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Planners Shrink Huntingtown Village Size More than 100 Comments Filed on Plan Update

By Dick Myers Editor Members of the Calvert County Planning Commission had some heavy homework over the holidays. They had more than 100 letters to read on more than 400 cumulative topics related to the first draft of the update of the county’s Comprehensive Plan, according to consultant Jacquelyn Seneschal. “It’s really inspiring to see so many people take the time to make detailed comments,” Long-Range Planner Jenny Plummer-Welker told the planning commission at the Jan. 10 meeting to review them. One of the hottest issues from the letter writers was the size of the proposed new Huntingtown Village. The draft extended the former town center across Routes 2/4 to include properties on Cox Road and the Huntingtown High School. As vivid proof that the planners were taking the contents to heart, they responded to the requests by shrinking the village’s size. The commission, by a 4-2 vote, eliminated the properties along Cox Road from the village. Residents had feared that would create additional traffic on Cox Road and at its intersection with Routes 2/4. The commission did, however, leave Huntingtown High School within the village boundaries. Plummer-Welker explained that having the school in a State Priority Funding Area, which the village would be, would open it up for additional state funding for a future renovation or expansion. The school was built where it is with a waiver of those requirements. But, PlummerWelker said it would be easier to secure the funding without the burden of going through a waiver. The concerns about the Huntingtown village were a subset of larger concerns about the expansion of the town centers, particularly Prince Frederick. Other concerns raised in the letters, according to a report presented to the planning commission by Seneschal, were: “Completeness of the document, with particular concern for two topics: historic preservation and government, which appear in the 2010 Comprehensive Plan but are not elements required by state law. “The Implementation Element was not included in the October draft. “The effects of the plan updates, especially the proposed Town Center expansions, on the county’s development capacity, and the status of the previouslyadopted growth target of 37,000 dwelling units. “Policies on the provision of sewer service outside the Town Centers and proposed Villages.

“The traffic impacts of the updated land use patterns, and The treatment of appearance standards.” Seneschal said, “The draft strives to recognize existing development patterns more accurately and to shift the location of future residential units from rural areas into Town Centers without a significant change in the overall capacity for new residential units.” So, the expa nsion of the Prince Frederick Town enter is not intended to increase population density. Rather, “Land uses such as the College of Southern Maryland, the detention center, schools, existing residential subdivisions, and employment centers add significant acreage but do not add residential development potential,” she said. The existing Comprehensive Plan has a goal of limiting population to 37,000 households. Planning Commission member Steve Jones wanted to know, “Will that change because of what we are doing?” The draft does not include a population goal, but could, and should according to some letter writers. “We truly in this draft are not changing the vision of the previous plan,” insisted Director of Planning and Zoning Mark Willis in response to Jones’ question. But, Seneschal points out: “The 2017 Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) analysis of development capacity, based on current zoning, indicates a capacity for about 9,000 additional residential units without TDRs (Transfer of Development Rights) and 15,000 units if TDRs are used, for a total of 44,000 units without use of TDRs and 49,000 dwelling units using TDRs.” “Dunkirk is a special case,” said Seneschal. “There are few, if any, residential units within the boundaries of the Dunkirk Town Center. Dunkirk’s Town Center boundaries stay the same in the draft Land Use Plan. The surrounding associated proposed residential area is larger than the current onemile radius area. Nevertheless, the new proposed residential area has a higher existing density than the current onemile radius area, because it recognizes the existing residential subdivisions and excludes some undeveloped areas.” Planning Commission member Robert Reed said he had been hearing complaints about the lack of a section in the plan dealing with the county’s history

and traditions. Although the plan does not include a heritage section, Willis said the second draft will have one that is being developed with the help of the county’s Historic District Planner Kirsti Uumila. The implementation phase also will come in the second draft. However, the consultant points out. “It is worth noting that the Comprehensive Plan is a h igh-level policy document that guides a number of other county-wide and small area plans and regulations.” Letter writers were concerned about language in the plan for extending public, developer-funded public and community sewer projects. Willis said perhaps the distinctions should be better explained, but in any case, all would be the

developers and users and not the general public paying for it. The planning commission was expected to take one more crack at tweaking the first draft at their Jan. 17 meeting, after which they will present the draft to the county commissioners at a joint meeting in February. That will begin the process of creating the second draft that will go to public hearing sometime this coming summer. One of the unresolved issues to be discussed with the commissioners is whether a detailed Transportation Plan should be either done now, as part of the Comprehensive Plan update, or after It’s completed. Such a plan has not been done since the 1990’s and some letter writers called its lack a deficiency. Willis noted that state law only required one public hearing for the entire process. “We don’t believe in that,” he said and insisted that comments can continue to be received up until the final vote by the commissioners. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

Café Owner Critical of Polar Bear Food Truck By Dick Myers Editor John Diiorio showed up at the crack of dawn to open his cafe on New Year’s Day. Sweet Sues Bake Shop and Coffee Bar had done a good business the year before from participants in North Beach’s annual Polar Bear Plunge. He was expecting comparable results this year. The free Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraiser put on by the Town of North Beach to raise money for a charity designated by the town. This year the Chesapeake Bay waters were in the 20s when hundreds of dedicated, but slightly crazy participants, plunged into the frigid waters. Diiorio

was ready to warm then up with coffee, hot chocolate and breakfast sandwiches at his quaint shop just a block away at 7th St. While Diiorio and his wife Megan were getting ready for the chilled customers, a food truck was pulling into the town parking lot. It too was preparing coffee, hot chocolate and breakfast sandwiches. The food truck put a major dent into the anticipated business at Sweet Sue’s. His take was $1,000 less than last year, a significant amount for a small business that struggles in North Beach in the dead of winter, according to Diiorio. Diiorio took his complaints to the Jan. 11 meeting of the North Beach Town Council. Diiorio told the council that to add insult to injury he had shelled out $325 to be a sponsor for the event and have Sweet Sue’s name emblazoned on the tee-shirts handed out to the Polar Bear Plunge participants. The food truck was not a sponsor and in fact was from Anne Arundel County. He said the council should have had more consideration for existing “brick-and-mortar” businesses. For other events he feels the town should not allow outside vendors that compete with existing town businesses. “My apologies for something we should not have done,” Mayor Mark Frazer told Diiorio. But in an inter-

view with The County Times the next day, Frazier said he was the one who made the decision and he stands by it. He said he knew the weather would be cold and it would be a convenience for the plungers to have a food truck close by instead of having to walk the extra block. Frazier at the town meeting said he would stop by and talk to Diiorio the next day, but by Saturday the shop owner said no one from the town had contacted him. He said he was disappointed that he had not received an explanation. Several council members also apologized to Diiorio. “It was one of those unintended consequences that can happen,” said Councilwoman Gwen Schiada. She said the council was committed to economic development. She pointed out the closing of Chesapeake Bounty, which is scheduled to reopen soon. Sweet Sue’s has been open for 12 years. It was named for its original owner. The Diiorios have operated it since 2012. The shop is open during the winter from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. dickmyers@countytimes.net

Community Invited to Continue Conversation on Race

this year’s Big Conversation concluded its three-part series. But, the organizers, and more than 150 participants conThis is the sixth year that Middleham cluded at the end of the day that the conand St Peter’s Episcopal Parish in Lusby versation on race needed to continue. To has held a “Big Conversation.” This year that end the parish is holding a Pot Luck the organizers say was different. They Supper on Feb. 25 and inviting the comtackled an admittedly difficult subject -- munity in to continue the dialogue. racism. To prepare for the conversation, The experience of one participant in the organizers took more time, brought the break-out sessions stated an experiin outside community members to help ence heard repeatedly. The white man and enlisted the aid of seven community said where he worked and went to church, organizations. the two places he most often meets peoDuring the weekend for the celebration ple, were largely white. A black woman of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. told him she meets a lot of people in Wal Mart. Another suggested going to events at the library that attract a diverse group. In other words, find individual ways to keep the conversation gong. The theme of the Feb. 14 event was “stories,” the telling of individual experiences that h igh lighted the race experience for both blacks and whites. The afternoon began with six Facilitators presented the findings of the Big Conversation break-out sessions. guest speakBy Dick Myers Editor

ers telling their stories and then the event broke up into a dozen split-out sessions for those stories to continue with the aid of facilitators. Calvert County NAACP President Michael Kent told the story of his family, descendants of a slave and a white slaveowner. Sone of his family were lightskinned, but they had to move anyway from the county and pass for white in order to find success. “The school system ended in the seventh grade,” he said and black children had to go to Baltimore to continue their education. Calvert County Historic Preservation Planner Kirsti Uumila said, “People like Michael and their stories are my job for Calvert County.” However, those stories are not relayed in the previous histories of the county, she said Dr. Carmen Phelps is the new head of the College of Southern Maryland’s Institutional Equity and Diversity Office. “We have a story at the center of it all. It’s all about storytelling,” she said. Beach Elementary School Principal Dr. Mike Shisler said his school is 31 percent minority yet there are only a handful of black teachers and administrators. The maintenance staff, however, are all black. He said the question needed to be asked: “Are all levels of our schools inclusive?” Former NAACP president Joyce Freeland captivated the audience with stories of growing up on a Calvert County farm. She said her sister wanted to participate in the fair queen contest, but instead of confronting the race issue, the contest was not held that year. Sandy Walker, the school system’s diversity director, said It’s “the impact on the students that matters,” when it comes

to racial discussions. One of the organizers, Malcolm Funn, told a personal story of meeting with a friend for dinner and that white friend telling him he was a supporter of state’s rights. Funn, who is black, informed him that when he heard the term state’s rights that meant “denial of rights to me.” He said, eating dinner at that Chesapeake Beach restaurant, that when he was growing up, “I couldn’t be in Chesapeake Beach after sundown.” After the breakout sessions, facilitators from the Community Mediation Centers of Calvert and St. Mary’s reported back on some of the findings. They included: “Relationships are built one at a time.” “Love each other more” “Leadership needs to be inclusive” “Come together with a common value system” “Engage young people” “There hasn’t been a change of heart” “There’s a lot of backsliding. Things are getting more stagnant” “You need to be proactive in changing the system” “Begin to speak to people as people” “Personally, we can make a difference every day” “Be comfortable with being uncomfortable” Partners for this year’s Big Conversation were the Community Mediation Centers of Calvert and St. Mary’s, College of Southern Maryland, Calvert ad St. Mary’s branches of the NAACP, Calvert Library and Concerned Black Women of Calvert County. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Let CSM Help You Get Fit for the New Year By Casey Bacon Contributing Writer As the new year rolls around, the inevitable convention of resolutions to better one’s self comes with it. Though wellintentioned, within a few weeks most are abandoned for the old habits of the past, with getting into shape being one of the most-popular—and most failed—annual goals. The benefits from a regular 30 minutes of exercise a day are abundant and familiar, from weight control to disease prevention to mood improvement and more, but many find that they don’t have the time or resources to dedicate to daily workouts. Though they can’t dedicate the time for you, the wellness, fitness, and aquatics (WFA) centers at the College of Southern Maryland’s campuses provide convenient, clean, and convivial environments to get and stay in shape, whether you’re committed to serious daily workouts in the new year or looking for more casual visits for your own pleasure. “CSM prides itself on being more than just a ‘gym,’” WFA Assistant Director Kyle Kebaugh explains. “We prefer to define our facilities as an educational and recreational resource” to both students and the community, and “aim to promote physical, social, and emotional health and wellness.” With both fitness and aquatic centers across their campuses, the spread of the college across Southern Maryland allows membership for all area residents. Both La Plata and Leonardtown feature the latter, each boasting “state-of-the-art,” 25-yard pools at their facilities where members can enjoy a variety of classes for an even broader array of interests and skill levels. Adult aquatics classes offered range from the very basics in “beginning swimming” to “aquatic Zumba,” a “fun, low-impact” version of traditional Zumba classes, while the youth aquatics program offers “Red Cross-level” swimming courses for those as young as six months and through to skills improve-

ments for teenagers. For those with children interested in or already active on swim teams, the college’s competitive swim program offers beginner-to-advanced-level classes for those looking to develop or maintain a competitive edge in swimming. Courses aren’t just for personal enrichment, however: the college offers Red Cross-certified lifeguard training, classes to certify owners of pools and spas, and even licenses students to teach water-safety courses themselves. Leonardtown’s campus also operates a shallow therapy pool, opening up courses like “aquatic reconditioning” and “senior aquatic wellness” for those with disabilities or pain to improve their flexibility, strength, and endurance skills in a controlled, beneficial way. For those looking for a more traditional approach to exercise, the college’s La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick campuses all hold fitness centers with gyms, exercise studios, and classrooms to meet the needs of its members. Yoga, Zumba, and Tai Chi offer the typical fitness class experience, while courses like “5K training for beginning runners” and “resistance training for women” present more goal-specific activities to students. Should a student’s fitness interests be more diverse, the college’s GroupEX Passport program allows members to cross-train with a varied, daily course list to create an exclusive exercise bill of their own. Membership is required to access any of the college’s wellness centers, but many options exist. Individual membership, valid at Leonardtown and La Plata campuses, allows access to open hours in the fitness center and pools, a monthly wellness program, and to all GroupEx classes; the Passport program can be used only at the campus it’s purchased. Additional members of your household may be added to your subscription to enjoy the same privileges at a reduced cost, and there are exclusive memberships offered to those over 50 with “Plus Fifty

The gyms at all three CSM campuses offer members a variety of resources to reach all their fitness goals. Photo courtesy of the College of Southern Maryland.

Encore Membership.” Daily visit punch passes are available to the more occasional visitor, which allows access to the college’s pool and fitness centers for the day. For students enrolled at the college, all wellness facilities are free; for those who are not, membership fees of some kind will be due on a quarterly basis. The wellness facilities are open in accordance with the semester calendar,

and reopened for the 2018 year on Jan. 2. Hours of operation are dependent on the campus location and the day of the week; see the wellness center page of the college’s website to track your nearest campus’s accessibility. For more information about the courses offered and membership options, check out csmd.edu, call the noncredit information line at 301-539-4760, or email condeops@csmd.edu.

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

North Beach Selects Fierce Winter Storms Won’t Stop Calvert Cliffs New Attorney By Dick Myers Editor The Town of North Beach has selected a new attorney, someone familiar to neighboring Chesapeake Beach. The town council at a Jan. 11 executive session selected Elissa Levan, who is currently also Chesapeake Beach’s town attorney Levin is a member of the Funk & Bolton, P.A. firm’s Baltimore office in their Local Government Practice area. She has been representing governmental clients since 1992, In addition to Chesapeake Beach, she represents the cities of Bowie and Westminster and the town of Church Hill on the Eastern Shore. Levin will succeed another member of the Funk and Bolton firm, Karen Ruff, who announced to the town last year that she was leaving the law firm to go to work for another town. She however agreed to stay on until the New North Beach Town Attorney town completed its search. That search inElissa Levan cluded personal appearances before the town council for interviews of four candidates and their associates over three months of regular meetings that concluded with two interviews at the Jan. 11 meeting. Ruff had agreed to fill in after the death of the town attorney of 25 years, John Shay, 61, of Dunkirk, who passed away June 6, 2017, after bravely battling cancer for three years. He was a member of the Brennan, McKenna, Manzi & Shay law firm. Levan, in addition to her municipal work, has also provided general representation to private sector businesses, including several not-for-profit entities, such as the Corridor Transportation Corporation. According to her bio on the Funk & Bolton website: “Levan has been active for many years in the Maryland Municipal Attorney’s Association and served, among other capacities, for several years as its liaison to the Maryland Municipal League’s Legislative Committee. She has also been a member of both the Maryland State Bar Association’s Local Government and Administrative Law Sections, for both of which sections she has served on the governing Councils. She is a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation. “ dickmyers@countytimes.net

What’s Coming to Calvert

The following list of pending site plans was presented to the Calvert County Planning Commission at their Jan. 17 meeting. That means that the proposals are on the list for consideration by the planning commission at a future meeting. 1.SPR-16-537335, Scaggs Industrial Flex Space Located at 7630 Meadow Run Lane, Meadow Run Industrial Park in Owings, on a 14.61 parcel, zoned I-1. Proposed two multi-tenant light industrial buildings totalling 25,600 square feet. The submittal was accepted February 24, 2016 as a Category I project. Agent: Collinson Oliff & Associates 2.SPR-2017-245, Huntingtown Fastop Located at 3921 Old Town Road in Huntingtown on a 1.01 parcel, zoned HTC, Mixed Use District. Proposed to re-purpose the existing automobile

sales building into a joint use, convenience/liquor store, with gas pumps, required parking and utilities. The project is on private water & sewer. The submittal was accepted May 24, 2017. Agent: R.A. Barrett 3.SPR-2017-266, Calvert Hills East Located on the west side of North Prince Frederick Boulevard and Radio Road in Prince Frederick on five (5) parcels consisting of 22.57 acres, zoned PFTC, Village District. The proposed five (5) new buildings contain 96 apartments, a maintenance building, required parking, utilities and recreation area. The project is on public water & sewer. The submittal was accepted September 27, 2017. Agent: Bay Engineering List supplied by the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning.

As Winter Storm Grayson pounded the East Coast with high winds, bonechilling temperatures and historic power demands, Exelon Generation’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant operated at 100 percent power, delivering critical electricity to nearly two million homes during two of the highest daily peak demand periods ever recorded. During the same period, Exelon Generation’s five other nuclear facilities in the region also operated at nearly 100 percent power as arctic temperatures gripped the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Similar to the Polar Vortex, Winter Storm Grayson caused massive spikes in electricity demand. According to PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator, the storm generated the region’s highest winter electricity demand since 2014, resulting in two of PJM’s all-time top 10 winter peak demands: 136,125 megawatts on Jan. 3 and 136,206 on Jan. 5. During the Polar Vortex of 2014,

Exelon Generation’s nuclear fleet operated at 95 percent capacity. “Our performance this past week helps demonstrate nuclear power’s reliability and resiliency nationally,” said Chief Nuclear Officer Bryan Hanson. “Millions of people count on the electricity our nuclear facilities provide, in homes, businesses, schools and hospitals, so we prepare for winter all year long to meet our reliability commitments.” All 14 Exelon Generation nuclear facilities operate more than 90 percent of the time, even though the reactors are taken offline for refueling outages every 18 to 24 months. With on-site fuel and 18- to 24-month operating cycles, Exelon Generation’s nuclear plants don’t face fuel availability or delivery problems in inclement weather. Press release by Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.

Calvert County Tourism Industry Posts Gains It seems the word is out about the pristine waterways, natural parks, and unique attractions that make Calvert County a favorite destination. A study on the impact of tourism, released in December by the Maryland Office of Tourism Development, shows an impressive 5.6 percent increase in visitors to the county in 2016. In addition, Calvert County tourism industry sales grew by 3.5 percent to nearly $152 million, while tourism employment, labor income and tax receipts all posted gains. Nearly 1,300 people are directly employed through the Calvert County tourism sector, representing $41.6 million in labor income. Tourism tax receipts in 2016 Photo by Frank Marquart – including federal, state, local and hotel taxes – totaled nearly $40 million, an increase of almost 5.8 percent over 2015. “The county’s rich history, unique shopping, concerts, beaches, wineries, breweries and dining experiences draw more and more visitors every year,” said Calvert County Department of Economic Development Director Kelly Robertson-Slagle. “The economic impact numbers for 2016 reinforce the fact that the tourism industry is a vital economic driver for the county; I fully expect more good news in our world of tourism next year.” Press release by Calvert County News and Highlights.

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

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This workshop is designed to help farm families navigate the often challenging and complex landscape of ownership transition, by providing helpful tips and communication strategies to begin exploring mutual goals and objectives. Participants will walk away with the tools they need to develop a farm succession plan, prepare family members and engage them in the process to ensure the farm opera-

tion remains stable and continues to thrive. This workshop is recommended for all types of farm enterprise; all generations on the farm are encouraged to attend. The workshop will be held on Jan. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SMECO Auditorium, 15035 Burnt Store Rd., Hughesville, MD. A workshop fee of $10 includes materials and lunch. Register online at Succession-

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

School Board Receives Equity Update

By Dick Myers Editor

The Calvert County Board of Education received a progress report on its Equity initiative at their Jan. 11 meeting. Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement Sandy Walker has been in the position for a year and a half and is leading the initiative. Walker told the school board that equity teams have been established in all the schools. Some schools have the entire staff involved in the initiative. In others Walker is starting with classroom teachers and the administrators. Walker said at each of his presentations he delivers the same message about what equity is and is not in hopes that people will internalize what he is saying. Walker says Equity is not: • Placing blame • Prompting pity • Just about race • A witch hunt • Avoiding race where it’s relevant • Just accomplished in the classroom He says Equity is: • Understanding and building awareness of personal bias • Building relationships • Removing barriers to success • Flipping predictors of failure to predictors of success • Cultural proficiency “We are changing heads and hearts, so we teach not preach.” The teaching involves several one-hour equity sessions for each of the school system’s employees. In response to a question from board Vice President Dawn Balinski, Walker said those sessions will include board

ter down to the students, he said. Walker gave an example of an email from a teacher doing a survey for the yearbook; she asked a question about the students’ favorite shoes. At first, she listed shoes and asked the students to choose. She found the shoes she mentioned were higher priced and some of the students weren’t familiar with them. She then added an option of the student picking their favorite shoe. Walker said that was an example of empowering students. Another success involving students was the recent M.I.L.E. (Minority Leadership of Excellence Institute) at the Prince Frederick College of Southern Maryland campus. The program was attended by 135 students from the four high schools and from three middle schools. Balinski said that the community was also embracing what Walker is doing. “I think it is going to spread in Calvert County,” she said. Board member Pamela Cousins said she talked to a community member Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement Sandy Walker at the Jan. 14 Community while on her way to the M.I.L.E. conConversation of Racism at Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish in Lusby. ference. She told that person what she was doing and got the response: “In members. Calvert County?” She said the initiative was an indicaBoard student member Thomas Ridenour observed the emphasis on teachers for the equity training and tion of progress. Walker concluded by saying what he was doing was wanted to know how that would filter down to students. Walker said Calvert and Huntingtown high schools a process that would take a while. do have student equity teams. “They are doing great dickmyers@countytimes.net work,” he said. Empowering staff will allow that to fil-

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CSM Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2017 Semester The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the fall semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring, and summer sessions, full- and part-time students who have completed at least six credits during the semester and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better will be included on the dean’s list. Broomes Island Josephine Trahan Chesapeake Beach Ian Beard, Janelle Black, Lara Blaker, Caroline Dabbs, Mandie Dietrich, Tara Dillman, Pennod Dunlap, Patrick Fitzwater, Haley Harford, Daniel Harting, Taylor Heiston, Emma Hicks, Zachary Krohn, Nicholas Lanthier, Haley Leagan, Rose Lovecchio, Meredith Mancuso, Jacquelyn Mason-Cockrell, Katelyn Mathieson, Marina McNamara, Anita Misago, Rita Misago, Emily Mitchell, Patricia Sloskey, Edwin Stewart, Alexandra St. Laurent, Madison Thorne, Samatha Weedon, Muirgheal Wheeler Dunkirk Olivia Cochran, Harrison Colver, Alisa Elsner, Nicole Fink, Lauren Fletcher, Alyssa Gray, Alexa Harris, Derrick Jackson, Kristin Jackson, Bradley Longsworth, Lindsay McKenzie, Kayla Myers, Kathleen Phillips, Cheyenne Roach, Amy Trembly Huntingtown Jefferson Bauckman, Spencer Beahm, Lonnie Bowen, Patrick Brogan, Charles Brown, Conor Cassidy, Adriana Collins, Megan Ford, Alexander Frye, Timothy Hemmer, Tyler Higgs, Kaitlyn Hilgenberg, Christopher Hogue, Josef Horak, Taesha Johnson, Alexis Lauer, Allison Mattera, Kristina McKeaver, John Murray, Christopher Nguyen, Sarah Noble, Jamie Ourand, Timothy Pawlowski, Rebecca Posner, Bailey Scott, Emily Settle, Allison Shoemaker, Ian Siders, Jeremiah Suburu, Rebecca Suburu, Raymond Waldron Lusby Cameron Allen, Elizabeth Blasy, Crystal Bowen, Amber Buckler, James Busey, Stevia Cammack, Amanda Colee, Claudia Cormier, Elizabeth Duncan, Abbie Everly, Jasmine Ford, Brody Fry, Tabbatha Gantt, Felicia Hall, James Hammons, Thomas Harrison, Timothy Herten, Cari Hopson, Jenny Horling, Dominique Jenkins, Oluwaseyi Kintunde, Calvin Klapper, Kerry Lane, Bethany Lauman, Alondra Lopez-Perez, John McCaffery, Matthew McCloskey, Patrick McCloskey, Caitlyn McCollam, Hannah Miller, Tyson Minix, Chandler Moore, Victoria Moreland, Sierra Mundey, Luciana Naegele, Amanda Newcome, Nicole Nichols, Terrence

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the fall semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. Shown here, CSM students head to class at the beginning of the fall semester. Photo courtesy of the College of Southern Maryland.

Parks, Tanesha Parran, Lucy Paskoff, Jessica Schrader, Abigail Simmons, Janelle Stack, Micah Stahl, Emily Turner, Michael Waby, Lily Winsted North Beach Brittany Arthur, Desirae Dennis, Jason Pigford, Brendan Smith Owings Alexys Adams, Johnny Arens, Jessica Bly, Amanda Cole, Chad Cox, Matthew Disharoon, Joshua Griffith, Brittany Kaleda, Cory Kelly, Phillip Means, Rachael Mehls, Michael Miranda, Thomas Munley, Brandon Nieves, Ryan Purcell, Andrew Reggettz, Travis Ropel, Cody Schultz, Stephen Walton, Brian Whitworth

St. Leonard Erica Hammerquist, Samantha Heintze, David Nehf

Port Republic Kelsey Cox, Kendall Edge, Simon French, Shannon Gray, Kenneth Hinkle, Kayla James, Jacob Kolenda, Jason Lopynski, Victoria Popp, Shannon Roberts, Miranda Shaw

The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools on Jan. 11 affirmed the Superintendent’s recommendation to modify the school calendar to make up three snow days. The proposed calendar changes follow the inclement weather contingencies that were published on the 2017-2018 school calendar that was approved by the Board last January. Monday, February 19, 2018 (Presidents Day) becomes a professional development day for staff. Schools are closed for students. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 becomes a school day for students and staff. (Makeup day #1 for students) Wednesday, March 28, 2018 becomes a full day for students and staff. This was originally a two-hour early dismissal day.

Prince Frederick Rodrigo Arce Palomino, Angela Maybelle Irene Belisario, Gabriele Braman, Rebecca Brown, Amy Chaffee, Cari Elliot, Claire Ellison, Adam Foster, Renee Guy, Nicholas Haydin, Lawrence Horseman, Allison Kingston, Lisa Malecki, Joy Marsiglia, Billie Jo Maule, Maura Mullaney, Faith Norton, Mark Nyman, Lilia Petropol, Timothy Rawlings, Sally Sinclair, Barbara Sheldon, Surechha Shrestha, Ashley Smith, Cara Smithburger, Maxwell Van Rees, Hannah Westman

Solomons Anthony Campitelli, Amelia Dickson St. Leonard Nicole Altomare, Alexis Barbieri, Kimberly Barchers, Andrea Block, Tina Clarke, Alyssa Dawkins, Keegan Don-

nelly, Megan Doxzon, Audrey Evans, Paul Goldsmith, Abigail Kelley, Jewlia Koehn, Jessica Loveless, Emily Marshall, Shannon McCartney, Cassidy McDowell, Anthony Meizel, Mary Moore, John Mulhern, Joshua Mulhern, Kimberleigh Nicholas Sunderland Ivy Fortner, Christopher Mansfield, Hannah Romanowski

Board of Education Modifies Calendar

Thursday, March 29, 2018 becomes a school day with a two-hour early dismissal for students and teacher work time. (Make-up day #2 for students) Friday, June 8, 2018 becomes a full day for students and staff. This was originally a two-hour early dismissal day. Monday, June 11, 2018 becomes a school day with a two-hour early dismissal for students and teacher work time. (Make-up day #3 for students) Tuesday, June 12, 2018 becomes the last day for 10-month employees. If more student days are missed due to inclement weather or emergency closings, these days will be made up beginning on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 and on consecutive days thereafter. Press Release from Calvert County Public Schools.

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School Board Reaches Tentative Agreement with Union The Board of Education of Calvert County and the Calvert Association of Supervisors and Administrators (CASA) reached a tentative negotiated agreement for the period 20182019 through 2020-2021. The collaborative effort between the parties resulted in an agreement that includes language regarding performance evaluation, leave, wellness, and compensation. Eligible administrators and supervisors are slated to receive a step increase and restoration step in 2018-2019, a step increase and 1% COLA in 2019-2020, and a step increase and restoration step for 2020-2021. Items in the new agreement that require fiscal support shall be valid and binding to the extent that sufficient funds are guaranteed and/or made available by fiscal authorities to fully implement said items. CASA and the Board must now ratify the agreement. Joint Press Release of the Board of Education of Calvert County and the Calvert Association of Supervisors and Administrators

Join us for A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Calvert County and the Opioid Epidemic January 31, 2018 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Northeast Community Center 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue Chesapeake Beach, Maryland The evening’s program includes the following discussions and training: 

Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Abuse

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Calvert County Emerging Drug Trends 

Substance Abuse and the Family 

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Sponsored by: Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Committee For more information call 410-535-3733

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Board of Education Elects Officers T h e Board of Education of Calver t County Public Schools on Jan. 11 elected Tracy H. McGuire as President and New Calvert County Board Dawn C. of Education President Tracy Ba l i n sk i McGuire as Vice President. Also serving on the Board are Pamela L. Cousins, Kelly D. McConkey, and William J. Phalen, Sr. Thomas S. Ridenour of Northern High is the Student Member of the Board.

Cousins has served as president for the past two years. According to Catherine Page, school system spokesperson, there is no specific policy on rotating the presidency although that has generally been the practice in recent years. McGuire said she is pleased to serve as the Board President. “I look forward,” she said, “to continuing the good work and the good path that Ms. Cousins has put us on for the past two years. My goal is making sure our decision making is deliberative and aligned with the strategic plan.” By Dick Myers and Press Release from Calvert County Public Schools.

PAX Naval Air Museum to Host STEAM Day

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM) is pleased to announce the first annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Day for the Community, to be held at the museum on Feb. 10 th. “This event is the first of its kind here at the museum,” noted Dan Bramos, Vice President of Activities for the museum. “We are eager to welcome the community to explore our newly re-opened exhibits, to learn about the intersections of art and science in aviation, and to have dedicated sponsors on hand to demonstrate how that technology is being used in the world today.” Staff from local companies and organizations will be on hand all day to welcome visitors and children, and to assist with a variety of hands-on demos. Sponsors that have affirmed their involvement include ABSI Defense, Pax Space, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Northrop Grumman, the Build a Hero Mobile STEAM Bus, Usborne Books, Mathnasium, the NAWCAD Mobile Fan Lab, the NARHAMS Model Rocket Club, artist Hank Caruso, aerial photographers

Erik Hildebrant and Liz Walter, St. Mary’s Arts Council, Annmarie Garden, the Calvert Marine Museum, the NAWCAD Educational Outreach Office, and more. “We really believe that kids learn best when they have a chance to see the applications of what they’re learning,” Bramos said. “And that’s why it is great when local experts are willing to come out and share what they do, letting kids get their hands on the tools and technology, and see how what they learn can fit into the world around them.” In addition to hands-on exhibits, there will be food and drinks available for purchase, a “selfie station” for pictures and appearances by Oscar Falco, the museum mascot. The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will take place in both buildings and on the flight line, weather permitting. Regular museum admission prices apply for the event. Press Release by PAX River Naval Air Museum.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

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Cops & Courts

Detectives Still Seeking Police: Calvert Man Had Sex with Minor Over Store Bandits Three Years

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Sheriff Mike Evans said Monday that his detectives are still looking for two African American males who used a handgun to rob the Safeway grocery store in Prince Frederick on Dec. 23. Evans told The County Times that the suspects in the case have not been completely identified. Sheriff’s office representatives have said the robbery was probably an attempt to steal pharmaceuticals from the store — likely opioids. Police said the two perpetrators entered the store and waited next to the pharmacy counter several minutes before jumping the counter and pushing an employee out of the way in an attempt to grab drugs. Sometime during the altercation one of the suspects produced a handgun and brandished it; video images of the incident show one of the perpetrators attempting to place the handgun back in his waistband. The two suspects then fled the store, police said, knocking over a female cus-

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

tomer as they left. The two suspects then ran into the woods behind the store. Evans said there might have been more than two perpetrators involved in the robbery. “It’s very possible there was a getaway car,” Evans said. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with any information about the robbery or the identity of these two individuals to contact Detective Justin Livingston at 410-535-2800 ext. 2596, or Justin.Livingston@calvertcountymd.gov. guyleonard@countytimes.net

A Prince Frederick man had sex with a young girl in his custody and care, sometimes against her will, more than 100 times over a three year period, Calvert County Circuit Court indictments and charging documents allege. Curtis Andrew Leymeister, II was formally indicted last month after being arrested and charged with numerous counts divided mostly between charges of second-degree rape and sexual abuse of a minor, court records show. Those same records show that the illicit sexual deeds began in July of 2014 and continued through July of last year. Leymeister’s alleged sexual misconduct was first reported to police in Calvert County by Child Protective Services workers. The investigation found that Leymeister had engaged in numerous types of sex acts with the juvenile victim since

she was 12 years old. Court papers showed that Leymeister allegedly videotaped the sex acts with the victim “and they viewed their sexual intercourse on several occasions.” When the victim told Leymeister she might have become pregnant, he gave her very large doses of Vitamin C in order to try and end the pregnancy, court papers stated. When interviewed, Leymeister said: “We did it all,” regarding the types of sexual acts with the victim. “I hate myself so much,” Leymeister was reported to have said. The victim said that on several occasions Leymeister held her down by her arms or shoulders to have sex with her; there were times she tried to fight him off, she said, but eventually succumbed because he was bigger and stronger. Leymeister is set for trial in Circuit Court in April. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report January 16, 2018

During the week of January 8-14 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,214 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary: 18-1790 On January 12, 2018 Deputy R. Evans responded to Long Beach Road, Saint Leonard for the report of a burglary. The victim stated that sometime between January 5th at 12:00pm and January 12th at 11:00am an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence by breaking the lock box from the door. The victim also noticed the wooden trim to the door frame to be damaged. It was determined there was no items stolen from inside the residence. The total value of stolen and damaged property is $550. Burglary: 18-2193 On January 14, 2018 Deputy Wood responded to Deer Trail Drive, Dunkirk for the report of a burglary. The victim stated that sometime between 3:30pm and 4:30pm on January 14th an unknown suspect(s) stole their black and lime green Mongoose mountain bike from their garage. The value of the stolen property is $120. Damaged Property: 18-2181 On January 14, 2018 Deputy Locke

responded to Hall Court, Owings for the report of damaged property. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) had entered his backyard and knocked over several of their Christmas lights. Theft: 18-1448 On January 10, 2018 Deputy Callison responded to the Country Plaza Liquor Store, Dunkirk for the report of a theft. The victim stated sometime between January 9 th at 9:00pm and January 10 th at 8:45am an unknown suspect(s) stole the rear registration plate from their vehicle. The value of the stolen property is $150. Arrests: On January 9, 2018 Deputy Mohler responded to the Walmart, Prince Frederick for the report of a CDS violation. Upon arrival to the Walmart, Deputy Mohler located the vehicle matching the description given by Emergency Communications. Deputy Mohler entered Walmart to attempt to locate the subjects the vehicle belonged too. The subjects were located

and later identified as Joseph Bateman (41) of Charlotte Hall and Taylor Schreiber (23) of Lovettsville, Virginia. A search of the vehicle was conducted resulting in narcotics and p a r a p h e r n a l ia. Both Bateman and Schreiber were placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possessionnot marijuana (crack cocaine) and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. On January 10, 2018 Deputy Ridgely responded to the Calvert County Detention Center for the report of damaged property. Deputy Ridgely made contact with the Correctional Officer who advised they noticed a foam object appear from under the cell. After investigation it was determined the inmate in

the cell later identified as Brian Hill (37) of Benedict had torn apart his mattress. Hill was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property/ Value less $1,000. On January 14, 2018 Deputy Williamson was on routine patrol in the area of N Solomons Island Road and Dalrymple Road when he observed a vehicle that failed to stop at the red light. Deputy Williamson conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver later identified as Brittany Rainbolt (30) of Owings. A K9 sniff was conducted on the vehicle resulting in a positive alert. A search of the vehicle was performed resulting in narcotics and paraphernalia. Rainbolt was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (Oxycodone Hydrochloride, Oxymorphone Hydochloride) and CDS: Posses

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

David Raley: Carrying on the Family Furniture Tradition is the former local chain’s original location on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. That store, opened by Bill Raley in 1958 spawned other siblings in Leonardtown, Charlotte Hall, Waldorf and Clinton. There also was a Raley’s in Prince Frederick, operated by Bill Raley’s cousin, L.G. Raley. The Furniture Gallery in Prince Frederick is the descendant of that Raley’s store and in the same location. And, it is being operated today by the only Raley remaining in the furniture business in Southern Maryland, David Raley, Bill’s son. Here’s how the history goes according to a bio written by Bill Raley about himself in 1972 and supplied by his widow, Julia “Judy” Raley. Bill was born Nov. 24, 1927 in Scotland, MD to J. David Raley outside the Furniture Gallery of Prince Frank Raley, Sr. and Ruth ZimFrederick merman Raley. He was the brother of the late J. Frank Raley, Jr., a There’s only one furniture store in former state senator. Calvert County. It’s called Furniture Raley graduated from St. Michael’s Gallery of Prince Frederick, located in School and served two years in the U.S the Fox Run Shopping Center. The lone Marine Corps (1946 to 1948). He marindependent furniture business in Cal- ried Judy in 1949 after they met at a vert is surrounded in the rest of South- baptism. At the time they had another ern Maryland largely by chain stores, boyfriend and girlfriend. Bill asked most of which are in Waldorf. Judy to come along on a date with his The other major local furniture retail- girlfriend. She declined but later called er, Raley’s Sales Center, was purchased him asking advice about her boyfriend last year by Regency Furniture, which and from that they started dating and in addition to its warehouses in Bran- married six months later. dywine and elsewhere the DC region, After leaving University of Maryland owns a dozen Ashley Home Stores and (he went three years but never earned Marlo Furniture. Regency is advertising his degree) he was working for Parlett the closing of the Raley’s Waldorf store. Gas when he met legendary LexingInformed sources say that will be con- ton Park businessman Jack Daugherty, verted eventually to a Marlo store. founder of Maryland Bank and Trust. The only other Raley’s Home Fur- He worked five years at Daugherty’s nishings left after the Waldorf closing Merchandise Mart, which was at the By Dick Myers Editor

Bill and L.G. Raley on a trip to Pittsburgh on the Broyhill jet.

Bill Raley and Tom Ostertag during an expansion of the Lexington Park store.

Lexington Park store’s existing location. Raley partnered with Jack Aud for a furniture store on Route 235 in Lexington Park near the old Belvedere motel and restaurant. That partnership dissolved and in May of 1958 he purchased the Merchandise Mart and started Raley’s Home Furnishings. Bill Raley expanded his furniture business to Leonardtown, Waldorf and Clinton and also owned and operated Southridge Restaurant and motel in Ridge. His son David would eventually become manager of the restaurant. David, like many of the other family members, would work at the Lexington Park store. He remembers installing TV antennas all over Southern Maryland. Bill Raley died unexpectedly on September 5. 1984 at the age of 56. His widow remembers a man always on the go. He had been on his farm tractor a short time before he died. “Customer service and quality furniture,” was what he believed in, Mrs. Raley said. With her husband’s passing, Judy Raley began a three-year tenure at the store, helping the family transition first from Bill’s cousin L.G. and then to her son Mike, who later suffered a stroke and was unable to continue, and then to

her daughter, Terri. L.G. opened a store in Prince Frederick in 1994 and called it Raley’s but it was not part of the other stores in the family business. That Calvert County business was sold 10 years later to a company that eventually went belly up.

David Raley and Carolyn Parker at the Furniture Gallery of Prince Frederick.

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David Raley eyed the store and decided he would rather run a furniture business than a restaurant. He attempted to purchase it before it went out of business. Ten years ago, he moved into the vacant

space and established the new Furniture Gallery. Now he is carrying on the banner of the same business that was started 60 years ago by his father. Now firmly ensconced in a successful small business, David said he has applied what he learned from his father: “Take care of your customers and they will take care of you.” “I try not to sell what other businesses do. Quality is something that is very important to me.” When asked if that means he just deals in high-end merchandise, he said he has a range for individual customer needs. Raley attends the furni- The original Raley’s Home Furnishings Waldorf store. ture markets twice a year in North Carolina, just as his busiest times are September through since its inception, including Carolyn father and mother did, to keep November, when people start moving Parker, who worked for L.G Raley 20 up with what’s new. His lines indoors from outside activities and no- years ago. And as for that remaining Raley’s in include Flex Steel, Rowe, En- tice more what they need in the house. Although his roots are in St. Mary’s Lexington Park, everyone, including glewood and Best. County, David Raley has enjoyed havthe members of the Raley family are This is a good time to be ing a business in Prince Frederick, “I waiting to see what will happen next buying furniture. Many stores have enjoyed Calvert County immenseand whether the Raley’s name will surhave sales, including the going ly. They are the nicest people.” vive. An inquiry to Regency Furniture out of business sale at Raley’s Raley contracts out his delivery serabout that and the reasons for the Walin Waldorf, and Furniture Galvice and usually can get an item to the dorf store closing were unreturned as of lery is no exception. They have customer in 4-6 weeks, although some press time. 20 percent off the first item, 15 percent off additional items floor models can be hauled away didickmyers@coutytines.net and instant bonuses through rectly. He has four full-time employees, Judy Raley in front of the Lexington Park Raley’s Sales several who have been with the store Jan. 21. He said his store’s Center.

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Statewide Collaboration to PROTECT Elderly Marylanders The average victim of elder financial abuse loses upwards of $120,000. Recognizing financial abuse—defined as the improper or illegal use of an older adult’s property or money— as the most common type of elder abuse, and accepting responsibility as a first-line defense, Maryland nonprofit financial counseling agency, Guidewell Financial Solutions is leading a statewide campaign in partnership with Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot to “Protect Older Americans from Financial Exploitation” — declared PROTECT Week. During PROTECT Week, Jan. 8-12, Marylanders will have an opportunity to learn about the many forms of abuse of older adults via the resources of more than a dozen local and national partners including the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, the Maryland Office of the Comptroller, Guidewell Financial Solutions, EverSafe, AARP Maryland and AARP Fraud Watch Network, Maryland Department of Aging, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, Wells Fargo, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection, and The CASH Campaign of Maryland. “There are huge risks that older victims of financial exploitation can face in terms of their personal financial health and overall economic well-being,” said

President and CEO of Guidewell Financial Solutions Helene Raynaud. “When it comes to assisting older adults with finances, our job is to act as a financial advocate and partner. We’re committed to reporting suspected financial exploitation of older Marylanders, so we’re on the first line of defense. Raising awareness about the prevalence of this issue is imperative to prevention.” Prevention and early detection of elder financial exploitation is key to maintaining the financial health of older Marylanders, fueling the mission of PROTECT Week to raise awareness of the issue and give the tools to intervene early when an older adult is in danger. The weeklong campaign will feature four main events where older Marylanders and their trusted advocates can learn more about the pitfalls and risks of elder financial abuse, from identifying the warning signs of fraud and understanding financial abuse to learning common scam techniques and safeguarding financial well-being. If you suspect an older adult is being mistreated or could be a victim of financial exploitation, contact a local Long-Term Care Ombudsman like those at the Maryland Department of Aging, or call the police. For more information and the full schedule of events for the week, visit www.ProtectWeek.com.

Solomons Information Center Debuts New Gift Store The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces the Solomons Visitor Information Center has opened a unique retail store offering local and regional gift items, including Taste of the Beaches cookbooks, handmade blue crab pottery, Calvert crab artistic renderings and much, much more. “We are very excited to offer visitors and our neighbors, oneof-kind gifts and keepsakes that highlight our area’s heritage and pride,” said Tourism Specialist Katie Brittain. “And while you’re shopping, we hope you take some time to talk with our knowledgeable staff to learn information about the county’s many local attractions, hotels, restaurants and events.” The Solomons Visitor Informa-

tion Center is currently open for its fall/winter hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 14175 Solomons Island Road South in Solomons, across from the Calvert Marine Museum. For more information about the Department of Economic Development, county sites and local attractions, call 410-5354583 or 301-855-1880, send an email to info@ecalvert.com, or visit online at www.chosecalvert.com-- and don’t forget to like Calvert County Government on Facebook for further updates and events happening around the county. Press release by Calvert County News.

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Adults-Only Fun at the Annmarie After Hours

Solomans’ Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will host a special adults-only event, Annmarie After Hours, in their giant communal coloring tent on Friday, Jan. 19, 5-8pm. Whether you like to color or not, you will love hanging out in the fabulous indoor tent of many colors. With couches, pillows, tables, chairs, and more, the tent is a cozy place to relax and hang out with a friend! Unwind with delicious appetizers by Blue Wind Gourmet, live music, and a drink from the cash bar. For those who like to color, there will be lots of books, pages, and supplies or bring your favorites. The cash bar will have with wine, beer, and soft drinks. Admission is $5 for the public, but members can enjoy the fun for free; reservations are NOT required. Must

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In Remembrance Karen Ann Etzel Karen Ann Etzel, 59, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on January 14, 2018 in St. Leonard, MD. Visitatiob will be Friday, January 20, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676. Memorial Service will follow at 1:30 p., at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive Suite 300, Greenbelt MD 20770; Phone: 301-982-2161; website: http://www.cancer.org

John Edward Bast

John Edward Bast, 76, of Fredericksburg, VA and formerly of Shady Side passed away January 13, 2018. He was born October 9, 1941 in Annapolis to Edward Leo and Laura Jeannette (Lee) Bast. John was raised in Shady Side and attended Southern High School. He was employed as a carpenter building houses, office buildings and gas stations for many years. John had three passions in life: faith, family and music. He started playing the drums when he was 15 and played in many rock, country and Chris-

tian bands throughout his life. More recently he played in a band that traveled to nursing homes playing big band music. He was a very religious person who enjoyed reading his Bible. John had a love for kids and dressed up as Santa for the Ronald McDonald House. John will be remembered for his great sense of humor and storytelling ability. John is survived by his children Judi Bast, Ann Marie “Sissy” Bast and Chris Lauber and his wife Tina, all of Fredericksburg, VA and Kenny Bast of Shady Side, grandchildren Jonathan and Haley Bast and McKennah and McKenzie Lauber, brothers Raymond, Bobby and Eddie Bast and sister Elaine Catterton. He was preceded in death by his brother Walter Bast. Visitation will be Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6-8p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Funeral Service will be Friday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 6248 Shady Side Road, Shady Side MD 20764. Burial will be at Woodfield Cemetery, Galesville MD 20765. Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Washington, DC, 3727 14th Street NE, Washington DC 20017; Phone: 202-529-8204; website: http://www.rmhc.org

Judith “Judy” Ethel Gulizia Judith “Judy” Ethel Gulizia, 72, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on January 13, 2018 in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on March 30th, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to Henry and Vesta (Honoré) Frey. Judy moved to Staten Island with her parents and brother, Neal when she was 10 years old. She graduated from Tottenville High School in Staten Island, NY

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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Homes.

James Lee ‘Moe’ Marosy

in 1962. After high school, she attended trade school in Staten Island, NY to learn how to operate a keypunch machine. She received a certificate of achievement for completion of the program. Judy worked for a local bank as a keypunch operator for several years until she married Albert (Al) Richard Gulizia in 1967 in Staten Island, NY. The couple moved to Brick, New Jersey shortly after their marriage and raised two children. They were happily married for 50 years. Judy enjoyed helping others and volunteered at a local nursing home for many years. She loved making homemade crafts and had an amazing talent for making something beautiful out of the most modest supplies. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was often quoting funny lines from movies in her daily conversations. Judy and Al moved to St. Leonard, MD when Al retired in 2000 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Vesta and her nephew, Joel Frey. Judy is survived by her husband, Al of St. Leonard, MD, her daughter, Christine (John) Roberts of Huntingtown, MD, her son, Brian (Lea) Gulizia of Manassas, VA, four grandchildren, Nicholas, Michael, Sara and Emily, brother Neal (Connie) Frey of Huntington Station, NY, Uncle Frank (Maureen) Honoré of Virginia Beach, VA and brother-in law Charles (Regina) Gulizia of Forked River, NJ. Judy is also survived by her niece Heather, nephew Charlie, many cousins and her lifelong friends Carol (Harry) Knutsen and Rona Mininni. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, January 15th, 2018 from 4pm to 6pm with a service to follow at 6 PM at Rausch Funeral Home at 4405 Brooms Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676. Interment will be private. In memory of Judy the family requests memorial donations be made to Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Condolences may be left on the Rausch Funeral Home online guest book at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com .

James Lee ‘Moe’ Marosy, 79 of St. Leonard, MD passed away suddenly on January 10, 2018 at his home (in his favorite chair). He was born to Helen and Edward Marosy on January 6, 1939 in Washington, DC. Moe grew up in Upper Marlboro, MD where he graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School. He worked for the Post Office before joining the Army National Guard from 1960 to 1967, also working for NCR from 1959 to 1974 before starting his own Lawn Care business National Turf that his son Daniel still runs today. Moe married Peggy Hugya in 1962 and had 3 boys, James Michael, Michael Edward, and Daniel Lee who were raised in the Kettering subdivision of Upper Marlboro. With the boys grown up and marrying off, Moe and Peggy moved to St. Leonard, MD in 1999. He belonged to Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchellville, MD, for 50 years, becoming a 3rd degree charter member of the Knights of Columbus The Father Michael C. Kidd Chapter in 2008. Moe enjoyed hunting, fishing, trips to the cabin he built in Fulton County, PA and spending time with his sons and their families. He is survived by his wife of 55 1/2 years, Peggy (Hugya) Marosy; his sons James Marosy (Tina), Michael Marosy (Beth), Daniel Marosy (Debi); his grandchildren Bryann Marosy (Richard), Amanda Marosy (Grace), Madison Marosy, Benjamin Marosy and Delila Marosy; his great grandson Richard Jerome ‘RJ’ King V. He is also survived by sisters in-law; Betsy Hugya, Connie Hugya and niece Carmen Milligan. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic, MD. Memorial Contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, 12010

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Woodmore Rd., Bowie MD 20721; Phone: 301-249-2266.

Andrew Pickens Miller, Jr.

Zackary of Union Grove, NC. He is also survived by his brother Charles G. Miller and wife Diane of Leesburg, FL. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 19th, 2018 at the Great Hall of Middleham & St Peter’s Parish at 10210 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657, with the Fr. David Showers presiding. His final place of rest will be at the Zion Baptist Church cemetery, 714 Union Grove Road, Union Grove, NC 28689, at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 17th, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Mr. Miller’s memory can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 (online at https://www. themmrf.org/donate-to-mmrf) –or– via donations to the “Building Fund” for the preservation of the historic St Peter’s Chapel built in 1889 on Solomons Island, MD (http://www.middlehamandstpeters. org). Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Homes.

Evelyn Mae Bowen Paul Andrew Pickens Miller, Jr was born on July 23, 1938 and passed away peacefully on January 9, 2018. He was the eldest son of Andrew and Gertrude Miller from Leesburg, Florida. While both studying at Emory University, he met his wife to be, Betty Jean Myers. Andrew graduated from Emory University with a BS in Physics and a MBA. He began his Navy career in 1962, and was a member of the very first A-6A Intruder aircraft squadron, VA-75 “Sunday Punchers”, as a bombardier/navigator. He deployed with VA-75 on the carrier USS Independence during the Vietnam War when they were the first squadron to utilize the A-6 Intruder in combat. He then graduated from United States Navy Test Pilot School Class 48 and completed a 24-year long career full of assignments to both testing & operational squadrons at NAS Patuxent River, NAS Oceana, and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake employing all models of the A-6 and other aircraft, and a return to the USS Independence for a ship’s company tour. He is a graduate of the Naval War College. Upon his military retirement, he then worked in the civil service for Naval Air Systems Command for 30 years until his passing. Andrew was a passionate lifelong sail boater, deeply interested in United States and world history, and a generous supporter of the arts. He served for nearly eight years on the vestry of Middleham & St. Peter’s Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. Andrew is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Myers Miller, along with two sons, James Ross and wife Jennifer of Union Grove, NC, and Andrew Peter and wife Gosia Nowakowska-Miller of Washington, DC, and two grandchildren, Alexandrea of Richmond, VA, and

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Evelyn Mae Bowen Paul, 96, of Springfield, VA passed away January 6, 2018. She was born April 24, 1921 in Maryland to Allen Soper and An-

nie Mae (Johnson) Bowen. Evelyn was born and raised in Calvert County and graduated from Western Maryland College. After college Evelyn was employed as a typing teacher at a high school in Baltimore. She married Dr. Earl Paul in 1944 and they lived in many places while Earl was in the Navy. Following Earl’s military discharge and completion of medical school, they settled in Cumberland, MD in 1958. Evelyn was primarily a homemaker and helped Earl

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run his medical practice, serving as his secretary for many years. Evelyn moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1970 and again helped Earl run his medical practice. Evelyn has resided in Greenspring Village in Springfield, VA for the past 15 years. Evelyn belonged to many ladies groups and enjoyed attending events with them in her spare time. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Earl Paul in 1979 and son Earl R. Paul, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Dianne Whiteside and her husband Kenneth of Fairfax, VA, grandchildren Greg Whiteside and Wendy Whiteside, both of VA, Earl R. Paul III of Minot, ND, Amy Martin of Waynesboro, PA and Allen Paul of San Francisco, CA, great-grandchildren Aspen, Korbin, Eden, Ireland, Troy, Trey, Christopher, Justin, Alayla and Cophia and daughterin-law Judy Paul of Cresaptown, MD. Visitation will e Saturday, January 27, 2018, 10-11 a.m at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Huntingtown UMC, 4020 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown MD 20639. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research Organization of One’s Choice.

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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, 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. 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. 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.

Friday, January 19 Tent of Many Colors! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Join us in our Tent of Many Colors, a colorful indoor tent, where everyone is welcome to relax, talk, and color! Whether you like to color or not, you will love hanging out in our fabulous indoor tent of many colors. With couches, pillows, tables, chairs, and more, the tent is a peaceful place to relax and hang out with a friend! For those who like to color, there will be lots of books, pages, and supplies or bring your favorites. Smile Senior Day 10290 H Trueman Road, Lusby, Md 20657 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Seniors 55 and over receive 50% off clothing for themselves (excludes purses and shoes). Senior card must be presented. Cards available on site. Come shop with us! Fried Chicken Dinner Night American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 20732 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Famous Fried Chicken (Yum) is the main focus of this informal dinner hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come to the lower level dining room for a meal you won’t soon forget. Cost is $12 including side, salad, and beverage. LULU’S FATE Calvert Marine Museum 7:00 PM-9:00 PM The Maritime Performance Series presents LULU’S FATE in the Harms Gallery. Doors open at 6 pm with beer and wine for sale. Lulu’s Fate performs a mix of music from the Appalachian, southern string band, and country blues traditions, as well as early swing, gospel, original tunes and covers ranging from Hank Williams to Tom Waits. Comprised of Tom Espinola on mandolin & guitar, Kristen Jones on cello, and singer Kara Bolling, the trio blends

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virtuosic instrumentals with lush 3-part vocal harmonies to create new interpretations of traditional tunes. Lulu’s Fate is based in the Washington DC metro area.

Saturday, January 20 NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL POM & DANCE CLINIC NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL GYM 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Learn what it takes to be a NHS Pom! Grades 4-8 are invited to participate. Instruction will be provided by members of the NHS Pom squad and coaches. Participants will perform 2/7 during Varsity Basketball game with current members. Eat breakfast before hand. Bring a lunch & plenty of water TEXAS HOLD ‘EM AND CASH GAMES Julie Rogers Studio of Dance 4120 Old town Rd Huntingtown MD 20639 7:00 PM-11:00 PM TEXAS HOLDEM and CASH GAMES to benefit the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 6pm and game starts at 7 pm. Buy in is $80 gets you $12,000 in chips and blinds are 20 minutes each and start at 25-50. Early registration before 6:45 gets you an extra $1000 in chips. $10 50/50 gets you an additional $3000 in chips. Re-buys up until the FIRST BREAK!! Food, beer and sodas included!

Sunday, January 21 Auditions—Barefoot in the Park— Twin Beach Players 9021 Dayton Ave, North Beach, MD 20714 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Twin Beach Players presents Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon, Directed by Cathy Diggle. Auditions are at the Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave, North Beach MD 20714 on Jan 21 & 22 6:30-9:30pm Please bring a head shot and current calendar with lists of conflicts. Rehearsals start on February 1st. Mon,Thur and Sun 6:30-9:00

Monday, January 22 DUNKIRK Firehouse Zumba Gold-Toning Dunkirk Firehouse, Ward Road, Dunkirk, MD 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Zumba Gold-Toning is the Zumba party that you love at your own pace with a total body workout using light weights to shake up those muscles. The class will focus on muscle conditioning, balance, range of motion and coordina-

tion -all in a party atmosphere. You will be shown modifications to meet your specific needs or limitations. While this is a lover intensity workout, it will leave you high in energy. If you love to dance, this is the fitness class for you. All fitness levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Drop in price is $5.00. Ask me about discounts on multi-class passes. ALL ACTIVE DUTY FIRST RESPONDERS WILL ALWAYS BE FREE.

Tuesday, January 23 Zumba Toning Tuesday Mt. Hope Community Center., 104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689 7:00 PM-8:00 PM If you love to dance, this is the fitness class for you. All fitness levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. This is an all Toning Zumba class where light weights are used for the entire class; thus a slightly amplified workout. The music is mostly World and Latin rhythms with top 40 sprinkled in. I guaranteed you will love it. If you have any concerns/questions or want to know how you can try a class for FREE, please call 410-535-7080 or message me on Facebook.

Thursday, January 25 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers are invited. This month’s theme is Hungry Bear, Sleepy Bear! Gills Club Calvert Marine Museum 5:30 PM-7:00 PM FREE program designed for girls ages 7—12 interested in learning more about sharks. Gills Club is a STEM-focused program from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Preregistration is required. Register now at www.bit.ly// GillsClubRegistration. TBT Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elemenetary School, Sunderland, MD 7:00 PM-8:00 PM If you love to dance, this is the fitness class for you. All fitness levels welcome and no experience is necessary. Zumba Gold-Toning is the Zumba party that you love at your own pace with a total body workout using light weights to shake up those muscles. The class will focus on muscle conditioning, balance, range of motion and coordination-all in a party atmosphere. While this is a lower intensity workout, it will leave you high in energy.

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Thursday, January 18:

T.A.C.O.S. Meeting. 5:00-6:00pm. T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students) meeting for teens, Calvert Library needs your help planning events and making sure your library has everything you need. Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and service learning hours) at every meeting! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. http://CalvertLibrary.info. Kids Just Want to Have Fun. 6:307:30pm. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Louis Braille. Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http://CalvertLibrary.info. Family Night. 7:00-8:00pm. Kids and their parents build with curving shapes to make everything from a car to a boat or whatever they dream up! Please register. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

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math (STEAM). Ages 4-8. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary. info. Calvert Eats Local Potluck. 7:008:30pm. Join Calvert Eats Local in a giant members’ potluck celebrating local food. Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # of “food miles.” Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Tuesday, January 22:

Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-3265289. http://CalvertLibrary.info

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Friday, January 19:

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More. 10:00-1:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Saturday, January 20:

Happy Crafternoon! 1:00-1:45pm. Children enjoy books and language through short stories and create fun art projects using a variety of techniques and mediums. For 3 to 5 year-olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary. info. Garden Smarter: Annual Seed Exchange. 10:00-11:30am. Winter is a great time to plan for spring! Bring unused seeds (2013-2017) or seeds saved from the garden and join the fun. No PVP, GMO, or chemically treated seeds. Registration starts at 9:30 Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info. Garden Smarter: Annual Seed Exchange. 10:00-11:30am. Winter is a great time to plan for spring! Bring unused seeds (2013-2017) or seeds saved from the garden and join the fun. No PVP, GMO, or chemically treated seeds. Registration starts at 9:30 Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Monday, January 21:

Full STEAM Ahead - Making Ice Cream. 6:30-7:30pm. Adult and child will interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and

Thursday, January 24:

Shake It Out. 10:30-11:00am. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410326-5289. http://CalvertLibrary.info. JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-3:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. http:// CalvertLibrary.info.

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Friends of Calvert County Seniors Punch & Paint Fundraiser

Bring a friend, paint, and enjoy refreshments while supporting a worthy cause, assisting seniors in our community, Wednesday January 24, 2018, 6 – 8 p.m. (Snow date: January 31 Fee is $25 per person, seating is limited. Ages 10 and up are welcome. For more information, contact Liz Youngblood at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606.

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.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

Tuesday, January 23, 10 a.m. One item is allowed per person. Preregister by January 18. Hand strength is an important part of our everyday lives. Join us for Get a Grip, Friday, January 26, 11 a.m. and build muscle to improve your grip.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Exercise training with a gym ball is a great way to improve balance and posture. Join us Thursday, January 25, 8:30 a.m. for Stability Ball Class. Join a free beginner’s Sewing 101 class and learn the basics and how to make several projects in a fun atmosphere Thursday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. All supplies are provided but space is limited. Call to pre-register.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

The loss of a loved one is always difficult to cope with. Please join us Tuesday, January 23, 1 p.m. for Grief and Loss Support Group. Put on those dancing shoes and join us to Celebrate Elvis’ Birthday with Jed Duvall, Wednesday, January 24 at 1 p.m. This event was scheduled for January 5, but has been postponed until January 24.

Eating Together Menu

Monday, January 22

Lemon Pepper Fish, O’Brien Potatoes, Seasoned Spinach, Dinner Roll, Peach Crisp

Tuesday, January 23

Hamburger on a Bun, Lettuce/ Tomato/Onion, 3-Bean Salad, Cole Slaw, Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, January 24

Chicken Salad Sandwich, Cottage

Cheese, Marinated Cucumbers & Onions,Peaches, Oatmeal Cookie

Thursday, January 25

Roast Turkey, Gravy, Stuffing, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Applesauce, Chocolate Cake

Friday, January 26

Turkey & Swiss Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, Navy Bean Soup, Carrot/Pineapple Slaw, Pears

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

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Former St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lacrosse Star Headed into U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Though her days of running around on the lacrosse field at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are past, the memory wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t soon be forgotten: Carol (Schmoeller) Hatton â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04Â (Baltimore, Md./Catonsville) has been inducted, as part of the Greater Baltimore Chapter, to the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame. The ceremony-- taking place Jan. 13 at the Hillendale Country Club in Phoenix, MDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; inducted Hatton and nine others: Henry Ciccarone, Jr., Megan Huether Nicotra, Tiffany Schummer Hoffman, Frank Kelly, III, Jaqueline Milani, Garett H. Seivold, Kristen Waagbo Skiera, David H. Tickner, and Charles (Chooch) Turner, Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I credit my experience at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s both academically and athletically as life changing.Â I am truly humbled by this recognition andÂ [the ceremony] will be a celebration of my coaches, teammates and the class of 2004.Â I am incredibly grateful for the educational, personal and professional opportunities and relationships that the sport of lacrosse has provided me.Â I am proud to continue to have a strong connection to the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse program and the College,â&#x20AC;? expressed Hatton. Hatton is already a member of the St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame, having been inducted on October 1, 2010. Although she was a talented two-sport athlete at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, excelling in both volleyball and lacrosse, Hatton is being recognized this weekend for her achievements in the lacrosse world as a player and coach. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be doubly represented at the ceremony as former Seahawk head field hockey (2003-07) and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse coach (2004-06), Megan Block, will be Hattonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presenter. AS A PLAYER She shined on the field as a Seahawk midfielder, garnering Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors in 2004 and leading St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to four consecutive NCAA Division III Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lacrosse Championship Tournament appearances.Â Hatton was a two-time first team All-American (2003 and 2004), a three-time first team All-CAC selection, and a two-year team captain. In January 2015, she was named to the CAC Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lacrosse Silver Anniversary Team. She led the Seahawks to a four-year overall record of 57-14 (16-4 CAC), four NCAA tournament appearances, and the 2002 CAC championship title. Hatton was a three-time first team allconference pick at two different positions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; twice at midfield and once at defense. She is currently second all-time

in assists (112), third in points (255), and tied for fifth in goals (143), and eighth in ground balls (196). Hatton still holds the single-season record for assists with 50 in 2003 as well as the single-game record with eight assists against Goucher College on April 9, 2003. AS A COACH Hatton returned to her alma mater as the head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse coach in 2006, posting a two-year mark of 23-14 (10-4 CAC) and leading the Seahawks back to the NCAA tournament in 2008 after a four-year absence. She mentored two All-Americans, nine all-region picks, and nine All-CAC selections as well as the 2008 CAC Rookie of the Year. Hatton became the first person in the history of Capital Athletic Conference womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse to be named both the CAC Player of the Year (2004) and the CAC Coach of the Year (2008). Hatton also spent two seasons as the head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse coach at Dickinson College (2010-13) and left fourth all-time with 30 career wins. She guided the Red Devils to a first-round appearance in the 2010 Centennial Conference tournament. Erin McDonnell, the head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse coach at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s since August 2015, proclaimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Words cannot express how excited I am for Carol, and how proud I am to call her a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse alumna. The legacy she has left at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, not only with her own team as a player and then as a coach, but also with our current team is exceptional. She is an alumna that a coach can only hope to have in their corner. She offers endless motivation and support to the girls, as well as advice and support to me personally. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to watch the impact she has had in the athletic world grow through her students at Roland Park [Country School]. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is proud to call her our own!â&#x20AC;? Since 2013, Hatton has served as the Director of Athletics at Roland Park Country School in Baltimore. She graduated from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in 2004 with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in human studies and then pursued a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in exercise science from McDaniel College in 2006.Â Facebook: StMarysAthletics Twitter: @smcseahawks, @SMCMWLAX Instagram: @smcseahawks, @smcmwlax Hashtags: #SweepTheSheds, #GoHawks Press release from SMCM.

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