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Animal Shelter to be Planners Vote To Term Named for Former Limit Their Chairman Commissioner Kelley
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Change is the new norm at the Calvert County Planning Commission. With 32year commission veteran, Chairman Maurice Lusby ousted by the county commissioners, the planners have voted to impose a two-term limit for their chairman as the county commissioners are moving towards term limits for all commission members. At the commission’s Jan. 18 meeting, member Richard Holler made the motion to limit the chairman to two consecutive one-year terms. After a one-year hiatus that person then could be reappointed chairman. The decision was unanimous. The county commissioners, in ousting Lusby, also offered vice chairman Michael Phipps the option of remaining on the panel as an alternate member. County Administrator Terry Shannon said Phipps has requested some information on the alternate’s duties, but so far has not indicated whether he will accept that new role. Meanwhile the commissioners have appointed two alternates to the planning commission and those alternates have been filling in because of the sudden vacancy due to the firing of Lusby and Phipps. There is a possibility those two alternates, Steve Jones and Maria Buehler, will be appointed now as regular commission members. Carolyn McHugh is currently serving as chair pending the board election in several months. At McHugh’s suggestion, the commission is currently reviewing their bylaws. One bylaw issue discussed at the Jan. 18 meeting was the responsibility for minutes of executive sessions. It was decided that the commission’s secretary should be responsible for retaining those records under lock and key because only commission members have authority to view them.
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County Attorney john Norris believes that up until Lusby and Phipps were temporarily removed in November, Planning Commission Attorney John Yacovelle (now deceased) had been the custodian of those records. Norris said the county would try to retrieve those records so they could be put into the custody of the commission’s secretary. The planners also talked about the responsibilities of the alternates. It was decided they could attend meetings even though not officially sitting as an alternate for that meeting but they would only be paid when officially sitting. Director of Community Planning and Buildings Mark Willis will put together a revised set of bylaws for the commission’s review. Lusby and Phipps were initially suspended Nov. 1 by the commissioners. A contentious public meeting was held Dec. 20 on the issue after which the commissioners on Jan. 10 conformed the firings on a 3-2 vote. At issue was the planning commission’s continuing to pay for outside legal counsel after the commissioners ordered them to make such requests in writing. The commissioners also alleged that the planning commission violated the State Open Meetings Act and failed to give an applicant due process in a case. After the initial suspension, Lusby and Phipps filed suit against the commissioners in Calvert County Circuit Court. The court has given the commissioners until Feb. 8 to answer the complaint filed by Lusby and Phipps; attorneys Cumberland and Erly, LLC. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Ground will be broken in the spring for Calvert County’s new animal shelter. And when the sign is hung on it, it will say – Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously voted Jan. 24 to name the shelter after the former county commissioner (19982010) and long-time animal welfare advocate. The Calvert County Planning Commission paved the way for the county’s first animal shelter by approving on Jan. 18 the site pan for the facility on Hallowing Point Road in the Calvert Industrial Park. The approval was contingent on several agency requirements that are not expected to be a problem for the builder, Marrick Properties. Marrick will lease the building to the county once it is ready for opening sometime next year. Marrick President Rick Bailey said an architectural firm experienced in shelter facilities created the design in consultation with the county Animal Services Division, which operates under the sheriff’s department. Bailey said the county consulted with animal advocates, including Kelley, in creating the design. The site plan unanimously approved by the planning commission has three buildings – a 14,850 square-foot animal shelter building, a 1,200-square-foot barn and a 2,160 square-
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Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 21
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Countians Attend Inaugural, Women’s March By Dick Myers Staff Writer
Inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20
They happened only a day apart but they could be considered symbolic of the deep political divide existing in the country today. Hundreds of thousands trekked to DC on Friday, Jan. 20 for the Inauguration of Donald Trump as the country’s 45th president and on Saturday, Jan. 21 for the Women’s March on Washington. Calvert County residents were part of both of those large crowds. State Senator Steve Waugh (R: District 29) of Lusby was among the attendees at the inaugural. He had tickets for standing room to see the swearing in and hear the address. He said it was exciting for him to be there at such an historic event. He said Trump’s speech was short and to the point and emphasized his promises he made during his successful campaign. Waugh, who represents parts of Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, has been especially impressed with the first few days of the Trump Administration and particularly the new president’s choices for his cabinet. Of Secretary of State nominee Roy Tillerson, Waugh said, “He is a guy who knows when to cut a deal and how.” Waugh said he has met Secretary of Defense Nominee Gen. James Mattis and he was very impressive. “He is obviously no nonsense,” the senator said, reminding him of someone who other countries would not want to mess with. He said in dealing with foreign nations, Tillerson could give them a choice of dealing with him or General Mattis and he suspected who they would choose. With the early executive orders, such as the federal employee hiring freeze and the pulling out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, Waugh said that all Trump was doing was fulfilling his campaign promises. Early the next morning, before dawn, a caravan of Calvert County residents, largely women and Democrats, headed up
the road to join a crowd estimated at a half million for the Women’s March on Washington. Among them was Calvert County Democratic Central Committee member Monica Silbas. The group met up and stayed together throughout the day in DC. Silbas was amazed at the throng. Yet is spite of all the people bumping into each other and accidently stepping on each other feet, she was particularly impressed with how cordial everyone was and how orderly the event was. “Everyone in the crowd was nice and polite,” she reported. Even though Silbas was unable to get positioned so that she could hear all the speakers and performers, it was the crow dthat really intrigued her. Of course, many of the marchers wore the signature knit pink hats, topped with corners that resemble cat ears. Although there were some vendors selling the hats, most were handmade, and many women brought extras to hand out for free. Her other intriguing sights were the many unique signs. One of the members of the Calvert County group had created a sign that said, “This sign is American-made.” “This event was inspiring and nurturing,” Silbas said. But just as President Trump’s inaugural message will resonate in his words and actions in the months to come, so to do the women marchers hope that the message on display around in the world in hundreds of marches will last. Silbas said the Democratic loss in the presidential race was “very discouraging,” but the march has reenergized the party. The march organizers plan what is called “10 Actions in 100 Days,” in which every ten days they will take action on issues “we all care about,” according to their web page. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Proposed Sign Regulations Ready for Public Hearing By Dick Myers Staff Writer
Proposed revisions to Calvert County’s sign regulations are ready for prime time. But the Calvert County Planning Commission has decided to let the most potentially controversial aspect of the regulations up to the general public. At an upcoming joint hearing of the planning commission and the county commissioners, attendees will be asked which option they prefer for electronic signs – an outright ban, blanket allowance or allowance with special exceptions. Currently electronic signs are banned in the Solomons and Dunkirk town centers and organizations in those areas want the ban to continue. The prohibition has been supported by the Dunkirk Area Concerned Citizens Association (DACCA) and the Solomons Business Association and Solomons Civic Association. The options that will be presented at the public hearing do not make a differentiation among the various town centers, Communities often regulate electronic sigs based on concerns about traffic safety, under the theory that the signs could be a distraction to drivers. In the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on signs (Reed vs. Town of Gilbert, AZ), Justice Clarence Thomas warned communities not to hook their electronic sign regulations on safety concerns without the data to support it. There have been studies dealing with the safety issue in both the United States and Canada. Planning Commission member Richard Holler asked if Thomas’ remarks
don’t preclude using safety as a regulatory reason. Long-Term Planner Jenny Plummer-Welker responded that the studies were inconclusive. “The jury is still out on safety,” she stated. That Supreme Court case had slowed down the sign regulation rewrites because the decision banned regulations on the content of signs. Plummer-Welker said some of what was proposed did regulate content so they had to go back to the drawing board last year to change those sections. Current Town Center regulations also contain a myriad of limitations on allowable sign height and square footage. Plummer-Welker said it is hoped the sign ordinance revisions will bring some consistency to the regulations. The proposal is to limit signs to 22 square feet. The commission did take a stand on business window signs. They voted to allow the signs as long as they don’t exceed 75 percent of the widow area. Board Alternate Maria Buehler said she didn’t believe the board should regulate what’s inside a business. The current sign regulations consume 44 pages in the county and town center master plans. The proposal is to cut that verbiage in half with the proposed revisions, including eliminating duplication among town center regulations. The public hearing date for the sign regulation proposals has not yet been announced. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Work on Master Pan/Zoning Ordinance About to Begin By Dick Myers Staff Writer
The Calvert County Planning Commission is getting ready to launch an ambitious project for the new year. They are embarking on an update of the county’s Comprehensive Plan and a rewrite of the county’s Zoning Ordinance. The first step will be to gather public input. A series of five workshops will be held over the next several months at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Prince Frederick campus. Each workshop will be on a different subject, according to the county Long-Range Planner Jenny PlummerWelker. The schedule is as follow: • Providing an Efficient and MultiModal Transportation System -Monday, Feb. 6 • Supporting Options in Community Character -- Wednesday, Feb. 22 • Snow Date for First Two Workshops – Monday, Feb. 27 • Strengthening Economic Vitality and Tourism – Thursday, Mar. 9 • Fostering Communities with MultiGenerational Opportunities – Monday, Mar. 27. • Preserving Rural Character and Directing Growth to Existing Population Centers – Thursday, Apr. 6
Position papers will be developed for each workshop and be available two weeks in advance. The position paper for the next workshop will be handed out at each workshop. According to a memo from Jacquelyn Seneschal, with the consulting firm that will act as facilitator, the workshops will lead to the devilment of three memos for consideration by the Planning Commission in June. The first will scrutinize the results of the workshops; the second will propose a general approach to the land use plan; and the third will outline broad strategies for implementing the overall plan.” The consultant has asked the planning commission to set aside a special meeting for June 28 dedicated to a discussion of the three memos they have been provided. After that meeting the county’s plan development team will prepare a draft of the Comprehensive Plan update for consideration by the planning commission in the fall. Sustainable Calvert Network, made up of nine member organizations with 3,000 members, has provided the planning commission with several recommendations to consider during the update process.
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They are; • We believe that TDRs should not be the only way to meet the 40,000acre benchmark. Rural Legacy, MALP and other preservation programs should help reach that goal. • The forestry benchmark should be revised to call for increasing the percentage of forestland, without compromising prime farmland. Forests are the key to good water quality. • The cultural heritage vision should reflect our diversity and the Plan should value heritage as a primary means of developing and maintaining a sense of identity, a sense of place.
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The Plan should document the economic value of agriculture agribusiness, ecotourism and heritage tourism and identify strategies to safeguard and strengthen these economic engines. Their benefits should be recognized in the economy section of the plan. Plummer-Welker told the planning commission that the five workshops will be in different rooms at the CSM Prince Frederick campus and those room numbers will be advertised in advance. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Commissioners Release 2016 Progress Report
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the release of the 2016 Calvert County Government Progress Report. The report covers local government initiatives and accomplishments from 2014 to 2016, the first half of the board’s four-year term. This mid-term progress report provides an overview of county government operations in a variety of areas including county finance, economic development, transportation, education and public safety. “Despite obstacles, we made significant advancement and look forward to brighter horizons,” shared Board President Tom Hejl. “We achieved several goals over the past two years with strong support from the community and county staff.” A snapshot of the many successes at the mid-term mark include: • Calvert County’s financial management approach helped earn top bond ratings from three independent credit ratings agencies. It was the first time in Calvert County’s history that it received AAA ratings from all agencies. • Recent regulatory reforms support an already growing commercial tax base, positive job growth and increasing tourism expenditures. • There was an increase in public safety spending, including a contract award to Motorola Solutions to provide the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office and the fire departments and rescue squads with a new 800 megahertz digital communications system. • The Calvert County Government Fiscal Year 2017 budget provides more than $5 million for land preservation, reinforcing our commitment to maintain Calvert County’s rural character. • Infrastructure improvements include new sewer pumping stations, a water main extension and a new $3.9 million well and water tower. • A new Calvert County animal shelter will be built in Prince Frederick. • Building of the new Northern High School is underway and will provide state-of-the-art equipment and accommodations. In an effort to reduce printing and distribution costs, the progress report is available electronically, viewable in Adobe Acrobat PDF format at www.co.cal.md.us/Progress. Residents will receive a postcard reminder in the mail with the address of where to find the report online. Printed copies will be available for view at county libraries. Individual printed copies are available by request only. Requests may be e-mailed to progress@co.cal.md.us or call 410-5354583, ext. 2488. Press Release from Calvert County Government
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Five Arrested In Prince Police: Rape Of Shooting Juvenile Lasted Years Frederick Juvenile Charged With Attempted Murder By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A Lubsy man faces a 27-count indictment stemming from his alleged rape of his own stepdaughter, which the victim initially reported to a school resource officer in Calvert County. David Anthony Meints, 34, who works as an aircraft mechanic on Patuxent River Naval Air Station in neighboring St. Mary’s County, faces multiple rape and sexual offense charges dating all the way back to April of 2013 through December of 2016, on-line court records show. Meints was arraigned on the indictment in Calvert County Circuit Court Monday and incarcerated at the adult detention center. Detectives first interviewed the victim in the case back on Dec. 20, one day after she said that Meints had raped her, charging documents stated. “The victim advised that Meints had been ‘raping’ her for over 12 months, and the two most recent incidents… were also in the master bedroom,” police alleged in charging documents. The recent alleged rapes of the victim had occurred in the family home, with at least one incident occurring while the victim’s mother was at work, court papers stated.
When detectives conducted a search and seizure warrant off the home, Meints showed up just minutes later and made a “voluntary utterance” to one of the detectives. “I’ve spent my whole life making sure things like this don’t happen to them,” Meints is alleged to have said. “My dad sexually assaulted people and I know what it can do.” The mother of the victim also told detectives that on the day after the search warrant, Dec. 21, Meints had called her and confessed to having sex with the victim, court papers stated. When police later arrested Meints he invoked his constitutional rights to an attorney and was processed at the detention center. Detectives said Meints made another “spontaneous utterance” when being taken to the detention center. “This is not something that you recover from,” Meints is alleged to have said. “I appreciate the respect you are showing me, but this is bad, very bad.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Calvert sheriff’s investigators have arrested five men in connection with the shooting of a victim on Tranquil Court Jan. 13 and law officers believe that the same group was involved in an armed robbery and assault committed just the day before.
A juvenile, Daquan Edward Holloway, 16, has been charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder in the Tranquil Court shooting as well as armed robbery, first-degree assault and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Isaiah Marcus Jones, another juvenile facing adult charges, Terrence Scorpio Henderson II, Travious Lamar Bright and Anthony Wayne Crusoe II were all charged with armed robbery, first-degree assault, home invasion, using a firearm in the commission of a felony, false imprisonment and theft of an amount less than $1,000.
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During the week of January 17 through January 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 958 calls for service throughout the community.
CDS Violation Case #17-2984: On January 18, 2017, at approximately 10:00am, while Deputy C. Fox was parked in the parking lot located on Bayside Road, in Chesapeake Beach, he observed a female, sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, slowly slouching over and then sitting back up on several occasions. He approached her vehicle to check on her welfare, as it appeared she was in some sort of distress. The female, Nichole Ward, 29, of North Beach, exited the vehicle and was clearly impaired. He noticed the orange tip of a hypodermic syringe cap, along with a stretched out hair band and lighter sitting on the front
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seat. A search of the vehicle and her purse revealed the following: a loaded hypodermic syringe with a brownish liquid and loaded plunger, a used uncapped syringe in plain view in the ash tray of the center console, an unused wrapped syringe, four (4) used syringes, two (2) baggies with heroin, two (2) green baggies with cocaine and numerous empty baggies with suspected heroin and cocaine residue. She was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of CDS Possession-Not Marijuana for the three (3) bags of cocaine, eight (8) bags of Heroin, CDS Administer Equipment Possession/ Distribute (hypodermic syringe) and Possession of Paraphernalia (baggies). CDS Violation Case #17-2928: On January 17, 2017, at approximately 12:45pm, Deputy J. Denton conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N. Solomon’s Island Road/Traditional Way, in Prince Frederick, on a vehicle he observed travelling without a working headlight. He made contact with the driver and issued her a warning for the broken headlight and for not having the vehicle registration. After he was given permission by the occupants to search the vehicle, he discovered a clear cut straw containing suspected heroin residue in the driver’s door handle. The passenger, Joseph Rice, 24, of Huntingtown,
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Disorderly Conduct Case #17-2887: On January 17, 2017, at approximately 7:20pm, Deputy J. Denton responded to the Prince Frederick Safeway to check the welfare of a subject seen sitting on an electrical box on the side of the building. He made contact with Philip Dew, III, 41, of Lusby,
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Theft Case #17-3493: On January 21, 2017, Deputy R. Kreps was dispatched to Shore Acres Way, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a Destruction of Property. Upon arrival he made contact with the victims who advised that someone had slashed all four (4) tires, cracked two (2) windows and broke the tail lights of their vehicle. They also advised several items were missing: money, an electric impact drill and a pair of ski goggles.
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Damaged Property Case #17-3193: On January 19, 2017, Deputy J. Migliaccio arrived at the Centreville Trailer Parts store, located on Solomons Island Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a destruction of property. Upon arrival he spoke with an employee who advised that sometime within the past few days, an unknown suspect(s) drove a vehicle down a grassy hill belonging to the Trailer Parts business. The vehicle created large ruts in the ground and damaged the grass. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time. Damaged Property Case #17-2849: On January 17, 2017, Deputy V. O’Donnell arrived at Rattlesnake Road, in Lusby, for report of damaged property. He spoke with the victim who stated his vehicle had both of its’ passenger side tires slashed sometime between 9:00pm on January 16 and 2:15pm on January 17. There are no known suspects at this time.
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CDS Violation Case #17-3508: On January 21, 2017, Deputy R. Kreps responded to Fairground Road, in Prince Frederick, in response to a suspicious white male going through the dumpster and was pushing a green shopping cart. Upon arrival he located the subject matching the description, David Scruggs, Jr., 41, of North Beach. He asked Scruggs if he had anything illegal on his person and after stating he did not, gave Deputy Kreps permission to search him. Located in his right front pants pocket was a small white pill, identified as Alprazolam. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Detention Center. Upon a secondary search at the Detention Center, two (2) additional pills, a second Alprazolam and an Adderall were located. Scruggs has been charged with CDS Possession-Alprazolam and CDS Possession-Adderall.
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and detected a strong alcoholic beverage emitting from his person. He observed him consuming shots of Fireball, had empty shots lying at his feet and additional full shots in his pocket. Mr. Dew could not stand on his own and was using profanity, which caused patrons to stop and take notice. He was told numerus times to stop. While attempting to find him a ride home, he continued to use profanity and became tense, wanting to fight Deputy Denton. He was arrested and transported to the Detention Center and charged with Intoxicated Public Disturbance and Consume-Alcoholic Beverages in Public.
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admitted to having a loaded handgun under his seat. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded 9mm Ruger P85 handgun with 10 rounds. The driver was also issued a Criminal Citation for Possession of Paraphernalia (straw). Rice was arrested and charged with a Concealed Dangerous Weapon and Handgun in Vehicle. While being processed at the Detention Center, a plastic bag, containing (7) baggies with heroin residue, was located. An additional charge of Possession of Paraphernalia (baggies) was issued.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
CSM Celebrates 18th Winter Commencement The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 639 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 18th Winter Commencement held Jan. 19 at the La Plata Campus. CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried told family, friends and guests of graduates, “All of our students have stories, and all of them offer inspiration.” He noted that the evening’s graduates included examples of extraordinary perseverance and examples of overcoming challenges and the need to juggle family and/or work responsibilities, but he said that no goal is achieved without some struggle. The college awarded 668 associate degrees and 320 certificates. Of the students receiving awards, 40 percent are from Charles County, 31 percent are from St. Mary’s County, 21 percent are from Calvert County and 8 percent are from outside the region. Close to one-fifth of all degree candidates for graduation earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Associate degrees were awarded predominantly in the fields of general studies, arts and sciences and business administration, while general studies: transfer, accounting and emergency medical service-paramedic topped the list as the most popular certificates. Of the graduates, 60 percent are female. The oldest graduate is 72. The youngest is 19. Highlights of the ceremony included keynote remarks by Emmy Award-winning television journalist Roz Plater and student speaker Andrew Hackney and the presentation of the title of Trustee Emeritus, Distinguished Service Awards and a Faculty Excellence Award. Gottfried described several examples of students’ perseverance, including the story of graduate Morgan Lake of Bowie, who made headline news in 2013 when a truck pushed her car off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and she managed to survive. To recover, Lake had to take two years off from her studies at CSM. But she came back and finished, finally earning an associate degree in communication. “She clearly is an inspiration to all of us,” Gottfried said.
Gottfried also noted that some of the graduates were already enjoying the success earned by their CSM degree, mentioning that one graduate wasn’t attending the ceremony because he had already begun a new job and was in Italy for a month of allexpenses-paid training. Oldest Graduate Thomas Kettelle, 72, of Lexington Park earned an associate degree in arts and sciences with an AA emphasis, an associate degree in arts and sciences with an arts and humanities emphasis and an associate degree in arts and sciences in history. “I’ve enjoyed CSM,” Kettelle said. Taking courses “keeps my mind sharp.” Kettelle’s business card identifies him as “professional student.” He started college seven years ago, when he was 65. In 2009, Kettelle earned an associate degree in general studies from CSM and a bachelor’s degree in social science from University of Maryland University College (UMUC) in 2014. He has continued taking courses from UMUC concurrently with his CSM coursework and is aiming to earn a bachelor’s degree from UMUC in history by the end of 2020. After that? He’s thinking maybe a master’s in education. “The beauty of going to college for me is keeping involved,” he said. Kettelle particularly appreciates the opportunity to take courses online, he said, because he has some mobility issues after four back operations and a hip replacement. Before his career as a professional student, Kettelle worked for the U.S. Navy Department for more than 30 years and served active duty in the U.S. Army, in the Naval Reserves and the District of Columbia Air National Guard. He is a former marathoner and triathlete and is the father of one son and one grandson. Youngest Graduate While there are two dozen Winter Commencement graduates who are 19, Jake DeLozier of Budds Creek is the youngest, having only celebrated his 19th birthday in November. DeLozier earned an associate degree in business administration at CSM. Starting this spring semester, he will continue his studies at Towson University, where he plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in business, with a concentration in finance. One of the most helpful experiences he had during his time at CSM, he said, was a semester working as a student assistant at the college, which gave him realworld work experience and expanded his network of contacts. “The job taught me to speak to people more professionally,” he said. Keynote Speaker, Award-winning Journalist Roz Plater Marianne Harms of Calvert County is congratulated by Dorothea Smith, The evening’s keychair of the CSM Board of Trustees, as Harms is presented with the Colnote speaker was Emmy lege of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Award Award-winning televiduring the College of Southern Maryland’s 18th Winter Commencement ceremony, held Jan. 19 at the college’s La Plata Campus. sion journalist Roz Plater.
She spoke about the ups and downs of her 22-year career that included work in two of the country’s top-10 markets, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. However, she noted Roz Plater, Emmy Award-winning television journalist and keynote that her success had speaker for the College of Southern Maryland’s 18th Winter Commenceperiods that seemed ment, originally of Calvert County, talks to the graduates about the value like insurmountable of persistence when pursuing your dreams. setbacks. “My career almost didn’t happen,” tives at the college. Michael Chiaramonte Plater said. “And I had to jumpstart it again was also instrumental in creating the new and again and again.” Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute and She encouraged the students to be persis- helped with $280,000 in funding. tent in chasing their dreams and not let chalHarms announced a $1 million gift this lenges keep them from their goal. “Some- past fall, the John E. and Marianne Harms times you fall down. Sometimes you get Endowed Scholarship Fund, in memory knocked down. It doesn’t matter how you got of her late husband. Her gift is the largest down there. It matters that you fight to get combined gift given to the college’s current back up,” she said. For more on Plater, visit $10-million “Make an Impact Campaign,” bit.ly/CSMDgradspeaker. which will culminate in 2018 with CSM’s Student Speaker 60th anniversary. Student speaker Andrew Hackney, 21, of Annual Faculty Excellence Award HonMechanicsville earned an associate degree oring Adjunct Faculty in general studies with honors and a certifiThe Annual Faculty Excellence Award cate of general studies: transfer with honors. Honoring Adjunct Faculty was awarded to And he did it all debt-free. Denise Snee from the Languages and LitAt the Jan. 19 ceremony, Hackney, who erature Division. In the presentation of the was solely responsible for paying for his col- award, Professor Mike Green described lege education, spoke about his resolve to Snee as a teacher who excels at engaging avoid debt and encouraged his fellow gradu- students and addressing individual needs. ates planning to continue their education to Green read from a reference about Snee propursue scholarship assistance. Scholarships vided by a colleague. “lifted a huge burden” off his shoulders, he “Ms. Snee is incredibly gifted and dedisaid, and allowed him to focus on his studies. cated to the students,” he read. “She knows He encourages other students to take ad- them by name after the first class. She walks vantage of the multiple scholarship oppor- among them, sits down with them, engages tunities that are available. “They’re all out in their lives, and pulls them aside, all to there,” he said. “You just need to take the interject herself as an active teacher to lift time to apply for them.” the students. Her classes are engaged, alert, Trustee Emeritus Status Awarded ready, and fun … She is a star.” During the ceremony, former trustee Nursing Recognition Ceremony James K. Raley Jr. was awarded emeritus During the nursing recognition ceremony status. He served two full terms in his posi- held earlier in the day to honor the program’s tion as trustee of the college, from 2000 to 49 newest graduates, Elisa Swift of Waldorf 2010, and as board chair from 2007 to 2010. was recognized with the CSM Health SciRaley was noted for his significant contribu- ences Division Academic Achievement in tions serving on the hiring committee for Nursing Award, given to the graduate with current President Gottfried and his service the highest grade point average in the nurson the St. Mary’s County Advisory Council ing class. Swift said she plans to apply for and many other endeavors. admission to the University of Maryland to Raley was appointed a trustee by then- continue her education by pursuing a bacheMaryland Governor Parris Glendening. He lor’s degree in nursing. Eventually, she plans was the first representative from outside to earn a master’s degree also. She is interCharles County to be selected from among ested in pediatric nursing. the board’s trustees for the board’s top leadAllen Tengco of Waldorf was recognized ership position in 2007. with the CSM Health Sciences Division Trustees’ Distinguished Service Awards Achievement in Nursing Award, presented CSM’s Trustees Distinguished Service to the graduate who demonstrates academic Award was bestowed on three champions of achievement, clinical competence, commuthe college during the commencement cer- nity service and leadership potential. One emony, Michael and Liz Chiaramonte and of only four men in the nursing program, Marianne Harms. “This award is given to Tengco plans to continue his nursing educaour partners and supporters of the college in tion, work full time as a registered nurse and recognition of their impact on our students eventually become a nurse practitioner. and our community,” said Trustee Chair Members of this class of nursing students Dorothea Smith. selected Kara Leonard, 35, of Lexington The Chiaramontes, including Michael’s Park as the student speaker at the nursing late father, Dr. Francis P. Chiaramonte, do- recognition ceremony. The mother of three nated $1 million to the CSM Foundation, children, ages 11, 9 and 7, Leonard is marwhich was the largest cash gift during the ried to a retired U.S. Marine, and has alcollege’s 50th anniversary campaign. Their ready had success in two previous careers, donation supported more than 140 scholar- first as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., and ships and STEM and health science initia-
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Calvert County graduates were: Barstow Elizabeth A. Scheidegger Chesapeake Beach Jessica Ruth Baker, Jordan M. Brien, Emily Ann Green, Lauren A. Hall, Kasey Michelle King, Kaitlyn Ann Lane Sean L. Meehan, Kaitlyn M. Morrone, Ginalisa M. Mostert, Faith O.M. Peter. Courtney Breann Roby Jocelyn Camille Torney Dowell Nancy F. Robinson Dunkirk Rachel M. Baker, Joshua Riley Bond, Derek Charles Boyle, Lauren S. Cross, Samantha Lynne Culver, Sarah, Elizabeth Denavas, Kenderek Berton Ostlund, Teara V. Smith, Zachary R. Snyder, Matt J. Sweeney, Victoria Rose Tucker Huntingtown Emily Alexis Bailey, Wendy Jo Brown, Taylor Ann Danford, Sepideh E. Farahani, Angel C. Farrell, Angela L. Feeserm, Taylor R. Hamby, Barbara Diane Hance, Steven P. Hemmer, Steven T. Hogenson, Kenneth G. Howard, Adam A. Jiroun, Kiley Renee King, Laura McCrory, Alexander Dean Newman, Vu Ana Nguyen, Kelsie A. Rocks Rebecca Mariah Seek, Jessica L. Vaden, Lisa Renee Wood Lusby Julia Claire Arndt, Devin T. Baranoski, Katina Diane Black, Jessica Lynn Busey, Jordyn Taylor Callahan, Jennifer Lynn Claggett, Caroline Susan Dehaven, Danielle Ann Eldredge, Lucas Perry Foltz, Michael John Frawley, Kyran R. Gibson, Danielle Elaine Gilbert, Corrine Alysse Hickin,
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CSM Robotics Team Earns High Ranking
Calvert County graduates from the College of Southern Maryland nursing program include, front row, from left, Emily Bailey, Emily Green, Lauren Hall, Brooklyn King, Kiley King, Ashley Scaggs and, back row, Elizabeth Scheidegger, Meagan Smith, Jessica Tyrell, Brandi Wightman and Taylor Hamby.
later as a personal trainer. About two years ago, Leonard sensed that it was time for a change in her life, she said. She didn’t feel fulfilled in her work. She became convinced that nursing was the best new direction for her. She speaks passionately about the experience of training for this new career and about the camaraderie that nursing students build during that training. During her remarks, Leonard spoke of the concept of time in our lives and the choices we make in using our time. “Our courageous answer [to how we will use our time] is to use our time serving others,” she said. “We are warriors for the sick, the scared, those who can’t fight for themselves … Let us now have the courage to put our passion to work.”
Education
Brandon James House, Anthony D. Jefferson, Meagan Renee’ Jenkins, Kevin Nathan Johnson, Carolyn P. Jones-Slappy, Samuel Logan Kuss, Chermane O. Mason, Jacob Richard Moore, Jeri Lynn Mumper, Sonny Le Hien Nguyen, Keira D. Patterson-Rice, Perry Albert Publico, Jeffrey Scott Radford, Jared Michael Raley, Andrew S. Rogers, Samantha Karen Roland, Samantha Lee Romba, Nicholas Gray Sarachene, Courtney Ardythe Shannon, Tracy R. Thompson, Benjamin C. Tilley II, Jacob Michael Tomasik, Elizabeth J. Wallish, Christine Marie Welch, Carole Ann Weller, Kristina Mariah Wright
The Talons, the competitive robotics team sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland, pulled off an impressive finish at a VEX U College Robotics Skills Challenge on Jan. 6 at CSM’s La Plata Campus. The Talons earned a high score of 71 at the event and are now ranked first in programming and third overall in world skills rankings. The team is working to continue its threeyear streak of qualifying for the VEX U World Championship. On Feb. 3, CSM will host the qualifier event. The CSM Talons will compete against teams from Northern Virginia Community College, Loyola University, BridgeValley Community & Technical College, George Mason University, New York Institute of Technology, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech and Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. To continue on to the world championship, the Talons will need to win either Tournament Champion or the Excellence Award at the Feb. 3 competition or qualify based on their world skills rankings. In VEX Competitions, which are presented by the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, teams of students are tasked with designing and building a robot to play against other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. The CSM Talons are a six-member team that includes John Hamel of Mechanics-
ville, Dillon Mandley of Charlotte Hall, Joseph May of La Plata, Edward Gesser of Mechanicsville, George Jenkins of La Plata and Wen Xing Lin of St. Leonard. Team advisers are William Luyster, adjunct faculty in mathematics/physics/ engineering; Ronda Jacobs, information technology faculty and area coordinator; and Bernice Brezina, professor and interim division chair of CSM’s business and technology division. “Bill has been very involved with the students in helping them to get their programming to the next level and keeping them on schedule,” Brezina said. “Ronda has been working hard to manage the team, working with the students on the team budget and CSM club requirements and coordinating their involvement with their volunteer work with CSM’s STEM outreach activities.” In addition to competing at the college level, CSM team members are actively involved in running the local middle and high school VEX Robotics league. “They referee, run inspection and do scorekeeping and ensure that the league runs in compliance with the regulations set by the REC Foundation,” Brezina said. Press Release from College of Southern Maryland
North Beach Trevor J. Hartness, Fatima Carolina Quintana, Jessica L. Tyrrell Owings Cassidy Lauren Aley, Katie Roselaine Giunta, James Rosser Hemry, Nathan John Hepp, Cheyenne M. Hook, Allison M. Lisko, Stephanie Elizabeth Marceron, William Cody McKenny, Steven K. Morris, Shawn Patrick Murphy, Michael Patrick Naecker, Olivia R. O’Kane, Andrew D. Rexroth, Taylor Marie Sampson, Ashley Nicole Scaggs, Meagan Ann Smith, Hilda T. Wren Port Republic Joshua Martin Conn, Lisa Swadley Hurley, Hannah Leigh Monroe, Lexi Y-Van Nguyen Prince Frederick Courtney Anne Curtis, Zachary S. Day, Jennifer Nicole Findley, Sean Everrett Frost, Samuel P. Green, Shelby E. Heilig, Amanda Lea Higgs, Molly Christine Inglett, Joseph Edward Kemp. Mario Maldonado IV, Anna Marie Matullo-Miller, Marilynn Hancock McNulty, Nicolia Ceara Paupaw, Daniel T. Prince, Collin D. Shenk, Rusha Shrestha, Justin D. Skinner, Kyle Joseph Toepfer Saint Leonard Leo Almony, Erin Flora-Jean Donnelly, George John Guethlein, Amanda Nicole Heiber, Noah Alexander Heintze, Ashley Marie Nicol, Jamie Marie Rice, Olivia Camille Turner, Brandi Lynne Wightman Solomons Bridgette Ann Vandenbossche Sunderland Brooklyn Christine King, Morgan Jade Lake, Kelsie Leanne Phillips, Jeannie Viola Plater
Members of the Talons, the College of Southern Maryland’s robotics team, from left, John Hamel of Mechanicsville, Dillon Mandley of Charlotte Hall, Joseph May of La Plata, Edward Gesser of Mechanicsville, George Jenkins of La Plata and Wen Xing Lin of St. Leonard, celebrate the team’s scores at the Jan. 6 VEX U College Robotics Skills Challenge.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017 6:00 to 7:30 pm
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EDUCATION IS KEY! Join us for a showing of “Addiction 101” with Raj Mehta and “Rewriting the Story of My Addiction” with Jo Harvey Discussion led by Doris McDonald, Director Behavioral Health Services Calvert County Health Department
Sponsored by: Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc., Calvert Substance Abuse Services. Seating is limited. Registration is Required. To register or for more information, call 410-535-FREE Refreshments will be provided.
Calvert Substance Abuse Services 280 Stafford Road, Barstow, Maryland
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Command SGT. Major Lewis ‘Opa’ Rose, III
Distinguished Army Veteran of Three Wars
By Dave Spigler Feature Story Writer Noted news journalist Tom Brokaw called them the “Greatest Generation” in his popular 1998 book of the same name. He used this term to describe those who grew up in the United States during the Great Depression only to be faced with having to fight in World War II just a few years later. It also describes those brave Americans whose
productivity at home “made a decisive material contribution to the nation’s war effort.” Brokaw wrote “it is, I believe, the greatest generation any society has ever produced.” He believes these men and women fought not for fame and recognition, but because it was “the right thing to do.” Every family contributed to the winning of this four-year effort; many of their sons and daughters enlisted in the armed services and soon found themselves overseas in either the European Theater fighting the Germans or in the Pacific pushing back against the Japanese forces. Others, due to their age or medical deferment, remained behind to work in the factories and shipyards to rapidly produce airplanes, weapons, ships, and other war equipment to defeat our enemies. Some served as “Block Captains or Wardens” to ensure windows and doors were covered in the event of a “black out” was called or a ssist a nce was needed should we experience a “blitzkrieg” sim-
ilar to the devastating bombs dropped on London at night. Still others manned the training centers that produced our soldiers, sailors and marines. Schools and hospitals provided nurses and medics to care for our wounded. Even the folks in Hollywood participated by producing the iconic motion pictures that gave the country hope and pride and furthered our resolve to win. And a small band of scientists worked on the top secret “Manhattan Project” to build the ultimate weapon that would finally bring the war to a close. Each and every American of that era was a “hero” for their sacrifices and contributions added to the success of our victorious Nation in 1945! Sadly, today we are witnessing the great loss of our dedicated WWII war veterans; our military component of the “Greatest Generation” is dying at an alarming rate of 1000 per day. And this number does not include the even greater number of citizens who remained at home supporting these brave men and women and are passing each day as well. With the number of these heroes dwindling so quickly, it is incumbent on us to continue to recognize the tremendous difference these ordinary people made at a time when our way of life was severely threatened and the final outcome was often in doubt. In Calvert County, we have our own home grown hero who not only fought in WWII, but returned to the military during the Korean Conflict and remained to fight in Viet Nam. Command Master Sergeant Lewis Rose III, (US Army Ret.), known as Opa (German for “Grandfather”) has lived here in Lusby for decades in a home he shared with his wife Paulina (known as Oma) and their large brood of children and grandchildren. His extended family now includes eight great grandchildren and one great great grandson! Opa is a Maryland native having been born in Baltimore on January 10th, 1927. Following high school, America’s involvement in World War II was taking a positive turn and we were gaining the advantage in pushing back the Axis Powers of Germany and Italy occupying a large part of Europe.
Like many of his chums, he wanted to do his part and joined the Army and was assigned to a unit in Paris, France after boot camp. Opa doesn’t talk about his war efforts, but will break out in a smile when he says “Imagine me an 18-year-old away from home for the first time stationed in Paris at the end of the war after we helped liberate the French!” Attempts to get Opa to elaborate any further were fruitless…he just keeps on smiling! Upon the end of hostilities, Opa returned to the States where he was assigned to a Transportation Unit prior to being released from active duty. His last duty was an assignment to a “horse platoon” involving riding a horse on patrol as a part of his duties. It was a job that he didn’t particularly care for. Fortunately, he was able to convince his superiors of his dislike for this role and he was given the job of driving the “18 wheelers” that hauled these animals from place to place. He relates it was a much more “cushy” job and much easier on his body! He returned to Baltimore to help his mother upon the passing of his dad. He soon married and they were blessed with two sons. The marriage was short lived and they split. Later during the early 1950’s, Opa took a job of delivering bread to school cafeterias in Gambrills, Maryland. He met Paulina, one of the school cafeteria managers, a petite German widow with an “enchanting” Bavarian accent. It didn’t take long for him to realize she was everything he wanted, but their courtship took a while to develop and was soon interrupted by the Korean Conflict. His memories of his previous military service pulled on him and he decided to reenlist in the Army. He was assigned to another Transportation Unit, only this time he got to drive jeeps, amphibious personnel carriers, two-ton “deuces” and a couple of tanks just for good measure. He enjoyed this assignment much more than being responsible for feeding, washing, and cleaning up after horses all day; remember he grew up in Baltimore! As luck would have it, his unit was deployed to Korea where he spent much of
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his time in the Demilitarized Zone [DMZ] staring at the North Koreans who were staring back at him! Not at all like duty in “Gay Paree!” No great times to speak of, no socializing with the natives, no parties, just lots of time spent with a set of binoculars in his hands. Upon the end of this war, Opa returned home once more and finally married Paulina in 1959. They were married for 51 “wonderful” years until her passing in 2010. They raised a blended family that included a new stepson and daughter–in- law that gave them an additional three
The Calvert County Times grandsons and two granddaughters. Their life together was very happy and they travelled extensively throughout the US and Europe and together they enjoyed several tours of duty at various duty stations in Germany. It was at this point Opa began to make his mark in the Army and was advanced to Master Sergeant. Life was good, he explained. And then, the controversial Gulf of Tonkin incident occurred in August, 1964 involving the USS Maddox in the waters near North Viet Nam and quickly escalated from a war of words to a full-blown conflict that would eventually cost us 50,000 casualties before it was over. Opa’s nice cushy life was about to change and he soon found himself overseas in the middle of a war zone without the comfort of his large family, only this time he was in charge of a transportation unit in the middle a hot, sweaty, Viet Nam jungle. He was responsible for running a motor unit that was sending convoys of personnel and equipment into the front lines. Unlike Paris, there was zero fun attached to this work and every day he was being shot at by people he could not see. He, along with his men, daily lived in terror of being injured or even lost in a firefight or a victim of an explosive device placed by
the Viet Cong in their jungle roadways. He often travelled in long over-the-road convoys delivering needed supplies to the troops and was constantly worried of being the target for a sniper hidden in the dense foliage of the jungle as well. His mission was strategic and he lived his life one dangerous day at a time. For his individual efforts, he was later awarded the Bronze Star. Once more, Opa will not discuss the events or the facts surrounding his earning this prestigious award; he was “just doing his job!” He would much rather talk about his children and grandchildren than speak about his many military exploits. This month, Opa commenced his 90th year surrounded by friends and family at the American Legion Post in Lusby. They recognize he is truly a very humble gentleman with a genuine heart of gold. He is amazed by all the attention he receives when folks ask him about his past. He is equally embarrassed to discuss the various citations and awards he is presented with by various organizations and groups. He is a true hero in every sense of the word to everyone he knows, yet all he wants is to be treated like any other normal person.
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Obituaries
In Remembrance Kendall Thomas Ihnacik
Luella Jean Chaney
Kendall Thomas Ihnacik was born on February 27th, 1982, to John and Terri Ihnacik. From an early age he showed a love for the written word, a curiosity for the natural world, and a drive to explore. He was a talented athlete and succeeded in soccer, basketball, and swimming. Always a free spirited person, he was unbound by convention. He was expressive; never afraid to challenge what he saw as unjust. Kendall followed his own compass. He struck off on his own at the age of 19 to start a new chapter of his life in the US Virgin Islands. In the Caribbean, he enjoyed sailing, exploring coral reefs and colonial ruins, and absorbing the immense beauty of the sea. Surrounding himself with a cast of other free spirited characters, he built friendships and met his wife, Lauren Nicole Garrison. Upon the birth of his daughter, Isla, he and his young family moved to Baltimore, Md. Kendall was a true craftsman, a culinary artist, and a practical intellectual. Kendall loved the sea; he loved to read; and he loved to cook. Above all, he loved his family. He was lost from this world too soon. He will be dearly missed by many. His memory lives on in the hearts and memories of those who loved him; and his spirit lives on through his beautiful daughter Isla Ihnacik.
Luella Jean Chaney, 88, of Owings, MD passed away January 19, 2017 at her residence. Jean was born June 7, 1928 in Washington, DC to Edward French and Ruth Beahm. She was raised in Mt. Rainer, MD and graduated from McKinley High School, class of 1946. Jean married George N. “Buck” Chaney on June 18, 1949 in Washington, DC. Shortly after the marriage, they moved to Calvert County. She was employed at Calvert Memorial Hospital as a practical nurse in the 1960’s and later assisted her husband in the operation of his business, Custom Built Homes by George N. Chaney. Jean was a former member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church and a current member of Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County. She participated in many activities at both churches. She and Buck enjoyed wintering in Florida for over 25 years. Jean enjoyed playing cards and shuffleboard, ceramics, crocheting, baking and canning. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Buck on June 26, 2016; her son Larry Chaney; brother Edward French, Jr. and sister Evelyn Preecs. Surviving are her daughter Linda Chaney Dunn and her husband Tom of Owings, MD; sons Stephen Chaney
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and his wife Diane of Huntingtown, MD and David Chaney and his wife Candy of Owings, MD. Grandchildren Jennifer Dunn Zlotorzynski and her husband Brian, Kevin Dunn and Susie Della-Camera, Justin Chaney, Andrew Chaney, Kristin Dunn Tudja and her husband Dave, Lindsey Chaney Moorley and her husband Jonathan, Brittany Chaney, Keriann Dunn Linkous and her husband Jason, Collin Chaney and Tyler Chaney; great grandchildren Riley Dunn, Sean Zlotorzynski, Carter Dunn and Jacob Della-Camera.
Thomas Ord Hunt Thomas Ord Hunt of Lusby, MD passed away on Tuesday, January 17th at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Timmie, sons Art and Don, daughter Rhonda and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Tom was preceded in death by his son, Jeff. After proudly serving in the United States Navy, Tom went on to co-found Linemark Printing, Inc. of Landover, MD, where he worked until his retirement. Tom was a devoted and loving family man who will be deeply missed.
Robert Wayne “Robby” Murray, Jr., Robert Wayne “Robby” Murray, Jr., 39, of Huntingtown passed away January 15, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1977 in Annapolis to Robert Wayne Murray and Linda Lee (Sears) Jarboe. Robby was raised in Anne Arundel and Calvert County and attended Calvert High School. He was
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Mary Irene Riston Mary Irene Riston, 69, of Lusby passed away January 16, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born August 15, 1947 in Washington, DC to George Richard and Mary Louise (Radike) Riston. Because of Mary’s special needs she was a member of the ARC of Southern Maryland Community. Mary was preceded in death by her father George R. Riston, Sr., step father Harry Lee Hilton, III, brother George R. Riston, II, and sister JoAnn Riston. Surviving are her mother Mary L. Hinton of Chesapeake Beach, brothers Mark E. Riston and his wife Cathy of Chesapeake Beach, Harry Lee Hilton, IV and his wife Denise of Huntingtown, and Edgar L. Hilton of Millington, MD; sisters Pamela J. Riston of Chesapeake Beach and Starlene Hilton of Churchton; 17 nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews.
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The Calvert County Times for. This is why you play and coach, to see where you stand at the end. Hopefully we can achieve our goals as a program (but) only time will tell.” Some of these tougher matches that Pratt is referring to include the current SMAC ranked #7 Calvert on February 1st at Calvert High School and the #8 Great Mills who they will face on Jan. 27 at home. Leonardtown, now sitting second from the bottom in SMAC with a record of 2-9, may have an even tougher schedule thatnHuntingtown. With games against the #6 St. Charles, #7 Calvert, and then once more against the #4 Huntingtown on February 15th at home for a shot at redemption.
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Leonardtown’s #10 Chris Fenwick getting set for a jump shot
#10 Davaughn Reid of Huntingtown trying to work the ball past #23 Jordan Jones of Leonardtown
Huntingtown Blows Past Leonardtown in Cross County Matchup Just Access By Zach Hill Contributing Writer
On Jan. 20, the Huntingtown Hurricanes toppled the Leonardtown Raiders at Huntingtown High School in a devastating fashion, by the score of 73-42. The Hurricanes dictated the tempo of almost the entire game while the Raiders were just struggling to keep there heads above water all throughout. “We came back [Thursday] and made our adjustments from the McDonough game” Huntingtown Head Coach Joseph Pratt said. “The coaches and myself always try to prepare for everything that might come up in a game. Last year, [Leonardtown] played a lot of zone, this year from doing some scouting they were playing man to man as well as pressing in some other games.” Huntingtown’s ravishing start to the game was something to be noted as the first quarter would give them the largest point differential of the entire game, scoring 19 points to Leonardtown’s 4. By the time the first half had drawn to a close, Huntingtown had more than doubled the points of Leonardtown, 34-15. Coach Pratt gave high praise after the game to the junior Daquan Watts and how he had been playing exceptional for the Hurricanes all season. The second quarter is where Watts really shined on the court as he put up nine points in just that quarter, 18 in total by the end of the game.
The third quarter is where Huntingtown really finished digging Leonardtown’s grave. The Canes managed to put up 19 more points to the Raiders 8. This brought the score at the end of the third quarter up to 53-23 in favor of Huntingtown. By the time the last quarter of the game came around, the Hurricanes had most of their starters on the bench, and were still managing to do well with their bench. While for a short bit of time it appeared as if the Raiders had finally connected the dots, they were still unable to score more points than that of Huntingtown in the quarter. This quarter was a great example of the depth of the Hurricanes as even with mostly bench players they were still dominant. Leonardtown put up only 19 points to the 20 that Huntingtown scored in the quarter, leaving the final score at 73-42 in favor of the Hurricanes. “Our defense really carried us tonight” Pratt said. “We really didn’t press or play zone, we just played solid man to man defense… We rotated well and rebounded well. I thought we played well as collective unit and we communicated on defense. We identified their shooters and contested well. I was very proud of our defensive effort tonight… We were locked in.” With playoff basketball just around the corner in February while currently sitting in the top five in SMAC with a record of 10-5, Huntingtown will be hoping to be playing in their prime as February comes in Coach Pratt discussed. “As a coach you always see tremendous potential in your team. I feel good about where we are right now as a team but it means nothing if we get satisfied and stop getting better.” Pratt said. “The rest of the season will play out, but we need to take it game by game. The rest of the schedule is tough. We have some tough in county games as well as DiviHuntingtown’s Daquan Watts(#2) being guarded by PJ Holt sional games we need to be ready (#14) of Leonardtown
As the words rifle across the screen, this week’s “View” feels small and insignificant against the large and consequential political backdrop. Ah, but maybe small and insignificant in this case is also well-timed and therapeutic. With that, happy silver anniversary, D.C sports fans. Let us weep together. It has been 25 years since Washington’s once dominant football team claimed the city’s last major professional sports championship. The event was Super Bowl XXVI. The date was January 26, 1992. The location was the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Washington QB Mark Rypien exited the field through a confetti storm with the MVP Award. Head coach Joe Gibbs, the most important figure in the greatest sports era in D.C. history, claimed his third Lombardi Trophy and put himself in the discussion with the NFL’s greatest coaches. Strike up the band. Pop the champagne. Schedule the parade. Again. There was no indication that this latest championship moment was some final act of glory. Yes, the basketball team – the Bullets at the time – stunk, the Capitals were a perennial playoff flop (sound familiar?) and the baseball team was still 13 years from its move south. No matter. The football team was a machine that produced an annual contender and a championship every 4-5 years. Super Bowl XXVI was grand; more would follow. We were so naïve. The party caravan drove off a cliff on that distant January night. The needle skidded across the record, stopping the music abruptly. Without even a “last call” or “last dance”, the lights were turned on and everyone was ordered home. The fairytale was over; a long, dark period of relentless suffering began. A quarter-century later, the gloom persists. The losing during this depressing period has been a combination of persistent – the ‘Skins and Wizards have combined for just six playoff game/series wins - and heartbreaking – the Nationals’ and Capitals’ recent playoff meltdowns. If Jim Cantore was on location, he’d be predicting an endless cycle of morale-sapping storms while blizzard conditions tested the specification limits of his Weather Channel issued L.L. Bean gear. Baby, it’s cold outside.
Prior to 2016, pity was not something D.C.’s plight would have legitimately earned. But then, within just months, the Cavaliers ended Cleveland’s misery and the Cubs…the Cubs…won the World Series. Now when talking championship futility for major sports cites, it’s D.C. and Minneapolis, a town that last raised a triumphant fist after the Twins won Game 7 of 1991 World Series at…the Metrodome. Creepy. Don’t confuse this whining with entitlement. D.C. is owed nothing. Four championships – 3 Super Bowls, 1 NBA title – in the last 40 years is statistically solid. But, the last 25 have been an absolute wasteland. It’s about to get worse. After the Super Bowl concludes, Atlanta and one-time Washington (2012-13) offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is expected to become the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. He will join Sean McVay, another former Washington offensive coordinator (2014-16) and the new head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, as consecutive Washington OC’s to earn a head coaching gig. Salt, meet Wound. Is this psychological torture? Are the football gods incapable of mercy? This is not the kind of “Back-to-Back” fans seek. Of course, it should indicate - and something that would make it more palatable that the ‘Skins are in the midst of a fertile period of winning. See, when teams are successful and win Super Bowls, coaches get poached and other teams overpay for their free agents. Yeah...that’s not the situation in D.C. It’s enough to make you feel jobbed and to kick and scream, “It’s not fair!” Well, it isn’t. Championships aren’t allocated fairly. There is no promise of equity. But with sports, there’s always hope – even after 25 years. No team is disadvantaged. No city is condemned. Opportunity is given equally, but achievement is based purely on individual and team performance. If only life, another often unfair game, was so just with its access to the dream, however that is personally defined. Now wouldn’t that be something? For the time being, though, it remains a goal, one that hopefully won’t take 25 years to achieve. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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Sharkfest: A Sea of Sharks From ‘A to Z’
Coming to CMM in February
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See SHARKABET, the newest exhibit on display in the Mezzanine Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum. Beginning Saturday, February 4 all ages can enjoy these colorful and fun paintings of the world’s largest fish. The exhibit is based on the book “Sharkabet: A Sea of Sharks from A to Z” by Ray Troll and features the author’s whimsical fishy paintings of both living and extinct species of shark. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a different type of shark. The exhibit will be on display through December 2017.
“It’s an alphabetical look at the world of living and prehistoric sharks. For kids of all ages, although anyone with an interest in these toothy, denizens of the deep should find this an exciting exhibit,” said Ray Troll. The exhibit is on loan from The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science in Miami, Florida. Calvert Marie Museum in Solomons is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest. Press Release from Calvert Marine Museum
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Hospital Foundation Names New Trustees
The Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation has named four new trustees for the coming year. Joining the board are Dr. Ramona Crowley Goldberg, Lisa Garner, Sandra Holler, Brian Lazarchick and Brian Martin. The members can serve up to two three-year terms. They join 10 other community volunteers who are currently serving. “Each of these individuals bring special talents to the foundation board,” said CMH Foundation Executive Director Theresa Johnson. “Some have worked with the hospital and its foundation for years while others are new to the county and bring a fresh perspective.” She went on to add, “It’s an exciting time for the hospital and I’m thrilled they’re willing to be a part of this effort to fulfil our goals over the next few years.” Since the foundation was developed in 1989, it has generated more than $8 million in philanthropic support for the hospital. Most recently, it helped fund state-of-theart diagnostic imaging technology and a mobile health center that will bring essential primary care and dental services to underserved areas of our community. Dr. Crowley Goldberg recently retired after a 44-year career as an educator. She frequently donates her talents as a soloist to benefit local charitable endeavors including the College of Southern Maryland, Calvert Hospice and the hospital. She has been a dedicated advocate for the breast center named for her late husband Dr. Sheldon E. Goldberg at CMH.
Garner, owner of Garner Exteriors in Dunkirk, is passionate about community service and brings extensive fundraising and event planning experience. She has served on the hospital’s ball committee since 2011 and is co-chairing the black tie gala this year. She has also been active with the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, Calvert Hospice, the Chesapeake Bay Grady White Club and United Way. A longtime local resident and greatgrandmother, Holler has expertise in education, mental health and the juvenile system. She is currently a court-approved mediator for Southern Maryland. Her many volunteer activities include the Calvert County Library, Calvert Hospice, the Festival of Trees and the Calvert County Juvenile Drug Court. Lazarchick is a certified safety professional and is currently managing director of Safety and Technical Training at SMECO. A decorated veteran, he retired from the Air Force in 2007 and went on to earn a bachelor and master degrees in occupational safety and health. Martin, who specializes in recruiting for restaurants and the hospitality industry, is a familiar face to many families in the community having coached soccer for more than a decade for the county’s Parks and Recreation leagues and more recently the varsity team at Huntingtown High School. Press Release from Calvert Memorial Hospital
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Employer registration is available at . . . . . . Artist www.csmd.edu/jobfair. Space is limited. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The deadline for employer registration and .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. payment is March 10. . . .Reception ............................................... Job seeker registration is requested but .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Leonardtown Arts Center not required. 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A list of participating . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..St. employers can be accessed at the website. . . . .March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3, .. .. .. 2017 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..students .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..in.. ..grades .. ... ... ... ... ...3-12 There is no cost for job seekers. .. .. .. show .. .. .. .. ..will .. .. ..be .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..are .. .. ..invited .. .. .. .. .. ..to.. ..submit .. .. .. .. ... ...a... ... ... ... ... ... The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 . . . . . . The . . . . . . p.m. at CSM’s La Plata Campus’ Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..piece . . . . .of. .artwork .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. for Business and Industry (BI Building) in .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..displayed .. .. .. .. .. ..March .. .. .. ... ...3-... ...31, .. .. ..2017 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. inspired .. .. ... ... ... ... ...by... ...the . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Room 113. Ready Room events will be held 9 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. ..theme: ........... to noon on March 15, 10 a.m. to noon on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 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CSM Announces Job and Career Fair
Looking for a job? Plan to attend the 2017 Tri-County Job and Career Fair on March 28 at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus. “The college holds the annual fair as both a service to our students and the community as a whole,” said Lisa Warren, Senior Associate Director of Career Services at CSM. “What people may not know is that staff and faculty from across the entire college join with Career Services and volunteer their time to make this event happen. We genuinely care about the livelihood of our entire community.” For the second year in a row, CSM will help job seekers prepare for the job and career fair by hosting several free Ready Room events in the weeks leading up to the fair. “A person can come to the Ready Room and have their resume reviewed and practice interviewing skills,” Warren said. “Sometimes job seekers aren’t sure how to approach a recruiter or what to say; our staff is trained to help you develop this dialogue.” At the fair, job seekers can meet with area businesses and agencies that are looking for employees. Participants can take part in a “Navigating the Federal Hiring Process”
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Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Five Senses: For children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Fee is $5, CMM members are FREE.
Saturday, January 28
Chalky & Co. Paint Workshop @ Running Hare Winery Running Hare Winery 150 Adelina Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Join us for a fun night of painting “Chalky” on wood kits. Choose the kit you wish to paint, i.e., Wine/Crab Rack, Six Pack, 5 O’Clock, and many others to choose from. Select your paint colors and secure your seat by registering in advance no later than 1/12/17. Contact Lori at 443-404-9023, or at lahinds@comcast.net Check out my website at chalkyandcompany.com/lah 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.
Friday, January 27 Ken and Brad Kolodner Trio with Rachel Eddy Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 7:00 PM 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. The Maritime Performance Series presents Ken and Brad Kolodner Trio with Rachel Eddy. Enjoy driving, innovative, and unique interpretations of traditional and original fiddle tunes and songs. Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine available for sale. Tickets are $15
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Zumba Gold Toning Northeast Community Ctr., 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 8:30 AM-10:00 AM 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. Call 410-257-2554 to register through Calvert County Parks and Rec or register online. Build a Toy Boat Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Make your own toy boat in the Maritime History Hall with sessions starting on the half hour. $2 donation requested with museum admission. Quarter Auction Benefit Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Doors open at 6:00PM Auction starts at 7:00PM Participating vendors includes representatives from: Origami Owl, Lilla Rose, Thirty One, Crabby Corn, Chalky & Co, Scentsy, Tasty Creations by Beth, Jamberry, Tupperware, Your Changing Style, Tobacco Stick Creations, LuLaRoe, Bottoms Up, Shara Tea With Me, and Lemongrass Spa. Gift card grab and rolls of quarters will also be included in each round! Proceeds benefit Calvert County United Way (Bonnie Barrett for Mardi Gras Queen Campaign). For info or reservations, call 410-474-2958. 14200 Solomons Island Road Solomons, MD Motown Night —Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach 7:30 PM-11:30 PM
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MOTOWN NIGHT IS BACK! The Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 will host a Motown Night beginning at 7:30 p.m. until 11:30. The cost of $10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tickets available at the door. Public warmly welcomed. For information call (301)8556466. www.ALPost206.org.
Monday, January 30 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
Tuesday, January 31 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.
Wednesday, February 1 “Examining Our Foundations” Wednesday Evening Series Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 6:00 PM-8:00 PM “Examining Our Foundations” A New Winter Wednesday Night Series at
Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish. Led by Father David, Father Skip, and Reverend Sarah, 6:15pm Potluck dinner with 7:00pm Presentation. Wednesday evenings in January and February, the clergy will lead presentations exploring the foundations of what we as Christians, and specifically as Episcopalians believe. This series is designed for those at all stages of familiarity with the history, beliefs, and worship of the Episcopal Church. For some it may be a refresher or way to think about aspects of our faith anew. For others, this will serve as an introduction for what we as Episcopalians believe. Each week will focus on a specific element our foundational beliefs, allowing us to examining the “what?” “why?” and “how?” questions of our faith and worship practices. Having a mix of people new to the Episcopal Church and those who have been active for years, will make for more fruitful conversations. All are encouraged to participate, and there are no silly questions!
Thursday, February 2 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 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.
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Events Thursday, January 26
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. 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. JobSource Mobile Career Center 1:00-3:00pm. 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 Southern Branch.
Friday, January 27
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, January 28
Books in Bloom Flower Design Demonstration. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Garden Club will demonstrate the steps to create a book-inspired flower arrangement. Use your newly learned floral design skills and sign up to participate in Books in Bloom, Feb. 27-March 1. One lucky winner will take an arrangement home! Snow date is Feb. 4. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Construction Zone 2:00-4:00pm. Bring your family to explore the Library’s building sets. It’s come and go constructive time in the storytime room as we bring out the library’s collection of Legos, Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, Blocks, Magformers and more. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Monday, January 30
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-11:00am. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. 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.
Tuesday, January 31:
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. Munchkin Game Night! 6:30-8:00pm. Go down in the dungeon. Kill everything you meet. Backstab your friends and steal their stuff. Grab the treasure and run. Come play the card game Munchkin! There will be an instruction portion at the beginning. Newbies, pros, everyone come play! Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Wednesday, February 1:
Cinema Café. 6:00-8:30pm. Join us for the cult classic movie based on William Goldman’s book The Princess Bride. Popcorn provided by Flagship Cinemas. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Thursday, February 2
Stretch & Grow. 9:30-10:00am. Stretch & Grow combines simple stretching and literacy components in a calm, fun environment. A great way to connect your mind to your body and start the day. Ages 2 - 5. Calvert Library Southern 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. 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. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Lab Rats 6:30-7:30pm. Explore the cool world of science with experiments and crafts! For kids in grades 3 through 6. This month’s topic: Stop Motion Movies! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Book Discussion - (Lotus Cafe). 6:30-8:00pm. Recurring monthly book discussion held at Lotus Cafe. This months book is “A Man Called Ove,” by Fredrik Backman. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
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Thursday, January 26 Philip Parsons Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00 -11:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Dylan Gavin The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Trivia Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Friday, January 27 Funkzilla The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Scarlet Plus Entertainment (Karaoke & DJ) The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8:00 PM – Midnight! Join us for lots of singing and dancing. A Relaxing Atmosphere Where It’s All For Fun & Fun For All! DJ Nate Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com
Saturday, January 28 Scarlet Plus Entertainment (Karaoke & DJ) The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8:00 PM – Midnight! Join us for lots of singing and dancing A Relaxing Atmosphere Where It’s All For Fun & Fun For All!
Billy Breslin Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 8:00 PM- Midnight anglers-seafood.com DJ Hall of Fame Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Sunday, January 29 Charity Fashion Show The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 2:00-5:00 PM To Support Dennis Collins for Mardi Gras Queen www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Tuesday, January 31 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 -9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Wednesday, February 1 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00 -9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Thursday, February 2 Billy Breslin Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Swamp Candy The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 8:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Trivia Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.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.
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+. 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. To schedule your appointment, call Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606; North Beach Senior Center, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748.
Living Well with Diabetes
Living Well with Diabetes classes will be offered at: Southern Pines Senior Center, Mondays, March 6 – April 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon; North Beach Senior Center, Wednesdays, May 3 - June 7, 1 - 3:30 p.m. This workshop is for those with preDiabetes or Diabetes. Register for the workshop through the Calvert County Health Department at 410535-5400, ext. 459.
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Enjoy this month’s Lunch and a Movie featuring Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray, Wednesday, February 1, 11 a.m. It’s down to the last two football teams! Cast your Super Bowl Prediction, Friday, February 3, 11:30 a.m. Winner will receive a prize!
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Enjoy a morning of relaxing HeART & Soul Coloring, Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 a.m. Join the Lunch Bunch at Ledo’s Chesapeake Beach, Wednesday, February 1, 12:30 p.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Enjoy Pre-Groundhog Day Fun, Wednesday, February 1, 1 p.m. while eating groundhog cookies and watching a video on the history of Groundhog Day. Watch the movie Groundhog Day, Tuesday, February 2, 10 a.m. starring Bill Murray.
Eating Together Menu Monday, January 30
Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Broccoli, Orange Slices
Tuesday, January 31
Beef Tips in Gravy over Noodles, Winter Squash, Plums
Wednesday, February 1
Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Kale, Mandarin Oranges
Thursday, February 2
Baked Fish, Tossed Salad, Seasoned Brown Rice, Tomatoes and Zucchini, Pineapple
Friday, February 3
Baked Chicken Leg, Lentil Soup, Seasoned Greens, Carrots, Fruited Jell-O
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 26, 2017
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1. __ fi (slang) 4. Carolina Panthers’ Newton 7. Documented organizational practice 10. A way to change color 11. Boxing legend 12. Football coach Parseghian 13. Rewards (archaic) 15. Colbert’s network 16. Palm trees 19. Capital of N. Carolina 21. LA ballplayers 23. Does not sit 24. A way to intensify 25. Penny 26. Elements’ basic unit 27. Muscular weakness (pl.) 30. Makes sense 34. Helps little firms
35. Go quickly 36. Found at the end of books 41. A way of carving 45. The back of one’s neck 46. Israeli dance 47. They help golfers 50. Western landmass 54. Evokes 55. A Big Easy hoopster 56. Small valleys 57. Water in the solid state 59. Acquired brain injury behavior science (abbr.) 60. Don’t let this get too big 61. Motor is one type 62. Negative 63. A hiding place 64. Negative 65. Excavated
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33. Body part 37. Gratify 38. Watertight chamber 39. Dueling sword 40. Term 41. Having an attractive shape 42. Togo capital 43. Island nation 44. Arctic deer with large antlers 47. Dishonorable man 48. Equal to 100 sq. meters 49. Administered 51. Cake topping 52. Car for hire 53. Autonomic nervous system 58. Intelligence organization
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1. Upright stone 2. Beat 3. Intestines (informal) 4. Distinguishing marks 5. Clergical vestment 6. Give cards incorrectly 7. Underground construction worker 8. Japanese art form 9. Franz van __, German diplomat 13. Wife 14. Consume 17. Curve 18. Midway between south and southeast 20. Unit of heredity 22. Upon 27. Pressure unit 28. Australian TV station 29. Cool! 31. A person’s guardian spirit 32. French river
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There are four things different between Picture A and Picture B. Can you find them all?
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Answers: 1. Bigger piece of blueberry pie taken 2. Apple has red skin 3. missing spatula handle 4. Extra cherry
Word Scramble: Doctor
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