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ON THE COVER: REPUBLICAN AT-LARGE COMMISSIONER WINNERS, INCUMBENT STEVE WEEMS AND EARL “BUDDY” HANCE AT GOP HEADQUARTERS ON ELECTION NIGHT.
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Hejl, Waugh Defeated in Republican Primary Weems, Hance and Bailey Head for November
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By Dick Myers Editor The 2018 primary election in Calvert County featured a few compelling story lines. For some additional chapters will be written between now and November. For others the final verse was penned Tuesday night. Perhaps the biggest story of the election was the defeat of incumbent Republican county commissioner Tom Hejl. The retired state trooper and former assistant sheriff was bested by incumbent Steve Weems and former Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Earl “Buddy” Hance. Hance was the leading vote getter, with 35.4 percent, followed by
Weems with 30 percent. Hejl garnered 19.4 percent. Hejl was criticized during the election for supporting the property tax rate increase two years ago and for his abrasive style. The Democratic commissioner AtLarge race also featured what could be considered an upset, as 19-year-old Matt Bennett captured one of his party’s slots. Bennett who is a Towson University student vowed to get out the vote of his peers and apparently, he was successful. The other Democratic victor was Prince George’s County teacher Greg Brown, who was the leading vote getter with 32.6 percent followed by Bennett’s 29.8 percent. The other major story line was in the Maryland Senate District 29 GOP race, where incumbent Steve Waugh was defeated in an attempt for a second term. St. Mary’s County resident Jack Bailey, a retired Maryland Natural Resources Police officer, with an endorsement from Gov. Larry Hogan in his hip pocket, bested Waugh with 55.2 percent of the vote. Waugh won by a small margin in Calvert, but Bailey easily overcame that with his St. Mary’s totals. He will face Democrat Thomas Brewer of Great Mills in the general election, so no matter who wins the seat it will revert to St. Mary’s as it had been historically with Roy Dyson for four terms. Speaking of Hogan, he was unopposed in the primary and will face the Democratic primary winner, former NAACP President Ben Jealous Jealous. In his victory speech he called Hogan a Trump advocate, even though the governor didn’t support Trump two years ago.
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The local Democrats perhaps also set the tone for the gubernatorial campaign at a rally the Saturday before the election at Democratic headquarters in Prince Frederick. Congressman Steny Hoyer noted that Hogan had been moderate in his first term but would become more conservative in a second term, catering to the national GOP’s agenda and perhaps a larger role in their politics.
Hoyer easily won his primary race against Dennis Fritz of Charles County with an almost 70 percent of the vote and will face the Republican victor William Devine, III of Bowie. In the other statewide race, Ben Cardin got the Democratic nod for re-election to the U.S Senate and will face Tony Campbell of Towson, who bested the second-place finisher, Chris Chaffee of Calvert County. Continues on page 4
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One of the surprising 11th hour primary election stories lines involved state politics. Democratic Comptroller Peter Franchot purchased a full-page ad with the bold headline “Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely and In Annapolis Mike Miller has absolute power.” The bottom of the ad said, “Disrupt the Machine.” Th ad urged the reader to support Miller’s challenger “My Friend Tommi Makila.” It didn’t come close to working, as Miller, who lives in Chesapeake Beach, garnered 71.7 percent of the vote and will fac Jessie Peed of Upper Marlboro in the general election. Miller told The County Times at the Democratic rally that Franchot was up-
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set that he didn’t get what he wanted on his craft beer legislation forged as the result of a committee between sessions. The only other legislative race in Calvert County was the Republican primary in Disrict27B that includes a portion of northern Calvert in addition to Prince George’s, Michael Thomas of Huntingtown bested Phillip Parenti of Cheltenham and will face incumbent Michael Jackson, a former Prince George’s County sheriff. Thomas told the GOP supporters gathered at campaign headquarters in Prince Frederick Tuesday night that his race had been targeted by the Republican party as one that could be brought into
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the GOP fold. Winners, and a few losers, gathered at the Prince Frederick headquarters as well. They included Sheriff Mike Evans, who easily defeated Craig Kontra, one of his deputies, for the second time. Evans won 51.6 percent of the vote and will face Democrat Michael Hawkins of Prince Frederick in a bid for a fifth term. With State’s Attorney Laura Martin stepping down, two of her assistants faced each other and Andrew Rappaport bested Kathryn Marsh with 66.9 percent of the vote. In the other county commissioner race, former delegate, state police superintendent and secretary of the state’s veterans and homeland security offices, Thomas “Tim” Hutchins won with 36.2 percent of the vote, followed by Mark Arness with30 percent and David Gatton with 24.8 percent. In the Democratic primary for 1st Commissioner District, Tricia Powell defeated Ted Haynie with 56.6 percent of the vote. She will face incumbent Mike Hart, who easily bested Emad Dides with almost 86 percent of the vote. The Democrats assembled at Adam’s Taphouse in Prince Frederick for their after-election party.
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At the Republican headquarters, Weems and Hance hugged. “I want to continue great things for Calvert County,” Weems said. Picking up on Weems’ campaign theme, Hance said, “We want to bring back civility to Calvert County.” Hutchins said the big task ahead is to Get Larry Hogan reelected governor. He graciously thanked his three challengers. And Del. Mark Fisher, who has become the titular elected leader of Calvert’s GOP and who is always good for a quip, said, “We want to keep the socialists out of Calvert County.” And he added as a closing shot what may in fact become a major campaign issue in the county. He said to an enthusiastic response – “Keep Calvert Country.” According to the Calvert County Board of Elections there were 618 absentee ballot, almost evenly split between parties, that were sent out. The office was still counting provisional ballots, but they do not believe there were a large number that had to be issued. Based on previous trends it does not appear that there of enough uncounted votes to affect any of the races in Calvert.
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Planners Slam Brakes on Plan Process
Planning Director Mark Willis addresses the planning commission at their June 20 meeting.
By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Planning Commission has voted to begin a chapter-bychapter review of the second draft of the update of the county’s comprehensive plan. The decision will significantly slow down the process that some community activists had contended was going too fast. Director of Planning Mark Willis several weeks ago had offered the planners the option of circulating the draft to state agencies, beginning a 60-day clock that would lead to a joint public hearing with the county commissioners on the plan. Planning commission member Carolyn McHugh, who had been the chairperson throughout the entire update process, insisted the commission wasn’t ready for that step. Instead, McHugh recommended, and the commission agreed, to a series of three open houses for the public to review the plan. That process has come under heavy criticism for not being properly advertised. The open houses were announced on a Friday for the following Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. That timing afforded The County Times no opportunity to announce them to our readers. Email notices were sent out to a list developed from meeting attendance over the last year-and-a-half and a total of 86 citizens attended the three open houses, according to Willis. McHugh was critical of that short notice at the June 20 planning commis-
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sion meeting. “I think I understand the annoyance the public felt about the little time the public was given,” she said. Willis defended the short notice observing it occurred between high school graduations and the beginning of summer vacations for many. Noting that it’s been on ongoing process for three years, he asked, “Is three years rushing it?” Willis took time at the meeting to answer point by point some criticisms of the plan by the group called Keep Calvert Country (see separate story). He said it hit a nerve when people called the plan “developer driven.” Obviously wanting to get the process moving along, Willis also concluded, “I believe in moving forward only when we are ready to move forward.” McHugh wasn’t ready. She noted that previously with updates of the comprehensive plan there was more scrutiny by the planning commission. She suggested a chapterby-chapter review. Member Robert Reed, who was on the commission during the last update, said, “I agree with your assessment.” Pressed by attorney John Mattingly to give staff clearer guidance, the commission voted to begin their review with a special meeting just on the plan’s first chapter. The motion to begin the chapter-bychapter scrutiny passed by a 5-2 vote, with Vice Chairman Steve Jones and member Richard Holler opposing. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Gov. Larry Hogan recently approved Calvert County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget request for an $85,000 Waterway Improvement Fund grant. The approved project funds become available for use July 1, 2018. The grant money will be used to replace part of the bulkhead in the boat basin at the Calvert Marine Museum, and for the purchase of an inflatable fire/ water rescue vessel for the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department. “We are happy and relieved that the state Waterway Improvement Fund is supporting the Drum Point Lighthouse bulkhead project,” said Calvert Marine Museum Director Sherrod Sturrock. “This bulkhead was installed in 1975
when the lighthouse was relocated to the museum, and it’s beginning to fail. Without intervention, the bulkhead could destabilize the lighthouse itself, so we’re extremely pleased the state recognized the urgency of the situation.” The Waterway Improvement Fund allows counties throughout Maryland to maintain and improve valuable water access sites while expanding opportunities for citizens to enjoy the Chesapeake Bay, coastal bays and tributaries. To learn more about the Waterway Improvement Fund visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online. Press release by Calvert County Government
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Citizen Concerns Persist on Plan’s Second Draft
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By Dick Myers Editor As the Calvert County Planning Commission begins its chapter by chapter review of the second draft of the update of the comprehensive plan (see separate story), a deep rift exists between the presenters of the plan (the consultants and county staff) and some citizen activists. The group called Keep Calvert Country, whose leadership includes former planning office staffers, says the draft is flawed on several counts. Position papers about those concerns by former planning Director Greg Bowen and former planner Marian Gholl can be found on the Keep Calvert Country website. Bowen led a community meeting on the plan sponsored by Keep Calvert Country on June 21 at Calvert High School. Bowen said one of the takeaways for attendees of the meeting was: “Our current and future traffic are still not addressed in the 2nd draft. This is the biggest quality of life issue that county citizens face.”
According to Bowen, “The commissioners project a 72 percent traffic volume increase to 83,500 trips per day through Prince Frederick by 2030. He said for those who say Prince Frederick will never be like Waldorf, that level of traffic is 39 percent more than the current per day level on Route 5 north of Waldorf. Gholl addresses another issue raised in recent months -- that the majority (67 percent) of Calvert traffic is passing through, and thus land-use planning will have no impact on it. Gholl contacted the Maryland Department of Transportation and was told their studies do not have the ability to ascertain “the origin and destination of the vehicle.” The citizen group is concerned that the proposed increase in the size of the Prince Frederick Town Center means adding additional traffic to an area where seven intersections during a.m. rush hour and nine intersections during p.m. rush hour will be at a failed level by 2035, and that assumes two bypasses (east and west) of the town center. In the second draft, the 83-percent increase in the size of the Prince Frederick Town Center has been reduced to 23 percent to just accommodate an existing subdivision and areas identified as employment centers, according to Planning Director Mark Willis. He said much of the area proposed for expansion originally was built out and no one could expect those areas to be bulldozed. Will’s reiterated that stance at the June 20 planning commission meeting. But the next day Bowen said that there was still some area that could be developed in that more compressed town center expansion, including the Ar-
mory Square. WiIlis has said that larger expansion would occur in a second phase and has indicated he supports it. Willis also noted that the county commissioners have approved a transportation plan to be completed by the time work begins on the updated zoning ordinance which will implement the revised comprehensive plan. The Keep Calvert Country folks say the issue is too important not to address during the plan update. “The Transportation Plan will evaluate our roads and determine how much more traffic they can handle and what improvements will be necessary to accommodate more expansions approved in the Comprehensive Plan should be based on the Transportation Plan,” the meeting takeaway sheet stated. Although the Prince Frederick Town Center has shrunk, the 2nd draft proposes increasing the size of the Solomons/ Lusby town centers by 35 percent, Huntingtown by 45 percent and Owings by 59 percent, according to data supplied by Keep Calvert Country at the meeting. There also has been an ever-widening rift between the county commissioners and the citizen activists, with several of the commissioners, most notably President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. and Vice President Tom Hejl openly complaining about the rhetoric. Those two commissioners took their concerns one step farther. Prior to a visit by representatives of the Maryland Department of Planning to solicit comments on the proposed state plan called “A Better Maryland,” the two commissioners warned the state officials about the citizen opposition. The letter signed by Slaughenhoupt and Hejl listed a series of things the state
officials could “Expect to Hear” and attempted to minimize their importance. The two commissioners wrote, “Some of the more vocal and AntiCurrent County Commissioners were former employees working in Planning and Zoning; one in particular is married to a realtor who appears to be not involved (perceived left out of) with ongoing economic development. For perspective, circa 2006, the planning and zoning department was to update all seven town center master plans with a scheduled completion by 2010. None of those plans were completed. Yet these (less than five) former employees now appear as self-proclaimed experts.” The letter was provided to Keep Calvert Country under a Freedom of Information request and was in turn supplied to The County Times. In the same letter, the two commissioners defended their board, “The current board of county commissioners, contrary to views of the naysayers, is the most transparent board in our counties history.” Bowen insists that his group is not anti-growth but instead just wants to protect what everyone agrees should be protected -- the county’s rural character. That is one of the plan update’s two goals. The comprehensive plan update process has been an issue this primary election. Although none of the three incumbent county commissioners attended the June 21 Keep Calvert County meeting, the room was packed with other candidates, several of whom spoke in support of the organization’s efforts. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Beginning of Routes 2/4 Project Announced Third Lane Both Ways Added in Prince Frederick The Hogan administration announced today the start of construction along MD 2/4 (Solomons Island Road) between Fox Run Boulevard and MD 231 (Hallowing Point Road) in Prince Frederick. The project, which is a top priority for Calvert County, will widen the four-lane divided highway into a six-lane divided highway, making the busy corridor safer and providing congestion relief for drivers. The construction project is part of the $2 billion investment in highway and bridge improvements across the state that Governor Larry Hogan announced in June 2015. “Our administration remains committed to reducing congestion on Maryland’s roads,” said Governor Hogan. “These much-needed improvements, along this major route in Calvert County, will result in less traffic and a safer and more efficient commute for our citizens and visitors.” The $29.9 million Phase II will add a third lane in each direction, an acceleration/deceleration lane, a bike lane and a raised center median along MD 2/4. Work includes widening the nearly one-mile section along MD 2/4, adding new turn lanes at the MD 402 (Dares Beach Road) intersection and adding a new traffic signal with turn lanes at the Commerce Lane intersection. Crews will also construct 5-foot-wide sidewalks on northbound and southbound MD 2/4. “A better commute through the MD 2/4 corridor in Prince Frederick will improve the quality of life for our customers and improve access to businesses, recreation and retail shopping,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Highway Administrator Greg Slater. “A less congested corridor is a real benefit to Calvert
County and all who use this corridor. I thank the county for their partnership as we deliver together for Maryland.” Adding capacity along Solomons Island Road will bring local and regional benefits. Today, local emergency services travel on MD 2/4 via MD 231 from Charles County to take patients to Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, which is located just north of the project limits. Fire engines and ambulances from area counties often get stuck in traffic when the road is blocked by crashes or heavy congestion. The project will widen the roadway in this rapidly growing area where traffic is projected to increase from the current 45,250 to 67,250 vehicles per day by 2035. Preliminary work for the project began in May. This month, MDOT SHA crews continue utility relocation and grading work along MD 402 (Dares Beach Road) and northbound and southbound MD 2/4. The project was advertised for construction using A + B bidding (Cost +Time); it includes time as a factor when awarding a contract. The project provides an overall value of time and cost savings to the managing agency, contractors and the public. The total cost is used to determine the lowest adjusted bid price and the award of the contract. MDOT SHA’s contractor – Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC, of Lanham, Md. – is scheduled to open lanes to traffic in summer 2019. Press Release from Office of Gov. Larry Hogan.
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Burglary: 18-31738 On June 14, Deputy R. Shrawder responded to the 1200 block of Rousby Hall Road in Lusby for the report of a burglary. The victim stated sometime between 6:45 –9:25am on June 14, an unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into the residence by shattering the residence’s rear window. It was determined no entry was gained and no items were stolen from the residence. The estimated value of damaged property is $1,500. Burglary: 18-32182 On June 16, Deputy Hardesty and other units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Geronimo Road in Lusby for the report of a burglary in progress. Deputies arrived on scene to find unsecured garage and basement doors. A check of the residence was conducted and revealed no items had been taken from the residence. Theft: 18-31781 On June 14, Deputy Holt responded to Calyx Road in Lusby for the report of a theft from vehicle. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) had entered their unlocked vehicle and stole their wallet containing their driver’s license, US currency, and two credit cards. The value of stolen property is $52. Theft: 18-32049 On June 15, Deputy Hardesty responded to Olympia Sports for the report of a theft. The victim stated they observed a white female of approximately 50 years old, a white female of approximately 20 years old, and a black male all enter the store and suspiciously walked over to a clothing rack. It was determined the subjects stole a pair of Nike shorts and exited the store. The value of stolen property is $35. Theft: 18-32368 On June 17, Deputy Bradley responded to Wheel Way in Lusby for the report of a theft. The victim stated that sometime between 10:00am and12:00am on June 16, an unknown suspect(s) removed an Amazon package from their mailbox. The package included rubber kitchen gloves, Lake Industries Alkaline Water Pitcher Cartridges, Pill Organizer, and Rtic Tumbler Lid and metal straw. The value of stolen property is $94.
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No Charges in Dog Attack Death By Guy Leonard Staff Writer There are no charges pending in the death of a Calvert County woman who was killed by her fiance’s dog last week, officials with the Maryland State Police have said. Jenna Mae Sutphin lived with her fiancé and the dog that killed her in Huntingtown. She was 28 years old. Police responded to the report of the attack at about 7:15 a.m. June 21 and found the dog, a dogo argentino, attacking Sutphin in an overgrown area near the highway at the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Route 4. The trooper shot the animal when it moved aggressively towards him and it fled for a time, police reported, while Sutphin was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital and then to Washington MedStat Hospital Center for treatment; she later succumbed to her injuries. Troopers located the dog near the scene and tried to capture it but they fired once more, fatally wounding the animal. The victim’s fiancé is a K-9 specialist
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River Concert Series JUNE 22 The Age of Elegance
• Music of Mozart, Devienne, Haydn • Guest Soloist, Giuseppe Nova,
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• Leonard Bernstein 100 Birthday
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• Music of Bach, Handel, and Purcell • Katelyn G. Aungst, soprano
• Roger O. Issacs, countertenor
• The Chesapeake Orchestra
• Jeffrey Silberschlag, trumpet soloist
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JULY 13 Summer’s Magic • S. Barber and Chopin
• Nydia Noriega, Soprano • Jose Cueto, violin • Brian Ganz, piano
• Larry Vote, guest conductor
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Tidewater Dental Supports the Calvert Marine Museum
A group of Calvert Marine staff stand with the massive Megalodon’s jaw. From left to right: Dr. Richard Friedman, Dr. Stephen Godfrey, Sarah Lewis, and Sherrod Sturrock.
Tidewater Dental is the proud sponsor of Calvert Marine Museum (CMM)’s newest Megalodon Jaws exhibit. On display soon, Megalodon Jaws is a reconstructed jaw of the extinct mega-tooth shark Carcharocles megalodon (aka Megalodon). The fiberglass jaw is over 5 feet wide with 135 authentic fossil teeth, ranging from 4 ½” in length (anterior teeth) down to 1 ½” (posterior teeth). The teeth are layered in 3 rows. The upper jaw contains 24 teeth per row and the lower jaw contains 22 teeth per row. Megalodon lived here 8-18 million years ago during most of the Miocene epoch. This shark would have been about 40 feet long. The teeth were collected and the jaw was assembled by the later fossil hunter, Vito Bertucci. He spent his life and
was famous for finding large Megalodon teeth and reconstructing their jaws. A long-time supporter of the CMM, Tidewater Dental generously supports the Waterside Concert Series and SHARKFEST. They have been serving Southern Maryland for over 40 years with locations in Lexington Park, Solomons Island, Lusby, and Prince Frederick (Lanham and Dunkirk opening soon!) that offer on-time, state of the art dentistry close to home. “Very few of these jaws are on public display; this is super cool for the museum and we are honored to now have genuine Megalodon teeth in a reconstructed jaw,” said Dr. Stephen Godfrey, CMM’s Curator of Paleontology. Press release by CMM
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SMECO Awards Scholarship Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships to high school seniors for 2018. Each year, SMECO awards four college scholarships to students who live in the Cooperative’s service area; these are given based on applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial needs, and school and community involvement. Since the program’s start in 1993, SMECO has awarded scholarships to 104 students. This year’s winners—who will each receive a $1,500 scholarship—are Ashli Chicks, Loryn Cottle, Jim Kong, and Nya Medley. Ashli Chicks, a graduate of North Point High in Charles County, plans to attend Spelman College in Atlanta, GA to pursue a career as an orthodontist. She played viola in her school’s orchestra and was a member of the Hispanic National Honor Society. Chicks participated in Howard University’s Computer Information Systems Career Awareness Program, as well as community service organizations such as Mission Nutrition— helping to distribute food to families in need—and Out of the Darkness Walks that raise money for suicide prevention. Natalie Wright, a North Point teacher, said, “Ashli connects well with other people and can understand a problem from many different dimensions. She is eloquent and persuasive and able to communicate her point strongly. She thrives in situations where she will learn from others.” Chicks is the daughter of Alicia Greene of White Plains, MD. Loryn Cottle, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Cottle of La Plata, graduated from La Plata High in Charles County and plans to attend Brigham Young University in Utah. An accomplished athlete, Cottle played volleyball and was a star player on the basketball team, winning the Most Outstanding Player Award for three years and honored as an All SMAC Team member. She also participated in multiple community, civic, and church organizations throughout high school. Cottle’s aims to become a teacher because she’s I have been blessed in my educational experiences, I want to be able to pay it forward. I want to teach students to learn to work hard, to be disciplined, and to be persistent in order to achieve their own goals.” Jim Kong, graduate of Northern High
in Calvert, plans to attend the University of Maryland in College Park to obtain a computer science degree. An accomplished pianist and violinist, Kong’s interests range from music to computer programming. He received multiple awards for academic achievement, including the Rene Descartes Award for Honors Precalculus, the Dwight Eisenhower Advanced Placement (AP) US History Award, and the Leonardo da Vinci AP World History Award. As a Civil Air Patrol cadet, Kong is the Cadet Commander of the Calvert Cadet Squadron. Commander Wes LaPre says, “Cadet Kong has grown into a fine young leader who exercises seasoned judgment and rational decision making beyond his years. He led a 45-cadet team which carried the Fort McHenry flag in the National Memorial Day parade in Washington, DC. His professionalism was recognized by the Chief of Staff of the US Air Force.” He is the son of Chong Kong of Owings, MD. Nya Medley is the daughter of Joy Medley of Waldorf, where she attended Thomas Stone High School in Charles County. She plans to attend Stevenson University in Maryland to study biology and pre-medicine. Medley played volleyball and softball; she participated in track, the Key Club, and the Student Government Association. Medley assisted with multiple civic events, such as food drives, clothing drives, roadside cleanup, and fundraisers. She was selected for the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. Stephen Meade, coordinator of the program, says, “Nya is a stellar performer. She was able to relate her science background in an engineering environment while working on chemical detection, penetration mechanics, robotics, rocketry, 3-D printing and lean six sigma activities. She is a truly impressive young scientist.” Her goal is to become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. SMECO provides scholarships to local students who excel in their endeavors and who show promise in their chosen field of study. Press release by SMECO
Calvert Water Trail Guide Now Available
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Calvert Parks and Recreation have produced a new water trails map and guide for county waterways and public water access sites. “The development of these paddling routes expands the statewide network of water trails to almost 800 miles, and adds to the number and variety of water trail guides for Southern Maryland,” Maryland Natural Resources Program Director Lisa Gutierrez said. “The new map will assist boaters, canoers, kayakers and paddlers in Calvert and beyond.” “Water Trail Adventures in Calvert County: Discover the Charm of the Chesapeake” features colorful maps, identifies locations of launch sites and support facilities, and provides infor-
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mation on cultural, historic and natural resources. It depicts six paddling routes along approximately 29 miles of waterways. “The new water trails guide will enhance outdoor experiences for area residents, attract visitors to explore Calvert County, and help spread the messages of environmental stewardship and safe boating,” Calvert County Natural ResoCurces Division Chief Karyn Molines said. Other partners include the Calvert Nature Society, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Patuxent Riverkeeper, and the towns of Chesapeake Beach, North Beach and Solomons Island. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provided funding for the new maps. The water trail map is available at the department’s Outdoor Store, Calvert County Parks and Recreation and other locations, including Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, and the towns of North Beach, Chesapeake Beach and Solomons Island. Press release by Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Calvert County Announces Independence Day Schedule
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners announces that county offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. In addition: • The county’s senior centers will be closed, and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered. • There will be no county bus service on July 4. • Calvert Library locations will be closed July 4. • Mt. Hope, Southern, Northeast, North Beach and Harriet E. Brown community centers and the Dowell House will be closed July 4. Northeast Community Center will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 30 for the town fireworks. • The Appeal Landfill and county con-
venience centers will be closed July 4. • The Solomons Visitor Information Center will be closed July 4. The Calvert Marine Museum and store will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 4. • Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open regular hours on July 4. • Similarly, Flag Ponds Nature Park and Kings Landing Park will be open with normal park hours on July 4. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, Kings Landing and Cove Point Park pools will close at 5 p.m. on July 4. Press release by Calvert County Government
RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS We have written about the need to create a retirement plan. The starting point for you is to create an income statement and a balance sheet. That way, you can see where you are in order to plan for the future. Now, we want to take that income statement and balance sheet and project what it will look like in retirement. To begin, let’s look at some of your retirement resources. Everyone gets a social security statement. When was the last time you checked the accuracy of that statement? Is the income reported on your statement correct? Once you have verified the accuracy of the statement, you can see what the retirement benefit will be at various retirement ages. Take that income into account in your projected retirement income statement. Pull out your 401(k) statements or, if you have more than one, everything you have. The majority of working people have their retirement savings in 401(k) plans through their employers. Your employers give you investment choices. Make sure your current investment choices are those that meet your present circumstances and your retirement goals. What do I mean by that? Well, we have previously discussed the critical importance to all investors of the concept of “asset allocation.” Basically, that means spreading out your investment risk across various types of investments—cash equivalent investments like money market mutual funds, equities that move with the market like mutual funds, corporate bonds that will pay you interest, etc. Your investment portfolio should look like a pie with many slices rep-
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resenting different types of investments. The theory behind this allocation of assets is simple—if one investment goes down, another may go up. What do your investments look like in your 401(k)? If you are a young person, you can afford to take more risk with your investments because you have time to work and replace losses. But, if you are older and are getting ready for retirement, you do not want to take more risk. You want your investments to be more secure since you will not have the time to replace any losses. That’s why evaluating your investments in your 401(k) is so important when you are getting ready to retire. Once you have retired and left your employment, what do you do with your 401(k)? At that point, your 401(k) can be “rolled over” into another tax exempt vehicle like an IRA. And, you can obtain different investment options when you roll over. If employers have provided restricted investment options to you, your best course is to choose a roll over. Of course, personal savings need to be taken into account in creating your retirement income statement. But, have you included inheritances in your numbers? The boomer generation will benefit from the largest inter-generational transfer of wealth in history—if you are anticipating an inheritance, list it. Real estate is another retirement resource. Although the market value of real property has declined in recent years, you can anticipate some increase in property values over the coming few years. If you have more than one property, you may consider selling or renting that property. You also should look at
the value of your current home. Refinancing to a 15 year as opposed to a 30 year mortgage may give you a paid off property at retirement. It is time to start looking at those options. What about your small business assets? Did you know 90% of small business owners have absolutely no transition plans in place? Basically, that means when the business owners dies, the business dies. If that business has made income for you, how about figuring out how you and your family can continue to make income from the business after you retire and when you die? Finally, don’t discount the value of working after retirement. Even if you plan on working for lesser income, the income you do receive from continuing to work may be able to provide you with a much better retirement. The internet is filled with more information on retirement. Do your research and take steps to secure your retirement future. Join my partner Andrea Baddour and I for a free seminar discussing this and other topics on the third Wednesday of every month at our offices, 8906 Bay Avenue, North Beach. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve your space. Looking forward to seeing you. 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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Calvert Artists’ Guild Workshop Please join us in the art room of Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, Md 20689, Saturday, June 23rd, from 10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. for the fun “Papermaking” Workshop with instructor Julie Allinson who is an Adjunct Instructor: Art Appreciation and History of Western Art I & II, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, MD. Working with pre-shredded sheets of cotton linter and abaca (pressed Manila hemp from a Philippine banana plant), we will create paper using dip and pour molds. ALL SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED, however; you may bring THIN items you’d like to use as inclusions in your paper such as dried flower blossoms, thread or yarn, colored / patterned napkins and wrapping paper. The
charge for the workshop for Calvert Artists Guild members is $35.00 and for the public is $45.00. For additional information, please contact the following persons: Jan Barr 443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwood2@ verizon.net. Press Release from CAG Publicity
Residents Asked to Reduce Mosquito Population by Eliminating Standing Water
The best way to prevent mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases is to get rid of mosquito-breeding habitats. Now that mosquito season is here, the Calvert Department of General Services, Mosquito Control Program is asking residents to assist in the control of mosquitoes. Any area or container that holds water for a week or more has potential to produce hundreds, or even thousands, or mosquitoes. The county Mosquito Control Program team encourages residents to take steps to reduce the number of mosquitoes around homes and properties by eliminating standing water. Additionally, residents are urged to: • Drain or dump tarps, buckets, and flower pots; • Keep roof gutters clear of leaves and debris; • Fill in tree stump holes as soon as possible; • Dispose of cans, plastic containers and any other water holders; • Cover or drill holes in outside trash or
recycling containers; • Turn wheelbarrows, wading pools, children’s toys and similar items over or put them away; • Store boats covered or upside down; • Clean and put fresh water in birdbaths and wading pools regularly; • Make sure windows and doors have proper screening; • When outside, wear light-colored long pants and long-sleeves; • Use approved insect repellants, according to manufacturer instructions. The Calvert Mosquito Control Program provides countywide integrated pest abatement of nuisance and vector (disease-carrier) mosquitoes. For the program’s comprehensive overview, visit online at www.co.cal.md.us/MosquitoControl, by email at Mosquito Control at mosquitocontrol@co.cal.md.us or via phone at 410-535-6924. Press release by Calvert County Government
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SMADC Farm Share Program Grants Available The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is pleased to once again offer grant funds to support the purchase of farm equipment for the benefit of farmers in the Southern Maryland Region. SMADC invites agricultural entities to identify farm equipment needs that would be shared and rented by farmers across Southern Maryland. Funds will be made available to purchase the equipment. Priority will be placed on equipment that promotes long-term environmental benefit to the Chesapeake Bay, supports new farm initiatives, is easily transportable and that may not be otherwise available. Proposals will be accepted from regional entities within the five Southern Maryland counties (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s), such as county government offices, farming organizations, non-profit organizations, etc. To be considered, proposals must be
submitted no later than Monday, July 30. All proposals/requests must include a cover memo that includes: the name of entity making the request, language to demonstrate proven need for equipment, estimate of projected use and verification that the equipment can be easily transported. Each proposal must also include three bids, with price included. Please mail or submit proposals to SMADC, P.O. Box 745, Hughesville, MD 20646, or to info@smadc.com. For questions about the Farm Share Program proposals, please call 301-274-1922, ext. 1. Press release by SMADC
Solomons Visitor Center Summer Hours Change
The Calvert County Department of Economic Development has announced a change to the Solomons Visitor Center hours of operation, effective as of June 25. New hours of operation will be Thursday and Friday, 12:30-5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The center will be closed Monday through Wednesday. Summer hours are effective through Sunday, Sept. 30. 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 re-
gional 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; call 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880; send an email to info@ ecalvert.com; visit online at www.choosecalvert.com; or like Calvert County Government on Facebook for news and updates. Press release from Calvert County Government
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Chesapeake Hills Golf Course Closing Front Nine Holes For July Upgrades
This Beautiful World By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer The Capitals won the Stanley Cup on June 8, 2018. I had waited for the moment for my entire life; being a long-suffering D.C. sports fan, it appropriately triggered a sports-based euphoria I had not experienced since the Maryland men’s basketball team won the national championship in 2002. After a night of sweet dreams, I woke to this text from my daughter: “Dad, Anthony Bourdain died.” It would be an embellishment to say I consider Bourdain a hero - a term used far too casually. I’m 45 years old, and like most of at least my vintage, I don’t impress easily anymore. I’ve been disappointed by enough people, particular those occupying positions of power or of some famous persuasion, to apply a hero label to another human being only with great caution. Bourdain was, and remains, however, a person of great significance in my life. I’ve watched all of his shows – “A Cook’s Tour”, “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown” – over the years and read his career-launching book “Kitchen Confidential”. Wherever his work appeared and in whatever form, I consumed it. My Bourdain affinity started simply because I love food and he consistently found the new, the bizarre, the simple and the exotic and presented it in a reckless, a devil-may-care, Ican’t-get-enough-of-this way. But food became only part of Bourdain’s attraction. The mysterious places, the cultures, politics and what it all said about us – humanity – became as much of the story as the food itself. Ultimately, though, it was the host - Bourdain himself – that kept me coming back show after show, year after year. He looked comfortable in any setting, in any culture and with people from all walks of life. He could dine at a table adorned with fine linens and the best china, eat noodles street-side while sitting in a plastic chair or devour freshly harvested game while sitting on a log near an open fire. As a person whose counts among his greatest food experiences eating rockfish fresh off of a charcoal grill or devouring famous orange crustaceans dumped from a garage
steamer pot and dosed with Old Bay, Bourdain’s style resonated. Bourdain was able to connect with so many different people around the globe because he never judged a way of life or preached the virtues of his. A man of many flaws, ones he expressed with great transparency, Bourdain was never arrogant or condescending to his hosts. He led with his curiosity and expressed genuine appreciation and respect for wherever he was, for whomever he was with and for whatever he was eating. It was never about what a destination and its people lacked; it was always about opening your mind, learning and appreciating the culinary and cultural creations of the people in some far off land. That the land was unfamiliar, the language often different and the environment sometimes unimaginable just added to the charm and the seek-to-understand challenge Bourdain was issuing to his audience. Whether it was bull fighting, soccer in Marseille, France, baseball in Cuba or Japan or his own love of Jiu-Jitsu, sports were occasionally weaved into Bourdain’s plot. But his show was always about sports – at least for viewers seeking a connection. The lasting and indisputable lesson from Bourdain’s globetrotting was this: Despite differences in geography, ethnicity, culture or political ideology, humans are far more alike than different… and bridging divides to our common humanity takes little more than an inquisitive, fearless and respectful catalyst. Through the lens of sports, Bourdain’s work and this message was a discreet wink and a nod to locker room leaders, coaches and General Managers about how to mesh a collection of humans from all around the country or the world into a cohesive unit. Through the lens of life, he left a formula for how bring the diverse members of our teams – our families, colleagues, communities and country – a little closer. Whether we achieve any of it is on us. But while Bourdain’s gone, we will be buoyed by the demystifying seeds of curiosity, decency and understanding that he spread globally as he “took a walk through this beautiful world”. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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The Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation announced it will be planting Bermuda grass on the front nine holes of the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course beginning July 9, 2018. Although the sprigging process only takes a few days, the front nine holes will remain closed for up to four weeks while the grass grows in strong enough for foot traffic. “This upgrade will allow us to provide better fairways year-round,” explained Chesapeake Hills Golf Course Manager Mike Maher. During the closure period, the back nine holes will remain open and tee times will be required. One some days,
it may be possible to play the back nine holes twice in order to get 18 holes of play. During the closure, the golf course will offer a $3 discount on nine holes of play with a cart, and $5 off 18 holes of play with a cart. Located in scenic Lusby and just minutes from historic Somolons Island, the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course offers an enjoyable and challenging experience for all golfers. Visit online to learn more about Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, Calvert’s premier public golf course, at www.ChesapeakeHills.com. Press release from Calvert County Government
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In Remembrance Sandra Curtiss Barrett
Sandra Curtiss Barrett, 63 of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully on June 24, 2018 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son, Chris Barrett and his wife Melissa and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Barrett. Visitation will be Sunday, July 1, 2018 3-4 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Lusby 20 American Lane Lusby MD 20657. A Life Celebration Service will follow at 4 p.n. at the fueral home. Interment will be private.
Jenna Rae Sutphin
Jenna Rae Sutphin, 28, of Hunt i ng t ow n passed away June 21, 2018. She was born November 23, 1989 at Holy Cross Hospital to Ronald and Donna Sutphin. Jenna grew up in Croom and graduated from Grace Brethren Christian Academy in 2007. She was employed with Rae’s Cakes, Lake Presidential Golf Course and the Law Office of Prince George’s County. Jenna enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, baking cakes, hunting, fishing, crafting, softball, drinking, dancing, camping and tanning at the beach. Jenna lived life to the fullest and will be remembered as a happy, fun loving person who always had somewhere to be and was always smiling. Jenna is survived by her parents Ronald and Donna Sutphin of Upper Marlboro, fiancé Jason Hammer of Huntingtown, sister Laura Jean Sutphin and
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her husband Justin of Mechanicsville, grandmother Doris Tayman of Upper Marlboro and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Camp JR. Sheriff, 30 Church Street, Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone: 410535-2800 or Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks, PO Box 1598, Springfield MO 65801; Phone: 417-885-9905 website: https://ozarksdsg.org/how-tohelp/donate.html Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Wilfred Lyons “Fred” Cox, Jr.
W i l fred Lyons “Fred” Cox, Jr. passed away peacefully at home sur rounded by family on June 19, 2018. He was born on December 6, 1931 to Grace (Jones) and Wilfred Cox, Sr. Fred graduated from Calvert County High School in 1950 and was drafted into the United States Army in 1954. After returning home from the Army he attended Nashville Auto-Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee, and married the love of his life Esther Rawlings in 1960. While still farming he worked at Dorsey Gray Ford and then for the State Police Barracks in Waldorf before moving on to the Maryland State Highway Administration as an Automotive Services Supervisor where he retired after 33 years of service. He was a life-long member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church where he was very active in the Men’s Group, served on many committees, and played a large part of the church expansion projects. He was also a member of Elks Lodge 2620, the American Legion,
Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, and the Food Pantry Board. In his leisure time Fred enjoyed woodworking, warm weather, the beach, golf, crabbing, fishing, trapshooting, car and boat racing, tractor pulls, watching Nationals baseball, Christmas, and most of all spending time with his family. Fred is survived by his wife of 57 years, Esther; three children, Michael Cox and wife Deborah, Mark Cox and wife Angela, and Dawn Mister and husband Mark, all of Huntingtown; grandchildren Katie (Jason), Mark (Erin), Jordan, Cody; great-grandchildren Karleigh and Aubrey; a brother John Cox; and many nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Vivian Duncan. Pallbearers for Fred’s services are Cody Mister, Mark Mister, Jason Dean, Dwayne Cox, Kevin Cox, Mark Cox, Jr., and Honorary Pallbearers are Gordon Bowen, Danny Gibson, Robert Trott, Melvin Matteson, Sonny Howard, John Cox, William Schwallenberg, John Schercinger, Bill Wooldridge. Memorial contributions may be made to Huntingtown U.M. Church, P.O. Box 550 Huntingtown MD 20639. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Shirley Ruth Bogley
Shirley Ruth Bogley passed away on June 15, 2018. She was born April 30, 1939 in Na shv i l le, TN to Charles and Alice Bradley. As the only child, she was much loved and doted upon. Shirley grew up in Crossville, TN on a small farm. She moved to Nashville shortly after graduating high school to work at Southern Baptist Sunday School Board. On December 15, 1956, she met the love of her life, Reuben “Corky” A. Bogley III at the local Y. They married
on January 30, 1958 and moved to Hillcrest Heights, MD shortly after. They welcomed their firstborn, Reuben “Brad” A. Bogley IV, on February 22, 1959, and then their daughter Ruth Anne Bogley on May 7, 1961. Shirley was a stay at home mother while her children were young, but once Ruth started preschool, she decided to rejoin the workforce. She worked for Prince George’s County Public Schools, first as a secretary for several schools, then in the Food Services Division where she planned the meals for the elementary schools. She worked for PGCPS for over 25 years before finally retiring, content to once again be a home maker and occasional baby sitter for her many grandchildren. Brad had blessed her with granddaughters Stephanie and Lindsey, and Ruth had blessed her with grandchildren Kelly, Brianna and Charles. She has also been blessed with several great-grandchildren, Kelly’s sons Peyton and Zachary, Stephanie’s children Dean and Ellie and Brianna’s daughter Caelyn. The church and her faith had always been important to Shirley, in both Tennessee and Maryland she was very active in her local Baptist Church. She was a much valued member of Clinton Baptist Church, from 1973 when she and her family first moved to Brandywine, MD to about 1998. She often taught Vacation Bible School and led a women’s bible study class most Sunday mornings before service. She has always been a source of spiritual strength for her family, the one they could always go to for advice and prayers. Shirley has joined her mother Alice and father Charles; as well as her daughter Ruth, in heaven. Her husband, Corky; her son Brad; her son in law Bucky; her grandchildren Kelly, Stephanie, Lindsey, Brianna and Charles and her great grandchildren Peyton, Zachary, Dean, Caelyn and Ellie, will all miss her terribly and love her always. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
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SoMD Music Festival: A Party with a Cause
Parmalee, a group of “fun-loving Carolina boys,” headline the 2018 SoMD Music Fest with a set list that promises to deliver a summer party to concertgoers. Photo courtesy of WME, LLC.
By Casey Bacon Intern Think of traditional Southern Maryland and a few staples invariably pop into the mind: the waterfront, blue crabs, farmlands, tight-knit families that date back generations, and an appreciation for country music. While the area has evolved, this musical genre has remained strong. It’s this surviving connection that has largely inspired the burgeoning Southern Maryland Music Festival, hosted by the 7th District Optimist Club. Returning for its sixth year, the SoMD Music Fest will be held at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown June 29-30 and headlined by Paramalee, a band whose national fame hasn’t muddled their small-town roots. Beginning with a strictly local lens— the first year was headlined by Southern Maryland native Sam Grow—the festival has grown through the years to welcome acts from across the country to their stage. Event coordinator Rick Mattingly describes the annual lineup as a mix between two “up-and-coming” national names and two acts with more regional ties. This year, the festival is showcasing not four, but five performers, three of which hail from Southern Maryland area: the eclectic La Plata local Bradley Turner Band, Hollywood native-turned-Nashville Recording Artist Robbie Boothe, and well-known SoMD Fest alum Drivin’ Muzzy will play to crowds across the event’s two
days. Chris Lane, a country crooner who’s toured with the likes of Chris Young and Florida Georgia Line, will take the stage Saturday with his hits and hype concertgoers for the release of his second album, “Laps Around the Sun,” next month. Parmalee will then wrap the festival on Saturday night, bringing their characteristic fire to the stage and playing some of the biggest “rebel-rousing” hits from their latest release, aptly titled “The Party Pack.” Built largely around their 2017 breakout hit “Hotdamalama”— a track that lead singer Matt Thomas looks at as a “snapshot of what we’re playing to now”—the EP acts as more of a “playlist of our songs,” said Thomas. “I feel like records are things you sign at concerts and sit on the shelf,” whereas “The Party Pack” plays like something you want to pop in and jam to on a summer night of fun, he explains. Indeed, while Parmalee has commanded stages as big as The Grand Ol’ Opry, Thomas said that venue size never changes the fact that the band “just wants everyone to have fun at the shows.” That stands for the SoMD Music Fest; Thomas says the group can’t wait to “play the new songs to the crowd [and] hear that ‘woohoo!’ back when we play ‘Hotdamalama,’” the latter being “the best part of the summer so far” for the touring band. Music’s lifelong presence in the band members’ lives (Parmalee really is a family affair: brothers Matt and Scott
Thomas serve as lead vocalist and drummer, respectively, as cousin Barry Knox plays the bass and longtime best friend Josh McSwain plays on the guitar) has truly shaped where they are now. With parents who loved music and the Thomas’s dad playing in a band, Thomas says the group almost inevitably fell into it and admits with a laugh, “We don’t really have anything else we’d be doing.” In all seriousness, however, it’s evident the band’s love for music—specifically country—hasn’t waned since first forming in 2001. “Oh, it [country] is our life. It gives us a venue to present our music” and is “the music of [the] country” right now, shares Thomas. Explaining that rock has ebbed, and pop has overtaken radios with its electronic beats, he believes country music endures in hat it unflinchingly “tells a story” while remaining—even after decades of music evolution— the music “that people are still listening to.” While the SoMD Music Festival undoubtedly brings country music-lovers together for a weekend of non-stop fun, perhaps its biggest benefit is giving back to the community that hosts it. “The festival is non-profit,” said Mattingly. “Everything goes to the Optimist Club, then goes to youth charities” across the county, as all proceeds “stay local.” And, it’s not singularly 7th District that this benefits, Mattingly clarifies, because the club does so much for the broader community of Southern Maryland, notably helping out with various Parks and Recreation teams and the annual Proj-
ect Grad events. While Mattingly said that the 7th District Club is the second biggest on the East Coast and annually averages $120,000 in revenue across the year, he’s clear that all the money—including that which will come from the SoMD Music Fest—goes to charities. “We restart these funds every year and begin with nothing,” Mattingly said. With a consistently successful festival and a great cause to propel it, the event seems to only be expanding for the better. Trying to “grow organically,” Mattingly hopes to eventually expand to even three or four concerts a year. For now, the single weekend festival this year—expected to bring in some 5,000 visitors over two days—is preparing to open its gates on Friday at 5 p.m. with the Bradley Turner Band set to go on at 6 p.m., followed by Robbie Boothe that night. Gates will open Saturday at 3 p.m. as Drivin’ Muzzy takes the stage at 4 p.m. Lawn chairs are permitted, but the main stage area will be standing room alone; as Mattingly astutely notes, “If you’re only sitting at a concert, in my mind, the act isn’t doing their job right.” Tickets are $10 for Friday, $50 for Saturday, and $55 for both days; they can be ordered online at somdmusicfest.com, but will also be available at the gates. For the latest updates and information, check out and like their Facebook page: SOMD Music Fest. intern@countytimes.net
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Thursday, June 28
Animal Train Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave. 10:00 – 11:00 AM Story, discuss animals and why they may ride on a train, make animal puppets, puppet show, snack. Pre-school and elementary aged children and their caregivers. Free and open to the public. Contact: Correine Moore, 410-257-3892. cbrailway@co.cal. md.us TBT Zumba Gold-Toning Mt. Hope Community Ctr., 104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland 7:00 - 8:00 PM If you love to dance, this is the fitness class for you. All fitness levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Questions? please call 301-520-2338.
Saturday, June 30
Fireworks Cruise Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solomons Island Rd S., Solomons 8:00 - 9:30 PM Come aboard for the best view in town aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Bring a picnic basket if you like with your favorite food and libations. $35 per person. No children under 7. Rain date is Thursday, July 5, no refunds unless the fireworks are canceled on this date as well. Registration required by June 30. Call 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com 4th of July Celebration Solomons, Maryland 9:00 PM The Solomons Business Association (SBA) proudly sponsors the annual Solomons Independence Day fireworks display. Vehicular traffic on the island is restricted. Rain date: July 5th. Check our Facebook page for updates.
Thursday, July 5
Life’s At The Beach Celebrate Independence Day at the Water Park Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave. 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 10:00 – 11:00 AM 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Story, discuss history of Beach, game and craft, snack Celebrate the Land of the Free and the RED, WHITE, and BLUE at Pre-school and elementary aged children and their caregivers. Free and open to the the Chesapeake Beach Water Park! Watch the awesome Town of Ches- public. Contact: Correine Moore, 410-257-3892. cbrailway@co.cal.md.us apeake Beach Fireworks show right from your seat starting at 9:00! Kid’s Pirate Pizza Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Dress like a pirate and eat pizza aboard the Wm. B. Tennison—Arrr! $15 per person. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register. calvertmarinemuseum.com Spirits & Steeds Freedom Hill Horse Rescue, 7940 N Flint Hill Rd., Owings 1:00 – 7:00 PM Fundraiser for Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. Over 30 vendors and food trucks will attend. Live music and raffles. $25, $20 for designated drivers. Tickets: spiritsandsteeds. eventbrite.com. Contact: 410-610-5320. freedomhillhorserescue.com Six String Soldiers Veterans Memorial Park, Chesapeake Beach 3:30 PM One of The United States Army Field Band’s most versatile ensembles, Americana, folk, bluegrass, and Irish music. Stay late for Fireworks Over the Bay at dusk. Free. Cypress Swamp Romp Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary, 2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick 7:00 – 10 PM Celebrate the natural treasures in and around Battle Creek. Music by The Crawdaddies. Jambalaya, BBQ ribs and chicken from Myra’s, and delicacies from Dream Weaver. Silent auction, photo booth and more! $75. Info: www.calvertparks.org/ swampromp or contact Anne Sundermann, 301-204-4730; anne@calvertparks.org. Fireworks Over the Bay Town of Chesapeake Beach Dusk Rain date July 3. A traffic plan is set up to eliminate all left hand turns on portions of Route 261 going through the Twin Beaches. Visit www.chesapeake-beach.md.us for details.
Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day Boat Parade Solomons Island 12:00 PM Watch a glorious parade of decorated boats and crew showing their patriotic colors! View from many waterfront locations in Solomons. Sponsored by the Solomons Business Assoc.
Calvert Toastmasters Community Resources Bldg., 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Calvert Toastmasters is a Toastmasters International club open to anyone to join. Improve your communication and leadership skills. You are always welcome to attend our meetings as a visitor and bring a friend!
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Thursday, June 28
JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-3:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. MakePlayLearn. 2:30-3:30pm. Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, Legos® and other building materials.. you provide the imagination.. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411 SummerSTEAM. 2:30-3:30pm. Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM hour exploring exciting ways to build a better world through stories, activities and a snack. Please registerCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, June 29
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 30
Garden Smarter:The Poison is in the Dose. 10:00-11:30am. A discussion on friendly and non-friendly herbicides and pesticides, their persistence and effectiveness, and how to interpret their labels. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, July 2
Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. Monday Night at the Movies. 6:007:30pm. Enjoy the large screen at Twin Beaches Library as we watch and then discuss classics, indies and documentaries. Bring your own nibbles! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
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Tuesday, July 3
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. Writers by the Bay @ the Library. 7:00-8:30pm. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, July 4
Library closed for Independence Day. 12:00-12:00am.
Thursday, July 5
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. Green Crafting. 6:00-8:30pm. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, July 6
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, July 7
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.
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YoungatHeart By Office of Aging Staff
Centers Closed
Calvert Pines Senior Center, North Beach, and Southern Pines Senior Center will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
Living Well with Diabetes
Living Well with Diabetes classes will be offered at: the Calvert Pines Senior Center on Mondays from July 1 – Aug. 13 from 1 – 3:30 p.m.; the Southern Pines Senior Center on Mondays from Aug. 27 – Oct. 15 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. (no classes on Sept. 3 and Oct. 8); the North Beach Senior Center on Fridays from Sept. 7 – Oct. 12 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. This workshop is for those with pre-Diabetes or Diabetes. Register for the workshop through the Calvert County Health Department at 410-535-5400, ext. 459.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Celebrate Independence Day and National Hot Dog month. Join in on some classic, fun games and traditional picnic food at our Firecracker Picnic on July 3 at 10:30 a.m. July 5 is National Bikini Day, so join us to celebrate by learning some fun facts about the history of the swimwear on Thursday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Enjoy a fun time amongst friends for our Patriotic Summer Picnic on Tuesday, July 3 at 11 a.m. There will be games and a picnic lunch. Must pre-register for lunch. Have a great time listening to Doo Wop music with Jimmy on Thursday, July 5 at 12:30 p.m. Be sure to sign up for lunch and enjoy a root beer float!
Join us for an Independence Day Picnic on Tuesday, July 3 at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required. There will be a prize for the most festive dressed so be sure to wear your red, white, and blue! We will be celebrating Cracker Jacks birthday by playing a fun game of bingo with prizes on Thursday, July 5 at 10:45 a.m.
Eating Together Menu Monday, July 2
Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese Sandwich on a Bun, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, Tossed Salad, Mandarin Oranges
Tuesday, July 3
Cheeseburger on a Bun, L/T/O, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Watermelon
Wednesday, July 4
Centers Closed For Independence Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
Thursday, July 5
Lemon Chicken, Brown Rice, Green Beans, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Orange Slices
Friday, July 6
Pork Roast, Gravy, Lima Beans, Broccoli, Hot Spiced Apples, Dinner Roll, 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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To the Editor: As a Behavioral health care professional who has spent decades working with person’s affected by trauma, Substance use Disorders or Mental Health issues, I am acutely aware of the importance of access to quality care and the need for insurance for these vulnerable populations. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is now over eight years old, yet the law will again be in the spotlight in 2018. With Maryland’s primary election concluded, elected officials will certainly begin fielding questions from voters about where they stand on health care. The reality is only around 154,000 Maryland citizens have signed up for coverage through the state-bases ACA exchange. Far more families receive their coverage through Medicaid, Medicare and employer-sponsored health care plans. In Maryland, we receive a $2 billion Medicare waiver from the federal government as long as we keep overall health care spending in check. That means that even though a low percentage of Maryland families receive ACA coverage, if they lose coverage it could increase overall health care costs for all of us – even those not on an ACA plan. I would encourage candidates to refrain from a “for or against” ACA response. Instead, let’s focus on strengthening employer-based plans, finding solutions to improve current law, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and working toward increasing access to affordable health care for all. Dr. Kathleen O’Brien, PhD CEO of Walden/Sierra, Inc. A premier behavioral health organization serving Southern Maryland
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