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Tweaking the Plan to Make the Town Centers Work By Dick Myers Editor

No votes were taken. But, the Calvert County Planning Commission at their Aug. 30 meeting appeared to be reaching a consensus about how to achieve the goal of directing growth to the town centers and away from the rural areas of the county. The decisions will be part of the update of the county Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Whatever decisions are ﬁ nally reached will then go to public hearings. So far, the commission has decided to limit the number of town centers to four: Dunkirk, Prince Frederick, Lusby and Solomons. Owings, Huntingtown and St. Leonard have been downgraded to smaller-scale villages. The towns of North Beach and Chesapeake Beach have their own planning and are not included in the discussion. The current plan has a one-mile radius around town centers targeted for more intense development than in the rural areas, but less dense than the town centers. The proposal from the consultants working on the update changes that to an area that isn’t exactly concentric but instead follows property boundaries. The discussion at the Aug. 30 meeting was how to steer development into the town centers and that suburban residential area next to them. Consultant Jacquelyn Seneschal of WSP USA asked the planners if they felt “the byright residential density in Town Centers (should) be increased to attract more development.” Now, the by-right density in town centers is one unit per acre and that can be increased to four per acre with TDR’s (transfer of development rights) and to 14 units per acre with central water and sewer. But Director of Planning and Zoning Mark Willis pointed out that extending water and sewer service is expensive for developers. “Maybe developers should be subsidized,” he said. The commission members seemed to be inclined to go along with Seneschal’s suggestion to allow developers to have a right to four units per acre in the town centers, which would lower the overall cost to developers because they wouldn’t have to pay for development rights. At the close of the meeting, Commission Chairperson Carolyn McHugh allowed questions from the audience. Former county commissioner Susan

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Shaw questioned changing the TDR requirements, which were lessened during her term. She said it hadn’t been given enough time to have a chance to work. Shaw said if developers can cheaply do four units per acre, there would be no incentive to do denser multi-family development, which really is the goal of the town centers. The county’s population has leveled off. Current projections from the state have the county adding 5,760 new households by 2040. There is room for 8,700 to as many as 15,000 new homes depending on how the plan update process evolves. Willis insists the plan’s goal is not to increase population, but to readjust where it will go to preserve farmland and the county’s rural character. The 800-pound gorilla in the room may be Dunkirk, which is the only town center without central water and sewer (except for some private systems). In a report prepared for the Economic Development Department, noted economist Anirban Basu said Dunkirk offered the best opportunity for town center development. Yet many in Dunkirk are resolute against any new dense residential development there. Planning Commission member Dr. Richard Holler noted that the county’s economic development effort was hitched to tourism and the hospitality industry. But he asked, “Where do people who work in the hospitality industry live?’, underscoring the need for more town center residential development. The existing sewer and water systems in the town centers also have limited capacity and planning is under way for expansion. “The county is going to have to think creatively about how to get water and sewer on the ground,” Seneschal said. The planners also seemed inclined to remove the allowance for the transferring of development rights within the rural areas. They also seemed inclined to allow more by-right growth in that residential area just outside the town centers. Getting the general feelings of the planning commission, Seneschal said she would commit everything to writing and bring it back to them sometime in the future. dickmyers@countytines.net

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Hammond Assumes Command of NAS Patuxent River Capt. Jason Hammond assumed command of Naval Air Station Patuxent River in a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 at the installation’s Hangar 110. Hammond’s role as NAS Patuxent River commanding officer follows his previous position as the base executive officer (XO). “The experience of being Pax River’s XO has been extremely rewarding,” said Hammond. “It’s provided the opportunity to learn the installation’s operations inside and out, and each day has been different.” Hammond has served since April 2014 as the air station’s XO, a position that falls under the Navy’s Fleet-Up program. In that program, executive officers serve in that position for a year and a half before they “fleet up” to become the commanding officer for their command tour on the same ship or station. This practice provides focused command leadership stability throughout a base’s life, according to OPNAVINST 1412.14. Commanding officers reap the benefits of the actions and policies they institute as executive officer. A native of Danville, Kentucky, Hammond is the son of Ray Hammond and the late Carolyn Hammond, and stepson of Cindy Corcoran Hammond. He graduated from Danville High School in June, 1989, and the U.S. Naval Academy in May 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. He was winged as a Naval Aviator in October of 1995. Hammond also holds a master’s degree in public administration from Old Dominion University. He and his wife, Julie, have two children, Jaida, 6, and Jonah,4. Hammond is no stranger to command. He became the commanding officer of Fleet Logistics Support Squad-

ron (VRC) 30, the “Providers,” in San Diego, California, in April 2010. During his tour, VRC-30 supported the deployments of every Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier while transitioning into the improved LOT 4 C-2A. As for Pax River, Hammond said he’s enjoyed the opportunity to serve at a unique installation like this. “NAS Pax River is one of kind,” said Hammond. “The scope of work that’s done here for the entire Department of Defense and our allies is truly incredible, and the close relationship that the base shares with the surrounding community is something that we’re proud of. In my time as XO, I was able to see firsthand the incredible work our professionals do here.” In his new role as commanding officer, Hammond said he will continue to build on the foundations of leadership laid by his predecessor, Capt. Scott Starkey. “Captain Starkey and I have worked closely in the day-to-day operations of Pax River,” said Hammond. “There are two things he always maintained exceptionally well: respect and communication. Mutual respect is vital when working with departments, tenant commands, and your fellow teammates and clearly communicating up and down the chain of command is absolutely essential to any operation. I look forward to continuing Captain Starkey’s phenomenal legacy and empowering our talented professionals to provide the best possible base operation support to the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation mission.”

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Budget Process Aired at Town Hall Meeting

Director of Parks and Recreation Shannon Nazzal

By Dick Myers Editor

Even though the Calvert County budget for Fiscal Year 2018 is only two months old, having started on July 1, there are people already thinking about next year’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will have their first budget work session at their September 19 meeting. County staff also wanted to know how the public felt about the budget process. So, on the day before the La-

bor Day weekend began (Aug. 31) they held a public “Town Hall Meeting” on that topic and quire surprisingly there was a good attendance at Calvert Pines Senior Center. And, county staff did receive some feedback. It showed the public interest in learning about the often-complex process. After introductions from County Administrator Terry Shannon and Deputy County Administrator Wilson Parran, the budget process was explained by director of Finance and Budget Tim Hayden and Deputy Director Joan Thorpe. They explained that the operating budget funds county services and operations and the capital budget prioritizes current and future capital needs. The four phases of the budget process are: requested, recommended, commissioners’ and adopted. Each has its own life cycle. County staff make recommendations which are pared down for the staff recommended budget released in February for a March public hearing. The BOCC provides input and guidance during that step. After the first public hearing, the commissioners go over the budget again and come up with their draft which goes to the public again before the final decision in June. Eight people spoke and many of the commenters asked for clarification of parts of the process. For instance, Margaret Dunkle, who heads the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemorative Task Force, wanted to know the process for the creation of a permanent community center to be named after the county’s famed civil rights leader. The planning commission recently approved five parcels off Fairground Road for the community center and an option on the parcels is expected to be executed later this year. Dunkle was told that the community center

project needs to get into the county’s capital plan and that decision rested with the BOCC. New Director of Parks and Recreation Shannon Nazzal said planning for the new building would take about a year to 18 months followed by a similar timetable for construction. Dunkle said she concluded that he commissioners needed to be reminded about the importance of the project so that it will be included in the capital plan. Other speakers had similar concerns about the Armory Square Project. Shannon said the proposed county office building there was in the six-year plan. She said there have been some negotiations with a developer about the rest of the project but nothing had been decided. “We would like to see a development in some form like the charrette,” Shannon said, referring to the public meeting several years ago in which a preferred development scheme was developed. Several speakers were curious about how the annual infusion of $40 million from the Cove Point LNG plant would be used. They were told by Hayden that it wasn’t specifically earmarked for particular projects though Shannon noted that the county was able for place more monies in this year’s budget for OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) to fund future retiree health costs. One speaker did have a specific recommendation for the budget process. Trish Powell suggested that the BOCC establish a community advisory board to help prioritize capital projects. “I think there needs to be more transparency,” Powell said. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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County Advances Purchase of $1.2 Million Rescue Boat Public Hearing to Be Held By Dick Myers Editor

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has tentatively decided to provide funding for a new rescue boat for the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department. That department’s Boat 1 was removed from service following an accident on July 4, 2014. Cost for the new, 44-foot boat is $1.2 million. The county has already budgeted $325,000 for a new boat. Additionally, there’s a Maryland Department of Natural Resources $101,500 grant available and North Beach VFD has $154,900 of insurance payments. The original plan was for North Beach

to pony up an additional $102,000, but since then they have had to expend $200,000 for other apparatus and are tapped out. After extensive discussion, the BOCC was ready to vote for the remaining $618,000 appropriation when they were reminded by staff that it needed a public hearing first. The public hearing is required for a budget amendment to use the county’s designated fund balance. The commissioners decided to pay the cost of the boat upfront in order to secure a four-to-five percent discount off the total price. The plan is to seek grant funding to eventually cover all or part of the total cost. The decision came after assurances

from North Beach VFD Chief Joey Keller and Assistant Chief Chris Mills that training would be in place for the operation of the new boat. As part of the process, Fire, Rescue, EMS Division Coordinator James Richardson said a consultant was hired to do an assessment of the county’s maritime needs, including training. Commissioner Vice President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. questioned the progress of the marine rescue training. The BOCC was told that its currently handled by each department, but county-wide coordinated training would be initiated so that members from each department would be available to man the new boat. Mills, who is a charter board cap-

tain, said the larger boat was necessary to handle the potential for large rescues. He said recently a charter boat was taking on water and it had 17 passengers on board, yet the temporary vessel the department is using for rescues can only hold six people in addition to the crew. “The one (boat) we have now is not safe,” he said. In supporting the purchase, Commissioner Pat Nutter said, “The Bay can be treacherous in seconds.” The County Times unsuccessfully attempted to contact the North Beach VFD to find out the circumstances of their 2014 Boat 1 accident. dickmyers@countytimes.net

Admiral Says Patuxent NAS Future Still Strong

Photo by Victor Marquart Rear Adm. Charles Rock

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Despite the struggles with shrinking defense budgets for ships, planes and sailors being overworked, a top U.S. Navy official said that Patuxent River Naval Air Station still has a vital roll in national defense and will continue to in the foreseeable future. “The future of naval aviation is here at Pax River,” R.Adm. Charles Rock, the commandant of the Naval District of Washington said Wednesday morning. “The mission here at Pax River is absolutely critical.” Rock spoke at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center to a gathering sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership. The base is set to see growth in the near future, not at the pace it was accustomed to in years past, but still significant. The Marine Corps is bringing the development team for its new heavy lift helicopter, the CH-53 King Stallion, from California to Patuxent NAS,

Rock said. That includes 100 new jobs coming to the area. He also pointed to the continued development of the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aircraft capable of carrier deployment as another key program at Patuxent River that makes it the center for naval aviation. “This is really the future of naval aviation, unmanned air systems that we can launch from aircraft carriers,” Rock told the gathering. “The sky’s the limit.” Military construction projects continue on the base, Rock said, even though there is a serious budget shortfall for capital projects service-wide. Of the $3.7 billion in building construction needs the Navy has, there is just $455 million available in the projected 2020 defense budget, said Rock. The projects continuing locally include a new hangar for the MQ-25, barracks for sailors living on base, improvements to the Atlantic Test Range at a price tag of $10 million and finally completion of the Advanced Prototype Facility, which is a $50 million project, Rock said. “There’s a lot of focus on what’s happening at Pax River,” he said. “The emphasis needs to be on where to put the money for the most impact, and that’s what’s happening at Pax River.” County Commissioner Todd Morgan asked if Rock were in favor of engaging in shared services, or civilians or local governments taking over water, sewer and electrical utilities or services like child care and housing. Morgan said later that the Metropolitan Commission has signaled it has wanted to take over water and sewer service to the base, but cannot because the Navy has not expressed willingness to invest in improving the on-base infrastructure. Rock said he would like to see a reversal of that policy but he was unsure how a shared services deal could be worked out. “That’s exactly where we need to go,” Rock said. “I want to get out from underneath dealing with infrastructure.” Rock said this would allow him to focus more on fleet and naval aviation readiness. Rock praised the record of Patuxent NAS on community relations but in turn he received complaints about the continued traffic jams at the base gates

each morning and evening. Some of this comes from heightened security practices, he said, while acknowledging that the Navy could do more to bring non-classified programs and activities outside the main gate to reduce the amount of traffic that had to come on board each day. Morgan noted that there were about 300,000 square feet of empty office space available since the Navy brought many activities inside the security perimeter several years ago. “I can’t leave my home between the hours of 3p.m. and 6p.m.,” said Marcia Greenberg, noting that the community at large suffers from the traffic jams as much as those seeking base access. “Out in the community we’re wondering why this isn’t being pushed more,” Greenberg said. Admitting that there were not any firm plans to ameliorate the traffic problems, Rock said it was a problem he would work on. “That’s a loud and clear takeaway,” Rock said. Another problem on base, he said, was the aging building infrastructure, which has made it difficult to deal with the “ebb and flow” of the workforce there as projects come in or are completed. “There needs to be more modularity,” Rock said. “Our infrastructure and facilities are just not as flexible. “The requirements outpace the space in most instances.” Though a base realignment and closure process (BRAC) is not on the table right now in Congress, Rock said, that did not stop attendees from asking how the community can protect itself from the possibility that the base may lose programs or activities if a BRAC round occurred. Rock said the best strategy was to continue to build relationships and ties with the Navy that would help ensure it would not be so easy to take away from the county’s biggest economic engine. “Keep doing what you do,” Rock said, adding however that Patuxent NAS has a strong record of winning at BRAC. “I think history matters,” Rock said. “That puts you at a point of a pretty strong position.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Deputies Receive Highway Safety Award Maryland Highway Safety Office hosted its annual awards luncheon Aug. 29 at Bayfront Club, Sparrows Point.to acknowledge outstanding law enforcement efforts during the 2017 Maryland Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program. Awards were given to law enforcement professionals from all over the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Calvert County Deputy Kirk T. William-

son and Deputy Robert T. Shrawder both were 1st year award recipients. Program Coordinator Sherry Draheim received her third award for assisting with the program. Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “These two deputies have done an outstanding job, I look forward to them assisting in our efforts to keep Calvert County safe.” From CCSO

(left to right) are Deputy Kirk T. Williamson, Ms. Sherry L. Draheim, Deputy Robert T. Shrawder, and Lieutenant Roscoe N. Jones. Photo fro CCSO.

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Calvert Man Possessed Hundreds of Child Porn Images By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

A Huntingtown man was indicted late last month for possessing hundreds of images of child pornography, some of which showed sex abuse against infants and toddlers, according to police. The investigation into the alleged activities of John Steven Earman involving the possession of child pornography began last year when Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Detective Mike Mudd received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about the uploading of five illicit images from an e-mail address later found to belong to Earman. Those initial five images showed adult males in sex acts with prepubescent females, charging documents stated. In April of this year, detectives searched Earman’s residence and confiscated numerous electronic devices and data disks. The disks were found to contain hundreds of various child pornography images, police reported. When police interviewed Earman’s girlfriend at the residence she said “she knew

why we had searched her home… it was because of John viewing pornography” The girlfriend told police “since she has known John he has had an interest in porn.” She told police, though, that she thought Earman only watched adult pornography.” Later, Earman admitted he had possessed child pornography, police stated in court papers, but he had deleted it. Nearly all of the 13 CD/DVD disks retrieved from the residence were found to have “contained a large amount of illegal child porn,” Mudd wrote in court papers, including images of sex acts performed on infants, toddlers, pre-pubescent children, both male and female. Some of the images found included images of bestiality, police reported. Police stated that Earman’s activities continued from November of last year to June of this year; he faces one count of promoting or distributing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report

During the week of August 21 – August 27 – deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1, 246 calls for service throughout the community. Damage Property -- On August 21, 2017 Deputy First Class Weems responded to the Harbor Island Marina Gas dock, Lusby, for a report of damaged property. The complainant stated someone broke out the glass in a window in the rear of the building. Estimated damage is $20 Damage Property -- On August 24, 2017 Deputy First Class Kreps responded to Lacrosse Ct. Dunkirk, for a damaged property report. The victim stated on August 23rd they heard a loud noise around 3 a.m. When they woke up in the morning they discovered the front windshield of their vehicle had been shattered. The estimated damage is $500. Damage Property -- On August 26, 2017 Deputy First Class Burggraff responded to the 1100 block of HG Trueman Rd. Lusby, Md. for a damaged property call. The complainant stated that someone forcibly broke the basement door. No property was taken. Theft -- On August 24, 2017 Deputy First Class Kreps responded to Grovers Turn Rd. Owings for a theft complaint. The victim stated that between August 1, 2017 and August 24, 2017 (7) fiber rod rotational grazing posts have stolen from their property. The value of the stolen property is $35 Theft -- On August 24, 2017 Deputy Spalding responded to Sandy Point Rd. Prince Frederick for a theft report. The victim stated someone stole their 4ft Silver Oxygen tank from the residence. The Oxygen tank was last seen on August 17, 2017. The value of the stolen property is $150

On August 27, 2017 Deputy Williamson was dispatched to a theft in progress at Walmart-Dunkirk MD. It was reported that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle heading north on Rt. 4. The vehicle proceeded to drive through Anne Arundel County and Prince George’s County where he was apprehended. The suspect was identified as Tyler Goins (25) of Lusby, MD. Mr. Goins was charged with theft less than $100 and traffic charges. On August 22, 2017 Deputy N. Buckler observed a vehicle at the 2/4 Liquor Store in Huntingtown with a driver passed out behind the wheel. Deputy Buckler Groff called for EMS to respond. The driver was identified as Ryan Groff (26) of Huntingtown, MD. After EMS checked out the driver Deputy Buckler located CDS in the vehicle. Mr. Groff was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (Heroin) and possession of paraphernalia. On August 25, 2017 Deputy Barger responded to DeForest Dr. Chesapeake Beach for a suspicious person that was damaging property. Deputy Barger located the person matching the description and began to speak to him. The person he located was stumbling around and also passed out while officers were speaking to him so EMS was called to assist. While obtaining his identification from his bag Deputy Callison located CDS. The suspect was identified as Tyier Brooks (27)

of Lothian, MD. Mr. Brooks was arrested for CDS possession not marijuana (prescription medication), possession of paraphernalia and destruction of property less than $1,000.

On August 25, 2017 Deputy Parks initiated a traffic stop at Rt. 4 and Plum Point Rd. Huntingtown, Md. Deputy Parks was speaking with the occupants of the veDearstine hicle when a Sheriff’s Office K9 conducted a scan of the vehicle and alerted to narcotics. Deputy Parks searched the vehicle and located marijuana and pills. Ryan Dearstine (22) of Chesapeake Beach, MD was arrested and charged with CDS Possession not marijuana (Adderall). On August 26, 2017 Deputy First Class Hardesty was dispatched to the Giant Food Store in Lusby, Md. for a person slumped over the wheel in a vehicle. Deputy Gray Hardesty made contact with the individual to check their welfare. The driver was identified as Donald Gray (50) of Lexington Park, Md. and the passenger was identified as Rosette Abelende (48) of Piney Point, Md. A Sheriff’s Office K9 was utilized to scan the vehicle. The K9 alerted positive to narcotics. A search of the vehicle was conducted and CDS was found along with stolen mer-

chandise from Giant. Donald Gray was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (barbituates,Benzedrine) and Rosette Abelende was charged with CDS possession not marijuana (barbituates, Benzedrine), possession of paraphernalia, CDS Administer equipment possess/distribute and theft less than $100. On August 26, 2017 Deputy First Class Ostazeski transported a subject to the Calvert County Detention Center. Once he arrived a more thorough search Weeks was conducted and CDS was located. Tavaughn Weeks (24) of Lusby, Md. was charged with CDS possession not marijuana (Oxycodone), possession contraband-place of confinement, poss/rec CDS while conf/det, CDS opiate w/o Prescription. On August 26, 2017 Deputy First Class Rediker transported a subject to the Calvert County Detention Center. Once he arrived a more thorough search was Fowler conducted and CDS was located. Trent Fowler (26) of Lexington Park, Md. was charged with CDS possession not marijuana (cocaine), poss/ rec CDS while conf/det, possession contraband-place of confi

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The Gap Between Actions and Ideals

Ed Cunningham was an offensive lineman on the 1991 Washington Huskies football team that won the National Championship. He went on to play ﬁve seasons in the NFL and, in recent years, covered college football for ESPN. Football was in his blood. It was his livelihood. It isn’t anymore. Despite his notable career, I didn’t know who Cunningham was until last week. I didn’t even know that he covered college football for the worldwide leader in sports. After he resigned from ESPN last week and announced that he would no longer be associated with the game of football, I can’t get Cunningham, this long-time stranger, out of myhead. On the surface, it’s a peculiar move: Cunningham, just 48, immediately and voluntarily severed a lifelong connection with football. But his explanation added a fascinating level of depth and complexity that has me racked with consternation. Cunningham divorced football because of debilitating head injuries. In his parting remarks, Cunningham noted that, “…the real crux of this is that I just don’t think the game is safe for the brain. To me, it’s unacceptable.” Cunningham took “full ownership” of his involvement in the sport but reached a point, after considering the overwhelming connection between football and long-term brain injury, that he could “no longer be in that cheerleader spot.” A few years ago, Cunningham’s decision may have been met by snickers, raised eyebrows and, by the particularly boorish and emboldened, social media trolling. We’re past that now. There’s no denying what’s happening when 22 players, 11 on a side, line up year after year, week after week, day after day, play after play and try to knock the snot out of one another. The data can’t be ignored. The movie “Concussion” and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) being diagnosed in the brains of 121 of 122 former NFL players can’t be ignored. The struggles of former players like Tony Dorsett and Jim McMahon can’t be ignored. The suicides of Junior Seau, Andre

Waters and Dave Duerson, Cunningham’s former teammate, can’t be ignored. As long as tackle football is played, the participants are at risk of severe consequences, ones largely realized long after the cheers have silenced. This new reality is having an impact. Early retirements from the NFL are growing more common, a trend that touched both local teams this year. Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel, 26, officially retired in July and Washington safety Su’a Cravens, 22, is currently on the exempt/ left team list while he contemplates hanging up the cleats. Players at all levels are likely pondering the same decision. And how many parents are now conflicted about their children playing football? Cunningham, though, is unique in that he might be the first contributor to the game to disassociate himself with football. His decision wasn’t based on his health or his family, it was rooted in his heavy conscience. Cunningham’s brutal honesty and bold action bother me. I have trouble watching football. Every game results in injuries – players limping or being carted off, others being knocked woozy or out completely. Every game, without fail. No other major sport is like that. I watched Maryland beat Texas last Saturday – a huge win for the Terps. But all I could think about post-game was Maryland cornerback Antwaine Richardson who was carted off after sustaining a head injury. But you know what? I’ll keep watching, despite my guilt. My love of the game blinds me. I want to believe in new safety measures, equipment advances and improved concussion protocol. So I filter reality and weave a twisted justification to pacify my conscience while continuing to consume the great football machine and sow the enormous pro football carrot. And that’s what separates Cunningham from me and those similarly conflicted – there’s no distance between Cunningham’s actions and his ideals. A lack of conviction maintains a gap between mine. Whether you agree with these thoughts on football, or don’t give a hoot about the game, there’s something universally inspiring about a person who boldly and authentically follows their beliefs - even the inconvenient ones. Especially the inconvenient ones. RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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It’s Back to School in Calvert County By Dick Myers Editor

Thirteen elementary schools. Six middle schools. Four high schools. A special needs school and a career and technology center. In all, about 15,500 students and they were all back in their classrooms Tuesday, Sept. 5 in Calvert County Public Schools. The school system has been experiencing declining enrollment the last few years but the expectations were as classes opened that enrollment would be about steady or slightly ahead of last year. This year all of the schools in Southern Maryland opened at the same time, the day after the Labor Day weekend as mandated by Gov. Larry Hogan to bolster the state’s tourism industry. Calvert County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry made his annual visit to the schools throughout the day, starting at Patuxent High School in Lusby at 7 a.m., to greet the faculty and students.

School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry greets Patuxent High School Vice Principal Ann Richwood.

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Chesapeake Biological Lab Opens Doors to Public Research Conducted on the Bay, Around the World ate Professor Michael Gonsior told the County Times during an Aug. 31 tour of the property. Gonsior’s field is organic biochemistry and he operates in the Bernie Fowler Lab on campus. “We are working with chemicals and we are working with high temperatures,” he said, thus having visitors at the lab is a matter of safety. He said even visiting faculty are required to have a safety briefing before working in the labs. Last year for the first time CBL held an open hose and it proved successful with about 500 people showing Dr. Helen Bailey, an associate research professor, is shown with her team getting ready to deploy hydroup for several hours on a phones which pick up clicks and sounds made by dolphins. Saturday, according to Assistant Director of DevelopBy Dick Myers Editor ment Jeane Wharton. So, they are doing it again this year, on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1-5 p.m. It was not long after the Wright Brothers first flight, What visitors will see, according to the brochure they in 1918, that Reginald Truitt became the first person to will be given upon arrival, is “faculty and graduate stufly over Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay. He was so dents developing new approaches to solving the environawed by what he saw, particularly how the estuary was mental management problems facing Calvert County, our all connected, that he began to study it. He borrowed a nation and our world.” microscope and began to investigate the Bay’s oysters Chesapeake Biological Laboratory is one of several and crabs. labs that are part of the University of Maryland Center From that modest beginning, he eventually opened a for Environmental Science (UMCES). Although they are laboratory in 1925 that would become the first publicly part of the University of Maryland, UMCES has its own supported marine laboratory on the East Coast. That lab president and each lab has its own director. The director is still very much alive and well today. Called the Chesa- (and a professor) at CBL is Thomas Miller. He has been peake Biological Laboratory (CBL), it sits at the end of on the faculty since 1994 and was appointed director in Solomons Island in 22 buildings on eight acres. One of 2011. those buildings is named for Truitt. So, what do they do at the lab? Their focus is on three The lab is on an island that is often loaded with tourists primary research areas: ecosystem studies and restora(and local folks). Many people drive through the campus. tion science, fisheries science, and environmental chemIts main administration building faces the Patuxent River, istry and toxicology. with a view of the lab’s pier jutting out into the river. As The lab’s main focus is the Chesapeake Bay but they people ride through they pass old houses that are now oc- have researchers all over the world studying ecosystems cupied by CBL, as housing for students and faculty, and and other environmental issues. Even though they are labs for research. global in nature, many of those studies have application But the thing of it is that what the lab does is still not to the problems of the Chesapeake Bay, Gonsior said. well known. The lab is not open to the public. This is not In ecosystem studies, several newly-established probecause they are trying to keep anything away from the grams focus on ecological restoration. public. They love to tell the public what they do, AssociOn fisheries research, Bay critters such as crabs, oys-

The 81-foot Rachel Carson can be rigged to support a wide variety of estuarine and near-coastal oceanographic research projects, including dredging, trawling, coring, water quality observations, plankton sampling, and buoy deployment.

ters and dolphins and other estuary inhabitants are studied. Those studies serve as a “model for coastal and estuarine fisheries and ecosystems throughout the world.,” according to CBL’s website. In Gonsior’s field of environmental chemistry and toxicology, the program tracks “climate change, relevant gasses, quantifying persistent organic pollutants, emerging contaminants of concern, disinfection by-products and heavy metals,” according to the website. The open house is not the only opportunity for the public to visit the campus. A series called “Science for Citizens Seminars” is scheduled for Sept. 26 through Oct. 24th on Tuesday nights from 7 to 8 p.m. You can find out more about this free series, including the topics, by going to http://bit.ly/Science4Citizens. Also, free and open to the public is a one-woman play called “A Sense of Wonder” performed by Kailulani Lee, which tells the story of Rachel Carson’s love for the natural world. It will be performed Nov. 4. See http://but.ly/ Sense-of-onder The lab also offers a speaker’s bureau with experts in a number if fields covered by their work. And, you can always stop by the CBL Visitor’s Center (turn left at the traffic circle at the end of Charles St.). There are exhibits about the Chesapeake Bay and work done at CBL. Hours vary depending on the season. From September through November they are Friday, Saturday, & Sunday from 9:30am to 4:30pm. At the Sept. 9 open house visitors will be directed to nine stops on campus, including the visitor center. Starting point is a welcome booth on Williams Street. The first 250 children, ages 6-13 will receive an activity passport for prizes. One of the highlights of the open house will be conducted by Gonsior at his lab. He will give a liquid nitrogen demonstration showing how super cooled liquid nitrogen transforms materials. For instance, marshmallows are transformed into brittle matter (see cover photo). Other demonstrations include nutrient analysis, oil spills and dispersants and video presentations in the Bernie Fowler Lab, named after the former Calvert County commissioner and state senator renowned for his wadeins and championing the Patuxent River For more information about the open house go to: http://www.umces.edu/events/ chesapeake-biological-laboratory-open-house. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Obituaries

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In Remembrance Patricia Ann (Patty) Humler

Patricia Ann (Patty) Humler, 46, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away suddenly on September 2, 2017. She was born May 12, 1971 to Paul Clifford and Patricia (Lenhart) Greenwald. Patty was a devoted wife and mother, and created a happy home for her family. She was a dedicated volunteer at her children’s school, Beach Elementary. She had many friends and touched many lives. She loved animals and enjoyed going to Ocean City, traveling, and spending time with her family. Patty had a passion for crafting, painting, and baking. She was known for her keen sense of fashion, both in her personal style an in interior design. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Patty was preceded in death by her mother Patricia Greenwald. Surviving are her husband Paul E. Humler, Jr., children Seth, Mason and Julia Humler all of Chesapeake Beach, MD, father Paul Greenwald of The Villages, FL, and sisters Penny Rollinson of Crofton, MD and Paige Weber of Fl. Visitation will be Friday September 8, 2017, 11 a.m. to noon at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Life Celebration services will follow a noob at the funeral home. Interment will be at Jesus the Good Shepherd Cemetery, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Road, Owings MD 20736. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929, Phone: 800-628-0028; website: http://www.aspca.org/Home/Donate

Deborah Anne “Debbie” O’Dell

Deborah Anne “Debbie” O’Dell, 54, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 31, 2017. She was born April 5, 1963 in Cheverly to Mansﬁeld Edward

Sr. and Lucia Anne (Leone) Gott. Debbie was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Northern High School. She was employed as a bartender at Rod N’ Reel Restaurant and Smokey Joe’s Grill. Debbie was a member of the Chicago Knockers mud wrestling team for several years and traveled all over the United States participating in events. Debbie was an avid Washington Redskins fan and also enjoyed the beach, going to Ocean City, family gatherings and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed taking judo lessons as a child. Debbie is survived by her children George and Michael O’Dell of Chesapeake Beach, granddaughter Cali O’Dell, mother Lucia A. Gott of Chesapeake Beach, father Mansﬁeld E. Gott, Sr. and wife Beth of Cocoa Beach, FL, brother James A. Gott and wife Melissa of Beltsville and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Mansﬁeld E. “Luke” Gott, Jr. and Thomas A. Gott. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216 Glen Allen VA 23058; website: http:// www.heart.org

Vernon Arnold “Dick” Tucker, Sr

Vernon Arnold “Dick” Tucker, Sr., 84, of North Beach passed away August 28, 2017. Dick was born February 24, 1933 in Friendship to Calvert and Hazel Tucker, who passed away when he was 17. He joined United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Air Force, Dick worked as a truck driver for Buck Distributing before going to work for Stidham Tire in Annapolis, where he worked for 26 years. When Stidham Tire decided to close, Dick had an opportunity to open Tucker’s Sunoco and Service Station in Chesapeake Beach. He opened and operated the business for 25 years until his

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retirement in 2008. Dick enjoyed working and providing service to the residents of Calvert County. He also enjoyed cookouts, holiday gatherings, watching his grandchildren open presents, playing cards, shooting pool, bowling, playing lawn darts, listening to country and western music and watching western and wildlife TV shows. In his later years, he enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and squirrels in his back yard. Dick will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.

Alfred Louis “Al” Engel

Alfred Louis “Al” Engel, 69, of Dunkirk, MD passed away September 4, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. He was born October 3, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to John Alfred, Jr. and Marie Pizzuti Engle. He was raised in Chillum, MD and attended St. John Baptist de la Salle Elementary and graduated from Northwestern High School. He was a member of the Stone and Marble Masons of Metropolitan Washington Union, and was employed as a master stone and marble mason with Boatman and Magnani, Inc., and had worked on numerous projects in the Washington area, including the National Shrine, the U.S. Capitol, and the White House. A resident of Dunkirk for the past twenty years, Al was a fan of NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by a sister Josephine Barthlow and her husband John of Ocala, FL. He is also survived by a nephew Steven Barthlow and wife Angela of Sunderland, a niece Regina Wiese and husband Ron of Wilmington, NC, a great-nephew Sawyer Barthlow and great-niece Rachael Wiese. A memorial service and celebration of Al’s life will be held at St. Anthony’s Church at a later date. Information will be posted as soon as it is available. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, P.O. Box 660, North Beach MD 20714; Phone: 301-855-7756. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.

Walter John “Wally” Price

Walter John “Wally” Price, 67, of Owings passed away September 2, 2017 at George Washington University Hospital. He was born January 23, 1950 in Mineola, NY to Donald Granville and Virginia Jean (Springmeyer) Price. Walter was raised in Mineola, NY and graduated from Floral Park High School and later graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. He married Dale Brinkerhoff on August 2, 2014 and they made their home in Owings. Walter was employed with BG&E and worked for many years at Calvert Cliffs. He later went to work for Dominion Cove Point LNG in Lusby before his retirement. Walter was a member of the American Legion and Centenary United Methodist Church in Shady Side. In his spare time he enjoyed working on his hot rod cars and going to car shows. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, son Jamie Michael Price and brother Jeffrey Price. He is survived by his wife Dale Karen Price of Owings, children Jenelle Lynn Price Cooper and husband Mike of Hollywood, MD and Michael Walter Price and ﬁancé Brittany Freeman, also of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by grandchildren Ethan, Cole, Noah, Evelyn, Aubrey, Sydney, Ava, Bryce, Josselynn, Shyann, Chandler and Paisley, brothers Donald G. Price, Jr. and wife Linda of New York and Douglas R. Price and wife Debbie of Charlotte, NC, sister Virginia J. Poutier and husband Jimmy of Charlotte, NC, and stepsons David Evans and wife Gwen of Crofton and Kevin Evans and wife Jackie of Edgewater. Memorial service will be Saturday, September 16 2017 a 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 6248 Shady Side Road, Shady Side MD 20764. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.

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SMECO Holds 79th Annual Meeting Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held its 79th Annual Meeting on August 23, 2017, at Middleton Hall in Waldorf. The Board of Directors election was conducted by mail prior to the meeting. The following SMECO members were elected to serve on SMECO’s Board for three years: Nancy W. Zinn in Calvert County; William L. Purnell in Charles County; Daniel W. Dyer in Prince George’s County; and J. Douglas Frederick and Joseph V. Stone, Jr. in St. Mary’s County. No bylaw amendments were included on this year’s ballot. In 2016, SMECO members voted to amend the bylaw that outlines requirements for meetings and voting, and this year’s election was conducted entirely by mail. Ballots were mailed to customer-members on July 21, and they were instructed to return their ballots by mail by August 16. Nearly 9,500 members voted, and election results were announced at the meeting. In his remarks, SMECO’s president and CEO, Austin J. Slater, Jr., explained that an electric cooperative’s customer-members have the ability to vote each year for their representatives who serve on the board. While SMECO has approximately 137,000 members, last year only 882 members registered at the meeting or by absentee mail-in ballot. Nearly 11 times as many members voted in this year’s election. In other matters, Slater said that SMECO has installed 120,000 new smart meters at homes and businesses throughout Southern Maryland. SMECO expects the new meters to improve outage response time, increase efﬁciency, and save money. A capital credit general refund of $2.85 million was issued to members last month, “just one more advantage our members enjoy by being part of a cooperative,” Slater said. In addition, he explained that the cost of power has declined and is now lower than it has been for more than 12 years. SMECO’s distribution

costs will also be reduced by almost $2 million upon approval of a recent rate ﬁ ling. According to Slater, at a Public Service Commission hearing held on July 25, SMECO recorded the best score in the state for the number of outages that occurred during 2016. SMECO also met all state standards for service restoration during regular operations and major storm events. The cooperative reported that the average time for a SMECO customer care center representative to answer a phone call is only 21 seconds, and 85 percent of calls are answered within 30 seconds. At the annual meeting, SMECO hosted informational displays about its smart meters and EmPOWER Maryland programs which help customers save energy and money. Richard A. Winkler, Chairman of the SMECO Board of Directors, welcomed SMECO’s customer-members to the event and called the meeting to order. J. Ernest Bell II of Leonardtown served as the meeting chairman, a role he has played since 1999. Guest speaker Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, echoed Slater’s remarks and reiterated the value of cooperative membership and the customers’ ability to vote for their board of directors. Customer-members who returned their ballots were eligible to win one of 60 electric bill credits of $50 each. Below are the results of the voting.

Inaugural Taste of the Beaches Set for Sept. 9 The first ever Taste the Beaches will be held Saturday September 9, from 1-5 p.m. at Kellam’s Field in Chesapeake Beach “Taste the Beaches” is a festival where local restaurants, Bay Wine and Spirits, Greenspring Brewery and specialty craft experts are joining together to showcase their products and services. Attendees will be able to sample food options, purchase beer & wine, explore town venues such as Chesapeake Bay Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS), Railway Museum and the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail. Learn more about what the Twin Beach’s and their businesses have to offer. Note that the adjacent Chesapeake Beach Water Park will be closed for the season after September 4th. Local entertainment will include John Luskey, the blues stylings of Kenneth Holmes, acoustic music by Megan Warturtle as well as other lo-

cal musical arts performances. There will be raffle drawings for prizes. The Kids Zone will have a large inflatable double slide, Chesapeake Mermaid, Face painting by Cre8tive Impulses, Arabella the Pirate performing balloon art, Special Guest Appearances by children’s favorite characters, Kona Ice sno-cone truck and much more! Experience and explore our wonderful beachfront towns. Browse the shops and see our museums. Afterwards, stop by local restaurants to relax, visit the beaches or walk their boardwalks. “Taste the Beaches” festival is a day that you will not want to miss! Kellam’s Field is at 3825 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. The new event is being put on by the Town of Chesapeake Beach in cooperation with the Town of North Beach.

Calvert County (one seat available): Nancy W. Zinn -- 7,794 votes Charles County (one seat available) Victor B. Allen -- 2,392 votes Kenneth W. Cross -- 1,389 votes William L. Purnell -- 2,967 votes Craig J. Renner -- 1,381 votes

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‘Dining in the Field’ The Plesiosaur That Ate Returns for Second Year Like A Whale Described as “the social event of the year,” the Dining in the Field inaugural event in 2016 raised $4,647 for the Young Farmers Scholarship Fund. This year’s event aims to double that. Tickets are already selling for the Thursday, October 12 event set to take place on gorgeous Briscoe Farms on the Patuxent River. Cocktails at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m., rain or shine. Early bird tickets are $150 online through Dining Eats Local on Facebook and the Calvert County Farm Bureau site until September 15. Dropping a check or cash off at the Farm Bureau will save you $5/ticket. There are only 200 spots so committing early is recommended. Brain child of former delegate Sue Kullen, the event raised awareness and support for the local farming economy. Kullen is an active member of Calvert Eats Local, a group that meets monthly at Calvert Library Prince Frederick that was started by Greg Bowen and the library from a book discussion of Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Calvert Eats Local (CEL) has over 500 members and is dedicated to the support of sustainable agriculture and community in Southern Maryland. Kullen said that she was inspired by a statistic she heard at a CEL meeting that suggested that if everyone were to purchase just 10% of their food locally, it would add $28 million to the local economy. The delicious, high-end meal she and other volunteers designed was sourced entirely from 30 local and regional sources. She challenged attendees to commit to purchasing as much of their food locally as was reasonable. The dinner which included cocktails, wine, Patuxent oysters, grilled pork chops, charcuterie & cheese board, salad, rockfish with a creamy crab sauce, and a variety of local roasted vegetables was an

example of what an inspiring meal could be made from all local ingredients. Dream Weaver owner Trish Weaver was the primary chef and caterer for the event and generously donated her time and talents for the planning and event. She said, “I love this stuff…I love Calvert County, I love sourcing my food from my neighbors and I love building community.” Kullen recruited 17 other equally dedicated volunteers who shared their skills ranging from graphic design to washing up. Caterer Sue Dzurec helped create a magical atmosphere with brilliant décor and signage celebrating the farms featured. She also helped in the “kitchen” along with Gwyn Novak of No Thyme to Cook. Suzi Gibson loaned some of her splendid local flower arrangements to the event. Jeannae Pinno with Stonesby Events helped with logistics, beauty and even helped serve the food. Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore accepted the freshly ground local flour and grains from Next Step Produce in Charles County and baked all the bread for free. Farmers were purposely not asked for discounts since the purpose of the event is to support local farmers but the quantity made wholesale prices worthwhile for many. Slack Winery and Running Hare were generous with discounts for wine and beer. The featured cocktail cooked up by Kullen was a delightful blend of local lemons (really!) and St. Mary’s County Tobacco Barn Distillery honey flavored rum. The food was amazing and it was seasoned with the most beautiful setting and sunset and a magical fellowship shared among the diners. Did I mention that tickets are available for the October 12 event? Reserve your seat at the table!

Calvert Marine Museum’s paleontologist, Dr. Stephen Godfrey, coauthored a just-released study in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology entitled “Cranial Anatomy of Morturneria seymourensis from Antarctica, and the Evolution of Filter Feeding in Plesiosaurs of the Austral Late Cretaceous”. The lead author is Dr. Frank Robin O’Keefe, Ph.D., of Marshall University, West Virginia. Dr. Godfrey also created the reconstructed life-model of Morturneria under the direction of Dr. O’Keefe. The model is currently on display at the Calvert Marine Museum through December 2017. Plesiosaurs are ocean-dwelling lizards from the age of dinosaurs, known for their four flippers, stout bodies, and long necks. However, until now all plesiosaurs were thought to be predators that ate fish, squid, and even other marine reptiles. This paper describes a plesiosaur with a large round head, a huge mouth, and tiny teeth in the lower jaw that point the wrong way. The teeth did not meet tip to tip as in all other plesiosaurs, but lie together in a battery that acted in straining food particles from the water. This feeding style is unknown in other marine reptiles, but is found in today’s baleen whales. The identification of whale-like filter feeding is a startling case of convergent evolution; plesiosaurs and whales shared many of the intervening

steps in the evolution of this feeding style, and their extreme morphologies are similar despite arising from different ancestors. The evolution of filter feeding may be linked to changes in ocean circulation brought on by the southward movement of Antarctica during the Late Cretaceous. This research is published by an international team of paleontologists from Chile, Argentina, and the United States led by F. Robin O’Keefe, Professor of Biology at Marshall University in Huntington, WV, USA. Dr. O’Keefe is a globally recognized scientist specializing in the study of Mesozoic marine reptiles, and in the interplay between evolution and the physical environment. For more information, contact Dr. Stephen Godfrey at 410-326-2042, ext. 28 or email Stephen.Godfrey@calvertcountymd.gov. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest. From CMM

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23rd Annual United Way Day of Caring

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Aug. 29 issued a proclamation for the 23rd Annual United Way Day of Caring, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 13. Photo courtesy of United Way of Calvert County.

Life reconstruction of Morturneria, sculpted by co-author Dr. Stephen Godfrey currently on display at the Calvert Marine Museum.

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Commission for Women Be Wary of Disaster Charity Scams Launches Series for Young People The Calvert County Commission for Women in partnership with the Calvert Library will launch a new series called “I CAN” that is aimed particularly at girls from grades 6-12. This program will encourage young women to consider careers that are still primarily held by men. Led by Commission member Kathryn Marsh, the four-part series will allow participants to meet successful women who will share their career experiences in such fields as math and science, military and law enforcement, finance and accounting, and international relations and politics. The first forum focusing on math & science careers will be held on Wednes-

day, September 20th from 6-8 pm at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. A pharmacist, a cyber specialist, an electrical engineer, a radiation protection instructor, and a mathematician will share their careers. The forum is open to the public. The program called ‘I CAN” Forum on Math and Science,” will be held at Calvert County Library, 850 Costley Way Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 410-535-0291 From Calvert County Commission for Women

Acidity Changes Could Threaten Oysters

A research team has identified a zone of water that is increasing in acidity in the Chesapeake Bay. The team analyzed little studied factors that play a role in ocean acidification—changes in water chemistry that threaten the ability of shellfish such as oysters, clams and scallops to create and maintain their shells, among other impacts. Changes in pH can tell scientists something about how the water chemistry is changing. “Given how widespread low-oxygen zones are in coastal waters worldwide, understanding these processes will allow us to predict the acidification of estuaries under expected increases in carbon dioxide and ongoing mitigation of nutrient inputs by management actions,” said Jeremy Testa, assistant professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. “These results will allow us to identify where and when shell-forming organisms like oysters will thrive or suffer in the future.” Researchers discovered a “pH minimum zone” that occurs at a depth of approximately 10-15 meters (~30-50 feet) in the Chesapeake Bay. The pH in this zone is roughly 7.4, nearly 10 times higher in acidity (or a unit lower in pH) than what is found in surface waters, which have an average pH of 8.2. This zone is suspected to be due to a combination of factors, most importantly, from acids produced when bottom water rich in toxic hydrogen sulfide gets mixed upward. The team reported the findings in a paper in Nature Communications on August 28, 2017.

“This study shows for the first time that the oxidation of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia from the bottom waters could be a major contributor to lower pH in coastal oceans and may lead to more rapid acidification in coastal waters compared to the open ocean,” said University of Delaware professor Wei-Jun Cai, the paper’s lead author and an expert in marine chemistry and carbon’s movement through coastal waters. Previous studies have shown that acidification can be particularly serious in nutrient-rich coastal waters which often contain areas with too little oxygen and high levels of carbon dioxide near the bottom. However, scientists don’t know exactly how much OA is occurring in a large bay like the Chesapeake Bay, though it is welldocumented that agricultural nutrients entering the water have had a progressive impact on the Bay’s bottom water’s becoming anoxic, or oxygen depleted, during the summer months over the past 50 years. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. In addition to providing a thriving marine environment for tourism and outdoor recreation along the East Coast, the Bay plays an important role in the nation’s economy through the harvesting of seafood including shellfish, like blue crab and oysters, and finfish such as striped bass. From University of MD Center for Environmental Science

As the public demand for donations increase for Hurricane Harvey survivors, many Marylanders may feel compelled to donate. For those that do choose to make a donation to support those in the impacted areas, Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith advise consumers to be vigilant, and donate wisely. “Sometimes at the end of a storm, you get a rainbow; other times you get a scammer,” said Attorney General Frosh. “It is wise to research the charity first before donating, and consumers should avoid any charity or fundraiser that is reluctant to give information on how donations are used.” “During these times of unfortunate events, individuals will attempt to prey on your generosity and introduce all types of scams, frauds or deceptive acts to line their own pockets,” warns Secretary Wobensmith. “Be sure you know who you are giving to and it is best to give directly to well-established charitable organizations.” The Office of the Secretary of State registers and regulates charitable organizations that solicit charitable contri-

butions in Maryland. Together with the Attorney General’s Office, the Secretary of State’s Office works to ensure that charitable contributions go to qualified charitable organizations and are used for their intended purpose. For more tips on how to give wisely, please visit the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Division publication Consumer’s Edge Charitable Giving Tips. To find out whether a particular charity is authorized to solicit in Maryland, the Secretary of State’s Office maintains a public registry of charitable organizations authorized to solicit in Maryland. For more information and to search the registry, please visit the Secretary of State’s charity home page: http://sos. maryland.gov/Charity/Pages/SearchCharity.aspx. If you feel like you may have been a victim of a deceptive or illegal charitable solicitation, you should contact the Charities and Legal Services Division of the Secretary of State’s Office at 410-974-5521 or 1-800-825-4510. From the Office of Maryland Attorney General.

Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead, But You Can The Calvert County Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management reminds citizens September is a good time to review your readiness for severe weather and other emergencies throughout the year. September is National Preparedness and Maryland Preparedness Month and government agencies, businesses, community groups, schools and families are participating in events under the theme “Disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can.” “As we saw in the last week of July when storms dropped nearly six inches of rain in a 24-hour period, disasters can strike in our very own backyards at any time,” said Division of Emergency Management Director Al Jeffery. “Don’t wait for a disaster to be on your doorstep to start preparing.” Making preparations when threats are not imminent can make communities more resilient. Hazards common to Maryland include flooding, high wind, severe thunderstorms and winter storms. Below are a few tips from www. ready.gov to get you and your family on the right path to being prepared. Discuss these four questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan. • How will I receive emergency

alerts and warnings? • What is my shelter plan? • What is my evacuation route? • What is my family/household communication plan? Be sure to fill out a Family Emergency Plan. As you develop your plan, tailor it and your supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss roles and responsibilities with people in your network and cover topics like communication, care of children, pets or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Keep in mind these factors when developing a plan: • Different ages of members within your household • Responsibilities for assisting others • Locations frequented • Dietary needs • Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment • Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment • Languages spoken • Cultural and religious considerations • Pets or service animals • Households with school-aged children From Calvert County Government.

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Books, Banter & Brunch Book Club Salsa’s Mexican Cafe, 11789 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM “Books, Banter & Brunch”, Our new book club starts Friday September 8th @ 11:00 AM @ Salsa’s Mexican Cafe in Lusby. This is a planning greet and meet gathering. The first book selection has been made. Information is available now for purchase purposes. We will start the read on 9-8-17, with the attempt to read half the book in two weeks prior to next meet up, after the 8th. Our first selection is from the book series Grantchester Mysteries, by James Runcie. Have any questions just send us an email, bookclub@middlehamandstpeters.org Debra’s Lasagna Dinner American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Presented by Chef Debra of the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The dinner includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12. Public invited. Call for more information 410257-9878 www.ALPost206.org Karaoke at the American Legion American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 8:00 PM Join us for a good time from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. at the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 in the Lower Level Lounge. No cover charge. The Post is located at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Public welcome. Questions may be directed to 410-257-9878 www.ALPost206.org.

Sat, Sept 9, 2017 GoatToBeZen Yoga Prosperity Acres 5811 Sunderland Court, Sunderland, MD, 20689 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Hello to future and current Gogi’s! We are doing class a little different this month. We are offering 2 weekends of evening classes. This class offers a great way for beginners and everyone who is brand new to yoga a chance to learn the basics. Our class focuses on breaking down your week with a slow flow, that works out the kinks from sitting at a desk or the stresses of being a SAHM, etc. Class is 40 minutes long with 20 minutes of play and selfie time with the goats! We can’t wait to see you there. www.bonfire.com/goattobezen-yoga/. To purchase ticket, please click on the link below. www.eventbrite.com/e/goattobezen-yoga-class-tickets-37407489809

8th Annual Health Fair Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM FREE Cholesterol Screening (no fasting required). FREE Infant and Child Car Seat Checks (by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept.) Bike safety and other displays especially for children. Bring your helmet and bike to participate in the Bike Rodeo. BIKE RAFFLE! FREE Health Screenings: Health Risk Assessments (height, weight, blood pressure, body composition), Dental Screening, Skin Cancer/ Derma Scan (skin damage related to sun exposure), Breast Exams Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House Point Lookout State Park 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will welcome visitors to the Point Lookout Lighthouse, located in the Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, MD. Docents from the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will be on hand to answer your questions. No charge to enter the lighthouse, however standard park entrance fees apply. Donations greatly appreciated, and all funds go toward restoring the lighthouse to the 1927 time period. For additional information, please visit www.PLLPS.org or send e-mail to info@pllps.org If you are interested in volunteering at the lighthouse, please e-mail us at: volunteer@pllps.org or visit www.pllps.org All Saints 325 Anniversary Homecoming Celebration 100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland, MD 20689 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM On Saturday, September 9, we are inviting all of our current and former parish members, descendants of original members, friends and local community members to gather for a very special Homecoming. There will be food, music, tours, storytelling, and a little history sprinkled in; and the centerpiece will be the photos, artifacts, heirlooms and stories of the families who have helped to build and sustain this parish. For more information, call the church office at 410-257-6306, or by sending an email to: allsaints325@gmail.com. Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Open House 142 Williams Street, Solomons, MD 20688 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory invites the public to an Open House, on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 1:00— 5:00 p.m. “Come tour the campus, visit labs, learn about the work, and meet many of the researchers,” said Dr. Tom Miller, professor and director of CBL. Exhibits and hands-on activities included opportunities to drive an underwater robot, take a dockside tour of Research Vessel Rachel Carson, view liquid nitrogen demonstrations, chat with scientists, and learn about

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oysters, dolphins and more. The first 200 children to check-in at the Open House welcome booth will receive a passport so they can earn prizes as their family moves through the different labs. Learn more at: bit.ly/CBL-OH Country Dance American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 7:00 PM For a fun time, come to the Country Dance in the upper level Ballroom at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give free instruction. One-hour lessons commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing to the tunes of the Southern Winds Band. from 8:00 p.m. until 11:30. The modest price of $15.00 per person includes fountain soft drinks or draft beer, pretzels, and chips. Public Welcome. For information call 410-257-9878. Reservations: Lbloyer@verizon.net www.ALpost206.org

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All U Care to Eat Breakfast American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Start this Sunny September Sunday with a yummy breakfast featuring Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For information call 410-257-9878. www.ALPost206.org Quarter Auction Benefit Solomons Volunteer Fire Department, 13150 HG Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 12 Noon - 4:00 PM Join us as we host a quarter auction benefit for the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department. Join us for our special anniversary celebration! All bids will be one and two quarter bids. We will have special surprises and giveaways throughout the day as we celebrate SEVEN years of Fun Bunch auction fun! Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. For additional information, visit our Facebook page at Quarter Auctions in SOMD. For reservations, call 410-4742958 or 240-416-4224. Baptism Celebration 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach MD 20714 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Baptism Celebration. If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, you may wish to be baptized before witnesses. Call Pastor Keyser (443-432-0318) or Deacon Hicks (301-908-4915) for more information. This Baptism Service followed by a Celebration is hosted by the Union Church

which is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. All Christians are welcome. www.facebook.com/NBUnionChurch REBOOT Combat Recovery course Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Free 12 week course begins today for combat veterans and their families. See links for more details and to register! rebootrecovery.com/

Mon, Sept 11, 2017

Breathing Room = Balanced Life Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM “Breathing Room = Balanced Life”—A four-part series, will begin on Monday, September 11th @ 10:00 AM in the small conference room, at Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish. Our lives can be busy and fast-paced, whether we are parents running kids to school and activities, working full time or part-time, retired and over extended either with volunteer commitments or grandchildren. These are all valuable aspects of our life, but life is better with breathing room. Are we squeezing to many things into our lives? We will look at schedules, time, finances, and how to create breathing room into our lives. All are welcome from the community, you do not need to be a parishioner. More information on www.facebook.com/SimpleSpiritualShift/. Also you can email @ simplespiritualshift@gmail.com

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Blood Drive at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital 25500 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. Donors of all blood types are needed, with each blood donation having the potential to save three lives. Individuals are encouraged to make an appointment by calling the hospital’s Health Connections department at 301-475-6019, or through the Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Appointments can also be made online by searching the zip code 20650 at RedCrossBlood.org. The Bloodmobile will be parked outside of the Outpatient Pavilion, located behind the main hospital. Visit www.medstarhealth.org/mhs/event/ blood-drive-medstar-st-marys/ to learn more. Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Free drop-in program for children 18-months to 3 years and their caregivers. This month’s theme is “Terrific Turtles!” Limited space available. Program will also be offered at 11 a.m. also.

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Mind & Matter: Aging and the Brain 96 Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick 12 Noon - 1:30 PM Calvert Hospice is partnering with Calvert Memorial Hospital to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact endof-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to encourage group discussion. Our next seminar is entitled “Mind & Matter: Aging and the Brain” and will be held on September 12 from 12:00—1:30 pm. Participants should bring a lunch. Calvert Hospice will provide dessert. The location for this educational seminar will be “The Space” at 96 Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick (behind Outback Steakhouse). Presenter: Kim Burton, Director of Older Adult Programs from the Mental Health Association of MD. Ms. Burton will talk about life changes that can impact the health of the mind and the brain. Topics will include life changes and the brain, disorders and solutions, being optimistic while aging, and ideas to help people enjoy their later years. Contact Peggy Braham at 410-535-0892 or pbraham@calverthospice.org for more information.To register, visit our website at: calverthospice.org/ education-seminars/ Mental Health in Later Life 96 Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 12 Noon - 1:30 PM Kim Burton, Director of Older Adult Programs from Mental Health Association of Maryland, will provide information about behavioral health issues later in life, how to engage in conversations that promote support, prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery. This event is FREE. To register, please call Calvert Hospice at 410-535-0892 or online at our website www.calverthospice.org/ education-seminars. Board of Trustees meeting. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. No registration. Calvert LiPublisher Associate Publisher General Manager Al Dailey Advertising Jen Stotler

brary Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info. Middleham Chapel Open To The Community Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM The chapel will be open on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This should be convenient for those on their way home from work, or waiting for their child to ﬁnish an after school activity, or maybe you just have the time later in the day or the need. The Chapel is available to all in the community, “For Personal Prayer, Reﬂection or Meditation” Basket Silent Auction Fundraiser Adam’s Taphouse and Grille Prince Frederick, Solomons Island Road South, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club will hold a Basket Silent Auction on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 6:308:30 PM at Adam’s Ribs Restaurant in Prince Frederick, MD. $16 admission includes a picnic buffet. Cash bar. Proceeds will go to the scholarship fund, which provides a scholarship to each Calvert County public high school each year. RSVP to (240) 463-6868 or LCopeland729@gmail.com Sons of the American Legion Meeting American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the Post. All Members are urged to attend and make their voices heard. For more information, call Commander Ward at 410-610-7217. www. ALPost206.org

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Living Well with Diabetes Workshops

Join an interactive workshop for adults with Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes. Set your own goals and plan on improving your health and life! To register for a class, call 410535-5400, ext. 459. Workshops will be held at Calvert Pines Senior Center, Mondays, September 11 - October 23, 9 - 11:30 a.m.; Thursdays, September 14 - October 19, 1 - 3:30 p.m. and at Southern Pines Senior Center, Mondays, October 16 - November 20, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

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Many studies have shown that dancing can improve mood, balance and even help with depression. Let’s cut a rug at Dancing for Fitness, Friday, September 15, 2 p.m. Enjoy Bonkers Over Penny Bingo, Tuesday, September 12, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Be sure to register for lunch at noon.

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Relax your mind and enjoy the movements of yoga when Restorative Yoga begins, Monday, September 11, 9 a.m. A Legal Aid representative will be available by appointment Thursday, September 14, 1 p.m. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment.

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Bring your ideas for programs and trips for 2018 to the Focus Group, Thursday, September 14, 12:30 p.m. Do you have quilting skills? Our Project Linus group is scheduled to meet, Friday, September 15, 1 p.m.

Free Concert: Dixie Power Trio & The New Line Brass Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Thomas McKay Eric McKay

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24th Annual Weekend Returns to Solomons fabrics, glass, graphics, metalwork, paintings, pastels, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood, and mixed media. Guests will enjoy 35 bands performing on three stages, including the new Waterside Patio Stage. The Main Stage, located in the heart of the festival, will features an all-new lineup of performers including Elikeh, Djangolaya, the Honey Dewdrops, California Ramblers, Grubby Bizzness, Fair Warning, David Norris & Shadowbox, the Bootleggers, and Braddock Station Garrison. The Council Ring and the Waterside Patio will feature a wide variety of acoustic music, dance, art performances and more! With three stages, plus strolling entertainers, Artsfest offers a rich Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts and exciting festival experience for all! A Center in Solomons, Maryland, will pres- complete entertainment schedule can be ent their annual juried arts festival, Arts- found at www.annmariegarden.org. The fest ’17, on September 16 & 17, from 10am entertainment is made possible by a grant to 5pm both days. The beautiful park from the Maryland State Arts Council and provides a unique setting for this weekend the National Endowment for the Arts. Those bringing kids to Artsfest ’17 will extravaganza of the arts with more than 165 artist booths, 35 performers on three find a wide variety of activities to keep stages, creative fun for kids, artist demos, them engaged and entertained. Don’t great food and drink. Admission is $6 per miss the Discovery Tent, where kids can person, and free for members and kids 11 “keep calm and make art,” including fidgand under. For detailed event informa- et spinners, zentangle zoo drawings, fintion and to download a $1 off coupon, ger labyrinths, and stress balls. Kids can visit www.annmariegarden.org or call run off their excess energy in the Zany Zone and the Fairy Lolly, and enjoy cre410-326-4640. Artsfest was first held in 1993 as a birth- ative play in the Patio Play Area. All ages day celebration for Annmarie Garden’s will enjoy playing with clay in the Clay namesake, Ann Marie Koenig. As a con- Studio and exploring the fundamentals tinuing annual tribute, Artsfest celebrates of still life drawing in the Studio School. the visual and performing arts by bringing Check out the entertainment schedule together the country’s most accomplished to learn more about the many children’s artists for a fabulous weekend extravagan- performers, including bubble magic with za of the arts! At the center of the festival Marigold Bumbleroot and face painting are more than 165 visual artists, many of with Kreative Kharacters. Visitors won’t go hungry at Artsfest whom will demonstrate during the event. Annmarie’s Clay Studio and Studio with an amazing array of food options, School will both be open during the festi- including wine and microbrews, smoothval for some creative hand-on fun. Arts- ies, fresh squeezed lemonade, crab cake fest also includes numerous opportunities sandwiches, stuffed ham sandwiches, barfor guests of all ages to enjoy interactive beque, Rockfish wraps, shrimp Po Boys, communal art activities. Artsfest ’17 re- ice cream, funnel cake, fried Oreos, kettle flects the mission of Annmarie Garden corn and much more! Most food vendors to connect people to art and nature, and accept credit cards, but there will be an the success of this popular festival helps ATM at the festival. Artsfest ’17 Entertainment Schedule to fund and support programming and 35 performances on three stages, plus, events throughout the year at Annmarie. New for 2017! Artsfest ’17 will include strolling musicians & performing artists! a fabulous new lineup of visual and perFrom Annmarie Sculpture Garden forming artists. Browse and shop more & Arts Center and 165 artist booths – inside and outside - featuring jewelry, ceramics, drawing,

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