2018-06-14 Calvert County Times
2018-06-14 Calvert County Times
2018-06-14 Calvert County Times
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County Times
THURSDAY, JUNE 14 2018
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CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3
COPS & COURTS 10 Local
EDUCATION12 Page 5
COMMUNITY14
FEATURE16
ENTERTAINMENT17
OBITUARIES18 Community
SPORTS19 Page 14
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 20
SENIOR CALENDAR 21
LIBRARY CALENDAR 21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22
Entertainment
Page 17
Do You Feel Crabby When You Get
Your Insurance Bill In The Mail? County Times St. Mary’s County l Calvert County
Cove Point
Lighthouse
Flowering Cherries Maples Magnolias Japanese Maples
Well Water
10 for $6000 When you buy 3 or more Only $2488/ea. Starting at $1999
proteCt YoUr lawn & Garden The Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners were notified by the U.S.
Coast Guard (USCG) that water samples
from the Cove Point Lighthouse (CPL)
rental facility were found to contain
diesel range organics, a contaminant,
above the state’s reporting level. Out of
an abundance of caution visitors to CPL
Bayer
are being advised to drink bottled water
Season Long Weed Control
Liquid Fence
Ortho WeedBGon
Miracle-Gro LiquiFeed while visiting the facility.
24 oz. RTS Special 19
$ 88
Deer Repellent Universal Feeder The water sample was taken as part
32 oz. RTU Only 13
$ 88 32 oz. Conc. Only 14
$ 88
Only $2288 of the USCG’s property transfer pro-
cess as required by federal law. The
USCG plans to turn over the last portion
let’s plaY in the Yard of the CPL property to Calvert County
Government. Reportable levels of diesel
range organics were identified in a water
sample collected from the on-site drink-
ing water well on May 8. The well was
retested and contamination levels were
confirmed on May 18.
The USCG notified the Maryland De-
partment of the Environment (MDE)
Heath Garden Flags WomensWork Bloom Pruner/ and Calvert County Government of the
Hummingbird Nectar All sizes and styles. Weeder Glove Lopper Combo test findings on May 8. The USCG com-
64 oz. RTU Only 6
$ 88 Starting at $1199 Only $688ea. Special $1288 pleted a field investigation and sent the
final report to MDE for review June 6.
MDE will determine if any additional
Now ScheduliNg For Summer iNStallatioN site investigation is required. At this
time the issue is believed to be contained
call today to Schedule aN eStimate 800-451-1427
at the CPL property.
MDE advises the CPL well water is
safe for bathing and washing clothes.
Wentworth Nursery
Prices Good Thru June 19th, 2018
cost to do what you are trying to do. Gov- fought very, very hard to get their contract www.Mellomar.com • 443-532-2460
Family Owned &
for discount details.
Operated
(Lower Marlboro Rd). Follow 4 miles to left on Scaggs Rd. to
MeLLOMaR GOLF PaRK in Lower Marlboro.
ernment doesn’t look at it that way. Gov- honored. “But he said he also pushed for
www.Mellom a r.com • 44 3- 53 2- 24 60
D
ernment looks at it and says the price tag is funding OPEB (Other Post-Employment
this. “Like car shopping, he said, they don’t Benefits) funding as well. Also, he said,
8 The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 14, 2018
SMECO president and CEO. He added, was billed. All eligible, active members
Sample
8 Enjoy
th local
annualan craft
BeerFest beer
| June
afternoon at|the
23
of revelry site
Noon
and of 6pm
until the first
relaxation |whilepublic
St. Mary’s innMD
City,
celebrating in
“Whether you have a residential account will recieive a credit of the bill for their America’s brewing history with local breweries, live music, arts and
or a large commercial account, you re- primary account. If members wish to Enjoy an afternoon
crafts vendors, specialAmerica.
of revelry andkids
tours, relaxation while
activities andcelebrating
more.
8th annual BeerFest | June 23 | Noon until 6pm | St. Mary’s City, MD
America’s brewing history with local breweries, live music, arts and
alize one of the benefits of being an designate a primary account, they may Designated Driver Tickets Available
electric cooperative member when you call 1-888-440-3311. Inactive eligible Enjoycrafts vendors, special
an afternoon tours,
of revelry andkids activities
relaxation andcelebrating
while more.
receive a portion of SMECO’s margins. members will receive a full refund of the For ticketsbrewing
America’s and information
history withvisit:
local www.stmaryscitybeerfest.org
breweries, live music, arts and
Passing savings on to members demon- balance in their capital credit account if crafts Designated Driver
vendors, special tours,Tickets Available
kids activities and more.
Hosted by
strates electric cooperative values and the balance is $50 or less. Capital credits Designated Driver
shows how we’re different from other may also go towards paying any amount For tickets and Historic St.
information
Foundation
visit:Tickets
Mary’s City Available
www.stmaryscitybeerfest.org
utilities.” due if a member had an unpaid final bill For tickets and information visit: www.stmaryscitybeerfest.org
SMECO’s uses margins—revenue mi- for electric service. Hosted by
nus expenses—as working capital for Hosted by
Historic St.
St. Mary’s
Mary’s City
City
system improvements and construction; Press release from SMECO Historic
its 2017 margins totaled more than $23 Foundation
Foundation
10 Cops & Courts The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 14, 2018
SERVICE
Taylor Gas Company offers full service installation and repair for a
breadth of propane related systems.
DEPENDABILITY
The customer is our top priority here at Taylor Gas. We provide 24 hour
emergency service and deliveries to the Sourthern Maryland area.
EXPERIENCE
Combining extensive training with 68 years of on-the-job experience,
you can be sure that you’ll be getting the best service available.
Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Calvert County Times 11
2 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y
River Concert Series
JUNE 22 JUNE 29 JULY 6
The Age of Elegance A River Series 4th Top Hits of the ‘40s
• Music of Mozart, Devienne, Haydn • Leonard Bernstein 100 Birthday (1740s)
• Guest Soloist, Giuseppe Nova,
Anniversary
• Music of Bach, Handel, and Purcell
flute soloist • Music of Bernstein, Tchaikovsky,
• Katelyn G. Aungst, soprano
Sousa, others
• Roger O. Issacs, countertenor
• The Chesapeake Orchestra
• Jeffrey Silberschlag, trumpet soloist
& Fireworks
• Larry Vote, guest conductor
Concerts are free of charge and open to the public. The Townhouse Green opens
at 5:00 p.m. and each concert begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information,
47645 College Dr. St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 visit www.smcm.edu/events/riverconcert
12 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 14, 2018
VOTE
TED HAYNIE
CALVERT COMMISSIONER
FIN D YOUR VOIC E
Contacts Primary Election: June 26th
Website: www.tedhaynieforcommissioner.org • Facebook: Ted Haynie for Commissioner General Election: November 6th
Twitter: @haynie4calvert • Email: [email protected] Early Voting: June 14th
14 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 14, 2018
It’s billed as the World’s Largest Swim Every year the waterpark has helped
Lesson and it’ll be taking place at Ches- set a new world record. The World’s
apeake Beach Waterpark. on Thursday Largest Swim Lesson website is wlsl.org,
June 21 at 10 a.m. which has more information on the event
For this event, the waterpark has part- and other facts on water safety. Any par-
nered with the World Waterpark Asso- ticipant who signs up and attends the
ciation in order to raise awareness and swim lesson receives free admission to
help spread the message that swim les- the park that day. People can register for
sons save lives. The event is hosted in the event on our website, chesapeake-
over 20 countries on five continents. beachwaterpark.com.
This is the 8th year the park is hosting
the event and last year they were fourth Press Release from
in the country for participation with 340 Chesapeake Beach Waterpark
people attending.
Pet
OF THE WEEK
MEET TIGER
It’s JUNE and that means it’s ADOPT
A CAT MONTH!! And not just any
cat, but a TIGER! I’m a beautiful boy
and I’m trying my best to find the new
home I deserve. I’ve got LOTS TO LOVE. I’m
FRIENDLY and love to be brushed, I’m a PRO at using my litter
box, and I LIKE OTHER CATS. Wow, that’s the complete package!
I’m happiest spending time with people and I know I’d make your
life complete. AND, THIS MONTH MY ADOPTION FEE IS ONLY
$20! I know looking at my sweet face says it all so PLEASE BE MY
MIRACLE!
PLEASE CHOOSE ME!!
And remember, if there is room in the heart, there
is room in the house!
Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal
Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-
932-1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing
friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter
Southern MD.
Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 15
The annual Southern Maryland In- The SMILE show also includes spe-
vitational Livestock Expo (SMILE) cial presentations, organized games,
for Southern Maryland youth will take and group activities designed to encour-
place June 22nd through June 24th at age teamwork and build new friend-
the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in ships. “We want kids to learn and enjoy
Leonardtown. themselves at the same time,” says Jay Spring and summer is when visitors travel information. While there, browse
The SMILE livestock show offers Farrell, the SMILE Chairman. “The begin streaming back to Calvert County the retail store offering local and re-
a unique combination of competition, show ring is informal and the judges for vacations, day trips and a variety of gional gift items, including Taste of the
education, and fun for youth involved in take the time to give advice and plenty fun activities for the entire family. To Beaches cookbooks, handmade blue
raising livestock while providing an op- of encouragement.” help tourists, motorists and boaters with crab pottery, Calvert crab artistic render-
portunity for them to meet and socialize The fairground, barns, and show travel plans, directions and general in- ings and much more.
with kids from around the region who rings will be open to the general public formation, Calvert County’s visitor in- For more information about Calvert
share a similar interest in agriculture. across the weekend to visit with the ani- formation center is expanding its hours County visitor sites and attractions,
For over 13 years, SMILE’s relaxed mals and watch the festivities There is of operation beginning May 1 through check out the 2018 Calvert County Visi-
and friendly format has attracted hun- no charge for general admission. To see Sept. 30. The center will be open six tors Guide online; call 410-535-4583 or
dreds of children and youth from all the full show schedule, visit the SMILE days a week, Wednesday through Mon- 301-855-1880; send an email to info@
over Southern Maryland to compete website at: www.SMILE-INC.org and day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ecalvert.com, or visit online at www.
with their animals in fitting and show- SMILE on Facebook. The visitor center is located at 14175 choosecalvert.com.
manship and breed competitions for beef Solomons Island Road S. in Solomons. 2018 Visitors Guide: http://www.
and dairy cows, pigs, sheep, goats, rab- Press release courtesy of SMADC Knowledgeable staff is on hand to pro- choosecalvert.com/DocumentCenter/
bits and guinea pigs. vide information about local attractions, View/441
hotels, marinas, restaurants and other
16 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 14, 2018
Pre-Nups
What are pre-nups? These are pre- died. In this case, both parties had as- is the sole property of one party and the distribution of the property. People
nuptial agreements entered into by sets to protect for their children and, will not be distributed or divided up on that use pre-nups are concerned about
prospective husbands and wives that by creating the pre-nup, both parties the death of that party. this. Even if your potential spouse
set forth how the couple wants to man- helped create family harmony with The pre-nup addresses property has an excellent relationship with your
age their assets in the event one of their new extended family members. owned by each party individually pri- children from a prior marriage, when
them dies or there is a divorce. Some Pre-nups are commonly used to pro- or to their marriage. But, what about you die, how can you be assured those
people consider pre-nups to be anti- tect children from a prior marriage. property the soon to be married couple children will be protected? Not with
romantic. However, others recognize What does a pre-nup involve? Primar- acquire after marriage? This too is a Will or a Trust—only through a
that these days, when so many people ily, each party exchanges financial in- addressed in the pre-nup. Ordinarily, pre-nup.
get divorced or whose spouses have formation with the other. One of the the couple decides that they will split To those who claim the pre-nup is
died and then get re-married, pre-nups primary assets a person has is their any assets they acquire after marriage, anti-romantic because it addresses
play an important role in taking care retirement account. When a person fifty-fifty. So, if they buy a house to- what happens on divorce or death,
of children from a prior marriage and marries, their new spouse has a legal gether as joint tenants with right of think again. Divorce may not be inevi-
protecting the assets of those who have claim on the retirement account of the survivorship, and one of them dies, the table but death is. If you want to truly
been previously divorced. other spouse. Particularly in cases of other takes complete ownership of the protect your children the second time
Not long ago, we were approached to a second marriage where children are house. In the event of a divorce, the around and preserve family harmony,
create a pre-nup for a wonderful cou- involved, most parties want to preserve other has a claim for 50% of the value both parties should welcome the op-
ple in their mid-80’s. The couple met their retirement accounts for their chil- of the house. Of course, there are lots portunity to do so in a pre-nup.
in an assisted living facility, fell in love dren. The pre-nup makes that clear— of other factors that are involved, but To ask questions about pre-nups
and decided to get married. Both of each party agrees they will not claim you get the picture. and other matters, JOIN US FOR A
them had been married and had adult against the retirement account of the In a pre-nup, each party exchanges FREE SEMINAR ON THE THIRD
children and grandchildren from their other in the event of death or divorce. personal financial statements with the WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
prior marriages. Rather than create Similarly, if one party owns a house, other. These financial statements must AT 11AM AT OUR OFFICE AT 8906
controversy in the family about inheri- upon marriage the other may assert a be complete and detailed so that one Bay Avenue in North Beach. Call 301-
tances, the couple decided to make it legal claim to ownership of one-half party can never accuse the other of 855-2246 to reserve a space.
clear in their pre-nup that each of their of the house. Under the pre-nup, each hiding any assets. Striegel & Baddour is a law firm
children and grandchildren from prior party clearly states that when they A pre-nup is a contract between the focused on Estate and Business Plan-
marriages would continue to receive marry they will not assert any claim to parties. As such, it is enforceable in a ning located in NorthBeach with ap-
the inheritances they were expecting the house the other owns. court of law. Some people think that pointment locations in Hollywood and
from their parent or grandparent after What about other assets each party their Will or a Trust has decided who Annapolis. Nothing in the following
marriage. With the pre-nup signed, might own individually? The pre-nup owns what assets after death, but what- article represents legal advice. Readers
the children and grandchildren of the addresses those as well. For exam- ever you have decided in those docu- are urged to consult their legal counsel.
couple were able to celebrate the new ple, suppose one party has a valuable ments is not enforceable because the
marriage with no concerns about what stamp collection that they have prom- surviving spouse can execute a new By Lyn Striegel
would happen when their mother/ ised to a grandchild. The pre-nup will Will or Trust after the death of the
grandmother or father/grandfather make it clear that the stamp collection other spouse that completely changes
18 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 14, 2018
In Remembrance
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
[email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
WHAT: The informational meeting will familiarize the public with the
project and provide attendees an opportunity to discuss project details.
This can’t be considered current content anymore, not in this age of Maps and displays will depict the proposed improvements, and MDOT
24/7 wire feeds. Give me some latitude here – it’s an article I’ve written SHA representatives will be available to discuss project issues and
in my head countless times over the last 35 years. I’ve dreamt about it, answer questions. There will be no formal presentation. You may
wrote a fictional version for a high school assignment and flirted with it arrive at any time during the Open House hours and walk through
the display area at your own pace.
several times in this column. And for my entire life, it’s been a recurring
spring-time obsession, a time of year when it almost always had a chance WHEN: Tuesday, June 21, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
of becoming reality, but never did – until last Thursday night.
Every long-time fan of the Washington Capitals has their story. Mine WHERE: NORTH BEACH TOWN HALL, 8916 Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach, MD 20714
starts around 1982, when my uncle, in his VW Bug, began regularly jet-
ting me and my cousin up to the Capital Centre – The Great Pringle – to CONTACT: Mr. John P. Delaney, MDOT SHA Project Manager, Office of
cheer the likes of Dennis Maruk, Mike Gartner and Rod Langway. Years Highway Development, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 N.
later, a poster of Peter Bondra adorned my college dorm room. For much Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-545-8053 (toll-free: 1-888-228-
5003); [email protected]. For information on other projects in
of the Alexander Ovechkin era, my wife and I have made annual trips Calvert County, please visit www.roads.maryland.gov. Click on
to Verizon Center/Capital One Arena to meet up with old friends and Projects, MDOT SHA Projects Page, and select any of the dots on the
“Rock the Red”. state map under Calvert County.
Which is to say, like most fans of this prodigal-son-like team, the Caps
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE: The Maryland Relay Service can assist
are in my bones. My emotional attachment is deep and as strong as it teletype users at 7-1-1. Persons requiring assistance to participate, such
was in childhood. The sustained affection is rooted in success: Having as an interpreter for hearing/speech difficulties or assistance with the
missed the playoffs only seven times since 1982, the Caps have been, by English language, should contact Mr. Delaney by June 18, 2018.
far, the most consistent D.C. sports team. In recent years, they’ve been
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
regularly among the NHL’s very best, winning three President’s trophies
(given to the team with the best regular season record) since 2010. June 2018 Gregory I. Slater
And yet, for all this regular season success, there was nothing, ulti- A-0894 State Highway Administrator
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