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CALVERT AUTHOR JONATHAN RIFFE ABOUT SERIAL ARSONIST THOMAS SWEATT
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By Dick Myers Editor Calvert County Board of Education member Kelly McConkey has filed as a candidate for county commissioner from the 3 rd Commissioner District. Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. is currently in that position and recently announced that he was not a candidate for re-election. McConkey, who was formerly a Democrat when he previously ran for county commissioner, has switched party affiliation to Republican. He is so far the only announced Republican candidate from that district. Democrat Holly Heintz Budd has also filed from that district. McConkey is owner of Kelly’s Tree Service in Dunkirk. He did not return The County Times’ calls for comment on why he decided to run and why he switched party affiliations. The other candidates who have filed their candidacy include Republican incumbent Tom Hejl, a county commissioner at-large. The other candidates who have filed are Republican Earl “Buddy” Hance, a former Maryland agriculture secretary and Democrats Matt Bennett and Duawan Rager for at-large; Democrat Patricia Powell for District 1; and Republicans Mark Arness, a former U.S. House of Representatives candidate and Lori Barbee for the second district. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Calvert Man Pens Book About Infamous Serial Arsonist
write – “Thomas Sweatt, Inside the Mind of a Serial Arsonist.” Each fire had a similar MO -- he used a similar gadget. He would fill a milk jug with gasoline and plug the opening with a piece of clothing that served as a wick. The wick burned plastic for more than 20 minutes and after the fire consumed the container, gas fumes escaped and caught fire. In two different fires, elderly women were unable to escape and later died. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms created a task force to investigate the fires and their national lab used that similar signature to solve the case. Riffe, who lives in Owings, is a professional fire fighter. He was with the Jonathan Riffe DC Fire Department during the latter part of Sweatt’s criminal rampage and was called to several of the fires. So, he followed the case when Sweatt was arrested and He has been called “the most prolific and dan- convicted. gerous serial arsonist in American history.” SeThe case against Sweatt was sealed, makrial arsonist Thomas Sweatt was also a serial kill- ing it difficult for reporters and writers to get er, because in his 25-year fire-setting crime spree information. Riiffe feels the reason for the sein the Washington, DC area he was responsible crecy was, “They didn’t want to glamorize the for the deaths of four persons. story” prompting copy-cat arsonists. Sweatt’s story is not well known. Many of the Sweatt was the best source for his own story. fires occurred at about the same time as the DC Many writers had tried and failed to interest Sniper panic that pushed anything else to the back Sweatt in the telling of his story. Riffe feels pages. Sweatt’s arrest in 2005 and conviction for that he succeeded while others failed because 45 of the 340 he eventually confessed to and sen- he was a professional firefighter. He currently Cover of the new book. tencing to two life sentences (being served at the works for the Annapolis Fire Department and Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute, is a volunteer with thee Dunkirk Volunteer Riffe wasn’t on an approved call list. IN) were pretty much also relegated to the back Fire Department (VFD). So, Sweatt wrote Riffe a letter that was the bepages. Calvert County author Jonathan Riffe In addition to his firefighting career Riffe ginning of a three-year-long exchange of converhopes to change that with the release of a book has also taken to writing from his tine at North- sations both by letter (more than 1,000) and by that has taken him seven years to assemble and ern High School. “I always enjoyed writing in phone. Riffe was the only writer he would talk to. school,” he said. Sweatt was an unusual serial arsonist based on He has coauthor profiles, Riffe told the County Times. The proed a book on file is of a young white heterosexual. Sweat was firefighting and 50nyears old, African American and gay. Riffe has contributed believes that Sweatt was attracted to the uniforms to several publi- worn by firefighters. cations includ“Fires to him were an addiction,” Riffe learned ing Maryland about Sweat’s motivation. “He would get a high Fire Dispatch. lighting them,” Riffe said, likening it to “sexual H also teaches gratification.” The Calvert County Board of County Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be at the Maryland Riffe and Sweatt were never allowed to meet in Commissioners announces county of- open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fire and Rescue person. During the three years of mail and phone fices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in Flag Ponds Nature Park will be open 9 Institute. contact, Riffe began to conclude that Sweatt had recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. a.m.-4 p.m. and Kings Landing Park will Riffe unsuc- developed a “crush” on him and at that point he Day. In addition: be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. cessfully at- cut off contact. But he had also concluded that he The three county senior centers will be The Appeal Landfill and county contempted to reach had gotten all the information he would be able closed Jan. 15 and Meals on Wheels will venience centers will be open with reguSweatt by phone. to get from Sweatt. not be delivered. lar hours. Not thinking it Since he has a full-time job as a firefighter, and There will be no county bus service The Calvert Marine Museum will be would amount a part-time volunteer gig at Dunkirk VFD, it took Jan. 15. open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to anything, he several years to write and then more time to find Calvert Library locations will be Edward Hall Aquatic Center will be sent off a letter a publisher. He finally settled on Mascot Books closed Monday, Jan. 15. open normal hours. asking for ac- located in Herndon, VA. Copies are just now beMt. Hope, Northeast, Harriet E. Brown Information on Calvert County Govcess to write a ing delivered. and Southern community centers will be ernment services can be found online at book about him. Riffe has a book launch planned for Sunday, closed Jan. 15. www.co.cal.md.us. Find Calvert County Sweatt tried to Jan. 28, 12-3 p.m. at Dunkirk VFD. He said his The Solomons Visitor Center will be Government on Facebook. call Riffe but the publisher is excited about the possibilities for closed Monday, Jan. 15. The visitor center prison authori- the book and feels a movie deal might eventually will reopen Friday, Jan. 19. Normal seaPress Release from Calvert County ties didn’t allow evolve from the compelling story. sonal hours are Friday through Sunday, Government. him to complete 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 30, 2018. the call because dickmyers@countytimes.net By Dick Myers Editor
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Judge Dismisses Planning Board Members’ Suit By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In 2016 the Calvert Board of County Commissioners dismissed two members of the county planning commission because of their refusal to follow directives to stop paying for outside legal counsel, among other issues. Both Maurice Lusby, former planning chair, and co-chair Michael Phipps, both long-time members filed suit alleging the county acted improperly in removing them and asked the court to reverse the county’s decision. Judge James P. Salmon’s ruling of Dec. 21 dashed their hopes as he dismissed all of their allegations with prejudice. In two separate opinions, speaking on various counts alleged by the two petitioners against the county commissioners, the judge sided firmly with the county. “In particular, the board… did not engage in any wrongful conduct in dismissing the two commissioners,” Salmon ruled on the first three counts and on count No. 5. On the fourth count in the civil suit, which asked the court to reinstate both Lusby and Phipps to their former positions, Salmon was equally forceful. “The petitioners are not entitled to any of the declaratory relief that they have requested,” Salmon wrote in his opinion. “The board was acting within
their statutory authority when they instructed petitioners to stop expending public funds by contracting for outside legal services.” The county government took issue with other controversial actions of the planning commission that led to Lusby’s and Phipp’s dismissal Back in November of 2016, County Attorney John Norris said that the county’s planning commission had essentially acted improperly so as to make itself apart from the authority of county government. “The planning commission feels that they are overseers of the county’s land use policy… they feel that they are independent,” Norris had said. “They are not.” Norris said one of the main charges against the planning commission’s leadership went back to a case heard in June of 2016 where the members were to hear a case of a text amendment that would have allowed drive-thru windows at certain establishments in rural-commercial (RC) zone. The planning commission denied the measure a public hearing as was required under law, Norris said, tabling the discussion until the county approved its new zoning and comprehensive plan. “It got held up without being able to go through due process,” Norris said. “That’s regardless of whether it’s a good or bad text amendment.” The commission also scuttled a joint public hearing between themselves and the county commissioners, Norris had said, that would have taken place in
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June of 2016 regarding a text amendment that would have increased the allowable square footage of a commercial building in town centers. This had come to be known as the “big box” text amendment. Norris said an e-mail message from outside legal counsel for the planning commission, John Yacovelle, stated that the planning commissioners had used an e-mail chain to decide to cancel the June 14 scheduled meeting; this was done without any public discussion or meeting. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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It’s Freezing Outside: Cope with Some Ice Cream By Casey Bacon Contributing Writer Ice cream, invariably, is a summer staple: there is no better way to cool down on a sweltering day than with a scoop from your local ice cream shop. As Americans, we are among the top global consumers, annually eating an average of five and a half gallons of ice cream per capita. While the dog days of summer leave everyone craving the sweet treat, the plummeting temperatures of winter just as soon push the thought to the wayside in favor of warm baked goods. But while other cold-food stores shut their doors, Bruster’s lights remain on, inviting you to grab a pint of your favorite holiday flavor. Founded by Bruce Reed in 1989, the company has its name on over 200 independently owned locations around the U.S., and prides itself on making all ice cream “the old-fashioned way” at each store daily. With over 140 flavors of ice creams, sherbets, Italian ices and more in their recipe book, Bruster’s quality, versatility, and yearround operation set it apart from competition and keep customers coming back for more, something that the local Hollywood location has lauded for 11 years. It’s this “amazing customer base” that six-year operator Lolli Mills credits for the store’s success throughout the year. While each Bruster’s has the option of winter operation, Mills says the Hollywood store chooses to do so because “as ice cream lovers [ourselves], we know people still crave it in the colder months!”
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Crave they do: a 2011 U.S. Department of Agriculture study found that even in off-peak December, when ice cream production is at its lowest point, there are still some 50 million gallons of ice cream made. Figures for August, the month of highest-production in the study, recorded 77 million gallons of the treat sold. With those figures, America’s rank as the second-largest global ice cream market (behind only China) comes as no surprise. Yet rather than warmer southern states gobbling up the most of the dessert, it’s the northeast with the strong sweet tooth: information company Bundle found in a 2016 study that six of the top ten consuming states hail from this area of the country despite the annual frigid winters (Maryland didn’t make the cut, but nearby D.C. was ranked first). Why? Nothing conclusive, but it could have to do with seasonal flavor availability (hello, gingerbread and eggnog), the soothing cold on sore throats, popular à la mode options for pies and brownies, or the ideal mix of a good sofa, television show, and big bowl of the frozen treat. With this penchant, however, winter relevancy of our local Bruster’s seems more obvious, with additional ice cream specials and holiday gift card promos helping to keep the business profitable in the colder months. Profits, of course, rise and fall in accordance to these seasonal changes: a 2014 study by online marketplace FoodyDirect found that sales predictably reach their peak in July and August, while December to February sales dip with the temperature. Mills knows to
Southern Maryland’s cold winters may not attract this many customers, but this patronage is typical on a summer weekend. Photo courtesy of Bruster’s of Hollywood.
expect these trends in her store, noting that “after those key summer months, business starts slowing down and we enter our less active months,” lining up with FoodyDirect’s findings. But she also realizes that with March’s warmer temperatures come an “upswing in customers” and the earliest annual increase of business. As for competition from yogurt shops or name brands in grocery stores, Mills isn’t too worried. A believer that competition serves as a push to encourage growth, she shares that Bruster’s focuses on “doing our very best in every aspect of the business,” with daily production of both ice cream and waffle cones setting them apart from their contemporaries. “Buying ice cream from Bruster’s is supporting your community,” Mills affirms. “We employ kids from vari-
ous high schools and colleges, and work often with The ARC (of Southern Maryland). Bruster’s has been actively involved in different organizations, helping to raise money and awareness. Our customers are important to us and we genuinely care about the experience they receive. With [their] support, we can continue to keep Bruster’s a home-town ice cream shop with genuine family values!” Bruster’s is located at 23825 Mervell Dean Rd. in the heart of Hollywood, with daily winter hours from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beginning in March, the store will once again resume their summer hours, opening from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. For more information, contact brustersofhollywood@yahoo. com, or check Bruster’s of Hollywood on Facebook for the latest flavors and specials.
School Bus Stop Draws Controversy A school bus stop at the Marley Run subdivision in Huntingtown has created an inter-jurisdictional dispute. Calvert County School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry ruled that the 22 elementary and middle school children in the subdivision should be picked up at the subdivision entrance. Residents complained that their children had too far to walk and the school board, on a 3-1 vote, overturned the superintendent. Now Curry says he doesn’t understand what the school board decided. The controversy will come up at the Jan. 11 meeting of the Calvert County Board of Education. Curry said all he was doing was following policy, so he wants to know whether the school board was revising the existing policy or just making a special exception for Marley Run. For a while the issue held hostage a decision whether to provide a health premium holiday for school employees from savings in health care costs. The issue required confirmation from the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr., BOCC president, noted at their Jan. 9 meeting that his board had little control over school system decisions, so their decision on the insurance issue could be leverage for the Marley Run residents, who had also
flooded the county phones with their concerns. Curry informed the BOCC that it was really the county government that caused him to deny the request for school buses to penetrate the Marley Run neighborhood. He said the policy is to not allow buses to traverse roads not yet accepted into the county road system. Roads in Marley Run haven’t been accepted. Commissioner Mike Hart pointed out that several of the houses in the back of the subdivision hadn’t been completed, delaying the final acceptance. He asked what would happen if that decision to accept the roads was delayed for several years. Curry responded, “You buy a house, you should inquire where there is a bus stop.” He noted that the decision by parents if and how far to drive their kids to a bus stop was a personal decision. Some feel they should have to walk far because they did when they were kids. Others drive them a short distance, he said. After learning that Curry was bringing the decision up again just for clarification, the BOCC decided to go ahead and approve the one-month premium holiday with the more than $3 million in savings. They asked Curry to inform them what the school board decided. dickmyers@counytimes.net
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Countian Named Deputy Ag Secretary
The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced that Julie Oberg of Huntingtown has been named deputy secretary of agriculture, effective January 3. She replaces Jim Eichhorst, who accepted the position of Maryland State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency, United States Department of Agriculture. “We are very pleased with this announcement,” said Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder. “Julie’s talent and experience will be a great asset to the Hogan-Rutherford Administration, the department, and our agricultural community.” As deputy secretary, Oberg will manage the day-to-day operations of the agency and help ensure that its programs continue to serve, promote and regulate the state’s agriculture
industry. “I am honored and excited by the opportunity to help lead the department,” Oberg said. “I look forward to building on my experience at the department and my relationship with the agricultural community to advance the goals of the department, the Administration and our farmers.” Oberg has been with the State of Maryland since 2004, most recently serving as communications director for the Department of Agriculture. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Spanish from the University of Maryland, College Park. Press Release from MD Department of Agriculture.
Chaney Enterprises Launches BuilderUp
New Division Mergers Dunkirk Supply, The Concrete Store Chaney Enterprises has announced the opening of BuilderUp, a new building supplies and services division formed by the merger of Dunkirk Supply and The Concrete Store. Materials and services available at the new BuilderUp include custom truss manufacturing and steel fabrication (Ibeams, lolly columns, wrought iron rails and welding services), crane services, engineered wood products, concrete supplies, hardscapes, doors, windows, lumber, and general tools and supplies for professional builders of all sizes. BuilderUp now operates from three locations in southern Maryland: the BuilderUp Dunkirk Store, 1925 Skinners Turn Road, Owings, Md.; the BuilderUp Waldorf Store at 12130 Acton Lane, Waldorf, Md.; and the BuilderUp Truss & Steel Plant, 1038 East Chesapeake Beach Road, Owings, Md. Steven Tripp, marketing manager at Chaney Enterprises, has been named Chief Builder of BuilderUp, taking over operations of the new division and overseeing the merger and launch. A 10-year employee of Chaney, Tripp said he is dedicated to advancing the building industry in his new role by modernizing the brand, equipment and processes with a focus on the customer. “We could not imagine a more ideal way to bring these two leading suppliers together than to create BuilderUp,” said Tripp. “My first six months has been busy, laying the groundwork of a new company and working out the details of the merger. The expansion brings two different but trusted construction sup-
pliers together and promises great news to present and future customers. With a hyper focus on a mission to make life easier for our customers, we have new product lines, services, and methods of helping them that we’ll be announcing throughout the year.” Chaney Enterprises acquired the 40-year-old Dunkirk Supply in 2016 and has owned and operated The Concrete Store for 26 years. Current customers will have their accounts transferred to BuilderUp and will receive billing beginning with purchases after January 1, 2018. About Chaney Enterprises Founded in 1962 by Eugene “Babe” Chaney and built on a foundation of integrity, every member of the Chaney Enterprises team pours their heart and soul into every job. We are passionate about providing ready-mix concrete, sand, gravel, stone, blended soils, and related construction supplies to our customers throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula. The entrepreneurial spirit and hard work ethic started by Babe Chaney continues to this day. From our headquarters in Gambrills, Md., the company operates 18 ready-mixed concrete plants, nine sand and gravel facilities and BuilderUp, a professional building supply operation with locations in Waldorf and Owings, Md. For more information visit www. chaneyenterprises.com Press Release from Chaney Enterprises
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Highlights of the New Tax Reform Law
It’s always good to get your taxes done as early as possible, advises Robert Askey, partner of the Leonardtown CPA firm of Askey and Askey Associates. Of course, if you are getting a deduction you will get it quicker. But, also because of the tax law changes, if you must pay more than expected, you’ll have more time to round it up. Askey said that also late filers historically have been more prone to ID theft. The biggest challenge Askey said, is the loss of the personal exemption. Where heretofore some taxpayers, including businesses have been able to itemize, this year they may not. For instance, the hone office deduction is now out the window. The impact on individual and business taxpayers depends on one’s own personal situation. Here’s a rundown on the changes as prepared by Askey and Aske and Associates for their clients: The new tax reform law, commonly called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA), is the biggest federal tax law overhaul in 31 years, and it has both good and bad news for taxpayers. Below are highlights of some of the most significant changes affecting individual and business taxpayers. Except where noted, these changes are effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. Individuals Drops of individual income tax rates ranging from 0 to 4 percentage points (depending on the bracket) to 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37% — through 2025 Near doubling of the standard deduction to $24,000 (married couples filing jointly), $18,000 (heads of households), and $12,000 (singles and married couples filing separately) — through 2025 Elimination of personal exemptions — through 2025 Doubling of the child tax credit to $2,000 and other
modifications intended to help more taxpayers benefit from the credit — through 2025 Elimination of the individual mandate under the Affordable Care Act requiring taxpayers not covered by a qualifying health plan to pay a penalty — effective for months beginning after December 31, 2018 Reduction of the adjusted gross income (AGI) threshold for the medical expense deduction to 7.5% for regular and AMT purposes — for 2017 and 2018 New $10,000 limit on the deduction for state and local taxes (on a combined basis for property and income taxes; $5,000 for separate filers) — through 2025 Reduction of the mortgage debt limit for the home mortgage interest deduction to $750,000 ($375,000 for separate filers), with certain exceptions — through 2025 Elimination of the deduction for interest on home equity debt — through 2025 Elimination of the personal casualty and theft loss deduction (with an exception for federally declared disasters) — through 2025 Elimination of miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2% floor (such as certain investment expenses, professional fees and unreimbursed employee business expenses) — through 2025 Elimination of the AGI-based reduction of certain itemized deductions — through 2025 Elimination of the moving expense deduction (with an exception for members of the military in certain circumstances) — through 2025 Expansion of tax-free Section 529 plan distributions to include those used to pay qualifying elementary and secondary school expenses, up to $10,000 per student per tax year AMT exemption increase, to $109,400 for joint filers, $70,300 for singles and heads of households, and
$54,700 for separate filers — through 2025 Doubling of the gift and estate tax exemptions, to $10 million (expected to be $11.2 million for 2018 with inflation indexing) — through 2025 Businesses Replacement of graduated corporate tax rates ranging from 15% to 35% with a flat corporate rate of 21% Repeal of the 20% corporate AMT New 20% qualified business income deduction for owners of flow-through entities (such as partnerships, limited liability companies and S corporations) and sole proprietorships — through 2025 Doubling of bonus depreciation to 100% and expansion of qualified assets to include used assets — effective for assets acquired and placed in service after September 27, 2017, and before January 1, 2023 Doubling of the Section 179 expensing limit to $1 million and an increase of the expensing phaseout threshold to $2.5 million Other enhancements to depreciation-related deductions New disallowance of deductions for net interest expense in excess of 30% of the business’s adjusted taxable income (exceptions apply) New limits on net operating loss (NOL) deductions Elimination of the Section 199 deduction, also commonly referred to as the domestic production activities deduction or manufacturers’ deduction — effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, for noncorporate taxpayers and for tax years beginning after December 31, 2018, for C corporation taxpayers New rule limiting like-kind exchanges to real property that is not held primarily for sale New tax credit for employer-paid family and medical leave — through 2019 New limitations on excessive employee compensation New limitations on deductions for employee fringe benefits, such as entertainment and, in certain circumstances, meals and transportation More to consider This is just a brief overview of some of the most significant TCJA provisions. There are additional rules and limits that apply, and the law includes many additional provisions. Contact your tax advisor to learn more about how these and other tax law changes will affect you in 2018 and beyond.
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report January 8, 2018
During the week of January 1 – January 7 – deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,036 calls for service throughout the community.
Burglary: 18-239 On January 2, 2018 Deputy Barger responded to Buck Board Lane, Dunkirk for the report of a burglary. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) entered the residence and stole multiple appliances including a block stove top, two stainless steel ovens, a stainless steel kitchen sink, a black dishwasher, and damaged the granite countertop. It was determined the suspect(s) may have entered the residence by prying the rear garage door lock open. The value of stolen and damaged property is $2,020. Damaged Property: 18-183 On January 2, 2018 Deputy Sampson responded to Avery Road, Prince Frederick for the report of damaged property. The victim stated sometime between 6:00pm and midnight on January 1st an unknown suspect(s) cut their tires on two vehicles in the driveway. The estimated damaged property is $290. Damaged Property: 18-849 On January 6, 2017 Deputy Callison responded to Rivershore Drive, Dunkirk for the report of damaged property. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) had hit their garage door and vehicle with eggs. Theft: 18-841 On January 6, 2018 Deputy Ridgely responded to Abbey Lane, Huntingtown for the report of a theft. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) stole their handmade log cabin mailbox and mailbox post. The value of stolen property is $200. Arrest: On January 3, 2017 Deputy Williamson conducted a traffic stop in the area of Route 4 and Chaneyville Road. While making contact with the driver later identified as Christopher Slattery (37) of Prince Frederick, Trooper McCombs arrived on scene to perform a K9 sniff on the vehicle. The K9 sniff resulted in a positive alert and a search of Slattery and the vehicle was conducted. The search resulted in narcotics and paraphernalia. Slattery was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not marijuana (crack cocaine), CDS: Possession of Par-
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aphernalia, and other appropriate traffic citations. On January 4, 2018 Deputy R. Shrawder responded to the Marriott Springhill Suites, Prince Frederick for the report of a male subject being disorderly in the lobby. Deputy Shrawder arrived on scene and was informed the disorderly subject had returned to his room. Deputy Shrawder made contact with two male subjects in the room, and observed paraphernalia and narcotics in plain view. The male subject later identified as Mark Weisner (29) of North Carolina was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession- Not marijuana (Heroin) and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. On January 6, 2017 Deputy Yates responded to the Walmart, Prince Frederick for the report of a theft and two subjects in the store who were possibly under the influence of narcotics. Deputy Yates made contact with the first individual later identified as Gina Gear (25) of Saint Leonard who appeared to be disoriented and slurring her speech. As Deputy Yates was speaking to Gear, the second individual identified as Joseph Fabian (32) of Saint Leonard began to speak with Gear as well. Deputy Yates was made aware that Fabian had removed an item out of a box and placed it in his jacket, and Gear possibly had stolen some clothing items while in the changing room. A search of Fabian was conducted and the stolen item was located as well as narcotics. A search of Gear was conducted, resulting in the stolen property, narcotics, and paraphernalia. Fabian was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not marijuana (Alprazolam) and Theft Less Than $100. Gear was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (Alprazolam), CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, and Theft Less Than $100.
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Annapolis Man Indicted on Animal Cruelty Charges By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Calvert County Grand Jury has returned a four-count indictment against Joshua Sack, of Annapolis, for abusing a young pit bull dog named Sosa back in November. The indictment states that starting sometime between Nov. 1 and Nov. 6 the abuse of the dog began; the following week Sack also neglected to take the animal to a veterinary hospital to seek necessary care, which netted him an animal cruelty charge. During that same week, between Nov. 7 and Nov. 16, the indictment stated, the abuse against the dog continued with the final act of abuse occurring on or about Nov. 17. Charging documents filed against Sack in county District Court prior to the Circuit Court indictment show that his dog likely suffered from strangulation before being brought to the veterinary clinic, according to the medical judgment of veterinary doctors at the Huntingtown emergency animal hospital. Once the five-month old American pit bull had been brought in to the animal hospital Nov. 17 doctors placed him on life support, charging documents stated, with “significant inflammation and swelling injuries to the dog’s neck, caus-
ing trouble breathing and possible head trauma.” Doctors also diagnosed the dog, named Sosa, with “apparent paralysis” because it was not able to move its legs. Sack, charging documents stated, had told Animal Control Officer Frederick Sheckels that he had brought his dog in after an episode at his residence where Sosa had defecated in his bed and Sack had placed him in the bathtub to wash him. Sack said he went back to change his sheets when he found the dog on the floor of the bathroom with trouble breathing. A Calvert sheriff’s detective later interviewed Sack and said there were inconsistencies in the defendant’s story and that he had told the detective that “he had placed his arm around the dog’s neck,” charging documents showed. By Nov. 18 Sack had made several calls to the veterinary hospital where his dog was being treated, asking for Sosa back but Sheckels said he had seized the dog based on its poor condition. Charging documents also alluded to a visit by Sacks and his dog to the same Huntingtown animal hospital Nov. 7 but that visit was not followed up at the Chesapeake Animal Clinic. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report As the year comes to an end, everyone’s homes tend to be hectic with the wrap-up of the holiday season, but know you weren’t the only one staying busy. During the week of Dec. 25-31, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,114 calls for service across the community. Damaged Property: 17-66886 On Dec. 26, 2017 Deputy Rediker responded to Horsmon Farm Lane, Saint Leonard for the report of damaged property. The victim stated sometime between Dec. 12 and Dec. 26 an unknown suspect(s) drove their vehicle through their field. The estimated damaged property is $300. Damaged Property: 17-67261 On Dec. 28, 2017 Deputy Jacobs responded to Bayview Hills Drive, Chesapeake Beach for the report of damaged property. The victim stated sometime between Dec. 27 at 4:00pm and Dec. 28 at 10:00am an unknown suspect(s) egged their residence. Damaged Property: 17-67775 On Dec. 31, 2017 Deputy Rzepkowski responded to Leola Helen Way, Huntingtown for the report of damaged property.
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The victim stated sometime between Dec. 29 at 6:30pm and Dec. 30 at 6:30am an unknown suspect(s) damaged two window screens at their residence. The estimated damaged property is $100. Theft: 17-67031 On Dec 27, 2017 Deputy Barger responded to Smithville Drive, Dunkirk for the report of a theft. The victim stated sometime between Dec. 26th at 6:10pm and Dec. 26th at 10:30pm an unknown suspect(s) stole their seven-foot tall Sasquatch silhouette from their front yard. The value of the stolen property is $100. Theft: 17-67271 On Dec. 28, 2017 Deputy Aurich took a report for a theft at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) removed a bronze vase from a cemetery marker. The value of the stolen property is $300. Arrests On Dec. 27, 2017 Deputy Wilson was assisting the Maryland State Police with a traffic stop in the area of S. Solomons Island Road and Broomes Island Road. Deputy Wilson made contact with the passenger of the vehicle later identified as Dominic Sergi (26) of Lusby and
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could immediately smell a strong odor or marijuana coming from the vehicle. Sergi was asked to step out of the vehicle for a search of him and the vehicle to be conducted. While Deputy Wilson was attempting to complete the search, Sergi started to become uncooperative, tensing his body and moving it in a manner that would prevent Deputy Wilson from completing his search. Deputy Wilson placed Sergi under arrest and transported him to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Obstructing & Hindering and Possession/ Receive CDS While Confined/Detained. On Dec. 29, 2017 Deputy T. Mohler was in the Prince Frederick area attempting to locate a vehicle that had been called in for a check welfare for the occupants inside the vehicle who appeared to be nodding out. Deputy T. Mohler located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of Dares Beach Road and Hillside Drive, Prince Frederick. Deputy Mohler made contact with the driver later identified as Rebecca Boucher (28) of Prince Frederick to advise her of why she was being stopped. Emergency Communications also advised Boucher had a possible warrant through another agency. A K9 arrived on scene, and conducted a K9 scan of the vehicle resulting in a positive alert. A search of Boucher was conducted resulting in narcotics
and the open warrant was confirmed to still be active. Boucher was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-not marijuana (Oxycodone Hydrochloride) and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. On Dec. 30, 2017 Deputy Rediker responded to the area of Evergreen Drive and White Sands Drive, Lusby for the report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon Deputy Rediker’s arrival, he observed the vehicle sitting stationary in the roadway and also Sergeant Basham on scene talking with the occupants of the vehicle. Sergeant Basham was asking the occupants of the vehicle to step out when he observed a concealed deadly weapon between the driver’s seat and door. Both occupants stepped out of the vehicle and were detained while a search of the vehicle was conducted. A search of the vehicle revealed a concealed deadly weapon, narcotics, and paraphernalia. The driver identified as Joanne Kelson (48) of Lusby was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Dangerous WeaponConceal and CDS: Possession marijuana 10 Grams +. The passenger of the vehicle identified as Keith Mackall (25) of Lusby was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
Maryland State Police Report January 8, 2018
Burglary & Destruction of Property: On 1/5/18 at 11:43 am, Trooper Backus responded to R & J Liquors in Dunkirk for a reported attempted burglary. Unknown subject(s) broke both the door and the windows attempting to gain entry into the establishment. Investigation continues.
on Rt. 4 at the Naval Rec Center in Solomons for traffic violations. The distinct odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed both marijuana and oxycodone. Trentia V. Barnett, 25 of Lexington Park was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possession of Marijuana and Oxycodone: On 1/7/18 7:56 am, Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle
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Legislators Prepare for the 2018 Session Miller, Waugh Announce Re-election Bids
has always pulled down two jobs. When he was in colHe’s considered to be the most powerful man in the lege he taught adult Maryland General Assembly. Yet Senate President education at night. Thomas V. “Mike’ Miller lives in the state’s smallest Since entering the county (by land area), Calvert, which in turn makes up legislature, he has the largest population of his three-county district. balanced those duWith Miller’s clout cones a big responsibility. “My ties with a busy law job is to look at the state as a whole, including Bal- practice. timore City,” he told a decidedly parochial audience, He moved to members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Calvert 25 years at their annual pre-legislative breakfast Jan. 8 at the ago from his naRod ‘N Reel in Chesapeake Beach. tive Prince George’s As the 2018 Maryland General Assembly launched County. Today parts on Wednesday, Jan. 10, Miller would be starting his 32nd of those two counties year as Maryland Senate president, the longest serving along with Charles in the U.S., by a long shot. Miller, 75, is not yet ready to comprise the 27th call it quits. He told the County Times in an exclusive legislative district interview that he plans to seek re-election this year. that he represents. Miller has been in Annapolis since 1971, first elected He is always mindto the House of Delegates for a four-year term and then ful of the impact of Senator Steve Waugh speaks and Dels. Gerald Clark ad Mark Fisher (seated) and Chamber as senator since January, 1975. legislative decisions President Bob Carpenter watch. Looking out for the entire state while keeping an eye on his district. ported the governor’s veto. on the needs of his district can be a challenge, he said. Miller in his time in the legislature has seen Calvert Waugh said, “It puts a lot of people out of work.” He The state after all is rural, urban and suburban – of- turn from majority Democrat to Republican, but he said the bill impacts small businesses like hotels who ten called America in Miniature. “It is very challeng- notes that has happened all over the South and his disare right around the 15-employee threshold. ing. What I am good at is developing a consensus,” he trict is after all Southern Maryland. “If you have 17 employees, what are you going to opined. Miller notes that he may be a Democrat, but he is a do?” Clark asked, concluding that firing several may Miller said he learned about consensus building fiscally conservative one and someone who is attuned be the decision. He owns a small liquor store, and said, through customer service while working at his father’s to Calvert County life. He said he has been a Farm “I am against government telling me how to run my store in Clinton starting when he was ten. He said he Bureau member for 50 years and is a strong environbusiness.” mentalist in an area that needs such Fisher said, “The compounding effect causes coma watchdog. “Calvert County (envipanies to go elsewhere,” than Maryland and Calvert ronment) is very fragile because it is County. Fisher noted the main supporter of the bill was the smallest,” he observed. from Baltimore city. Fisher, a native of the city, said Miler’s leadership positions his hometown is in shambles. “He (the legislator) thinks around the country, he said, have put he is a hero for taking from employers and giving to him in touch with ideas that have employees.” worked elsewhere that can be transAnother hot topic for the legislators is how the state ferred to Maryland. An example, should react to the recently-passed tax reform. Maryhe said, is “Justice Reinvestment” land is considered a high-tax state, so state tax deducwhich reduces incarceration times tions are capped. Gov. Hogan wants to return additional for non-violent criminals, which tax revenues to taxpayers to offset the deduction losses. had bi-partisan support in the last Others oppose that idea. legislature. Miller said that issue is one of the reasons for his Miller appeared along with Redecision to run again. He feels the legislature needs publican Sen. Steve Waugh (who ansomeone of his experience to navigate through such isnounced this week he is also seeksues. Of the issues facing the legislature, he said, “It is ing re-election) from District 29 and a perfect hailstorm.” Delegates Mark Fisher (District 27) But, when you press Miller for his reasons for stayand Gerald Clark (District 29). ing in the job so long, what he likes best about it, he These types of forums can undersays it’s about the history. He works in an office near score the differences between Demthe Senate chamber of the in the 18th Century Maryocrat Miller and the Republican legland Statehouse, the only one to have served as the naislators. An example at the breakfast tion’s capital. Miller walks the halls that were walked was the discussion of the mandatory by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Charles sick leave law that passed last year’s Carroll of Carrollton, who gave up a U.S. Senate seat to session and was vetoed by Gov. Hoserve in the same position Miller has filled for so long. gan. Miller talked of one of his secMiller can talk for hours about his own family’s hisretaries who desperately needs the tory, with deep roots with historical figures in England, leave. “The bill was a compromise,” Germany and of course in America. he insisted. Miller is comfortable in his dual role of serving the One compromise was kicking in whole state and also Southern Maryland. He takes the bill’s requirements after a comhis qualifications to the voters this way: “I think I pany has 15 employees But, the make a difference. I have a life-long love of Southern three Republicans blasted the bill, Maryland.” Sen Mike Miller with Chesapeake Resort and Spa owner and former Chesapeake including that requirement, and supBeach mayor Gerald Donovan at the Rod “N Reel after the legislative breakfast. dickmyers@countytimes.net By Dick Myers Editor
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Celebrate the Dream of Rev. Dr. King with Annemarie Gardens’ MLK Days Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons will celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with MLK Days, a threeday family-friendly event, to be held Jan. 13 through Jan. 15, 11am to 4pm each day. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted! This year’s MLK Days’ community art project is titled, “Strength in Community,” and will be led by visiting artist Dawn Tree. A self-taught abstract artist, Tree will work with visitors to create a large-scale mixed media painting inspired by the image of Dr. King, as well as the children’s book, “Walking with the King,” written by her mother Jocelyn Scales, who marched with Dr. King in the 1960s. The project will allow guests of all ages and abilities to contribute their creativity to the giant painting, resulting in a communal work of art celebrating the strength in our community. “We look forward to this event each year as it brings the community together to celebrate the dream of Dr. King in a meaningful way, and opens up an opportunity to participate in something bigger than ourselves,” says Stacey Hann-Ruff, director of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center.
Garden Smarter at Calvert Library
The Master Gardeners and Calvert Library have been offering free classes for many years. According to Master Gardener coordinator Denise Moroney, “More and more people are deciding to grow their own vegetables, host bees or simply make the most of their natural surroundings through butterfly gardens, native plantings, environmentally-smart fertilizing. The Master Gardeners love sharing what they’ve learned from their own experiences and classes.” Between the Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other volunteers that embrace nature, there will be 25 classes and a May 5 plant sale in 2018. You can find the complete list on the Calvert Library website (calvertlibrary.info). Most are taught on Saturdays from 10am to 11:30am at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, but at least one event will be hosted at each library branch as well as at the Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick. The series kicks off with the very popular Seed Exchange on Saturday, January 20, at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Registration begins at 9:30am. Gardeners can bring their unused or saved seeds from the last five years to trade and learn from fellow gardeners. There are always plenty of seeds and many interesting varieties to try so come even if you only have a few to share. The exchange does not accept PVP, GMO or chemically treated seeds. Check out Calvert County Master Gardener Facebook page for a
few other guidelines. Some of the other topics being offered this year include companion planting, attracting pollinators, understanding your plants’ needs (Did Your Plant Die or Did You Kill It?), healing gardens, container gardening, pesticide use, birding, invasive plant ID, herb spiral, designing with bulbs and more. A couple of special evening events in the series will be held at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. On Thursday, February 22, at 6:30pm, MNCPPC Naturalist Greg Kearns will share his beautiful photos of ospreys and discuss their biology, nesting, migration and other interesting facts about this “unique species of raptor.” On May 9, Greg Bowen, American Chestnut Land Trust Executive Director, will talk about the work land trusts do to save rural landscapes and the Bay. If you are growing your own food, you are probably a foodie and possibly a locavore so you might be interested in joining Calvert Eats Local. You can join free by contacting Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410535-0291. The winter potluck is Monday, January 22 at 7:00pm at Chesapeake’s Bounty in North Beach. Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly “green” experience! For details, call Robyn Truslow at 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Press Release from Calvert Library.
Guests at MLK Days can also enjoy the popular “Tent of Many Colors,” a giant indoor, communal coloring tent that transforms the Murray Arts Building into a gathering space that is both peaceful and inspiring. Step inside the tent and enjoy the therapeutic qualities of coloring! Coloring supplies will be available for use and all ages are welcome. Hands-on activities will be offered in the “artLAB Creative Reuse Center,” where you can create an original piece of art— inspired by Dr. King—to take home. Visitors are also invited to tour “Kindred: Celebrating Our Ancestors” in the Kay Daugherty Gallery, a beautiful art exhibit that explores familial connections. MLK Days is appropriate for all ages. While admission is free, thanks in part to financial support from Harris Lawn and Landscaping of Lusby, donations are gladly accepted. For additional information, please call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annemariegardens.org. Press Release from Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center.
calvART Gallery Presents: “Curves”
What is a curve? The shape of a bowl or cup, a bend in the road, smiling lips, beautifully crafted necklaces or earrings, a glass full of wine, a plate that holds food, a curl in a wave, a stroke of a brush. Contemplate and find out at CalvART Gallery’s “Curves,” an exhibit presented by all artists of the gallery featuring work inspired by their theme. The Gallery will hold an opening reception on Jan. 13 from 5 to 8pm and looks forward to speaking with visitors at the event. Beverages and light refreshments will be provided. “Curves” will run from Jan. 10 to Feb. 4 at the CalvART Gallery according to its operating times,
We d ne s d ay through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. M o n e y spent locally stays in the local economy and continues to strengthen the economic base of the c om mu n it y as a whole. Sup p o r t i ng local artists allows them the opportunity to continue to serve their communities, and CalvART members often support local charities and organizations by participating in art shows, teaching workshops, and donating items for fundraisers. The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Center at the intersection of Rt. 4 and Rt. 231, nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Café. For more information, visit their website at www.calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County.
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Julie Paluda Completes Leadership Maryland Calvert County Department of Public Works Deputy Director, Enterprise Funds Julie Paluda has completed the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland through its local business and community leaders. Leadership Maryland honored Paluda, a resident of Huntingtown, and the entire Class of 2017 at its 25th annual graduation ceremony held in December at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Paluda was one of 52 applicants chosen to complete Leadership Maryland’s eight-month hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I feel especially honored to congratulate Leadership Maryland’s silver anniversary graduating class on beginning their lifelong inclusion in a very special club,” said Leadership Maryland Board Chairman Eric Brotman ‘09, president and managing principal at Brotman Financial Group. “These graduates have had experiences and built relationships over the past eight months that will impact their career, life, and our state for many years to come. After 25 years, the influence Leadership Maryland’s program and alumni have had on the State of Maryland is immeasurable, and the Class of 2017 should be very proud to now be a part of this organization’s rich history.” Paluda joined Calvert County Government six years ago as a capital projects analyst in the Department of Finance & Budget. As deputy director of enterprise funds for the Department of Public Works, she is responsible for water and sewer maintenance, solid waste,
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recycling, compactor sites and transfer station operations. Before joining Calvert County Government, Julie worked in the private industry where she held several managerial positions within the real estate and finance industries. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and an MBA from University of Massachusetts. Paluda earned her Professional Development Certification from Boston University and is a licensed National Association of Securities Dealers’ General Securities Representative. She moved to Maryland from Massachusetts in 2006 and now resides in Huntingtown with her family where she also volunteers with the local Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and the Sunderland Elementary School family organization. Leadership Maryland is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers and/or their communities. For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit www.LeadershipMD.org, call 410-841-2101, or email info@leadershipMD.org.
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Giving “2s”day Raises Business Leaders Named to CalvertHealth $3700 for The Arc and Nationwide Relief Efforts Foundation Board
Prince Frederick attorney Denise Bowman and Huntingtown business executive Donnie Downs have been named to the CalvertHealth Foundation Board of Trustees. They join 14 other community members who are currently serving. Members can serve up to two three-year terms.
Women by The Daily Record in 2014 and 2016 for her leadership and commitment to her community. “CalvertHealth has provided care for many of my family members,” said Bowman. “I want to be part of the effort to expand the high quality of health care for the citizens of Calvert.” Bowman and her husband, Daniel, moved to Calvert in 1992 to raise their family. They have two daughters, Danielle, 22, and Caitlin, 20. Downs, who has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, is president and CEO of the award-winning systems integration firm Plan B Technologies. He believes strongly in being an exceptional corporate citizen and has been a longtime supporter of the medical center along with Farming 4 Hunger and End Hunger in Calvert. He was also recently named one of The Daily Record’s most admired CEOs for 2017.
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“We are honored to have Denise and Donnie join our team,” said Lynette Entzian, foundation board president. “They are both accomplished professionals who bring tremendous experience in the areas of leadership and community service.” Bowman, who has been in private practice for 27 years, has been widely recognized for her dedication to the profession as well as her community service. She is a member of the Judicial Nominations Commission for District 13 and has served on the Board of Governors for the State Bar Association. In 2015, she was honored with The Daily Record Leadership in Law award and was named to Maryland’s Top 100 Publisher
“I want to do my part to take CalvertHealth to the next level,” said Downs. “I believe it has the potential to be the best local hospital on the East Coast.” Downs and his wife, Lynne, have three children, Devyn, 22, DeAnne, 17, and Dominic, 14. Thomas McKay
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When setting out to participate in the sixth annual worldwide giving movement, Giving Tuesday, The Arc Southern Maryland set a goal to raise $3500 with a dual impact in mind, inspiring the campaign hashtag, “#Giving2sday.” Leading up to Giving Tuesday on November 28th, The Arc tweeted and shared the “#Giving2sday” and “JoinTheMovement” hashtags, inspiring donors to “Donate once. Give twice.” For a dual impact, The Arc committed to donating a portion of funds raised to benefit nationwide disaster relief efforts. The remaining funds would help The Arc in their mission to support people with different abilities – repairing a roof for one of its residences, repairing a van that provides transportation for people with limited #Giving2sday funds will enable The Arc to install mobility, and installing a mobility lift a mobility lift in Jamie Stallings’ home, affording him more independence. that would help one individual get out of bed on his own, affording him more the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, the independence. Miami Fund, and the Sonoma County Renee Seigley, Director of Develop- Resilience Fund. ment for The Arc Southern Maryland About The Arc: The Arc Southern said “most donations for natural disas- Maryland is a non-profit organization afters are given during the first 2 weeks, filiated at the state level with The Arc of with very little being given after the first Maryland and at the national level with month.” However, people are still suf- The Arc of the United States, which is fering the effects of the hurricanes in the world’s largest grass roots organizaTexas, Florida, and Puerto Rico while tion of, and for, people with intellectual the devastating fires in California con- and developmental disabilities (I/DD), tinue to steal the lives and homes of including Down syndrome, autism, Fetal many. The Arc felt this campaign would Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, cerebral be an opportunity to give back across the palsy and other diagnoses. Since 1975, country. The Arc Southern Maryland has providThanks to many of The Arc’s social ed quality support and programs aimed at media followers sharing, re-tweeting, creating opportunities for independence and engaging with the “#Giving2sday” and personal success for people with difmovement, The Arc was able to exceed ferent abilities in inclusive communities. their goal, raising $3700 by the end of For information about The Arc Southern the campaign. Some donors chose for Maryland’s programs and services or to their gifts to go twice the distance, des- make a donation, visit www.arcsomd.org ignating a portion of their gift to relief or call (410) 535-2413. efforts in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, or California. The Arc is currently organizPress Release from The Arc ing the funds to be donated to Red Cross,
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In Remembrance James Edward “Jimmy” Peters
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Independent Cancer Research Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 553, Orem, UT 84059 (http://www.cancertutor. com/donate/).
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James Edward “Jimmy” Peters, 51, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 4, 2018 at his residence. Born October 29, 1966 in Johnson City, NY, he was the son of the late Edward C. Peters and Doris I. (Mudge) Peters. Jimmy graduated from Calvert High School and was a Travel Lift Operator for Harbour Island Marina for thirty years. Jimmy is survived by his siblings, Cindy Peters of Lexington Park, MD, Kathy Harrison (Andy) of Lusby, MD, and Scot Peters (Tina) of Lexington Park, MD; and special friend, Darla Smoot of Solomons, MD. Family received friends on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service following at 12:00 p.m. at Southern Calvert Baptist Church, 12140 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657. Interment followed in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, 11000 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657.
Maryann Dillon, 86 of North Beach, MD passed away January 6, 2018 at Burnett - Calvert Hospice House. She was born to Atha & Omer Ford on May 18, 1931 in Kokomo, Indiana. Her family moved to Maryland where she graduated from Maryland Park High School. She married Robert Dillon in 1950. He & his father Dewey built her a home in Dares Beach, Prince Frederick, MD where they raised 4 children. During that time Maryann worked at Calvert Senior High School as a secretary. Later she worked for the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association where after many years she retired as the Branch Librarian at Twin Beach Library. Maryann moved to Florida for several years after her retirement and when she returned she resided in North Beach until her death. Maryann enjoyed traveling, play-
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ing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren & great grandchildren. She is survived by her children – Wayne (Sharon) Dillon of Destin, FL; Linda (Bobby) Battenfield of Mechanicsville, MD; Shellie (Paul) Burgio of Laurel, MD and Wanda (Matt) Whitehurst of Chesapeake Beach, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren – Robbie, Angela, Ronnie, Stefani, Geary, Paul, Ricky, Nikki and Donnie; 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Bill & Bob Ford, her husband of 45 years “Bob” Dewey Dillon and her grandson Stephan “Dink” Whitehurst. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 11, 2018, 11 a.m. at Christ Church 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may e made to Burnett Calvert Hospice House, P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick MD 20678; website: http://www.calverthospice.org or Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676, Phone: 410-586-0565
Chris, son, Josh Stinnett and his wife Vickie, grandchildren, Connor, Carter, and Cooper Hall and Kennedy Stinnett. He is also survived by his brother Ronnie and his wife JoAnna, and nephews Joey And Billy Stinnett. . Memorial contributions may be made to either Prince Frederick VFD or St. Leonard Vol Fire and Rescue Squad. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Doris Bowen Knopp
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Lawrence Chester “Bootsie” Stinnett
Lawrence Chester “Bootsie” Stinnett, 79, of Broomes Island, MD passed away January 5, 2018 in his home. He was born on December 4, 1938 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late Chester A. and Minnie V. Marquess Stinnett. Bootsie was a known jokester and a very hard worker. He was a Maryland State Trooper for 24 years. He retired from MSP after winning the election for Sheriff of Calvert County 1990, which he served from 1990 - 1994. He then went on to work as a process server for 20 years. He also worked at the A&P Grocery store, retiring after 33 years. He loved horse racing, watching baseball, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Bootsie is survived by his daughter, Jessie Hall and her husband
Doris Bowen Knopp,89, of Deale passed away January 3, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born April 11, 1928 in Calvert County to Malcolm Joseph and Olive Reed (Jones) Bowen. She was raised on the family farm in Lower Marlboro and attended Fairview Elementary and Calvert High School. She was employed for twenty five years as Food Service Manager for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. She worked at Deale, Tracey’s and Southern Middle School, retiring in 1990. Doris was a member of Cedar Grove U.M. Church and the Deale Historical Society. She married Alvin Knopp on October 27, 1945 and they made their home in Deale. Doris was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family. She was also a fan of the Baltimore Orioles. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin, her parents, brothers William, Joseph, and Earl and sisters Ruth Bishop and Mary Straub. Doris is survived by sons Alvin Ray (Brenda) and George Wayne Knopp, grandchildren Renee Knopp and James Ray, great-grandchildren Shane and Brendan Ronan and Ronnie and Travis Knopp. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Grove U.M. Church, 5965 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale MD 20751; Phone: 410-867-7417. Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.
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Ashok Michael Kumar Agarwal
Ashok Michael Kumar Agarwal, 63, of Huntingtown passed away January 1, 2018. He was born September 19, 1954 in Hyderabad, India to Poonamchand and Bhagirathi (Gupta) Agarwal. Ashok graduated from Osmania University in Hyderabad with a Bachelor’s Degree in Basic Engineering. He moved to the United States in December of 1977 and proudly became a citizen on June 15, 2007. Ashok graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master’s of Science Degree in Polymer Engineering, the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign with a Master’s of Engineering Degree in Material Engineering and Metallurgy and George Washington University with a Master’s of Science Degree in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. He later continued his studies at Stanford University. Ashok married Nancy Lee Zerbe on January 15, 1999. He was the founder and president of the American Association of Big Data Professionals and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as many other professional associations. Ashok was an accomplished painter and was awarded by Indira Gandhi for his outstanding artwork. He was also a highly ranked tennis player in his 20’s. Ashok loved baseball and dogs and was an avid fan on the Washington Nationals. Ashok will be remembered as a very intelligent, friendly and enthusiastic person who was always laughing and talking. Ashok is survived by his wife Nancy Lee Agarwal of Huntingtown, one grandchild, his mother Bhagirathi Agarwal, sisters Suneeta Maheshwari and husband Anil of Fairfax Station, VA and Renu Gupta of Hyderabad, India, brothers Shishir Agarwal of Hyderabad, India and Vijay Agarwal and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Thomas Allen “Tommy” Herritt, Jr. Thomas Allen “Tommy” Herritt, Jr., 38, of Annapolis and formerly of Chesapeake Beach passed away December 31, 2017. He was born December 11, 1979 in Baltimore to Thomas Allen, Sr. and Peggi Ann (Blanton) Herritt. Tommy moved
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to Chesapeake Beach when he was 9 and attended Beach Elementary, Northern Middle, Plum Point Middle and Northern High School, graduating in 1998. Following high school Tommy attended UMBC where he rowed crew and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in information systems. Tommy held various IT jobs in government consulting including his most recent client NOAA since 2011. Tommy attended Chesapeake Church for 29 years and enjoyed all things technology, Star Wars, movies, independent films, working on and testing video games and building Legos with his kids. Most of all he loved spending time and playing with his children. Tommy is survived by his children Benjamin Cottrill, Tyler Herritt and Riley Herritt, parents Thomas and Peggi
Herritt of Chesapeake Beach, siblings Sean Herritt and wife Alex of Jacksonville, FL, Cara Randleman and husband Seth of Chesapeake Beach, Seth Herritt and wife Shannon of St. Leonard and Jacob Herritt and fiancé Marissa Romanek of Chesapeake Beach, niece and nephew Nora and Isaac Randleman, grandmother Carolyn Herritt of Harrisburg, PA and former spouse Jennifer Clark. Memorial contributions may be made to Tyler and Riley Herritt College Fund, website: https://www.youcaring.com/ tylerandrileyherritt-1056999 Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Frederick Joseph “Fred” Hermann Fred passed surrounded by his loved ones peacefully on New Year’s Eve. He survives by his loving wife Jen Herrmann and four children, Carrie Herrmann and Mike O’Keefe (of Chesapeake Beach, MD) , Fred and Dee Dee Herrmann (of Washington, DC), Lara and Eric Gladhill (of Long Beach, MD), and Samantha Herrmann (of Chesapeake Beach, MD). An amazing car fanatic, his career led to people of all capabilities to drive independently. He survives a long legacy in Calvert County including his grandfather as the Mayor of North Beach during the late 1940s. He is also survived by
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his three sisters, Marie and her husband Billy Steele (of Florida), Juanita and Pete Grosso (of Florida) and Katie and Ray Bietzell (of Maryland). Fred’s legacy of life also includes the pride of his grandchildren – Fred Ackerman (of Chesapeake Beach, MD), Darriane Gladhill (of Long Beach, MD), Emma O’Keefe (of Chesapeake Beach, MD), and Fred W. Herrmann (of Washington, DC). As a foster father with generous spirit and member of the Chesapeake Beach community, his family and friends are honored to celebrate his life on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Rod N Reel ballroom from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 807 Maine Avenue SW, Washington DC 20024; Phone: 202-554-3501; website: https://www.dav.org Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
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Hot Roast Beef Sandwich Dinner American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 5:30 PM-7:00 PM HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICH DINNER—Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The dinner includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12. Public invited. American Legion Acoustic Music American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 7:00 PM-11:00 PM ACOUSTIC MUSIC—For your listening pleasure, join us in the Lower Level Lounge to hear acoustic music by Ross Crampton from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. with the compliments of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Public welcome.
Saturday, January 13 All You Can Eat Country Breakfast—DVFD 6007 Drum Point Road, Deale, MD 20754 8:00 AM-11:00 AM $9.00/per person, Kids 5 and under free Scrambled eggs, home fries, pancakes, cream chipped beef, sausage gravy, bacon, scrapple, sausage, biscuits, toast, juice and coffee. Normally held First Saturday of each month, however this was postponed due to the current weather conditions. American Legion Country Dance American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 7:00 PM-11:00 PM COUNTRY DANCE. For a fun time, come to the American Legion Country Dance in the Upper Level Ballroom at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. The Modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies.
Sunday, January 14 American Legion Auxiliary Breakfast American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 8:00 AM-11:00 AM ALL-U-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST. Start 2018 with a yummy breakfast featuring Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Mary’s will be available for a nominal charge. The UU Congregation of the Chesapeake Yardley Hills Community Center, Prince Frederick, MD 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Unitarian Universalism creates change: in ourselves, and in the world. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake (UUCC) has been living their faith by doing since their foundation in 2007. Whether in community with others or as an individual, we know that active, tangible expressions of love, justice, and peace are what make a difference. Rev. Kate Lehman has served UU congregations in Essex and Andover, MA, as well as in Queens and Stony Brook, NY. She now lives in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Since her retirement in 2006, she has been involved in volunteer work in addition to continuing ministerial activities that keep always seem to be close at hand. Rev. Lehman is presently doing volunteer work with two at-risk elementary schoolage children as well as being the founder and president of the Warm Springs Watershed Association. Her involvement in environmental work is directly informed by her values as a Unitarian Universalist, and most especially by the 7th principle. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake meets two Sundays a month at 10:30 am at the Yardley Hills Community Center, 700 Yardley Drive, Prince Frederick MD. I Didn’t Know… Exploring Racism in Our Community Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 10210 HG Trueman RD Lusby MD 20657 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
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“I Didn’t Know… Exploring Racism and Privilege in Our Community”. A Communitywide Civil Conversation on Dismantling Racism. Southern Maryland leaders discuss local issues—attendees share experiences in small groups—what we can do. Child care provided on request. More information The Big Conversation is sponsored by Middleham & St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in partnership with: Community Mediation Center of Calvert Co., Community Mediation Center of St. Mary’s Co., Calvert County NAACP, St. Mary’s County NAACP, Calvert Library and College of Southern Maryland.
Monday, January 15 14th Annual So. Md. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast J. Frank Raley Great Room, Campus Center, 18952 E. Fisher Rd, St. Mary’s City, MD 6:30 AM-9:00 AM Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 14th Annual Southern Maryland Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The breakfast will begin at 6:30 a.m. and costs $10 payable at the door. The program will begin at 8 a.m. at no cost, featuring a keynote address by Nandi CrosbyJordan ‘91. Following the program, beginning at 10 a.m. the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.©, Nu Zeta Omega Chapter will host a Day of Service, providing services and activities for students of all ages and adults. The breakfast and program will be held in the J. Frank Raley Great Room, Campus Center (18952 E. Fisher Road). The Day of Service will be held within Cole Cinema, Campus Center. For more information, contact events@smcm.edu
Tuesday, January 16 Our Lady Star of the Sea School Pre-Kindergarten Info Day Our Lady Star of the Sea School 90 Alexander Lane Solomons, MD 8:30 AM-10:30 AM Our Lady Star of the Sea School will hold a Pre-Kindergarten Information Day on Tuesday, January 16 from 8:30 to 10:30a.m. Administration and teachers will be on hand to answer questions and provide information for interested families. Our Lady Star of the Sea School offers full day and half day Preschool and full day academics for Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school provides students and families with
small class sizes, outstanding academics with a non-common core curriculum, leadership development, and involvement in team building and STEM activities with additional focus being placed on the arts and religion. After school activities, before and after care, and transportation are available. Tuition assistance may be available. Guided tours of the campus will begin at the main building of the school located at 90 Alexander Street in beautiful Solomons Island. Hospice Support for Caregivers Seminar 96 Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Calvert Hospice is pleased to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to encourage group discussion. Our next seminar is entitled “Support for Caregivers”. Calvert Hospice will provide refreshments. The seminar is free.The location for this educational seminar will be “The Space” at 96 Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick (behind Outback Steakhouse). Steak Night American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 5:30 PM-7:00 PM STEAK DINNER! 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 (410)257-9878. American Legion Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 7:00 PM-8:00 PM MEMBERSHIP MEETING! 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 January 16 in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the Post Building 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260. Inquiries should go to President Hendley at (202)246-3533
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Twin Beach Toastmasters Club Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave. Chesapeake Beach, MD 7:00 PM-8:00 PM We are starting a Toastmasters Club for Chesapeake Beach and the surrounding area. A Toastmasters club provides a proven educational program in a supportive, self-paced environment that improves communication and leadership skills.
outstanding academics with a noncommon core curriculum, leadership development, and involvement in team building and STEM activities with additional focus being placed on the arts and religion. Afterschool activities, before and after care, and transportation are available. Tuition assistance may be available. Guided tours of the campus will begin at the main building of the school located at 90 Alexander Street in beautiful Solomons Island.
Wednesday, January 17
1st Annual Superintendent’s Luncheon in Calvert Career and Technology Academy, 330 Dorsey Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 12 Noon-2:00 PM Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools, cordially invites members of the community to the 1st Annual Superintendent’s Luncheon. The event will be held on January 18, 2018 at the Calvert High School Atrium from noon until 2:00 p.m. and will feature a Tex-Mex meal catered by the culinary arts students at the Career and Technology Academy. Check-in will begin at 11:30.
Blood Drive at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital 25500 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650 9:30 AM-2:30 PM Stop by MedStar St. Mary’s Outpatient Pavilion. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS TODAY or go to redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “MedStar St Mary’s Hospital” to schedule your lifesaving donation! Donors can call Health Connections at 301-475-6019 for more information. Appointments are recommended with allowing a two-hour slot of time to complete the donation. Donors must be in good health, have not donated in the past 56 days and should not have had any piercings or tattoos in the past year. Each blood donation has the potential to save three lives. Donors as young as 16 can donate. The signin for the drive will be in the Outpatient Pavilion lobby and then donors will be sent out to the bloodmobile. Crafts & Prayer Shawls @ Friendship Meth. Friendship United Methodist Church 10:00 AM-12 Noon Crafters Meet at Friendship Methodist Every third Wednesday, at 10am, a fun group of crafters meets at Friendship Methodist Church. A related group of dedicated, caring people knits beautiful, comforting prayer shawls at their homes. You are invited to check out either or both free groups.
Thursday, January 18 Our Lady Star of the Sea School Kindergarten Information Day Our Lady Star of the Sea School 90 Alexander Lane Solomons, MD 8:30 AM-10:30 AM Our Lady Star of the Sea School will hold a Kindergarten Information Day. Administration and teachers will be on hand to answer questions and provide information for interested families. Our Lady Star of the Sea School offers full day and half day Preschool and full day academics for Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school provides students and families with small class sizes,
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Lecture Series Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM Dr. Patricia Samford will present “The Happiest of All Showboat Stories: The James Adams Floating Theatre” in the Harms Gallery. In the days before television, computers, and the internet captured imaginations and free time, residents of coastal Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina impatiently awaited the arrival of the best entertainment: the James Adams Floating Theatre. In operation from 1914 to 1941, the showboat was an opportunity for an evening of diverting musical and theatrical entertainment. Patricia Samford first became interested in the James Adams Floating Theater while serving as director of Historic Bath, the first incorporated town in North Carolina. This little town is where novelist Edna Ferber boarded the Floating Theater to conduct the research that would form the basis of Showboat, her most famous novel (later turned into a musical and three movies). Samford is currently the director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, and is an archaeologist by training. She received her Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has formerly worked as an archaeologist for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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Early Closure
Calvert Pines, Southern Pines, and North Beach Senior Centers will be closed Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
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.
Office on Aging Snow Policy
If the Calvert County Courthouse is open, the Office on Aging (OOA) will be open. You may also check the Calvert County Government website to see if county government offices are open. Some class instructors have their own snow policy, so please check with them to find out about their snow policy. If Calvert County schools are closed or the Calvert County Government is delayed, staff prepared meals will be served. If schools have a delayed opening, the advertised meal on the menu will be served.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Monday, January 15
Closed for Martin Luther King Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
Tuesday, January 16
Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, Carrot/Raisin Salad, Citrus Fruit cup
Wednesday, January 17
toes, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Applesauce
Thursday, January 18
Lasagna w/Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad w/Chick Peas, Seasoned Kale, French Bread, Peaches
Friday, January 19
Lemon Chicken, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Tomato Soup, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Pineapple
Pork Roast w/Gravy, Mashed PotaLunches 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.
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Thursday, January 11, 2018
St. Mary’s Men Fall Short Against Wesley
Dying Institution
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer
Ochae Bynum ‘18 - Photo Credit: Bill Wood
St. Mary’s College men’s basketball Seahawks lost to Wesley Jan. 6 by a 7467 score. The Basics Score: St. Mary’s 67, Wesley 74 Records: St. Mary’s (2-11, 1-5 CAC), Wesley (6-7, 2-4 CAC) Location: St. Mary’s City, Md. – Michael P. O’Brien ARC Arena The Short Story: The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team pulled within three twice in the final 1:42 of the game but could not put an end to their skid, falling 74-67 to Wesley College on Saturday afternoon in Capital Athletic Conference action and stretching the streak to five losses in a row. How It Happened Wesley never trailed in the game and was firmly in the driver’s seat, leading by 17 on a Paul Clemons layup at the 8:29-minute mark of the second half, before the Seahawks began to fight back. Senior guard Donovan Robinson (Cheverly, Md./North Point) drained a three-pointer and ignited a 16-5 run which closed the 17-point gap to 68-65 with less than two minutes remaining in the game. The Wolverines sealed the win when Clemons went 4-for-4 at the free throw line while St. Mary’s was 0-for-6 from the field, including 0-for-4 from downtown, during the final minute of play. Wesley broke the game open with an 18-3 run over a seven-minute span in the first half to lead by 17 at 9:17 on an Evan Anderson triple. Clemons (20 points) and Evan Anderson combined for 32 first-half points in leading Wesley to a 42-25 halftime advantage. Inside the Box Score Bynum tallied 10 points in the second
half, including five during the Seahawks’ rally attempt, and finished leading the team with 11 while adding a game-best four assists and two rebounds. Sophomore forward Jamal Murphy (Waldorf, Md./Westlake) saw his first game action since January 4, 2017 and posted 10 points and three boards while fellow classmate Quentin Twyman (Germantown, Md./Seneca Valley) contributed a career-best nine caroms and nine points. The Wolverines out-rebounded the hosts, 42-33, as Clemons finished with a double-double on game-highs of 32 points and 15 rebounds. Anderson poured in 24 points for Wesley as he went 8-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-4 from beyond the three-point arc, and 5-for-6 at the line. Facebook: StMarysAthletics Instagram: @smcseahawks, @ smcm_mbb Twitter: @smcseahawks, @ SMCM_MBB Hashtags: #SweepTheSheds, #GoHawks By Nairem Moran · nmoran@smcm.edu for SMCM.
January 19, 2002. I was at Fager’s Island bar in Ocean City, Maryland when it happened. I didn’t understand it then; I still don’t completely understand it now. Where were you? More specifically, where were you the day Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots beat the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship Game and America’s football fans were introduced to the obscure and baffling “tuck rule?” Time has provided considerable context to that moment. Entering that now famous/infamous game, Brady was an unheralded and, it seemed, moderatelytalented second year quarterback. He appeared more “game manager” than “game breaker.” Belichick, in just his second year as New England’s head coach, was trying to establish himself after five failed years in Cleveland and an awkward one-day stint as New York Jets head coach that he ended with a one-line, hand-written faxed resignation. Fourteen seasons and five Super Bowl championships later that bumbling, unaccomplished coach and that inconsequential quarterback are now the best quarterback and head coach, respectively, in NFL history and constants for the greatest dynasty in modern professional sports. It all began on that January day in 2002, but its end may be near. If you buy a recent piece by ESPN Senior Writer Seth Wickersham, the Patriots are disintegrating from within. Wickersham presents a compelling case: Brady’s sick of Belichick’s tongue lashings and lack of public praise; Belichick is torqued over being forced to trade Jimmy Garoppolo, Brady’s heir apparent; and both are at odds over Alex Guerrero’s – Brady’s trainer/business partner – access to the team. Wickersham’s piece casts Guerrero as a football version of Yoko Ono; but this seems more the generic work of two powerful entities tiring of coexistence. Regardless, the end was near even before Wickersham’s agitation; it will just accelerate in earnest if he’s right. Brady is 40; Belichick is 65. Neither man has anything left to prove. Disgusting riches and irreproachable legacies are secure. They were going to be doing this in five years anyway, Guerrero or
no Guerrero. The difference now is the Belichick-Brady, Patriots-forever-SuperBowl-contenders thing might end this year. The suggestion is sweet music to 31 other NFL fan bases. Understandable. The Patriots are easy to hate: Belichick’s curmudgeon-shtick, golden boy Brady and his supermodel wife, the tuck rule, Spygate, Deflategate and all…that…winning. But even as a salty Washington fan, this isn’t a funeral I eagerly anticipate or will celebrate. Through scandal, personnel changes, and a league financial system that’s supposed to subvert sustained success, the Patriots have consistently quieted the noise, never made excuses and resisted the urge to look beyond the next week’s opponent. They have overcome injuries (Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, etc.), rejuvenated veteran players (Corey Dillon, Randy Moss), routinely identified and developed talents in obscure or under-valued players (Edelman, Dion Lewis, Troy Brown, Malcolm Butler, Wes Welker), and won at an historic pace. And that’s just the football side of the story. The world has changed significantly since the Patriots beat the Raiders on January 19, 2002. The information age has exploded with smart “phones” and social media – Jetsons-like technology. But the advancements, and 24/7 connectivity, have created enormous distractions, an unlimited ability to selfpromote and the insatiable need for selfvalidation through frivolous external indicators—“likes”, “friends” and retweets. The challenge this presents in building and maintaining a focused, united locker room is difficult to imagine. Yet one NFL team has developed the formula. The Patriots stand as an island against this change, where how things used to be (or at least should be) still stubbornly are and the trappings of the modern, social world are suppressed. In this way, they’ve never been more relevant or more important – an example that a group of people committed to a cause, and to each other, can accomplish truly amazing things. That ego, the one thing the Patriots have always stood against, might be what destroys modern sports’ greatest dynasty just adds a salacious final twist to this respected, if not universally beloved, team. However this ends, the inevitable documentary on these Patriots will be mustsee television; I just won’t be celebrating the final apocalyptic scene. Send comment to RonaldGuyJr@gmail. com
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In Our Community
WORD SCR AMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to getting organized.
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1. Make ale 5. Residue 8. Female parent 12. Succulent plants 14. OJ’s judge 15. Czech river 16. Embarrassing predicament 18. NHL legend Bobby 19. Sunfish 20. One who acclaims 21. On the __: running away 22. Oklahoma’s “Wheat Capital” 23. The Golden State 26. Merrymake 30. Siberian nomads 31. Pock-marked 32. Baleen whale 33. Leaf-footed bug genus 34. Treasure 39. Tanzanian shilling 42. Changed 44. Intestinal pouches 46. Walked in a celebratory way 47. South American mountain chain 49. Jai __, sport
50. Consumed 51. Firm 56. Pubs 57. Leafy drink 58. Cured 59. Northern wind of France 60. Tax collector 61. Respite from the sun 62. American spy Aldrich 63. Central Standard Time 64. Myanmar ethnic group CLUES DOWN
1. Crush 2. Razorbill genus 3. “Full House” actress Loughlin 4. Bluish green 5. Garlic mayonnaise 6. Attacks repeatedly 7. Secretion 8. Special instance 9. A handsome youth loved by Aphrodite 10. Tree genus in the mahogany family 11. Israeli city 13. Formed a theory 17. Remove 24. Type of light
25. Repeats 26. Certified public accountant 27. River in eastern France 28. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 29. Special __: military group 35. Ribonucleic acid 36. Not even 37. Power transmission belt 38. Doctor of Education 40. Type of nerve 41. Types of tops 42. Large primate 43. Flooded, low-lying land 44. Gritty 45. Gets up 47. Stake 48. Not the most 49. Swedish rock group 52. Expresses pleasure 53. Expression of boredom 54. Queen of Sparta 55. Where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation
Word Scramble: TRASH
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At the Water’s Edge Series Continues in 2018
n O g n i Go Thursday, Jan 11 Iz’em with Mike Damron The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Friday, Jan 12 Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com
James Adams Floating Theatre docked at Woodburn’s oyster house at Solomons in the 1930’s.
The Calvert Marine Museum is partnering with the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, Calvert Library, and the Bayside History Museum to present “At the Water’s Edge,” a fun and engaging lecture series that explores leisure activities along the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County from 1890 to 1970. The series kicked off in September and runs through April, 2018. Upcoming lectures at the Calvert Marine Museum include “The Happiest of All Showboat Stories: The James Adams Floating Theatre” on January 18, “Gambling” on March 22 and “Boats, Roads, Trains and Planes: A Look Back in Calvert County” on April 12. All lectures are in the Harms Gallery and begin at 7 p.m. FREE. On Thursday, January 18, Dr. Patricia Samford will present “The Happiest of All Showboat Stories: The James Adams Floating Theatre” at 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. In the days before television, computers, and the internet captured
imaginations and free time, residents of coastal Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina impatiently awaited the arrival of the best entertainment: the James Adams Floating Theatre. In operation from 1914 to 1941, the showboat was an opportunity for an evening of diverting musical and theatrical entertainment. Patricia Samford first became interested in the James Adams Floating Theater while serving as director of Historic Bath, the first incorporated town in North Carolina. This little town is where novelist Edna Ferber boarded the Floating Theater to conduct the research that would form the basis of Showboat, her most famous novel (later turned into a musical and three movies). Samford is currently the director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, and is an archaeologist by training. She received her Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has formerly worked as an archaeologist for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Other lecture venues include the North Beach and Chesapeake Beach Town Halls and the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick. For more information about each program, visit http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/446/At-The-WatersEdge-Lecture-Series. Press Release from CMM.
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Ryan Forrester Band The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Entertainment The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM DJ RAY in the House Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
In Entertainment Tuesday, Jan 16
Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com Trio Taco Tuesday The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 4:00 PM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Team Feud The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Wednesday, Jan 17 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
Letter to the Editor
What if I told you that only 30 percent of 18-year-olds in Calvert County are registered to vote? This is true, even though Marylanders can register to vote at age 16 when we go to take the driver’s license test. It’s so easy for teens to be registered and yet, numbers are so low. As a teen, I know we can do better. As President of the Calvert Association of Student Councils (CASC), this dismal figure is a call to action. Over the summer, Margaret Dunkle of the Calvert County League of Women Voters presented these numbers to me. From there, I invited John Perryman, the League’s Voter Services Chair, to speak to the CASC Executive Board, which consists of high school and middle school student leaders countywide, about the importance of registering to vote and then voting. His speech was such a hit that I invited him to address our fall CASC General Assembly. With more than 150 students in attendance, our student volunteers registered a dozen high school students (age 16 or older) to vote on the spot! This has now sparked new voter registration efforts at both my school (Huntingtown High School) and Northern High School. CASC alone cannot raise the number of teens registered to vote. So, I’m calling on my fellow Calvert County students to do three things. First, join your school’s Student Government Association to hold events to boost teen voter registration. Second, get registered to vote yourself as soon as you turn 16; it only takes about 10 minutes at the Board of Elections in Prince Frederick. And, finally, inform yourself about the candidates and the issues so that you will be confident in your vote. With your help, we can raise the rate of teen voter registration from 30 percent to 100 percent! Sincerely, Ashley Anderson President, Calvert Association of Student Councils Junior, Huntingtown High School
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