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Another Reactor Shutdown at Calvert Cliffs

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The latest reactor shutdown at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby May 8 is still under investigation by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) but officials are already saying that they will not increase their level of oversight at the facility.

The NRC’s initial reporting of the event has been criticized by nuclear power watchdog groups for its lack of detail on why the second reactor automatically shutdown.

NRC officials say that if a power plant has more than three unplanned shutdowns in a period of 7,000 hours then that plant must have more oversight; but in the case

of Calvert Cliffs 2 “that performance indicator stood at 0.0 as of the end of the first quarter of 2013,” according to Neil Sheehan, NRC spokesperson.

Paul Gunter of Beyond Nuclear based in Takoma Park said that daily activity reports that follow such events usually offer much more information on what happened in a plant shutdown.

But not in this case.

“They’re not even scanty, there’s almost nothing there,” Gunter said, adding that the latest set of reports showed a lack of transparency.

In a statement to the media, Sheehan elaborated by saying that the reactor shutdown came about by high pressure levels in the reactor.

“All of the plant’s control rods inserted

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into the reactor and it began shutting down as designed,” Sheehan stated. “There were no complications during the shutdown.”

Gunter said that nuclear plants everywhere, including at the Lusby site, are aging.

“The plants are getting older for one thing,” Gunter said. “We’re going to be seeing more events like this.”

He also said that in tough economic times nuclear plant operators may be trying to find ways to cut corners on maintenance while still allowing their plants to pass inspection.

“They like to say these scrams aren’t safety significant but it’s like slamming your brakes on the interstate while driving at high speed,” Gunter said. “It’s not something you want to do often.”

The second reactor at Calvert Cliffs was completed in 1977 and is licensed to operate out to 2036, according to Constellation Energy Nuclear Group (CENG), the owners and operators.

Plant staff was continuing to closely monitor the reactor situation; a company spokesman said that a series of valves in the turbine section of the plant failed, causing the excess pressure in the reactor. Staff is still investigating why the valves failed said CENG spokesman Kory Raftery.

The reactor was successfully restarted Sunday morning.

“There was no threat to public safety,” Raftery said of the shutdown. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Citizens gathered in Prince Frederick last week to discuss the town center plan, and they generally agreed they would like to see a community center put in place, along with some commercial and residential infrastructure at the former middle school property.

They believe a community center, fully equipped with parks and walking trails, should be a requirement for the contractor awarded the construction job – to be sure community center promises do not go unfulfilled as with shopping centers in the past.

On the residential planning side, a few citizens said they would like to see affordable housing and apartment complexes constructed, which could accommodate younger people as well as senior citizens.

It could also provide local housing for people that currently commute to their jobs in the area, and increase the number of residents in the county.

However, one resident, who has lived in Calvert for 64 years, warned not all citizens want to build an urbanized town, and would like to stay somewhat rural.

Another resident urged for change in the community, adding Calvert needs to build if they are to continue to develop economically.

Ultimately, one citizen said, the community needs to be willing to pay tax increases if there is going to be significant infrastructure constructed.

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Superintendent Discusses Budget, Safety, Drugs

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “The minute you think you’re great, you’re moving backwards,” said Calvert County Superintendent Jack Smith to the Calvert County Republican Men’s Club during their May 13 meeting. He told the group the state is amongst the top in the nation for education, and Calvert County Public Schools is one of the best in the state, but he would not call the school system “great.”

The county schools can always improve in some way.

He spoke about the history program in schools, calling the kindergarten through third grade classes “kind of soft.”

History and government courses are offered through senior year of high school, but focus on history classes has been gradual decreasing. Smith is “really worried we’re not doing a good job of that,” and emphasized students must understand the past to understand the future.

When asked about forming another funding formula between the public schools and the Board of County Commissioners, Smith explained state legislation prevents school systems from entering into such an agreement because it limits unions’ abilities to negotiate. Union representatives can appeal to a review board if they believe negotiations between schools and county government are undermining

them, Smith said, which complicates matters.

He addressed safety in schools, saying he is in favor of reasonable safety measures, such as police presence in schools. However, he was adamant that active duty or retired officers in school should be under supervision of the sheriff’s office.

“Superintendents should not be in charge of armed people,” he said. “Teachers and principals should not be armed.”

The most important way students, teachers and parents can help keep schools safe is to pay attention and report suspicious behavior.

A rising misuse of prescription drug is an issue Smith is grappling with.

“On one hand, you can’t be all law and order. On the other, you can’t be all therapy,” he said.

Most students over the age of 14 know what behaviors are inadvisable and the affect drugs can have on them, but “human beings do things against their own best interest and against the best interest of others.”

For more information about upcoming Republican Men’s Club meetings, visit www.calvertgop.org.

Photos by Sarah Miller Superintendent Jack Smith discusses the state of the schools with the Republican Men’s Club.

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MSP, Sheriff’s Office Duke it Out Profits go to DARE

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Maryland State Police and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office brought their Agame to this year’s Calvert Classic, a basketball fundraiser for DARE. The sheriff’s office was victorious, winning 74 to 63. In total, police raised $187 to go toward DARE programs. Sponsors paid for incidental costs, such as tee –shirts, meaning all profits from ticket sales went to DARE. Deputy First Class Andre Mitchell, game organizer and Maryland DARE Officers Association president, started the game last year. In addition to the spring basketball game, the sheriff’s office and Maryland State Police play flag football every year in the annual Turkey Bowl. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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SMECO CEO Slater Inducted into Hall of Fame

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The Maryland Chamber of Commerce inducted Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) president and CEO Austin J. Slater, Jr. into its Business Hall of Fame on May 1, at the annual membership meeting.

Slater, who served as chairman of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2009 – 2011, is the first person from a Southern Maryland company to serve in that role. “My experience on the Maryland Chamber Board, whether as a member or as chairman, was personally enriching and terrific recognition for SMECO and for electric cooperatives,” Slater said.

“SMECO has a solid reputation around the state for our dedication to our customer-members. I’m proud to share this Hall of Fame honor with the members of SMECO’s Board and our employees who work every day to provide safe, reliable, af- Maryland Chamber of Commerce Chairman Thomas H. Graham, fordable electricity to our President, Pepco Holdings, Inc., presents the Hall of Fame award to Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO President and CEO (right). customer-members.”

Slater, whose career at SMECO began in 1979, rose to the position of senior vice president. From 1997 to 2002, he served as the CEO and general manager of Tideland Electric Membership Corporation in Pantego, NC, and vice president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Slater returned to SMECO in 2002 to serve as the cooperative’s CEO. Under his leadership, SMECO has won the J.D. Power and Associates Award for best customer service for five consecutive years for the East region midsize utility. Slater serves on numerous boards, including as Chairman of the College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees and as a Director at Community Bank of Tri-County.

As chairman of the Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board, Slater was committed to workforce development issues in Southern Maryland. During his tenure, the organization developed a mobile career center to provide access to technology and employment information to organizations and individuals in the area. Slater has also dedicated himself to environmental matters at SMECO and as the founding Secretary of the National Renewables Cooperative Organization. In addition to purchasing wind energy, SMECO built a solar farm in Hughesville, has instituted programs for recycling, and is committed to improving the co-op’s energy efficiency.

Slater added, “Our co-op is heavily involved in the local chambers of commerce. As one of the largest employers in Southern Maryland, we feel compelled to volunteer our resources to help advance the interests and concerns of local business people, organizations, and residents.

Extending this commitment to the Maryland Chamber of Commerce was a natural extension of our allegiance to the members we serve.”

The Maryland Business Hall of Fame was established in 2000 to recognize the accomplishments of entrepreneurs and business executives throughout Maryland whose contributions, in business and in the community, have helped to advance the quality of life for Marylanders and the state’s business climate.

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‘From My Backyard to Our Bay’ A Bay Conservation Guide

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer

St. Mary’s residents live within 2000 feet of a perennial stream. His book, “From My Backyard to Our Bay”, developed by the While many, if not all, residents in watershed association was designed to be a the tri-county area live near a major body user friendly guide for the residents in the of water, including the Patuxent River or county, on tips they may be able to put into Chesapeake Bay, few are aware of the im- action in their daily lives on how to prevent pact that their every day activities have on runoff from draining into the water. those waters.

Each county has their own version of In fact, according to Bob Lewis, ex- the book; the St. Mary’s version is available ecutive director of St. Mary’s River Water- for download at smrwa.org, the Good Earth shed Association, more than 90 percent of Natural Food’s Company in Leonardtown, and at the Greenery Nursery and Landscaping in Hollywood.

Because of their impact on the soil and ground in general, many farmers work with the Soil Conservation District to help reduce their soil erosion and chemical runoff into the bay, doing their part to keep it clean. A “clean bay” consists of a vibrant, healthy water environment, able to support life. The total load management system provides a measurement for the amount of excess nutrients the Photos courtesy of Bob Lewis bay can accept and still

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Lewis, the executive director of the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, brought the idea for the book to St. Mary’s County from Kent County, recreated it and adapted it to pertain to the bay area. He said that his goal in presenting the book to the St. Mary’s Area was to “create a user’s guide for residents in the county”, wanting their yards to be pertain able to the bay.

According to unofficial spokesman Mary Ann Scott, the runoff from excess fertilizer causes more algae and sediment in the water, causing low oxygen “dead-zones” in the water.

In addition to fertilizer control, Lewis wanted to stress the importance of cleaning up after pets, whether they be house pets like dogs, cats, and other small animals, to horses and cows; cleaning up after domesticated animals and flushing their waste down the toilet will significantly decrease the nitrogen and phosphorus found in the water.

“You are in control,” says Mary Anne Scott, “over what happens in your backyard.”

Water and energy conservation in individual homes can also be helpful in water maintenance. From little things, such as not running the water while engaging in morning rituals like teeth brushing, to bigger things like investing in front-loading washing machines, which can use up to 30 less gallons of water per load, or investing in an

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Beach Elementary Re-Districting Under Construction

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Calvert County Board of Education announced last week that a committee charged with coming up with plans to relieve overcrowding at Beach Elementary School is close to finishing its work.

The board voted to release the plans to the public next week; individuals close to the process for formulating the plans are not talking about any details. At least three different plans are being considered.

Yolonda Evans, president of the Beach Elementary School PTA, said the school has experienced increasing overcrowding for quite some time.

“The school was designed for about 500 students but we’re just shy of 700 students,” Evans said. “This is the most we’ve had, but it’s been overcrowded for a while.”

Evans said she and others on the committee who formulated the plans had agreed to not speak about the plans until they were formally released to the Board of Education.

“We looked at everything and tried to find the best fit for all the families,” Evans said of the issue. “We’re trying to get [the school’s capacity] to what it was designed to accommodate.”

Chesapeake Beach town council member Bob Carpenter, who also sits on the committee, said the public would get a chance to voice their concerns about the plans at two public hearings set for June 3 and June 4.

The board will see the plans at their May 23 meeting.

The plans will likely focus on sending children from Beach Elementary to one or all of three other schools; Windy Hill, Sunderland or Plum Point.

“All of those schools are under capacity so they’ll have space to accept students,” Carpenter said.

The school board will be able to accept one of the three plans, create one of their own or choose to come up with no plan to redraw the district lines for student attendance. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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College Facing Cuts to Liberal Arts

Nick Huber, of Catonsville, sports a homemade t-shirt protesting possible cuts to liberal arts education at St. Mary’s College students fear will happen after the announcement of looming budget cuts.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Dozens of students came out last week to protest what they feared was a coming fundamental change in the character of the college in the wake of revelations that St. Mary’s College of Maryland is suffering from heavy losses in prospective freshman that will necessitate about $3.5 million in cuts.

The students addressed a meeting of the college’s board of trustees May 10, saying cuts in the college’s budget could cause the college to abandon its liberal arts traditions.

“We need to maintain the promise of a liberal education,” Dorothy Fisher said, adding no classes should be considered either “low hanging fruit or sacred cow.”

“We understand as a community we need to make drastic decisions.”

College President Joseph Urgo had just days before talked with faculty and staff at the college about the coming $3.5 million shortfall and apologized to them publicly for not revealing the problem sooner.

Students and faculty claimed they had learned about the crisis-level shortfall through rumors before the May 10 meeting.

“We should have let students know more about the crisis,” Urgo said.

The faculty senate president Alan Dillingham criticized the administration for allowing a crisis to loom that could push faculty to leave the college if their particular portions of the curriculum are cut.

“It was so exacerbating… we’re not done with the anger phase yet,” he said. “A one year decline of 25 percent [in freshmen enrollment] must include concerns about admissions planning and tactics.

“What is really upsetting is that I see no easy exit from it.”

One employee who worked in the college’s admission office, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said recent moves by the administration stifled the admissions office’s ability to bring in students.

Moreover, the sheer cost of the college’s tuition has continued to go up, he said, and despite the move by the state legislature to provide money to freeze tuition next year for in state tuition, out of state students will still have to pay $40,000 a year.

“What you have to look at is the cost,” the employee said, who also criticized the release of the admissions director and an admissions officer last year.

This sparked an on-line petition by alumni to get their jobs back as well as threats to stop donating to the college.

The anonymous source said the gutting of the admissions office and the lack of attention it now gives prospective students has contributed to the lack of interest from freshmen.

“You let the best salesperson go and you still expect to bring in the students,” the employee said, noting that the admissions office no longer has close communication with faculty members.

“We’re not as touchy feely as we used to be.”

Michael Cain, professor and director of the college’s Center for the Study of Democracy, said he believed the administration would come up with a way to solve the fiscal crisis but it wouldn’t be easy.

“We still need to figure this out and we haven’t done it yet,” Cain said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Huntingtown NJROTC Under New Command

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Outgoing Huntingtown High School NJROTC students put the future of the group in the hands of younger students during the annual change of command.

The ceremony changes the existing chain of command.

Outgoing seniors transfer leadership to the juniors and sophomores. Each cadet that wishes to become an officer in the unit must fill out an application; the current seniors will review the application and the final choice approved by the Senior Naval Science Instructor, said new Public Affairs Officer Devin Wobbleton, a Huntingtown High School junior.

If a sophomore takes a position in the chain of command and decides to step down at the end of their junior year, he or she will still be a member of the NJROTC. The group is comprised of 21 officers, 15 chiefs and 130 cadets.

Students join NJROTC for various reasons. Freshman Wyatt McDowell joined after NJROTC representatives gave a rifle demonstration at his school. Junior Justin Bernstein followed his cousin into the organization and stayed because he enjoyed the experience.

Senior Tobias Butler joined after a presentation to his middle school. It looked like a “cool” organization, he said.

He applied for a position in the chain of command because he wanted to develop his skills as a leader.

The New Huntingtown High School NJROTC Chain of Command

Photo courtesy of Devin Wobbleton c/ENS Powell receives an award with C/LT Grantham and c/LTCD Butler

Outgoing NJROTC leaders know fellow members better than anybody, Wobbleton said. Students should have a say in who leads the NJROTC. For more information, visit hhsweb.calvertnet.k12. md.us.

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SMECO Honors Math and Science Teachers Fifteen local educators recently received honors from the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) and the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties for their accomplishments in the fields of mathematics and science.

This year, nine math teachers and six science teachers from schools in the three counties received awards. The teachers were chosen for their outstanding performance in the areas of creativity, rapport with students, enthusiasm for teaching, professionalism, and innovative teaching methods. Each teacher received a plaque and a cash award. Over the past 22 years, SMECO has recognized more than 300 local math and science teachers.

For the keynote address at the awards banquet, SMECO welcomed back Berna-

dette Scheetz, who was an Outstanding Mathematics Teacher honoree in 2011 and a finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013. Scheetz said the teachers who affect the lives of students the most are the ones who share passion, caring, creativity, and respect with each of their students.

“Everyone in this room has a teacher to thank for getting us here. Everyone has an experience in education and education runs deep in all people,” Scheetz said. “Teachers must make that experience the best for every child, every day. You are making a difference in the lives of our students in Southern Maryland and are being recognized tonight for those remarkable differences. This is not an easy job, for we are charged to help our learners with emotional, social, and academic growth in a fast-paced, changing

SMECO’s Outstanding Mathematics Teachers of the Year Calvert County Nicole Catlett, Huntingtown High School Ryan Crowley, Southern Middle School Christine Lee, Calvert Elementary School Charles County Crystal Miller Holm, Milton Somers Middle School Darleane Lowe, Eva Turner Elementary School Kristin Steger, Thomas Stone High School St. Mary’s County Anna Jones, Chesapeake Public Charter School Alicia Ortega, Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School Lesley Williams, Chopticon High School Submitted Photos Jamie Rowder of Huntingtown High School is SMECO’s Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year for Calvert County.

SMECO’s Outstanding Mathematics Teachers of the Year for Calvert County. From left are Nicole Catlett of Huntingtown High School; Ryan Crowley of Southern Middle School, and Christine Lee of Calvert Elementary School.

world. The kindergarten students entering into classroom doors this fall will be retiring in the year 2071. Throughout their lives, they will be utilizing technologies and ideas that we cannot begin to fathom.”

Enhancing the quality of life in southern Maryland is part of SMECO’s mission.

The Co-op sponsors events for students to encourage them to excel in math, science, and technology. These events include the local MATHCOUNTS competition, the annual Southern Maryland Regional Computer Bowl, the Elementary Knowledge Bowl, and the Elementary Math Challenge. More than 1,000 students in SMECO’s service area participated in these events this year.

SMECO’s Outstanding Science Teachers of the Year Calvert County Jamie Rowder, Huntingtown High School Charles County William Robert Bingham, La Plata High School Brian Colaizzi, Piccowaxen Middle School St. Mary’s County Joanne Clapp, Chesapeake Public Charter School Jennifer Dade, Leonardtown Middle School Kimberle Egbert, Leonardtown High School

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Punishment SHERIFF’S BLOTTER During the week of May 6 through May 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,539 calls for service throughout the community.

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.

Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced Lusby resident Shawn Fred Crawford, 48, to six years in a federal penitentiary with 10 years of supervision upon release for possessing and distributing child pornography, according to information from U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein’s office.

CDS Violation Case #13-27209: On May 9 at 3:50 p.m. Dep. N. Lenharr responded to the area of Md. Rt. 4 and Robshire Manor Road in Huntingtown for the report of a possible intoxicated driver. Lenharr conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle near Buckler Road. The driver, identified as Jacob Michael Lash, 30 of St. Leonard, was found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Lash was charged with Lash possession of a schedule IV drug; Alprazolam, use of drug paraphernalia; a cut aluminum can used as a smoking device, and possession of controlled paraphernalia; a hypodermic syringe.

Disorderly Conduct Case #13-27409: On May 10 at 1:23 p.m. a homeowner in the 9600 block of Cortland Lane in Dunkirk advised Dep. A. Migliaccio that there was an Asian male wandering around on their property who would not leave and made gun gestures with his hand toward the house. Migliaccio confronted the man, later identified as Raju Thakali, 38 of Bloomsburg, PA, who was standing in the middle Thakali of the street with his arms crossed. Thakali would not cooperate with police and was subsequently charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Theft Case #13-27413: Several batteries, each weighing about 100 pounds and valued altogether at $2,880, were stolen from an AT&T generator site on Skipjack Road in Prince Frederick. The theft was discovered on May 8. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. B. Schaefer at 410-535-2800.

Robbery Case #13-27576: A victim advised Cpl. S. Parrish that on May 11 at 3 a.m. two unknown suspects hit him in the head and stole his wallet outside the St. Leonard Fastop then fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Parrish at 410-535-2800.

CDS Violation Case #13-27765: On May 12 at 1:42 a.m. Cpl. A. Moschetto conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 765 at Solomons Landing. The driver, identified as Wade Steven Harris, III, 21 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in the amount less than 10 grams, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; Harris a pipe and carrying a dangerous weapon, a collapsible baton. Harris was also charged with driving under the influence.

Trespass Case #13-27938: On Sunday, May 12 at 11:10 p.m. Dep. W. Beisel responded to the Lusby Fastop on H.G. Trueman Road for the report of an individual asking people for money and drugs. Beisel made contact with the suspect, identified as Sherman Edward Stepney, 50 of no fixed address, and detected the strong odor of alcohol. Stepney advised he was there to say hello to the people inside the Stepney store. Stepney had been issued a trespass warning on May 6 by Cpl. A. Moschetto. Stepney was then arrested for trespassing and disorderly conduct.

Federal authorities say that as part of Crawford’s plea agreement he admitted to distributing six images and 16 videos of young people engaging in sexually explicit acts back in July of last year.

After its initial investigation the FBI executed a search warrant on Crawfords home in September 2012; they found about 4,700 images of child pornography and 1,100 videos of

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children engaging in sex acts.

Some of the children committing those acts were under age 12, federal authorities stated.

The investigation came under the auspices of the Maryland Child Exploitation Task Force, led by the FBI. Upon release Crawford must register as a sex offender. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

CDS Violation Case #13-27195: On May 9 at 2:25 p.m. after conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle on Clubhouse Drive in Lusby, Dep. S. Moran found the driver to be in possession of suspected drugs. William Deontrea Foote, 31 of Lusby, was charged with possession of marijuana in the amount of 10 grams or more, possession of marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a black digital pocket scale.

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Maryland State Police officials in both Calvert and St. Mary’s counties report that only a few guns were turned in over the weekend, after Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced citizens could turn in any unwanted guns without any questions being asked on May 11.

Lt. Randy Stephens, commander at the Prince Frederick barracks, said troopers at his barracks were able to account for 11 guns of varying makes, models and calibers.

He said there were only 70 guns turned in throughout the entire state.

“It doesn’t seem like a lot,” Stephens said of the guns taken in locally.

“Since it’s the first time [for this initiative] we don’t know.”

Rural areas of the state seemed to turn in more guns than the more urbanized areas.

In the Baltimore area only seven guns came into state police hands. In Forestville in Prince George’s County only two were turned and only 14 were turned in at the College Park barracks, Stephens said.

The Calvert haul included four pump action shotguns, four revolvers, one semi-automatic pistol, one semiautomatic rifle and one bolt action rifle.

The semiautomatic rifle was a .22 caliber weapon and not some kind of military style weapon like an AR-15.

Stephens said that with the escalating value of such weapons it was unlikely anyone would turn such weapons in.

One of the handguns Calvert troopers collected seems to have been stolen from Texas, Stephens said, but law officers were still doing more research to ensure that their initial findings were correct.

Tracking guns can be harder than some realize, he said.

“Some guns have the same serial number, so you have to break it down to make, model and caliber,” Stephens said.

The guns will be test fired so their ballistic signatures can be analyzed and matched with ballistic evidence taken from crime scenes.

If they do they will be retained as evidence.

“If it can’t be matched up it will be melted down,” Stephens said.

In neighboring St. Mary’s County state troopers collected just nine guns.

Leonardtown barracks commander Lt. Michael Thompson said troopers collected two semiautomatic pistols, two pump action shotguns, four bolt action rifles and one semiautomatic rifle.

He did not comment on the make or model of the guns; he said little about whether the guns turned in would have a significant amount of influence on crime rates.

“It’s hard to say,” Thompson said.

Stephens said the turn-in program allowed for the safe disposal of unwanted, but still potentially dangerous guns.

“It gives people an avenue to turn in guns they don’t want,” Stephens said. “That way they don’t accidentally get in the hands of someone who shouldn’t have one.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Calvert Sex Offender Found In St. Mary’s County

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer St. Mary’s County law officers arrested a registered sex offender who was supposed to be living in Calvert County after he was found residing in Callaway.

Robert Anthony Ourand, 46, was registered as a Tier III sex offender in Calvert County without any fixed address, St. Mary’s detectives charged in court papers, but was living in the Hunting Quarters Drive community since at least late April.

Detectives in St. Mary’s began their investigation after receiving allegations that Ourand, who had told police he was homeless, was absconding.

“After live surveillance was conducted at that address along with additional locations, it was determined that…

Robert Anthony Ourand was in fact residing and working for Loving Construction in St. Mary’s County,” wrote Cpl. William Raddatz of the Bureau of Criminal Investigations.

Raddatz alleged further that just in the past few weeks Ourand had registered with Calvert County authorities that he was homeless and failed to tell them he was living in St. Mary’s.

Ourand also failed to report to St. Mary’s County authorities that he was living there, police said.

Court records show that Ourand was originally charged with committing incest in Prince George’s County back in 2011 while he was residing in Huntingtown, Md. Prosecutors there were able to secure a conviction of incest against him in March of 2012, according to court records but he avoided prosOurand ecution for the charge of unnatural or perverted sexual practices.

He was given a five-year sentence that was suspended down to one year to be served in the detention center in Upper Marlboro.

Court records go on to show that he was found guilty of violating his probation back in February of this year in Prince George’s County.

His sentence there is set to begin in July, court records show. The state sex offender registry has his last known address change being late March. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Luke Thatcher, captain of Miss Chesapeake Beach, the head boat at the Rod and Reel in Chesapeake Beach, earned his captain’s license at 19 years old. Now 22, he has been captain of Miss Chesapeake Beach for three years.

He estimates between 100 and 150 people can earn their living fishing. Thatcher is one of the Calvert County charter boat captains who makes his living doing what he loves – going out on the water every day.

When he was 19, Thatcher went to Massachusetts and got money from a venture capitalist to purchase his first boat. Since then, his endeavor has been a success. Revenue was up 17 percent from his first year to his second, and so far this year the number of private bookings for the season is higher than his first two years.

Thatcher’s goal is to move charter fishing into the future. Traditionally, captains got business through word of mouth and customer recommendations. He started a website and a Facebook page for the charter boat to garner interest through social networking. In addition to new ways of advertising, Thatcher charges per person prices, between $45 and $125. He takes single person reservations, meaning individuals don’t have to gather a large group just so they can go fishing for the afternoon.

He is starting to attract a younger crowd for outings on Miss Chesapeake

Beach, he said, and hopefully a “new wave of fishers.”

“If you do it right, you can teach people why they should protect a natural resource,” Thatcher said.

When he takes people out, he teaches them about the bay and the geographic area, in addition to the fish they will be catching.

For more information, or to book a trip on Miss Chesapeake, visit www.misscb. com or look for Miss Chesapeake Beach on Facebook.

Not all charter captains are brand new.

Robbie Robinson has captained Miss Regina II, based out of Solomons, for more than 30 years. The business is in his blood. Both his grandfather and father were charter boat captains, and he grew up around the business. Like Thrasher, charter fishing is Robinson’s sole occupation.

The success of running a charter boat, like any other business, fluctuates with the economy. Normally, Robinson charters 60 parties per year, but that number dropped slightly with the economy.

The charter boat, like any industry, needs more help, but the number of captains in the area has held steady and nearly everyone is making a living. Captains who retire or leave the chartering life are replaces with younger captains.

“It’s going on the same as it always does,” he said.

Some of the biggest changes he witnessed in the charter industry are technological advancements. Once, the only

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navigational tools were a compass and landmarks. Depth and fish finders were reliable.

Now, with new gadgets, “it’s 100 percent better. You can see stuff you only guessed at [before].”

Robinson runs day and night fishing charters.

Robinson uses his boat to give back to the community. For the last seven or eight years, he has hosted trips for Wounded Warriors. A day on the water offers injured soldiers some time away from the hospital and a taste of normal life again.

The charter boat industry brings people down to Southern Maryland and boosts tourism, Robinson said. Increased tourism helps businesses throughout the region. The relationships between charter boats and businesses is not one way, he added – when businesses do well, it brings more people down who may be interested in charter fishing. Both sides need to do well for both to thrive.

For more information, or to reserve a trip with Robinson, call 301-672-0383.

Aram Nersesian with Schooner Heron Charters doesn’t run a fishing boat – he takes groups out for the day to sail the bay on his 1984 French-built schooner. This year is his fourth year offering charter sails.

The first year he charged too much and priced himself out of the market, but the second and third years he lowered the price and had between 30 and 50 bookings per summer. He is already getting bookings for weekends during this summer.

He charges $390 per group and can accommodate six passengers. Most of his charters are for an afternoon, but he does a couple overnight cruises during the summer. Many of his trips are for birthdays and anniversaries.

The majority of charters, 98 percent, are fishing boats, Nersesian said, with sailing charters rounding out the other 2 percent.

This year’s chartering season is of to a strong start, the “the most spectacular rockfish opening” Nersesian has ever seen.

Nersesian makes it a point to help the community. He takes a group of sick chil-

dren out every summer for an afternoon of relaxation with their families.

“I’d like to be able to do that full time,” Nersesian said.

For more information about chartering sailing with Nersesian, visit www.schoonerheron.com.

Husband and wife duo Andrew Batchelor and Lisa Batchelor Frailey, the president of the Solomons Business Association, run Sail Solomons on Solomons Island.

They own a fleet of sailboats that they keep at Zahniser's Yachting Center. They offer all types of chartering, including bare boat chartering, where they rent a boat to experienced sailors who either don’t own a boat or don’t keep it in Solomons. They offer charter trips with themselves as the captains, and classes for inexperienced individuals who want to learn to sail. There are three teachers, in addition to Batchelor and Batchelor Frailey, all Coast Guard captains and American Sailing Association certified teachers.

Batchelor and Batchelor Frailey have spent a good amount of their lives around water. Both were in the navy, and after they left the service they opened Sail Solomons in 2006.

Charter boats are a shot in the arm for the economy, Batchelor Frailey said. Half of the boats docked in Solomons are from other states or areas of Maryland. People who come down from Virginia and Washington D.C. stay in local hotels or bed and breakfasts, which Batchelor Frailey personally recommends, and eat in local restaurants.

Every dollar spent locally is more money and taxes for the state and county economy, Batchelor Frailey said.

Sail Solomons is only open from May through October. In the winter, the couple moves their operation to the Caribbean, where they charter a fleet of boats and continue teaching.

For more information about charters and classes through Sail Solomons, visit www.sailsi.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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I am a resident of Calvert County. Last Spring, my daughter played softball for the Northern Calvert Little League, NCLL, at Dunkirk Park. It was my daughter’s first year playing softball for NCLL. During one of the games this past June, I was surprised and disturbed by the fact that several of the players’ parents were smoking cigarettes while standing right behind the dugout where my daughter and her teammates sat. I approached the parents and asked them to stop smoking near the dugout because of their proximity to the children and suggested that they move elsewhere (away from the dugout) if they wanted to continue to smoke. My request was met with expletives and adamant refusals to stop smoking near the dugout during the game. The parents continued to smoke until the game was over.

Following the game, I looked into the smoking policies at children’s events at Calvert County Parks and was surprised to learn that Calvert County does not have a Tobacco Free Policy at its Parks. Some of the sports leagues have smoking regulations, however, they are vague and without the county’s support, there is virtually no enforcement of what regulations exist.

The Calvert County Parks & Recreation mission statement reads: “The Division provides opportunities for healthful, enjoyable, lifetime leisure activities to our entire community through a comprehensive program of recreational activities in the community centers, aquatic facilities, the public schools and the county parks.

The division is also responsible for the management, maintenance and developments of the county’s active recreation parks.”

The Division prides itself on providing opportunities for “healthful, enjoyable, lifetime leisure activities to our entire community,” yet it does not have a Tobacco Free Policy at its Parks? Undisputed medi-

cal evidence shows that smoking cigarettes kills, as does the inhalation of second hand smoke. Calvert County has nine beautiful Parks filled with many athletic fields and tennis courts used by thousands of children and their families each year. There are countless walkers and runners at the Parks, in addition to the playgrounds for little children. A Tobacco Free Policy at our Parks is necessary. At a minimum, Calvert County should implement a Tobacco Free Policy at each of the nine Parks during any children’s events and at all of the playgrounds. Instituting such a policy is the right thing to do and it is not novel.

Two neighboring counties, Charles and St. Mary’s, have Tobacco Free policies in place that prohibit smoking on their Parks’ fields. Effective March 4, a No-Smoking policy at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium was adopted by the Maryland Stadium Authority and applies to all games and events held within the two structures. The ban prohibits “the burning of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other matter or substance that contains tobacco within the stadiums, whether such spaces are covered or uncovered, walled exposed, or open or closed to public access.” Additionally, the ban will “prohibit smoking within 25 feet of any, entry, outdoor air intake, or operable window of the stadium structure.” The new policy brings Oriole Park at Camden Yard and M&T Bank Stadium more in line with other stadiums across the country. Nationals Park, home to the Washington Nationals baseball team, is a 100 percent No Smoking Park. The University of Maryland at College Park initiated a 100 percent Smoke Free Policy on all 12 campuses effective June 2013.

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Phyllis Jean Johnson, 74 Phyllis Jean (Riggs) Johnson, 74, of Owings, Md. passed away May 5 in Washington Specialty Hospital in Washington, DC. She was born August 13, 1938, to the late James and Queenie Riggs.

She was the third born into a family of five children. Phyllis received her education in the public school in Owings and graduated from W. Sampson Brooks High School. She furthered her education by attending the Cortez W. Peters Business School in Baltimore, earning her Associates in Business. After receiving her degree, she taught at Mt. Harmony School and later went to work for the Calvert County government working for Judge Perry Bowen in Prince Frederick as his secretary. After retiring from her prominent role in the county, she later held the position of administrative assistant at Bowie State University in the Department of Academics.

Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Carroll Johnson Sr.; her sons, Carroll Johnson, Jr., Roy Johnson (Monique) and Jay Johnson; her grandchildren, Chris, Timika, Justin, Kaylynn, Joshua, Jaiden, and Jamison; her two brothers, Lowell (Regina) and Charles (Yvonne); and sister, Julia (Alvin). Her sister, Sylvia Sullivan and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and her best friend, Margaret McCready (Joe) preceded her in death.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m., and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Funeral Service will commence at 12 p.m. at Sewell Funeral Home, 1451 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick.

Donna Lynn Moreland, 58 Donna Lynn Moreland, 58, of Lothian passed away suddenly May 5 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. She was born January 3, 1955 in Cheverly to Elmer Irwin and Margaret Elizabeth (Stallings) Moreland. Donna was raised on the family farm in Lothian and graduated from Southern High School in 1974. She was employed as a school bus aide for Anne Arundel County for over 30 years. Donna was a very active member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian. In her leisure time, she enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and spending time with her family. Donna also loved Elvis Presley and was a Washington Redskins and Baltimore Orioles fan.

Brothers Johnny, Richard and Husky Moreland and sisters Sue Plumley and Betty Estep preceded Donna in death. She is survived by brothers-inlaw James Estep of Lothian and Robert Plumley of Georgia, and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends were received Friday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Lothian, where a memorial service and celebration of Donna’s life followed. Interment was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Donna’s memory may be made to Mt. Zion U.M. Church. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Christiaan Meerman, Sr., 85 Christiaan Meerman, Sr., 85, of Dunkirk, Md. passed away of a heart attack on May 2, in Orlando, Fla. He was born March 16, 1928 in Hoek Van, Holland, The Netherlands.

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he immigrated to the United States. In 1957, he joined Hynes and Waller, Inc., a commercial laundry equipment distributor company. Christiaan was active in his business until the day the Lord took him away from us. His son, Chris Meerman Jr. and Mark Hynes, currently runs the company. Christiaan was a religious man, an avid soccer fan, and enjoyed traveling, dancing, and spending time with his family.

His wife, Frederika Meerman, and son, Johannes Meerman, preceded him in death. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he is survived by his wife Angela Meerman and children Frieda Dale and husband Richard of Huntingtown, Elisabeth Edwards and husband Bernard of Millersville and Christiaan Meerman, Jr. of Edgewater. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; stepsons Benjamin and Frank Maldonado; brothers Leo and Jack Meerman; and a brother-in-law Bart Schneider.

Relatives and friends paid their respects at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings on Thursday, May 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at The Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd,1601 West Mt. Harmony Road, Owings. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

William Albert “Bill” Collins, 68 William Albert “Bill” Collins, 68, of Chesapeake Beach passed away May 5 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born April 5, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to James William and Eileen Sylvia (Smith) Collins. Bill was raised in Edgewater and attended Annapolis High School. He enlisted in the United States Army January 31, 1964 earning the National Defense and Vietnam Service Medals, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar and two bronze stars. Bill married Eileen Sullivan March 4, 1983 and they lived in Chesapeake Beach. He was a self-employed contractor and also for several years owned and operated “Scoops by the Bay”, an ice cream shop in Chesapeake Beach.

In his leisure time Bill enjoyed boating, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his family and pet dog “Buddy”.

His wife Eileen, son William E. “Billy” Collins and sisters Wilma Baxter and Eileen “JR” Hvidza preceded Bill in death. Daughters Carrie Scheuer and Stacy Warren, both of Bristol, Tenn., survive him. Also surviving are sisters Oma Brooks of Deale, Kay McIntyre of Riva and Janis Behn of Hernando, Fla., and brothers John “Buddy” Collins of Fairhaven, Clark Collins of Travis City, Mich. and George Nicholson of Edgewater, and by numerous nieces and

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A memorial Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of Bill’s life was held Thursday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, North Beach.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Annie Estelle Batchelor McCready, 86 Annie Estelle Batchelor McCready, 86, of Dowell, Md. passed away peacefully at her residence on May 8. She was born on April 1, 1927 in Friendship, Md. to the late John Edward McCready and Grace Violet Humphreys McCready.

Annie graduated from Calvert County High School in 1945. Annie was employed as a faithful and dedicated civil servant with the U. S. Postal Service for over 30 years. She worked in the Lusby post office and in 1992 retired as postmistress of the Dowell post office to care for her beloved Henry. She knew everyone in the area and most knew her too. Annie was most comfortable perched at her kitchen window ensuring the neighborhood was well policed. This was the birth of the community watch movement.

It was common if not a rule for any who stepped in her door to sit and have a bite. If that wasn’t enough she gladly provided ‘Doggie Bags’ for the return trip. Annie was a devoted and generous mother, grandmother and great grandmother as well as to anyone in need.

On a lighter note, I would characterize Annie as spirited and quite the comedienne. She had the grit of Margaret Thatcher and the quip of Erma Bombeck. Annie would provide advice free of charge and opinions were slightly higher, the only expectation was that all were expected to take it. All would agree that Annie always had the last and final word.

Annie is survived by her children, Sharon Anne Smith (Batchelor) and husband Flexy of Solomon’s and Dean Edward Batchelor and wife Diana of Prince Frederick; grandchildren, Michelle Anne Graves (Smith) and husband Lindsay of Richmond, Va., James Wesley Smith of Huntingtown, Crystal Lynn Batchelor of Lusby, and Jennifer Anne Batchelor of Prince Frederick; great grandchildren, Brittany Michelle Graves of Virginia Beach, Va., Justin Lindsay Graves of Richmond, Va., Kaylee Anne Smith of Lusby, Hailey Alise Batchelor of Prince Frederick and arriving soon Kaynyn Batchelor; brothers, Donas H. McCready Sr. of St. Leonard, Harold Lee McCready of Friendly, Md.; Sisters, Marie Lyons-Hardesty (McCready) of Lusby, Vivian Lynette Ward

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(McCready) of Lusby and Eunice Mae Habig (McCready) of St. Leonard, and her caregivers, Paula Taylor, Elizabeth Johnson, Bertha Hunt, Alexis Summers, Cheryl Jetmore, Anita Lenne and her neighbor in crime Merle Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry Cleveland Batchelor, Sisters, Ethel Louise Grover (McCready) and Erma Lee Breeden (McCready); Brothers, James Edward McCready, John Berkley McCready and Charles Dudley McCready.

The family received friends on Friday, May 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby. A service celebrating her life was held on Saturday May 11, 3 p.m.at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 H. G. Trueman Road, Lusby, Md. with Pastor David Graves and Rev. Charles Harrell officiating.

Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were J. Arlen Blaylock, Dale J. Breeden, Ronald S. Jetmore, Donas H. McCready Jr., J. Christian McCready and Renee L. Ward; Honorary Pallbearers C. O. ‘Bucky’ Dowell and Jim Franklin. The family wishes in lieu of flowers, that contributions be made in Annie’s memory to Solomon’s Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department, Inc.,

P. O. Box 189, Solomons, Md., 20688.

For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Cheryl Darlene Connor, 66 Cheryl Darlene Connor, 66, of Lusby formerly of Darragh, Penn. passed away peacefully at her residence on May 8 with her husband by her side. She was born on April 29, 1947 in Johnstown, Penn. to the late Jacqueline McAchren and the late Frazier Horner.

She was the beloved wife to James R. Connor whom she married on December 29, 1967 at Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle Church in Boswell, Penn.

Cheryl graduated from Jenner - Boswell High School in Boswell, Penn. and went on to attend Bob Jones University.

She was a dedicated mother who battled cancer four times over the past 20 years.

Cheryl is survived by her husband of 45 years, James R. Connor of Lusby; children, Kimberly Fulcher (Mike) of Hollywood, William Connor of Latrobe, Penn., Jonathan Connor of Solomons,

Matthew Connor (Kelly) of Lexington, Va., and Jamie Connor of Lusby; siblings, Lou Anne Mimna of Central City, Penn., Nedra A. Ridella of Johnstown, Penn., Wesley John McAchren of Bristow, Va., and Amy Jo Heining of Somerset, Penn.; eight grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Ralph McAchren.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 19 at Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle Church, 7415 Somerset Pike, Boswell, Penn. 15531 at 2:30 p.m. officiated by Pastor Gary Anderson. Arrangements were provide by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby.

Richard Nelson Ostenso, 76 Richard Nelson Ostenso, age 76, of Lusby, Md. passed away suddenly May 4 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1936 in Washington, DC to Sigurd and Catherine (Ruckert) Ostenso. Richard grew up and attended school in Washington, D.C. He served with the United States

Army from 1957 until being discharged in 1959. He married Joan A. Baird May 28, 1965 in Prince Frederick, Md. The couple resided in Edgewater and Huntingtown before moving to Lusby in 1998.

Richard was employed as a truck driver with Joseph Smith and Sons in Tuxedo, Md. until retiring in 1991 He was an avid collector, having an extensive brass, coin and Hot Wheels collection.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Buddy Case and sister H. Patricia Hessler.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years Joan A. Ostenso; four children, Raymond M. and Ronald A. Ostenso, both of Huntingtown, Denise L. Wood and her husband Burgess of Prince Frederick and Deborah McGraw of Naple Valley, Wash.; five grandchildren and brothers Thomas Ostenso and his wife Jeanne of Lusby and Paul Ostenso and his wife Bonnie of Mims, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. For additional information or to leave a condolence visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

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Steppin’ Out Salutes Heroes

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Leonardtown is welcoming America’s heroes at Steppin’ Out this weekend, highlighted by a musical performance from retired Air Force band members and a commemorative presentation for World War II hero Capt. Walter Francis Duke on Saturday.

The group, known as Metropolitan Barnyard, will perform in town square – covering a musical spectrum including bluegrass, hit country songs such as “I’ve Been Everywhere”, gypsy jazz, classical and some songs by James Brown.

The audience will have the opportunity to sing along while guitarist Walt Johns plays “America the Beautiful”, and enjoy service songs honoring veterans in attendance – the show will close with “Orange Blossom Special.”

Jim Queen, vocalist, banjo and fiddle player, adds an element of comedy to the show.

Band member Bill Hones says Queen has the ability to improvise on stage and draw connections with the audience while providing on-the-spot comedy.

“He’s just kind of funny by nature,” said Hones, the band’s upright bass player and current member of the National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra.

Overall, Hones is looking forward to playing on the “beautiful” town square, and sharing the bands’ music with the audience.

Photos of Capt. Walter Francis Duke, along with artifacts from his aircraft recently discovered in Southeast Asia, will be on display during the “Hometown Hero” showcase.

Maria Fleming, Leonardtown event

coordinator, anticipates the ceremony for Capt. Duke will take place shortly before Metropolitan Barnyard takes the stage at 1 p.m., or after they show ends at 3 p.m.

M*A*S*H will be playing at the Dorsey Building as part of Cinema Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m., military discounts and patriotic discounts, such as Old Towne Stichery’s 20 percent off red, white and blue fabrics and Oga’s Asian Cuisine featuring a discount on General Tso’s Chicken, will be offered throughout the shops and restaurants in town.

The annual Leonardtown five-kilometer walk for cystic fibrosis takes place Saturday as well beginning at 10 a.m. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m.

Go to visitstmarysmd.com for a full list of special deals and coupons during hero’s weekend. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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9 1 7 1 Y MA CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION GREAT STRIDES 5K WALK At the Leonardtown Wharf.

Saturday, 10 AM.

METROPOLITAN BARNYARD BAND On the Town Square. Former Air Force band members play patriotic favorites, Bluegrass, Gypsy, Jazz, and more.

Saturday, 1 PM – 3 PM.

WEEKEND SAMPLER… THE FRONT PORCH House specialty bread pudding special offer for military.

HOMETOWN HERO Learn about Leonardtown’s hero, WWII ace Walter Francis Duke.

OLD TOWN STITCHERY Fabric sale and community patriotic quilting project for the Charlotte Hall Veterans’ Home.

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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, May 16 • The Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Local Group Tours East Coast

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The California Ramblers, based out of California, Md., have dreams of one day playing on the west coast.

They have already ventured to the other sunshine state – traveling all over the east coast, from Florida to New Jersey, over the last five years.

The California Ramblers play mostly bluegrass – usually throwing in their own songs – and have been known to play some country tunes as well when performing locally.

The country music, featuring songs by artists including Bob Seger and George Jones, usually goes over well in local bars, bassist Linda Tippett said, but the group usually sticks to performing bluegrass music while on the road.

The Ramblers play bluegrass cover songs by artists such as the Johnson Mountain Boys and Red Allen, as well as an original piece or two in each set.

Most of their performances are held in Virginia at bluegrass festivals, and they have become recognized for their formal dress on stage – black suits, ties and black cowboy hats worn by the group’s male members.

“They [the audience] pay to see you, so you’re going to look nice,” Linda said of the bands wardrobe choices.

The Ramblers commonly interact with the crowd, and maintain ongoing discussions throughout the performance.

Linda says it helps the crowd feel as though they are a part of the show.

In fact, above all else – the music and the travel – Linda particularly looks forward to the “bluegrass fans” each time out, because the people are typically polite, friendly, and attentive to the performance.

“You always meet somebody new,” she said.

“Without our fans, we wouldn’t be doing this.”

She says the crowd particularly enjoys the acoustic chemistry between Joey Tippett, Linda’s husband, and Jerry McGinnis.

While some bands in the area are content to only play in the region, The California Ramblers set themselves apart from the pack with their future aspirations to play on a bigger stage.

“We’re not scared to leave the county,” Linda said. “We work really hard to get our name out there.”

Eventually, Linda says, the Ramblers want to venture out to the gold rush state, and are working on securing a record label as well.

“That, right now, is the goal we are all focused on,” Linda said.

• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.

• Josh Norris Country, Folk and Soft Rock Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m.

• DJ Charles Thompson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 17 • Stereocase Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

• Bar Dogs Quade’s Store (36786 Bushwood Wharf Road, Bushwood) – 8 p.m.

• GrooveSpan Duo DiGiovanni’s Restaurant (14556 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 6 p.m.

• DJ Dave Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

• Cinema Saturdays – M*A*S*H The Dorsey Building (22835 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 6 p.m.

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The Ramblers formed when Joey, who grew up around bluegrass music, began jamming with longtime friend Chris “Trampas” Goldsmith.

While Goldsmith now plays guitar for the Ramblers, Joey has picked up the banjo.

Linda picked up the bass 8 years ago, so she could be involved in the music as was well, and the McGinnis plays fiddle in addition to his work as a vocalist.

The California Ramblers will be playing at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge this Sunday, at 2 p.m., and help coordinate the annual Bluegrass Festival at Cryer’s Backroad Inn, which takes place this year on July 27.

Visit californiaramblers.com for a complete performance schedule or more information. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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• Blue Iris Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 • Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

• Sam Grow Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

• GrooveSpan Duo Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6:30 p.m.

• COSMIC symphony Great Mills High School (21130 Great Mills Rd, Great Mills) – 7 p.m.

• Angie Miller Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m.

• Impact Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 19 •GrooveSpan Duo Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery (8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard) – 1 p.m.

• COSMIC symphony College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) – 3:30 p.m.

• Matt Zimmerman Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.

Monday, May 20 • Family Karaoke Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m.

• Karaoke with a Band in a Box Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 9 p.m.

• Trivia Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 21 • Dylan Galvin Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

•Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22 •Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

•Mike Dameron Open Mic Night and Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m., trivia sign up at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, May 27 • Superheroes of Southern Maryland Meet and Greet with Iron Man Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) – 5 p.m.

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Out&About All Month Long • Clay at the Bay 9100 Bay Ave. North Beach, May 1 to 27 Artworks@7th is a cooperative gallery with 30 productive artists in media ranging from pottery, ceramics, sculpture, silk, glassware, custom art jewelry and stained glass to landscape paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor, scratchboard, and pencil drawings and photographs with views of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach, of local scenery, barns and farmland, water views, animal themed art and contemporary art as well as wonderful florals and still life imagery. Consider original art for your home or business decorating and as an investment.

Thursday, May 16 • Maryland Boating Safety Education Class County Services Plaza, 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, 7 to 9 p.m.

The class includes boat nomenclature and identification, trailering, rules and regulations, legal responsibilities, handling emergencies, and more. A Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate (blue card) will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Cost is $20. Call 410-535-2035 to register.

• Title IX: What’s Changed? What’s Yet to Come Mamma Lucia Italian Restaurant (862 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6 to 9 p.m.

Special Event with Dr. Bernice Sandler, the “Godmother of Title IX.” This is an event for all ages to hear the real story of why Title IX was needed and what it means for us

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today.

Title IX is the 1972 federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education – from treatment in class and admission to law school and graduate school to the sports field.

During the reception, from 6 to 7 p.m., Girl Scout cookies and lemonade will be available.

Saturday, May 18 • CalvART Gallery Art Night: Painting with Mimi Little 110 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, 5 to 8 p.m.

Make a landscape zing. Working with color, composition and technique, we will take your old unfinished landscape painting or begin a new painting and make it zing.

We’ll look at painting what you feel rather than what you see. This is a hands-on session where you will learn about the artist, painting techniques, and the CalvART Gallery. The class is limited to eight people. Reserve your spot by stopping in or calling CalvART. Payment due when you arrive at the event. The cost is $25.

• 3rd Annual Fairy and Gnome Home Festival and Tour Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd, Solomons, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meet Queen Ambrosia and Princess Cricket, magical friends who spread glitter wherever they go! Engage in interactive activities that include making a fairy and gnome home, face painting, storytelling, bubble wonder, music, and magical experiences throughout Annmarie Garden! Explore over 50 spectacular fairy and gnome homes that members of our community have

created for Annmarie Garden’s fairy and gnome friends! This year a select number of homes are available for silent auction, bid on your favorite one! All proceeds go toward the artLAB, Annmarie Garden’s creative reuse center, which will be open during the Fairy & Gnome Home Festival! Specialty fairy and gnome items, foods and drinks will also be available for purchase! Admission is $5 for ages 3 and over; free for ages 2 and under and Annmarie Garden Members.

Monday, May 20 • Maryland Boating Safety Education Class County Services Plaza, 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, 7 to 9 p.m.

The class includes boat nomenclature and identification, trailering, rules and regulations, legal responsibilities, handling emergencies, and more. A Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate (blue card) will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Cost is $20. Call 410-535-2035 to register.

Thursday, May 23 • Bullying Prevention Event Calvert Library: Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, 7p.m.

Bullying is more and more frequently in the news and on our minds, especially if we have children. There are young people active in our community doing something about this painful problem and Calvert Library Prince Frederick invites you to support them. There will be two plays, music and information. The school system will provide an overview on anti-bullying ini-

tiates currently in the schools and reporting processes. The event will include the Change Club performing their play, Twin Beach Players’ Youth Troupe performing Mickey Cashman’s play, and Unique Divine Keemer performing her song “Don’t Be a Bully.” Bring the family to learn what you can do to prevent bullying and to celebrate these young people making a difference. For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or check the website at calvert. lib.md.us.

Friday, May 24 • Quarter Craze American Legion Post 206, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach – 6 p.m.

Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents, the doors will be opened at 6 p.m. giving bidders an hour to preview and identify items of interest. Paddles are $3. Bring your friends and neighbors for a great time. For more information, contact Charlotte Hebrank at 410-257-6566 or visit www.ALPost206.org.

Saturday, May 25 • Oldies Dance American Legion Post 206, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach – 7 p.m.

Music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s for dancing from 7 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $10 per person, which includes fountain sodas, draft beer, and snacks. Cash bar and food will also available. For more information, call Fred Baumgarner at 301-855-6466 or visit www.ALPost206.org.

Library Events Thursday, May 16 • Yes, You CAN Use a Computer Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) – 2 to 3 p.m.

Tips and tricks for using Google to search the internet will be presented. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-257-2101 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m, Reading, discussion and projects for children in kindergarten to 3rd grade. Registration required. This month’s theme: Cinco de Mayo. 410-257-2411 • Title IX: What’s Changed and What’s Yet to Come Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

We will have a presentation by Dr. Bernice Sandler, who has been called “the godmother of Title IX” by the New York Times. This inspiring expert will talk about how things used to be – and what the future holds – for equal opportunities for women and girls in education.

Not to be missed! Co-sponsored by Calvert County Commission for Women. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Friends of Library Sidewalk Book Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thousands of gently used books available at great prices. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

• You CAN Use A Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10 to 11 a.m.

Mouse and Keyboarding. Beginners who have never used a computer before can learn the basics of using a mouse and the keyboard. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday, May 17 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Friends of Library Sidewalk Book Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thousands of gently used books available at great prices. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, May 18 • Yes, You CAN Use A Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10 to 11 a.m.

Mouse and Keyboarding. Beginners who have never used a computer before can learn the basics of using a mouse and the keyboard. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, May 20 • Books & Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) – 10 to 11 a.m.

Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids! This month’s selection is The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway. 410-326-5289 • Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8 p.m.

Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas for great food! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, May 21 • Yes, You CAN Use A Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Mouse and Keyboarding. Beginners who have never used a computer before can learn the basics of using a mouse and the keyboard. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Ribbon-Cutting for Calvert Library Interim Southern Branch Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) – 3 p.m.

Join Calvert dignitaries and Calvert Library for the Grand Opening on the new location. 410-326-5289

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The Calvert Gazette

Thursday, May 16, 2013

SENIOR LIVING

Senior Citizen News

Multivendor Yard Sale in Prince Frederick Stop by the Multivendor Yard Sale at Calvert Pines Senior Center, Saturday, June 1, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. to find some great bargains! This is a rain or shine event and open to the public. Tables are $15 if you have items to sell. Tables are selling fast, reserve yours now. Call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 to reserve a table.

Antique Car Enthusiasts Do you own a classic car? Register now to show it off, Friday, June 14, 5- 7:30 p.m. Registration is free. There will be live music, food for sale, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Calvert Pines Senior Council. Call Sandy Marquess at 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170.

Annual Red, White and Blue Picnic Come to the Calvert County Fairgrounds, Wednesday, June 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the annual Red, White, and Blue Picnic. There will be a fried chicken lunch and entertainment by 2-4-U. This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged.

Pre-register by June 12.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and the award winning movie, Argo, Thursday, May 23, 5 p.m. Must pre-register. Fee: $5 Listen to a performance by the Calverton School, Friday, May 24, 12 noon. Fifth grade music students will perform music from the 1950s through the 1970s.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Join your friends for the Charles County Show Troupe Spring Variety Show, Wednesday, May 22, 10:45 a.m. Come and be entertained by the dancing!

Exercise your Power of the Mind, Thursday, May 23, all day. Stop by the center and exercise your brain trying to answer the mind-boggling questions on display.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Test your knowledge of facts and fun at Bee Wise Bee Trivia, Thursday, May 23, 12:30 p.m. Increase your appreciation for these astonishing creatures.

Join others for an Afternoon at the Movies, Wednesday, May 29, 1 p.m. Enjoy some popcorn and soda while watching the movie classic “Singin’ in the Rain.”

Local Trips Take a trip to the Newseum, Tuesday, July 2. The Newseum blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. Lunch will be provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The $62 fee includes transportation, entrance fee and lunch.

Enjoy Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Thursday, August 1. Costumed staff will serve lunch while we are entertained by spectacular horsemanship and pageantry. The $61 fee includes transportation, show and meal.

Eating Together Menu Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Contributions are suggested. For reservations or to cancel your reservations call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, May 20: Baked Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Tossed Salad, Cornbread, Strawberries Tuesday, May 21: Salmon Casserole, Broccoli, Black Beans, Wheat Bread, Pineapple Tidbits Wednesday, May 22: Meatball Sub, Cauliflower/Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Apple Sauce, Éclairs Thursday, May 23: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, Bean Pasta Salad, Pineapple Friday, May 24: Ham and Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit

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Contact Stacy Wilkerson at 301-855-6681 or visit northbeach@northbeachmd.org Saturdays – Barstow Calvert Co. Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Dr. 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., May 4 – Nov. 23. Contact Carol Lee at 410-257-3672 or Jeanette Seidenstricher at 443-532-8385

Cat of the Week Benny is a very handsome tabby with a big heart. He can be shy at first, but he really loves to be petted. He purrs very loud when you pet him, and he puts his back side so far up in the air he looks like he may fall over. With some of his favorite CAWL volunteers, Benny will even stretch out next to them and roll over, allowing them to rub his belly. He is one of the most affectionate adult cats that we have. He is such a good boy and so full of love. He needs a quiet forever home with people who will truly appreciate his sweet soul and give him the love that he deserves. You can see Benny at the Calvert Animal Welfare League 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. Prince Frederick Md. 410 535 9300 Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The Calvert Gazette

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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