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Calvert Democrats Primed Coordination Called the Key to Public Transportation to Claw Their Way Back Trump, Hogan Draw Goldstein Dinner Speakers’ Ire By Dick Myers Staff Writer The normally mild-mannered U.S. Senator Ben Cardin sounded more like a fireand-brimstone preacher. “This is serious business,” he repeatedly said. Maryland’s Junior U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Steny Hoyer picked up on Cardin’s message with equally strident criticism. Calvert County’s representatives in Congress all spoke at the 19th Annual Louis L. Goldstein Dinner March 9 at the Rod ‘N Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach sponsored by the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee. And, the object of the speakers’ ire was President Donald Trump. The new Republican president has not only stirred up the Democratic members of Congress, but he has caused a significant uptick in membership in the Democratic cubs in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, which both voted for Trump and against Hoyer and which both now have all-Republican boards of county commissioners. Speaker after speakef vowed to change that and elect Democrats in 2018. Several said the key was for the party to capture the votes of registered Independents. Cardin said in Trump’s first 45 days, “He has compromised the U.S. economy.” He added, “You can’t believe what he says.” Cardin is especially concerned about the new president’s ties to Russia, noting that his business enterprises have just received 28 trademarks in Russia. “It compromises the office of President,” the senator said. “We are talking about the soul of America,” Cardin said about what’s happened in those first 45 days. Hoyer came to the podium next and picked up on what his friend Cardin had said. Hoyer said Trump has undermined the rights of Americans, the quality of life, the environment and consumer protection. Hoyer said Trump had appealed to middle America, yet what he has done has “undermined average Americans.” Van Hollen said that Trump has broken his promises on jobs and job opportunities. He mentioned the executive order which

he said makes mortgages more expensive and what he called Trumpcare, the Republican alternative to Obamacare. Van Hollen said that Trumpcare gives beaks to the wealthy while making health insurance more expensive for middle America. “This is nothing but a Trojan horse giving a big tax break to the wealthiest of Americans.” A number of Prince George’s County ofﬁcials were also in attendance. And, Gov. Larry Hogan did not escape their criticism. Master of Ceremonies Del. Michael Jackson, who represents a part of northern Calvert and portions of Prince George’s, said, “We have a lot of work to do,” to defeat Hogan in 2018. And, Ben Jealous, former national NAACP president and Bernie Sanders supporter, said, “We have a governor to get rid of.” Calvert County Democratic Central Committee Chair Greg Brown noted that the 100th birthday of President John F. K Kennedy is approaching. He recalled his “Ask not what your country can do for, ask what you can do for your country” speech. Brown challenged the large crowd in attendee - “We must answer the call to service.” Several awards were handed out after the dinner. The Louis Goldstein Award was presented posthumously to Clifton Savoy who was killed in a motorcycle accident las year. Savoy was chair of the central committee for two years, Receiving the Chairman’s Award was Beth Swoap, who has been a member of the Democratic Club for 25 ears and currently serves a secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party. Don and Marie Brvenick were honored with the Dan Pike Volunteer of the Year Award. They worked in the Clinton campaign and marched in Washington for human rights. Malcolm Funn and his late wife Annette received the Community Service Award for their long-time involvement with the party and in the community. In accepting the award, Funn said getting out the vote was the key to future party success. He said if everyone who marched after the election had voted in the election the outcome might have been different. The Goldstein Dinner is named for the late, legendary Calvert counitan Lois L. Goldstein, who is still remembered for his greeting, “God bless you all real good, you hear.” Coins bearing that slogan were placed on the tables for attendees to remember the longest serving state ofﬁcial in the country. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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There’s enough public transportation in Southern Maryland. What is lacking is coordination. That was the conclusion of attendees at a Transportation Summit held March 8 at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick campus. The summit was sponsored by the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, the Non-Profit Alliance of the chamber and United way of Calvert County. Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland Regional Transit Coordinator Nicky Pires spoke at the summit. Sold told the County Tines that if you sit in the parking lot of St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown in any given hour you are likely to see vehicles from three different agencies (public and nonprofit) dropping off patents there. She said with better coordination one of those vehicles could be picking up all three patients, leaving the other two to provide other services. She used St. Mary’s Hospital as an example because that was the venue for the first (on March 14) of several public meetings over the next few months to determine transit needs in the entire region. The first meeting dealt with health care transportation needs. The outreach effort is being coordinated by the non-profit, DC-based Community Transportation Association of America. They were hired by the council through a $50,000 grant from Rural Maryland. Association members will be on hand to facilitate the discussions and then prepare a report.

A number of needs were identiﬁed by attendees at the March 8 summit. They included: • Door stop pick up for handicapped/ elderly persons • Assistance on public transportation vehicles for those needing help getting on and off. That would entail having a second person on the vehicles in addition to the drivers. This is particularly important for transportation to and from doctor’s or hospital appointments. • Shared transportation by businesses in a particular area seeking workers. Getting to and from job interviews was listed as a major impediment for persons seeking jobs. • Better publicity about existing services, particularly the on-demand bus service. • Inter-couuty transportation, including getting veterans to the outpatient health clinic at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Hone in St. Mary’s County. Calvert Chamber President/CEO Bill Chambers said of the conclusion on the need for coordination: “Just because we need more services doesn’t mean we need more buses.” He said the chamber wouldn’t stop its involvement with the issue and prommised future sessions on the public transportation issue. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has unanimously approved the renovation of the bathrooms in the county courthouse in Prince Frederick. The decision at the commissioners’ March 14 meeting came after it was delayed a week because of Commissioner Mike Hart’s concern about the $300,000 price tag. Hart agreed to proceed after assurances that additional savings could be affected. The commissioners had earlier been told that the price was so high because most of the work would be done after hours so as not to disturb the courts. But Director of General Services V. Wilson Freeland told the BOCC at their March 14 meeting that some savings could be achieved by doing work over holiday weekends. Then Circuit Court Judge Marjorie Clagett approached the microphone and told the commissioners that she was willing to live with construction while court is in session. “It needs to be done,” Clagett said of the renovations of the bathrooms that are more than 45 years old. The judge pointed out that now courthouse visitors must take an elevator and go to another wing of the building to find handicap accessible facilities.

Freeland said that the judge’s agreement for work to be done while court was in session could avoid time-and-a- half pay for work after hours, adding savings to the $300,000 price tag. The project involves the following: • Converting six bathrooms at the central core (two on each floor) for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility; • Upgrading two bathrooms on the second floor near the secretary/ waiting area and one small restroom near the judges’ suite; • Combining two small restrooms near the jury deliberation room to provide a fully accessible unisex restroom, and • Removing a small restroom near the kitchenette to expand that space. Construction will be in a 908-squarefoot area. It will be included in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget; $150,000 has already been allocated. The commissioners’ decision will fund whatever else is needed to complete the project. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan noted that Cokie Roberts was the perfect speaker at the college for International Women’s Day (March 8). For one thing, she has a long and distinguished career in journalism with NPR, ABC and PBS, including an Emmy and numerous other awards. For another thing, she has written a half dozen New York Times bestsellers, most dealing with the role of women in U.S. history, including one that talks about the early Maryland colony’s own Mistress Margaret Brent. And, Roberts’ mother, Lindy Boggs was a role model for women in politics, having served eight terms in Congress after the presumed death in a plane crash of her their husband/father Hale Boggs. Roberts was this year’s speaker for the Benjamin Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism, named after the late former trustee of the college and noted managing editor of t Washington Post during its reporting of the Watergate scandal. The title of Roberts’ tall was “Resilience and Resistance, Coping in Hard Times,” referring to the struggles of women in the United States, including the right to vote. But that also includes the current fact that women make up 60 percent of the workforce yet only hold one percent of the world’s wealth. Margaret Brent was the first woman in the English colonies to appear before a court and became executor of the estate of Maryland Governor Lord Calvert, yet was denied a vote in the legislature. That right to vote became an almost 300-year struggle by strong women who also led the fight for abolition in the 1800’s. She said by 1920 (when the 19th Amendment was passed giving women the right to vote). “It was not just resilience, it was resistance.” Roberts noted that the lecture’s namesake Ben Bradlee had the support of a strong women, his publisher Katherine Graham, who remained steadfast under extreme pressure from the highest levels of government. “She was constantly under attack personally and as an institution,” Roberts explained. “We have to keep telling everyone what the facts are,” Roberts said of the lesson learned from Bradlee’s leadership during the Watergate era. Roberts, during a question-and-answer session, was asked about the partisan politics clogging Congress. She said it is the worst since before the Civil War. She observed that after World War II members of Congress of both parties worked together because they had just gotten back from the foxholes fighting together. They knew they weren’t enemies, she said. The solution to the problem is for more women to enter

the political arena, Roberts believes. She insisted she wasn’t anti-male (after all she has been married to the same man for more than 50 years), but, “Men in power are much more about themselves. Women are about others.” Roberts said she recently talked to former U.S. senator Barbara Mikulski, the longest serving woman in the history of Congress. Mikulski told her there was cooperation among women senators of both parties to get things done on issues relating to women, children and families. In response to another question, Roberts urged women challenged by fear of getting involved to seek help from support groups and to take one of the many workshops available to help prepare women for roles in politics. Roberts was asked to react to President Trump’s assertion that the press was the enemy of the people. She said there is conversation about that inside every news organization in the country, but the answer is, “We just have to continue doing what we do.” She added that journalists have to “just tell it. There is a strong sense that our job is to just tell those facts.” Roberts said her employer National Public Radio doesn’t allow their reporters to call what is being said a “lie” because that goes to the intent of the speaker and only that person knows the answer to that. She said she is not so much concerned that people are getting their news from non-traditional sources. She said you can’ force peple to watch or listen to or read the news. “I don’t worry about the delivery system,” she said. “It’s the content.” During her talk, she had high praise for St. Mary’s College and its liberal arts curriculum. She said the future of the country les in the “critical thinking” being taught at institutions such as St. Mary’s. After the talk, Roberts signed copies of her books for a long line of attendees waiting to meet her. The event at the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center Arena was sponsored by the college and the Center for the Study of Democracy. dickmyers@countytimes.net

Journalist/author Cokie Roberts signs one of her books after her March 8 talk at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Thursday, March 16, 2017

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Maryland House Passes Fracking Ban

The Maryland House of Delegates passed a milestone fracking ban bill today with unprecedented bipartisan support. House Bill 1325, which passed by a vote of 97 to 40, would ban hydraulic fracturing statewide. Public opposition to the practice has grown over the past year, as over a dozen counties and cities across the state have already passed local resolutions and ordinances to ban fracking and more than 1,000 Marylanders marched through the state capitol last week to demand a fracking ban. “We cannot afford to put our health, our ecology, or the growing economy of Western Maryland at risk for fracking. That is why a total ban is necessary and supported by the people of Maryland,” said Kumar Barve, Chairman of the House Environment & Transportation Committee that put forth the bill. “As a longtime proponent of legislative initiatives to protect Maryland from the dangers of fracking, I commend the Maryland House of Delegates for voting in support of a fracking ban,” said Delegate David Fraser-Hidalgo who introduced the bill. “Across the country, fracking is polluting the air and water of countless communities and making people sick. The passing of this bill is a huge step forward in securing Maryland as a national leader in combating climate change and protecting our citizens.” “Marylanders have made it loud and clear that they want to keep the reckless oil and gas industry out of our state. With this vote, the House has listened to our constituents and learned from the destruction that other states already face to avoid damage to our own precious natural resources,” said Shane Robinson, Montgomery County Delegate. “Our quest for economic opportunities and growth in Maryland will not come at the expense of safe drinking water, clean air, public health and a thriving tourism industry.”

Residents from across the state have sent more than 35,000 petitions and letters in support of a ban to the General Assembly. More than 200 businesses, the majority from Western Maryland, and over 200 Maryland health professionals sent letters to the General Assembly in support of the bill. “The passing of the fracking ban bill through the House by a 57 vote margin is truly a watershed moment for Maryland,” said Mitch Jones, Senior Policy Advocate at Food & Water Watch. “The current overwhelming support from Maryland delegates shows an understanding that without a ban, public health and local businesses cannot be protected. We applaud this critical step towards preserving the resources and economy of Maryland and call on the Senate to follow the lead of the House.” “This is a great victory for all of Maryland for our economic future, our public health, and preserving our natural resources for generations to come,” said Karla Raettig, Executive Director of Maryland League of Conservation Voters. “We applaud the Maryland General Assembly House for their bipartisan action in protecting their constituents from this dangerous practice and urge the Senate chamber to do the same.” “Today, the Maryland House of Delegates stood up for the people of Maryland in passing a ban on fracking,” said Mike Tidwell, Executive Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network. “This bill’s passage is the culmination of an immense grassroots movement that has been growing for years. We commend the Maryland House for working to protect the health of their citizens and the climate over Big Oil profits.” From Jackie Filson, Food & Water Watch

Governor Announces Human Resources Technology Platform Governor Larry Hogan March 10 announced that the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) was awarded over $195 million in federal funding to build a groundbreaking technology platform that will transform the state’s ability to deliver vital human services to Marylanders. Maryland’s Total Human-services Information Network, or MD THINK, is a cloud-based data repository that will break down traditional silos and data barriers between state agencies and provide integrated access to programs administered by agencies including DHR, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department of Juvenile Services, and the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. The administration dedicated nearly $14 million in funding for this effort in the FY 2017 budget. “MD THINK, the first program of its kind in the nation, will completely transform our ability to deliver vital human services to Marylanders and finally bring our service delivery into the 21st century,” said Governor Hogan. “With MD THINK,

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we will have the ability to provide help to Marylanders where they are and when they need it through a holistic approach to care that cuts through the bureaucratic red tape.” “I very distinctly remember showing our plans to the governor for MD THINK 16 months ago and explaining how this new

approach can improve service delivery to the vulnerable children and families,” said Sam Malhotra. “The governor’s commitment to this project is the reason why we are here. The $14 million in funding the administration invested in this effort is now a $200 million program to help Maryland children and families.” To unveil MD THINK, Governor Hogan was joined by Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, DHR Secretary Lourdes Padilla and Deputy Secretary Greg James, Secretary of Juvenile Services Sam Abed, Labor Secretary Kelly Schulz, as well as Chief of Staff Sam Malhotra, who had the original vision for MD THINK during his tenure as DHR Secretary, and advocates from leading social services organizations. MD THINK is the product of two years of work by DHR and other agencies to develop an innovative design and project plan to modernize the state’s human services technology infrastructure and customer service process. MD THINK’s use of a scalable, pay-as-you-go, cloud-based platform is expected to deliver significant cost savings, streamline program operations, and increase agency productivity. Most importantly, enhanced data analytics will better enable state agencies to deliver the highest levels of service to Marylanders. The state applied for federal funds in November 2016, and $195 million in funding was awarded in February 2017. The General Assembly released $13.8 million from

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the administration’s FY 2017 budget in February 2017, allowing the state to access the federal funds and move forward with the development of MD THINK. Phase one of MD THINK will focus on revolutionizing service delivery for the most vulnerable Marylanders, including children in foster care, disconnected youth, and families in need. For the first time, caseworkers will be provided tablet devices, enabling them to provide services in the field as opposed to having to return to a central location to input data, saving time and resources. Improving customer service and making state government more efficient and effective are among the core promises Governor Hogan made to Marylanders during his campaign. The administration became focused on the need for a statewide revamp of technology infrastructure after the riots in Baltimore, when it became clear that, while the state had data showing areas of poverty, areas of high unemployment, and areas with transportation challenges, that data wasn’t able to be used in a holistic manner to help the state determine how to best direct resources. The administration recognized the need to move state government systems into the 21st century. From the Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.

What’s Coming to Calvert County? The following list of pending site plan applications was presented to the Calvert County Planning Commission at their March 15 meeting. The applications will be coming before the planners in the near future. a) S PR-16-537335, Scaggs Industrial Flex Space Located at 7630 Meadow Run Lane, Meadow Run Industrial Park in Owings, on a 14.61 parcel, zoned I-1. Proposed two multi-tenant light industrial buildings totalling 25,600 square feet. The submittal was accepted February 24, 2016 as a Category I project. Agent: Collinson Oliff & Associates b) SPR-15-535825, Calvert Memorial Hospital Addition Located at 100 Hospital Road in Prince Frederick, on a 48.66 parcel zoned TC/Entry. Proposed 33,400 square foot new construction to be connected to the existing hospital building. The submittal was accepted February 24, 2016 as a Category I project. Agent: Collinson Oliff & Associates c) SPR-16-538986, Dunkin Donuts @ Holiday Inn Express Located at 255 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick, on a 3.4 ac parcel, zoned Prince Frederick Town Center - Old Town Transition. Proposed retail space totalling 4,508 square feet. The submittal was accepted June 22, 2016 as a Category I project. Agent: Collinson Oliff & Associates. d) SPR-16-540877, The Shoppes & Residences of Bowen’s Inn Located at 14630 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons on two parcels totaling .78 acres, zoned TC/C1/ IDA. Two new buildings being proposed

for a total of 15,168 square feet. Building #1 will provide commercial space for lease; Building #2 is being proposed to provide five (5) leased residences. The submittal was accepted July 27, 2016 as a Category I project. Agent: Collinson, Oliff & Associates e) SPR-16-539108, Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Located at 806/810 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick on two parcels totaling 1.76 acres, zoned TC/Entry. Proposed 4,995 square foot new eating establishment with drive-up facility. The submittal was accepted August 24, 2016. Agent: Collinson, Oliff & Associates f) SPR-2017-238, Shoppes at Apple Green Phase 2 Located at 10125 Ward Road in Dunkirk. 15.47 acres, Zoned TC. Proposed 11,295 square foot addition (two separate buildings) to the approved shopping center (SPR-16-537827, Shoppes at Apple Green, Phase 1, final approval September 29, 2016). Building #1 will consist of 9,180 gross square feet (gsf) with 6,600 gsf being designated as retail. The remaining 2,580 gsf to be designated as an eating establishment with a drive-up facility. Building #2 will consist of 2,115 gsf to be either an eating establishment or retail commercial building with a drive-up facility. The submittal was accepted January 25, 2017. Agent: Collinson, Oliff & Associates Note: Projects are listed by acceptance date from past to most recent. List supplied by the Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building

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Sex Offender Sentenced To 103 Years For Vicious Assault By Guy Leonard Staff Writer St. Mary’s Circuit Court Judge David Densford sentenced a man convicted of attempted murder and attempted rape to a virtual life sentence last week, citing the seriousness of the offense. David Thomas received several life sentences which were reduced but the sheer number of offenses with which he was charged, including first-degree assault and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, resulted in his being put in prison for more than a century. Thomas, who had been convicted of sexually abusing a minor in Calvert County, maintained his innocence throughout his trial and sentencing. “He maintains his innocence which is his right,” said Daniel White, assistant state’s attorney prosecuting the case. “But the evidence in this case is overwhelming.” Police say the incident occurred Nov. 21 of 2014 when Thomas went to the apartment of his victim and asked if he could use her cell phone. She invited him inside, charging documents read, and when he followed her into her kitchen he produced a handgun and held it to her head. He led her back to the living room and told the victim to remove her clothes, charging documents alleged, but when she refused he put down his gun and strangled her with his hands.

When the victim awoke she found that her cell phone had been taken and Thomas had left; she also told police she couldn’t feel the left side of her body after being strangled into unconsciousness, charging documents stated. When she was taken to the hospital police found that she had significant wounds to her neck, charging documents stated. Both the victim and other witnesses say they had seen Thomas living in the neighborhood; charging documents state Thomas lived just two doors down from the victim. Detectives found that Thomas had been living in St. Mary’s at the Elkton Lane address, near his victim, without having registered as a sex offender here. At Thomas’ sentencing hearing, during which he declined to speak during his time of allocution, it was revealed that his victim was five weeks pregnant at the time of the assault. “This case cries out for a life sentence,” White said, praising the victim’s decision to resist her attacker. “All that time she refused to be raped,” White said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

CDS Violation #17-12066: On March 7, 2017, at approximately 1:00pm, Deputy M. Trigg stopped a vehicle at the intersection of German Chapel Road/S. Solomon’s Island Road. The occupants were searched and the front passenger, Freddie Commodore, 52, of Port Republic, was found to have two (2) recently filled prescription bottles on his person which were almost empty. He was arrested for two (2) counts of CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute (Oxycontin, Alprazolam) and Possession of Paraphernalia (bottles). CDS Violation #17-11951:

Damaged Property Case #17-12608: On March 10, 2017, Deputy R. Shrawder was dispatched to Armory Road Self Storage, in Prince Frederick, for the report of property damage. Upon arrival he spoke with the suspect on the scene, Salvatore Gallodoro, 38, of Prince Frederick, who admitted he couldn’t get into his storage unit so he broke the door to gain entry. He was arrested for Destruction of Property Less than $1000.00 and transported to the Detention Center. He also received an eviction notice to remove all of his items from the storage

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On March 6, 2017, Deputy G. Gott observed a vehicle travelling slowly and come to a complete stop in the middle of the road, blocking passage. He conducted a traffic stop at Barreda Boulevard/Dogwood Drive, making contact with the driver, Chelsea Hoofnagle, 30, of Lusby. While speaking with Hoofnagle he observed a prescription bag on the passenger side seat containing buprenorphine packets, displaying two different serial numbers. Hoofnagle was placed under arrest for possession of Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and CDS Possession of Dangerous Nonnarcotic drugs (Alprazolam and Adderall). She was transported to the Detention Center and was also issued a warning for the traffic violation.

Sheriff’s Office Press Releases During the week of March 6 through March 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,420 calls for service throughout the community. CDS Violation #17-12357: On March 8, 2017, at approximately 9:00pm, Deputy J. Denton conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle he observed being driven with a tail light out near the intersection of S. Solomons Island Road/St. Island Road. Dfc. Moran and his K-9 partner arrived on the scene as he made contact with the driver and the other occupants of the vehicle. The rear passenger, Terry Windsor, 25, of Faulkner, MD, refused to cooperate and kept his hand clenched. Deputy Denton opened Windsor’s hand and observed a blue pill (Oxycodone) and an oval capsule (Alprazolam). The driver was issued a warning for the traffic violation and released on the scene. Windsor was arrested for CDS Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone) and for CDS Possession of a Dangerous nonnarcotic drug (Alprazolam).

CDS Violation #17-12113: On March 7, 2017, at approximately 4:00pm, Deputy K. Williamson received an alert that a passing vehicle was being driven with a suspended registration. He stopped the vehicle at the Rt. 2/4 Liquor store and made contact with the driver, Tirrell Simms, 27, of Pomfrey, MD, to inform him that he had a broken (rear) brake light globe and for the driving violation. While he obtained names of all the occupants, Trooper McCombs and his K9 partner, Plank, conducted a K9 sniff of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert. Deputy Williamson discovered 82 loose pills in the console (Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone). Simms was placed under arrest for CDS: Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic, Driving on a Suspended License, Driving with a Suspended Registration and received a warning for the broken brake light globe. As he was searched inside the Detention Center, C/O Lanier discovered a piece of folded paper with Marijuana residue. Simms received additional charges of Possession/Receive Contraband while confined (Marijuana) and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement.

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CDS Violation Case #17-11779: On March 6, 2017, at approximately 7:30am, Deputy T. Mohler observed a vehicle traveling well above the posted speed limit and was able to initiate at traffic stop near Solomon’s Island Road/Ball Road, in Saint Leonard. Upon contacting the driver, David Dziergowski, Jr., 25, of Lusby, he immediately detected the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle and its’ contents revealed a glass smoking device, a green colored rubber container containing THC (Dab), a metal rod with concentrated THC wax and an unopened Suboxone strip. Dziergowski was charged with Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone), CDS Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (THC Wax) and Possession of Paraphernalia (glass pipe).

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facility. Damaged Property Case #17-11965: On March 6, 2017, Deputy A. Ostazeski responded to Senora Lane, in Lusby, for a report of damaged property. The victim explained they parked their car around 5:00pm and around 10:30pm that evening received an email from On-Star notifying them that two (2) of their tires were low on air. After thoroughly inspecting the tires, they realized the tires were intentionally slashed. There are no suspects at this time. Damaged Property Case #17-11827: On March 6, 2017, Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Stafford Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of damaged property. When he arrived the complainant advised that sometime between 10:15am and 10:50 that day, someone intentionally scratched the rear passenger side door of their vehicle. There are no known suspects at this time. Theft Case #17-12918: On March 11, 2017, Deputy C. Idol responded to 5th Street, in North Beach, for the report of a theft. Upon arrival the victim advised he was moving items from his vehicle into his residence and had stepped away briefly; upon returning, discovered a black Taurus 99AF 9mm gun (with brown grip and in a black holster/case) was missing. Theft Case #17-12632: On March 10, 2017, Deputy S. Trotter assisted a victim who arrived at the Sheriff’s Office to report a theft. The victim explained they had parked their vehicle at the Calvert Memorial Hospital on March 2nd and discovered their handicap placard was stolen. She was provided a case number and advised to contact the MVA to get a placard replacement. Theft Case #17-12428: On March 9, 2017, Deputy C. Johnson responded to the CVS Pharmacy, in Dunkirk, for the report of a shoplifting. The manager stated a light skin black male entered the store with a flat/empty duffle bag. Upon leaving, he did not stop to check out at the register, but rather left the store with the same bag appearing to be full and bulky. The manager checked the area where the shoplifter was last seen in the store and discovered sixteen (16) bottles of body wash missing from the shelf.

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Southern Maryland Native Returns to Blue Crabs

The Blue Crabs announced the return of right-handed pitcher Daryl Thompson and left-handed pitcher Robert Carson on Thursday as the 10th Anniversary season roster continues to take shape. Daryl Thompson returns for his sixth year with the Blue Crabs. A native of Southern Maryland, Thompson was picked in the eighth round of the 2003 MLB Draft out of La Plata High School by the Montreal Expos. His career took him to the majors in 2008 and 2011 with the Cincinnati Reds. Thompson spent time in the Expos, Nationals, Twins, and Mets organizations as well. He joined the Blue Crabs in 2012 after starting the season in AAA Rochester. Thompson’s 2016 campaign saw his highest innings pitched, strikeouts, walks per nine innings pitched, and strikeout to walk ratio as a Blue Crab. The 31-year old was named the 2016 Opening Day starter and played a pivotal role in the 2015 run to the Atlantic League Championship series. Thompson’s stellar 1.08 ERA in two games pitched was highlighted by a com-

plete game two-hit shutout of the Lancaster Barnstormers in the opening game of the Freedom Division series. Robert Carson returns to the Blue Crabs after making his Southern Maryland debut in 2016. The left-handed pitcher was acquired by the Blue Crabs on June 1, 2016 from the Bridgeport Bluefish. Carson pitched 46.1 innings with a 3.88 ERA while striking out 54 batters. A fan-favorite, Carson’s charisma and energy was often felt before games on-field as pre-game festivities took place. “Having Thompson and Carson return was important for us,” said manager John Harris. “Carson’s impact out of the bullpen was valuable and Daryl’s reliability as a starter are traits we wanted to have back on our roster this season.” The Blue Crabs open up the 2017 season versus the Long Island Ducks on Thursday, April 20, 2017. From the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

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St. Mary’s Field Hockey Team Recognized for Academics The Zag Field Hockey/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III National Academic Team Awards were announced on Thursday with St. Mary’s College of Maryland being one of 124 squads earning recognition. The National Academic Team Award recognizes those institutions that achieved a minimum team grade-point average of 3.0 during the first semester of the 2016-17 academic year. Swarthmore College achieved the top team GPA in the nation with a mark of 3.72 in the first semester. Mount Holyoke College and Springfield College each posted a GPA of 3.68, while Earlham College came in at 3.65 and Misericordia University and Simmons College were each at 3.63 to complete the top five in team GPA in Division III.

This is the Seahawks’ 18th straight Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division III National Academic Team Award as St. Mary’s posted a 3.142 team GPA during the fall. All but one of the seven Capital Athletic Conference schools with field hockey teams made the list. View the full listing of Zag Field Hockey/ NFHCA Division III National Academic Team Award recipients here. St. Mary’s finished its first season under the leadership of Jessica Seay with a 5-12 (2-4 CAC) record as the Seahawks gained a berth in the CAC Field Hockey Championship Tournament for the 23rd consecutive season. By Nairem Moran · nmoran@smcm.edu for St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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Pauxent Appeal Elementary Who Gets Transferred – Campus to be Realigned The Bully or the Victim By Dick Myers Staff Writer

By Dick Myers Staff Writer The Calvert County Board of Education has unanimously agreed to relocate some of the grades at the Pauxent-Appeal Campus (PAC) in Lusby. Staring with the next school year, the first through fifth grades will go to the newer Patuxent Elementary School and Pre-K, kindergarten and the Judy Center would be housed in the older Appeal Elementary School. Appeal Elementary School first opened on 1949. Patuxent Elementary, which sits behind Appeal and is connected by a walkway, was first opened in 1992. Both schools have had additions. When Patuxent first opened, both schools were assigned a principal, but beginning with the 2014-2015 school year one principal has been assigned for both schools. For the current school year, grades 3-5 are in the Patuxent building and the rest of the grades in the Appeal building. The combined PAC has the largest primary school attendance in the school system, Calvert County Board of Education was presented at their March 9 meeting with a plan to realign the grades. The presentation was made by PAC Principal Karen Vogel and Executive Director of Administration Tony Navarro. The realignment of grades is considered to be a short-term solution, according to the presenters. It is expected to cost $200,000. An expanded Patuxent Elementary School

Patuxent Elementary School in the foreground and Appeal Elementary School in the distance with a walkway connecting them.

to house all programs is considered to be the ultimate solution for the PAC campus. In October of last year, PAC was charged with exploring grade relocation “to improve equity between the campus and the other elementary schools in Calvert County,” according to the presentation to the board. The conclusion of the 15-member committee was for realignment short term and an expanded Patuxent long term was what was presented to the school board. According to Vogel, the campus spread out the way it is, with a brisk walk between the two buildings, presented “programmatic challenges as evidenced by PARCC, discipline and attendance data.” The campus also has the highest number of unreturned teaching staff, indicating dissatisfaction with the dual school arrangement, she said. One of the goals of the study was “to reduce/eliminate instructional time lost due to travel between buildings (Resource, Special Education, Title I and Administration).” Vogel said putting Grades 1-5 together “will support collaboration between grades (and between tested grades).” Also, gradelevel teachers will have access to other grade-level teams. And resources staff can be assigned to one building. In addition to Grades 1-5, Special Education and Band would be located in Patuxent. There would be 26 large classrooms and a space dedicated for Band. In Appeal the new reallocation would allow for 14 classrooms plus three ofﬁces and two classrooms for the Judy Center. School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry said Appeal’s location along H.G. Trueman Road would allow for more community activities there. Vogel said there was very little reaction when the plan was presented to the PAC PTA. She said the conversations she has had with parents has been “positive.” dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) do not speciﬁcally address the issue of bullying in policies on transfers or misbehavior. If they come up, they are handled in those policies in a category called “Other” that deals with a myriad of circumstances. “Not everything falls into an absolute category.” Supervisor of Student Services Kimberly Roof told the school board at their March 9 work session. The discussion of bullying came up at the board meeting during a routine review of policies – in this case the policy on transfers. Board President Pamela Cousins noted that the board had received an inquiry about how bullying was handled in the transfer policy. Roof was asked by board member Dawn Balinski who would be transferred in a bullying situation – the bully or the victim. Roof responded that the preference would be to transfer the bully, “I think that student rights and research shows that surely is what school systems do,” she reported. But, the transfer policy doesn’t state that preference. Roof points out that sometimmes it is the preference of the victim and his or her parents that they be removed from the school where the problem occurred and into a safer environment.

School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry pointed out that working things out was surely the preference because transportation would have to be provided to whoever is transferred. He said the system didn’t want to put a bus on the road for just one student. School Board Vice President Tracy H. McGuire asked if the student and parents would have to agree to a transfer. Roof said the school system could make the decision and that decision could be appealed if the party felt aggrieved. But she added the preference was to get everyone to agree. “We don’t want to be adversarial,” she said. Board member Bill Phalen wanted to know what would happen if there was an allegation of mistreatment by a coach against a player. Roof said that would be handled under the policy on staff misconduct and would be thoroughly investigated. Roof presented the policy for review without any proposed changes and that was approved unanimously by the school board. dickmyers@countytimes.net

Calvert Students Sweep Computer Bowl

Teams from Northern High and Huntingtown High swept the 28th annual Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl on March 4 at North Point High School. Northern High teams finished first and fourth, with Huntingtown coming in second and third against teams from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Nearly 70 students comprised the eighteen teams that demonstrated their programming knowledge through a written test and by creating programs to Shown (l to r) are students Justen Serrao, Kyle Hurley, Will Longsworth and Michael Lindsey and Coach: Vicki Longsworth. solve specific problems. The competition is sponsored The Huntingtown teams, coached by Tom by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), the College of Currier, included Brian Holt, Brandon JackSouthern Maryland, Booz Allen Hamilton, son, John Murray and Zach Sims on the secand the public school systems of Calvert, ond place team and Brayden Archer, Kirsi Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Accord- Arnesen, Emily Desverreaux and Jimmy ing to a press release from SMECO, “The Nguyen on the third place team. Winners received plaques, trophies and competition underscores the importance and value of computer skills for students who gift cards from SMECO. In addition, the plan to become proficient in technical and College of Southern Maryland presented awards to the first place team. industrial fields.” The first place Northern team included From Calvert County Public Schools. Kyle Hurley, Michael Lindsey, Will Longsworth and Justen Serrao. Micah Calderwood, John Heide, Jim Kong and Tommy O’Brien made up the fourth place team. Both Northern teams are coached by teacher Victoria Longsworth.

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The Humane Society of Calvert County Working to Save the Area’s Homeless Pets By Dave Spigler Feature Writer

Southern Maryland is fortunate to have many passionate volunteer organization that fulfill the community’s needs. One of them, the Humane Society of Calvert County [HSCC] is a “no-kill” facility dedicated to placing homeless dogs and cats into loving forever homes where families will provide the care and respect these creatures need. Unlike some “shelters,” once they become “wards”, they remain until adopted out to families who meet very specific requirements for their adoption. These unfortunate animals are never euthanized and the society’s staff and volunteers go to great lengths to place them in a loving home as soon as possible They currently have a female dog named Marley that has been in their care for three years now. She was adopted out twice in this time and for various reasons, not always the dog’s fault, it didn’t work out. Once placed, most of these animals will remain with their families for life. In 1976, a group of animal-loving individuals came together to rescue the area’s dogs and cats who had no other place to go other than to outfits that had limits on the amount of time they were allowed to stay before getting the death sentence. These folks shared a mutual love that no animal needs to suffer this fate no matter the reason for his or her homelessness.

In 1991, HSCC had become so busy and the costs for providing this service so exorbitant, they applied for and received status as a Non Profit 501[c]3 entity and started to attract tax-free donations from organizations and private citizens to fund their operation. And, as the Calvert County population continued to grow over the next two decades, the fastest of any county in Maryland, the problems with the number of strays grew as well. Gail Prisel, Sally Lounsbury, and Molly Humphey with HSCC assisted in preparing the information included in this article. At present, their kennels can accommodate up to 25 dogs. When space allows they will board two or three dogs and this serves as one means of raising needed funds. In addition, they have many dogs placed in temporary foster homes so at any given time they may have as many as 70 dogs that they are responsible for in their system. One of their priorities is to immediately place mothers with puppies, any dog that becomes overly stressed with the kennel environment, and elderly dogs. They also care for dogs that are recovering from surgery or undergoing heartworm treatment. Currently, HSCC is treating a fivemonth-old male chocolate lab named Kola who just underwent extensive heart surgery at a cost of nearly $5,000. HSCC was able make a plea to the community and raised the money from donations from many wonderful citizens. Enough money came in so they are also able to follow up with sonograms or any other treatments he may require before being placed. He is very

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popular at the kennels and they believe potential adoptive families will be lined up to bring him home when he is healthy. The animals are brought to HSCC’s attention from many different sources. Often family pets who can no longer be kept for whatever the reason provide the largest source of animals to be adopted. They also rescue animals from “kill shelters.” They get “risk lists” from these facilities for animals that are scheduled to be euthanized within so many days. The HSCC folks will go and bring them in if there is room. Many rescues come from the Tri County Shelter near Hughesville. Animals are also brought in from the Prince George’s County Animal Shelter and a shelter in King George, Virginia. And it is not unusual for workers to find dogs left at the facility when they come to work in the morning. As with any strays, the animals must first go to the Tri-County Shelter for a period called “stray time” to allow their owners an opportunity to reclaim them. If they are not recovered, HSCC will bring the “nicer” ones to their kennels. Other animals may be recovered from puppy mill busts, dog fighting rings, and hoarding situations. Following the Hurricane Katrina tragedy in Louisiana years ago, a team went and saved 60 dogs whose owners could not be found and where bought to the facility here in Calvert County. The costs to adopt these critters is $200. While that may seem expensive to a family wishing to take one home with them, the costs for operating this facility continue to

climb like everything else today. The costs for food and utilities to care for these “orphans” is a big part of the HSCC budget each year. But what most citizens don’t realize is the medical costs for treating these guys are climbing out of sight. If you have taken a pet to a veterinary recently you will have an understanding of what it takes to keep 50 to 70 dogs healthy at a time. They do make exceptions for older dogs or ones with health issues. They are much more difficult to place and are just needing a nice family to provide them with a comfortable home during their remaining years. In these cases, HSCC will waive the adoption fees. Each dog or cat leaving the facility is spayed or neutered and microchipped. Their shots are all up to date and they have had flea and tick treatments and are on a heartworm preventative. Should an adoptive family need to return their new pet, HSCC will return their money in full for the first week. If the pet is kept longer, depending on the time and circumstance, the adoptive family may receive half of their deposit back, but after a reasonable time there will not be any money returned but the folks at the kennel will happily greet their former ward and accept him or her back to the group. The rules are very well written in the Adoption papers and each adoptive parent signs that they have read and fully understand the rules for which they are accepting their pet. The total amount of funding required to operate the HSCC for one year is now at $200,000! Very little of this amount goes to salaries as a majority of the work is performed by volunteers who love these animals as though they were their own. The positions include a kennel manager,

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The Calvert County Times board members, several adoption counselors, dog walkers and others who assist by taking doges to adoption events, help with the fundraising and transporting the animals as necessary. Still others help with doing the laundry and kennel cleaning, and performing facility maintenance when required. A typical day starts with the staff arriving early each morning to feed and clean and give medications. Around 11:00 a.m. teams of walkers arrive to take and walk the dogs; some walkers volunteer two days a week and others may come in more often to ensure every animal gets their exercise. Later, the afternoon shift arrives to feed and clean once more. There are always folks available to keep the animals company. The folks at HSCC hold tours of their shelter at 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland for any groups that are interested in their work. Usually Boy Scout and Girls Scout troops are especially interested in seeing the available animals. Tours need to be arranged in advance. Each weekend, there are adoption hours where the public can come look over these future pets. They are open on Saturday from 11a.m. until 2 p.m. and Sundays from noon until 3 p.m. They recently started holding adoption hours during the week and are open each day from 2 to 4 p.m.. For additional information, call them at 410 257-4908. The folks at the kennel are always looking for new and better ways to promote their efforts and discover new

means to bring in the needed funds it takes to operate this service. They often take the available doge to stores like Pet Smart and Pepper’s Pet Pantry on a regular basis to show them off. They schedule adoption events throughout the area and also participate in the North Beach Christmas Parade each year. They hold a “Home for the Holidays” promotion the weekend after the parade as well. And they advertise online through their website and Facebook. The website is provided below. Unfortunately, there is no government funding at the federal, state or county levels available for helping these rescue outfits. HSCC is constantly in the fundraising mode; they want to do even more rescues, but they are limited by the funding that they are able to raise. One of their most successful fundraisers is their annual “Rock n Roll for Rescues” held each Spring. This fun-filled affair is a concert featuring the renown Fabulous Hubcaps, a sevenmember rock and roll band that has been playing all over the Eastern United States for more than 40 years. he band got its start here in Southern Maryland and its popularity has spread throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and as far away as Michigan and es-

pecially Florida. They recreate all the classics from the 50s and 60s and their repertoire consists of more than 650 songs from that era! Opening for them is Calvert’s own “Rockin’ Elvis” aka Jim Godbold who does an incredible job providing many of Elvis’ iconic hits! This year’s show is being held at the Rod & Reel in Chesapeake Beach on Friday, March 31 starting at 7 p.m. that also includes raffles, and a silent auction! A special food menu with table service and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $45 person and need to be ordered in advance by going to their website www. humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org Remember your help goes a long way to helping these great volunteers take care of “man’s best friends” and some kitty cats too!

The Fabulous Hubcaps are appearing at Rock n Roll for Rescues on Friday, March 31 at Rod ‘N Reel in Chesapeake Beach

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Obituaries

In Remembrance Linda Louise Dearstine Linda Louise Dearstine, 65, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Jessup, MD, died on March 8, 2017 at her residence. Born November 16, 1951 in Cheverly, MD, she was the daughter of the late Marvin N. Dearstine and Dorothy L. Dearstine. Linda graduated from Park Dale High School in 1971. Linda is survived by her children, Thomas Deacon (Nikki) of Ashburn, VA, Steven Blake of Lusby, MD and Doralynn Townsend of Lusby, MD; four grandchildren; and her brother, Jerry Dearstine (Pattie) of PA.

Virginia Lee Mayer Virginia Lee Mayer, 68, of Solomons, MD passed away on March 8, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. Born October 21, 1948 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. Smoot and Virginia J. (Winters) Smoot. Virginia graduated from Crossland High School in 1966 and graduated from the Washington School for Secretaries in 1967. She married Stephen Richard Mayer on May 21, 1971. Virginia was a devoted woman of Christ who spent her time creating joy and love with those around her. Virginia is survived by her children, Brian Mayer of Lusby, MD and Julie Mayer of Charlotte, NC; three granddaughters, Madison, Preslee and Karis; and sister, Barbara Puzey of Huntingtown, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen R. Mayer. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow

at 2:00 p.m. at Our Father’s House Assembly of God Church, 45020 Patuxent Beach Road, California, MD 20619. A reception will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden, 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell, MD 20629. Interment will be private.

Jo-Dee Ann Paras Jo-Dee Ann Paras, 60, of Prince Frederick passed away on March 7, 2017 surrounded by her daughters and closest family members in Washington, DC. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Delores Paras and brother Michael Paras. She is survived by her daughters and their families, Delores “Casey” Houchin (Steve Houchin) and Tammy Saberan (Aaron Saberan), her six grandchildren, Morgan, Steven, Nicholas, Madison, Makenzie and Zackary, her sisters Paula Santmeyer, Robyn Paras and brother, David Paras, as well as numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. Paras grew up in Oxon Hill and attended Oxon Hill High School and Potomac High School. Paras spent the last twenty years working as a teacher at Tanglewood School in Surratsville, MD. Most of her career has been dedicated to helping special needs children. She’s resided in Maryland most of her life, where she enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, crafting, entertaining, beach trips and most importantly, spending time with her family and animals. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation is Friday, March 17, 2017, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. Memorial service will be held Friday, March 17, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby. Interment is private.

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Paul “Petie” Warren Greenwell, Sr Paul “Petie” Warren Greenwell, Sr. of Lothian passed from this world at age 95 on Monday, March 6, 2017. Paul had a lifelong dedication to his Church, country, and family. He leaves behind his loving wife Frances to whom he was dedicated for 68 years, his son Paul Jr. and his wife Kelly of Fort Worth, Texas, his granddaughter Kate, her husband Brian Donnelly, and his great grandson Brendan Paul, all of Los Angeles, California. Although he passed away within a few miles of his birthplace, his experiences and travels allowed his life’s journey to leave the world a better place. Born at home in Lothian during the Knickerbocker Blizzard on January 8, 1922, he was a graduate of Southern High School at age 16. He worked on construction of the Pentagon before entering World War II with the 12th Armored Division Hellcats, 66th Armored Infantry Regiment, Company C, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He saw combat action at Herrlisheim (France) where 1700 of his Division were killed, fought at the Battle of the Bulge, and helped liberate several concentration camps. He was seriously wounded and awarded the Purple Heart in addition to numerous other commendations for outstanding courage and bravery in battle. Upon his return to civilian life, Paul worked at the Census Bureau, where in 1951 he was instrumental in the development of the first commercial computer in the United States, receiving various merit awards for his work and retired after thirty years. Paul’s passion for fishing, gardening, playing cards, and enjoying steamed crabs were only exceeded by his love of his beagles and hunting, training many dogs into regional field trial champions. We are confident he was greeted in heaven by his loving family members, his fallen friends

from World War II who did not get to live out their dreams on this earth, and his nearly hundred beagles he owned over the years. He was also a passionate follower of the Orioles, Colts, and Ravens. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, John Turner and Alice Flynn Greenwell of Lothian and all his siblings Thomas, Alice Marie, Charles (Buddy), Helen, and Bobby. He was heavily inﬂuenced in his religious life by his grandfather John Flynn and was a devoted follower of the Catholic Church. He leaves behind 22 nieces and nephews. He will be buried near his parents and grandparents at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church where he was a long time member and received all the blessings of the Church.

Samual Joel “Sam” Boerckel Samual Joel “Sam” Boerckel, 28, of Dunkirk passed away March 6, 2017. He was born February 23, 1989 in Clinton to Joseph Anthony and Paulette Jaye (Shontere) Boerckel. Sam was employed as a carpenter with South River Restoration. In his leisure time he enjoyed being outdoors, walking on the beach looking for shark teeth, ﬁshing and crabbing. Sam is survived by his parents Joe and Jaye Boerckel of Dunkirk, brother Adam Boerckel and his wife Meg of Dunkirk, nephew Jacob Boerckel and grandmother Myrna Miller

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Calvert Retiree ‘Has a Story to Tell’ At 65, Benjamin Brown of Randle Cliff in Calvert County is more than a generation older than the average 25-year-old College of Southern Maryland (CSM) undergraduate. And while some of his fellow students have just recently finished high school and may still be living with their parents, Brown arrived at CSM for his first semester the fall of 2016 as a retiree laden with experience earned from overcoming a lifetime of challenges — the death of his father at a young age, incarceration in a juvenile detention home and the responsibility of supporting a family on an education that ended in high school. Brown is also an inspiring student. “Benjamin Brown is one of those students whom I will never forget,” said Martha Maratta, one of Brown’s academic advisers at CSM. “He teaches us that college is just not for traditional students right out of high school and that it is never too late to learn and to pursue goals that may have been delayed due to life experiences. I am also extremely impressed how Benjamin inspires and mentors younger students. He contributes a new depth to the classroom experience.” While some aspects of his life have not been easy, Brown has responded with the attitude that “you make mistakes, but you learn from them, and then you have to move on,” he said. From his earliest experiences to now, he is known for his open, friendly demeanor, his enthusiasm for learning and his commitment to sharing his life’s lessons with others. Those who have benefited from these lessons began with his fellow detainees in juvenile detention and has carried forward to his three children and seven grandchildren and now with his fellow CSM students. “I’ve got a story to tell, and I don’t mind telling it,” he said. Brown also impressed his criminal justice instructor at CSM, Assistant Professor Katrina Robertson. She noted that he was unusually engaged with the subject matter, and he was willing to tell the class about his personal experiences with the criminal justice system and what he learned from them. “His openness, and willingness to share his experiences impacted not only the class, but me as well,” Robertson said. “I won’t say I was surprised to find out he supported

law enforcement, but I was surprised that he would share those feelings with the class. His classmates respected him, his views and his experiences. He made my class what it was this semester. Benjamin ‘left a mark,’ not only on the class, but on me as well.” CSM student Simon French became friends with Brown in Robertson’s class. “He approached the lessons with such confidence and charisma, making it a refreshing experience for all,” French said. “By speaking of his multiple experiences and sharing wonderful anecdotes, he was able to support the content being supplied by [Instructor] Robertson.” French added that he was not the only one impressed by Brown’s life experience and contribution to the class. “We shared the class with a few students fresh out of high school, and I feel he definitely changed their perspective on work ethic and dedication.” Brown grew up near Richmond, Virginia. When he was 3 years old, his father died at 42 of a heart attack. At school, Brown was a good learner, he said, “But I was mischievous.” A record of suspensions and getting in trouble caused by that mischievousness at school impacted the outcome of an event the summer of 1968, just before Brown’s senior year in high school. “What you do in school carries. That’s a record,” he said. That summer day, he had arranged to meet a group of five friends to play basketball. Unbeknownst to him, the friends planned to use the gathering as an opportunity to rob a couple they knew would be in the area. “They beat them up pretty bad,” Brown said. “I intervened, but it wasn’t enough.” Brown was the only one of the group that the woman could identify due to an unusual piece of clothing he was wearing, and the police found Brown and arrested him. “I made the biggest mistake of my life,” he said. “The judge was hard,” Brown said. Even though his grades were solid and he had a letter from the military accepting him, the judge pointed out that there were some suspensions on Brown’s school record. “The judge said … ‘He’s heading down the wrong road,’” Brown said. “I respect his decision because it helped me grow up as a man,” Brown said.

CSM student Benjamin Brown checks out the law books at a CSM library.

Brown was incarcerated until 1972 in what he describes as a maximum security youth prison. He remembers the shame and embarrassment he felt when his mother, Janie Brown, came to visit him and how he wished he hadn’t put her in that situation. At the center, he stayed out of trouble and worked on completing a string of certificate programs — woodworking, welding, electrical. And he counseled fellow inmates to rethink any plans of pursuing a career in crime, “They weren’t very successful at it if they were in the detention center, were they?” he said. After Brown completed his sentence and was released, his parole officer helped him get a job with the Commonwealth of Virginia, working with the maintenance department. He worked there for the next 11 years. Then, he took a job with a box manufacturer and worked there for 25 years. He married twice and helped raise three children. From the time he was released from the detention center, his mother had urged him to go to college to complete his education. Brown had always dreamed of becoming an attorney. During his work career, he exercised his advocacy and mediation skills serving as his union’s president for 21 years. But, the financial responsibility of taking care of his family never seemed to afford him the opportunity to attend college to get the training and credentials he desired. “I just never took the time,” he said. “I just worked.” Brown retired in 2011 and moved to Southern Maryland where he has family, and he looked forward to enjoying the water and some good fishing. Visiting the public library one day, he was reminded of his early dreams and his now deceased mother’s hopes for him. He heard a librarian and a patron talking about the General Educational Development (GED) test. When a test taker passes this exam, he or she is awarded a high school diploma in the state of Maryland. Once the library patron had left, Brown approached the librarian to learn more. He needed to re-earn his GED because the detention center’s records of his first GED were so poor, and there were aspects of his schooling that Brown needed to relearn. He found that he could earn his diploma through the Maryland Adult National External Diploma Program (NEDP), which is a nationally recognized high school di-

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ploma option for adults, 18 and older. The program is designed for adults who have developed high school level skills through life experience. Brown enrolled and completed the program in five months. But, to Brown, earning his high school diploma was just the first step. “You’ve got this rare diamond, too large to put on my hand,” he said, describing his new credentials. “I want to see what it can do going forward.” For the past several years, he had been receiving CSM’s course listing in the mail, and, now that he qualified, he said he couldn’t wait to finally make some selections for himself. “I was excited,” he said, “like a kid getting his first, brand-new bike.” He began college courses at CSM in fall 2016. “It seemed like a better fit for me,” he said, explaining why he chose a community college. “I thought I would be better prepared once the four-year college came into play.” And he liked that he was already familiar with the campus because the GED course had ended there. “You’re right in this building. You can get your start right here,” he said. By 2018, Brown hopes to have earned his associate degree. Then he hopes to enter the University of Maryland’s law program and, he chuckles, earn his juris doctorate by 2024. “By the time I’m 71, I should have that in my hand,” he said. “That would be a joy to me.” Brown came to the attention of Dr. Rich Fleming, vice president at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus, at an Adult Education graduation ceremony held at Huntingtown High School. CSM now oversees the GED program in both Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Brown was one of the student speakers at the ceremony. “His story is impressive, and community colleges exist, in part, to help people like him achieve their academic goals. He epitomizes an adult learner who has a goal and the drive to achieve that goal. He is an inspiration to many of our students. We’re here to help him succeed and I can’t wait to be at graduation when he receives his associate degree.” “My experience with CSM has been just incredible,” Brown said. “The school has a lot to offer. CSM has opened doors and my eyes to a lot of things. From College of Southern Marylad

Author and Musician to Speak at Patuxent High

The Calvert Chamber, Southern Maryland Minority Chamber, and Calvert County Public Schools Present: Speaker, Author, and Musician Daryl Davis on March 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby, MD. This event is sponsored by Dominion Cove Point LNG. As an author, Daryl’s nonfiction book, Klan-Destine Relationships, provides a first-person account of an African American man’s journey into the mindset of the Ku Klux Klan. His true-life stories of meeting with Klan leaders, and attending Klan rallies are both suspenseful and revelatory. The book outlines Daryl’s efforts to bridge stark racial divides through friendship and engagement. It also served as inspiration for a new film documentary released in 2016 called Accidental Courtesy.

Today, Daryl travels the country giving inspiring lectures based on his experiences. His efforts in the area of race relations have earned national coverage from NBC News, USA Today, Business Insider, National Geographic, and many others. Please join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion and musical performance by Daryl Davis. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. However, please register y-=our attendance with the Calvert Chamber at www.calvertchamber. org. For more information contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577. From Calvert County Chamber of Commerce.

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In Our Community

Bay Photo Contest Deadline Nears Pope Francis Names Auxiliary Bishop As Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) celebrates their 50th year, they want to see how you see the Bay and all its rivers and streams. CBF’s photo contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers, and we are seeking photographs that illustrate the positive aspects of the Bay and its rivers and streams. We want to see your vision of the Bay region—from Pennsylvania to Virginia, from the Shenandoah Mountains to the Eastern Shore. Images depicting people, wildlife, recreation, and farms within the watershed will all be considered. All photos must include water from the Chesapeake Bay or a river, stream, creek, or other body of water inside the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Ofﬁcial judging will be conducted by a panel of CBF employees who will judge entries on subject matter, composition, focus, lighting, uniqueness, and impact. The public will also be able to vote online for their favor-

ite photo in the Viewers’ Choice Gallery. The awards are as follows: First Prize: $500 Second Prize: $250 Third Prize: $150 Viewers’ Choice: $100 In addition, the ﬁrst-prize photograph will appear in CBF’s 2018 calendar. And that’s not all: All winners will also receive a oneyear membership to CBF and will have their photos displayed on CBF’s website, in a CBF e-newsletter, and in CBF’s Save the Bay magazine. Submissions will be accepted online at www.cbf.org/photocontest until March 24 at 5 p.m. All winners will be notiﬁed of the outcome, and their images will be posted on the CBF website by May 31, 2017. From Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Public Hearing Set in Staff Recommended County Budget The Calvert County Department of Finance and Budget will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Staff Recommended Budget to citizens and to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Tuesday, March 21 at the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick. The staff presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. and residents are encouraged to attend the meeting and comment. A video of the meeting will air Thursday, March 23 on Comcast channel 6 at 7 p.m. and on the county website. To review the draft, please visit www. co.cal.md.us/2018StaffRecommendedBudge

t. Residents can submit comments by email to commiss@co.cal.md.us or by mail to the BOCC, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, ATTN: 2018 budget. Public input plays a vital role as the review process moves forward. To request reasonable accommodations at the public meeting for persons with disabilities or linguistic barriers, contact county Finance and Budget Deputy Director Joan Thorp at thorpjt@co.cal.md.us or by calling 410-535-1600, ext. 2651. Visit online for more information about the Department of Finance & Budget.

for Archdiocese of Washington Pope Francis March 8 named Rev. Roy Edward Campbell, Jr., 69, pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Largo, Md., as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington. Bishop-elect Campbell will assist Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, who serves as spiritual leader to over 620,000 Catholics living in Washington, D.C. and suburban and southern Maryland. The role of an auxiliary bishop is to assist the diocesan bishop in meeting the pastoral needs of the diocese. In the archdiocese, there are currently two other auxiliary bishops, Bishop Barry C. Knestout and Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville. “All of us in the Archdiocese are deeply grateful that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has named Father Roy Campbell to be an auxiliary bishop in our Church of Washington,” said Cardinal Wuerl upon the announcement from Rome. “Father Campbell, who was born, grew up, worked and served in this archdiocese, brings to his new ministry recognized talent and demonstrated ability. He also bears witness to the great cultural and ethnic richness of the Church of Washington reﬂected in all of the faithful, lay, religious and clergy. Personally I look forward to continuing to work closely with our new auxiliary bishop, who over the years has made signiﬁcant contributions to the pastoral life of this archdiocese.”

Bishop - ele ct Campbell was introduced at a press conference today. A lifelong resident of the Archdiocese of Washington, born in southern Maryland, and raised in the District of Columbia, BishopCampbell, elect Campbell attended Bruce Elementary, Shrine of the Sacred Heart School, Archbishop Carroll High School and Howard University. His parish assignments included Saint Augustine, Immaculate Conception, and Assumption parishes in Washington and his current assignment as pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Largo. After the press event, the bishop-elect traveled to the archdiocesan pastoral center in Hyattsville for Mass with the staff of the archdiocese’s administrative ofﬁces. Bishop-elect Campbell’s episcopal ordination will take place on April 21, 2017. From the Archdiocese of Washington

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Community Thursday, March 16 Sea Squirts

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland

10:00 AM-10:30 AM Ship Shape! FREE drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Calvert Toastmasters Meeting 205 Main St Prince Frederick 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 Free Car Seat Checkup Event at Dunkirk VFD Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road 3:00 PM-6:00 PM Do you know if your child’s car seat is safe? Find out at a free car seat checkup event! The checkup will be held on March 16, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department at 3170 West Ward Road. At the checkup event, you will learn if the car seat is the correct one for your child and if it is installed properly in the vehicle. You will also learn how to harness your child into the seat correctly. Car seat technicians will review any recalls associated with the car seat, the history of the seat and the crash history of the car to ensure safety. To prepare for the checkup you must first make an appointment by contacting Shirley Ireland or Jess Jones at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. They can be reached by calling: 410-535-2800.

Friday, March 17 Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner—Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Rt. 260 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Join us for this unforgettable traditional dinner hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings-Williams Post 206 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come to the lower level dining room. Cost is $12 including sides, roll and beverage. The Post is at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to (301)855-6466. Public Welcome. www.ALpost206.org The Benjie Porecki Trio Calvert Marine Museum 7:00 PM-9:30 PM The Benjie Porecki Trio pays homage to jazz as one of the true American art forms, playing classic jazz standards with ﬁre and intensity. Keyboardist Benjie Porecki is a 20-year music industry veteran who has played with Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, and many others. Drummer Mark Prince displays mastery in virtually all genres of music and has played with professional musicians across the industry. Zack Pride, a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, went on to study with some

of the preeminent masters of acoustic bass, and is a member of the Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door and available at www.bit.ly// MaritimeConcerts. American Legion Meeting-Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Rt. 260 7:00 PM-8:00 PM All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting, starting at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org

Saturday, March 18 Zumba Gold-Toning at the Beach Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 8:45 AM-9:30 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 e-mail me at zumbabonnie@comcast.net for more information. First Annual Southern Maryland Lip Sync Battle Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby, MD 20657 6:00 PM The First Annual Southern Maryland Lip Sync Battle, sponsored by the PHS Girls Basketball Program, will be held at Patuxent High School on Saturday, March 18th at 6:00 pm. This competition is for all ages and is family friendly. “If you think you’ve got what it takes to win this, get your moves and your Milli Vanilli vocals together and bring it!” The winner receives a CASH PRIZE! Tickets go on sale February 27th. Ticket price is $10.00 per person advance sale, $15 at the door. You can mail check or money order to Patuxent High School, Girls Basketball/Lip Sync Battle, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby, MD 20657. Or, contact Cindy at 443-365-0196 in order to get your tickets at PHS. Texas Hold’em And Cash Games Julie Rogers Studio Of Dance 4120 Old Town Rd Huntingtown Md 20639 7:00 PM TEXAS HOLD’EM and CASH GAMES to benefit the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 6pm and game starts at 7 pm. Buy in is $80 gets you $12,000 in chips and blinds are 20 minutes each and start at 25-50. Early registration before 6:45 gets you an extra $1000 in chips. $10 50/50 gets you an additional $3000 in chips. Re-buys up until the FIRST BREAK!! Food, beer and sodas included!!

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Sunday, March 19 Quarter Auction Beneﬁt—SIDS Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department 12 Noon-3:30 PM Beneﬁt: SIDS—Team Landon Sneade Auction starts at 1:00 Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5 All bids will be between 1—4 quarters with over 200 new, quality prizes to pick from. For info or reservations call 410-4742958 or 240-416-4224. Northern Calvert Reformed Mission— Bible study 2784 Queensberry Drive, Huntingtown, MD 20639 5:30 PM-7:00 PM This study of the Bible is open to everyone who wants to do serious study of a biblical book, in this case, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. We read the passage and try to understand it and see how it applies to life. This night we are studying Ephesians 4:1-16. Connect with us at www,joiningtheharvest.org

Monday, March 20 Zumba Gold-Toning Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Co., 3170 W Ward Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754—Ground Floor Meeting Hall 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, March 21 Steak Dinner—Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Rt. 260 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Particular about your Steak? At the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, you order it directly from the Grill-Master and you get what you order. Serving from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the $15.00 price tag includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll. Public welcome. For information call (301) 855-6466. www.ALpost206.org Zumba Gold-Toning for ALL ﬁtness levels Sunderland Elementary School, 150 Clyde Jones Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689 7:00 PM-8:00 PM This is a dance/ﬁtness program that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. Registration is required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 for more information, or contact me at zumbabonnie@comcast.net

American Legion Auxiliary MeetingChesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Rt. 260 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Want your voice heard? All members of the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday March 21 in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the Post Building 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East on Route 260. Inquiries should go to President Marcellas at (301) 399-7995.www.ALPost206.org

Wednesday, March 22 Tea in the Garden Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 12 Noon-1:30 PM Join us for an afternoon tea in the beautiful setting of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Learn about the history of teas and the part they play in our society. Our tea display will feature an assortment of specialty teas along with delicious homemade scones, tea cookies, and pastries. You’ll be served a tasting plate of our quiche of the day and soup or salad.Tour the featured exhibits in our two galleries, enjoy the Sculpture Garden and what each season has to offer, and shop in our unique Gift Shop. It’s a wonderful idea for group trips, parties or a special afternoon out! $20 per person; ticket price is non-refundable. In the event of a Calvert County weather emergency, the tea will be rescheduled. To reserve your place ..www.annmariegarden.org (under EVENTS) New Toastmasters Club Meeting 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Do you want to improve your public speaking abilities and learn leadership skills? A brand new Toastmasters club will begin in Chesapeake Beach for all interested. Pizza will be served!

Thursday, March 23 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Cloud Pictures. For children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Fee is $5, CMM members are FREE. Zumba Gold-Toning for ALL ﬁtness levels Sunderland Elementary School, 150 Clyde Jones Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689 7:00 PM-8:00 PM This is a dance/ﬁtness program that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. Registration is required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 for more information, or contact me at zumbabonnie@comcast.net

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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. On Pins & Needles. 2:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. T.A.C.O.S. Meeting. 5:00-6:00pm. T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things. Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and service learning hours) at every meeting! Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Duck Tape Crafts Night. 6:30-8:00pm. Make it out of duck tape! Create custom designed projects using decorative tape. Learn how to craft wallets, shoes, jewelry, and more! Supplies and snacks procvided. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Kids Just Want to Have Fun. 6:30-7:30pm. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Oceans. Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS. 6:30-7:30pm. Storytime Shenanigans. Grades 3 to 7. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons.

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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, March 18:

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Children’s MakerSpace. 1:00-4:00pm. Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. Calvert Library Southern Branch. 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. Garden Smarter-Herbs in the Garden. 10:00-11:30pm. What beneﬁts do herbs provide to us and our gardens? This introduction to the kitchen garden will also discuss how to make solving pest problems environmentally safe. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Books & Toys. 10:00-11:00am. The Last Bookaneer by Matthew Pearl. Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids! Calvert Library Southern Branch.

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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 will be used. Teens welcome. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Calvert Eats Local. 7:00-8:30pm. Learn about mushroom cultivation! Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas and great food! Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Manga Otaku Artist Nights. 7:00-8:30pm. On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays, from 7 to 8:30 pm, comics and manga fans ages 10 to 17 gather at the Twin Beaches Branch to learn the techniques of drawing for comics. Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.

Tuesday, March 21

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. Tween Night: Peep Show. 6:30-8:00pm. Have some fun and showcase your talent at Calvert Library’s Peeps® Diorama Night. Join your friends to recreate scenes from books such as the Harry Potter series, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and The Hobbit. Grades 5-7. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Book Discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. Looking back at a tragic event that occurred during his thirteenth year, Frank Drum explores how a complicated web of secrets, adultery, and betrayal shattered his Methodist family and their small 1961 Minnesota community. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

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Wednesday, March 22

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. 10:00-1:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Treble at Calvert Library: Downrange. 7:00-8:15pm. The talented US Army Band Downrange will bring popular music to the library with an up-to-date repertoire of rock, pop, country, R&B and inspirational patriotic arrangements. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Thursday, March 23

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. 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. On Pins & Needles. 2:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.

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Friday, March 17, St Patrick’s Day Celebration Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8:00 PM -Midnight Sing & Dance IRISH TUNES, Scarlet Plus Karaoke & DJ! Remember to wear GREEN!

Micheal Fox Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 8:00 PM-12 Midnight anglers-seafood.com Kings of the Weekend Band Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com

Tuesday, March 21 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com

Wednesday, March 22

Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com

Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com

St. Patty’s Day with DJ Ray Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com

Thursday, March 23

Saturday, March 18 Dance Till You Drop Night 8:00 PM -Midnight Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills T S will be on deck keeping the floor HOT for you, so come on down and try the new and old dances!

Robbie Kidwell Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Trivia Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com Swamp Candy The Ruddy Duck 8:00 PM Ruddyduckbrewery.com

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Centers Closing Early

Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will close Wednesday, March 22 at 12:30 p.m. for staff training. Lunch will be held at 11 a.m. Meals on Wheels will be delivered.

Intergenerational Summer Camp

The camp is back! Enjoy a week of activities with your elementaryage grandchild(ren), July 17 – 21 at Calvert Pines Senior Center. You can select two classes each day. A brochure with class selections is available at all three senior centers. Fee: $35 per grandparent/ grandchild pair, $15 each additional person. Fee includes all supplies and one DVD. Registration forms must be received by May 26. Make checks payable to Calvert Pines Senior Council. For more information, contact Luis Santiago or Sally Schofield at 410-535-4606.

Camp Volunteers Needed

The annual Intergenerational Camp will be held July 17 – 21 at Calvert Pines Senior Center. We are looking for volunteers to assist with the camp along with an adult to act as a volunteer coordinator. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old and should have experience in assisting with camps. Limited volunteers are needed and will be selected based on experience. Contact the Office On Aging at 410535-4606 to fill out a volunteer application form by the end of March.

New Trips Coming Up

Enjoy a day at Colonial Williamsburg, Monday, April 24. Fee: $116, includes transportation, lunch, tour guide and a boxed meal. Ride into the historic district for lunch at one of the taverns then spend the afternoon discovering what life was like in pre-revoluntionary America. Enjoy free time in the Merchants Square. A boxed lunch will be supplied in Williamsburg for our ride home. Note: This trip may be cancelled if there are not enough participants registered in advance. Enjoy a trip to Brookside Gardens, Saturday, June 10. Fee: $60, includes transportation, entrance fee and brunch. Before going to the Gardens, enjoy brunch at Squires Rock Creek Chophouse in Silver Spring.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

A Bi-County Pool Tournament for seniors aged 50+ will be held, Friday, March 24, 9:30 a.m. Sign up with Luis if interested.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Celebrate Women’s History Month, Thursday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. Mary Ann Jung will perform Sally Ride, Living History.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

The Senior Council will be hosting a Bake Sale, Thursday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit programs and events at the center.

Eating Together Menu

Monday, March 20

Chicken Curry over Rice, Carrots, Tangerine

Thursday, March 23

Tuesday, March 21

Meatloaf with Gravy, Succotash, Seasoned Greens, Orange Sections, Brownie

Wednesday, March 22

Baked Herb Fish, Vegetable Soup, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges

Oven Fried Chicken, Black Eyed Peas, Spinach, Green Beans, Bread Pudding Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Applesauce

Friday, March 24

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

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