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“As far as I am concerned, they are running things.” That’s how Calvert County Director of Planning and Zoning Mark Willis describes three of the former members of his department’s staff who have been the most vocal critics of the comprehensive plan update process. One of those critics is former department head Greg Bowen. He has been leading the opposition through the group known as Keep Calvert Country and has Driving Range, Par-3 Course, and 9 Hole Regulation Course been posting blogs on their website about his concerns about the Driving Range, Par-3 Course, and 9 Hole Regulation Course second draft of the plan. Driving Range, Par-3 Course, and 9 Hole Regulation Course The critics have been calling Obscurely located at Rts. 2 & 4 in Sunderland, turn west on Rt. 262 for a slowing down of the process Doc & Peggy Leagues & informal (Lower MarlboroObscurely Follow 4 miles to left Scaggs Rd. to located at Rts. 2 &on 4 in for more deliberation. 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Sheriff Seeking Citizens Who Saved Bridge Jumper By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Sheriff Mike Evans is searching for the names of the Good Samaritans who stopped a suicidal Leonardtown man from trying to jump off the Thomas Johnson Bridge last week. “I want to commend them for that,” Evans said. “They probably saved that guy’s life.” The citizen rescuers risked their own safety to save the man, Evans said. “That’s a dangerous spot to stop a car and get out and try and help someone,” said Evans. “If you’re trying to jump you could easily take someone with you.” Calvert sheriff’s deputies responded quickly to the incident, Evans said, and arrested the suicidal man and took him off the bridge to restore traffic flow. This meant that knowing the identities of all the citizens who helped save him was difficult since events moved so quickly. “I know there were several of them,”
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Police Respond to Farmer’s Market Rowdiness
Citizens Raise Concerns about Breezy Point Park
Evans told The County Times. The incident occurred July 3 at about 5:30 p.m. When police arrived on scene the man informed deputies that he had been in a car accident earlier and was having a bad day, according to a police press release. He informed deputies that he drove his vehicle up to the top of the bridge, exited it, and wanted to jump from the bridge before he was stopped by citizens. Deputies subsequently placed the man in custody and transported him to a local hospital for an evaluation. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The police who patrol North Beach say they are cracking down on juveniles hanging out at the town Farmers Market on Friday nights. Deputy Commander of the Twin Beach Patrol Lt. Ronnie Naughton said, “I felt compelled to address the many Facebook posts concerning the fights that are taking place amongst a contingent of juveniles that show up to the Friday Night Farmer’s Market and other boardwalk events. The Town of North Beach and your patrol deputies work extremely hard to make these events enjoyable to all who attend, while at the same time ensuring the safety of the residents and visitors to the town. In short, our relatively quiet, peaceful and crime-free community has become marred by these isolated juvenile events.” Naughton added, “As a community that supports its deputies and their efforts, I wanted to thank you all for that support. At the same time, I want to assure you that this behavior will no longer go unpunished. I’m sure many parents are not aware of the juvenile mischief that has been taking place on Friday nights at the Farmer’s Market and Callis Park, which is the new park located behind the North Beach Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Besides the fights, we have had property destruction and other disor-
derly behavior. As parents, I encourage you to be proactive with your children. Talk to your children and reiterate appropriate behavior while attending these events. After all, these events are for everyone to enjoy and it’s quite a shame that they are being ruined by a group of juveniles who lack etiquette and respect for others.” North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer said after the message from the deputies was circulated, things went “swimmingly” this past Friday at the market. He said the biggest recent issue occurred during the 4th of July celebration. Frazer said the trouble makers were both from middle and high schools, and the issue was mainly public profanity. Farther south in Breezy Point, police may also need to have a larger presence after complaints from area residents. Several of them complained at the July 10 county commissioners’ meeting about traffic into the county-owned park and the behavior of the visitors, who residents say are mostly from out of the county. One resident said she was unable to get out of her driveway on July 4 because of the traffic. Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said the Department of Recreation and Parks, which operates the public beach, is working on solutions to the citizens’ concerns. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Also unanimously approved was the discount for veterans and military personnel. According to a memo from Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Nazzal, “The Department of Parks & Recreation offers many goods and services to the community which are associated with specific fees. Some areas of the department have offered discounts or reduced rates to military personnel including daily pool admissions and greens fees at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. A department-wide discount has never been offered. Calvert County is in close proximity to multiple military areas with a veteran population of over 10 percent of residents as of 2016.” The proposal was to “provide a standard 10 percent discount with a minimum discount of one dollar and maximum discount of $50 on regular priced goods and services provided directly by the Department of Parks & Recreation to veterans as well as retired and active duty military personnel year around.” Although the approval was unanimous, Commissioner Vice President Tom Hejl questioned not extending it to law enforcement personnel. He is a retired state trooper and was also assistant sheriff. Hejl said some veterans can put in their tour of duty as a cook, but “law enforcement personnel put their lives on the line constantly.”. Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said it made sense to consider that idea in the future. dickmyers@contytimes.net
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Testing of the household water supplies in select Cove Point Beach community homes found no detectable traces of diesel range organic compounds following the discovery of diesel range organics in the well water supply at the Cove Point Lighthouse property in Lusby. Calvert County Government offered free water testing to homes adjacent to the lighthouse site as a precautionary measure. Contamination at the lighthouse was reported to Calvert Government May 9 on the heels of an environmental assessment conducted as part of a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) property transfer process. The USCG is turning over the last portion of the lighthouse property to Calvert County Government. Water samples from the lighthouse keeper’s duplex rental facility were found to contain diesel range organics, a contaminant, above the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) reporting level. The levels found, however, are below the state lifetime residential risk-based exposure level. Out of an abundance of caution, visitors to the lighthouse are provided bottled water while visiting the facility. Calvert County Department of Public Works Water and Sewerage Division staff drew water samples from nine homes in the vicinity and submitted them to an independent laboratory for testing. The results indicate that the water contamination is limited to the lighthouse property. Under USCG ownership, the site once included several aboveground and underground fuel tanks. MDE reviewed the lighthouse site environmental assessment and recommended further on-site water testing, along with further investigation to determine whether any underground fuel tanks are still present. Press release from Calvert County Government
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Calvert Primary Vote Tally Completed By Dick Myers Editor The vote count has been completed. According to the Calvert County Board of Elections, the vote tallying was completed last week with the final absentee and provisional ballots. The county totals are sent to the state where they will become official once all the state’s counties vote totals are in. For The complete vote totals go to https://elections.maryland.gov/ The winning county commissioner candidates with their percentage of the vote are: Democrats: At- Large, Greg Brown (32.5) and Matt Bennett (29.8); District 1, Tricia Powell (56.8); District 2, Susie Hance Wells (100); and District 3, Holly Budd (100). Republicans: At-Large, Earl “Buddy’” Hance (35.4) and Steve Weems (30); District 1, Mike Hart (86); District 2, Thomas “Tim” Hutchins (36.1) and District 3, Kelly McConkey (100). Andrew Rappaport won the Republican State’s Attorney race with 66.8 percent of the vote and incumbent Mike Evans won the Republican Sheriff’s race with 51.8 percent of the vote. Although former NAACP president Ben Jealous captured the Democratic nomination for governor, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker was the leading vote getter in Calvert, besting Jealous 31.4 percent to 30.5 percent. Voter registration is now open for the November general election. You may register to vote online using Maryland’s Online Voter Registration System (OLVR)
or you may print an application from the Maryland Board of Elections website or contact your local board of elections or the State Board of Elections to request an application. The Calvert County office is located at 30 Duke Street, Lower Level, in Prince Frederick In addition to basic identifying information, federal law requires that you provide on your voter registration application a Maryland driver’s license number or MVA ID Card number or, if you do not have a Maryland driver’s license or MVA ID Card, the last four digits of your social security number. Your application will NOT be processed unless you provide this information or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that you do not have a Maryland driver’s license, MVA ID Card, or social security number. To register to vote, you must be: • A U.S. citizen; • A Maryland resident; and • At least 16 years old. (You must be 18 to vote).
You cannot have been: • Convicted of buying or selling votes; • Under guardianship for mental disability and found by a court to be unable to communicate a desire to vote; or • Convicted of a felony and currently serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment. (Effective March 10, 2016) dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report During the week of July 2 – July 8 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,395 calls for service throughout the community.
Burglary: 18-35131 On July 2, 2018 Deputy Holt responded to Sitting Bull Circle, Lusby for the report of a burglary. The victim advised sometime between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) entered his home and stole his LG computer monitor and retro video games. The value of the stolen property is $500.
for the report of a theft. The complainant advised the rear license plate was stolen from one of the company’s work trucks on June 27th sometime between midnight and 4:00 PM. Theft: 18-35336 On July 3, 2018 Deputy Aurich responded to Eagle Tire in Dunkirk for the report of a theft. The complainant reported he could not find his transporter registration plate, but is unsure whether it was lost or stolen.
Damaged Property: 18-35056 On July 2, 2018 Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Ball Road, St Leonard for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between June 30th at 2:00 PM and July 1st at 8:30 AM a window was shattered.
Theft: 18-35550 On July 4, 2018 Deputy Ostazeski responded to Bootstrap Trail, Lusby for the report of a theft. The victim stated sometime between July 3rd at 8:00 PM and July 4th at 1:00 PM his black Huffy bicycle was stolen from his yard. The value of the stolen property is $55.
Damaged Property: 18-35654 On July 6, 2018 Deputy Bradley responded to Heron Lane, Lusby for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised on July 4th between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) egged her house.
Theft: 18-35792 On July 5, 2018 Deputy Wood responded to the Dunkirk Wawa for the report of a theft. The victim advised her phone was stolen off the coffee bar while she was waiting in line for a drink. The value of the stolen property is $300.
Damaged Property: 18-35687 On July 7, 2018 Deputy Gott responded to Geronimo Road, Lusby for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between July 4th at 10:30 PM and July 5th at 7:00 AM an unknown suspect(s) egged his house and front porch. The estimated value of damaged property is $20.
ARRESTS: On July 2, 2018 Deputy Rediker responded to Mandela Court, Port Republic in regards to a suspicious vehicle/ person. He made contact with the suspect, Steven Kartney Smith (29), who was smoking marijuana. A search of Smith’s person revealed a baggie of marijuana, a blue pill wrapped in plastic, brass knuckles,
Theft: 18-35130 On July 2, 2018 Deputy Boerum responded to HG Trueman Road, Lusby
and two cut straws with CDS residue. Emergency Communications advised the suspect had an open warrant through Baltimore County. Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and Concealing a Dangerous Weapon. On July 2, 2019 Deputy Rediker responded to Cassell Blvd, Prince Frederick in regards to a mental subject. The victim advised her grandson, Darkari Nivek Milburn (18), has been acting extremely disorderly and damaged all of her belongings within the residence. Milburn continued to be argumentative and make derogatory threats towards the officers. He was placed in the back of Deputy Rediker’s vehicle and began hitting his head against the window in a violent manner. Milburn was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Arson/ Threat. On July 6, 2018 Deputy Sampson conducted a traffic stop at Traskers Blvd and Route 4. The driver, Francesca Santini (27), gave consent to search the vehicle. Deputy Sampson located burnt copper in the passenger side door, a glass pipe with burn marks at both ends, and a napkin that contained small nuggets of suspected crack cocaine in her purse. Santini was transported to the Calvert County De-
tention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. On July 7, 2018 Deputy Ridgely responded to Well St, Huntingtown for the report of a vehicle theft. The victim advised she bought a 2010 Mercury Milan for her grandson, Sean Michael Tettimer (25). Tettimer advised he gave the vehicle to one of his friends for the day for $200, but did not know the friend’s name. Deputy Ridgely noticed a cut straw on the floor, and Sean advised he snorts Fentanyl. The CDS was packaged and transported to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Tettimer was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Theft: $1,500 to Under $25,000, CDS: PossessionNot Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. On July 7, 2018 Deputy R. Shrawder conducted a traffic stop at HG Trueman Road and Route 4. The driver, Nichole Hobar (37), was shaky and her speech was slurred, therefore, she was asked to exit the vehicle for a field sobriety test. Inside the vehicle, numerous pill bottles were discovered as well as three cell phones and a large amount of cash. Hobar was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute.
Newtown Volunteer Police Cadets Cross the Pond to Calvert Recently, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 91 had the great honor of hosting a group of four Newtown Volunteer Police Cadets from Wales. The four cadets, Rebecca Roberts, Ffion Jones, Tomos Chick and Cheyenne Kirby were accompanied by Police Constable Andy Buckley and Special Constable Natalie Reyneke. This trip was part of an exchange program between the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Dyfed-Powys Police, and is the first time the sheriff’s office has participated in such an exchange program. While in Calvert, lodging was provided by Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, where some members of the group were able to enjoy crabs for the first time at the Rod N’ Reel restaurant. Mama Lucia helped to keep the group fed, and a tour of the North Beach Fire Department helped to burn off a few of those extra calories. The Volunteer Police Cadets were also able to get inside access to how the deputies of Calvert keep our citizens safe and protected as they were all able to individually ride along with
Calvert deputies. The Police Cadets and their advisors spent the week of June 25 – 29 in Sykesville, MD at the annual Southern Maryland Junior Police Academy. JPA is designed to give each participant an inside look at what a six to eight month police entry level program might look like in the expedited time of one week. The group engaged in pre-dawn wakeup calls, obstacle courses, drill and ceremony, as well as completing many classroom objectives, including criminal and traffic law. There was also a visit to the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Secret Services. The Volunteer Police Cadets and their advisors presented Sheriff Mike Evans with several gifts and a letter of appreciation for hosting them during this week (pictured). Explorer Post 91 has already begun to organize its fundraising efforts in anticipation of their trip to Wales in the summer of 2019. Press release by Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
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The Arts Council of Calvert Honors Students, Teachers, and Community Service The Arts Council of Calvert County celebrated and honored students with Art Education Scholarships, Arts Educator of the Year Award, Community Service Award, and a special posthumously award to Huntingtown High School Choral Director, Dan Boyer. Over $4,500 in scholarships and awards was presented on June 16 at the Council’s annual meeting. This year the Arts Council chose two recipients for the Mary Beth Harry Art Scholarship. Both young women are graduating seniors at Huntingtown High School, Angela Arnold and Kenzy Zachry. Angela Arnold will be attending Millikin University in Illinois, in the fall and pursue a double major in vocal performance and theatre. Kenzy Zachry will be attending Rutgers University in New Jersey this fall and pursue a degree in Technical Theatre/Costume Design. The Pat Carpenter Arts Educator of the Year Award was presented to Lori Pellock, Choral and Music teacher at Plum Point Middle School. The Mary D. Harrison Community Service to the Arts Award, was given to Dr. Daniel Curry, Superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools. A special Posthumous Award was presented to the Dan Boyer Scholarship Fund. Dan was the Huntingtown High School Choral Director, who died suddenly on February 2, 2018. Dan is missed by his students every day. The meeting also saw the election of the new President and Executive Committee of the Arts Council. Harriet Yaffee, president,
is a resident of Scientists Cliffs and former Director of the Arc of Southern Maryland; she’s also the Director of the College of Southern Maryland Non-Profit Institute. Eleanor Nelson, a resident of Chesapeake Beach, was elected vice president. Eleanor is a partner with Two Hats Solutions, a firm that creates solutions for day-to-day and long-term organizational challenges. Sue Mills, a resident of Chesapeake Beach since 2009, was elected treasurer. Sue retired as the firm-wide Director of Research Services at Phillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw Pittman law firm in 2015. From there, she turned her attention to the creation of the Calvert Barn Quilt Trail under the auspices of the Arts Council, creating an economic development project that connects our community and visitors to Calvert County. Jan Hill, a resident of Sunderland, MD, was elected treasurer. Jan retired from teaching art and coaching cheerleading, golf, and swimming at Calvert High School in 2001. Jan has donated her time through the years to art-related projects at Historic St. Mary’s City, Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert County Board of Education and Calvert 4H. To continue our scholarship programs, please consider donations to the Mary Beth Harry Art Scholarship and the Pat Carpenter Art Educator of the Year Award. Please visit our website at www.calvertarts.org, and click on the “Scholarship Programs” section. Press release by Arts Council of Calvert County
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CalvertHealth June Spotlight Music Series: “From Broadway with Love”
“From Broadway with Love” performers (front row, left to right) Robert Flora, Gracie Knudson and Bill Resnick; (back row, left to right) Emily Bown Mudd, Carla Rountree, and Demetri Bedel.
A standing ovation marked the end of a beautiful evening! On June 18, Mamma Lucia restaurant hosted the CalvertHealth Foundation Spotlight Series to support the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. Diners were entertained by professional vocalists who generously donated their time to perform “From Broadway with Love.” Foundation board member Ramona Crowely-Goldberg also gave her time to put together and direct the show, which raised more than $3,500 to go towards the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at CalvertHealth. Patrons attended the musical series for a variety of reasons; the most prevalent being support of the Goldberg Center and to experience wonderful entertainment right here in Calvert County. One diner commented, “It’s a good cause with wonderful food and a great performance right here in our community. What more can you ask for?” A cancer survivor said, “I heard that these musical shows are spectacular. I’m a two-time cancer survivor, and I’m 88 years old. Dr. Goldberg was my doctor. He performed my first surgery. I lost a son last year to cancer and I want to support others.” Another was overheard saying, “I love that song!” when ‘All I Ask of You’ from Phantom of the Opera was requested by a gentleman as a dedication to his wife as they celebrated 25 years of marriage. Director Ramona Crowley-Goldberg remarked, “This is a way to celebrate my late husband’s good work, to embrace my first love, music, and to support the Breast Center. I am honored to work with
such fine musicians. Each of them could not be more gracious and selfless in the giving of their time and talents, quite simply, for the benefit of others, and most especially those with breast cancer.” Proceeds from the Spotlight Music Series help to provide support for the Goldberg Center for Breast Care. The first of its kind in Maryland, the Center gives local women access to an experienced team of breast health experts and the most sophisticated technology available today. In one comfortable and convenient location, our experts provide comprehensive and coordinated carefrom outreach and screening to diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. The dedicated space to see and treat patients makes it easy for physicians involved in the management of breast disease (general and plastic surgeons, radiologists and pathologists as well as medical and radiation oncologists) to consult with each other about a patient’s treatment. The show was dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Sheldon Goldberg, who helped to establish the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care, and the late Robin Henshaw, who was creator of the series after Goldberg’s death in 2011. The performance was also in tribute to the late Pastor Vic Simpson of Emmanuel Church in Huntingtown, who was to be part of the cast as narrator. His untimely death created a void that was filled by Dr. Mile Mote, former Principal of Mt. Harmony Elementary, who stepped in as Pastor Vic’s voice. Press release by CalvertHealth
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CMM Volunteer Council Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners The Volunteer Council at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) is pleased to announce its 2018 scholarship recipients. The awards presentation was held on Friday, June 15 at the Calvert Marine Museum. The Volunteer Council, led by President Ray Brule and Vice President Lowell Martin, gives incentives to young volunteer students pursuing higher education. Five $750 scholarships were awarded and presented by Squeak, CMM’s own otter. The 2018 recipients are: Aimee Beardmore, Marisa Brock, Award recipients posing with CMM’s own otter. Pictured left to right are Marisa Brock, CMM otter, Meghan Music, Alyssa Brookhart, Aimee Beardmore, and Alyssa Brookhart (not pictured is Whitney Jefferson). Whitney Jefferson, and Meghan Music. These young volunteers understand the importance of giving back to their community, and CMM is proud to have them as members of its volunteer family. “Without a doubt, this scholarship will play a role in achieving my educational dreams. Because of your generosity, the financial challenge to pursue my education will be reduced. That means
Nominations Open for Leadership Southern Maryland’s Heritage Award
In 2012, in celebration of the milestone of welcoming a fifth class and to further commemorate the activities of Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM), a distinctive honor was created to recognize and pay tribute to achievements within the region in the areas of Leadership, Service, and Mentoring. The Heritage Award is LSM’s highest honor. Presented annually, the Heritage Award recognizes individuals, businesses, and service organizations for distinguished achievements within the Southern Maryland region on a threeyear, rotating basis. Award criteria were established for each of the three divisions, and presentation of the award was integrated into the annual graduation ceremony in 2015. This year’s honoree, individual or group, will be recognized for LEADERSHIP in the region. Nominations should be for people or persons with a record of collaborative and inclusive leadership that makes a difference in their field and community. Award candidates are identified through nominations made by LSM alumni, current or former board members, and current class members. All nominations are reviewed by the Selection Committee, which is comprised of three to five members of the LSM Leadership Council, and the recipient is
determined based on relevance and significance of the beneficial act or service. The award will be presented to the honoree on Oct. 28 at LSM’s 10th Anniversary celebration. The Heritage Award recipient will obtain LSM’s signature gift—a crystal oyster shell with a pearl, which demonstrated Southern Maryland heritage and the ‘gifts’ and ‘treasures’ found in the region. An engraved perpetual plaque is maintained in the LSM offices with all recipients listed, and a press release announcing this year’s recipient will be disseminated to regional print, electronic and social media, and industry circles. Now is the time to recognize deserving candidates from Southern Maryland for this amazing honor. Visit the Leadership Southern Maryland site to download the nomination and submit the completed form to LSM’s administration manager, Jessica Heck, at jessica@ leadershipsomd.org. Nominations are due Aug. 31, 2018. For more information, please contact Denise Foster, Executive Director, Leadership Southern Maryland, 301-862SOMD, via email at denise@leadershipsomd.org or visit www.leadershipsomd. org. Press release from LSM
I can spend more time on my studies, research, extracurricular activities and volunteering,” said recipient Brock. “Volunteering in the community that I grew up in has been one of my most valuable experiences. The scholarship will help cover unexpected expenses associated with college, as I will have to buy my first laptop, pay my orientation and wellness fees, and purchase class books. These additions will make it significantly easier to transition into college, and the aid provided by the scholarship will help me to pursue my dream of becoming an oncologist,” said Brookhart. The program is open to applicants 25 years or younger who are in college, or are graduating high school seniors headed to college, and who have completed 20 hours of volunteer service at CMM during the year. Assisting in the generous funding to allow for five recipient awards was the CMM Volunteer Council, CMMS Board of Directors, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Canoe/Kayak Club, and the Solomons Island Model Boat Club (SIMBC). “We are absolutely thrilled that thanks to our generous donors, the program has expanded from one to five scholarship awards in just a few years,” said Volunteer Council V.P. Martin. For complete details and to learn about the program, contact the CMM Volunteer Coordinator at 410-326-2042, ext. 19, or visit the museum’s website at www.bit.ly//VCScholarshipProgram. Press release by CMM
Maryland Humanities Announces Sites for MD Smithsonian Exhibition: Water/Ways
Maryland Humanities has chosen six sites to host Water/Ways, a traveling Smithsonian institution exhibition that will tour Maryland from May 2019 to March 2020—fortunately for Calvert residents, the showcase will be coming to the county in January 2020. Water/ Ways exhibition dives into water—an essential component of life on our planet environmentally, culturally, and historically. Water/Ways explores water’s effect on the landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. Additionally, the exhibition will examine how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources. The Maryland tour will also showcase the state’s unique water stories and history in locally generated work. A committee— consisting of previous Museum on Main street tour coordinators and members of the Maryland Humanities staff and Board of Directors—
has selected the following host sites: The Historical Society of Baltimore County in Cockeysville, Calvert Library in Prince Frederick, Cambridge Main Street, Crisfield Heritage Foundation, The Oxford Museum, and Washington County Historical Society in Hagerstown. The Water/Ways tour marks the first time a Museum on Main Street exhibition will visit Baltimore or Talbot counties. Water/Ways is the sixth Museum on Main Street (MoMS) project brought to small communities across the state by Maryland Humanities. Each site will host the exhibition for five weeks and develop a complementary exhibit highlighting their community’s local water stories and history. Local exhibits and related programming will highlight the unique relationships to water in each host site’s community. The exhibition will also serve as a community meeting place to convene conversations about water’s impact on American culture. Press release by Maryland Humanities
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North Beach Mayor Bids F
Frazer Retiring After 24 Years By Dick Myers Editor Sixteen years as mayor of North Beach. Eight years as county commissioner. Almost 50 years as a dentist in Calvert County. That’s Mark Frazer’s impressive resume as he prepares to retire later this year from politics and soon from his dental practice Frazer was born and raised in Southeast Washington, DC (Anacostia). He was the son of a dentist. His brother “Duncan” also became a dentist and joined him later in his Calvert County practice. Frazer graduated from Richmond University and then the Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Upon graduating he had an internship with the U.S. Air Force and then enlisted and served two years as a dentist. Frazer’s family church in DC had sponsored a Bulgarian refugee, George Naldjeiff, who would establish a practice in then very rural Calvert County. Frazer heard the practice had an opening. He had two choices, practice with his father in Anacostia or come to Calvert County. He opted for Calvert. “I had no idea where Prince Frederick, Maryland was,” he said. “You talk about 1969; there were 18,000 people in Calvert County.” But he thought it offered a better future for him. He went to work in Naldjeiff’s practice which was in a building just north of the current Walmart and took over the practice three years later. Frazer’s political life started at the age of 13 when he ran for and won his class presidency at John Phillip Souza Junior High School. “Somebody had to be president. It turns out I was pretty popular.” Later he served as president of his senior class at Anacostia High School and president of his college fraternity at Richmond University. But after he moved to Calvert County he immersed himself in leadership positions in regional and state dental associations. Then in 1978 he was appointed by Gov. Harry Hughes to the State Board of Dental Examiners and served a year as its president. Hughes of course was a Democrat and Frazer was a registered Republican, although his name was submitted by the state association in a nonpartisan process. It was at that point that his political career blossomed. “I, like many Americans in ‘79 and ’80, were very disconcerted with Jimmy Carter and thought that Ronald Reagan was the answer to America’s problems.” He became active for Reagan. Then, in 1982, several
Republican commissioners lost, and the board and other elective offices became all Democrat. “It was a complete sweep,” he said, but also noting that the county at the time was three-to-one Democratic. “How do you make a difference? The first thing I felt I should do is strengthen the Republican Party,” he said, so he ran for and was elected to the Republican Central Committee and then in 1986, with his six-year term on the state board of examiners up, he ran for and was elected county commissioner along with one other Republican Joyce Lyons Terhes who would later go on to head the state party. The Democrats were William Bowen, John Gott and Barbara Stinnett. Frazer’s first board sat during a time of rapid growth in the heretofore sleepy Calvert County. It also was a board, Frazer said, that would become famous for some growth controls that exist to this day, including the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance, which passed with a 3-2 vote. He said the board was strongly criticized for it. “When we had the public hearing on that I thought we were going to be lynched,” he said. But with a new school projected for every year into the future, he added, “It was the right thing to do.” “I’ve never regretted the decision,” he said of that contentious issue. Another board decision was the establishment of town centers to concentrate growth, which he called “another brilliant growth-management tool.” Even though it was a split board, the Democrats were conservative, he observed. “Moderate was as far left as they would go,” he quipped. “It was an exceptional learning experience,” he said of his first term in public office. The year 1990 would bring the first of several downs in what would be an up-and-down political career for Frazer. He decided to run for Congress from the First District of Maryland that included Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. Democrat Roy Dyson was the incumbent. Frazer was defeated in the Republican primary by Wayne Gilchrest of the Eastern Shore, a school teacher who defeated Dyson in the general election. Frazer was involuntarily on the sidelines for four years. He ran for and was reelected county commissioner in 1994. Frazer had moved to North Beach and in 1998 he made what at the time was considered a somewhat unusual decision. He decided to run as the town’s mayor. As county commissioner, he had repre-
sented the Third Commissioner District which included the Twin Beaches. Frazer attended town meetings while county commissioner and concluded Chesapeake Beach was well run but North Beach was not. What really did it for him was a proposal to erect a prefab metal building on the waterfront where an art park now stands, to serve as a bingo hall. “To me that was just a horrific use of that piece of property,” he said. “I said, ‘I have to run for mayor. I can help this town.’” Frazer won in 1998 and was re-elected in 2002. It was in 2006 that Frazer would suffer his second political defeat. He says he was convinced by then Governor Parris Glendening during his second term as mayor to switch to Democrat in order to do more for the town from a Democratic controlled legislature.
So, when he ran for county commissioner in 2006 he actually garnered enough votes on election day to win but when the absentee votes were counted, his old colleague Barbara Stinnett had bested him by 13 votes. Frazer paused at this point in the interview to praise the loyalty of Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller to North Beach and the town in which he lives, Chesapeake Beach. “He has been a true friend for the Twin Beaches for many years,” Frazer said of Miller. On the sidelines again, Frazer became disgruntled over the leadership of new Mayor Michael Bojokles. It was during that administration that the town built a new two-story town hall, which Frazer and others in the town opposed. So he ran in 2010, was elected and was reelected in 2014.
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So, if you’ve lost track that’s a total of 16 years as mayor of North Beach and eight years as county commissioner. He feels the time has come to step aside and retire. That will eventually include his dental practice, which is now located in Dunkirk. Frazer was asked what he hoped people would remember most about his time in office as mayor of North Beach. He reflected and replied, “We changed the reputation of the town of North Beach.” That reputation, he was told by others, was , “My parents told me not to go to North Beach because there was a lot of drinking, bars down there. There were fights, gambling; I continue to oppose any gambling for the town of North Beach.” Twenty years ago, when he was first elected, Frazer said, “The town made a
very poor first impression. There were dilapidated buildings. There were abandoned automobiles in yards. Trash littered the streets. The beach was overrun from people outside of town.” By the latter, he said he means that there was no management of the beaches which were littered with trash at the end of the day. “My first step was to clean up the town,” he explained. People saw the town and didn’t want to come back. “That’s no longer the case 20 years later,” he said. The town’s boardwalk is considered by many to be its crown jewel. Frazer said it was initiated under the leadership of Buck Gott. It was finished under his watch and much of it had to be replaced after Tropical Storm Isabel in 2003. State funding was the key to the boardwalk construction and reconstruction he said.
“Senator Miller and Governor Hogan have been very supportive,” he insisted. The pier has been around for 100 years but was lost in a hurricane in 1933 and damaged by Isabel. The town recently finished a complete redecking of the pier. Facing future mayors and councils, Frazer said, are two systemic problems: flooding and parking. “The work will never be finished because it’s ongoing,” he said. With the Bay’s rise, flooding might be the toughest to address. In the future, he said, “There may very well be homes that will have to be abandoned.” As for parking, Frazer feels future town councils will have to address the need for a parking garage. The town owns land behind Chesapeake Bounty that is an ideal site for that, he said. “We are an event town and our local
businesses need tourists in town,” Frazer said about the need for parking, considering that the biggest lot now is privately owned and could be developed. Frazer said he will continue in his dental practice for the next 11 months until he finishes his 50th year. He said he and his wife have a home in Florida and they probably will spend more time there, although they will retain their North Beach home. He likes to play golf but not every day and says he’s not passionate about it. And, he said he may attend the town council meetings down in Florida. And then, who knows what might happen. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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CSM Biology Students Get Hands-on Experience on Chesapeake Biological Lab Research CSM biology student Brandon McMahan (California, MD) tentatively reached out over the side of the boat — an 81foot research vessel called the “Rachel Carson” — and guided the collection of monitoring instruments hung by a cable as it was lowered slowly into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. “Not too bad,” McMahan said, straightening up and wiping his hands. Two other CSM students stood by on deck, waiting their turn to get their own hands-on experience collecting water samples as Engineer/Mate Rob Nilsen offered tips and direction. Meanwhile, several other CSM students were nearby in the ship’s wet lab, watching a computer screen that displayed bay characteristics like salinity and oxygen levels as the monitoring instruments on the CTD Rosette slowly sank down to the water’s bottom. “I’m just so excited. I’ve been on the water all my life, but nothing like this,” said CSM student Brittany Clark (Prince Frederick), adding that she’s aiming for a career as a marine biologist to help preserve coral reefs. “I have to do this. I’m in love.” The day was just beginning for these CSM students, who worked with experienced scientists to learn how to correctly collect water and sediment samples from the bay. “I wanted to give them something they can touch and see and get them excited about,” said Dr. Laura Lapham, associate professor with the University of Maryland (UMD) Center for Environmental Science’s Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL). Lapham was awarded one of 10 Changing the Face of STEM mentoring grants from the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program this past fall. The grant allows Lapham and researchers at the UMD Center for Environmental Science’s Chesapeake Biological to expose the students to work in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through experiences like this May 13 research trip (along with matching funding provided by CBL and additional funds from the Chesapeake Gardening Club). Lapham partnered with CSM’s Lori Crocker and her Principles of Biology II (BIO-1070) students to make it happen. “I hope it will open their eyes to the opportunities, the careers that are out there. Expose them to research, says Crocker. “I hope students can see that science isn’t sitting somewhere memorizing. This is science. You just have to have that base of knowledge to get to this point.” In addition to learning some of the insand-outs of sampling, the six CSM students returned to Lapham’s CBL lab and learned how to prepare those samples for further study. Looking for ‘tiny bubbles’ of methane gas formed naturally by mi-
crobes in the Chesapeake’s anoxic muds, they found that bubbles began to appear over time. CSM students who participated in the research cruise and lab experience included McMahan, Clark, Nicholas Johnson (Brandywine), Sean Watson (Benedict), Dylan Weamert (Dunkirk) and Patrick Bissell (North Beach). “The best part of the day was the whole day,” Johnson said. “Working with all of the scientists, the ship’s crew and all of the assistants was absolutely amazing. I learned so much from every single one of them and the experience was something to remember.” Lapham’s grant allowed her to lecture in Crocker’s class at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus in March. There she discussed methane biogeochemistry, which is Lapham’s particular research area, measuring fluctuating methane levels in water to learn how that contributes— or doesn’t— to global warming. Lapham aptly named her grant proposal the “Tiny Bubbles Mentoring Project,” and designed it with CSM students in mind. “The community college level is a great time to get students excited about STEM,” she said. “If you can capture them at that stage, there’s research that shows that it stays with throughout their career.” In addition to the lecture and the May 13 research cruise/lab experience, the grant will help fund an internship with Lapham at CSM biology students Dylan Weamert, left, and Patrick Bissell prepare sediment samples for analysis at the CBL this summer for one Chesapeake Biological Laboratory on Solomons Island. CSM student. dent with an undergraduate math degree. While the mentoring project between The day on the research cruise and “I realized this is a career,” she said. “I CSM and CBL was largely grant funded in the CBL lab went beyond the science can do this.” this year, both Lapham and Crocker are skills taught to the students by Lapham, “You never know where you’re going hoping to continue it in the coming year. Nilsen and Lapham’s assistants, Mauto end up … what the plan is,” Strauss “I think as a pilot study this has gone rereen Strauss, Faculty Research Assistant said after telling her story of nursing ally well,” Lapham said. Skyler Golt and former Faculty Research work that morphed into a career studyFor information about UMCES’ Assistant Kathleen Marshall. Lapham ing the immune system of oysters. Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, visit and these assistants also shared their sto“Getting field experience … you see https://www.umces.edu/cbl. For inforry with the students — the sometimeshow the science you learn in the class- mation on CSM’s programs, visit https:// circuitous route to where they are in room is used in the real world,” Marshall www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/ their science career and the unexpected said. “Dip your toe in the water and test credit/. variety of specialties that exist. Lapham it out.” found her path when she started doing “It can help you decide what you want Press release by the fieldwork at a landfill as a graduate stuto do,” Golt said. College of Southern Maryland
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CSM Recognizes Employee Service The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized employees who have reached significant milestones in their years of service with the college at a reception March 16 at the La Plata Campus. The 2018 CSM Service Awards Recognition Reception honored 83 employees, including two who are marking 30 years of service and five marking 25 years this year, as well as 80 employees observing anniversaries at five-year intervals. Altogether, the workers honored have accumulated 1,035 years of service to CSM. “We celebrate these employees who have demonstrated an unusual level of loyalty to the college and to its mission,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. “The success of the college can be attributed to these professionals and their efforts.” Among those honored were Lead Desktop Publisher/Production Specialist Brenda Jones and Assistant Director of Information Technology Services Perry Taylor, both with 30 years of service at CSM. Jones started out as a part-time typesetter, a position Jones valued because it allowed her to be home with her twin daughters after school. However, Jones soon learned to also value the “sense of family throughout the college,” she said, as well as her coworkers, Jean Jones and Carol Wade, both now retired from the college. “I loved my job from Day 1,” Jones said, calling CSM her “home away from home.” Jones said she remembers she faced a steep learning curve when she first started at the college as a typesetter. “I had no clue what a typesetter was, but ‘the beast,’ as I called it, and I soon became good friends,” Jones said, describing how the technology she uses has changed over the past three decades up to her current position. “My, how technology has changed from those early years to now.” During the ceremony, Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin also recalled how Jones, along with everyone at CSM, grew with each new technology. “We both remember being on the very first website committee, when there was no website,” Goodwin said. Goodwin noted that Jones’ position evolved to include production of The Friday Report, the college’s employee newsletter, as well as to provide design and production assistance with “annual catalogs, credit and [continuing education] schedules, student handbooks, graduation events invites and programs and other college fliers/brochures/ postcards/programs.” Jones is retiring this spring with plans to spend time with her grandchildren, work on family memoirs and focus on her love of photography. Twice a year, Jones worked closely with Languages and Literature Professor Neal Dwyer on producing the college’s literary magazine Connections, a “project near and dear to my heart,” she said. Jones has had three photographs published in the magazine thus far. Taylor has deep roots at CSM, even beyond his 30 years as an employee. He started as a student and recalls, “The faculty and staff were very helpful and engaging with everyone. It was like an extension of the community I was from.”
His employment with the college started when he was hired as a student assistant in the college’s audio-visual department, where he worked with Jean Fuller, Al Schorsch and John Kopp. “My task included creating poster signs using block type setting, audio recordings/duplications, film repair, lamp replacements and assisting wherever needed,” Taylor said. “From the very first day, I enjoyed working with the team as they gave direction, shared their knowledge and embraced me as a student and friend.” That experience proved to be pivotal to Taylor, who went on to work at Gallaudet University. Then, in 1990, Taylor was interviewed by former college coworkers, Fuller and [Tom] Repenning, to replace his mentor, Schorsch, who had retired as the college’s audio visual technician. “This opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time in my life,” Taylor said, noting he was happy to give up his two-hour commute to Gallaudet and come back home to CSM. “Fortunately for all of us, he returned to the college and has done nothing less than exceptional work supporting everything from our computer labs, to our television broadcast facility, to distance learning and video conference rooms,” said Vice President of Student and Instructional Support Dr. Bill Comey. “To this day, Perry is customer focused and is always one to be counted on to get the job done and inspire others … Perry is a glasshalf-full kind of guy. He is highly respected at the college and has a huge heart. “I have truly enjoyed working here for these 30 years,” Taylor said. “Being a part of the CSM family has been extremely important to my journey and has allowed me to be active in service to others. As John Wesley said, ‘Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.’” In addition, five employees were honored for 25 years of service, including Professor Neal Dwyer, Lead Business Office Manager Tina Edmondson-Berry, Career and Academic Advisor Gladys Jones, Professor Carolin McManus and Lead General Ledger Fiscal Coordinator Lori Shupe. Lead Business Office Manager at the Leonardtown Campus Tina EdmondsonBerry recalls how the Leonardtown Campus has evolved and grown over the last 25 years. Like Taylor, Edmondson-Berry started as a student assistant at the college and, encouraged by those around her at CSM, worked up to her current position. “If it was not for the college environment and the staff’s encouragement … I’m not sure if I would have continued my education. The college has been good to me and I have always loved working at CSM,” Edmonson-Berry said. “Working in a college environment is unpredictable, but in a good way, and it’s always a learning experience. I have enjoyed seeing the campus grow through the years.” Professor Carolin McManus is also marking 25 years with CSM. She has worked at both the Charles County and St. Mary’s County campuses. In earlier years when the St. Mary’s campus was in Great Mills, McM-
anus worked as adjunct instructor in English. “I was very impressed that a community college with a full complement of courses was being run out of one small building with four or five staff members.” During her years at CSM, McManus said she has enjoyed her coworkers. “I treasure my ongoing relationships with the custodial and security staff, some of the warmest, most interesting people at CSM,” she said. McManus described her hopes for the future. “Building cross-cultural trust through study could go a long way toward solving many of our conflicts. It would be nice to have a preserved environment in which to enjoy what I hope will be our peaceful future.” Gladys Jones’ first job at CSM was as office manager for the Southern Maryland Job Training Network. “I felt very welcomed and knew that I had made the right decision in accepting the position. I also felt a sense of camaraderie between coworkers within the department, which was very important to me.” She shared one of her favorite memories from her years at CSM, a time when she had the opportunity to interact with a former President of the United States. “On May 17, 1995, I had the opportunity to meet former President Bill Clinton at Automated Graphics Systems, Inc. in White Plains … to celebrate the first anniversary of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994,” Gladys Jones said. “This was a grant managed by the Career and Technical Education Division where I served as an administrative/ program assistant. I then received from the White House a huge portrait of me and President Clinton.” Gladys Jones’ attitude toward her job is that it is an opportunity to help. “I sincerely care about the students I assist on a daily basis and that I will take the time necessary to ensure that each student who enters my office has a pleasant academic advising experience.”
In addition to Brenda Jones and Taylor with their 30 years and the five employees noted for 25 years of service, other CSM employees marking increments of five years of services were honored at the reception, including: 20 years: Turner Coggins, Pamela Coppins, Jacqueline Dyson, Dr. Eleazer Ekwue, Henry Geer, Kenneth Glassman, Michelle Goodwin, Larry Johnson, Kathleen Lauber, Valerie Nyce, Beverly Russell, Howard Walker; 15 years: Michelle Christian, Cami Cooley, Kimberley Donnelly, Gobi Gopinath, Stephen Hawks, Wendy Hayes, Renee Jenkins, Ruena Long, Dr. Sarah Merranko, Daphne Morris, Sandra Poinsett, Dr. Laura Polk, Don Posey, Daphne Powell, Eileen Richards, Julie Sackfield, Donna Sperry, Jennifer Van Cory, Lisa Warren; 10 years: Joseph Adams, Mike Blakeley, Steven Chapman, Melba Fetty, Melvina Frazier, Laura Jackson, Terry Jordan, Lynn Kennedy, Marcia Kent, Lisa Kreiser, Martha Maratta, Kathleen McClure, Ricardo Perez, Dr. Karen Russell, Elizabeth Settle, Andrew Smith, Dr. George Spiegel, Albert Swann, Richard Taylor, Nathan Welch; Five years: Shirley Allen, Latasha Baker, Abraham Bejarano, William Brown, Stephen Campbell, James Cleary, Joshua Cockerham, Matthew Cox, Tyneka Cutchember, Timothy Fenner, Lisa Gonzalez, Dr. Tracy Harris, Lisa Jones, Shaneeza Kazim, Beverley Lahman, Barbara Link, Valerie Mason, Dr. Kelly McMurray, Ed Moroney, Bruce Posey, JoAnne Ray, William Russell, Quonte Stewart, Kristen Titsworth and Salman Zafarullah. To view photos from CSM’s Service Awards Recognition Reception, visit http:// csmphoto.zenfolio.com/2017servicerec. For information on employment opportunities at CSM, visit http://www.csmd.edu/ employment. Press Release from CSM
CCPS Seeking Applicants for Ethics Panel
The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) seeks applicants for one open position on the school district’s Ethics Panel. The Ethics Panel is an advisory body responsible for upholding the school district ethics policy and procedures. This includes— but is not limited to— oversight of conflicts of issue, financial disclosure requirements, and regulation of lobbying. The Panel consists of three members appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Education. Members must be residents of and eligible to vote in Calvert County. An Ethics Panel member shall not be an incumbent member of the Board of Education, an employee of CCPS, or a student of CCPS. Members of the panel serve five-year terms and may be reappointed. The panel meets on an as-needed basis to review financial disclosure statements, issue advisory opinions, or oversee complaints. Complete information about the roles and responsibilities of the Ethics Panel may be found on the school system website, www.calvertnet.k12.md.us in the Policy section. A direct link to the Administrative Procedures for Policcy #1740 of the Board of Education regarding the Ethics Panel is: https://bit.ly/2sPSL38. Letters of interest must be submitted to Karen Maxey at maxeyk@calvertnet. k12.md.us by July 6. Press release by CCPS
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Baloon Festival Returns for Second Year Event Sponsored by United Way of Calvert County United Way of Calvert County is thrilled to bring back the Southern Maryland Balloon Festival for its second year! This year’s event will be July 14 at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard. United Way will be bringing back favorites like tethered balloon rides, the walkabout balloon, Maryland food truck vendors, and live bands. There will also be a few exciting additions like artisan vendors, Junior Balloonist STEM Demonstrations, and an expanded KIDZONE with interactive booths from local community groups. Also new this year will be the opportunity to make a reservation for an early morning tethered balloon ride before the festival gets underway! This is a completely separate experience from the festival itself with only a limited number of tickets available. We will also have tethered balloon rides available the afternoon of the festival on a first-come, first-serve basis for an additional fee. For festival tickets go to https://www.somdballoonfestival.org/ United Way hopes that you’ll join them on July 14th at the beautiful Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum for a day of fun and sunshine while supporting our community. Proceeds from this event support United Way of Calvert County’s Community Impact & Basic Needs Funds. These provide grants to over twenty local nonprofits that are changing lives across Calvert County.
A balloon glow is a gathering of hot air balloons that inflate at night. When the burners are ignited, the balloons come to life with brightly glowing colors and the roar of the burners. The festival balloon glow will accompany a spectacular 20-minute musical show at approximately 8:30 p.m. July 14th.
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Scotty and the Floppers By Ronald N. Guy Contributing Writer Scott Pruett had a great week. Dude has been racing professionally on various circuits, including a short NASCAR stint primarily as a road course specialist, since Miami Vice was cool. In January, after three decades behind the wheel of one super-motorized rocket on wheels or another, he called it a career. But the sunset he rode…rather drove into has been a bit obstructed by cloud cover. Speculating, but the name association had to have been a drag. Or inescapable nightmare? That single vowel separating Pruett from the much more dubious Scott Pruitt - now former head of the Environmental Protection Agency who laid waste to every shred of the agency’s environmental protection that he could, displayed a moral and ethical compass similar to his boss and generally just couldn’t get enough of being a despicable human - was not nearly enough differentiation. Not nearly. That’s over now, though. And who could be more thrilled by Scott Pruitt’s demise…than Scott Pruett, eh? As Blues Traveler might say, “But anyway”…this isn’t about Scott Pruett. Or Scott Pruitt. Or Blues Traveler. It’s about another Scott and a different “band” – Scotty Boras and the Floppers. With me? Barely? Understandable… Statement of the obvious: Bryce Harper’s having a bad year. Through last Sunday’s game Harper, the freeagent-to-be, is batting an abysmal .218. He leads the team in homeruns (21) and RBI (50), and walks a lot, but with that paltry batting average it is difficult to have the game-to-game impact expected from a former MVP. Harper’s confusing season also complicates what has promised to be, since the moment he arrived in the major’s, the most anticipated free agency sweepstakes since, well… ever? Lee Majors was once “The Six Million Dollar Man”; Harper has designs on being baseball’s first $400 Million Dollar Man (bionics might actually be cheaper than Bryce). With this season’s performance, his propensity to get hurt and minimal defensive contribution (right field…not a “high leverage” position), it’s hard to see the bidding going that high.
Ah, but Harper’s agent, the insufferable Scott Boras, has answers and solutions. In a recent interview, Boras claimed that Harper’s talent has led teams to “starve him from the strike zone” and that defensive shifts are “discriminatory” for left-handed hitters. To the latter point, Boras suggested that MLB modify the rules to allow its best offensive talents (like Harper) to shine. In other words, Harper isn’t responsible for his struggles; he’s a victim of his greatness and an unfair system. Oh the hardship. Poor Bryce. Boo, hoo, hoo… While Boras was spewing excuses, the rest of his “bandmates” – The Floppers, a.k.a. World Cup soccer players - were writhing all over the pitch. Have you seen this nonsense? Players barely get touched (if at all) and fall to the ground as if assaulted by an Avenger and convulse like Dr. Frankenstein was shocking them to life. Neymar, Brazil’s star footballer, has his own flopping short film. And these are world class athletes competing in the sport’s crown jewel tournament? It is a cowardly, deceitful abomination. Note to flopping soccer players: when you disrespect competitive athletics, it is hard to respect you or your game. Now gather around children, it’s time for the grumpy old school man on the porch lecture, or…discussion. So, what to make of this, kiddos? Well, from Mr. Harper’s agent/apologist, we learned that if you aren’t performing, it’s someone else’s fault. And, because you are so, so special, rules will be bent to ensure your success – even if they’ve been in place for a century. Really, it’s no bother – you’re that important. Pardon me? Oh yes, please hook up your little egos to that air compressor. Full blast… Now while your sense of self-importance inflates, consider the soccer floppers. What did you glean from them, boys and girls? Yes!…that it’s okay to make a mockery of your profession, as long as it serves your needs, that dishonesty is just fine and that self-respect is overrated. After all, winning and your image is what matters, certainly not how you played the game. Which is all to say, hide your eyes kids…a horror flick is playing. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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What’s Biting Where: Fishy Hide and Seek Cobia Fishing is the Name of the Game This Week in SoMD
Linda Lamb shows off a catch of Perch from a creek off the Patuxent.
By Ken Lamb Contributing Writer Chummer and chunkers using fresh alewives are finding the tropical fish in the Smith Point area and further north near the Target Ship, the Mud Leads, and on the Middle Grounds. The fish also favor live eels carried at specialty bait stores. A good day means a couple of fish in the 20 to 50-pound range, and an excellent day may range up to a half a dozen. Some Big Bull Reds (Channel Bass) have been sighted in the same area. White perch have now moved into the creeks for lure casters and bait fisherman. Beetle spins, Mepps spinners, and tiny crankbairs will bring strikes around structure on moving tides. Bait fishermen use bloodworms, peeler, and soft crab.
Spot and Croaker are in the deep holes of the rivers, mixed with White Perch. Squid, crab, shrimp, and bloodworms are the ticket. Some small to medium Spot are in the Tall Timbers and St. George Island area. There is plenty of Rockfish up the rivers for lure casters at daybreak. The heat of the day is siesta time for stripers as well as fishermen. The lower Bay now has a small Snapper Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel breaking on the surface, drawing a crowd of seagulls. These fish are playing hide and seek at present, but consistency is on the way as the summer heat gets the water right. Some breaking Rockfish were reported off the gas docks. Trollers found some hefty rock that liked 7/0 red Jarveels.
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Obituaries
The Calvert County Times
In Remembrance Patricia Ann Hughes, ”Pat”
Norma Jean Schuster
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142; website: http://www.stjude. org Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
and her husband Art Donegan. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in Calvin’s name may be made to any VFW of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Hone.
Marie Caldwell
Calvin Coolidge Tyler
Patricia Ann Hughes, ”Pat” 76 of Port Republic, MD passed away on July 6, 2018 at her home. Pat was born in Washington DC on June 16, 1942 to the late Warren J. and Mary C Fields. A member of St. Johns Vianney Catholic Church who was very active and supportive of the Food Pantry, she also enjoyed gardening and spending time at the beach. Pat was loving and patient wife and mother and will be dearly missed. She loved and was very proud of her family. She was the beloved wife of Tony Hughes, II, devoted mother of Tony Hughes, III and his wife Julie, and Kevin Hughes and his wife Janice. Grandmother of Tori and Karlee Hughes, she is also survived by her siblings, Sunny Murchison, Joe Fields, and Terry Ryczek. The family will receive friends on Friday July 13, 2018 from 6-8 PM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian burial will be said on Saturday July 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Food Pantry. Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.
Norma Jean Schuster, 84, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away July 5, 2018 at her residence. Norma was born July 23, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to Maude (Fortune) and Albert Thompson. She was raised in the District and graduated from the Notre Dame Academy. She married Reimund Schuster May 8, 1965 and they resided in Calvert County. Norma was a bank teller at the Prince Frederick branch of Maryland National Bank, and retired in the 1990’s. She enjoyed sports, especially football, and was an avid fan of the Redskins. She enjoyed spending time at her beach cottage in Plum Point, family reunions and gatherings, and time with her grandchildren. Norma is survived by her husband Reimund, a daughter Christina Eichenmuller and her husband Karl of Edgewater, a son Craig M. Schuster and his wife Lisa of White Plains, and grandchildren Alex Eichenmuller and Justin and Jessica Schuster. She was preceded in death by a son John P. Schuster and brothers Albert Thompson, Jr. and Richard Thompson. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Jut 12 at 10 a.m. at Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church, 885 Cox
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Calvin Coolidge Tyler, 94, beloved husband, father and Poppy, of Capitol Heights, MD passed away July 3, 2018 at the home of his granddaughter in Hughesville, MD surrounded by family He was born August 7, 1923 in his family’s home in Capitol Heights where he was raised and resided most of his life. He attended Lyndon Hill School, and married his lifelong sweetheart Mary Darnall on June 6, 1941, and they enjoyed over 69 ½ years of marriage until her death in 2010. Calvin served in the US Army from 1943 until 1946 earning the Good Conduct, American, European, African, Middle Eastern Service and WWII Victory Ribbons, and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his battles in Ardennes, the Rhineland and Central Europe. Upon his discharge Calvin owned and operated a successful roofing and siding business for many years, and later owned and operated Tyler’s Tackle Shop in Chesapeake Beach for over 25 years He was a member of the V.F.W., the Rod and Gun Club, and the US Army Checkerboard Division with his comrades. Calvin enjoyed designing and making fishing lures, fishing and hunting, watching cowboy and western movies, and spending time with his family. Calvin was preceded in death by his devoted wife Mary and a son Calvin A. Tyler. He is survived by his daughter Linda Tyler Burroughs and husband Don of St. Augustine, FL, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, and a sister Georgeanne DeCampo of Ormond Beach, FL. Calvin’s family wishes to acknowledge a heartfelt thank you to his care providers, his granddaughter Tammy
Mrs. Marie Caldwell passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday July 1st in Prince Frederick, MD surrounded by her husband and children at the age of 89. Marie is survived by her Husband, Joseph Caldwell of Huntingtown, MD; her Son, Charles Caldwell also of Huntingtown MD and her Daughter, Mary Leonard of Preston, MD. She also leaves behind 2 grandchildren and 3 great grand-children. She is now lovingly able to reunite with her late parents and sister, Jacqueline. Marie was born on February 17th, 1929 in Baltimore MD to Charles and Margaret Crozier. She attended the Institute of Norte Dame until she married Joseph, her high school sweetheart in 1950. After settling into their home on Ardley Ave. in Baltimore, Marie embarked on what would become her favorite passion; being a loving wife and mother. Over the next six decades the couple welcomed two children, two grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren into their home and Marie set about teaching them the ways of the world. She is remembered as a kind and gentle soul with the patience of a Saint but a fiery passion, who encouraged everyone to pursue their goals and make a difference in the world. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Calvert Hospice at PO Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678. The family would like to thank everyone for their efforts, donations, and well wishes during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Cindy Lou Peters
Durocher and Scot Peters. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Cindy’s name to St. Mary’s Hospice, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Independent Cancer Research Foundation, P.O. Box 553, Orem, UT 84059. Funeral arrangements ere by Rausch Funeral Home.
Emma Jean Walton Hall
Cindy Lou Peters, 58, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 1, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born June 4, 1960 in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. Peters and Doris I. (Mudge) Peters. Cindy graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, VA in 1979 and attended the College of Southern Maryland. Cindy moved to St. Mary’s County from Alexandria, VA in 1997. She was a caregiver for the ARC of Southern Maryland. Cindy was a master gardener and loved working in the garden, quilting blankets, cooking, working with special needs people, and first and foremost, she loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She loved helping those who needed it and didn’t ask for anything in return. She was a fighter till the very end battling cancer. Cindy is survived by her boyfriend, Roland Durocher of Lexington Park, MD; her friend, Joe Schindler of Charlotte Hall, MD; and her siblings, Kathy Harrison (Andy) of Lusby, MD, Arthur Dorsett (Lena) of Clearwater, FL, Donald Dorsett (Martha) of Neptune City, NJ, and Scot Peters (Tina) of Lexington Park, MD. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Peters. Serving as pallbearers for her memorial service were Grant Harrison, William Mudge, Sr., Donald Dorsett, Roland
Emma Jean Walton Hall, 89, of North Beach, MD passed away June 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 26, 1929 in Calvert County to William Earl and Edith Mae (Chaney) Walton. She attended Calvert High School and worked for a short time at the US Census Bureau. She married Russel D. Hall Sr. June 14, 1946 and they lived and raised their family in North Beach. Emma Jean was a devoted mother and homemaker who enjoyed reading, watching game shows, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her former husband Russell D. Hall, Sr., sons David O. Hall, Sr., Paul Hall, and Rusty Hall, a brother Herbert Walton, and a sister Hilda Bowen. She is survived by daughters Lori M. Hall and Valerie J. Foster, both of North Beach; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; a brother Earl Dean Walton and wife Cathy; a sister-in-law Micki Walton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
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THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN WOMEN AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS Over the next decade, women (particularly baby boomer women born between 1946 and 1964) will control two-thirds of consumer wealth in the United States and be the beneficiaries of the largest transference of wealth in our country’s history. Estimates range from $12 to $40 trillion. Many women in the baby boomer generation will experience a double inheritance windfall from both parents and spouses. Although ninety-three percent of women say they have significant influence on what financial services their family purchases, only 20% of female breadwinners said they were “very well prepared” to make wise financial decisions, versus 45% of their male peers, according to the New York Times. Women clearly admit they have a need for investment education. However, financial advisors need to understand that the investment concerns of women are very different from those of men. Recent research by Vanguard found that women don’t want to hear about the growth or comparative performance of different funds; they want information about reaching their long-term goals, like putting a child through college, having sufficient funds to live the same lifestyle in retirement, etc. The disconnect women feel from professional financial advisors shows up in a Forbes survey that reports 84% of women feel misunderstood by investment marketers. What comes as a surprise is that financial advisors appear to have been slow to recognize that the needs of the women investors may not be the same as the needs of male investors. Financial services companies admit that historically they haven’t done a great job of attracting women as customers, but with women rising fast in the income and managerial ranks, let alone the monies baby boomer women are likely to control in the future, they are now paying more attention. According to a Russell Investments study of women investors younger and older than baby boomers, these women have the same concerns. They are comfortable managing day-to-day finances, but seek long-term financial plans. However, when asked to assess the impor-
tance to clients of 12 functions that advisors provide to female clients, advisors ranked preparing a formal financial plan in 10th place. We know that women want a financial plan, a roadmap to reach goals. To date, however, Russell Investments reports that only 20% of financial advisors think that preparation of a formal financial plan is important to their women clients. Clearly, the professional financial advisors are not offering women the types of services they want, specifically creation of a long-term financial plan to reach goals. Women can use the help of professional financial advisors to obtain long-term plans. And, women now and in the immediate future will have the financial clout to demand better from their advisors. The tricky part for women investors is to find a financial advisor who actually listens to their concerns and focuses on long-term planning. Fortunately, there are many advisors available from which to choose. It may take multiple interviews to find the right financial advisor, but, with patience and determination, women can find the right advisor for them—preferably someone who listens. These days, there are new mechanisms for delivering investment advice online through robots, not humans. It will be interesting to see whether women, who have been underserved by human financial advisors, will continue to be underserved by robots. The answer is probably. Until there is a clear understanding that women’s investment goals are different, neither human or robot advisors are likely to be successful with women investors. Join my partner Andrea Baddour and I for a free seminar discussing this and other topics at 11am on July 18, 2018 at our office at 8906 Bay Avenue, North Beach. Call 301855-2246 to reserve a spot. Look 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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Calendar Pictures for 2019 Town of Chesapeake Beach We are accepting pictures anytime, don’t wait until the end of the year. Please send your calendar picture submissions in the highest resolution, preferably in JPG, to info@chesapeakebeachmd.gov. Thank you!
Newtowne Players: “9 To 5”
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Dr., Lexington Park 8:00 PM Thursday thru Saturday, and 3:30 PM Sunday. The hit musical “9 to 5,” runs Thursdays through Sundays until July 29. $18/ adults, $15 seniors/ students/military, and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays all tickets $15. Tickets online at www.newtowneplayers.org. More info or reservations call 301-737-5447 and leave message.
Fri., Sat., Sun.: July 13, 14, 15 Art Blooms 2018 Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons Fri. 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Sat. & Sun. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Calvert Garden Club showcases the work of more than 30 floral designers. They created floral arrangements inspired by the works of art in the exhibits Of a Feather: Birds in Art and Big Fun Art. Gala Reception Friday, 7:00-10:00. (www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ content/art-blooms-gala-reception). Entrance to the galleries is free July 14 and 15.
Friday, July 13 Ice Cream Tour North Beach Pavilion, Bay Ave. 3:00 – 7:00 PM The WGTS 91.9 Ice Cream Truck is making its way around the region this summer and they are coming to North Beach! WGTS 91.9 will broadcast from the pavilion with music, games, prizes, and of course--FREE ice cream! Thanks to Turkey Hill for providing the ice cream!
Sat. & Sun., July 14 & 15 Calvert Artists’ Guild Art Show Southern Maryland Sailing Assoc., 14990 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Enjoy and purchase the artworks of the talented artists of Southern Mary-
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land in mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, clay, textile, and jewelry. Info, please contact Jan Barr 443-404-5746, fujibarr@ comcast.net or Gerry Wood 301-8639663, gbwood2@verizon.net.
Saturday, July 14 Yard Sale North Beach VFD 8:00 AM – Noon Info: 410-231-1775, after 5:00. Oyster Transfer Abner’s Boat Yard, Chesapeake Beach 10:00 AM - Noon CBOCS needs 25 volunteers to unload oyster cages, scrape cages, deliver oysters via boat from Fishing Creek to Old Rock Reef in the bay and measure oyster survivability rate. Great event for high school students to earn community service credits. This is a shine event, rain date July 21. More info 410-257-2230. Predator Bugs Ward Farm Nature Park, Dunkirk 10:00 AM – Noon Learn about the amazing creature features of bugs that eat other bugs, then we will look for them in outside. Ages 1012. www.calvertparks.org Sharkfest Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons 10:00 AM - 5 :00 PM Celebrate the ultimate apex predator of the marine world at one of the museum’s most popular events. Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids.’ Many activities to see and enjoy. The Museum Store will be fully stocked with “shark” mementos. Regular museum admission applies; CMM members free. For more info, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum. com. Southern Maryland Balloon Festival Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard 3:00 – 10:00 PM Live bands, balloon glow, fireworks display, Junior Balloonist STEM Demonstration, KIDZONE and more! Tethered hot air balloon rides begin after 4:00 (additional fee; weather dependent). Online ticket sales only. $20/adults. $5/ child, 3-12 yrs. Full details and ticket sales: www.somdballoonfestival.org Ice Cream Social Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Gov. Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Commemorate National Ice Cream Day. Make yourself a sundae to honor ice cream’s colonial roots. Enjoy ice cream, music, participate in lawn games, and more! Co-sponsored by the Town of Upper Marlboro Historical Committee. Free while supplies last. 301-952-8010 Kings Landing Ghost Tour 3255 Kings Landing Rd., Huntingtown 8:00 -10:00 PM Experience a ghost hunt and listen to tales of the haunted and supernatural history of Kings Landing and Calvert County. A night tour through the woods in search of the unseen. Be prepared for a night hike: boots, flashlights, jacket. Ages 16-adult. $8/non-members. Register: 410-535-5327. www.calvertparks.org Country Dance American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 8:00 – 11:30 PM For a fun time, come to the upper level Ballroom. If you can’t dance, teachers will give free instruction at 7:00 followed by dancing to the tunes of the Southern Winds Band. $15/person includes fountain soft drinks or draft beer, pretzels, and chips. Public Welcome. Reservations: Lbloyer@verizon.net. Info, 410257-9878. www.ALpost206.org.
Tuesday, July 17 Prothonotary Warbler Nest Box Monitoring Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, 2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Calvert Stewards accompany the naturalist into the swamp as she checks nest boxes. Interested volunteers can sign up to monitor them on their own after this training. Ages 10 and up. Register: 410535-5327. www.calvertparks.org Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. 7:30 PM $1,000 jackpot. Admission $8/person. Doors open at 5:00. Food and drink available for purchase. More info please call 301-855-0520.
Wednesday, July 18 Treasures CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Center (Rt. 4 & 231) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday thru Sunday An invitational show of local artists who have never shown at CalvART Gallery. Superb art created by an eclectic group of artists that is as dazzling in its diversity as it is in its quality. The show runs until August 5. An opening
reception to meet the artists is on Saturday, July 21, from 5:00–8:00. More info, visit calvartgallery.org or call 410535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. www.calvartgallery.org
Thursday, July 19 Wetland Kayak Trip Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown 9:00 – 11:00 AM Enjoy a peaceful paddle and wind slowly along marshy channels looking for animals waking up and on the move. Participants may bring their own paddles and life vests. Ages 18 and up. $15/person, members. $30/ person, nonmembers. Reservations and payment required in advance: 410535-5327. Park Office: 410-535-2661. www.calvertparks.org Invent It! Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave. 10:00 - 11:00 AM Discuss purpose of inventions and some major things that have been invented. Children invent something to solve a given problem. Suitable for 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 L is for Lizards Flag Ponds Nature Park, 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway Lusby 10:00 – 11:00 AM and 12:00 – 1:00 PM Learn about our local lizards and even go out exploring to see if we can find some. Dress ready go outside. Ages 3-5. Info: 410-586-1477. www.calvertparks. org
Friday, July 20 Moonlight Cruise Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina, Chesapeake Beach 7:30 – 9:30 PM The Town of Chesapeake Beach invites you to spend a summer evening cruising aboard “Miss Lizzy.” $32/ person. Although children are welcome, these cruises are more suited for adults. Tickets are available at Town Hall if paying with cash, check or credit card. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.chesapeakebeachmd. gov/events_cruises2018.htm
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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:008:30pm. 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. MakePlayLearn. 10:00-12:00pm. 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 Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. Summer STEAM. 2:30-3:30pm. Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM hour exploring exciting ways that libraries rock through stories, activities and a snack. For kids K-5th grade. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, July 14
Poets’ Circle. 9:00-11:00am. Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, July 16
Calvert Eats Local Potluck. 7:008:30pm. Calvert Eats Local members will have a giant potluck celebrating local food. Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # of “food miles.” Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-10:45am. Join us for dancing, stories, and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. 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.
Tuesday, July 17
Summer Fun - Christylez Bacon. 10:0011:00am. Human Beatbox Christylez Bacon, Grammy nominated Progressive HipHop artist, combines rhyming, storytelling and interactive call and response choruses with diverse instrumentation to deliver a message of cultural acceptance & unification blending traditional elements of musical styles from jazz to hip-hop. A Choose Civility event. Sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. All ages. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Summer Fun - Christylez Bacon. 2:003:00pm. Human Beatbox Christylez Bacon, Grammy nominated Progressive HipHop artist, combines rhyming, storytelling and interactive call and response choruses with diverse instrumentation to deliver a message of cultural acceptance & unification blending traditional elements of musical styles from jazz to hip-hop. All ages. A Choose Civility event. Sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Calvert Library Fairview Branch at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk, 410-257-2101. Secret Science of Ice Cream for Tweens. 6:30-8:00pm. Get the scoop on the science of ice cream! Learn how to make your own, and be sure to stick around for some ice cream tasting! Grades 5-7. Registration Required. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Astronomy Night. 9:00-10:00pm. Come see what the night sky has to offer while trying out a couple nice telescopes. Join the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland for a Family Astronomy event in the field behind Calvert Library Fairview Branch. This specific event is outdoor only, weather permitting. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Wednesday, July 18
Summer Fun - Christylez Bacon. 10:0011:00am. Human Beatbox Christylez Bacon, Grammy nominated Progressive HipHop artist, combines rhyming, storytelling and interactive call and response choruses with diverse instrumentation to deliver a message of cultural acceptance & unification blending traditional elements of musical styles from jazz to hip-hop. All ages. A Choose Civility event. Sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Calvert Library Southern Branch at the Patuxent Appeal Campus, Primary Building, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
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Intergenerational Camp Reminder
At Calvert Pines from July 1620, all programs in the auditorium, pool room, and fireplace lounge are cancelled due to Intergenerational Camp. Lunch will still be served at 12 p.m.
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.
Do You Need Help Paying for Heat and Electric?
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), through Tri-County Community Action, assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. You must be eligible to apply and be prepared to show proof for all household members. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers: Calvert Pines, Mondays – Fridays, 410-535-
4606; Southern Pines, Thursdays, 410-586-2748; North Beach, Fridays, 410-257-2549.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Join us for a Nutrition Education, Focus on Fruits, Tuesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. Learn all about the healthy benefits they have. Enjoy a delicious chicken dinner, followed by the movie Beauty and the Beast, Thursday, July 26, 4 p.m. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee $7.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Join in an interactive session having your weight and blood pressure taken while asking about health related questions with our Ask the Expert Nurse, Tuesday, July 17, 10 a.m. Enjoy your favorite cup of coffee at the Open Coffee Bar amongst friends, Thursday, July 19, 2 p.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Join us for the Southern Pines Book Club, Wednesday, July 18, 1 p.m. as we discuss the book Moving Day by Johnathon Stone. Get a head start on the season of giving with our “Christmas in July Make and Take,” Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. Personalize a plain mug with the addition of permanent ceramic details. Register in the office. Only 12 spots available. Fee: $2 per mug.
Eating Together Menu Monday, July 16
Pork Roast, Gravy, Baked Sweet Potato, Cabbage, Lima Beans, Strawberries
Tuesday, July 17
Fish Patty on a Bun, Green Beans, Banana
Wednesday, July 18
BBQ Chicken Leg, Baked Potato Wedges, Dilled Carrots, Bread, Pears
Thursday, July 19
Meatloaf, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges
Friday, July 20
Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato, Tossed Salad, Coleslaw, Fresh Melon
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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ClassifiedADS This Pot’s Boiled Over To the Editor: They say a watched pot never boils. However, Americans are currently witnessing one that’s boiling over. And it’s not some lovingly prepared sumptuous meal, but, rather, a concocted array of elements unfit for human partaking. This flaming pot is cleverly prepared with ingredients blended to effect radical leftist’s political agenda by any means possible. Its recipe comprises: a generous measure of continuous fake news and half-truth news stirred with the ultraleft leaning undercover work of select high governmental officials, dashed with very frequent vile rants of pseudo intellectual Hollywood make-believers and blended with unsavory spices of committed Socialists. Voila, we now have the intentionally crafted fanatical product - hate. And hate characteristically manifests itself via the baser sort. Not since Abe Lincoln has our United States experienced the presence of hate such as that manifested nowadays towards our serving American President. And it’s rabidly done so at the hands of committed leftists/Socialists of our own country. Their hate transcends our president, deviously berating our First Lady, suggesting harm to his pre-teen aged son and denigration of other family members and extends to our VP and select cabinet members et al. We can now number multiple members of his cabinet and staff who’ve recently been targeted by haters up front, close
and extremely personal. One conservative woman’s tormentor was so close so as to have his loud mouth spew spit onto her hair, reportedly before her security detail. That’s three female and two male victims purposely and maliciously sought out to receive verbal terrorism, ill-willed taunts, cursing rebukes and personal antagonism at the hands of those now fully committed to hate. Strangely, as two victims were so confronted in restaurants, management never bothered to step in and insist haters take their stink outside their place of business. Agreeing with haters or no, you’d think management would prefer to please all its customers, make money and grow more business while remaining neutral of their political views publicly. At least one Democrat politician is calling on fellow haters to torment those with whom they disagree in requesting leftists to mobilize and shout down conservatives wherever spotted via pronouncing their fellow Americans not welcomed at gas stations or elsewhere. Then, leftist newspapers, others, declare select conservative staffers deserve to have their lives so adversely affected and should expect such warranted verbal domestic torment. All because said conservatives seek to uphold America’s Rule of Law. Same Rule of Law, BTW, as was upheld by former administrations with no public frenzy via agenda driven antagonistic hate filled media. There are those of every stripe who are
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will And, we wonder if law enforcement will again be ordered to stand down as savages destroy what they will, all at taxpayer expense. Meanwhile, a valuable lesson could be taught in simply employing water cannons and dogs in concert with arrests, fines and confinement. Who wouldn’t think twice before committing such acts of violence and destruction a second time. Things continuing as they are, America is in for one long, hot, tumultuous Summer of bitterness, ill-will, and self-inflicted destruction. Hate is bad for America as it divides her citizens, stifles her productivity and degrades her international image. And hate is altogether unwarranted. The left enjoyed nearly a decade of ultra-liberalism, yet, for some reason, they cannot permit the customary success of subsequent conservative governance. America will never attain greatness to the degree she could achieve if she continues on this very troubled broad path. And the only solution is national repentance. However, that smacks of religion and haters demand America separate herself from the good Lord. So, we continue walking our guilty distance, rejecting God’s proven providential blessings and the safety and well being of our beloved USA. Chester Seaborn Mechanicsville, MD
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quick to move, determined to resist torment, threats and purposed invasion of their personal space. And sooner or later, somewhere, the mannered and seated conservative diner/victim will respond with sudden and surprising fury to the standing overbearing hater as he/she bellow their personal rebuke often laced with vulgarity and innuendo. It’s coming, you can bet the farm on it. If the legal election of America’s 45th President were not enough in itself to warrant hate in the hearts of those preferring her continued fundamental transformation, consider the additional ire caused of this president as he announces his conservative SCOTUS nominee. With the likelihood of an allow life judge being so named, democrat politicos, Hollywood nuts, leftist news purveyors and committed America despising ground pounders will be so enraged their hair may self-ignite. That is, as the nation again likely experiences more rioting in her streets. While protesting, carrying signs, employing bull horns etc. are in keeping with the law and our First Amendment, other conditions are not. We may very well again note all too familiar storefront glass breakage, cars torched, firebombs, projectiles hurled at those of opposing views, people bring spit on, threatened, personally attacked (mostly girls and the elderly) roads blocked to traffic and pedestrians and personal and private property destroyed at
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Straight Talk on Straight Teeth
BY: JEFF TOMCSIK Orthodontic braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign® are not just for straightening teeth and making your smile look better. In fact, a highly trained and skilled dentist will use orthodontic treatment to improve the function of the teeth which will result in a healthier, longer-lasting smile. While good looking teeth are attractive, the purpose of your teeth is to chew food. When teeth are misaligned, they can slowly damage opposing teeth during the chewing process. When they are in proper alignment, teeth break down the food they are chewing without damaging each other.
To help illustrate the point, think of a well working pair of scissors. When in good alignment the two blades come together and meet at a very precise point that makes them excellent at cutting paper. On the other hand, imagine one of the scissor blades had a slight bend or a ding in the metal. This imperfection would surely affect the scissor’s ability to cut as well as when it was in perfect alignment. If the one blade is bent away from the other, there will be a gap between the points of contact that cause the cutting action. The result would likely be a failure
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
news is that orthodontics may be a solution to these problems, and a straighter, more beautiful smile is a bonus to the treatment, not the reason for the treatment. If you’re like most adults, the thought of braces is unnerving. Years in metal brackets and sharp wires is no-one’s idea of a good time. If these thoughts are keeping you away from approaching your dentist about a straighter, more beautiful, better functioning, healthier smile, consider a clear aligner option such as Invisalign®. Invisalign® is a clear, removeable retainer that may achieve the same results as traditional braces in less time. The fact that aligners are removeable means you can take them out whenever you eat. This makes eating more comfortable and cleaner as you will not have to worry about food particles being stuck in your braces. They also allow you to easily clean your teeth, where braces with wires make flossing and thorough brushing more difficult. The material used by Invisalign® is by far superior to all other aligners on the market. Not only is it the most invisible, it is also the fastest working material, meaning you will reach your desired outcome in a fraction
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of the time to other safe orthodontic options. Finally, with Invisalign® technology, your dentist can take a scan of your mouth and show you virtually what your results will look like, from the improved esthetics of your smile profile to the benefits of improving any occlusion issues that may be causing damage to your teeth. The next time you go to your dentist, ask them if they are Invisalign® certified. Ask them if they can provide a virtual, digital smile makeover with the use of an iTero® scanner so that you can see your likely outcome. Also ask them if you have any occlusion issues during chewing and if orthodontics is right for you. One of the biggest barriers to getting orthodontic treatment dentists hear the most is that it costs too much. Before you allow money to get between you and a healthy, beautiful smile, think about the amount of money you spent on your last car. That car will likely not be in your life ten years from now. The cost of braces or Invisalign® is a fraction of the cost of that car, and the results will last you a lifetime!