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Environmental Commission Looks Ahead to a New Year By Dick Myers Staff Writer
The Calvert County Environmental Commission hopes to continue to be relevant for the county commissioners as it goes into 2017. That hasn’t always been the case. A little over two years ago the county commissioners refused to reappoint the commission’s chairman over a disagreement about the Dominion Cove Point Plant expansion plans. Former Environmental Commission Chairman Nicholas Graziano had led an effort to convince the commissioners that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) environmental assessment of the proposed expansion was lacking. That assessment in a letter signed by Graziano to the commissioners came after a well-attended, lengthy public meeting at Patuxent High School which featured considerable opposition (as well as support) to the proposal. At the Dec. 20 meeting of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the new chairman Scott Sinex presented an upbeat report on the commission’s 2016 activities and plans for the new year. He was joined at the table by commission Vice Chairman Joanne Simmons. The commission was fresh off an Environmental Summit held in November. About 30 people attended the summit in Solomons and four groups were represented. The commission plans to present a full report to the commissioners on the summit in the near future and perhaps could do another one as a follow up. In a Power Point presentation, Sinex listed issues raised during their monthly meetings and at the summit, including nutrient pollution and reduction, source water, sea level rise and flooding and green initiatives, and recycling. Sinex also verbally mentioned noise from the Dominion construction. Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr, (now vice president) hopped on the issue of global warming. He insisted that “plate techtronics” might be the culprit for the melting ice caps and not global warming. He asked the commission to look at hat. According to the online Dictionary, plate techtronics is defined as: “a theory explaining the structure of the earth’s crust and many associated phenomena as resulting from the interaction of rigid lithospheric plates that move slowly over the underlying mantle.”
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During 2016 the commission, at the request of the county commissioners, reviewed an invitation to join the Clean Chesapeake Coalition and recommended against it. The coalition started on the Eastern Shore by several counties out of concern for the state-mandated Watershed Improvement Plans (WIP). According to Sinex, the commission’s goals and objectives for 2017 include: • Facilitate improved communication with BOCC; • Continue to hold committee speaker series; • Continue to provide advice and recommendations regarding environmental matters as requested by the BOCC; • Review and update adopting ordinance (continue); • Participate in the Comprehensive Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance Rewrite; and • Continue to provide input to proposed amendments and draft pans as required. The commission was established in 1975 by the BOCC. It has 11 members who serve three-year terms. One vacancy currently exists. They meet once a month on a Monday evening at the County Services Building in Prince Frederick. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Killing ‘Road-Kill Bill’ Top Priority for Some Legislators Miller Says It’ll Be Amended By Dick Myers and Guy Leonard Staff Writers
It begins once again on Jan. 11 at noon. For the 437th tine the Maryland General Assembly will be in session. As usual the session will run 90 days unless extended, as occasionally happens. This week legislators are trekking back to Annapolis to get their offices in order for the upcoming session. One of those local legislators will be doing it for the first time. Two years ago, three new legislators were preparing to go to Annapolis to represent District 29 (Calvert and St. Mary’s counties). They were joining long-time delegate Tony O’Donnell, who agreed to serve as their mentor in learning the ropes. Now those three legislators will be mentoring the new kid on the block –Del. Jerry Clark (R: 29C) , who was appointed by Gov. Hogan to replace O’Donnell, who resigned to take a position with the Maryland Public Service Commission.
Annapolis isn’t exactly alien territory for the Calvert County resident. During his three terms (2002-2014) as Calvert County Commissioner he had many occasions to visit the legislature. But since his appointment by Gov. Hogan in September, Clark has made one-on-one visits with key legislative personnel to learn the ropes so he can hit the ground running come opening day. No. 1 on Clark’s legislative agenda is working with Gov. Hogan to repeal the socalled “road-kill bill.” That bill, which sets up priorities for road funding, has zeroed out projects in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, including the Fox Run Blvd. to Commercial Lane project in Prince Frederick. “I think it is imperative we do so,” said Clark of killing the road-kill bill. When asked the prospects of killing the bill, Clark said it was more likely to get amendments to the bill out of the Democrat-controlled legislature.
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With his county government experience, Clark said he takes “a local government mindset” with him to Annapolis. That, he said, will cause him to focus on preventing the state from imposing unfunded mandates on the counties. Examples he mentioned included the pass down of teacher pension funding to the counties. He also hopes to restore highway user fund monies back to the counties that had been raided by the state. When asked if he was a fiscal conservative, Clark said he would describe himself as more “a practical conservative.” He said sometimes spending is called for. There are times when spending is prudent and times when it isn’t, he said. He added that he was sure he would support Gov. Hogan’s budget, but left open the possibility of disagreeing on some line items. Clark attended meetings in both counties with the county commissioners. Both counties are requesting an increase in bonding authority. He said he always looks at the county’s debt affordability limit and both counties do not exceed theirs with the bond authority requests. He said he would tend to agree with the requests but needed to talk to the other delegation members. Clark is still awaiting to hear what his committee assignment will be. In the meantime he is settled into Room 303 in the House Office Building. He has retained Del. O’Donnell’s phone number – 410841-3514. He also has been able to have O’Donnell’s Legislative Aide Melinda Sheranko join him in his new office. Clark’s email address is jerry.clark@ house.state.md.us Killing the “Road Kill Bill” is also Governor Larry Hogan’s No. 1 priority. The governor’s Press Secretary Hannah Marr released the following statement to the County Times on the governor’s legislative priorities: “Governor Hogan looks forward to working with the Maryland General Assembly to implement a robust legislative agenda that will include growing jobs, enhancing education, preserving Maryland’s environment, creating safer communities, controlling government spending, and instituting nonpartisan redistricting reform. “The governor recently announced that his top priority will be repealing the Road Kill Bill passed last session, which will
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have disastrous consequences for road projects in nearly every jurisdiction of the state. He also unveiled his proposal for common sense paid sick leave, which will provide important benefits to Maryland workers without placing an unmanageable burden on job creators. “Additional details of the governor’s legislative plans will be announced in the near future.” Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller (D: Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s) is going to be one of the key players in what happens to that road bill. Miller bristles at the term “Road Kill Bill” calling it politically motivated and “fake news.” He agrees with Clark that will bill will be amended and not repealed. Miller said he has challenged the governor and GOP members to come up with suggested amendments to the bill, he said the governor wants to build roads to West Virginia and Delaware when the state’s economic engine, the Washington, DC suburban area is choking in traffic. He cites Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 4), Indian Head Highway (Route 210) and I-270 as examples. So what about his home county of Calvert? Miller categorically denies that the bill will affect projects such as the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and Route 2/4 In Prince Frederick. He says all the bill does is score projects and doesn’t demand that funding follow that scoring. Miller said he has been a leader in securing funding for the Solomons bridge but said that federal monies will be required to finish it. He hopes the new Trump Administration will loosen some federal infrastructure dollars for projects like the bridge. Speaking of the new president and the Republican-controlled Congress, he said the legislature this session will have to go into a defensive mode to overcome some of what happens in Washington. That will include protecting he health care of Marylanders, particularly those with pre-existing conditions, and protecting the gains made for the Chesapeake Bay from environmental rollbacks. Miller hopes the legislature will deal this year with recurring issues such as increasing the minimum wage and tax cuts that almost passed the last session. But he also wants to make sure that small businesses are protected from whatever the legislature does and will work with the chambers and other organizations to see that happens. Sen. Steve Waugh, R-Dist. 29, said the battle brewing over the repeal of the road bill would likely be the most rancorous issue this legislative session. He did not believe that it could be repealed because of the amount of support the measure had among Democrats but there was still time to negotiate and amend the bill while it was still under review. He said the law, as currently written, could spell the end of any new transportation projects in places like Calvert and St. Mary’s. “It could definitely mean losing the Thomas Johnson Bridge project,” Waugh told The Calvert County Times. “That would be catastrophic.” But the fight could be even more complicated than that, Waugh said, since the law not only gives Governor Larry Hogan the
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authority to write the ranking system for which projects get funding but it also gives him the power to write a waiver authorizing projects anyway that would normally not be allowed by the new law. “If the formula were imposed as it is today it could cancel projects throughout the state,” Waugh said. “But the governor could write waivers so projects could continue. “In practice that means the governor might have to write 200 waiver letters.” Waugh worried that by using this method of approval by override that the projects could be subjected to lawsuits. “Then we would be left to litigating the transportation plan and not managing it,” Waugh said. “That could be catastrophic.” Waugh called the law an “obviously partisan” move by the Democrats in the last session that was a “tantrum in response to Hogan canceling the Red Line” public transportation project. Todd Eberly, political science professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said the battle between Hogan and the Democrats was shaping up to be a match of political chicken that neither side was willing to back down from. “They [Democrats] don’t like a Republican governor with a tremendous amount of power,” Eberly said. “[Hogan’s administration] have chosen to pick a fight on this. “They’ve invested so much in this that they can’t back down.” Eberly said Hogan could have conceivably declared victory with the current law being passed last year; the original version of the bill was for more restrictive and had made prescriptions demanded of the executive. Eberly said it was unlikely any waivers the governor used on projects could be seriously challenged in court as the law made provision for them. “The version that was passed gives the governor the power to come up with the scoring system as well as the power to override his own scoring system,” Eberly said. “It’s not going to get repealed.” dickmyers@countytimes.net guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Deputies Arrest Man Cove Point Job Site Quiet After Investigation With Shotgun By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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Calvert sheriff’s deputies who confronted a shotgun-wielding man in Huntingtown Tuesday soon found that shotgun pointed at them, police reported, but avoided shooting the suspect. Deputies were able to arrest Douglas Jones without injuring him, police said, after he laid his weapon down following repeated orders from police that he do so. Jones faces three first-degree and second-degree assault counts from the incident that took place on Ponds Wood Road Monday afternoon as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm. Deputies were called to the scene by residents who reported that Jones was walking around the area with a shotgun and threatening to “shoot it out” with police when they arrived. Sheriff’s office spokesman Capt. David Payne said that the assault occurred at the residence where Jones lived and the others there were a mix of his own family and acquaintances. According to Payne, Jones is alleged to have assaulted one of his family members and the situation escalated from there. “At some point he went outside, retrieved a shotgun and he attempted to go back in
the house,” Payne said. “But they locked him out. “He said he was going to kill somebody essentially.” When deputies arrived they were able to stay behind cover, Payne said, and established a perimeter to contain the situation. There were several times when deputies would have likely been justified in shooting Jones because he had pointed his weapon at deputies. Fortunately, Payne said, Jones decided to surrender. “They [deputies] handled it with great restraint,” Payne said. “It was a good day.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office officials say that for the past two weeks there have been no more nooses reported at the construction site for the Cove Point liquid natural gas expansion project. Investigators also say that there are no new leads in the case as to who might have left the nooses at the site in recent weeks. “There’s nothing new to report,” said Capt. Steve Jones, spokesman for the sheriff’s office on the investigation. There have been five nooses found so far and the sheriff’s office has been investigating the incidents as if they are a crime. However, since no one has been directly targeted by the incidents and no one has filed a complaint as a result, no crime has technically been committed law enforcement officials have said. Jones said that the reward of $250,000 posted by the North American Building
Trades Union, which represents construction workers at the Cove Point project, is still in effect for information leading to the identification of person or persons responsible for tying the traditional hangman’s knot. The nooses have a particular onus for the African-American community as they are symbol of lynchings of blacks that took place throughout the aftermath of the Civil War and through the civil rights era. The incidents have been condemned by local leaders and law enforcement officials alike and construction workers have been encouraged to talk with law officers about any information they may have regarding the nooses. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Burglary Case #16-73317: On December 30, 2016, at approximately 2:00pm, Deputy R. Weems responded to Johnswoods Road, in Lusby, for the report of a burglary. The complainant stated that sometime overnight someone entered their residence and stole an X-Box 1, two (2) Amazon gift cards and an iPhone 6. It is unknown how entry was made but a bedroom window was found to be unsecure and the lock on one of the doors could be easily bypassed. CDS Violation Case #16-73351: On December 30, 2016, Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Starbucks for a check welfare call. When Deputy Locke arrived an employee of Starbucks stated that a female had been in the bathroom for approximately 45 minutes and was not responding to knocks on the door. When he also received no response, he opened the unlocked door and discovered a white female standing at the baby changing table with two (2) hypodermic syringes, a spoon with a brown-colored cotton submerged in a liquid, an altered q-tip, cigarette lighter, bottle filled with water, pieces of toilet paper, a cell phone and a purse in plain view. The female, Evie
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CDS Violation Case #16-72831: On December 27, 2016, at approximately 3:00pm, Deputy T. Buckler responded to the area of Mears Avenue, in Chesapeake Beach, for the report that a suspicious person was seen looking into vehicles. Upon entering the area, Deputy Buckler made contact with the suspect male matching the description, John Neale, 27, of Prince Frederick. Neale admitted he was aware he had an open warrant for Non-Support of a Minor Child. He was transported to the Detention Center and while being processed, a straw was found hidden in his sock. He was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia (cut straw).
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Miller, 36, of Lusby was detained. During a probable cause search of Miller’s purse, Deputy Locke located additional items: a small zip-loc bag containing 8 balls of a tan powder substance (heroin), a cigarette wrapper with cotton inside and a clear straw. Miller was transported to the Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: Possession of Heroin and CDS: Administer Equipment Possession/Distribute (hypodermic syringe).
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Disorderly Conduct Case #17-10: On January 1, 2017, at approximately 1:00am, Deputy C. Childress responded to the Green Turtle, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a disorderly female. Upon arriving witnesses explained that Darlene
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Colbert, 56, of Oxon Hill, MD, had been inside the establishment and accidentally picked up a cell phone that belonged to someone else. An argument ensued in the parking lot and the owner of the cell phone received her phone back and wished no further Police involvement. At that time Deputy Childress heard Colbert shout expletives at the victim and was informed Colbert had also punched the bartender and shoved a patron. She was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and transported to the Detention Center for processing.
The Calvert County Times day Inn, also in Solomon’s. During both encounters Leaman was using profanity and making verbal threats. When Leaman was told to place his hands behind his back, he began to scream profanity and would not cooperate. Upon gaining control of Leaman and searching his person, a hand rolled marijuana cigarette was found in his left front jacket pocket. Deputy Durner was aware that Leaman had received a Civil Citation for marijuana recently (December 15th), making this his second offense. Due to his behavior drawing attention to patrons in the Roy Rogers, he was transported to the Detention Center and arrested for Disorderly Conduct (banned from the Roy Rogers for life) and issued a Civil Citation for the marijuana.
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Disorderly Conduct Case #16-73112: On December 29, 2016, at approximately 8:00am, Deputy W. Durner responded to Roy Rogers on HG Trueman Road, in Solomons, for the report of a person sleeping outside of the restaurant. Upon my arrival he observed Austin Leaman, 21, of Lusby, asleep and leaning against the wall of the restaurant with trash and cigarettes lying all around him. Deputy Durner recognized Leaman from the previous day when Leaman was acting disorderly outside of the Solomon’s Burger King and also earlier, on this day, acting disorderly inside the Holi-
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Theft Case #16-72989: On December 28, 2016, at approximately 12:00pm, Deputy P. Wood received a call for the report of a theft on Harvest Grove Lane, in Prince Frederick. Upon his arrival the victim stated he was in the process of moving out of his house and had last been there on December 10th. Upon returning
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a trailer in the driveway. The theft took place sometime between 8:00pm on December 26 and 5:00pm on December 27th. 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. Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person involved in criminal activity.
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SMC Women’s Soccer Team Earns Ethics Award
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced lrecently the 2016 Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award recipients. The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team was one of 100 collegiate teams recognized across the country for exhibiting fair play, sporting behavior, and adherence to the laws of the game. The Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award is given to NSCAA members at four levels. Teams honored at the platinum level went an entire season without a player or coach receiving a yellow or red card. Teams honored at the gold (1-10%), silver (11-30%) and bronze (31-50%) levels are based on a percentage calculated by the total number of cards received by players/ coaches divided by the team’s total number of games played. With that said, the Seahawks collected two cards in 18 games for 11.1% this season, earning St. Mary’s the Silver Award for the fifth time in program history. St.
Mary’s has garnered the Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award seven times overall, collecting the Gold Award twice in 2007 and 2008. The Seahawks were one of four Capital Athletic Conference member institutions – men or women – to be honored by the NSCAA Ethics Committee as the women’s teams at Frostburg State University, the University of Mary Washington, and Wesley College all notched Silver Award accolades as well. St. Mary’s finished the 2016 season with a 10-6-2 (6-2-1 CAC) record, registering 10 wins for the second straight season and the fourth time in program history. The Seahawks advanced to the semifinals of the CAC Tournament for the second straight season under third-year head coach Peter Krech ‘09. From St. Mary’s College of Maryland
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The Basics Score: St. Mary’s 70, Washington and Lee 85 Records: St. Mary’s (7-4), Washington and Lee (4-7) Location: Lexington, Va. · Warner Center at Washington and Lee University The Short Story: First-year guard Matt Ayoub (Fairfax, Va./W.T. Woodson) was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Washington and Lee University Holiday Tournament after leading the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team to the runner-up trophy. The Seahawks dropped an 85-70 decision to the host institution as Ayoub put up a season-best 17 points. How It Happened St. Mary’s did not have an answer for the Generals’ hot shooting, who posted a 62.2 field goal percentage for the game. WLU, who shot a blistering 70.8-percent from the floor in the second half, also received a pair of 20-point games from senior guard Andy Kleinlein (Chesterfield, Mo.) and junior forward Clayton Murtha (Dallas, Texas), the tournament MVP. Washington and Lee opened up the game with back-to-back triples for an early 6-0 lead, setting the tone for a fast-paced, high-powered contest. The Generals would stretch their advantage to 11 on a pair of Murtha free throws. The Seahawks countered with a 13-2 run to knot the contest at 26-all with 4:39 left in the half. Junior wing Lavonte Sanders (Upper Marlboro, Md./Wise) paced his team in the run with nine points, including five straight to end the push.
St. Mary’s was unable to take the lead as the Generals closed out the half on a 13-2 run of their own for a 39-28 halftime advantage. The Seahawks were 0-for-4 from the field and committed four turnovers during WLU’s run. Sanders’ nine points from the 13-2 run would pace the squad at the break while junior wing Chris Craft, Jr. (Waldorf, Md./ Westlake) came off the bench to provide four rebounds. The Seahawks’ shooting was much improved in the second half, jumping from 32.1 to 47.2-percent. Ayoub found his groove and tallied 15 of his 17 over the final 20 minutes, helping to close the gap to five at the 16:17-minute mark. St. Mary’s would get no closer than within five but did cut the deficit to six with 6:02 remaining after the Generals built a 10-point lead. Washington and Lee would finish off the game by outscoring the Seahawks, 19-10. Inside the Box Score Ayoub drilled three triples in notching his season-best 17 points while Sanders also contributed a season-high performance with 15 on 6-of-10 shooting. Sanders added three assists and season-best two steals as well. Junior guard Ochae Bynum (Waldorf, Md./North Point) chipped in 11 points, three steals, and two assists while Craft grabbed team-bests of eight rebounds and two blocks plus six points. From St. Mary’s College of Maryland
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New Year, New Director
Meet Calvert Marine Museum’s Sherrod Sturrock By Dave Spigler Feature Writer For many, the New Year brings about feelings of everything from real excitement to uncertain anxiousness of what the future holds for us. Yet there is good news aplenty with so many great things taking place here in Southern Maryland to let us know things are going to be okay. An excellent example of a local organization “turning over the watch” without missing a beat is evidenced by our own Calvert Marine Museum’s [CMM] recent decision to promote Sherrod Sturrock as the new director of this great institution. She is replacing Doug Alves, who led the museum for more than 25 years, helping to turn it into a year-round destination point for visitors from all over the country and the world. To some, the thought of taking over this position from such a popular leader would be overwhelming…but in just an hour during a recent conversation with Ms. Sturrock, any worries about the future rapidly fade once you learn of her experience and see the polish and pride and the genuine enthusiasm she has for this important role. The County Times interviewed Ms. Sturrock, or Sherrod as she is known to everyone at the Museum, during the height of the Christmas Season when her busy schedule, along with those of our photographer and our interviewer could be synched together. She is a delightful lady and truly excited with “her job of a lifetime”. It is readily apparent she does not sit for long as she has the “get up and go” vitality of the “Energizer Bunny”. And she is quite capable of multi-tasking while remaining calm no matter the circumstance.
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On first impression, Sherrod comes across as very confidant and self-assured in this new position. Then you learn she served as the Deputy Director for the Museum for 11 years prior to this promotion and was mentored by Mr. Alves during this entire period. For the past three months she has managed both roles while a regional search to fill the Deputy’s job is being conducted. It is obvious she has her hands full yet loves every minute of it. So the first question put to her was “Why museum work?” With a smile she says it’s the extension of her many life experiences that came together and presented her this opportunity, and it is obvious she is just where she wants to be. Growing up in Yorktown, Virginia, she knew she wanted to be involved in some form of education. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond in 1973, majoring in Speech and Drama. She worked as a “magician’s assistant” while in college, and performed in college repertoire. In 1976, she landed her first really big job opportunity when she was hired by The Foxfire Fund, Inc. based in Rabun Gap, Georgia and first served as their Archivist /Librarian. She designed and implemented a cataloging system for the organization’s audiotape collection and transcriptions. She soon was appointed their Director of National Outreach Programs and established a quarterly newsletter “Hands On” that served as a national clearing house for cultural journalism projects. Additionally, she assisted schools nationwide in
implementing “Foxfire” type projects and coordinated an international conference for cultural journalism. With a deep desire to improve her knowledge and enhance her education, she applied for and was accepted into the prestigious Harvard University Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts, earning a Master’s Degree with a concentration in Administrative Planning and Social Policy in 1981. With these credentials, Sherrod was hired for the position of Educational Director of The Loon & Heron Theatre For Children, Inc in nearby Brookline in 1981. During her first two years, she was instrumental in developing an integrated arts curriculum for grades K-12 in conjunction with the City of Boston’s Public School curriculum. She organized staff development and teacher training in arts infusion and created an award winning Urban/Suburban integrated arts program that brought children from Boston inner city schools together with children from the suburban Brookline schools to develop original musical plays. Further, she was responsible for developing an after-school and summer integrated arts programs with public schools and urban community arts organizations. Following two successful years, she became this organization’s Executive Director where she was challenged with creating, securing funds and staffing, supervising, and evaluating all touring educational programs for the theatre. She was able to integrate physically challenged actors and incorporated sign language into their pro-
ductions. And, she successfully partnered with the Brookline Public Schools to gain space for the theatre in exchange for drama classes in three schools. Sherrod, looking for additional opportunities and challenges, moved to Wilmette, Illinois in 1986 to accept the position of General Manager of The Kohl Children’s Museum and Center for Learning. She supervised a staff of ten in developing special workshops for middle school as well as special needs students for a wide range of topics. And once more showing her versatility for even greater responsibility, she took on the role as the Center’s Educational Director where she established and supervised a full service Teacher Center for both Public and Hebrew schools. Among her many accomplishments there, she put together and supervised outreach programs, teacher inservices, and graduate level courses for the Center. So with all this experience and opportunities to grow, it begged the question of how was it that she came to our little Calvert County down here in not too terribly a culture enriched Southern Maryland??? It was an easy answer for it was due to her husband, Dr. Alan Sturrock PhD accepting a position here in the Calvert Public Schools as principal of Sunderland Elementary. She met her husband while at Harvard and says he is a native of Scotland. She came along and found a job in Calvert County government as a Capital Projects Coordinator in 1990. In this new capacity, she developed and managed the Capital Improvement Program budget of over $125 million. Dur-
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ing her 15 year tenure in Prince Frederick, she was responsible for coordinating major construction, repairs, and additions to the Calvert Museum where she became very familiar with their people and their work. And she found time to teach Interpersonal Communication and Business Writing part time at the College of Southern Maryland during the years 2001 through 2004. Finally, in 2004, Director Alves made her an offer she just could not refuse and she became his Deputy at CMM. As a member of the Core Management Team, she was given the tasks of developing and managing budgets, strategic planning, staffing, and programing. She oversaw the work of four curators and the exhibits. Additionally, she assumed the responsibility for all aspects of the museum’s educational programs including the hiring, supervising, and evaluating a paid staff of nine and directing scores of volunteers in developing curriculum and programs, events planning and exhibit interpretation. She was involved in grant development and fundraising and performed liaison duties with state and local governments. And, of course, she was responsible for all museum operations during the director’s absence. Looking back at all of her previous work experiences, was there ever a doubt that this lady was perfectly prepared and more than adequately qualified to eventually run this huge operation one day. It is readily apparent that she is the perfect individual for assuming the Directorship of CMM. When asked “what are some of her goals” as the new director, she states first and foremost, “CMM is an educational facility dedicated to teaching the public about our greatest resource, the Chesapeake Bay.” The museum interprets three aspects of the Chesapeake Bay story: its prehistory, during the Miocene Epoch, its natural history as shown in the aquariums, otter habitats, and marshwalk, and its maritime heritage and the impact that has had on our culture and way of life. A lifetime educator, Sherrod has plans to complete the second phase of the museum’s renovation plan, which includes three classrooms to be used for the museum’s rapidly growing education programs. She is also focused on solidifying the leadership team by filling the deputy position, hopefully by the end of January. The board has also recently hired a new Director of Philanthropy in the Development Department. Sherrod would like to see the
museum be more self-sufficient and less reliant on county funding. She describes the museum as a “hybrid” in that just over half of the operational budget comes from tax dollars and the rest is raised through earned income or fundraising efforts. She would like to see the museum continue to grow its share of the operating budget. When asked what message she wanted to send, Sherrod said that she wanted to get the word out, especially to our local citizens who have never visited the museum and don’ know what a treasure trove of learning and enjoyment it holds. It takes more than 465 dedicated volunteers working along with 32 full time and 35 part-time and seasonal employees to pull together the many facets of this operation. She is passionate in her praise of the contributions of the talented volunteers that give so much of themselves in sharing their talents and expertise in so many countless ways. “There is no way CMM would do what we do without these wonderful contributors.” She was asked what will it take to accomplish these goals, and she responded, “I need butts in all the seats.” She is looking forward to having the deputy and fundraising positions filled by the end of January. When asked if she will continue with the very successful concert series in the summer, she says “Yes. Concerts are an important part of our identity and bring in vital unrestricted funds, but that effort needs to be balanced with more traditional development activities. With the new philanthropy position, we will be able to do that.” She says the lady responsible for the concerts is phenomenal in what she has learned in dealing with booking the exciting acts that are scheduled each year, and now can focus all of her energies on fundraising events. It is another aspect about the museum that makes it such a wonderful attraction. It is apparent the Calvert Marine Museum is in good hands as we enter the New Year. Sherrod Sturrock is the perfect individual to assume the helm and, undoubtedly, there is no one better qualified to take on this role. We wish her and her staff all the best for continued successes with their ongoing efforts and their plans for the future. And for those Southern Marylanders that have not visited the Museum, make it a New Year’s resolution that you will take the family to see this wonderful “jewel” on the Bay right here in the middle of the land of pleasant living during the coming year.
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In Remembrance Ashby Arnett Kelley Ashby Arnett Kelley, 95, of Owings passed away December 27, 2016 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born January 26, 1921 in Washington, D.C. to Melvin
Ashby and Vada Dell (Robinette) Kelley. Ashby was raised in Prince George’s County and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 12, 1943 and was honorably discharged October 28, 1945. Ashby married Alice June Montgomery on March 29, 1947 at Mt. Rainer Methodist Church. They were residents of New Carrollton for over 51 years. Alice passed away January 15, 2003, and Ashby later moved to Calvert County in 2008. He was employed as a supervisor by C&P and Bell Atlantic, which
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later became Verizon, for 43 years to the day, retiring on July 31, 1983. Ashby was preceded in death by his wife, Alice. He is survived by children Alice Dell Kelley of Dunkirk, Thomas Ashby Kelley and wife Linda of Owings, John Melvin Kelley and wife Patricia of Aldie, VA, Margaret Joyce Hakemian and husband Rick of Greenfield Center, NY, and Kathleen Mary Kelley of Scotia, NY. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Paul Michael Reid Paul Michael Reid, 69, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away Thursday, December 23, 2016 at home under care of immediate family and hospice after a short fight against cancer. Born in Cheverly, Maryland on May 19, 1947, to Charles and Virginia Hazel Baker Reid, Paul started his career as a pressman at Stephenson in 1975 and retired from Master Print as a Production Manager in 2008. Paul and his wife Kathy raised their three children in Severna Park, MD where they lived happily for 25 years. In 2004 they built their dream home on 20 acres of beautiful land in Prince Frederick, MD. Paul was an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and nature. He also loved spending time with his family, friends and pets. He was always encouraging and supportive of his children’s activities. Paul was caring and generous, and we will genuinely treasure our memories of him. We will miss him greatly, but will keep him alive in our hearts. Paul is survived by his wife, Kathy, his daughter’s Candace, Tamara and his son Michael; his sister Judith and her husband Buddy and their four children Michelle, Tony, Suzanne and Crissy. Paul also leaves behind four adored Grandchildren named Elijah, Jace, Angeline and Gavin. A celebration of life in honor of Paul will be held on Sunday March 19th at the Reid residence in Prince Frederick, MD. More details will be sent out soon to family and friends.
Josephine Eva Rhode Josephine Eva Rhode, age 96 of Lusby, MD, adventured peacefully on her final journey on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Born March 10, 1920, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of the late Mary &
George Rahall. Jo is survived by her son Ronald Rhode of Piney Point, MD and her daughter Patricia Withers (Thomas) of Reston, VA; granddaughter Dee Yarbrough (David) and grandson Jonathan Friedline (Darlene); great grandchildren Zachery & Joshua Yarbrough and Mathew & Nicholas Friedline; nieces Christine & Nancy Horton; Sweetie Wolchick; and many others in her extended family. Jo was predeceased by her husband Harold, her sisters Jean Wright and Elizabeth Templeton, brother James Rahall, and grandsons Jay Dean and Stephen Drury Rhode. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Historic Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Street, Solomons, MD on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11:30 am with Msgr. Michael Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Cemetery.
James Timothy “Jim Michaud James Timothy “Jim Michaud, 58, of Lusby passed away December 26, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was born January 16, 1958 in Washington, D.C. to James Charles and Julia Irene Mary (Wilhelm) Michaud. Jim is survived by his mother Irene Wilhelm, sisters Susan Johnson and her husband Edwin of Mechanicsville, Vivienne Trawick of Rose Haven and Linda Garritty of Silver Spring and brothers John Christopher Michaud of Hughesville, Gary Michaud and his wife Kathy of Lusby and Glenn Michaud of Churchton. Jim had a strong faith in God and watched mass on TV everyday. Jim was a member of the Southern Maryland Community Network. Jim loved to play his drums and listen to rock n roll music. He especially loved the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. One of his favorite songs was Imagine by John Lennon. Jim loved to watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish football and Washington Redskins football games. He had a great sense of humor and would tell a joke to see if you would laugh. Jim would listen to the weather with his weather radio and alert family with any upcoming storms to make sure you were safe. Jim devoted his life to helping his mom and dad. When our father passed away on 12/6/05 Jim took over the role of being there for our mother as a beloved son and companion. Our family misses Jim but knows he is with our father in heaven watching over our mother to keep her safe.
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A Letter to the Editor A Two State Solution 101 Secretary Kerry, here’s a viable “Two State Solution” that can quite possibly be made to happen in very short order, perhaps just before you liberals leave office, if you move quickly: Pressure the Egyptians, Saudis, Syrians, Jordanians and/or Lebanese, whosoever you will, to simply set aside an accommodatingly sized suitable parcel of real estate for their brothers, the Palestinians. Should they be reluctant or opposed to respond to your directives, you can always resort to ultimatums and pompous offensive negativity as you just did with Israel. With your scheme in hand for such land to be parceled-out on behalf of those so oppressed and without a nation flag of their own to proudly raise with due recognition, you can take to the podium of the (hopefully, soon unfunded) United Nations. You can then gas-bag your way through an hour’s worth of stern faced proposing, berating and stinging rebuke till suddenly the nation members awake from apathy, and under tearful duress, be moved in support of your will. They will gallantly render a unanimous two thumbs-up approval of your forceful mental marvel. Ignoring Israel’s recent wounds inflicted
via our own deceitful efforts at unseating Prime Minister Netanyahu, with Palestinian statehood finally approved, you and yours can separate yourselves from Israel and leave her to govern herself as she sees fit. You know, much like we do here in America. The Israeli people can then tend to their own everyday business at hand. And that being staying alive in the face of constant hostility with the almost daily threat to or actual occurrence of mayhem and terrorism. Said acts and/or emboldened threats such as emanate from those hateful entities preferring to deny her 1948 established right to even exist, refusing further to recognize her capitol, Jerusalem, the soon to be home of our USA embassy. You should know, Mr. Secretary, the Holy One of Israel decreed certain edicts that have been in place since the holy land was initially entrusted to its original intended inhabitants by name via the Abrahamic covenant. According to God’s Word, the land is not to be divided as it is the Almighty’s property as promised and given over to the Jews, specifically, as its perpetual caretakers. Further, please note the Lord’s stern warning to potential adversaries and undue critics of the Jewish peoples; “And I will bless them that bless thee
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and curse him that curseth thee and in thee shall all families of the Earth be blessed” Genesis 12:3, of your own Holy Bible. Not too long ago, you exclaimed “we’re not blind and I don’t think we’re stupid”. Thus, respectfully, after eight long years of utter liberal dominance in concert with obliging media, here’s your last opportunity to prove it. So move quickly now as your administration’s high handedness is waning and get this realistic new land for peace deal secured. There’s a new leader arriving in Washington very shortly, one
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who is unabashedly non PC and willing to stick beside our great ally, Israel, fallout or no. Our other wary friends will soon take relieved notice, along with our adversaries, i.e., ISIS. Mr. Secretary, your administration’s dress-down of Israel and Russian offset now purposely leaves two more dead cats flattened and in need of scraping up. Such adds to the high stack of decisive actions to be undertaken via President-elect Donald J. Trump to Make America Great Again. Lord willing, this can all happen and with great aplomb.
Recycle Your Christmas Trees and Greens Calvert County residents can take their live Christmas trees, wreaths and garland to county convenience centers for recycling at no charge through Jan. 31, 2017. After Jan. 31, all trees, wreaths and garland must be brought to the Appeal Landfill and standard yard waste fees will apply. Christmas trees, wreaths and garland must have all decorations, support frames, lights and metal stands removed. Items may not be in plastic bags and the trees are accepted whole. All materials
will be taken to the Appeal Landfill to be mulched. Mulch is available to county residents for free. Wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, holiday cards and other paper are accepted at the convenience centers for recycling at no cost, any time of the year. Cardboard boxes should be flattened and all packing materials, ribbons and Styrofoam must be removed for trash disposal. From Calvert County Government
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CMM Celebrates New Year’s Early for the Kids By Dick Myers Staff Writer
The balloons were released and the revelers heartily celebrated the New Year. The thing was that it was just noon on Dec. 31 instead of midnight. For the third year in a row Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons celebrated New Year’s early for the kids. It was called Noon Year’s Eve Party. There was even a clock that counted down the time until noon. Up until that time the kids had a chance to have their face painted, make hats and other New Year’s ornaments and enjoy the antics of Nicolo Whinsey, the juggler. Nicolo treated the kids to a show leading up to the dropping of the balloons at the stroke of noon. A
toast was then served with sparkling ginger ale and fishy snacks. For the event the museum was open and kids and their families had a chance to wander around and take part in the various interactive displays. They could view up close the marine life, such as the turtles and rays. Staff were on hand to assist in the experience. A lighted Christmas tree was the centerpiece of the museum’s entryway as it had been throughout the holiday season. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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CMH Welcomes Calvert Garden Club New Community Announces Mini Grant Members/Doctors The Calvert Memorial Hospital (CMH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recent appointments of Prince Frederick attorney and broker Mark J. Davis and retired educator Loujeania Johnson of Port Republic. Composed of volunteers from the community, Calvert Health System administrators and the hospital’s medical staff, the board is responsible for ensuring the health system meets the needs of the community. “Mark and Loujeania both bring substantial experience in their respective fields as well as extensive community service,” said Calvert Health System President and CEO Dean Teague. “I am confident that they will make important contributions as we expand to provide new advanced ser-
vices and technological capabilities to enhance health care for our residents.” Davis said he joined the hospital board because “it gives me the opportunity to give back to the community by supporting an institution which is vital to the well-being of our community.” He is a two-time past president of the Calvert County Bar Association and president of the CMH Foundation since 2014. Davis has also served on the boards of Calvert Hospice, Calvert County Economic Development Committee, the local chamber and The Calverton School. Johnson said she sees a lot of potential for advancement at Calvert and wants to be a part of helping the hospital improve health care for her community. She has served in key leadership roles of the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse for the past 10 years. Johnson was also president of the American Legion Auxiliary at Gray Ray Post #220 and has served as an election judge for the county. The new medical staff members on the hospital board are Dr. Wilfred “Bud” Ehrmantraut, Jr., chief of staff; Dr. Kenneth Abbott, vice chief of staff and Dr. Samuel Foster, board representative. They were elected at the medical staff’s annual meeting in October. From Calvert Memorial Hospital
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Calvert Garden Club is pleased to announce its third annual Mini Grant Program, designed to focus on beautifying Calvert County. Applicants must be local to Calvert County, Maryland and be a nonprofit organization. Qualifying applicants may be selected to receive Mini Grant funds in the amount of $100 to $1000. Calvert Garden Club created this Mini Grant Program in 2013 to broaden the scope of our Club’s efforts in supporting our community, beautifying our county, and helping young people appreciate the benefits of gar-
dening In the past few years, we’ve awarded grants totaling more than $5,000. To apply, go to Calvert Garden Club’s website at www.calvertgardenclub.com and complete the Mini Grant Application. The application may be downloaded at the CGC Mini Grants tab. Completed applications are due by February 1, 2017. Grant awards will be announced in March 2017. For additional information, go to Calvert Garden Club’s website at www.calvertgardenclub.com.
The Calvert County Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management and the Department of Community Planning and Building Environmental Section will hold a public meeting to discuss the update of the county’s hazard and flood mitigation plans Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center from 6-8 p.m. These plans must be updated every five years and are required in order to receive Federal Emergency Management Agency pre-disaster and post-disaster funds. Calvert County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies and assesses potential man-made hazards or natural hazards – such as torna-
does, hurricanes, severe storms, droughts or landslides. The plan also evaluates local mitigation measures including public outreach before and during major events, and outlines procedures to monitor the implementation of mitigation strategies. Calvert County’s Flood Mitigation Plan focuses on flood hazards in the county, identifying vulnerabilities and mitigation measures and making recommendations to reduce or eliminate current and long-term flood risks to people and property.
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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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Wednesday, January 11
Zumba Gold-Toning at the Firehouse Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 W Ward Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754 7:00 PM-8:00 PM FREE for all current/active first responders! This class is Zumba Gold Toning—a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. This class will be held on the ground floor through the rear parking lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multiclass passes. For more info, email me at zumbabonnie@comcast.net
Meal, Praise, & Prayer 8912 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Join us at the Interdenominational Union Church, Rear Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday January 11, 2017, for a special supper followed by praise, prayer, and fellowship. The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. This free event is offered with the compliments of the Congregation. All are cordially invited. Questions may be directed to John Riedesel at (301)855-8256. www.facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.
Tuesday, January 10 Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Wacky Weather! Free drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School, Clyde Jones Rd, Sunderland, MD 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Zumba Gold-Toning is a dance/fitness/toning program for people like me who want and need to stay active and fit but don’t like to work hard at it. This is a party at your own pace with no prior dance experience required. I guarantee you will love it. Registration is required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 to register or for more information. Sons of American Legion Mtg—Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach 7:00 PM-8:00 PM The Members of the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the Post. All Members are urged to attend and make their voices heard. For more information, call Commander Ward at 410-610-7217.
Thursday, January 12 Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School, Clyde Jones Rd, Sunderland, MD 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Zumba Gold-Toning is a dance/fitness/toning program for people like me who want and need to stay active and fit but don’t like to work hard at it. This is a party at your own pace with no prior dance experience required. I guarantee you will love it. Registration is required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 to register or for more information. FREE DEMO Reel® Fitness: Dance Fitness Southern Community Center Lusby MD 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Get ready to kick off the New Year with my FREE Reel® Fitness: Dance Fitness demo! Reel® Fitness transforms our favorite music videos, movie musicals, dance crazes and more into easy to follow dance fitness routines! Channel your inner diva as we me move to fun, familiar tunes and dance moves under club and disco lighting! “Don’t Just Join the Party…BE the Party!” (TM) Register for this demo online or by calling the Southern Community Center. Activity # 332367-Z ~ 410-586-1101 webtrac.co.cal.md.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/ wbsplash.html?wbp=1 ***Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign waiver forms***
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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. 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. 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. Friday, January 6: 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, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862. http://calvertlibrary.info.
Friday, January 6
JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling, résumé help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Saturday, January 7
Garden Smarter – Who We Are and What We Do. 10:00-11:30am. You’ve seen us at Garden Smarter programs, NB Farmer’s Market, County Fair, PRAD, and elsewhere – learn about our organization and what we do for Calvert County. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://calvertlibrary.info.
Sunday, January 8:
College Goal Sunday. 12:00-4:00pm. Get help filling out the FAFSA online to qualify your student for financial aid. Please register. One hour slots available from noon and ending at 4:00pm. Snow date is Jan. 22. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Monday, January 9
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-11:00am. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling, résumé help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. Calvert Library Fairview Branch. Green Crafting. 2:00-5:00pm. Green crafters will meet on Mondays to make crafts out of material that would typically be thrown away. Crocheting, needlework, and simple tying techniques will be used. Teens are welcome. Calvert Library Southern Branch Full STEAM Ahead. 6:30-7:30pm. Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-8. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Book Discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott. A romantic, compelling historical fiction novel about a spirited young woman who survives the sinking of the Titanic only to find herself in the middle of the aftermath that followed that great tragedy. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
Tuesday, January 10
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. 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.
Wednesday, January 11
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. 10:00-1:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Thursday, January 12
Stretch & Grow . 9:30-10:00am. Stretch & Grow combines simple stretching and literacy components in a calm, fun environment. A great way to connect with your mind and your body to start the day. For children aged 2 to 5 years old. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Calvert Conversations. 10:00-11:00am. “The Harriet Elizabeth Brown Parkway.” Librarian Linda Buckley will explain why Ms. Brown is so important to our history. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Shake It Out Music and Movement. 10:15-10:45am. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale Preview Night. 5:00-7:00pm. Thousands of used books for sale. Preview night for Friends of the Library Members. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. http://calvertlibrary.info. Brick Builder’s Challenge. 6:30-7:30pm. Lego® enthusiasts can visit the library to take part in a monthly, themed challenge. Legos® supplied by library. Registration not required. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS. 6:30-7:30pm. Mural Madness. Question, Discover and Explore the world of art as we create life size masterpieces! Grades K to 7. Calvert Library Southern Branch,.
Pet of the Week Meet Peaches
PURR GIRL, LAP KITTY, LOVE BUG! My name is Peaches. I was born in October of 2016. I was lucky enough to be rescued from Tri County Shelter which is a kill shelter. In 2015, they euthanized 204 cats per month. I was living with another kitten who was also rescued from the shelter and she was named Cream. Our foster family decided to keep her and so I am living with a kitten named Lyric. I am a lap kitty, purr baby, cuddle bug. I love to be on my foster mom’s chest for a snuggle. I go to the Petco in California every Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 3. Please come meet me and my friend Lyric. You can get preapproved by filling out
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Billy Breslin Anglers Seafood, Solomons 6:00-9:00PM http://anglers-seafood.com/
Scarlet Plus Entertainment (Karaoke & DJ) The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8:00 PM – Midnight You can be a star and sing the night away or you can dance to the latest dance tune or Line Dance. Get your feet wet and try a new song or two.
Friday, January 6 Tracy Allen The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Scarlet Plus Entertainment (Karaoke & DJ) The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8:00PM – Midnight You can be a star and sing the night away or you can dance to the latest dance tune or Line Dance. Get your feet wet and try a new song or two. Karaoke Anglers Seafood, Solomons 9:00PM-1:00AM http://anglers-seafood.com/
Rachel & Brian Anglers Seafood, Solomons 8:00 PM-Midnight http://anglers-seafood.com/
Tuesday, January 10 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM http://anglers-seafood.com/
Wednesday, January 11 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood, Solomons 7:00-9:00 PM http://anglers-seafood.com/
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail sarahwilliams@countytimes.net
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, January 16 for the Martin Luther King holiday. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Certified Tax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, February 6, through Monday, April 17, 2017 to prepare Individual federal and state tax returns at no cost for lowto-moderate income senior citizens aged 50-plus. You do not have to be an AARP member. All individuals on the return must be present and provide identification (SSN card and photo ID). The three Calvert County senior centers will start taking calls Monday, January 30, to schedule appointments. Before making your appointment, please make sure you have all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This would include last year’s complete federal and state tax returns and all wage, pension, bank or other income statements, broker statements and medical, mortgage, real estate, taxes paid and charitable deductible(s) receipts, also any EIC or other credits documentation for 2016. Due to a change in IRS software Tax-Aide is unable to retrieve any previous year tax filings. The Affordable Care Act requires you to bring all 1095 forms, waivers and exemption certificates and any other proof of employer health insurance and receipts for any premium payments, for all individuals on the
tax return. Bring a cancelled/voided check (for proof of direct deposit account) for any electronic refunds/ payments.
Living Well with Diabetes
Living Well with Diabetes classes will be offered at: Calvert Pines Senior Center, Thursdays, Jan. 12 - Feb. 16, 1 - 3:30 p.m.; North Beach Senior Center, Wednesdays, May 3 - June 7, 1 - 3:30 p.m. This workshop is for those with pre-Diabetes or Diabetes. Register for the workshop through the Calvert County Health Department at 410-535-5400, ext. 459.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Enjoy Lunch and a Movie, Wednesday, January 11, 11 a.m. featuring The Secret Life of Pets which shows what pets really do while owners are away from home.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Men’s Breakfast will be served, Friday, January 13, 8 a.m. Must pre-register.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
There will be a Healthy Heart Presentation, Tuesday, January 10, 11 a.m. Learn how the Heart 360 program can help improve your health. Learn about the famous Letter from a Birmingham Jail penned by Dr. Martin Luther King, Friday, January 13, 11 a.m. and again, Tuesday, January 17, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu Monday, January 9
Stuffed Cabbage, Beets, Dinner Roll, Apple Crisp
Tuesday, January 10
Roast Beef with Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Baked Potato, Peaches, Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Wednesday, January 11
Thursday, January 12
Pork Roast with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce with Cinnamon
Friday, January 13
Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Carrots, Spiced Peaches
Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Lemon Meringue Pie 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.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
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1. Short tributary of the Seille 5. Where you sleep 8. Crinkle 12. Regions 14. United States 15. Icelandic poetry books 16. Transferred property 18. Electrocardiography 19. From here 20. Hunting or observation expedition 21. Used to make cabins 22. Containers 23. Famed patriot 26. Makes less intense 30. Forced to take refuge 31. Campaigner 32.Special security team 33. Egyptian city 34. The Muse of lyric and hymns
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CLUES DOWN 39. What newlyweds just said 42. Pain 44. Norwegian village 46. Produced on paper 47. Acceptance 49. Semite 50. Detective Ventura 51. Martens 56. Small mammal related to rabbits 57. Airsick 58. Itinerant 59. Has spotted 60. Garland 61. Search engine 62. Former Knick and Bull Curry 63. Student selected components 64. Norwegian island
1. Fathers 2. Region 3. The Great Barrier ___ 4. Father 5. Civil War general Don Carlos 6. Bodyguards 7. Knives 8. Member of U.S. Navy 9. English prince 10. Expression 11. Giants great Willie 13. Curving 17. Actress Keaton 24. Deploy 25. Medicine that treats animals 26. We all have it 27. Greek goddess of the dawn 28. Kevin Smith film “Chasing __”
29. City in India 35. Went jogging 36. What thespians do 37. One and only 38. Largest English dictionary (abbr.) 40. Obstructs from a course 41. Prophets 42. Prefix meaning on or above 43. Got up 44. Drenched 45. N.Y. State capital 47. Sampled 48. Tending to an end 49. Architectural recess 52. Undergarments 53. Ethnic group in China 54. Reactive structure 55. Greek portico
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Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1. Outerwear 5. Most silly 6. Falling frozen flakes DOWN 1. Somewhat cold 2. Funnel storm 3. Rink sport 4. Frozen water
Answers: Across 1. Coats 5. Looniest 6. Snowing Down 1. Chilly 2. Tornado 3. Skating 4. Ice
Word Scramble: Midnight
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