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Willis has worked for Calvert County Government for 16 years. Hired to establish and supervise the Fleet Maintenance Divi-sion in the county’s Department of Public Works, he moved through the ranks to his last position as Public Works Deputy Direc-tor of Enterprise Fund Operations where he oversaw the county’s water, sewer, solid waste and recycling services.

Willis earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida. He is a retired Marine Corps ground com-bat logistics and maintenance officer and graduated with honors from the Army War College. He is also a 2014 graduate of Lead-ership Maryland. A Calvert County native, he proudly boasts that, like his wife and children, he is a graduate of Calvert High School. Willis is committed to the com-munity having served as a volunteer for the Calvert County Historical Society, the Jef-ferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), American Cancer Society Relay for Life, the Calvert County Citizens Green Team and the Annual Tea Party for the Ladies Club of JPPM.

“I’m thrilled to move in to this next phase of my career,” he said. “I am joining a very talented corps of people in CPB and look forward to working with them to realign our county’s current plans with the vision

and goals of the citizens of Calvert County and the Board of County Commissioners.” Willis said one of his immediate goals is to update and streamline many of the CPB pro-cesses to better serve the citizens of Calvert County. “Customer service and a profes-sional presence is the foundation to obtain-ing the relationship necessary to truly serve the citizens,” he added. “We’re certainly not going to do things ‘the old way’ simply for the sake of doing it that way.”

CPB coordinates planning activities within Calvert County Government, in-cluding those of the Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals and other boards and commissions. The department consists of: planning and development review, zoning, permitting and citizen relations, long-range planning, inspections & permits, and ap-peals, variances and exceptions. The de-partment administers the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and the building code. It provides information and guidance to the community and to the Board of Coun-ty Commissioners concerning growth and development in Calvert County with goals to maintain or improve the quality of life for county residents

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The Dee of St. Mary’s, Calvert Marine Museum’s skipjack, has become a perma-nent piece in the museum’s collection.

According to documents, in May 2013 the Calvert County Board of County Com-missioners (BOCC) took what was called conditional ownership of the skipjack from the Chesapeake Bay Field Lab Board of Di-rectors. The conditional ownership meant that the Calvert Marine Museum would operate the skipjack for three years and a decision would be made afterwards on whether full ownership would be finan-cially possible.

According to documents, the Calvert Marine Museum has been very successful in keeping costs low, in fact absent, as they have been able to gather contributions from the community and income from programs and have been working with the help of a volunteer maintenance crew.

The “Three Year Report and Recom-mendation” submitted by the Calvert Ma-rine Museum Board of Governors to the BOCC says that the Dee of St. Mary’s has been quite often used for educational purposes, and due to funding the museum receives from the State Department of Ed-ucation, they have been able to cover the costs for all Maryland students. According to the report, since September 2014, this to-tals to over 1,500 students.

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for public sails, private charters, summer camps, and road scholar programs. It isalso taken to the Cambridge Skipjack Races each year and participates in local commu-nity events.

With such success, commissioners voted five, zero in favor of keeping the Dee of St. Mary’s in the care of the Calvert Marine Museum, Tuesday.

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The county pays a monthly premium for its health insurance and after the end of the year if premiums exceed the claims, the county receives a refund. Since county em-ployees pay 20 percent of their health insur-ance costs, according to reports, the staff recommended using $288,382 of those refunds to give back to the employees and retirees.

Commissioner Mike Hart was the only commissioner to vote against this budget adjustment.

“I am going to oppose this for the simple fact that health insurance costs are not go-ing to stop going up. That is a given, you

can set your watch on it,” Hart said. “I would rather see that money stay in the account…”

With the money in the account, he said it would help keep health insurance costs down and keep paychecks steady for the short-term future.

Commissioner Pat Nutter said he sees Hart’s point but he said, “the truth of the matter is, it’s the employee’s money. I don’t think we have a right to invest their money without their okay. This is money that they have overpaid, and really it should go back to them.”

Commissioner President Evan Slaugh-enhoupt described the refund as a quasi-incentive to county employees and retirees not to overuse their health insurance as a refund could be possible at the end of the year.

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After the Staff Recommended Bud-get was presented in March, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners faced an $8.8 million budget gap. With $8.8 million to be found, the staff recom-mended that the commissioners dip into their savings, which would have left only $3.2 million in the fund balance and would have been the fourth year in a row that they relied on this method to balance.

Earlier this month, after consideration of the problem, commissioners announced their proposal to raise taxes in order to bal-ance the budget and pay for projects and county needs that can no longer be pushed back. Should the taxes be approved on June 7, this will be the first time the income tax has increased in 13 years and the first time the real property tax has increased in 29 years.

According to the presentation by Tim Hayden the Director of Finance and Bud-get at Tuesday night’s budget hearing, the local income tax rate would rise from 2.8 percent to 3 percent which would generate $2 million for the county and would cost citizens $4.35 a paycheck.

The property tax rate would increase from .892 to .952 per $100 of assessed value and would generate $6.6 million for the county and would add $13.34 to a citi-zen’s monthly mortgage payment. Should they be approved, the property tax increase would take effect July 1, 2016 and the local income tax increase would take effect Jan. 1, 2017.

With the new tax revenues factored in, commissioners presented a balanced bud-get at the budget hearing Tuesday night, which had no use of the fund balance.

“This is the first time in four years,” said Hayden.

The presented $246.7 million com-missioners’ budget sits $200,000 behind the staff recommended budget of $246.9 million.

Citizens of Calvert County expressed mixed reviews on the matter during the public comment portion of the budget hearing. On one hand, citizens expressed that it was about time the taxes were raised and they were looking forward to paying their share and seeing improvements in the county. Other citizens expressed concern about taking money away from people’s grocery bills and rent and that the com-missioners should look towards the budget again to find places to save and be more responsible with what they chose to spend money on.

According to the budget, the commis-

sioners did decide to decrease the paving budget by $700,000 and eliminate the $1 million for the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) funding, but they are in-creasing the snow and contingency budget by $800,000 and increasing the salary, benefit, and other operating charges by $900,000.

Other highlights of the budget include the enterprise funds, which are seeing an increase in water and sewer quarterly rates as well as solid waste rates. The water and sewer rates are planned to increase by Jan. 1, 2017 and the solid waste increases will take effect on July 1, 2016.

The water variable rate will rise from $2.63 to $2.71 per 1,000 gallons, the sewer variable rate will be raised from $5.04 to $5.48 per 1,000 gallons, and the flat sewer rate will rise from $161.26 to $165.66 per EDU. Solid waste rates will increase from $70.69 to $70.72 per ton for residential and $78.54 to $78.57 per ton for commercial.

The Capital Budget includes four main projects for fiscal year 2017. Bids for the construction of Northern High School are due at the end of summer and the planned start of construction will be in early fall 2016. There is $1.9 million budgeted for improvements at the intersection of Skip-jack Road, Sixes Road and MD 231, which is nearing the end of design and plans to bid for construction in the next year. There is $1.48 million to construct a fire, rescue and emergency management services fa-cility in Prince Frederick and there is a project planned for a 6-foot St. Leonard water supply well and a 100,000-gallon el-evated storage tower.

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Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt and conmmissioners Pat Nutter and Mike Hart

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Fenwick StreetUsed Books & Music

301-475-2859

Author L.A. Stewart will sign copies of her two Maryland mystery books, Snow's Rest

and Snow's Run!

www.fenwickbooks.com

Take a selfie with Crabby at Fenwick Street

Used Books & Music from from 5-7 pm

Start by checking in at the Yellow Door Art Studios in downtown Leonardtown for a list of businesses where you can find Crabby.

Take a selfie with Crabby the various sites and finish up at the Yellow Door, where you’ll be entered to win those awesome kayak rentals.

You’ll also enjoy live music, gallery receptions, and specials at

the stores and restaurants.

Find Crabby at these businesses too!

BLACK MARKET INTERIORS - 41665 Fenwick Street, 240-309-4074

FUZZY FARMERS MARKET - 22696 Washington Street, 301-475-3899

QUALITY STREET KITCHENS - 41625 Fenwick Street, 301-997-0700

PORT OF LEONARDTOWN WINERY - off Rt. 5 at 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, 301-690-2192

PATRICK HALEY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL - 25775 Point Lookout Road, 301-475-2866

LEONARDTOWN FORD - 26322 Point Lookout Rd, Route 5 N, 866-506-3696

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The Craft Guild Shop is a co-op of local artists who create, display, and demonstrate their handicrafts as well as work at the gift-shop style store.

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Friday, June 35-8PM

NORTH END GALLERY 41652 Fenwick Street, 301-475-3130This First Friday, North End Gallery artists Lani Clark, Polly Lange and Mary Ida Rolape are

featured, wi th the theme “Inspiration! Color!” These artists present an exciting body of new work in this show. Clark

is well known for her colorful and imagina-tive work with fused and stained glass. Lange produces bright oil paintings, including landsca pe and still life. Rolape works with tile, glass and ceramics to produce unique sculptures, wall hangings, platters and more. Stop by North End Gallery for “Inspiration! Color!” While you’re there, have your youngster take a selfie with Lani Clark’s “Crabby” stained glass work.

BIG LARRY’S COMIC BOOK CAFE 22745 Washington Street 301-475-1860Stop by Big Larry’s First Friday and take a break from scavenger hunting and enjoy a bite to eat from our family friendly menu. Top it off with a special Crabby Sundae.

DRAGONFLY DESIGNS 41629 Courthouse Drive, 240-434-5495Check out Dragonfly Designs June First Friday and take 10% off all merchandise. Look for ad-ditional savings on selected pieces. You’ll find crabby surprises throughout the store including a crabby raffle of a beautiful jewelry item or an art pie.

GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOODS CO. 41765 Park Avenue, 301-475-1630As you enjoy the “Where’s Crabby” Scavenger hunt, be sure to stop into The Good Earth to find our “Crabby” and see what Smoothies we are blending and what Fresh Juice we are extracting! Samples of our libations will be of-

fered with crabby snacks of course! This excite-ment happens on June 3rd from 5 pm until 8 pm.

FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC41655A Fenwick Street, 301-475-2859Author L.A. Stewart will sign copies of her two Maryland mystery books, Snow’s Rest and Snow’s Run! Take a selfie with Crabby at Fenwick Street Used Books & Music from from 5-7 pm

CAUGHT MY EYE 22760 Washington Street, Unit #1, 301-475-6805This First Friday have several cups of tea with SharaTea with Me at Caught My Eye. De-stress as you sip the assorted teas and learn about the

different all natural blends from Sharalea. Also, shop for summer and or beach wear. Our colorful sun dresses and wraps will get you ready for hot weather

and vacation by the sea. Don’t forget to take a selfie with our Crabby!

OPAL FINE ART, Gallery and Gifts 41625 Park Avenue, 301-884-2356Celebrate the long awaited summer season at

Opal Gallery! We will host an opening reception for our June show, “Livin’ Easy” during First Friday in Leonard-town on June 3rd. Stop by the gallery and remember to take your selfie with “Crabby” dur-ing the Scavenger Hunt!

BTB COFFEE BAR and SPEAKEASY 41658 Fenwick Street, 301-475-2400We will offering marshmallows for you to toast at the fire pit. Inside we will have our games and adult coloring pages ready in the front dining room. Sit back and enjoy!

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY - TUDOR HALL41680 Tudor Place, 301-475-2467 The Historical Society will have The Old Jail open for you First Friday - Come find Crabby inside!

YELLOW DOOR ART STUDIOS 22795 Washington Street, 240-925-1888In the Community Art Gallery: Maribeth Ganzell

- June 3 - 30 Life with Target, Lessons Learned from the Gambia. Photographs by Maribeth Ganzell. Opening recep-tion is from 5-8pm Friday June 3.

We will also have an open studio from 5-8 pm. making TireTube Art - $10 per person.

Where’s Crabby

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Life without Target Lessons learned from the Gambia

June 3-30

Scavenger Hunt!

Join us June 3, 2016 for a special evening of fun for kids of all ages. It’s our annual Scavenger

Hunt, and you may win two two half-day kayak rentals from Patuxent Adventure Center.

You could win two two

half-day kayak rentals from Patuxent

Adventure Center.

Art, Shopping & Fun!



41655A Fenwick Street Downtown Leonardtown, MD

Fenwick StreetUsed Books & Music

301-475-2859

Author L.A. Stewart will sign copies of her two Maryland mystery books, Snow's Rest

and Snow's Run!

www.fenwickbooks.com

Take a selfie with Crabby at Fenwick Street

Used Books & Music from from 5-7 pm

Start by checking in at the Yellow Door Art Studios in downtown Leonardtown for a list of businesses where you can find Crabby.

Take a selfie with Crabby the various sites and finish up at the Yellow Door, where you’ll be entered to win those awesome kayak rentals.

You’ll also enjoy live music, gallery receptions, and specials at

the stores and restaurants.

Find Crabby at these businesses too!

BLACK MARKET INTERIORS - 41665 Fenwick Street, 240-309-4074

FUZZY FARMERS MARKET - 22696 Washington Street, 301-475-3899

QUALITY STREET KITCHENS - 41625 Fenwick Street, 301-997-0700

PORT OF LEONARDTOWN WINERY - off Rt. 5 at 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, 301-690-2192

PATRICK HALEY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL - 25775 Point Lookout Road, 301-475-2866

LEONARDTOWN FORD - 26322 Point Lookout Rd, Route 5 N, 866-506-3696

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Robert Bacon MaxwellMGYSGT USMC

(RET) Robert Bacon Maxwell, fondly known as Poppy, passed away May 16, 2016, sur-rounded by his loving family. Robert was the devoted husband of Shirley A. Max-well, who passed away March 28, 2016. Robert will be forever missed

by his children, Karen Jernberg, Michael Maxwell and Diane Robison and their spouses Dale Jernberg, Lynn Maxwell and Jimmy Robison. Poppy was especially proud of his grandchildren; Jaime Camp-bell and her husband Ray, Billy Bingham and Nicole Eddy, Michael Jernberg, Nicole Franklin and her husband Chris, Kevin Maxwell and his wife Jesssica, Lauren Robison and Amanda Fefel, and Ryan Ro-bison. He was thrilled to have great grand-children, Sean and Emily Campbell, Cash and Brayden Bingham, Emily Mulholland, Mekiah and Kingston Franklin and Corbin Maxwell. All of these children adored Pop-py. He taught most of them to drive on the biddy buggy as well as giving them many life lessons. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Henrietta S. Maxwell and his father, William H. Maxwell. He was the eighth of 11 children, and leaves behind siblings, Dorothy Tyler, Paul Maxwell, Frances Himmelfarb, Stanley Maxwell and

many other relatives and friends. Robert was an electrician, working well into his eighties. Shirley and Robert retired to Port Republic, Maryland in 1988, after 29 years in Greenbelt, Maryland. He loved his home in Emerald Cove, known to his family as The Maxwell Plantation. Robert was a very genuine, generous and kind man with no enemies. He was well loved by his family and friends and will be terribly missed by all that knew him. The family will receive friends on Saturday May 28, 2016 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes is-land Road, Port Republic, MD from 10:30 till the time of funeral services at 12:30 PM. Interment will be held in Arlington Nation-al Cemetery at a later date.

Alice Jean MorrisAlice Jean Morris, 63,

of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on May 23, 2016 surrounded by fam-ily in Prince Frederick, MD. Alice was born on in 1952 to James P. and Elizabeth Kreilick. Alice enjoyed the joys of na-ture, gardening and yard sales, but she loved her

children and grandchildren and her many trips to Florida to spend precious time with them. Alice was preceded in death by her father, she is survived by her loving hus-band Michael L. Morris; her children, Lin-

da Ingburg of Deltona, FL; Andrew Morris of Deltona, FL; Melissa Morris of Pom-pano Beach, FL. She is also survived by her mother Elizabeth Parks and six grand-children; Aaron, Raymond, Travis, Cody, Jennylee, Kirstynn. Pallbearers for Mrs. Morris will be Scott Maulden, Bruce Wat-kins, Todd Morris, Kevin Kreilick, Aaron Ingberg, and Chris Kreilick. The family will receive relatives and friends on May 26, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home 4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676. A funeral ser-vice will be on May 27th at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Chesapeake Highland Memorial Gardens located in Port Republic, MD.

Virginia Costen McCreadyVirginia Costen Mc-

Cready, 92, of Lusby, Md. went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2016 at Calvert Memorial Hos-pital. She was born in Norfolk, VA on Novem-ber 13, 1923, the daugh-ter of Clyde and Annie Boone Costen. She graduated from Granby

High School and worked at the Norfolk Navy Yard as a key punch operator until meting the man of her dreams at Virginia Beach one day. She married Vernon Mc-Cready of Lusby in 1946. She enjoyed fishing on their boat “Double V”, baking, sewing, making beads, boxes and paper airplanes! She loved reading and studying God’s word and spending time with fam-ily and friends, and especially the “Roy’s Lunch Bunch”. She also was a seamstress and did alterations for many people in Cal-vert County. She worked for Calvert Sew-ing Center for 20 years. Virginia is preced-ed in death by her parents, Clyde and Annie Costen, her brothers, Bill, George, Frank and Richard, and sister Julia Costen Parker. She is survived by her husband Vernon of Lusby, son, Robert A. (Bob) McCready (Nova Little) of Dunkirk, daughter Carol A. Warwick (Bob) of Suffolk Va. Three grandchildren; Margaret (Peggy) Socias (Hector), Michelle Hill (Jay) and Wm. Robert (Robbie) Short. Four great-grand-children, Jenna, Lauren and Jaime Hill and Miquel Socias. One brother Robert Costen and many nieces and nephews.

Victor Joseph GalloVictor Joseph Gallo,

son of Rose Casari and Victor John Gallo, was born June 18, 1942 in Pottsville, PA, and was raised in the small town of Minersville, PA where a large portion of his extended family also lived. He attended Mt. Carmel Elementary

School, Nativity High School, and graduat-ed from Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA with a BS in Math. He married his beloved Eileen Marie Klein on May 4, 1968. Vic and Eileen were blessed with three chil-dren, Paul Michael, Thomas Edward, and Michelle Suzann, and raised their family in Waldorf, MD. Vic’s incredible work ethic was exemplified by his career. He worked for Federal Highways and the Department of Transportation, as a budget analyst, where he retired after thirty-six years. After retirement from the Federal Government he was employed by MD State Highways in Annapolis, MD, ProSoft in California, MD, and finally with Recorded Books in Prince Frederick, MD. The definition of a “family man,” Vic coached his children’s soccer and tennis teams. He shared his love of trains and photography with his chil-dren. Vic and Eileen reveled as their family expanded to include two daughters-in-law (Theresa and Amy) and a son-in-law (Dan), and welcomed them with open arms. Vic’s post-retirement life revolved around his four grandchildren, John and Joseph Gallo and Anna and Ella Shegogue, as well as an adored grand-niece Kenzie Pluta. Vic thor-oughly enjoyed participating in Boy Scout projects, attending their many concerts, school and sporting events. Vic will be for-ever known as a quiet, compassionate, lov-ing soul, and an incredible husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Thursday, May 26, 2016 15the Calvert County times EducationIn Our Community

Eating Together Menu

Centers ClosedCalvert Pines, North Beach and

Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, May 30 for Me-morial Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

Calvert Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Needs Volunteers

CMOW is seeking its next Presi-dent. This volunteer board position requires organizational and com-munication skills as well as a pas-sion for serving vulnerable older adults in Calvert County. CMOW is also in need of a volunteer coordina-tor in the northern end of the coun-ty. Please contact Bob Robertson at 410-271-1274 or [email protected] for more information.

Senior Pool TournamentThe Maryland Senior Olympic

Pool Tournament was held at the Schweinhaut Senior Center in For-est Glen, Thursday, May 12. Fred-die Taylor, Eric Ramey, Bryant Parker, Bob Corcoran, and John Thompson attended from Calvert Pines. Anthony Klemens attended from North Beach. Bryant Parker won silver for the 50-64 group. Freddie Taylor won silver for the 66-69 group. Bob Corcoran got the gold for 70-79 group. Congratula-tions to our seniors!

Red, White and Blue Picnic Attend this year’s Red, White

and Blue Picnic, Wednesday, June 15, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Pre-register by June 1 at Calvert Pines (410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170); North Beach (410-257-

2549); Southern Pines (410-586-2748). Limited transportation will be provided. Calvert Pines Senior Center will be open for Information and Assistance only, no activities. North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed. Fee: Donation

Win a Free TripEnter your name between June 1

– 29 for a drawing for two free tick-ets to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA to see the show, Samson, Wednesday, August 10. This drawing is open to seniors aged 50 and over. Register at your local senior center, or for more in-formation, call: Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

Join us for a delicious chicken dinner followed by the comedy, Hello, My Name is Doris at Dinner and a Movie, Thursday, June 16, 5 p.m. Fee: $6. Pre-register by June 9. Please note the date change from the senior newsletter.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Skin Cancer Screenings will be held Wednesday, June 8, beginning at 1 p.m. Must pre-register.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

Warm up on your golf swing for Closest to Pin – Golf, Fridays, June 10 and 24, 10:30 a.m. Beginners and advanced golfers are welcome.

Monday, May 30CENTERS CLOSED FOR

MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 31Seafood Salad, Pickled Beets,

Cucumber and Tomato Salad, Apple Crisp with Whipped

Topping

Wednesday, June 1Baked Chicken Leg, Tosssed Salad, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots, Spiced Peaches

Thursday, June 2Turkey ala King, Vegetable

Soup, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Apricots

Friday, June 3Pork Roast with Gravy,

Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Spinach, Yogurt, Fresh

Strawberries

Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested

donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach

Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.

By Keri Lipperini

Thursday, May 26, 2016the Calvert County times16 EducationContributing Writer

Recently, I had the privilege to visit with Senator Bernie Fowler at his beauti-ful home in Prince Frederick and chat with him about his many years of service. I had met this popular and beloved gentleman previouslyand knew of his famous annual “Wade In” events to raise the awareness of the dying condition of the Patuxent River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. He has been the leading advocate for our need to do more to take care of our environment and his efforts over the last 28 years has gained Bernie national attention and acclaim.

Yet there is so much more to this soft spoken and kindly man and I hoped to learn more by sitting down for an hour and get-ting him to open up about his long life of helping others. I arrived at the appointed time to find a warm, happy, smiling indi-vidual opening the front door to welcome my wife and I to his stately, yet unpreten-tious manor home. Driving up his drive-way, you cannot help but notice he and his wife Betty have placed five rocks on both sides, each inscribed with one of the Ten Commandments. I knew beforehand I would be talking with a very devoutly re-ligious man.

Upon being shown to his large sit-ting room adorned with many beautifully framed family photos from the past 80 years, it didn’t take long to see the dignity and pride this couple has for real family values. And with that I got the Senator to begin speaking about his family.

I told him I had previously interviewed his son Bernie Fowler, Jr. to talk about his wonderful volunteer efforts in feeding the poor of Southern Maryland through his “Farming 4 Hunger” program. A father’s pride was immediately evident by the twinkle that came to his eyes as he spoke fondly about his family of three girls and Bernie, Jr. and all of their grandchildren and great grandkids! He spoke in a man-ner that made me put down my pen and notepad and just sit back and listen to this interesting husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He and Betty will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary this September 9. I could devote this entire journal to their lives as a loving couple! I doubt I have ever met a more devoted pair. During my past two years of writing stories of many unsung heroes living among us, I have reported on several couples who have been together for more than 50 years. They all shared with me the greatest love stories and I should put together a collection of them to share with others.

I then pried Bernie to tell me about his early life and I soon concluded an hour would not be nearly enough to capture the

great life experiences of this 92-year young man. Bernie was born in Baltimore on March 30, 1924, but truly considers him-self a boy from Calvert County. His parents left Calvert to pursue a dream only it did not happen as planned and within three years, they returned “home”. During this three-year period up in the big city, he was born to this rural couple who missed their country style way of life. At five years of age, the Great Depression had darkened the Country and created the greatest havoc for many Maryland families. Bernie’s family was no exception and it came on the heels of their failed venture in Baltimore. Al-though they struggled, they found plenty to eat from harvesting the river and all the forms of fish, crabs and oysters it provided. I am certain it was at this early age when Bernie developed a love for the Patuxent and the “natural goodies” the land made available. He spoke of the family’s ability to gather “greens” that grew everywhere and could be prepared to make a decent meal. Although times were tough all over Southern Maryland, the Fowler family made do and got through this tough period. Bernie credits his faith in the Lord seeing his family through these particularly harsh times. And he made mention of the fact that a big consideration to their survival was a result of the great help of neighbors helping neighbors with challenges. He says, “despite it all, this was a great place to grow up”.

In the pre- war years of our involve-ment in WWII, Bernie and 46 other class-mates graduated from Calvert High School in 1940. They all knew one another and sadly, he spoke of the three boys and one girl that remain. I was amazed to learn, one of his classmates is a gent who I know through my association with the Solomons Optimist Club; Lieutenant Colonel Vernon Garner is an old war hero who has some really great stories from his long military career. Following high school, Bernie was able to obtain work in civil service up at the Washington Naval Yard where he learned to work with his hands in a large machine shop. He enjoyed learning a trade, but as the war dragged on, he felt the need to an-swer the call and join the military as his two brothers had done before him. But, since he was in a needed civil service role supporting the War effort, he actually had to gain a “release” to enlist in the Navy in 1944!!! It sounded like “bureaucracy” at its finest [or worst] and I know the experience would have an impact on him in later life. So he left to join the war, becoming a Navy machinist mate. Sadly, he told me he lost one of his two brothers in Europe.

Bernie returned home upon being dis-charged honorably in 1947. He became involved in odd jobs, returned to fishing on the Patuxent and married Betty and started their family. At this point I asked him how was it that he got so involved in govern-ment issues and local problems. With his fine smile, he thought for a moment and looked at me and said he was always in-volved with children and became interested in their education, leading to his election to the Calvert County Board of Education in 1963. He soon advanced to President of the Board and it was during this tenure he came face to face with the County’s poverty in properly funding the education budget. At the time, Calvert was running almost last in the State in its inability to offer the youth a good and proper schooling. He tried to get the three County Commissioners to put

more money in the schools. He wanted to crash the regularly scheduled Commission-ers meeting, but learned he would have to wait his turn. He later met with the Presi-dent of the Commissioners and pled his case for the urgent need to increase this funding. Upon getting a figure to expect in an upcoming meeting, he set out to visit the other two to personally convince them with the importance of gaining their agree-ment, even going so far to driving to Lusby to meet with one of them out in the fields of his farm while he was aboard his tractor. It was his persistence that finally got the three gentlemen to agree to put more money into the County’s Education Budget. It is likely the catalyst that led to Calvert County’s reputation as Maryland’s best school sys-tem for most of the past decade!

He went on to tell me how he became motivated earlier on to take up the ban-ner for what is truly right and just and beneficial to our citizens. An example he likes to share goes back to a time when a group of influential businessmen wanted to establish a large Dog Track in the area of where a shopping center now exists in Dunkirk. They wanted to sell the County on this idea by floating plans that included large recreational parks and facilities ca-tered to children. A large group of people in the northern part of the County were op-posed to this idea and needed a spokesman to counter this proposal. Bernie had built a reputation for working with young people as a Boy Scout Scoutmaster, a baseball coach and a leader in his church’s youth group. Knowing this, the anti-Dog Track folks asked Bernie to take their fight to the County Commissioners where he was able to convince them this Track idea was fraught with problems and truly not in our citizens best interests!

Bernie has a great “track record” [sorry for the pun] of getting important things done right. This fierce determination is best exhibited by his mantra to “Never, never, never give up”! They are the words dearest to his heart and reflects how he goes about living his life. It is this determination that led to his pursuit of becoming a County Commissioner, a goal he achieved in 1970. It was his means of bringing about changes he felt were needed to correct those im-portant issues being ignored by those who could do something about them. He felt the funding for education was still too insuf-ficient to produce the best possible schools for the kids. He sought folks that felt as he and set them on a path to make the Calvert’s schools the best! Further, he was unhappy with the general way the County’s business was being conducted behind closed doors and strived to make all of their work open to the public and in always in the very best interests of the taxpayer.

But the item that gave him his biggest challenge and for which he is most passion-ate is his great concern for the failing con-dition of the Patuxent River. Prior to his pursuit of holding public office, Bernie was an avid fisherman who loved to wade into the river and snag a large fish for dinner. He always took note of the clarity of the water by looking down at his white sneak-ers. The once clear, sparkling waters of his youth were becoming murky and he soon realized each time the further he waded out, the worse the river became. He de-cided to make the health of the river a key issue when he was elected Commissioner. He led a coalition of representatives of the three lower Counties of St. Mary’s, Charles

and Calvert to bring a lawsuit against coun-ties up river who were polluting the river and ignoring any attempt to clean it up. His efforts forced the State, the upriver Coun-ties, and the U.S. Environmental Agency to earnestly enact pollution control mea-sures to reduce the amount of urban runoff of nitrogen and phosphorous nutrients into the river. In 1988, he began his noteworthy Wade Ins and his efforts have attracted gov-ernors, senators, and representatives from all over the State to call attention to the need for improving the health of the Patux-ent. His foolproof methods of wading out into the river in his famous white sneakers [he still uses the originals each year] and measuring the depth were he loses sight of his footwear is then recorded. And in truth, the river is recovering as determined by last year’s recording of a clear depth of 44.5 inches, up 21.5 inches from the previ-ous year! As you see in his working uni-form for this event, he wears a cowboy hat with an American Flag on top to reflect his love of country and his equally love of the river! He will lead his 29th Wade In on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Jefferson Patter-son Park and Museum. I learned as many as 450 folks have joined in this popular get together previously. I am thinking I should find my sneakers to support the good Sena-tor this year!

Our enjoyable conversation stretched to nearly two hours and we started to run short on time. Bernie did win election to the Maryland Senate in 1983 after his 12 year tenure as a County Commissioner. During his eleven years in the Senate he achieved a remarkable record of accom-plishments while serving on many commit-tees and earning a reputation as “the guard-ian of natural resources”! Following his retirement from the Senate in 1993, Bernie took one more swing at public office by ac-cepting to run as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor on the Joe Miedusiewski ticket during the primary gubernatorial election in 1994. The primary election was won by Parris Glendening who went on become the Governor.

Finally, I asked my newest friend what achievement in government did he feel was his greatest accomplishment. He was ready with his answer and said he had two memories from his public life. His sec-ond favorite memory was during his time as Commissioner when he led the lawsuit that sued the County governments and the State to clean up the their environmen-tal act! His best effort that gives him the most pride was getting the Board of County Commissioners to finally develop a County “Comprehensive Plan” to properly set up long term plans to develop and fund such needs as the Sheriff’s Office, the hospital, and the entire County infrastructure. This task had never been approached previously and the plans that were put in place back then have produced many of the services we enjoy today!

Senator Fowler, you are an asset to our complete way of life here in Southern Maryland. Your tremendous vision and in-numerable contributions are unmatched. You are part of the fabric of this land of pleasant living and your gentile ways and gentlemanly traits throughout your life are truly inspirational. Your example of treat-ing one another with dignity and a smile is contagious. Your legacy of service will live on for others to model. Thank you for all you do!

senator C. bernard Fowler, sr.A tribute to A Lifelong southern Maryland gentleman And Volunteer

Southern Maryland You Should KnowBy David Spigler

Contributing Writer

Pictured: Bernie Fowler

Thursday, May 26, 2016 17the Calvert County times Sports

By Doug WatsonBudds Creek, MD- David Williams first

Potomac start of the season was a profitable one as he drove to the win in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model main. The win for Williams, aboard his Sommey and Ruth Ann Lacey owned Rocket no.45, was his 39th career win in the division and overall 91st at the speedway.

Kyle Lear and David Williams made up the front row for the start with Williams out dragging Lear into the first turn to become the race leader. Williams would eventually pace all 20-circuits but had to work hard for the win as Lear hounded Williams the en-tire way before settling for runner up hon-ors. “Kyle (Lear) made us work for that one tonight.” Williams stated in victory lane. “Kyle is probably the best here at running the bottom and I knew he was there, but our car was decent up top so I just held my line and we were able to hold him off.” A superb race car and racy track conditions aided Williams in his winning drive. “Sommey and all the people who help with this car had it just about perfect tonight.” Said Wil-

liams. “The track was a little dry tonight, but it was wide and you could race all over it, I just hope we put on a good show for the fans.” Russel Erwin took third with Derrick Quade and Billy Tucker completing the top five. Heats for the 17 entries went to Wil-liams and Tucker.

Defending track champion Jonathan Ral-ey became the first repeat winner of the sea-son with his triumph in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature. Billy Crouse and Race Alton all lead the event before Raley took the lead for good on the 12th lap and drove off to his 20th career feature win at Potomac. “I can’t thank everybody enough who helped us get here tonight.” Raley stated post race. “We wrecked our car at Hagerstown a few weeks back, and this is a new car we put together and to win with it the second time out is just amazing.” Crouse held tough for second with Tommy Randall, Race Alton and Dave Adams rounding out the top five. Heats for the 21 car field went Sam Archer, Crouse and Alton.

In support class action Barry Williams Sr. drove to his first win of the season

and career 22nd in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Ray Bucci rallied late to post his second of the season and career 15th in the 15-lap Strictly Stock feature with Savan-nah Windsor rolling to her division leading third win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car contest.

Limited Late Model feature finish1. David Williams 2. Kyle Lear 3. Rus-

sell Erwin 4. Derrick Quade 5. Billy Tucker 6. Mark Pettyjohn 7. Danny Zechman 8. Daryl Hills 9. Brandon Long 10. Kurt Zimmerman 11. Jim Jesmer Sr. 12. Bobby Tipton 13.Rich Marks 14. Carter Miller 15. Larry Fuchs 16.Ray Ciccarelli 17. Tyler Emory

Hobby Stock feature finish1. Jonathan Raley 2. Billy Crouse 3. Tom-

my Randall 4. Race Alton 5. Dave Adams 6. Sam Archer 7. Bobby Miexsall 8.Dale Reamy 9. Robbie Kramer Jr. 10. Matt Ran-dall 11. Ray Bucci 12. Corey Swaim 13. Jonathan Knott 14. Kevin Murphy 15. John Burch 16. Trent Clemons 17. Ben Lowery

18. Sam Raley 19. Kenny Sutphin 20. Jonny Oliver 21. Luke Lukinic

Street Stock feature finish1. Barry Williams Sr. 2. Chuck Bowie 3.

Ed Pope Jr. 4. Mike Latham 5. Lloyd Deans 6. Jeremy Pilkerton 7. Mike Raleigh 8. Ray Hackett

Strictly Stock feature finish1. Ray Bucci 2. Nabil Guffey 3. John

Hardesty 4. JJ Silvious 5. Johnny Hardesty 6. Ed Pope Sr. 7. Greg Mattingly 8. Drew Payne 9. Jamie Quade

U-Car feature finish1. Savannah Windsor 2. Mikey Latham

3. Erica Bailey 4. DJ Stotler 5.Speed Alton 6. Stephen Suite 7. Brian Coe Jr. 8. Domi-nic Silvious 9. Justin Bowley

First Potomac start for David Williams ends in Victory LaneRaley First to Repeat In Hobby Stocks


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Thursday, May 26, 2016 19the Calvert County times Entertainment

New Direction Community Theater will hold auditions for its fall production of Neil Simon’s smash Broadway hit comedy “Plaza Suite” in all three sections of Cal-vert County.

Auditions will be held Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-noon at the Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby; Monday, June 13, 7-9 p.m. at the Fairview Branch Library, 8120 Southern Maryland Boule-vard (Route 4) in Owings; and Wednesday, June 15, 7-9 p.m. at the Prince Frederick Branch Library, 850 Costley Way in Prince Frederick.

Performances of “Plaza Suite” will be weekends from September 30 to October 9 at the Long Beach Community Center in St. Leonard.

“Plaza Suite” is the story of three cou-

ples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York. In the first, a suburban couple takes the suite while their house is being painted and it turns out to be the one in which they honeymooned years. This wry tale is followed by the exploits of a Hollywood producer who, after three marriages, is looking for fresh fields. He calls a childhood sweetheart, now a subur-ban housewife, for a little sexual diversion — but she turns out to be more than the match he bargained for. The last couple is a mother and father fighting about the best way to get their daughter, who has locked herself in the bathroom, down to the ball-room for her wedding.

For additional information, contact director Rick Thompson at (410) 535-2144 or email [email protected].

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The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our

entertainment section, e-mail [email protected] submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Thursday, May 26

Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275

Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 10 p.m.

Josh AirhartThe Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200

Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 27

Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275

Lore Rd., Solomons)- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

DJ PuddAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371

Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)

Saturday, May 28

Gary RueMorris Point Restaurant (38869 Mor-

ris Point Rd. Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m.

Eric Landes Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill

(275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 8 p.m. to Midnight

Sunday, May 29

Groove Span Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Mor-

ris Point Rd. Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m.

Monday, May 30

Pizza and Pint NightThe Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200

Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.Team TriviaThe Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200

Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 31

Team FeudThe Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200


Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275


Wednesday, June 1

Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275


Open Mic NightThe Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200


Thursday, June 2

Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275


Mercy CreekThe Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200

Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – May 24, 2016 – The Calvert County Board of Coun-ty Commissioners announces that county offices will be closed Monday, May 30, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day. In addition:

• The county senior centers will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

• There will be no county bus service.• Calvert Library locations will be

closed Saturday, May 28 through Mon-day, May 30.

• Mt. Hope, Southern, Harriet Brown and Northeast community centers will be closed May 30.

• The Appeal Landfill and county con-venience centers will be closed May 30.

• Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be closed May 30.

• Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open May 30 with normal hours.

• The Calvert Marine Museum will be open May 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Flag Ponds Nature Park and Kings Landing Park will be open with nor-mal park hours.

• Kings Landing Pool will open for the season Saturday, May 28 at noon and Cove Point Pool will open for the sea-son Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m.

• Edward T. Hall Indoor Aquatic Center will be open with normal hours May 30.

Information on Calvert County Govern-ment services can be found online at www.co.cal.md.us. Find Calvert County Gov-ernment on Facebook.

Calvert County Memorial Day schedules

Thursday, May 26, 2016the Calvert County times20To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email [email protected] with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.Community Calendar

EventsThursday, May 26

JobSource Mobile Career CenterCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920

H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume

help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer work-stations, smart board instructional technol-ogy, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce applications and con-nectivity for wireless mobile device access.

Drop-In CodingCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4

and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 4 to 6 p.m. Have fun learning the languages of com-

puters. It’s fun, It’s easy! Wiz KidsCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of

do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, sci-ence, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. For kids in grades 3-5.Registration is required and opens one month before each event.

Friday, May 27On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-

ting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

Wednesday, June 1Book Discussion - Lotus CaféLotus Café- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Recurring monthly book discussion held

at Lotus Cafe. This month is First Comes Love by Marion Winik. Hosted by Calvert Library Southern Branch.

Kids Can CodeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn about computer science through

stories and play. Basic skills of program-ming will be taught while children are playing with a robotic platform called Primo. Adults will need to participate with their child. Please register.

Thursday, June 2Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- 1 to 3 p.m.Need help with your resume? Join job

counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register.

Perks of Being a T.A.C.O.SCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- 6 to 8:30 p.m. Calvert Library’s teen advisory group,

T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Stu-dents), celebrates a successful year of plan-ning and executing great ideas and having fun with pizza and a movie.

Friday, June 3On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-

ting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

JobSource Mobile Career CenterCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,

3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer work-stations, smart board instructional technol-ogy, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and con-nectivity for wireless mobile device access.

Saturday, June 4Garden Smarter: Tour of North

Beach’s Sunrise ParkCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m. Emphasis on spring blooming plants.

Please meet at Sunrise Park in North Beach. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble

and moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- Noon to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make

your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.

Month Long, MayBible StudyTrinity United Methodist Church (90

Church Street, Prince Frederick) - 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church will hold a study of Christianity and Islam that will examine what they have in common and the difference between the two. The Bible study will take place Wednesdays starting May 4 to June 29. A book will be provided to participants. Trinity is located at 90 Church Street Prince Frederick. For more information contact [email protected] or 410-535-1782.

Chesapeake Community ChorusNorth Beach Union Church (8912 Ches-

apeake Ave., North Beach) - 4 to 6 p.m.The Chesapeake Community Chorus,

an all-volunteer chorus which raises funds for Calvert County charities, will hold a practice session. The chorus is looking to add new members and no auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, 301 855-7477 or email [email protected] for more information. Dates: May 8, May 15, and May 29.

Thursday, May 26Zumba Gold-ToningSunderland Elementary School (Sunder-

land) - 7 to 8 p.m.This class is Zumba Gold-Toning - a

dance/fitness program specifically de-signed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a

great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. Regis-tration is required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 for more information.

Friday, May 27Picnic American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesa-

peake Beach Rd. E Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Commencing in the Lower Level Din-ing room of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 hosted by the Auxiliary for the benefit of the Southern Maryland District Children & Youth Project. -The price of $12 includes burgers, hot dogs, po-tato salad, baked beans, and watermelon,. Public welcome. Questions may be direct-ed to (301)855-6466. www.ALpost206.org.

Saturday, May 28Estate Sale(4006 27th Street, Chesapeake Beach) -

8 to 10 a.m.Estate Sale.

Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival

Chesapeake Beach Veterans’ Memorial Park (Chesapeake Beach) - 10 to 11 a.m,

Opening Ceremony to the 5th Annual Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Fes-tival, Honoring Our Fallen Heroes. The 2016 focus is on the American Civil War. Come listen to guest speakers, Civil War Buff, Author and President of the College of Southern Maryland, Dr. Bradley Gott-fried as well as Civil War Buff, State Sena-tor Mike Miller.

Karsyn’s KarnivalCove Point Park (750 Cove Point Rd.,

Lusby) - 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.We invite the entire Maryland communi-

ty to join us for Karsyn’s Karnival for food, games, crafts, pony rides, moon bounces, and other fun events to raise awareness about Down syndrome. The event will be held at Cove Point Park. Individuals with Down syndrome are free! Please check www.karsynskarnival.com for additional information.

Dee of St. Mary’s Public SailCalvert Marine Museum (Solomons) -

2:30 to 4:30 p.m.Sail on the Dee of St. Mary’s leaving

from the museum dock. Fee is $25 for ages 12 and up, $15 for children 8 – 12. No children under 8 please. Preregistra-tion required, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

Oldies NightAmerican Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesa-

peake Beach Rd. E Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Request Night– What’s your favorite tune? The Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 will host a night with music by DJ Stephen Varney. The cost of $10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tickets available at the door. Public warmly welcomed. For information call 301-855-6466.

Sunday, May 29Estate Sale(4006 27th Street, Chesapeake Beach) -


Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival

Chesapeake Beach Veterans’ Memorial Park (Chesapeake Beach) - 10 to 11 a.m,

Opening Ceremony to the 5th Annual Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Fes-tival, Honoring Our Fallen Heroes. The 2016 focus is on the American Civil War. Come listen to guest speakers, Civil War Buff, Author and President of the College of Southern Maryland, Dr. Bradley Gott-fried as well as Civil War Buff, State Sena-tor Mike Miller.

Monday, May 30Estate Sale(4006 27th Street, Chesapeake Beach) -


Memorial Day CeremonyChesapeake Beach Veterans’ Memorial

Park (Chesapeake Beach) - 10 to 11 a.m.Ceremony by Stallings Williams Ameri-

can Legion Post 206. Dr. Duke Thompson, as President Abraham Lincoln will address the audience.

Wednesday, June 1The Southern Maryland Jobsource

Mobile Career CenterMiddleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H.G.

Trueman, Lusby) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Southern Maryland Jobsource Mo-

bile Career Center (MCC). Share informa-tion with your neighbors. Come and receive information about job openings, apply for jobs and get other information at computer work stations, prepare your resume, find out about training opportunities. JobSource staff will be there to help you.


Commissioner’s Corner: State of the CountyOur Finance and Budget Department

presented a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2017, at a public hearing May 24, 2006. Budget adoption is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7th to be effective July 1, 2016. Our proposed budget of nearly $247 million represents an increase of $8 million from the previous year, but there is more to know than simply a larger budget.

It’s interesting how enamored some are with state and national elected officials; legislators who easily pontificate, pat them-selves on their back, and simply pass laws onto others; to include citizens and local governments. Yet, it’s your local elected of-ficials who must often implement state and national laws in the real world.

Three levels of government; National, State and Local, and citizens all play a role in the financial environment in which we meet. Failure of the National government to enact proper economic policies directly caused no economic recovery since 2008. This means citizens’ incomes, for those who remain employed, are largely flat and home property values lag where they should be. Consequently, these two pri-mary funding sources yielded less income for your county government. We either cut your services or seek additional revenue from you; or both.

Not one commissioner favors seeking additional revenue from citizens we serve, nor supports further degrading services than already affected from years of flat funding. To be clear, the majority political party in Annapolis forced our hand to seek increased revenue. Not political rhetoric, simply responsible government over de-graded services. Having that understand-ing would serve everyone’s interest more so than bitter turmoil.

Maryland’s economic conditions and politics from 2006 – 2014, increased tax burdens on our citizens while the state sloughed off its responsibilities onto the counties; known as unfunded mandates.

Calvert County absorbed Maryland State Legislature’s unfunded mandates, includ-ing the shift from state to county a yearly $5.3 million payment towards teacher pen-sions, requirements for new watershed im-plementation standards, and a yearly loss of $5.2 million in Highway User Fee which is state-collected gas tax money intended for county roads. We absorbed a burden of about $10 million a year by decreasing expenses in our operations, increasing ef-ficiency, further burdening county employ-ees; and dipping into savings. Just as you know at home, continued dipping into sav-ings will deplete it.

I often complain about national and

state level decision makers, but there are decisions we make locally in cooperation with citizens that also contribute to our fi-nancial situation. We pride ourselves with the Calvert County Comprehensive Master plan that in part calls upon us to maintain our rural character. We preserved nearly 30,000 acres of Calvert’s total 140,000 acreage.

However, land preservation is not free. There are upfront costs to purchase land and a yearly loss of property tax revenue for the county caused by that preservation. Though largely consisting of Grant Fund-ing, this proposed budget calls for $4.6 mil-lion for new Land Preservation initiatives. Do we continue keeping Calvert County as rural as possible? You will eventually pro-vide that answer with participation in ongo-ing comprehensive plan re-write.

When the economic crash occurred in 2008, your county commissioners made decisions, as subsequent boards have and at the time believed in an improving econo-my. Who knew then we would be living in America’s Lost Decade? Those decisions, while appropriate, created risks which grew intolerable. We must now weigh those risks against budget options. I seek additional revenue from our citizens to address these risks and to remove the otherwise projected $10 million deficit.

Those risks can be characterized in part from a Northern High School replacement that for safety and health reasons should al-ready be completed instead of shortly going to contract. Your detention center, while not intended to be a place of comfort and luxury is outdated needing long overdue enhancements if not replacement. Several fire and rescue companies’ buildings are not conducive to continue attracting 100% all volunteer Fire-Rescue-EMS. Concerns mount with continuing all volunteer ser-vice, estimated to save tax payers up to $30 million/year. We closely follow the ‘scratch rates’ as a measure of their responsiveness.

Other risks involve the very roads you travel. The state decided a few years ago to hold the gasoline tax you pay (which they had increased) instead of continuing to forward to counties for local roads. Your county employees stretched out the number of years each road would be resurfaced. To prolong some semblance of a road until resurfacing, we began using a sealer that many of you experience with negative com-ments. Risks this past year reached such a critical stage; we took out a loan last year to pave roads. The recent Staff Recommend-ed Budget proposed to once again take out loans for road resurfacing. We cannot keep taking out such loans. We will avoid that in

our proposed budget.Since the idea of seeking additional rev-

enue occurred, individuals offered sugges-tions such as finding more efficient means to operate. Some tweaking is always possi-ble and ongoing, but simply cannot satisfy the $10 million/year need. By example, we continue operating a Visitor Center while eliminating the $100,000 yearly costs; Personnel found savings as well reducing insurance rates for the county by hiring a Safety Officer saving over $51k, changed the application process by capping the number of applications saving $50k, per-formed position classification evaluations in-house saving $5,000 by not outsourc-ing this function, reorganized the Office of Personnel saving $40k, eliminated adver-tising positions in the newspapers saving $18k totaling over $164k; and we often rec-ognize employees who found ways to save money such as energy efficient lighting and paperless pay stubs.

I want to share one such ‘helpful advice’ though I won’t name the individual. It was recommended to me from someone who is, among other things, a professional political advisor. That advice was for us to demon-strate some cuts such as closing the aquatic center, stagger closings of recycling/trash collection centers and such. Frankly, I can-not be party to such thought as it would essentially trick the public to gain accep-tance through pain. How can we possibly increase your costs while reducing services we provide? Instead, we present this budget based upon honesty and good faith.

Another well-meaning suggestion insist-ed that Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) push back upon the state unfund-ed mandates. As a member of the MACo Board of Directors and intimately involved in policy statements and positions on vari-ous legislation, I requested a statement from MACo about unfunded mandates. MACo says it, “successfully opposed or amended burdensome or costly legislation by implementing community college col-lective bargaining, expanding sick leave policies, eliminating the homestead prop-erty tax credit application, undermining the tax sale process, creating a bottle de-posit program, prohibiting lawn care pes-ticides on athletic fields, and making oner-ous and impractical changes to Maryland’s Public Information Act.” MACo always pushes against unfunded mandates.

Not one suggestion came forward that identified the $10 million in Service cuts that would be acceptable for our citizens to avoid seeking additional revenue. A tidbit suggestion here and there demonstrated how lean your county government truly is.

We extended use of vehicles to where maintenance concerns reached a point that replacements are needed, or reduce our level of service to the citizens. We also en-dured growing risks with our employees who, like many citizens, yours truly includ-ed, have not received pay raises. Expenses for pensions and insurances, of particular concern the Other Post Employment Ben-efit (OPEB) $300 million liability remains one of the largest risks that we simply can-not ignore.

Before deciding to seek increased tax rates, several measures occurred in recent budgets while prudent increased risks. County departments trimmed operating expenses by 15%, reduced actual staffing through attrition and minor reorganiza-tions, limited salary increases for employ-ees, put annual caps on purchases of ve-hicles and equipment, and deferred many capital projects. These measures, while fi-nancially sound increased risks in our abil-ity to sustain quality services.

This year, we implemented a new bud-geting tool called the Service-based bud-get, which provided unprecedented insight for citizens about the services and func-tions provided by County departments, and their expenses. Public input was sought for recommendations to close the nearly $10 million budget gap even though the new service-based analysis revealed that 99% of the county’s expenditures were mandated, mission-critical, or very important to the quality of life.

Increased funding does not grow our op-erating budget. We keep County operations at current reduced levels. We address some long-overdue needed staffing changes such as senior services, technology services, and agriculture community. Additional positions will help alleviate staffing defi-cits caused from years of deferrals. You will hear more details this evening and see we still support education, public safety, community services and prudent financial management.

In closing, I’d like to use a personal story to describe what I view we are doing. Years ago, I was dying from a boating accident because doctors had not discovered inter-nal bleeding. When detected, I was told my blood level was so low the doctors were giving me 2 units of blood to quickly “get me out of the danger zone.” Rather than ad-ditional amounts they could have provided, they wanted my body to work to restore full health. So, this evening, I submit the increase we seek will not restore the full health of the county government, but is just enough to “get us out of a danger zone.”

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Staff WritersGuy Leonard Government, CrimeCrista Dockray Business, Community

Contributing WritersLaura Joyce Ron GuyDonesha ChewMadeleine BuckleySkylar Broome

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Thursday, May 26, 2016the Calvert County times22 Letters

When the Japanese attack against Pearl Harbor happened on December 7, 1941; Chief Petty Officer Albert Eugene Hayden saw his last sunrise, took his last breath on this earth and went missing with over 400 other sailors on the U.S.S. Oklahoma. For the next three weeks horrified rescu-ers could hear trapped sailors beating the hull constantly to help rescuers locate them trapped in air pockets, rescue divers con-tinued to hear these sounds for the rest of their lives.

Albert Eugene Hayden was born in St. Mary’s county at Piney Point, as a young man he enlisted in the United States Navy to fight in the Great War as it was called, he server aboard the U.S.S. Texas in the North Sea, a dreadnought battleship still on dis-play in Texas. When storm clouds started to grow over Europe, Captain Walter Francis Duke foresaw the coming war and joined the Canadian Air Force and C.P.O. Hayden found himself stationed in a tropi-cal paradise far from home. He remained there until science decided it was time to come home and his remains were identified along with others buried in this mass grave from when the ship was raised in 1942.

During his youth, Albert attended both Leonard Hall Jr. Naval Academy and then high school at Charlotte Hall Military Academy. St. Mary’s County lost 47 mem-bers of our armed services during World War II, our service members and their

families through more than the average cit-izen can imagine, separation, uncertainty, fear and a long list issues that help all of us enjoy our freedom that was won dur-ing the American Revolution using citizen soldiers.

Thanks to scientific technology and D.N.A., one of the lost son’s of St. Mary’s County finally coming home. Patuxent Riv-er Naval Air Station is by far the county’s

largest employer, we are building a new school in their back yard and it would be nice to honor such a hero as C.P.O. Hayden who was the first Marylander to die in World War II. Lt. George B. Redwood was the first Marylander to die in World War I, he has a very nice street in Baltimore named after him.

I would encourage all the indigenous St. Mary’s residents and all those in the mili-tary or with defense related jobs to get on board and lets remind the school board that they are elected officials. C.P.O. Hayden could have told you where the term the “ The Whole Nine Yards” originates, it’s the length of a 50 caliber ammunition belt, let’s all get on board and give the Board of Edu-cation “The Whole Nine yards”. Please take time to write the editor or call the Board of Education 301 475-4256.

Jonathan BeasleyBudds Creek

name new Lexington Park elementary for Local War Hero M.I.A. For 74 Years:

During the month of April was Pet Ap-preciation Month at PetValu in Leonard-town. In April the store collected dona-tions including Blankets, Towels, Food, Treats and much more, as well as Monetary Donations for two of our local rescues they partner with . This year the store collected donations for Animal Relief Fund (ARF) from Lexington Park,MD and Feral Cat Rescue from Great Mills, MD.

One weekend in particular made a big impact on the amount of donations they re-ceived. During the weekend of April 23rd and 24th was the store’s Pet Appreciation Weekend. The store had Raffle Baskets & Gift Certificates that were donationed from local businesses showing their support for our community. These donations encour-aged customers to donate to help make a difference in their own community for a chance to win one of these prizes. There was also a truck donated by Team Hyun-dai and Toyota of Southern Maryland to be filled with much needed donated items, helping customers visualize the impact of their generousity.

The staff of PetValu, as well as the won-derful volunteers from both Animal Relief Fund (ARF) and Feral Cat Rescue, would like to thank all the amazing customers of the Leonardtown Store for their very gen-erous donations!! As well as the following businesses, Chesapeake Custom Embroi-dery, Eagle Systems, Chief’s Bar, Bert’s Diner, Tastefully Simple by Georgette Gaskin , Motives by Pam Lumsden, Pet Health by Sherri Newcomber, Kim’s Nails, World Gym, Papa Johns, Cat Basket by Suzanne Edgar, and Bollywood, Keepers Antiques, BFF Pet Services, King George Speedway, Deuces Wild Racing, Curtis

Tire Center, Ace Hardware, Chronic Ink Tattoo, Kimewell Tattoos, Team Hyundai and Toyota of Southern Maryland, Just Be-tween Kids, and Raley’s Home Furnishing.

thank You!With YOUR help we raised over $3,800 dollars, 100% of the donations benefit Animal

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