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By Dick Myers Editor Calvert County’s teachers say the school system’s Code of Conduct policy isn’t being administered consistently. Calvert Education Association (CEA) President Dona Ostenso told the school board at its April 26 meeting, “Our members do not feel the Code of Student Conduct is followed because we do not believe the level of response is consistently followed in all schools.” The association is the bargaining unit for the county’s teachers. Ostenso’s remarks came during the public comment section of the Board of Education’s April26 meeting. They preceded a discussion of the school system’s policy on Student’s Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct. That 58-page document is being reviewed for changes. The record will be left open for 30 days for public comment. Ostenso was followed to the microphone by Windy Hill Elementary School veteran teacher Chris Cole. She said, “I have never seen behavior issues of this magnitude.” She noted she has personally witnessed an eight-year-old girl being pulled from her desk and “stomped on and kicked.” Cole herself had been “spit on, scratched and hit.” “My students are entitled to a safe and orderly classroom,” said the teacher with 30 years of experience. During the discussion of possible policy changes, board member Dawn Balinski wanted to know what was happening. She said during her first term (2010-2014) the school system had become “a national laughingstock” for administering punishment to younger students. In one case, an eight-year-old was suspended for pointing a finger mimicking a gun. Balinski said the school system adjusted, to doing “age appropriate discipline” at the insistence of the Maryland State Teachers Association. Balinski asked, “My question is, has the pendulum swung the other way.” Supervisor of Student Services Kim Roof responded, “It may have.” Roof said that the state didn’t want suspensions if at all possible. That led to taking away “specificity” in meting out discipline. “When you take away specificity that could lead to discipline inconsistency,” she said, addressing the speakers concerns. The policy, which is handed out to students every year as part of the student handbook, was reviewed by a committee which grappled with one especially contentious issue for which it was unable to reach a consensus. The issue is whether the current policy should remain in place of banning clothing with guns depicted

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on them. The problem occurs with renderings that could be considered benign, such as for ROTC students or school mascots. And the larger question is the ban denying the students’ Second Amendment rights, or even First Amendment rights. School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry observed that sometimes free speech can get in the way of people’s feelings. “Free speech makes people uncomfortable,” he said. School board student member Thomas Ridenour, who sat on the committee, said of the issue: “It was quite a conundrum.” He said his poll concluded that students could care less, parents want uniforms and teachers want the gun symbols banned. Board member Pamela Cousins said one criteria would be the intent of the message. She said the message would be negative, “if you are trying to intimidate.” Board of Education President Tracy McGuire conjured up an historical cartoon figure, Buggs Bunny’s nemesis Elmer Fudd, to show how difficult the question might be. Fudd always carried around a hunting rifle. Should his image be banned from tee shirts,” she asked. “It’s a very divisive topic,” Roof said in explanation to why the committee threw the issue back into the laps of the school board. Cousins asked out loud, “What is going on with our kids.” She said teaching kids consequences used to work but doesn’t seem to any more. “It’s a systemic thing,” she added. School board member Kelly McConkey, an outspoken critic of school security, said that the kids causing the problems needed to be identified. He said it seemed that the victims were being asked to switch schools instead of the perpetrators. Curry said, “We know who they are.” He said transferring is offered as an option and some families choose it to protect their kids. The policy is available for review on the school system’s website; the school board will discuss it again after the 30day comment period. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Liquor Board Grapples with the Language Barrier By Dick Myers Editor It was International Day at the April 26 meeting of the Calvert County Board of License Commissioners (liquor board). At the meeting the board had to contend with several cases involving applicants who can’t speak English. Qingwu and Wei Goa were applicants for a new On Sale Beer, Wine and Liquor License for the new restaurant called Fujiyama, a Japanese steakhouse at 10302 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Dunkirk. Neither of the young men could speak English. Their brother, who does speak English, had to translate questions from their lawyer and then answer them for the board’s benefit. The brother promised the board that either he or his wife would be on the premises always to assist his brothers. Board Chairman Robert D. Arscott, Sr. asked through the interpreter if the applicants could read English and he was told they couldn’t. He then asked if they had read the regulations and if so how. He was told a translated copy had been provided to them. Arscott then made a condition of the license approval that a copy of those translated rules be

provided to the board, even though they would not be able to read it. The application was approved with that condition as well as supplying a copy of the green cards for the two men. In another case, the majority ownerapplicant for a transfer of the license of Lusby Liquors was an elderly Indian woman who also cannot speak English. The questions for Kailashben Patel were translated by her daughter, a former licensee. An English speaking local resident, Joseph Cumberland, is a minority owner. The board in hearing that case learned that the store manager had a green card that would expire in several months. They were assured that a replacement manager could be found if the manager was unable to get the green card renewed. The board at the meeting also approved a new On Sale Beer, Wine and Liquor License for No Tyme to Cook at 14624 Solomons Island Road in Solomons. The licensee will be Gwyn Novak. The business provides couples cooking classes. dickmyers@countytimes.met

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Gov. Larry Hogan continued his rhetorical assault on Sen. Steve Waugh last week by claiming the incumbent from Dist. 29 failed to act to prevent the removal of $28.4 million from the budget that was programmed for the new research building at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Hogan spoke at the fundraiser for Jack Bailey, who is running against Waugh, in Bushwood April 27 that was attended by hundreds of people from the local business and political communities. “Your current incumbent senator did nothing to protect that $28 million,” Hogan said to the hundreds gathered there. “Some people go off to Annapolis and lose touch with the people. “Jack Bailey… will always be one of you.” Waugh, in a later interview, flatly denied the governor’s accusations, noting his work to secure a deal in the last hours of the legislative session to renew the merger of the higher education center with the University System of Maryland. The amendment to the bill proffered by Waugh mandated that the third building’s construction funding move ahead next year. Waugh said that when the delegation learned the money had been removed he and others “started a pretty vigorous attack on the matter.” Waugh said he and delegation members mounted a lobbying campaign that was intense but ultimately unsuccessful. But it was far from doing nothing, the incumbent said. Hogan again chided Waugh for being the one vote in the GOP to override the governor’s veto of a bill that prohibited colleges and universities from asking about a prospective student’s criminal background on their application. Hogan accused Waugh of voting to “allow violent felons into our colleges and universities without a criminal background check.” Waugh has pointed out that those institutions would still be able to perform criminal background checks on students. Bailey, a retired Natural Resources Police sergeant, thanked the attendees for

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such strong showing of support. “I want to be available, approachable, committed and accountable to each and every one of you,” Bailey said. Delegates from both St. Mary’s and Calvert counties attended. Some such as Matt Morgan and Deb Rey did not say which candidate they were supporting, while District 27 Del. Mark Fisher left no doubt as to who he was supporting. He and Waugh were at odds earlier this year when Fisher attended a St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast in Morgan’s stead; Waugh complained bitterly about Calvert-based Fisher’s presence in St. Mary’s and walked out. Though most of District 29 is in St. Mary’s, Waugh is from Lusby. Fisher accused Waugh of being “aligned more with that Democrat dinosaur [Senate President] Mike Miller” and too willing to do the senate leader’s bidding. “You’ll never see Jack Bailey in Miller’s pocket,” Fisher jibed. Some of Waugh’s other past acts came back to haunt him at the Bailey fundraiser. St. Mary’s Commissioner Tom Jarboe, a lifelong friend of Bailey and his family, said he was there to support the challenger’s bid for the senate seat. Jarboe was for Bailey despite this being his first attempt at elected office. “I wasn’t micromanaged by Jack Bailey the last three years,” Jarboe said. Jarboe and other commissioners have collectively chaffed under what they considered intrusions into their sphere of authority by Waugh and the delegation. They were particularly upset last year when Waugh had attempted to place conditions on their ability to incur debt through the elimination of other taxes. Waugh eventually relented on those conditions to a bond bill and said frustrations between governing bodies happened. “Commissioners complain about the state the way the state complains about the feds,” Waugh said. John K. Parlett, a business community insider and developer, said he believed Bailey would be a good fit in the Senate. “I think Jack Bailey will be more approachable to the average person of St. Mary’s and Calvert counties,” Parlett said, who criticized Waugh for one his own most prized aspects; his independence. “No politician should be an island unto themselves,” Parlett said. “Our current senator doesn’t have much regard for what other people think.” There was another, more simple

Gov. Larry Hogan, center, attends a fundraiser in Bushwood for Dist. 29 senate candiate Jack Bailey, right.

reason why Bailey had Parlett’s support. “This needs to be a St. Mary’s County seat,” Parlett said. Waugh said he’d had little to no contact with Parlett. “To my knowledge he’s never reached out to me,” Waugh said. Waugh also rejected the idea that the District 29 seat senate should be filled exclusively by a St. Mary’s County resident.

“So does that mean we need to elect someone who will meticulously not represent 20 percent of the district?” Waugh said. “You can either represent the district or you can’t. “That argument just falls flat with me.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Patrick Donovan, long-time partner of the late Terry Donovan in the Solomon’s Island Tiki Bar, has filed for an injunction in Calvert County Circuit Court claiming he still retains a majority of the stock in the bar. In his law suit filed recently, Donovan, a California resident, claims that John W. Martin IV, “is allegedly the primary stockholder of PT Tiki Inc.” Martin’s name was added to the liquor license for the Tiki Bar last year by the Calvert Court Board of License Commissioners; he was listed as the manager there. At that meeting it was noted Martin had a 10 percent stake in the ownership. The bar is apparently up for sale; when Donovan learned of this he apparently filed the injunction. According to court filings Donovan and Clarke founded PT Tiki, Inc. in 2005, to do business as a bar in Solomons Island. At that time, Donovan claimed he had 400 shares in the company, which made him the primary stakeholder.

Court filings contend that Donovan and Clarke had many business partnerships. In December of 2012 Donovan sold stock to Clarke from several different business interests but on that list there was no mention of any stock in the Tiki Bar being sold, court papers claim. Around the same time, according to court filings, Clarke and Donovan consulted an accountant who advised Donovan he should not sell his Tiki Bar stock to Clarke, since Clarke’s criminal history would “negatively affect the company’s ability to possess a liquor license.” In March of last year, Donovan claimed to have received a letter from a lawyer, V. Charles Donnelly, stating Clarke wanted to exercise an option to buy the stock in the Tiki Bar. Contained in the message was an “instrument” to purchase the stock, court papers stated, but Donovan “did not execute this instrument, nor did he respond to Donnelly’s letter.” Editor Dick Myers contributed to this report. guyleonard@countytimes.net

MML Members Celebrate Restoration of Transportation Funding Maryland Municipal League (MML) leadership celebrated alongside Governor Larry Hogan on April 24, 2018 as he signed into law legislation which ensures the municipal highway user revenues (HURs) will flow back to the state’s incorporated cities and towns. “We applaud sponsors Sen. Richard Madaleno and Del. Pamela Beidle, along with bill co-sponsors, for their commitment to restore gas tax funding, which was rightfully returned to our cities and towns,” said MML President Jake Romanell. “With the funds returning, our transportation infrastructure projects can again become priorities for the safety of our residents.” Senate Bill 516 and House Bill 807 were approved by the Maryland’s General Assembly during its just completed legislative session. The legislation provides that, from fiscal year 2020 through 2024, municipal government HUR funding will revert to 85% of prerecession levels. “For the past nine years, MML leadership has worked tirelessly to restore $365 million in transportation funds that

were diverted from municipalities to backfill the State’s budget shortfall during the economic downturn,” said Ryan Spiegel, Chairman of MML’s Legislative Committee. “Today is a testament to our state and local elected officials working together to do what is right for our citizens.” Prior to the Great Recession, municipal HUR $45 million in annual funding made up the vast majority of all annual state aid to cities and towns. In 2009 the more than 96% cuts in HUR aid to municipalities created a tremendous hardship on municipalities trying to maintain their roads and fund transportation infrastructure projects. Councilman Stewart Cumbo, Town of Chesapeake Beach and MML Legislative Committee Member stated “This was a culmination of 9 years effort of Committee members working with the Maryland House and Senate to restore HUR funding back to local municipalities. Press Release from Town of Chesapeake Beach

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Spring Time Commissioners Get Report It’s “Let’s Play in the Yard” on Fate of County Bills Select

By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) batted .476 with their proposals this year to the county’s legislative delegation. Not bad for baseball and Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said it wasn’t bad for the county either. County Attorney John Norris gave the report to the BOCC at their May 1 meeting on how the 22 pieces of legislation which garnered majority commissioner support fared in the just concluded 2018 Maryland Genera Assembly. Senator Mike Miller and Delegates Jerry Clark and Michael Jackson attended the meeting. Before the meeting had concluded, the county had issued a press release touting the session success. In the press release, Slaughenhoupt was quoted as saying: “Certainly some of the most important work that came out of the state legislature this year was the focus and funding that was given to the safety of our state’s schools. Adequate law enforcement coverage, structural safety requirements and additional mental health services are now requirements in Maryland, as they should be.” The most contentious issue among the delegation was the bill giving the county $50 million more in bond authority, which is intended to be used for a new county office building. Commissioner Vice President Tom Hejl answered those, including Del. Mark Fisher, who said that is too much money to spend on an office building. “In fact, there is a certain need that has to be met,” he said. Norris reported the following bills (with their number in the legislative package) that passed the session: 3. County Officials -Salaries 5. Salary of Assistant Sheriff 10: Fire and Rescue Commission Membership 11. Length of Service Award Program -Death Benefits 12. Youth Recreational Opportunities Fund and Distribution from Admissions and Amusement Tax Revenues 13. Increasing Formal Bidding Requirement from $15,000 to $30,000 (Increase to $50,000 was requested 14. County Budget -Changes to Adopted Budget below public hearing threshold do not require Resolution 15. Increasing From $100,000 to $150,000 the Budget Adjustment Threshold Requiring Public Hearing 17. Bonding Authority -Enterprise Fund and Bonding Authority –Other Projects (split into two bill)._ 20. State Paleontology Collection and Research Center –Calvert Marine Museum. Norris reported the following bill proposals failed to pass: 1.Disabled Law Enforcement Property Tax Credit (Existing law T-P 9260 au-

thorizes a County to grant a credit up to $2,500 for Public Safety Officers and may establish additional criteria 2. Testing & Concussion Protocols for Law Enforcement Personnel 4. Calvert County Superintendent of Schools -Postemployment Compensation and Benefits 6. Class NB Instant Bingo License in District 1 7. Job-Related Alcohol and Controlled Dangerous Substances Testing for County Employees (Committee was concerned about State-wide implications, though the request was specific to Calvert) 8. County Zoning Violation –Appeals by the County Options to Address Blighted Commercial & Residential Properties (limited authority exists at T-P, 9-236, which Economic Development found acceptable) 16. Creation of an Exemption or Credit for Small Business Personal Property Taxes 19. Allow Electronic Publication of Solicitations for Formal Bids 21. Supplement Existing State Laws Regarding the Casting, Throwing, or Sweeping of any Trash, Refuse, Leaves, or Sweepings into any Roads or Streets (Bill Drafting felt the laws are sufficient, this is an enforcement issue) 22. Amend State Animal Cruelty Laws (We were advised the deadline for Bill Drafting had passed at the time of this submission) Hejl, a retired law enforcement officer, was particularly irked at the failure of the Disabled Law Enforcement Property Tax Credit and promised to push for it next session. Norris also gave a status report on the Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018. According to the press release, “The Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018 requires each local school system to appoint a mental health services coordinator to coordinate existing mental health services and procedures with the local school system. Approximately $41 million is in the state budget to make school safety improvements. This new law sets aside another $10 million annually in the future year to help pay for a more robust law enforcement presence in all schools. Last month, the BOCC allocated $2 million locally to the initiative, a move followed by the Calvert County Board of Education when it matched the board’s allocation from its reserves.” Slaughenhoupt said that Sheriff Mike Evans had requested three additional School Resource Offices and was working on scheduling to have deputies be able to check on schools more regularly. During the meeting the legislators and commissioners praised each other for the level of cooperation during the session and throughout the year. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Calvert County has a dynamic economy and is home to approximately 5,000 businesses employing 24,000 employees. New businesses are obvious indicators of sustained economic growth and quality of life. Join the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and the Calvert County Department of Economic Development in congratulating the following new businesses:

Calvert Taphouse, 98 S. Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick; 410-414-5030 Chesapeake Windsail Cruises Corporation, 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach;855-561-8810 Pollo Deliciosol 155 Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick; 301-933-2040 Thai Zapp Restaurant; 10318 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk; 410-257-5000 For a full listing of all Calvert County businesses, please visit www.ecalvert.com/businesses. Calvert County is committed to fostering a dynamic and competitive business climate to ensure economic growth and sustainability. These new businesses help stimulate the local economy and provide employment opportunities for local residents. For information on the Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the many services the county offers the business community, contact the department at 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880; or by email at info@ ecalvert.com. Press Release from Calvert County Government

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Grasses are the Bay’s Comeback Kid

gest reductions occurring in the nutrient pollution and subsequent loss of mid 1990s. Declining nutrient SAV as the two most critical issues facing levels coincided with a 316%, or Chesapeake Bay. These agencies institutfourfold, increase in SAV cover ed measures to reduce nutrient inputs as during the same period, from well as long-term monitoring programs to 7,878 hectares in 1984 to 24,874 gauge their effectiveness, established the hectares in 2015 from aerial Chesapeake Bay as one of the few places surveys. on Earth where comprehensive long-term “The Chesapeake Bay has data exist to link impacts and ecological turned the corner. In fact, it’s one restoration at broad scales. of the large ecosystems in the The study, “Long-term nutrient reducworld that has probably made tions lead to the unpredecented recovthe most progress,” said Presi- ery of a temperate coastal region” was dent Peter Goodwin of the published in the March 5 Proceedings of University of Maryland Center the National Academy of Sciences and for Environmental Science. co-authored by BIll Dennison and Jer“This comeback of underwa- emy Testa at the University of Maryland ter grasses reaffirms that gov- Center for Environmental Science and ernment and stakeholders can researchers from the Bigelow Laboracome together to set goals and tory for Environmental Science, Virginia implement management actions Institute of Marine Science, Environto make an impact on a large mental Protection Agency Chesapeake and complex coastal ecosystem. 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Regulators Hear About Exelon’s Emergency Operations Plans A public meeting was held on March 12 between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and representatives of Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon, the licensee) via telephone conference. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed license amendment requests (LARs) to relocate the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Calvert Cliffs), emergency operations facility (EOF) and technical support center (TSC). Most of the discussion during the telephone conference was focused on the relocation of the EOF. The meeting notice and agenda, dated February 26, 2018, are available in the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at Accession No. ML180578166. The presentation material used by the licensee is available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML18096A990. A list of attendees is provided in the Enclosure. Proposed LAR to Relocate EOF During their presentation, the Exelon representatives stated that the licensee planned to submit an LAR to relocate the Calvert Cliffs EOF and joint information center to Coatesville, Pennsylvania in June 2018. Exelon, currently, has an EOF in Coatesville that is shared by Limerick Generating Station, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, and Three Mile Island Nuclear Station. The Exelon representatives stated that recent precedents would be considered in the preparation of the proposed LAR. For example, based on precedents, the proposed submittal would address simultaneousevents at multiple stations , training of corporate personnel on the Calvert Cliffs plant technology, and communications. Additionally, the licensee described discussions and interactions it has had to date with state agencies and local governments in the State of Maryland. The licensee stated that the planned LAR would be independent (i.e., no linkage) of a related planned fleet LAR concerning emergency response organization staffing that would also be submitted in June 2018.

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant

The NRC staff informed the licensee that: • The Commission is interested in drills involving multiple stations that have differing plant technology. • Reviews of EOF relocations greater than 25 miles would involve Commission approval and consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. • It should consider the guidance for near-site facilities in NUREG-0696, “Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities,” dated February 1981 (ADAMS Accession No. ML051390358) and NSIR/DPR-ISG-01, “Interim Staff Guidance - Emergency Planning for Nuclear Power Plants,” dated November 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML113010523). • As part of the review, the NRC staff would conduct a regulatory audit at the facility in Coatesville. The NRC staff suggested that the licensee include in its submittal: • Descriptions of relevant agreements with the State of Maryland. • Description of any changes to interfaces with offsite agencies. • Discussion concerning the ability to cope with simultaneous events at the EOF. • Description of any historical information pertaining to simultaneous events. • Description of an assessment of response to events at more than one station. • Discussion on the periodicity of multiple station drills. • Specific details concerning the training of corporate personnel on Calvert Cliffs. • Discussion reliability and redundancy of communications (e.g., satellite phones, cellular phones) within the emergency planning zone and EOF. Proposed LAR to Relocate TSC During their presentation, the Exelon representatives stated that the licensee is considering relocating the Calvert Cliffs TSC from its location near the control room to outside of the protected area in the site Nuclear Office Facility. The Exelon representatives described the goals for the TSC relocation and the precedents that the licensee is considering. The licensee stated that the soonest that it would submit the LAR would be the end of calendar year 2018. In response to a question from the Exelon representatives, the NRC staff informed the licensee that the LAR for Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant (ADAMS Accession No. ML18024A447) would be a good precedent to consider. The NRC staff suggested that the licensee address, in its submittal, the consideration of location of the personnel that would staff the TSC and the “2-minute” rule.

Public Comments and Questions Members of the public attended the telephone conference. During the telephone conference, representatives from the State of Maryland asked questions of the NRC staff concerning: • The States consultation on the relocation of the EOF review. • The States consultation on the relocation of the joint information center. The NRC staff informed the representative of the State of Maryland that the NRC’s Calvert Cliffs operating reactor project manager would keep them informed on the progress of the review of the licensee proposed LAR and would consult, as required, with the State prior to issuing a decision on the proposed LAR. Additionally, the licensee stated that it is committed to keeping the State involved, including participation in a demonstration drill. A public meeting feedback form was received. The question received via the feedback form was: How can [NRC] Inspection Procedure [IP] 71114.06 be accomplished, if the EOF is a significant distance from the site? Either more resources are needed or the [inspection procedure) needs to be revised. The NRC IP 71114.06, “Drill Evaluation,” issued July 9, 2002 (ADAMS Accession No. ML021900257), is an inspection procedure assigned to resident inspectors. The procedure’s objectives are to evaluate the licensee’s ability to properly conduct a drill and effectively critique a broad spectrum of emergency preparedness (EP) related drills and or training evolutions between NRC-graded EP exercises. There is no inspection requirement, guidance, or expectation that the evaluation of the drill/ exercise or training be performed from a specific emergency response facility (ERF). Existing consolidated EOFs, which support multiple sites (e.g., Exelon - Mid-West & Mid Atlantic, Duke Energy Corporation and Southern Nuclear Operating Company), are normally observed by Regional EP Inspectors during a scheduled biennial exercise. The NRC IP 71114.01, “Exercise Evaluation,” issued July 9, 2002 (ADAMS Accession No. ML021900205) is used to evaluate the licensee’s capability to assess performance for the ERF via a formal critique process in order to identify and correct weaknesses associated with the planning standard under Title 1O of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 50.47(b)(14). The feedback form has been forwarded to the NRR Senior Communications Analyst who will forward it to the Office of the Executive Director for Operations. No regulatory decisions were made during the public telephone conference. Please direct any inquiries to me at (301) 415-2871 or Michael.Marshall@nrc.gov . Press Release from US NRC

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Patuxent Habitat Awarded Grant for Veterans

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity has received the first half of a two-year $50,000 grant from The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to support our Veteran Critical Home Repair (VCHR) program. The funds will help Patuxent Habitat expand its program which helps low to medium-low income veterans in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties Maryland by building wheelchair ramps, widening doorways to accommodate walkers and retrofitting bathrooms for handicap accessibility, as well as, helping with other critical health and safety home repairs. The VCHR program is designed under the same model as new homes built with Habitat families where the veteran will repay a zero-interest loan for the cost of these repairs. Veterans and their families are encouraged to work alongside volunteers to help with the repairs, if they are able. The process for veterans living in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties to apply

to the program is fairly simple with an on-line application or by visiting our offices in the ReStore in Lexington Park. Office hours are 9:00-4:00 Monday-Friday. Please call ahead for a Monday appointment (as the store is closed on Mondays). After reviewing a veteran’s needs and the eligibility criteria, a Patuxent Habitat volunteer will visit your home by appointment and assess the work needed before scheduling materials and volunteers. About the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the largest private charitable foundations in the United States, provides approximately $100 million in annual grants to nonprofits that provide direct services to low-income and vulnerable individuals and families, primarily in the United States and Israel. Grants are focused on meeting basic needs and enabling an individual to live

as independently as possible. Within that focus, emphasis is placed on serving older adults and the Jewish community. To learn more about the Foundation please visit http://hjweinbergfoundation.org/ About Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Patuxent Habitat for Humanity (PHH) is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Our mission is to have a significant impact on our community by bringing people from all walks of life together in helping their neighbors in need to realize better lives by providing de-

cent, affordable housing in both Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. For more information about donating, volunteering or applying for a home, log on to www. patuxenthabitat.org or call 301.863.6227 or email info@patuxenthabitat.org. For more information on the Veterans Critical Home Repair program: Contact: Laurie Walker, laurie@ patuxenthabitat.org; 301.863.6227 x16. Press Release fron Patuxent Habitat for Humanity

Buy Local Challenge Venue, Date Announced

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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is pleased to announce that Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian, Anne Arundel County, will be the host venue for the 2nd Annual Buy Local Challenge Celebration – Southern Maryland Style. The annual celebration invites the general public to experience the bounty, the food and the fun of Maryland’s farms. The summer evening event will take place at Greenstreet Gardens on Monday, July 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and will feature tastings and sales of local farm products, a locally sourced Southern Maryland Style buffet dinner, live music, and fun activities for the whole family. “The Celebration is a ‘book end’ event for the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week (BLC) which takes place during the last full week in July,” commented Shelby Watson-Hampton, SMADC Director. The Buy Local Challenge asks

consumers around the state to pledge to support their local farms by eating locally raised farm products during buy local week. “We are excited to co-host the second Annual BLC Celebration with Greenstreet Gardens and showcase the producers from the land and water that represent Maryland’s vibrant agriculture.” The first BLC Celebration in 2017 marked the 10th Anniversary of the Buy Local Challenge Week, which was initiated by SMADC and is jointly promoted with Maryland Department of Agriculture. Based on the success of the first Celebration, the SMADC board intends the event to be annually recurring and rotate to a different Southern Maryland county and venue each year. Ticket sales and vendor information will be announced in the coming weeks. For updates and information visit www. smadc.com or email: info@smadc.com. Press Release from SMADC

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

From Rescue Puppy to National Champion: A Story of the Animal/Human Bond

Photo by Michael Cole Imagery

By Dick Myers Editor The animal/human bond is something that most people who have lived with pets fully understand. It could be as simple as providing mutual companionship in daily living or as complex as providing service assistance. And, there are many stories of life saving feats such as warning of a fire or an intruder. This is a story about a Calvert County woman’s bond with her dog. Chrissy Joy of Lusby rescued Beasley from a humane group. She was seeking companionship in a down time in her life. She could not have predicted that she was bringing a super dog into her life. Joy was raised in New Jersey. “I always had a passion for animals,” she said. That was manifested early on with an interest in horses. She ran her first horse boarding facility while in high school. Growing up she had problems with anxiety. “My outlet was working with animals,” she explained during an April 30 interview. Getting involved and working outdoors all helped her build up her confidence. She attended Delaware Valley University and majored in Equine Studies which led her to training horses in Kentucky. But, she also liked acting. She became a spokesperson for the World Equestrian Games and also the “Speedway Girl” for a chain of gas station/convenience stores. She moved around for a tine, ending up in Washington state, where she met her

husband who was in the Navy at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Everywhere she traveled it was either the talent work or horses Her husband now works for Lockheed and they moved to Southern Maryland for his job associated with the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Once here she was interested in continuing with horses, but she also felt the pull of the entertainment business. So, she took a commuting job with the Discovery Channel. But the commute to Silver Spring was a drag, “I had to reevaluate my life a little bit,” she said. She started working at All Kinds Veterinary Hospital in Callaway, St. Mary’s County. It was at that time that Beasley came into her life. Beasley is a mutt, a mix of at least several breeds. He was eight months old when she adopted him in 2014 from Homeward Bound Animal Rescue in Pennsylvania. He was one of 14 puppies and she saw him online on the Petfinder website. “I decided I needed a dog in my life,” she said. When her job with Discovery didn’t pan out, she said, “I felt like I was a little unworthy. I wasn’t happy. I was feeling depressed which brought on some anxiety. Something was missing from my life. Something needed to change,” she explained. Working with a dog, she felt, “would be a great outlet for me.” She added, “That was a life-changing moment for me. This is what I missed, having that

companionship.’ So, Beasley and Chrissy hiked all over Southern Maryland, especially at Calvert Cliffs State Park and American Chestnut Land Trust. The next logical step was obedience training classes. She learned from the folks at the vet hospital about BFF Pet Services in Brandywine and started with puppy kindergarten. One of the staff members saw her working with Beasley and said, “We need to get her on our team.” At first her focus with Beasley was just on basic training and hiking. “We do seven miles a day, every day,” she said. Her new employer, BFF, became interested in trick training, so Joy started training him tricks at home. They started getting involved in agility and trick dog competition. He took to it quickly. The training eventually paid off;

Beasley became the first dog at BFF to get his Champion Trick Dog title. All the while The County Times was talking to Joy, Beasley was following Joy’s every word and gesture, obviously attuned to her wishes. But, at the same time she was attuned to what he was doing. This is the animal/human bond we were talking about at the beginning of this story. The human and animal also started doing some stage performances. “That was really exciting,” she said. That led to Beasley doing TV commercials. She started working with talent agencies to get jobs for him. If you’ve seen the commercials for Chewy Pet Food, that’s Beasley in it. Stunt Dog competition was a new thing this year and Joy decided to try it with Beasley. “You can only compete in Stunt Dog if you have a Trick Dog Title,” Joy explained. This past weekend at DogFest in Charles County was the first time that Stunt Dog Trials were held in America. They were put on by BFF. But the birth of Stunt Dog competition was at Tridex, or the Trick Dog Expo at Purina Farms in Missouri in March. To compete for the National Stunt Dog Championship, a dog had to be a Trick Dog Champion. Bailey had to compete in four intermediate Trick Dog competitions to make it to the finals of the first ever Stunt Dog Championship. Beasley was one of six finalists. Beasley loves crowds. “If he hates it (the situation) we are not going to do it,” Joy said. She can tell because he turns

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away, showing disinterest. But he was definitely into the finals. Routines were to be six to 10 minutes long. Their’s was seven minutes in front of a three-judge panel. Their routine was about bullying and self-esteem, where at one point Beasley comes to comfort Chrissy, who is obviously depressed. “I think God was on our side,” Joy said. “I had serious anxiety before that performance. But he got by my side and he could tell I was nervous. Like ‘Mom, what’s wrong.’ We went in that ring and he was spot on. He was nailing the tricks before I even said, ‘Go get the tissues’ He was doing everything because he knew the routine pattern. I think he knew mom was stressed,” Joy explained. “I think also the message we were driving home is something the judges appreciated -- that we are here to help kids and adults and whatever they suffer from. Stay with your dog and you can be happy with who you are and any way you are because your animal loves you unconditionally,” Joy said. This was not acting for Joy. What with her anxiety as a kid and the unconditional love from Beasley, the performance was a natural. Beasley has an irritable bowel disorder and has suffered from separation anxiety. Joy said they complement each other and “are strong for each other.”

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The BFF training facility has helped Beasley with his separation anxiety. “I actually would not be where I am if it wasn’t for this place,” Joy said. And they were especially supportive during the national competition. BFF does all types of training and conducts workshops, including for those interested in getting into show business. Their website is: www.mybffpetservices.com So, Beasley is now back home in Lusby and during the day at BFF in Brandywine with his large trophy and a ribbon to wear around his neck as the National Stunt Dog Champion. But he’s not resting on his laurels and neither is Joy. They would like to do more commercial and show business work. Keep in mind that Beasley was a rescue dog. Joy firmly believes that all dogs can be trained, even those with some age or physical disabilities. “They all can learn some form of obedience, tricks, agility,” she said. A perfect way to cement that bond. You can next see Beasley in action at the World Dog Expo in New Jersey, June 9-10. And to view Chrissy and Beasley’s winning routine go to https://youtu. be/-ecHsu5kIZg You can follow Beasley on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GoodBeasley

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Education

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

Elementary Mathematics Challenge Winners Announced

Grade 4 Individual Winners 1st – Oliver Diamond, Windy Hill Elementary School 2nd – Zachary Rushworth, Dowell Elementary School 3rd – Boris Nusinzon, Mt. Harmony Elementary School

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat “Irish” Mahoney talks to Beach Elementary School students during a presentation of student successes at the April 19 town meeting by Principal Dr. Michael Shisler.

New Dowell Elementary Principal Named

Jason Patton

The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools has appointed Jason Patton to be the next principal of Dowell Elementary School. Patton will begin his duties at Dowell on July 1, 2018. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel D. Curry said, “Mr. Patton has served CCPS in a variety of leadership roles and is ready to lead as principal.” Patton received his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University and his Master of Science in Curriculum and

Instruction with a focus on Leadership from McDaniel College. He was a science resource educator in Charles County before joining Calvert County Public Schools as a science teacher at Northern Middle. He later served as the dean at Northern Middle and Mt. Harmony Elementary Schools before being appointed as the vice principal of Windy Hill Middle School. He currently serves as the vice principal of Sunderland Elementary. Press Release from CCPS

The Beach Elementary 4th grade team and the Mt. Harmony Elementary 5th grade team earned the top spots in the 21st Annual Elementary Mathematics Challenge. In this year’s event, which is sponsored by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and Calvert County Public Schools, 147 4th and 5th graders competed in teams of seven to complete individual and team challenges that involve problem solving, computation and critical thinking skills. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “This is an outstanding event. Our students love to complete. Thanks, SMECO.” The winners are: Grade 4 Team Winners and Sponsors 1st – Beach Elementary Schoo; Jen Humphries 2nd – Mt. Harmony Elementary School; Kim Bracey 3rd – Barstow Elementary School; Kelly Short 4th – Huntingtown Elementary School Jill Gabrielson 5th – Mutual Elementary School; Mary Freeland Grade 5 Team Sponsors 1st – Mt. Harmony Elementary School; Kristi Kahler 2nd – Sunderland Elementary School; Melissa Sydnor 3rd – Windy Hill Elementary School; Nancy Sorzano 4th – Plum Point Elementary School; Sharon Finlayson 5th –Barstow Elementary School ; Steve Morris

Winners

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Grade 5 Individual Winners 1st – Hogan Joo, Mt. Harmony Elementary School 2nd – Grace Wood, Mt. Harmony Elementary School 3rd – Luke Erly, Sunderland Elementary School Top Scorer from Each School (Grade 4 and Grade 5) Barstow Elementary School (Andrew Merranko; Ray Holmberg) Beach Elementary School (Julie Hurleyl, Archer Pendleton) Calvert Elementary School (Madelyn Crawford) Dowell Elementary School (Zachary Rushworth; Brett Sheranko) Huntingtown Elementary School (Tanner Chapmanl Grace Minakowski) Mt. Harmony Elementary School (Boris Nusinzon, Hogan Joo) Mutual Elementary School (Emma Mattingly Sarah Davis) Plum Point Elementary School (Rondy Le, Aidan Moreland) St. Leonard Elementary School (Jayden Bradford, Hunter Reed) Sunderland Elementary School (Lucas Pletcher, Luke Erly) Windy Hill Elementary School (Oliver Diamond, Aiden Markowitz) Press Release from CCPS

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Jobs, Trump and The NFL Draft

Don’t let the title concern you, this isn’t about politics, per se. What it does address is how technology and the current political environment have invaded the NFL Draft and left NFL executives grappling with inescapable facts. I was raised to tell the truth. “Bad news doesn’t age well” was the underlying advice. Made a mistake? Admit it, own it, request forgiveness and move on. At best, carefully spun webs of lies, built to obscure undesirable facts, only delay and increase the pain. At worst, exposed elaborate lies break trust and ruin reputations. But there was always a youthful interpretation and application of that clear direction – because shades of gray were possible. I grew up in a world where indiscretions could often be effectively messaged, if not completely concealed. It was still a he said/she said time – no viral pictures, videos or social media trail. In other words, unless you screwed up big, there was rarely hard evidence of typical adolescent excursions. Thanks to Steve Jobs and the proliferation of handheld, 24/7 everything devices, we are now under constant surveillance. Add a little Mark Zuckerberg with various other social media offerings and suddenly a whimsical thought, frustrated expression or momentarily immature declaration is on the record forever. The content of yesterday’s conversations – because they were spoken face-to-face or over the phone – could be debated; today’s typed words and recorded acts cannot. The NFL’s pre-draft navigation of this new social dynamic has been fascinating. Not long ago NFL executives focused only on a prospect’s football measurables. “Character research” was little more than a token interview and a few reference checks (parents, coaches, etc.). And if there was a blip on the resume, teams could overlook it without concern of a viral media storm. That era of innocence is gone. NFL executives adapted to present day realities, where their prized draftee can suddenly be caught in compromising YouTube videos or undermined by unbecoming Facebook posts from years before, by cranking up the vetting process and becoming obsessively risk averse. It was an understandable response – why

gamble your career on a “troubled’ kid when everyone knew, courtesy of modern media, that you knew prior to the draft that he was potentially the next Todd Marinovich or Ryan Leaf? But if the recently concluded NFL Draft is any indication, the winds of change just blew through NFL boardrooms. Leonardtown native and Cleveland Browns GM John Dorsey picked crotch-grabbing, drunken-police-dodging QB Baker Mayfield with the number one overall pick. The Buffalo Bills selected Josh Allen seventh overall, despite the discovery of racially insensitive tweets from high school. And the Arizona Cardinal used the tenth pick on Josh Rosen, a prickly cat who seems more Jay Cutler than Peyton Manning. I get it. No endeavor in life is without risk and ultimate success often requires a few well-played wildcards. But I haven’t seen NFL teams so willing to accept risk this high in the draft and at the franchise pivot position of quarterback in a long time. Is this the Trump Effect? Has the POTUS set a new normal for behavioral transgressions? Is what’s passable in politics now passable for the NFL? That’s a serious question – politics aside. John F. Kennedy wouldn’t have gotten away with his personal blemishes had they been exposed in the early 1960’s. Bill Clinton barely survived a relationship with an intern in the 1990s. Now the president is having affairs with porn stars…and the predominant response to this one-time atrocity is an unremarkable “meh”. This isn’t necessarily a moral commentary on society, but it does indicate that we’ve grown more accustomed to – and less shocked by – the truth. You can’t hide from it anymore, so individually – as voters, NFL executives, parents and ordinary everyday citizens – we are left to parse known human imperfections, subject them to our own values or situations, and decide what is tolerable. It’s an adaptation more than a shift or decay…but I still wouldn’t want my folks or prospective employers having full access to all the undeniable facts of my youth. Who would? Maybe that’s one perk of being middle aged… Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken & Linda Lamb Contributing Writers The trophy rockfish season is heating very slowly as temperatures are more like early March instead of nearly May. Hopefully all that has ended now as normalcy in weather is set to begin this Tuesday and last for at least four consecutive days. We have had two big rockfish from the Potomac; caught on Shaun Raney’s boat while trolling near St. Conner King shows off a 31 pound, 36 inch catfish from Clements Island on Nanjemoy in the Potomac Friday evening. The big fish struck chartruse tandems rigs in about 40 feet of water. The Tackle Box still has eight $20 gift certificates to give away for the next trophy stripers to be brought in. Trollers in the bay are getting one or two fish per day on average. There were a couple of bright spots where charter captains scored six fish and eight fish in a single trip. The break out summer temperatures should hasten the spawn in the shallows and bring the big fish into the bay with appetite. Smaller rockfish in the 20 to 32 inch size are available for lure casters on points and around structure up the Potomac and in the salt islands in the mid-bay regions in the Honga River and Nick Shuk with his 45 inch, 37 pound 12 oz. Tangier Sound. All this fishing is rockfish from the Potomac catch and release until the 20 inch minimum begins on May 16th. White perch will fill the creeks late this week as warmth finally arrives. Crab pots will start to fill up. Catfish continue to eat up cut bait off the Bushwood Wharf and most other locations in the upper Potomac. The Patuxent has plenty of catfish from the Benedict Bridge and Chalk Point Power Plant north to Jug Bay. Crappie are active in St. Mary’s Lake and local farm ponds. Bass are on the beds and will take plastic worms and lizards.

Shaun Raney landed this 41 inch, 29 lb. 13 oz. rockfish in the Potomac near St. Clements Island

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In Remembrance Molly Weaver Petty

Molly Weaver Petty, 86, of Port Republic Maryland passed away Sunday, April 29,2018 surr o u n d e d by family and friends. Molly was born on August 24, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. She spent her youth in Alexandria, Virginia and the Scientists Cliffs community of Port Republic, Maryland. She was a devoted wife and mother whose sharp wit and keen intelligence will be long remembered and much missed by her family. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Arnold Petty; children Sandra Masquith and Janette Thompson, all of Port Republic; her brother Jim and sister in law Harriet Weaver, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church or American Chestnut Land Trust. Funeral arrangements were made by Rasch Funeral Home.

William Gordon “Bill” Swanson

William Gordon “Bill” Swanson, 78, of Annapolis passed away April 28, 2018. He was born October 28, 1939 in Cheverly to Donald Sr. and Ora Rachel (Brent) Swanson. Bill was raised in Upper Marlboro and graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School. He married Melinda Tucker in 1986 and they made their home in Davidsonville. Bill owned and oper-

ated a lumber mill in Davidsonville before going to work as an electrician for Prince George’s County Board of Education, retiring in 1999. Following retirement, Bill and Melinda moved to South Carolina and lived there for several years before moving back to Maryland. He was a member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church and the Lions Club in South Carolina. Bill thoroughly enjoyed traveling the United States with Melinda in their motor home. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and spending time with family. Bill was an avid Washington Redskins fan and no matter what the circumstance, he was always there for his children. Bill is survived by his wife Melinda Tucker Swanson of Annapolis, daughters December Lee Bollah of Marietta, GA, Lisa Mae Swanson King of Lyons, GA and Tina Marie Kaht and husband Billy of Lyons, GA, stepdaughters Paula Marie Paddock and husband Kirk of Deale and Lori Vidsens and husband Tim of Deale and step-sons Jeffrey Eastman and wife Fran of Bunn, NC and Scott Eastman of Annapolis. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Mary Jane Smith, Virginia Smith and Annie Jordan and husband Dennis and brother Donald Swanson. He was preceded in death by his sisters Fannie Randall and Elizabeth Webb. Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2018, 6-8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 5, 1 p.m. at Davidsonville United Methodist Church 819 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville MD 20135. Burial will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville MD 21035. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ches-

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Laura Buck Beall, 99, of Bowie, MD passed away April 28, 2018. She was born August 13, 1918 in Upper Marlboro, MD to Harry Buck, Sr. and Sarah Amelia Ball Buck. She graduated from Marlboro High School in 1936. She married William Conway “Connie” Beall on August 23, 1940 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upper Marlboro. Laura was a Bank Teller with banking institutions which are now known as Bank of America. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Upper Marlboro Chapter 61. She was preceded in death by her husband Connie Beall on September 30, 2015 and siblings Della Reed, Myrtle Danenhower, Gladys Dahl, Harry Buck, Jr. and Lewis A.G. Buck. Surviving are five nieces and nephews James Reed of Nevada, Lewis A.G. Buck, Jr. of Lothian, JoAnne Walker of North Carolina, Marikay Shaw of Dunkirk and Dolly Davis of New Jersey and great nieces Alex, Kelsey and Janice Freeman. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 3, 2018, 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church 14515 Church Street, Upper Marlboro MD 20772. Interment follows at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, 14200 Rectory Lane, Upper Marlboro MD 20772. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church Street Upper Marlboro MD 20772; Phone: 301-627-2636; website: http://trinityuppermarlboro.edow.org/ or Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa FL 33607; website: http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org Funeral arrangements are by Rausch Funeral Home.

Robert Louis “Buck” Flynt

Robert Louis “Buck” Flynt, 83, of Huntingtown passed away April 25, 2018. He was born January 18, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Bernis Glenn and Mary Katherine (Lasley) Flynt. He was raised in Landover and attended Blad-

ensburg High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on May 12, 1952, serving aboard the U.S.S. Saipan during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on December 16, 1955. Buck was employed as an autobody technician with Capitol Cadillac in Greenbelt, retiring in 1990. Buck married his wife, Sandy Myers in 1976. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, tending to his orchard and most of all spending time with his family. Buck was very accomplished at inventing, building and tinkering with things. He built his home in Huntingtown where he has lived for the past 47 years. He will be remembered as a very creative and religious person. Buck is survived by his wife Sandy Lee Flynt and children Anna Flynt Brown and husband David of Greenbelt, Robert C. Flynt of Prince Frederick, Kenneth L. Flynt and wife Amber of Eldersburg and Sarah R. Feizian and husband Farhang of Cockeysville. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, brother Edward Flynt, sister Patricia Jones as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Douglas M. Flynt, brother Jimmy Flynt and sisters Jackie Tippett and Sally Flynt. Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2018 12 to 1 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Funeral service will follow at 1 p. at the funeral home. Burial will be at MD Veterans Cemetery – Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham MD 20623.

Richard Lee Cusick, Jr

Richa rd Lee Cusick, Jr., 41, of Chesap e a k e B e a c h p a s s e d away April 21, 2018. He was born December 10, 1976 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Richard was employed as a roofer and panel installer for Cole Roofing Company in Baltimore. He married his wife Sheena on April 6, 2013. Richard enjoyed sports, especially the Washington Redskins, country music, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheena Nicole Poe, children Richard Poe, Jr. and Kaiulani Poe and step children Shania and Diamond Collins. Also surviving are his mother Linda Vassar Poe of North Carolina, father Rick Cusick of Tennessee and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

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Celebrate Southern Maryland Traditions

Solomons Maritime Festival Coming May 5

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$7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest. Press Release from CMM

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Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 5 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s 13th annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and marine enTraditional or Cremation burials, Family Estates and gines, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, and boat rides offer something for every member of the family from 10 a.m. – 5 Cremation Niches Interest-free financing for pre-need p.m. Admission to the festival and museum is FREE. On Saturday, the museum waterfront comes alive with the sights, sounds, and Beautifully designed and conveniently located on smells of Southern Maryland. Taste traditional foods, learn how to prepare crab Broomes Island Road, just off of Rt. 4. cakes and soft shell crabs, shuck oysters, and stuff a ham like the pros! Enjoy local ChesapeakeHighlands.com • 410.257.0544 gospel and old time music all day long in the Corbin Pavilion. See Chesapeake Bay retrievers in action, hear waterfowl calling demonstrations, watch model boats skim the waters of the boat basin, and talk with traditional crafts people as they demonstrate their skills. Children of all ages will really enjoy toy boat building. Don’t miss free rides aboard the historic bugeye, the Wm. B. Tennison. Description: CHMG Chesapeake Current Flower Ad Prints: Full Color Modification: October 11, 2017 1:40 PM Traditional crafts are also celebrated on Saturday. Around the carving shed, visiSize: 4.5”W x 2.75L” tors can examine how crab and eel pots are constructed, see model boat makers in Publication: Chesapeake Current Client Contact: Ad Rep. Version: Frame Ad action, and watch traditional carvers at work. Come try your skill inside the muKirk Swain Art: C. Lane Carol M. Toro kswain@directmail.com seum! Demonstrations of quilting, knitting, and other textile crafts will be on-going throughout the day. Home baked goodies will be available for sale and food vendors will be on-site. The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, now in its 18th year, is a popular component of the festival. Enthusiasts from across the country set-up camp in the parking lot to show off their vintage boats and engines. The unofficial engine swap is WILLS • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION a great way to expand your collection. The Patuxent Small Craft Guild will also host TRUSTS • BUSINESS LAW a Nautical Flea Market with all proceeds supporting the Guild. The Solomons Maritime Festival is sponsored by Calvert County Board of Commissioners, Calvert County Watermen’s Association, Calvert Marina, Community Free Estate Classes Third Wednesday Bank of the Chesapeake, Holiday Inn Solomons, McCready Boat Yard, Papa John’s of the Month at 11am Pizza, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Spring Cove Marina, and Washburn’s Boat Yard. For more information, please call Sherry Reid at 410-326-2042 x 19, or visit the mu301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com seum website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults,

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Community Thursday, May 3

Live, Local Music Scorpion Brewing Co., 929 Skinners Turn Rd, Owings 6:00 - 8:00 PM Live, Local Musicians every Thursday. Patty Reese is here tonight. Free and open to the public. 301-855-4028

Friday, May 4 Farmers’ Market & Classic Car Cruise-In Bay Ave. & 5th St., North Beach 6:00 – 9:00 PM Local farms and Calvert County wineries are featured. Enjoy viewing the coolest vehicles in the area. Open for the season every Friday evening until October 5. Info: 301855-6681. www.northbeachmd.org Jack’s Baked Chicken American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, 5:30 - 7:00 PM An informal dinner hosted in the lower-level dining room. Dinner includes all the trimmings, salad, and beverage for $12. Public invited. More info: 410-2579878. www.ALpost206.org Acoustic Music American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. 7:00 -11:00 PM For your listening pleasure, join us in the Lower Level Lounge to hear music from Ross Crampton with the compliments of the Legion. Public welcome. More info, call 410-257-9878. www.ALPost206.org

Saturday, May 5

Cinco de Mayo

MayFest Indoor Yard Sale Middleham & St. Peter’s Parish, 10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM Treasures and bargains galore at MayFest. Featuring a huge white elephant selection of antiques and collectibles, jewelry, housewares, sporting equipment, toys, books, homemade baked goods and more. Proceeds from the sale help fund the many ministries of the parish. Breakfast and lunch will be available. More info, phone the parish office 410-326-4948. Spring Yard Sale 1250 Emmanuel Church Rd., Huntingtown 8:00 AM – 1 PM Household items, furniture, clothes, books, electronics, and toys. Something

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for everyone. Hot dog luncheon at 11. www.eumchuntingtown.com Yard Sale Faith Assembly of God, 250 W. Bayfront Rd., Lothian 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spring Yard Sale—Multi vendors. Lots of Great Items. Stop in the Mustard Seed Repurpose Thrift Shop. Vintage items, jewelry, pictures, household, toys, Christmas, books, furniture and more. Open until 4:00. Spring Craft Fair Huntingtown High School, 4125 N. Solomons Island Rd. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Indoor-Outdoor Craft and Vendor Fair. We are looking for flower/plant, fruit & veggie, farm fresh bread/eggs/ meat/cheese vendors. Crafters and Direct Sales. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available. Please contact cascierol@ calvertnet.k12.md.us for the application or details. Solomons Maritime Festival Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Free! Celebrate Southern Maryland traditions! Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, home crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, children’s games and crafts, toy boat building, and boat rides offer something for all members of the family! www.calmarinemuseum.com Car and Bike Show Bethel Way of the Cross Church, 5450 Cherry Hill Rd, Huntingtown 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM All makes, models, and years welcome. Entry fee $20/car or bike. Spectator fee $5/person. 8:00, Registration and staging. 10:003:00, Gates open. 12:00, Blessing of cars and bikes.12:00-2:00, Judging. 2:00, Trophies awarded. Live music, door prizes, and vendors. Food available for purchase. www.bethelwotcc.org Spring Choral Concert Trinity United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick 3:00 PM The Encore Chorale will perform a variety of pieces including Swingin’ with the Saints, West Side Story, Viva La Musica! and more! The conductor of is Joey Hoopengardner. Free; no tickets or reservations required. Visit encorecreativity. org, call 301-261-5747 or email info@encorecreativity.org for more info. Jazz Night Northern High School, Chaneyville Rd., Owings 6:00 – 8:00 PM Listen to cool sounds of jazz performed by Calvert, Patuxent, and North-

ern high schools’ jazz bands. Partake in desserts and sip on drinks in our cozy jazz café.$10/adults, $5/students. northernmusicboosters@gmail.com

Sunday, May 6 Annmarie Antique & Flea Faire Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Rd. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM A fabulous pickers weekend at Annmarie! Indoor and outdoor booths featuring antiques and collectibles, vintage and up-cycled furniture, clothing, jewelry, architectural salvage, vintage home and garden, and much more. Activities for the kids! $3; kids 11 & under free. www.annmariegarden.org Rain Barrel Workshop Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Learn the practical uses for rain barrels. Conserve water. Do something good for the environment. Install a rain barrel … or two! Pre-registration recommended. Info: Jackie Takacs, 240-393-6508. Civil War Spies, Tea, and Crumpets Port Republic 1:00 - 3:00 PM Women in History brings to life the harrowing story of two unlikely Union Civil War Spies: Elizabeth Van Lew, a member of Richmond’s elite society, and Mary Elizabeth Bowser, a freed slave. Bring your mother for an early Mother’s Day Celebration Afternoon Tea! Bring your daughters to share in the glorious unsung history of the past. $25. Proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund for Calvert County High School Seniors. Call 410535-0585 for details. Sponsored by the Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club. ccdwomensclub@gmail.com Heritage Farm Day Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, Prince Frederick 1:00-4:00 pm For everyone! Explore one of the newer properties in the Nature Park system. The afternoon will feature history walks, nature talks and more. Calvert Stewards Volunteers Needed for Heritage Farm Day the week before and for shifts from 11 am—5 pm the day of the event. Register: calvertparks.org/event-2826305

Tuesday, May 8 Free Business Paper Shredding Event College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road ( rear parking lot) 9:00 AM - Noon, rain or shine. The Calvert County Department of

Public Works Solid Waste Division is hosting this event for local businesses. Attendants will be on site to assist. Businesses must present proof of Calvert County occupancy and are limited to five banker boxes of paper. All paper must be removed from plastic bags and cardboard boxes. Paper clips, staples and wire-bound items are acceptable. Binders, binder clips, hard binding books, rubber bands and plastic bags are not acceptable. Certificates of destruction may be requested. The shredded paper is remanufactured into new paper products. For information about this event or other recycling events, call the Calvert County Solid Waste Division at 410-326-0210 or visit www.co.cal.md.us/recyclingevents. Dream Queen Calvert County Women’s Networking Event Brick Fire Bistro, Prince Frederick 5:30 - 7:30 PM Expand your business, share your product, service, or message, and connect with amazing, positive, supportive, encouraging women in the Southern Maryland community. Join your Empowerment Networking Leader, Erin Harrigan. Maryanna Lanham of New York Life will be the Guest Speaker. Free. Register: events.constantcontact.com/ register/event? Sons of the American Legion Meeting/Election 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd East, Chesapeake Beach 7:00 – 8:00 PM Members of the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged to participate in the annual elections and monthly meeting in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the Post. More info: Commander Ward at 410-610-7217. www.ALPost206.org

Thursday, May 10 Calvert Conversations—Meet Up London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater 10:00 AM Noon Check-in at the Visitor Center by 11:15. Self-guided garden tour at 11:30. Tour the William Brown House at 12:30 with a docent. Bring a packed lunch for outdoor eating! $12 payable upon registration at any Calvert Library. Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410257-2411. CalvertLibrary.info. Gina DeLuca: Live Music at Brewery Scorpion Brewing Co., 929 Skinners Turn Rd, Owings, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Live, Local Musicians every Thursday from May-October. Free and open to the public.

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Thursday, May 3

Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop. 1:00-3:00pm. Need help with your résumé? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Code Name 3.6. 6:30-7:30pm. For 3rd6th grade eyes only! 3rd – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Mighty Muckrakers. Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.

Friday, May 4

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. JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. 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 Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.

Saturday, May 5

Garden Smarter: Master Gardener Plant Sale (CRB). 8:00-12:00pm. Learn from our demonstration areas and purchase from our large selection of flowering (many native) and vegetable plants. Baked goods and beverages for sale, too. Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Free Comic Book Day! 9:00-4:30pm. Free Comic Book Day is a single day when locations all around the world give away comic books absolutely *free*. This year Calvert Library is your place to get those comics! Check out www. freecomicbookday.com for a list of comics that may be available. *While supplies last!* Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Monday, May 7

CCMBA Kick-Off Event: Filling your Entrepreneurial Toolbox. 9:30-12:00pm. Join Calvert County Minority Business Alliance for an informative information session showcasing a variety of business resource partners that can help with the development and growth of your small business, including start-ups. This free event will feature representatives from Federal, State and Local Government Organizations who will provide timely information and assistance. You’ll also be able to get connected to contracting, procurement, and federal resources. This is an open forum and includes opportunities for Q & A. Co-sponsored with Calvert County Economic Development and Calvert Library in celebration of Business Appreciation Week. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 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.

Tuesday, May 8

Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.

Wednesday, May 9

Garden Smarter: Land Trusts and Their Role in Saving the Bay. 6:308:00pm. Special Guest Greg Bowen, ACLT Executive Director. In Calvert, six land trusts are actively working to protect lands, including the American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT). Learn about what they are doing to save rural landscapes and the Bay. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 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. Friends of the Library Board of Directors. 5:30-6:30pm. Friends of Library monthly meeting. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

YoungatHeart 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.

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Enjoy a week of fun activities with your grandchildren, ages 5 –11, July 16 – 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fee: $45 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $20 for each additional grandparent/grandchild in a family. Fee includes all materials and the ice cream sundae party on Friday. Deadline to register is June 1. Make checks payable to Calvert Pines Senior Council. For more information, contact Ed Sullivan, 410-535-4606.

Discover York, PA

Shop in York’s historic Central Market and enjoy free time to select your lunch from local food vendors. Next, see first-hand how the legendary machines come to life at the Harley Davidson factory, then on to the Perrydell Dairy where you will meet cows, pet the calves and tour the bottling facilities. Enjoy an

old-fashioned, home-cooked dinner at the “Friendly Farm” Restaurant, Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Trip and dinner fee: $75. Call your local Senior Center for more information. Registration deadline May 10.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

The Charles County Show Troupe will entertain us with their show, “Jump, Shout and Boogie”, Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a delicious treat to celebrate our mothers with a Mother’s Day Dessert, Friday, May 11, 12:30 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

An attorney will be providing Legal Aid services by appointment, Thursday, May 10, 1 – 3 p.m. 410-257-2549. Try your luck at winning a prize as we celebrate our moms with Spring Mother’s Day Bingo, Thursday, May 10, 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

In celebration of Mother’s Day make a beautiful flower arrangement at the Tea Cup and Flowers Class, Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. Must pre-register in the office. Seating is limited. Have fun playing an exciting game of Triple Crown Bingo, Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m.

Eating Together Menu Monday, May 7

Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese Sandwich on a Bun, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, Tossed Salad, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, May 8

Stuffed Cabbage, Beets, Dinner Roll, Apple Crisp

Wednesday, May 9

Pork Roast, Gravy, Hot Spiced Apples, Lima Beans, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Cubed Cantaloupe

Thursday, May 10

Lemon Chicken, Brown Rice, Green Beans, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Orange Slices

Friday, May 11

Tuna Pasta Salad, Bean Soup, Marinated Cucumbers & Onions, Dinner Roll, Seedless Watermelon Cubes, Fruited Jell-O

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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