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LOCAL NEWS 3 Education EDUCATION 7 Page 7 SPORTS 8 COPS, COURTS 9 FEATURE 12 OBITUARIES 16 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 17 Community Page 20 SENIOR CALENDAR 18 LIBRARY CALENDAR 18 IN OUR COMMUNITY 19 ENTERTAINMENT 22 BUSINESS DIRECTORY 23

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Kids Have Their Own New Year’s Eve Party This One Was at Noon a Calvert Marine Museum

By Dick Myers Editor It was a member’s only event. But, with more than 3,000 members, Calvert Marine Museum had a large pool to draw from. The occasion was the annual NOON Year’s Eve Party at the museum, of course on New Year’s Eve. The Noon in the name refers to the fact that the party is held in the late morning and early afternoon and is geared to kids. After all, kids have a right to celebrate New Year’s, don’t they.

The party culminated at noon in the Harms Gallery with the dropping of balloons and toasting with sparkling ginger ale. But before that the kids could have their faces painted, make New Year’s wish ornaments, partake of fishy snacks, participate in a dance party, enjoy a magic show and interact with Bubbles the otter.

Calvert Marine Museum is now ready for another year of serving its members and the general public, including a full list of special events.

For seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum. com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest. dickmyers@countytimes.net

SMECO Approved for Distribution Rate Reduction Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) on Dec. 28 to reduce its Distribution Service charges for customers. The lower rates—set to go into effect in Jan. 2018—result from a redistribution of SMECO’s transmission costs that will save SMECO customers $10 million per year.

The distribution rate will be an average of six percent lower for all SMECO customers and, along with lower energy rates established in Aug., will reduce residential bill costs by four percent as compared to last year’s. The Jan. change will put residential rates at $0.043 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) and base energy charges at $0.072 per kWh, dropping the average monthly resident bill of 1,300 kWh by more than $7 from Jan. 2017 prices.

“SMECO’s energy rates are as low as they were 12 years ago, and that’s good news for all of our customermembers,” said Austin J. Slater, Jr.,

SMECO president and CEO. “When reduced energy costs are bolstered by reduced rates on other parts of the bill, customers will be able to save even more.”

These lower rates come thanks to SMECO’s own reduced cost-of-investment in high-voltage facilities, paid for by distributed expenses to all customers in the region who use it. “SMECO was registered as a transmission owner in Jan. 2017. Since the entire region benefits from SMECO’s high-voltage facilities, customers throughout the region will share the cost of those facilities. In addition, SMECO has taken cost-cutting initiatives, such as reducing staff, decreasing the number of vehicles in its fleet, and consolidating offices,” Slater explained. “As a result, our customer-members will have a lower monthly bill.”

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Regulatory Reform Commission Publishes 2017 Report

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan

The Regulatory Reform Commission, established by Governor Larry Hogan and tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of Maryland’s regulatory climate, issued its final report on Dec. 28, identifying 657 total regulation to be streamlined or eliminated. Governor Hogan promptly announced that the administration would implement all recommendations.

To fulfill one of the recommendations, Hogan issued Executive Order 01.01.2017.33, requiring agencies to use guidelines adopted by the Advisory Council on the Impact of Regulations on Small Businesses in estimat-

ing the regulations’ compliance costs and economic impacts for small businesses. Creating a common sense regulatory environment for Maryland’s hundreds of thousands of small businesses, many of which are minority- or women-owned enterprises, is critical to growing the state’s economy.

“The primary focus of our administration has been on growing our economy, putting people back to work, and creating an environment of economic opportunity for every single Marylander,” said Governor Hogan. “These common sense reforms to cut red tape and bring state government into the 21st century will help Maryland job creators – especially our small businesses – grow, thrive, and put even more people back to work.”

Reforming state government is a top priority of the Hogan-Rutherford administration. In July 2015, the governor signed an executive order creating the Regulatory Reform Commission to conduct a topto-bottom review of every regulation on the books to improve upon bureaucratic efficiency. The administration eliminated or streamlined another 187 regulations identified in the commission’s 2016 report, bringing the total number of reformed regulations since taking office to 844.

“This is the first comprehensive, exhaustive review of Maryland’s regulations in a generation, and delivers on

Governor Hogan’s promise to reform state government to be more responsive to the citizens of our great state,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford. “We thank the Commission, numerous state agencies, and the Advisory Council on the Impact of Regulations on Small Businesses for the countless hours of work that went into this report, enabling our administration to eliminate or streamline hundreds of regulations.”

Among the reforms in the report is a repeal of 224 obsolete or redundant Department of Health violations and expunging of a $500 fee charged by the Maryland Transportation Authority to tow companies seeking permits. The Department of the Environment was the recipient of a few regulatory changes to its procedures, including the removal of a requirement that only small businesses with privately owned water and sewer systems—not those with public systems-- place capital into an escrow account for 20 years equal to costs to construct or expand the system and allowing the department to issue a joint permit for toxic substances and pesticide application rather than two individual ones.

The report highlights additional Hogan-Rutherford administration initiatives to make government more accessible and responsive to Marylanders, including the Governor’s Customer Service Initiative, the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement, and Maryland Business Express, an online portal to optimize services for the hundreds of thousands of businesses that interact with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.

Governor Hogan signed an executive order establishing the Regulatory Reform Commission in July 2015.

The commission is chaired by Abba David Poliakoff and includes the Lt. Governor as an ex-officio member, plus eight additional members appointed by the governor with a range of experience in various sectors representing regions across the state. For more information, please visit http://governor.maryland.gov/ltgovernor/ home/regulatory-reform.

Press Release from Office of Gov. Larry Hogan

Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. (Center) on Dec. 19 accepts a check for $762,619 from Tri County Council for land preservation efforts. The check was presented by council Executive Director John Hartline (to Slaughenhoupt’s right) as the other commissioners and council staff look on.

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Navy Team Expedites Gunner Seat Replacement

Applying accelerated acquisition strategies and rapid prototyping, the Naval Air Systems Command’s Aircrew Systems program office (PMA-202) is well underway toward fielding a replacement for the MH-60S Seahawk Gunner Seat by 2019.

“The existing MH-60S Seahawk Gunner Seat has directly contributed to medical groundings, degraded mission performance and a growing number of chronic back injuries among service members,” said Capt. Dave Padula, PMA-202 program manager.

This issue has been identified for several years as a top Helicopter Sea Combat community safety priority, and has now reached the number two safety priority for all of Naval Aviation.

Originally, the PMA-202 MH-60S Gunner Seat Team sought an industry solution to provide the fleet with a qualified seating system that could address the concerns raised in hazard reports and fleet visits. With the need to find a cost-effective solution that could be implemented as quickly as possible, top Navy leadership turned to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)’s AIRWorks rapid prototyping team.

“In addition to the seat design work, AIRWorks is providing program management, lead systems integration, engineering, test and logistics management support for this project,” said Gerald Swift, director of NAWCAD AIRWorks. “We’re also fully engaged in the design/CAD drawing conversion, drafting and final material selection.”

Within six months, the team had completed its initial design, using details based on existing performance specifications and supplemental fleet input. The concept design was completed by August 2016, and by September the first prototype was built.

The objective of the first prototype was to prove that NAVAIR could provide an upgrade that could address the fleet’s primary concerns of inadequate leg clear-

ance, insufficient back support, and no adjustability with the existing seat.

By November, the prototype was flown using HSC28 resources for a total of three flight hours at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. And in January 2017, the team took the prototype on a first-ofits kind roadshow to NAS North Island in San Diego, Calif., allowing more than 150 pilots and aircrew to sit in the seat and provide their feedback.

Concern with the existing seat was voiced again during the flag panel at the Naval Helicopter Associa- Members of the MH-60S Gunner Seat team from the NAVAIR Aircrew Systems program office tion (NHA) Symposium in (PMA-202) assess the 3D printed floor mount before fit checking it in a MH-60S Seahawk May 2017. In response, Rear helicopter at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, Oct. 26. (U.S. Navy photo) Admiral DeWolfe Miller commander for Acquisition. “We are approaching a (OPNAV N98) announced that he would fully fund known, long-standing risk in an innovative way, and we a replacement gunner seat program. By June 2017, a are focused on trying to resolve this aircrew safety confollow-on formal acquisition effort was established to cern as quickly as we can. Feedback on the prototype design, test, and build the next-generation gunner seat. helps ensure we are pointed in the right direction.”

Since then, the NAVAIR/NAWCAD team has been By taking “Speed to the Fleet” initiatives to heart, refining and redesigning the seat, digitizing drawings the NAVAIR/NAWCAD team has kept the focus on deand creating technical data packages in preparation to livering fleet capability; understanding, managing and flight test the second prototype in March 2018. In ad- accepting risk; and communicating, collaborating and dition, a 10-person Gunner Seat Fleet Task Force was building trust among its stakeholders. created to allow the fleet to provide real-time input durPress Release from AIR-1.0 Public Affairs ing each step of the prototype’s development.

“The MH-60S Gunner Seat prototype is a significant milestone,” said Gary Kurtz, NAVAIR assistant

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Coast Guard Transfers Lighthouse Property Building to County

By Dick Myers Editor

The Cove Point Fog Signal and Emergency Generator Building.

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Calvert County now owns another building on the grounds of the Cove Point Lighthouse in Lusby. The U.S. Coast Guard has transferred ownership to the county of the Cove Point Fog Signal and Emergency Generator Building on the property. The building dates back to 1901.

Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) administers the lighthouse property and rents it out for overnight stays.

The acceptance of the building and its contents was approved by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at their Dec. 19 meeting. The contents inventory consumes six type-written pages.

According to a memo from CMM Executive Director Sherrod Sturrock, “In August of 2016 the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) notified the commissioners of their intention to decommission the Fog Signal Building at Cove Point Lighthouse. In a letter dated August 30, the BOCC agreed to ac-

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cept ownership and responsibility for the Cove Point Fog Signal and Emergency Generator Building.

“In order to decommission this property, the USCG is required to follow established protocols, including environmental inspections for underground and aboveground storage tanks, hazardous materials, an endangered species survey, and an Archaeological survey. The latter must be done in accordance with Maryland Historical Trust’s ‘Standards and Guidelines for Archeological Investigations in Maryland’.”

Sturrock’s memo went on to report: “The USCG has been very good about communicating with CMM curator Richard Dodds throughout this process. They have been most considerate about timing their work around our facility rentals, and taking care not to unduly disturb the property.

The work was conducted by a contractor, Amec Foster Wheeler, who prepared the reports and submitted them to the USCG. The Archeological Survey is one more step in a lengthy process before the Fog Signal Building can

be turned over to the county. The survey turned up ‘bits and bobs and buttons’ mostly from the 20th century. Most is not of any significant interest to us. However, once catalogued, we will work with the MAC (Maryland Archeological Conservation) Lab to select and borrow a small sampling of artifacts for an exhibit in the Cove Point Lighthouse Visitor Center.”

Calvert Marine Museum, Sturrock said, concurred with turning the artifacts over to the MAC Lab. The Mac Lab is at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard, so the artifacts will remain in Calvert County.

The MAC Lab will properly prepare, catalogue, and store he artifacts, Sturrock said. The lab required a Deed of Gift letter signed by the county to accept the collection. County Attorney John Norris reviewed the Deed of Gift and signed off on it.

So, in finalizing the transfer, the BOCC unanimously agreed to sign the Deed of Gift. dickmyers@counytimes.net

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CSM Announces New Tuition Payment Policy

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM), which includes, from left, the Prince Frederick Campus, La Plata Campus, Leonardtown Campus and, not shown, the Regional Hughesville Campus, has announced changes to its payment policy. Students taking classes in the Spring Semester, either of the Spring Minisessions or the 12-Week Session are no longer required to pay 20 percent down at the time of registration, but must pay their tuition in full by Jan. 11.

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has announced changes to its payment policy, effective with the spring semester. Students taking classes in the Spring Semester, either of the Spring Minisessions or the 12-Week Session are no longer required to pay 20 percent down at the time of registration, but must pay their tuition in full by Jan. 11, using one of the following options.

Students can log on to their my.csmd account to pay by credit card or pay in person at a bursar’s office at the Prince Frederick, La Plata or Leonardtown campus. Students may also choose to sign up for CSM’s tuition payment plan by logging on to my.csmd, and in online services, clicking on “Current Students” and under Student Finance, choosing “View Account and Make Payments.”

Students receiving financial aid are asked to log on to my.csmd to view their award

and ensure they have no outstanding balance. If their aid has not been awarded or there is a balance, the student must pay in full or sign up for the college’s payment plan by Jan. 11.

Nonpayment by the Jan. 11 deadline will result in a student being dropped from all registered classes. Students who register on or before Jan. 10 must pay by Jan. 11.

Payment is due immediately for students who register on or after Jan. 11.

For information on tuition and fees at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/stopthedrop.

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Maryland Deer Hunting Season Reopens Jan. 5

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winter opening of the firearm deer hunting season Jan. 5 in Deer Management Region B, including all the state but its westernmost counties. Hunters with valid hunting licenses may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this season.

The season opens Jan. 5 and 6 in all Region B counties and Jan. 7 – on private lands only – in Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s, Washington (Zone 1) and Worcester counties.

On Jan. 7, shooting hours end at 10:30 a.m. in Kent and Montgomery counties.

“The winter season is a popular one as it provides another opportunity to hunt with a firearm after the holidays,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “The hunt helps us meet our deer management goals of stabilizing the population in targeted areas.”

Bag limits for the season (including any deer taken during the previous firearm season) are: One antlered white-tailed deer (statewide limit); Ten antlerless white-tailed deer; Three sika deer, no more than one antlered.

Region B hunters may also take one bonus antlered white-tailed deer per license year in the weapon season of their choice after purchasing a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp and taking two antlerless white-tailed deer during any season.

New to this year’s firearms season is the legalization of certain air guns in deer hunting, defined as any gun that fires projectiles—including arrows, balls, bolts, and bullets— with non-ignited compressed air or other gas.

An air gun must shoot a 0.40 caliber or larger ball or bullet that generates at least 400 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, or shoot an arrow or bolt at least 18 inches in length with a minimum speed of 300-feet per second. Arrows or bolts must be tipped with a metal broadhead with a minimum cutting width of 7/8 inches. Please note that when checking in deer harvested with an air gun, hunters should choose “other” for their chosen game weapon.

The Apprentice Hunting License Program, also new to this year’s season, allows first-time hunters a lower-cost opportunity to explore the sport with an experienced and licensed guide.

The antler point restriction remains in effect for the coming hunting season. Hunters may harvest up to two antlered white-tailed deer within the yearly bag limit that do not have at least three points on one antler; any additional antlered deer taken within the established bag limit must meet the minimum point restriction. Licensed junior hunters are exempt from this restriction.

Hunters should always carefully inspect all tree-stands and wear a full-body safety harness while using the stand. The department strongly recommends using a sliding knot, commonly known as a prussic knot, attached to a line secured above the stand to keep the hunter safely tethered to the tree immediately after leaving the ground.

Press Release from MD DNR.

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St. Mary’s Women Notch Victory

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Lady Seahawks basketball team defeated Peen State Bernard on December 29 by a 73-60 score.

The Basics Score: St. Mary’s 73, Penn State Behrend 60 Records: St. Mary’s (46), Penn State Behrend (4-7) Location: St. Mary’s City, Md. – Michael P. O’Brien ARC Arena The Short Story: Juniors Kobe Chaney (Edgewater, Md./South River) and Katie Robey (Kensington, Md./ Georgetown Visitation) combined for 32 rebounds and 32 points in leading St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s basketball team to a 73-60 non-conference win over Penn State Behrend Friday afternoon.

The Seahawks now head into the New Year on a two-game win streak.

How It Happened The first quarter featured back-and-forth action with neither side establishing more than a three-point lead until Chaney and first-year guard Kyaira Priest (Lexington Park, Md./ Chopticon) fueled a 7-0 run to give St. Mary’s a 17-13 lead with 1:11 left.

Ally Dillman made it a two-point game with her

jumper with 55 seconds to go.

Behrend claimed its lead of the game at 8:59 in the second period on an Autumn Byes jumper before Robey sparked a 13-5 run which put the Seahawks on top, 30-24, at 3:32. The Lions closed the gap to three before Chaney’s jumper in the waning seconds of the half sent the Seahawks into the locker room with a 33-28 advantage.

Chaney led all scorers at the break with a firsthalf double-double on 11 rebounds and 10 points while Erika Woll paced the visitors with nine points and six boards.

St. Mary’s controlled the temp in the third stanza, building a 14-point lead at 3:21 on a pair of free throws by senior captain Kerri Kline (Hagerstown, Md./Saint James).

The Seahawks headed into the final quarter up 10 after back-to-back jumpers by Byes and Nicole Boyer.

The hosts shot an impressive 70-percent in the fourth and led by as many as 15 at 3:21 after Kline knocked down her third three-pointer of the day.

Inside the Box Score St. Mary’s put up season-bests of 54 rebounds and 16 assists while notching season second-

Kobe Chaney ‘19 - Photo Credit: David Sinclair

highs of 26 field goals made and a 39.4-field goal percentage.

Chaney poured in career-bests of 20 points and 18 rebounds for her third double-double of the season while making a career-high 10 field goals.

She also added a seasonbest five assists plus three blocks and two steals.

Robey finished the afternoon with a career-best 14 boards and 12 points for her second doubledouble of the year to go along with a season-high five steals.

Kline contributed 12 points, three caroms, and season-best three assists while first-year forward Hallie Persell (Pasadena, Md./Chesapeake) also chipped in a dozen points plus five rebounds and season-highs of two helpers and two steals.

Three players scored in double figures for the Lions with Woll leading the way with 18 points and 10 boards.

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Prince Frederick House Fire Called Arson

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A fire that gutted an abandoned home on North Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick is being investigated as arson, according to detectives with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The fire occurred Dec. 30 at about 6:30 p.m. and was discovered by passing Calvert Sheriff’s Office deputies, according to fire marshals.

Investigators say a suspect or several suspects set multiple fires in the structure, causing $75,000 in losses.

No one was injured in the blaze, which took 75 firefighters from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department 45 minutes to extinguish.

Fire marshals have made no arrests so far in the investigation. guyleonard@countytimes.net

MarylandState State Police Maryland PoliceReport Report January 2, 2018

Disorderly Conduct: On 12/26/17 at 10:15 pm, Trooper First Class T. Davis responded to Buckets Sports Bar in Lusby for a patron becoming disorderly. Upon arrival, Josh R. Manuel, 31 of Alabama was observed leaving the establishment and walking toward the woods. Upon observing TFC Davis, the subject jumped over a fence and began to run. He was pursued and when caught became extremely aggressive resisting arrest. While restraining Manuel, he struck TFC Davis in the face with his elbow. Manuel was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. He was charged with assault of a police officer, disorderly conduct, failure to obey a lawful order and public intoxication.

Possession of Heroin/Fentanyl: On 12/28/17 at 10:12 am, Trooper Foley and TFC Matthews responded to the Calvert Health Department parking lot in Prince Frederick to assist CPL Esnes with a traffic stop. Brandee S. Graves, 30 of Huntingtown was stopped because of traffic violations. A K-9 unit from Calvert County Sheriff’s Office also responded. The K-9 performed a free air scan of the vehicle and gave a positive alert. A probable cause search was conducted and Heroin/Fentanyl was found on the center floorboard. Graves was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Crack Cocaine: On 12/29/17 at 8:49 am, Corporal Esnes stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and German Chapel Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. A K-9 unit from Calvert County Sheriff’s Office also responded and a K-9 external free air scan of the vehicle was performed and gave a positive alert. A probable cause search was conducted and Crack Cocaine and Marijuana were found inside the vehicle and in the shoe of the passenger. Clarnzett P. Weems, 36 of Bowie was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center for possession of crack cocaine. The driver was issued a civil

citation for marijuana less than 10 grams and was released.

Possession of Marijuana: On 12/31/17 at 5:43 pm, Trooper First Class Harrod stopped a vehicle on Adelina Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations.

An odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed over 10 grams of marijuana in a plastic container in the center console. Paul Kramer Jr., 40 of Dunkirk was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana: On 12/21/17 at 10:56 pm, Trooper First Class Jones stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Chaneyville Rd. in Owings for traffic violations. While speaking with the driver, Shantel D. Randall, 20 of Chesapeake Beach, a clear plastic bag containing suspected marijuana was observed in plain view on her lap. A probable cause search was conducted, and it was found to contain 15.3 grams of suspected marijuana. Randall was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Firearm: On 12/22/17 at 5:46 pm, Trooper Stull stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 south of Broomes Island Rd. in Port Republic for traffic violations.

A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and no marijuana was found. A Remington Rifle was located inside the vehicle. The Maryland Gun Center was notified and they advised that Matthew Truitt, 25 of St. Leonard, was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous charges. Truitt was placed under arrest and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Press Release from Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack.

Nationwide Officer Fatalities Dropped in 2017

The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in 2017 dropped to its lowest level in four years, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), a nonprofit group that has long tracked officer fatalities.

The NLEOMF announced in its 2017 Preliminary Law Enforcement Fatalities Report that 128 federal, state, local, tribal and territorial officers died in the line of duty over the past year, the lowest annual figure since 2013 when 117 officers died. The 128 officer fatalities in 2017 represents a 10 percent decrease over the 143 who died in the line of duty last year, and reversed three consecutive years of increases in officer deaths.

Traffic-related incidents claimed the lives of 47 officers in 2017, a 13 percent drop compared to the 54 officers killed in the same incidents in 2016. However, there was an increase in the number of officers killed in single-vehicle collisions—accounting for 42 percent of all 2017 fatal crashes—with 14 officers killed compared to 11 in 2016.

The number of officers struck and killed while outside of their vehicle decreased 40 percent over last year, with nine in 2017 compared to 15 in 2016.

Over the past 20 years, traffic-related incidents have been the number one cause of officer fatalities.

Forty-four officers were shot and killed across the country in 2017, which represents a 33 percent reduction over 2016 when 66 officers died as a result of gunfire. Seven of these fatalities involved officers responding to a domestic disturbance, the number one circumstance of firearms-related deaths.

Thirty-seven officers died from other causes in 2017. Sixteen of those deaths were attributed to job-related ailments, mostly heart attacks (10).

Seven officers died as a result of being beaten. Five drowned while working during hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Four officers died as a result of an illness contracted during the 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts. Two officers died in a helicopter crash.

Two died in boating accidents. One officer was stabbed to death.

Among the states, Texas had the highest number of officer fatalities at 14, followed by New York and Florida with nine, California with seven, and Georgia and North Carolina each with six. Twelve correctional officers died in the line of duty in 2017.

There were five federal officer fatalities in 2017, along with five who served with territorial agencies,

three with tribal agencies and two who served with university departments.

Nine of the fallen officers in 2017 were female, compared to seven in 2016. Among the officers who died this year, the average age was 42, and the average length of service was 13 years.

“After three consecutive years of rising deaths in the law enforcement profession, this year’s decline offered some encouraging news,” declared NLEOMF CEO Craig W. Floyd. “Sadly, though, the 128 officers who lost their lives in 2017 reminds us that public safety comes at a very steep price and we must never take the service and sacrifice of our policing professionals for granted, nor should we ever forget the officers who died and their families.”

There are currently 21,183 names of officers killed in the line of duty inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, dating back to the first known death in 1791.

The deadliest year on record for law enforcement was 1930 when 307 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty.

The last time officer fatalities dipped below 100 for a single year was 1944.

Press release by the National law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report December 27, 2017

During the week of December 18 – December 24 – deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,179 calls for service throughout the community.

Burglary: 17-66406 On December 22, 2017 Deputy Spalding responded to Anchor Lane, Lusby for the report of a burglary.

The victim stated sometime between December 15th at 8:00am ad December 22nd at 10:30am an unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter their residence through the front door and also a rear door to the garage. It appeared the unknown suspect(s) used a tool to attempt to pry the locks on the door however were unsuccessful. The estimated value of damaged property is $112.

Damaged Property: 17-66385 On December 22, 2017 Deputy Beisel responded to Pine Boulevard, Lusby for the report of damaged property. The victim stated sometime between 6:30am and 2:30pm on December 21st an unknown suspect(s) broke a double pane window in the rear of the residence. The estimated value of damaged property is $400.

Theft: 17-65659 On December 18, 2017 Deputy Beisel responded to Bayside Auto Group, Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The victim stated sometime between December 1st at 8:00am and December 18th at 3:30pm an unknown suspect(s) stole a dealer registration plate. The value of stolen property is $160.

Theft: 17-65794 On December 19, 2017 Deputy Migliaccio responded to Daniels Gussie Way, Huntingtown for the report of a theft. The victim stated that their mail had been tampered with, and the envelope containing new registration stickers had been partially opened and the new stickers had been removed.

The value of the stolen property is $50.

Theft: 17-66153 On December 21, 2017 Deputy Williamson responded to West Mount Harmony Road, Owings for the report of a theft. The victim stated that sometime between December 19 th at 3:00pm and December 20 th at 9:30am an unknown suspect(s) stole their black Bri-Mar dump trailer. The value of the stolen property is $5,800.

Theft: 17-66689 On December 24, 2017 Deputy Spalding responded to Six Gun Circle,

Lusby for the report of a theft. The victim stated sometime between December 23rd at 3:00pm and December 24th at 8:30am an unknown suspect(s) stole their fourteen foot red canoe with black lettering on the side that says Explorer II and three wooden oars. The value of the stolen property is $880.

Arrest: On December 18, 2017 Deputy T. Buckler responded to the area of Dory Brooks Road and Dalrymple Road for a check welfare for a male subject who appeared to be passed out behind the wheel. Deputy Buckler observed the vehicle matching the description from Emergency Communications with a male subject who appeared to be passed out inside, and approached the vehicle. After several attempts to wake the male subject later identified as Nicholas Schisler (37) of Lothian,

were asked to step out of the vehicle for a search to be conducted. The search revealed narcotics along with a loaded handgun, magazines, and ammunition. Stevens was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction, Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession, Illegal Possession Ammunition, Handgun in Vehicle, CDS: Possession Marijuana 10 Grams +. Another occupant of the vehicle, later identified as Jimmy Stone (26) of North Carolina was

transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession Marijuana 10 Grams+.

ty Health Department, Prince Frederick for the report of a check welfare for a female in a vehicle who appeared to be passed out. Other deputies on scene with the female who was later identified as Lauren Ragan (24) of

Prince Frederick advised the female was awake and talking with them. A search of the vehicle and Ragan was completed and narcotics were located.

Ragan was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charges with CDS: Possession-not Marijuana (Oxycodone Hydrochloride).

On December 21, 2017 Deputy Trigg responded to the Calvert Coun-

he appeared to be under the effects of narcotics. Schisler was asked to step out of the vehicle so a search of him and the vehicle could be completed.

The search resulted in paraphernalia and Schisler was placed under arrest. Schisler was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

On December 20, 2017 Deputy Trigg was conducting a random commercial motor vehicle safety inspection in the parking lot of Lord Calvert Bowling, Huntingtown. While making contact with the driver later identified as Richard Stevens (40)

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Calvert County’s 2017 Year in Review – July-December

By Dick Myers Editor Several issues remained in the news throughout the second half of 2017. The Calvert County Planning Commission, staff of the Department of Planning and Zoning (newly renamed) and consultants worked on the first draft of the update to the Comprehensive Plan over the summer and by late fall it was released to the public for comment.

The push to incorporate most of Lusby as Calvert Shores was put to rest by the county commissioners to the disappointment of town supporters.

And a proposal by Dominion Energy to change its emission standards at the Cove Point Liquified Natural Gas Plant featured two contentious public hearings and a Maryland Public Service Commission airing. Here’s how it played out for the second half of 2017:

July 2017

Steve Weems

The July 27 issue continued the discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update with the question: “Should Calvert be ‘Suburban Residential’?” Planning staff had balked at the use of those words proposed by a consultant to describe the ring of residential development around town centers.

The county government reorganization continued with the appointment of Kelly Robertson-Slagle to the position of Director of Economic Development. She had been a business retention specialist in the department.

Cover stories in July were about Calvert resident Jonathan Godfrey’s book about being the sole survivor of a medical helicopter crash in the Potomac, the Chesapeake Beach Water Park and Manager Marilyn VanWagner, the Calvert Shores incorporation issue, and Commissioner and businessman Steve Weems.

August 2017

Marulyn VanWagner

As our last issue of June pointed out, the reorganization of county government took place July 1, with creation of a new Department of Communications, moving animal control and the new shelter from the sheriff’s office to the Department of Public Safety and the above mentioned renaming of the planning department.

One of the new departments created July 1 was Parks and Recreation. Shannon Nazzal, a native Floridian was named as director. She came from Martin County, where she was recreation administrator.

In the first issue of July, we reported on the planning commission receiving the proposed first draft of the Comprehensive Plan rewrite. The draft was well received by the planners.

With the charred hulk of Locust Inn barely standing in Solomons, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved its demolition. The arsonist still has not been caught.

In advance of the county decision on a referendum on creation of Calvert Shores in Lusby, the July 20 issue had a full report on the pros and cons of the idea of incorporation. The story included an interview with Calvert Shores Organizing Committee Chair Cathy Zumbrun. Proponents said it would give residents more control over their destiny, including their roads. Opponents cited the cost and said the county already provides the services they need.

On May 22 a portrait of civil rights legend Harriett Elizabeth Brown was unveiled in the courthouse. The July 20 issue reported on the hanging of a copy of that portrait in the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center, the former SMECO building. A permanent community center will be built on adjacent lands.

Kindness Rocks

Our August 3 issue included an exclusive front-page story about allegations from the county’s animal welfare community of abuse and neglect for dogs dubbed the” Millbridge Dogs” for the road in Lusby that the two houses in question were located.

The county’s official position was that the animal control agency was assisting the residents in correcting problems. Those problems persist today say animal welfare advocates.

The same issue reported the rejection by the BOCC on a 4-0 vote (Mike Hart abstained) for the proposal to put the Chesapeake Shores incorporation to a referendum of area residents. The decision came a year after a similar decision from the board.

Referendum supporters vowed to work with the county to rectify some of their concerns, particularly roads in Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

On Aug. 10 we reported on a visit by U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin to End Hunger in Calvert County’s facilities in Sunderland. Founder Rev. Robert Hahn of Chesapeake

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Gov. Hogan’s directive to start school after Labor Day made this year’s first day for Calvert students Tues., Sept. 5. We were there with Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry when the students arrive at Patuxent High School.

School was also back in session at College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and we used the occasion for a front-page feature on new CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. She has spent her entire career at community colleges since her first teaching job at a four-year college. Her first experience with community colleges was an epiphany.

“Who are these people who are doing what I believe in?” she thought.

The Sept. 14 issue also reported on neighborhood opposition to a home gun business on Old Adelina Road. The Board of Appeals approved the request.

The breaking ground for the Calvert Health (newly named) expansion was reported in the Sept. 21 issue. The same issue reported approval of the school board’s strategic plan.

North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer receives commemorative

Church told the Baltimore senator, “Rural solutions are not like urban solutions.”

Cardin said he was impressed with what was being done in Calvert County to feed the hungry.

Calvert County also claimed fame nationally with the sheriff’s office’s regular appearances on the hit TV show LivePD. Deputy First Class Tim Mohler appeared as an analyst on the Aug 4-5 shows.

The Aug. 17 issue reported the BOCC signed an agreement with Marrick Properties for the lease of the animal shelter that Marrick is building.

Residents of North Beach Town Center Senior Apartments are upset over the town erecting flower pots blocking the entrance for drop offs and told the town council so at its Aug. 10 meeting. Meanwhile MD Comptroller Peter Franchot toured the town on Aug 14.

The Aug17 issue reported on the beginning of the controversy surrounding the statue of Calvert County native and 19th century Supreme Court Justice Roger Brooke Taney in Annapolis. Taney penned the Dred Scott decision that ruled that slaves were not U.S citizens and thus not due the constitutional rights of citizens. Gov. Larry Hogan ordered the statue removed in the wake of violence in Charlottesville, VA over a Robert E. Lee statue. The controversy would continue in the next issue with Senate President Mike Miller of Calvert blasting Hogan’s decision.

The Aug. 17 issue also reported on the BOCC decision to support a large salary hike for the sheriff, larger even than that recommended by their salary review board.

Kindness Rocks were sweeping the country and Calvert County embraced them in a big way. The simple idea was to paint rocks with upbeat messages and drop them for someone else to find, receive inspiration from them and then pass them along.

Local businesses such as Butterflies and Wishes Teas and Spirits in Chesapeake Beach set up painting parties and provided supplies. The final issue of August had a full-page story on the craze.

T he Aug. 31 issue reported the BOCC signing of the animal shelter lease.

In addition to the Millbridge Dogs, front page stories in August were about local retired educator Guffrie Smith, music festival promoter Onyx Linthicum, about the State Sport of Jousting and the annual tournament at Christ Church Port Republic, and about a successful local business, Fantasy World Entertainment.

September 2017

The Aug. 31 planning commission meeting, reported on in the first issue in September, talked about the effort to tweak the town center provisions of the comprehensive plan to make them work better. Included was eliminating the one-mile residential ring around the town centers in favor of adhering more to property boundary lines. The planners talked also about making it easier to increase densities in the town centers by reducing Transfer of Development Rights requirements.

The Sept. 7 issue also included a report on the Change of Command at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Pax River). The new CO Capt. Jason Hammond said his previous experience as executive director “has been extremely rewarding.”

Meanwhile, Commandant of Naval District Washington RADM. Charles Rock said of Pax River, employer of many Calvert County residents: “The future of Naval aviation is here at Pax River.” He said the base’s future is strong.

CSM Pesident Dr. Maureen Murphy

Sept. 28 was the Calvert County Fair issue, with a front-page picture of new Miss Tranquility Catherine Bubser of Northern High School. The king, Lord Calvert was David Connor, III of Huntingtown High School. Everyone we talked to expressed hopes for good weather, after a couple of miserable years. Those hopes turned to reality with a perfect weekend.

September covers in addition to the new CSM president and the new fair queen, were about Chesapeake Biological Lab and its open hose, and a feature on civil rights leader Joyce Freeland.

Although the Dominion Energy Cove Point LNG facility is expected to go on line next year, it was still in the crosshairs of opponents.

The persistent opposition was given another stage with a public hearing by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) for two proposed changes to the PSC approvals in 2014. The Oct. 2 hearing at Patuxent High School in Lusby featured more than 50 speakers when it was called to an end after three hours by Chief Public Utility Law Judge Terry Romine. She said there were 17 speakers signed up who hadn’t spoken. Those people left out would be given a second chance in two weeks.

The main issue for opponents: The proposal allows for a tenfold increase in “fugitive emissions.” The opinion stated by many speakers was that the increase would

October 2017

Sheriff Mike Evans and D.A.R.E. Coordinator DFC Andre

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In the same issue it was reported that the BOCC announced the consolidation of several committees that deal with economic development.

The second Dominion hearing was held Oct. 19 at Mill Creek M.S. Those who didn’t have an opportunity to speak were given it and in all several dozen approached the mic. The issues presented were the same as in the first hearing.

Throughout the year-long discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update there were calls for more workforce rental housing. The planning commission approved one such project, the 249-unit Beechtree Apartments complex in Prince Frederick next to Chapline Place. The project was enthusiastically received by the planners.

The annual visit by Maryland Department of Transportation officials rolled into Calvert on Oct. 24. The only funding change from the previous year from Secretary Pete Rahm was the addition of $5 million to the Routes 2/4 widening project. The Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge remains the county’s and region’s number one priority. There was no news from Rahm on that.

In addition to the father and daughter Buehlers, October’s cover stories included the story of Calvert artist Parran Collery winning a “public art” contest in Leonardtown, a story about the annual farm tour with a cover shot of Susan Cox of Spider Hall Farm, and an update on the county’s substance abuse efforts with a cover shot of Sheriff Mike Evans and D.A.R.E. Coordinator DFC Andre Mitchell.

November 2017

Pat and Maria Buehler

be harmful to the environment and health of Calvert County residents, particularly those close to the plant.

The Oct. 5 issue also reported on a subject left over from 2016 – concerns about the schools’ transportation system. A consultant’s report released to the school board Sept. 28 listed numerous alleged deficiencies including the failure to schedule properly.

Our Oct. 5 cover story featured an interview with former commissioner, Pat Buehler and his daughter Maria, a planning commission member. Pat is battling COPD. The political season kickoff was reported in the Oct 12 issue with details of the annual picnic from Rep. Steny Hoyer. This year it was at Serenity Farm in Benedict.

Speakers, including Hoyer blasted President Donald Trump. Hoyer later in the year formally announced he is seeking re-election Also in the Oct. 12 issue was a report of the difficulties of maintaining the county’s all-volunteer fire and rescue services. There isn’t any discussion among the commissioners about changing the system, only in finding ways to attract and keep the volunteers and improve training. Past chief of the Prince Frederick VFD Timothy Delehanty said, “What drives these volunteers is how much they care.”

The same issue also had a photo spread of the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days at Calvert Marine Museum.

The story that started off 2017, the new animal shelter, reached a joyful milestone with the groundbreaking at the site adjacent to Calvert Industrial Park off Route 231.

It’s the beginning of the end of Calvert’s involvement with the regional Tri-County Animal Shelter on the other side of the Benedict bridge. “I wouldn’t send a dog there, It’s that bad,” quipped Commissioner President Tom Hejl about the existing shelter.

The ceremony featured the introduction of new shelter director, Crystal Dowd.

Rep. Sten Hoyer at his annual picnic

Simeon Booker at work

Our first issue of November featured a complete summary of the Comprehensive Plan update first draft, with three citizen workshops on it coming up. The cover shows Planning and Zoning Director Mark Wills pointing at the land-use map.

Solomons is to be the home of the county’s first medical marijuana dispensary.

The Nov. 2 issue revealed the location in a shopping center on the southbound side of Routes 2/4.Applicant for the state license is Lauren Simpson. The project has county zoning approval and is awaiting its final state OK. The League of Women Voters of Calvert County held a workshop on transparency in government at the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick on Oct 26. The Nov. 2 issue also told about an update on a LWV study done three years ago that still shows what are deemed deficiencies in county government’s openness.

The issue also contained a picture essay on the successful Halloween in the Garden at Anne Marie Garden.

Our Nov. 9 issue was dedicated to veterans, with a special supplement and a cover story about Calvert County’s own, MD Veterans Secretary George Owings. He spoke at the ceremony at the Solomons Watch Memorial.

Some of the concerns about the Comprehensive Plan update have emanated from Huntingtown. The Huntingtown Citizens Association held a public forum on the plan Nov. 5. The expansion of the former town center into a new, enlarged “village” was the major concern.

The Nov. 9 issue also had a report on county native Gordon Lore’s new book about his life with celebrities, including many he met as a child growing up in Solomons.

As the commissioners begin their review of capital budget requests, they decided to defer expansion of the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course clubhouse to review other design options.

The BOCC will be submitting 20 bills for consideration by the county’s legislative delegation. One of those would increase the county’s bond authority by $75 million, One of the projects in that bond bill is the new County Administrative Building on

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the grounds of the Prince Frederick Armory. Commissioner Pat Nutter voted against it because of that project.

Our Nov 15 issue after Veteran’s Day had reports on observances on the courthouse green in Prince Frederick and at the Veterans Memorial in Chesapeake Beach.

The Nov. 22 issue had a report of the Maryland Public Service Commission hearing on Dominion’s request to change their approval to allow increased emissions. No decision was made, and a decision is still pending. The issue reported that PSC member Tony O’Donnell recused himself from deliberations after his participating was questioned in a letter signed by 18 individuals and six organizations. They said O’Donnell had a conflict because Tony O'Dnnell he had accepted a $3,000 campaign contribution from Dominion and that he had previously spoken out in favor of Dominion.

O’Donnell denied there was a conflict. But he said, “I would not want my participation in this matter to either be misconstrued or to distract from that trust (of the public in the commission) or be an unfounded basis of appeal from any parry in these proceedings.”

An issue that’s been around for seven years, changes to the county sign regulations, passed the second to last hurdle Nov. 15 with the planning commission’s approval. Delays occurred because of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.

The same issue reported the hallmark purchase of a 406-acre property in the Parker’s Creek Watershed by American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT). “The long-term benefits of the purchase are immeasurable,” said ACLT Executive Director Greg Bowen.

St. Mary’s County native VADM Jerome Adams was recently appointed by President Trump to be the Surgeon General of the United States. Adams, at the invitation of Rep. Steny Hoyer, appeared at a forum on the opioid crisis at the CSM’s Prince Frederick campus. His picture was on our cover with Hoyer and CSM Prince Frederick VP Dr. Richard Fleming.

Willis, Ownings and Adams adorned our covers along with Margaret Dunkle. chair of the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Task Force and one of the leaders of creation of Title 9 that has proved a lasting benefit for women athletes. Our Thanksgiving issue has a plump turkey, whose fate remains unknown.

Former Commissioner Barbara Stinnett was our Dec. 7 cover story. She is battling blindness caused by a stroke but remains upbeat and attuned to local issues. The story details her battles as a woman in the men’s world of politics.

The same issue tells of a citizens’ meeting on the Comprehensive Plan update and calls for delays to give citizens more time to respond. Meanwhile in the same issue there was a report of the BOCC correcting a glitch and adopting the state-mandated tier maps, removing an effective moratorium for subdivisions on wells

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Barbara Stinnett and her daughter Joyce Baki

and septic systems.

The concerns about transportation in the school system were reviewed by both the school board and BOCC and the school system said it was working on cures.

Commissioner Vice President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. was not impressed with the generalized statements that the issues were being worked on.

Our Dec. 14 issue reported on the death of two county residents, one a county native and one a newcomer. Former Clerk of the Circuit Court and mother of the sheriff, Audrey Evans, and Civil Rights journalist Simeon Booker both passed away within days of each other.

Those criticisms of the Comprehensive Plan at a citizen’s meeting caused a push back by the BOCC in a lengthy letter defending the process. P&Z Director Willis told the planning commission that comments hadn’t been cut off as some residents assumed. Willis also announced that taping and streaming of commission meetings would commence next year with a meeting location move to the Harriett Elizabeth Brown Community Center.

The BOCC at their Dec. 12 meeting, approved the sign regulations, in a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Pat Nutter opposing.

In their final meeting of the year, Commissioner Slaughenhoupt was appointed chair for next year, but he also announced he is not seeking re-election.

In addition to Stinnett, our year ending covers included stories about the annual Angel Tree project and holiday greetings from the BOCC and their staff. dickmyers@countytimes.net Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr.

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Obituaries

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In Remembrance Justine Paul-Hynes

Justine Paul-Hynes, 34, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on December 25, 2017 in Huntingtown, MD. Visitatiob will be Thursday, January 4, 2018, 10 a.m. to noob at Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Interment will be private.

H. Edgar “Ed” Kirby H. Edgar “Ed” Kirby, 85, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on December 28, 2017 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Ed was born on November 1, 1932 in Bland, VA to John and Annette Kirby. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and upon discharge became a police officer. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Nancy Kirby

and son Edgar N. Kirby. He is survived by his son Michael W. Kirby of Prince Frederick, MD; daughter Kimberly D. Spillers of Falls Church, VA; grandchildren Billy Oliff, Reza Brittain, Maxwell Mitchell, Monica Kirby, and Edward Kirby; great-grandchildren Bailey Brittain, Carley Brittain, Nataley Brittain, Julia Carle, and Gianna Spadavecchia. He is also survived by his brother Charles N. “Shorty” Kirby (Mary Frances) of Prince Frederick, MD, and sisters Eula M. Catterton of Bland, VA, Mary Diane Wells of Owings, MD and Hazel M. Williams of Lexington Park, MD. Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.

Gladys Chaney Brooks, Gladys Chaney Brooks, 95, of Chesapeake Beach passed away December 25, 2017. She was born June 11, 1922 to Eldridge and Bertha Irene (Jones) Chaney.

Gladys was raised in Upper Marlboro and attended Marlboro High School. She married Stanly Brooks on March 15, 1941 and they lived in Upper Marlboro before moving to Chesapeake Beach in 2005.

Gladys was employed as a clerk for the State of Maryland, working at the Prince George’s County Court House. Gladys was a member of the American Legion Post 206 Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed dancing, attending American Legion events and spending time with her family.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Brooks and her siblings. She is survived by her son Danny Brooks of Annapolis and daughter Mary Ann Shepherd and husband Douglass of Bowie. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.

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Michael Roger “Mike” Hoffman Michael Roger “Mike” Hoffman, 80, passed away December 25, 2017 in Salisbury. He was born on July 5, 1937 in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Brentwood, Maryland where he attended school and later became a Mt. Rainier City Police Officer. He met Amy Buff in February of 1961 during a routine traffic stop and they were married six months later. Michael joined the Prince George’s County Fire Department in 1967 and became a career Firefighter until his retirement in 1986.

When he was not working at the Fire Department, Michael enjoyed working with his brothers doing roofing and guttering. In 1987, Michael became a Deacon in the Catholic Church and pursued a spiritual journey which took him to both Medjugorje, Yugoslavia and Rome, Italy.

In 2003, Michael and Amy relocated to the Eastern Shore of Maryland where they enjoyed retirement until Amy’s death in 2007. Michael remained in Delmar then later relocated to Salisbury.

He was preceded in death by his wife Amy Buff Hoffman and is survived by daughters Julie Ann Ritchie and husband Ralph of Dameron, MD and Jeanine Marie Hoffman of Fruitland, MD. Also surviving are grandson Keith Michael Hoffman of Jacksonville, FL, granddaughters Kimberly Marie, Jessica Lynn and Jennifer Ann Miles, all of Fruitland, MD, and a brother Harold Hoffman of Hyattsville, MD. Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.

Maurice Carr Parks, Jr Maurice Carr Parks, Jr., beloved husband, f a t h e r, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear friend to many, passed away December 26, 2017 at the age of 86. He was born December 23, 1931 to Dorothy Delma (Rodgers) and Mau-

rice C. Parks, Sr. He was raised in south Anne Arundel County, attended Tracey’s Elementary and graduated from Southern High School in 1950. He married Peggy Ann Leatherbury on August 12, 1950, and they lived in Lothian where they raised their family. Maurice was a lifelong farmer and carpenter and was employed by Hopkins and Wayson Construction Company for over thirty years.

He managed H & W softball team for many years, and loved playing, coaching and watching sports. He was also an avid fan of the Orioles. Maurice also loved spending time with his friends at a local gathering place in South County.

Maurice is survived by his wife of 67 years Peggy A. Parks, sons Steven Maurice Parks and wife Kathy of Myrtle Beach, SC, Michael Wayne Parks and wife Marsha of Lothian and daughter Kathy L. Doepkens of Lothian, eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers George C. and James R. Parks, both of Lothian. He was preceded in death by siblings Glenis J. Parks and Audrey R. Wayson.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James’ Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road Lothian MD 20711; Phone: 410-8672838; website: http://stjameslothian.com/ Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.

Francisco Pagtalunan “Franco” Galman Francisco Pagtalunan “Franco” Galman, 78 of Lusby, MD formerly of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away on December 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 8, 1939 in the Philippines to the late Marie and Epifanio Galman.

He was the beloved husband to Ellen E. Galman whom he married on August 8, 1964 in Washington, DC. Franco graduated from school in the Philippines and went on to join the United States Navy. He served his country honorably for twenty one and a half years from 1962 until 1983 when he retired as a Postal Clerk 1st Class. He moved to Calvert Co. in June of 2014 from Oregon. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed golfing at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course.

Franco is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ellen Galman of Lusby, MD; children, Jamie and Karmen Galman of Portland, OR, and Marc and Ansley Galman of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and five grandchildren.

All services will be private. To leave the family a condolence please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com .

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TEXAS HOLDEM AND CASH GAMES Julie Rogers Studio of Dance 4120 Old town Rd Huntingtown MD 20639 7:00 PM-1:00 AM TEXAS HOLDEM 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!!

Friday, January 5 Roast Beef Dinner American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 5:30 PM-7:00 PM ROAST BEEF DINNER— The $12.00 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lowerLevel dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call (410)257-9878 www.ALpost206.org

Zumba Gold-Toning NorthEast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach, MD 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Love to dance? Interested in trying this dance/fitness program? Now is your opportunity to try for FREE. All fitness levels are welcome with no prior experience. I guarantee you will love this exercise in disguise.

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Sunday, January 7 Nothin’ Fancy and Remington Ryde Concert American Legion Post 238 on the corner of MD Rte. 381 & Rt. 231 in Hughesville 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Two headlining groups on the National Bluegrass circuit, Nothin’ Fancy and Remington Ryde will perform one big show. Presented by Jay Armsworthy and the Sons of the American Legion, the show gets started at 2:00 pm. The doors open at Noon at the American Legion with food available for sale by the Sons of the American Legion. Tickets are available at the door for $20.00 per person, under the age of 12 admitted free with a paid adult. Although not required, non-perishable food donations will be collected for the Helping Hands Food Pantry of Southern Maryland. For more information on the show, please call 301737-3004 or visit the website at www. americanlegionbluegass.com.

Tuesday, January 9 Sons of the American Legion Member Meeting American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 7:00 PM-8:00 PM SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION MEETING—The Members of the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the Post. All Members are urged to attend and make their voices heard. For more information, call Commander Ward at 410-610-7217. www.

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Wednesday, January 10 Book Discussion Lotus Cafe, Solomons 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Recurring monthly book discussion held at Lotus Cafe. This month’s book is Nutshell by Ian McEwan. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-3265289. CalvertLibrary.info.

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Early Closure

Calvert Pines, Southern Pines, and North Beach Senior Centers will be closing early Thursday, January 11 at 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Do You Need Help Paying for Heat and Electric?

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), through Tri-County Community Action, assists eligible individuals and families with a onetime-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. You must be eligible to apply and be prepared to show proof for all household members. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers: Calvert Pines, Mondays – Fridays, 410535-4606; Southern Pines, Thursdays, 410-586-2748; North Beach, Fridays, 410-257-2549.

Friends of Calvert County Seniors Punch & Paint Fundraiser

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), through Tri-County Community Action, assists eligible individuals and families with a onetime-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. You must be eligible to apply and be prepared to show proof for all household members. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers: Calvert Pines, Mondays – Fridays, 410-5354606, Thursdays at Southern Pines, 410-586-2748, Fridays at North Beach, 410-257-2549.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

Get ready to shout out “bingo!” Play amongst friends at our Special Bingo event, Tuesday, January 9, 10:30 a.m.

Join us and enjoy our Open Coffee Bar with Live Music from Robert Anthony, Wednesday, January 10, 12:30 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

A representative from Twin Beaches Library will present an engaging discussion of Jane Austen’s books, focusing on contemporary continuations, spinoffs and movies, Wednesday, January 10, 11 a.m.

A free beginners Sewing 101 class will be held Thursdays, beginning January 11, 10:30 a.m. Make several projects to learn the basics in a fun atmosphere. All supplies are provided but space is limited. Call to pre-register.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

The loss of a loved one is always difficult to cope with. Please join us Tuesday, January 9, 1 p.m. for Grief and Loss Support Group.

Join us to learn about the life and achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. in celebration of Martin Luther King Day, Friday, January 12, 11:15 a.m.

Eating Together Menu

Monday, January 8

Beef Stew, Tossed Salad, Broccoli, Yeast Roll, Pineapple

Tuesday, January 9

Roast Beef w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Bread Pudding w/Vanilla Sauce

Wednesday, January 10

Salad, Baked Apple Slices

Thursday, January 11

Tuna Fish Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato, Cole Slaw, Pickled Beets, Citrus Fruit Cup

Friday, January 12

Sweet & Sour Pork over Brown Rice, Lima Bean Soup, Spinach, California Blend,Pineapple

Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Tossed 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, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Lunches are subject to change.

Thursday, January 4:

Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop. 1:00-3:00pm. Need help with your résumé? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot.

One printed copy helps. Please register.

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Green Crafting. 6:00-8:30pm. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:008:30pm. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker. Please register.

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Friday, January 5:

On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary. info.

JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-2572411. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Saturday, January 6:

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, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Monday, January 8:

Morning Fun. 10:00-11:00am. Join us for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Books & Toys. 10:00-11:00am. Faithful by Alice Hoffman. Book club for

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parents and caregivers, playtime for your tots! No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. http:// CalvertLibrary.info.

Tuesday, January 9:

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. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-3265289. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Wednesday, January 10:

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, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Thursday, January 11:

Friends of Calvert Library Gently Used Book Sale Preview Night. 5:007:00pm. Friends of Calvert Library members-only preview sale. You can join/renew at the door. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Thursday, January 11: Calvert Conversations. 10:00-11:00am. Local history lite! Listen to stories in the library’s living room; sometimes meet-up at local places of interest. Call 410-257-2411 for latest info. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http:// CalvertLibrary.info.

Thursday, January 11: Shake It Out. 10:30-11:00am. 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. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-3265289. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Thursday, January 11: MakePlayLearn. 6:30-7:30pm. Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, Legos® and other building materials. You provide the imagination.​​ Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http:// CalvertLibrary.info.

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‘The Big Conversation’ on Racism Continues Jan. 14 The final meeting of the annual “Big C onve r sat ion,” hosted by Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 10210 H.G. Trueman Rd. in Lusby, will take place on Jan. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m.

This year’s topic, “A Communitywide Civil Conversation on Dismantling Racism,” is presented in a series of three events exploring the complicated issue of race relations and the role it plays in everyday life, examined through a local and national lens.

Inspired back in 2010, the church has since conducted these “Big Conversations” each year with the belief that, according to their website, “communities can benefit from the opportunity to learn about important issues through open and civil dialogue.”

While the research and planning of each topic and conference takes from six to nine months, their 2017 conversation was given a year to fully study and understand the issue of racism.

This third part of the 2017 summit, entitled “I Didn’t Know: Exploring Racism and Privilege in Our Community,” will highlight local community leaders sharing their experiences with racism. There will also be a roundtable discussion with trained facilitators to allow audience-members to share their own stories and explore what can be done to improve the state of affairs. The goal of the event, then, is to identify the best steps moving forward for addressing racism, both as individuals and as a community.

Childcare may be provided on request for this event. For suggested resources related to the covered topics or more information on the Big Conversation, please visit: www.middlehamandstpeters.org.

Press Release

32nd Annual MLK Breakfast Scheduled

The National Congress of Black Women, Calvert County Chapter; College of Southern Maryland; and the NAACP, Calvert County Branch invite he public to attend a breakfast to commemorate the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor the ministers in Calvert County.

The breakfast will be held Monday, January 15, 2018, 8:30 a.m. at the Rod ‘n’ Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach.

The cost is $40 payable in advance and $50 payable at the door.

After breakfast hear the keynote address by Dr. Janet Sims-Wood. Dr. SimsWood is former Assistant Chief Librarian in the Reference/Reader Services Department at the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University.

She has also taught at the University of Maryland in the Afro American Studies Department. Dr. Sims-Wood received her B.A. in Sociology from North Carolina Central University, her M.L.S. from

the University of Maryland, and her Ph.D. in Women’s Studies/History/Oral History from Union Institute Graduate School.

Dr. Janet Sims-Wood has served as an associate librarian at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland. She is a founding associate editor of SAGE: A Scholarly Journal on Black Women. She currently serves as national vice-president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. She has won numerous awards and grants for her research in African American history.

The theme of the Breakfast is: “On This King Holiday, Help Somebody - Every American Can Make a Difference” For tickets or more information, call (301) 855-1458 or (410) 586-8305 Press Release

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Adult Day Care Centers Receive Surprise Donations

The Calvert County Department of Community Resources announces that the Calvert Family Advocates Board of Directors recently turned two holiday visits into surprise check presentations for Friendly Health Services, Inc. and Adult Day Care of Calvert County.

services are designed to improve the quality of life for participants and provide relief to caregivers. These programs of care, compassionate assistance and community-based activities are a costeffective alternative or supplement to other forms of care for impaired adults.

Because of the generosity of an anonymous local business, Calvert Family Advocates was able to donate more than $40,000 to help the adult day care agencies meet the growing needs of their clients. The Adult Day Care of Calvert County received a check for $35,000 to assist with the purchase of a new commuter bus and Friendly Adult Health Services, Inc. received a $5,800 check for needed equipment and center upgrades.

For more information about Adult Day Care of Calvert County, contact www. adcofcalvertcounty.org or call 410-5350133. To learn more about Friendly Health Services, Inc., please call 410-535-6542.

“We are so honored and thrilled to be able to give to these deserving and much needed organizations in our community,” said Karen Lane, chairperson of Calvert Family Advocates, which is a nonprofit that raises funds to assist vulnerable citizens of Calvert County.

“Both agencies meet a vital and growing need by providing important care to our county’s elderly and disabled adults.”

Department of Community Resources Director Jennifer Moreland explained that adult day cares help families care for elderly and disabled adults by providing structured weekday supervision and care designed to enhance their wellbeing. Medical and/or social day care

Calvert Family Advocates works closely with the Calvert County Department of Community Resources, the Calvert County Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Calvert County Homeless Board to receive information and insights on client needs. Learn more by visiting them online at www.calfam.org.

The Calvert County Department of Community Resources’ mission is to serve as a liaison for citizen issues relating to the provision of human services and to respond to inquiries from citizens and professionals seeking information. Learn more about how the Calvert County Department of Community Services can help you by visiting them online, or calling 410-535-8803.

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SMECO Employees Raise $47,642 for Environmental Groups Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees held two fund-raising events and recently donated $11,910 to four different organizations that focus on the environment: the American Chestnut Land Trust in Calvert County, the Port Tobacco River Conservancy in Charles County, the Alice Ferguson Foundation in Prince George’s County, and the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association in St. Mary’s County.

SMECO employees raised the money through the SMECO 75 Bike Ride held in June and the SMECO Annual Charity Golf Outing in September. The events are supported by a group of employee volunteers, vendors, and the SMECO executive team. The Co-op selects a different organization each year to benefit from the fundraising events.

In five years, SMECO employee fund-raisers have contributed $215,000 to local organizations. “Our employees support the organizations where they live and work, and we’re privileged to be able to make a substantial contribution to groups that help support and maintain healthy ecosystems here in Southern Maryland. The assistance we receive from our supply chain partners truly makes the golf outing a successful fundraiser,” said Richard Jarboe, SMECO supply chain director.

SMECO hosted its sixth annual bike ride on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Natalie Cotton, SMECO’s community and public affairs director, commented, “Our employees not only make the annual SMECO 75 bike ride a successful fund-raiser, but they make it entertaining and memorable for those who participate.”

The American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) in Calvert County is dedicated to preserving the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with a focus on protecting the Parkers Creek and Governor’s Run watersheds. The ACLT will use the funds from SMECO to expand land conservation education and outreach to the broader Southern Maryland communities. Covering the area that stretches from Prince Frederick to Port Republic and then to the Bay, the Parkers Creek watershed hosts a variety of bird populations, reptiles and amphibians. “We’re helping residents get back to nature by maintaining miles and miles of trails for public access. And we’re working to ensure that the streams and creeks that flow to

the Bay remain healthy. Whether we’re monitoring the water, studying bees, or assessing changes to the forest, we’re undertaking research that will help us prepare for problems that may come up in the future,” said Greg Bowen, Executive Director of ACLT. Bowen added, “The funds we receive from SMECO will help us institute a program to reach out to residents in other local watersheds and help them enact watershed monitoring and land conservation.”

The Port Tobacco River Conservancy (PTRC) in Charles County plans to expand its outreach to students and local residents who frequently don’t have the opportunity to experience the outdoors. “You don’t have to be a scientist or an environmentalist to enjoy and appreciate the value of a flourishing habitat,” said Julie Simpson, Vice President of PTRC. “When we provide children with the opportunity to see and touch the plants and animals that live along the river, it sparks a sense of discovery, and a new world opens up for them.” She added, “Students can then extend what they’ve learned to their own homes and neighborhoods. And maybe one day, they’ll build their own rain garden or coordinate a community cleanup day.”

“Years ago, there were enough oysters in the Chesapeake Bay to filter all of its waters in a matter of days. These days, we have to work harder to keep our waterways clean enough for oysters, fish, and wildlife to survive,” said Bob Lewis, Executive ACLT volunteers maintain 22 miles of public access trails.

Director at the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association (SMRWA). The SMRWA in St. Mary’s County Building ChallengeTM structures in the world, serves works to restore river bottom habitat and increase the biomass of oysters in the protected upper tidal reach as a model that demonstrates how the built world can of the river designated as a shellfish sanctuary. On strive for a net-zero impact on the natural world. “We land, SMRWA mitigates storm water runoff in order installed solar power at our facility to demonstrate how to minimize the amount of polluted water that reaches it can reduce our impact on the natural world, and we the river. “SMECO’s grant will allow us to expand our are grateful for SMECO’s assistance on that project summer internship program, Future Bay Leaders, to and for contributing more than $47,642 to local envimore students who will learn to design and build last- ronmental groups.”

The cooperative’s fundraising event, the SMECO ing wildlife habitats and storm water control devices.”

He added, “We are thankful for SMECO’s partnership 75 Bike Ride, is open to the public. Participants can choose among three routes of 29, 47, and 75 miles that and for their confidence in us.”

For more than 60 years, the Alice Ferguson Founda- start at the co-op’s headquarters in Hughesville and tion (AFF) has connected thousands of students with go as far as Colton’s Point in St. Mary’s County. “The nature, sustainable SMECO 75 is a pleasant and scenic ride that attracts agricultural practic- cyclists from all over the area, and this is a great event es, and the cultural for experienced riders or newcomers,” Cotton said.

“We are already planning our seventh annual bike heritage of their watersheds. “Nature is ride for June 2, 2018. Next year, our contributions will the best classroom,” go to hospice organizations in Southern Maryland. Cysaid AFF President clists who want to participate in the SMECO 75 Bike and CEO, Lori Ar- Ride can register online at Active.com beginning Januguelles.

“We’re ary 1, 2018,” Cotton said, and, “We are especially grateprivileged to help ful to business partners who participate in the event and build a bridge be- provide donations to help raise funds for organizations tween the natural in Southern Maryland. Major contributors include Adworld and the built ams, Jenkins and Cheatham, Booth and Associates, world, which is CGI, Cigna Health, CoBank, CW Wright Construcwhere we live and tion, ICF International, Infor, Gordon Feinblatt LLC, where we face some IP Datasystems, J.M. Tennyson Construction, Morgan of the biggest issues Stanley, New River Electrical Corporation, Penn Line, of the day around Prudential, Sensus, Utilitec, and VFP and we thank water, waste and them for their support.” Contributions, which may be energy.” The AFF’s tax deductible, can be made to the SMECO Charitable new Cafritz Envi- Foundation.

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ACLT volunteers conduct a fish diversity survey in Parkers Creek.

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Recycle Your Live Christmas Trees As the holiday season winds down, the festive décor adorning homes must come down with it. For Calvert residents, the county’s convenience centers are accepting live trees, wreaths, and garland for recycling at no charge through Jan. 31, 2018. After Jan. 31, all trees must be brought to the Appeal Landfill and standard yard waste fees will apply.

All decorations including support frames, lights and metal stands must be removed from trees, wreaths and garlands. Trees and wreaths may not be in plastic bags.

Trees should not be cut up. All materials will be taken to the Appeal Landfill to be mulched. Mulch is available to

county residents at no charge.

Wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, holiday cards and other paper are accepted at the convenience centers for recycling at no cost, any time of the year. Cardboard boxes should be flattened and all packing materials, ribbons and Styrofoam must be removed for disposal.

Locations of the seven convenience centers and their hours are listed on the county website at www.co.cal. md.us/recycle. For more information call 410-326-0210.

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Baby Turtle Found in Fossilized Matter

The fossilized waste preserving the baby turtle shell impression.

A baby turtle shell was found for the first time ever in fossilized poop! The Calvert Marine Museum announces the publication of a scientific paper documenting this find which was authored by Stephen J. Godfrey, the museum’s Curator of Paleontology, Robert E. Weems, and Billy Palmer and published in Ichnos, a scientific journal dedicated to the study of trace fossils.

During their analysis of the specimen, the authors determined that a predator swallowed a 2 1/2 inch-long whole baby turtle 60 – 70 million years ago in South Carolina. Remarkably, the shell passed through the digestive system of the animal intact, and apparently the feces fossilized shortly thereafter, preserving an impression of the turtle’s shell. The predator may have been either a mosasaur (an aquatic marine reptile from the time of dinosaurs) or a meat-eating dinosaur or bird. This is the first time a body impression of a vertebrate animal has been preserved in a coprolite.

Based on the texture of the fossilized shell impression, the tiny turtle lived for a few weeks after it hatched and before it was eaten. Embryonic turtle shell texture is different from hatchling shell texture. As turtles age, new growth occurs around the perimeter of the embryonic scutes, so it is very easy to dis-

tinguish between embryonic and hatchling turtle shell texture. In this unique fossil, the surface texture of the scutes is preserved, including its finely pitted embryonic texture and a narrow perimeter of hatchling scute texture.

There are two main groups of turtles. Those that retract their necks into their shells (the Cryptodires) and those that turn their necks to the side of their shell (the Pleurodires). We know from the pattern of the scutes on the shell that this turtle was a Pleurodire; a side-neck turtle. Modern pleurodires live only in the Southern Hemisphere, but were present in North America during the Cretaceous period and Paleocene epoch.

Two tyrannosauroids - Appalachiosaurus montgomeriensis and Dryptosaurus aquilunguis are known from Late Cretaceous eastern North America. The bird-mimic dinosaurs, the Ornithomimids, were also apparently there during that time and certainly could have also eaten the turtle. A crocodile is not ruled out as the predator, although it is much less likely as the high acid content in their stomach almost always dissolves bone, and consequently would leave no bony shell to be voided to make an impression.

For more information, contact Stephen J. Godfrey (Stephen.Godfrey@calvertcountymd.gov or call 410326-2042, ext. 28. To read the entire article in Ichnos, visit http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10 420940.2017.1386662.

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personal favorites,” says Don Hooker, Promoter. Deanna is scheduled to perform Sunday, May 20th, and she will be bringing a full horn section!

Delbert McClinton will also be playing at the 2018 CBBF 2018 Lineup • Brian Setzer and the Rockabilly Riot • Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band • Delbert McClinton • Keb’ Mo’ Band • Doyle Bramhall II • Shemekia Copeland • Mike Zito • Mr. Sipp • Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band • Heather Gillis Band • Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton • Brandon “Taz”

Deanna Bogart and Delbert McClinton backstage in 1998.

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Chesapeake Bay Events is pleased to announce that Deanna Bogart will travel from her home on the west coast to appear at the 20th Anniversary of the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival (CBBF).

Deanna appeared at the very first festival in 1998 in the pouring rain, toweling off her hands frequently, as she played the keyboard.

Deanna is an award winning, multiinstrumentalist, bandleader, singer, songwriter, producer, pianist and sax player.

She combines the best of Boogie-Woogie, contemporary Blues, Country and Jazz into a blend that she calls “blusion”.

She has 22 WAMMIES (Washington Area Music Awards) and 3 BMA Awards for Horn Instrumentalist of the Year.

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Niederauer • Deanna Bogart Band Festival information: The Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival will be held on May 19th and 20th, 2018 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD. This year’s performers include: Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Delbert McClinton, Keb’ Mo’, Doyle Bramhall II, Shemekia Copeland, Mike Zito, Heather Gillis, Mr. Sipp, Brandon Taz Niederauer, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and more to be announced soon.

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

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