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CONTENTS
ON THE COVER 12
Pax River NAS Commanding Officer Capt. Jason Hammond

LOCAL NEWS 3

COPS & COURTS 7

COMMUNITY8 COMMUNITY 8
Community responds to mural project.
ON THE COVER 12

EDUCATION14

SPORTS16

ENTERTAINMENT17 EDUCATION 14 SPORTS 6

SMECO presents Math Counts awards. The turkey count is in.

OBITUARIES 18
“MISSION ALMOST
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 20
ACCOMPLISHED!”
SENIOR CALENDAR 21 JUDGE MARJORIE CLAGETT
ON COURTHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS.
LIBRARY CALENDAR 21
W EEKLY FO R E C AST
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22

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School System Working on Security Survey

Vestibule Changes 80 Percent Complete
By Dick Myers nesses to persons up to no good. windows. Titus would not say how ex-
Editor Titus said the county has applied to the tensive that improvement was, also out of
state for slightly more than $300,000 to fear of warning potential wrong doers.
Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS), do additional improvements. St. Mary’s County Public Schools last
like every other school system in the state, The major thrust of work in the schools week approved a rollout of the safety
is developing a state-mandated school se- this year has been improvement to the en- film in all of the schools and many of
curity survey, that will, among other uses, try vestibules, in order to funnel visitors the windows. The total cost has not been
help the state decide how to dole out addi- through the school’s main administrative estimated, but one of the schools alone,
tional funding. The survey is due by June office. Titus said that work is about 80 Leonardtown Elementary, has a price tag
15, according to Community Resource percent complete. Unfinished are two of of almost $30,000, their school board was
and School Safety Specialist Larry Titus. the schools that provide the biggest con- told.
Titus told The County Times that the struction challengers – Patuxent and Hun- That county’s school board was told the
survey would use not only internal but tingtown high schools. He said that work film, which is also known as ballistic re-
also external reviews and then a com- would be done this coming summer. sistant laminate, does not make windows
bined team will finalize it. The survey Security F. Michael Wyant told the St.
One piece of security work was done and doors bullet proof. But it does slow
will also be reviewed by the school board, Mary’s board.
by CCPS after the Sandy Hook incident down the bullets and requires more than
Titus said, although not in open session in 2013. Titus said the school system in- one shot to shatter them. “It buys us time,
in order not to reveal any potential weak- dickmyers@countytimes.net
stalled security window film on certain significant time,” Director of Safety and

New Golf Couse Clubhouse Back on the Table

Commissioner Decision Expected Feb. 12
banquets, weddings, family reunions and 12. They are being asked to put the new
graduation parties. clubhouse in the plan at that time.
The BOCC has a session on the Capi-
tal Improvement Plan scheduled for Feb. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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By Dick Myers budget.
Editor The plan presented by Nazzal and USDA Choice Beef • Cut to Order!
Mayer to the Calvert Country Board “Our Own” Freshly Ground Chuck
Chesapeake Hills Golf Course had of County Commissioners at their Feb.
a tough 2018. Early last year a winter 5 meeting asks for the county to put
Steaks • Roasting Pigs
storm exacerbated the deteriorating $445,0009 in next year’s Capital Im- Southern MD Stuffed Ham
condition of the clubhouse, forcing it to provement Plan for architectural render- 4lb Bags • Halves • By The Pound
be closed. A temporary clubhouse in a ings and design, including the demolition FULL LINE OF GROCERIES, MEATS, PRODUCE
double-wide trailer was set up, but golf of the existing building. And then in the
course revenue plummeted 35.5 percent.
Golf Course Manager Michael May-
Fiscal Year 2021 budget they are recom-
mending placement of an estimated $4.2
Full Service Deli "Our Own" Homemade
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$853,606 in 2017 to $542,614 in 2018: of a new building that will actually be Breakfast Loose • Links
“That’s because of the downsizing of the half the size of the previous building, al- Platters • Sandwiches Stuffed Pork Chops
clubhouse and not being able to host sig- though much of that has been unusable With our Homemade Stuffing
nificant tournaments.” for quite some time.
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The temporary clubhouse does not The new building would have: Subs • Sandwiches
have a bar and restaurant. All they can • Community Room/Banquet Space Large Selection Fresh Salmon
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The commissioners, because of the had floundered financially for the years
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 4 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 7, 2019

Tax Credit Proposed for Injured First Responders

Commissioners Change Staff Recommendations
By Dick Myers who is 100 percent disabled. Commissioner Vice Pres-
Editor ident Kelly McConkey felt that went too far. He said
that would prevent them from “taking a job in an ice
The Calvert County Board of County Commission- cream store.”
ers will hold a public hearing soon on a proposal to The proposal as it now stands would require the
provide a property tax credit to disabled first respond- person to be “permanently and totally disabled” and
ers, including policemen, and fire and rescue personnel. would require an annual certification of that. Hart felt
The proposal as presented to the BOCC by staff the annual requirement might impose a burden of go-
at their Feb. 5 meeting was significantly revised dur- ing out of e area to get the certification.
ing the discussion among the board members. For in- Another staff proposal would have required the dis-
stance, the plan as presented by Director of Finance abling injury to have occurred in Calvert County. Both
and Budget Tim Hayden only included policemen; the Hart and Commissioner President Tim Hutchins, a
commissioners added fire and rescue personnel during retired state trooper and former state police comman-
the discussion. dant, noted that a Calvert policeman could be injured
One of the parameters of the staff proposal also in pursuit of someone into another county. Thar provi-
would allow the surviving spouse of the disabled per- sion will also be modified to include that circumstance.
son to receive the tax credit until they remarried. Com- Hutchins asked staff to come up with a revised draft
missioner Mike Hart felt that provision was too oner- reflecting the changes so the commissioners could re-
ous and will be removed in the final draft. view it before a public hearing is set.
The proposal only allows the tax credit, which is
limited by state law to $2,500 annually, to a person dickmyers@countytimes.net

Judge Clagett: ‘Mission Almost Accomplished’

By Dick Myers sented her annual State of the Circuit
Editor Court message Feb. 5 to the Board of
County Commissioners (BOCC). When
Calvert County Circuit Court Admin- the judge, who is nearing retirement,
istrative Judge Marjorie Clagett pre- said, “Mission Almost Accomplished,”

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EXCITING Grocery Auction of the courthouse, including some ma- the goal was “to ensure children stay in
Mother Catherine Academy jor renovations. But the final missing school.” That is a cooperative effort with
piece is the move of the BOCC out of the school system and the parents of the
38833 Chaptico Road – Mechanicsville, MD the building. children, she said.
Thursday – February 7th @ 6 pm At a recent discussion of options for a The judge is especially proud of the
new county office building, Clagett ap- success of the Adult Drug Court, now
ADVANCED AUCTION NOTICE plauded Commissioner President Tim in its 4th year and with 72 participants.
Equipment • Farm Tractors/Machinery • Trucks • Hutchins’ vow that a decision would be On Feb. 21 the court will hold its seventh
made soon. That decision is expected on graduation with 10 graduates. The goal
Trailers • Vehicles • Farm/Garden/Lawn Items • Shop the commissioner’s agenda in the near of the court is that they be 100 percent
Equipment • Tools • More! future. Hutchins promised Clagett at the successful in graduates being “totally
Flat Iron Farm Auction Complex – Great Mills, MD Feb 5 meeting: “We will get it done.” drug- and alcohol-free and with a job.”
Clagett reported on a virtually level Judge Clagett praised the previous
March 22nd and March 23rd case load in 2018 over the previous year. BOCC for allowing the hiring of a third
A “locally-managed” auction with She recited the numbers of cases: 119 counselor. That will allow the program
criminal actions, 275 civil cases, 313 to reach its goal of 100 participants.
National (and International) exposure!
family law cases, and 458 probate fil- She said the participants get a good
For more information contact us at: FarrellAuction@gmail.com ings. Hutchins said the numbers alone dose of reality working with the prison-
Farrell Auction Service, LLC is working with Cochran Auctioneers & Associations to
conduct this large auction event at the Flat Iron Farm Auction Complex. proved the need for additional space in ers who are part of the successful Farm-
the courthouse for court matters. ing 4 Hunger program.
Clagett said the Calvert County Court- “2018 was a year of great strides
A Southern Maryland Professional Auction Company house may well be the last in the state to and accomplishments,” Judge Clagett
also house county government. Despite concluded.
www.FarrellAuctionService.com the space issues, she said, “We are doing
well.” dickmyers@countytimes.net
301.904.3402 The judge noted that separate courts
have been set up for mental health issues
Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

Democratic Leaders Announce Legislative Priorities

Agenda focuses on building a stronger middle class
Senate President Thomas V. Mike is overturned by the Supreme Court noticed. By banning these weapons,
Miller and House Speaker Michael E. in Texas v. United States, hundreds of we are closing a loophole where a
Busch, joined by leaders from the Senate thousands of Marylanders would be prohibited individual can access a
and House Democratic Caucuses, have at-risk to lose insurance or have their gun and potentially use it to commit
announced priorities for the 2019 legis- rates significantly increased because a crime.
lative session, focused on strengthening of a pre-existing condition (including • Reducing child care costs for parents
Maryland families across Maryland. pregnancy and cancer). This bill will by increasing the child care tax cred-
The legislation, detailed below, focuses create a statutory right for individu- it: The cost of child care in Mary-
on policy changes for prescription drugs, als to health insurance without be- land continues to skyrocket – nearly
health care, fairer wages, public safety, ing discriminated against because of $14,000 per year on average and is
the environment, and more. health status. the 5th highest in the country. Mary-
“Maryland Democrats are taking • Protecting our family’s health by land’s existing child care tax credit
commonsense steps to protecting our limiting tobacco use to those over has remained unchanged for almost
middle class,” said Senate President the age of 21 years of age - Endorsed 20 years – a family making more
Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. “We will by the Legislative Black Caucus, this than $50,000 no longer qualifies for
make prescription drug costs more af- legislation will raise the age required it. Our proposal increases funding
fordable for more Marylanders, while to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes by more than $20 million per year,
protecting their health care access, and from 18 to 21 years old. E-cigarette modernizes the credit, and benefits
ensuring that everybody can afford to vaping among teens has risen 78% approximately 110,000 Marylanders Sen. President Mike Miller
live in our state with a great education year over year – the Food and Drug who are currently struggling to pay
system and a cleaner environment.” Administration has called the rise an for adequate child care. fills, city streets, and the Chesapeake
“Leaders in the House and Senate are epidemic. Six states and Washington • Cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, by Bay. Businesses would be required
focused this year on building Maryland’s D.C. have passed similar measures, banning Styrofoam and other pollut- to use alternate materials such as
middle class so that every family has the and Virginia’s legislature is consider- ants-  Maryland will become the first compostable or recyclable containers
opportunity to prosper,” said Speaker ing it as well. ‘foam free’ state by banning polysty- which will reduce waste and result in
Busch. “Access to affordable healthcare, • Boosting working families’ incomes rene, a synthetic polymer often used cleaner communities across the state.
a good job and a quality school should by increasing Maryland’s minimum in Styrofoam packaging. Making
not just be a slogan - they should be real- wage to $15 – The General Assembly Maryland ‘foam free’ will continue Press Release from Office of Senate
ity for every Marylander. This legislative will pass a $15 per hour minimum our commitment to a cleaner envi- President Mike Miller
package will move us closer to achieving wage – following the lead of jurisdic- ronment and reduce the amount of
that goal.” tions like New York, New Jersey and non-biodegradable waste in our land-
The agenda includes the following Washington D.C. Our $10.10 hourly
initiatives: minimum wage has now been ex-
• Curbing the cost of prescription drugs ceeded by 11 other states – when big

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Tri-County Council Welcomes New Members

Full Council Meeting Held in Annapolis
Southern Maryland.”
Attendees heard from TCCSMD Executive Board
Chairman and St. Mary’s County Commissioner Todd
Morgan, and the keynote address was given by Wendi
Peters, special secretary of Smart Growth.
The Full Council is comprised of Southern Mary-
land elected officials, state representatives, a Southern
Maryland Municipal Association councilmember, eco-
nomic development directors, planning chairmen and
members-at-large from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s
Counties.
 In the keynote address, Peters presented an update
on where the state is with the new state development
plan, A Better Maryland.
 “We are moving forward formulating strategies to
address the input we have received and will present a
dynamic, evolving plan that will provide a framework
Delegate Brian Crosby; Maryland Delegate Debra to support a thriving economy and environmental stew-
Davis; Calvert County Commissioner Thomas “Tim” ardship throughout the entire state,” said Peters.
Hutchins; Charles County Commissioner Gilbert “BJ”  Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCC-
The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland Bowling; and Charles County Commissioner Thoma- SMD) was formed in 1964, as a cooperative planning
(TCCSMD) held its annual Full Council meeting Jan. sina Coates. and development agency to foster the social and eco-
24, 2019, at Hotel Annapolis in Annapolis. “I was pleased to join the Tri-County Council to dis- nomic development of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s
The meeting was an opportunity for new members of cuss the severe impact the government shutdown has counties. The purpose of the Tri-County Council for
the Full Council to learn about TCCSMD’s mission and on federal employees in Southern Maryland. I am re- Southern Maryland is to serve as a forum for the reso-
programs, as well as meet the leadership team. More lieved that the president is finally willing to reopen the lution of region-wide issues and the attainment of re-
than 60 people attended the meeting and there has been government and allow federal employees to get back to gional goals. 
a Full Council meeting for more than 50 years. work and receive the paychecks they are due,” said U.S.
New members in attendance were Maryland Sen. Congressman Steny Hoyer. “ I will continue to work Press Release from TCCSMD
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Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 7

Calvert Man Indicted On Maryland State Police Report

Multiple Gun Charges
By Guy Leonard about the deer
Staff Writer and the gun in
his possession,
The Grand Jury in Calvert County has he admitted he
returned a 31-count indictment against a had shot the
Lusby man for illegally possessing fire- deer and that
arms, ammunition and trespassing on the gun was his,
private property. court documents
The indictment stems from a case in stated.
November when Trevon Charles Brooks, A background
26, was allegedly caught hunting deer search on Brooks Possession of Alprazolam & Buprenorphine: On 2/2/19 at 6:31 am, Trooper
without permission on private property. showed he was Trevon Charles Brooks First Class Matthews stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 south of Dares
Ofc. David Helterbran confronted disqualified from Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick. A K-9 unit arrived to assist and did a external scan
Brooks after he received reports of ille- possessing either firearms or ammuni- and this resulted in a positive alert. A probable cause search revealed both Alpra-
gal hunting in the area of Morsell Road; tion due to conviction in juvenile court zolam and Buprenorphine pills. Angelina M. Decola, 40 of La Plata was arrested
he found Brooks next to a deer that he in 2008 and a conviction for possessing and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
had been field dressing, an application narcotics with the intent to distribute
for a statement of charges read. them in 2013 in Calvert County; part of Possession of Crack Cocaine: On 2/2/19 at 2:19 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis
Two hunters who had permission to that 2013 conviction also involved pos- stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Plum Point Rd. near Cecil Lane in Hun-
hunt on the property and had also con- session of a firearm in drug trafficking. tingtown. Beause of several criminal indicators a K-9 scan was requested and re-
fronted Brooks told authorities they had Brooks also had an active protective sulted in a positive alert. A probable cause search was conducted and crack cocaine
heard several shots being fired and that order against him from January, court and drug paraphernalia were found. Tiffaniy A. Herring, 33 from Hillcrest Heights
they came upon Brooks dressing the records show. was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
deer.
When Helterbran questioned Brooks guyleonard@countytimes.net Press Release from MSP Barrack U – Prince Frederick

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter

During the week of January 21 – Janu- her truck which contained spare clothes, where he was served a Criminal Sum- alert. A search of the vehicle revealed
ary 27 deputies of the Calvert County personal hygiene items and a spare key mons. From there he was transported 114 clear and purple capsules contain-
Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,360 calls to the vehicle. The value of stolen prop- to the Calvert County Detention Center ing suspected heroin, 5 Adderall tablets,
for service throughout the community. erty is approximately $400. where he was charged with Theft: $100 11 Suboxone tablets, 17 full Xanax bars
to Under $1,500 and banned from the as well as 5 additional pieces from bars,
Damaged Property: 19-5166 ARRESTS: gym. and 45 Alprazolam tablets. Perricone
On January 25, 2019 Deputy Rediker On January 23, 2019 Deputy Ridgely was placed under arrest and transported
responded to North Harbor Drive, St. conducted a traffic stop on Route 4 at On January 26, 2019 Deputy J. Ward to the Calvert County Detention Center
Leonard for the report of damaged prop- W Dares Beach Road, Prince Freder- conducted a traffic stop on Route 4 at where she was charged with CDS: Pos-
erty. The complainant advised an un- ick. A search of the vehicle revealed two Skinners Turn Road, Owings. While session with Intent to Distribute Narcot-
known suspect(s) hit the side of his resi- concealed wooden bats and a Subox- making contact with the driver, Tyron ics, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and
dence with a rock, causing damage to the one strip. A search of the driver, Linda Anthony Dukes (44), Deputy Ward de- CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
siding. The value of damaged property is Jean Sior (51), revealed 19 Carisopro- tected a strong odor
approximately $500. dol (Soma) pills in of marijuana emit- On January 27, 2019 Deputy Lewis
her pocket. Sior was ting from the vehicle. responded to Walmart in Prince Fred-
Damaged Property: 19-5512 placed under arrest Dukes admitted to erick for the report of a person with
On January 27, 2019 Deputy Burg- and transported to the having marijuana in a weapon. The subject, Ronald Lee
graff responded to the parking lot of Calvert County De- the vehicle and ad- Russey-Thyes (19),
Office Depot in Prince Frederick for the tention Center where vised he did not pos- was located walk-
report of damaged property. The com- she was charged with sess a valid driver’s ing in the parking lot
plainant advised her 2006 Mercedes had Concealing a Dan- license. The Calvert with an open bottle of
two long surface scratches on the car’s gerous Weapon and County Control Center advised Deputy Budweiser and a large
hood. CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. Ward that Dukes was not licensed in knife strapped to his
any state and had a warrant through right leg. Russey-Thy-
Theft: 19-4435 On January 24, 2019 Deputy Ridge- Virginia. Dukes was placed under arrest es was immediately
On January 22, 2019 Deputy Rzep- ly responded to World Gym in Prince and transported to the Calvert County restrained. A search
kowski responded to the Calvert County Frederick for the report of a theft. The Detention Center where he was charged of his person revealed a Tylenol bottle
Sheriff’s Office for the report of a theft. complainant advised while he was tak- with CDS: Possession of Marijuana > 10 containing a white powdery substance,
The complainant advised an unknown ing a shower Dru Maguire (19) stole his grams. which he admitted to being Alprazolam,
suspect(s) stole his registration plate black Apple iPhone 8 from his gym bag. a large machete, and a BB gun. Russey-
from his 1971 Chevrolet that was in a Deputy Ridgely made On January 27, 2019 Deputy Crum Thyes was transported to the Calvert
shop on Lower Marlboro Road, Owings. contact with Magu- conducted a traffic stop at West Ward County Detention Center and charged
ire at Safeway and Road and South- with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana,
Theft: 19-4487 searched his belong- ern Maryland Blvd, Concealing a Dangerous Weapon, Con-
On January 22, 2019 Deputy Ostaz- ings where he recov- Dunkirk. The driver, suming an Alcoholic Beverage in Public
eski responded to Running Fox Road, ered the stolen iPhone Jennifer Sue Per- and Intoxicated Public Disturbance.
Lusby for the report of a theft. The and found a small ricone (30), was re-
complainant advised sometime between amount of marijuana moved from the ve-
8:00 PM on January 21st and 7:00 AM in his wallet. Maguire hicle and a K9 scan
on January 22nd an unknown suspect(s) was placed under arrest and transported was conducted which
stole a Rubbermaid tote from the bed of to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office resulted in a positive
 8 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 7, 2019

It Takes a Community to Paint Two Murals

CBOCS President John Bacon, Beach Elementary art teacher

Tracy Bensing, and Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat Mahoney pose
in front of one of the murals at Northeast Community Center.

big role as they did last year, because the town hall will
be the first stop on the murals’ travels, a place for all
town residents to admire the fruits of the painters’ labors.
Bacon said additional showings of the murals will take
place at the town’s Stars and Stripes Festival in May and
the Taste of the Beaches in September. He fully antici-
Beach Elementary School student, Luke Gladfelter helps paint one of the murals.
pates there will be three murals next year.
By Dick Myers According to one of the organizers, John Bacon of the The idea was fostered by Bacon and Bensing and they
Editor Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS), are a mutual admiration society. At the first mural’s un-
almost 100 people showed up Saturday and by midday veiling last year, Bacon said, “Tracy is the leader. She is a
The Beach Elementary School students practiced all Sunday another 50 had participated. dynamo.” Bensing added, “John Bacon is a legend in the
through January. The art students of teacher Tracy Bens- With CBOCS as one of the founders of the community classroom. It (the project) really inspired and empowered
ing were ready to put brush to canvas the weekend of event, it could be expected that “Bay Sea Life” would be them.”
Feb. 2-3. the murals’ subject. Bensing said each student was given In addition to the mural paintings, the weekend event
This was the second time that the students joined with a different aspect of sea life to paint and they practiced included a silent auction of student art, and a display of
members of the community to create a mural. With the doing it at school before the main event at the commu- 5th grade oyster projects. The schools fifth graders annu-
success last year, this year’s project doubled in size, with nity center. ally visit CBOCS’ cultivation project on Fishing Creek.
two murals propped against the walls at the Northeast Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat Mahoney was on hand
Community Center in Chesapeake Beach. to welcome participants on Sunday. The town will play a dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 9

SMECO’s Members Helping Members Program Exceeds $100,000 a Year

Southern Maryland Electric Coopera- ments will receive assistance to pay their
tive (SMECO) introduced the Members electric utility bill.
Helping Members program in December SMECO members who are inter-
2010 and as of January 2019, more than ested in enrolling in the program can who is struggling is one thing many of tric bills. These programs include the
2,300 SMECO members contribute to call 1-888-440-3311, visit the website us can do.” Maryland Energy Assistance Program
the program, raising more than $100,000 at www.smeco.coop/mhm, or sign up SMECO members who need assis- (MEAP) and the Electric Universal Ser-
a year to help their neighbors who are in person at one of the customer service tance with paying their electric bill can vice Program (EUSP). To determine eli-
struggling to pay their electric bills. counters at a SMECO location. Anyone contact the Southern Maryland Tri- gibility, customer-members requesting
Members Helping Members is an easy who would like to make a larger dona- County Community Action Committee assistance should contact their local Of-
and convenient way to give aid to those tion to Members Helping Members may for information on eligibility require- fice of Home Energy Programs.
who need help. Members of the coop- send a check to Members Helping Mem- ments and an application for assistance.
erative who enroll in the program are bers at P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville, MD Other programs are also available to Press Release from SMECO
simply billed an additional $1, $5, or $10 20637. help eligible members with their elec-
each month on their SMECO electric SMECO members who sign up by
bill and those contributions may be tax February 15, 2019, will receive a thank-
deductible. This program is voluntary, you gift based on their level of giving.
and members can choose to cancel their “Despite relatively good economic
participation at any time. conditions, we continue to see many
Each month, the accumulated dona- hardship situations that demonstrate the
tions are sent to the Southern Maryland critical importance of this fund,” said
Tri-County Community Action Com- Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president
mittee, which will administer the funds and CEO. “SMECO remains dedicated
to those members who seek aid and meet to offering programs that help strength-
the qualifications. Only SMECO mem- en and sustain our community. Giving
bers who meet the eligibility require- $1, $5, or $10 a month to help a neighbor
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10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 7, 2019

Conference for Nonprofits to Focus on Innovation

Consider ‘New Ways of Solving Old Problems’
to spark ideas of how these organiza- nity,” Luginbill said. “My goal for this with a renewed sense of optimism and
tions can derive greater values from their conference is to motivate innovative creativity.”
resources. action … It’s hard for all of us to do a Exhibitors and organizations partici-
“This year’s NPI Conference will in- critical self-assessment on how we can pating in the conference include Lead-
troduce attendees to ideas, methods and make improvements in our personal and ership Southern Maryland/Nonprofit
resources that will help to stimulate their professional lives. New strategies, inno- Institute Professional Services Hub, Vol-
thinking and lead them to discover new vative projects and reprioritization in an unteer Maryland, Maryland Governor’s
ideas or new ways of solving old prob- organization’s programming can be seen Grants Office, Rural Maryland Council,
lems,” said Charles County NPI Coordi- as unnecessary; however, breaking out Community Foundation of Southern
nator Cara Fogarty. and thinking innovatively is necessary Maryland, Foundation Center/Founda-
Morning breakout sessions will fo- to push an organization forward into the tion Directory, the Small Business De-
cus on leadership, strategic planning, future.” velopment Center, WorkForce Center at
management, fundraising and market- In addition to focusing on new ap- CSM, Senior Community Service Em-
ing. The conference will feature local proaches and innovation, this year’s ployment Program, Southern Maryland
and statewide exhibitors who offer pro- conference is also designed to be an op- Heritage Area Consortium, the Charles
grams, grants and resources for nonprof- portunity for area nonprofit representa- County Charitable Trust, the Maryland
it organizations. Time will be set aside tives — nonprofit board members, chief Insurance Administration and Com-
after lunch for attendees to meet with executives, staff, sponsors, volunteers, munity Mediation Centers of Southern
exhibitors. Attendees will also have the community and business leaders, young Maryland.
opportunity to meet with representatives professionals and consultants — to step The Ninth Annual Nonprofit Institute
from the Professional Services Hub, a back for a day and rethink their orga- Conference will run from 8 a.m. to 2:30
Keynote speaker will be CSM Entrepreneur
and Innovation Institute Director Thomas
joint program of NPI and Leadership nization’s direction while networking p.m. at CSM’s La Plata Campus, Center
Luginbill. Southern Maryland (LSM) offering ba- with others who are dealing with similar for Business and Industry, at 8730 Mitch-
sic legal, accounting/financial and insur- challenges. ell Road. A continental breakfast and
Innovation will be the focus of ance-related counsel from LSM alumni. “Throughout my career, I found it very lunch will be provided. For information
the College of Southern Maryland’s Keynote speaker will be CSM Entre- valuable to attend conferences. I found and registration, visit www.csmd.edu/
(CSM) Ninth Annual Nonprofit Institute preneur and Innovation Institute Direc- that taking a break and listening to oth- community/institutes/nonprofit-institute/
(NPI) Conference Feb. 21 at CSM’s La tor Thomas Luginbill. ers helped to stimulate my thinking,” conference-information/registration.
Plata Campus. Representatives from the “There are so many great nonprofits said St. Mary’s County Coordinator of
region’s nonprofit organizations are in- in Southern Maryland, and they are all CSM’s Nonprofit Institute Harriet Yaffe. Press Release from CSM
vited to attend this event that is designed doing wonderful things for our commu- “At the close of many conferences, I left

Producer Listings Sought for Meats and Seafood Guide

locally raised meats. Through our exist-
ing Southern Maryland Meats program,
this new guide and other SMADC ini-
tiatives including establishing a regional
processing center and a regional brand
identity, we hope to enhance production
and marketing opportunities for all of
Southern Maryland’s meat and seafood
producers.”
Concurrently, SMADC is also devel-
oping a new Oyster Aquaculture Guide,
a website and companion brochure that
is dedicated to the promotion of the re-
gion’s oyster industry. Details will be an-
nounced in the next few weeks. 
Southern Maryland farms and pro-
ducers of meats (beef, pork, lamb, goat,
poultry) and seafood (oyster aquacul-
ture and wild harvest, crabs, finfish) are
to grow today. Consumers want to know eligible to be included in the Southern
how their food is produced, where to find Maryland Meats and Seafood Guide.
it locally, and be assured of clearly de- There is no charge to be listed. Appli-
fined raising standards. The guide is one cations are due by February 28, 2019.
of SMADC’s  most popular online and For details and to apply, visit ‘News and
printed resources; over 15,000 copies Announcements’ at SMADC.com, or
have been distributed region-wide.  contact info@smadc.com to request a
The new guide will feature a fresh, printed application form.
updated look and user-friendly format The Southern Maryland Meats and
with separate sections dedicated to each Seafood Guide is made possible in part
industry - meat and seafood. “We’re by a Rural Maryland Prosperity Invest-
excited to be updating this important ment Fund Grant (RMPIF) awarded to
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Guide. consumer resource,”  commented Craig SMADC, a division of the Tri-County
Development Commission (SMADC) is First published in 2012, the Southern Sewell, SMADC’s Marketing and Live- Council for Southern Maryland.
now inviting applications from regional Maryland Meats and Seafood Guide was stock specialist. “SMADC is dedicated
meat, poultry and seafood/aquaculture developed in response to the dramatic to helping producers grow their busi- Press Release from SMADC
producers to be promoted in the new rise in public awareness and preference nesses and promoting the availability of
Southern Maryland Meats and Seafood for local meats; a demand that continues
Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11

Hance Joins Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care

as an oncology nurse with CalvertHealth Hematology
& Oncology. She will join nurse navigator Diana Lew-
is, RN, BSN, OCN, who has been working with breast
and thoracic patients since 2017.
“Working with the providers in the CalvertHealth
Hematology & Oncology office has given me insight as
to how treatment plans are developed and importance
of involving patients in their care plans,” she said. “I
feel this will be especially beneficial in my new role as
breast care navigator.”
Born and raised in Calvert County, Hance said it is
important to her to be able to serve her community. “I
chose oncology because you can make a lasting impact
on a patient and their family.”
Her office is located in the American Radiology
Services/Calvert Medical Imaging Center, next to the
dedicated women’s suite. When there is an abnormal
finding, Hance is readily available to provide reassur-
ance and support. She can help lessen the anxiety by
explaining results, answering questions and coordinat-
ing next steps.
Hance graduated from the College of Southern
Maryland with an associate degree in nursing in 2010
and worked on a post-operative orthopedic unit for two
years before coming to CalvertHealth. She is certified
as a biotherapy/ chemotherapy nurse. Her philosophy
of care is all about patient empowerment. “I want our
patients to feel at ease and comfortable speaking with
me,” she said. “It’s important for them to know I am
here for them. I want them to feel informed about their
Megan Hance, a Calvert County native, chose oncology because of the lasting impact she can make on a patient and their family. care decisions and to know they are part of the team.”
Megan Hance, RN has joined the team at the Sheldon
E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at CalvertHealth as
a breast health nurse navigator. She brings broad expe-
rience and expertise to the program including six years Who’s Your Her
Press Release from CalvertHealth

Who’s Your Hero?

Calvert County has many “Hometown Heroes”
We all know one, a volunteer, a mentor, a community
leader, a first responder, a good neighbor, a big brother
or sister, a leader in the classroom or church.
Throughout 2019 the County Times will feature
stories of Calvert’s “Hometown Heroes.”

To shine a spotlight
on your hero email
their name & contact info to
aldailey@countytimes.net

County Times St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County

12 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 7, 2019

Calvert Workforce Cent

Capt. Jason Hammond, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, welcomes guests to the From left, Horace Henry, Maryland Department of Natural Resources forester; Capt. Jason Capt. Jas
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society 2018 Fund Drive kickoff in the VX-1 Hanagar at Pax River Hammond, NAS Patuxent River executive officer; S. Andrew Sochanski, remedial projects River in th
Feb. 28, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo) manager for the Environmental Protection Agency; Rick Grills, Maryland Department of the civic and
Environment Federal Facilities Division geologist project manager; and Capt. Scott Starkey, the parad
By Guy Leonard lead to reduced traffic coming on NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, plant a hackberry tree at NAS Patuxent River in Maryland
honor of Arbor Day 2017. (U.S. Navy photo)
Staff Writer board, Hammond said, once people
realized its effectiveness; they might
Of the thousands of workers who “There’s a lot of work done there for elected leaders to support the mission
become more comfortable with van
come on board Patuxent River Naval support equipment on ships,” Ham- at Pax River NAS.
and car pools.
Air Station every day, the ones from mond said of Solomons annex. “It has “The county has adopted our AI-
“We’re getting a base shuttle in
Calvert County make up such a sig- a dual purpose.” CUZ requirements,” Hammond said
place,” Hammond said. “When we do
nificant number that they are critical Both facilities could use some work of the air installation compatible use
that we start the process of encourag-
to keep the many military research to upgrade them, he said, and the zone, which restricts development and
ing van pooling.
and development projects going. Navy is working on getting funding to redevelopment around the base to en-
“I’d call this step one; we’ve only
make that happen. sure against civilian harm in the event
The recreation center is funded of an aircraft crash or mishap. “That’s

“The Calvert workforce

through fees paid by vacationers; not true everywhere in the Navy.
the FRC is funded through tax payer “That whole structure is extremely
money in defense budgets. strong in St. Mary’s County.”

is extremely important to
Hammond has been vocal about his The Commissioners of St. Mary’s
praise for the local community’s sup- County last year cemented an ar-
port of the Navy’s mission at the Na- rangement with the base, known as an

our mission” val air station, which is to develop to-

morrow’s naval aviation technologies
to keep us competitive militarily with
intergovernment service agreement
(IGSA) that allows the base to use the
county government’s contracting pro-
other nations around the world. cess to get actions such as road main-
“The Calvert workforce is extreme- Of all the places he has served in his tenance done on base.
moved the needle a little bit.”
ly important to our mission,” Pax Riv- military career, Hammond said he has “That’s a huge piece of synergy,”
Hammond is keenly aware of the
er NAS Commanding Officer Capt. never seen the level of cooperation as Hammond said of the Navy’s relations
part transportation plays in fulfilling
Jason Hammond said. “If you cut off he has here in St. Mary’s County. with local government. “They’re fast-
the mission at the Naval air station;
Calvert County it would impact the “It’s the best I’ve ever seen,” Ham- er and more efficient; it’s new ground
ensuring workers can do their jobs.
mission.” mond said. “It’s full of people who and it’s showing promise.
Hammond has made it a top priority
Improving the flow of employees understand our nation… St. Mary’s “That is an absolute partnership and
to work with elected leaders on trans-
from Calvert and St. Mary’s coun- County is a group of extremely patri- we need to expand that.”
portation options.
ties on and off base has been a central otic people.” Hammond says his days are kept
“Traffic flow is extremely im-
point of his two-year tenure as base The one event that is prominent in full managing all of the operations on
portant, there’s no way to manage it
commander. Hammond’s estimation of the patrio- the base; a significant portion of that
without the cooperation of the coun-
Route 235 leading to the base, as tism of residents is their response to is making sure the airfield is properly
ty,” Hammond said. “Any efforts to
well as Great Mills Road, rapidly turn the crash of a U.S. Army Blackhawk maintained.
improve the flow of traffic would be
into early morning traffic jams that helicopter at Breton Bay Golf Course One of his key accomplishments,
welcomed.”
frustrate commuters, slow down ef- outside of Leonardtown. he said, was the creation of a 15-year
The Solomons annex in Calvert
forts on base and rankle many others People rushed from their homes, plan to ensure the airfield is not only
County is also another important part
outside the base’s fence line. risking their own lives, to pull injured maintained but keeps pace with the
of the base, though it is widely known
That is why Hammond has worked crew members from the aircraft that continuing demands of naval aviation.
as a recreation center for active and
to restore a shuttle service on base; had just fallen to the earth. All of this goes into ensuring events
retired military and their families.
the funding is in place, he said, it just In the aftermath of the crash the run smoothly on base, Hammond
“That’s part of my property,” Ham-
needs to be implemented. roads in the community were lined said, which is unique among military
mond said as commander. “I own
The shuttle service would allow em- with American flags and the crewman installations.
that.”
ployees on base to get around to dif- who died in the crash was memorial- He has also been vocal about just
Part of the Solomons Annex acts
ferent locations there, meaning they ized by the community. how special the work at Pax River
as a fleet readiness center (FRC), es-
could leave their cars parked in one It’s not just a group of citizens who NAS is.
sentially fixing and maintaining parts
place at the installation. support the military, Hammond said, “This base is building what enables
that aircraft squadrons need.
Having the shuttle service could it was a concerted effort by local the tip of spear,” Hammond said. “The
 Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Calvert County Times Feature 13

tral to Pax NAS Mission

son Hammond, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, leads a cadre of Sailors from NAS Patuxent Capt. Jason Hammond, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, thanks Mary Spotswood Stefko
he Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2017. Sailors from NAS Patuxent River joined for her service in WWII during an official visit May 3, 2018. Stefko, a former Seaman 1st Class in
service organizations for the Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown, Maryland. After the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), was one of the original Sailors
de Hammond offered his remarks on the positive impact of veterans in communities in Southern stationed at NAS Patuxent River having served from 1944-1945, and one of the first women to
d and across the country. (U.S. Navy photo) serve in uniform on the base. (U.S. Navy photo)

value of this base is tremendous. leave his post in April, he said. is seriously considering staying here. “It’s the absolute pinnacle of my
“We [Pax River NAS] are integral This will be his last duty station in “I do love this area,” Hammond career.”
to our nation’s future.” the Navy as he will be retiring. said, who can view it from the skies
Hammond took command of the Like many other captains who have as he still gets in his flight time. “I guyleonard@countytimes.net
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14 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 7, 2019

SMECO Sponsors 25th Annual Math Competition

More Than 200 Middle School Students Compete

First place team: Northern Middle School, Calvert County

From left, coach Carole Butler, and team members Hogan Joo, Steven Vilcheck, Kyle Page, and Barbara Kaczmarek. Kyle Page also placed first in the sprint/target round and Hogan Joo
placed second in the countdown round.

The 25th annual regional MATHCOUNTS competi-

tion challenged more than 200 students from 21 schools
throughout Southern Maryland to test their math skills
at Calvert Middle School in Prince Frederick on Satur-
day, February 2, 2019.
A competitive technological world requires a profi-
ciency in mathematics as a foundation for success in
science, technology, and engineering. MATHCOUNTS
aims to boost student interest in mathematics by mak-
ing the subject challenging and entertaining. Each year,
more than 500 regional competitions are held in middle
schools across the country, with winners advancing to
state competitions and then to the national competition.
According to its website, MATHCOUNTS alumni
are more likely to continue with science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM), with 3 out of ev-
ery 4 alumni studying a STEM field in college—nearly
three times the national average. And MATHCOUNTS
builds the critical thinking and problem-solving skills
necessary for success: 95% of teachers believe that
MATHCOUNTS problems are effective at improving
their students’ problem-solving and critical thinking
skills.
The local MATHCOUNTS competition features Second place team: Plum Point Middle School, Calvert County
rounds of mathematics problems to challenge students From left, team members Andrew Lamb, Tristen Millsaps, coach Jonathan Moreland, and team members Seth Hilton, and
one-on-one and as teams over the course of the three- Aidan Moreland. Seth Hilton also placed second in the sprint/target round.
hour event. First is the sprint round, a 30-question test
that students complete individually. The competitors go from Northern Middle School in Calvert County placed Middle School in Calvert County took fifth place.
next to the target round, where they have four sets of second. Sponsors for the local MATHCOUNTS competition
math problems and six minutes to complete each set of In the team round, foursomes of students answer are SMECO and the Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s
two questions. 10 questions in 20 minutes. In the team competition, county public schools, with the support of the National
In the individual competition, which is based on Northern Middle School in Calvert County won first Society of Professional Engineers. Volunteers from
combined scores in the sprint and target rounds, Kyle place; team members included Hogan Joo, Barbara SMECO helped score the tests. Winners of the South-
Page from Northern Middle School in Calvert County Kaczmarek, Kyle Page, and Steven Vilcheck, coached ern Maryland chapter competition will go on to com-
placed first and Seth Hilton from Plum Point Middle by Carole Butler. Plum Point Middle School in Calvert pete in the statewide contest at Johns Hopkins Univer-
School in Calvert County placed second. County placed second; team members included Seth sity in Baltimore. The top four individual competitors
The top 12 scorers finish the competition by facing Hilton, Andrew Lamb, Tristen Millsaps, and Aidan from each state competition receive an all-expenses-
each other in the countdown round, a single-elimina- Moreland, coached by Jonathan Moreland. Leonard- paid trip to the national competition in Orlando, FL,
tion tournament in which students must respond verbal- town Middle School in St. Mary’s County won third in May.
ly to questions in a matter of seconds. Avery Thompson place; team members included Ben Dodge, Chloe Hair,
from Leonardtown Middle School in St. Mary’s County Mika Jones, and Avery Thompson, coached by Kathryn Press Release from SMECO
finished first in the countdown round and Hogan Joo Smith. The team from Spring Ridge Middle School in
St. Mary’s County took fourth place and Windy Hill Additional winners photos on page 15
Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Calvert County Times Education 15

STOP REASONS NOT TO

HAVE A WILL OR A TRUST
1. I’M NEVER GOING TO DIE paid for the property, not at market value. That
means, if the child sells the property when you
2. I HAVE NO ESTATE die, the child will have to pay tax on the dif-
3. EVERYTHING IS IN JOINT NAME ference between $50,000 and $100,000. If the
WITH MY SPOUSE OR MY CHILD child takes the property when you die, however,
4. IT’S TOO EXPENSIVE the child takes the property at market value and
when they sell it for $100,000, no tax is owed.
5. MY FAMILY WILL TAKE CARE OF And, there are other reasons not to put your child
Third place team: Leonardtown Middle School, St. Mary’s County EVERYTHING on your deed. Once you do so, you expose your-
From left, team members Mika Jones, Ben Dodge, Chloe Hair, and self to the child’s creditors. Those creditors may
Avery Thompson, and coach Kathryn Smith. Avery Thompson also Clearly, the first reason not to have a will or have claims on all the child’s property, including
placed second in the countdown round.
a trust is unrealistic. The saying is “nobody property formerly owned solely by you.
is getting out of this alive.” In spite of this, it Have you ever purchased a big screen TV?
is amazing how many people put off creating The average cost of a will is about the same as
a will or a trust because they are afraid. They a big screen TV. I know some people are using
think planning for a will or a trust will cause will forms provided online and a word of cau-
them anxiety about their own death. The easy tion about those. First, the online services do not
solution to this problem is to think about creat- provide legal advice. It is one form fits all and if
ing a will or a trust to protect the people you you do not fit into the form, too bad for you. Af-
love. You do not have to face your own death ter hundreds of years, certain common language
to create a will or a trust, just focus on how you has developed that is used in a will or a trust and
want to protect those you care about. Without a expertise is required to use that language. For
will or a trust, they are defenseless. And, young example, suppose you want to leave everything
or old, almost all of us have loved ones we want you have to your spouse and, if she or he is also
to protect. Even if we are elderly and alone and deceased, to your three children in equal shares.
do not have any loved ones, many of us want to Sounds pretty simple. But, I have had clients
create a legacy for the charities we care about. with that intention who end up leaving twenty-
Fourth place team: Spring Ridge Middle School, St. Mary’s County If we are young and have children, we are al- five percent of their estate to their spouse and
From left, coach Gary Robinson, and team members Ria Sharma, ready involved in protecting them. Without a each of their three children instead. Or, most
Marc Hauenstein, and Peter Imhof. Not pictured: Veronica Zhou.
will or a trust, your children could very well end common, if you have two children and one is
up in foster care when you die. Having children deceased when you die, it is easy to cut out any
means taking steps to protect them. What good children they have, your grandchildren, through
is funding their college education if you have not the language you use in the will or trust. This
created a mechanism to distribute your property is a time when expertise is needed to make sure
to them upon your death? How are you helping? your intentions are clearly stated.
How about the excuse that you have no estate Whoa. The excuse that “my family will take
to protect? Do you have a home? A car, a boat? care of everything” is simply not true. It is
A bank account? Personal property like furni- amazing how many families fight during the
ture, jewelry? All of that becomes part of your probate process, with or without a will. And,
estate. If you don’t make plans to distribute your I am not talking about fights over huge estates.
property in a will or a trust, the state will decide Otherwise normal families allow themselves to
for you. be torn apart arguing over property—without a
I have heard the excuse that everything is in will or a trust, the arguments can take on epic
joint name so there is no reason to have a will proportions. “Dad loved me best” and wanted
or a trust. And, it is the case that if property is me to have the gun collection, “Mom told me
Fifth place team: Windy Hill Middle School, Calvert County titled in joint name with right of survivorship, she wanted me to have the diamond ring”. Old
From left, coach Jesse Holton, team members Jasmine Simpson, upon the death of one person, the joint owner wounds re-open, childhood memories come
Addison Fortenbery, Jackson Goehle, Ahnaf Anowar, and head takes all the property. The excuse is common flooding back and family nightmares are com-
coach Tracy Greenwell.
with spouses. The problem is, of course, spouses mon during the probate process. Some people
often travel together. There are no assurances think that the best approach is to leave every-
that both spouses will not die together—if they thing to one child, counting on that child to dis-
do, then what? You’re back in the same position tribute everything to his or her siblings. Keep in
without a will or a trust—letting the state decide mind that if you leave all your property to one
where your property will go. And, what if your child, that child is under no obligation to share it
property is titled as “tenants in common” not as with siblings unless you specifically put your in-
joint tenants with right of survivorship? In that tention in writing. Even if that child is attentive
case, each of you owns 50% of the property so if to your wishes, what if that child has a spouse
one dies without a will, the property will not go who wants all the property for themselves? The
automatically to the other but instead the state only way to resolve the situation is to speak
will decide where 50% of the property will go. through a will or a trust and make known your
By the way, please check the title to your prop- wishes while you are alive.
erty so you know how it is held. The bottom line is protect your loved ones.
Many people I talk to think that putting their Make a will or a trust and do it now.
child on the deed to their property solves their FYI, I would be happy to present a free semi-
Countdown Sprint and Target Winners problem about not having a will or a trust. But, nar on estate planning to your group. Just give
From left are Kyle Page from Northern Middle School in Calvert there are tax and other consequences of doing our office a call. Join me on February 21st at 11am
County, Avery Thompson from Leonardtown Middle School in St. this. Let’s say you bought a house for $50,000 for a free estate planning seminar at my office,
Mary’s County, Hogan Joo from Northern Middle School in Calvert
and market value is now $100,000. If you put 8906 Bay Avenue in North Beach. Call 301-855-
County, and Seth Hilton from Plum Point Middle School in Calvert
County. Page placed first in the individual competition, which is your child on the deed now, that child “takes” 2246 to reserve your seat. See you there.
based on combined scores in the sprint and target rounds. Hilton their interest in the property at the value you
placed second. Thompson placed first in the countdown round and
Joo placed second.
16 Sports The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 7, 2019

Winter Turkey Season

Results Announced
Atlanta, 2019; Brooklyn, 1947
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. by this one common component: a
Contributing Writer coach, teacher, parent, guardian or
spouse, without whose influence said
Another NFL season has ended. player may not have played a down
March Madness is over a month in the NFL.
away. The NHL playoffs seem a far- Two stories that stick with me have
off oasis. The NBA hasn’t reached its local connections. During his in-
All-Star break. Pitchers and catch- duction speech, former Kansas City
ers have made travel reservations, Chief defensive back and Washing-
The King by Andrew Gue but none have yet reported to spring ton coach Emmitt Thomas talked
training. about his mother’s death when he
Hunters reported taking 73 wild tur- with a crossbow or vertical bow. Oh baby it’s cold outside…and for was eight and credited his grandfa-
keys during Maryland’s 2019 winter tur- This harvest was slightly lower than sports fans the post-Super Bowl psy- ther with being the reason he made
key season, which was open Jan. 17-19 the 87 birds taken last year. The winter chological swoon is biting hard. If it – in life and football. The other
statewide. Six were bagged in St. Mary’s, turkey season was established in 2015 only B.B. King or Muddy Waters had is former ‘Skins offensive lineman
three in Charles and one in Calvert to provide hunters an additional hunting of put sports fans’ blues to song. Russ Grimm. While attending the
According to the  Maryland Depart- opportunity that would not conflict with Perhaps it’s best they didn’t. An University of Pittsburgh, Grimm,
ment of Natural Resources, turkeys other hunting seasons. anthem would validate the unbecom- then a linebacker, was “encouraged”
were harvested in 22 of the 23 counties, Turkey populations, at one time, were ing sympathy grab and distract from by head coach Jackie Sherrill to
with Frederick, Garrett and Washington limited in Maryland. In the 1980s and what the uncluttered sports calendar move to offensive line after several
counties reporting the highest numbers. 1990s, an  extensive department pro- is: an invitation to reflect. players graduated. Grimm didn’t
Adult males, or gobblers, comprised 56 gram  to trap and relocate wild flocks And with that…February thoughts initially like it, but stayed the course
percent of the harvest, with the remain- successfully established populations in from Atlanta, post-Super Bowl LIII... and became the very best player on
der being females, or hens, and juveniles, every county. The first thing that comes to mind the most famous offensive line in
known as either a jake or a jenny. Eighty- is African American History Month. NFL history – The Hogs.
five percent were taken with a shotgun, Press Release from MD DNR And the first name? Jackie Robin- As for the Super Bowl participants,
but some hunters harvested their bird son: the most important player in there are two profound “if my career
MLB history and arguably the most hadn’t intersected with this person”
important athlete ever. Robinson stories. Bill Belichick and Tom
would have turned 100 years old on Brady are both future first ballot Hall
January 31. In April 1947, he coura- of Famers. Could one have been suc-
geously took the field for the Brook- cessful without the other? Sure, but
lyn Dodgers to become the first Af- together they are the greatest coach
rican American to play in the major and quarterback ever.
leagues. The Rams may have something
The racist vitriol that Robinson similar brewing. Three years ago,
endured – verbal assaults, hate mail under then head coach Jeff Fisher,
and death threats - is shameful. But rookie QB Jared Goff was 0-7 as a
he kept playing – with uncompro- starter and posted a putrid 63.8 quar-
mising dignity and exceptional skill. terback rating. He was the next great
Opinions changed and other African quarterback bust. In two seasons un-
American players soon followed – der current head coach Sean McVay,
Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Frank Goff’s quarterback rating has been
Robinson and Ernie Banks, to name over 100 and he’s been to two con-
a few. Eventually (a word too often secutive Pro Bowls.
used to describe the pace of social We all have our extraordinary peo-
progress), the Supreme Court found ple, the ones we would lavish with
school segregation to be unconstitu- accolades and credit during our own
tional in Brown v. Board of Educa- “Hall of Fame induction speeches”.
tion (1954) and the Civil Rights Acts We also have the opportunity to be
of 1964 ended segregation in pub- that extraordinary person, the one
lic places and made discrimination that enables something grand, for
based on race, color, religion, sex or others (and to receive credit in their
national origin unlawful. Robinson “Hall of Fame speeches”). That
isn’t the lone impetus behind this hardly makes us worthy of a Jackie
progress, but he gave us a strong Robinson comparison, a man who
nudge toward a better America in influenced a nation and millions of
Brooklyn in 1947. people, but maybe by positively im-
I thought about Robinson, and the pacting one life and one person and
influence one exceptional person can making the world just a little bit bet-
have, when contemplating the lat- ter in the most modest way, we keep
est Pro Football Hall of Fame class his spirit alive.
and the Super Bowl participants. As
something of a Hall of Fame induc- Send comments to
tion speech junkie, I’m fascinated RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Calvert County Times Entertainment 17

Kane Brown to Comedy Invasion Coming

for Project Graduation
Perform at Calvert
Marine Museum

The Calvert Alliance Against Sub- (Huntingtown and/or Owings, Mary-

stance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) announces land) - Cash and check only · Gentle
an invasion of comedy on Friday, Feb. 15 Family Dentistry (Dunkirk)   Cash and
featuring six of the East Coast’s best co- check only · Lotus Kitchen (Solomons
medians. Lucas Bohn, Brittany Carney, Island   open on January 23rd)   Cash
Robert Mac, Rob Maher, Jason Weems and check only
Kane Brown and Wendy Wroblewski will entertain Online ticket sales are powered by
you with their quick-wit, insightful, Eventbrite at www.comedyinvasion2019.
Country music star Kane Brown will April 2nd for the general public. smart and fresh comedy. They’ve trav- eventbrite.com. Tickets are $35 in ad-
perform live at the Calvert Marine Mu- You can become a member, individu- eled the country captivating their audi- vance for adults, $25 in advance for
seum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion on Sat- als can visit the website or call Lisa ences with their award-winning humor, CAASA Members and students ages 13-
urday, June 1. The young singer/song- Howard, CMM Membership Coordina- so this is a show you don’t want to miss. 18; and $45 at the door the night of the
writer has been selling out every venue tor, at (410) 326-2042 ext. 16. Proceeds Join CAASA on February 15th at the performance for all ages
in his first headlining tour, featuring from the Waterside Music Series support Calvert High School Auditorium. We’ll “It’s important that we support our
popular hits such as: “Heaven”, “Lose the education and preservation efforts of kick-off the night with a silent auction county’s youth and Project Graduation
It”, “What Ifs”, and “Good as You”. the Calvert Marine Museum. from 7 to 7:45 p.m. (cash or check only) keeps them safe on one of the most im-
This is no surprise, considering Brown If you are interested in becoming a followed by the show at 8 p.m. The portant nights of their life – graduation”,
recently became the first artist ever to be sponsor, please contact Vanessa Gill, show is rated PG-13. Proceeds from stated Debbi Mister, president, CAASA
#1 on all five of Billboard’s major coun- CMM Director of Promotions, at 410- the event benefit Project Graduation, an Board of Directors. For further infor-
try charts simultaneously. 326-2042, ext. 18. Individualized pack- alcohol-free and drug-free celebration mation regarding the show, please con-
Opening acts include “To A T” singer ages are built, based on your needs. For for the graduating seniors from Calvert, tact the CAASA Office at 410-535-3733
Ryan Hurd and Maryland’s own home- additional information, please visit the Huntingtown, Northern and Patuxent or checkout the event listing on our
grown sensation Jackson Dean. website at www.calvertmarinemuseum. High Schools. website at www.calvertcountymd.gov/
Tickets are $35-$89 (additional fees com. To reach a staff member, please Tickets are currently on sale at the fol- CAASA.
apply) and will be available at www. call 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17, or 18. lowing locations: · CAASA Office (30
calvertmarinemuseum.com beginning Duke Street, Prince Frederick)   Cash Press Release from CAASA
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18 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 7, 2019

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
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Donald Paul Miller P. Beard and wife Casey and Tony S.

Beard. Also surviving are great-grand-
racing cars. He also enjoyed NASCAR,
traveling and spending time with his
155 East Mt. Harmony
Owings MD 20736.
Road

children Haley, Cody and Emma, and family.

sisters Linda Boyleston of SC, Barbara
Bettis of FL, a sister in law Shirley Mill-
Lewis is survived by his wife Traecy
E. Hall of Owings, son William “Billy” Charles Edward True
er, and numerous nieces and nephews. Buckmaster, mother Janet D. Hall of Jr. (Charley)
Donald was preceded in death by broth- Owings and sister Bridget Mawer of
ers Jack and Mike Miller. Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by
Family and friends will be received his father Donald William Hall.
Friday, February 8 from 6-8 PM at Visitation will be Thurs-
Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, day, February 7, 2019, 6-8 p.m. at
MD. Rausch Funeral Home - Owings
In lieu of flowers donations in Don- 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings
ald’s name may be made to Hospice of MD 20736.
the Chesapeake.,. 90 Richie Highway,
Pasadena MD 21122; Phone: 410-987-
2003, website: http://www.hospicechesa- Janet Marian Gray
peake.org

Lewis James Hall

Donald Paul Miller, 80, of Tracy’s

Landing passed away February 3, 2019
at his home surrounded by family. He Charles Edward True Jr (Charley) of
was born August 27, 1938 in Washing- Lexington Park, MD (71) passed away
ton, D.C. to Howard B. and Gertrude peacefully surrounded by loved ones
(Kesterson) Miller. He married Dorothy January 31, 2019. Charley was prede-
Marie Flora on October 9, 1960 and they ceased by his parents Charles & Mary
lived in District Heights before moving Ellen True Sr of Cumberland, MD his
to Tracy’s Landing in 1975. He was em- 1st wife Bonnie K. True, & daughter Me-
ployed as plumber and steamfitter for lissa Lee. Survived by his wife Brenda
over 50 years with Ronco Mechanical in True, children Nathan & Jenna True of
Clinton. Donald was very hard working, Shady Side, MD, Casey & Frank Via-
loved working with his hands, and could tor of Saint Inigoes, MD, Heather & Jim
fix anything. He was one of those people Coulson of New Bern, NC, & Thomas
who could take anything apart and put Lee IV of Lexington Park, MD, grand-
it back together again. He also enjoyed children Brianna, Vincent, Michael, Lu-
Janet Marian Gray, 84, of North Beach
making bird houses and benches, and if cas, Sophia, Isabella, Maya, Thomas V,
passed away February 2, 2019. She was
you showed him a picture of something, Olivia, Gabriella & Arthur.
Lewis James Hall, 50, of Owings born December 14, 1934 in Washington,
he could make it. He was a fan of NAS- Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb-
passed away February 2, 2019. He was D.C. to Ellery Cleary and Marguerite
CAR and the Redskins and Nationals. ruary 12, 2019, 11-11:45 a.m. at
born January 22, 1969 in Prince Fred- (Cooper) Haynes. Janet was raised in
Donald loved to fish and crab on the bay First Baptist Church of Deale
erick, MD to Donald William and Janet Mt. Rainier and lived in North Beach for
and will be remembered as a sociable 5907 Deale Churchton Road, Deale MD
(Dowell) Hall. Lewis was raised in Ow- most of her life. She was employed as a
and happy man. 20751. A Memorial Ser5vice will follow
ings and graduated from Northern High bartender at B & G Tavern in Accokeek,
He is survived by his wife Dorothy at t5ye church at 11:45 a.m.
School in 1987. He was employed as MD. Janet enjoyed gardening, flowers,
Marie Miller and daughters Rebecca Burial will be at 1:35 p.m. at MD
an autobody mechanic for many years. working in the yard, cooking, making
L. Miller and Tracy B. Miller, both of Veterans Cemetery - Cheltenham
Lewis married Traecy on January 3, Christmas cookies, adult coloring books,
St. Leonard, grandchildren Crystal M. 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham MD
1998 and they lived in Owings. Lewis crossword puzzles and spending time
Moore and husband Ryan, Dominic 20623.
loved going fast, riding motorcycles and with family.
Funeral arrangements were made by
Janet was preceded in death by her
Rausch Funeral Home.
husbands William M. Brooks, Sr. and
Irvin W. Gray, son Charles Ray Brooks
and brothers Donald, Roger, Ellery, Mary Evelyn Johnson
Now Offering... Loring and Robert. She is survived by
Mary Evelyn Johnson, 87, of Hun-
her children Denise L. Brooks of North
tingtown passed away January 31,
RAUSCH CREMATORY P.A. Beach, Kathryn S. Brooks of Middle-
burg, FL, Gail M. Brooks and husband
2019. She was born January 5, 1932 in
Norfolk, VA to Julian Lawrence and
Calvert County’s John of King George, VA and William
Lucy Lee (Umphlett) Ives. Mary was
M. Brooks, Jr. of Deltona, FL. Also sur-
ONLY On-site Crematory raised in Norfolk and attended Maury
viving are eleven grandchildren, nine
High School. She married Robert Lee
great-grandchildren, a sister Nancy
Fletcher and they lived in Norfolk. Mary
celebrated. Clock of Ohio as well as numerous niec-
moved to Maryland in 2009 to be closer
Where Heritage and Life are
es and nephews.
to her daughter. She was employed as a
Serving Calvert, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties Funeral service will be Thurs-
secretary for Travelers Insurance, retir-
day, February 7, 2019 at 11 a.m.
ing in 1975. Mary enjoyed crafts, paint-
Lusby Owings Port Republic at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings
ing, playing cards, Scrabble, animals and
20 American Ln. 8325 Mount Harmony Ln. 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings
shopping. She was a very competitive
MD 20736.
410-326-9400 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 game player who was tough to beat.
Burial will be at Mt. Har-
Mary was preceded in death by her
www.RauschFuneralHomes.com mony U.M. Church Cemetery,
husband Robert Lee Fletcher. She is sur.
Thursday, February 7, 2019 The Calvert County Times Obituaries 19

They then moved to Jacksonville, FL. when he moved to Maryland he en-

Fannie passed away in 2006 and George gaged in cycling and kayaking, but
returned to Maryland in January 2016. running marathons was one of his pas-
He has been a resident of South River sions and he ran over 25 nationally
Health and Rehab Center in Edgewa- and internationally since the age of 40.
ter since June 2016, where he was af- He enjoyed anything that was an ad-
fectionately known as “the door man.” venture, and he traveled extensively
He enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for throughout his life: China, Europe, Aus-
Humanity, at Trinity Church and was a tralia, the UK, and the Middle East. Fit-
member of the Upper Marlboro V.F.D. ness and health was a priority to him
George also loved woodworking, birds, and he loved to give advice to people
especially cardinals, going to Bowie on how to live a healthier and better
Baysox games, Cracker Barrel and the life. He always wanted to make a posi-
Amish Market. He also truly enjoyed tive impact on others. Gordon loved any
helping out others. family or friend gathering where there
George was preceded in death by his was good food and good company.
wife Fannie Evelyn Randall and broth- Gordon was married to Richelle White
ers John and Edward Randall. He is sur- and leaves his legacy to his daugh- as 1st Lieutenant in the Army Artillery
vived by her daughters Deborah Leigh vived by children William A. Randall ter, Bailey, and his son, Spenser. He Group during the Korean War. He was
Hughes and husband Robert of Hun- and wife Joyce of St. Augustine, FL, also leaves behind many very lov- the owner/operator of a construction
tingtown and Kathy Lynn Stair and hus- Sherry L. Auld and husband Sean of St. ing cousins and friends who will company, Strohecker, Inc., that he estab-
band Rick of Littlestown, PA, 8 grand- Augustine, FL, George A. Randall, Jr. fondly remember him for his gener- lished in 1961 and his children proudly
children and 11 great-grandchildren. and wife Teresa of Lothian and Peggy ous, loving heart and “Gordie” ways. continue today. Stro was one of the
Visitation will be Saturday, Feb- S. Minner of Shady Side. Also surviving In lieu of flowers, the family asks that do- founding members of the Anne Arun-
ruary 9, 2019, 2-3 p.m. at are sixteen grandchildren, a brother Ar- nations be made in his name to the MSA del County Utility Contractors Associa-
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings thur Randall of North Beach and sister (Multiple System Atrophy) Coalition at tion. He loved his work but truly enjoyed
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings Virginia Raulerson of Mechanicsville. https://www.multiplesystematrophy.org/ his grandchildren and great grandchil-
MD 20736. A Memorial Servi9ce will Memorial contributions may be msa-donation or Calvert Hospice https:// dren, his boat, his dogs, golfing with his
follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home, made to Friendship Community Baptist calverthospice.org/make-a-gift/ 238 friends, and fishing adventures.
Memorial contributions may be made Church 37 Jewell Road, Dunkirk MD Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD James is survived by his wife Mari-
to Calvert Animal Welfare League 20754. 20678 . lyn, four children; James (Monica) Stro-
1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. P. O. Box Funeral arrangements were made by Memorial contributions may hecker, Lizabeth (Andrew) O’Mahoney,
1660, Prince Frederick MD 20678; Rausch Funeral Home. be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Robert (Linda) Strohecker, and Lisa
Phone: 410-535-9300 l website: http:// Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court (David) Channell, three step-children;
www.cawlrescue.org Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone: 410- Pamela (Steve) Phipps, Peter Portney,
Gordon Edward White 535-0892; website: http://calverthospice.
org or Multiple System Atrophy Coali-
and Dean (Kimberly) Portney. He is also
George Albert tion, website: https://www.multiplesys-
survived by his fifteen grandchildren,
nine great grandchildren and numerous
Randall, Sr. tematrophy.org/msa-donation loving friends.
Relatives and friends may call at the
James Robert John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. 147
Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD
Strohecker 21401 on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
James Robert Strohecker; formally of PM. A private funeral service and inter-
Annapolis, Maryland, known to his fam- ment will be held at Maryland Veteran
ily and friends as “Stro”, passed away Cemetery, Crownsville.
peacefully in Fort Pierce, Florida on In lieu of flowers, memorial contri-
Gordon Edward White, 56, a resident butions in his name to Wounded War-
of Prince Frederick, MD passed away January 30, 2019 at the age of 88. He
was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on rior Project at https://support.wound-
peacefully on January 28, 2019. He was edwarriorproject.org/Donate will be
born on March 1, 1962 in Wilmington, November 21, 1930 to the late Florence
and Clair Strohecker. appreciated. An online guest book is
DE to Frederick Eugene White and Mary available at www.johnmtaylorfuneral-
Alice Lynch who predeceased him. He Stro received an Engineering degree
from Princeton University. He served home.com
grew up in Moorestown, Pennsylvania
and attended Northampton High School
George Albert Randall, Sr., 90, of (wrestler and golfer) and earned his
Shady Side passed away January 29, bachelor’s degree from Black Hills State
2019 in Edgewater. He was born De- University in South Dakota. Gordon was
cember 20, 1928 in Forestville, MD to Visit the OASIS,
a devoted patriot who served his coun- our beautiful, new
David Edward and Janie Victoria (Love- try honorably in the Air Force and Army
less) Randall. George was raised in For- cremation garden
Reserves for 20 years where his military Calvert County’s Premier Perpetual Care Garden Cemetery
estville and he was employed as a stock career included roles as security police,
room manager at JC Penney. He mar- combat engineer, and medical care spe- Traditional or Cremation burials
ried Fannie Evelyn Shumate and they cialist. He spent almost 11 years with the
built a home in Upper Marlboro, where Family Estates & Cremation Niches
Air Force including 2 tours of active duty
they raised their family. George was a during Desert Storm in the 1980s. During Interest-free financing for pre-need
member of Trinity Episcopal Church, his active duty time with the Army Re-
where he was in charge of the cemetery, Beautifully designed and conveniently
serves he fought the war against terror-
and was also a member of the Eastern ism in Iraq for 2 tours in 2005 and again located on Broomes Island Road,
Star and the Masonic Lodge in Upper in 2007. In both branches he received just off of Rt. 4.
Marlboro. numerous commendations and awards.
He and Fannie lived in Punta Gorda, While living in South Dakota he took
FL for several years before Hurricane up rock climbing, iron-man type com- Serving Southern Maryland since 2005
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Community Calendar
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Dining Room.  Adults $12; kids 6-12 $6; kids under

UPCOMING Saturday, February 9 6 free.  Bloody Marys available for a nominal charge. 
Sweetheart Dinner Calvert Artists’ Guild Meeting Public Welcome. 410-257-9878. 
Reservations must be made by Feb. 10 for the An- Solomons Asbury Clubhouse, 11740 Asbury Circle www.ALPost206.org
nual Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Mt. 10:00 AM - Noon
Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church After a brief business meeting, join an artist for a
Rd., Mechanicsville (by Apple Basket). Entertainment demo and discussion. Members bring “finger foods” Monday, February 11
by Jim Godbold, The Rockin’ Elvis of Calvert County. (no cutting required) to share. Signs at Asbury direct Flotilla Meeting
Prime Rib and Turkey Tenderloin. $30 person by Res- all to the parking area. Free to the public. Jan Barr, 443- Solomon’s Volunteer Fire Department
ervation ONLY; call Tom Keller 301-481-6388. www. 404-5746, fujibarr@comcast.net or Kate Dinnel, 410- 7:00 - 9:00 PM
mtzionmech.org 586-3375, katesilas@comcast.net Join the United States Coast Guard Flotilla 23-02
monthly meeting. Discussion about recreational boat-
Summer Camp Dog and Cat Adoption ing safety, boating education and topics of a nautical
It’s not too early to register now for Calvert County Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons Towne Center behind theme. Prospective members are welcome to stop in
Parks and Recreation weekly camps in June and July!! CVS and see what we are all about.
Register: online webtrac.co.cal.md.us. Phone: 410- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
535-1600 x2649. Walk-in Main Office of any Commu- Pepper’s Pet Pantry host this event with local St.
nity Center. Mary’s and Calvert County animal rescue groups.
410-326-4006.
Tuesday, February 12
Chesapeake Beach Water Park Understanding Advance Directives
Now taking sign-ups for Orientations for all Posi- Finish the Fight Winter Festival SpringHill Suites, 75 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick
tions for 2019 Summer Season. Age 14 and up. To sign Calvert High School, 520 Fox Run Blvd., Prince 1:00 - 2:30 PM
up for the Orientation for the position of your choice Frederick Presenters discuss the importance of making deci-
visit: info@chesapeakebeachmd.gov. 1:00 - 5:00 PM sions about personal preferences regarding medical
Indoor synthetic ice rink, games, entertainment and care and treatments. They will explain the Maryland
more benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) to
ONGOING $20 per person. participants. Contact Peggy Braham 410-535-0892 or
pbraham@calverthospice.org for info or to register.
Food for Lovers
Celebrate the Lunar New Year Register: calverthospice.org/education-seminars
calvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Shopping Center
North Beach Recreation Center, 9021 Dayton Ave.
(Rts. 4/231), Prince Frederick
3:00 – 5:30 PM Bingo
Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Learn how to write in Chinese or create a culturally North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., Chesapeake
Find passion for your favorite art - pottery, still lifes,
inspired masterpiece. Discover your Chinese zodiac Beach
jewelry. Original and local flavor art! Reception Satur-
sign and horoscope and pick a new year’s fortune. Free 7:30 PM
day, February 9, 5:00 -8:00. Show runs through March
family-friendly event. Calvert Co. Dept of Recreation. Doors open at 5:00. $1,000 jackpot. $8/person. Food
3. 410-535-9252. www.calvartgallery.org
410-535-1600, x8211. and drink for purchase. 301-855-0520.
Bottle Caps/Tops Needed
Birthday Celebration
All colors, sizes and shapes for upcoming Spring
project at the Southern Community Center. Drop off at Harriet Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Wednesday, February 13
Road, Prince Frederick Keeping Warm
any Community Center. Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-9:00
6:00 – 8:30 PM
PM. 410-586-1101, x4. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, 2880 Grays Road,
Open house to celebrate Harriet Brown’s birthday. Prince Frederick
Speakers highlight her contributions. Light refresh-
“On Watch” Memorial Statue 10:00 – 11:30 AM
ments. 410-535-7080. Learn how animals survive the cold. Stories and
The Calvert County Department of General Ser-
vices is coordinating the annual “On Watch” memo- games. Build a shelter. Inside and outside event for 3-5
Country Dance  year olds. Dress warm. 410-535-5327. www.calvert-
rial brick campaign through April 30. The public
American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt. parks.org
may purchase bricks ($100/ea., tax deductible) to
260, Chesapeake Beach
memorialize those who served our country during
7:00 – 11:30 PM
World War II. They will be placed at the Veterans
One-hour lessons commence at 7:00 followed
Patio, located at the World War II “On Watch” Me-
by dancing in the upper level ballroom.  $15/per-
Thursday, February 14
morial Statue in Dowell. Learn more: Melinda Don-
son includes soft drinks or draft beer and light Valentine’s Day
nelly at 410-535-1600, ext. 2565. Applications for
munchies. Open to All. 410-257-9878. www.AL-
memorial bricks: www.calvertcountymd.gov/onwatch
post206.org. Reservations at  LBloyer@verizon.net
Bayside History Museum
Texas Hold’em and Cash Games
4025 4th St. & Dayton Ave., North Beach
Julie Rogers Studio, 4120 Old Town Road,
1:00 – 4:00 PM, Sat. & Sun.
Huntingtown
Visit the Chesapeake Beach Amusement Park, North
7:00 PM
Beach Fire Department history, natural history of the
Benefit the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Schol-
Chesapeake Bay region and the War of 1812. Free.
arship Fund. Doors open 6:00. Buy in $80. Early reg-
 
istration before 6:45 extra chips. Food, beer and sodas
included!
Friday, February 8
Fried Shrimp Dinner
American Legion, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach Sunday, February 10
5:30 - 7:00 PM 
All-U-Can-Eat Sweetheart Breakfast
Includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for
American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach
$12.   Public invited. Hosted by the Sons of the Ameri-
8:00 – 11:00 AM
can Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 in the lower-
Waffles, Ham, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled
level dining room at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E
Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Host-
on Route 260. Info: 410-257-9878. 
ed by the American Legion Auxiliary in the upper level
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Events
YoungatHeart
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info

Science Saturdays! 2:30-3:30pm. Join

Thursday, February 7 us for a monthly STEM natural-science
Teen Movie Club! My Neighbor To- program series designed to get kids in K-
toro. 6:00-8:00pm. Watch a cool movie, 3rd grade thinking like scientists. This By Office of Aging Staff
hang out with your friends! Calvert month we’ll study the 5 senses! Please
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley register. Calvert Library Fairview Calvert Pines Senior Center: 410-535-
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Center Closing 4606; North Beach Senior Center:
Owings, 410-257-2101. Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and
410-257-2549; Southern Pines Senior
Code Name 3.6. 6:30-7:30pm. For 3rd- North Beach Senior Centers will all
Center: 410-586-2748.
be closed for Presidents Day, Monday,
6th grade eyes only! 3rd – 6th grade stu-
dents are invited to this series of events
Monday, February 11 February 18. Meals on Wheels will
JobSource Mobile Career Center. not be delivered. Calvert Pines Senior Center
which uses plenty of hands-on activities (CPSC)
to have fun with reading! Each month we 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the Job-
Source Mobile Career Center for your AARP Tax-Aide Program Do you have love letters that you’d
will explore a new theme and introduce like to share? Join us for Love Let-
a great chapter book on the topic. No job search needs! Get job counseling and Certified Tax-Aide Counselors
résumé help, search for jobs and connect will be available Monday, February 4 ters From the Past, Thursday, Febru-
advanced preparation is needed and a ary 14, 11:15 a.m. Read old letters on
snack will be provided. Please register. with Southern Maryland JobSource. No through Friday, April 12, 2019 to pre-
registration. Calvert Library Fairview pare individual federal and state tax Valentine’s Day and enjoy a special
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Valentine dessert.
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, returns at no cost or low-to-moderate
Owings, 410-257-2101. income senior citizens aged 50-plus. Join us for Rock Art “Love Rocks”,
410-257-2411. Tuesday, February 19, 10 a.m. Paint a
You do not have to be an AARP
Full STEAM Ahead. 6:30-7:30pm. member. All individuals on the re- message to a loved one. All supplies
Friday, February 8 Adult and child will interact with books, turn must be present and provide are provided.
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. crafts and experiments while exploring identification (SSN card and photo
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit- the skills of science, technology, engi- ID). Senior centers will begin taking North Beach Senior Center
ting, crocheting, or other project for an neering, art and math (STEAM). Ages calls Monday, January 28. Please call (NBSC)
afternoon of conversation and shared 4-8. Registration Required. Please reg- for more information. Calvert Pines, In honor of President’s Day, a pre-
creativity. Calvert Library Prince Fred- ister. Calvert Library Prince Freder- 410-535-4606, North Beach, 410-257- sentation on the character & leader-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 2549, Southern Pines, 410-586-2748. ship of George Washington will be
301-855-1862. 301-855-1862. held, Friday, February 15, 11 a.m.
Maryland Energy Joan Kilmon will be here to discuss
Assistance Program various resources the local library has
Family Game Nights. 5:30-7:00pm. Tuesday, February 12 to offer on African-American His-
Come and join us for some old fash-
Board of Library Trustees meeting.
(MEAP)
ioned and new fashioned family fun! MEAP assists eligible individuals tory, Thursday, February 21, 11 a.m.
Your choice of Minecraft, a variety of 2:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Board and families with a one-time-per-year
board games, Minute-To-Win-It and of Trustees monthly meeting Calvert grant to help pay heating and elec- Southern Pines Senior
Sphero mini robots. Please register. Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley tric bills. Grants are usually applied Center (SPSC)
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. to account beginning in December. Celebrate with us! Join us for our
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, You must be income-eligible to apply. Valentine’s Day Celebration, Thurs-
410-257-2411. Wednesday, February 13 Appointment are being scheduled at day, February 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
each of the senior centers. If eligible, There will be music, a photo booth,
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble
Saturday, February 9 & More. 10:00-1:00pm. Want to learn please be prepared to provide the fol- chocolate, and roses.
lowing for every person in the home: Don’t miss Beasley: Cham-
Poets’ Circle. 9:00-11:00am. Begin- Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble
proof of all monthly income, a social pion Stunt Dog, Tuesday, Febru-
ner or big-time, confident or compulsive, skills killer? Games are a great way to
security card, and a photo identifica- ary 19, 12:45 p.m. Senior families
stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect keep your brain sharp while having fun!
tion card. You will also need a current are welcome. Amazing stunts and
a friendly session of discussion, editing Join us! Please register. Calvert Library
heating bill, electric bill, and lease (if paw-o-graphs!
and support. Bring 5 copies of what you Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862. renting). For more information, call:
want to work on or just yourself. Please
register. Calvert Library Prince Freder-
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or Memoirs & Creative Writing Work-
301-855-1862. shop. 2:00-3:30pm. Join author and edi-

Eating Together Menu

tor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages
Garden Smarter: Got Shade? Na- the art of creative memoir writing. Bring
tive Plants for Shady Gardens. 10:00- 6 double-spaced copies of your work,
11:30am. Learn about some native plants 500-800 words, to discuss and share Monday, February 11 French Bread, Peaches
that are adapted to shade, add color and with the group. Calvert Library Prince Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese
texture to your landscape, and benefit Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535- Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, Thursday, February 14
pollinators and other wildlife. Example 0291 or 301-855-1862. Carrot/Raisin Salad, Citrus Fruit Pork Roast, Gravy, Mashed
garden designs will be presented. Cal- Cup Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost- Thursday, February 14 Roll, Applesauce, Red Velvet
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Tuesday, February 12 Cupcake
Drop In, Hang Out at Southern BBQ Chicken Leg, Oven Roasted
Celebrate Black History with Pinkie Branch - Gaming Night! 6:00-8:00pm. Red Potatoes & Onions, Roasted Friday, February 15
Strother: Art Talk and Book Signing. Need a place to meet up with your Carrots, Dinner Roll, Baked Apple Chicken Parmesan w/Tomato
2:00-3:00pm. Meet artist and author friends (or meet new ones)? Come hang Sauce over Spaghetti Noodles,
Pinkie Strother for a talk and book sign- out, play PS4 & board games, free pizza Wednesday, February 13 Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Lima
ing. Pinkie creates unique pieces of art and snacks! Calvert Library Southern Lasagna w/Meat Sauce, Tossed Beans, Broccoli, Italian Bread, Fresh
which represent the local community’s Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Salad w/Dressing, Seasoned Kale, Orange Slices
history. Calvert Library Prince Freder- Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call:
301-855-1862. Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549,
or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
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60. Potato state
32. “Life of Jesus”
theologian
61. Toy that spins 35. A big deal on Wall St.
around 37. Western Thai people
64. Barium 38. Free from
65. Type of molding contamination
67. Closes again 39. Type of dog
69. Sounds the same 42. Revolver
70. Come into view 43. High schoolers’ exam
CLUES DOWN 46. San Diego ballplayers
47. Hit the sack
1. Nix 49. Suitable for crops
2. Indicates position 50. Red mineral
3. Quantitative facts 52. Yellowish-brown
4. Strong and healthy 54. Lowest point
5. Former measure of between two peaks
length 55. Late TNT broadcaster
6. Dads tend to be this 57. Thin strip to align
CLUES ACROSS 34. Baroque musical
7. Parts of a movie parts
1. Got paid instrument
8. An animal’s foot 59. Swiss wind
7. Sets free 36. The third sign of the
9. Expression of sorrow 62. A way to chill
13. Domestic hybrid zodiac
or pity 63. Jewel
cattle 38. The 1st letter of the
10. Saudi Arabian money 66. Rhodium
14. Quality of one’s Hebrew alphabet
11. One billion gigabytes 68. The top lawyer in the
character 40. A group of nine
12. Smallest musical land
16. Doctor’s helper 41. Garment
interval
17. Not holding back 43. Capital of Yemen
13. A rugged box
19. Type of degree 44. One point south of
20. Short but severe due east
(usually made of LAST WEEK’S
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22. 007’s creator 45. Drain
15. Cheese dish
23. Linguistics icon 47. Moved quickly
18. An ugly, evil-
25. Large integers 48. Bar bill
looking old woman
26. Upset 51. An idiot
21. Widely used
28. Former 53. Indicates silence
24. Makes into
29. Peyton’s younger 55. Protein-rich liquids
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26. Afflict in mind
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