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Lusby Man Killed in Fatal Crash in Prince Frederick By Dandan Zou Staff Writer Justin Allen Ruth, a 27-year-old man of Lusby, died from a fatal car crash at the intersection of German Chapel Rd. and Route 4 early Thursday morning on Aug. 4. The driver of the trash truck involved in the crash was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital where he was treated for injuries sustained from the collision. According to police investigation, Dennis Sierra, a 57-year-old man of Naples, was driving a 2001 Mack trash truck north on Route 4. When the truck was making a left turn onto German Chapel Rd., a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette driven by Ruth was travelling south on Route 4 at an extremely high rate of speed and struck the right rear tandem axle of the truck.

The police report said the crash was so severe that the truck overturned onto its left side as a result of the collision. The driver of the Corvette Ruth sustained major trauma from the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The police report said possible alcohol impairment and the high speed at which Ruth was driving could be contributing factors to the collision. However, the cause remains to be under investigation as of press time. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact Sgt. V. Bortchevsky at 410-535-2800 (extension 2540) or via email: bortchvi@co.cal.md.us.

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SMECO Warns Customers to Avoid Payment Scams Phone scams have become more prevalent as technology has developed over the years. With the increased capabilities of the internet, people have found new ways to cheat unsuspecting consumers out of their hard-earned money. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) customermembers have been victimized from time to time as scammers seem to work their way through different areas of the country. Some trends have emerged as scammers become more proficient. According to Tom Dennison, managing director of government and public affairs at SMECO, “Scammers frequently prey on the elderly and people who speak English as a second language. But, lately, businesses have been targeted.” In one incident, a frantic business owner received a call and was told his power would be cut off within an hour if he didn’t make a payment. “That business owner was focused on a major event he was preparing for, and he became alarmed. Rather than taking a few minutes to contact SMECO directly to check his account, he made a payment over the phone to the fraudulent caller.” Scammers may target businesses because of several factors. Businesses usually have higher monthly bills and scammers will take advantage of that, claiming the business customer owes $1,500 rather than just $200. Businesses may have more than one person authorized to pay bills, and scammers exploit the lack of communication between employees and business owners. To cause further confusion, scammers can make the name of the utility appear on

a customer’s caller ID, and they have improved their ability to trick people by duplicating voice recordings and imitating utility phone systems. “Some of the ways these scammers can imitate the utility are pretty convincing. A scammer who provided a call-back number even used voice prompts that were recorded from SMECO’s phone system,” said Dennison. Complicating factors have also been added to the landscape in the form of alternate energy suppliers and solar companies that are trying to conduct business legitimately. According to Dennison, “Some energy suppliers and solar companies may contact customers to offer their services, but customers should never feel obligated to provide their account information. Legitimate companies can provide services without requiring a customer’s account number.” When asked what SMECO customermembers can do to avoid being victimized, Dennison offered a list of suggestions. “Customers should try to be aware of their typical monthly bills and their due dates. Electric utilities follow state regulations and have set schedules for billing and payment,” Dennison explained. “That frantic business owner I described had never had his power cut off before and he wasn’t familiar with our procedures.” SMECO has a set routine for collecting payments from customers. Unknown callers who give short deadlines and threaten to cut off service within an hour or two are probably running a scam. SMECO will mail a termination notice if a bill is past due. SMECO calls customers who owe a past

due balance using an automated phone system with a recorded message; rarely will SMECO employees make personal “collection” phone calls. Collection calls are made about 10 days before service is to be terminated. SMECO does not require payment at the time of the call. SMECO does not make collection calls or terminate service on weekends or holidays. If service is going to be terminated, a SMECO collector will knock on the customer’s door before turning off service. SMECO collectors will accept credit card payments, checks, or money orders, but they do not accept cash. Conversely, customers who know they owe money should contact SMECO to make payment arrangements. “Because SMECO does initiate automated collection calls and customers can choose to make a payment over the phone, some phone calls are legitimate,” said Dennison. Fraudulent activities are also conducted by email. Customers who receive electronic bill notices should not open emails from unfamiliar sources. SMECO’s emails contain account-specific information, such as the customer’s name and the first few digits of the account number, and they use the coop’s distinctive orange and green colors. Emails that contain several grammar and spelling mistakes are probably not legitimate. If an email looks suspicious, it may contain malware or links to a virus-infected website. Customers who receive a suspicious email should not open it or click on any links; they can simply delete the email. For customers who believe they have

received a fraudulent email or phone call, some basic guidelines follow. Customers should use the phone number printed on their monthly bill and only give payment information over the phone if they initiate the contact. Customers should not provide personal information, banking information, user names, passwords, or account information to unauthorized callers or in an email. Customers should not provide Green Dot, Western Union, or Moneygram payments to unauthorized callers. Customers should never meet unauthorized callers at a local store or bank to make a payment—their personal safety could be at risk. Dennison said, “If customers receive a phone call from someone threatening to disconnect their power, they may hang up. If they want to verify account information, they can call SMECO directly. Our contact center is open 24 hours a day, every day. SMECO’s phone number is 1-888-4403311, and it’s printed on every customer bill.” SMECO has issued alerts when customers have notified the co-op that these scams are taking place. “Not only are scams a nuisance, but these crooks can steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting residents and businesses,” said Dennison. “We want to help prevent this type of crime by educating our customers whenever we hear about people being tricked out of their hardearned money.” From SMECO

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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Child Pornography Charges By Dandan Zou Staff Writer A 70-year-old man identified as Ronald Leroy Vaughn of Prince Frederick was arrested on July 29 on child pornography charges. According to a police report, Detective Michael Mudd of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and started the investigation. On July 29, a search and seizure warrant was executed at Vaughn’s residence on W. Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Several items of evidence were recovered relating to child pornography during the

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For more information contact the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) at 410-535-3733. The event is sponsored by CAASA, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police, Barrack “U.”

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During the week of July 29 (noon) through August 7 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,937 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary Case #16-42971: On August 1, 2016, Deputy S. Trotter responded to Calvert Drive, in St. Leonard, for the report of a burglary. Upon returning home the victim observed a window screen leaning against their home, which was removed from a front window. Miscellaneous jewelry and two (2) bicycles, a red Cannondale with black handle bars and a gray/purple Mountain bike, were all stolen. There are no known suspects at this time. Burglary Case #16-42708: On July 31, 2016, Deputy K. Williamson responded to a home on Church Street, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary in progress. He discovered James Marsh, 23, of Chesapeake Beach, to have damaged the front door deadbolt and living in the home since July 27, when he was released from the Detention Center. He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with 4th Degree Burglary, Destruction of Property Less than $1,000.00 and Littering/Dumping. Burglary Case #16-42569: On July 30, 2016, Deputy G. Gott responded to a home on Maple Way, Lusby, for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival the victim explained that sometime between 1:00pm - 7:30pm that day, someone entered their home through a back bedroom window. No items appear to be missing. Burglary Case #16-42506: On July 30, 2016, Deputy J. Migliaccio responded to a home on Dunleigh Court, Dunkirk, for the report of a burglary. Sometime between July 22 - July 30, an unknown suspect(s) removed the front and

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Thursday, August 11, 2016 well as two (2) additional warrants out of county. As he was being processed at the Detention Center, it was discovered Gantt had Oxycodone on his person. He was also charged with two (2) counts of Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone). CDS Violation Case #16-42536: On July 30, 2016, at approximately 3:30pm, Deputy K. Williamson conducted a traffic stop near Armory Road, when he observed a vehicle drive through a stop sign located at Fairground/Armory Road. He determined the driver, Brendan Gray, 26, of Prince Frederick, was driving on a suspended license. He was transported to the Detention Center and upon processing, a hypodermic syringe was found on his person. His charges include: CDS: Possess Paraphernalia and Possess Contraband in Place of Confinement. Gray was also issued citations for driving on a suspended license, failure to stop at stop sign, driving vehicle on highway with expired license, failure to display license on demand and failure of individual driving on highway to have license with him. He was also issued a warning for an obstructed windshield view. CDS Violation Case #16-42489: On July 30, 2016, at approximately 10:15am, Deputy C. Fox received a dispatch for a possible intoxicated driver traveling on E. Chesapeake Beach Road/Paris Pines Court, Chesapeake Beach. He conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jamie Canter, 36, of North Beach. Canter was found to be in Possession of Paraphernalia (spoon), Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and Administer Equipment Possession/ Distribute (hypodermic syringes). Destruction of Property Case #16-43602: On August 4, 2016, at approximately 7:30pm, Deputy S. Rediker responded to St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard, for the report of damaged property. The victim advised someone shattered the rear window of a vehicle but no items seem to be missing from inside the vehicle. Destruction of Property Case #16-42969: On August 1, 2016, at 8:00pm, Deputy N. Barger responded to Alameda Drive, in Huntingtown, for a reported destruction of property. The victim reported sometime between the morning of July 27 and 3:00pm on August 1st, someone broke a front window pane, tore a window screen and damaged three (3) porch railings. There are no known suspects at this time.

The Calvert County Times Destruction of Property Case #16-42847: On August 1, 2016, around 9:00am, Deputy S. Moran was dispatched to Alamo Lane, in Lusby, for the report of damaged property. The victim reported hearing a loud bang outside their home around 12:00am but did not discover, until 9:00am, the back windows of two (2) of their vehicles were smashed. A large rock was found inside each of the damaged vehicles but no items were stolen. Destruction of Property Case #16-42654: On July 31, 2016, Deputy R. Shrawder was dispatched to Spruce Street/Thunderbird Drive, in Lusby, for the report of damage to multiple mailboxes. Several mailboxes were broken off of their posts, while others were bent in half. They did not appear to have been hit by a vehicle but rather destroyed on purpose.

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Theft and Destruction of Property Case #16-42504: On July 30, 2016, at 12:00pm, Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Solomons Island Road, Solomons, for the report of damage and theft from the “William B. Tennison” touring boat. The victim reported that between the hours of 3:30pm on July 29 and 11:30am on July 30, someone stole numerous items: an American Flag, sheath knife, flashlight, emergency air horn and a small LED flashlight. Numerous items were damaged: RPM meter, floor mop and a padded stool. The victim stated there have been no issues in the past with crimes like these until the “Pokemon Go” App began, apparently because of a “Pokestop” under the lighthouse where the boats are docked.

Destruction of Property Case #16-42652: On July 31, 2016, at approximately 7:00am, Deputy R. Shrawder received a call reporting damaged to property on Winnebago Lane, Lusby. The victim reported last night between the hours of 11:30pm - 6:30am that morning, someone broke branches off of a Japanese Maple and Crape Myrtle tree. Disorderly Conduct Case #16-42632: On July 31, 2016, at approximately 12:45am, Deputy N. Buckler was dispatched to Vera’s Restaurant on White Sands Drive, Lusby, for the report of a disorderly subject. William Turkaly, 69, of Alexandria, VA, was found to be extremely intoxicated and unable to drive. Deputy Buckler attempted to assist Turkaly with hotel arrangements for his own safety, but he refused. He was placed in handcuffs and advised he was under arrest for Disobeying a Lawful Order. Theft Case #16-42567: On July 30, 2016, Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, for the report of a tampering and theft. The victim reported that between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on that day, someone stole a round tow-hitch cover off of a vehicle parked in the driveway. It appeared there may have been an attempt to also steal the vehicle.

Theft Case #16-42267: On July 29, 2016, Deputy R. Burggraff responded to Sitting Bull Trail, Lusby, in response to a theft complaint. The victim reported leaving a Husqvarna 125cc back pack blower in his yard overnight and discovered it gone the next morning. There are no suspects at this time.

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It’s time to apply for Christmas in April 2017

Christmas in April*Calvert County, a United Way Community Partner, is now accepting applications for work to be done on homes the last Saturday in April 2017. Deadline for receipt of applications is Sept. 30. Christmas in April* Calvert County, Inc., is a volunteer, non-profit organization that repairs and renovates the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly those of the elderly, disabled, and families with children. The organization and its volunteers are dedicated to the goal of helping these homeowners live in warmth, safety, and independence. There is no cost to the homeowner approved for the program. Since 1991, hundreds of volunteers have donated their time to improve more than 775 homes in Calvert County. Work was done free of charge for homeowners of 57 homes in 2016. Volunteers painted, replaced windows and doors, installed insulation, repaired roofs, did yard work, made homes safer and more accessible, and much more.

After trying out a wheelchair ramp and accessible deck built by Christmas in April volunteers, a homeowner said that the ramp has been “just wonderful. I feel so blessed. I had to miss doctors’ appointments because I could not get out of the house. I have an appointment tomorrow and I can go!” Another homeowner had a problem with water backing up in her shower. “It was awful,” said the homeowner, “but now everything is wonderful.” Christmas in April had a drain field installed for her. “That was my Thanksgiving present and Christmas present.” The homeowner must live in the home that is referred for Christmas in April. Friends and family members may submit an application on another’s behalf but should first obtain the homeowner’s consent. Applications may be obtained at the senior centers, libraries, and churches or may be requested by calling 410-535-9044. Applications also are available at www.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org and may be submitted online.

Chesapeake Beach Voter Registration/Candidate Filing/ Election Information

Town Election - 8 November 2016 Mayor and Town Council Polling Place: N ortheast Community Center, Room B. Time: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Want to become a Candidate? If Yes, file a certificate of nomination with Town Clerk by 13 September 2016 (sample form available at Town Hall) Are you Registered to Vote in Town Election? If registered in Maryland Universal Registration System with Town of Chesapeake Beach Address, the answer is Yes. If not registered, you must register by 18 October 2016 to vote in 8 November election. Not Sure if you are Registered? Go to: https://voterservices.elections.state. md.us/votersearch Type in first name, last name, date of birth and zip code then select “Search” How to Register in Maryland Universal Registration System Go to Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) or Go to Website: https://voterservices.elections.state.md.us/OnlineVoterRegistration/ InstructionsStep1 or Mail application to Calvert County Board of Elections (form at Town Hall)

How to Register on “Town Only” Registry Submit / mail Registration form to Town Clerk (form available at Town Hall, “soon”). Note: only use if not registered in Maryland Universal Registration System Submit Absentee Ballot Application for Town Election Submit / Mail Absentee Ballot Application to Town Board of Elections from now until 1 November 2016. (form available at Town Hall, “soon”). Late Application form accepted in person (voter or voter authorized agent) from 2 November 2016 through closing of polls on 8 November 2016 (form available at Town Hall, “soon”). Absentee Ballots Printed ballots will not be back from printer until end of September 2016. Once available, with approved application, they will be mailed to voter or available for pickup at Town Hall based on selection in application. For More information, please contact Sharon Humm, Town Clerk at 410-257-2230 or email shumm@chesapeakebeachmd.gov .

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Calvert County Chamber of Commerce A Letter to the Editor: to Host Free Google For Business Seminar The workshop will be hosted on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at College of Southern Maryland - Prince Frederick Campus new Multi-Purpose Room from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. *Learn how to get more positive reviews on your Google listing. *Discover how to select the best categories on your Google listing that will bring you more qualified leads. *Uncover the exact steps it takes to get the coveted “3-pack” Google listing (one of the 3 listings that show at the top of the search results)- so you can get tons of targeted traffic to your website. *Understand if Google is penalizing your website (causing you to lose massive amounts of business) and how to fix it. *Discover how to put search en-

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Three Things to Know About a Multi-generational Workforce By Dandan Zou Staff Writer

More than one in three workers in today’s workforce are Millennials. It is not uncommon for an organization to have three generations – Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials –work in the same office. Pew Research Center defines those born between 1981 and 1997 the Millennials. In 2016, they age from 19 to 35. Pew reported in April that Millennials have surpassed the Baby Boomers to become the nation’s largest living generation. In 2015, Millennials replaced Generation X to become the generation that claims the biggest share of the country’s workforce. Small business owners and human resource professionals now often find themselves managing a team of various age and generation groups that have different expectations and perceptions of work culture. Problems can arise among employees who have developed different communication styles and work approaches from growing up in different eras. Here are three things to know that would help tackle the challenges presented by generational differences head-on. Stereotypes Don’t Help Typical stereotypes for Baby Boomers are that they are traditional and resistant to technology, said Louis Hicks, Professor of Sociology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. For Generation Xers, stereotypes may say they are a group of risk-averse people that don’t like to take chances. And the Millennials? They carry their phones wherever they go and treat it like a body part. There may be some truth in the argument that Millennials are attached to their phones. More than four in five Millennials sleep with their phones while only half of all generations surveyed by Pew place their phones on or near the bed. Millennials are also more likely to have social media profiles, use wireless technology, play video games and post self-created videos online.

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However, Hicks argues that stereotypes don’t hold much water when it comes to working with real people. “You can always find someone in your own life who matches the stereotype or label or at least you think that they do,” Hicks said. But “none of these things are terribly useful for real work groups that are trying to get something done.” Oftentimes a stereotype overlooks individual variations by defining an entire generation with a blanket characterization. “To the extent possible, you should take people as individuals and understand how much they vary,” Hicks said. “Not just imagining because someone is a woman or because someone is 60-years-old or because someone used to be in the military or whatever that you can draw conclusions about them.” Smartphone Familiarity Doesn’t Equate to Technology Knowledge One of the common stereotypes about the Millennials is that they are digital natives, an argument Hicks said may not be entirely accurate. He said there is a difference between smartphone-savvy and technology-savvy. “People can be very quick with some app on their smartphone, that leads them to think they are technology-savvy,” Hicks said. But understanding how technology works involves much more than knowing how to use a smartphone. Hicks gave an example of how smartphone-knowledge doesn’t automatically translate into real-life work skills. In a Statistic class he taught last year, Hicks said about half of his students didn’t know how to save a downloaded file to a specific location on a computer. Familiarity with smartphone applications is “by no means a dead or useless skill,” Hicks said. But at the same time, he said being able to save a file to a specific

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location is extremely important in many work situations. Hicks also advises young workers to look at working with older generations an opportunity to learn. He often recommends people to watch the movie Intern. The central plot of the movie involves a 70-year-old retired phone-book executive (Robert De Niro) going back to intern for an online fashion site ran by a young CEO (Anne Hathaway). One of the biggest takeaways from the movie is that “people are still people,” Hicks said. “Just because the technology turned over from telephone books to something else, the business of dealing with people at work doesn’t change that much,” Hicks said. The soft skills accumulated from years of work experience remain relevant today. Communication Is Key The key for both managers and employees of various generations is communication. Hicks said it’s important for people from different generations to be open and clear about their expectations. “The more you can get people communicating. The more you can avoid the prob-

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lems that come with stereotypes, labeling and so forth,” Hicks said. During a panel discussion “Bridging the Gap” led by Hicks, an audience of about 70 attendees discussed different generations’ preference over ways to communicate, a topic that resonated with many. The event was hosted by the Patuxent Partnership and NextGen Professionals on August 2 at Avian in Lexington Park. Some expressed their frustration with younger Gen Xers and Millennials who tend to prefer tools like emails and texts to face-to-face communication. The Millennials in the audience agreed that the value of in-person interactions was lost in virtual communication. However, they mentioned that the convenience and efficiency these tools bring is also not negligible. The panel discussion ended with the suggestion by Millennials that corporations and business leaders needed to step up to set the tone and expectations for communications among workers and create an environment to facilitate communication across generations.

Photos are provided by Beth Graeme Photography. Panelists from left to right are Louis Hicks, Kevin Switick, Bennett Wilson and Christina Payne.

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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.

John “Raymond” Lankford, Sr., John “Raymond” Lankford, Sr., 90, of Solomons Island, MD passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.  Raymond was born on January 12, 1926 in Solomons Island, MD to the late Frederick and Agnes “Amy” Lankford. Born and raised on Solomons Island for 90 years. He married his beloved wife Betty in 1945 and they raised their ten children. He served as a member for sixty years at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department where he held the past position of president for twelve years. He also served as past president for the Southern Maryland Firemen’s Association. He was a lifetime parish member at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons Island, MD where he and his wife Betty are the longest living parish members.  Raymond is preceded in death by his parents Fred-

erick and Agnes “Amy”; brothers, Frederick, Gordon, and Jim Lankford; sisters, Sylvia Woodall and Betty Lou Curran; and sons, Richard and William “Eddie” Lankford.  He is survived by his loving wife Betty of 71 years; children, Irene Carroll (Tommy), John Lankford, Sr., Raymond Lankford, Betty Norris (Johnny), Charlene Lankford, Frederick Lankford, Maurice Lankford (Wanda), and Joseph Lankford (Kathy); sister, Patricia O’Rourke (Richard); twenty four grandchildren; and thirty four great-grandchildren.

Jack W. Simmons Jack W. Simmons, 85, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on August 2, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on July 5, 1931 in Calvert County, to the late Robinson W. and Helen Mae Monnett Simmons. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Lucille W. Simmons and his sister Marie Boney. After graduation from from Calvert High School, Jack

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Mary – Louise Behe Mary – Louise Behe, 80, of Dunkirk, MD passed away July 29, 2016 at Calvert County Nursing Center. She was born October 2, 1935 in Washington DC to Edward Lewis Bayne, Sr. and Marie Theresa Boisse Bayne. She was raised in Moosup, Connecticut. Mary – Louise married Francis Xavier Behe on June 3, 1961 in Washington, DC. They made their home in District Heights moving to Dunkirk in 1971. Due to Francis’ job they had the opportunity to reside in Europe from 1966

– 1970 and again from 1974-1978. In England she was a scout den mother and operated a day care. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at Hadley Memorial Hospital and later operated a day care here for over 20 years.  Surviving are her husband of 55 years Francis X. Behe, daughter Patricia Arleen Behe Hickey and her husband John of Bowie, sons Paul F. Behe of Dunkirk and Donald Eugene Behe and his wife Jessica McAllum of Huntingtown, brother Melvin Bayne of San Antonio, TX, and sister Madeline Ann Bayne of Leland, NC.

Charles Franklin Wilt C h a rle s Franklin Wilt, 59, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Camp Springs, MD passed away on July 30, 2016 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.  Born June 24, 1957 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Ruby Mae Wilt. Charles graduated from Takoma Academy in 1975. He worked as a florist at Karen’s of Calvert. He was AIFD certified.  Charles is survived by his wife, Darlene Wilt, and his children, Katelyn and Kara Wilt of Lusby, MD. He was preceded in death by his mother, and his grandparents, Hallie L. and Clarence Frazier.  Serving as pallbearers will be David Brady, Rex Muller, Mike Buckler, Justin Brady, David Wilt and Brian Brady.

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Thursday, August 11 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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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. Minecraft Free Play Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach5:30 to 7 p.m. Play Minecraft on our computers while the library is closed to other customers. Please register. 410-257-2411. Calvert Library Mobile Services @NB Farmers› Market Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6 to 9 p.m. Stop by and visit Ms. Lisa and Ms. Rachel at the North Beach Farmers’ Market on the second Friday of the month through September (weather permitting). Enjoy storytime, an activity for the kids and hear about what’s new at Calvert Library. See you there! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Poets’ Circle Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 9 to 10:30 a.m. Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Garden Smarter: Herbs for Home, Heart, and Hearth Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m. Find out the many ways to enhance our taste buds, health benefits, and ward off unwanted pests with herbs. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Learn Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 1 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289. Poets› Circle Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m. Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Monday, August 15

Green Crafting Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 2 to 4 p.m. Making crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. 410-326-5289. Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come learn about mushroom cultivation! Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas and great food! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Manga Otaku Artist Nights Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 7 to 8:30 p.m. On the first Tuesday and third Monday of every month, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, at the Twin Beaches Branch, comics and manga

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Tuesday, August 16 Drop-in Computer Coding Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Have fun learning the languages of computers. It›s fun, It›s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 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. Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern. Waging a fierce competition for which they have trained since childhood, magicians Celia and Marco expectantly fall in love with each other and share a fantastical romance that manifests in fateful ways. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, August 17

Library Foundation meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Library Foundation monthly meeting. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Thursday, August 18

Asbury Book Discussion - Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Calvert Library Southern Branch at Asbury, 11100 Asbury Cir, Solomons- 10:30 to 12:00 p.m. #1 New York Times Bestseller from the bestselling author and master of narrative

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nonfiction comes the enthralling story of the sinking of the Lusitania. Join us for this lively book discussion every other month on the 3rd Thursday. Next book to discuss is decided by the group. 410-326-5289. Summer Nights Community Connections Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join a gathering of eclectic individuals and organizations for Community Connections over watermelon and ice cream! Bring your deep thoughts, your interest in meeting new people and your commitment to improving our community. Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

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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.

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calvART Gallery Presents calvART Gallery (Calvert County) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kevin Higgins and Mary Blumberg have combined their talents to provide two different perspectives on various images. You will see landscapes, flora and fauna, still lifes and much more from the perspective of Kevin, the photographer, and the perspective of watercolor from Mary. Kevin Higgins has been a life-long photographer. He has traveled all over the States, as well as Maryland, for his passion of photography. Mary Blumberg has been painting, teaching and loving the swoosh of watercolor since the 80’s. Realism, with a sense of abstract, is a major facet of her paintings. This is a result of many years’ study in a variety of creative art forms. Also available will be a book of Kevin’s photos, with accompanying poems by his wife Christine, titled “Plum Point Folio”. Come join us for the opening reception where you can meet the artists, see their work and enjoy appetizers and beverages. The calvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. The calvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. Dates July 6 to August 7. Reception is July 9, 5 to 8 p.m. Calvert Amateur Radio Assciation (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 on current activities, see our webpage at k3cal. org. Or contact Association President Ed Noell KC3EN at president@k3cal.org.

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Sea Squirts (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) 10 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Theme is Waterman/Lighthouse Keepers. Free drop-in program for children 18-months to 3 years and their caregivers. Zumba Gold-Toning at Mt Hope (Mt. Hope Community Center – 104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland) 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us for this dance/fitness program that has been nicknamed “exercise in disguise.” This is for all fitness levels and skills. The class is Zumba Gold-Toning specifically designed for those interested in a high energy, but lower difficulty Zumba class with toning fitness elements by using light weights. No experience is necessary. We have a super group of ladies and gentlemen that meet twice a week for some dance fun, fitness and toning. For more info email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net, or call Calvert County Parks & Rec to register at 410-257-6770.

Friday, August 12 Meal & Movie (Union Church, 8912 Ches Av North. Beach) 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join us at the Interdenominational Union Church at 6:00 p.m. on August 12 for a light supper followed by the 2016 movie “RISEN”. The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. This free event is offered with the compliments of the Congregation. All are cordially invited. Questions may be directed to (410) 257-3555. www.facebook. com/NBUnionChurch. Annmarie After Hours (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join us for a special after hours reception for the dedication of the Mezzanine Gallery in memory of Katherine Daugherty. The dedication will feature a special exhibit of works of art by Charlie Hewitt. Enjoy live music and delicious appetizers by Rouge Catering. In honor of the gallery dedication, admission is free.

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Saturday, August 13 Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Northern Bay (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) 7:30 a.m. 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Participants will see six lighthouses as they cruise aboard a private charter boat with the museum’s lighthouse expert. The cost is $130; $120 for members. Registration required at least 5 business days in advance. Call 410-3262042 ext. 41 to register. Jazz Fest at The Yard in North Beach (7th Street Market at North Beach) 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Become part of History....Jazz has come to North Beach! Jazz lovers... come join us for a day of jazz music at The Yard! We have an amazing line up of local Jazz talent all day long. We also will have food, local drinks and local vendors. No cover! Visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/993255090782625/ for specific lineup and times. Country Dance (American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260) 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion 206. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public warmly welcomed. Reservations: Lbloyer@verizon.net For information call 301-855-6466.

Sunday, August 14

Steak Dinner VFW 8810 (VFW 8810 2310 Old Washington Rd (Rte 925) Waldorf) 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 301-645-6331 for more information. Steak Dinner includes Baked Potato &/or Mashed Potato, Gravy & Mushrooms. Vegetables - Medley &/or Green Beans, Salad, and Rolls for $15.00. Drinks available at club prices.

Annual Calvert Artists Guild Pot Luck (Solomons Asbury ClubHouse, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons) 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please join the Calvert Artists Guild for our Annual Pot-Luck meeting on August 14, 2016, Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Solomons Asbury ClubHouse, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688. We will have a brief business meeting and then join Julia Musengo for a talk and presentation on Art History. Artists and guests will see signs at Asbury directing all to the parking area. All pot-luck contributions are welcome to be shared by all attending. Free to the public. For additional information, please contact Lonnie Harkins (410)3267199), baronvonsmoogle@netscape.net or Gerry Wood (301)863-9663, gbwood2@ verizon.net.

Free Movie Night on The Farm (Spider Hall Farm 3915 Hallowing Point Park Prince Frederick) 7 p.m. Enjoy a family night on the farm featuring a Free showing of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Parking opens at 7 - Show Time at 8. Vendors available for food and drinks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No Alcohol beverages allowed. For more in-

2nd Sundays Farmers Market (Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Summer with ACLT at the “2nd Sundays Farmers Market!” Visit Double Oak Farm for the freshest produce, fun activities for kids & adults, cool drinks and live music! See you at ACLT’s Double Oak Farm at 676 Double Oak Rd in Prince Frederick.

Monday, August 15 You Can’t See Me offered by the Crisis Intervention Center (Crisis Intervention Center - CC Health Department – 975 Solomons Island Rd N, Prince Frederick) 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CIC is now offering a class for boys moving from Elementary to Middle School. This class is designed to give young men the tools needed to not just succeed but THRIVE in their new environment. Issues to be addressed include: The Boy Code, decision making, bullies, making and keeping friends, showing emotions and handling a crisis. The series consists of Five, Two hour sessions. There is no fee for this class but space is limited so register ASAP!! Additional information can be found at http:// kristibingham.wix.com/kidsgroups or by calling 410 535 1121 or emailing Kristi. Bingham@Maryland.gov.

Wednesday, August 17 Eco-Explorations for Families! (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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!

Thursday, August 18 Calvert Toastmasters Meeting (CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main Street Prince Frederick) 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. For more information see http://calvert.toastmastersclubs.org. Zumba Gold-Toning at Mt Hope (Mt. Hope Community Center – 104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland) 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us for this dance/fitness program that has been nicknamed “exercise in disguise.” This is for all fitness levels and skills. The class is Zumba Gold-Toning specifically designed for those interested in a high energy, but lower difficulty Zumba class with toning fitness elements by using light weights. No experience is necessary. We have a super group of ladies and gentlemen that meet twice a week for some dance fun, fitness and toning. For more info email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net, or call Calvert County Parks & Rec to register at 410-257-6770. Sunset Concert Festival (O’Donnell Lake, 10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf) 7 p.m. The St. Charles Companies announces Sin Miedo will perform free beginning at 7 PM Thursday night on the banks of O’Donnell Lake.

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Family Involvement in Nursing Home Care

Research supports that family involvement during a nursing home stay can help ensure that the facility provides quality care. Visits from family members can be important support for a resident’s emotional well-being and can help assure that your loved one receives quality care. Plan your visits around what makes you and your loved one comfortable. For example, visit at bedtime to help your loved one fall asleep. Visit at different times to see the care your loved one receives at all times. If problems arise, document and report concerns and problems to staff members directly involved as soon as they arise. Be assertive and respectful in your interactions with staff. Clearly state your concerns and the outcome you would like. Contact your local ombudsman if your concerns are not being addressed by the facility staff. If you need assistance resolving your concerns or have any questions about nursing homes or assisted living facilities, contact Lisa Caudle at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606.

Calvert County Fair King and Queen

Vote for the King and Queen of the 2016 Calvert County Fair throughout the month of August. One couple will be chosen from each center to compete in September at the Calvert County Fair. Nominate a Calvert County resident, aged 55-plus who now serves

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or has served the community through volunteer efforts or work. Winners will receive wonderful prizes! This event is sponsored by the Calvert County Fair Board. All selections, recognition, and prizes are decided and issued by the Fair Board.

AARP Driver Safety Class

The next AARP Driver Safety Class will be held, Tuesday, August 16, 9 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Fee: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Eleven spots remain to receive $10 off the cost of registration and a free lunch. Members must show AARP cards. Pre-register by calling 410-535-4606.

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Celebrate National Senior Citizen’s Day by partying like rock stars with DJ Todd Hall at the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Rock & Sock, Friday, August 19, 12 noon. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Write a “bad” poem to share and have some laughs during Bad Poetry Day, Thursday, August 18, 12 noon.

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Grandparents can bring their grandkids to the Intergenerational Ice Cream Day celebration, Thursday, August 25, 1:15 p.m. Pre-register by August 18.

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

Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)7 p.m. Mike Damron Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 10 p.m.

Friday, August 12 Dylan Galvin The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 8 p.m. Radio Monkey Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday, August 13 Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) 8 a.m. Jazz Fest at The Yard in North Beach The Yard (7th Street Market at North Beach) 1 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 14 2nd Sundays Farmers Market (Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick)- 1 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, August 16 Cedar Point Ladies Golf Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginner Piano/Keyboard Classes Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905 Chancellors Run Rd.)- 1 p.m. Team Feud The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 6:30 p.m. Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17 Open Mic Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville) 7 p.m. Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, August 18 Night Cap The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m. Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m. Calvert Toastmasters Meeting CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main Street Prince Frederick 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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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.

The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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BLEACHERS By Ronald N. Guy Jr.

Negativity Bias and a Timely Tangent Olympians from country after country, including an inspiring team of refugees, strode proudly into a cheering arena. NBA stars, well-known Olympians and anonymous athletes from all around the globe wore the same huge, infectious and uninhibited smiles. The Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics last Thursday night was spectacular. The organic joy and global comradery was a welcomed tonic. If the moment grabbed you, it should have. Frankly, it should have grabbed us all. Our minds are under constant attack by real and important media bombardments of racial division, complex political struggles and worldwide terrorism. This necessary but brutal truth threatens our faith in our species, our common humanity and the humble desire we all share: to live in peace and to cultivate a world for our children that is a little more decent than the one we navigated. To keep the gale force winds of corruption, violence and evil from extinguishing our flickering hope candles, it is important to remind ourselves that the vast majority of earthlings can’t fathom belittling, disrespecting, discriminating against or terror-

izing another human based on differences in gender, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other differentiating factor. We want to live. We want to love. We just want to be. Most of us, that is, but not all of us. The minority who do not, the peddlers of darkness who purposely cultivate fear and anxiety, often dominant the headlines. The media has the responsibility to report, of course, but the human psyche and the economics of limited space and endless consumer options heavily influence the message. Hate, horrific acts and apocalyptic declarations get eyes on papers and (more importantly now) entice clicks. Shock and awe sells. That’s why weather-dependent programs lust for any and every atmospheric disturbance and name storms (and embellish the impact) with anything over a 48-hour life expectancy. This is all evidence of what the psychology community would call the negativity bias - the human tendency to remember and to be impacted more significantly by negative than positive events. Fighting this innate urge and maintaining a glass half full outlook while disturbing events are reported from sea to shining sea and all over

the world is, quite literally, a mental wrestling match. Every time the compulsive negativity is restrained after processing the horror of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Aurora, Colorado, Virginia Tech, Charleston, South Carolina, the Navy Yard and Baltimore, Maryland, there are more incomprehensible insults to our optimism. Orlando. Paris. Dallas. Nice. Baton Rouge. Turkey… So yeah, every now and then, we need something like the Olympics, the opening ceremony and the Parade of Nations to combat the negative bias and remind ourselves of decency and spirit that still exists in the world and its most sophisticated inhabitants. Obviously there’s much to criticize about these Rio Games – Zika, Russian doping issues, bacteria-filled waterways and the poor infrastructure that was slapped together just-in-time (or notquite-in-time). There is also the environmental stain left behind at past Olympic venues and the perpetual corruption of the International Olympic Committee. I get it. I’m not blind to it. Frankly, I started this piece with the intent of criticizing the choice of fellow Marylander

Michael Phelps - he of two DUI arrests, a 2014 suspension from USA Swimming and documented marijuana use – as the flag bearer for the United States Olympic team. There were better choices – literally hundreds of them. Phelps, in his fifth Olympics, didn’t need the additional attention and despite his 22 Olympic medals (the most ever), he didn’t deserve to be the symbol for the United States Olympic team. His swimming talent has raised Old Glory many times; his performance out of the pool didn’t warrant him raising it ahead of the Rio Games. But then the overwhelming beauty of the Parade of Nations – thousands of athletes from around the world celebrating their countries, themselves and global athletic competition – overwhelmed my negativity bias of Phelps, hijacked this article sent it in a far more important direction. I’m thankful for the tangent. Now there’s something I never said in geometry class. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

son (See http://www.petersoncos.com/ for more information). Not identical, but one development, Avonlea in Virginia may give one a concept of what could be done for Armory Square (http://peterson. propertycapsule.com/properties/avonlea/ type:Retail/#overview) We still need to gain common ground with the developer which will be documented within a Development Agreement. Efforts should include identifying a theme for Armory Square that honors our agricultural and watermen cultural history as well as remembering the location of the former middle school. Following that, a Site Plan must be created while the developer will be capturing various businesses to locate in Prince Frederick. Traffic studies are required prior to any major commercial development. We will work closely with the State Highway Administration who will determine what changes are required as part of the development process to mitigate traffic delays and allow for efficient traffic flow.

Armory Square is based on input from the public charrette in 2013 and does, in fact, propose a mixed use (commercial and residential) development. The charrette results included space for larger footprint retail stores. It is important to remember that the Armory Square project also calls for smaller retail stores on the county property (the old middle school property site along Route 4). Promoting growth in appropriate growth areas and achieving new commercial tax revenue can assist maintaining the county’s heritage in areas outside of the town centers. We direct growth to the appropriate growth areas designated by the county’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and Armory Square does just that.

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First, Armory Square is to become a destination. Currently, reasons to go to Prince Frederick are most likely related to a doctor’s visit, or business with the local government. The town does provide for a passthrough for those mostly travelling in either north-south-westerly directions. Prince Frederick can become so much more. It has the potential to serve as a centrally located area creating memories for citizens of Calvert County. For shopping, the county commissioners are regularly asked when there will be retail shopping availability similar to surrounding jurisdictions. To address constituents’ needs, while still being sensitive to the environment and heritage of Calvert County, Armory Square can focus new retail development, and redevelopment. The acreage is not large, but an environment can be created that provides retail, needed residential, open space and a community center setting. Estimated volume of retail sales at county retail establishments indicate the county

By Evan Slaughenhoupt Commissioner President loses retail sales estimated to be worth approximately $460 million per year. Armory Square is not intended to recoup these dollars, but rather addresses some of the imbalance of citizen needs for goods and services versus availability. The types of retail that Armory Square could provide include furniture and home furnishings stores, electronics and appliance stores, building materials and garden equipment stores, clothing and clothing accessories stores, sporting goods, hobby, book and musical instrument stores, general merchandise stores, such as department stores and warehouse clubs, and food service and drinking places, including full-service and limited-service restaurants, cafeterias and drinking places. To ensure Armory Square provides first class amenities and retail not otherwise in our county, the county commissioners are engaged with a well-known developer, Peterson (who I’ve wanted involved in this development since 2011). Nearby National Harbor was developed by Peter-

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Southern Marylander You Should Know By David Spigler Contributing Writer

DEACON JOHN GEORGE “JACK” ETZEL

DEDICATED CHRISTIAN LEADER, HUSBAND AND FATHER Our community lost a truly wonderful gentleman and family man recently. Deacon Jack Etzel was as good an individual you would ever hope to meet. He did so much for others and always maintained a perpetual smile for everyone he met. Folks will never forget the kindness and quiet manner of this gentle person who was loved by all. I know he will be missed by so many friends and neighbors whose lives were impacted by his example and caring. He absolutely made a difference! I have wanted to tell you Jack’s story previously, but like many, I held out hope that his serious medical condition would improve to the point where we could sit and chat about his life. Sadly, it wasn’t to be and I am so sorry that I waited too long. As many of you may know, I started writing these stories because I really believe we should get to know of all the great deeds our citizens perform during their lives while they are still here with us. I never felt it was right to first learn of one’s contributions to the community upon reading their obituary or listening to their eulogy. It has always been my goal to find and report on these “unsung heroes” so that you will realize it is these people that make Southern Maryland such a wonderful place to live. However, in Jack’s case, I have decided to waive my normal requirement and tell you about my good and really special friend. Jack was 89 years old and was married to Mary Anne for 62 years. They raised a beautiful family that included six girls and three boys and eventually grew to twenty one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren! His beautiful funeral Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea church was filled with so many family and friends you could not help but realize the great love and affection everyone held for him. It was a somewhat sad, yet happy celebration of a good Christian life. Jack was born in Baltimore in March of 1927. As a youngster he attended St. Brigid’s Parochial School and later graduated from Calvert Hall College High School there. He was drafted into the Army and served for two years. He was sent to Italy and it is said he truly enjoyed this assignment. One of his assignments involved supervising German prisoners of war. For his efforts, he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army Occupation Award with German bar. After completing his tour of duty, he returned to his home town and enrolled in an electronics technical school. Upon graduation, he commenced a long career as an electronic technician. At this stage of his life, he met a vivacious student nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Baltimore. As

the story goes, Mary Anne was actually a “stand in” for her friend who was unable to accept a date with Jack. Before the evening was over, he repeated a poem from memory that actually “won over” Mary Anne’s heart from the beginning. They were married in 1954. Jack found work with the Federal Government to support his quickly growing family. He was first employed by the Department of Defense, then with the Weather Bureau and was responsible for maintaining and installing complex electronic equipment. He was also employed at the Harry Diamond Ordnance Fuse Laboratory. Finally he moved to the National Aeronautical Space Administration in Greenbelt, Maryland where he spent many years as senior electronics technician and supervisor. A strongly religious man, the Lord always played a major part in Jack’s life. The Catholic Church had always called the seminarians studying for priesthood “Deacons”; they were considered a “temporary” order of ministry until they received their permanent order [ordination] as a priest following years of intense study and reflection. The Second Vatican Council [19621965], under direction of his Holiness Pope John XXIII, brought great change to the Church that were both revolutionary and enlightening. It has been said that these new ideas opened up the doors to the faith and brought light into the place of worship that always had a dim, if not darkened nature. The Pope’s ideas led to a resurgence in participation of the “flock” and help create great interest in the youth within the Church. Among the positive results of this great change was the authorization and the restoration of the “diaconate” as a permanent order of ministry. Mature, married men, 35 years of age and older were allowed to become “Deacons” if they met certain requirements and completed three years of intense study and training in the ministry of the religion. Those dedicated men were ordained as Deacons and were permitted to serve and perform many functions normally fulfilled by priests. They were given roles that included proclaiming the Gospel, preaching, and teaching in the name of the Church. They were allowed to baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness marriages, and conduct wake and funeral services. Additionally, they are the leaders in identifying the needs of others and causing Church resources to meet those needs. They are charged with dedicating themselves to eliminating the injustices or the inequalities that cause such needs. Moreover, it is important to know not only what a Deacon does, but who a Deacon is! Today there are more than 13,000 deacons in the United States that daily minister to others. When the change in requirements for the Permanent Diaconate were reestablished, Jack felt called to this vocation and following the 3 years of intense study, Jack was ordained a Deacon for the Archdiocese of

Washington in 1975. He was first assigned by the Archbishop to serve the needs of the parishioners under the direction of the Pastor of Saint Elizabeth’s Parish in Rockville, Maryland. He faithfully served this community for 13 years until moving to Calvert County in1989. He was reassigned to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Solomons where he served under the direction of Father Richard Gardiner and then Monsignor Mike Wilson until his passing last month. His favorite duty was visiting the sick and infirmed and bringing communion and encouragement to them. You know you may have run into Jack at Calvert Memorial, where he was a weekly fixture for years bringing the host and leading prayers with patients there. He frequented nursing homes and retirement homes such as Asbury Solomons in providing ministerial support to the sick. You could not escape his big, warm, perpetual smile he had for everyone he met! It was infectious! In the 27 years I knew this great man, I never once saw him without this big grin! Finally, his wife Mary Anne, partnered with him to coordinate the Parish’s Marriage Ministry Program for many years. Mary Anne and I worked together in the Sunday School Program and Jack often

served as the Assistant Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus. He truly enjoyed providing liturgies at Mass. He also found time to teach Baptism classes for members of the Parish. He was there for everyone and was prepared to provide any support required by the Pastor or the parishioners! Deacon Jack was as good a human being you would ever know! He is truly missed by all who knew him. “Smilin’” Jack, thank you for your devotion! Rest in Peace my good friend! Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home “Hog Heaven” with his wife Deb. He has lived is Southern Maryland since 1979 and has been recognized several times for his years of community service. He received the “Calvert You Are Beautiful Award” for 2013 and was recognized by the Knights of Columbus of Maryland with its “Maryland Citizen of the Year” in 2011. Dave was a member of the HOGETTES, the Washington Redskins “Biggest Fans” for 22 years. If you know of an unsung hero of Southern Maryland, please contact Dave at spiggy@ erols.com.

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