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2 The Calvert County Times Thursday, August 5, 2021 CONTENTS

LOCAL NEWS 3

COPS AND COURTS 8 LOCAL 5 Chesapeake Beach luminary, entrepreneur Gerald Donovan dies. COMMUNITY 10

COMMISSIONERS/BOE 12

ENTERTAINMENT 14 FEATURE 12 ENTERTAINMENT 14 Calvert School, Commissioner boards at odds over Musician coming to Solomons this month EDUCATION 15 Kirwan Commission, other issues. SPORTS 18 “VACCINATIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO OUR LITTLE ONES AND OUR RATE CALENDAR 19 OF VACCINATION FOR STUDENTS 12 OBITUARIES 20 AND UP IS NOT VERY HIGH.” SUPERINTENDENT DR. DANIEL J. CURRY ON THE NEED TO WEAR MASKS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF WHEN CLASSES ARE BACK IN SESSION. BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22

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Box 250 • Hollywood, Maryland 20636 301-373-4125 www.countytimes.net CountySt. Times Mary’s County ● Calvert County For staff listing and emails, see page 23 Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 3 Calvert To Require Masks When Schools Open By Guy Leonard structional practices.” Staff Writer Calvert schools will track stu- Calvert County schools will re- dent and staff cases of COVID-19, quire all students, staff and visi- the plan stated, and any exposed tors in every grade from pre-K staff or students must self-isolate to the 12th grade to wear masks at home for 10 days. in school buildings regardless of Students or staff with or with- their vaccination status, the latest out symptoms will be allowed to plan for the return to classes in the return to school, the plan stated, fall states. according to guidelines from the The plan, released July 31, also state and Calvert County health stated that schools will return to departments. full capacity and instructional Classrooms will return to a new programs. normal of social distancing, the “Due to vaccination restric- plan said, though it also acknowl- tions, the only protection against edged that social distancing will COVID-19 for students under the be difficult once all students re- age of 12 is proper hand hygiene, turn to classes. respiratory etiquette, social dis- Calvert public schools have set tancing, screening, testing, quar- up a Virtual Academy for stu- antine and wearing a mask,” the dents from grades 3 through 12, plan stated. according to the reopening plan, In a letter to Calvert County for families who do not want to parents, Schools Superintendent return their students to classroom Dr. Daniel J. Curry laid out the instruction. reason for requiring masks. Career and Technology Educa- “We are once again seeing a tion courses (CTE) will be offered surge and the Delta variant is in full, in-person format for the Calvert County School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry particularly troublesome,” Cur- 2021-2022 school year and will buses. The entire reopening plan can ry wrote. “It impacts children at not be available through the vir- Requests for new routes for stu- be viewed at www.calvertnet.k12. a greater rate than the previous tual academy. dents will also not be honored, md.us. COVID-19. Inter-school athletic events will the plan stated, due to seating [email protected] “Vaccinations are not available continue, the plan stated, accord- limitations. to our little ones and our rate of ing the MPSSAA athletic pro- vaccination for students 12 and up gram; National Junior ROTC and is not very high.” marching bank competitions are Curry continued: “If we do not likewise allowed to move ahead. at least take precautions with Middle School sports programs Bowen's Grocery masks, we could very well find will also move forward. Family Owned & Operated Since 1929 ourselves looking at circumstanc- Students will not be required to The Charm and Quality of the Past with the Convenience and Variety of Today es that drive us back to hybrid or wear masks when they are partici- all virtual school, which is not in pating in sports as long as social USDA Choice Beef our children’s best interest.” distancing can be achieved; masks Schools will reopen Aug. 31. will be required indoors accord- “Our Own” Freshly Ground Chuck While some students may not ing to the current masking policy. be able to wear a mask for certain The busing policy has also Steaks • Pork Chops • Fresh Chicken reasons, the report stated: “For changed for the coming school most mask-wearing is a skill that year; students enrolled in differ- FULL LINE OF GROCERIES, MEAT, PRODUCE can be taught using effective in- ent schools will not take the same Berger & Otterbein's Fresh MD Crab Meat Specialty Cookies Lump • Jumbo Lump Frozen Crab Cakes From Dalys Seafood Hershey’s “BEST” Full Service Meat Department Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Custom Orders Welcome 12 Taste Tempting Flavors Fresh Rolls Chicken Half Gallons - 30 Flavors! 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The eight- for inclusion in the document that month moratorium was intended is being written by to give the town’s planning com- Planning and Zoning Adminis- mission time to finish its work on trator Chris Jakubiak, who con- revising the town’s comprehen- tracts his services with the town. sive plan and zoning ordinance. At the meeting commission The moratorium was prompted members made several changes document and make comments. ed short term rentals. by the submittal in January of five to his 10-chapter document. Jaku- Once the hearing is held, the The planners rejected the first projects with 11 townhouse, 24 biak urged the members to con- commission then makes it fi- two concerns and noted that the condominium, and 148 apartment clude their work with an eye on nal recommendation to the town council vote at their last meeting units. There is also one single- the moratorium sunset, saying council, which also has to have a clarifying tourist homes to include family unit. The proposals were every change they made took time public hearing. Jakubiak said that short-term rentals, which allows submitted by the Donovan family and money to accomplish realistically would put the process then in commercial and maritime who own and operate the Rod ‘N The planners intend to meet into the new year and beyond the districts, should alleviate the eco- Reel Resort complex, which is un- sometime in August to finalize the moratorium sunset. nomic commission’s concerns. dergoing a major expansion. document with the hopes of hav- Councilwoman Valerie Beaudin, Also at the July 28 meeting, the The planning commission has ing a public hearing sometime in who attended the virtual meeting, planners added the following lan- been working since then to com- October. The reason for the two- said the council would have to de- guage suggested by Vice Chair plete the task. At the time of the month gap is that is the time re- cide whether to extend the mora- Laura Blackwelder to the plan re- imposition of the moratorium it quired by law for the state, coun- torium to give the process time to garding municipal growth: was felt by the majority council ty, and North Beach to review the work itself out. “Following a number of highly The developer’s attorney Eric successful endeavors to imple- Blitz admitted during the public ment smart growth principals into comment section at the beginning neighborhood development proj- of the March 18 meeting that the ects, Chesapeake Beach saw its Calvert Library Shares proposals from his client were all population double between 2000 submitted at once when they real- and 2010, and then continue to ized the planning and zoning com- grow through 2020. While the mission’s intentions for the master town has excelled in offering a COVID Information plan. But he said the projects all variety of housing types that can had been previously proposed and accommodate a diverse range of several had been approved but income levels, municipal infra- then not built when the economy structure and commercial ame- turned sour. nities needed to serve additional But the planners also have con- residents was not expanded in a cerns particularly about there of corresponding degree. Notably, the five projects that surround the the town remains deficient by marina owned by the family next national standards in the area of to the Chesapeake Beach Water parkland and open space; the new- Park and across the street from ly built Northern High School,

Prince Frederick Library Kellan’s Field. which is the only public high Jakubiak, in a briefing to the school that serves the community, Unfortunately, COVID is ramp- tycovid19.com/vaccination or by council before their March 18 has already exceeded its capacity; ing back up locally. The Del- calling 410-535-5400x388. vote, noted the area was built on and the town’s only two through- ta variant is now the dominant The CDC recommends masks a filled-in swamp and it has expe- fares, MD Rt. 260 and MD Rt. strain of COVID in Maryland and indoors in public, even for fully rienced visible sinking, including 261, require traffic solutions but it multiplies faster, generates a vaccinated people, in areas of several adjacent roads. It is also in lack the space needed to expand higher number of viral particles substantial or high transmission. the 100-year flood plain and rou- them in a number of areas. Adding and attaches to our cells more ef- While our increasing positivity tinely is inundated. The area in additional pressure to existing in- fectively than the alpha variant. numbers thankfully don’t meet general is also predicted to have a frastructure, an expansive inten- Studies have shown that the Delta the “substantial transmission” 2.1-foot sea-level rise this century sification of the town’s landmark variant is 80 percent more likely levels, Calvert Library wants all because of global warming commercial property, the Rod-N- to require hospitalization than the our customers to stay healthy The town Economic Develop- Reel Resort, has been approved original COVID strain. and, in partnership with Calvert ment Commission, chaired by and is projected for completion in According to the Calvert Health County Health Department, is Councilman Larry Jaworski, has the coming year. With this com- Department’s Facebook post on recommending that customers and expressed some concern about mercial expansion, Chesapeake July 28, 2021, “An unvaccinated staff wear a mask in indoor pub- the comprehensive plan rewrite. Beach’s Road capacity, parking person is six-times more likely to lic spaces regardless of vaccina- Those concerns include: capacity, and recreational asset get sick and 30-times more likely tion status. It’s a simple thing we Expanding the potential com- capacity will be further burdened, to end up in the hospital than a can do to help keep transmission mercial areas along Rt. 260 and thus heightening the need for vaccinated person of the same age and hospital rates low in Calvert 261, walkability, pedestrian safety, and and general health.” County. Opposing the recommended 35- open space infrastructure.” Vaccines continue to be avail- For more information, call foot building height restrictions. [email protected] able from the Health Department Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291. and and appointments are easy to get Press Release from Calvert Library. Support for limited and regulat- through https://www.calvertcoun- Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 5 Donovan, Former Chesapeake Beach Mayor and Resort Owner, Dies By Guy Leonard “The Rod ‘N’ Reel was the Staff Writer town when I moved here,” Ma- Gerald Donovan, the owner of honey said. “It’s been an asset to the iconic waterfront resort, The the town; it’s the town’s biggest Rod n’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach, employer.” who also once served as its mayor Donovan served in the United for nearly three decades, has died. States Marine Corp and later Donovan’s family released a came to serve as the president of statement saying the entrepreneur the North Beach Volunteer Fire passed away July 31 at his home Department. with his family. He was also a major booster for He was 72. cancer research, raising $5 million “Mr. Donovan gave so much to in partnership with his brother and our community, where he set forth in honor of their father through an his vision for The Rod ‘N’ Reel annual cancer gala they organized Resort and the family is commit- over the past 30 years. ted to making his dreams a real- Calvert County Commissioner ity,” the statement said. “He felt President Earl “Buddy” Hance immense gratitude to those who said Donovan was a committed helped him fulfill his dreams.” public servant. Donovan was the mayor of Ches- “He left his mark on Chesa- apeake Beach for 24 years, and peake Beach that will last forev- had a hand in building many of the er,” Hance said. “He set it on the amenities in town, including the path it’s on today.” water park, railway trail, bayfront council and when Donovan was fledge casino while Mahoney op- Hance, a Republican, said he park, the annual fireworks display mayor for from 1984 to 2008. posed further gambling expansion. called Donovan, an ardent Demo- and Veterans Memorial Park. They both respected each other, Though he often disagreed with crat, a friend. Current Chesapeake Beach Mahoney said, though their vi- Donovan on issues, they got along “Gerald was a good man,” Mayor Pat Mahoney said he had sions of the town’s future were well, Mahoney said. The current Hance said. worked with Donovan for decades diametrically opposed. mayor said Donovan left an indel- [email protected] when Mahoney was on the town Donovan dreamed of a fully- ible mark on the town. 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, August 5, 2021 Nonprofit Institute Provides Lifeline During Pandemic Two Southern Maryland nonprofit coordination, fundraising, and public we had to send things home. We had to organizations are crediting the Non- relations/marketing/communications figure out to play through a computer profit Institute (NPI) at the College to order more frequently and stayed screen.” of Southern Maryland (CSM) for not steady with twice-a-week community Fogarty affirmed that the Nonprofit only saving their businesses over the calls with the United Ways of Charles Institute is just one of many resources course of the past 17 months, but for and St. Mary’s for 18 straight weeks. offered by CSM. “Nonprofits are an also strengthening their organizations The Institute even held its 11th An- economic engine and our team’s work to better serve their communities. nual Nonprofit Conference virtually is just another way the college reach- Spokespersons from both The Arc five months ago bringing together 23 es, and meets, the needs of the local Southern Maryland in Prince Freder- leaders to talking about “Adapting to community.” ick and Pure Play Every Day in Charles extra mile during the COVID crisis Change.” She also credits her appointment to County recently told “Inside Your to help nonprofit organizations share “We proved during the pandemic Maryland Governor’s Nonprofit Work- County Government” podcast host resources and ideas; learn about and that we all are stronger together than ing Group, organized by the Gover- Brent Huber that NPI at CSM is “the prepare grant applications for aid; and we are as individual silos,” Fogarty nor’s Office of Community Initiatives backbone of success” for many of the stand up creative ways to serve constit- continued. for broadening her scope on how the area’s nonprofits. uents in a virtual environment. “The collaboration that came out of Nonprofit Institute could further help “ I h ave b e e n a ct ive w it h t he Nonprofit “We’re small, but we’re mighty,” the meetings is what has kept us thriv- Southern Maryland. The group, which Institute for the last almost two years Fogarty said of her team. NPI at CSM ing,” Waldauer added. “It was the kind was comprised of nonprofit organiza- and I know that we probably would is led by CSM Continuing Education of back bone of success for many of the tions throughout the state, was tasked not be surviving and thriving like we and Workforce Development Assistant nonprofits in our area. The collabora- with making recommendations to Gov. did through this pandemic without the Director of Strategic Initiatives Kyle tion was part of our success plan and Larry Hogan’s Maryland Strong: Road- resources [NPI] has,” shared The Arc Kebaugh and includes Michelle Sulli- remains so as we come out of COVID. map to Recovery. The Nonprofit Insti- Southern Maryland Marketing and van and Fogarty – who have been with And any nonprofit that you talk to that tute represented the voice and interest Communications Coordinator Lyndee the Institute for close to five years – was a part of this is going to tell you of Southern Maryland nonprofits at the Waldbauer. “At the very beginning of and Amy Davis, who recently joined. the same thing.” state level and through Fogarty’s ser- COVID, Cara said let’s move these All three have robust experience with Patty Stine, executive director of vice on the Charles County COVID-19 [monthly] Affinity Groups to weekly nonprofits and Sullivan and Davis are Pure Play Every Day, Inc., agreed. Recovery Task Force; a group created and we all hung on. [The meetings] also executive directors of nonprofit “[NPI] was instrumental in our by the Charles County Economic De- were our lifeline. That’s how we got organizations. growth as a nonprofit because when we velopment Advisory Board at the re- through the first several months of the When news of the pandemic ar- started, we literally didn’t know what quest of the county commissioners. pandemic” rived in March of 2020, the Nonprofit we were doing,” Stine shared. “NPI “Having a voice with these two ini- NPI Consultant Cara Fogarty joined Institute at CSM immediately went provided resources and guidance and tiatives proved to be extraordinarily Huber, Waldbauer and Pure Play Ev- into action to help the region’s non- network connections that made it pos- helpful for the nonprofit community in ery Day, Inc. Executive Director Patty profit leaders navigate COVID-19 re- sible for us have so many partners. We Southern Maryland,” Fogarty said. Stine during the podcast to reflect on lief loans and grants. They called their had to turn our program upside down. Press Release from CSM. how the Nonprofit Institute went the Affinity Groups centered on volunteer Instead of being where people were,

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1 3 9 4 0 H r e m a n R 1 0 4 4 S o l o m o n s D 2 0 6 8 Cops & Courts The Calvert County Times Thursday, August 5, 2021 CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT During the week of July 19– July 25, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,500 calls for service throughout the community.

Animal Complaint: 21-41465 vehicle, a U-Haul rental van. Upon Theft: 21-41045 of the vehicle On July 25, 2021, DFC Gilm- arrival, Deputy Gilmore observed On July 23, 2021, Cpl. Jacobs revealed, sev- ore responded 5th Street between a white, Pit Bull style puppy in- received report of a theft. The eral cut straws Chesapeake Ave and Bay Ave side a small pet crate in the cargo complainant came to the Sher- containing a in North Beach to assist MDFC area of the van. The puppy was ly- iff’s Office to report unknown white pow- Cress with a dog locked in an un- ing on his back, panting hard and suspect(s) stole his handicapped dery residue attended vehicle. Upon arrival, appeared to be in distress. Deputy placard from his vehicle parked in (suspected co- DFC Gilmore observed a four Gilmore removed the dog from the 2800 block of Beach Drive in caine) through- door passenger car bearing DC the crate, leashed him, and gave Huntingtown. The estimated val- out the vehicle, tags, with all of the windows up, him some cool water. The dog was ue of stolen property is unknown in addition to sunroof closed, and a small white not wearing a collar and no col- at this time. a plastic bag dog inside the vehicle with no wa- lar/leash was found in the vehicle. Theft: 21-41277 of suspected Canzania Hall ter source. Deputy Cress removed Animal Control responded and On July 24, 2021, Cpl. Jacobs cocaine and a the dog from the vehicle and took possession of the puppy. responded to 1300 block of Flag paper rolled cigarette containing placed it in his patrol car. Depu- Damaged Property: 21-40602 Harbor Blvd. in St. Leonard for suspected marijuana. Hall was ties noted the outdoor temperature On July 21, 2021, Deputy Con- report of a theft from an auto. The placed into the custody of MSP at the time was 87 degrees, but ob- tic responded to Calvert Marina complainant advised sometime due to her active warrant. A sec- served the temperature inside the located at 14485 Dowell Road in between July 22 at 3 p.m. and July ondary search revealed one plastic vehicle noticeably warmer. Ani- Solomons for the report of dam- 23 at 11 a.m., unknown suspects bag containing a white powdery mal Control responded and took aged property. The complainant stole a pair of black framed Diff substance (suspected cocaine) and possession of the dog. advised sometime between July 17 sunglasses from her vehicle. The one plastic bag containing sus- Animal Complaint: 21-41461 and July 19, unknown suspect(s) estimated value of stolen property pected marijuana on Hall’s per- On July 25, 2021, Deputy Gilm- removed multiple wooden hand- is unknown at this time. son. Hall was then transported ore responded to 4160 Mears Ave rail posts in the pavilion. The esti- ARRESTS to the Calvert County Detention in Chesapeake Beach for the report mated value of damaged property On July 21, 2021, Deputy Strong Center where she was charged of a dog locked in an unattended is $500.00. responded to the 3300 block of CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. Broomes Island On July 24, 2021, Deputy Stur- Road in Port divant conducted a traffic stop in Republic for the area of Rt. 260 and Kidwell the report of an Lane in Owings. Contact was auto accident made with the driver who failed MARYLAND STATE with property to provide a valid driver’s license damage. Dep- and initially provided a false name uty Strong ar- and date of birth. A search of the POLICE REPORT rived on scene vehicle revealed a plastic bag con- to discover an taining a white powdery substance The below incidents, investigations, and arrests are, in part, demonstrative u n o c c u p i e d (suspected cocaine), a metal spoon of the Prince Frederick Barrack’s effort to ensure that Calvert County is a safe vehicle off the Patrick Brooks with a white powdery residue, and place to live, work, and visit. roadway into a scale. A further search revealed a ditch. The driver of the vehi- a Rock Island Firearm Violation -- On July handguns were located along with cle, identified as Patrick Dorelle 1911 45 caliber 28, 2021, TFC. Rucker conduct- suspected marijuana and MDMA. Brooks, 41 of Chesapeake Beach, handgun located a traffic stop on a vehicle in The driver of the vehicle was iden- MD was located 50 yards from the ed in a back- the area of Route 4 and Traskers tified as 41-year-old James Taylor crash site. A search of the vehicle pack that was Blvd., Prince Frederick, MD. Tpr. of Harwood, MD. The passengers revealed a white powdery sub- placed next to Moorman responded to assist and were identified as 30-year-old stance (suspected cocaine) stored a small child in a probable cause search was con- Danielle Bryant and 37-year-old in two clear baggies in pain view, the rear of the ducted on the vehicle. During the Nakia Young, both of Washing- in addition to multiple empty min- vehicle. The search, a Glock 9mm handgun ton, DC. Taylor was arrested and iature bottles of liquor and multi- driver, later and marijuana was recovered. The charged with CDS (not marijuana) ple open beer bottles. Brooks was identified as driver of the vehicle was identified and handgun violations. Young transported to the Calvert County Joseph Jomal as 24-year-old, Norvell Hunter of was charged with providing a Detention Center where he was McGainey, 32 Joseph McGainey Lusby, MD. Hunter was placed false name to Police, an outstand- charged with CDS: Possession- of Brandywine, under arrest for the handgun vio- ing warrant, and CDS (not mari- Not Marijuana. MD had an active warrant through lation and transported to the Cal- juana). Bryant was charged with On July 20, 2021, Deputy W. Charles County. McGainey was vert County Detention Center. CDS (not marijuana). All three McDowell conducted a traffic arrested and transported to the Firearm Violation -- On June individuals were placed under ar- stop in the area Rt. 260 and Boyd’s Calvert County Detention Center 30, 2021, Senior Trooper Costello rest and transported to the Calvert Turn Road in Owings. Contact where he was charged with mul- responded to the area of Route 2 County Detention Center. was made with the occupants of tiple gun charges, child neglect, and Route 260, Chesapeake Beach, All persons charged with a the vehicle and it was revealed and traffic related offenses. MD for a report of a traffic acci- crime are considered innocent that one of the passengers, Canza- Editor’s Note: The above arrests dent. Investigation revealed that until proven guilty in a court of nia LaMarie Hall, 22 of Chesa- are not an indication of guilt or the vehicle was disabled and not law. News releases are a service peake Beach, MD, was wanted on innocence as the cases have not involved in a traffic accident. A of the Maryland State Police. an active warrant through Mary- been adjudicated. probable cause search of the vehi- Press Release from MSP Prince land State Police (MSP). A search cle was conducted and two Ruger Frederick Barrack Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 9 St. Mary’s Man Defendant Sentenced in Charged with Rape in 2019 Shooting Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that John Michael Anderson Wood, 21, Calvert of Lusby, has been sentenced for By Guy Leonard his role in a 2019 shooting that left Staff Writer a woman seriously injured. Wood Calvert Sheriff’s Office detec- received a total of 14 years ac- tives have charged a Mechanic- tive incarceration for felony first sville man with the first-degree degree assault, use of a handgun, rape of a minor for an alleged in- and related charges. He will not cident in Lusby in July. be eligible for parole until he has The victim, a reportedly intoxi- served at least half of his sentence. cated 16-year-old girl, and wit- In October 2019, Wood and co- nesses all told police that they saw defendant Dru Sultzaberger were the defendant, 21-year-old Jovan at a party when Sultzaberger be- Gabriel Parker, holding a gun to came involved in an altercation. the victim’s head to allegedly They left, armed themselves with make her to perform a sex act on handguns, and drove to the vic- him at an address on Walsh Lane tim’s residence. They fired sever- July 14. al shots into the victim’s vehicle, When a witness saw the defen- one of which struck the victim in the face. Fortunately, she sur- dant and the victim in a shed on Jovan Gabriel Parker John Michael Anderson Wood, 21, of Lusby the property, according to an ap- vived her injuries. plication for a statement of charg- Police learned that Parker had Sultzaberger previously pleaded Detective Ted Yates of the Calvert es against Parker filed in Calvert come to the residence to “smoke” guilty and received 17 years im- County Sheriff’s Office for their County District Court they called after work, court papers stated, prisonment. State’s Attorney Har- outstanding work on this case. 911; by the time deputies respond- but before that had traveled to an- vey wishes to commend Assistant Press Release from Cal- ed, Parker had already fled. other unknown residence in Lusby State’s Attorney Lee Ann Bell and vert County State’s Attorney’s The defendant had left his red to retrieve his “strap” a case wit- Office. Toyota sedan registered to him at ness told police. the residence and deputies found That same witness said they saw him a short distance away walk- Parker go into the residence and ing around, court papers stated. return to the vehicle brandishing a Deputies searched Parker and handgun; the witness said it had a found a loaded pistol magazine in tan grip and a black slide. his underwear, court papers stat- When witnesses noticed that ed, that was designed for a Glock the young victim was not close firearm. by, they went to the shed on the When detectives interviewed property and found both her and the victim, they found her to be Parker there. intoxicated – she told police she Parker later told police that he had imbibed alcohol and smoke had received oral sex from the marijuana at the residence while victim and had fondled her but spending time with school friends. that the act was consensual. She told police Parker had pro- He denied having a gun during vided the alcohol, court papers the act, court papers stated. stated, and that she remembered When police impounded his ve- little of the incident except that hicle they found a handgun that Parker had placed a gun to her seemed to match the description head and told her to perform a sex of the handgun Parker was alleged THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 act on him. to have used against the victim. FREE Calvert [email protected]

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The Calvert County Depart- prize gift basket. ment of Economic Development Job seekers are encouraged to will host an in-person job fair on arrive early, be prepared to in- Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, from 10 terview and have ample copies of a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Prince Fred- their resume. There will be space erick Volunteer Fire Department, available to complete applica- located at 450 Solomons Island tions to submit directly to hiring Road S. in Prince Frederick. managers. Job seekers can explore new em- The Calvert County Depart- ployment opportunities from an ment of Economic Development array of Calvert County business- works to help all businesses suc- es. Radio personalities T-Bone ceed, from small, local businesses and Heather will be at the event to large, national enterprises. For from 10 a.m. to noon giving away information on the Department of prizes. In addition, all job seekers Economic Development and the who visit at least three tables to many services the county offers discuss employment opportuni- the business community, contact ties will receive a ticket for a free the department at 410-535-4583 ice cream cone from Mrs. Moo’s or 301-855-1880, or by email at Corner, who will be onsite, and [email protected]. Ramzi Alami, MD, FACS, FASMBS will also be eligible to win a grand CalvertHealth Medical Group der, stomach and colon cancers, announces the addition of Ramzi appendicitis, diverticulitis and Alami, MD, FACS, FASMBS to others. He performs most of his its surgical group. Dr. Alami is a operations using minimally inva- leading authority in weight loss sive techniques including lapa- surgery, including sleeve gastrec- roscopic surgery, single incision tomy, laparoscopic and open gas- laparoscopic surgery and robotic tric bypass, and adjustable gastric surgery. banding, having performed more Dr. Alami completed his fel- than 2000 operations. He also per- lowship in Advanced Minimally forms complex revisional surgery. Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at “Being a surgeon came natural- Stanford University, where he also ly to me. The unique thing about served as an instructor in surgery. bariatrics is that it allows you to Additionally, he is certified by the follow patients long-term and American Board of Surgery, he is when you see the result you’ve had a Fellow of the American College on peoples’ lives, the difference of Surgeons and a Fellow of the you’ve helped make - it is incred- American Society of Metabolic ibly rewarding,” said Dr. Alami. and Bariatric Surgery. He is also Dr. Alami’s career spans two an active member of the Interna- continents and he has special- tional Federation for the Surgery ized and worked in the US over 14 of Obesity and the Society for years, seeing patients with a wide American Gastrointestinal and array of weight-related problems, Endoscopic Surgery. including, morbid obesity, diabe- Dr. Alami joins Dr. Ervind LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS tes, metabolic syndrome and re- Bhogte in Suite 210 of the Calvert LOCAL ADVERTISERS YOUR ONLINE lated diseases. As such, Dr. Alami Medical Office Building in Prince has also mentored and taught oth- Frederick as well as surgeons Dr. REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY FOR er surgeons in the field. Although Tsangaris, Dr. Ehrmantraut and SERVICES CHARLES, CALVERT, his main focus is on weight loss Dr. Wuamett in practice. & ST. MARY’S COUNTY surgery, Dr. Alami also covers To schedule an appointment, VEHICLES surgeries of the digestive system, call 410.414.9017. EMPLOYMENT such as ulcers, hernias, gall blad- Press Release from CalvertHealth CHILD CARE GENERAL MERCHANDISE

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The Town of Chesapeake Beach announces work is starting on the repair to the retaining wall that bor- ders the sidewalk of 17th Street and B street leading to the Boardwalk. After repairs to the the retaining wall are complete, the town plans to initiate a beautification project at the location in coordination with the Town’s Green Team.

Calvert County Department of 2:30-6:30 p.m. through Nov. 23 Economic Development invites ·Thursdays in Dunkirk at MD Food Truck Festival at citizens to celebrate National Dunkirk District Park (10750 Farmers Market Week Aug. 1 Southern Maryland Blvd.) through Aug. 7, by visiting one 3-7 p.m. through Oct. 19 of Calvert County’s four farmers ·Saturdays in Lusby at Sneade’s Jefferson Patterson Park market locations and purchasing Ace Home Center (11861 HG produce, meats, seafood and other Trueman Road) local products. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 23 “National Farmers Market Week Private/Municipal Market is the perfect opportunity for citi- ·Saturdays in North Beach at zens to show their support for the North Beach Senior Center (9010 county’s agriculture community Chesapeake Ave.) and appreciation to Calvert Coun- 8-11 a.m. through Sept. 25 ty Farmers Market Association To find more information about members, volunteers, county staff Calvert County’s farmers markets and all others involved in making visit CalvertAg.com. local farmers markets possible,” For information about the Cal- We’re Back! 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Moonbounce Water Slide and val2021.eventbrite.com 12 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, August 5, 2021 Commissioner/School Board Standoff Reveals Citizen Frustration By Dick Myers more annually by the end of the Editor decade. Impasse! That’s the best way to One part of that increased fund- characterize what happened last ing is raising the starting salaries week between the Calvert County of the state’s teachers to $50,000. Board of County Commissioners Currently that salary is slightly (BOCC) and the Board of Educa- more than $40,000 in Calvert, tion (school board). which has the third highest in the The specific issue may be con- state. So, there is a significant sidered somewhat esoteric, but it amount to make up. And there has could be emblematic of a grow- been no guidance on how the ad- ing community unrest about the ditional funding requirements are school board. The BOCC says it’s to be paid, by the state or county hearing it from parents and other or shared. community members. The BOCC feels because they What caused the standoff is a are the school system’s funding requirement of the legislation that authority (along with the state) created “The Blueprint for Mary- they should be the one choosing land’s Future,” an outcome of the implementation coordinator what has been called the Kirwan and are putting forward the po- Commission. sition of county administrator as Calvert County Superintendent the one to fill that role, no matter of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry ex- who is in the position at the time. plained in a letter to the BOCC: Currently Mark Willis is county “One of the early requirements administrator. in the Blueprint legislation is the The school board proposes that appointment of an implementa- the county designee work with tion coordinator. This position Michael as a liaison instead. That requires input and approval from wasn’t good enough for the BOCC. the local education agency (LEA) Commissioner President Buddy and the county. The legislative Hance said, “Our concern was, directive is very vague, but in when we see projections of the discussions with other LEAs, we cost to implement this for us, it have determined that this posi- was just a matter of our involve- tion requires someone with very ment and not being at the tail of strong project management skills. the train and just getting a fi- Additionally, we believe this per- nal report that says we need this son should have a thorough under- money.” standing of our Calvert County Curry attempted to blunt the Schools since the Blueprint af- concern. “We understand that fects so many components of our school districts at the state level educational operations.” require a big chunk of the budget. The school board, at the recom- And I know it can be frustrating mendation of Curry, has put for- as a commissioner to have little ward the name of the school sys- control over that. That is the way tem’s Director of Resource Man- things happen to be set up, but agement Kevin Michael to fill the certainly we can have a group that position due to “his educational can periodically stay in touch with experience and skill set and I hope progress. you will agree.” Curry wrote. Curry noted in his letter, “As The letter went on to say, “He a point of information, the Pub- has a strong background in negoti- lic Schools Superintendents’ As- Calvert County BOE President Inez Claggett ations, finance, human resources, sociation of Maryland (PSSAM) beyond just the creation of the our budget. It’s going to get even and instruction. While this posi- and the Maryland Association of Blueprint implementation coordi- bigger. For me, I need something tion requires extensive knowledge Boards of Education (MABE) are nator. He said, “I’ve had a very up in writing that the board has a seat of Calvert County Schools opera- working together to create a Blue- and down road over the last seven at the table.” tions, we would also welcome a print implementation advisory years. We have tried to meet with Hart added, “We need to have a dedicated liaison in your office work group. As part of this initia- the board and talk and let’s just vote and I can’t vote for anything that would work with Kevin Mi- tive, we will have a broad adviso- be honest, it hasn’t worked well that doesn’t have that to be quite chael. The two could meet on ry workgroup and subgroups with in seven years. To be polite, we honest for the simple fact that we a periodic basis to discuss up- employees implementing the five don’t have a very fluid working get along today in this room, but coming requirements in the leg- policy areas. An additional sub- relationship.” we’re not here forever. We just islation and craft timelines for group would be made up of the 24 Hart says the general public rent the seats.” implementation.” implementation coordinators to doesn’t understand when the com- Hart remembered, “I had a Although there are non-mone- meet and discuss the structure and missioners say they provide the friend of mine one time, and he tary aspects to the Blueprint, the responsibilities of the position, as money but don’t have any say in was banging on me about a state key thrust of the legislation is in- well as troubleshooting and shar- how it’s spent. road. And I said, you know, this fusion of additional monies into ing best practices. To the best of “So, my problem with the whole isn’t even our road. He said, ‘You the state’s education system. For my knowledge, all of the imple- thing is, this is just barely scratch- don’t get it. You’re my representa- Calvert Country that means $8 mentation coordinators appointed ing the surface. This thing’s got tive. When I come to you, I look million additional funding in the so far are experienced educators.” serious teeth from reduced class- at you as the government. I voted first year of implementation in Commissioner Mike Hart was room sizes to the financial picture you in,’ and he was right. Some- Fiscal Year 2022 and $20 million blunt in his concerns that went on this. And it’s already half of times you kind of go, well, this Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Calvert County Times Feature 13 Commissioner/School Board Standoff Reveals Citizen Frustration ances and local decisions.” constituency that is growing and Gadway continued to press growing and growing that wants for a meeting. Curry responded, more of a say in how our children “We have public meetings on our are educated. We want our chil- budget. When we present a bud- dren back to school and we want get, then we invite people to com- to make sure Critical Race Theory ment on it. To have a public meet- is not in our schools. I know the ing just to hear everyone’s opin- money aspect is a bit problem- ion without any focus about here’s atic, but I would like to encour- our decision, that doesn’t play out age all five of you to continue as very well.” you did today, and to speak up for So Gadway followed, “Are you your constituents and speak up for in favor of having parents at these our children, because you could meetings, or are you in favor of re- be our liaison, our voice to grow stricting parents from coming to stronger for these children, to get the meetings as a school board and what they deserve in this county.” talking about different items?” Stephanie Dale said, “I encour- Curry responded, “First of age the commissioners to engage all, let me clarify. I work for the and exercise enhanced oversight school board. They decide to have over the board’s obligation and a meeting, I’m there. But my ad- expenditures.” vice to them would be when you She added, “Dr. Curry shared have such meetings have purpose, an article on his Twitter page, en- have a goal.” titled Are schools teaching Criti- Gadway noted that Curry op- cal Race Theory; no, says one exposed a bill proposed by Del. Jer- pert. That article advises school ry Clark requiring school boards administrators to reject labeling to accept public comment. Curry or shaming of people, no matter said he opposed it because they what group they are born into as were doing it already. As to the a means of reassuring a concerned limiting to 10 speakers at the public. While Dr. Curry’s state- last meeting when there was a ment that Critical Race Theory is line running outside the build- not being overtly taught in Calvert ing wanting to speak, he said the County Public Schools is accurate school board had limited speakers in the sense that the term doesn’t because of the pandemic and that appear in any policy or curricu- was their first in-person meeting lum, the statement is misleading since then. He did say, however, and sorely misses the points of that the state board limits meeting the concerns being raised. It isn’t speakers to 10. the label that matters, but rather Gadway also asked about the the substance of the content be- system’s equity policy and cur- ing conveyed, and the substantive riculum. Curry said, “I have said content of the board adopted poli- at the last two board of education cies. Implementation steps thus meetings, there’s no curriculum far are not only clearly aligned for Critical Race Theory. We are with Critical Race Theory, but not teaching Critical Race Theo- they also likewise don’t follow ry. It’s not been on our agenda and the advice in the article Dr. Curry show me differently.” shared?” Curry elaborated, “One of the A virtual speaker, Joseph Ku- simplest definitions of equity is mar, defended the school board. Calvert County Comissioner President Buddy Hance the unequal treatment of unequals, He said, “I’ve been with the board isn’t mine. And folks just don’t the day, used the occasion to press and that we are not all equal.” He of education as a parent for six look at it that way. They go, it’s all Curry on issues that he has heard added, “I think you understand years now, and I’ve never had a yours. So, if we’re going to send from the community, includ- the reason why in schools, you problem getting someone to an- the money over and we’re going to ing Critical Race Theory and the have special education, or you swer a phone call or an email or be held responsible, I want to have school board’s limiting of public have a speech therapist for some- getting back to me about any con- some say in it.” comment at their last meeting. one who struggles there, or you versation at all. So, the idea that New commissioner Chris Gad- Gadway also wanted to know have a gifted program, where you parents are not being heard is false way made the motion that was if the school system planned any have advanced placement courses, on its face, and anyone who wants ultimately approved to appoint public forums to explain the Kir- and you have basic courses.” to be involved, there’s a Citizens the county administrator as the wan Commission recommenda- “Those are all on equal applica- Advisory Committee and the Spe- implementation coordinator. A tions to parents. “I don’t know tions for different needs. And, at cial Education Citizens Advisory second motion was passed to as- that we fully even understand Kir- the end, every high school gradu- Committee. You can be a substi- semble a work group to include wan,” he said. ate graduates with a high school tute teacher and be in the class- school personnel. Curry responded, “This has diploma.” room and see what’s going on. It is not clear what the next step primarily been a state initiative,” Later in the July 27 meeting dur- “So, the idea that the board of edu- in the standoff is. A call to the adding, “There’s not much for us ing public comment time, Cath- cation is being secretive and not Maryland State Board of Educa- to decide. There’s more for us to erine Grasso, Republican Central letting the public talk is false on its tion was not returned as of press do and determine just what some Committee chairperson but speak- face.” deadline. of these specific requirements ing as an individual, said, “I’d like [email protected] But Gadway, in his first meet- look like locally, to whatever ex- to thank you all for your vote to- ing after being sworn in earlier in tent there might be for local nu- day. As you know, there’s a large 14 Entertainment The Calvert County Times Thursday, August 5, 2021 “Performing is Kind of Like Riding a Bike.” Scott Kirby Comes back to Solomons for 1st Time Since 2019 By Tim Flaherty are inspired by coastal life. I think the Contributing Writer listeners who come to SMSA very much “I think performing is kind of like connect to my music. riding a bike,” says singer-songwriter “I always meet new people at the Sol- Scott Kirby, who appears this weekend omons show,” he adds. on Solomons Island. “You don’t lose that Like many performers, Kirby faced skill. However, remembering thousands much professional difficulty in 2020 of lyrics can fade if you don’t play the and the first few months of 2021. “I lost songs regularly.” quite a bit of work, but not travelling Kirby, who’s fulltime residence is in all the time allowed me to learn to be Kittery, Maine, spent much of his time still and gave me time to take a num- at home during the pandemic shutdown ber of classes online and to work on new practicing and refreshing his memory songs.” by practicing his old songs and through Kirby’s traveling schedule has ramped Facebook Live appearances. Scattered up over the past four months. “I just fin- outdoor appearances and a socially-dis- ished traveling through 40 states,” he pared to that of James Taylor, with a bit Solomons Holiday Inn Conference Cen- tanced, limited-attendance theater con- says, “and I’m headed to Ireland next of Jimmy Buffett thrown in. ter and Marina, Spring Cove Marina In cert broadcast on National Public Radio month for an Irish tour with Irish musi- The Southern Maryland Sailing As- Solomons, Quantum Sails Solomons from Texas made sure he did not gather cian Gabriel Donohue.” sociation Clubhouse on Solomons Island Island, and PRMI Mortgages of St. too much rust. In addition to his Maine residence, will be the venue for this Sunday’s show. Mary’s County. More info and a link to Kirby’s Solomons show this weekend Kirby spends several months per year It is a listening room environment and buy tickets can be found at https://smsa. will be the 14 annual concert he has per- in Key West, Florida, where he is a co- holds less than 100 people. The show is com. The venue asks that unvaccinated formed in conjunction with the South- owner of The Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, an open to the public, although non-SMSA persons wear masks. The mask policy ern Maryland Sailing Association. That entertainment bar and restaurant that members will be asked to sign the guest may be updated according to CDC’s and number includes a virtual show last year features many nationally known musi- book. Doors at SMSA will open at 3pm, Calvert County recommendations at the from his boathouse in Kittery. “I always cal acts. Key West, the Chesapeake Bay with the music starting at 4pm. The time of the concert. look forward to coming to SMSA,” he region and Coastal New England are all concert is sponsored by Corona Extra Scott Kirby has one more message for tells the County Times. “I’ve sailed my prominent features of Kirby’s original (Bozick Distributors of Waldorf), The his fans: “Get vaccinated.” entire adult life, and many of my songs songs. His musical style is often com- Artworks@7th Presents Art Inspired by Lyrics

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Blackbird's Song Mystic “As music is the poetry of sound, her poured acrylic piece takes flight! so is painting the poetry of sight,” - Duke Ellington's 1962 album en- James McNeil Whistler titled "Midnight In Paris", comprised A Midnight In Paris Writers use words to paint pictures of songs related to Paris, was the in- the entire community. Small lo- in our minds, poets add elements such spiration for Wayne Thomas’ photo- cal businesses make indispensable as rhythm and/or rhyme, and musi- graph of the Eiffel Tower. contributions to communities and cians add melodies and instruments. Linda Owens and Helene Vonne- neighborhoods. See how lyrics and/or music inspired gut have created pottery inspired by Supporting local artists allows creative artwork of all mediums at songs and lyrics from such notable them the opportunity to continue to artists as the Rolling Stones, Jumpin’ AW7. These are just a few of the piec- Linda Owens serve their communities. You will es showing at the gallery: Gene Simmons, Rufus Thomas and a semi-intimate viewing at the gal- often see members of Artworks@7th Tracey Vernon’s mixed media Beethoven. lery on Saturday August 7 from 1 to 4 supporting local charities and organi- “Navigational Aid” was inspired by Sometimes it’s the lyrics, other PM. Meet the artists and experience zations by participating in art shows, her favorite Van Morrison song, “Into times the melody, but the connections the variety of art represented by these teaching workshops, and donating the Mystic” and may just rock your between the two can make beautiful wonderfully talented people. Light items for fundraisers. gypsy soul just like back in the days art! refreshments will also be provided. ArtWorks@7th is located at 8905 of old. Our featured emerging artist this Money spent locally stays in the Chesapeake Avenue (near 2nd street) Donna Tizol will make you hum month is Courtney Shelden. local economy and continues to in North Beach, Maryland. along to “Blackbird” by the Beatles as We hope you will come in and enjoy strengthen the economic base of Press Release from ArtWorks@7th Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Calvert County Times Education 15 AVIAN President Joins TRUE OR FALSE – HOW CSM Foundation DOES PROBATE WORK? The College of Southern Mary- Contributing Writer: land (CSM) Foundation announc- Lynda J. Striegel es retired U.S. Navy (USN) Com- I have often heard from clients that Register of Wills or Orphan’s Court. mander Kevin Switick has joined they have a Will so their loved ones Most people faced with the duties the Foundation’s board as its new- will not have to go through probate. of a personal representative consult an est director. The Calvert County True or false? False. When you die, if attorney and ask them for help to pre- resident is the president and chief you are holding property in your sole pare the reports for filing. This costs executive officer at AVIAN Inc., name, that property must go through money in legal fees, but gives the per- an employee-owned business in the probate process to be distributed sonal representative some comfort Lexington Park. to your loved ones. It doesn’t matter that they are correctly performing “We are very excited to have whether you die intestate (without a their duties. Kevin join the Foundation and Will) or with a Will. What about “registering” your Will bring his wealth of experience to What does holding property in my with the Register of Wills. Clients support our students and CSM’s sole name mean? For real estate like have said that their Will is not ef- role as an economic partner in our your house or for cars and trucks, for fective because it has not been “reg- communities,” said CSM Execu- example, the title to the property is istered” with the Register of Wills. tive Director of the CSM Founda- in your name alone. If you hold any False. A Will doesn’t have to be filed tion Chelsea Clute. “His leader- property this way and you die, then with the Register of Wills to be effec- ship and ties to our military com- the property has to go through the tive. Keep your Will in a safe place. munities will be invaluable.” Retired U.S. Navy Commander Kevin Switick probate process to be distributed to The original Will is necessary to open Switick’s company, AVIAN, is a your loved ones. the probate proceeding so make sure defense aerospace services com- ant warships. From 1999 to 2002, Switick was assigned to the Navy What does the probate process re- your loved ones can find it. pany that has consistently grown quire? It is a process where filings are Some clients have said “I don’t need over the past 16 years and has Warfare Development Command and he served in the Concepts made with the Register of Wills office a Will because everything will go been recognized by Inc. Maga- in the county where the decedent was to my spouse when I die.” False. If zine as one of America’s fastest Development Department as the Unmanned Systems Concept De- a permanent resident detailing the as- you die without a Will and you have growing private companies in sets and liabilities of the estate, the a spouse and children, then the estate for 10 consecutive years, as well velopment Lead. In 2009, Switick was a key architect for what is now expenses of the estate and the monies (property held in your sole name) will as one of the nation’s Best Places left over to be distributed to the ben- go 50-50 to the spouse and the chil- to Work.. AVIAN has more than known as NAVAIR University. The CSM Foundation, a non- eficiaries of the estate. dren. The only way your estate will 300 employees serving more than The probate process in Maryland go solely to your spouse when you die 80 clients in 13 states with annual profit, 501(c)3 charitable organization established in 1970, helps takes between 8-12 months. Why is if you have said so in your Will. revenues exceeding $50 million. so long? One reason is that under The only clear alternative to probate “Supporting the CSM Founda- increase access to higher education at CSM through scholarship the process, creditors are allowed 6 is a Revocable Living Trust. True. tion mission is an opportunity I months to come in and claim against With a Living Trust, all property of am really looking forward to,” funding and assures the excel- lence of that education by raising an estate. When a person dies and a the deceased is re-titled into the name Switick said. “Access to education probate proceeding is required, the of that person’s trust so that when and making meaningful connec- and managing funds for college projects and objectives – including personal representative or executor they die there is no property held in tions are two passions of mine. I has to find all of the person’s probate sole name, so no probate. The person look forward to being a member of workforce development in South- ern Maryland. The CSM Founda- property in order to report on it to the creating and funding the trust is called the board and sharing thought and Register of Wills. If the deceased has the Grantor and the Grantor may also ideas that ultimately support edu- tion is comprised of a tri-county, all-volunteer board of directors. not been an organized person, it can be the Trustee. When the Grantor/ cation seekers in our tri-county take a long time to figure out what Trustee dies, a successor trustee is area that can’t afford to fund their About AVIAN AVIAN (*ae-v-yin*) is an em- they owned when they died. Keep in appointed under the trust to take education goals.” mind that all filings made during the over. Having a Living Trust is the He is a graduate of Villanova ployee-owned small business, founded by retired U.S. Navy Test probate process are publicly available. only way to avoid probate. But, the University, the University of Ten- There is administrative probate, Living Trust provides other benefits. nessee Space Institute, the U.S. Air Pilots, that delivers resourceful, responsive, and reachable solu- which is where the executor of the es- First, it is private, transfers to ben- Force’s Air Command and Staff tate makes filings with the Register of eficiaries are immediate (no waiting College and the United States Na- tions to government and commercial clients. Wills, or judicial probate, where the 8-12 months) and there are no legal val Test Pilot School (USNTPS). filings are made with the Orphan’s fees upon such transfers. With a Liv- He served as a naval officer, as a AVIAN provides program, financial, and logistics Court. If a beneficiary challenges the ing Trust all property is accounted for member of the Department of De- Will or any filings made by the per- when creating the trust so there is no fense’s Acquisition Professional management; engineering and systems engineering; test sonal representative, the matter goes issue trying to figure out what a per- Community, the USN’s Space to judicial probate where the Orphan’s son owns when he or she dies—it’s all Cadre and the Navy’s Aerospace and evaluation of manned and unmanned aerial, surface, and Court judges decide on the challenge. set forth in the trust. The Living Trust Engineering Duty Officer Corp To find out what filings are necessary also offers protection if a Trustee is from 1986 to 2006. Switick is subsurface systems; workforce development and training; in a probate proceeding, go to the incapacitated. In that event, the suc- a Desert Storm veteran and has Register of Wills website. cessor trustee simply uses all the as- supported the Naval Air Systems communication strategy and graphic design. Its headquarters Some clients say that the personal sets in the trust for the benefit of the Command (NAVAIR) in Patux- representative has no liability for mak- incapacitated person without having ent River, Maryland for more than is in Lexington Park, Maryland with employees located across ing filings in a probate proceeding. to do more. 30 years. His professional experi- False. The personal representative is In order to make a choice between ence at NAVAIR includes serving the country in support of organizations including the a fiduciary—that means they are un- a Will or a trust, you need to under- as a test pilot and instructor for der a duty to settle and distribute the stand how probate works. Join us for the USNTPS, a product team lead Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR); the Naval Sea Systems estate in accordance with the terms of our free seminar to discuss this and for the MH-60R Program and the the Will and the law. Fiduciaries can- other matters on the third Wednes- chief operational test director for Command (NAVSEA), the Office of Naval Research; and the Naval not act in their own self-interest. They day of the month at 11am our offices Air Test and Evaluation Squadron must make sure investments are rea- at 8906 Bay Avenue in North Beach. (VX) ONE. His tours included Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR). sonable and monitored and they must Call 301-855-2246 to save your spot. HSL-42 and HSL-37 flying attack make full and accurate reports to the See you there. helicopters from small combat- Press Release from CSM. 16 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, August 5, 2021 Purdue University Global CSM Board Chair, Vice Partners with CSM Chair Reappointed Offers Guaranteed Admission, Full Credit Transfers The beginning of the new fiscal year in July brings the confirma- tion of leadership roles within the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Board of Trustees. Of- ficers re-appointed this month to serve CSM’s Board of Trust- ees over the next year are Jay W. Webster of Calvert County as chair and Shawn B. Coates of Charles County as vice chair. Webster was appointed to the board in 2016, served as vice chair starting July 1, 2019 and be- came chair July 1, 2020. He is vice president and part owner of Mar- rick Properties, Inc., providing oversight to senior management, and developing and implementing creative strategic development for the homebuilders since 1984. A new partnership be- supports the concept of seamless Previously he was affiliated with tween Purdue University Glob- transfer that embraces the principle Century 21 as Jay Webster & As- al and the College of Southern that transfer students should not be CSM Board of Trustees Chairman Jay Webster. sociates Real Estate Sales in Up- Maryland (CSM) will facilitate required to repeat courses for learn- per Marlboro. July 1, 2018 through 2023. He was students’ seamless transfer from ing they have already demonstrated Webster has achieved nota- first appointed vice chair July 1, CSM to Purdue Global in several and achieved. We offer many op- ble recognition, including be- 2020. areas of study, and at a discount. tions for obtaining a bachelor’s and/ ing named Realtor of the Year At the time of his appointment CSM students graduating with or master’s degree, and look for- in Prince George’s County and to vice chair, Coates shared that an Associate of Arts, Associate of ward to welcoming CSM students 40 Under 40 by the Washington he “proudly follows in his grand- Science or Associate of Applied to the Purdue family.” Business Journal. He has served mother’s footsteps,” as CSM Science degree and a cumulative The maximum number of credits as president of the Rotary Club of Trustee Emeritus Veronica Coates grade-point average of 2.0 or higher that can be accepted and applied to Upper Marlboro, president of the played a significant role in help- will be able to transfer coursework a bachelor’s degree at Purdue Glob- Rotary Club of Southern Prince ing to guide this college when and credits directly into a bachelor’s al is 86 semester credits. The major- George’s County, president of the serving as a trustee from 1976 to degree program at Purdue Global. ity of transfer pathways from CSM Prince George’s County Associa- 1993, including her five years as CSM associate degree graduates to Purdue Global will facilitate the tion of Realtors, chair of the Arbi- vice chair and two years as chair. will transfer to Purdue Global with application of at least 60 credits tration Committee for the Prince Coates, of White Plains, serves junior status and with guaranteed when students complete an associ- George’s Association of Realtors, as the scholarship chair for Mor- admission into their preferred area ate degree and transfer to complete and as regional vice president gan State University Southern of study. a complementary bachelor’s degree. and as a member of the execu- Maryland Alumni Chapter; is a Many programs from CSM align “We are thrilled to continue our tive committee for the Maryland life member of Kappa Alpha Psi with the Purdue Global offerings, expansion of transfer opportuni- Association of Realtors. Webster Fraternity, Inc.; and participates including analytics, cloud comput- ties for CSM students,” said Jacqui has achieved Golden “R” and Life with the Black Executive Ex- ing and solutions, criminal justice, Rogers, CSM coordinator of trans- Member RPAC with the National change Program. cybersecurity, early childhood edu- fer and articulation. “And we are Association of Realtors. A frequent speaker on topics of cation, environmental policy and equally as excited to grow our re- Webster’s community involve- diversity, hiring, development and management, fire and emergency lationship with a quality institution ment has included serving on the retention, Coates has presented at management, fire science, and hu- like Purdue University Global.” Calvert County Hospice board of the Blacks in Government Confer- man services. Purdue Global will CSM students transferring to directors, including as president ence and served as a panelist for provide materials, catalogs and Purdue Global will receive a 20% and he chaired the steering com- the Thurgood Marshall College other information to CSM advisors tuition discount on Purdue Global mittee for the Burnett Calvert Fund Scholarship Conference. to facilitate their understanding of undergraduate programs and a 14% Hospice House which began ac- He is involved with Beta Alpha university requirements and aca- discount on graduate programs. cepting patients in 2010. Known Psi Honor Society, National So- demic programs. To learn more about all of the as the “house that love built,” it ciety of Black Engineers, Golden “Purdue Global joins with the Col- transfer agreements and opportu- is a six-bed residential home in Key International Honor Society, lege of Southern Maryland in a com- nities available for CSM students, Prince Frederick designed for Cal- National Black MBA Association, mitment to helping students achieve visit the www.csmd.edu to conduct vert County residents in hospice Blacks in Government Associa- their higher education goals with a an online search by institution or by care who require more skilled care tion and African American Fed- smooth transfer of credits,” Purdue area of study. than those at home can provide. eral Executive Association. Global Chancellor Frank Dooley Press Release from CSM. A senior leader in the United Webster and Coates serve with said. “This commitment strongly States government with more than fellow trustees Kenneth W. Abell, 20 years of experience, Coates has Sonja M. Cox, Jose M. Gonzalez, served in leadership and manage- Samuel C. Jones, Christy Lom- Stop by & see what Southern Maryland bardi, Cordelia S. Postell and Dr. Online has to offer! Stay abreast of ment roles at numerous government agencies. Coates was ap- John W. Roache. community happenings, speak your Press Release from CSM. mind, & make new friends in the forums, pointed to serve as a trustee from or buy & sell in the most popular classified market in the area.

Your Online Community for Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties www.somd.com Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Calvert County Times Education 17 Four Tier Bus Schedule Board of Education for the 2021-2022 Seeks Citizen Advisory School Year Committee Members Calvert County Public Schools will fol- their home high school to the CTA, then low a four-tier schedule for the 2021-2022 back. There is no direct busing. school year. This new student transporta- Second Tier tion and school day schedule will equal- Calvert Middle School 8:00-3:00 ize the instructional time among our ele- Mill Creek Middle School 8:00-3:00 mentary and middle schools and increase Northern Middle School 8:00-3:00 student and staff safety by reducing traf- Plum Point Middle School 8:00-3:00 fic congestion at the Plum Point, North- Sothern Middle School 8:00-3:00 ern, and Windy Hill campuses. Students Windy Hill Middle School 8:00-3:00 enrolled in different schools will no lon- Third Tier ger share busses. Calvert Elementary School 8:45-3:30 Bus stop locations, bus routes, and bus Dowell Elementary School 8:45-3:30 numbers will be available through the Huntingtown Elementary School Home Access Center (HAC) and sent to 8:45-3:30 parents/guardians in mid-August. Please Mt. Harmony Elementary School ensure any address changes are commu- 8:45-3:30 nicated to your student’s school so they Mutual Elementary School 8:45-3:30 are assigned to the appropriate bus stop. Windy Hill Elementary School Calvert County Public Schools utilizes 8:45-3:30 The Calvert County Board of Ed- the corresponding procedures. the Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) app and Fourth Tier ucation is accepting applications The committee meets at 6:00 website. HCTB shows users the proxim- Barstow Elementary School 9:15-4:00 for the Citizen Advisory Commit- p.m. on the fourth Monday of each ity of the bus to the bus stop location. Beach Elementary School 9:15-4:00 tee (CAC). month during the school year. HCTB is activated using the student’s Patuxent-Appeal Campus 9:15-4:00 The CAC provides a means for Applicants must be residents of unique student identification number and Plum Point Elementary School taking an active role in public edu- Calvert County and may not be our school system’s code 87757. 9:15-4:00 cation. The committee reports di- full- or part-time employees of the The four-tier schedule is: St. Leonard Elementary School rectly to the Board of Education school system. First Tier 9:15-4:00 and serves in an advisory capac- The application is available on Patuxent High School 7:15-2:15 Sunderland Elementary School ity. It conducts studies in areas the Calvert County Public Schools Huntingtown High School 7:15-2:15 9:15-4:00 of concern to the Board, provides website, www.calvertnet.k12. Northern High School 7:15-2:15 For questions about the four-tiered community insight into pending md.us, on the Board of Education Calvert High School 7:35-2:35 schedule, contact Mr. Kevin Hook, Su- policies and Board decisions, and tab. Completed applications are Calvert Country School 7:45-2:15 pervisor of Transportation & Athletics discusses a variety of issues affect- due by August 30, 2021. For more Career & Technology Academy* 7:35– at [email protected]/or ing school system operations. The information, contact Karen Maxey 10:05 and/or 11:05-1:40 Mr. Ed Cassidy, Director of Transporta- work of the committee is done in at 443-550-8006 or maxeyk@cal- *CTA students ride shuttle buses from tion at [email protected]. accordance with Policy #1210 and vertnet.k12.md.us.

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THEBy Ronald N. Guy Jr. BLUESScherzer. In 2015, the Nationals Contributing Writer signed Scherzer to a seven-year, In the endless scroll of television $210M contract. With the team programming, it was an immediate fresh off of a 96-win season, it stop – a for-the-night, don’t inter- seemed to me like needless spend- rupt me, clear the calendar, all-stop. ing that would financially hamstring American Masters, a long-running the franchise for years. How naïve. PBS series, was featuring Buddy Six-and-a-half years, six All- Guy - one of history’s greatest Star selections and two Cy Young guitarist and an absolute legend of awards later, Scherzer proved to be American blues. an indispensable talent and a finan- Despite our shared surname, cial bargain. As managers came there is no apparent relation (but the and went, the roster evolved and fel- search continues). Truth is, I knew low ace pitcher Stephen Strasburg little of Guy until 20 years ago when battled chronic injuries, Scherzer I was one of a few thousand fortu- just kept taking the ball. He end- nate souls at Wolf Trap to watch him ed losing streaks. He consistently open for B.B. King. I had gone for went deep into games providing King, but Guy stole the show that relief for a taxed or shaky bullpen. night. And like Guy, whether it was the That evening launched my two- World Series or a sleepy mid-season decades-and-counting fascination game, he plugged in and competed with the blues. Dusty records from at “max” capacity. Case in point: greats like King, Robert Johnson, his last start was a weird, COVID- Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, shortened seven-inning, mid-week, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin’ Hop- afternoon game against the Phillies. kins – all among many bluesmen With trade rumors swirling, Scherz- who were shamefully ripped off and er had every reason to be distracted, don’t get the credit they deserve - to coast through the start or tap out The Maryland Department of test required to obtain a Shooter remain in regular rotation. Their altogether. Instead, he pitched six Natural Resources has released Qualification Card in order to against-all-odds stories are amaz- strong innings and surrendered just the 2021-2022 Shooter Qualifi- participate in many of the man- ing; their mastery of this transcen- three hits and one run in the Nats’ cation Schedule, which includes aged deer hunts scheduled in the dent music (the roots of rock and 3-1 victory. 20 qualification sessions at 10 fall and winter. roll) is captivating. As Guy said Scherzer was traded to the Dodg- locations across the state. Addi- As a reminder, the department in the documentary, “Funny thing ers, shortly thereafter, in an or- tional events are available upon uses a lottery system to select about the blues…you play them, be- ganizational fire sale. Which I reservation. participants for many of the man- cause you got them; but when you get. With Scherzer’s pending free Hunters should note that several aged deer hunts. There are various play them, you lose them.” agency, a barren farm system, big Shooter Qualification sessions are deadlines for the lotteries, which Guy, who was born in Louisiana money tied up in unreliable places conducted by appointment only can be found on the department’s into difficult circumstances, took to (Patrick Corbin and Strasburg) and and that many charge a minimal website. the blues, learned guitar and some- a middling post-2019 World Series fee to cover expenses. Addition- The department will continually how made the journey from Louisi- record, the Nats needed a reset. ally, hunters must adhere to any update the online shooter Quali- ana cotton fields to the White House Pro sports is a brutal business that COVID-19 precautions that indi- fication calendar as additional (he played there in 2012 during pays no mind to human emotions. vidual locations have in place. events become available. the "In Performance at the White But man…I am going to miss Max These events allow hunters to Press Release from MD DNR. House: Red, White and Blues” con- Scherzer on the bump for the Nats. take the necessary proficiency cert). Guy’s story wouldn’t work His tenacity, commitment to craft as a piece of fiction. It’s simply too and dedication to his organization

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Community To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please emailC [email protected] with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication. experience. This youth field pro- an adult. For information contact are 25-40 minutes. Capacity is Thursday, August 5 gram uses live blue crabs to il- [email protected]. limited. No pre-registration; sign CSM Transfer Thursday lustrate their life cycle and how up at the Admissions Desk when Virtual; 11 a.m. to identify male and female crabs. Open House and Tack Sale you arrive. CSM hosts Transfer institutions For ages 8-12. Capacity is limited. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue; 3 virtually each Thursday from 11 $20 program fee includes a child p.m. - 4 p.m. Ongoing participant and one adult chaper- Join us at our Open House & a.m. - 2 p.m. Representatives from Calvert Library Openings one.. See our website for details at Tack Sale. Free admission – two different institutions will be All library locations extended www.calvertmarinemuseum.com we offer tours of our barn, the available to chat with students and their walk-in building hours to grounds and meet our horses. For help navigate their future transfer Monday through Thursday, 10am Dee of St. Mary’s Sunset Sail a $5 donation, you can get a horse experience. RSVPs are required to 7pm, Friday 1-5pm and Satur- Calvert Marine Museum; 6 p.m. ride. We will have an information to access Zoom information. Free. day 10am to 2pm. Curbside ser- - 8 p.m. table set up, some FHHR apparel csmd.edu/transferthursdays vices continue to be offered dur- Take an evening sail on the that you can purchase. Our Tack ing those times as well. All study/ Dee of St. Mary’s. Fee is $35 per Shop is located in the loft of the Sea Squirts tutoring rooms, quiet study room, person; adults only. Guests are barn and we have many affordable Calvert Marine Museum; 10:15 and some meeting rooms are open welcome to bring their own bev- saddles, girths, bridles and much a.m. - and 11:15 a.m. as well. Call any Calvert Library erage; select your choice of sand- much more! All of the proceeds Children 18 months to 3 years, location for assistance or appoint- wich at registration. Preregister from sales go directly to taking with an adult, are invited to ments. Customers can also follow by noon on the Wednesday prior care of the horses! discover the museum together and interact with library staff on to each cruise at https://www. through music, stories, and spe- Facebook and Twitter. More in- calvertmarinemuseum.com/238/ cial activities. Join us for story Sunday, August 8 formation about coronavirus is Dee-of-St-Marys-Cruises. time and a carryout craft, avail- Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail available in the Research & Learn able while supplies last. Sessions Calvert Marine Museum; 2:30 section of the library website. are 25-40 minutes. Capacity is Saturday, August 7 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 410-535-0291 or email getan- limited. No pre-registration; sign Craft & Flea Market Sail on the Dee of St. Mary’s, [email protected] with up at the Admissions Desk when Annmarie Garden; 9 a.m. - 2 leaving from the museum dock. any reference questions you may you arrive. p.m. Fee is $25 for ages 13 and up, have. Something new at Annmarie! $15 for children 5 – 12. No chil- Friday, August 6 Join us for a fun spin on our Mar- dren under 5, please. Preregis- Enchanted Summer at the Food Truck Fridays ket program, as we bring together ter by noon on the Friday before Garden Annmarie Garden; 5 p.m. -7 a talented mix of arts and crafts each cruise at https://www.cal- Annmarie Sculpture Garden; p.m. people, fresh produce and home vertmarinemuseum.com/238/ until September 6 Enjoy dinner and evening hours décor – along with collectibles Dee-of-St-Marys-Cruises. Enjoy a safe, outdoor, engaging in the garden! Grab dinner from and vintage items, upcycled, re- experience where you will find one of the food trucks, take a walk, furbished, salvaged and more. It’s Thursday, August 12 a variety of low-touch, no-touch a little bit of everything you love. fun along the trails and paths of tour a gallery show, and frolic in CSM Transfer Thursday Well-behaved pets on a short leash the sculpture garden. During the the Fairy Lolly. Guests are en- Virtual; 11 a.m. are welcome; rain or shine event; Enchanted Summer, daily visitors couraged to bring chairs and pic- CSM hosts Transfer institutions no smoking or vaping; masks and can explore the galleries; search nic blankets. Some evenings will virtually each Thursday from 11 social distancing required. De- for over 100 fairy houses; play in include additional activities and a a.m. - 2 p.m. Representatives from tails: www.annmariegarden.org the Fairy Lolly Nature Play Space; cash bar. This is a “pay what you two different institutions will be build your own fairy house in the can” event with a suggested dona- available to chat with students and Freedom Hill Horse Rescue forest; search for gems and fossils tion of $5/person (amount of sug- help navigate their future transfer New Volunteer Orientation at the Fairy Grove Mining sluice gested donation may vary). Well- experience. RSVPs are required Freedom Hill Horse Rescue 1 (additional fees apply); try the behaved pets on a short leash are to access Zoom information. Free. p.m. - 3 p.m. Wild Rumpus Run; enjoy unique welcome; rain or shine event; no csmd.edu/transferthursdays smoking or vaping; masks and Looking for people to join our photo opps along the trail; find the am or pm feed shifts as well as hidden Dragons Nest; search for social distancing required. Com- Sea Squirts many of our ‘behind the scenes’ the hidden tree pop paintings; and plete food truck schedule, visit Calvert Marine Museum; 10:15 opportunities. No experience nec- more! Grab your bug spray, pack www.annmariegarden.org a.m. - and 11:15 a.m. essary. At the orientation, volun- a picnic blanket or chairs, and Children 18 months to 3 years, teers will learn our specific feed spend a fun, creative and active Summertime Blues with an adult, are invited to shift routine, how to groom a day at Annmarie. Well-behaved Calvert Marine Museum; 10 discover the museum together horse as well as the importance of pets on a short leash are welcome; a.m. - 11 a.m. through music, stories, and spe- safety and awareness when work- no smoking or vaping; masks and Join a CMM educator on the cial activities. Join us for story ing around horses. The orientation social distancing required. De- historic William B. Tennison for time and a carryout craft, avail- is hands on. Open to all. Children tails: www.annmariegarden.org a hands-on blue crab educational able while supplies last. Sessions under 13 must be accompanied by 20 ObituariesCalendars The Calvert County Times Thursday, August 5, 2021

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 In Remembrance [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. Nicole Christine Timothy Aloysius Muscolino, who and the Experimental Aircraft Asso- battled his cancer for 25+ years passed ciation EAA Chapter 478. He was the “Missy” Burgess away in a private residence with the Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 955 presence of his family in Prince Fred- in Millersville and was a private pilot. Underwood erick, Maryland on July 29, 2021. Tim Jim is survived by his wife, Dorothy was born on June 12, 1952 in Washing- V. Byers; his children, John M. Byers ton, D.C. to Frank and Ruth Muscolino. (Terri) of Morristown, MN and Joseph Tim graduated Suitland High school in P. Byers (Karen) of Brandywine, MD; 1970. Tim worked as a pressman at Kel- his grandchildren, Lynnae A. Lukes ley Press, where he later retired in 2003. (Marcus) of Elysian, MN, Shannon N. Tim is survived by his former wife Byers (Anthony) of North Augusta, SC Sue Muscolino; his children Rachel and Anthony T.J. Elkins, Jr. (Marian) (Justin Wood) and Sarah Muscolino; his of Brandywine, MD; his great-grand- stepchildren Michael (Michelle) Bur- children, Avery Breyer, Payton Schrot, nett and Dawn (Greg) Huss; his siblings Oakley Lukes, Sunny Lukes, Mason Barbara Rollman, Betty Jenkins, and Lukes, Adley Simmons, Hannah Elkins Frank (Kay) Muscolino; his grandchil- and Patrick Elkins; his siblings, Jay dren Kameren, Tyler, Kiersten, Kayla, drawing. Brown (Jean) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Su- Dalton, Brayden, and Ava; along with Jessica is survived by her husband, san Carter (Rick) of Fairmont, WV, Carl numerous nieces, nephews, and cous- Aaron M. Gwynn of Solomons, MD R. Byers (Sandra) of Mt. Crawford, VA, ins. Tim was preceded in death by his whom she married on August 19, 2020; Charles T. Byers of Bridgewater, VA parents, Frank and Ruth Muscolino; and and her parents, Cynthia and Michael and Richard Byers (Nancy) of Grottoes, brothers-in-law, James “Bubba” Jenkins Hair of Leonardtown, MD. VA. He was preceded in death by his Nicole Christine “Missy” Burgess and Gilbert “Buddy” Rollman. There wasn’t a person alive that Jessi- father, Carl H. Byers; his mother, Cath- Underwood, 37, of Lusby, MD passed Tim was a cherished father and loved ca met who had even one negative com- erine Hoover Brown; his son, James M. away on July 30, 2021 at her residence. spending time with his family. He was ment about her. She was happy, loving, Byers; and his sister, Patricia Vaughn. Born April 8, 1984 in Cheverly, MD, also a fighter who battled his cancer for an odds beater and a soulmate. Family will receive friends on Thurs- she was the daughter of Randy Burgess, several years. He taught those around A celebration of life visitation will be day, August 5, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until Sr. and Amber (Simpson) Burgess. him to never give up. He enjoyed play- held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 Missy graduated from Patuxent High ing cards, listening to music, watching 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rausch Fu- American Lane, Lusby, MD. A Funer- School. She married her husband, movies, and reading. Tim was also an neral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, al Service conducted by Chaplain Bill Chance Underwood on March 8, 2019 avid animal lover who enjoyed spend- MD 20657. Miller will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the in Prince Frederick, MD. Missy is sur- ing time with his pets. Tim was also funeral home chapel. Interment will vived by her parents, Randy and Amber witty and frequently made his family James Henry “Jim” follow in Southern Memorial Gardens, Burgess of Lusby, MD; her husband, and friends laugh. He will be deeply Dunkirk, MD. Chance Underwood of Lusby, MD; missed by his family, friends, and cats. Byers Serving as pallbearers will be John her children, Jason Joseph Baldwin II, There will be a private service and Byers, Joseph Byers, Ralph Shipman, Jayden Underwood and River Under- burial. Mark Curtis, Michael Curtis and T.J. wood all of Lusby, MD; and her sib- Elkins. lings, Randy Burgess, Jr., and Danielle Jessica Rae “Ressi” Burgess both of Lusby, MD and Shane John Kirby Smootz Burgess of Brandywine, MD. Missy Gwynn was loved by so many. We love you Jessica Rae “Ressi” Gwynn, 29, of Miss. Solomons, MD passed away on July Family will receive friends on Fri- 29, 2021 at her residence. Born June day, August 6, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. 14, 1992 in Ridgecrest, CA, she was the until 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service daughter of Michael R. Hair and Cyn- conducted by Chaplain Bill Miller fol- thia K. (Savell) Hair. lowing at 12:00 p.m. at Rausch Funer- Jessica graduated from Leonardtown al Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, High School in 2010 and from Frost- MD. Interment will be private. burg State University in 2014. She was In lieu of flowers, donations may be a Program Analyst for ACE/NavAir for made to the children in the name of Ja- five years. Jessica enjoyed artwork, son Baldwin, II or Randy Burgess, Sr. volleyball, powerlifting, You Tube and James Henry “Jim” Byers, 84 of Lus- by, MD and formerly of Huntingtown, Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated MD, passed away on July 28, 2021 at his residence. Born March 19, 1937 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Carl H. Byers and Catherine During a difficult (Hoover) Byers. John Kirby Smootz was born Octo- time… still your best choice. Jim graduated from Oxen Hill High ber 13, 1922 in Conicville, Virginia. He School in 1955. He married his wife, passed peacefully in his sleep at the age Dorothy Virginia Curtis on November of 98 years old on July 27, 2021. 19, 1959 in Mt. Rainier, MD. They John, also known to many as “Little Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, Man”, will be dearly missed by all that Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning moved to Calvert County from Mill- ersville, MD in 1985. Jim was a Print- knew him. Family Owned and Operated by John joined the United States Army Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross ing Specialist with the Washington, DC Government Printing Office for on September 12, 1944 and was hon- www.RauschFuneralHomes.com thirty four years, retiring on Decem- orably discharged April 27, 1946. He ber 1, 2000. He was a member of the served during World War II as part Headers of Oxen Hill Hot Rod Club, of the L143rd Infantry Regiment and Owings Port Republic Lusby earned the European African Middle 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane serving as President in 1958. Jim was also a member of the Moose Lodge, the Eastern Theatre Ribbon, the WWII Vic- 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400 Chesapeake Bay Radio Control Club, tory Ribbon, and the Army Occupation Medal (Germany). During his service Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Calvert County Times ObituariesCalendars 21

he was classified as a PFC Rifleman and time with her family and dogs Mason a Technician 4th Grade which was an and Frankie. Janice was a great friend automotive mechanic. Prior to his en- to everyone, a caregiver to her parents, listment in the Army he worked on a 38 and a guardian to her grandchildren. acre farm in Conicville, Virginia.John She will be greatly missed by all who was a steamfitter by trade and retired in knew her. 1984 at the age of 62. Before moving to Janice is survived by her grandchil- Calvert County, he lived in Riverdale, dren Brad Lloyd and Patrick and Kyle Maryland in Prince Georges County. Brooke, cousin Patty Mayhew, and John is predeceased by his wife of numerous extended family members 63 years, Thelma Irene Smootz; his and friends. She was preceded in death parents, Charles Gideon Smootz and by her parents and daughter Deanna May Lillie Hambleton Smootz; and, his Brooke. siblings, Albert Birdie Smootz, Earl A. Smootz, Marie Mildred Barrick, Ruby Kenneth Ray “Kenny” Frye, Ray L. Smootz, and Bobby Eu- gene Smootz. He is also predeceased by Walker his daughter Deborah A. Crossley. Mail Lithographers in Prince Frederick. Medical Center. He is survived by his children, Sha- She was a longtime member of Hun- Born August 29, 1939 in Washing- ron Cline; Thomas Crossley and wife tingtown United Methodist Church, ton, DC, he was the son of the late Mil- Suzanne; Ramona Moore and husband where she sang in the choir and helped lard Filmore Garland, Sr. and Dorothy Russell; Betty Maher and husband Mi- with church dinners. Shirley was an ex- (Frank) Garland. chael; and Charles Smootz and wife tremely hard worker who enjoyed work- Sonny graduated from Bladensburg Deborah; 13 grandchildren, 20 great ing on the farm and around the house, High School in 1957 and served in the grandchildren, 3 great-great grand- singing, and being involved in church U.S. Army from 1967 until 1969. He children, and numerous nieces and activities. was a Retail Store Manager for A&P/ nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by Superfresh for forty years, retiring in Thank you to Calvert Hospice for her husband James Raymond Gibson 1996. Sonny enjoyed gardening and providing support and services during and brother Johnny Cranford. She is horse racing, and was a Washington his transition; a special thanks to his survived by her sons Dennis Gibson Redskins and Nationals fan. personal caregivers Cora, Catrina, and and wife Peggy of Vicksburg, MS, Sonny is survived by his children, Rosy. Jack Gibson of Huntingtown, and Roy Millard “Mil” Garland (Dawn) of Gibson and wife Debbie of Dadeville, Lexington Park, MD, James “Jimmy” AL, grandchildren Denise Claffy and Garland of Mechanicsville, MD and Janice Marie Lloyd Bobby, Philip, Chris, and Eric Gibson, Christopher “Chris” Garland of Wal- Kenneth Ray “Kenny” Walker, 54, of great-grandchildren Stephen, Han- dorf, MD; seven grandchildren; one Chesapeake Beach passed away July 27, nah, Kyran, Jamie, Joseph, Thomas, great-grandchild; and his brother, Owen 2021 in Annapolis. He was born August Rachel, Bradley, and Audrey, and sib- “Chico” Garland (Wanda) of Keymar, 9, 1966 in Cheverly to Gerald Bernard lings Thelma Baseman of Florida and MD. He was preceded in death by his and Terri Kathleen (Shimer) Walker. Jean and Ralph Cranford, Jr., both of brother, John Garland. Kenny was raised in Prince George’s Huntingtown. A Celebration of Life will be held on and Anne Arundel Counties and gradu- Shirley’s family asks that in lieu of Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 2 p.m. ated from Southern High School. He flowers, contributions in her memory be until 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #2092, was employed as an HVAC mechanic made to Huntingtown United Methodist 45779 Fire Department Lane, Califor- and will be remembered for his kind Church or to Calvert Hospice. nia, MD 20619. Please join us in ca- heart. sual attire. Kenny was preceded in death by his In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- father Gerald B. Walker. He is sur- Millard Filmore butions may be made to the American vived by his mother Terri K. Walker of “Sonny” Garland, Jr. Cancer Society, the ASPCA or St. Jude Chesapeake Beach and brothers Daniel Children’s Research Hospital. M. Walker and wife Kathleen of North Millard Filmore “Sonny” Garland, Condolences to the family may be Beach and Edward E. Walker and wife Jr., 81, of Lusby, MD passed away on made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. Mary of Chillicothe, MO. Also surviv- July 23, 2021 at the Calvert Health com. Janice Marie Lloyd, 72, of Dunkirk ing are nephews Daniel M. Walker, Jr. passed away July 27, 2021. She was and Zachary Walker and a niece Jes- born November 28, 1948 in Prince sica V. Manchester, great-nephews George’s County to John Purdy and Malcolm and Lochlan Manchester and Alice Genevieve (Norfolk) Lloyd. Jan- Ryker Walker and great-niece Aribella IN REMEMBRANCE ice was raised in Upper Marlboro and Compton, as well as numerous family graduated from Frederick Sasscer High and friends. Jessica Deaun King School. She moved to Dunkirk in 1976. 11/24/1981- 7/23/1996 Janice was employed as a personnel Shirley Mae Gibson You were a very special girl and you bought much joy and specialist with NASA for 40 years, re- happiness into our life. The years may pass but to all those that tiring in 2007. She was an active mem- Shirley Mae Gibson, 91, a lifelong ber of Mt. Harmony United Methodist resident of Huntingtown passed away knew you and loved you, the memories will never fade. There Church where she led the meal ministry July 26, 2021 at Yellow Bank Assisted are never any “Good By’s” between us because one day we all and Angel Tree Project. Janice served Living in Dunkirk. She was born No- shall be together again. as president of the United Methodist vember 13, 1929 in Huntingtown to Our Love Forever, Women for 25 years and was devoted Walter Ralph and Beulah Louise (Trott) to women’s safety through Safe Harbor. Cranford. Shirley was raised on the Mom, Dad, and your brother, Phillip. She was an avid fan of the Washington family farm in Huntingtown and she Redskins and Nationals. In her spare graduated from Calvert High School. time, she enjoyed listening to country She married Raymond Gibson on Octo- music, bowling, crossword puzzles, ber 5, 1946. 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STK # Year Make/Model Mileage Price STK # Year Make/Model Mileage Price WM0617A 2007 Ford Fusion SEL 91,096 $7,995 WM0543A 2014 Toyota Sequoia SR5 91,134 $27,995 0N30993B 2014 Ford Fiesta SE 103,571 $8,995 FB32079A 2015 Ford Expedition King Ranch 96,752 $29,995 WM0618A 2013 Nissan Sentra SR 112,162 $9,250 WM0457B 2021 Ford Escape SE 2,571 $30,495 WM0571A 2008 Ford F-150 FX2 112,192 $10,995 0WM5311A 2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 27,621 $31,895 FB32118A 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 96,346 $11,000 FB32009A 2015 Ford Mustang GT Premium 35,141 $32,989 WM0528B 2006 Ford F-150 Lariat 102,197 $12,995 DB01014 2019 Chevrolet Blazer 1LT 27,933 $33,549 LP5206B 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 168,402 $13,895 FB32015 2018 Ford Explorer Sport 42,722 $34,999 0N30822B 2016 Toyota Camry LE 104,721 $13,988 FB32091A 2018 Lincoln MKX Reserve 36,231 $35,895 WM0414B 2017 Hyundai Sonata SE 96,720 $14,895 00079499 2018 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 42,670 $36,995 LP5197A 2019 Ford Fiesta SE 9,962 $15,900 FB32097 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 64,246 $38,995 WM0569B 2015 Toyota RAV4 LE 90,157 $17,995 FB32099 2017 Ford Mustang GT Premium 2,594 $39,995 WM0586B 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 81,030 $18,495 FB32105 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 3,114 $41,995 WM0493N 2019 Kia Forte S 37,705 $19,995 FB32120 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 18,268 $42,995 WM0599A 2017 Ford Edge SEL 119,794 $20,995 FB32077 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 29,811 $46,995 WM0531O 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 79,527 $21,575 FB32048 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST 17,366 $48,995 FB31975 2018 Ford Escape SE 39,420 $22,995 FB32111 2018 Ford F-150 King Ranch 59,801 $49,995 P0920 2018 Ford Escape SEL 35,825 $23,361 FB32112 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select 410 $52,235 WM0564A 2017 Toyota Highlander LE 133,228 $24,995 FB32018 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum 5,227 $54,995 P0859 2018 Ford Escape SE 16,565 $25,405 FB32125 2017 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW Lariat 43,841 $56,995 HP2328 2018 Honda Civic EX-T 15,161 $25,998 WM0567A 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW Lariat 13,990 $72,995 WM0548A 2017 Ford Explorer Limited 87,277 $26,995 FB32092 2020 Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW XLT 8,536 $75,000

Prices exclude taxes, tags, and $499 processing charge. Vehicles subject to prior sale. See dealer for details. While supplies last. Some of the used vehicles listed may be in our extended inventory and not on site for immediate viewing.

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