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Proposed Zoning Tweaks Draw Fire from Community IN LOCAL

Multiple Shots Fired in Prince Frederick Photo by Frank Marquart

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LUSBY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE

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Multiple Gunshots Fired in Prince Frederick and observed “bullets coming toward his face.” Crusoe instructed Woodard to get on the ground and they waited for the shots to stop. The bullets went through the glass window and then into the ceiling, according to the press release. According to the charging document, Greene called Woodard soon after the shots stopped. When Crusoe answered the phone, Crusoe said Greene told him that he was coming back and “would hit him this time.” Woodard said Greene stalks her and is jealous of her relationship with Crusoe. Woodard also said Greene told her that he was going to kill Crusoe because he was getting in between his family. She further said that Greene texted Crusoe he was going to Crusoe’s house and “shoot it up.” According to Woodard’s statement and police investigation, the shooting happened last Thursday might not be the first one. Woodard said Greene admitted shooting the front of Crusoe’s house a few weeks ago, according to the charging document. The previous shooting case is still under investigation. Greene was charged with two counts of first-degree assault, three counts of reckless endangerment and multiple other felony charges. Green was also served with two outstanding warrants from previous incidents. His trial date is scheduled to be on July 13.

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By Dandan Zou Staff Writer Around 1 a.m. on June 16, multiple gunshots were fired in the area of Tranquil Ct. in Prince Frederick, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s office. No one was injured. The suspect responsible for firing the shots was identified as Samuel Sherrod Greene, a 22-year-old black male of Chesapeake Beach. Greene was located at a residence on Paris Oaks Rd. later in the afternoon. Greene jumped out of the window when the law enforcement arrived, according to the press release. Greene was captured and taken into custody after a short foot chase. A Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun loaded with the same type of ammunition as the shell casings found on Tranquil Ct. was also located at the same residence on Paris Oaks Rd. Greene admitted to being in the area of Tranquil Ct. and said he heard the shots too. But he denied any part of the shooting and requested to terminate the interview. The police determined that the incident stemmed from a domestic issue. The police report revealed that Anthony Wayne Crusoe II lived in the residence on Tranquil Ct. along with his grandparents. Crusoe said he and the mother of Greene’s two children Angel Woodard are friends. According to Crusoe’s account, Woodard and he were watching a movie in his room when he heard a noise from the back of his house. Crusoe said he went towards the window

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$1,750,000 Awarded to Maryland Oral Health Centers Last Thursday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $1,750,000 in funding to support five health centers in Maryland. The funding will increase access to integrated oral health care services and improve oral health outcomes for Health Center Program patients. Nationwide, today’s announcement includes nearly $156 million in funding to support 420 health centers in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This funding enables health centers to expand integrated oral health care services and increase the number of patients served. With these awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), health centers across the country will increase their oral health service capacity by hiring approximately 1,600 new dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, aides, and technicians to treat nearly 785,000 new patients. “Oral health is an important part of our overall physical health and well-being,” said Secretary Burwell. “The funding we are awarding will reduce barriers to quality dental care for hundreds of thousands of Americans by bringing new oral health providers to health centers across the country.”

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on Solomons Island Road and crossed the centerline in the area of Swallow Lane and struck the Amos’ car travelling southbound on the same road. Daniel Amos was killed at the scene while Kayla Amos was evacuated by helicopter to to a trauma hospital in Baltimore with severe injuries and died the next day. According to on-line court records Scott had been charged with possession of narcotics as well as possessing drug paraphernalia back in 2014 but those charges were placed on the inactive case docket. Daniel and Kayla Amos had been married just six months when they were killed. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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LUSBY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FEDERAL CHARGE OF PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Pretended to be a Teenage Boy to Entice Minors to Engage in Sexually Explicit Conduct and Conversations Using Social Media, Email and Cell Phone Apps Greenbelt, Maryland –Jose Antonio Jaramillo, age 54, of Lusby, Maryland, pleaded guilty today in federal court to production of child pornography. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Andre R. Watson of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore; Special Agent in Charge Clark E. Settles of HSI Washington D.C.; Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans; and Colonel William M. Pallozzi, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police. According to his plea agreement, from at least December 2014 through July 2015, Jaramillo, posing as teenaged male named, “Tommy James,” “Thomas James Jones,” or “Thomas James,” used email, applications on cellular phones and social media sites to induce, coerce and entice more than five minor female victims between the ages of 13 and 16 to send him sexually explicit images of themselves over the internet. Jaramillo admitted that, using the “Tommy James” persona, he engaged in or attempted to engage in, sexually explicit conversations with at least 14 minor females and induced at least seven victims to produce sexually explicit images and videos

of themselves and transmit those images to Jaramillo. As part of his plea agreement, Jaramillo must register as a sex offender in the place where he resides, where he is an employee, and where he is a student, under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Jaramillo and the government have agreed that if the Court accepts the plea agreement Jaramillo will be sentenced to between 15 and 19 years in prison, followed by up to a lifetime of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm has scheduled sentencing for September 21, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visitwww.justice. gov/psc <http://www.justice.gov/psc>

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Proposed Zoning Tweaks Draw Fire By Dandan Zou Staff Writer

County government’s proposal to tweak its 26-year-old zoning regulations allowing big reltail stores to come in drew fire from the community during a public hearing held at the Calvert Pines Senior Center on June 14. The main issue at debate is whether the county commissioners should approve the text amendments that will change the zoning ordinance to allow for large retail stores to move in Prince Frederick. In a packed room filled with about 150 people, the hearing was at times contentious as many residents voiced their strong opposition to passing the amendments. Supporters of the zoning changes argue the text amendments will pave the way for the county to create new jobs, expand tax base, diversify its economy and foster sustainable growth for generations to come. Opponents are concerned that bringing in big retail stores may lead to over-crowdedness and exacerbate traffic congestion on Route 2/4. Some small business owners and employees are also worried that local business will not be able to compete with the big retail stores and be forced out of business. Should the text amendments pass, the residential density will almost double from 14 to 24 dwelling units per acre, and the maximum building height will increase from 50 to 60 feet. The maximum build-

ing size for home improvement centers, retail commercial buildings and wholesale business will jump from 25,000 to 150,000 square feet, which some residents interpreted as space reserved for home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s. During a joint presentation at the beginning of the hearing, Department of Community Planning and Building Deputy Director Mary Beth Cook and Economic Development Director Linda Vassallo presented that the text amendments will “create a climate to develop the Armory Square project due to building size and height restrictions.” The Armory Square Project concerns the land use of a parcel at the southwest tip of Prince Frederick’s New Town District. Located at the intersection of Route 2/4 and Dares Beach Rd., the Armory Square includes the former Calvert Middle School site, the old National Guard Armory and land owned by a private company Bargo. The middle school was demolished in 2012. Both the school site and the National Guard Armory building belong to the county. Commissioner Tom Hejl addressed many residents’ worry that the proposed economic development may turn the county seat into Waldorf, a town about 25 miles northwest of Prince Frederick in Charles County and considered by many an example of failed economic development in the

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state of Maryland. “We will not become Waldorf,” Hejl said in a definite tone. He also argued that bringing in retail stores would give residents, who may not have $20 of gas money to go to another county to shop, more options. Commissioner Mike Hart said he understood some residents’ concern about increasing traffic congestion and overcrowdedness. But he stressed his deep worry about the county’s over-dependence on the energy sector for tax revenue. “There’s no other big revenue besides power in this county,” Hart said during the hearing. “You have to look into the future. And I have two small children and say how are we going to pay the mounting bills coming.” According to a 2011 consultant study frequently cited by text amendments supporters, Calvert is losing roughly $460 million in retail revenue to neighboring counties. The study estimated the county needs about 1.6 million square feet of retail space to capture those “lost” sales. If accomplished, roughly 2,500 new jobs would be created and an estimated $2 million real

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property tax revenue would flow into the county. Frank Smith, an executive board member of the Calvert Chamber of Commerce and a small business owner himself, agreed. The county has to change its current path, he said. Otherwise county commissioners will have no other choice but to continue raising taxes. In early June, five county commissioners passed local income tax and property tax hikes for the first time in decades to fill budget gap. Smith said the text amendments will “open the door to allow for economic growth, affordable workforce housing, increased job opportunity and sustainable commercial tax base.” Local developer and third-generation Calvert resident Randy Barrett reinforced the idea of creating growth through bringing in retail business. “The retail sector behaves like sheep,” Barrett said. He continued to explain that large retailers like Target, Kohl’s and others drive the development in the area. Mid-box retailers usually follow big retail stores. Then restaurants and the residential component come in. Multiple residents refuted the argument that allowing big retail stores to come in Calvert will bring in more jobs. On the contrary, they believe that big chain retail stores will crush small businesses. When mom-and-pop shops go out of business, jobs go away along with them, resulting in a decrease of jobs, they argued. Some residents also questioned the validity of the 2011 study and considered it too outdated for today’s consumer shopping trends. They argued that Calvert is not losing retail sales to counties like California or Bowie, but to retailers online. Some also opined that the infrastructure, especially the roads, simply cannot support the traffic load created by proposed development. Scott Deacon, president of the Walnut Creek Homeowners Association, wrote in an email: “The infrastructure has been pressed to the point it can barely handle the daily commuters.” More than one resident asked if the county commissioners had considered that the cost of maintaining the road alone might end up costing the county more than the

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Arguments For Passing Zoning Text Amendments

Arguments Against Passing Zoning Text Amendmentss

Create new jobs

Compromise Calvert’s rural legacy and country feel

Boost local spending

Exacerbate traffic on Route 2/4

Diversify the county’s energydependent economy

Crush small business and destroy local jobs

Grow tax revenue

Does not re-capture local spending because consumers now tend to shop online

Bring convenience to local residents to shop more easily

Worry of turning Prince Frederick into Waldorf

Over-crowdedness Higher crime as a result of over-population Cost may rise to maintain the infrastructure to support the Town Center development revenue it might receive from retail sales. What concerns many long-term residents the most is losing what they consider Calvert’s core character – its rural, small town feel. “We don’t want to sell the county down the river just to create a few sales,” said Susie Hance-Wells, president of the Calvert County Farm Bureau. “It is the rest of our lives. We live here. This is our home, and we don’t plan on leaving.” Local resident Holly Budd echoed Hence-Wells’ sentiment. She said that she and her husband moved to Calvert in the early 1980’s as newly-weds because they loved the county’s country feel. “We didn’t come to Calvert County for shopping. We came here to raise a family and have a farm by ourselves in the woods,” Budd said. During the hearing that lasted more than two hours, a majority of the residents said they do not support the text amendments. Those who voiced their oppositions generally received a round of applause while supporters were greeted with silence after

their testimonies. Remarks of former county commissioner and state senator Bernie Fowler received the biggest applause from the audience. “The quality of life in Calvert County is much more important than the convenience of being able to walk to a big box store,” the 92-year-old Fowler said. “An overwhelming majority of the people of Calvert County that vote do not approve of this.” Nearly 40 residents provided feedback on the proposed text amendments during the hearing. The Board of Commissioners voted to keep the public record open for two more weeks. Residents have until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, to review the text amendments and provide comments. The text amendments can be found on the county’s government website (www.co.cal. md.us/DocumentCenter/View/12057). Residents can also mail written comments to Maureen Frederick, clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, at 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678, or submit them via email (frederml@co.cal. md.us).

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41625 Park Avenue, 301-884-2356 The Color and Light is a society of visual artists from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties who are dedicated to artistic development and the creation of original works of art. The group consists of artists working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, fused glass, photography, jewelry and woodworking. Join us on First Friday for a reception featuring the Color & Light Society.

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22760 Washington Street, Unit #1, 301-475-6805 Caught My Eye presents pillow extravaganza! We will dress our lawn with canvas, leather, and fabric pillows. Our collection will comprise of a monogrammed, floral, striped, jeans, embroidered and many other types that will compel you to go home with at least one if not more. Pillows of all sizes, shapes, and price points will make for a whimsical yard display. The extravaganza will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m.

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41652 Fenwick Street, 301-475-3130 The North End Gallery visits the world of cinema with its show, “Lights! Camera! Action!” This show compliments the Southern Maryland Film Festival being held in mid-July in Leonardtown. Visit the gallery to see North End’s artists’ “take” on this cinema-related theme. See in person the beautiful water color field painting “East of Eden” by Ann Preston. Take a moment also to look at the lovely seaglass necklaces wrapped in sterling silver by artist Judy Larson.

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Calvert County Farmers Markets Feature Fresh Local Food, Products Not only is Calvert County home to four outdoor farmers markets each week, but there are an abundance of roadside stands from which to shop for fresh local produce. Right now customers are enjoying freshly harvested asparagus and strawberries. Toward the end of June, zucchini will start hitting the stands and so will blueberries, raspberries and even black raspberries. Stop by a stand when you can or visit one of Calvert County’s four outdoor farmers markets and see what else is in season. The market schedules are as follows: • Tuesdays in Prince Frederick in the Calvert Memorial Hospital parking lot 3-7 p.m., May 10-Nov. 22

• Thursdays in Solomons at the Riverwalk north of Solomons Pavilion 3-6:30 p.m., May 12-Nov. 17 • Fridays in North Beach between 5th and 7th streets and Bay Avenue 6-9 p.m., May 6-Oct. 7 • Saturdays in Barstow at the Calvert County Fairgrounds on Route 231 7:30 a.m.-noon, May 7-Nov. 19 Calvert County farmers markets are unique because they are primarily producer-only markets. The vendors sell produce raised by local farmers and each market offers products that are regionally available seasonally. All county farmers markets accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers from the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

CMM VOLUNTEER COUNCIL ANNOUNCES SHOLARSHIP WINNERS What started as a mere idea a year ago by the CMM Volunteer Council developed into the awarding of five scholarships on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Calvert Marine Museum. The Volunteer Council, led by President Judy Larsen and Vice President Ray Brule, wanted to give incentives to young volunteers and established a new scholarship program in early January for students pursuing higher education. Five $500 scholarships were awarded and presented by Squeak, CMM’s very own otter. The recipients are: Veronica Booth, Des’ree Brown, Bethany Hoschar, Courtney Mattson, and Shayna Zabiegalski. These young volunteers understand the importance of giving back to the community and CMM is proud to have them as members of the volunteer family. “I’m proud of this award and have learned a lot and got to meet a lot of great people. I started volunteering two years ago and this experience helped me decide that Biology and

Environmental Science was the field for me,” said award recipient Courtney Mattson. The program is open to applicants 25 years and younger who are in college, or are graduating high school seniors headed to college, and have completed 20 hours of volunteer service at CMM during the year. Assisting with the generous funding to allow for five recipient awards was the CMM Volunteer Council, Board of Governors, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Canoe/ Kayak Club, and the Solomons Island Model Boat Club (SIMBC). “This idea began with offering one scholarship and we were so pleased that the other clubs and Board of Governors jumped on board,” said Volunteer Council Vice President, Ray Brule. For complete details and to learn more about the program, contact the CMM Volunteer Coordinator at 410-326-2042, ext. 19, or visit the museum’s website at www. bit.ly//VCScholarshipProgram.

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Monday, June 27

Free Fishing Class for Youth Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles St, Charlotte Hall) – 10 a.m. to Noon Dylan Galvin The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 to 11 p.m.

Pizza and Pint Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

Friday, June 24 Kajun Kelley Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Still Standing The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 25 Supper Break String Band The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m. BeerFest Historic St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Mary’s City) - Noon Lore Oyster House Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) – 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 26 Mud Day! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – Noon

Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28 Team Feud The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 29 Free Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville)- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Performance by Super MagicMan Reggie Rice Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)- 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 30 Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m. Josh Airhart The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 to 11 p.m.

Perigeaux Wedding Experience Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery (8650 Mackall Rd, St Leonard) – 3 to 6 p.m.

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Friday, June 24 On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 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. Saturday, June 25 Garden Smarter: Soil Building Techniques. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m. Building soil health will make more nutrients available to plants, reduce your need to water, and help fight disease. Discussion includes soil building methods tested and used at ACLT: hugelkultur, lasagna gardening, cover crops. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Summer Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 10:45 a.m. Summer Storytime is for families with children of multiples ages. The program lasts 45 minutes and there is no craft. Ages birth to 5. 410-326-5289. Commission for Women 40th Anniversary Reception Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m. Refreshments, networking, special guests, and a short program. Learn about the difference the Commission for Women makes, working in partnership. Recognizing outstanding Calvert women and girls, increasing awareness of domestic violence, celebrating Title IX, Women’s Heath Expo, commemorating Harriet Elizabeth Brown, History Fair Awards, Women of the World awards luncheon, Clothes Closet Dress for Success, Dutch Networking Events, and much more! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Brick Builders Challenge Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m. Lego enthusiasts can visit the storytime room to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos supplied by library. Registration not required. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Monday, June 27

Monday Morning Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Tuesday, June 28

Summer Storytime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings- 10 to 10:45 a.m. This storytime is for the family with

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children of multiple ages. Children enjoy books and language through short stories, songs, crafts and more. An adult must accompany child. 410-257-2101. Summer Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave. Chesapeake Beach10 to 11 a.m. We’re having our own Animal Olympics show to celebrate the Summer 2016 Olympics. Of our animal ambassadors, who has the record for the high jump, speed or agility? Participants will also try to best the record for the animal chosen for the high jump, broad jump and more. For all ages. 410-257-2411. Summer Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to10:45 a.m. Summer Storytime is for families with children of multiples ages. The program lasts 45 minutes and there is no craft. Ages birth to 5. 410-326-5289. Summer Fun Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk- 2 to 3 p.m. Echoes of Nature-Animal Olympics! We’re having our own Animal Olympics show to celebrate the Summer 2016 Olympics. Of our animal ambassadors, who has the record for the high jump, speed or agility? Participants will also try to best the record for the animal chosen for the high jump, broad jump and more. For all ages. 410-257-2101. Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 6 to 9 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289.

Wednesday, June 29

Summer Fun Calvert Library Southern Branch at the Patuxent Appeal Campus primary building, 34 Appeal Lane, Lusby- 10 to 11 a.m. Echoes of Nature-Animal Olympics! We’re having our own Animal Olympics show to celebrate the Summer 2016 Olympics. Of our animal ambassadors, who has the record for the high jump, speed or agility? Participants will also try to best the record for the animal chosen for the high jump, broad jump and more. For all ages.410-326-5289. MakerSpace Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m. Children drop by to play games, make crafts and art projects. MakerSpace is open from 1 to 4 p.m. before, during and after the Summer Fun Performances. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

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Summer Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 3 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. Echoes of Nature-Animal Olympics! We’re having our own Animal Olympics show to celebrate the Summer 2016 Olympics. Of our animal ambassadors, who has the record for the high jump, speed or agility? Participants will also try to best the record for the animal chosen for the high jump, broad jump and more. For all ages. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Global Playground Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K-Grade 5 Participate in a multicultural exploration with music, games, sports, and food. Registration not required. 410-257-2411. Global Playground Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K-Grade 5 participate in a multicultural exploration with music, games, sports, and food. Registration not required. 410-326-5289. Song Circle / Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. 410-326-5289.

Thursday, June 30

Children’s Makers Space Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 11 a.m. Come join our first “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. 410-326-5289. Global Playground. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K-Grade 5 participate in a multicultural exploration with music, games, sports, and food. Registration not required. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Global Playground Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K-Grade 5 participate in a multicultural exploration with music, games, sports, and food. Registration not required. 410-257-2101.

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Brick Builders Challenge Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lego enthusiasts can visit the storytime room to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos supplied by library. Registration not required. 410-257-2411. Brickbuilders or Artists Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings- 3:30 to 4 p.m. Kids will engage their Lego building skills or choose to dabble with their artist side. 410-257-2101.

Friday, July 1 JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-257-2411.

Saturday, July 2

Summer Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 10:45 a.m. Summer Storytime is for families with children of multiples ages. The program lasts 45 minutes and there is no craft. Ages birth to 5. 410-326-5289. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- Noon to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Brick Builders Challenge Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m. Lego enthusiasts can visit the storytime room to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos supplied by library. Registration not required. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Bible Study Trinity United Methodist Church (90 Church Street, Prince Frederick) - 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church will hold a study of Christianity and Islam that will examine what they have in common and the difference between the two. The Bible study will take place Wednesdays starting May 4th to June 29th. A book will be provided to participants. Trinity is located at 90 Church Street Prince Frederick. For more information contact pastorjim@ trinityumchurch.org or 410-535-1782. Chesapeake Community Chorus North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) - 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus which raises funds for Calvert County charities, will hold a practice session. The chorus is looking to add new members and no auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, 301 855-7477 or email lbrown9601@verizon.net for more information. Dates: May 8, May 15, and May 29. Calvert Amateur Radio Association (150 Main Street, Prince Frederick) 7:30 p.m. Calvert Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (CARA) is the oldest amateur radio (ham) club operating in Calvert County.

Besides having fun talking locally or around the world to hams everywhere, we provide emergency communications and public services by supporting Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) and Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES). We support various public service events needing communications such at PRAD parade and CF Bike 60K. Please contact us if you need communication support for your event. We are a long standing Special Services Club of the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL). CARA is also a 501c3 organization and donations are always welcome. We meet on the FIRST Thursday every month at the County Services Building, located at 150 Main Street in Prince Frederick at 7:30 PM in the first floor meeting room. All hams or anyone interested in ham radio are welcome to attend our meetings. The Association operates a VHF Repeater and a Club Station (K3CAL) located at the Mount Hope Community Center in Sunderland, Maryland. The Club Station may be used by members and guest operators by appointment or on a scheduled operating time. The Association has recently installed a UHF repeater and antenna in Prince Frederick. Interested licensed operators may use 146.985 MHz - 156.7 Hz PL tone or 444.950 MHz + 156.7 Hz PL tone. CARA has an open net on Mondays at 7:30 PM on 146.985 MHz, please check in. For further information

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on current activities, see our webpage at k3cal.org. Or contact Association President Ed Noell KC3EN at president@k3cal.org. calvART Gallery Presents: ATMOSPHERES Prince Frederick Shopping Center (Rt. 4 and 231, Prince Frederick) - Wednesday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Five Artists share their visions in clay. Featuring works by Ray Bogle, Denise Breitburg, Marie Estabrook, Randy Estabrook, and Adam Sampson. June 8 to July 3, 2016 Reception: June 11, 5 to 8 p.m. This show is shaping up to be a great show with many non-traditional clay forms, vessels and firing techniques. The artists are excited about their work and are eager to share their visions with the public. Ray Bogle has been working with clay for over 25 years. His creations range from dramatic showspecific works to fun personal designs. His contributions to the craft have included teaching classes for children as well as adults, developing a variety of forms and glazes, and perfecting techniques in the ancient skill of Raku. Denise Breitburg is a marine biologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center with a deep passion for the beauty and the complexity of the natural world. She says, “Everything about pottery is magical – from the hypnotic spin of the potters wheel, to the transformation of a shapeless lump to a graceful shape, to the mystery of colors appearing in the heat of the kiln.” Marie and Randy Estabrook are a married couple sharing the same passion for clay. “This is our creative outlet- Randy and I make beautiful ceramic art that reflects the designs and patterns of the natural world,” said Marie. Adam Sampson is a our newest member and we can’t wait to see what he produces for this show! Come join us for the opening reception where you can meet the artists, see their work and enjoy appetizers and beverages. For more information, go to www.calvartgallery.org, or call 410-5359252. The calvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. Exploring Wheel Thrown Ceramics Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons) - 6 to 9 p.m. Learn to use the potter’s wheel to create cups, bowls, and vases. No experience is necessary; all levels welcome. Beginners will focus on learning foundational skills. Experienced students can expect to focus on specific forms of interest and refine their techniques. Pre-registration is required. For additional information, visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. Vacation Bible School @ Friendship UMC Friendship United Methodist Church (Friendship) - 9 a.m. to Noon Vacation Bible School at Friendship Methodist, June 20 to 24. Enjoy a fun and learning experience for ages 3 thru 5th grade. Register at www.groupvbspro. com/vbs/ez/vbsfumc or call the church at 410-257-7133. Friendship UMC is 1 block east of Friendship Circle on Route 2, 1-1/3 miles north of the light at Rt. 2 & Rt. 260 in Owings.

Middleham and St. Peter’s VBS 2016 Middleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 9 a.m. to Noon This year’s theme is “Deep Sea Discovery” God is With Me Wherever I Go! June 27th - July 1st. Contact the Office at 410-326-4948. Spread the Word. Vacation Bible School Bethel Way of the Cross Church (5445 Cherry Hill Rd., Huntingtown) - 7 to 9 p.m. Please join Bethel Way of the Cross Church for Vacation Bible School. Monday June 27th through Friday July 1st. Classes for all ages! Theme “Deep Sea Discovery”, GOD IS WITH ME WHEREVER I GO! For more info, call (301) 8555488 or (410) 257-2053.www.bethelwotcc. org/. Bishop Darnell L. Easton, Pastor.

Saturday, June 25 Lore Oyster House Day Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 1 to 4 p.m. Come learn everything you want to know about oysters at the J.C. Lore & Sons oyster house in Solomons. Travel back in time in this oyster packing house. Meet the skimmer, tie on an apron and become a shucker, try your hand at oyster tonging and more. FREE program. Also offered on July 16 and August 20. Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sail on board the Dee and experience the Patuxent River like never before! Boat leaves from the museum dock. Fee is $25 for ages 12 and up, $15 for children 8 – 12. No children under 8 please. Preregistration required, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register. Legion Officers’ Installation - Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 6 to 9 p.m. Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 officers for the upcoming year will be installed commencing at 6 p.m. All members, family, and friends are encouraged to attend. For information call (301) 855-6466. Movies on Main Street - Frozen County Courthouse (Prince Frederick) 8 to 11 p.m. Frozen presented on a 35’ screen under the stars on a grass lot across from the County Courthouse at Duke and Main Streets. Movie starts at 9 p.m., live music by Rockfish at 8 p.m.. Dogs, burgers, soda, water, and candy served. Just bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Everyone ios welcome and everything is free. Asbury Solomons Retirement Sale (11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons) - 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In the auditorium and other marked sites in the building. The sale will include Betty’s Closet, a resale of gently used clothing and accessories. The Library committee will have books and CD’s at fabulous prices. Granny’s Trea-

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Community sures will be selling furniture, housewares and miscellaneous items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund.

Sunday, June 26 Mud Day! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons) - Noon to 4 p.m. Celebrate International Mud Day with an afternoon of family-friendly muddy mayhem! Explore our squishy art projects, cavort in the giant mud pit, play in the mud kitchen, and enjoy a crazy variety of muddy toys! Food vendors will be here too! Free for members; $5 non-members; kids 4 & under free. Reservations NOT required, just come in your old clothes! To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org/ annmarie2/content/2nd-annual-mud-day”. Perigeaux Wedding Experience (Fundraiser/Bridal Event) Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery (S. Leonard) - 3 to 6 p.m. Calling all engaged couples: sip cocktails, sample treats, listen to music, and indulge in the beauty of a fully-staged winery wedding at Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery. All profits will benefit the Chris Delinski Memorial Cancer Fund, a local organization dedicated to helping families with their medical and living expenses while they are battling cancer or another serious illness. Be our guest and witness a mock ceremony

under the shade trees at the Pergola, relax in the beautifully-decorated cocktail area on the Tasting Room Grounds, and take advantage of the many meet-and-greet information sessions with our featured partners to learn tips and industry secrets to help plan your wedding and your married life together. Enjoy samples, fun activities, special promotional offers and giveaways. You won’t want to miss this! Buy a ticket and be automatically entered into our Grand Prize Drawing for a Free Venue Rental for any private event of your choice. Advanced Ticket Sales required. To purchase tickets & for more information, go to www.magnoliablossomevents.com/tickets. If you have any questions, please contact Carey at Magnolia.Blossom.Events@ gmail.com, or call 301-481-7069.

Tuesday, June 28 National Men’s Health Month (110 Main Street, Prince Frederick) 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Prince Frederick, Maryland - June is National Men’s Health Month and K Conway Physical Therapy’s June workshop titled “Doctor Kirk …How can physical therapy help with …will focus on healthier food choices for men as well as women. This month’s guest speaker is William Kreamer owner of Chesapeake’s Bounty (Saint Leonard and North Beach locations), Chesapeake’s Bounty Kitchen, and GROW

SHARKFEST RETURNS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! Saturday, July 9 at the Calvert Marine Museum SHARKFEST returns to the Calvert Marine Museum on Saturday, July 9. Join us from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for one of the museum’s most popular events. Regular museum admission applies; CMM members are free. Sharks are one of the world’s most fascinating creatures and SHARKFEST is a chance to learn more about them. Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion, along with sturgeon from NRG Energy – The Chalk Point Generating Station. The museum will be full of hands-on opportunities to explore the diversity of sharks and their remarkable history on planet Earth. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids’, examine evidence of prehistoric sharks, paint a shark mural, make a shark craft, get your Photo provided by Calvert Marine Museum

face painted ($5 fee), play the Shark Game Show, and take your picture in the life-size jaws of a Megalodon shark. Slide down the jaws of a giant inflated shark sponsored by Tidewater Dental. The award winning Museum Store will be stocked full with new “shark” items arriving daily. American Legion Post #274 will be on site with food and drink, along with Maggie Moo’s, and the CMM Volunteer Council will be selling snacks. Complimentary museum passes will not be honored and strollers are not allowed in the museum for SHARKFEST. For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Yoga (both in North Beach). Mr. Kreamer grew up in the community of farmers and watermen in Southern Maryland. He has degrees in business and public policy and certified in Permaculture Design. His passions and other projects include sustainable farming, building food forests, nutrition, yoga, foraging for edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms, ecology, and food justice. This month’s free workshop will be held at the main facility of K Conway Physical Therapy in Prince Frederick, MD. Lunch will be provided. K Conway Physical Therapy, K Conway Health & Wellness Club and Chesapeake’s Bounty Doctor Kirk’s How can physical therapy help with…? Free and open to the public. Lunch will be served. National Men’s Health Month. For more info., call 410-535-9850 or e-mail customercare@kconwaypt.com to RSVPFree.

Wednesday, June 29 Eco-Explorations Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons) - 10 to 11 a.m. ECO-EXPLORATIONS FOR FAMILIES. Come along on an eco-exploration as our staff naturalist, Hester Burch, leads youngsters and their caregivers on a handson exploration of the natural world of Annmarie Garden. Each session will explore something different. Regular admission

fees apply; members free. Reservations not required, just come! Huntingtown Citizens Meeting Huntingtown United Methodist Church (4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown) 6:30 p.m. The Huntingtown Citizens Association will host an important meeting at Huntingtown United Methodist Church. Representatives from the Calvert County Planning Office will review the county’s comprehensive plan. Become informed about: 1) the long-term impact on Huntingtown, 2) what zoning is appropriate for our town center (Town Center vs. Rural Village), 3) how proposed changes might affect your home or business. This is the time to hear plans and make your voice be heard! Performance by Super Magic Man Reggie Rice Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 7 p.m. In the Harms Gallery. See D.C.’s twotime Comedy Magician of the Year. This family show is a high energy, magic production that is filled with fantastic illusions, dancing, and comedy that’s fun for all ages. Admission is $5 per person, cash or check at the door.

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Rose Essex Employee of the Year Calvert Memorial Hospital celebrated its 41st annual Employee Recognition Banquet at the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa on May 14. Retirees were honored and service awards were given to employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. Delores Jones, who works in Endoscopy, was given a standing ovation for 40 years of service. Rose Essex was named the hospital’s 2015 Employee of the Year. Dean Teague, President and CEO, said, “Since 1981, Rose has been an educator in our diabetes self-management program. She is a compassionate and hardworking professional who puts her patients’ needs first and foremost. Her teaching is very creative; she provides simple illustrations and gives organs names like “Grandma” to help people remember how their bodies work and why it is important to keep these “characters” in check. You can hear her voice echoing from the classroom, a sign of her engagement and energy. She truly deserves Employee of the Year.” In addition to Essex, the other nominees for Employee of the Year were Karen Englehaupt, Nuclear Medicine; Betty Ellis, Family Birth Center; Diane Blackburn, Finance; Celeste Fusco, Wound Care Center; Shannon Morley, Emergency Services; Chris Gathings, Plant Operations; Mattie Pankey, Information Technology; Donna Deninno, Pharmacy; Kellie Smith, Rehabilitation Services; Angela Horn, Communications; and Dirk Gross, CMH Billing. Heather Wright, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, received the hospital’s Beacon Award, presented to the department leader who exemplifies outstanding leadership skills. Tony Bladen, Vice President of Operations, remarked, “Heather stands out as a remarkable department leader. In addition to her leadership of the cardiopulmonary team, her leadership as co-director of the hospital-wide Safer Airway Committee has allowed us to design, initiate and advance a safety program that is team-based and multi-departmental. Her positive, professional and engag-

ing style inspires others.” Fourteen other leaders were also nominated: Jennifer Browning, Practice Manager for Calvert Physical Medicine and Pain Management; Stephanie Cleaveland, Director, Emergency Services; Ella Giddings-Devone, Pictured: Rose Essex Revenue Cycle Manager; Ginger Everton, Director of Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance; Erin Farley, Manager, Urgent Care Centers; Melissa Hall, Manager, Clinical Informatics; Kara Harrer, Director of the Pharmacy; Jim Marcum, Manager, Safety and Security; Kathy Moore, Director of Rehabilitation Services; Jean Murray, Director of Infection Control; Barbara Rodda, Practice Manager of Calvert Primary Care Prince Frederick; Susan Stevens, Manager of Volunteer and Guest Services; Karen Twigg, Director, Integrated Care Department; and Kayla Walton, Manager of Patient Access/Registration. Other awards presented at the banquet were Outstanding New Leader to Susan Stevens for her leadership of the guest services program and development of the hospital’s new thrift shop. Gail Harkins and Wendy Cox were presented Foundation awards for their exceptional philanthropic efforts. “The Dean’s List” awards went to Kara Harrer for “Stellar Calvert Health System Influence” and Ella Giddings-Devone for “The Most Impactful Six Months of Leadership.” The Safety Champion Award was given to Juliet Ceci and four “Hero” awards were presented to Julie Sivak, Barbara Brett, Joan Rozran and Renee Sbrocco for their exceptional patient safety practices.

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Heat Warning Here are a few helpful tips for staying cool this summer: wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and a hat;avoid doing errands on hot, humid days. If you must go out, plan to go in the early morning when it is cooler. Drink plenty of fluids and carry water with you; eat small meals, and eat more often; avoid foods that are high in protein; wear sunscreen if you will be in direct sunlight. Contact your health professional if you have any questions about sun exposure while taking certain medications and what symptoms to look for when getting overheated or dehydrated. If there are three consecutive days of a 105º heat index (combination of temperature and humidity), the County Heat Emergency Plan will go into effect. On the third day of that high heat index, effective until the temperature drops, certain County facilities are open to the general public until 7 p.m. To find your nearest county cooling center, please call the Calvert County Courthouse, 410-535-1600 or 301-8551243. Your senior centers are a great place to beat the heat on a regular basis. Win a Free Trip Enter your name before June 29 for a drawing for two free tickets to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA to see the show, Samson, Wednesday, August 10. This drawing is open to seniors aged 50 and over. Register at your local senior center, or for more information, call: Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach, 410-2572549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748.

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Ceramics Classes Spend the hot weather in the cool comfort of your local senior center while making beautiful ceramic pieces for yourself or others. Ceramic classes are held: Mondays and Tuesdays at North Beach; Wednesdays and Fridays at Calvert Pines; Thursdays at Southern Pines. There is a small fee for individual pieces and firing. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Join Keri in the Kitchen for a cooking/baking demonstration and then enjoy the final product, Tuesday, June 28, 11 a.m. Pre-registration required. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Exercise your mind with Jumble Puzzles, Mondays, 11 a.m. and join friends for cards, Scrabble and games daily at the center. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Watch the Monthly Movie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Tuesday, June 28, 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

Married June 11, 1946 Celebrated 70 years together. Paul Born-New Brighton, PA Paul’s birthday- 2/23/22 Kitty Born-Avenue, MD Kitty’s birthday- 7/19/23 Both Kitty and Paul lived in PA for about a year after getting married. Paul came back to visit from the military and Paul›s father invited him to work at his store saying «I have a job for you». Bill Ludwig (Pauls father) owned a Nice Men›s ware store. Both Kitty and Paul worked on Base and met at a Supply Dance. Paul retired Base Comptrollers Office in 1977 at age 55. They had 4 Children- Sandra, Larry, Donald, David. They have 8 Grandchildren-Christina, Gabriel, Armando, Melanie, Tara, Steve, Megan, and Sara. Paul belonged to the Barbershop Quartet and has a family with great singing voices. Both Paul and Kitty are lifelong singers and sang at St. Aloysius Church for many years. Before getting married, while Kitty was still single, she said «I›d never marry

a sailor» because back then, sailors had a reputation. Well that was 70 years ago and she said «Im so glad I decided to marry him.» Paul and Kitty started The Association for Retarded Children around the 1958. They had a mentally challenged son and found that their wasn›t a lot of help for their son. Kitty also worked for St. Mary›s county school systems, then went to work at Leonard Hall as a Bookkeeper.

Eating Together Menu Monday, June 27 5-Spice Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Zucchini, Crushed Pineapple Tuesday, June 28 Tuna Salad in a Pita Pocket, Vegetable Soup, Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad,Fruit Cocktail, Jell-O Wednesday, June 29 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Italian Green Beans, Strawberries, Strawberry Yogurt

Thursday, June 30 Pork Stir Fry, Brown Rice, Chow Mein Noodles, Spinach, Carrot Cake with Whipped Topping Friday, July 1 Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, 3 Bean Salad, Cubed Cantaloupe

Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation 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. Lunches are subject to change.

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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to gazetteobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Joshua Carl “Josh” Alderman Joshua Carl “Josh” Alderman, 28, of Owings passed away June 18, 2016. He was born February 8, 1988 in Prince Frederick to Carl Junior and Laura Lee (Brady) Alderman. Josh was raised in Owings and attended Sunderland Elementary, Northern Middle and graduated from Northern High School in 2006. He was employed as a security system installer with Rickdom LLC specializing in commercial security systems. During his leisure time Josh enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, hunting and shooting pool. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball and NASCAR and was an avid fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Cowboys and Tony Stewart.   Josh is survived by his mother Laura L. Alderman, sister Kathleen A. Alderman and grandmother Tammy Brady, all of Owings. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Carl J. Alderman and his grandfather Bobby L. Brady.

Frederick Thomas Elliott, Jr Freder ick Thomas Elliott, Jr, 86, of Broomes Island, MD passed away on June 14, 2016 at his home. Born April 13, 1930 in Island Creek, MD to the late Frederick Elliott, Sr and Marquerite Elliott. Mr. Elliott was a United States Army Veteran having served from

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1948 to 1952. He loved to fish and was happiest on the Patuxent River.  His wife, Lorene Elliott, preceded him in death on December 3, 2007. He is survived by his children Tamara Powalisz, Charles Williams and his wife Sheila, Frederick Elliott, III, Richard Williams and his wife Sheree, Kenneth Elliott, Bridget Jordan and her husband Loren and Tracy Davis. Grandfather to Victoria, Elizabeth Powalisz, Charles Williams, III (CJ), Austin Elliott, Jonathan, Stephanie Williams, Landon, Logan, Liam Jordan, Jessica and Richard Davis. Great Grandfather to Arabella Dunn. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gertrude, Irma, Norwood, India and Mary Frances.  The family will receive friends on Monday June 20, 2016 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland from 2-4 and 6-8 PM where services will be held on Tuesday June 21, 2016 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens.

Audrey Rachel Briggs Audrey Rachel Briggs, 81, of Huntingtown passed away June 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 12, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Charles and Irene (Graham) VanHorn. Audrey was raised in D.C. and attended Catholic schools. She married Robert Stuart Briggs and they lived in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Audrey moved to Calvert County in the early 1980’s and has lived there for the past 35 years. She was employed as a secretary at NAS Pax River. In her leisure time Audrey enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling and most of all spending time with family.   Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stuart Briggs in 1978. She is survived by

her children Robert Briggs and wife Cheryl of Youngsville, NC, Brenda Dunlap and husband Marty Cook of Centreville, VA, Debbie Henderson and husband Roy of Davidsonville, MD, Mike Briggs and wife Darla of Calvert County, Kenny Briggs and wife Joy of Calvert County, Sandi Thompson and husband Will of Stoney Point, NC, and Teri Hannon and husband Rick, Larry Briggs and wife April, and Rocki Briggs and husband David Ford, all of Calvert County. Audrey is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

Norris Cleo Windsor Norris Cleo Windsor, 80, of Capitol Heights passed away June 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1935 in Largo, MD to Albert B. and Myrtle Viola Windsor. Norris was raised in Largo and attended public schools in Bladensburg. He was employed

as a flooring mechanic, most recently with Weyers Floor Services Inc. in Odenton, retiring in 2014. Norris married Maryanna Jett December 3, 1960 and they made their home in Landover until moving to Huntingtown in 1976. They later moved to Capitol Heights where he has lived since 1991. In his leisure time Norris enjoyed doing word searches, crossword puzzles, gardening, raising tobacco, and spending time with family.   Norris was preceded in death by his wife Maryanna Windsor in 2009. He is survived by daughters Anna M. Miller and husband Brian and Donna M. Saul, all of Hughesville, MD, sons Dale A. Windsor of Capitol Heights, MD, David L. Windsor of Colonial Beach, VA and Charles M. Windsor of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by grandchildren Diana Miller-Blandford and husband Seth, Brian Miller II, Melissa Saul and boyfriend Brandon Chambers, David Saul, Terri Blackwell and husband Jimmy, and David, Kenny, Danny, and Alice Windsor, as well as great-grandchildren Brett, Creed, Austyn, Ayden, Zyleigh, Haven, Mason, LJ, Emma, and Sophia, and a sister in law Francis Windsor.. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Nelson Windsor, Earl Windsor, and George Windsor, and a sister Alice Hutchinson.

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COMMISSIONER’S CORNER Happy Belated Father’s Day This past Sunday was a moment to remember the father’s in the world. All 5 of your Calvert County Commissioners are fathers; and three of them are grandfathers. As I write this hoping to meet the publishing deadline, I’ve just returned from a long weekend visiting a 3rd cousin and his family. Yes, as uncommon the name Slaughenhoupt is, there are several of us spread out throughout the nation. Years ago as I researched my family history, I was speaking on the telephone with my late father about the research. I mentioned to him, that my tracing of the family line had me back to the early 1800’s where I was still trying to determine the father of my Great-great-great-grandfather Jacob Slaughenhoupt. When I mentioned I had narrowed down the choices to Daniel, Jacob, Michael, and Samuel; my father said, “Well, that’s why we call them our fore-fathers.” That Slaughenhoupt sense of humor is dry and my wife confirmed such when

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we visited my 3rd cousin. Fathers do play an important role in the raising of the next generation; whether it is providing the discipline, guidance, or just an example; it seems to me the differences often noted between men and women allows for their offspring to benefit from both traits of the sexes. These days, so many seem to be confused about identity and such; perhaps just taking some time (as I did in the early 1990s) and do some family research can help bring back some needed alignment in our society. The very first place to begin with that is a conversation with your parents; and that surely could not hurt anyone. Whether fathers were celebrated, tolerated, or otherwise recognize this past weekend, at least there was some time set aside to recognize them. I hope your father’s day was a pleasant one.

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A Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the Citizens of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, I am writing this letter to convey the great honor you have given me while serving as your representative in the Maryland House of Delegates. Always attempting to take your elective franchise with the utmost sincerity, I have tried to execute my obligations with the integrity and diligence such a responsibility deserved. Being your representative has been the experience of a lifetime for me. Public service can take many forms. The time has come for me to transition to another venue for my continuing public service. Based on both my experience in the military and private sectors as well as my leadership on a broad range of public policy matters in the Maryland General Assembly over 22 years, Governor Larry Hogan will be appointing me to serve for a full 5 year term on the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), effective August 1, 2016. On July 31, 2016, I will be resigning as a member of the Maryland General Assembly. The very next day my public service continues as a member of the PSC. I am honored to be selected by Governor Hogan to serve in this very important position. It is also worth noting that Southern Maryland officials have generally felt over several administrations that it was important to our growing region of the state to be represented on the PSC. The Governor’s inherent recognition of Southern Maryland with this appointment is appreciated.

There are too many people to thank by name for all their support over all these years as a candidate and elected official. If you walked door-to-door with me, trained me, called voters, put up campaign signs, wrote letters, suggested legislation, helped raise campaign funds, counseled or advised me, volunteered, donated time or money, maybe walked in a parade with me, or offered your assistance in any way, I say thank you. If you criticized me in a constructive way, corrected me when needed, or even opposed me outright over 6 general election cycles, I thank you as well for you made me sharper in ways that served the public well. Also, I want to thank my fellow elected officials and public servants at all levels of government. I know firsthand the high ideals that most of these public servants operate with and the sacrifices that they and their families have made in service to us all. Most importantly, to the citizens of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, I want to express my profound respect and appreciation for allowing me to proudly represent you in the halls of Annapolis and throughout our wonderful state and nation. I always tried to do my best on your behalf. You are the most wonderful neighbors, friends and constituents a man could be blessed with. Thank you for the opportunity and with the highest personal regards, I remain In Your Continuing Service, Anthony J. “Tony” O’Donnell

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