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It’s encouraging to see so many candidates, both Democrat and Republican, on the primary ballot, particularly in the county commissioner races. It takes a lot of time, dedication and unfortunately, money, to run for elective office these days. All who showed their civic duty by throwing their hats in the ring are to be applauded. Unfortunately, Independents are disenfranchised in Maryland for the primary and will have to sit on the sidelines, knowing that their votes will be that much more important come November. The Republican State Senate District 29 race has garnered a lot of interest because Gov. Larry Hogan has interjected himself in it by endorsing Jack Bailey, a retired Natural Resources Police officer. Bailey lives in St. Mary’s and incumbent Steve Waugh lives in Calvert. Our residents need to consider what is best for our community. Waugh has shown an independent streak which has alienated some politicians, but he has also been steadfast in looking out for the concerns of his home county. We feel he deserves another four years, while at the same time wishing he would work a little harder at getting along with everyone. The Republican Sheriff’s race features incumbent Mike Evans seeking a fifth term along with two challengers. We feel that Sheriff Evans is the best candidate and should be reelected by the Republican voters on June 26. We do, however, feel that some of the issues raised by his challengers are valid and we hope he takes them to heart. We also feel that Evans may be spending too much time concerned about his department’s image, through reality TV shows and new uniforms, than on making it more progressive. Perhaps he should consider this upcoming four years being his last term and work with one of the qualified members of his department to be his successor. Two qualified prosecutors are running to replace the existing State’s Attorney. We feel the edge in this race goes to Andrew Rappaport because of his ex-
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perience in administering District Court and broader trial experience. His opponent Kathryn Marsh has run an upbeat campaign worthy of kudos. The race for the two County Commissioner At-Large seats features a full slate of candidates from both parties, including two incumbent Republicans. We feel there has been one defining moment of the commissioners’ last four years – the raising of the property tax rate two years ago. That action came just months before the influx of revenue from Dominion and showed a lack of fiscal restraint uncharacteristic of the Republicans who all ran on that platform. It is for that reason that we cannot support Ton Hejl for reelection and instead chose incumbent Steve Weems and Earl “Buddy” Hance, who has significant government experience as Maryland Secretary of Agriculture. Weems opposed the tax increase and has quietly voted the right way on a number of split decisions. Hance shows a clear insight into his native county and will bring a first-hand perspective to the county’s goal of preserving its rural character. We support Greg Brown and Duwane Rager as the Democratic Party’s nominees in the At-Large Commissioner race. Brown has been a long-time teacher and party leader and shows knowledge of the county affairs even though he is a relative newcomer. Rager is a county native who works for the Maryland legislature and will bring that state perspective to the board. Incumbent Republican Mike Hart clearly should be the choice of his party in the Commissioner District 1 seat. His challenger did not respond in a timely manner to the invitation for an interview, and his history calls into question his qualifications. Hart also opposed the tax increase. On the Democratic side for Commissioner District 1, Theodore “Ted’ Haynie gets our unqualified nod. He clearly is the most knowledgeable about the county and his 35 years of education experience as a teacher, principal and
administrator would bring a strong voice for education to the board. It would be hard to find a more qualified candidate than Thomas “Tim” Hutchins for the GOP Commissioner District 2 seat being vacated by Pat Nutter. Hutchins was a state delegate, superintendent of the Maryland State Police, director of the state Homeland Security, head of the state Department of Veterans Affairs and a native of Calvert County.
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He is our pick. We would, however, like to congratulate David Gatton for running a positive race that shows that he also knows the issues affecting the county in this election. Early voting is now open so take advantage of it and if that isn’t convenient, vote on June 26. Do your civic duty, as have all the candidates, and get out and vote so that all their hard work isn’t for naught.
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Superintendent Criticized for Graduation Speech By Dick Myers Editor Calvert County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dane Curry approached the podium at the Huntingtown High School graduation with a baby doll cradled in his arms. He told the graduates and their parents and friends in the Showplace Arena stands that 80 percent of the graduates would become parents. He then asked the students, with boys and girls staggered in seats, to face each other and for one to say, “I Like You” and the other to say, “I want to have a baby.” Curry then went on to say that for some that’s all the thought that goes into making a baby, which of course, it shouldn’t be. He then launched into the theme of his speech, which was that parents should love their children and prepare them for the time that they will be entering school. He used as an example a woman with children he saw recently in a grocery store. He said she was on her cell phone the entire time and missed a great teaching opportunity for her children in a place that was filled with colors and words that could be learned. Nonetheless, the speech went viral. There were numerous negative comments on Facebook. Here are some of them: • “The oddest, most insane and inappropriate graduation speech I have ever heard given by a superintendent.”.
• “It was horrible! He was an embarrassment when I heard him at Patuxent’s yesterday.” • “Completely inappropriate and unprofessional. I can’t believe people didn’t boo or walkout. Instead of words of encouragement as they venture out and become our future leaders, he gives them this ridiculousness.” • “Agree! Same crap at Calvert’s tonight! We couldn’t believe our ears and he just wouldn’t shut up! Ridiculous.” • “And we wonder what is wrong with society? To think this man is overseeing the education of our 15,000+ students is beyond incomprehensible. I call on the School Board to act now, send him for an evaluation immediately. Our citizens need to stand up and demand his removal.” • “This guy has lost his mind! I loved the faces on the audience when the camera panned around. Hilarious and sad at the same time!!” Curry explained to The County Tmnes that his intent was to help launch a new initiative called Calvert Basics that helps parents prepare their children for school. He said after the first set of graduations for Huntingtown and Northern, he received a couple of negative emails. “They called it the baby making speech:” he said. Curry said it surely wasn’t his intention to offend anyone and he modified the speech the second night, removing the “I want to have a baby” part. He apologized for that. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Bernie’s Measure of the Patuxent Taken for 31st Time
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By Dick Myers Editor Every year on the second Sunday in June, Bernie Fowler, his family and friends and citizens interested in saving Fowler’s beloved Patuxent River gather and join him in wading into the river. The result is known as “Bernie measure,” an unscientific but nonetheless pertinent indicator of river quality. Fowler is a former Calvert County commissioner and state senator who has dedicated his life to cleaning up the river
he grew up on at Broomes Island. Fowler, 94, was joined once again by family, friends and supporters for the 31st wade-in June 10 at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. One of those family members was especially on Fowler’s mind. His wife of 68 years, Betty, has been ill and wasn’t expected to attend. But with the help of family she “left her sick bed to come down here,” Bernie said. She came to support her husband and all of those who have supported his mission. “She’s been an integral part of every-
thing I have done,” Bernie said of Betty. Fowler tried to convince the attendees sitting under a tent overlooking the river that the day really wasn’t about him, but about the river. Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems respectfully disagreed, that it was indeed about him. “Words do not express what a great man you are.” He added, “I am here because of your devotion and commitment.” Maryland Secretary of Environment Ben Grumbles said, “Under Governor Hogan, this truly is a bipartisan support for environmental progress.” He said the governor has been fighting proposed cuts in the Chesapeake Bay Program. Grumbles said Bernie Fowler is as much a symbol of the Bay as the Great Blue Heron. “You are the Great Blue Heron of the Patuxent River,” Grumbles said Rep. Steny Hoyer, who has been a regular participant at the wade-in, said Fowler “has been a wonderful steward of this river” and has worked tirelessly to save it for his grandchildren who were in attendance and who recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Hoyer called the wade-in not a scientific event, but “an extremely serious event.” And Dr. Ton Miller, head f the nearby Chesapeake Biological Lab, added that the information gleaned from
the wade-in is the kind of “intelligence” scientists need. Miller delivered some positive news about the river, noting that Bay grasses had returned to the area around the lab pier after being absent for years. He said they were once abundant but by 1970 had completely disappeared. The grasses are a sign of the Bay estuary’s health. Executive Director of the event’s host, Jefferson Patterson Park, Rachelle Green said the Bernie Fowler Wade-In has created “a ripple effect” of interest in the Patuxent River. “Together we will inspire future generations to protect the Patuxent River watershed,” she said. Maryland Senate President Mike Miller said, “We all need to be together on this environmental issue with Bernie.” After the speeches and music, those assembled climbed down the hank to the riverside and many joined Bernie in his wade-in. At the end, Hoyer measured that Fowler could see his sneakers out to a depth of 36 inches, lower than last year’s 41.5 inches. But Fowler was optimistic. He said he felt the rive was getter clearer. Yet, it still not what he remembers from the 1950s when he could wade up to his chest and still see those sneakers. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Republican Commissioner District 1 Mike Hart
Mike Hart of Lusby is a businessman, owner and operator with his wife Carolyn of a liquor store in Lusby. They have two children. Hart was born in Myrtle Beach, SC and his father retired when he was at Andrews, AFB. He moved to Calvert, to Drum Point, when he was six years old and was raised by the Lankford family. He graduated from Calvert High School.
By Dick Myers Editor Calvert County Commissioner Mike Hart is seeking reelection for a second term. He says if elected it will be his final term. The Commissioner District 1 Republican has a challenger in the primary, Emad Dides, who ran against him unsuccessfully four years ago. Dides did not respond in a timely manner for a request for an interview, but Hart did. He grew up around the grocery business, working at a grocery store. He bought a franchise route from Pepperidge Farms when he was 21 years old, followed by several other routes. He sold the franchise and wet to work for a bread company and eventually for Bozick Distributing and later Buck Distributing, both beer wholesalers. “That was a step up because I finally had heating and air-conditioning in the vehicle,” he quipped. He said that it was also big step because they were a more modern company and he got to work with the large manufacturers such as Coors and Corona. Being back in the liquor business, he was encouraged to start his own store, which he did in Lusby He said starting the business when the economy was down was a good experience. He knew the industry and “I knew the area. I grew up in the area,” he said. Hart said the Lankford family who raised him was always involved in public service. “You don’t ever know what your place is going to be in life,” he said. It was the county raising the impact fees. “I was in the middle of doing my house and I was enraged,” he explained. That caught his attention, as well as “seeing drug dealers in his parking lot,” prompted him to run four years ago – “Fear as to what my kids would run into... Hart said being a businessman helps him as a county commissioner in certain ways, “but it’s also a hindrance because government doesn’t work that way. There was a learning curve. In my world total cost means total cost. What does it truly cost to do what you are trying to do. Government doesn’t look at it that way. Government looks at it and says the price tag is this. “Like car shopping, he said, they don’t
the funding formula for the schools is set to resigned next year. Hart favors a deputy in every school. “That’s another expense that I see the next board The update of the comprehensive plan is an awkward issue for the sitting commissioners, because the process has been to this point with the planning commission and essentially out of their hands. He says it’s misunderstood and very much of a changing document. “You take your best shot from where you are.” He’s waiting for the planners’ decisions, but he added, “I’m a big it-has-to-makesense guy.” He added that New York (the bond rating agencies) “have told us we don’t have enough commercial property.” He said, though, that the county’s topography limits the amount of commercial property. Regarding the county office building, Hart said, “We have not found another property that would support it that would have access off the dual lane.” But he doesn’t think that would stimulate growth across the street with the possible exception of stores like coffee shops. “There’s no telling that at 4 o’clock I’d be staring out the window.” “What I truly hope people understand at
the end if the day is I have tried to help everybody. I never lied to anybody.” He said occasionally he has had to go back and correct himself because he has had incorrect information or didn’t understand the topic the way he should have. He added, “This job beats you if you don’t care. And, if you really don’t care it doesn’t make any difference.” He said he’s very protective of the area he represents. “I love those people. They gave me a life.” Regarding his decision not to seek a third term if he’s elected this year, he said, “It I can’t get it done in eight years then I’m not very god at it.” Hart’s primary opponent, Emad Emile Dides, of Lusby was charged with a misdemeanor sex offense two years ago which eventually went to Circuit Court. He was charged additionally with stalking, assault second-degree and “peeping tom.” All charges were misdemeanors and the state’s attorney’s office declined to prosecute any of the charges. Court documents regarding the charges against Dides were not available. Reporter Guy Leonard contributed to this article.
look at other factors, such as how much gas it burns. “They must have heard out of ne ‘What’s the true cost’ out of me every week for two years,” he said. He added. “I think it has been a help because this board had been very respectful of each other.” He added, “We understand our strengths and they respect that strength of ours.” He said Steve Weems, who also owns a liquor store (in St. Leonard) speaks his same language. Hart, who often raises issues without bedickmyers@countytimes.net ing asked, said, “You’ll never survive in the political world unless you are an alpha dog. There is always someone backseat driving. There’s always pressures.” He said the difference with politics is that “when you put yourself out there, “you have to make a decision for 90,000 people. That has to be a very thought-out decision.” “It’s not for the faint of heart,” he added. “When I was running (four years ago) at least 90 percent of what I thought was wrong. People don’t like to admit that. My ego is not that big. I got up there and had to learn a whole new way of doing business. I can’t order toilet paper without three votes.” He said it’s not like bartering and trading votes. He said if there’s something he’s really passionate about, he pleads his case and the others are respectful about that. The new animal shelter set to open later this year is a big thing for him and his family, who have two rescue dogs. “Since Lord Calvert has been here we have hardly spent any money on animals,” he said. He added, “I don’t understand why we would pick up a harmless animal and destroy it.” Hart is also proud of the soon to be acDriving Range, Par-3 Course, and 9 Hole Regulation Course complished 100-acre park in his district that is being donated by Dominion, the site Driving Range, Par-3 Course, and 9 Hole Regulation Course of their construction staging area. In addiDriving Range, Par-3 Course, and 9 Hole Regulation Course tion to the park, Hart is proud of the reObscurely located at Rts. 2 & 4 in Sunderland, turn west on Rt. 262 moval of the transfer station in the middle Doc & Peggy Leagues & informal (Lower MarlboroObscurely Follow 4 miles to left Scaggs Rd. to located at Rts. 2 &on 4 in of town and the adding of sidewalks, “to Driving Range, Par-3 Course, and 9Rd). Hole Regulation Course Obscurely located at Rts. & 4in Sunderland, turn west on Rt. 262 MeLLOMaR GOLF PaRK Lower Marlboro. Obscurely located at 2Rts. 2in & 4west in Sunderland, turn west on Rt. 262 Family Owned & Operated groups now forming. Sunderland, turn on Rt. 262 (Lower make it more like a town should be.” (Lower Marlboro Rd). Follow 4 miles to left on Scaggs Rd. to (Lower Marlboro Rd). Follow 4 miles to left on Scaggs Rd. to Marlboro Road). Follow 4 miles to left Afternoons Doc & Peggy Hart was disappointed that he didn’t Family Owned & Operated &MeLLOMaR GOLF PaRK in Lower Marlboro. MeLLOMaR GOLF PaRK in Lower Marlboro. GOLF on Scaggs Road to MELLOMAR Family Owned & Operated Saturday available. get the endorsement of the Calvert EducaObscurely located at Rts.PARK & 4 ininSunderland, turn west on Rt. 262 Lower wCallwPeggy w.M el lo m ar.co m • 4243 - 53 2Marlboro. - 24 60 tion Association, the teacher’s union. “I (Lower Marlboro Rd). Follow 4 miles to left on Scaggs Rd. to for discount details. MeLLOMaR GOLF PaRK in Lower Marlboro. Family Owned & Operated fought very, very hard to get their contract honored. “But he said he also pushed for www.Mellom a r.com • 44 3- 53 2- 24 60 funding OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) funding as well. Also, he said,
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to cut effectively or efficiently. If the bend in the one blade is toward the other, it would cause the blades to scrape each other, making cutting difficult. More importantly to note, the blades scraping each other slowly destroy the cutting surface of both blades. These same principles can be applied to your teeth. In any area of the mouth where your opposing teeth do not meet when you perform a chewing motion (meaning there is a space between the top and opposing-bottom tooth in any area of your mouth when your jaw is closed), like the scissor in the first scenario, it is rendered ineffective in the chewing process. On the other hand, if there are any teeth that are colliding with their opposing teeth, they are likely causing trauma to each other and slowly wearing down the enamel surface and eventually the tooth structure. This will likely lead to greater risk of decay and eventually risk the tooth’s overall vitality. Many people who have ongoing problems with decay or pain despite their efforts to keep their teeth clean, might be suffering from malocclusion issues that are causing the ongoing dental problems. The good
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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Local News
The Calvert County Times
Maryland’s First Lady helps GOP Celebrate
First Lady Mrs. Yumi Hogan speaks at the Lincoln Reagan Dinner.
By Dick Myers Editor Popular Calvert County Commissioner Pat Nutter, who is not seeking reelection, was honored June 7 as Calvert County Republican Man of the Year. The honor was bestowed on Nutter at the Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner at the Hall at Huntingtown at the Huntingtown VFD. Guest speaker for the event was Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan. She talked warmly about the support she and her family have received from Calver County. She said during her husband Gov. Larry Hogan hospitalization
for treatment of Stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, he was still at work from his hospital bed for the citizens of Maryland. Mrs. Hogan noted her first name and said that “You and me” was the way collaboratively things get done. She asked for continued support for her husband in his reelection bid. There is so much more to do,” she said. Mrs. Hogan is the first KoreanAmerican first lady in the country. She is well-known for her support of the arts and she herself is an accomplished artist. Her work has been shown at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. She has also juries numerous art shows. The annual dinner was presided over by Republican Central Committee Chair Ella Ennis. She has known the Hogan family since the governor’s father first ran for public office. Ennis decried the first lady as “charming, warm, gracious ad sweet.” Also honored at the event was Republican Woman of the Year Susie Stewart. Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award were Jesse and Ruth Reid. Delegate Mark Fisher served as Master of Ceremonies for the event that was catered by Thompson’s Seafood.
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SMECO Refunds Capital Credits
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is issuing capital credit refunds totaling nearly $5.6 million. Of that total, a general refund of approximately $3.7 million will be issued in July. Active eligible members will receive credits on their bills, and checks will be issued to eligible former members. Special refunds of about $1.9 million will be paid throughout the year to estates of deceased members and unpaid final bills. “When SMECO issues a refund to members, we’re making good on a cooperative promise,” said Austin J Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO. He added, “Whether you have a residential account or a large commercial account, you realize one of the benefits of being an electric cooperative member when you receive a portion of SMECO’s margins. Passing savings on to members demonstrates electric cooperative values and shows how we’re different from other utilities.” SMECO’s uses margins—revenue minus expenses—as working capital for system improvements and construction; its 2017 margins totaled more than $23
million. Slater explained, “SMECO’s members invest in their cooperative every time they pay their bill. They help to finance the cooperative’s operations, but they also share its rewards.” At the end of each year, SMECO’s margins are allocated to members’ capital credit accounts—these capital credits are refunded to members when the company’s Board of Directors determines the cooperative’s financial conditions can be sufficiently met. Each member’s margin share is based on how much electricity the member purchased and the rate at which the account was billed. All eligible, active members will recieive a credit of the bill for their primary account. If members wish to designate a primary account, they may call 1-888-440-3311. Inactive eligible members will receive a full refund of the balance in their capital credit account if the balance is $50 or less. Capital credits may also go towards paying any amount due if a member had an unpaid final bill for electric service. Press release from SMECO
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Cops & Courts
The Calvert County Times
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Calvert Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit Report: March-May 2018
On March 29, search and seizure warrants for Gregorik Brent Collington (DOB- 05/05/1986), Collington’s 2017 Jeep Renegade, and Collington’s residence—located at 12558 Santa Rosa Road, Lusby, MD 20657. These warrants were in reference to a CDS investigation being conducted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU). On March 30th, the aforementioned search and seizure warrants were executed. During the search warrants the following items were located: one clear plastic bag, containing approximately 63 grams of suspected cocaine; one black, digital scale with suspected cocaine residue; multiple folds of U.S. currency in varying denominations. Collington was placed under arrest and charged with Possession w/Intent to Distribute CDS: Cocaine, Possession of CDS: Cocaine, and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia: Digital Scale. On April 26, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office DEU observed a hand-to-hand CDS transaction in Chesapeake Beach. Road patrol officers were summoned to conduct a traffic stop on a black Mazda vehicle whose occupants were involved in the CDS transaction. A traffic stop was conducted on the Mazda, and the oc-
cupants were identified as Aimee Lynne Simon and Daniel Milton Acton II. A K-9 scan of the vehicle was conducted, resulting in a positive alert. A search of the Mazda and both occupants was conducted. Simon was found to be in possession of approximately 4 grams of suspected heroin. Simon was arrested and charged with Distribution of CDS: Heroin, Possession w/ Intent to Distribute CDS: Heroin, Conspiracy to Distribute CDS: Heroin, Possession of CDS: Heroin, and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. Acton was arrested and charged with Distribution of CDS: Heroin, and Conspiracy to Distribute CDS: Heroin. On May 8, search and seizure warrants for Tyson Wayne Black and Reina Milagro Andujar were obtained in reference to an ongoing CDS investigation being conducted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office DEU. Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office DEU conducted surveillance on Black and Andujar. Road Patrol officers were summoned to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle being occupied by Black, Andujar, and Andujar’s threeyear-old son in Chesapeake Beach. A K-9 was done on the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert. A search of Reina Milagro Andujar revealed a clear plastic bag in Andujars’ un-
derwear. The bag contained five smaller individual bags, two of which contained suspected heroin and three of which contained suspected cocaine. The bags of suspected heroin weighed approximately 1.1 grams and the bags of suspected cocaine weighed approximately 1.3 grams. A search of Tyson Wayne Black revealed $410 in U.S. currency. An investigation into Tyson Black and Reina Andujar had been ongoing since April 8, 2018. The investigation began after a fatal opiate overdose in Chesapeake Beach. Through investigation, it was learned the deceased had been last seen getting into a white Acura car owned by Reina Andujar. Through investigation and numerous tips, it was learned Andujar and Black were dating. Tyson Black’s activities were indicative of Black distributing heroin and cocaine. Black and Andujar were arrested and charged with Possession w/ Intent to Distribute: Heroin, Possession w/ Intent to Distribute: Cocaine, Conspiracy to Distribute: Heroin, Conspiracy to Distribute: Cocaine, Possession of CDS: Heroin, and Possession of CDS: Cocaine. On May 11, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office DEU executed a search warrant at 3802 16th Street, Apartment A, Chesapeake Beach. The search warrant was the result of a CDS investigation conducted by the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office DEU. Recovered from the residence was $717 in U.S. currency, several controlled prescription pills, and 34 grams of cocaine/ crack-cocaine. Two occupants of the residence, Jessica Robbyn Longfellow and Ernest Coates Jr., were arrested and charged with Possession w/ Intent to Distribute CDS: Cocaine, Possession w/ Intent to Distribute CDS: Crack-Cocaine, Possession of CDS: Cocaine, Possession of CDS: Crack-Cocaine, and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. On May 21, Teffren Teran Jones was indicted by a grand jury in the Circuit Court of Calvert County, charging him with: two counts of Possession w/ Intent to Distribute CDS: Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics Production Equipment, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS Packaging material. This indictment is the result of a CDS investigation conducted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office DEU. On May 21, Chester Termain Jones was indicted by a grand jury in the Circuit Court of Calvert County, charging him with: Possession w/ Intent to Distribute CDS: Narcotics, and Distribution of CDS: Narcotics. This indictment is the result of a CDS investigation conducted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office DEU.
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2 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y
River Concert Series JUNE 22 The Age of Elegance
• Music of Mozart, Devienne, Haydn • Guest Soloist, Giuseppe Nova,
flute soloist
JUNE 29
JULY 6
A River Series 4th
Top Hits of the ‘40s (1740s)
• Leonard Bernstein 100 Birthday
Anniversary • Music of Bernstein, Tchaikovsky, Sousa, others
• Music of Bach, Handel, and Purcell • Katelyn G. Aungst, soprano
• Roger O. Issacs, countertenor
• The Chesapeake Orchestra
• Jeffrey Silberschlag, trumpet soloist
& Fireworks
JULY 13 Summer’s Magic • S. Barber and Chopin
• Nydia Noriega, Soprano • Jose Cueto, violin • Brian Ganz, piano
• Larry Vote, guest conductor
JULY 20
JULY 21
Dance Under the Stars • Sheryl-Marie Dunaway & Ballet
Caliente join the Chesapeake Orchestra Big Band in a unique blend of Dance and music for a “Night of Dance under the Stars.” • Music of Swing, Tango, and more
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Concerts are free of charge and open to the public. The Townhouse Green opens at 5:00 p.m. and each concert begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.smcm.edu/events/riverconcert
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Education
The Calvert County Times
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Patuxent High School
Graduating Class of 2018 Hope Errikka Alexander
Stefani Mai Cillo
Nickolas Derrick Dwayne Griffith
Tyler Paul Alexander
Andrew Scott Clinton
Jordan Alexis Grimes
Maxwell Alexander Alicea
Matthew Benjamin Coates
Brooke Leigh Ann Grubbs
Joshua Seth Allen
Sophie Myers Concannon
Haylee Marie Grumbine
Lauryn Michelle Andrade
Lidiya Treasure Connelly
Rebecca Lenore Hamm
Alicia Ann Barnes
Catheryn Mychelle Coombs
Scott James Harbaugh-Kulas
Tailor Mariah Barnes
Cole Thomas Craft
Katelyn Marie Harrington
David Sean Barrett
Emma Marie Croft
Destiny Frieda Harris
Steven Jay Bartel Jr
Aaron Cole Crosby
Hannah Marie Harrison
Melanie Rose Baugher
Brianna Nicole Crush
Samantha Grace Headley
Zach Allen Beckham
Arabella Elaine Davis
Sarah Marie Hedegaard
Alexis Elaine Bell
Mitchell Van Davis
Jacob Thomas Heiska
Sara Elizabeth Belote
Raven Winter Deere
Devin Edward Henderson
Cameron Joseph Benton
Alexandra Lois Del Alcazar
Ryan Andrew Holland
Lila Catherine Biggar
Jamie Marie DeWaters
Michael Patrick Hollenczer
Noa Elizabeth Bourne
Kristi Le Dibble
Danielle Marie Horton
Thomas Wilson Bowen
Andrea Chase Drake
Kayla Elise Horton
Luke Alexander Bradley
Jaxon Alexander Drayer
Richard Noah Hough
Nathan Daniel Brand
David Joseph Duprey
Collin Jun Howard
Christopher Charles Breder
Jacob Austin Duty
Jonathan Paul Howe
Kathryn Elizabeth Briggs
Kaitlyn Rachel Elwell
Brighton Kenneth Huels
Alyssa Renee Brooks
Robert Lee Fallin IV
Gabriel Alcides Huertas
Dajon Marquis Brooks
Andrew Wayne Farmer
Kirstynn Marie Humphreys
Ka’tara Iyana Brooks
Kari Lambach Fitjar
Tyler Humphreys
Devin Troy Buckler
Peyton Lynn Fort
Dizareya Maria Hutchins
Annmarie Luise Budde
Colton James Fortini
Caitlin Marie Hutter
Olivia Rose Burton
Alyssa Rose Fox
Dominic Michael Iannopollo
Finnian Christopher Buttner
Ashlyn Makenzee Francella
Cristian Xavier Icaza
Mason Robert Calvert
Zion Jeremiah Thomas Franklin
Denise Lynn Jacobs
Jesse Nicole Sophia Campbell
Sabriyya Viola-Virginia Freeman
Sophie Alice Jacques
Micah Donald Campbell
Grace Kathleen Garren
Cortravius Alphonso Johnson
Brandyn LaMont Carter-Carroll
Marlee Angel Gately
Brendan Michael Jones
Benjamin Guy Carver
Jacob Nader Ghadaki
Tamara Lashay Jones
Kyle Robert Cashman
Allyson Nicole Gilbert
Virginia Anne Joy
Kathryn Lynell Cecil
Cady Margaret Gorsak
Shelby Elizabeth Kay
Robert Michael Cella Jr
William Tyler Gotsch
Austin Richard Kershaw
Hailey Marie Church
Paul Jameson Grabis Jr
Brian Anthony King
Nadia Marie Cianfrani
Kevin Justin Gray
Oluwasayo Oluwafemi Kintunde
Education
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Thursday, June 14, 2018
William Richard Knott
Chloe Paige Papanicolas
Julia Morgan Stocking
Seth Austin Kriner
Jovan Gabriel Parker
Michael Anthony Stone
Jason Alexander Kwiatkowski
Travis Steven Parks
Laith Nabih Tabet
Julie Ann LaFaive
Ricky Purnell-Nolan Parson
Asharie Gabrielle Taylor
Marshall Patrick Lanning
Chemiere Monae’ Payne
Kenna Roxaine Tejchman
Abigail Fayth Lastinger
Lucas Owen Peterson
Troy Russel Thomas Jr
Natasha Noel Ledwich
Cameron Mathew Pfister
Andrew Lamar Thomas
Megan Marie Lee
Garrett Lee Poore
Matthew Mark Thomason
Kaylan Laprese Linthicum
Rishon Lerieux Price
Riley Paul Trinidad
Hunter Nash Lohr
Verneisha Le Yanni Pryor
Koeby Franklin Turner
Jayden Marie Lucas
Evan William Pucciarella
Oksana Joy Tyson
Hannah Nicole Ludke
Jade Marie Purcarey
Hannah Leann Urness
Jillian Nicole Lundmark
Kelsey Anne Raley
Catherine Carson Vanecko
David Russell Lynn
Kevin James Randall
Nicholas Ryan Vetting
Tiffany Nicole Lyon
Erica Marie Rawlings
Brianna Nicole Vojtasko
Isaiah Kishawn Mackall
Rose Marie Rawlings
Najla Noor Wahid
LaKesha Lenae Mackall
Rose Mary Rayle
Sosan Noor Wahid
Diamond Aigner Marshall
Dallas Marie Roberson
Daniel Francis Waldheim
Logan Gregory Mattingly
Tianna Shanae Robinson
Rebekah Ann Walls
James Anthony McClanahan
Jocelyn Spence Rudolph
Kayla Marie Rhianne Weddleton
Shaela Rene McCray
Erick Jeffrey Ryan
Tymia Lyne Weems
Felicia Lynn McVey
Steven Alexander Sabedra
Brendan Rayvon Ashton West
Benjamin Taylor Mead
Abigail Correan Scrivener
Ryan Tyler Whiting
Michael Mackenzi Meza
Alexis Jace Sexton
Ian Alexander-Lucas Wilkerson
Asia Johauna Lynn Moore
Michael DeCosta Shaw Jr
Cameron Jerome Wills
Shayla Nicole Mundey
Brianna Lauren Shegogue
Justine Wills
Daeshaun Dwayne Nelson
Alex Brenden Sheranko
Takira Natae Wills
Samantha Mae Nelson
Molly Catherine Shipley
Devyn Anita Wines
Sydney Renea Nguyen
Alexia LaDell Smith
Johnmichael Anderson Wood Jr
Lauren Kaitlyn Nordquist
Josie Ellen Smith
Sara Suzanne Young
Jon Luc O’Connor
Kaylee Anne Smith
Mikayla Danielle Zinn
Darren Michael Olliver
Elizabeth Marie Snyder
Tanner Jay Zinn
Caroline Elizabeth Orr
Andrew Michael Stauffer
Mary Elizabeth Oster
Michael Allen Stewart Jr
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Primary Election: June 26th General Election: November 6th Early Voting: June 14th
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In Our Community
The Calvert County Times
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Going for the Gold Dragon Boats Race to End Hunger at Chesapeake Annual Event Held in North Beach Beach Waterpark World’s Largest Swim Lesson Planned for June 21
It’s billed as the World’s Largest Swim Lesson and it’ll be taking place at Chesapeake Beach Waterpark. on Thursday June 21 at 10 a.m. For this event, the waterpark has partnered with the World Waterpark Association in order to raise awareness and help spread the message that swim lessons save lives. The event is hosted in over 20 countries on five continents. This is the 8th year the park is hosting the event and last year they were fourth in the country for participation with 340 people attending.
Every year the waterpark has helped set a new world record. The World’s Largest Swim Lesson website is wlsl.org, which has more information on the event and other facts on water safety. Any participant who signs up and attends the swim lesson receives free admission to the park that day. People can register for the event on our website, chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com. Press Release from Chesapeake Beach Waterpark
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SHARKFEST Returns Bigger and Better Than Ever
SHARKFEST returns to the Calvert Marine Museum on Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate the ultimate apex predator of the marine world at one of the museum’s most popular events. Regular museum admission applies; CMM members are FREE. harks are one of the world’s most fascinating creatures and SHARKFEST is a chance to learn more about them. Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion. The museum will be full of hands-on opportunities to explore the diversity of sharks and their remarkable history on planet Earth. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids’, examine evidence of prehistoric sharks, make a shark-themed craft, and take a picture in the life-size jaws of a Megalodon shark. Face painting ($5 fee). Slide down the jaws of a giant inflated shark, sponsored by Tidewater Dental. Shark enthusiasts are welcome to build their favorite shark out of LegosTM and tag #cmmlegoshark and #calvertmarinemuseum. Shop early, while supplies last, in the Museum Store for the new shark shirt+ for adults and children. The store will be fully stocked with “shark” mementos including toys and books. Museum members save 10% off in the store every day and everyone will enjoy express checkout. Dan D’s Concessions and Rita’s Ice will be on site with food and drink for sale. Complimentary museum passes will not be honored and strollers are not allowed in the museum for SHARKFEST. Explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are 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 Instagram and Twitter. Press Release from Calvert Marine Museum
2018 SOMD Invitational Youth Visitor Center Expands Livestock Expo Encourages Spring and Summer Hours ‘SMILE’s’ All-Round!
The annual Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo (SMILE) for Southern Maryland youth will take place June 22nd through June 24th at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The SMILE livestock show offers a unique combination of competition, education, and fun for youth involved in raising livestock while providing an opportunity for them to meet and socialize with kids from around the region who share a similar interest in agriculture. For over 13 years, SMILE’s relaxed and friendly format has attracted hundreds of children and youth from all over Southern Maryland to compete with their animals in fitting and showmanship and breed competitions for beef and dairy cows, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and guinea pigs.
The SMILE show also includes special presentations, organized games, and group activities designed to encourage teamwork and build new friendships. “We want kids to learn and enjoy themselves at the same time,” says Jay Farrell, the SMILE Chairman. “The show ring is informal and the judges take the time to give advice and plenty of encouragement.” The fairground, barns, and show rings will be open to the general public across the weekend to visit with the animals and watch the festivities There is no charge for general admission. To see the full show schedule, visit the SMILE website at: www.SMILE-INC.org and SMILE on Facebook. Press release courtesy of SMADC
Spring and summer is when visitors begin streaming back to Calvert County for vacations, day trips and a variety of fun activities for the entire family. To help tourists, motorists and boaters with travel plans, directions and general information, Calvert County’s visitor information center is expanding its hours of operation beginning May 1 through Sept. 30. The center will be open six days a week, Wednesday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The visitor center is located at 14175 Solomons Island Road S. in Solomons. Knowledgeable staff is on hand to provide information about local attractions, hotels, marinas, restaurants and other
travel information. While there, browse the retail store offering local and regional gift items, including Taste of the Beaches cookbooks, handmade blue crab pottery, Calvert crab artistic renderings and much more. For more information about Calvert County visitor sites and attractions, check out the 2018 Calvert County Visitors Guide online; call 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880; send an email to info@ ecalvert.com, or visit online at www. choosecalvert.com. 2018 Visitors Guide: http://www. choosecalvert.com/DocumentCenter/ View/441
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Feature
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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Ella Ennis: Leading the Way for the Republican Renaissance By Dick Myers Editor This decade has been a transformative one for the Republican Party in Calvert County. In September of 2010, voter registration figures showed Democrats with an 895-voter lead in the county, 23,050 to 22,152. By the next April the gap narrowed to 592. Then things started to go the GOP’s way in 2012. In October, the GOP had regained the lead that they had held briefly in the first decade of the 21st century. The Republican lead was by a thin margin of 157 registered voters. The margin has been steadily widening ever since: 255 in March of 2014 – 943; in December of 2014 -- 1,057; in June of 2015 -- 2,171; In April of 2016 -- 2.171533; in March of 2017 – 2,538; and then a 3.449 margin on June 1 of this year. At the helm of the Calvert County GOP during its ascendancy has been Ella Ennis, as chair of the Republican Central Committee. The party just completed another successful Lincoln Reagan Dinner with First Lady Yumi Hogan as guest speaker (see separate story) at the Hall at Huntingtown on June 7. The day after, Ennis sat down with The County Times to talk about the party’s success. She is not a candidate for re-election to the central committee and will be stepping down after the election. Ennis was born and raised in Prince George’s County and moved to Calvert in 1992.Her family had a place in North Beach so se was familiar with the county. Her daughter Robyn Riddle, now a district court judge, came to the county to practice law
and that’s what attracted Ennis to move here. She had been politically active in Prince George’s County. In 1968 she first volunteered for Gov. Hogan;’ father, Larry Hogan, Sr. She and her husband were active in the movement to bring charter government to Prince George’s County. In 1973 and 1974 she was the legislative assistant for County Executive Bill Gullet. When Gullet was defeated, she worked for three legislative sessions with the House Minority Leader Del. Bill Linton and then in 1976 she had an unsuccessful bid for the House of Delegates. “You know, Prince George’s County is pretty Democratic,” she said in explaining her defeat. In 1978, Larry Hogan, Sr. became county executive and Enns became his legislative aide. She knew his son, now the governor, who had returned from college. She and her husband Robert were friends with the Hogan family. Robert Ennis worked in management positions for Computer Science Corporation and passed away in 2001, After they moved to Calvert County, Ennis worked for ten years as a desk officer for the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Rural Development Partnership. They were an interagency and intergovernmental group assisting in the development of rural councils around the country. After moving to Calvert, she joined the Republican Women’s Club but wasn’t very active because she was still working in town and they met during the day. She was active, though, in the Maryland Federation of Republican Women. In 2003, when the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert was formed, she joined that and became legislative director and then served two terms as president until 2009 when she was appointed to the Republican Central Committee. Ennis was first elected to the central committee in 2010 and was reelected in 2014. The successes detailed at the beginning of this story, Ennis believes, were a combination of hard work locally and national and state successes filtering down. “We have worked very hard in 2012 and 2014, door to door, the outreach to voters. We have a website. We do a little newsletter. So, we try to reach out.” There are multiple clubs, including the Republican Women’s Club, which is close to 60 years old, the Republican Women’s
Ella Ennis with First Lady Yumi Hogan and Del. Mark Fisher at the Lincoln-Reagan dinner.
Leaders of Calvert, the Republican Men’s Club, the Patuxent Republican Club at Asbury-Solomons and the Taurus Club of teenage Republicans including a club at Patuxent High School. “It has grown over time,” she said. The Republicans have active voter registration efforts, in the high schools and at all major events, including the county fair and at this past weekend’s Dragon Boat Festival in North Beach. “We try during the election to have activities, not just do door knocking, but also sign waiving and covering the polls,” Ennis said. “I think people were concerned about the rising taxes. They were concerned about the loss of individual freedom. The atmosphere of intolerance with other people with whom they don’t agree,” Ennis said about what drives voters to the Republican Party. She added, “I think people really wanted smaller government.” Calvert Democrats had hoped that the election of Donald Trump would bring voters back to their fold. “I would say the voter registration numbers would indicate that Donald Trump is quite popular in Calvert County,” she said. Calvert’s political leaders are now largely Republican with the five county commissioners, Delegates Fisher and Clark and other elected officials, a trend which started in 2010, continued in 2014 and they hope will continue in this election year, Ennis said. Having Hogan as governor hasn’t hurt either, she said. “He is very popular. I would say that at least 80 percent of the Republicans in Calvert County and a lot of Democrats support Governor Hogan,” Ennis added. Ennis said Hogan’s popularity reflects the economy, jobs and his focus on the family. The Republican Central Committee is supportive of all candidates during the primary by providing a place for them to store and distribute signs and literature. After the primary, Ennis said, “We will support all of the Republican candidates.” As to their successes, Ennis said, “My belief is that we put forth a positive view of what we want to accomplish; we are not being anti or resistant,” she said, instead talking about smaller government, lower taxes and individual choice. For the last eight years it’s been pretty much fulltime for Ennis as chair of the Republican Central Committee. She is also legislative chair and second vice president of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women that has kept her busy, especially during the legislative session. Of her decision not to seek reelection, she said, “It’s important that you bring in new ideas and new people. It takes a lot of work and energy to be on the central committee and be chairman.” She noted that she won’t be going away because she still has a year left b her term as second vice president of the state federation. And, based solely on the success in attracting new voter registrants, whoever succeeds her on the central committee will have big shoes to fill. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Celebrate International Mud Day with Muddy Fun at Annmarie Garden! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Dowell (Solomons), Maryland, is hosting its fourth annual Mud Day on Sunday, June 24 from Noon to 4pm. International Mud Day celebrates the joy of childhood, nature, and our deep connection to the earth. Join us for this popular family-friendly event where everyone is encouraged to stomp, splash and get dirty! Dive into the giant mud play areas like the Mega Mud Pit, and the Mini Mud Pit for the little ones. Mix up mud pies in the Mud Kitchen and create a Mud Masterpiece in the Mud Gallery. The Squish-a-Face Forest Friend activity, will bring the trees at Annmarie to life with loads of muddy personality. Using clay, mud and natural materials visitors will make faces on the trees. Take home mud creations including a Terrific Terrarium and Seed Cake to remind you of the day of mud-a-licious fun at Annmarie! Kona Ice of Calvert
What are pre-nups? These are prenuptial agreements entered into by prospective husbands and wives that set forth how the couple wants to manage their assets in the event one of them dies or there is a divorce. Some people consider pre-nups to be antiromantic. However, others recognize that these days, when so many people get divorced or whose spouses have died and then get re-married, pre-nups play an important role in taking care of children from a prior marriage and protecting the assets of those who have been previously divorced. Not long ago, we were approached to create a pre-nup for a wonderful couple in their mid-80’s. The couple met in an assisted living facility, fell in love and decided to get married. Both of them had been married and had adult children and grandchildren from their prior marriages. Rather than create controversy in the family about inheritances, the couple decided to make it clear in their pre-nup that each of their children and grandchildren from prior marriages would continue to receive the inheritances they were expecting from their parent or grandparent after marriage. With the pre-nup signed, the children and grandchildren of the couple were able to celebrate the new marriage with no concerns about what would happen when their mother/ grandmother or father/grandfather
County will be here with cool treats. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic, beach chairs; pack as if you were going to the beach! Dress for a mess, bring a change of clothes, a beach towel, and join us. Bug spray and sunscreen are encouraged. A rinse off station will be available, but be prepared for a wet ride home. And remember, the most memorable days end with the dirtiest clothes. No pets, no smoking or vaping at this family-oriented event. The event is made possible in part by the generous support of J Calvin Wood JR. INC. and Prince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Admission is free for members; $5 per person; free for children 1 & under. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640 Press release from Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
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died. In this case, both parties had assets to protect for their children and, by creating the pre-nup, both parties helped create family harmony with their new extended family members. Pre-nups are commonly used to protect children from a prior marriage. What does a pre-nup involve? Primarily, each party exchanges financial information with the other. One of the primary assets a person has is their retirement account. When a person marries, their new spouse has a legal claim on the retirement account of the other spouse. Particularly in cases of a second marriage where children are involved, most parties want to preserve their retirement accounts for their children. The pre-nup makes that clear— each party agrees they will not claim against the retirement account of the other in the event of death or divorce. Similarly, if one party owns a house, upon marriage the other may assert a legal claim to ownership of one-half of the house. Under the pre-nup, each party clearly states that when they marry they will not assert any claim to the house the other owns. What about other assets each party might own individually? The pre-nup addresses those as well. For example, suppose one party has a valuable stamp collection that they have promised to a grandchild. The pre-nup will make it clear that the stamp collection
is the sole property of one party and will not be distributed or divided up on the death of that party. The pre-nup addresses property owned by each party individually prior to their marriage. But, what about property the soon to be married couple acquire after marriage? This too is addressed in the pre-nup. Ordinarily, the couple decides that they will split any assets they acquire after marriage, fifty-fifty. So, if they buy a house together as joint tenants with right of survivorship, and one of them dies, the other takes complete ownership of the house. In the event of a divorce, the other has a claim for 50% of the value of the house. Of course, there are lots of other factors that are involved, but you get the picture. In a pre-nup, each party exchanges personal financial statements with the other. These financial statements must be complete and detailed so that one party can never accuse the other of hiding any assets. A pre-nup is a contract between the parties. As such, it is enforceable in a court of law. Some people think that their Will or a Trust has decided who owns what assets after death, but whatever you have decided in those documents is not enforceable because the surviving spouse can execute a new Will or Trust after the death of the other spouse that completely changes
the distribution of the property. People that use pre-nups are concerned about this. Even if your potential spouse has an excellent relationship with your children from a prior marriage, when you die, how can you be assured those children will be protected? Not with a Will or a Trust—only through a pre-nup. To those who claim the pre-nup is anti-romantic because it addresses what happens on divorce or death, think again. Divorce may not be inevitable but death is. If you want to truly protect your children the second time around and preserve family harmony, both parties should welcome the opportunity to do so in a pre-nup. To ask questions about pre-nups and other matters, JOIN US FOR A FREE SEMINAR ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 11AM AT OUR OFFICE AT 8906 Bay Avenue in North Beach. Call 301855-2246 to reserve a space. Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate and Business Planning located in NorthBeach with appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis. Nothing in the following article represents legal advice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel. By Lyn Striegel
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Elmer Richard Channell
Elmer Richard Channell, Sr. died peacefully at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD on Friday, June 8, 2018. He was 99. He was born June 6, 1919 in Valley Head, WV to Jeremiah Oliver and Lucy Anzina (Snyder) Channell. Elmer was raised on a farm in Valley Head and attended public schools. He married Ina Mae (Ware) Hannah on August 28, 1954 and they lived in Landover Hills, MD; Hyattsville, MD; and Spring Hill, FL. He was a member of Mt. Harmony/Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church, Owings, MD and had previously attended Valley Head United Methodist Church, Valley Head, WV; First Brethren Church, Washington, DC; First Brethren Church, Lanham, MD; and Spring Hill First United Methodist Church, Spring Hill, FL. Elmer lost the love of his life, Ina Mae, on August 25, 1982, and relocated to Dunkirk, MD 21 years ago to be closer to family. Elmer attended the Coyne Electrical
School, Chicago, IL and graduated in 1941. He worked at Bethlehem Steel for a short time before working at Glenn L. Martin at Middle River, MD. On August 26, 1942, Elmer enlisted at Fort Benjamin Harrison. His WWII journey took him to Florence, South Carolina for basic training with the Army Air Corps, then on a train to San Francisco, CA to catch ship to the South Pacific. He was stationed in Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines with the 33rd Troop Carrier Squadron as an aircraft electrician for almost three years. One of Elmer’s favorite recollections of the war was when he had the opportunity to work on General MacArthur’s airplane that had made a stopover on the island he was stationed on. Upon his discharge, he went to work at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and then transferred to Andrews Air Force Base and was assigned to the 113th Wing of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. Elmer also enjoyed traveling around the world. He visited the United Kingdom, Germany and the Caribbean. He also visited most of the United States. Church was important to Elmer and he loved listening to the music. But most of all, he loved and enjoyed being with his family. He is survived by his two children; a son, Elmer Richard Channell, Jr. (Donna) of Lewes, DE and a daughter, Linda Channell Norris of Dunkirk, MD. He is also survived by two sisters; Hazel Sand-
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hoff, Spring Hill, FL and Glenna McCue, Maysville, NC. In addition, he is survived by three grandsons; Stephen Michael Channell, Mark David Channell (Danielle), and Bryson Ryan Norris; and one great-grandson, Benjamin Ryan Channell. Visitation will be Saturday, June 23, 2018m 19-11 a.m. at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church 155 East Mt. Harmony Road, Owings MD 20736. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church, 155 East Mt. Harmony Road, Owings MD 20736. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Joseph Allen Horan
Joseph Allen Horan, 55, of Cobb Island, MD passed away June 8, 2018 at George Wa s h i n g t o n University Hospital. He was born April 11, 1963 in Cheverly, MD to Joseph Lytton and Zelma Kay (Stager) Horan. Allen was raised in Lanham and Gaithersburg and was a 1981 graduate of Seneca Valley High School. Allen was employed as a mechanic for various automotive repair shops. He resided in Florida from the late 1980’s until returning to Maryland in the mid 1990’s. He retired due to ill health in 2007. Allen enjoyed sketching and the fine arts, Colonial and Civil War history, cars and animals.He was preceded in death by his father and a son Joseph Patrick Horan. Surviving are his mother and step father Kay and John “Jack” Meyers of Owings, MD, sister A. Robin Gant and her husband J. Brian of Churchton, MD, aunts Nonie Stager- Oswald and her husband Joe and Stephanie Dicken and her husband Ted all of Bishopville, MD and uncle Robert Stager and his wife Liz of Harrisburg, PA, cousins Neal and Jen Dicken and Burke Dicken of Bishopville, MD and Patrick and Sue Stager and Paul Stager of Harrisburg, PA. Visitation will be Friday, June 15, 2018 1-2 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Washington DC-MD Office 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 1005, Washington DC 20036-4104; website: http://diabetes.org
Rudy Joseph Firmani
Rudy Joseph Firmani, 89, of Edgewater passed away June 6, 2018. He was born August 23, 1928 in Italy to Silvio and Elizabeth Firmani. Rudy came to the
United States with his family in 1936 and lived in Washington, D.C. He was employed as an ornamental iron worker and coowner of Northeast Iron Works with his brothers. Rudy married Barbara Mae Holstein and they lived in Riverdale until moving to Turkey Point in 1997. In his leisure time, Rudy enjoyed fishing with his son, yardwork and gardening. Rudy is survived by his wife Barbara Mae Firmani and son Gary Firmani and his wife Toni of Edgewater. Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.
Ryan Eugene “Nurm” Nurmi-Farris
Ryan Eugene “Nurm” Nurmi-Farris, 34, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Broomes Island, MD, passed away on June 2, 2018 at his residence. Born August 17, 1983 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of Donald Eugene Farris and Rita Elizabeth (Nurmi) Levy. Ryan graduated from Patuxent High School in 2001 and was an Elevator Apprentice with the International Union of Elevator Constructors for two years. Ryan is survived by his mother, Rita Levy of Belle Glade, FL; his father, Donald Farris of FL, his girlfriend, Maria Wysong of Lusby, MD; and his brothers, Richard “Bunk” Elliott (Annette) of Broomes Island, MD and Donald Farris of Baltimore, MD; grandmother, Annie Marie Elliott of Broomes Island, MD; and uncle, Ronald Farris of Fort Myers, FL. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
James Warren Denton, II
James Warren Denton, II, “Jamie”, “Chauncey”, 42, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on June 1, 2018 in Huntingtown, Maryland. He was born on March 19, 1976 in Prince Frederick, MD. Jamie is preceded in death by his mother, Gale S. Gower Denton Parks. Jamie is survived by his father, Charles Geoffery Denton, girlfriend Jennifer Ann Hilton, brothers Kirk Parks and Danny Parks and his wife Leah. He is also survived by his stepfather Mark Parks, step sister Lisa Denton and his beloved dog whom he thought of as his son, Deuce. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carol M. Porto Treatment Center, 125 Fairgrounds Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Funeral service were arranged by Rausch Funeral Home.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION MD 261-NORTH BEACH ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Public Meeting
When Grown Men Cry This can’t be considered current content anymore, not in this age of 24/7 wire feeds. Give me some latitude here – it’s an article I’ve written in my head countless times over the last 35 years. I’ve dreamt about it, wrote a fictional version for a high school assignment and flirted with it several times in this column. And for my entire life, it’s been a recurring spring-time obsession, a time of year when it almost always had a chance of becoming reality, but never did – until last Thursday night. Every long-time fan of the Washington Capitals has their story. Mine starts around 1982, when my uncle, in his VW Bug, began regularly jetting me and my cousin up to the Capital Centre – The Great Pringle – to cheer the likes of Dennis Maruk, Mike Gartner and Rod Langway. Years later, a poster of Peter Bondra adorned my college dorm room. For much of the Alexander Ovechkin era, my wife and I have made annual trips to Verizon Center/Capital One Arena to meet up with old friends and “Rock the Red”. Which is to say, like most fans of this prodigal-son-like team, the Caps are in my bones. My emotional attachment is deep and as strong as it was in childhood. The sustained affection is rooted in success: Having missed the playoffs only seven times since 1982, the Caps have been, by far, the most consistent D.C. sports team. In recent years, they’ve been regularly among the NHL’s very best, winning three President’s trophies (given to the team with the best regular season record) since 2010. And yet, for all this regular season success, there was nothing, ultimately, but playoff anguish. Unimaginable anguish. Their history was a script for a horror film or plot for a Stephen King novel: too-many-tocount blown 3-1 leads, only two trips past the second round, one token appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals and numerous losses to the Islanders, the Rangers, the Flyers and the Penguins and the Penguins and the Penguins. Considering the random nature of NHL hockey – follow the pinball/ puck - and the sheer number of times the Caps had sent high-quality teams into the playoffs, this never-ending story of epic disaster defied all statistical explanation. There was something else in play here, some dark force that sentenced the franchise and its poor, innocent fans to eternal condemnation. Watching it all unfold, year after miserable year, was sports’ version of hell. Hoisting a Stanley Cup was just something that happened to other teams in other towns – until last Thursday night. At the beginning of every Caps playoff journey over the years, I have faithfully written down the number “16” (the number of wins needed to hoist the Stanley Cup) – on calendars, notebooks or dry erase boards - and started a hopeful countdown. For 30-plus years, I never wrote down “0”. In franchise history, the Caps had never reached the summit, their fans’ faith had never been rewarded and the sun had never come out – until last Thursday night…when the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup!!! Oh…those…words… I am so happy for so many: my Uncle Wayne for taking me to so many games, the players – past and present, the D.C. sports media who have dutifully covered losing teams and playoff heartbreaks and D.C. sports fans, a strong and hearty lot that has been unfairly criticized during this long streak of futility and distress. We were always there, waiting to erupt and after 26 years of pain since our last major professional sport championship, The Darkness – that omnipresent villain - has been exorcised. It’s the kind of stuff that makes grown men cry – this one included. How did this happen? Was there something in the water? With the Cubs (2016), the city of Cleveland (Cavaliers, 2016) and the Eagles (2018) having won recent championships, you have to wonder. Or did a determined organization and core of players just keep pushing through adversity, knowing that eventually it would all come together and be their time. Maybe it’s that simple. Maybe that’s the lesson we all learned amid the tears and euphoria – last Thursday night. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) invites interested persons to attend an Open House about the design of a Roadway Reconstruction Project along MD 261 (Bay Avenue) in Calvert County. The project extends about a quarter mile along MD 261 - from the 8th Street intersection at its southern limit, to Beach Avenue at its northern limit. The purpose of the project is to reduce the frequency of flooding along MD 261 and will include several improvements such as raising the elevation of the roadway, reconstructing sidewalk, and replacing the existing culvert south of Beach Avenue. The design is scheduled to be complete in Fall 2019 and construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2020. WHAT: The informational meeting will familiarize the public with the project and provide attendees an opportunity to discuss project details. Maps and displays will depict the proposed improvements, and MDOT SHA representatives will be available to discuss project issues and answer questions. There will be no formal presentation. You may arrive at any time during the Open House hours and walk through the display area at your own pace. WHEN: Tuesday, June 21, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WHERE: NORTH BEACH TOWN HALL, 8916 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714 CONTACT: Mr. John P. Delaney, MDOT SHA Project Manager, Office of Highway Development, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-545-8053 (toll-free: 1-888-2285003); jdelaney@sha.state.md.us. For information on other projects in Calvert County, please visit www.roads.maryland.gov. Click on Projects, MDOT SHA Projects Page, and select any of the dots on the state map under Calvert County. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE: The Maryland Relay Service can assist teletype users at 7-1-1. Persons requiring assistance to participate, such as an interpreter for hearing/speech difficulties or assistance with the English language, should contact Mr. Delaney by June 18, 2018. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! Gregory I. Slater State Highway Administrator
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Tall Ship of Delaware Watermans Wharf, 166 Williams St., Solomons Island Thursday, 1:00-3:30 PM: Friday, 1:00-7-30 PM: Saturday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM: Sunday, 10:00 AM-3:30 PM Sail the Kalmar Nyckel, a faithful re-creation of the first colonial Swedish settlement ship to arrive in America in 1638. Day sail passengers work alongside the crew, or simply enjoy the views of Solomons Island. Sail & tour times: www.kalmarnyckel.org [kalmarnyckel.org] or 302-4297447 Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Office
Thursday, June 14 Flag Day Flag Day Ceremony Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach 6:00 PM Outdoors upper level parking lot. All members and the public are invited to attend. Info: 410-257-9878. www.ALPost206.org
Friday, June 15 Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, Lusby 7:30 AM Hosted by The Arc Southern Maryland, proceeds support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Registration begins at 7:30; tournament begins at 8:30 am. $150 per player. Register: www.arcsomd.org/golf2018. Water Park Open Full Time Chesapeake Beach Water Park, 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave. Mondays 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Tuesdays-Sundays 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Opens full time for the 2018 Summer Season!
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Pride SoMD Rally & Picnic Monday, June 18 Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion & Calvert Marine Museum’s Corbin Pavilion Swim Lessons 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Chesapeake Beach Water Park Rally begins at 11:00 at the Solomons Riverwalk 9:45 - 10:30 AM Pavillion. Picnic at 12:00 at the Corbin Pavilion, Calvert Session 1: June 18 to June 29. All Sessions are held Marine Museum. Bring a covered dish to share, Hot Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings. $79/child. Sign dogs & veggie dogs will be provided. Use the Eventbrite up: chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com/swim-lessons site so we can track how many attendees. bit.ly/2rq0cw8. Community Block Party Kellams Field, 3825 Gordon Stinnett Ave. (Beside the Water Park) Chesapeake Beach 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join Bayside Baptist Church at their Annual Community Fair. Games, food, and face painting; and, a show from Michael Shwedick of Reptile World. Free event. Info: www.baysidebaptist.com Arts Council of Calvert County CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick 6:30 – 8:30 PM Presentations include The Mary Beth Harry Scholarships, The Pat Carpenter Award, The Mary D. Harrison Community Service Award. Visit calvertarts. org.
Sunday, June 17 Father’s Day Father’s Day Breakfast American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. 8:00 – 11:00 AM Featuring the Master Chef’s Waffles with Strawberries and Cream, Sausage, Ham, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fresh Fruit, Pastries, and Chip Beef. Drawings for Gifts for Dad. Upper level Dining. Adults $12; kids 6-12 $6; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys available for a nominal charge. Open to the public. Info: 410-257-9878. www.ALPost206.org
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Father’s Day Special 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM All Dads are half price with a paying child at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park!
Yard & Bake Sale North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Unique treasures and a little something for your sweet tooth. Next to the North Beach Town Hall. Proceeds to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Questions? 410-2573555. www.nbUC.org
Father’s Day Brunch Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Dads love being out on the water. Cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Adults $30, children 5-12 $15, children 4 and under $10. www.calvertmarinemuseum. com
Huge Church Yard Sale Corner of Cox Rd. & Rt. 4, Huntingtown 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM In the old Nursery Parking Lot. Bake Sale. Spaces available 410-257-2611.
Father’s Day Evening Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Enjoy a cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison with heavy hors d’ oeuvres served. Adults $30, children 5-12 $15, children 4 and under $10. www.calvertmarinemuseum. com
Annual Bark-B-Q & Meow Mixer Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM A fun family day. Vendors, Food, Bake Sale, Yard Sale, Agility Course, and More. Dogs and Cats available for adoption. Free.
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Summer Camp: Junior Paleontologist Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Become a junior paleontologist and hunt local beaches for fossil shark teeth, whale bones, and the shells of ancient snails and clams. For grades entering 6–9. June 18-22. $135 / $110 for members. 410-326-2042, ext. 41. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Tuesday, June 19 Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. 7:30 PM $5000 jackpot. Admission is $8.00 per person. Doors open at 5:00. Food and drink available for purchase. More info please call 301-855-0520.
Wednesday, June 20 Calvert County and the Opioid Epidemic Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 6:00 - 8:30 PM Community Conversation includes discussions and training on signs and symptoms of Opioid abuse, emerging drug trends, substance abuse and the family, and Naloxone training. Sponsored by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) and Calvert County Behavioral Health Services. Free.
Thursday, June 21 Summer Solstice First Day of Summer Eastern Daylight Time Zone 6:07 AM The earliest sunrise and the latest sunset of the year. Not the longest day of the year; every day has the same length (24 hours). World’s Largest Swim Lesson Chesapeake Beach Water Park 9:30 - 11:30 AM We partner with the World Water Park Association and thousands of participants internationally for a record-breaking morning of fun and valuable lifesaving lessons! Participation gets you free admission for the remainder of the day! Join us for a splish-splashin good time! Calvert County NARFE Chapter 1466 Cove Point Park, Lusby 12:00 PM Meet and greet fellow federal employees and neighbors and enjoy a summertime meal under the pavilion. Fried chicken, drinks, setups provided. Bring a salad, side dish, veggie or dessert to share. Please RSVP Greg Stottlemeyer 410-610-8069. gregstottlemyer @ comcast.net
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Thursday, June 14
S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS. 6:30-7:30pm. Question, Discover and Explore! Join us to take a Virtual Reality Voyage! Grades 3 to 7. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, June 15
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, June 16
Garden Smarter: Birding Made Simpler: A Low Tech Approach to Bird Watching. 10:00-11:30am. There are dozens of apps available to help identify birds. Learn a low tech approach using the best app of all, your brain. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More. 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Dungeons & Dragons for Teens. 1:00-4:00pm. All teens welcome, experienced players and novices! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, June 18
Monday Morning Fun. 10:0010:45am. Join us for dancing, stories, and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 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. Calvert Eats Local - Dine Out. 7:00-
8:30pm. Reserve your spot at Dream Weaver’s eat local celebration. Price is $30/person and includes tax and tip. Checks should be made payable to Dream Weaver Cafe. The menu will be based on what is seasonally available. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas and great food! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, June 19
Summer Fun--Mad Science. 10:0010:45am. Explore the scientific process with this exciting show, Spectacular Science. Learn the science behind magic, explore air pressure, and see spectacular indoor fireworks. Ages 5-up. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Summer Fun: Mad Science. 2:003:00pm. Explore the scientific process with this exciting show, Spectacular Science. Learn the science behind magic, explore air pressure, and see spectacular indoor fireworks. Ages 5-up. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk, 410-257-2101. Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Escape Game for Tweens. 6:30-8:00pm. Come explore the library during this fun scavenger hunt based on the popular book series. Grades 5-7. Registration required. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, June 20
Summer Fun: Mad Science. 10:0011:00am. Explore the scientific process with this exciting show, Spectacular Science. Learn the science behind magic, explore air pressure, and see spectacular indoor fireworks. Ages 5-up. Calvert Library Southern Branch at the Patuxent Appeal Campus, primary building, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 410-326-5289. MakePlayLearn! 1:00-4:00pm. Children drop by to play games, make crafts and art projects. MakerSpace is open from 1-4 pm before, during and after the Summer Fun Performances. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Summer Fun: Mad Science. 2:003:00pm. Explore the scientific process with this exciting show, Spectacular Science. Learn the science behind magic, explore air pressure, and see spectacular indoor fireworks. Ages 5-up. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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YoungatHeart By Office of Aging Staff
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Elder abuse is a significant public health problem. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. Elder abuse, including neglect and exploitation, is experienced by 1 out of every 10 people, ages 60 and older, who live at home. This statistic is likely an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to disclose or report the violence. For more information on Elder Abuse, contact The Office on Aging at 410-535-4606.
Social Security News
Go green by signing up for the SSA Portal at www.ssa.gov. Manage your own Social Security account without having to drive to Social Security or wait on the phone. At this website you can change your address, print out benefit statements and 1099 form, and much more. To sign up, all you need is a cell phone, or a computer, and an email address. Once on the website, scroll down to “my Social Security” and enroll. With new Medicare cards coming, have you checked with Social Security to see if you have the correct address on file? If not, please do so immediately, as you may not receive your new card.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Join us for a hot breakfast to celebrate dads at our Father’s Day Breakfast, Tuesday June 19, 8 a.m. Donations are gladly accepted. Must pre-register. Have fun amongst friends playing a variety of games with Open Wii and Cornhole, June 22, 11 a.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Enjoy a sweet and inspiring film with our Morning Movie “Coco” about a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician, Tuesday, June 19, 10 a.m. Must pre-register. A Licensed Physical Therapist will provide tips on how to minimize your chance of falling, Thursday, June 21, 10 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
The Southern Pines Book Club will be meeting, Wednesday, June 20, 1 p.m. to discuss the book, Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wright. It’s the longest day of the year! Enjoy a home-made dinner of pulled pork and listen to the sounds of local musicians with our Summer Solstice Dinner and Music, Thursday, June 21, 4-7 p.m. $5 per-person. Must pre-register.
Eating Together Menu Monday, June 18
Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, Tossed Salad, Mandarin Oranges
Tuesday, June 19
Cheeseburger on a Bun, L/T/O Slices, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Watermelon
Chicken Salad Sandwich, Hard Boiled Egg, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, 3-Bean Salad, Watermelon Herb Lemon Fish, O’ Brien Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Seasoned Kale, Dinner Roll, Fruited Jell-O
Wednesday, June 20
Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese
Thursday, June 21
Friday, June 22
Pulled Pork Sandwich on a Bun, Cole Slaw, Corn, Cubed Cantaloupe
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, 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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SHERIFF MIKE EVANS
Thursday, June 14, 2018
VOTE TO RE-ELECT SHERIFF MIKE EVANS
A TESTED & PROVEN LEADER ON JUNE 26, 2018.
EARLYING VOTING STARTS JUNE 14TH - JUNE 21ST
KEEPING OUR COUNTY THE “SAFEST IN THE STATE” IS MY PRIORITY. I look forward to serving the citizens of Calvert County by providing the leadership and professionalism you deserve.
MEET THE SHERIFF:
• Proud to serve as your Sheriff for the past 4 terms • 40 years of law enforcement experience • VETERAN of the U.S. Army • AA Degree in Criminal Justice • Retired Maryland State Trooper
Endorsed by Calvert Deputies FOP Lodge 109 and the MD State FOP
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS YOUR SHERIFF: • “CALVERT IS THE SAFEST COUNTY IN MARYLAND.”
• REDUCED SERIOUS CRIME OVER 50% IN THE LAST 8 YEARS.
• Established & continued to maintain strong law enforcement/community partnerships. • First Sheriff’s Office in Maryland to equip Deputies with body cameras.
• Increased drug arrests to fight the opioid crisis while seeing a trend in the reduction in opiod incidents in 2018. Arming Deputies with Narcan and AEDs to save overdose victims.
• Engages our youth through programs such as DARE, Camp Junior Sheriff, DARE Camp, and the Explorers. Criminal Justice High School students receive scholarships through Sheriff Mike Evans and the FOP Lodge 109. • Deputies will be added to our middle schools in September 2018.
• The National Law Enforcement Challenge recognized Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for excellence in traffic safety and their continued commitment in saving lives.
• NIXLE, a free mass notification service alerting citizens of traffic incidents, missing persons, serious crimes, and other public safety matters, and events. • Increased Deputy presence in our communities and commercial areas.
• Project Lifesaver and S.O.L.I.D. (Sheriff’s Outreach to Loved Ones in Distress).
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Facebook: Sheriff Mike Evans Calvert County and Mike Evans Twitter: @Evansforsherif1 By Authority of Jenell Burt, Treasurer