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Father of Calvert Parran Appointed Deputy Residents Loses Home County Administrator By Dick Myers Staff Writer

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Two Calvert County residents are at- tal group. He also signed up to help Doug tempting to aid their elderly father who Richie who was filming government meetwas the victim of an unimaginable tragedy. ings for a public access channel on the local David Triantos, the father of Karen Triantis cable system. That effort became CommuMuffley of Huntingtown and Paula Triantos nity Television of St. Mary’s, a non-profit of Lusby, lost his wife of 47 years in Septem- that Triantos has continued to maintain. ber and while still grieving he lost his home Triantos was in the process of converting and all of his possession in a Dec. 20 fire years of historic tapes from VHS to DVD. David and his wife Marilyn moved into All of those tapes and the recording equiptheir dream home on the Potomac River near ment were lost. Leonardtown in 1995 from a home in Prince Marilyn was an active member of Our George’s County. David, an Army Veteran, Lady’s Catholic Church on Medley’s Neck. had retired after more than 40 years with the She was also active in the Garden Club and Naval Research Lab. Both immersed them- helped at the county fair. Wherever anyone selves in the life of the community and be- went in the community you could see David came very well known. toting his camera and Marilyn helping with “Our Freshly Ground Chuck Marilyn died suddenly on Sept. 16 atOwn” the something. age of 78. David, 88, canceled“Our the insurance The fire wreckage is a sad sight,Patties marring Own” Frozen Hamburger of their home in order to pay for the funeral. the beautiful view of the Potomac River. • Roasting Pigs The idea was to reinstate the insurance Steaks as One day after Christmas his children were soon as he could. But on the afternoon of sifting through that rubble and found reFull Service Deli Dec. 20 flames erupted when he attempted mains of a few family photos, including one to turn on the home’s furnace and they were of their father’s Army squadron. He pointed fanned by the winds off the Potomac. himself out, standing right in the middle. The house and an adjacent car were comNot much else is left. He needs everything pletely destroyed. Among the lost items – clothes, personal items, everything. The were a shrine that David had erected to his family hopes that insurance will cover the wife along with her cremated ashes. At first, loss of the automobile Triantos didn’t want to leave the property on Karen Triantos Muffley established an the Potomac shoreline that he and his wife so online gofundme account for donations to loved. He begged his family to be allowed to help get her father back on his feet. As of live in a shed that escaped the fire, but they Dec. 27, the account had raised $19,290. resisted. He is now living with his son in Muffley’s goal after taking care of her faLusby. ther’s personal needs is to have the rubble David Triantos, when he first moved to St. cleared from the beautiful lot. David would Mary’s County, became involved with the like to eventually rebuild, but that is an enorPotomac River Association, an environmen- mous mountain to climb. With all the memories of that spot on the river, he doesn’t want to leave. He would eventually like to have his ashes spread over the river. The original plan was to have his wife’s ashes spread with his. To contribute to the gofundme account, go to: https://www. gofundme.com/elderly-manlost-his-wife-and-home

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Former Calvert County Commissioner Wilson Parran has been appointed as deputy county administrator. Parran assumes the position January 30, 2017 according to County Personnel Director Pula Gray. His salary will be $128,000 annually. Gray said the position of deputy county administrator was budgeted but had not been ﬁlled. Terry Shannon is the current county administrator. Parran is currently Deputy Secretary

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January, 2016

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Calvert County always pulls together to help its own. That community spirit was shown in February as citizens pulled together to help Aut and Connie Fuller, whose business, Floral Expressions of Huntingtown was destr0yed by fire that occurred after a vehicle crashed into the building. Local businesses pulled together to assist the Fullers, and by early February they were in a new store front on Cox Road. It was hard to think about laying on the beach in February but Gerald Donovan conjured up those images as he unveiled expansion plans for his Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa. Dominion Cove Point was in the news this month as they announced plans for a 50,000 square foot combined office space and warehouse in Patuxent Business Park (PBP) on one of 14 lots according to the Calvert County Department of Economic Development. The first taste of the upcoming primary came this month as the County Times interviewed several of the nine school board candidates. A month after reports of a former employee stealing funds from them, the

commissioners and the planning commission festered through most of the year and erupted at year end. And construction of the Dominion Cove Point Plant continued a brisk pace despite efforts to stop it in the court and through protest.

pared gun violence to the drug problem. He reported that gun-related homicides are lower than fatal drug overdoses. Steps being taken by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were reported. Transportation is also a recurring theme. At year’s end there was a move to do away with the highway scoring system that left the area with a bunch of zeroes. In beginning of the year it was reported that the federally mandated Metropolitan Transportation Planning effort created priorities similar to what the Tri-County Council had done on its own. January is the heart of the oyster season. Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert Watermen’s Association, said this season marks three years in a row of productive oyster harvesting. A story that was around during the first part of 2016 started in January with the director of the Southern Maryland Veterans Association (SMVA) officially accusing a former employee of stealing money and material from collection stations in Calvert County that was supposed to go towards helping homeless and destitute veterans.

Southern Maryland Veterans Association was ordered to cease and desist all operations by Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith. The shutdown of the charity was in response to multiple complaints.

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Gov. Hogan during his visit to Calvert County

some of the Board of County Commissioners eventually put the kibosh on putting to referendum the creation of the municipality of Calvert Shores. The Southern Maryland Veterans Association was back in the news in the March 17 edition. The cease and desist order barring the charity from operating remained in effect after two days of hearing, March 9 and March 10. State officials said the record remained open for 10 days following the hearing. The charity was still barred from accepting or soliciting donations, state officials said. If it’s spring it must be budget time. The County Tines reported that in just three years the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners have spent $20.1 million of the county’s fund balance and according to the staff recommended budget for fiscal 2017, they plan to spend $8.8 million more. In four years, this totals to an expense of $29 million and leaves only $3.8 million in the fund balance, otherwise known as the county’s savings account. The $8.8 million from the savings account would be taken to balance fiscal 2017 Calvert County total budget of $284.9 million dollars.

County Commissioners gather to discuss the budget

April 2016

In their ﬁrst meeting of April, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to keep the county’s health plan as is. “Basic rule number one for change management, there are three words that come out; communicate, communicate, communicate. I don’t think this happened here,” said Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt. The commissioners looked at some options for a new access road into and out of St. Leonard but made no decision.

May 2016

March 2016

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan visited Calvert County and pledged aid and support. In Chesapeake Beach, Hogan told Mayor Bruce Wahl he would assist in getting a bridge over Fishing Creek completed, including removing barriers by the BG&E utility. Calvert Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt said Hogan’s visit was encouraging, especially since he announced financial support for the widening of a significant section of Route 4 in Prince Frederick. It was part of a nearly $2 billion statewide increase in funding for what Hogan called overdue, “shovel ready,” repair and construction projects. This month the Calvert Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with the Brekford Corporation to install speed cameras on county roads. The automated speed enforcement system will not cost the county any money, according to county documents presented to the commissioners. Instead, the fees collected from monthly citations are designed to pay for the installation and operation of the cameras, county officials said. Incorporating Chesapeake Ranch Estates has been the dream of some south county residents. But opposition from

2016 IN REVIEW

The County Times since its inception has attempted to focus on the good news in the community. The April 28 issue had one such story about Rico Robertson, an inmate at the Calvert County Detention Center and how he was able to get a job with the non-proﬁt Farming 4 Hunger. Since 2012 founder Bernie Fowler, Jr. has been using inmates at their farm. Another win/ win situation

Our first issue in May broke the news that the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners were proposing a “modest tax increase. If approved, the local income tax rate would rise from 2.8 percent to 3 percent and the property tax rate would increase from .892 to .952 per $100 of assessed value. “We consider it modest, but of course it’s in the eye of the beholder,” said Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt. This would be the first time that the income tax has increased in 13 years and the first time that the property tax has increased in 29 years. We reported some good news for those concerned about the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is one of the critical components of the health of the Chesapeake Bay because it filters pollutants, helps keep oxygen for bay life abundant and gives newborn animals like hard crabs a place to hide from predators. And the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reporting that SAV is back in the bay in record amounts, by about 29 percent between 2014 and 2015. We reported the successful results of the annual Christmas in April, held the last Saturday of that month. Dave Spigler’s story. The story focused on the volunteer work of one organization – The Knights of Columbus Council 9258, Solomons. The long-awaited news of a new animal shelter in Calvert County broke in May. The shelter will be for Calvert only and Calvert will be pulling out of the current tri-county animal shelter once the new shelter comes online. The new animal shelter in Calvert County was made possible by a public/ private partnership with Rick Bailey from Marrick Properties. “I’m honored and privileged to play a part in this with our organization to help the county,” said Bailey. After the Staff Recommended Bud-

June 2016

Former St. Mary’s County Commissioner Jackie Russell’s skipjack the Dee of St. Mary’s has become a permanent piece in the Calvert Marine Museum’s collection. With the museum’s continued ﬁnancial success, the Calvert commissioners voted 5-0 in favor of keeping the Dee of St. Mary’s in the care of the Calvert Marine Museum. On Thursday May 19th and 25th, End Hunger in Calvert County held special food distributions for people affected by the ongoing Verizon strike. Over 100 people were served and a total of 1,756 pounds of food was distributed. Families came from six different counties in Maryland to receive much needed food relief. Education ofﬁcials in Calvert County say they are worried that some of their best and most experienced teachers are leaving for neighboring St. Mary’s County over dissatisfaction with their pay schedules. Teachers

A service dog attends event to announce public/ private partnership for new animal shelter

get was presented in March, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners faced an $8.8 million budget gap. With $8.8 million to be found, the staff recommended that the commissioners dip into their savings, which would have left only $3.2 million in the fund balance and would have been the fourth year in a row that they relied on this method to balance. Earlier this month commissioners announced their proposal to raise taxes in order to balance the budget and pay for projects and county needs that can no longer be pushed back. Should the taxes be approved on June 7, this will be the ﬁrst time the income tax has increased in 13 years and the ﬁrst time the real property tax has increased in 29 years.

in Calvert have long complained of a lack of step increases in their salaries, which have fallen behind over the last several budget cycles. “The problem is that we are several steps behind,” said Dennis Mooney, head of the Calvert teacher’s union. For 22 years Del. Tony O’Donnell served Calvert and St. Mary’s counties in the Maryland General Assembly. Soon he will be leaving to take a new job –a member of the Maryland Public Service Commission. “The Republican minority in the legislature has continued to grow over the 20 some years I’ve been there,” O’Donnell said. During his two decades working at the legislature, O’Donnell said he had seen the number of Republican members in the House of Delegates doubled from 25 to 50.

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July 2016

The Board of Education of Calvert County and the Calvert Association of Supervisors and Administrators (CASA) reached a tentative negotiated agreement for school years 2016-2017 and 20172018. The collaborative effort between the parties resulted in an agreement that includes a one-step increase for all CASA-eligible administrators/supervisors in 20162017 and another in 2017-2018 Since 2005, hundreds of visitors have participated in Annmarie Garden’s Public Art Project each year. This summer, the art project is named “Inflatable – Images and Inspirations” and is led by artist-in-residence Hannah Jeremiah, a recent graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art. The North Beach Town Council unanimously approved the proposal to host a three-day North Beach American Film Festival in June of 2017. The proposal was brought up by Anthony Greene, a Chesapeake Beach resident and an independent filmmaker. Greene said he’s interested in screening films that would show an America with experiences from people coming from all walks of life. Calvert County hit the financial jackpot in July with the announcement that three independent credit rating agencies, Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and Moody’s Investors Services, have assigned their highest AAA ratings due to the county’s consistently sound financial operations, strong reserves, conservative fiscal policies and growing economy. This is the first time in the county’s history that all three credit ratings agencies have assigned AAA ratings.

August 2016

After four years of planning, the Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools will break ground for the new Northern High School building on August 11, at 9:00 a.m. The celebration will begin in the gymnasium and continued outside at the site of the new construction. The event is open to the public. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “It’s not every day that we get to build a new high school, so this is a special day for our community.”

September 2016

Gov. Larry Hogan now has six names to choose from to select a new delegate to take the place of outgoing Del. Tony O’Donnell as he vacated his seat in the Maryland legislature after both Republican Central Committees selected their nominees. The Calvert GOP central committee picked attorney and Judge of the Orphan’s Court Theodore LeBlanc, former county commissioner Gerald Clark and president of St. Mary’s County Republican Club Greg Sauter. The St Mary’s list included former county commissioner Barbara Thompson, current County ComJerry Clark

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Another good news story reported that a local woman has received a second kidney transplant 40 years after her first transplant. In 2015 Brenda Hudson’s transplanted kidney was failing. Statistically, Hudson knew a transplanted kidney usually lasts 15 to 18 years, and hers had worked way longer than average. The transplant medicine and surgery have improved tremendously in the past four decades since Hudson’s first transplant, said Hudson’s surgeon Dr. Matthew Cooper, also the director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute. At the end of July Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl announced he would not seek re-election for mayor in November. Wahl was elected mayor twice and has been in public service for 28 years. The 68-year-old mayor said he would like to spend more time with his family to do fun things and also carve out more time for his church family. The Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) paid bus contractors nearly $250,000 more than necessary in fuel reimbursements in 2013 and 2014, said a July report released by the state’s Office of Legislative Audits.

A total of nine candidates from Calvert and St. Mary’s County are seeking to fill the 29C state delegate vacancy left by longtime GOP Del. Tony O’Donnell. O’Donnell was appointed by Gov. Hogan to serve on the Public Service Commission early this summer. Both Calvert and St. Mary’s Republican Central Committee will be interviewing candidates next week with a decision to follow soon after.

missioner Todd Morgan and St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office Det. William Raddatz. Dr. Brad Gottfried, president of the College of Southern Maryland, has announced his intent to retire on June 30, 2017. Appointed CSM’s fourth president in 2006, Gottfried has had a significant impact on the college, including expanding the college with a Regional Hughesville Campus, increasing CSM’s partnerships and articulations, and keeping higher education affordable and accessible. Gov. Larry Hogan selected Jerry Clark to fill the 29C state delegate vacancy left by longtime GOP Del. Tony O’Donnell. O’Donnell was appointed by Hogan to serve on the Public Service Commission early this summer. “For more than a decade, Jerry has served the people of Calvert County, and I am confident that he is the most qualified candidate to represent District 29C in the Maryland General Assembly,” Hogan said. “He has a deep un-

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derstanding of the issues his constituents care most about.” “I am humbled by the confidence Gov. Hogan has in me and am honored to represent the people of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties,” Clark said. “I look forward to improving the lives of District 29C’s citizens and working with the governor to continue changing Maryland for the better.” Both watermen and state fisheries officials are encouraged with the improved catches in both hard crabs and oysters in recent seasons; both remain cautiously optimistic that the harvest improvements mean that the Chesapeake Bay watershed’s health is starting to turn around. Tommy

October 2016

Calvert Public Schools’ graduating class of 2016 had improved SAT scores of critical reading, writing and math, according to the College Board, a national nonprofit created in 1900 to expand access to higher education. CCPS’ composite score (critical reading, writing and math combined) increased about one percent from 1524 in 2015 to 1542 this year, following small increases every year since 2012 except for a small dip in 2014. In comparison, the state’s composite dipped slightly to 1456 from 1462 in 2015. “We’re pleased with these results and will look forward to doing even better in years to come,” CCPS Superintendent Daniel Curry said. On October 8th and 9th, the Calvert Marine Museum sponsored the 39th annual edition of the Patuxent River Appreciation Days, better known as “PRAD”. This weekend of fun filled activities began in 1978 on Columbus Day weekend as a means of bringing recognition and awareness for the importance this second longest river and its tributaries in the State has on our lives here in Southern Maryland.

November 2016

Zinn, president of the Calvert County Watermen’s Association, said that crabs have not returned to the glory days of decades ago but the recent harvests have improved markedly. “Some areas did real well, some not as good,” Zinn told The County Times. “But on average there were more crabs available than in prior years. The end of September meant the Calvert County Fair. As preparations were under way the Carver County Times had complete information to make everyone visit to t e fair more enjoyable. This year rain plagues the fair but didn’t dampen enthusiasm/

In October Dave Spigler introduced us to Patricia McCoy, who on July 15, 2016, became commander of Department of Maryland American Legion at the annual American Legion Convention in Ocean City. This significant achievement to head the 53,000 Legionnaires throughout the State is a remarkable accomplishment not only at the state level, but at the national level as well. This position of leadership is seldom achieved by lady veterans who previously were not provided an opportunity to reach these levels within this great veteran organization. Only once before has a woman been elected to head the Maryland contingent, Spigler reported in his frontpage story.

Patricia McCoy gathers with fellow Legionnaires in Ocean City

The Calvert Board of County Commissioners voted by a 4-to-0 margin Tuesday to pay more than $20,000 in legal fees to the estate of a deceased attorney who had served as legal counsel to the county’s planning commission despite the fact that procurement laws and regulations regarding how that attorney was paid were not followed. According to county documents presented in early November John Yacovelle, who had recently passed away, had not remitted his billing for a period from 2015 to September of this year. County documents showed that Yacovelle had continued to work for the county’s planning commission during that time. The Nov. 8 election that propelled Donald Trump to the presidency also saw things change and stay the same in Calvert County school board races. The final vote tally for Calvert County’s local election saw former school board member Dawn Balinski regain a seat with a strong win over Stephen C. Jones in the District 1 race. Balinski won with 20,398 votes to Jones’ 14,664. Balinski lost her last bid for school board in 2014 when she failed to get enough votes against two other opponents in her race. In the District 2 race the results were much tighter with incumbent Tracy McGuire holding a small edge against Nancy Vaeth Highsmith, a retired Calvert teacher and

administrator, by a margin of 18,095 votes to Highsmith’s 17,910. Highsmith said that she wanted to wait to see what impact the 2,000 or so absentee votes in Calvert would have on the District 2 race. In a decision that would continue to reverberate at year’s end, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners on Nov. voted in a divided decision to suspend both the chair and vice chair of the county’s planning commission, accusing them of defying the county government’s restrictions on its budget, denying due process in a zoning

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case by not allowing it to go to public hearing and for holding three separate executive sessions without maintaining even the most basic records for public review on the nature of those meetings. Only three out of five county commissioners, though, signed the orders suspending Maurice Lusby and W. Michael Phipps. Commissioners Pat Nutter and Steve Weems declined to sign the order. County Attorney John Norris said that the county’s planning commission had

December 2016

An audit commissioned by Comptroller Peter Franchot of his office’s own operations regarding the collection of income tax revenue showed that across the state his office gave too much back to some municipalities and not enough to others, according to a report from the Maryland Municipal League (MML), to the tune of nearly $13 million. Jim Peck, a spokesman for MML, said that the audit revealed that the state gave too much tax revenue back to the Town of North Beach and too little to its neighbor, the Town of Chesapeake Beach. Joanne Hunt, treasurer for North Beach, said over a four-year period they were overpaid by $140,141 or about $35,000 each year. After years of deliberation in a committee made up of citizens, including business owners, Calvert County commissioners were introduced to proposed new regulations governing all kinds of signage in the county. Mark Willis, head of the Department of Community Planning and Building, said he believed his staff and the ad hoc committee had successfully fulfilled their task. “It’s been a long evolution,” Willis said. “But I think we got it right.” The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has unanimously voted to retain the existing town center Architectural Review Committees (ARC) but imposed significant time limits for them to make their recommendations to the planning commission. The decision at the Dec. 6 BOCC meeting comes as a reversal of a 3-2 decision last year to eliminate the committees. Commissioner Tom Hejl offered a compromise. His motion was to retain the committees but require them to hear a case within five days and to make a decision within three days after the five-day public comment period. Hejl’s motion also exempted national chain stores from the review process. Calvert Memorial Hospital (CMH) is going to be a construction zone for the next three years. The hospital is embarking on a $50 million, 50,000-square-foot addition. The plan was unveiled by CMH President and Chief Executive Officer Dean Teague in a meeting Dec. 13 with the county commissioners. Teague explained that the expansion will add 20 state-of-the-art private rooms intended to allow the facility to follow trends seen nationally, where 38 percent of hospital rooms are private. Is Calvert County destined for a paid emergency services delivery system? Many residents hope not. They cite the long tradition of volunteer service and the huge amount of savings to the county taxpayers with the volunteers. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) received a briefing at their Dec. 20 meeting on the challenges faced by the existing volunteer system and some solutions to those challenges. A letter from Katie Hassler,

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essentially acted improperly so as to make itself apart from the authority of county government. After a count of absentee ballots on Nov. 10 the District 2 Calvert school board race has continued to tighten between the incumbent Tracy McGuire and retired teacher and school administrator Nancy Highsmith. The vote count as of Tuesday is 18,581 votes for Highsmith compared to 18,741 for McGuire.

president of the county’s EMS Advisory Council, was read into the re ord. She said, “The delivery volunteer system needs fixing now until the community builds a pad system.” The commissi0enrs were told that the volunteer system is challenged by logistics (the great distances between north and south) and attracting more volunteers. The stated gal of an eight-minute response time is often unrealistic given the distances even within department first-due areas. The Fire and Rescue Association plans to go back to the drawing board and come up with more detailed recommendations, including implementation and cost plans. The goal: “To ensure timely emergency medical care to the citizens of Calvert County.” The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will have a new president beginning with their first meeting in January. Tom Hejl was unanimously selected at the Dec. 20 BOCC meeting to assume the presidency for the next year, replacing Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. The two essentially switched positions for the upcoming year. There wasn’t any Christmas joy at the six-hour public hearing the week before the holiday. The subject: charges that Maurice Lusby and Michael Phipps acted improperly as chair and vice chair of the Calvert County Planning Commission the Board of County Commissioners considered testimony from both defendants and a crowd of citizens who strongly supported both men. Virtually all testimony from citizens not only supported the character of Lusby and Phipps, both long serving members of the planning commission, but castigated the attempted removal of them by the county commissioners as heavy handed and unfair. The commissioners adjourned to consider a verdict on the suspension, expecting to make an announcement in several days, but as of press deadline had not.

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During the early morning hours of December 24, 2016, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce received a call from a citizen reporting a motor vehicle collision in the area of Eighteen Wheel Dr. in Ridge, further stating the operator was inside the vehicle “passed out.” Cpl. Jean Vezzosi responded and made contact with the operator, who provided a

false name. The deputy detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage. Once he requested the operator to exit the vehicle, the operator fled, causing a motor vehicle pursuit to ensue. Two separate deployments of tire deflation devices were set, both with successful results and the vehicle was permanently disabled at Chancellor’s Run Road and Rose Lane in Great Mills. The operator refused to the exit the vehicle and was extracted, then placed into custody. He was transported to the hospital for a facial injury. Contact with the registered owner of the vehicle helped identify the operator as Michael Anthony Green, age 40, of Calvert County. Suspect Green has numerous open warrants through Calvert County to include multiple “Failure to Appear” arrest warrants for separate incidents of non-payment of Child Support, Drug Possession, Driving while Revoked, and three separate warrants for failing to appear on probation violations. Numerous traffic violations and additional charges to include driving while intoxicated and driving while revoked are pending. From Jennifer Stone, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office PIO

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During the week of December 19 through December 25 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce responded to 1,121 calls for service throughout the community.

Burglary Case # 16-71558: On December 19, 2016, Deputy B. Boerum responded to Sixes Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary. The complainant explained that someone had unplugged the heater to one of their greenhouses, killing all of the plants inside. He advised he last checked to make sure the heaters were turned on and the greenhouse doors were shut on December 18, at approximately 3:30pm. Upon entering the greenhouse at 2:20pm, he discovered someone had entered the greenhouse and intentionally disconnected the heater. He advised there was no damage to the outside door of the greenhouse and that the door did not have a lock.

Burglary Case #16-71468: On December 19, 2016, Deputy B. Boerum responded to a burglary call on Calvert Beach Road, in Prince Frederick. Upon arrival the complainant explained they had heard a noise at their back gate and when they looked outside, they witnessed two (2) males, wearing hoodie jackets, enter their backyard. The males attempted to open the locked back door, while the homeowner was inside the home. They left the area when they were not able to make entry. There was no damage to the residence; and at this time no items appear to have been stolen. CDS Violation Case #16-72453: On December 24, 2016, at approximately 12:30pm, Deputy J. Livingston responded to a hit and run accident in the area of Bowie Shop Road/MD Rt. 4. Prior to his arrival Deputy N. Barger advised him that witnesses to the accident observed the suspect vehicle (Ford truck with VA tags) turn

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down Bowie Shop Road. Deputy Livingston activated his emergency lights when he observed a truck matching the description and made contact with the driver, Angela Nicholson, 27, of Friendship, MD. In clear view he could see an exposed syringe on the center console, along with a small plastic baggie of suspected CDS. He also observed a small silver pill holder with four (4) pills inside. She was transported to the Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Heroin and CDS: Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic drug (Xanax). CDS Violation Case #16-72379: On December 23, 2016, at approximately 8:20pm, Deputy P. Wood was dispatched to the 7-11 on Hallowing Point Road, in Prince Frederick, for a check welfare call. Employees explained that they placed the call because they were concerned for a female who had been in the bathroom for a couple of hours and kept opening and closing the door. Deputy Wood knocked on the door and made contact with Evie Miller, 36, of Lusby. Miller was coherent but her answers did not match up with the amount of time she had spent in the bathroom. A warrant and driving status check were done and he was informed her privilege to drive was suspended. When asked she admitted to having driven herself to the 7-11. At that time he conducted a lawful check of her purse and found a plastic wet wipes container with four (4) used hypodermic needles, two (2) metal spoons with residue on them, a metal tin containing a white paper fold with white powder and several pills inside. She was transported to the Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Heroin, CDS: Possess Dangerous Nonnarcotic drugs (Clonazepam, Adderall), Possession of Paraphernalia (metal spoon) and CDS: Administer Equipment Possession/Distribute (hypodermic needles). Disorderly Conduct Case #16-72104: On December 22, 2016, Deputy N. Buckler was called to the Bank of America on Commerce Lane, in Prince Frederick, for a disorderly subject. He arrived with Deputy A. Ostazeski and they made contact with the subject, Jay Fulton, 55, of St. Leonard, who stated he was trying to obtain a bank card to remove his $1.3 trillion from the bank. There were multiple patrons standing in line at the bank who heard Mr. Fulton repeatedly yelling profane language, refusing to step out of the teller line and referencing Satan. When he was ﬁnally coaxed to step outside, he requested to urinate on the sidewalk and this comment gained the attention of a patron walking into the bank. Mr. Fulton was told it was time to leave but would not cooperate. At this time he was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and issued a “no trespass” warning for the Bank of America.

Theft Case #16-72069: On December 22, 2016, Deputy A. Ostazeski responded to Thunderbird Drive, in Lusby, for the report of a theft. The complainant stated items had been stolen from their vehicle while it was parked in their driveway overnight. They had last checked on their car around 9:00pm on the 21st, and upon returning to the vehicle at 5:15am that morning, it was obvious that items from the center console had been strewn around the vehicle and out of place. A heavy weight black jacket was also stolen (the right chest has cursive embroidered letters – the left chest has “Patuxent High School Football” along with a panther paw print. Theft Case #16-72463: On December 24, 2016, Deputy C. Callison was dispatched to the Good Day Market on Dares Beach Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft. An employee reported an unidentified black male entered his lottery numbers to be printed on the lottery machine and when the tickets printed, he left the store with three (3) Maryland Lottery tickets he did not pay for. Theft Case #16-72450: On December 24, 2016, Deputy B. Boerum responded to Pine Blvd, in Lusby, for the report of a theft. Upon arrival the complainant advised someone stole a package, containing a Notary kit, along with an extra Notary stamp, that was confirmed to have been delivered. A delivery confirmation from UPS was sent to the victim’s cellular telephone indicating it was delivered on December 21st at 12:45pm. Theft Case #16-72328: On December 23, 2016, at approximately 1:45pm, Deputy T. Holt responded to Winnebago Lane, in Lusby, for a report of a theft from vehicle. The victim stated someone had entered their unlocked vehicle and stole a change holder from the vehicle sometime after 6:00pm the night before. Theft Case #16-71729: On December 20, 2016, Deputy J. Harms was dispatched to Sequoia Way, in Prince Frederick, for a theft. The complainant advised that two (2) packages were shipped to their residence on December 15th and both were stolen. One package arrived at 11:00am and contained clothing; the second package arrived at 1:00pm and contained miscellaneous home goods. If you know who committed these crimes or any other criminal activity in Calvert County, you can report it anonymously online by clicking the Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2800.

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Maryland JUCO Names Coaches of the Year Ball Games and Togetherness CSM Volleyball Coach Ashley Wolfe Chosen Ashley Wolfe, head coach of the CSM Hawks volleyball team and former CSM player, has been named one of the 2016 fall Maryland Junior Athletic Conference (Maryland JUCO) coaches of the year. “We are proud of the volleyball team’s accomplishment of Maryland JUCO Conference Co-Champions under Coach Ashley Wolfe’s leadership,” Michelle Ruble, CSM executive director of student life and athletics, said. Wolfe, who has served as CSM’s head volleyball coach since 2014, led the Hawks to a 10-1 record in conference for the fall 2016 season. Maryland JUCO announced Dec. 21 coaches of the year for men’s and women’s soccer and cross country and co-honored Wolfe of CSM and Beth Domenico, head coach of the Hagerstown Community College’s volleyball program, as coaches of the year in volleyball. Wolfe started playing volleyball in middle school. At Patuxent High school, she played two years junior varsity and two years of varsity as a middle hitter. She then moved on to play at CSM for the ﬁrst two years of her collegiate volleyball career and was named All-American her sophomore year. She ﬁnished her education at Webber International University in Florida, where she also played volleyball. She earned a bachelor’s degree in security management and now works at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. She started coaching 14s club in 2009. She has coached several clubs — Impact Volleyball Club (located in Florida), Southern Maryland Juniors (SMJs), Bay Area Volleyball (BAVA), Southern Maryland Juniors Revived (SMJr) and is now working with the Southern Maryland Volleyball Club (SOMDVBC), where she coaches the 15s team. In 2014, she took the position of head volleyball

Ashley Wolfe, head volleyball coach at CSM

coach at CSM. Maryland JUCO exists to govern and conduct championships for the conference’s 16 varsity sports. Chartered in the late 1960s, the conference is composed of 16 Maryland community colleges that compete in a variety of varsity intercollegiate athletics. Maryland JUCO oversees and promotes programs dedicated to academic and athletic goals of its diverse institutions, while enhancing opportunities for balanced intercollegiate athletic programming. For information on MDJUCO, visit www.mdjuco.org. From CSM

This column started as a four-article experiment on the connection between sports and everyday life. That was nine years ago. It has been an amazing experience. Humbling. Challenging. Fun. Some of the most enjoyable pieces to write over the years have been those scratched out before New Year’s. Here we are again, loyal Times readers. I’d be lying if I denied feeling the pressure to deliver something special. The blinking cursor…it’s a bit intimidating, even a little sinister. In prior New Year’s pieces, I’ve spun through expected angles: the rapid passage of time, the preciousness of the moment and the importance of meaningful giving during a season now mostly awash in the frivolous exchange of stuff. The very first New Year’s “View” - at the end of 2009 and on the cusp of a new decade – opened with a melancholy review of the ills that marred the first 10 years of the new millennium: the circuslike 2000 presidential election, Katrina, steroids in sports, the murder of Sean Taylor, a cratered stock market and economy, Enron and, of course, 9/11 and the years of war that followed. On the cusp of 2017, the underlying gloom of that piece has been rekindled. Why? The post-Presidential election blues? Kinda. For this piece, though, the winner and the loser of the election is immaterial; it’s the process that matters. Mudslinging between candidates used to be the recurring, accepted low of political campaigns. Not anymore. We just witnessed the president-elect’s venom transcend his opponent and spew all over everyone not belonging to a narrowing segment of society. It was disturbing rhetoric diametrically counter to the basic tenants of this country and Christian fundamentals. Service-academy football even took its lumps. To many voters, the president elect’s messaging was politically fatal, no matter the flaws – and there were many – of the other candidate. Others made peace with it after broadly considering all issues, the other option(s) and their personal situation. But here’s the thing: Six weeks after the election, with the dust settled, the political emotions calmed and the healing peacefulness of the holiday season, I suspect an over-

whelming majority of Americans are feeling rotten about what went down. Maybe not politically rotten (if your candidate won) but rotten in a human sense. It was a bad look for America and a supposedly decent people. Another wild and likely popular guess: Washington isn’t going to instantly reinvent itself as a group of elected officials selflessly committed to constructive discord and producing for its customers. If there’s any swamp-draining to be done, it’s up to us and whatever decency and togetherness we can cobble together. That aforementioned New Year’s 2010 piece didn’t just resonate because of its melancholy. After ripping off a depressing list of 2000-2009 events, that version of this writer eventually countered with an overwhelming menu of feel-good moments courtesy of local sports: the Ravens’ Super Bowl victory, Maryland’s men’s (2002) and women’s (2006) basketball championship, Georgetown’s return to the Final Four (2007), the Expos moving to D.C., the Capitals drafting Alex Ovechkin, Cal Ripken getting enshrined in Cooperstown and Art Monk and Darrell Green being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I just slammed the clutch to the floor ahead of another dramatic shift in tone, this time without specific examples and in concept only. I needed sports ahead of 2010; I need sports again ahead of 2017. More than the diversion, I need sports’ example of people at their best. Between the lines, backgrounds, race, religion, politics and other “isms” dissolve; judgements are based on effort, attitude and talent. Between the lines, success and failure are shared and a common cause unites every coach and name on the roster. Deceit and indecency are not tolerated. Sports aren’t always perfect, but if we were to vote on whether to nominate a football team or a presidential campaign as the singular example of human progress, I’m certain the former would win in a landslide. No recount. No hanging chads. No Electoral College shenanigans. There’s no vote in 2017, but there are plenty of games to watch…together. That’s reason for optimism. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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Ashley Wolfe, head volleyball coach at the College of Southern Maryland, was named one of the 2016 fall Maryland Junior Athletic Conference (Maryland JUCO) coaches of the year for leading the Hawks to a 10-1 record in conference for the 2016 season.

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What Does 2017 Hold for Southern Maryland?

By Dave Spigler Feature Writer

For Southern Marylanders, there is great anticipation coupled with an even greater concern for what the New Year holds for us. There are so many things on the minds of our friends and neighbors as we reset the calendar once more and look to New Year’s Eve and beyond. Obviously, the future offers innumerable possibilities. At the forefront, the leading issue on the minds of our citizens apparently is the ushering in of a new President of the United States and his chosen slate of leaders to help him with his promise to “make America great once more.” For many, the future is bright. For others, the coming year is full of aniexty and doubt. And for some, 2017 is absolutely scary due to too many unanswered questions. Safe to say, it has been a long time since we entered a new era with so much conﬂict and divisiveness throughout our great land. The really safe answer is “only time will tell.” To capture the feel of our local populace, we asked several folks throughout the Tri County region of their thoughts for the coming year, both positive and negative, along with their hopes for their own future. It may be interesting to follow up in a few

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months with these same folks to see how this all plays out and learn their thoughts on the progress made, not only here in “the land of pleasant living”, but nationally as well. In addition to concerns for the new Administration taking over in Washington this coming year, questions about the economy weigh heavy on the minds of many. Several questions are centered on the promise of growth for the region’s largest employer, the Department of Defense, based on the anticipated increase in future annual budgets benefitting the Naval Air Warfare Center at Patuxent River. The decision of the Federal Reserve Board to finally raise interest rates is a burden for some. Many are worried about the rising costs of medical care. Others are concerned about their taxes. Some are focused on the rise in conflicts involving police intervention, especially issues involving domestic violence. Needless to say, there is a wide spectrum of worries to contend with. Briefly, a cross section representing the many varied thoughts of our readership concerning what changes, if any, we should expect over the next twelve months of 2017 follow.

One of the ﬁrst things that became evident in looking into the results of this survey is the surprising number of folks who are optimistic about the future. They see a positive trend that began in early 2016 with improvement in the unemployment rates across the country. The number of people out of work in many parts of the U.S. are at an all-time low. Recent campaign promises by the President Elect to bring work that has been sent overseas back for the American worker as evidenced by the decision by the Carrier Corporation to re-establish 1000 positions in Indiana is a great start. The number of automobile trips to visit family and loved ones this Christmas is up signiﬁcantly mostly due to the average cost for gasoline is less than previous years. As a great indicator of how things are going, one only needs to look to the Stock Market to see a dramatic upward change, especially with the Dow Jones average booming and about to break 20,000 any day now. When everything is taken into consideration, it appears our Nation’s economy is showing a strong improvement trend. Hopefully our local business leaders concur with this assessment.

One of the ﬁrst respondents, Linda C., provided this simple thought provoking comment for the New Year; “I can tell you short and sweet that I have absolutely no concerns going into 2017. I have put my trust and faith in God and He never fails me.” Her optimism and her faith are refreshing. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all held to the belief, no matter what, we will get through this. Simply put, her message is “keep the faith.” Thanks Linda. Some feel as Donna T. does in believing “that the additional military and manufacturing jobs will be created or saved from exportation in 2017, but it will take time to materialize and trickle down to other areas.” She also believes any changes in the tax structure may not occur until 2018, but “hopes all areas of government will be evaluated to determine where things can be streamlined to reduce overlap and improve information sharing within the various agencies.” We are sure many agree with you Donna. William P. was ﬁrm in stating his belief “there is an optimism in the air that a number of Americans haven’t felt in years. It’s

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refreshing to have a President more interested in the economy and America’s traditional values then in pushing an ideological agenda that runs counter to our values. The staff he is selecting shows he wants to make America great again and not align it with a certain agenda.” And while Mr. Trump hasn’t taken office yet, “he is already having a positive effect on American’s lives .” One of the most interesting insights was provided by Juan A. who feels “many will respond along straight party lines, but first we need to look at the big picture of our past. No not the slavery, separate class distinctions, but the real essence that kept this USA from imploding early on. Mostly, we all should not lecture others who don’t follow our own beliefs about anything. We do need to think for a minute how our great country endured the last 240 years and managed not to be overridden by any other powers in the world. When we think of all those past founders, leaders…we don’t know them from their immediate politics, but know them from their historical achievements that helped our liberties, freedoms, etc. Makes me think as it would apply to the honorable Martin Luther Kng Jr. who said we should judge by character and not color.” Well said Juan. Kirk N. replies he is “looking forward to new leadership – Washington has needed a make over for some time now.” Additionally, he sees “high need to secure borders and I feel better about the new Administration enacting just that.” Kirk, you have touched on one of the most emotional issues from the campaigns. Unsure of where the majority of the country stands on this point, but safe to say it will be one of the most controversial debates not only on Capitol Hill, but on the streets of our towns and cities, in our local legislatures, and in our churches in the coming months. It will be a “hot button” issue for sure. To ensure this inclusive story covers the complete spectrum of backgrounds and beliefs of the various contrasting thoughts of Southern Marylanders, Debbi G. is not as positive as the others as she states quite emphatically “I’m EXTREMELY concerned [negatively] with the President Elect as well as his choices of cabinet members. America was already GREAT and the best country in the free world. I am proud to be an American. Now I honestly believe we are a laughing stock. Yes there is a definite need to change big government, but not the kinds of changes the President Elect wants to make.” Further, in her opinion, “he will be taking us back 60 years regarding women and abortion, and longer in regarding race relations. Plus, our LGBTQ community is finally on the road to acceptance and I don’t want to see us go backwards there either. I am so worried for us all. I was a Bernie supporter and still am. I SO wish for all the changes he subscribes to.” Debbi, your comments are well taken and provide an excellent example of what makes America

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great and that is our freedom to express our thoughts freely without any fear of reprisals. Thank you for your input. For Glenn F. the biggest issue facing our country today is “the extreme discourse that has developed between our people. We have become very divisive over the past several years and it has set relations back several years. We need to get back to taking care of one another without regard to race or creed. We need to remember the ‘Golden Rule’ and treat people the way we want to be treated in return. If we could learn to practice this once again, we would not be experiencing many of the situations that keeps us all from getting along.” Glenn is close to the mark. At the crux of the matter is an apparent lost of respect we have for each other at many levels throughout this country today. Many have said they would love to see us come back together as a Nation and end the division that has come about once more. But how do we go about it? Where do we start? Many agree it starts in the home with parents setting the example and teaching the differences between right and wrong. Others feel it needs to carry over into our schools and other training that emphasizes differences yet teaches how we are all alike as well. Understanding comes from communication so we need to talk more with each other in order to better get along as many have stated. We are so fortunate to not have the constant drama of domestic violence nor the negative impact of police intervention that has become a news story on almost a daily basis throughout our country. Our citizens show great respect for law enforcement, but it is no accident that there is a strong bond with our sheriff’s deputies and troopers. Our good relationship with our police is a product of the constant encouragement at all levels to work together that has permitted the great trust we enjoy. We are truly blessed the incidences shown regularly on television news are not commonplace here. But we need to continue to foster these good feelings even more in 2017. Why are we so lucky? We have all the issues all communities suffer with when people don’t follow the rules or violate the law. And every once in awhile, people end up doing stupid things that become “newsworthy”. Sheriff Mike Evans states, “our police are trained extensively on how to intervene and keep the situation from getting violent and out of control.” We enjoy many programs that encourage our police forces to interface with the public in ways that are positive. The recent “Shop With A Cop” programs conducted here at Christmas in all three Counties of the Tri-County do a lot to create respect for our police. Having well trained police in our schools goes a long way to “humanizing” our ofﬁcers with our youth. One only has to see the large number of positive police related stories published in the Southern Maryland

media this past year had to do mostly with achievements of our three Sheriff’s Ofﬁces and State Trooper Barracks and the individual accomplishments of many of their members at the local, State, and National levels. For this and many other reasons, Southern Maryland continues to be an outstanding area to raise families in a safe, comfortable environment. However, there are problems and worries that we will need to contend with in the coming year. Many agree the biggest issue that needs to be looked at is the growing use of drugs by our youth and young adults. The number of deaths from the indiscriminate use of opioids has risen signiﬁcantly at an alarming rate throughout Maryland during the last three years. Without some kind of intervention, it will very likely become the number one health catastrophe here as it is in many parts of the country. Our police are being trained to administer naloxone that they now carry with them when coming upon an individual who has over-

dosed. But this alone won’t cure the problem. Greater awareness and education in 2017 for preventing the use of illegal drugs will be at the forefront of our communities’ efforts to combat this devastating problem effecting our young people today. So the New Year has a lot in store for all of us. This short survey only scratches the surface of what is on our citizens’ minds. And while some see warm sunny days ahead, others see many gray storm clouds on the horizon, but it is certain 2017 will be an exciting year with great expectations of changes to come. Let’s hope for the best and watch and see the events of 2017 unfold together. The staff here at the County Times wishes each of you a very healthy and happy New Year and may you enjoy many successes and accomplishments over the next twelve months.

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Nolan Scully’s favorite Ice Cream is Big Larry’s Crazy Vanilla. While in Downtown Leonardtown for First Friday, stop by Big Larry’s Eatery from 5pm – 8pm and purchase any size Crazy Vanilla Ice Cream and Big Larry’s will donate the sale towards the Nolan Scully Fund. Thank you for your support.

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Off the Square Gallery at Yellow Door Art Studios is proud to present Chicken Philosophy - the joy of ambiguous language, vibrating color, and chickens, a solo exhibition by Alyssa Solomon. The Gallery will hold an opening reception Friday, January 6th from 5-8 pm. The Exhibition is open for viewing through February 24th during Yellow Door Art Studios business hours.

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Visit Dragonfly Designs in the Upstairs level of the Weiner Building across from the courthouse, Sharon will be open late on Jan. 6th until 8 pm for First Friday. Dragonfly Designs has beautiful jewelry, gifts, and accessories from all over the world, come by to take advantage of their great First Friday specials! #ShopLeonardtown #ShopSmall — with Sharon Weiner and Dragonfly Designs Jewelry.

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THE PHOENIX DOWN/ GUENTHER’S BISTRO 25470 Point Lookout Rd/ Rte. 5 (Breton Marketplace), 240-434-8563

Come create a cool t-shirt at the Phoenix Down! Only $6 (covers the price of the shirt-art supplies and instruction are free!), enjoy complimentary playing time at one of their gaming systems stations, and create some cool origami animals. Find out what one of Leonardtown’s newest hotspots has to offer! Delicious food made to order, all ages until 9 pm, see you at the Phoenix Down on Jan. 6th!

BTB COFFEE BAR/ BTB SPEAKEASY 41658 Fenwick St. 301-475-2400

Stop by the BTB for free marshmallow roasting at the fire pit! We have complimentary coloring pages for “kids of all ages” and as always receive a free mini-muffin w/ the purchase of one of their hot handcrafted drinks. See you at the BTB on First Friday, Jan. 6th! Call for the password for the BTB Speakeasy behind the bookcase or enjoy the coffee bar at the front of the shop. #FirstFridayFun

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Barbara will be here to sign copies with the subject of her book, her husband! “Five-year-old Liam loves to hear his grandfather, Pap, tell the story about when he was fiveyear-old Ricky. In 1949, Ricky’s father was the newly appointed Administrative Assistant for President Harry Truman. One day, Ricky visited his father at the White House, and he met President Truman. Ricky told the president that White House squirrels were too skinny. So, the president appointed Ricky Official White House Squirrel Feeder. Based on true events, Squirrel Feeder, tells the story about the friendship between a young boy and the President of the United States.”

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In Remembrance Geraldine Theresa Combs Geraldine Theresa Combs, also known as Gerri, age 65, died peacefully on December 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family in Lusby, MD, after a struggle with cancer. Geraldine

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Club where she was the Vice Commodore and she was the Commodore Elect when she passed. Gerri’s involvement with the Solomons Island Yacht Club was her favorite hobby. She involved herself with organizing and planning events and enjoyed the gathering of members and friends. You could always count on her with Football Sundays and her love of the Washington Redskins. Geraldine is also an alumnus of the Class of 1969 from LA Rein High School in Suitland, MD. Geraldine was a mother to one daughter, Celeste Church, Lusby, MD. She was the mother in law to Jerome Church, grandmother to two granddaughters and a great grandmother to one grandson. Gerri is survived by her six sisters, Diane Hoernke of Wisconsin, Louise McDonald of Mechanicsville, Sarah Davis of Lusby, Mary Francotti of New Jersey, Catherine Vecchio of Florida, Margaret Snyder of Georgia and one brother James Coughlin of Mississippi; and a number of other relatives and close friends.

John “Jack” Wright Williams, Jr. John “Jack” Wright Williams, Jr., 95 of Solomons, Maryland, passed on December 19, 2016 of natural causes. He was the son of the late John Wright and Ruby Chamberlain Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Marjorie A. Williams, and daughter, Lynne W. Starkweather; as well as his second wife, Juanita Clifton; and his third wife, Betty Jean Hatch-Thomas. He is survived by his daughter, Janet W. Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Allen S. and Janice F. Williams; son-in-law, Kendall N. Starkweather; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Walker, Amye Scrivener, Stephen Walker, Claire Forrest, Lori Walker, and Sarah Draheim; twelve great grandchildren, Josh and Ryan Walker, Adam, Jacob and Jaymie Scrivener, Andrew and Tyler Walker, Trevor, Hewitt and Arden Forrest, Logan and Tenley Draheim. Mr. Williams was born on a farm and grew up in Calvert County where he attended grade school. He later graduated with majors in government and economics from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. He enlisted in the Navy after graduating from College in 1943, and received orders to attend Midshipmen’s School in Chicago, Illinois where he was commissioned as an Ensign. Additional training took place in Norfolk, VA and Fort Pierce, FL. Plans to marry locally had to be changed as World War II activities heightened. With his parents present and several Naval friends, he married Marjorie Allen on December 26, 1943. He was assigned to LST 497 in the amphibious corps and on June 6th, 1944 was on Omaha Beach on D Day where, as a Lieutenant, he commanded crews that were sent to retrieve the

wounded. He was on the beach for an additional three weeks and was also involved in assaults against the Germans in nearby areas. A notable event during his tour of duty was the birth of his first child, which he would not see until after his return when she was six months old. Upon his honorable discharge in 1953, he worked for the Southern Maryland Farm Credit Group, and in 1960 moved to the Baltimore office supervising staff in Towson, Belair, Southern Maryland, Denton, Salisbury, and Dover, Delaware. In 1962, he was appointed Secretary/Treasurer of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Calvert County, and later became President, and retired in 1988. Retirement was, however, a word that did not exist in Jack’s vocabulary before or after 1988. In 1957, he was elected as a Director for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and served for 47 years. He was a member of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Finance Board and was appointed as director of the Federate Insurance Company working with all electric cooperatives for insurance. He was a past board member and past president of the Virginia, Maryland, Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives. He was also a board member of the legislative committee of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and became its president in 1989 and 1990. He also served as Chairman of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Calvert County Marine Museum, served on the Calvert County Fire/Rescue Commission, was a member of the local Farm Bureau, Trinity United Methodist Church, and several other organizations. Upon retiring from those responsibilities, he and his wife, Marjorie, enjoyed many trips across the Country, visiting all 50 states, many in their motor home. In 1996, as part of the founding residents, he and his wife, Marjorie moved to the Asbury-Solomons Retirement Community where both were extremely active. After Marjorie’s death in 1998, Jack married Juanita Clifton, and following her death in 2002; he married Betty Jean Hatch-Thomas until her death in 2011. Referred to in the Asbury newsletter as “Our Mr. Calvert County and Mr. Asbury-Solomons”, Jack was a member of the Board of Asbury Foundation, Chairman of the Leadership Council for Asbury, and he dedicated the chapel at Asbury to the memory of his wife, Marjorie, and the fireplace in the dining room in memory of his wife, Marjorie and daughter, Lynne. He was the organizing force and chairperson of the Investment Club, he was the author of numerous newsletter articles on Calvert County history, including his “Life on the Tobacco Farm” series, recipient of the Asbury Star Award, member of the Vespers Choir, managed mail delivery in the Health Care Center on Mondays, called Bingo, was an active card player and took part in many events. Pallbearers for Jack will be: Jeffrey Walker, Stephen Walker, Josh Walker, Ryan Walker, Adam Scrivener, Jacob Scrivener, and Robert Hall, Jr.

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Calvert Welcomes Government Holiday New Businesses Schedules Announced Even though Calvert County may be one of the smallest counties in Maryland, it is open for businesses of all sizes. Home to unique mom-and-pop specialty stores, some of the nation’s top Fortune 500 companies and everything in between, Calvert County is an outstanding location for businesses to start and expand. Join the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Economic Development in congratulating the following new businesses Stainless Works, Inc5270 Cutter Court, Prince Frederick 443-432-3586 www.stainless-works.net Chesapeake Driving Schoo 65 Duke St., Suite 102, Prince Frederick 443-624-7457 www.chesapeakeds.com

The Calvert County Board of County Butterflies and Wishes Tea and Sweets Commissioners announces county offices 3819 Harbor Road, Suite 106, Chesapeake Beach will close Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in obser443-646-6392 vance of the New Year’s holiday. In addition: www.butterfliesandwishes.com • The three county senior centers will The Tot Spot close Monday, Jan. 2 and Meals on 25 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland Wheels will not be delivered. 443-646-5518 • North Beach Community Center will www.facebook.com/totspotlearn close Saturday, Dec. 31, Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2. The Pier • Mt. Hope, Northeast, Harriet E. 14575 Solomons Island Road, Solomons Brown and Southern community 410-449-8406 centers will close at 2 p.m. on Saturwww.thepiersolomons.com day, Dec. 31 and remain closed SunUnder New Ownership day, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2. • County bus service will close SaturOur Little House Daycare of 231 day, Dec. 31, Sunday, Jan. 1 and Mon270 Bugeye Square, Prince Frederick day, Jan. 2. Normal operating hours 410-535-1068 resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3. www.ourlittlehousedaycare • Flag Ponds Nature Park will close New Year’s Day only. • Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will Courtesy of Calvert County Government open from 1-4:30 p.m. New Year’s Day and close Monday, Jan.2.

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Kings Landing Park will open with normal hours during the New Year’s holiday weekend. Calvert Marine Museum will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 and close New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume Monday, Jan. 2. All county convenience centers and the Appeal Landfill will close Dec. 31 at 4 p.m. and close New Year’s Day. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, Jan. 2. Edward Hall Aquatic Center will close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 and be closed New Year’s Day. Normal hours will resume Monday, Jan. 2. Calvert Library locations will close New Year’s Day. The libraries will open with normal hours Monday, Jan. 2. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open regular operating hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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Beginning Farmers in Maryland Tell Their Stories “Tomorrow’s Harvest: Beginning Farmers Tell Their Stories,” a project by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) designed to showcase the varied faces of new farmers in Maryland and the value of mentorship in agriculture, has released a new series of interviews featuring six farmers. Participants were drawn from Maryland FarmLINK’s Mentor Match program, which pairs new farmers, including farmers branching into new types of farming, with an experienced farmer with relevant expertise. The project highlights the rich diversity of Maryland agriculture that is evolving to replace the centuries-old, single-crop (tobacco) model, as well as the varied backgrounds of those embarking on new farm careers today. Highlighted farms range from a flower farm in inner-city Baltimore to a produce farm on the banks of the Patuxent River in Brandywine. Participants are varied as well. Some are young entrepreneurs building a first business.

Others turned to farming mid-career. John laquinta teaches career skills at a nonprofit that provides assisted living and vocational opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities in Anne Arundel County. He is the driving force behind creating Langton Green Community Farm, a place where developmentally disabled adults make up most of the workforce. He got the idea after visiting a vocational program on a farm in California. “I was receptive to this [concept] because it was exactly what I wanted to be doing personally,” said laquinta, who had to quickly learn many new farming skills as he worked to get the new farm up and running. “I had a 15-page business plan on my boss’s desk a week later. I knew that we could really do this.” laquinta credits his mentor, Scott Hertzberg of Jug Bay Market Garden, with being instrumental in setting up the farm. “Scott came out to the farm and it was wonderful to have a sounding board to walk through and tell us if what we wanted to do made

sense. We were purchasing equipment so it was helpful to ask him what size, what attachments were necessary, what made sense as an equipment package.” A theme that arises across many of the “Tomorrow’s Harvest” stories is the innovative ways new farmers acquire farmland today. One story chronicles an unusual suburban farm spread across multiple lots, including fields in neighboring back yards. “We like to call this ‘creative reuse of suburban land’,” said Jason James, co-owner of Moon Valley Farm. It’s a non-traditional way to acquire farmland, but the business is thriving. “I am an opportunist,” said James. “As farmers, I think we have to be.” Another new farmer, Walker Marsh, carved out farmland by reclaiming adjoined abandoned lots in the Broadway East neighborhood in Baltimore. ”We had to consolidate the 13 lots on this halfacre I’m farming, and that took forever,” said Marsh. “You have to approach farming different in the city.”

Priscilla Wentworth, program director for Maryland FarmLINK and the Mentor Match program, is instrumental in pairing the new farmers with mentors, and feels that mentorship is an important resource for new farmers. “Programs like the Mentor Match are in place to keep farming alive in our region,” said Wentworth. It’s encouraging to see people choose farming as a career, not just young people, but those of all ages. The people in these stories are the future of farming, and they are all creative and smart, and really interesting to listen to.”

The beginning farmer stories can be found at www.smadc.com/NewFarmerStories. The Mentor Match program accepts applications on a rolling basis. Details can be found on the website, or by contacting SMADC.

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Reminder: Handgun Purchase Application Process Goes On-Line January 1st As part of Maryland State Police efforts to improve customer service, the process of applying to purchase a regulated firearm is moving from paper forms filled out by hand, to an on-line automated system expected to increase efficiency and improve the process for both customers and firearms dealers. Beginning January 1, 2017, persons applying to purchase a regulated firearm in Maryland will conduct the entire process on-line via the Maryland State Police Licensing Portal. This includes completing the application forms and paying the required application fee. Individuals will be able to apply on-line using a computer, tablet, or mobile phone, regardless of the operating system. All current web browsers are also supported by the new system. Currently, a person wishing to purchase a regulated firearm must complete the required Form 77R and the related paperwork

by hand. This paperwork is submitted to a firearms dealer or State Police barrack and then forwarded to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, where background checks are conducted to ensure the applicant is not prohibited from purchasing a regulated firearm. Little has changed in the questions and forms being completed as part of the purchase application process. Applicants will continue to provide the same information currently required on the Form 77R. There will be two differences in the new process. First, every applicant will need an email account. This will enable the applicant to receive follow-up and reminder correspondence from the State Police Licensing Division. Second, submission of the electronic application requires the use of a credit or debit card. All transactions with the Licensing Division regarding regulated firearm purchases will be done by

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Licensing Division personnel developed posters and information cards alerting consumers to the pending automation. Those publicity items were delivered in-person to each dealer in the state in an effort to have face-to-face interaction with dealers about the new process and answer any questions they had. The Licensing Division project team has also developed a computer lab where, beginning in mid-December, firearms dealers will be able to have hands-on experience with the new automation system and receive more personal training. Time in the computer lab must be scheduled in advance with the Licensing Division. The new regulated firearm purchase procedure has nothing to do with the requirement in Maryland to have a handgun qualification license (HQL) or approved HQL exemption before beginning the process to purchase a regulated firearm. The handgun qualification license application process has been an on-line procedure since it became law in Maryland in the fall of 2013. The goal of the automated 77R application process is to increase the ease and efficiency of purchasing a regulated firearm in Maryland. The on-line completion of forms will eliminate legibility issues and decrease data processing errors. The Maryland State Police Licensing Division staff is continuing their efforts to promptly approve those eligible to purchase regulated firearms, while ensuring those prohibited by law are not approved to complete the purchase process. Further information is available by clicking on ‘Licensing Division,’ on the Maryland State Police website at mdsp.maryland.gov. From Maryland State Police

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Annmarie Garden In Lights! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Winner of Maryland Life Magazine’s Finest Holiday Tradition Award, Annmarie Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors on a beautiful trip through the glittering woods. As you stroll the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculptures.” Guests will be surrounded by mythical beasts, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, circus performers, dinosaurs, and more. Because all the “light sculptures” are made at Annmarie, the designs are one-of-a-kind; nothing in this show is commercially available. It is all made just for visitors to Annmarie Garden In Lights! Enjoy the “Holiday I Spy Game,” nightly entertainment, special discount nights, sweet treats, and other fun activities. Start your tour in the Arts Building where you will also ﬁnd the Ornament Show & Sale, nightly entertainment, exhibits, and the Holiday Cafe. And don’t forget to ask for a “Holiday I Spy” program.

Saturday, December 31 New Year;s Eve Dance Party American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake Bch 8:00 PM-1:00AM Featuring the DJ Steve Varney. The Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 will host THE New Years Eve Dance Party. Dance from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Price of $20 includes Champagne toast, Draft Beer and Soda. Cash Bar. . PUBLIC WELCOME with open arms. Buy tickets at Bar or at Door.. Come to the Upper Level Ballroom at the Post at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E, on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732. For more information call (301)855-6644.

Sunday, January 1 New Year‘s Day Cre Zumba(R) Fitness 90 Minute Class CRE Clubhouse 500 Clubhouse Drive Lusby MD 20657 12 Noon-1:30 PM Get a healthy jump start to your 2017 ﬁtness goals with licensed Zumba(R) Fitness instructors Joann and Tara. Join us for 90 minutes of calorie torching fun for only $7

Annual Polar Bear Plunge: North Beach North Beach Waterfront 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Our Annual Polar Bear Plunge is always held on January 1st. Plungers take a quick dip, splash or swim in the frigid Chesapeake Bay. Some feel the plunge is a way to cleanse their body and to welcome in the new year; others may have just lost a bet! Plungers enjoy hot cocoa and roast marshmallows around a warm bonﬁre. This event draws hundreds of brave participants and spectators.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Steak Night—Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Particular about your Steak? At the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, you order it directly from the Grill-Master and you get what you order. Serving from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the $15.00 price tag includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll. Public welcome. For information call (301) 855-6466. www. ALpost206.org

Thursday, January 5 Calvert Toastmasters Meeting 205 Main Street, Prince Frederick (Courthouse Square) 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Do you want to become a conﬁdent public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll ﬁnd a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. For more information see our website at calvert.toastmastersclubs.org Bible Study: Revelation 8912 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Join us at the Interdenominational Union Church at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday January 5th for the women’s continuing study group of the Book of Revelation. The DVD /Discussion series by Beth Moore is entitled “Here and Now. . There and Then”. The Church’s Fellowship Hall (rear hall) is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. Refer questions to Juanita Anderson at (410) 257-3555. www.facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.

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Friday, December 30

On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Saturday, December 31

Countdown to Noon Year! 11:15-12:15pm. Get ready to make some noise for the New Year! Ring in 2017 at Southern Branch, with stories, crafts and more. It’ll all end with a big countdown to 12 o’clock- noon, that is- and an apple juice toast! Calvert Library Southern Branch.

Month Long January

Art in the Stacks. Gary Jameson. Medium: Digital montages. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Art in the Stacks. Carolyn Lewis. Medium: Watercolors.Enjoy heartwarming winter scenes created by Carolyn Lewis. Caroyln has gathered available work to show at Calvert Library Fairview Branch from December through February. Calvert Library Fairview Branch. Art in the Stacks. Mark Power; Medium: Photography. Mr. Power taught photography at the Corcoran for almost 30 years. Please come see his awesome work! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.

Tuesday, January 3

Manga Otaku Artist Nights. 7:00-8:30pm. On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays, from 7 to 8:30 pm, comics and manga fans ages 10 to 17 gather at the Twin Beaches Branch to learn the techniques of drawing for comics. Join us! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Writers by the Bay @ the Library. 7:00-8:30pm. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Wednesday, January 4

Cinema Café. 6:00-8:30pm. Join us for the ﬁlm based on Jojo Moyes bestseller Me Before You. Popcorn provided by Flagship Cinema. PG-13. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Book Discussion - (Lotus Cafe). 6:30-8:00pm. Recurring monthly book discussion held at Lotus Cafe. This months book is The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah. Calvert Library Southern Branch.

Thursday, January 5

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop. 1:00-3:00pm. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Drop-in Computer Coding. 5:30-6:30pm. Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Celebrate! Steven Hawking. 6:30-7:30pm. Come join the fun for children 2nd grade and up. Theme: Stephen Hawking’s 75th Birthday! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862. http://calvertlibrary.info.

Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. Calvert Library Southern Branch.

History’s Mysteries. 6:30-7:30pm. For 3rd through 6th graders. Come explore the world of ancient Egypt and learn the mystery behind the great King Tut! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.

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Holiday Closing

Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, January 2, 2017 for the New Years holiday. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

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Friday, December 30

Karaoke w/DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s, California 9PM Come and join Local Phenom DJ Coach for Southern Maryland’s Longest Running Karaoke Show!. Under 18 can sing until 10pm. www.instantpartyanddj.com

HydraFX Toot’s Bar, Hollywood 8:30PM High energy band, always a great time!!

New Years Eve Glow Party Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk 9pm anthonysdunkirk.com

Karaoke Anglers Seafood, Solomons 9PM-1AM

Tuesday, January 3rd

Thursday, December 29 Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood, Solomons 6-10PM

Crow Entertainment DJ Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk 9pm anthonysdunkirk.com

Saturday, December 31 New Years Eve Party Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8: PM- 1AM Music by Scarlet Plus Entertainment. No Cover, No Reservations. Finger Food, Party Favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood, Solomons 6-9PM

Wednesday, January 4th Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood, Solomons 7-9PM

Calvert Meals on Wheels, Inc. (MOW) is in need of volunteer drivers in central Calvert County for the home delivered meal program. If interested, please contact Patti Ryon, with the Calvert County Ofﬁce on Aging, at 410-535-4606.

Do You Need Help Paying for Heat and Electric?

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), through TriCounty Community Action, assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. You must be eligible to apply and be prepared to show proof for all household members. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers: Calvert Pines, Mondays – Fridays, 410-535-4606; Southern Pines, Thursdays only, 410-586-2748; North Beach, Fridays only, 410-257-2549. Walk-in appointments are available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Friendly Health Services in Huntingtown, 410-535-1011. Ofﬁce on Aging Snow Policy If the Calvert County Courthouse is open, the Ofﬁce on Aging (OOA) will be open. Listen to the local radio stations to hear whether County services such as Public Transportation will be available. If schools

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Join us for Happy Hour, Friday, January 6, 12:30 p.m. Non-Alcoholic drinks and refreshments will be available. Enjoy Lunch and a Movie, Wednesday, January 11, 11 a.m. This month’s hilarious animated movie will be “The Secret Life of Pets” which shows what pets really do while owners are away from home.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Learn ways to help control your High Blood Pressure, Thursday, January 5, 11 a.m. A new exercise program, Increase Your Hold, begins Friday, January 6, 11 a.m. This program increases strength and mobility in your hands.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

Please join us as we “ring in the new year” with a New Year’s Day Celebration, Tuesday, January 3, 1 p.m. Refreshments and more! Jed Duval will perform Elvis Presley’s hits, Friday, January 6, 1 p.m. Cake will be served in honor of his birthday.

Eating Together Menu Monday, January 2

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Tuesday, January 3

Cheeseburger, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Brownie

Wednesday, January 4

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are delayed, regular meals will be served at all three senior centers. If Calvert County schools are closed or the Calvert County Government is delayed staff prepared meals will be served. For more information, call 410-535-4606.

Fried Liver and Onions, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Carrots, Plums

Thursday, January 5

Baked Ham, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Tomato Wedge Salad, Fresh Fruit Cup

Friday, January 6

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Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.

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