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Cpl. DeFelice: It’s About Community

By Dick Myers striking the suspect. This exchange drove the
Staff Writer now injured suspect back upstairs where he
was later located, and lifesaving measures
Editor’s Note: For Independence Day we were initiated. This courageous action by
are honoring the many first responders Corporal DeFelice truly shows the level of
in the community who insure we have the dedication to his craft and the safety of his
freedoms — life, Liberty and the pursuit of teammates. If he had not been ready, if he
happiness — envisioned by our forefathers. had hesitated, if he had withdrawn with the
threat presented itself, one of his teammates
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Corporal may have paid the ultimate price that day.”
Nicholas DeFelice was a self-described Part of DeFelice’s community involvement
“knucklehead” in school, but when the included serving for five years as president
opportunity came up to become a deputy of the local Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
he jumped at it because of “the ability to He and other members of the sheriff’s
actually make an impact, to see people that office provide training for members of com-
I come into contact with and make a differ- munity organizations. He said, “With our
ence in the community in various capacities, special operations team, we try to provide
whether that be a coach, whether it be actu- training to our community for everything
ally working criminal investigations. I just from tourniquet training to, we call it now
think it’s a unique place.” drugs off the street, but he noted, “We’ve also His nomination for the national American ‘violent critical incident training.’ And
DeFelice was recently honored as pursued since I’ve been here various programs Legion award said, “Corporal DeFelice was we’ve changed that from your traditional
American Legion National Law Officer of that have started with the mobile crisis team,” selected and became a member of the Calvert active shooter training based on national
the Year in a ceremony at Stallings-Williams adding, “I was told to go to a mental health County Special Operations team where he trends of like, if a person in crisis responds
American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake training in Harford County probably about worked double duties, both fulfilling the role to a church or at a shopping center, what we
Beach. He also received several regional nine years ago. And little did I know that that as a detective and a valued member of the want to do is prepare the citizens with a plan
awards leading up to the national award. would’ve changed the trajectory of my career. SWAT team. After several years and various and also situational awareness.”
He grew up in Owings and graduated I was interested in tactics and defensive tactics other duties, Corporal DeFelice was assigned DeFelice said, “We’ve evolved our pro-
from Calvert High School in 2002. He and investigations, but bringing that mental to the centralized Special Operation Team gram. It used to be like a two-hour presentation
played lacrosse. health component of understanding, maybe where he found his new passion as a trainer, with hands on. What we found is doing a 35,
DeFelice’s mother was a teacher in Prince why people do the things they do, especially mentor and team builder. 40-minute presentation, like a tabletop exer-
George’s County for about 37 years. His when people are in crisis, they don’t really “Corporal DeFelice’s current official cise, initially for stakeholders, if you’re talking
father was a corporate executive. No one in have control over that. So that’s kind of the assignment within the Calvert County about a church’s security team or ushers”
his family had ever been in law enforcement. unique part that I’ve had, the opportunity to Sheriff’s Office is as the first line supervi- He observed, “Sometimes it’s a difficult
He explained, “I was a mediocre stu- train. And then now I’m also teaching, bring- sor for the special operations team. This role subject to talk about, and you have to relate
dent at best, shaped by people like Keith ing the rest of our agency on board.” has put him as the Acting Team Leader for to your audience. You don’t want it to shock
Hicks, who was my D.A.R.E. officer and So, after a time working road patrol he a wide range of operations including, serv- at all, but you also want to have people leav-
Rick Sneade, Calvert High School football transitioned to criminal investigations. He ing of high-risk search warrants, barricaded ing empowered, situationally aware if they
coach, who took a vested interest in me.” said, “I learned in crisis intervention team subjects, missing persons searches, wanted see something, obviously report it. A lot of
He played lacrosse at a small college in training, it really assisted me with my inter- persons searches, and waterborne operations these incidents, people do their homework
North Carolina and graduated with a history views. And also at the time, I remember a along with a variety of mission sets. on a site, or the threat might even come from
degree. “I had teachers that were involved in specific week I had quite a few heroin or “It was while in the role in June of 2022 within. So, we try to give people real data,
law enforcement, sociology, criminal law. And drug-related overdoses. And I was talking that Corporal DeFelice was placed in a per- but real solutions as well.”
that’s something that piqued my interest.” to family members, siblings, and loved ones ilous situation during the serving of an arrest DeFelice cited the criminal justice
When he returned to the county, his mother of somebody who just lost somebody. And warrant and emergency petition on a sub- program at the Career and Technology
learned from then-sheriff Mike Evans of an some of those techniques, some of those ject. This high-risk critical incident was the Academy with assisting in recruitment and
opening, he applied and was accepted. “I kind exercises that I learned helped me, and they result of the suspect pointing a pistol out of also with enhancing the agency’s visibility
of fell into being a Calver County Sheriff’s kind of caught on. And we were introduced his window and threating to shoot his neigh- in the community. He said, “There’s a path-
Deputy, much like people my age that left to the regional crisis intervention team. We bors within the townhome complex. During way there. And I know Sheriff Cox was a
here that said they would never come back. were able to get on board with them and the early interaction with the suspect, he had student of that, a lot of members of our sher-
And here I have been since 2007.” participate in. We do quarterly training, it’s a fired several rounds at the special opera- iff’s office both here and even at the national
The sheriff’s office has few vacancies, 40-hour block of training for crisis interven- tions team members and fled to the upstairs level have been graduates of that program. I
DeFelice said, “It’s just a very unique agency tion but is a secondary duty assignment for of the town home barricading himself in a took several classes through that pathway”
because of all the people that work here from me and several others at the sheriff’s office.” place of tactical advantage. As a trained cri- Although his father did not have a law
different backgrounds, various levels of edu- The team can be called to barricade situa- sis negotiator and crisis intervention-trained enforcement background, he was part
cation and work experience, and many family tions, he said, “where we would have to, for officer, Corporal DeFelice led the efforts at of what encouraged him to get into law
members also work in the county.” lack of better words, negotiate or deescalate de-escalation in an attempt to safely take the enforcement, ‘My dad is a 9/11 survivor,
Of course, they make traffic stops and get a scene that could potentially be volatile.” suspect into custody throughout the night. so he was at the Twin Towers when it was
Approximately 10 hours into the incident the struck. So that. while I didn’t go in the mili-
suspect unexpectedly came down the stairs tary, I was kind of inspired to make a differ-
and with the pistol in his hand, turned to point ence. And then also him dealing with some
it at the team members, some of which using of those, with the families and his own per-
the kitchen island as cover and concealment. sonal struggles and his growth as an individ-
Corporal DeFelice, always at the ready, was ual that’s also inspired me to help out other
able to see and recognize the threat to the life people and get involved in mental health.”
of his himself and his teammates and before
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 Calvert County Times LOCAL NEWS 4
Fire and Rescue is a Family Affair

By Dave Spigler “Let’s go,” so she got into an ambulance and
Contributing Writer upon reaching the scene she took a stretcher
over to the vehicle and watched as firefight-
Calvert County has a long history for its fine ers and EMTs jumped into action without
citizens assisting and caring for one another any hesitation and quickly provided the
in times of tragedy and unfortunate events. necessary care required of them. She then
The Calvert volunteer fire departments and realized she wanted to become an EMT like
rescue squads have earned outstanding rep- those who were performing these remark-
utations for their consistent rapid service able feats.
and professional support when emergencies She signed up for EMT classes and has
occur. Their crews are well trained and capa- gained over 200 hours of training in addi-
ble of handling difficult situations that may tion to regular CPR training to keep her
involve serious auto accidents, structures certifications current. Many of the courses
and brush fires, potential drownings, medi- she completed provided her with college
cal emergencies, and more. They remain at credit hours. In the 10 years since her first
the ready should their assistance be required accident call, she has gained a reputation
for all and any occasion day or night. They on the Solomons team as one of their most
are severely dedicated to this work and never dependable members willing to take any
seek compensation nor recognition for their call knowing it could be messy or ugly.
efforts. These volunteers are fully aware of She is admired by her peers for her profes-
the dangers involved, yet are motivated by sionalism and outstanding dedication to her
the need to help others and the satisfaction work. When asked what has been her inspi-
it brings with a job well done. ration, she claims it’s the example set by her
The Solomons community is especially daughters. She enjoys doing runs together
benefitted by volunteers such as Carol with them. Additionally, it’s the idea that
Langley, a farmer along with her hus- her when looking at her daughters Leigh of two and is also a firefighter, EMT, and a she is helping someone if only to hold their
band Tom, a new home builder. They raise and Stacy and how happy they seemed lifetime member of the SVRSFD. hand on the way to the hospital. One of her
horses, cows, sheep, chickens, cats, and a doing volunteer work. They both joined Carol thought she would like to become greatest joys occurred while teaching Fire
dog on their Lusby farm. Carol is not from the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and an ambulance driver although she did not Prevention at one of the local schools. She
here having been raised in Potomac before Fire Department [SVRSFD] as teenagers. have a medical background. In 2017 she was showing the students the inside of an
coming to Southern Maryland 50 years ago She saw how much they enjoyed serving volunteered to join the Solomons team. On ambulance and the various pieces of equip-
and starting a family. She went to work for the community and learning new skills. one of her first shifts as an aide an accident ment they use in caring for a patient. As she
the government while raising two daugh- Daughter Leigh is now a mother of three call came through and members around her finished and was getting ready to leave, a
ters. Prior to retiring, she started to consider and is a firefighter, EMT, and a lieutenant started running past her and jumping on young first grader ran up to her, hugged her
what to do with her extra time when not EMS officer with the St. Leonard Volunteer engines and ambulances as she stood there and said, “Thank you!” This simple act con-
tending to the farm animals. It occurred to Rescue Squad. Daughter Stacy is the mother with her mouth open. A member yelled, vinced her of how much she loves her job.
“We do it right the first time!”
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 Calvert County Times LOCAL NEWS 6
Crab Prices Hit North Beach Homicide

Historic Levels Under Investigation
Suspect Charged
Deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s
Office Patrol Bureau responded on June
26 shortly after 9 p.m. to the 9500 block
of Sea Gull Court in North Beach, for the
report of a shooting. Upon arrival, depu-
ties located an adult male victim suffering
from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
Deputies and EMS rendered first aid to
the victim, William Lee Hutcherson, 39 of
North Beach, who was later pronounced
deceased on the scene.
A preliminary investigation revealed wit-
By Dick Myers the blue crab population as a whole. The nesses observed two adult males engaged
Staff Writer Commission also received 186 public com- in an altercation in the parking lot of the
ments on the proposal, all of which opposed residence at which point the suspect then
The July 4th holiday weekend is historically opening the winter dredge fishery. fired a shot striking the victim.
the peak of demand for Maryland’s succu- “The decision comes at a time when a Calvert deputies were able to quickly
lent Blue Crabs. This year if you and your stock assessment on the blue crabs of the apprehend the suspect, Anthony Wayne
family choose to partake, you may be in for Chesapeake Bay is underway. The signifi- Simpson, Jr., 40 of Fredericksburg, VA.
some sticker shock. cant effort will take into account decades of Simpson was transported to the Calvert Anthony Wayne Simpson, Jr.
Abner’s Crab House in Chesapeake data on blue crabs to explore possible causes County Detention Center and is facing
Beach on June 30 reported a dozen large for low juvenile abundance and other chal- charges of Second-Degree Murder, First- or via email at Michael.Mudd@calvert-
male crabs were running $90 a dozen. lenges, as well as to determine new base- Degree Assault, Second-Degree Assault, countymd.gov. Please reference case #
Small females were $45 a dozen and small lines for the management of blue crabs. Use of a Firearm During a Felony/Violent 24-49674. Citizens may remain anonymous
males were $30 a dozen. “The Commission voted to open the Crime and Possession of a Firearm by a through the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the
If you prefer to bring your crabs home winter fishery with no consideration of Convicted Felon. Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.
or to a nearby picnic table, Captain Smith’s compensating for the additional harvest of This appears to be an isolated incident. To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/
Seafood Market in Solomons on July 2 female crabs through reductions in other Detectives are continuing to investigate and share/a39520678 . Tipsters may also email
was offering a dozen large males for $85 a parts of the fishery, meaning female harvest ask anyone with information to please con- [email protected]
dozen. Number 1 males are $60 a dozen and will increase. A management approach that tact Detective M. Mudd at 410-535-2800
Number 2 males are $20 a dozen. Mixed limits the harvest of female crabs resulted
females are also $20 a dozen. in a recovery of the blue crab population
It’s always a supply and demand situa- after a decade of low abundance in the late
tion on pricing and supply varies from year 1990s and 2000s and has been the frame-
to year depending on weather and environ- work for blue crab management since.
mental factors. But a recent decision by the “In response to the decision, Maryland
state of Virginia also has Maryland officials Department of Natural Resources Secretary
concerned about the impact on supply. Josh Kurtz issued the following statement:
A press release from Maryland Depart- “In Maryland we are committed to mak-
ment of Natural Resources said, “The ing management decisions based on data.
Virginia Marine Resources Commission by The data show that female crabs are below
a 5-4 vote repealed the longtime prohibition target levels and lower than last year’s abun-
on dredging for blue crabs during the winter dance. We also see persistent below-average LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS
near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The numbers of young crabs. The success of the LOCAL ADVERTISERS
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fishery. A winter dredge fishery would target “The timing of the decision is also poor
a population of majority female blue crabs because we are working on a new com-
at a critical stage in their life cycle before prehensive stock assessment to account
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they spawn the next generation of crabs. for changing conditions including warmer
According to the presentation given to the waters due to climate change, expanding pop-
Commission by its staff, the winter dredge ulations of invasive predators such as blue
fishery was estimated to harvest 32 percent catfish, and other advances in our scientific
of the female crabs that are in the Bay at the understanding. The Virginia Commission’s
start of the dredge season and up to 96 per- unilateral decision will impact the species
cent of the dredge fishery harvest is female.
“The Virginia Commission planned to
at a time when Marylanders are regularly
sitting down to pick crabs with their friends We buy houses in any condition
meet again later this year to vote on regu- and families. A decision of this magnitude
lations that would govern the state’s blue should have only been made with the sup-
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Comment Period Open for Prince Frederick

Town Center Master Plan Draft
By Dick Myers 27, 2021 to consider the comments. From “I am new to Calvert County and the state Center Master Plan and Zoning Update.
Staff Writer November 2021 through February 2022, the of Maryland. My family and I moved here Public record documents will be made avail-
Planning Commission considered comments from Hawaii last year in August and I am so able to members of the public upon request.
More than four years after the process from agencies and the public, requested excited to move to a beautiful county, much The plan adoption process has several
began for updating the Prince Frederick information concerning development capac- of which reminds me actually of the island steps following the 90-day review and pub-
Town Center Master Plan, with the pan- ity and residential density, and directed staff of Hawaii where we moved from. So that’s lic hearing:
demic interjecting itself early on, the docu- to revise the draft Plan Update. In June of really refreshing and reminds me of home. • The Planning Commission will review
ment appears nearing the homestretch. The 2022, the Calvert County Board of County My situation is a little unique. I came into this and consider comments on the draft
Calvert County Planning Commission, on a Commissioners (BOCC) held two work ses- role without any prior knowledge of the mas- plan.
4-2 vote, opened a 90-day window for pub- sions to consider the Town Center expan- ter plan process or even what a master plan • The Planning Commission will pre-
lic and agency comments after which they sion areas described in the 2019-approved is. So, I have definitely learned a lot while pare its recommended plan and hold
will hold a public hearing. Calvert County Comprehensive Plan, working with Kat on this project. I do, how- a public hearing before sending its
Staff had recommended a 60-day win- including the Prince Frederick Town ever, have an extensive background in graphic recommended plan to the Board of
dow and a September public hearing, but Center expansion area. On November 2, design and bringing visions to life, which I County Commissioners (BOCC) for
the majority of the commission opted for a 2022, the Planning Commission consid- feel like is what we did with this project.” consideration.
longer period for public comment than the ered, accepted, and forwarded to the BOCC She added, “My main motivation while • The BOCC will hold a public hearing
60 days required b y state law. the consideration to eliminate or reduce the working on this master plan has really been to on the plan to receive and consider
Planner II Kathleen Lockwood, in a memo Huntingtown, Lusby, Prince Frederick, and take the document in its text and map format written and oral public comment.
to the planning commission, said, “The Solomons Town Center expansion areas. and make it more accessible and engaging for • The BOCC may then adopt the plan,
Department of Planning & Zoning (P&Z) On November 29, 2022, the BOCC voted the community who might be like me and not modify the plan, remand the plan back
initiated the update to the Prince Frederick to approve the amendments to reduce or understand what a master plan is. And I hope to the Planning Commission or disap-
Town Center Master Plan in January 2020 eliminate the aforementioned Town Center that this flip book version, it’s full of graphs prove the plan.
and held a series of open houses and work- expansion areas, including the reduction of as you can see, and colors and photos, and The dates and times for any public hearings
shops through March 2021. In July 2021, the Prince Frederick Town Center expansion I really hope that it will boost engagement and deadlines for comment will be announced
the Planning Commission directed P&Z area. In 2023, P&Z commenced convert- again among the community members.” in future news releases, on the county website
staff to distribute the draft Plan Update for ing the draft Dunkirk and Prince Frederick Comments can be submitted in several and on the county Facebook page. Questions
comments to adjoining jurisdictions and Town Center Master Plans into flipbook for- ways: may be directed to Tay Harris, long range
agencies per the Land Use Article of the mat and to revise the draft Prince Frederick • Email: TownCenterUpdate@calvert- planner, at 410-535-1600, ext. 2333, or
Annotated Code of Maryland. The com- Town Center Master Plan Update per the countymd.gov [email protected].
ment deadline was September 1, 2021. 2022 Calvert County Comprehensive Plan • Mail: Mr. John Toohey, Chair, Calvert For more information about the
The Department of Planning & Zoning amendment. In March 2024, P&Z staff County Planning Commission, 205 Town Center Master Plans, visit www.
presented the comments to the Planning presented a status of the flipbooks to the Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 CalvertCountyMD.gov/TownCenters.
Commission on September 15, 2021. The Planning Commission.” • Fax: 410-414-3092
Planning Commission directed staff to com- The draft plan has been reformatted to • Hand Delivery: 205 Main St., Prince [email protected]
pile comments by topic and voted to extend make it easier to digest. Department of Frederick
the comment period to October 1, 2021, and Communications Graphic Design Program All comments will become part of the
to convene a special meeting on October Coordinator Izumi Kawakami explained, public record for the Prince Frederick Town
Townhouse Project Approved Amid Planning

Commission Rift
By Dick Myers The Armory Square study that included
Staff Writer Magnolia Ridge in the background was 430
some units, plus 100,000 square feet for a
A proposed 79-unit townhouse develop- shopping center. It was vastly overstated
ment in Prince Frederick has underscored what the traffic was for Magnolia Ridge
the continuing rift between pro- and anti-de- in that development. And that study was
velopment factions on the Calvert County reviewed and approved by State Highway.
Planning Commission. We’ve looked at traffic counts. State
The Magnolia Ridge West project north Highway Administration has traffic counts
of Dares Beach Road and east of Fox Run that were conducted within the past year at
Shopping Center received preliminary sub- 2/4 and Fox Run and 2/4 at Dares Beach.
division plan approval June 26 on a narrow Both of those traffic counts are actually the
4-3 vote, with new commission Chairman same volume of traffic or slightly lower
John Toohey having to cast the tiebreaker. traffic volumes than what was in our traf-
The preliminary approval is the middle of fic study for this original project and so the
a three-step process. levels of service today are actually slightly
The opposition, which was based largely better than what they were in our original
on traffic concerns, came in spite of the fact mended approval subject to several con- ‘‘Magnolia Ridge Project and the Armory study. Slightly not much, but slightly.’’
that zoning for the 26.3-acre site allowed for ditions recommended by agencies and the Square Project kind of came through the Lenhart said the level of service for the 2/4
the project and State Highway Administration majority in their motion also adopted those study about the same time. The Armory and Dares Beach Road Intersection would
voiced no concerns with the project. conditions. Square project actually included Magnolia be D, the second worst, which prompted
The county’s Adequate Public Facilities Commission member Chris Gadway Ridge as a background development in its Gadway to reply, ‘‘I know a couple years
Ordinance [APFO] does allow for denial of noted that the project’s engineer had pre- traffic impact study. And the way it worked ago when we talked about the AFOs, and I
a project if public facilities, such as roads, viously asserted that it would improve traf- out was that it kind of moved forward. know that these came in before the APFOs,
are deemed inadequate. However, it was fic flow. Gadway wanted to know how that First it got approved. Magnolia Ridge did that we were very clear that D’s would not
reported that the project had been submit- could be with the additional traffic volume. not have Armory Square as a background be acceptable.’’
ted before the APFO rules were tightened. He also wanted to know if traffic from the development. It did have Calvert Hills, it
Development Review Principal Planner Armory Square project was factored in. had Prince Frederick Apartments. And both [email protected]
Christine Finamore said that staff recom- Engineer Mike Lenhart explained, of those projects have since been built out.
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Thu, Jul 4 Join our resident Game Masters (GM) Mon, Jul 8 The Social Security Administration provides
to learn about and play various tabletop protection for workers and their families.
Solomons July 4 Celebration role-playing games (TTRPG) systems! All JobSource Mobile Career Center We invite you to this virtual presentation
you need to bring is yourself! Meet other to learn more about retirement eligibility
Solomons Island TTRPG fans to celebrate and try out dif- Calvert Library Fairview Branch requirements, family benefits, options,
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ferent TTRPG systems. We will have four Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings and the application process. Presentation
games to try out: Deadlands: The Weird 1-4 p.m. by Diana Varela, Public Affairs Specialist
All events are FREE and open to the pub- West RPG (learn more)Monster of the Week for the Social Security Administration
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bike parade, Historical Adventure Quest in Space (learn more)This event is open to Career Center for your job search needs! recorded. If you’d like to use the wifi and a
for kids with Revolutionary War reenac- those ages 10 and up. 410-535-0291 or 301- Get job counseling and resume help, library computer to participate in this Zoom
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There is limited street parking on and Dusk Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
around the island with overflow parking at 4100 5th St., North Beach Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Glascock Field for $5 starting at 3 p.m. All The Town of Chesapeake Beach sponsors 2-4 p.m. 850 Costley Way
proceeds from parking at Glascock Field the event in the center of town. The event 6-7:30 p.m.
will be donated to the Calvert High ROTC. was rescheduled from July 3 due to antici- Come jump and play on our Active Floor—
Trolley buses are planned to help trans- pated weather. Traffic Plan for Twin Beaches an interactive gaming system you play with Join Nikki Phillips, Career Advisor and
port visitors from Glascock Field and on the night of Fireworks: The traffic plan your feet! You’ll be floored! 410-257-2411. Corporate Trainer, for an interactive work-
around the island. is set up to eliminate all left-hand turns on https://CalvertLibrary.info. shop to explore your skills, strengths and
For more information, email Kyle Webber a portion of Route 261 going through the values as they pertain to your career choices.
at [email protected] Twin Beaches, eliminating the need to stop The work will help you figure out a career
or SBA president Vandy Young at traffic randomly and enabling traffic to flow Tue, Jul 9 pathway that fits. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
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Route 261 will be blocked with delineation Creature Feature
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Fri, Jul 5 making U-turns. Traffic north of Route 260 Calvert Marine Museum Wed, Jul 10
along Route 261 on the east side of Route 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
First Fossil Friday! 261 must make right turns and exit left on Job Seeker Resources
5th Street to Boyd’s Turn Road to Route Come to the museum for the monthly
Calvert Marine Museum 260. Traffic on the west side of Route 261 mystery Creature Feature. Every second Calvert Library Prince Frederick
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however, admission fees apply for access to west side of Route 261 must turn right and estuaries. Take-home educational coloring Employment and Job Service representa-
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Blvd or continue south to Ponds Wood Road media feed for the big reveal on Monday to seeking employment or career change.
and proceed to Maryland Route 4. find out what Tuesday’s Creature Feature Walk-ins welcome on the second and fourth
Sat, Jul 6 The town has added an additional weather will be! Included with museum admission. Wednesday of every month. If you have
delay date of Sunday July 7 to ensure the questions or need more information about
TTRPGs for All display can occur even if conditions are poor Social Security: Retirement resources available, please contact Cheryl
on Saturday. Thorne at Maryland Department of Labor
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In Remembrance
Continued from page 20 Following Seas” until we meet you again was involved with the community coaching her favorite places to be were the NASCAR
in Paradise. football from PeeWee through high school, Hall of Fame in North Carolina, Bristol
tious in any way. If Bud helped anyone, At Bud’s request, all services will be private. running the Biddy Buddy Basketball pro- Motor Speedway in Tennessee, and Luray
for whatever reason; he did it in silence. gram for children grades K - 8, and leading Caverns in Virginia.
He fervently believed in the Holy word of Rick Solomon, 57 the Morgan County Little League along with NASCAR was a huge part of her life. She
Matthew Chap. 6:1-3. starting several travel baseball teams. One absolutely loved meeting all of the drivers
Bud was slow to judge other people. He Richard (Rick) of Rick’s passion was sports and seeing the and getting her picture taken with them and
believed that every person on Earth has tri- LeRoy Solomon, Jr. children succeed. getting autographs. Charlotte was an avid
als, tribulations, storms, fears, and problems of Lexington Park, Rick moved to Wrightwood, CA on Jeff Gordon Diecast collector. She was also
that at some time, seem unsurmountable. Maryland passed September 11, 2014 to work at Mountain High a pioneer member of the NASCAR Hall of
Bud believed there was good in everybody away peacefully in Ski Resort. He returned to Lexington Park, Fame where she even had part of her col-
and that we have to take the time to find it his sleep on June Maryland in September of 2021 after spend- lection showcased for over four years. She
and spend less time in judging people. 22, 2024. He was ing some time with his son, Ben, in Florida. made a lot of friends through her love of
At times, it may have seemed that Bud 57 years young. Rick is survived by his father and sister NASCAR who she would do absolutely
was a stern disciplinarian to his children Rick was born in along with his children; Zack, Casey, and anything for them if they needed, even when
and grandchildren. But he did this because Lexington Park, Maryland on October 26, Ben. He will be missed. they didn’t ask. One of her fondest mem-
he loved them and wanted them to learn 1966. His parents are Richard Solomon, Sr. Family will receive friends for Rick’s ories was having her twitter handle be on
Christian values or any other skills that he and Jackolyn Solomon. Rick also has a sis- Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 29 from one of Jeff Gordons cars that he ran during
had learned over the years and wanted to ter, Cindy Lucas. 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with service cel- the playoffs in 2014. In 2015, Charlotte
share with them. He wanted his children to In 1984, Rick graduated from Great Mills ebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral had the honor of being the Grand Marshal
be prepared for adulthood and be prepared for High School in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, at Bowman Gray Stadium for a NASCAR
marriage. Bud wanted his children to be able He was employed as a helicopter mechanic at MD 20650. The interment will be private. race. Another fond memory was presenting
to support themselves, to support a family Patuxent River Naval Air Station with Dyn Condolences to the family may be made Jeff Gordon with his lifetime membership to
and to be productive citizens in our society. Corp Aerospace from 1987 until 1997. at http://www.brinsfieldfuneral.com the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2019.
He worked hard to support his family Rick was married to Karen (Roken) Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Her newest hobby was collecting comic
over the years and gave each of them a lov- Solomon on March 7, 1992 for 24 years. Home, P.A. books and Stephen King novels. Whether
ing, secure home life. He always lived his They had three children; Zachary Solomon it was going to the comic bookstore every
life as a role model to them and to others. currently living in Red Lodge, MT, Casey Charlotte Simpson, 64 Wednesday to pick up her new comics or
Bud’s family has been truly blessed to Solomon-Morris from Mt. Hood Parkdale, going down to Charlotte North Carolina for a
have had Bud as the head of the household, OR, and Benjamin Solomon from Steamboat It is with a heavy comic book convention. She especially loved
supporter, mentor, teacher, and protector. His Springs, CO. Rick raised his family in heart that we meeting the writers and artists of the comics
loved ones will forever miss his presence. Berkeley Springs, WV and was employed at announce the pass- at the conventions she attended every year.
To Bud, we wish you “Fair Winds and Whitetail Ski Resort in Mercersburg, PA. He ing of Charlotte In her spare time, she spent it organizing
Ann Simpson, 64, her comics, collecting and repainting all of
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She was born on time with her cat Gabe. She would walk
November 15, 1959, Gabe on a harness and leash just about every
to the late father, Wesley Kalb and mother, day and he meant the whole world to her.
Dorothy Ann Wilson in Elkridge Maryland. She is survived by her spouse, Randell
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Bud Blanke, 79 Bud is also survived by five great-grand- Whitney, Bud was given the opportunity to most. He loved mowing the lawn and smell-
sons, Owen Alexander Paunovic, John receive formal schooling and training in the ing the freshly cut grass. He loved nature,
Henry Ronald Isaac Paunovic, Charles Henry Paunovic, machining trade which he enjoyed learn- tress, plants, and flowers. He loved wildlife
“Bud” Blanke, Samual James Paunovic, and William Jacob ing. Bud’s second son, “Johnny” was born and respected them and he loved domestic
79, of Hollywood, Paunovic, all from Newland, N.C. during this time in Pahokee, Florida. animals, especially dogs. Bud never missed
Maryland passed Many nieces and nephews, whom he After his employment for nine years with a chance to reach down and smell the roses
away peacefully on loved dearly, are included in the family that Pratt and Whitney, as a machinist, Bud in his yard. Simple things to him were joy.
June 12, 2024, at he adored. was offered and accepted a position with When his sons were young lads; Bud
St. Mary’s Hospital, When Bud was 10 years old, in 1955, his NAWC, Patuxent River Naval Air Station, designed and made an outdoor, gasoline
Leonardtown, father, who was a Lieutenant Detective in at Patuxent River, Maryland. He retired in driven three car freight train, complete with
Maryland. He was the New York Police Department, retired and August, 2010, after 40 years of civil service tracks for them. It encompassed about one
surrounded by his loving family. Henry was Bud and his parents moved to Englewood, at the level of Model Maker. fourth of an acre in the back yard. He enlisted
a member of the Church of Christ. Florida. It was here Bud spent the remainder Bud lived his life as a Christian man, “Jimmy” to paint the engine, flat bed, and
Henry, affectionately called “Bud” all of of his childhood years. He enjoyed swim- husband, father, and grandfather. When he caboose. “Johnny” worked with his dad on
his life, was born in Staton Island, New York ming, boating in the creeks, walking on was living in Florida, at 27 years old, Bud fabricating and assembling the tracks and
on November 13th, 1944. He was the son the white sandy beaches while looking for accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior trestle. When the train rolled on the track; at
and youngest child of the late Henry August shells. After graduating from Venice High and was baptized into the Church of Christ. certain intervals, a relay and the horn would
Blanke and the late Regina Cecilia Blanke, School, he joined the U.S. Navy. He spent his life living to the best of his blow the flatbed car was used to haul chick-
of Englewood, Florida. After a year stationed at Eglin Air Force ability, the Christian values he had learned ens around the yard and the chickens loved it.
Bud was also predeceased by two broth- Base, Valparaiso, Florida, Bud was trans- through the New Testament of scriptures in What memories Bud has left for his children!
ers, George R. Blanke, John H. Blanke; ferred to Patuxent Naval Air Station. It was which he believed. Bud’s sons and grandchildren had many
three sisters, Joan Larsen, Millicent Brady during this time that Bud met, courted, and Bud enjoyed his retirement life. He experiences with their “Pop” or “G-pa”
and Carol Hand; one infant granddaughter, married his wife. “Lin”. always had a “project” in the works or he about projects they shared together in the
Jennifer Anne Blanke. During his tour at “Pax River”, Bud’s first was learning about some “new thing” on the garage or out in the back yard from overhaul-
Bud is survived by his loving wife, Linda child, “Jimmy” was born at the naval air market. He loved science, and the History ing car engines, building go carts, to camp-
“Lin” Blanke of Hollywood, Maryland with station hospital. Channel. He loved working on his computer. ing stories. They have many stories with a
whom he was married for over 58 years; After his military time was completed, Bud just loved learning. He loved life in lot of laughter and these precious memories
two sons, James Ronald Blanke, (Christy) Bud and his family moved back to Florida general. HE enjoyed boating on the creeks will sustain them in Bud’s absence.
of Clayton, N.C., John Walter Blanke, and he started his employment at Pratt and or riding his motorcycle down abandoned Bud was a shy and humble man. He was
(Lisa) of Clayton, N.C.; two grandchil- Whitney Aircraft Company in West Palm paths in woods. He had a private pilot’s quick to help someone and slow to judge.
dren, Michael Sean Blanke, of Melbourne, Beach. His first job there was repairing license so he loved flying over the landscape He chose not to be materialistic or preten-
Fla.; and Tiffany Rene Paunovic, (Alex) of and maintaining Pratt and Whitney air- and islands of St. Mary’s County.
Newland, N.C. craft engines. While working for Pratt and Bud loved the simple things of life the Continued on page 22
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spends most of his time patrolling the streets
of Lexington Park, working with fellow
he said.
“During the night shift, we’re able to get
out and target the high crime areas,” Wimberly
deputies to interdict as many illicit nar- said. “That’s what we love doing the most.”
cotics as they can during night time hours, He said working a 12-hour shift can be
and frauds, burglaries and other complaints tough but being on the job in St. Mary’s has
during the day time shifts. its benefits.
He is a six-year veteran of the St. Mary’s “The county really supports law enforce-
County Sheriff’s Office, and, aside from ment,” Wimberly said. “If it’s hot outside,
a stint with the corrections department in someone will come up and give me a bottle
Charles County, has spent much of his adult of water.”
working life in service of the law. The most rewarding part of his job,
But he also grew up working on the water. Wimberly said, was answering the call of
“I don’t know much else other than St. people who may have never had to call the
Mary’s County,” Wimberly told The County police before, but now were in fear.
Times. “I grew up on the water and I still Their gratitude, he said, was reaffirming
oyster in the winter.” of their work,
It’s a tough balance, being a deputy and “We’re like their savior when we show up,”
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By Guy Leonard so; she’s seen the volunteer culture suffer
Staff Writer much under the demands of the economy
exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lt. Ashley Yost, a career paramedic in “It’s the overall culture, there’s not as
the county’s Department of Emergency much of a drive to volunteer now,” Yost
Services spends a significant portion of her said. “It’s fewer and far between now get-
day supervising the operations of rescue ting new, younger folks.”
squads throughout the county as they are The most rewarding part of her job, she
staffed by career emergency medical tech- said, was being there for people when they
nicians (EMTs) but she still runs emergency needed help the most.
calls to save lives. But that aspect also turned into the tough-
“As a lieutenant I run all the priority calls est part of the job quite often.
from cardiac arrests to overdoses to car acci- “Getting to be there for someone, no mat-
dents,” Yost, 30, told The County Times. ter how small their issue is, it’s the few times
She started as an EMT 13 years ago, she we get to see the outcome, that makes it
said, when she got inspiration while work- worth it,” Yost said.
ing at a restaurant in California. One such instance, Yost said, where she
“My first job was at Nicoletti’s,” Yost knew she made a difference was when she
said. “And members of the Lexington Park helped deliver a baby in a living room.
Volunteer Rescue Squad used to come in She continued: “You’re being there for
there a lot for lunch and they convinced me everyone’s worst day over and over again.
to join.” “They’re at their worst and you have to
She signed on, got training and got a bap- be at your best.” demands of training were high.
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“My first day volunteering I had a CPR County and graduated from Leonardtown Yost offered as advice. “The schooling is
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) case,” Yost High School; she earned a degree in emer- hard and it only gets harder; the calls and
said. “I got bitten by the [EMS] bug and it gency medical services from the College of hours are hard.
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Garrett Tullos, 26, works as a career fire-

fighter in Fairfax, Va. and doesn’t want
for emergency calls but still volunteers
at the place where his love of firefighting
started — the 7th District Volunteer Fire
Department in Avenue.
The husband and father of two has been
on the job in Northern Virginia for just about
a year-and-a-half but he’s been a firefighter
for a total of seven years, cutting his teeth
in the 7th District.
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him to come down to the firehouse, which ment of their volunteer cadre. toughest part of his job. “You want to run
was close by his family home anyway, and “That brings a lot of experience to the calls but you have your job and your family.
try the life of a firefighter out. job,” Tullos said. “But you’ve got to be ready, you’ve got
“So, I did, and I signed up,” Tullos said. When he first started training there it was to be available.”
“I got my Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications… the camaraderie between the volunteers that But Tullos said anyone who thinks about
and I thought I wanted to do this as a job.” kept him coming back for more. becoming a volunteer firefighter should just
Tullos said he is never quite sure what he “The biggest thing that drew me in was do it.
will see each day when he goes to work or vol- that group of volunteers,” Tullos said. “Who “Just get in,” he said. “Getting in shape
unteers to run calls at the 7th District station. wouldn’t want to fight a fire?” and all that comes with just showing up [to
“It’s always something different,” Tullos Tullos still lives in St. Mary’s and com- volunteer training].
said. “And you get to help people. mutes to his job in Fairfax; it’s a lot of time “We’re really lucky, you don’t have to
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Talk to your family of a Aimless Mind by Shelby Oppermann
about wealth transfer

Are you anticipating an inheritance someday? If so, you may want to discuss
Back to the Place of
it with your parents or other family members who may be leaving you the
assets — because early, open communication will benefit everyone involved.
However, many people are reluctant to have these conversations. More than
the Constant Winds
a third of Americans do not plan on discussing a transfer of wealth with their
families, according to a recent study by Edward Jones in partnership with NEXT
360 Partners and Morning Consult. And the same study found that only about
a quarter of Americans have actually discussed generational wealth transfer
with their families.
Perhaps this low level of communication is not surprising — clearly, talking
about wealth transfer and estate plans can be emotional. But having these dis-
cussions is important, for several reasons:
• Strengthening family bonds – Generational wealth transfer shouldn’t be
seen simply as a transactional event. By discussing your parents’ plans
and wishes, and your own expectations, you can build a sense of unity
and shared purpose. And you can develop a common philosophy about
how your family’s legacy goals will be carried forward through the suc-
ceeding generations.
• Avoiding unpleasant surprises – If you or other family members are
expecting a certain inheritance and things turn out differently, disappoint-
ment and bad feelings may occur. But this can be avoided by having a
discussion beforehand that clearly outlines your parents’ intentions. You
still may not agree with them, but at least you’ll know what to expect —
and you won’t make the mistake of acting in advance on any assumptions The Outer Banks is such a calming place; perfect for reading and beach going.
about what you’ll inherit. Yesterday morning, our first full day here, the winds were strong and the waves
• Developing appropriate strategies – Passing on wealth to a new genera- were high. The red flags dotted the dunes. My husband and I sat on the tall beach
tion as part of an overall estate plan can be more complex than you might chairs in the deck quietly drinking our coffee. Each of us are gazing across the
think. Are your parents using tax-smart strategies? Would they benefit high dunes, with sea oats waving back and forth, to the ocean. I wonder what
from establishing a living trust? Are the beneficiary designations on their my husband is thinking, or rather I hope that he is truly thinking of nothing;
retirement accounts and life insurance policies accurate and up to date? If just listening to the waves crash and letting the ocean breeze clear his head.
you suspect your parents may not have properly addressed these issues, No calls, no work for one week.
you may want to bring up the benefits of working with an estate-planning I, on the other hand, am trying hard to relax and enjoy the same blissful state
attorney and a tax advisor. of nothingness. When I look out at the ocean, I still see the beauty and force
• Protecting against incapacitation – Many people go through their senior of the ocean, but I am also constantly looking for shark fins. And I worry…
years with few, if any, physical or mental impairments. But there are no about lots of things like, “I hope that child doesn’t go out to far”, “ Where are
guarantees. If one or both of your parents were to become incapacitated their parents?”, “Those teenagers are too far out – I hope there is no riptide
and unable to handle their financial affairs, it could cause serious prob- out there”. Maybe it’s just a mom/grandma thing I worry about our house at
lems with their wealth transfer and estate-planning goals. But if you can home, because I heard there were bad storms, and I wonder how many calls
discuss your parents’ plans with them while they are healthy and alert, are on the answering machine. Gosh, can’t I just relax??
you can encourage them to take the proper steps, such as reviewing out- The feeling is so different from when I was a preteen and teenager in Ocean
dated estate-planning documents and designating you or another family City or Virginia Beach. My friend and I would be pretty far out from shore,
member as power of attorney to make health care and financial decisions but we didn’t worry and my mother never seemed to worry. She would be
on their behalf should they become incapacitated. sunning on the beach, not that she needed to with her dark skin that so many
While the benefits of having wealth-transfer and estate-planning discussions Hungarians seem to have. She may have kept an eye on us while we were in
are clear, starting the conversations can be tricky. You need to show that you the water. We would end up so far down the beach and then have a heck of a
want to initiate these talks because you’re concerned that proper plans need time finding where my mother was set up. And I never worried about sharks,
to be in place and understood by everyone involved. If you have a good rela- well at least until JAWS came out in 1975. But I think everyone worried about
tionship with your parents, you should be able to start these conversations, but sharks after JAWS came out.
you’ll still need to be sensitive when bringing up the subject. After this column is finished, I am going to forget about all those silly worries
One final word: Estate plans can take some time to develop — so, the sooner and just go down to the beach, smell the salt air, finish the suspense novel, “End
you have these discussions, the better. of Story” by A. J. Finn that my oldest son gave me for my birthday, and give
in completely to “The Salt Life” state of being you see on t-shirts and bumper
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward stickers. There might be something to this way of life after all. I just had to
Jones Financial Advisor. stop for a minute and do the Coppertone spray on my husband real quick, as
Edward Jones, Member SIPC everyone else is heading down over the dune to the beach.
Contributed by David McDonough We have our dog Mindy with us too, and she has gotten a bit spoiled by
Financial Advisor at Edward Jones being allowed to get on one of the couches like the other dog Lilly. At first my
Office located at 41680 Miss Bessie Dr. Suite 302 husband and I would say no to Mindy, but we were told by my step daughter
Leonardtown, MD 20650 and her best friend who is a member of the family who owns the beach house
301 997 1707 that her paternal grandparents built in 1948, that all dogs can get on the couches
at the beach house. I suppose it is their vacation too.
Well, I am going to head down to the beach now also with book in hand and
find a shady spot under the Shibumi tent and enter my own state of nothingness.
To each new year’s vacation, Shelby. Please send your comments or ideas
to: [email protected] or find me on Facebook.
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 St. Mary’s County Times LETTERS 11
Independence Day nostalgia

Let me share with you what I saw last week-
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attended the St. Mary’s Freedom Fest. This
the only one to hear it. I saw people stand-
ing and the crowd grew silent. I looked
around at the crowd and realized everyone
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stalemate over our food choices. Thankfully night watching a fun fireworks surrounded
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Gratitude from the Commission for Women
The St. Mary’s County Commission for Tomorrow’s Woman Winner. We are also
Women would like to express our grati- proud to honor posthumously Mrs. Frances
Happy
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Commissioners, the Department of Aging & for her many years of services to the county.
Human Services, our sponsors, nominators, We recognize and thank all honorees for
nominees, judges, photographer, Dr. Patricia being a part of our brunch this year. Your
Independence
Watson, Pastor, scholarship supporters, the support and everything you contributed
College of Southern Maryland and everyone helped make our event a huge success. This
who attended the 2024 Women’s History annual event is only possible because of the
Brunch that was held on Saturday, March ongoing support from our St. Mary’s County
23, 2024 in California, Maryland. As we community. Thank you and we look forward
Day
continue to recognize and praise all women to seeing you again next year!
in our community, special congratulations
go to Mary Washington, the Ruth Bader Members of the St. Mary’s County
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Board of Appeals ‘Operation Dry Water’

Holds Off on Park to Combat Boating
Place Appeal Under the Influence
By Guy Leonard the Traffic Impact Study, prepared by Traffic This holiday weekend, Maryland Natural when necessary.”
Staff Writer Concepts, Inc. and made part of the record, Resources Police (NRP) anticipates more Alcohol use is the leading known con-
despite the fact that there were no credible, boaters on the water, and subsequently an tributing factor in fatal boating incidents,
The county zoning appeals board continued relevant or substantial evidence in the record increase in boating incidents and fatalities. while more than 90 percent of Maryland’s
its hearing to later this month regarding a to rebut the findings of said traffic study,” Because of the high volume of activ- fatal boating accident victims in the past
concept site plan for 160 apartments for Longmore included in his appeal. “The plan- ity during the July 4 holiday, it’s statisti- five years were not wearing a life jacket.
which the planning commission denied ning commission, in denying the application, cally one of the most dangerous times on During this period of heightened aware-
approval back in March. took actions that went beyond their author- Maryland’s waterways. Boating while under ness and enforcement, NRP will prioritize
The applicant for the Park Place Apartments ity and role in reviewing a concept site plan, the influence of alcohol or drugs remains educating boaters about safe practices,
project appealed the planning commission’s including… making determinations regard- a major issue not just in Maryland, but including the importance of sober boating.
decision, moving for what is known as a de ing traffic and other adequate public facilities nationwide. In response, in partnership with Boaters should expect increased patrols
novo appeal, or a case where the prior record criteria despite the fact that the St. Mary’s the National Association of State Boating and vessel checks to prioritize the safety
was not considered in favor of a new one. County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Law Administrators, NRP will once again of those on the water.
“You do not owe them any deference,” said expressly designates that these decisions are participate in the national Operation Dry NRP reminds boaters that the best way to
Deputy County Attorney to appeals board to be made by the Planning Director as part Water, which includes heightened aware- enjoy a safe holiday weekend on the water
member Guy Bradley regarding what weight of the final site plan approval.” ness and enforcement from July 4-6. is to remain sober – always have a “sober
should be given to the planning commission’s Members of the planning commission “The Fourth of July weekend is the skipper” on board – and wear a life jacket
decision to deny approval back in March. expressed many concerns over the project, busiest boating holiday of the year,” said at all times.
The project is proposed to be built in particularly on the stress it might put on Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando In Maryland, an individual convicted
the Park Place development in California, public services such as schools and first Lilly. “NRP’s presence on the water will be of operating a vessel on the waters of
which contains hotel, restaurant and responders as well as worries over adding significant, with saturation patrols spanning Maryland while under the influence of alco-
defense contractor properties. more traffic to an already congested inter- nearly every county in the state. It’s our hol, or any narcotic, drug, or barbiturate,
In his appeal, attorney for the appli- section with Shady Mile Drive. goal to ensure the safety of everyone on the can face up to one year of imprisonment
cant Christopher Longmore argued that in After several hours of hearing testimony water, and our involvement in Operation and revocation of their boating license.
reaching their decision the planning com- from the applicant’s representatives on the Dry Water gives us opportunities to edu- More information about boating safety
mission considered information that was nature of the development, as well as public cate boaters on the dangers of drinking and and regulations in Maryland along with
not part of the record for the case at hand, comment, the appeals board voted to continue operating, as well as removing unsafe and Maryland boating accident statistics can
including the development of a separate the hearing to their July 25 scheduled meeting. impaired operators from our waterways be found by visiting dnr.maryland.gov/nrp.
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By Guy Leonard virtual server. This also means that our BAS
Staff Writer operator logs in to five different platforms and
views data in five different formats depending
The county school system currently uses on the school that is being viewed.”
a building automation system (BAS) to Automation makes the school sys-
allow the headquarters office to remotely tem “incredibly effective and efficient,”
control any number of a school building’s Beavers said, which is why the upgrade
functions from lighting and heating and was necessary.
air conditioning to security but the system “We’re getting it done but it’s a struggle
needs upgrading. with our current system,” Beavers said.
Late last week the school board voted unan- With the upgrades, he said, the school
imously to spend a little under one million to system could accomplish its automation
hire an outside company — Custom Tech LLC goals on one digital platform instead of
— to modernize and maintain the system. many antiquated ones.
The current system is antiquated, Dr. J.R. The deal includes software as well as
Beavers, Director of Maintenance, told the hardware upgrades, Beavers said, and main-
board members. tenance services for several years.
The system is “made up of a variety “I think it’s going to take a year for the
of proprietary and non-proprietary con- project,” Beavers said of the upgrade, noting
trols installed over the last three decades,” that Custom Tech LLC was the sole bidder.
Beavers’ presentation documents state. “Competition would be nice but we’re com-
“BAS controls require software updates and fortable with Custom Tech.”
some of them cannot receive current updates Custom Tech is the school system’s cur-
due to their age. rent automation service provider, and has
“Because of that we are still operating been for several years, Beavers said.
four Windows-based servers that are running
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Vehicle Fees See

Massive Increases
By Guy Leonard That same sort of renewal for a car up to Philip H. Dorsey III
Attorney at Law
Staff Writer 3,700 pounds now rises to $241; any passen-
ger cars weighing more than 3,700 pounds
Of the hundreds of new laws that went into now increases to $323 for a two-year renewal.
effect in Maryland July 1 several of them Fee hikes for trucks are even more dear at
were fee increases, including for vehicle $267.50 to $297.50 every two years depend-
registration, that will continue to grow rev- ing on weight.
enues as the years progress. Del. Matt Morgan (R-Dist. 29A) said
“As directed by state law, the MVA is such vehicle registration fee increases
required to adjust vehicle registration fees disproportionately affect more rural areas
that will help provide critical revenue for the like St. Mary’s because of the lack of pub-
Transportation Trust Fund, which ensures lic transportation and reliance on personal
all of the state’s infrastructure is in a state of motor cars.
good repair,” Motor Vehicle Administrator “I’ve heard political operatives use the
Chrissy Nizer said in a statement made in
May. “In order to make these new fees as
excuse of increasing taxes to justify increas-
ing education funding,” Morgan said in a
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Work Group Examines

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By Guy Leonard much deliberation from all those involved.

Staff Writer Part of that end decision means coming
“up with a workable plan to help them feel
A newly formed working group of school comfortable if their child doesn’t have their
staff, parents and students have come cell phone with them every second of every
together to examine the effects cell phones single day,” Smith said.
have on the school day and how their pres- The working group should be able to pro-
ence can be better managed by the school vide the school board with a presentation on
system, Superintendent Dr. J. Scott Smith their findings in July, said Smith.
announced last week. Smith noted that neighboring Calvert
Smith briefed the St. Mary’s County County schools recently banned cell phones
Board of Education on the progress of the activated in class rooms as well as students
work group at the board’s June 26 meeting wearing hoodies in class.
in Leonardtown. Smith said learning to cope with cell
The work group met on the same day phones would help students, parents and
as the school board and one week prior on staff better connect and have more mean-
June 13. ingful interactions with each other.
“We’re talking about all of the over- “We’ll probably follow a similar suit for
whelming data that demonstrates while the cell phones but we need to be sure we’re
cell phone is an incredibly productive tech- talking to everybody,” Smith said. “Often
nology tool that makes us feel connected to times we may feel as though we are con-
others and secure, is a real challenge in all nected in a digital space that’s not neces-
high school, middle school and even some sarily what any research shows.”
elementary school settings,” Smith said. Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic gave
Florida already bans cell phones in the school system a crash course in how to
schools, Smith continued, and California is operate virtually in the digital realm but
considering following suit. now since coming back together, students,
“And New York City public schools, over teachers, parents and staff must refocus on
one million students, it looks like they’re personal interaction.
going to be banning cell phones,” Smith “We need to make our message more
said. “It’s the right time to really be talking about… being able to enjoy being with other
about it.” human beings,” Smith said. “It’s an integral
Whatever the school system decides on the part of what we’re all about.”
future of cell phones in schools, the superin-
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and no longer a colony of England. On that date, a number of our leading citizens signed what is
known as the Declaration of Independence, stating our determination to become a free country.
Our independence did not come easily; only after several difficult years of war would it finally be
won. Nor were our first years as a nation free from problems and controversies (as is still true). But
our forefathers were determined to establish a free and democratic system of government, and the
Declaration of Independence (together with our Constitution and the Bill of Rights) became the
foundation for this. They have stood the test of time, and on July 4th we give thanks for the wisdom and
faith and courage of those leaders.
“Although it is not a religious holiday like Christmas or Easter, for many Americans July 4th is a time
to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a nation. Molded into the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia (which
proclaimed our independence) are these words from the Bible:
Our legal system reflects our Judeo-
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“While we look with gratitude to the past on this July 4th, may we also look in faith to the future, and
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