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Lusby Man Killed

in Fatal Crash in
PrinceFrederick
By Dandan Zou
Staff Writer
Justin Allen Ruth, a 27-year-old man of
Lusby, died from a fatal car crash at the
intersection of German Chapel Rd. and
Route 4 early Thursday morning on Aug. 4.
The driver of the trash truck involved in the
crash was transported to Calvert Memorial
Hospital where he was treated for injuries
sustained from the collision.
According to police investigation, Dennis Sierra, a 57-year-old man of Naples,
was driving a 2001 Mack trash truck north
on Route 4. When the truck was making a
left turn onto German Chapel Rd., a 2007
Chevrolet Corvette driven by Ruth was
travelling south on Route 4 at an extremely
high rate of speed and struck the right rear
tandem axle of the truck.
The police report said the crash was so

severe that the truck overturned onto its
left side as a result of the collision. The
driver of the Corvette Ruth sustained major
trauma from the crash and was pronounced
deceased at the scene.
The police report said possible alcohol
impairment and the high speed at which
Ruth was driving could be contributing
factors to the collision. However, the cause
remains to be under investigation as of
presstime.
Anyone who may have witnessed this
crash is asked to contact Sgt. V. Bortchevsky at410-535-2800(extension 2540)
or via email:bortchvi@co.cal.md.us.
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SMECO Warns Customers to Avoid Payment Scams

Phone scams have become more prevalent as technology has developed over the
years. With the increased capabilities of the
internet, people have found new ways to
cheat unsuspecting consumers out of their
hard-earned money. Southern Maryland
Electric Cooperative (SMECO) customermembers have been victimized from time
to time as scammers seem to work their
way through different areas of the country.
Some trends have emerged as scammers
become more proficient.
According to Tom Dennison, managing
director of government and public affairs
at SMECO, Scammers frequently prey on
the elderly and people who speak English
as a second language. But, lately, businesses have been targeted. In one incident, a
frantic business owner received a call and
was told his power would be cut off within
an hour if he didnt make a payment. That
business owner was focused on a major
event he was preparing for, and he became
alarmed. Rather than taking a few minutes
to contact SMECO directly to check his account, he made a payment over the phone
to the fraudulent caller.
Scammers may target businesses because of several factors. Businesses usually have higher monthly bills and scammers will take advantage of that, claiming the business customer owes $1,500
rather than just $200. Businesses may
have more than one person authorized to
pay bills, and scammers exploit the lack
of communication between employees and
businessowners.
To cause further confusion, scammers
can make the name of the utility appear on
a customers caller ID, and they have improved their ability to trick people by duplicating voice recordings and imitating utility phone systems. Some of the ways these
scammers can imitate the utility are pretty
convincing. A scammer who provided a
call-back number even used voice prompts
that were recorded from SMECOs phone
system, said Dennison.
Complicating factors have also been added to the landscape in the form of alternate
energy suppliers and solar companies that
are trying to conduct business legitimately.
According to Dennison, Some energy
suppliers and solar companies may contact
customers to offer their services, but customers should never feel obligated to provide their account information. Legitimate
companies can provide services without
requiring a customers accountnumber.
When asked what SMECO customermembers can do to avoid being victimized,
Dennison offered a list of suggestions.
Customers should try to be aware of their
typical monthly bills and their due dates.
Electric utilities follow state regulations
and have set schedules for billing and payment, Dennison explained. That frantic
business owner I described had never had
his power cut off before and he wasnt
familiar with our procedures. SMECO
has a set routine for collecting payments
fromcustomers.
Unknown callers who give short deadlines and threaten to cut off service within an hour or two are probably running a
scam. SMECO will mail a termination notice if a bill is past due.
SMECO calls customers who owe a past
due balance using an automated phone system with a recorded message; rarely will
SMECO employees make personal collection phone calls.
Collection calls are made about 10 days
before service is to be terminated. SMECO
does not require payment at the time of the
call.
SMECO does not make collection calls
or terminate service on weekends or holidays. If service is going to be terminated,
a SMECO collector will knock on the customers door before turning off service.
SMECO collectors will accept credit
card payments, checks, or money orders,
but they do not accept cash. Conversely,
customers who know they owe money
should contact SMECO to make payment
arrangements. Because SMECO does
initiate automated collection calls and
customers can choose to make a payment
over the phone, some phone calls are legitimate, said Dennison.
Fraudulent activities are also conducted
by email. Customers who receive electronic bill notices should not open emails from
unfamiliar sources. SMECOs emails contain account-specific information, such as
the customers name and the first few digits
of the account number, and they use the coops distinctive orange and green colors.
Emails that contain several grammar and
spelling mistakes are probably not legitimate. If an email looks suspicious, it may
contain malware or links to a virus-infected website. Customers who receive a suspicious email should not open it or click on
any links; they can simply delete the email.
For customers who believe they have
received a fraudulent email or phone call,

some basic guidelines follow.
Customers should use the phone number printed on their monthly bill and only
give payment information over the phone if
they initiate the contact. Customers should
not provide personal information, banking
information, user names, passwords, or account information to unauthorized callers
or in an email.
Customers should not provide Green
Dot, Western Union, or Moneygram payments to unauthorized callers.
Customers should never meet unauthorized callers at a local store or bank to make
a paymenttheir personal safety could be
at risk.
Dennison said, If customers receive a
phone call from someone threatening to
disconnect their power, they may hang up.
If they want to verify account information,
they can call SMECO directly. Our contact
center is open 24 hours a day, every day.
SMECOs phone number is 1-888-4403311, and its printed on every customer
bill.
SMECO has issued alerts when customers have notified the co-op that these scams
are taking place. Not only are scams a nuisance, but these crooks can steal thousands
of dollars from unsuspecting residents and
businesses, said Dennison. We want to
help prevent this type of crime by educating our customers whenever we hear about
people being tricked out of their hardearned money.
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Staff Writer
A 70-year-old man identified as Ronald
Leroy Vaughn of Prince Frederick was
arrested on July 29 on child pornography
charges.
According to a police report, Detective
Michael Mudd of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office received a cyber tip from the
National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children and started the investigation.
On July 29, a search and seizure warrant was executed at Vaughns residence on
W. Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.
Several items of evidence were recovered
relating to child pornography during the
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of child pornography and distribution of
child pornography.
Vaughn is currently being held at the
Calvert County Detention Center on a
$200,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear
in District Court on September 30 inPrince
Frederick.
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PRESS RELEASES
During the week of July 29 (noon)

through August 7 deputies of the Calvert
County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,937
calls for service throughout the community.
Burglary Case #16-42971:
On August 1, 2016, Deputy S. Trotter responded to Calvert Drive, in St. Leonard,
for the report of a burglary. Upon returning home the victim observed a window
screen leaning against their home, which
was removed from a front window. Miscellaneous jewelry and two (2) bicycles, a
red Cannondale with black handle bars and
a gray/purple Mountain bike, were all stolen. There are no known suspects at this
time.
On July 31, 2016, Deputy K. Williamson
responded to a home on Church Street, in
Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary in progress. He discovered James
Marsh, 23, of Chesapeake Beach, to have
damaged the front door deadbolt and living
in the home since July 27, when he was released from the Detention Center. He was
transported to the Detention Center and
charged with 4th Degree Burglary, Destruction of Property Less than $1,000.00 and
Littering/Dumping.
On July 30, 2016, Deputy G. Gott responded to a home on Maple Way, Lusby,
for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival
the victim explained that sometime between 1:00pm - 7:30pm that day, someone
entered their home through a back bedroom
window. No items appear to be missing.
On July 30, 2016, Deputy J. Migliaccio
responded to a home on Dunleigh Court,
Dunkirk, for the report of a burglary.
Sometime between July 22 - July 30, an
unknown suspect(s) removed the front and
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time there are no suspects or witnesses to
this crime.
CDS Violation Case #16-43937:
On August 6, 2016, Deputy T. Mohler
received a dispatch from the Control Center notifying him of a possible intoxicated
driver driving south on Solomons Island
Road, in the area of Cove Point Road. He
was able to make contact with the driver,
Kevin OBrien, 44, of Charlotte Hall,
MD, on Rousby Hall Road, in Lusby. He
observed prescription medication in plain
view on the back seat, which did not belong to Mr. OBrien. He was transported
to the Detention Center and charged with
three (3) counts of CDS Possession of Nonnarcotic Drugs (Lyrica, Zolpidem, Xanax),
CDS Possession of a Synthetic drug (Suboxone) and Possession of Paraphernalia.
On August 6, 2016, Deputy N. Barger
conducted a vehicle stop at approximately
1:20am on Burnt Barn Court, in Owings.
He came in contact with Antonio Davis,
23, of North Beach who had an active arrest Warrant. During the arrest Deputy
Barger discovered Davis to be in possession of an illegal substance (Heroin) and
Paraphernalia (spoon). He was transported
to the Detention Center where he will be
charged and also served the outstanding
Warrant.
On August 4, 2016, Deputy G. Gott
conducted a traffic stop, at approximately
11:00pm, on a vehicle traveling on Barreda
Boulevard/Lake Drive, in Lusby, with a
brake light out. During a consent search,
he discovered Sharon Brown, 49, of Lusby, to be in possession of illegal substances.
She was placed under arrest and charged
with two (2) counts of Possession of Synthetic drugs (Buprenorphine and Oxycodone) and for Possession of Paraphernalia
(cut straw). She was also issued a warning
for the brake light infraction.
On August 4, 2016, Deputy A. Ostazeski responded to the front parking lot of
the Sheriffs Office for a traffic complaint.
As the complainant explained she had been
followed by a vehicle from the LaPlata
area, the suspect vehicle pulled into the
parking lot. After determining the driver,
Kimberly Ann Miller, 48, of LaPlata,
MD, was under the influence and unable to
drive, she agreed to perform Standardized
Field Sobriety tests. She was arrested and
charged with two (2) counts of Possession
of an Opiate without a Prescription, Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone),
two (2) counts of a dangerous nonnarcotic
drug (Tramadol and Valium), Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while impaired
by alcohol, Driving/Attempting to Drive a
vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle
while under the influence of alcohol per se
and Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle
while impaired by drugs.
On August 2, 2016, at approximately
8:15pm, Deputy T. Holt performed a vehicle stop on a person he believed had an
outstanding Warrant. The driver, Marcus
Gantt, 32, of Lusby, was taken into custody for an open child support warrant, as

well as two (2) additional warrants out of
county. As he was being processed at the
Detention Center, it was discovered Gantt
had Oxycodone on his person. He was also
charged with two (2) counts of Possession
of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone).
On July 30, 2016, at approximately
3:30pm, Deputy K. Williamson conducted
a traffic stop near Armory Road, when he
observed a vehicle drive through a stop
sign located at Fairground/Armory Road.
He determined the driver, Brendan Gray,
26, of Prince Frederick, was driving on a
suspended license. He was transported to
the Detention Center and upon processing,
a hypodermic syringe was found on his
person. His charges include: CDS: Possess Paraphernalia and Possess Contraband
in Place of Confinement. Gray was also issued citations for driving on a suspended
license, failure to stop at stop sign, driving
vehicle on highway with expired license,
failure to display license on demand and
failure of individual driving on highway to
have license with him. He was also issued
a warning for an obstructed windshield
view.
10:15am, Deputy C. Fox received a dispatch
for a possible intoxicated driver traveling
on E. Chesapeake Beach Road/Paris Pines
Court, Chesapeake Beach. He conducted a
traffic stop and identified the driver as Jamie Canter, 36, of North Beach. Canter
was found to be in Possession of Paraphernalia (spoon), Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone)
and Administer Equipment Possession/
Distribute (hypodermic syringes).
Destruction of Property Case
#16-43602:
On August 4, 2016, at approximately
7:30pm, Deputy S. Rediker responded to
St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard, for the report of damaged property. The victim advised someone shattered the rear window
of a vehicle but no items seem to be missing
from inside the vehicle.
#16-42969:
On August 1, 2016, at 8:00pm, Deputy
N. Barger responded to Alameda Drive, in
Huntingtown, for a reported destruction of
property. The victim reported sometime
between the morning of July 27 and 3:00pm
on August 1st, someone broke a front window pane, tore a window screen and damaged three (3) porch railings. There are no
known suspects at this time.

#16-42847:
On August 1, 2016, around 9:00am,
Deputy S. Moran was dispatched to Alamo
Lane, in Lusby, for the report of damaged
property. The victim reported hearing
a loud bang outside their home around
12:00am but did not discover, until 9:00am,
the back windows of two (2) of their vehicles were smashed. A large rock was found
inside each of the damaged vehicles but no
items were stolen.
#16-42654:
On July 31, 2016, Deputy R. Shrawder
was dispatched to Spruce Street/Thunderbird Drive, in Lusby, for the report of
damage to multiple mailboxes. Several
mailboxes were broken off of their posts,
while others were bent in half. They did
not appear to have been hit by a vehicle but
rather destroyed on purpose.
Crime
Theft and Destruction of Property

Case #16-42504:
On July 30, 2016, at 12:00pm, Deputy R.
Shrawder responded to Solomons Island
Road, Solomons, for the report of damage
and theft from the William B. Tennison
touring boat. The victim reported that between the hours of 3:30pm on July 29 and
11:30am on July 30, someone stole numerous items: an American Flag, sheath knife,
flashlight, emergency air horn and a small
LED flashlight. Numerous items were
damaged: RPM meter, floor mop and a
padded stool. The victim stated there have
been no issues in the past with crimes like
these until the Pokemon Go App began,
apparently because of a Pokestop under
the lighthouse where the boats are docked.

#16-42652:
7:00am, Deputy R. Shrawder received
a call reporting damaged to property on
Winnebago Lane, Lusby. The victim reported last night between the hours of
11:30pm - 6:30am that morning, someone
broke branches off of a Japanese Maple and
Crape Myrtle tree.
Disorderly Conduct Case #16-42632:
12:45am, Deputy N. Buckler was dispatched to Veras Restaurant on White
Sands Drive, Lusby, for the report of a disorderly subject. William Turkaly, 69, of
Alexandria, VA, was found to be extremely
intoxicated and unable to drive. Deputy
Buckler attempted to assist Turkaly with
hotel arrangements for his own safety, but
he refused. He was placed in handcuffs
and advised he was under arrest for Disobeying a Lawful Order.
Theft Case #16-42567:
On July 30, 2016, Deputy A. Locke was
dispatched to Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings,
for the report of a tampering and theft. The
victim reported that between 3:00pm and
5:00pm on that day, someone stole a round
tow-hitch cover off of a vehicle parked in
the driveway. It appeared there may have
been an attempt to also steal the vehicle.
Theft Case #16-42267:

On July 29, 2016, Deputy R. Burggraff
responded to Sitting Bull Trail, Lusby, in
response to a theft complaint. The victim
reported leaving a Husqvarna 125cc back
pack blower in his yard overnight and discovered it gone the next morning. There
are no suspects at this time.
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The homeowner must live in the home
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Friends and family members may submit an
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Registration/Candidate Filing/
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Town Election - 8 November 2016

Mayor and Town Council Polling
Place: N
ortheast Community Center,
Room B.
Time: 7 a.m. 8 p.m.
Want to become a Candidate?

If Yes, file a certificate of nomination with
Town Clerk by13 September 2016(sample
form available at Town Hall)
Are you Registered to Vote in Town Election?
If registered in Maryland Universal Registration System with Town of Chesapeake
Beach Address, the answer is Yes.
If not registered, youmust register by
18 October 2016to vote in 8 November
election.
Not Sure if you are Registered?

Go to: https://voterservices.elections.state.
md.us/votersearch
Type in first name, last name, date of birth
and zip code then select Search
How to Register in Maryland Universal

Registration System
Go to Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) or
Go to Website: https://voterservices.elections.state.md.us/OnlineVoterRegistration/
InstructionsStep1 or Mail application to
Calvert County Board of Elections (form at
TownHall)
How to Register on Town Only Registry

Submit / mail Registration form to Town
Clerk (form available at Town Hall, soon).
Note: only use if not registered in Maryland Universal Registration System
Submit Absentee Ballot Application for

Town Election
Submit / Mail Absentee BallotApplication
to Town Board of Elections from now until
1 November 2016. (form available at Town
Hall, soon).
Late Applicationform accepted in person
(voter or voter authorized agent) from 2
November 2016 through closing of polls on
8 November 2016 (form available at Town
Hall, soon).
Absentee Ballots
Printed ballots will not be back from
printer until end of September 2016. Once
available, with approved application, they
will be mailed to voter or available for
pickup at Town Hall based on selection in
application.
For More information, please contact Sharon Humm, Town Clerk at 410-257-2230 or
emailshumm@chesapeakebeachmd.gov.
In Our Community
Calvert County
Chamber of Commerce A Letter to the Editor:
to Host Free Google
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The workshop will be hosted on
Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at College
of Southern Maryland - Prince Frederick
Campus new Multi-Purpose Room from
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Reservations are required for seating purposes. Please register at www.
calvertchamber.org no later than noon on
September 5, 2016. Come early to make
sure you get free Google totes, pens and
coupons! For more information contact
the Calvert Chamber at 410-535-2577.
I am a lifetime Maryland resident of 60

years. I have succeeded as an entrepreneur
over the past 33 years. After getting my
start as an automotive mechanic, I then
moved into real estate. I have worked as a
Realtor, builder, and renovator for 27 years.
For the past 12 years, I have lived and
worked right here in Chesapeake Beach. I
served 4 years as a member of the Board of
Appeals, and have been a Town Councilman since 2012.
In Chesapeake Beach we have problems
with inequitable treatment of citizens, favoritism, and dishonesty. We also suffer
from a lack of openness, transparency, and
fiscal responsibility. Our budgets have expanded through massive loans. These issues and more need to be addressed.
That is why I have decided to run for

Mayor. As Mayor, I pledge to be in town
nearly every day, and be available to the
citizens. I will work hard to preserve and
promote the small town family atmosphere
in our town. I will introduce a five year
budget to ensure fiscal responsibility by
planning for known future expenses. I will
be open, honest, and inclusive in my dealings to establish a transparent government
for the people.
I have worked hard to improve this
town, which is my home. Now, I would
like to get to work improving this town as
your Mayor.
Jeffrey Krahling
Councilman, Chesapeake Beach
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Feature Story
Three Things to
Know About a
Multi-generational
Workforce
By Dandan Zou
Staff Writer
More than one in three workers in todays

workforce are Millennials. It is not uncommon for an organization to have three generations Baby Boomers, Generation Xers
and Millennials work in the same office.
Pew Research Center defines those born
between 1981 and 1997 the Millennials. In
2016, they age from 19 to 35. Pew reported
in April that Millennials have surpassed
the Baby Boomers to become the nations
largest living generation. In 2015, Millennials replaced Generation X to become the
generation that claims the biggest share of
the countrys workforce.
Small business owners and human resource professionals now often find themselves managing a team of various age and
generation groups that have different expectations and perceptions of work culture.
Problems can arise among employees who
have developed different communication
styles and work approaches from growing
up in different eras. Here are three things
to know that would help tackle the challenges presented by generational differences head-on.
Stereotypes Dont Help
Typical stereotypes for Baby Boomers
are that they are traditional and resistant to
technology, said Louis Hicks, Professor of
Sociology at St. Marys College of Maryland. For Generation Xers, stereotypes may
say they are a group of risk-averse people
that dont like to take chances. And the
Millennials? They carry their phones wherever they go and treat it like a body part.
There may be some truth in the argument that Millennials are attached to their
phones. More than four in five Millennials
sleep with their phones while only half of
all generations surveyed by Pew place their
phones on or near the bed. Millennials are
also more likely to have social media profiles, use wireless technology, play video
games and post self-created videos online.
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However, Hicks argues that stereotypes

dont hold much water when it comes to
working with real people.
You can always find someone in your
own life who matches the stereotype or label or at least you think that they do, Hicks
said. But none of these things are terribly
useful for real work groups that are trying
to get something done.
Oftentimes a stereotype overlooks individual variations by defining an entire generation with a blanket characterization.
To the extent possible, you should take
people as individuals and understand how
much they vary, Hicks said. Not just
imagining because someone is a woman
or because someone is 60-years-old or because someone used to be in the military
or whatever that you can draw conclusions
about them.
Smartphone Familiarity Doesnt
Equate to Technology Knowledge
One of the common stereotypes about
the Millennials is that they are digital natives, an argument Hicks said may not be
entirely accurate. He said there is a difference between smartphone-savvy and
technology-savvy.
People can be very quick with some
app on their smartphone, that leads them
to think they are technology-savvy, Hicks
said. But understanding how technology
works involves much more than knowing
how to use a smartphone.
Hicks gave an example of how smartphone-knowledge doesnt automatically
translate into real-life work skills. In a Statistic class he taught last year, Hicks said
about half of his students didnt know how
to save a downloaded file to a specific location on a computer.
Familiarity with smartphone applications is by no means a dead or useless
skill, Hicks said. But at the same time, he
said being able to save a file to a specific
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location is extremely important in many

work situations.
Hicks also advises young workers to
look at working with older generations
an opportunity to learn. He often recommends people to watch the movie Intern.
The central plot of the movie involves a
70-year-old retired phone-book executive
(RobertDe Niro) going back to intern for
an online fashion site ran by a young CEO
(Anne Hathaway). One of the biggest takeaways from the movie is that people are
still people, Hicks said.
Just because the technology turned over
from telephone books to something else,
the business of dealing with people at work
doesnt change that much, Hicks said. The
soft skills accumulated from years of work
experience remain relevant today.
Communication Is Key
The key for both managers and employees of various generations is communication. Hicks said its important for people
from different generations to be open and
clear about their expectations.
The more you can get people communicating. The more you can avoid the prob-
lems that come with stereotypes, labeling

and so forth, Hicks said.
During a panel discussion Bridging the
Gap led by Hicks, an audience of about 70
attendees discussed different generations
preference over ways to communicate, a
topic that resonated with many. The event
was hosted by the Patuxent Partnership
and NextGen Professionals on August 2 at
Avian in Lexington Park.
Some expressed their frustration with
younger Gen Xers and Millennials who
tend to prefer tools like emails and texts to
face-to-face communication. The Millennials in the audience agreed that the value
of in-person interactions was lost in virtual
communication. However, they mentioned
that the convenience and efficiency these
tools bring is also not negligible.
The panel discussion ended with the
suggestion by Millennials that corporations and business leaders needed to step
up to set the tone and expectations for communications among workers and create an
environment to facilitate communication
acrossgenerations.
Photos are provided by Beth Graeme Photography. Panelists from left to right are Louis Hicks,
Kevin Switick, Bennett Wilson and Christina Payne.
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Obituaries
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
gazetteobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
John Raymond
Lankford,Sr.,
John Raymond Lankford, Sr., 90,
of
Solomons
Island,
MD
passed
away
on
Wednesday,
August
3, 2016.Raymond was born
on January 12,
1926 in Solomons
Island,
MD to the late Frederick and Agnes Amy
Lankford. Born and raised on Solomons
Island for 90 years. He married his beloved wife Betty in 1945 and they raised
their ten children. He served as a member
for sixty years at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department
where he held the past position of president for twelve years. He also served as
past president for the Southern Maryland
Firemens Association. He was a lifetime
parish member at Our Lady Star of the
Sea Catholic Church in Solomons Island,
MD where he and his wife Betty are the
longest living parish members.Raymond
is preceded in death by his parents Fred-
erick and Agnes Amy; brothers, Frederick, Gordon, and Jim Lankford; sisters,
Sylvia Woodall and Betty Lou Curran; and
sons, Richard and William Eddie Lankford.He is survived by his loving wife
Betty of 71 years; children, Irene Carroll
(Tommy), John Lankford, Sr., Raymond
Lankford, Betty Norris (Johnny), Charlene
Lankford, Frederick Lankford, Maurice
Lankford (Wanda), and Joseph Lankford
(Kathy); sister, Patricia ORourke (Richard); twenty four grandchildren; and thirty
four great-grandchildren.
Jack W. Simmons
Jack W. Simmons, 85, of
Prince Frederick,
Maryland passed
away on August
2, 2016 in his
home surrounded by his loving
family. Jack was
born on July 5,
1931 in Calvert
County, to the
late Robinson W.
and Helen Mae
Monnett Simmons. He is also preceded
in death by his wife, Lucille W. Simmons
and his sister Marie Boney.After graduation from from Calvert High School, Jack
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where he served from March 30, 1948 until he received an honorable discharge on
March 30, 1952. In 1956, Jack married
Anne Buckmaster. From that partnership
came Jackson Simmons (Sandy), Annette
Blaylock (Larry Moore), the late Gene
Brady, the late Vicky Simmons, and the
late Mary Peacock Kitten.In 1978 Jack
married Lucille Wilson Rainey, and the
family grew with five more daughters: Linda Walton, Kathy Walton, Bonnie Rainey,
Patricia Hall, and the late Lisa Viens.In
addition to his children and step children:
Jack is also survived by many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.Jack and
Lucille enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends when they were in good
health.The family will received friends on
Saturday August 6, 2015 from 10-11 AM
at Full Gospel Assembly of God Church,
Prince Frederick, MD where services will
follow at 11 AM. Interment is in Asbury
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to Full Gospel Assembly of God
Church, 890 Solomons Island Road, South,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Mary Louise Behe

Mary Louise Behe, 80, of
Dunkirk, MD
passed
away
July 29, 2016 at
Calvert County
Nursing Center.
She was born
October 2, 1935
in Washington
DC to Edward
Lewis Bayne,
Sr. and Marie
Theresa Boisse Bayne. She was raised in
Moosup, Connecticut. Mary Louise married Francis Xavier Behe on June 3, 1961
in Washington, DC. They made their home
in District Heights moving to Dunkirk in
1971. Due to Francis job they had the opportunity to reside in Europe from 1966
1970 and again from 1974-1978. In England she was a scout den mother and operated a day care. She was employed as
a Registered Nurse at Hadley Memorial
Hospital and later operated a day care here
for over 20 years. Surviving are her husband of 55 years Francis X. Behe, daughter Patricia Arleen Behe Hickey and her
husband John of Bowie, sons Paul F. Behe
of Dunkirk and Donald Eugene Behe and
his wife Jessica McAllum of Huntingtown,
brother Melvin Bayne of San Antonio, TX,
and sister Madeline Ann Bayne of Leland,
NC.
Charles Franklin Wilt

C h a rle s
Franklin Wilt,
59, of Lusby,
MD and formerly of Camp
Springs, MD
passed
away
on July 30,
2016 at Calvert Memorial
Hospital.Born
June 24, 1957
in Washington,
DC, he was the
son of the late Ruby Mae Wilt. Charles
graduated from Takoma Academy in 1975.
He worked as a florist at Karens of Calvert. He was AIFD certified.Charles is
survived by his wife, Darlene Wilt, and
his children, Katelyn and Kara Wilt of
Lusby, MD. He was preceded in death by
his mother, and his grandparents, Hallie
L. and Clarence Frazier.Serving as pallbearers will be David Brady, Rex Muller,
Mike Buckler, Justin Brady, David Wilt
and Brian Brady.
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Thursday, August 11
Alzheimers Caregiver Support
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Please register.410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Friday, August 12
On Pins & Needles

Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Minecraft Free Play

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach5:30 to 7 p.m.
Play Minecraft on our computers while the
library is closed to other customers. Please
register. 410-257-2411.
Calvert Library Mobile Services @NB

Farmers Market
Stop by and visit Ms. Lisa and Ms. Rachel
at the North Beach Farmers Market on the
second Friday of the month through September (weather permitting). Enjoy storytime, an activity for the kids and hear about
whats new at Calvert Library. See you
there! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, August 13
Poets Circle
Costley Way- 9 to 10:30 a.m.
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.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Garden Smarter: Herbs for Home,

Heart, and Hearth
Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Find out the many ways to enhance our
taste buds, health benefits, and ward off unwanted pests with herbs. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Learn Mahjongg
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 1 to 3 p.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289.
Poets Circle
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.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, August 15
Green Crafting
Making crafts out of materials that would
typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. 410-326-5289.
Calvert Eats Local

Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Come learn about mushroom cultivation!
Encourage local agriculture, discover ways
to eat locally, and share resources, energy,
good ideas and great food! 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Manga Otaku Artist Nights

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 7
to 8:30 p.m.
On the first Tuesday and third Monday of
every month, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, at the
Twin Beaches Branch, comics and manga
Pet of the Week
Library Calander
fans from ages 10 to 17 gather to draw their

own comics! Artist and illustrator (and Calvert librarian) McNevin Hayes will guide
you through the basics of story layout,
thumbnails, and character construction.
Please register. 410-257-2411.
Tuesday, August 16
Drop-in Computer Coding
Costley Way- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Have fun learning the languages of computers. Its fun, Its easy. Younger children
will need the help of an adult. 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862.
Flying Needles
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting
group open to anyone wanting to join in
and share talents, crafting time or learn a
new skill. 410-326-5289.
Book Discussion
The Night Circusby Erin Morganstern.
Waging a fierce competition for which they
have trained since childhood, magicians
Celia and Marco expectantly fall in love
with each other and share a fantastical romance that manifests in fateful ways. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, August 17
Library Foundation meeting

Library Foundation monthly meeting. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, August 18
Asbury Book Discussion - Dead Wake:

The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
Calvert Library Southern Branch at Asbury,11100 Asbury Cir, Solomons- 10:30
to 12:00 p.m.
#1 New York Times Bestseller from the
bestselling author and master of narrative
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nonfiction comes the enthralling story of

the sinking of the Lusitania. Join us for this
lively book discussion every other month
on the 3rd Thursday. Next book to discuss
is decided by the group. 410-326-5289.
Summer Nights Community

Connections
Join a gathering of eclectic individuals and
organizations for Community Connections
over watermelon and ice cream! Bring your
deep thoughts, your interest in meeting new
people and your commitment to improving
our community. Please register.410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, August 19
On Pins & Needles

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, August 20
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &

more
Costley Way- Noon to 3 p.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make
your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! Please register.410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, August 22
Green Crafting
Making crafts out of materials that would
typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. 410-326-5289.
Meet Wrigley
What a difference some food and love made for

thisAmerican Bulldog! He is a super sweet dog that
walks well on a leash, is totally crate trained, likes
other dogs and children and is a love bug. He is getting used to cats but may not be trusted completely
with them.
Rescued from the Tri-County Animal Shelter:
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Community Calander
Calendar
Community
Month Long
calvART Gallery Presents

calvART Gallery (Calvert County)
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kevin Higgins and Mary Blumberg have
combined their talents to provide two different perspectives on various images. You
will see landscapes, flora and fauna, still
lifes and much more from the perspective
of Kevin, the photographer, and the perspective of watercolor from Mary. Kevin
Higgins has been a life-long photographer.
He has traveled all over the States, as well
as Maryland, for his passion of photography. Mary Blumberg has been painting,
teaching and loving the swoosh of watercolor since the 80s. Realism, with a sense
of abstract, is a major facet of her paintings.
This is a result of many years study in a
variety of creative art forms. Also available
will be a book of Kevins photos, with accompanying poems by his wife Christine,
titled Plum Point Folio. Come join us for
the opening reception where you can meet
the artists, see their work and enjoy appetizers and beverages. The calvART Gallery
is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping
Center at the intersection of routes 4 and
231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant
and Dreamweaver Cafe. Open Wednesday
through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, go to www.calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. The
calvART Gallery is a program of the Arts
Council of Calvert County. Dates July 6 to
August 7. Reception is July 9, 5 to 8 p.m.
Calvert Amateur Radio Assciation
(150 Main Street, Prince Frederick)
7:30 p.m.
Calvert Amateur Radio Association,
Inc. (CARA) is the oldest amateur radio
(ham) club operating in Calvert County.
Besides having fun talking locally or
around the world to hams everywhere, we
provide emergency communications and
public services by supporting Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES)
and Amateur Radio Emergency Services
(ARES). We support various public service events needing communications such
at PRAD parade and CF Bike 60K. Please
contact us if you need communication support for your event. We are a long standing Special Services Club of the Amateur
Radio Relay League (ARRL). CARA is
also a 501c3 organization and donations are
always welcome. We meet on the FIRST
Thursday every month at the County Services Building, located at 150 Main Street
in Prince Frederick at 7:30 PM in the first
floor meeting room. All hams or anyone
interested in ham radio are welcome to attend our meetings. The Association operates a VHF Repeater and a Club Station
(K3CAL) located at the Mount Hope Community Center in Sunderland, Maryland.
The Club Station may be used by members
and guest operators by appointment or on
a scheduled operating time. The Association has recently installed a UHF repeater
and antenna in Prince Frederick. Interested licensed operators may use 146.985
MHz - 156.7 Hz PL tone or 444.950 MHz
+ 156.7 Hz PL tone. CARA has an open net
on Mondays at 7:30 PM on 146.985 MHz,
please check in. For further information on
current activities, see our webpage at k3cal.
org. Or contact Association President Ed
Noell KC3EN at president@k3cal.org.
Thursday, August 11
Sea Squirts
(Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)
10 a.m.
10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. Theme is Waterman/Lighthouse
Keepers. Free drop-in program for children
18-months to 3 years and their caregivers.
Zumba Gold-Toning at Mt Hope
(Mt. Hope Community Center 104
Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland)
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us for this dance/fitness program
that has been nicknamed exercise in disguise. This is for all fitness levels and
skills. The class is Zumba Gold-Toning
specifically designed for those interested in
a high energy, but lower difficulty Zumba
class with toning fitness elements by using
light weights. No experience is necessary.
We have a super group of ladies and gentlemen that meet twice a week for some dance
fun, fitness and toning. For more info email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net, or
call Calvert County Parks & Rec to register
at 410-257-6770.
Friday, August 12
Meal & Movie
(Union Church, 8912 Ches Av North.
Beach)
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Join us at the Interdenominational Union
Church at 6:00 p.m. on August 12 for a
light supper followed by the 2016 movie
RISEN. The Church is located next to
the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. This free event is offered
with the compliments of the Congregation.
All are cordially invited. Questions may be
directed to (410) 257-3555. www.facebook.
com/NBUnionChurch.
Annmarie After Hours
(Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell)
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Join us for a special after hours reception for the dedication of the Mezzanine
Gallery in memory of Katherine Daugherty. The dedication will feature a special
exhibit of works of art by Charlie Hewitt.
Enjoy live music and delicious appetizers
by Rouge Catering. In honor of the gallery
dedication, admission is free.
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email gazettecalendar@countytimes.net with the listing
details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
formation go to Facebook: Spider Hall
Farm or call 410-610-0094.
Saturday, August 13
Lighthouse Adventure Cruise:
Northern Bay
(Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)
7:30 a.m.
7:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Participants will
see six lighthouses as they cruise aboard
a private charter boat with the museums
lighthouse expert. The cost is $130; $120
for members. Registration required at least
5 business days in advance. Call 410-3262042 ext. 41 to register.
Jazz Fest at The Yard in North Beach
(7th Street Market at North Beach)
1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Become part of History....Jazz has come
to North Beach! Jazz lovers... come join
us for a day of jazz music at The Yard!
We have an amazing line up of local Jazz
talent all day long. We also will have
food, local drinks and local vendors. No
cover! Visit https://www.facebook.com/
events/993255090782625/ for specific lineup and times.
Country Dance
(American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260)
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For a fun time, come to the Country
Dance at the American Legion 206. If you
cant dance, teachers will be available to
give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing
from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft
drinks or draft beer and light munchies.
Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the
upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach
on Route 260. Public warmly welcomed.
Reservations: Lbloyer@verizon.net For information call 301-855-6466.
Sunday, August 14
Steak Dinner VFW 8810

(VFW 8810 2310 Old Washington Rd
(Rte 925) Waldorf)
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Call 301-645-6331 for more information.
Steak Dinner includes Baked Potato &/or
Mashed Potato, Gravy & Mushrooms. Vegetables - Medley &/or Green Beans, Salad,
and Rolls for $15.00. Drinks available at
club prices.
Annual Calvert Artists Guild Pot Luck

(Solomons Asbury ClubHouse, 11100
Asbury Circle, Solomons)
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Please join the Calvert Artists Guild for
our Annual Pot-Luck meeting on August
14, 2016, Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
at Solomons Asbury ClubHouse, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688. We will
have a brief business meeting and then join
Julia Musengo for a talk and presentation
on Art History. Artists and guests will see
signs at Asbury directing all to the parking area. All pot-luck contributions are
welcome to be shared by all attending. Free
to the public. For additional information,
please contact Lonnie Harkins (410)3267199), baronvonsmoogle@netscape.net or
Gerry Wood (301)863-9663, gbwood2@
verizon.net.
Free Movie Night on The Farm

(Spider Hall Farm 3915 Hallowing Point
Park Prince Frederick)
7 p.m.
Enjoy a family night on the farm featuring a Free showing of Bedknobs and
Broomsticks. Parking opens at 7 - Show
Time at 8. Vendors available for food and
drinks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No
Alcohol beverages allowed. For more in-
2nd Sundays Farmers Market

(Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak
Road, Prince Frederick)
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Summer with ACLT at the 2nd
Sundays Farmers Market! Visit Double Oak
Farm for the freshest produce, fun activities
for kids & adults, cool drinks and live music!
See you at ACLTs Double Oak Farm at 676
Double Oak Rd in Prince Frederick.
Monday, August 15
You Cant See Me offered by the Crisis
Intervention Center
(Crisis Intervention Center - CC Health
Department 975 Solomons Island Rd N,
Prince Frederick)
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CIC is now offering a class for boys moving from Elementary to Middle School.
This class is designed to give young men
the tools needed to not just succeed but
THRIVE in their new environment. Issues
to be addressed include: The Boy Code, decision making, bullies, making and keeping
friends, showing emotions and handling a
crisis. The series consists of Five, Two hour
sessions. There is no fee for this class but
space is limited so register ASAP!! Additional information can be found at http://
kristibingham.wix.com/kidsgroups or by
calling 410 535 1121 or emailing Kristi.
Bingham@Maryland.gov.
Eco-Explorations
for
Families!
(Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell)
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Come along on an eco-exploration as
our staff naturalist, Hester Burch, leads
youngsters and their caregivers on a handson exploration of the natural world of Annmarie Garden. Each session will explore
something different. Regular admission
fees apply; members free. Reservations not
required, just come!
Thursday, August 18
Calvert Toastmasters Meeting
(CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main
Street Prince Frederick)
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. Youll find a
supportive learn-by-doing environment
that allows you to achieve your goals at
your own pace. For more information see
http://calvert.toastmastersclubs.org.
Zumba Gold-Toning at Mt Hope
(Mt. Hope Community Center 104
Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland)
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us for this dance/fitness program
that has been nicknamed exercise in disguise. This is for all fitness levels and
skills. The class is Zumba Gold-Toning
specifically designed for those interested in
a high energy, but lower difficulty Zumba
class with toning fitness elements by using
light weights. No experience is necessary.
We have a super group of ladies and gentlemen that meet twice a week for some dance
fun, fitness and toning. For more info email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net, or
call Calvert County Parks & Rec to register
at 410-257-6770.
Sunset Concert Festival
(ODonnell Lake, 10400 ODonnell Lake
Park, Waldorf)
7 p.m.
The St. Charles Companies announces
Sin Miedo will perform free beginning
at 7 PM Thursday night on the banks of
ODonnell Lake.
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champ
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this
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and east
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Y A I C T V
Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions
Word Scramble: Bargain
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Family Involvement in
Nursing Home Care
Research supports that family

involvement during a nursing
home stay can help ensure that
the facility provides quality care.
Visits from family members can be
important support for a residents
emotional well-being and can
help assure that your loved one
receives quality care. Plan your
visits around what makes you and
your loved one comfortable. For
example, visit at bedtime to help
your loved one fall asleep. Visit at
different times to see the care your
loved one receives at all times.
If problems arise, document and
report concerns and problems to
staff members directly involved as
soon as they arise. Be assertive and
respectful in your interactions with
staff. Clearly state your concerns
and the outcome you would like.
Contact your local ombudsman
if your concerns are not being
addressed by the facility staff. If
you need assistance resolving your
concerns or have any questions
about nursing homes or assisted
living facilities, contact Lisa
Caudle at the Office on Aging,
410-535-4606.
Calvert County Fair

Kingand Queen
Vote for the King and Queen

of the 2016 Calvert County Fair
throughout the month of August.
One couple will be chosen from
each center to compete in September at the Calvert County Fair.
Nominate a Calvert County resident, aged 55-plus who now serves
By Keri Lipperini
or has served the community

through volunteer efforts or work.
Winners will receive wonderful
prizes! This event is sponsored by
the Calvert County Fair Board. All
selections, recognition, and prizes
are decided and issued by the Fair
Board.
AARP Driver Safety

Class
The next AARP Driver Safety

Class will be held, Tuesday, August
16, 9 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior
Center. Fee: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Eleven
spots remain to receive $10 off
the cost of registration and a free
lunch. Members must show AARP
cards. Pre-register by calling
410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior

Center (CPSC)
Celebrate National Senior

Citizens Day by partying like rock
stars with DJ Todd Hall at the 50s,
60s, 70s and 80s Rock & Sock,
Friday, August 19, 12 noon.
North Beach Senior Center
(NBSC)

Write a bad poem to
share and have some laughs during
Bad Poetry Day, Thursday, August
18, 12 noon.
Southern Pines Senior

Center (SPSC)
Grandparents can bring their

grandkids to the Intergenerational
Ice Cream Day celebration,
Thursday, August 25, 1:15 p.m.
Pre-register by August 18.
Eating Together Menu

Monday, August 15
Herb Lemon Fish, Tossed Salad, OBrien Potatoes, Seasoned

Kale, Fruit Cocktail, Jell-O
Tuesday, August 16
Chicken Salad Platter, Hard

Boiled Egg, Tomato Wedges,
3-Bean Salad, Watermelon
Entertainment
Thursday, August 18
Egg Salad Sandwich, Tossed

Salad, Pickled Beets, Honeydew
Melon
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Goin
In Entertainment
Thursday, August 11
Monday, August 15
Mercy Creek
The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7:30 p.m.
Team Trivia
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.

ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell
Lake Park, Waldorf)7 p.m.
Mike Damron
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275
Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday, August 12
Dylan Galvin
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
8 p.m.
Radio Monkey
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371
Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Karaoke
Lore Rd., Solomons)
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday, August 13
Sotterley Farmers Market
Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley
Ln, Hollywood)
8 a.m.
Jazz Fest at The Yard in
NorthBeach
The Yard (7th Street Market at North
Beach)
1 to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 14
2nd Sundays Farmers Market
(Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak
Road, Prince Frederick)- 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16
Cedar Point Ladies Golf
Cedar Point Golf Course (23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beginner Piano/Keyboard Classes
Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905
Chancellors Run Rd.)- 1 p.m.
Team Feud
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
6:30 p.m.
Ben Connelly
Lore Rd., Solomons)
6 to 9 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.
Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd,
Hughesville)
7 p.m.
Wild Card Trivia
Lore Rd., Solomons)
7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, August 18
Night Cap
Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.
ODonnell Lake (10400 ODonnell
Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
Calvert Toastmasters Meeting
CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main
Street Prince Frederick
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday, August 19
Cheeseburger, Baked Beans,

Cole Slaw, Watermelon, Brownie
Turkey with Gravy, Baked

Potato, Carrots, Applesauce
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 or
301-855-1170, 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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The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local

talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our
entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net
Please submit calendar listings
by noon on the Tuesday prior
to our Thursday publication.
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A View From The
BLEACHERS
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Negativity Bias and a Timely Tangent

Olympians from country after country,
including an inspiring team of refugees,
strode proudly into a cheering arena. NBA
stars, well-known Olympians and anonymous athletes from all around the globe
wore the same huge, infectious and uninhibited smiles.
The Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics
last Thursday night was spectacular. The
organic joy and global comradery was a
welcomed tonic. If the moment grabbed
you, it should have. Frankly, it should
have grabbed us all. Our minds are under constant attack by real and important
media bombardments of racial division,
complex political struggles and worldwide
terrorism. This necessary but brutal truth
threatens our faith in our species, our common humanity and the humble desire we
all share: to live in peace and to cultivate
a world for our children that is a little more
decent than the one we navigated.
To keep the gale force winds of corruption, violence and evil from extinguishing
our flickering hope candles, it is important
to remind ourselves that the vast majority
of earthlings cant fathom belittling, disrespecting, discriminating against or terror-
izing another human based on differences

in gender, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other differentiating factor. We want to live. We
want to love. We just want to be.
Most of us, that is, but not all of us.
The minority who do not, the peddlers of
darkness who purposely cultivate fear and
anxiety, often dominant the headlines. The
media has the responsibility to report, of
course, but the human psyche and the economics of limited space and endless consumer options heavily influence the message. Hate, horrific acts and apocalyptic
declarations get eyes on papers and (more
importantly now) entice clicks. Shock and
awe sells. Thats why weather-dependent
programs lust for any and every atmospheric disturbance and name storms (and
embellish the impact) with anything over a
48-hour life expectancy.
This is all evidence of what the psychology community would call the negativity
bias - the human tendency to remember
and to be impacted more significantly by
negative than positive events. Fighting this
innate urge and maintaining a glass half
full outlook while disturbing events are reported from sea to shining sea and all over
the world is, quite literally, a mental wrestling match.

Every time the compulsive negativity
is restrained after processing the horror
of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Aurora, Colorado, Virginia Tech, Charleston,
South Carolina, the Navy Yard and Baltimore, Maryland, there are more incomprehensible insults to our optimism.
Orlando. Paris. Dallas. Nice. Baton
Rouge. Turkey
So yeah, every now and then, we need
something like the Olympics, the opening ceremony and the Parade of Nations
to combat the negative bias and remind
ourselves of decency and spirit that still
exists in the world and its most sophisticated inhabitants. Obviously theres much
to criticize about these Rio Games Zika,
Russian doping issues, bacteria-filled waterways and the poor infrastructure that
was slapped together just-in-time (or notquite-in-time). There is also the environmental stain left behind at past Olympic
venues and the perpetual corruption of the
International Olympic Committee.
I get it. Im not blind to it. Frankly, I
started this piece with the intent of criticizing the choice of fellow Marylander
Michael Phelps - he of two DUI arrests,

a 2014 suspension from USA Swimming
and documented marijuana use as the
flag bearer for the United States Olympic
team. There were better choices literally hundreds of them. Phelps, in his fifth
Olympics, didnt need the additional attention and despite his 22 Olympic medals (the most ever), he didnt deserve to be
the symbol for the United States Olympic
team. His swimming talent has raised Old
Glory many times; his performance out of
the pool didnt warrant him raising it ahead
of the Rio Games.
But then the overwhelming beauty of the
Parade of Nations thousands of athletes
from around the world celebrating their
countries, themselves and global athletic
competition overwhelmed my negativity
bias of Phelps, hijacked this article sent it in
a far more important direction. Im thankful for the tangent. Now theres something
I never said in geometry class.
Send comments to
RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
son (See http://www.petersoncos.com/

for more information). Not identical, but
one development, Avonlea in Virginia
may give one a concept of what could be
done for Armory Square (http://peterson.
propertycapsule.com/properties/avonlea/
type:Retail/#overview)
We still need to gain common ground
with the developer which will be documented within a Development Agreement.
Efforts should include identifying a theme
for Armory Square that honors our agricultural and watermen cultural history as well
as remembering the location of the former
middle school. Following that, a Site Plan
must be created while the developer will
be capturing various businesses to locate
in Prince Frederick. Traffic studies are required prior to any major commercial development. We will work closely with the
State Highway Administration who will
determine what changes are required as
part of the development process to mitigate traffic delays and allow for efficient
trafficflow.
Armory Square is based on input from

the public charrette in 2013 and does, in
fact, propose a mixed use (commercial and
residential) development. The charrette results included space for larger footprint retail stores. It is important to remember that
the Armory Square project also calls for
smaller retail stores on the county property
(the old middle school property site along
Route 4).
Promoting growth in appropriate growth
areas and achieving new commercial tax
revenue can assist maintaining the countys
heritage in areas outside of the town centers. We direct growth to the appropriate
growth areas designated by the countys
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and Armory Square does just that.
COMMISSIONERS
CORNER
Armory Square
First, Armory Square is to become a destination. Currently, reasons to go to Prince

Frederick are most likely related to a doctors visit, or business with the local government. The town does provide for a passthrough for those mostly travelling in either
north-south-westerly directions. Prince
Frederick can become so much more. It has
the potential to serve as a centrally located
area creating memories for citizens of Calvert County.
For shopping, the county commissioners are regularly asked when there will be
retail shopping availability similar to surrounding jurisdictions. To address constituents needs, while still being sensitive
to the environment and heritage of Calvert
County, Armory Square can focus new retail development, and redevelopment. The
acreage is not large, but an environment
can be created that provides retail, needed
residential, open space and a community
center setting.
Estimated volume of retail sales at county retail establishments indicate the county
By Evan Slaughenhoupt
Commissioner President
loses retail sales estimated to be worth approximately $460 million per year. Armory
Square is not intended to recoup these
dollars, but rather addresses some of the
imbalance of citizen needs for goods and
services versus availability. The types of
retail that Armory Square could provide
include furniture and home furnishings
stores, electronics and appliance stores,
building materials and garden equipment
stores, clothing and clothing accessories
stores, sporting goods, hobby, book and
musical instrument stores, general merchandise stores, such as department stores
and warehouse clubs, and food service and
drinking places, including full-service and
limited-service restaurants, cafeterias and
drinking places.
To ensure Armory Square provides first
class amenities and retail not otherwise
in our county, the county commissioners are engaged with a well-known developer, Peterson (who Ive wanted involved
in this development since 2011). Nearby
National Harbor was developed by Peter-
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Southern Marylander You Should Know

By David Spigler
Contributing Writer
DEACON JOHN GEORGE JACK ETZEL
DEDICATED CHRISTIAN LEADER, HUSBAND AND FATHER

Our community lost a truly
wonderful
gentleman and
family
man
recently. Deacon Jack Etzel
was as good
an individual
you
would
ever hope to
meet. He did
so much for
others and always maintained a perpetual
smile for everyone he met. Folks will never forget the kindness and quiet manner of
this gentle person who was loved by all. I
know he will be missed by so many friends
and neighbors whose lives were impacted
by his example and caring. He absolutely
made a difference!
I have wanted to tell you Jacks story
previously, but like many, I held out hope
that his serious medical condition would
improve to the point where we could sit and
chat about his life. Sadly, it wasnt to be
and I am so sorry that I waited too long.
As many of you may know, I started writing these stories because I really believe we
should get to know of all the great deeds
our citizens perform during their lives
while they are still here with us. I never felt
it was right to first learn of ones contributions to the community upon reading their
obituary or listening to their eulogy. It has
always been my goal to find and report on
these unsung heroes so that you will realize it is these people that make Southern
Maryland such a wonderful place to live.
However, in Jacks case, I have decided to
waive my normal requirement and tell you
about my good and really special friend.
Jack was 89 years old and was married
to Mary Anne for 62 years. They raised a
beautiful family that included six girls and
three boys and eventually grew to twenty
one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren! His beautiful funeral Mass at
Our Lady Star of the Sea church was filled
with so many family and friends you could
not help but realize the great love and affection everyone held for him. It was a somewhat sad, yet happy celebration of a good
Christian life.
Jack was born in Baltimore in March of
1927. As a youngster he attended St. Brigids Parochial School and later graduated
from Calvert Hall College High School
there. He was drafted into the Army and
served for two years. He was sent to Italy
and it is said he truly enjoyed this assignment. One of his assignments involved
supervising German prisoners of war. For
his efforts, he was awarded the World War
II Victory Medal and the Army Occupation
Award with German bar.
After completing his tour of duty, he
returned to his home town and enrolled
in an electronics technical school. Upon
graduation, he commenced a long career
as an electronic technician. At this stage of
his life, he met a vivacious student nurse
at St. Josephs Hospital in Baltimore. As
the story goes, Mary Anne was actually a

stand in for her friend who was unable to
accept a date with Jack. Before the evening
was over, he repeated a poem from memory that actually won over Mary Annes
heart from the beginning. They were married in 1954.
Jack found work with the Federal Government to support his quickly growing
family. He was first employed by the Department of Defense, then with the Weather
Bureau and was responsible for maintaining and installing complex electronic
equipment. He was also employed at the
Harry Diamond Ordnance Fuse Laboratory. Finally he moved to the National
Aeronautical Space Administration in
Greenbelt, Maryland where he spent many
years as senior electronics technician and
supervisor.
A strongly religious man, the Lord always played a major part in Jacks life.
The Catholic Church had always called the
seminarians studying for priesthood Deacons; they were considered a temporary
order of ministry until they received their
permanent order [ordination] as a priest
following years of intense study and reflection. The Second Vatican Council [19621965], under direction of his Holiness Pope
John XXIII, brought great change to the
Church that were both revolutionary and
enlightening. It has been said that these
new ideas opened up the doors to the faith
and brought light into the place of worship
that always had a dim, if not darkened nature. The Popes ideas led to a resurgence
in participation of the flock and help create great interest in the youth within the
Church.
Among the positive results of this great
change was the authorization and the restoration of the diaconate as a permanent
order of ministry. Mature, married men,
35 years of age and older were allowed to
become Deacons if they met certain requirements and completed three years of
intense study and training in the ministry
of the religion. Those dedicated men were
ordained as Deacons and were permitted to serve and perform many functions
normally fulfilled by priests. They were
given roles that included proclaiming the
Gospel, preaching, and teaching in the
name of the Church. They were allowed to
baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness
marriages, and conduct wake and funeral
services. Additionally, they are the leaders in identifying the needs of others and
causing Church resources to meet those
needs. They are charged with dedicating
themselves to eliminating the injustices
or the inequalities that cause such needs.
Moreover, it is important to know not only
what a Deacon does, but who a Deacon is!
Today there are more than 13,000 deacons
in the United States that daily minister to
others.
When the change in requirements for the
Permanent Diaconate were reestablished,
Jack felt called to this vocation and following the 3 years of intense study, Jack was
ordained a Deacon for the Archdiocese of
Washington in 1975. He was first assigned

by the Archbishop to serve the needs of the
parishioners under the direction of the Pastor of Saint Elizabeths Parish in Rockville,
Maryland. He faithfully served this community for 13 years until moving to Calvert County in1989. He was reassigned to
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Solomons where he served under the direction
of Father Richard Gardiner and then Monsignor Mike Wilson until his passing last
month.
His favorite duty was visiting the sick
and infirmed and bringing communion and
encouragement to them. You know you
may have run into Jack at Calvert Memorial, where he was a weekly fixture for
years bringing the host and leading prayers
with patients there. He frequented nursing homes and retirement homes such as
Asbury Solomons in providing ministerial
support to the sick. You could not escape
his big, warm, perpetual smile he had for
everyone he met! It was infectious! In
the 27 years I knew this great man, I never
once saw him without this big grin!
Finally, his wife Mary Anne, partnered
with him to coordinate the Parishs Marriage Ministry Program for many years.
Mary Anne and I worked together in the
Sunday School Program and Jack often
served as the Assistant Chaplain for the

Knights of Columbus. He truly enjoyed
providing liturgies at Mass. He also found
time to teach Baptism classes for members
of the Parish. He was there for everyone
and was prepared to provide any support
required by the Pastor or the parishioners!
Deacon Jack was as good a human being
you would ever know! He is truly missed
by all who knew him. Smilin Jack,
thank you for your devotion! Rest in Peace
my good friend!
Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home
Hog Heaven with his wife Deb. He has
lived is Southern Maryland since 1979 and
has been recognized several times for his
years of community service. He received
the Calvert You Are Beautiful Award for
2013 and was recognized by the Knights of
Columbus of Maryland with its Maryland
Citizen of the Year in 2011. Dave was a
member of the HOGETTES, the Washington Redskins Biggest Fans for 22 years.
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