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Planners Take Key Master Plan Update Votes Prince Frederick Town Center Shrinks

By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Planning Commission has made some key decisions that will be incorporated in the second draft of the Comprehensive Plan update. The decisions were made at the commission’s April 18 meeting at the suggestion of Director of Planning Mark Willis.

Willis reported to the commission that he had originally intended to present the consultant’s second draft at that meeting, but he wanted to make sure that the commission was on board with several of the issues that have been a conversation thread throughout the process that has been going on for almost two years.

Perhaps the most significant change made at the meeting was the shrinking of the proposed size of the Prince Frederick Town Center. Willis noted that the town center’s size was one of the most controversial issues in the process.

The first draft had the town center expanding out along Route 231 to the College of Southern Maryland. Wills suggested instead that some of that expansion area be designated as a “Phase 2 expansion area” to be considered at a later date, perhaps with the discussion of the zoning ordinance update. Only to be included in the expanded Prince Frederick Town Center would be the Calvert Towne area and a section to the north near the hospital that is shown as being an employment area.

The town center expansion also would include a few boundary line adjustments.

Another change recommended by Willis was the elimination of the new designation of “village” for Owings,

Huntingtown and St. Leonard. They will revert to being called “minor town centers.”

As for Huntingtown, the planners reaffirmed what they had talked about and voted on several times previously.

The town center boundary of Huntingtown will expand only to incorporate the land for Huntingtown H.S. and not the rest of the property from the school to the Cox Road intersection.

The decision to put the high school in the town center is out of recognition that might help secure state funding for any expansion or renovation there.

By being in a town center it would be in a priority funding area, making it eligible for state monies.

Long-Range Planner Jenny Plummer-Welker told the planners that not being in the town center would not preclude funding but could require a waiver.

The decision to just include the high school was on a 4-2 vote.

In the first draft of the Comprehensive Plan revision, the existing one-mile radius around minor town centers (Owings, Huntingtown and St. Leonard) was eliminated. Under the existing plan, less intense development is allowed in that one mile, but more intense than for the land outside it.

Willis noted that taking away that ring would take away development rights for land owners there. He said the issue could be revisited during the zoning ordinance update.

Commission member Maria Buehler, who lives in St. Lenard, made the motion to agree with Willis’ recommendation and that motion carried unanimously. dickmyers@countytmnes.net

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The Calvert County Planning Commission has voted to request the county commissioners provide funding for an updated transportation plan. The decision came at the commission’s April 18 meeting after a request from Director of Planning and Zoning Mark Willis.

The issue of the lack of a current transportation plan has been consistently raised in comments on the revision to the county’s Comprehensive Plan that is now in a first draft and soon-to-be second draft (see separate story). The issue was highlighted by former planning director Greg Bowen at a Nov. 30 meeting of the citizen group called Keep Calvert Country.

A briefing handed out at that meeting noted: “No traffic studies were conducted in preparation of the new Comp Plan and traffic observations in the plan do not match the county commissioners’ own projections which project that traffic will go from approximately 45,000 to 83,600 by 2030.”

Some responders wanted the comprehensive plan update process to be put on hold until a transportation plan is completed. Willis doesn’t think that is necessary. He said the master plan is followed up with other documents, including a revised zoning ordinance to implement it.

He said updating the transportation plan

in parallel to the zoning ordinance update made more sense.

Willis sad the zoning ordinance revision is still 18 months Calvert County Planning away. “I want Director Mark Willis the transportation plan to be done before the zoning ordinance,” he said.

Wills would like to put out a request for proposals for a consultant to do the transportation plan update. He said the consultant working on the comprehensive plan update does have staff who could do a transportation plan.

Willis said a ballpark estimate of how much the plan would cost is about $100,000 to include contingencies.

The planning director said the transportation plan was last updated in 1997 before some existing technology was even contemplated. He gave as an example smart traffic lights that can adjust to existing conditions to change their timing.

The planners unanimously agreed to have chairperson Carolyn McHugh sign a letter to send to the county commissioners formalizing Willis’ request. dickmyers@coutytimnes.net

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By Dick Myers Editor Th Calvert County Planning Commission has decided, on a split vote, to require chain stores to continue to be subjected to the county’s architectural review process.

The chain stores had been exempted in an original proposal to revise the process in the town centers.

The commission on a 4-3 vote, with Chair Carolyn McHugh breaking the tie, decided to take that decision and several others to a joint public hearing with the county commissioners.

The exemption for chain stores (including local chains) was included in the proposed changes after a Oct. 18, 2017 county commissioner work session. As the result of that session, the planning staff was directed to take the issue to the planning commission.

The planners discussed the changes at a Feb. 21 meeting at which time several members of architectural review committees spoke in opposition to the changes.

One of those changes required the committees to meet within five days of receiving an application and making a decision.

At its April 18 meeting, the planners instead decided to require the committees to meet twice monthly if necessary so that members can have scheduled meeting dates and plan accordingly.

Long-Range Planner Jenny Plummer-Welker told the planning commission members that the push to revise the architectural review committee (ARC) process came when the Prince Frederick ARC failed to gather a quorum on several occasions, thus holding up commercial projects.

The planners decided at the April 18 meeting to have staff review an application instead if the ARC failed to achieve a quorum. It gives staff 10 days to make a decision.

But it was the issue of chain stores that drew the most comment from the planners.

McHugh said of exempting them: “This feels like it is giving them carte blanche.”

Plummer-Welker noted that chains often have a variety of store designs and staff can work with them to achieve the best fit for Calvert. And, member Richard Holler expressed the fear that requiring the chains to conform would mean a loss of chain stores in the county.

But, member John Toohey expressed concern about fairness to the local, nonchain businesses.

Architectural review committees operate in Dunkirk, Huntingtown, Lusby, Owings, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard and Solomons town centers. Whatever charges to the process are eventually decided would be incorporated into the plans for each town center.

The public will now have a chance to log in on the contentious issue at an upcoming joint hearing on a yet-to-be-determined date. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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While the contract for the new main community outpatient clinic (CBOC) for veterans in Charlotte Hall has yet to be awarded, a satellite clinic will soon be coming to Great Mills Road.

The presence of the CBOCs mean that local veterans will not have to travel to either Baltimore or Washington D.C. for medical care.

The new clinic will take over the third floor of the newly built East Run Medical Center, owned by Cherry Cove Development, which also hosts a branch of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. really nice when it’s done,’ L said“It’llSt. beMary’s County Commissioner I Todd Morgan, who announced the contract award at the April 19 meeting of Sthe Tri-County Council. very convenient to the base and to Tthe“It’s active and retired military,” Morgan I continued. “ That’s the key.”

Morgan said the third floor would Nhave to be remodeled to accept the CBOC’s operations but to have Gnew the contract finally awarded was a real Pachievement.

“I’m just happy…we can start doing something,” Morgan said.

Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr., who also heads the Tri-County Council’s Regional Veteran’s Advisory Committee, said the group was “pleased” that the new clinic would be coming to Southern Maryland.

But, he said, complications with the contract negotiations between the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) and the potential developer have continually delayed the project.

The main issue, Slaughenhoupt has said in previous interviews, centered around the too-high cost of rent asked for by the builder, as-yet unnamed, of the project.

The current CBOC at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall has operated for the past 20 years but has mostly been inadequate to the task as it is only surplus space at the facility.

The issue has reached congressional levels, as U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer has publicly chided the VA for not moving quickly enough to get the main CBOC replacement moving. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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R I C E : By Dick Myers Editor $ The Town of Chesapeake Beach has 2gotten some good news from the Mary1 land Department of Transportation. They have agreed that traffic lights are war9ranted on both the north- and south-bond of Route 260 at Harrison Boulevard/ , lanes Limerick Lane. The busy intersection, low sight distance, is the entrance 9with into the Richfield Station subdivision.

0 The signal was one of Mayor Pat Mahoney’s and the town council’s priorities.

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The town commissioned their own study last year that concluded that traffic lights were needed. That study was forwarded to the state.

Mahoney reported at the April 19 town council meeting that he had received a call from a state highway official bearing the good news. Mahoney announced a special town public meeting for May 3 at 7 p,m. to inform citizens on what’s happening.

Since the town council meeting, Mahoney has received a letter from Assistant District Engineer for Traffic and Access Management Kimberly M. Tran, P.E. confirming that phone conversation.

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point of departure for a state analysis. She wrote: “The analysis took into account existing and future traffic volumes along all approaches, vehicular speeds, roadway geometrics, accident history, existing traffic control devices, and sight distances along all approaches. As a result of our review, we found that we concur with the study’s recommendation to install a traffic signal as two signal warrants were met, and the installation of a traffic signal would be beneficial to the overall traffic operations at the intersection.”

Mahoney told The County Times that the installation of the signals by the stare would probably take about two years. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Legislators Tout Bipartisanship at Chamber Breakfast

By Dick Myers Editor The word is “comity.” That’s how Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller (D: Calvert) described the 2018 Maryland General Assembly. Not “comedy,” he quickly added. The word is defined as “civility” or “mutual respect.” Or as he told the attendees at the annual Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Post Legislative Session Breakfast April 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons – “people getting along.”

Bipartisanship is another word to summarize the session, the four legislators in attendance agreed for the most part. Two Democrats, Miller and Del. Michael Jackson (District 27B) attended along with Republicans Sen. Steve Waugh (District 29), and Del. Mark Fisher (District 27C). Del. Jerry Clark (District 29C) was not in attendance. They were arranged alternately by party at the table facing the attendees.

Miller said as a gauge of the bipartisanship, “Look at what we accomplished.” Thar included the budget, health insurance initiatives, and securing a financial incentive package to lure Amazon’s second headquarters.

“It was a bipartisan effort.”

Miller praised Waugh for coming up with a plan to address the school security issue, including adding $41 million in funding. “This was an issue that we came together on, worked together and passed in a bipartisan vote,” Miller said.

Waugh said what the legislature did on school safety put the state in the lead nationally on the issue. “I am truly proud of the work we have done and that was done in a bipartisan basis,” he exclaimed.

Waugh also mentioned the saving of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center merger into the University of Maryland, which will create the state’s fifth institution to hand out PhDs. Del. Jackson, former Prince George’s County sheriff,

also singled out the state’s response to the school shootings in Florida and at Great Mills High School as a major legislative accomplishment. He also supported a bill to add ROTC to several of the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. And, he supported the initiative to improve law enforcement training.

Both Jackson and Fisher noted the legislature’s enactment of a scholarship in honor of Richard Collins, III, the Bowie State student and Calvert resident who was killed last year. Fisher’s son attended Calverton School with Collins. He said all of Collins’ classmates attended his funeral. “It was a remarkable thing to see,” Fisher said.

While not denying a certain level of bipartisanship in the session, Fisher was highly critical of the legislature’s failure to return the $500 million tax windfall from the federal tax cut to the taxpayers.

Fisher also decried the trend to license every business, citing movers as an example. “You shouldn’t have to be licensed in a free society in an unspecialized area,” he opined.

“We are trying to regulate every aspect of human life,” he added. That’s especially true of small businesses, of which he is one (cell tower siting), he said. “I struggle every day.”

The override of the governor’s veto of the bill requiring small businesses to provide sick leave did draw partisan response among the four participants. Miller said the compromise was to pass a tax credit for employees who provide coverage.

But, Fisher insisted not all small businesses are alike.

He said requiring sick leave would be “helping the big guys.” He reported on a Calvert County business, Fielding Company, that moved to Virginia because of Maryland e regulations.

Perhaps the most contentious local issue was the $50 million bond authority increase for the county that allowed for a new county office building at Armory Square.

Fisher opposed the bill. “We have a checks and balances system,” he said, and the legislature was that check. He said he didn’t favor spending the money and moving county offices away from Main Street would create “a ghost town.”

Jackson, on the other hand, noted the needs of the courts and the wishes of the county commissioners.

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot came under sharp criticism for his handling of craft beer legislation.

Fisher said Franchot was disrespectful of the chairman of the committee that heard the bill. “I have never seen anything like that before,” he said.

Waugh said of Maryland’s historic three-tier system in which one tier (manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer) can’t step over into another tier: “It’s nuts.”

Miller said the bill introduced to revise the craft beer regulations looked good to him, but the Senate never had a crack at it.

Although in his opening statement Miller touted the financial incentives to lure Amazon’s headquarters.

Fisher, in response to a question disagreed. “Amazon is intentionally ruining every business that sells,” he said.

Jackson reported to the attendees that there’s a ballot question in Novembver that will require lottery proceeds to be dedicated to education.

In closing statements, Miller touted the “comity.”

Waugh singled out school safety, progress on veteran’s issues and the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center as his accomplishments.

Jackson also noted school safety along with health care reforms.

And Fisher posited a negative. He said the biggest failure was to not extend tax credits to all retirees, instead of special segments oi society, such as veterans and first responders. And the biggest success, he said, was chipping away at that problem.

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Hospital Hosts Solomons House Fire Active Shooter Drill Ruled Accidental

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

CalvertHealth Medical Center on April 15 hosted an armed intruder/active shooter drill. Several weeks of planning culminated into a full scale exercise with nearly 100 participants from CalvertHealth, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Calvert Advanced Life Support, and several civilian “actors.” The drill tested the response of all participating agencies in accordance with the protocols and procedures that are set in place to handle them. While an active shooter event is usually a police-driven incident, the staff of the CalvertHealth Medical Center gained insight into what a real active shooter situation would involve.

Participants learned a great deal during the drill, and the after-action “Hotwash,” in which everyone involved shared personal experiences and lessons learned in a group setting, was just as beneficial. First Responders were able to answer questions and provide additional feedback while the situations were still fresh for the participants. Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “The police learn as much from the public as the public learns from us, we need to continue these drills and the natural dialogue that comes with them.”

Press Release from CCSO

A Sedwick Avenue house fire in Solomons that occurred Monday just before 8:30 a.m. was caused by an electrical issue, Maryland State Fire Marshals reported.

The fire destroyed an in-law suite attached to a single-family home, investigators stated, though there were no injuries.

The owner of the property was away at work.

The loss of the structure was estimated at $70,000 with loss of contents factored in, according to fire marshal estimates.

The fire was discovered by a neighbor who saw the fire in the bedroom of the suite, responding firefighters from

Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad took 15 minutes to put out the fire. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report

During the week of April 16 – April 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,477 calls for service throughout the community.

Theft: 18-19679 On April 16, 2018 Y. Bortchevsky responded to Bay Front Park in Chesapeake Beach for the report of a theft. The victim stated that sometime between 1:30 PM and 3:15 PM an unknown suspect broke into her vehicle and stole her MD driver’s license.

Theft: 18-20166 On April 18, 2018 Deputy Bowlan responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for the report of a theft.

The victim stated on April 13th between 12:20 PM and 4:00 PM an unknown suspect stole two pairs of shoes that were delivered to his home on Dunleigh Court. The total value of stolen property is $665.

Theft: 18-20273 On April 19, 2018 Deputy Callison responded to Salisbury Place, Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The victim stated that sometime between April 18th at 8:00 PM and April 19th at 10:25 AM an unknown suspect stole the handicap sticker off his vehicle that was parked in front of his residence.

Theft: 18-20966 On April 22, 2018 Deputy Burggraff responded to Thunderbird Drive, Lusby for the report of a theft. The victim advised sometime between April 21st at 9:00 PM and April 22nd at 6:00 AM and unknown suspect re-

moved her mailbox from its post and stole it. The value of the stolen property is approximately $50.

Theft: 18-20922 On April 22, 2018 Deputy Lorenzano responded to the Dunkirk Walmart for the report of a theft. An unidentified subject was seen exiting the store with a cart full of unpaid items. When approached by an employee, the suspect became hostile then fled the scene, leaving the cart and miscellaneous items behind. The items in the cart added up to $368.10.

Theft: 18-20867 On April 22, 2018 Deputy Ostazeski responded to Sneade’s Ace Hardware in Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant stated an unknown suspect stole a Dewalt 20 volt drill from the store. The value of the stolen property is $129.99.

ARRESTS: On April 19, 2018 Deputy T. Buckler responded to Fastop in Chesapeake Beach for the report of a disorderly subject. Terrell Stepney (25) was told multiple times that he needed to leave the store, but he refused. Stepney was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Trespassing.

On April 21, 2018 Deputy Bradley responded to Buckets Sports Bar in Lusby for the report of a disor-

derly subject. Deputy Callison was on scene with the subject, later identified as Franky Delph Jr (40). Delph was asked to leave the property multiple times, however, he refused and continued to yell and curse at the officers. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Resisting Arrest and Trespassing.

On April 21, 2018 Deputy Y. Bortchevsky responded to Brookeview Court, Chesapeake Beach for the report of a suspicious vehicle. Deputy Bortchevsky approached the vehicle and noticed the rear passenger, Bobby Lewis King Jr (33), trying to hide a clear baggie under his shirt. King was removed from the vehicle and searched. He was not in possession of the baggie, however, a plastic baggie was located in the grass right outside the door where King sat in the vehicle. King was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. While at the Detention Center, Deputy Bortchevsky checked the crease of the seat where King sat during transport and found two baggies with a white powdery substance, one baggie with a grey powdery substance, and one baggie with 3 blue pills. King was charged with CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Heroin and Oxycodone.

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Sheriff’s Office Teams Three Arrested in Lusby Home Invasion with One Love Foundation

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded on March 16 at approximately 3:10am to 959 Golden West Way in Lusby for the report of a home invasion. Det. Mudd of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau was notified of the Home Invasion and responded promptly to begin the investigation.

Det. Mudd’s on-scene investigation revealed that the victim, Melissa Diane Harris, was awoken from her sleep at approximately 3:00am. She stated two light skinned males, approximately 2040 years in age, wearing what appeared to be all black masks covering their faces kicked in the front door to her residence wielding what she recognized to be shotguns. The two masked intruders then went directly to her bedroom and asked her “Where’s Timothy or T-Bo”. Ms. Harris’ believed that they were referring to her ex-husband. Ms. Harris stated that she does not live with him and the intruders left without taking anything from the home.

Harris told police later that she believed the invaders had targeted her home mistakenly, since she drives the same kind of car as the girlfriend of another resident on Golden West Way who was “flashy with his money on snap chat.”

The assailants left without taking any items from Harris’ home.

Crime Scene Technician Veeder arrived on scene to gather evidence and to photograph the scene. Det. Buck teamed up with Det. Mudd and Det. Jernigan and worked diligently to solve this case.

Several investigative leads were developed in this case which led detectives on

a timely investigation. During the course of the investigation, detectives authored several search warrants and conducted many interviews. Additionally, video surveillance from several cameras was reviewed, forensic downloads were performed, and numerous items of evidence were gathered.

Three suspects were developed during the investigation. They are identified as William Gary Edwards (W/M, DOB: 11-10-1999) who is incarcerated at the Charles County Detention Center. The second suspect was Ijaaz Butler (B/M, DOB: 07-04-1992) who is also incarcerated in the Charles County Detention Center. The third suspect identified as Demar Rynell Mason (B/M, DOB: 06-16-1983) resides in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates in Lusby.

Det. Buck submitted Applications for Statement of Charges on William Gary Edwards (W/M, DOB: 11-10-1999), Ijaaz Butler (B/M, DOB: 07-04-1992) and Demar Rynell Mason (B/M, DOB: 06-161983) for the charges of Home Invasion, Burglary in the First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary in the First Degree, Burglary in the Third Degree, Burglary in the Fourth Degree, and any charges deemed appropriate through the District Court Commissioners Office.

Criminal Arrest warrants were issued for the three suspects in this case. The warrants for William Edwards and Ijaaz Butler were lodged as detainers with the Charles County Detention Center. Demar Mason was located and served an arrest warrant on April 19, 2018.

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office

School Speed Enforcement Effort Operates Year-Round

The Calvert County Safety for Students Speed Enforcement Program is in effect year round. The speed cameras will be moved randomly between the school zones. Currently those cameras are located near Mill Creek Middle, Windy Hill Middle, Calvert Country, and Northern Middle schools. In the next week the Mill Creek Middle camera will be moved to a location near Cardinal Hickey Academy.

Cameras are active year round, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. This does not alter any posted speed reduction times.

Citations are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle, and only if the speed was 12 mph or more over the posted speed limit. The camera will adjust for the reduced speed times.

A school zone speed camera violation is a $40 fine with no points.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Calvert County Safety for Students program, please contact Deputy Julia Murphy at 410-535-1600 ext. 2540.

Press Release from CCSO

Yeardley Love’s family created the One Love Foundation after her exboyfriend murdered her.

Her friends and family realized if it could happen to Yeardley, it could happen to anyone.

Many of them saw red flags but either did not realize it or did not know what to do about it. As a result, they produced accessible, relatable, and modern resources to assist with starting a conversation about unhealthy relationships in order to spread awareness, share knowledge, prevent or stop abuse, and potentially save a life.

In February the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a One Love Escalation Facilitator Training Workshop. Approximately 30 representatives from various agencies participated and were trained to lead a discussion about the topic. In response to the recent incident at Great Mills High School, the Sheriff’s Office held a focus group meeting on April 19th to collaborate on ways to branch out in our community.

If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and/or visit joinonelove.org to review all of the free resources available. Videos and discussion guides can be accessed directly or a guest speaker can be requested to start a discussion about unhealthy relationships. All ages and genders can benefit from learning more about the One Love Foundation.

Press Release from CCSO

Pets of the Week

Meet Baxter!

Spring is here! Are you searching for a SPECIAL COMPANION with a real ZEST for life? Looking for a new family member to share some fun and spice things up? If you’re longing for an AMAZING NEW BEGINNING then I’m the dog for you! My name is Baxter and I’m always up for an adventure, a long walk, or maybe just tossing a ball around the back yard.

I’m a 1 1/2 year old Hound mix who still acts like a BIG LOVE FILLED PUPPY but I also love to settle down for some special SNUGGLE time too. I will be a wonderful addition to any household. I just need a chance. BE MY MIRACLE! PLEASE CHOOSE ME! And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house!

Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

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Poetry, Art Collaboration Brings Arts Together

The reception for Visions of Verses — a show celebrating both written and physical art and the inspiration behind them — was attended by more than 75 art enthusiasts at the calvART Gallery in Prince Frederick on April 14. The show, which runs through May 6, features local artwork that was inspired by local poetry.

The inaugural Visions of Verses show is a collaborative effort of artists from calvART Gallery, poets from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) as well as other well-known local poets and the show’s organizer, the Arts Council of Calvert County. The Maryland State Arts Council was a sponsor.

“The Arts Council was so excited to sponsor this event and include the calvART Gallery artists and CSM and local poets, to create this special night of poetry and art.

We felt it brought creative thoughts and visions together as one for our guests to experience,” said Arts Council of Calvert County Executive Director Carol Eberly.

The evening reception featured 11 poets reading their work and the display of more

than 18 pieces of art that were inspired by those poems, including paintings, jewelry, ceramic and fused-glass pieces.

“The Visions of Verses reception was a great success,” said Carol Wade, one of the participating artists. “Each time we heard the gong, a new poet was introduced and he or she recited their poem. Then they passed the microphone to the artist who created an art piece inspired by the poem. Hearing the poem out loud was much more moving than reading it to yourself. The poets seemed to enjoy the surprise of seeing the art that was created based on their poem.

The art was more varied and forced the artists to think outside the box. I hope we can do this again next year.”

CSM Professor Neal Dwyer said that the Visions of Verses collaboration achieved “a creative confluence.” Artists are a solitary breed. They like to work on their own, to listen for and feel poems, images come to them, and sometimes collaboration with others can get in the way. But not this time,” Dwyer said. “The combination of artworks and poetry at the April 14 event lent itself

to a third genre — like when you hit a tuning fork, two tones sound from the same source. We enjoyed the words of the poets and visions of the artists, which complimented each other in ways I doubt anyone in attendance expected.”

Participating poets include former Maryland Poet Laureate Michael Glaser, Carol Harvat, Dwyer, Katherine Lassman, Elisavietta Ritchie, Hiram Larew, Sherbrooke Lea Carson, Rocky Jones, Jeanne Vote, Rachael Heinhorst and Jeffery Coleman.

Artists from calvART Gallery participating in the collaboration are Wade, Ray Noble, Phyllis Noble, Pam Callen, Ann Crain. Lonnie Harkins, Suzanne Shelden, Ray Bogle, Sylvia Hill, Mary Blumberg, Denise Breitburg, Marie Estabrook, Alyson Schwartz, Ann Trentman, Mimi Little, Wendy Schneider and Jo Anne Gilhooly.

“Special thanks to CSM for their collaboration, EZ Thai for the beautiful food buffet, Ruddy Duck for the craft beer and patron of the arts Rene Cunningham for all the beverages,” Eberly said. “In addition, a very special thank you goes to Michael Glaser and Carol Harvat for coordinating the poets and to Pam Callen, president of calvART Gallery for bringing the artists

The Visions of Verses reception begins as poet Michael S. Glaser, St. Mary's College of Maryland's Professor Emeritus of English, cheers, along with Arts Council Executive Director Carol Eberly holding the gong as Eleanor Nelson, Arts Council VP, gives opening remarks and gallery president, Pam Callen, right, looks on.

together for this special event. The Arts Council plans to make this an annual event, with help from Calvert County funding along with the State of Maryland Arts Council grants for us to continue supporting the arts in Calvert County.”

For information on this and other arts events in Calvert County, visit www.calvertarts.org. For information on calvART Gallery, visit http://calvartgallery.com/.

For information about language and literature studies at CSM, visit https://www. csmd.edu/programs-courses/not-sure/ areas-of-study/languages-literature/.

The Calvert Barn Quilt Trail Comes to North Beach Regional Library Announces

The Arts Council of Calvert County invites all to come and enjoy a delightful walking tour of the three newest squares on the Calvert Barn Quilt Trail, located in the lovely town of North Beach, MD. The squares will be unveiled on Friday, April 20, 2018. The barn quilt plaque is a replica of one square from a quilt, painted on plywood and mounted on the side of a barn, building or free standing frame. For more information on locations and quilt designs, please visit the website http://www. calvertbarnquilttrail.org/.

1. Maple Leaf, Chesapeake’s Bounty, 9124 Bay Avenue The classic Maple Leaf quilt design is a perfect fit for Chesapeake’s Bounty. Chosen and painted by Veronica Cristo of Chesapeake’s Bounty, the Maple Leaf reminds us that trees help sustain life as we know it. Veronica and Will Kreamer, founder of Chesapeake’s Bounty and a third generation farmer, believe in the health and economic benefits of local food, supporting local farmers, watermen, and other producers and paying fair market prices for their products. The new North Beach Market is an ideal complement to their local food system vision in that it brings local food from throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed right to the doorstep of the community.

2. Trip Around the World, The Wheel Store, 4109 7th St. The Trip Around the World quilt block hanging on the back fence at The Wheel Store was first designed by Marilou Winkler, age 87, as a quilt to be raffled off at a fundraiser at The Wheel for the National Parkinson’s Foundation, to honor Marilou’s school principal who was diagnosed with the disease. The Wheel, established in 2011 by Celia Molofsky, is a “Boutique-Gallery-Tavern” whose goal is to support the community through the Arts. Hosting the fundraiser for Parkinson’s research is one of the ways she is doing just that.

3. Sister’s Choice, Sisters’ Corner, 8905 Chesapeake Ave. With a multitude of quilt block patterns available, the decision to pick this one was an easy choice for sisters Kathy Brookes and Carol Koenig, owners of Sisters’ Corner since 2007. Their research led them to the naming of the Sister’s Choice block by the Ladies’ Art Company in St. Louis about 1890, in honor of British novelist Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra. They were devoted sisters and lived as single women in their family home their entire lives. Cassandra lost her fiancée early in her life and never married. Jane died while Cassandra was in her forties. Kathy and Carol knew that the Sister’s Choice block was an ideal reflection of their lifelong love of reading, needlework and floral design.

Press Release from The Arts Council of Calvert County

Press Release from CSM

Board of Directors

Newly elected 2018 board of trustee members for the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association, from left to right: James Hanley (St. Mary’s); Beth Roth (St. Mary’s); Delores Brown (Calvert); Martha Grahame (Calvert); Carolyn McHugh (Calvert); Marge Rhoden (Charles); Janice Walthour (St. Mary’s); and Sharan Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Maryland Regional Library.

The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association welcomed a new member to its board of trustees during the annual corporation meeting on April 10. Delores Brown joined six other board members who are elected annually to serve a threeyear term. The other six who were elected are returning members, including the newly elected board officers: James Hanley, President; Marge Rhoden, Vice President; and Martha Grahame, Treasurer. Two additional board member positions are vacant at this time.

The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association is a regional resource center for the public libraries in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties; providing library services for the staff and customers of public libraries throughout Southern Maryland. The board of trustees is composed of three members from each of the three Southern Maryland counties.

The regional library was formed in 1959 to enhance the services provided by the county libraries. It is part of a state-wide resource network of three regional resource centers, working in collaboration with the State Library Resource Center, to provide efficient, economical and coordinated library services that the county library systems cannot adequately provide themselves.

For more information about the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association, visit smrla.org or call 301-884-0436.

Press Release from SMRLA

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

The Gott Company: 73 Years of Changing with Calvert current portfolio.

But it was the heating oil business that was the constant for most of the company’s history. During those early years, J. Wilmer’s son, John Gott, Sr. was graduating from Charlotte Hall Military Academy (now the site of the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home).

John, along with his brothers Raymond and Monett began to assume increased responsibility.

Reliable Oil’s growth included expansion from their initial storage plant in Prince Frederick to a second storage plant in Deale, and acquisition of Early Oil in Brandywine, Pierce John Gott Sr. and Jr. with a display in the Gott Company corporate office.

Oil in Prince Frederick, Swain Oil in Waldorf, BinBy Dick Myers ger Brothers Oil in Upper Marlboro, McKnney Oil, and Editor R.S. Leitch Oil of Solomons. It was during the 70’s that Legacy businesses, those which have lasted decades John Gott, Sr. assumed responsibility for running the or even centuries, have one thing in common. They business. His father passed away in 1978.

J. Wilmer Gott had taken time out from his business have been able to adapt to the changes around them –to society and to their customers. Some have evolved. to serve two terms in the 1960’s as county commissionSome have completely changed as their product has er and his son would follow in his footsteps as commisbecome obsolete. Some have started new lines of busi- sioner from 1981-1990.

That Reliable Oil gas station in Prince Frederick, sitness. Others have purchased existing businesses, sometimes competitors. One shining example of adapting ting in front of the heating oil distribution headquarters and changing is a 73-year-old, third-generation Calvert was demolished and a state of the art self-service station was built to replace it. It was eventually replaced by County business – The Gott Company.

In 1921 there wasn’t much work in Calvert County the company’s Magic Tunnel Car Wash.

In 1990 Reliable Oil and Early Oil were merged and except farming or being a waterman. Young J. Wilmer Gott left that family farm for Baltimore and a job de- renamed the Gott Company.

John Gott Sr.’s son John Jr. stated at the age of 11 at livering Wonder Bread for Continental Baking Company. Two years later, according to the official history the Mobil station in Prince Frederick. He worked sumof the company, he would return for one of those rare mers cleaning furnaces, installing tanks and doing sernon-farm jobs. His new employer Standard Oil of New vice station maintenance. Known as Johnny. at the age Jersey (predecessor of Esso and Exxon) had a storage of 16 he moved to delivering fuel after school and on weekends. There was no question he would get into the plant in Owings.

J. Wilmer, as he was known, began delivering kero- business, he said. “It’s all I ever wanted to do.” Father sene with a chain-driven open cab truck. According and son worked side by side until John Sr.’s retirement to the company history: “Trucks of that time had no in 2000. They still converse regularly.

Oil companies all over the country were turning to pumps, meters or hose reels. Fuel was drawn through a spigot into five-gallon cans, and then carried by hand a complementary business – convenience stores. “It and pumped into customer’s tanks, regardless of the was the “natural evolution” of the gas station business, Johnny said. In 1986 they purchased an existing Cweather. “ In the height of the Depression, 1932, Standard Oil Store in Leonardtown. It was a rocky start for that part opened a second Calvert plant, in Solomons, where of the business.

They were losing money. “We knew nothing about fuel shipments were delivered by barge. It was located where the Chesapeake Biological Lab now has its pier. that part of the business,” Johnny said. But, they got Having proven himself to the company, J. Wilmer was lucky. “We were just at the point where we were ready to shut it up.” Then they received a resume from a man dispatched to run the plant.

In the late 1930s, gun-type oil burners were invented, (Bob Erickson) who had a load of convenience store exand fuel oil quickly became the preferred home heating perience with the Southland Corp. He took over, turned fuel. This prompted a new business – fuel oil delivery it around in three months, and helped roll out the Fastop companies known as “peddlers.” Standard Oil supplied chain. They now have additional stores in Solomons, Lusby, St. Leonard, North Beach and Dunkirk. them.

The convenience stores are now an integral part of Gott came to know one of those peddlers, Earl Wayson. The two men in 1945, with the War over, joined the business They are currently getting ready to tear forces to form the Reliable Oil Company. So, at its very down and rebuild the popular North Beach location and genesis, the founding of what is now the Gott Company have plans for a new store in Huntingtown.

In 2003, Gott Company became the first heating oil was forged out of product and customer change. The business thrived through the hard work of its founders company in the area to expand to propane, to meet customer demand. and providing “reliable” customer service.

But, it was also during the early years of the 21st CenFrom its early years, there was a gas station in the company’s business plan, although the number of cars tury that the heating oil business was changing. The in the rural county were few and far between. And, that company had been in the service business since its ingas station business remains a part of the company’s ception as Reliable Oil Company. But over time, separate companies had sprung up that did just service and

not delivery. The hard decision was made to sell the heating oil and propane business in 2007.

But Johnny didn’t have the heating oil business out of his system. The wheels were turning for the past decade, He had observed that some heating oil companies had gone out of business, reducing competition and, he said, causing rising prices.

Johnny had the idea about a year after selling the heating oil business to get back in as a discount oil delivery company and letting others do the service. Not having to build in the costs of service, he would be able to deliver at much lower costs. He also would be different from other discount companies, which he described as “here today, gone tomorrow.” They had been here since 1945.

“I cut my teeth on an oil truck and it’s something we have always done,” Johnny explained about his desire to get back into the business And, thus was born “the fresh start-up from scratch,” Quality Discount Oil and Gas. They are marketed as Q-Dog, with Super Dog as its symbol They removed a fuel storage facility in Deale out of moth balls and are building a second one at their property in Calvert Industrial Park, where their office is located., “We started out with a blank sheet of paper,”: Johnny said. They bought a fleet of four rucks and can now be seen all over Southern Maryland delivering at deep discounts. “There’s an opportunity in the marketplace,” he said.

The Fastops were still there. Th Magic Tunnel Car Wash in Prince Frederick was still there. They were strong, viable businesses. But Got Company was about to reimage itself into a new business that at the same time was deeply imbedded in its foundation roots.

Their first season was a lot of 75-degree days and “I was shooting myself for wanting to get back,” Johnny said, but this year has been better. “This year the weatherman has worked our way and still is working our way.”

Of the new (old) business, he said, “It’s taken off. It’s going well.”

John Gott, Sr. is 87 years old and lives with his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth. John, Jr. is married to Connie and they have two children, who are sixth generation Calvert countians. Both children have started to work summers in the business, preparing for a fourth generation.

“Environmental regulations and regulations in general,” are the biggest changes from the company’s founding in 1945 to today,” Johnny said. “It was a whole different world years ago.” Regulations for underground storage tanks came into being right when he was taking over the company, he said.

“It’s a dead expense that drops in your lap,” he explained, and that required tightening the company’s belt and perhaps slowing expansion. “It’s something that had to be done,” he added.

Gott also is involved in land development, having created the Lusby Town Center and hoping to eventually market “The Green at Lusby Town Center” next to it. Because of his development business he has eschewed involvement in politics as his father and grandfather had.

“Dad always did it and it is something I have always done,” John Gott, Jr. said about taking profits and plowing them back into business expansion. “Every dollar we make I dump back in again.”

“If you are sitting still, you are going backwards,” he said, explaining that business lesson learned by the successful businesses that have had staying power. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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SMECO Honors Outstanding Math, Science, STEM Teachers

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 20 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.

Receiving awards this year were nine math teachers, six science teachers, and five STEM (science, math, engineering, and technology) teachers from schools in the three counties. The teachers were chosen for their outstanding performance in the areas of creativity, rapport with students, enthusiasm for teaching, professionalism, and innovative teaching methods. Each teacher received a plaque and a cash award at a dinner held in their honor. Over the past 27 years, SMECO has recognized more than 370 local math and science teachers.

“Outstanding school systems and devoted teachers are vital to improving the quality of life in our community. And SMECO is committed to supporting education in Southern Maryland. Well-educated students are vital for the continued success of businesses like SMECO, because they bring valuable skills to the workplace,” stated Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO, when he welcomed the award winners. He added, “Our gifted honorees understand that their jobs are about more than teaching mathematics, science, and technology. It’s about thinking creatively and making classroom experiences exciting for students. They teach skills that are important not only to employers and the economy, but also important to our future.”

Presenting the keynote address was Lawrence M. Clark, an associate professor of mathematics education at the University of Maryland Center for Mathematics Education. Clark said that good teachers in the STEM disciplines have three qualities: a commitment to collaboration with colleagues inside and outside their schools; a commitment to sustaining and nurturing their fascination with the world, viewing the world through a STEM lens; and the ability to see the scientist or mathematician in every child they teach.

A former middle-school mathematics teacher, Clark described how demands and expectations have changed for teachers in STEM. He encouraged them to try to understand their communities and environments outside of school and to search for ways to incorporate the realities of students’ worlds into their classrooms.

“The world of STEM teaching is complex and changing rapidly as technological innovations emerge and discoveries are made about the world around us,” Clark said.

“The award winners tonight should be very proud of themselves for taking on such a challenging yet rewarding profession.”

SMECO’s Outstanding Mathematics, Science, and STEM Teachers of the Year are listed below.

Calvert County Rolf Arnesen, Huntingtown High School Kim Bracey, Mount Harmony Elementary School Wendy Farrell, Huntingtown High School Laurel Newcomer, Plum Point Middle School

Marshall Pike, Calvert Career and Technology Academy Karin Stewart, Calvert Middle School Charles County Jennifer Davis, Malcolm Elementary School Michael Forrest, Matthew Henson Middle School Michael Johnson, William A. Diggs Elementary School Christina Laverty, Henry E. Lackey High School Seated, from left: Wendy Farrell, Huntingtown High School; Daniel Meltsner, Kim Bracey, Mount Harmony Elementary School; and Laurel John Hanson Middle Newcomer, Plum Point Middle School. Standing, from left: Marshall Pike, Calvert Career and Technology Academy; Karin School Calvert Middle School; and Rolf Arnesen, Huntingtown Monica Morgan, Stewart, High School.

Benjamin Stoddert Middle School Megan Parsons, Theodore G. Davis Middle School St. Mary’s County Alesha Boyd, Dynard Elementary School Tara Everly, St. Mary’s Ryken High School Amanda Kellam, Greenview Knolls Elementary School Taren Long, Chesapeake Public Charter School Tabitha Ringer, Margaret Brent Middle School Kara Sostre, Evergreen Elementary School Stephanie Stone, Chopticon High School Enhancing the quality of life in southern Maryland is part of SMECO’s mission.

The cooperative sponsors events for students to encourage them to excel in math, science, and technology. These events include the local MATHCOUNTS competition, the annual Southern Maryland Regional Computer Bowl, and the Elementary Math Challenge. So far this year, nearly 1,200 students in SMECO’s service area have participated in these events.

Press Release from SMECO

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly announces the district’s finalists for the Washington Post Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year Awards. Kristen Ratcliff of Calvert High is the CCPS finalist for Teacher of the Year, and James Kurtz of Windy Hill Middle is the finalist for Principal of the Year.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel D. Curry , said, “These fine educators represent our best. We appreciate the recognition from the Washington Post.”

The Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award, formerly known as the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession. The Washington Post Principal of the Year Award, formerly called the Distinguished Educational Leadership Award, seeks to recognize those principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment. School systems in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, including D.C. public charters and private schools, selected nominees in the two categories. Each winner receives a trophy and $7,500.

The winner of the 2018 Teacher of the Year award is Daniel Reichard, fifth-grade teacher at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School in Stafford County, and the Principal of the Year is Paul Pack, principal of Liberty Elementary School in Loudoun County.

After graduating from the University of Maryland, Ratcliff began teaching in Prince George’s County in 2003. Four years later, she transferred to Calvert County Public Schools and currently teaches art and photography at Calvert High School. She serves on numerous committees, working on tasks that fulfill the vision and mission of the visual and performing arts in Calvert County.

Jessica Valadie, Supervisor of Fine Arts, stated, “While art is the medium she uses to instruct students, the skills and knowledge gained by students reach far beyond a set of skills and knowledge. When leaving her classroom, students take with them an expanded world view, heightened compassion for both themselves and others, and a belief that they are worthy individuals with unique skills and talents to share. Her true talent as an educator is encouraging students to develop and use their own voice to be able to serve their future goals and the community at large. Ms. Ratcliff is the epitome

of what we want for students in Calvert County Public Schools, a vibrant and enthusiastic educator who teaches students to believe in themselves, to push towards their full potential, and to envision a future in which they are capable of accomplishing anything they desire.”

Kurtz began his career in the science classroom at Calvert Middle and then Calvert High.

As principal of Windy Hill since 2013, Kurtz “puts his students first Kristen Ratcliff of Calvert High is the CCPS finalist for Teacher of the Year, and James Kurtz of Windy Hill in every conversation,” according Middle is the finalist for Principal of the Year. to Diane Workman, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction. “His commitment to student learning,” she said, “ensures that every student in his school has access to a rigorous educational program and receives all the support necessary to achieve.”

His colleague Zach Seawell, principal of Calvert Middle, echoes Workman’s sentiments, saying, “Mr. Kurtz makes every decision based on what’s best for students. He always considers the student outcome when faced with a decision.” His dedication to students, however, doesn’t end with the administrative responsibilities of data analysis, mentoring, and instructional leadership. When his students needed an incentive to meet a goal, Mr. Kurtz willingly challenged them—and, upon losing, donned a tutu to greet staff and students as they arrived for a day of learning.

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Washington Post Educator Awards Finalists Announced

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Math, Engineering, & Science Achievement Winners Announced 3rd Place – Windy Hill Bridge 1st Place – St. Leonard 2nd Pace – Beach 3rd Place – Huntingtown Scratch 1st Place – St. Leonard 2nd Place – Barstow 3rd Pace – Windy Hill

Congratulations to St. Leonard Elementary, Southern Middle, and Calvert High for winning the overall titles in the 2018 Calvert County Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) competition.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “This is a great program that our children love. Congratulations to all.”

Maryland MESA is a grade 3-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics initiative targeting students who are traditionally underrepresented in these fields, specifically minority and female students.

Through participation in Maryland MESA, students develop academic and leadership skills, improve their academic performance, and gain confidence in their ability to compete professionally.

MESA participants are judged in four categories: Elementary - Scratch, Effective Communications, Storybook Theme Park, and Wood Bridge; Middle - Alice, Hovercraft, Wood Bridge, and National Engineering Design Challenge; and High - Cyber Robot, Battleball Robot, Wood Bridge,

Middle School – Overall winner: Southern Hoover Craft 1st Place – Calvert 2nd Place – Southern 3rd Place – Northern Alice Programming 1st Place – Calvert 2nd Place – Southern 3rd Place – Northern Bridge 1st Pace – Southern 2nd Place -- Northern 3rd Place -- Windy Hill National Engineering Design Challenge 1st Place – Calvert 2nd Place – Southern High School – Overall winner: Calvert Battleball Robot 1st Place – Calvert 2nd Place – Northern 3rd Pace – Huntingtown Cyber Robot 1st Place – Northern 2nd Place – Huntingtown 3rd Place – Calvert National Engineering Design Challenge 1st Pace – Northern 2nd ace – Calvert 3rd Place – Huntingtown

and National Engineering Design Challenge.

The overall winner is granted to the team with the best combined score of all competitions, excluding the National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC). The NEDC is a stand-alone competition with a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner.

The 1st place NEDC winner and the Overall Competition winner from each level will proceed to participate in the Maryland MESA State Championship, which will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. The winners are: Elementary Competition: Overall Winner, St. Leonard Effective Communications 1st Place – Huntingtown 2nd Place – Windy Hill 3rd Place – St. Leonard Storybook Themepark 1st Place – St. Leonard 2nd Place – Huntingtown

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THE RULE OF 72

Financial planning involves strategy. Basically, you need to plan how to get to where you want to go and how long it will take you to get there. If this involves retirement, planning should encompass both your current and your anticipated lifestyle. If this involves financing a child’s college education, planning involves setting aside sufficient funds in savings to pay tuition, books and living expenses when your child needs the money.

But, how do you calculate how long it will take to get to your goals? The easiest way is to use the “Rule of 72”. The Rule of 72 is a handy rule used in finance to estimate quickly the number of years it takes to double a sum of capital given an annual interest rate, or to estimate the annual interest rate it takes to double a sum of money over a given number of years.

Simply, dividing 72 by the rate of return on your investments equals the approximate number of years it will take for your money to double. Or, dividing 72 by the number of years you have until you need to use the money you have set aside equals the rate of return you need to have on your investments.

For example, David and Susan have saved $10,000 towards their six year old child’s college education.

They want to know how long it will take them to double that amount. Their daughter is 6 years old. Assume she will need the money to go to college when she is 18. That’s 12 years of saving. 72 divided by

12 equals a 6% rate of return on their investments.

In other words, David and Susan need to obtain a six percent rate of return on their investments for 12 years to double their savings to $20,000. That means no spending from the college account and reinvestment of all dividends and interest for the period of 12 years.

The Rule of 72 can also be used to calculate the effect of inflation. If college tuition increases at 5% per year, tuition costs will double in 72 divided by 5 or about 14.4 years. Think about it. That means David and Susan need to save much more money for college than they might at first have anticipated.

The Rule of 72 is a simple math shortcut to estimate the effect of any growth rate. The formula is “years to double equals 72 divided by interest rate.” The results you achieve, a doubling of growth shows you the tremendous effect of compounding interest.

What is compound interest? For example, start with $1 at 10% interest. At the end of one year you have $1.10 and at the end of year 2 you have $1.21. The dime earned in the first year starts earning money on its own (a penny). Next year add another dime that starts making pennies, along with the small amount the first penny contributes. Ben Franklin, said by some to be the inventor of the Rule of 72, apparently said: “The money that money earns, earns money.”

Compound interest is deceptively small, cumulative growth that is very powerful. No wonder that

Einstein is reputed to have called it one of the most powerful forces in the universe.

Don’t let the rule of 72 work against you, as it does when you take on high interest debt. At an average interest rate of 18%, the credit card debt doubles in just 4 years (18 X 4 equals 72), quadruples in only 8 years, and keeps escalating with time. The first rule of your financial plan should be to pay off all high interest credit card debt and avoid it like the plague.

Using the Rule of 72 will help you figure out what you need and for how long. Compound interest will be the way you get there. These simple concepts provide the basics of financial planning. Let the Rule of 72 work for you by starting saving now. At a growth rate of 8% per annum, you would double your money in 9 years (8 X 9 equals 72), quadruple your money in 18 years and have 16 times your money in 36 years.

No wonder financial planners advise 20-year olds to start a savings plan.

Join us at Striegel & Baddour, 8906 Bay Avenue, North Beach, on Wednesday May 16th at 11am, for a free question and answer session on estate planning.

Andrea Baddour and I look forward to seeing you.

Just call 301-855-2246 to reserve your space.

By Lyn Striegel

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Roberson Defends Home Turf with RUSH Tour Win at Potomac Waynesboro Virginia›s Logan Roberson became the third different winner of the four-race RUSH sanctioned «Battle of the Bay» series with his win last Friday night at Potomac Speedway.

The win for Roberson, aboard his potent Rocket XR-1 no.17R, was worth $2000 and was the former track champions 14th career Potomac feature win.

Thursday Georgetown winner Ross Robinson and Jamie Sutphin shared the front row for the start of the 30-lap main with Robinson bursting into the race lead at the drop of the green. Robinson would hold the lead with third starting Logan Roberson in tow. A lap-13 caution was the break Roberson needed as he would overhaul Robinson off turn two on the re-start to become the new leader.

Roberson would then have to withstand three late caution periods and a closing Ross Robinson to score the crowd pleasing win.

“It’s been a wish of mine to win one of these races and I can’t believe we finally got it done.” Roberson said in victory

lane. “There are so many good cars here tonight but I think our experience here at Potomac helped us to get the win.” Roberson knew the lap-14 restart could have possibly been his only chance to catch Ross Robinson. “Ross is no slouch and I knew I had to drive it in to turn one as hard as I could.”

Roberson stated. “We raced hard for a bunch of laps and I knew Ross would race me clean and we were able to come out on top.”

Wednesday Delmar winner Max Blair was third, Matt Hill took fourth with 11th starting Chuck Bowie rounding out the top-five. Setting fast time in time trials over the 41 car field was Max Blair with a one-lap time of 16.168. Heats went to Jamie Sutphin, Max Blair, Ross Robinson, Amanda Whaley and Logan Roberson with twin B-mains going to Trevor Collins and Adam Ferri. Jimmy Jesmer Jr. made his first ever Crate Late Model start at Potomac and would take top honors in the 10-lap RUSH nonqualifiers feature.

In support class action, Ed Pope Jr. took his second win of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Jonathan Raley was triumphant in the 15-lap Hobby Stock event, Nabil Guffey took his

SMSA Solomons Crew Listing Party is for people who want to go sailing!

If you are one of the many people who live in Southern Maryland and think you don’t have access to the water, boats, or sailing friends, think again.

On Saturday, April 28th from 4:30 – 6:30pm, The Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) will host its annual SpinSheet/SMSA Solomons Crew Listing Party Presented by Miller LIte at the SMSA clubhouse on Solomons Island. It is a chance for non-boat-owners to meet with skippers who need crew to race, cruise or just go out for a day sail.

“The idea of crew listing parties, at least in our area, was invented by Dave Gendell and Mary Ewenson in Annapolis about 20 years ago,” according to Tim Flaherty of SMSA. “Dave and Mary are the founders of SpinSheet Magazine, a sailing publication focusing on Chesapeake Bay. I attended a bunch of the early parties, and they were a blast! A few years back, I thought: ‘We need to do this in Solomons.’ So now, we are doing our 8th annual!”

The idea is simple: Sailors who want to go out on local boats show up for the party and wear a color-coded name tag.

Skippers who want to take people sailing have a different color tag. You mingle at the party and you make sailing connections. “ The party isn’t just for experienced

crew, “ added Flaherty, who is a past commodore at SMSA. “Newbies are welcome and encouraged. We have a lot of skippers in our club and in the area who love to teach new sailors. The Crew Listing is a terrific way to meet new friends and learn new skills.”

The SpinSheet/SMSA Solomons Crew listing party is also partially sponsored

by MUSTO, who will give away prizes to selected sailors who register for the party on the spinsheet.com website. No purchase is necessary. MUSTO is a sponsor of the entire series of four parties up and down the Bay that SpinSheet is sanctioning this year. Harken is also a series sponsor. Buck Distributing of Upper Marlboro is the official beer sponsor of the Solomons event.

“If you don’t register in advance, don’t worry,” adds Flaherty. “You can just show up. And if you have a boat and are looking for people to crew for you or just have fun with, you are encouraged to come, too!”

SMSA will feature inexpensive beverages and free heavy hors d’oeuvres.

More information can be found at smsa. com and spinsheet.com Southern Maryland Sailing Association is located at 14490 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD 20688

first of the season in the 15-lap Strictly Stock feature with defending track champion Savannah Windsor claiming her second win of the season in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car main.

RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Logan Roberson 2. Ross Robinson 3. Max Blair 4. Matt Hill 5. Chuck Bowie 6. Jamie Sutphin 7. Matt Glanden 8.

Jason Knowles 9. Braeden Dillinger 10.

Darrell Bossard 11. Garrett Paugh 12.

Jeremy Wonderling 13. Damien Bidwell 14. Trevor Collins 15. Billy Beachler 16.

Charlie Sandercock 17. Darren Alvey 18.

Adam Ferri 19. John Waters 20. Amanda Whaley 21. Bruce Hordusky 22. Brady Wonderling 23. Jason Genco 24. Mike Franklin DNQ- Bob Schwartzmiller, Jimmy Johnson, Scott Gunn, Jeff Pilkerton, Bill Kessler, Megan Mann, Cory Lawler, Jimmy Jesmer Jr., Christian Schneider, Brandon Sturgis, Joe Watson, James Marshall, Cody Dawson, Beamer Guzzardi, JJ Mazur, Jimmy Duncan, Ronnie Martin Jr. RUSH non-qualifiers feature 1. Jimmy Jesmer Jr. 2. Jeff Pilkerton 3. Beamer Guzzardi 4. Megan Mann 5.

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10. Bob Schwartzmiller 11. Christian Schneider 12. Jimmy Duncan DNSJimmy Johnson, JJ Mazur, Scott Gunn, Brandon Sturgis, Cody Dawson Street Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Kyle Nelson 3. Jeremy Pilkerton 4. Mike Raleigh 5. Sam Archer 6. Scott Wilson Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jonathan Raley 2. Greg Morgan 3.

Mikey Latham 4. Dave Adams 5. Tommy Randall 6. Colin Long 7. Kevin Murphy 8. Hilton Pickeral 9. Matt Randall 10. Ray Bucci 11. Buddy Dunagan 12.

Jonathan Knott Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Nabil Guffey 2. John Hardesty 3.

Johnny Hardesty 4. Drew Payne 5. Andrew Mills 6. JJ Silvious 7. Ed Pope Sr. 8. Jeff Block 9. Greg Mattingly U-Car feature finish Savannah Windsor 2. Ben Pirner 3.

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In Remembrance Eunice Virginia Dowell Humphrey

Lusby, MD 20657. A Funeral Service will be conducted by Pastor Walter Beaudwin on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church with interment following in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Zinn, Hunter Zinn, Jay Hyde, Kenneth Hill, Jonathan Hill and Michael Hill.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church 11000 H. G. Trueman Road, Lusby MD 20657l Phone: 410-326-4475; website: http://stpaul-lusby.org

Grace Mead Rymer

Eunice Virginia Dowell Humphrey, 95, of Dowell, MD, passed away on April 22, 2018 at her residence.

Born January 31, 1923 at Garner’s Hill, Dowell, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wilson Washington Dowell and Sadie Estelle (Garner) Dowell.

Eunice attended school in Solomons, MD. She married her husband, John Edgar “Bud” Humphrey, Jr. on January 11, 1941 in Baltimore, MD. Eunice was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Eunice is survived by her husband, John E. “Bud” Humphrey, Jr; her children, Linda Hill (Gerald) of Arthur, WV, Bonnie Zinn-Taylor (Kirk) of Lusby, MD, and Jay Humphrey (Rita) of Branford, CN; and nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Sherbert Dowell, Charles Dowell, Daniel Dowell, Fulton Dowell, Isabelle Woodburn, Vinetta Dowell and Gertrude Dowell.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 H.G. Trueman Road,

Grace Mead Rymer died on April 22, 2018. She was born Grace Ryder Mead, daughter of Robert S. and Grace M. Mead. Grace married Donald A. Garrett of Arlington, Virginia and had seven children. She worked at the North Beach post office and later as the secretary and treasurer at St. Anthony’s Church where she served on the building committee for the new church dedicated in 1956. Grace then went to work for Calvert County Government beginning in the Civil defense office and ending her county career as Clerk to the County Commissioners. In 1977, she married Judge Thomas A. Rymer and worked as a paralegal in his law firm and as a legislative assistant

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during his 17 years as a member of the House of Delegates. “Gracie” as she was known, was a community activist and contributed greatly to all the boards and commissions on which she served. She was a long time member of the League of Women Voters, serving as secretary and President; served on the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Board of Governors; Calvert Marine Museum Board of Directors; Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation Board; CAASA Board of Directors; Asbury Solomons Foundation Board and then later serve two terms on the Asbury-Solomons Board of Directors; charter member of the Bayside History Museum Board of Directors with her daughter, Grace Mary. Gracie always loved Calvert County government and served on the Calvert County Bicentennial Commission, Legislative Task Force to Study Infrastructure Needs of Private Communities; Calvert County Board of Education Commission to Study Elected versus Appointed school boards; County Commissioners’ Budget Advisory Board; and Governor Schaefer Citizens’ Cabinet. Gracie enjoyed reading, golf and bridge, but she especially enjoyed having more than forty children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends to every holiday dinner. Gracie was a good cook who liked trying new dishes. Gracie is survived by her children Grace Mary Brady, Donald Allan Garrett, Robert M. Garrett, J. Michael Garrett, Nell-Marie Chaney and William F. Garrett and two step-sons Gary R. Rymer and Ronald C. Rymer. She is survived by 15 grand-children: Heather Garrett, Justin Garrett, Nadine Garrett, Nicholas D. Garrett, John Garrett, Francis Hall Chaney III, Katharine (Chaney) Flanders, William Garrett, Wyatt Garrett, and Caroline Garrett. She is also survived by 5 step grand-children, Ashley Rymer, Zach Rymer, Matt Rymer, Elizabeth Rymer and Thomas Rymer III. She is survived by great grand-children: Noah Garrett, Aiden Garrett, Brianna Garrett, Charlotte Garrett, Juliette Garrett, William Hall Chaney (Liam), London Marie Chaney, Lucille Grace Chaney, Payton Helena Flanders, Bryson McKeen Flanders, and Brooks W. Flanders. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Arrington Rymer, Sr., her son, Thomas Joseph Garrett, her step-son, Thomas Arrington Rymer, Jr., her step grand-daughter, Jenny Rymer and her great grand-daughter Ella Grace Garrett.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 26, 2018, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 8816 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach MD 20714.

Burial will be at Emmanuel U.M.C. Cemetery, 1250 Emmanuel Church Road, Huntingtown MD 20639.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bayside History Museum, P. O. Box 348 North Beach MD 20714; Phone: 301855-4645; website: http://www.baysidehistorymuseum.org/

Dolores Ann “Tootie” Breeden

Dolores Ann “Tootie” Breeden, 82, of Owings passed away April 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Harry Edward and Guelda Alberta (Davis) Burrows. Dolores was raised in Georgetown and later moved to Arlington, VA. She has lived in Owings for the past 34 years.

Dolores was primarily a homemaker and was a member of HELP Association for 34 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved spending time at her cottage in Benedict.

Dolores is survived by her children Deborah Irving and husband Timothy of Chesapeake Beach and Dolores Harrell of Owings, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 4 great-greatgrandchildren and daughter in laws Patricia Davis of Jessup and Susan Davis of Laurel. She was preceded in death by her husband Aubrey Breeden, sons Newton and John Davis, daughters Wendy Ruckman, April Bowman and Mary Margaret Davis and brother Harry Burrows.

Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

Theodore Thomas Westman Jr. Theodore Thomas Westman Jr., 65, of St. Leonard, MD, formerly of Bladensburg, MD passed away on April 18, 2018 in St. Leonard, MD. Theodore was born in Washington, DC. To Goldie and Theodore Westman, Sr. in 1953.

Theodore was a carpenter by trade but took great pride in the job title of hus-

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at Perpetual Savings Bank in the District for over twenty years, primarily in loan collections. Mr. McFarland passed away and she married Allen Hyder and they lived in Virginia and Florida during the winter months. Allen passed away in 1998 and Meldora later moved to Huntingtown to live with her son. She was a member of the Toastmasters and was very involved in her children’s activities and sports. She enjoyed BINGO, traveling and living in her RV in Florida, watching baseball, and was a Washington Redskins fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

band and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family at home and even on fishing and hunting expeditions. He also enjoyed building stuff around the house to make things more enjoyable for the entire family. In addition to fishing and hunting, Theodore also loved to play the lottery. He had his special numbers that he played to the very end.

Theodore was predeceased by his parents and his brother John David Westman. He is survived by his wife Martha E. Westman. He is also survived by his children, Theodore Michael Westman (Michele) of Sunderland, MD; Daniel Thomas Westman (Michelle) of Prince Frederick, MD; Maria Lynn McNamee (Brian) of Dunkirk, MD. Theodore also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Hannah, Noah, Hunter, Olivia, Jacob, and Trevor.

He also survived by his sisters Beverly Keele of Arkansas; Patricia Koon of Bowie, MD; Jeanette Middledorf of Edgewater, MD; and Sharon Westman of Bladensburg, MD. Memorial contributions may e made to American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive Suite 300m Greenbelt MD 20770; Phone: 301-982-2161; website: http://www.cancer Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

Alexander Jacob Wilson Alexander Jacob Wilson, of Baltimore City, died suddenly April 16. He was 26 years old.

Alex was born in Washington, D.C., and spent most of his life in Dunkirk, Maryland. He attended Northern High School where he was a captain of the soccer team his senior year and the starting goalie. He graduated in 2009 and attended West Virginia University where he studied business administration and attended many Mountaineer football and basketball games, proudly singing

“Country Roads.”

Alex studied abroad in Italy his senior year and often referred to his time spent traveling Europe as “the best three months of my life.”

He graduated cum laude in 2013 and most recently worked at G&G Outfitters in Lanham, Maryland.

A Pickles Pub regular, Alex enjoyed living in Baltimore and participated in many rec sports leagues. He was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Washington Nationals fan, and watched the Penguins win the 2016 Stanley Cup on his birthday -- June 12.

Alex was beloved by his family, friends and coworkers. He was always willing to drop whatever he was doing to help his family -- no task was too big or too small. His crooked smile was infectious and could brighten anyone’s day.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his parents’ pool in Dunkirk and during many family vacations to the beach in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and in Dewey Beach, Delaware.

Alex is survived by his parents, Ronald and Carola Wilson of Dunkirk; his brother and sister-in-law Matthew and Kaitlyn Wilson of Crofton, Maryland; his grandmother Kathleen Galdi of Cary, North Carolina; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where Alex was a Partner in Hope.

Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.

Meldora Dorcas Hyder Meldora Dorcas Hyder, 85, passed away April 17, 2018. She was born December 5, 1932 in Falls Mills, VA to Marion and Irene (Sturges) Harry. She was raised in Falls Mills and graduated from Bluefield High School in 1950.

Meldora married Robert McFarland in 1951 and they lived in Falls Mills until moving to Washington, D.C. in the late 1950’s, and to Oxon Hill, MD in 1961.

She worked as a telephone operator for C&P Telephone and was later employed

Meldora was preceded in death by her husbands, a son Barry McFarland and brother Steven Felty. She is survived by son Randall “Randy” McFarland and wife Cheryl of Spokane, WA, daughterin-law Claire McFarland of Huntingtown, daughter Brenda Linkenhoker Williamson of Kentucky, grandchildren Christina McCall, Sean, Matthew, Michael, and Shea McFarland, and Allison Leporati, and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

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Albert “Al” Richard Gulizia, 74, passed away on April 18th, 2018 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on July 5th, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to Alphonso and Frances Gulizia.

Al graduated with honors from Alexander Hamilton Vocational High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1961. After high school, he moved to Staten Island, NY with his family and met his future wife, Judy in 1963. He graduated from Staten Island Community College in Staten Island, NY in 1969 with his Associates Degree in Applied Science and then later graduated from Thomas A. Edison State College in Trenton, New Jersey with his Bachelor of Science degree in 1982.

Al’s career began in 1961 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, NY as an Electronics Technician and ended in Fort Monmouth NJ as a Logistics Specialist in 2000. During his 39-year long career, working for the Federal Government, he received many awards and accolades including the superior civilian service medal.

Al served in the Army National Guard from November 1964 through July 1970 where he worked as an automotive maintenance helper. He also worked part time for the New Jersey Special Police Department for 20 years, achieving the rank of Sargent.

Al and Judy (Frey) married in 1967 in Staten Island, NY. The couple moved to Brick, New Jersey shortly after their marriage and raised two children. He enjoyed fishing for fluke or flounder, making wood crafts and spending time with his family. Al and Judy moved to St. Leonard, MD when he retired to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

They were happily married for over 50 years until Judy’s death in January 2018.

Al was preceded in death by his wife, Judy, his parents, Alphonso and Frances and his sister, Barbara Brower.

Al is survived by his daughter, Christine (John) Roberts of Huntingtown, MD, his son, Brian (Lea) Gulizia of Manassas, VA, four grandchildren, Nicholas, Michael, Sara and Emily, brother Charles (Regina) Gulizia of Forked River, NJ and brotherin law Neal (Connie) Frey of Huntington Station, NY. Al is also survived by his niece Heather and nephew Charlie.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Asbury Foundation, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688. Condolences may be left on the Rausch Funeral Home online guest book at www.rauschfuneralhomes. com Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

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Thursday, April 26

Gills Club Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:30 – 7:00 PM Free program for girls ages 7–12 interested in learning about sharks. Gills Club is a STEM-focused program from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Preregistration is required. Register at www. bit.ly//GillsClubRegistration.

Friday, April 27 GrooveSpan Duo Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, 5:00 PM The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival is the oldest gathering of its kind in Maryland, Perigeaux is proud to be the exclusive winery of the festival. Join us to kick-off the festivities with live music, appetizers, and award winning wines. (410) 586-2710. www.perigeaux.com Chile & Baked Potato Bar American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 – 7:00 PM This unforgettable dinner is hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 (Venturing Crew 429). Lower level dining room. $12 includes beverage.

Questions? 410-257-9878. Public Welcome. www.ALpost206.org Raise the Woof Shrimp Fest Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Dept., 3170 W. Ward Rd. 6:00 - 10:00 PM Hosted by Humane Society of Calvert County. A fun-filled evening of music with DJ by Crow, 50/50 raffles, photo booth, deals for dollars and silent auction!

All you can eat shrimp and buffet presented by Calvert Crabs. Cash bar with beer, wine and signature cocktail.

Calvert’s own ‘Rockin Elvis” will perform at 7:30 and host a Cake and Dessert Auction. Tickets $45 in advance, $50 at the door. Call Jill Lee 410-353-7670.

Al Petteway Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 PM The Maritime Performance Series and Southern Maryland Traditional Music & Dance present Grammy and Indie Awardwinning guitarist Al Petteway in concert. $15 in advance and $20 at the door and available at www.smtmd.org. Doors open at 6:00. with beer and wine for sale.

CSM Concert: Ritmo Caché College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick.

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CSM’s Latin Ensemble, Ritmo Caché, will perform a concert of salsa, Latin jazz and Latin rock hits. Admission is $5 in advance, $7 the day of the concert; $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger. bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-943-7828 or visit www.csmd. edu/Arts.

Saturday, April 28 40th Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM A celebration of the common celtic heritages goes on rain or shine until 6:00 when the after party, or Ceilidh, continues with music and dance until 10.

The event includes: sports, dance, genealogy, crafts, living history, information throughout “Clan Row,” as well as shopping and food opportunities.

Plenty of music on three stages and two Massed Bands featuring bag pipes and drums. even a Brass Band.

Admission is $25 at the gate or online at www.cssm.org/TicketLeap. Children under the age of 13 are free. Information: www.cssm.org.

End Hunger Bike Ride Will be cycling through Chesapeake Beach on Bayfront Rd. (Rt. 261) during the Bayfront Park Clean up and through North Beach along the Boardwalk during the Plant the Town event. Please be careful as they ride through the towns.

Plant the Town Town of North Beach, Welcome Center, 5th St. & Bay Ave. 8:00 AM Everyone is welcome to help plant the flower beds along the Boardwalk. Free.

Register at the Welcome Center. Comcast is excited to be part of this community event and has designated the Boys and Girls Club as their Charity of Choice!

Questions: NB Town Hall, 301-855-6681.

Bayfront Park Community Clean-up Town of Chesapeake Beach 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM In support of Earth Day (End Plastic Pollution) help prepare the beach and boardwalk for the summer season. Meet at the Bayfront Park beach parking lot.

Water, gloves, rakes, trash grabbers, and trash bags will be provided. Dress for the weather. Questions? Contact Keith Pardieck (kpardieck@chesapeakebeachmd. gov).

SPRING BAZAAR Deale VFD, 6007 Drum Point Road 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM First Spring craft/vendor event. Tons of things to choose from. Serving breakfast

and lunch. Hope to see you there.

Spring Bazaar Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM About 50 craft and specialty vendors, a silent auction, raffle, fresh baked goods, hot dogs, pizza, sodas, coffee, hot chocolate and more! In the Chesapeake room we will be featuring “Grandma’s Basement,” gently used, donated items priced to sell!

Mental Health First Aid 8-hour Course Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 10210 HG Trueman RD, Lusby 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM A 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

To register, please contact: wendy.yowell@maryland.gov. or, Calvert County Behavioral Health, Attn: Wendy Yowell or Ann Ueno, PO Box 980, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Online registration is available: portal.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ instructors/ Calvert Artists’ Guild Solomons Asbury ClubHouse, 11100 Asbury Circle 10:00 AM - Noon After a brief business meeting, join Mary Blumberg for a demonstration on “Pouring Watercolors.” See the excitement of pouring watercolor and the beauty of mingling colors with a step by step demo.

Free to the public. For more info, please contact: Jan Barr 443-404-5746, fujibarr@comcast.net or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663, gbwood2@verizon.net Nature Walk Hellen Creek Forest and Wildlife Preserve, Lusby 10:00 AM – Noon An exploration of the season! See what new fauna and flower have emerged from a winter that just doesn’t want to quit. Bring cameras, binoculars and bug spray.

Take Rt. 2/4 to Coster Rd. in Lusby. Turn right on Clifton Drive and follow to sign 11785 and left there. Park at the sign at the end of the driveway.

Call Bob Boxwell for more details at 410-394-1300 or e-mail cpnht@comcast. net.

Around the World with Horses Freedom Hill Horse Rescue Hampton Plantation 7940 N. Flint Hill Rd., Owings 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Celebrate Help A Horse Day. Meet our horses and get your passport stamped.

View live demonstrations, play games,

ride horses, enjoy refreshments. $10, 12 and Under Free. Tickets at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/around-the-world-withhorses-tickets-43555345210 or at the door.

Sunday, April 29 May Day Basket Contest Town of North Beach 10:00 AM Residents and businesses are asked to display cut flowers in a basket container and place it outside on a door, railing, fence to be observed from the street.

Judging is being conducted by members of the North Beach House & Garden Club.

Participants: Sign up at NBGardenClub@comcast.net. Prizes will be awarded at the May 10 Town Council Meeting.

Movie “Hidden Figures” Chesapeake City of Praise, 4100 3rd.

St., North Beach 4:00 PM The story of a team of female AfricanAmerican mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the space program. More info: 410-257-5913 Movie “The Wonder” 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 5:00 - 7:00 PM This inspirational film will be shown at the Interdenominational Union Church. A free event offered with the compliments of the Congregation. All are cordially invited. Questions may be directed to 410257-3555. www.NBUC.org.

Tuesday, May 1 Bids for Kids Online Auction Children’s Aid, Inc., a non-profit organization, provides assistance to Calvert County children in need. The online charity auction featuring over 120 auction items ends on May 1. www.CAIAuction.com Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club Adams Taphouse, Prince Frederick 5:30 – 7:00 PM Social and dining before the business meeting. First Tuesday each month.

Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., Chesapeake Beach 7:30 PM Doors open at 5:00. $5000 jackpot. $8/person. Bingo starts at 7:30. Food and drink available for purchase. For more information please call 301-855-0520.

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Shake It Out. 10:30-11:00am. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.

JobSource Mobile Career Center.

1:00-3:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.

Thursday, April 26: MoneySmart Week: Using a Broker v DIY Investing. 7:00-8:30pm. Ready to dive into the stock market? Not sure if you want to start small and do it yourself or start “safe” and open an account with an investment professional. Edward Jones Financial Advisor Lee Ritter will tell you about the benefits of using a broker.

Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday, April 27

On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Saturday, April 28

Garden Smarter- The Good, the Bad and the Bugly. 10:00-11:30am. Learn to identify common Maryland bugs that inhabit your vegetable garden, how to attract the beneficial ones and what to do about the bad ones. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Construction Zone. 2:00-4:00pm.

Bring your family to explore the Library’s building sets. It’s come and go constructive time in the storytime room as we bring out the library’s collection of Legos®, Keva Planks®, Lincoln Logs®, blocks, Magformers® and more. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

First-Time Home Buying Workshop.

2:00-3:30pm. Interested in buying a home but not sure where to start? Take the first step by attending this free firsttime home buyer seminar. Hear from realtors Mike & Tina Benton, mortgage

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broker Billy Patriarca and other professionals involved in a typical home buying transaction. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Monday, April 30

Monday Morning Fun. 10:0011:00am. Join us for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.

Tuesday, May 1

Manga Otaku Artist Nights. 7:008:30pm. On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays, comics and manga fans ages 10 to 17 gather at the Twin Beaches Branch to learn the techniques of drawing for comics. Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411 Writers by the Bay @ the Library.

7:00-8:30pm. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, May 2

Cinema Cafe. 6:00-8:30pm. Join us to watch, and discuss, the inspiring and heartwarming story of Auggie Pullman who was born with significant facial differences and in 5th grade is finally able to attend a mainstream school. This excellent film is based on New York Times bestseller Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Book Discussion - (Lotus Cafe).

6:30-8:30pm. Recurring monthly book discussion held at Lotus Cafe. This month’s book is Underground Airlines

by Ben Winters. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.

Happy Crafternoon! 1:00-1:45pm.

Children enjoy books and language through short stories and create fun art projects using a variety of techniques and mediums. For 3 to 5 year-olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

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By Office of Aging Staff

May is Older Americans Month

During the month of May, communities nationwide appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities. The theme of this year’s celebration, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or too young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being and celebrates the many ways older adults make a difference in our communities. Look for programs celebrating this month in the senior newsletter, The Connection.

Thank You to Tax-Aide Volunteers

The AARP Tax-Aide Program would not be possible without volunteers. The Calvert County Office on Aging would like to thank the following volunteers for their hard work and dedication during the 2017 tax season: Laura Berg, Carol Blatt, John Bugno, Teresa Demer, Paul Doherty, Arlene Elam, Beth Fedasz, Steve Fedasz, Ed Frosman, Anita Guit, Jerry Himmelfarb, Dorothy Howe, Rick Moreland, Max Munger, Peter Stathis, Victoria Thorne, Jerry Worrell and Theresa York. If you are interested in becoming an AARP Tax-Aide volunteer for next year’s tax season, call Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

Join us for a day of fun with friends at our Cinco De Mayo Celebration, Friday, May 4, 11 a.m. Enjoy chips, salsa and mock margaritas.

We are currently accepting purse donations for the Senior Council Purse Sale, Wednesday, May 9, 9 a.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Write with friends and share if you would like with our Scribblers Writing Group, Thursday, May 3, 1 p.m.

Create a bouquet to celebrate spring. Learn how to create beautiful flowers from simple household items at the Paper Flowers Craft Workshop, Wednesday, May 2, 9:30 a.m. Registration is required.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The Office on Aging will be holding free skin cancer screenings with Dr. Hawit, Wednesday, May 2. A presentation will be held at 1 p.m. with the appointments beginning at 1:30 p.m. Limited number of appointment slots, please call to pre-register 410-586-2748.

Enjoy virgin margaritas, chips and salsa while enjoying our very own line dancers for Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 4, 12:30 p.m.

Eating Together Menu Monday, April 30

Tossed Salad, Italian Green Beans, Italian Bread, Strawberries

Tuesday, May 1

Pork Stir Fry over Brown Rice, Spinach, Dinner Roll, Pineapple Chunks

5- Spice Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Zucchini, Dinner Roll, Crushed Pineapple Tuna Salad Sandwich w/Lettuce & Tomato, Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Fruited Jell-O, V-8 Juice

Wednesday, May 2

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce,

Thursday, May 3

Friday, May 4

Turkey & Swiss Cheese Sandwich w/ Lettuce & Tomato Slices, 3 Bean Salad, Cubed Cantaloupe, Apple Juice

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, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.

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