancy on the North Beach Town Council. Interested parties must be a resident within the incorporated town limits of North Beach and a registered voter. All interested parties must submit a letter of interest to the Town Clerk.

Letters of interest can be mailed to PO Box 99, North Beach, MD 20714 or email to northbeach@northbeachmd.org. If you

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Letters of interest must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 4, 2017.

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Gift Boosts Community Group Dear Chesapeake Current readers, A donation of $100,000 from a Calvert County business will enable Calvert Family Advocates to greatly expand its charitable efforts on behalf of needy families and children. “This extraordinary generosity will have a tremendous impact on our mission to help struggling families as well as grow our relatively new but highly motivated organization,� said Karen Lane, chairperson.

The donation from an anonymous business marks its third consecutive annual donation and brings its total giving to $140,000. The donor hopes this giving will spark more Calvert businesses to financially support Calvert Family Advocates. “We are thrilled to make another donation to CFA this year. It brings great joy knowing that by making the donation through CFA that all the proceeds will be going directly to those that need it most in Calvert County. After working with CFA for the last 3 years we have come to know first hand how great the need is in our own backyard even though it is not as visible as in many other communities across the Country. With this year’s donation, we are challenging other Calvert County businesses to contribute to this wonderful organization. As a local Calvert County business we feel that it is our responsibility to give back to the citizens of need right in our own community.�

Because Calvert Family Advocates is a local, all-volunteer, non-profit organization, 100 percent of donations received stay in Calvert County. This recent donation will be used to purchase vehicles for Calvert families struggling with transportation to their jobs and medical appointments, including those for children with special needs.

Additionally, Calvert Family Advocates plans to establish partnerships with Christmas In April, whose volunteers repair the houses of low-income homeowners, and On Our Own, a drop-in day center in Prince Frederick which provides peer supports and activities for its participants. There are

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also plans to purchase a mobile dental x-ray machine for use at the Lusby dental clinic and the mobile health unit at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Calvert Family Advocates uses its funds to assist a wide range of local people: veterans, the elderly, homeless children who would benefit from attending summer camps, low income parents who need child care while attending community college, unemployed persons who need job-building skills, and near-homeless families facing evictions or utility shut-offs.

The board members of Calvert Family Advocates, calfam.org, have a unique insight into the social services needs of Calvert County because of their association with the Calvert County Department of Social Services (DSS).

Members are part of the Calvert DSS Advisory Board and are therefore in touch with the needs of Calvert County residents.

The origin of Calvert Family Advocates dates back to 2007, when the Maryland Association of Social Services Boards Foundation was created to allow DSS Advisory Boards around Maryland to raise funds for social services needs in their counties.

Calvert’s DSS Advisory Board was recently named the Maryland Association of Social Services Boards’ “Board of the Year� because of their exceptional accomplishments on behalf of the Calvert County Department of Social Services (DSS) and our community; and on Nov. 29 the Calvert County Board of Commissioners congratulated the Calvert County DSS Advisory Board during a formal presentation at the Courthouse.

Karen Lane Chair, Calvert Family Advocates

Gracious Thank You From End Hunger Dear Chesapeake Current readers, On behalf of Calvert’s neediest families, End Hunger In Calvert County extends its deepest gratitude and thanks to Geoff Wannamaker and the entire team at Bayside Auto Group for their generous donation of $23,100 to feed the hungry in our community. During the month of October the dealership donated $100 for every car they sold. This donation represents six months of food for 15,000 people.

The best part is that it’s Bayside’s employees and customers, under Geoff’s leadership, are the ones who accomplished this. Together, they united around a local cause to make a real difference in the lives of Calvert County residents.

Geoff Wanamaker and the leadership at Bayside Auto Group have created a culture in which they care about people. They understand that caring about people and giving back to your community is not good for business rather it is good business.

And that’s really all we have to do, care about people.

Together with our 44 Partner Feeding Organizations, End Hunger In Calvert County distributes over 1 million pounds of food into Calvert

County every year. Its community partners like Bayside Auto Group who embrace our Give Where You Live motto that truly make this level of care possible.

End Hunger In Calvert County is an Accredited Charity of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), meeting all 20 Standards of Charitable Accountability. The BBB’s independent audit has calculated that 93 cents out of every dollar donated to End Hunger In Calvert County goes straight into programming and providing food for the needy.

Again, thank you Geoff Wannamaker and the entire Bayside Auto Group Team. We are proud to be your partners and look forward to many years of caring for Calvert County together.

Sincerely, Rev. Robert P. Hahn Chair, End Hunger In Calvert County Huntingtown Jacqueline Miller President, End Hunger In Calvert County Huntingtown

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At-Risk Citizens Get Fire Alarms Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department (PFVFD) in conjunction with the Calvert County Office on Aging is pleased to announce a smoke alarm partnership to aide the elderly and disabled citizens in our immediate community.

On Tues., Dec. 20 and Wed., Dec. 21, volunteers from PFVFD installed the alarms inside homes just in time for the holiday. By working hand-in-hand with the Calvert County Office on Aging, our department has identified the citizens in our area who are considered, “at-risk.”

The volunteers from Company 2 gathered at the station at noon on both installation days. Members will staff the apparatus and visit the households to place one alarm on each floor of homes.

On the first day PFVFD was planning to visit homes on Route 231 and on the second day, volunteers have plans to visit homes in the northern portion of Prince Frederick.

Background: In early 2016, PFVFD applied for the Maryland Sate

CSM Gets Contribution

Fireman’s Association Public Fire and Life Safety Education Grant. Through his efforts, we were successfully awarded 48, 10-year sealed battery life long smoke alarms. Many of the alarms will go in the Prince Frederick area, and a few will also be installed in the Huntingtown and St. Leonard areas as well.

According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, older residents in Maryland are the most vulnerable to fire death. In 2014 alone (the most recent reports available) 42 percent of total fire deaths are people over the age of 65.

Statistics prove, according to their office, there has been an 11% increate within a three-year period (2011-2014).

The Calvert County Office on Aging’s mission is to provide a wide range of services to maintain their best possible quality of life. The mission of PFVFD is to serve and protect the citizens of Calvert County through the The Community Bank of the 100% volunteer efforts. recently presented For more information, please Chesapeake contact Deputy Fire Chief Brian Ficke $100,000 to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation as part of an directly: (410) 430-3348 endowment and an annual fund that will provide scholarships to CSM students. From left are James Di Misa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Community Bank of

Applications Accepted Now for Scholarships Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Volunteer Council at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) is seeking applicants for the 2017 scholarship fund. Eligible candidates must be 25 years or younger, have a high school diploma or be a graduating senior, and have completed at least 20 hours of volunteer service at CMM during the previous calendar year.

The objectives of the Volunteer Council are to recruit and promote the effective use of volunteer services through organization, training, and communication to contribute to the mission and purposes of the museum.

The Council is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to one individual to help offset education-related costs. The scholarship is open to applicants pursuing education in any field, but

the Chesapeake; Chelsea Brown, CSM director of development; William Pasenelli, chief executive officer of CBTC; Dr. Brad Gottfried, CSM president; Karen Smith Hupp, assistant vice president of the community relations department; and Gregory C. Cockerham, executive vice president and chief lending officer of CBTC.

preferably those that support the activities of the museum, such as, maritime history, estuarine biology, education, paleontology, development, marketing, etc.

Applications will be accepted now through April 1, 2017 and the award will be made by May 1, 2017. This scholarship may not be combined with any other scholarship funding administered by the museum or its clubs. One scholarship will awarded each year; additional scholarships may be awarded depending on fund availability.

For complete details of the program and to obtain an application, contact the CMM Volunteer Coordinator at 410-326-2042, ext.

19, or visit the museum’s website at calvertmarinemuseum.com/document center/view/1961.

Roadway Closed for Repairs Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Town of North Beach Public Works Department needs to access the sea wall on Atlantic Avenue. This work is to identify the problem that is causing settlement of the sea wall at the south end of Atlantic Avenue. The work will require the closing of 7th and Atlantic Avenue until further notice while the work is being performed. Once the problem is identified, updates can be given to advise on the timeframe for the ongoing repairs to correct the sea wall.

Residents that live on Atlantic Avenue are asked to not park in the work area at the south end of Atlantic Avenue when work is being performed. Staff will assist in directing traffic so residents-only traffic is allowed in this area.

We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause you.

Don Bowen Director of Public Works Town of North Beach

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Mary Jane Auld, 92 Our parents were fortunate to have each other into their 90’s. So were we, their children – Stevie, Tina, Rick, Theresa, Dan and Maureen.

Mary Jane Gorman was born on Feb. 10, 1924 to Stephen Ambrose Gorman and Mary Elizabeth O’Hagan Gorman in Washington, DC. She was a sister to Steve, Rose Ann and Joe. Their father died when she was 11 years old and her youngest brother Joe was two years old. She credited her own strength to her mother’s success at raising a family as a single parent in the 1930’s, while leading the family business, which continues today as Southern Utilities.

She worked briefly as a model in New York City before becoming homesick and returning home, where she met he future husban while working at Georgetown University. “Jane & Dick” became a family when Mary Jane married Richard McGuire Auld, a returning WW II veteran, on June 11, 1949 at St. Ann’s Church in Washington, DC. They started their family of six

children when Dick was at Johns Hopkins Medical School and later raised their family in Bethesda and Rockville where she was the accountant to our dad’s pediatric practice. They retired first in Charlottesville, VA and then Solomons.

She loved the Washington Redskins, painting, a good game of Bridge with girlfriends, black licorice, hummingbirds, dogs (preferably big dogs), and her family, although not necessarily in that order. She and Dick saw all of their grandchildren reach adulthood and were most proud that their family gathered together for Auld family reunions over the years.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Auld, in March of 2016, son Dan in Nov. 2016 and her brothers Steve and Joe. Our family is indebted to the loving care provided by the staff at Asbury of Solomons and family friend, Shawna Rubenstahl.

A celebration of her life will be held this summer at Arlington Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury-Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, Attn: Patrick O’Toole, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688.

Toasting our mom’s life with “Auld Lang Syne”, are her children – Stevie (Rob) Brinkerhoff, Tina (Dennis) McKay, Rick and Marion Auld,

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Theresa (Bill) Brockway and Maureen (Mike) Wolfe.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Mackenzie Beach, 1 Mackenzie Rose Beach was born July 10, 2015 and passed peacefully in the arms of her sister and parents on Dec. 18, 2016.

Mackenzie battled a rare and aggressive malignant brain tumor for more than half of her life.

Despite the diagnosis, Mackenzie remained a happy baby, always with a sweet disposition, crooked smile, and twinkle in her eyes.

Even during the most grueling of treatments or surgeries, Mackenzie never once cried. The only tear she ever cried was the night before she passed, a single tear for her mommy and daddy to let them know how much they would be missed.

Mackenzie enjoyed watching her older sister, who always made her giggle.

Mackenzie loved music and towards the end of her life grew quite fond of Hallelujah. She always enjoyed singing to music or with others. Mackenzie had a love for all things sweet and salty, specifically French fries and chocolate cookies. She also adored a pink lovie that never left her side. Each surgery or sedation, it was sure to be by her side so that during recovery she would be comforted before her parents were allowed to see her.

Although, she was only on this earth for a short 17 months, she has touched so many lives and inspired many more. Her parents consider themselves blessed that this brave little soul chose them to fulfill her miracle on earth of bringing people together and strengthening faith in our Savior.

Mackenzie is the daughter of Andrew and Katherine Beach of Brandywine, MD. She is survived by an older sister, Madison Beach. Her paternal grandparents are Donald and Judith Beach of Waldorf; and maternal grandparents are Michael and Susan Wills of Bowie, MD. The Hospice of the Chesapeake, Chesapeake Kids Program brought such joy and comfort to the family during Mackenzie’s last days. They would be pleased to help other grieving parents through their program. Donations can be made via Chesapeake Kids, c/o Hospice of the Chesapeake, John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway Pasadena, MD 21122 or online via hospicechesapeake.thankyou4caring.org and donors can select Chesapeake Kids.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thurs., Dec. 22 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1283 Odenton Road, Odenton MD 21113.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Joseph Borgholthaus, 27 Joseph Lionel Borgholthaus passed away on Fri., Dec. 9, 2016 at his home in Lusby. He loved his family and his friends – particularly his little boy, Zack. He was his life.

Joseph was born in Denver, CO on Dec. 5, 1989 where he lived for two years. He grew up in southern Calvert County, in the same home in Lusby.

He spent the past seven or so years in the US Army where he attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5). During this time, he served in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq earning two Army Commendation Medals, the Army Good Conduct Medal and multiple campaign medals commemorating his service overseas in various combat theaters. He completed his period of service on Oct. 31, 2016 and returned home where he died in his sleep four days after his 27th birthday.

He is survived by his son, Zachary; his parents, Anne and Jeffrey Borgholthaus; seven siblings: Marie, Jeffrey, Samuel, Daniel, Michael, Katie and Steven, and his paternal grandmother.

Joseph will be laid to rest in the Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Cheltenham.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Richard Boyd, 47 Richard D. Boyd, Jr., age 47, a four-year resident of North Beach and previously of Brandywine, MD, passed away at his home on Dec. 10, 2016. Born on July 4, 1969 in Washington, DC, Richard was a graduate of Gwynn Park High School.

He began working at Southern Maryland Hospital before entering the retail field. While building a career with Walmart, Richard felt the call to pursue his passion with automobiles. He returned to school and, in 2015, completed studies at Lincoln Tech where Richard became a certified automobile mechanic. At the time of his death, he worked for Mr. Tire.

Richard was a muscle car enthusiast and a virtual walking encyclopedia of automobile information. He could name and describe any vehicle he saw regardless of its age. Richard was also an avid Batman fan and animal lover.

He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Mary DiPompo Boyd; his mother, Patricia Boyd of Brandywine; and his grandmother, Mary Harris also of Brandywine.

Richard was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Boyd, who died in May of this year.

The family requests donations be made in Richard’s name to the Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 North Prince Frederick Blvd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Wylma Bright, 92 Wylma Grace Mann Bright, age 92, formerly of Huntingtown and most recently of Potomac, MD passed away on Fri. Dec. 9. She was born June 29, 1924.

She was the beloved wife of the late W. Paul Bright; loving mother of Karen Lynn Bright Halverstadt and Kathy Bright Englar; mother-in-law of Thomas S. Englar; grandmother of Paul Thomas and Kevin Dallas Halverstadt; great grandmother of Victoria Lynn Halverstadt.

Interment was at Miranda Cemetery, Huntingtown. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or Huntingtown UMC. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

Barbara Herber, 81 Barbara Ann Herber, age 81, of Upper Marlboro passed away Dec. 13, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

She was born Nov. 10, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Martin Joseph and Annabelle (Goldsmith) Thornton.

She was raised in D.C and graduated from St. Cecelia High School. Barbara was employed with the Federal Aviation Administration for many years as a writer and editor, until her retirement. She was a resident of Upper Marlboro for 46 years. Barbara was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro. She enjoyed dancing, animals, and traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Barbara is survived by children Richard L. Herber and wife Diane of Hagerstown, Mary K. Davis of Dunkirk, Stephen C. Herber and wife Lisa of St. Leonard, and Barbara Downs and husband Jeff of Hughesville. Also surviving are her significant other Gary Richie, six grandchildren, one greatgrandson, sisters Mary E. Vallario of Upper Marlboro, and Martina J. Fowler of Dunkirk, and Barbara’s Chihuahua Rocky. She was preceded in death by sisters Kathleen Thornton and Cecelia A. Jewell.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Louis Claggett, 57 Louis Lee Claggett was the first-born son of the late Warren Claggett and Sarah Elizabeth Jones Claggett on June 27, 1959. He departed this life on Mon., Dec. 5, 2016 at George Washington Medical Center in Washington, DC. He attended Northern High School in Owings.

Louis wasthe beloved Park Ranger of Sunrise Garden, the park at 3rd and Bay Ave. in North Beach. Louis worked for the Town of North Beach keeping the park clean and safe for all the visitors. Everyone in town knew and loved him. He always had a big smile, a warm hello and engaged those who visited the park with witty conversation.

Louis leaves his siblings, Lorraine Coates, Frederick Claggett, Murray Claggett, Christine Claggett, Woodrow Claggett, Sandy Fields, Warren Claggett, Gloria Foster, Kenny Claggett, Sidney Claggett, Robert Claggett, and Joyce Butler. Theresa and James were both deceased.

He was surrounded by loving aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Louis leaves a host of friends with many memories. His special buddies Daniel Hurley, Larry Jones, and Aaron Sollers will miss their days on Third Street on North Beach with louis.

He leaves his wife Shelia Smith and precious memories with his loving son Louis Leon Claggett.

Louis adored his special companion Gertrude Mackell that he loved very much.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Deborah Miller-Martin, 56 Deborah Lynn Miller-Martin of Shady Side, passed away on Dec. 9, 2016, at the age of 56. Deborah was born on Dec. 1, 1960, in Washington, DC, to Madeline (Meyers) and Donald Miller.

She was employed at the USDA as a VisuaI Information Specialist for 29 years.

She enjoyed playing Bingo, going on cruises, wearing leopard prints, listening to Motown music and being a hairdresser.

Deborah was the beloved wife of Vance Martin and the loving mother of Kristal Kerr and her husband Chris, and Kodiak Carey.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

nieces, Madelyn, Gracelyn, Emily and Jordyn Welch; the mother of his daughter, Jessica Dillion as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Visitation and a memorial service were held at Galesville United Methodist Church.

Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Dick Sheppard, 93 Harold Lamar “Dick” Sheppard, age 93 of Augusta, GA passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2016 in Solomons. He was born on Dec. 12, 1922 in Avera, GA to the late William Luther and Clara Hadden Sheppard. He was the beloved husband of Johna E. Sheppard whom he married on July 5, 1942 and preceded him in death on Oct. 19, 2010.

Dick graduated from Avera High School and went on to join the U.S. Air Force. He was a veteran of WWII, Korean War, and was part of the second wave of deployment on the Anzio Beach Landing in 1944. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1963 after 22 years of distinguished service.

Dick is survived by his daughters, Ann Jilka and her husband Rodney of Salina, KS, and Kay Sexton and her husband Wayne of Lusby; siblings, Evelyn S. Faglier of Warrenton, GA, and Hadden Sheppard of Augusta, GA; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings, Horace Sheppard, Ruth S. Dye, Vera S. Dye, Ethel S. Giles, Johnnie S. Tyner, and William E. Sheppard.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Pat Vaeth, 83

Resau, Pat graduated from the former Seton High School and continued her education at Anne Arundel Community College.

She began her career with the U.S. Department of the Air Force in the Air Research and Development Command. She left that job to pursue her life’s passion of making a comfortable home for her husband, Jerry and their four children.

Once her children were in school, Pat went to work as a secretary for the Anne Arundel County Board of Education.

She was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling and attending Red Hat Society events. She also was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Moose Lodge.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Emmett J. “Jerry” Vaeth, Sr.; two sons, Emmett J. “Jay” Vaeth, Jr. of Centerville, MD and William Brian Vaeth of Owings; one daughter, Nancy V. Highsmith of Port Republic; four grandsons: Jared, Jeremy, Michael and Carson Vaeth; three granddaughters: Courtney and Katelynn Highsmith and Kristin Vaeth and five great-grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by her son, Martin E. “Marty” Vaeth, grandson, Brian Highsmith and a brother, Robert Resau.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Jon Del Santo, 33 Jonathan David "Jon" "Squirrel" Del Santo, age 33, a lifelong resident of Harwood, died Dec. 3, 2016. He was born Sept. 16, 1983 and attended Southern and South River High Schools.

He was an electrician and belonged to Union Local 26. Jon enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns, tools and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Maria and Donald Dove, Sr. of Harwood; father and stepmother, Michael and Trish Del Santo, Jr. of Florida; longtime girlfriend Sarah Revell; his children, Robert and Gianna; brother Donald Dove, Jr. of Harwood; grandparents Carina and Michael Del Santo, Sr. of Crofton; step-brother Richard Huff; step-sisters Gipsy Hogan, Jessica Lucia and Brandy Huff; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Jon was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Sarah O'Haran, stepmother Gina Del Santo and his beloved dog Missy.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Mary Patricia “Pat” Vaeth, age 83, a 25-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Davidsonville, passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2016 at her home following a three-year Jeremy Ripple, 24 battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on May 17, Jeremy Lee 1933 in Baltimore to the late Jesse and Anna Ripple, age 24, of Lothian and previously of Edgewater passed away on Dec. 1, 2016 Now Offering... at his home. Jeremy was born in Annapolis on AUSCH REMATORY P.A. Aug. 25, 1992 to Gary and Debbie Ripple.

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Ronald Perkins, 79 Ronald F. “Perk” Perkins CMSGT (Ret) USAF passed on Dec. 12, 2016 at the age of 79.

He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Perkins for 52 years; dear brother-in-law of Marietta Young of Seabrook, MD; devoted uncle of Richard Rodgers Jr. (Bobbie) of Wellborn, FL, Gwen O'Brien (Rob)| of Lothian, Laura Cutchall of Lothian, and Dawn Burke (Chuck) of Laurel, MD. Perk was born April 5, 1937 in Washington DC. He graduated from Anacostia High School in 1955. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served for a total of 32 years before his retirement in 1986 from the DC Air National Guard. His performance earned him many notorious decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations, and campaign ribbons such as Meritorious SVC Medal; DCNG Medal for Long and Faithful Service; DCNG Community Service Ribbon; W/5 Silver Stars and 1 Bronze Star; and the Combat Readiness Medal. After retirement, he became the first Senior Enlisted Advisor and volunteered in this position for the next 11 years. In 1997, to honor his service, a conference room was dedicated in this name

at Andrews Air Force Base.

Perk worked for the DC Government Highway Administration as an Engineering Specialist. He also ushered Senators, Nationals and Redskins since 1961.

Perk was a member of Forest Memorial Methodist Church. He was an active member in many clubs and civic organizations which included, Air Force Sergeants Assn., Air Force Assn. Life Member, Mason – Camp Spring Lodge No. 227 AF & AM, Past Master, Grand Lodge District of Columbia – St. John’s Lodge #11, Maryland York Rite College No 58, Masonic – Andrews Chapter #446 National Sojourners, York Commandery No 16 Knights Templar Camp Springs, Masonic Veteran Assn. of Md., Kallipolis, Order of Eastern Star Unit Chapter No 112, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, PG Forest No 189, Annapolis Forest No 123, South GateClinton Lions Club, The American Legion Post 0068, Junior Order United American Mechanic, Camp Springs Council 16 and Forest Memorial Men’s Club Association & National Stansbury Dawson Lodge.

Perk was a volunteer at the PG Co. Federation of Parks and Recreation and the Roblee Civic Association.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either Muscular Dystrophy at mda.org or Operation Second Chance at operationsecondchance.org.

Lee Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Clarisa McGolrick, 89 Clarisa (Claire) Mary CorboMcGolrick was born on Nov. 1, 1927, and passed away Dec. 12, 2016 at age 89. She was raised in Roslindale outside of Boston Massachusetts.

Daughter of Erma and John Corbo, she forever adored her parents and spent her childhood in a small "flat" together with her parents, her brother Harvey and sister, June.

She graduated a semester early with honors from Rosslyn High, after which, she took a train to Washington DC to help during the war. Claire (aka Grandma KK, mom, Auntie KK) remained in Maryland for the rest of her life, where she and her husband raised 6 children, all surviving; Gary, Suzanne, Chip (Eugene), Jeannine, Kathleen and John Scott.

She made sure her children had homemade Halloween costumes, lessons in dance, little league, and was a Girl Scout troop leader for her girls, as well as a community organizer, a neighborhood friend to many, an artist, piano player, writer, poet and inventor.

Always creating and making things beautiful, Claire owned a Merle Norman business for years, became a $million dollar realtor, and in retirement opened a little craft store by the side of the road, which was a lifelong dream.

A grandmother of 17, a great-grandmother of 33 and a great-great grandmother of one, she knew every single family member intimately. Claire was everyone’s biggest fan, and wasn’t afraid to push a little for her boys to be better men and fathers, and for her girls to open a business, be good mothers, and for everyone to reach for the stars. She always found her way back to encourage and say she was proud of who her family members had become.

She was never without a gift, whether it was crocheted gloves, a crocheted hat or a painting of flowers and scenery; always handmade. She was always thinking of grandkids and great-grand kids, children and relatives. In one Christmas season, she could knit more scarves, hats and gloves than you could possibly imagine. Just last year, she knitted over 100 hats for the entire family to bring to their annual Christmas gathering.

She offered a legacy of our Italian roots,

being the Matriarch and historian to a large group of family spread across the country. She spun stories galore of the old days, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents long ago passed.

She took a wealth of knowledge with her and left much behind for all to remember.

A consummate Catholic, she loved the Church, flowers, animals, her children, family, friends and above all, life itself. Although she never gave up and struggled to survive even in the worst of her illnesses, she was peacefully taken in the early morning of Monday, December 12th. We will miss the way she thought, her stories, her memories, her artistry, knitting, inventions, creativity, tenacity and humor, piano playing, watchful eye, caring heart, her quick mind... Her family is thankful that Mom, Grandma KK, Auntie KK, and those who loved and knew her is resting peacefully, comfortable and without pain.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Irving Wallace, 65 Irving John Wallace was born on May 5, 1951 in Calvert County. He was the fourth child to the late John and Georgia Adams Wallace.

Irving suddenly departed this life on Sun., Dec. 5, 2016.

During his youth and until his adult years, Irving attended the Church of God in Christ Church in Lothian. He played the guitar and participated in many activities.

Irving was born and raised in Calvert County Maryland as a farm boy. He graduated from Calvert Senior High School. After school, he began his career in the Prince George's Public School System where he worked until he retired as a Building Supervisor in 2000.

Afterwards, Irving became self-employed, owning and operating janitorial and lawn service businesses.

Irving was married to the late Phyllis Marie Chapman Wallace and from this union they had two children. Also, in their lives was a very special grandson whom they raised and loved dearly. After his wife’s death, Irving remarried to Emilia Sebastian.

Irving loved to talk, joke and was extremely humorous. Irving's second love was

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his Harley Davidson bike and going to the racetrack. Oh, and his routine visits to Walmart. Irving enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved his family dearly, and he and his brother were inseparable.

Irving leaves a legacy of laughter and love and cherish memories to his wife, Emilia Sebastian; two children: Jamie and Jenell Wallace; one grandson: Noah Sesker; one granddaughter: Jordyn Robinson; two brothers; Clyde Curtis, Jr. and Freddie Wallace; one sister-in-law; Dorothy Mae Curtis, two aunts: Lillian Adams and Dorothy Adams; and one uncle: Melvin Emerson, Jr. Irving was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, his mother and father, a brother, Lemelton Wallace) and a sister, Crystal Wallace.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

George Windsor, 70 George Herbert Windsor, Sr., age 70, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Dec. 12, 2016. He was born Oct. 11, 1946 in Cheverly to Earl and Frances Windsor.

George was raised in Landover and Upper Marlboro. He graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1965, and then served in the United States Army from 1966-1967. George married Faye Patricia Richardson on Nov. 22, 1969 and they lived in P.G. County until moving to Chesapeake Beach in 1982. He was employed as a forklift operator with Giant Food, where he retired from in 2001. He loved fishing, collecting shark teeth, playing cards, puzzles and professional wrestling.

George was preceded in death by his father, Earl Windsor, Sr., daughter Patricia G. Windsor and sister Alice M. Windsor. He is survived by his wife Faye Windsor and children Alice A. Reid and husband Robert of Huntingtown, Patty J. Spencer and husband Doug of Prince Frederick, Nellie L. Windsor of Solomons, Amanda M. Windsor of Prince Frederick, and George H. Windsor, Jr. and wife Jenna of Prince Frederick. Also surviving are grandchildren Victoria Reid, Stephen Spencer, Alexis, Michael, and Joshua King, and Caleb “Cotton Top” Windsor, his mother Frances Windsor of Upper Marlboro, brothers Francis Windsor of Upper Marlboro, and Earl Windsor, Jr. of Georgia and sister Peggy Davis of St. Mary’s County.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Robert Wolf, 66 Robert Alan Wolf, age 66, of St. Leonard passed away on Dec. 5, 2016 at his home. Robert was born on May 30, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Daniel and Ruth Wolf.

He worked as a manager at Kmart and loved deer hunting and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived by his children Melissa Wolf of Baltimore; Matthew Wolf of St.

Leonard; and Lindsay Wolf of Lexington Park.

He is also survived by his grandchildren Sydney Rose and Kobe Matthew Wolf and by his brothers, Roy, Timothy and Daniel Wolf.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd., P.O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (cawlrescue.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Kris Stegner, 50

Kris Allen Stegner, age 50, a 21-year resident of West River, died Dec. 6, 2016 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born in Delaware, OH on Sept.

4, 1966, Kris earned a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University and a Bachelors in Business from the University Ronald Ball, 32 of Maryland.

He formerly worked for Motorola Ronald Joseph Ball, Jr., of Lothian, Solutions, was a treasurer for the Knights of formerly of St. Mary’s county, passed away Columbus and was a parishioner at Our on Thurs., Dec. 15, 2016, at the age of 32. Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. His Ronald was born on July 23, 1984, in Cheverly, MD, to Linda (Lagana) and Ronald Joseph Ball Sr. In 2002, Ronald graduated from St. Mary’s Ryken. He worked at Toyota of Southern Maryland as the finance manager.

He enjoyed playing pool, was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, spending time with his nephews and driving “Phoebe.”

According to his friends, he had a huge heart. To know him was to love him. He was a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend. He will be missed by so many and loved by all.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his sister, Crystal Mckenzie and her husband Joe, nephews Joey and Jakob and numerous other family and friends.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Carlos Linares, 87 Carlos Albert Linares, age 87, of North Beach passed away Dec. 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1929 in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Carolos Albert Sr. and Julia (Orrego) Linares.

Carlos entered in to the Ecuadorian Navy when he was 16 and traveled the world with the Merchant Marines and lived briefly in Italy when the ships broke down. He came to the United States in 1953 and was drafted into the US Army in 1955.

Carlos married Patricia Wagner in 1959 and they lived in Washington, D.C. until moving to Hyattsville in 1965. They later settled in Rockville in 1973 where they lived until moving to North Beach in 2007.

Carlos owned and operated Don Carlos of Spain Hair Salon in Silver Spring until retiring in 2005.

Carlos was a very creative person and in his leisure time he enjoyed swimming, boating, making wine and grilling.

Carlos is survived by his wife Patricia Linares of North Beach, daughter Carlotta Loren Sagerholm of Vienna, VA and son Carlos Albert Linares of North Beach. He is also survived by his grandson Dane Christian Sagerholm and his wife Kristin of San Diego, CA and great-great grandchildren Isabella, Vikka and Dolph Sagerholm.

Visitation will be Sat., Jan. 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at noon at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736.

Inurnment will be at a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Cheltenham.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

hobbies included the Ohio State Marching Band, fishing, crabbing, sailing, doing home projects and his Mazda RX7's.

Preceded in death by his mother, Martha Jean Stegner, he is survived by his wife of 21 years, Ann Marie Stegner; his children, Alec Pierce Stegner and Elise Marie Stegner, both of the home; his father, Jim Stegner of Delaware; and his siblings, Kevin Stegner of Chicago and Kendra Siler of Delaware.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

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CURRENT EVENTS County Holiday Schedules Christmas Holiday Schedule The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. and remain closed through Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in observance of the Christmas holiday. In addition: • The three county senior centers will close Saturday, Dec. 24, Sunday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Dec. 26. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered on these days.

• County public transportation will operate Friday, Dec. 23 until 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 24 until 2 p.m. and will remain closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26.

Normal operating hours resume Tuesday, Dec. 27.

• Calvert Library locations will close Friday, Dec. 23 for the holiday weekend and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27 with normal business hours.

• Mt. Hope, Northeast, Harriet E. Brown and Southern community centers will close Friday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. for the holiday weekend and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27 with normal business hours.

• Kings Landing Park will close Friday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m., will be closed Sunday, Dec. 25 and will reopen with normal business hours Monday, Dec. 26.

• Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. for the holiday weekend and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27 with normal business hours.

• Flag Ponds Nature Park will close Saturday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. for the holiday weekend and will reopen Friday, Dec. 30 with normal business hours.

• Edward Hall Aquatic Center will close at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 and be closed Christmas Day. Normal hours will resume Monday, Dec. 26.

• All county convenience centers and the Appeal Landfill will close Saturday, Dec. 24 and Sunday, Dec. 25. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, Dec. 26.

• Calvert Marine Museum will close at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 and be closed Christmas Day. • Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 24 and be closed Christmas Day. New Year’s Holiday Schedule The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will close Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. In addition: • The three county senior centers will close Monday, Jan. 2 and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

• North Beach Community Center will close Saturday, Dec. 31, Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2.

• Mt. Hope, Northeast, Harriet E. Brown and Southern community centers will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 and remain closed Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2.

• County bus service will close Saturday, Dec. 31, Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2. Normal operating hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

• Flag Ponds Nature Park will close New Year’s Day only.

• Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will open from 1-4:30 p.m. New Year’s Day and close Monday, Jan.2.

• Kings Landing Park will open with normal hours during the New Year’s holiday weekend.

• Calvert Marine Museum will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 and close New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume Monday, Jan. 2.

• All county convenience centers and the Appeal Landfill will close Dec. 31 at 4 p.m. and close New Year’s Day. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, Jan. 2.

• Edward Hall Aquatic Center will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 and be closed New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume Monday, Jan. 2.

• Calvert Library locations will close New Year’s Day. The libraries will open with normal hours Monday, Jan. 2.

• Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open regular operating hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Important Dates at CSM The College of Southern Maryland will close for its winter break at 3 p.m., Tues., Dec. 22. All offices and facilities at all campuses will be unavailable until the college resumes normal operations on Tues., Jan. 3, including Continuing Education courses. CSM's January term for credit courses begins Jan. 4 and concludes Jan. 23.

Over the winter break, registration and access to all online services is available at csmd.edu through my.CSMD services. The following offices will monitor email during the break: Admissions at askme@csmd.edu, Bursar's Office at bursarsoffice@csmd.edu, Financial Assistance at finaid@csmd.edu, Registrar at webreg@csmd.edu and Veterans Benefits at veteransbenefits@csmd.edu.

There will be in-person opportunities at each campus to enroll and register for the Spring Semester on "Super Saturdays" Jan. 7 and 21. To schedule a meeting with an adviser, visit csmd.edu/friendlyfridays or call (301) 934-7765, option 9.

The college will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16. Classes for Spring Semester term and for Spring Mini I will begin on Jan. 25.

All College Stores will be open for Super Saturday on Jan. 21 and on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for both days. Textbook Discount Day will be on Jan. 18, with 10 percent off new and used textbooks. For more, see csmcollegestore.com.

A complete calendar for CSM is available at calendar.csmd.edu/main.php.

Brightest Beacons on the Bay You and your family are invited to drive through the Town of Chesapeake Beach and enjoy the Christmas light displays through New Year’s. Free!

Annmarie Garden in Lights Holiday light show is open for another spectacular season, through Jan. 1! $6/person. Dowell Rd., Solomons. Visit annmariegarden.org of call (410) 326-4640 for more info

Friday, December 23

Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Ornament Workshop: 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Register at the admission desk the day of the program. Space is limited; Tuesday, December 27 fee is $4 per child. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call Snow Globe Workshop: Make snow (410) 326-2042 or visit globes out of recycled materials starting at 1:00 p.m., on the half hour until 4:00 calvertmarinemuseum.com. p.m. Each session is limited to 20 participants. Sign up in the Discovery Room. $2 Saturday, December 24 per child with museum admission.

The Museum and Museum Store: Closes Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For at 2:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit Solomons. For more info call (410) calvertmarinemuseum.com.

326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Wednesday, December 28 Christmas Eve Worship Service: Come to the Interdenominational Union Church at 7:00 p.m. for a special Christmas Eve message by Pastor David Keyser.

The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Ave. All are cordially invited to attend.

Questions may be directed to Nadine Garrett at (410)257-3555. facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.

Chesapeake Critters Program: Learn about the amazing animals in our aquarium. Free with museum admission.

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Check the daily events at the admissions desk. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Monday, December 26

Winter Wildlife: Discover the animals that make the wintry waters of the Chesapeake their home. Free with museum admission. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Fish Sock Puppets: Create zany and fun fish puppets! Bring your own matchless socks and we’ll provide the embellishments. Free with museum admission.

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine

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CURRENT EVENTS Friday, December 30 New Year’s With the Lighthouse Keeper: Get ready for 2017 with the keeper of the Drum Point Lighthouse.

Play period games, and help decorate the lighthouse for the New Year! Free with museum admission. 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

all ages. The Museum and Museum Tuesday, January 3 Store close at 2 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

For more info NOON Year’s Eve Party: Make a Steak Dinner: Particular about your party hat and New Year’s wish orna- call (410) 326-2042 or visit Steak? At the American Legion Stallment, hear a special story, enjoy calvertmarinemuseum.com. ings Williams Post 206,3330 ChesaNicolo Whimsey, the juggler, and join peake Beach Rd. E on Route 260, the dance party with Bubbles. Toast New Year’s Dance: Featuring the DJ Chesapeake Beach, you order it in the NOON Year with sparkling Steve Varney. The Sons of the Ameri- directly from the Grill-Master and ginger ale and fishy snacks when the can Legion Stallings-Williams Post you get what you order. Serving from ball drops at high noon. $2 per child 206 host the New Year’s Eve Dance 5:30-7:00 p.m. $15 includes sides, with museum admission. 10:30 a.m.- Party. 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. $20 salad, beverage, and roll.

Public 12:30 p.m. in the Harms Gallery for includes Champagne toast, draft beer welcome. For information call (301) and soda. Cash bar. Public welcome 855-6466. ALpost206.org. with open arms! Buy tickets at Bar or at Door, Upper Level Ballroom at the Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E, Wednesday, January 4 on Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. For more information call (301) 855- Free State Fly Fishers: Attend the free monthly meeting and find out how you 6644. can get involved in oyster restoration and how to incorporate restoration reefs New Year’s on the Pier: A first for the into your angling season. Captain John Town of North Beach at 7pm on Dec. Page Williams will speak on “Coral 31. Full dinner, dessert and non- Reefs of the Chesapeake.” At 6:00 p.m. alcoholic beverages will be offered. DJ at the Davidsonville Family Recreation music, photo booth and a toast when Center, Queen Anne Bridge Rd, Davidthe clock strikes midnight! $45 per sonville, behind Ford Hall. For more person; tickets must be purchased in information contact Dale Read, advance. Contact Town Hall for Daler@marketingarmgrp.com (401) details.

864-4257.

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Friday, January 6 Roast Beef Dinner: The $12.00 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lowerLevel dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call (301)8556466. HTTP://www.ALpost206.org

Mon, Jan. 9 & Wed., Jan. 11 Auditions: New Direction Community Theater will hold auditions for its production of the comedy “Play On!” on Mon. and Wed., January 9 and 11, 2017. Both auditions will be from 6-8 p.m. The Jan. 9 auditions are at the Calvert County Library, 850 Costley Way in Prince Frederick, while the Jan. 11 auditions are at the Calvert Library Southern aBranch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road in Solomons. There are parts in various ages for three men and seven women. For more information, visit the NDCT website, http://ndctheater.org. “Play On!” is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. The result is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does. Even the sound effects reap their share of laughter. There are parts for three men and seven women of various ages.

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