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County Grapples with Future of Golf Course Clubhouse

By Dick Myers Editor Late last year the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners decided to postpone for at least a year the construction of a new clubhouse at the countyowned Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. The decision is now back before them because of what Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. describes as “something mother nature has done.”

During the recent harsh cold snap, the pipes at the current clubhouse burst, forcing its closing “From the water damage, the clubhouse at Chesapeake Hills is completely unusable,” reported Director of Parks and Recreation Shannon Nazzal.

Water damage at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course At the BOCC Oct. 31 clubhouse. Calvert County photo. meeting, Nazzal presented a proposal for a the fire and rescue service come first 15,000-square-foot new clubhouse. and several companies are seeking new Faced with other pressing capital proj- facilities. ects and in hopes of paring the cost, the Nazzal said there was a posibility of commissioners voted to delay the proj- getting a trailer now in use at Breezy ect and asked Nazzal to do more work Point Park. That would be used as a on coming up with a more economical temporary clubhouse. But, Golf Course design.

Manager Tim Hepler, who is about to At the Jan, 30 meeting, faced with become the department’s deputy direcan unusable building for a clubhouse, tor, said he was concerned about lost Nazzal presented the BOCC with three revenue from tournaments and other options: renovate the clubhouse (at an events if the temporary facility dragged estimated cost of more than $100,000, on indefinitely. He said maybe the cususing insurance proceeds) even though tomers would live with a year delay but two-thirds of the building was deemed not much more. unusable before the flooding, or conThere was no support for renovating struct a new clubhouse of only 10,000 the existing clubhouse which Slaughensquare feet, either all at once or in two houpt characterized as “throwing good phases. Both construction options are money after bad.” And, there was supanticipated to cost almost $5 million, port for getting that temporary trailer. with the phased approach slightly more. But, as to proceeding with a new clubNazzal, as she had done at the previ- house, the board still was unwilling to ous meeting, told the BOCC that actual take that step. design and construction costs would They asked in their unanimous mohave to be determined by an architect, tion for Nazzal and her staff to develop which would cost more than $300,000. revised plans, including additional cost All of the commissioners believe a savings and bring it back to them. Comnew clubhouse is needed, it’s just the missioner Mike Hart suggested by way timing and cost that remain sticking of saving money, that county staff actupoints. And there was unanimous be- ally demolish the building or even have lief that the existing clubhouse must be a controlled burning with the help of torn down. “The building has to go. The the fire departments. question is when,” Commissioner Mike Hart said. dickmyers@counytimes.net Commissioner Pat Nutter was adamant in not favoring building a new clubhouse now. He said the needs of

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County Moves to Paid Staff to Supplement Emergency Volunteers

By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has taken an historic step. At the BOCC’s Jan. 30 meeting a unanimous decision was made to begin the process of hiring the county’s first paid emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. Calvert is the last county in the state to have an all-volunteer fire and rescue service.

The decision includes the hiring of a paid career EMS supervisor in the fiscal year that begins July 1.

According to a memo to the commissioners from Fire-Rescue-EMS Coordinator James Richardson, “This individual would facilitate development of a supplemental career plan which will also include locating paramedic resources in

the northern and southern portions of the county. “Those areas are deemed to be the most in need of additional personnel.”

The moving towards career paid staff to supplement the volunteers had the support of members of an ad-hoc committee formed by Fire and Rescue Association President Bill Freeland.

In addition to $100,000 to $150,000 for the EMS supervisor, anticipated costs include supplemental staffing of $3.3 million and anticipated capital costs of $1.9 million The County Times will have a more comprehensive report on this historic decision in our next issue (Feb. 8). dickmyers@countytimes.net

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L I By Dick Myers Editor S The owner of the Greene Turtle in T Prince Frederick has decided to give up his franchise and turn it into a I locally-themed bar/restaurant. Steven NCooper told the Calvert County Board License Commissioners (liquor Gof board) at their Jan. 25 meeting that he P planned on calling his new operation Calvert Tap House.

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But Cooper, who lives in Deale, told the liquor board he wasn’t happy with the franchiser. He said they were requiring him to do $100,000 worth of interior renovations and were controlling his bar to where he was unable to serve local craft brews to his customers.

So, Cooper told the liquor board he is closing for a week after St. Patrick’s Day to renovate and he will be reopening after renovations with a place with a more local flavor, including those local beers.

He said the menu would be similar to what he now has. Greene Turtle concentrates on hamburgers and other pub fare along with some regional dishes such as Maryland crab soup.

The only other Greene Turtle remaining in Southern Maryland after the Prince Frederick closing will be in La Plata. There is also a location in Edgewater on Route 2.

The liquor board unanimously approved the name change. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Underage Sales Net Fines, Suspension

By Dick Myers Editor

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office conducted a compliance check of alcohol beverage licensed establishments on December 27th of last year. Eleven stores and other licensees were checked using a 19-year old former intern with the sheriff’s department. Dep. Mark Robshaw organized the operation.

Of the 11 licensees, two allegedly sold to the minor – 2 & 4 Liquors in Huntingtown and Breezy Point Market in Chesapeake Beach. Both licensees admitted the violations. The board imposed a $500 fine and a three-day suspension for Breezy Point Market. This is that place’s second violation of selling to minors in less than a year. The first violation netted a fine, plus a three-day suspension that was held in abeyance if there were no subsequent violations. The second violation triggered imposition of the suspension.

Owner Kent Tucker said he immediately fired the clerk who made the sale.

That clerk is now working at another licensee, he said, He insisted he felt he had done everything he could to prevent it from happening. To assist him, he said, “I think there should be a penalty for the person who makes the sale.”

The market owner said he had talked to Del. Mark Fisher (R: 27C-Calvert)

about what would need to be done to make the clerks legally responsible for their actions. He said Fisher told him those laws were enacted county by county and would have to be introduced in the Maryland General Assembly.

“I am just looking for some help,” Tucker said. Board Chairman Robert Arscott, Sr. agreed. “We are looking at the same thing,” he said.

The board just imposed a $500 fine and held in abeyance a three-day suspension for 2 & 4 Liquors because of their clean record for the past 21 years.

The board also imposed a $500 fine and three-day suspension on Neall’s Wine and Spirits in Owings for failure to have a clerk on the premises certified with alcohol server training from the county. The suspension came from an earlier suspension that was held in abeyance. That violation within the past year was for selling to a minor.

Owner Brian Neall said he was called away to federal court in Baltimore that day “I should have shut it down,” he admitted.

In the cases of the imposition of suspensions, the liquor board gave the licensees the opportunity to pick the days they wanted to not serve alcohol beverages. dickmyers@countytimes.net

Primary Election Filing Deadline Fast Approaching The Calvert County Board of Elections reminds citizens that the deadline to file as a candidate for the upcoming 2018 Primary Election is Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at 9 p.m.

Candidates seeking office in Calvert County must file a Certificate of Candidacy at 30 Duke St. in Prince Frederick.

Federal and state candidates must file a Certificate of Candidacy at the State Board of Elections (SBE), located at 151 West St. in Annapolis.

Along with filing the Certificate of Candidacy, candidates must pay a filing fee at the appropriate board of elections.

State and local candidates must also provide evidence that the candidate has filed a financial disclosure statement and established a candidate committee at SBE. Candidates for a central committee are not required to establish an authorized candidate campaign committee if the

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State Signals Thomas Johnson Bridge Not A Priority

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Pete Rahn, the state’s Secretary of Transportation, told the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland (TCC) last week that a $1 million economic study was in the offing to find the value of replacing the Thomas Johnson Bridge connecting Calvert and St. Mary’s counties.

But there are still no plans to begin construction of a new span anytime soon, while Rahn reiterated the state’s intention to move ahead with replacing the Harry W. Nice Bridge connecting Maryland with Virginia.

The cost of the Nice bridge has been estimated at $760 million; Rahn told TCC members that Virginia had already agreed to clear the right of way on their side of the bridge to help facilitate the project.

The Nice bridge replacement is set for design and initial construction late this year, Rahn said.

But upon learning that the state was continuing to push the Thomas Johnson bridge replacement back drew some boos from members of the District 29 delegation.

The study for the Thomas Johnson Bridge would also help ascertain the real cost of building a new span, he said.

“We need to be dealing with real numbers on what it would take to deal with the Thomas Johnson Bridge,”

Rahn said. “I don’t know how we’ll pay for it.”

In a post-meeting interview Jan. 25 in Annapolis, Rahn said the state was well aware of the traffic capacity problems at the Thomas Johnson Bridge but that was not sufficient reason to move ahead now with a replacement.

“It is a chokepoint,” Rahn told The County Times. “But it’s not structurally unsafe.”

Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist. 29B) said the displeasure among local leaders was very real regarding continued delays on the Thomas Johnson Bridge.

The bridge wasn’t just a key thoroughfare for commuters but a vital link and evacuation route if disaster struck.

“I understand where the administration stands on the bridge but that doesn’t mean we have to like it,” Rey said. “The delegation is going to continue to push to make it a higher priority.”

The idea of having another study on the bridge replacement seemed redundant to her.

“I’m not sure what that study is supposed to tell us,” Rey said. “We’ve been hearing from MDOT (Maryland Department of Transportation) that the bridge will cost $600 million to $1 billion because of the widening of Route 4.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

candidate spends $1,000 or less in personal funds on the election and receives no contributions. Candidates who filed a Certificate of Candidacy prior to Jan. 1, 2018 must file a new financial disclosure statement with the appropriate ethics agency prior to March 1, 2018. Failure to meet any of the requirements prior to the deadlines will invalidate the Certificate of Candidacy and remove the individual from the ballot.

The 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election is Tuesday, June 26, 2018, and the 2018 Gubernatorial General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Additional election-related dates and forms are available at www.elections.maryland.gov. For more information, contact the Calvert County Board of Elections at 410-5352214 or the state Board of Elections at 1-800-222-VOTE (8683) or www.elections.maryland.gov.

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Dominion Says Cove Point Start Up on Track Maryland PSC Decision Still Pending

By Dick Myers Editor Dominion Energy says it is on track to begin commercial operation early this year at its Cove Point Liquified Natural Gas facility in Lusby.

Dominion’s Maryland Media/Community Relations Manager Karl Neddenien suppled the following statement at the request of The County Times: “Dominion Energy is continuing with final commissioning work at its Cove Point LNG export facility in Lusby, MD, and looks forward to commercial operations early this year under the terms of previously negotiated 20-year contracts with ST Cove Point, which is the joint venture of Sumitomo Corporation and Tokyo Gas, and for GGULL, the U.S. affiliate of GAIL (India) LTD. “All major equipment has been operated and is being commissioned following a comprehensive round of thorough testing and quality assurance activities. DECP’s liquefaction facility has a nameplate capacity of 5.25 mtpa of

liquefied natural gas.

“We have not heard anything from the Maryland PSC regarding our request for an amendment to the CPCN.” The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has confirmed that they have not yet decided on Dominion’s request to amend their approvals to allow a ten-fold increase in Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). The request for the amendment drew significant response at two public hearings in Calvert County and a Nov. 15 hearing before the PSC. Local testimony largely opposed the change, contending it would potentially harm the environment and affect the health of area residents. Dominion contends that the change will give them more operational flexibility and denies it would create health risks.

Calvert County is closely watching the start-up date of the new facility. Dominion provided $40 million in the current budget year for Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). That money stream will continue into next fiscal

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Hogan-Rutherford Administration Announces 2018 Anti-Opioid Initiatives

Governor Larry Hogan and Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford today unveiled a series of executive actions and proposed legislation to continue the administration’s aggressive fight against the heroin and opioid crisis.

The governor also authorized the Attorney General to file suit against select opioid manufacturers and distributors on the grounds that they have misled the public and helped to create the addiction crisis gripping Maryland and the nation.

“As the first governor in the country to declare a true state of emergency in response to the opioid epidemic, I am committed to doing everything in our power to bring those responsible for this scourge to justice and prevent future victims,” said Governor Hogan.

In his directive to Attorney General Brian Frosh authorizing the possible suit, the governor stipulated that 100 percent of any proceeds recovered in the suit must be directed toward innovative and new opioid treatment, prevention, and education programs.

In addition to the legal action, the governor also announced several new initiatives to build on the administration’s treatment, prevention, and enforcement priorities: TREATMENT To transform treatment for Maryland’s inmate population and enable many low-level offenders to turn their lives around, Governor Hogan announced that the administration will conduct a feasibility study on converting a portion of the former Baltimore City Men’s Detention Center into a therapeutic detention facility, providing treatment for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders and other behavioral health ailments. Data shows that approximately 60 percent of the jail population in Baltimore suffers from a substance use disorder, and 30 percent are suffering from mental illness.

“Our system of justice must hold criminals who traffic deadly drugs into our communities accountable for the destruction they cause, but we must draw a distinction between high-level dealers and nonviolent users who are struggling with addiction,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford.

To further address the need to expand access to treatment, the Maryland Department of Health has submit-

ted two pieces of legislation. The first, Substance Use Facilities and Programs - Certificate of Need - Repeal of Requirement, will eliminate the Certificate of Need (CON) requirement for capital projects that offer certain levels of inpatient treatment. The second, Health Occupations – Certified Supervised Counselors – Alcohol and Drug – Qualifications, will strengthen the behavioral health workforce by allowing applicants for certification as a certified supervised counselor for alcohol and drug treatment to use supervised work experience in lieu of an internship in order to satisfy certification requirements.

PREVENTION To further enhance the state’s prevention efforts, Governor Hogan will also introduce The Overdose Data Reporting Act to allow Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and law enforcement officers to input and share data about opioid overdoses. This enhanced data-sharing ability will enable first responders to track this information and allocate resources, including life-saving naloxone, in near real time to respond to an extremely potent batch of opioids in a specific area.

The legislation will make Maryland one of 27 states and nearly 300 agencies to use this technology to inform first responders, identify national trends, and prevent overdose deaths.

ENFORCEMENT Governor Hogan also announced legislation to bolster the state’s enforcement efforts by strengthening and expanding the state’s Volume Dealer Law, which allows for the prosecution of high-level drug traffickers who deal in large quantities of controlled substances.

The bill will expand the law to include fentanyl and its analogs, which are currently causing the majority of unintentional overdoses in the state, and include additional penalties for those dealing five or more grams of this extremely lethal additive.

The legislation will also update the law to treat heroin consistent with its treatment of cocaine, and reduce the need for costly testing to determine the detailed composition of a drug by simplifying drug composition requirements for the law to apply.

On the first day of the 2018 session, the Hogan administration introduced emergency legislation to crack

down on violent criminal networks that traffic these substances by strengthening Maryland’s gang statute to allow prosecutors to work across jurisdictional lines to build cases and take down gang enterprises.

“Ultimately all of these initiatives are about saving lives – that is the bottom line,” said Governor Hogan.

“We look forward to working with members of the legislature to enact these common sense, bipartisan proposals as we continue to use all the tools at our disposal to combat this crisis and to save lives.”

BUDGETARY ACTIONS In addition to the proposals announced today, the governor’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to combating the opioid crisis. In addition to $159 million dedicated to nonMedicaid substance use disorder and addiction programs, it includes $13.7 million in new funding for the state’s response to the heroin and opioid epidemic. The budget also includes $3 million in grant funding for local boards of education to enact prevention and education programs, and provides $1.2 million to expand treatment programs and job training for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections’ prerelease population, as well as 15 new positions at the Maryland Department of Health to assist inmates in applying for Medicaid eligibility prior to release. Finally, the governor’s capital budget provides funding for Helping Up Mission in Baltimore City and Westminster Rescue Mission in Carroll County to expand treatment services for women.

Governor Hogan declared a State of Emergency in response to the heroin and opioid crisis, and established the Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) to lead the state’s response and coordinate directly with all 24 local jurisdictions. The OOCC launched “Before It’s Too Late,” the state’s effort to bring awareness to the heroin and opioid epidemic—and to mobilize resources for effective prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Marylanders grappling with a substance use disorder can find help at BeforeItsTooLateMD.org and 1-800422-0009, the state crisis hotline.

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The Knowledge from 12,000 Dental Implants Placed Leads Marylanders to Healthier Smiles

BY: JEFF TOMCSIK Research Reporter General dentist, Wayne L. O’Roark is one of the leading providers of comprehensive implant dentistry in Maryland.

He is a clinical graduate instructor at the dental school at the University of Maryland. He is a Diplomate in both the American Board of Oral Implantology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has dedicated the past two decades to placing and restoring implants. Dr. O’Roark has successfully placed well over 12,000 implants since focusing his practice on this area of dentistry. Since 2006 he has been practicing out of Tidewater Dental in Lexington Park, Maryland and Tidewater Dental Solomons Island, Maryland.

Tomcsik: How did you get your start in Implant Dentistry?

O’Roark: Early on, when I got out of school I realized that the traditional prosthetics were not very good and I had the opportunity to listen to a lecture by one of the leaders in implant dentistry.

From that I did extensive studying and incorporated implants in my general practice. I had experience in removable partial dentures, full dentures, crowns and bridges but I found none of them satisfied the need for replacement of a missing tooth or missing teeth, whether that be one tooth, a section of teeth, or a whole arch of teeth. The point is, it is important for these teeth and roots to be replaced to prevent bone loss. If you take the function away from bone by extracting a tooth, and you do nothing about it, you will lose bone and it will continue for a significant amount of time. If I can put that root back and keep the bone in function we will preserve the bone very nicely.

Tomcsik: What are you replacing the root with?

O’Roark: Most people don’t have a good idea about what an implant is. So I like to call them root replacements.

When you lose or remove a tooth you remove the crown, which is the part you see and the root which is under the gum and goes into the jawbone. What I do is

replace the root with my root; and my root is made out of titanium. Titanium has the incredible capacity to stimulate the bone to not only grow around it but tobond to it. Once youhave integration, and bone biology requires ninety days for that to occur, you have a platform on which to build teeth or a tooth. This keeps the bone in function and helps to prevents loss of bone.

Tomcsik: Why replace a tooth with an implant rather than a bridge?

O’Roark: Conventional dentistry says, when you have a missing tooth, you put a cap on each tooth on either side of the open space and form a bridge over the gap where the missing tooth was. Well, in order to do this you must cut each healthy tooth down so that a prosthetic crown can fit over the existing teeth on each side of the space. You than have a fixed prosthetic bridge attached to each cap, filling the gap. So you’ve now involved two more teeth in the problem area by cutting them down to support the bridge. So what happens if one of the teeth used in making the bridge fails? Now the bridge fails and you have two missing teeth.

Tomcsik: So what you’re saying is you now have two healthy teeth that you are compromising to fill the space of the one missing tooth…

O’Roark: Exactly. Now that’s not wrong, but you must keep in mind that those teeth are being compromised and if something should go wrong with either of those teeth supporting the bridge you will lose the bridge too and now your problem is larger.

Tomcsik: So letmeunderstand something. In a single tooth replacement you’ve given me two options. One is a single root replacement called an implant with a crown that integrates into the system. The other option is a bridge where you’ve cut two teeth and you’ve bridged the gap between them with just a crown with no root replacement. Give me, if you will, a ten year prognosis of the patient in both scenarios. What does the patient look like in scenario 1 and scenario 2 in ten years?

O’Roark: The life expectancy of a fixed bridge can be anywhere from ten to fifteen years. On the other hand, since you’ve not replaced the root the bone underneath will continue to deteriorate.

If the bridge is lost or one of the abutments (teeth that hold the bridge) is lost or damaged then your problem gets bigger. In the case of the root replacement, I have implants that have been in function for well over thirty years.

Tomcsik: So those people don’t have bone retention problems. The implant is enough support to keep the bone from disappearing?

O’Roark: It’s not so much that the implant is a support for the bone. Bone doesn’t like to be put out to pasture. It doesn’t like to have nothing to do. And when its function has been taken away from it, it will disappear. And it will disappear rather dramatically. With an implant the bone remains in function and has the potential to last indefinitely. The first implant I ever put in place in 1971, remained in function, in the patients mouth until she passed away in about 2004. I will not put a timeframe on how long they’ll last because they literally have the potential to last indefinitely.

Tomcsik: When you talk about putting an implant into the jaw bone that sounds like a pretty elaborate surgery.

Can you elaborate on that?

O’Roark: Actually, the surgery to place the implant is very nominal. It’s relatively painless. I operate under local anesthesia and oral presedation if you wish. If I put the root replacement in this morning, you can go back to work this afternoon. There will be no stitches.

There is virtually no swelling. There’s generally no pain. There’s no bleeding and the procedure is quite innocuous.

Tomcsik: The other major concern I imagine people having about implant dentistry is the cost. How does that compare toother options?

O’Roark: The simplest thing to do is compare one missing tooth implant to a three unit bridge as discussed earlier.

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Mattie Michele Scicchitano, former property manager of the White Sands Civic Association in Lusby who pleaded guilty to stealing funds from the community, has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Scicchitano’s original sentence was 15 years but the judge suspended that to just five years of incarceration, Jan. 29.

Scicchitano pleaded guilty to one count of theft over $100,000 in November after an investigation by Calvert sheriff’s detectives found she had been embezzling money from the civic association for 10 years.

But before police became involved, Scicchitano was found out by the civic association president.

Scicchitano came under the scrutiny of police earlier this year when the president of the civic association, Curt Hilpipre, tried to account for numerous discrepancies in finances which Scicchitano could not account for.

During Hilpipre’s own investigation, Scicchitano admitted to him that she had been embezzling funds from the homeowners group for years; Hilpipre relayed that admission to police.

“During this time it was discovered that Scicchitano had forged numerous documents and checks by endorsing

her name and depositing checks in her personal account,” charging documents against her read.

Scicchitano could not produce certain bank statements, police found, nor could she account for numerous checks missing from the association’s check book.

Police also found that some bank statements in association file folders were either missing or fraudulent.

Also, Scicchitano had attempted to use the association’s merchant account to fraudulently purchase items, some 600 purchases in all according to charging documents.

Transactions from March through April alone on that account were about $2.3 million, charging documents read.

“Only a few of those transactions were successfully completed,” court papers stated.

Det. Wayne Wells, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, applied for and conducted a search and seizure operation on Scicchitano’s home and found numerous pieces of evidence, court papers stated.

Scicchitano has also been ordered to pay back $114,000 in restitution to the civic association as part of her sentencing. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Maryland State Police Report January 29, 2018

Theft from Motor Vehicle: On 1/22/18 at 7:46 pm, Trooper First Class Robinson responded to the 3700 block of Thunder Hill Dr. in Prince Frederick for a reported theft.

James F. Clowers, 22 and Timothy E. Garner, 22, both of Prince Frederick were observed removing a tire from a vehicle in the driveway by an off-duty MSP officer. After verifying they did not own the vehicle, Clowers and Garner were arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Crack Cocaine: On 1/24/18 at 12:33 am, Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehilce on Rt. 4 at Commerce Lane in Prince

Frederick for traffic violations. Several drug indicators were observed and a K-9 scan was requested. K-9 Flip conducted the scan and gave a positive alert. A search was conducted and crack coaine was located in the vehicle. Rachel M. Pitcher, 28 of Broomes Island was arrested for possession of crack cocaine and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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Calvert County Sherrif’s Office Weekly Blotter

JANUARY 22, 2018 During the week of January 15 – January 21 – deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,159 calls for service throughout the community.

BURGLARY: 18-2438 On January 16, 2018 Deputy Sampson responded to China King Restaurant, Huntingtown for the report of an attempted burglary. The victim stated that sometime between January 15th at 10:30pm and January 16th at 8:00am an unknown suspect(s) attempted to break the glass to the front door in order to gain entry into the restaurant. The suspect(s) were unsuccessful and no items were taken from the restaurant. The estimated value of damaged property is $1,000.

THEFT: 18-2300 On January 15, 2018 Deputy Callison responded to Meadow Lane, Chesapeake Beach for the report of a theft. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) stole their package containing prescription medicine from their mailbox. The value of the stolen property is $100.

THEFT: 18-2362 On January 15, 2018 Deputy Beisel responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for the report of a theft that occurred at the Sunderland Park and Ride. The victim stated that sometime between January 12th at 1:15pm and January 15th at 4:00pm an unknown suspect(s) removed the rear registration plate from their vehicle. The value of the stolen property is $160.

THEFT: 18-2729 On January 17, 2018 Cpl. V. Bortchevsky responded to Dunkirk Nails and Spa, Dunkirk for the report of a theft. The victim stated that at approximately 3:00pm a white female approximately 50 to 55 years old exited the establishment without paying for the spa services. The value of sto-

len property is $40.

THEFT: 18-3310 On January 21, 2018 Deputy Ridgely responded to the Kmart, Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The victim stated that at approximately 8:45pm a black male wearing a white shirt and blue jeans burned off the security lock and stole a 55” Samsung HDTV and exited the store through the fire emergency doors. The value of the stolen property is $799.

ARREST: On January 16, 2018 Deputy Denton conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Safeway, Dunkirk. After making contact with the driver about the violations for the traffic stop, Deputy Denton asked for consent to search the vehicle. The driver and two passengers stepped out of the vehicle for the search to be completed. It was determined that the front seat passenger later identified as Dale Buckler (50) of Hollywood had given Deputy Denton a false name in order to prevent him from finding out about the active wa r rants he had out for his arrest. The search also revealed the back seat passenger later identified as Bernadette Gingery (53) of Leonardtown had p a r a p h e rnalia and a bottle containing urine. Gingery was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia and Alter Drug/ Alcohol Test.

Buckler was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Fraud – Per Identification Avoid Prosecution and for the open warrants.

On January 18, 2018 Deputy Rz-

epkowski responded to the Calvert County Detention Center for a CDS violation. It was determined that a female later identified as Kelly Branson (28) of North Beach had turned herself in on multiple wa r rants.

A search of her person was conducted which resulted in narcotics being located.

Branson was charged with Possession/Receive CDS While Confined/Detained and CDS: Possession-not marijuana (Suboxone).

On January 18, 2018 Deputy Hardesty responded to the Walgreen’s, Lusby for the report of a theft in progress. Upon arrival Deputy Hardesty made contact with the complainant who advised there was a male and female in the store possibly concealing items on their persons. The suspects were identified as Hannah Withem (22) of Lusby and Michael Swearingen (26) of Lusby. While Dep. Hardesty was attempting to conduct the i nvest igation, both subjects became disorderly and were yelling profanities. The i nvest igation revealed both subjects had multiple items belonging to Walgreen’s concealed and were still in product packaging. Swearingen and Withem were both placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Theft: $100 to under $1,500, Theft Less Than $100, Disorderly Conduct, Fail to Obey Reasonable/Lawful order of Law Enforcement Officer.

On January 19, 2018 Deputy Sampson responded to Cheryl Lane, Chesapeake Beach for the report of a suspicious vehicle. Emergency Com-

munications provided the description of the vehicle and advised Deputy Sampson there was possibly an individual sleeping in the vehicle. Deputy Sampson located the vehicle parked partially in the roadway. Deputy Sampson approached the vehicle and observed a male later identified as Allen Noyes (37) of Chesapeake Beach sleeping i n s i d e along with p a r a p h e rnalia in plain sight.

D eput y Sampson woke Noyes up and had him exit the vehicle for a search to be conducted. The search resulted in paraphernalia and narcotics. Noyes was placed under arrest and charged with two counts of CDS: Possession-not marijuana (heroin, crack cocaine) and four counts of CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

On January 20, 2018 Deputy Sampson conducted a traffic stop at the McDonalds, Prince Frederick. Deputy Sampson made contact with the driver later identified as Audrie Stewart (21) of Lusby and informed her of the reason she was being stopped.

W h i l e Stewart was obtaining her driver licenses and registration, Deputy Sampson obser ved p a r a p h e rnalia in plain view in the vehicle.

Stewart was asked to step out of the vehicle for a search to be conducted.

The search resulted in paraphernalia and narcotics being located.

Stewart was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with two counts of CDS: Possession-not marijuana (Vyvanse, Adderall) and two counts of CDS: Possession of paraphernalia.

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Local Airman Wins Pentagon NCO Award

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Staff Sgt. Trudy Mays, a U.S. Air Force reservist has only spent six years in the military, and most of that has been part time.

But in that time she has attainted nonStaff Sgt. Trudy Mays commissioned officer status and in just the past seven months of her career she has gone fulltime at The Pentagon where she has won the NCO of the Quarter award and is looking to win the NCO of the Year Award for her department.

Mays, a Calvert County native who now lives in Great Mills, specializes in logistics.

“At first it was breath taking,” Mays said of starting work at The Pentagon. “I’m surrounded by skilled, smart professionals.

“I’m learning everyday.”

Being an E-5, she often finds herself outranked at every turn, she said, but the excitement of working with so many who

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have so much to teach her is a continual motivation.

“I’m competing against active duty people everyday,” she said in her bid to win the NCO of the Year Award. “You really have to be knowledgeable.”

She says she tries to compensate with a good, hard-working attitude and a willingness to learn and take on new projects.

“I’m working with such highly skilled people,” Mays, 27, said. “I always have to ask myself ‘How can I tackle this problem when I’m not as proficient?’”

Married, with three children, Mays strives to fulfill the total airman concept by serving in the community as a track coach and participating in Read Across America.

She said her future in the Air Force would probably entail going back and serving on a base where she would teach what she has learned at The Pentagon to other airmen.

But for now she enjoys working at the hub of the nation’s defense.

“I really enjoy being there, they motivate me,” Mays said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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New Bus Route to Connect Daughter Moves Wedding Calvert, Charlotte Hall to Dad’s Hospital Room Provides First Tri-County at CalvertHealth Bus Connection The Calvert County Department of Community Resources Public Transportation Division announces the launch of Southern Maryland’s first tri-county public transit connection with the addition of a new bus route from Calvert County to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in St. Mary’s County.

Beginning Feb. 5, the new bus route will run five days a week, Monday through Friday, and provide direct connections for transfers between Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles counties’ public transportation service. To celebrate the milestone, riders from all three counties can take the new route free Feb. 5-9.

“We are thrilled to launch this bus connection in Calvert County,” said Calvert County Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr., who is a U.S. Air Force veteran and chairperson of the Tri-County Council Veterans Regional Advisory Committee. “Our veterans deserve convenient and accessible medical care and resources. We have been working on this opportunity for the region for a couple of years and I am grateful to our transportation staff for making it happen.”

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Calvert County is home to approximately 9,000 veterans.

“We are pleased to learn of the Charlotte Hall bus stop being included in the newly established fixed route from Calvert to St. Mary’s County,” said Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary George Owings. “This new route will be a welcomed addition for our veteran residents as well as for visitors to the home.”

Slaughenhoupt pointed out the new connection will also open up opportunities for out-of-county residents to come to Calvert County and provide a boon to the local economy. “Southern Maryland residents will have opportunities to take public transit now to pursue higher education and more employment choices,” he added.

The new service is a result of a Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Transportation Development Planning Assessment conducted in 2016 that identified the need for transportation to the veterans home. The county’s public transportation division used the assessment’s findings to secure federal, state and local funds for the 22-mile route expansion.

Calvert County Transportation Division Chief Sandy Wobbleton said her staff worked closely with MTA to

develop the route, determine the cost estimate and understand the grant application. MTA provided 75 percent of the total operating investment, or $70,369, and the BOCC accounted for the remaining $23,456 in its FY 2018 operating budget. An additional $67,895 came from the Calvert County Capital Improvement Plan for purchase of the new bus.

“The new route was the culmination of years of work by county staff and engaged residents,” said Calvert County Department of Community Resources Director Jennifer Moreland.

“We are grateful for the financial and technical support from MTA so we can be more responsive to the needs of our residents.”

All Calvert County public transportation routes operate through the use of designated reference points for timing the route and the “flag system.” Riders must flag down the bus and can board anywhere along the route where the bus driver deems it safe to pull over.

With the addition of the Charlotte Hall route, the county provides eight fixed routes and four demand-response/paratransit routes to link residents with major shopping, medical and employment areas, as well as with public services available in Prince Frederick. Learn more about Calvert County’s public transportation bus routes and fares by visiting www.co.cal.md.us/transportation or calling 410-535-4268.

For information on schedules and fees for VanGO, Charles County Government’s public transit system, visit www.charlescountymd.gov/pgm/vango/vango or call 1-800-735-2258.

For information on schedules and fees for St. Mary’s County Government’s Transit System, visit www. stmarysmd.com/dpw/STSfares.asp or call 301-475-4200 ext. *1120 or *1121.

Press Release from Calvert County Government.

other areas of the medical center.

Mrs. Johnson said, “It was beautiful what they were able to do for us. And none of it would have been possible had those nurses not been determined to make it happen.” She continued, “I get very emotional talking about it, but my husband and I are so appreciative of what the staff at Calvert did for us and our daughter.”

The couple did move forward Photo: Jan 5 Wedding: with their ceremony on Saturday, Pictured from left to right: Nick Millsap, Kathryne January 6 so that family and friends Johnson, Lenny Johnson and Brittany [Johnson] Millsap take a photo to commemorate the couple’s would have the chance to be part wedding on Level 2 at CalvertHealth Medical Center. of this milestone in their lives, but Photo courtesy of Brittany Millsap. they officially became Mr. and Mrs. Millsap in a quiet, intimate service Upon getting engaged, Brittany [Johnon Level 2 of CalvertHealth Medical Censon] Millsap set a wedding date in October 2018. After her father was diagnosed with ter with the bride’s dad looking on.

Mr. Johnson is now home spending time AL amyloidosis, the family would move the wedding date up two more times to with family. ensure that Brittany and her father could share the moment where he would walk her down the aisle.

When he was admitted to CalvertHealth Medical Center on Thursday, Jan. 4, Mr. Johnson told the staff the story of his daughter’s wedding – which was now to take place on Saturday, Jan. 6. He was determined to be released in time to walk his daughter down the aisle.

On Friday, Jan. 5, when the family learned that Mr. Johnson would likely not be released, the bride-to-be and her best friend worked with the staff at CalvertHealth Medical Center to set a plan into motion that would allow Mr. Johnson to be in attendance when his daughter said her Photo: Jan 6 Wedding: vows.

Although Mr. and Mrs. Millsap did also have Later that evening, Mr. Johnson was a ceremony on Jan. 6 for friends and family, moved into a larger room that staff had the couple was officially married Friday evening with the bride’s dad present. Photo decorated with a lit tree and flowers from courtesy of Candace Nicole Photography.

Honor Veterans with Commemorative Bricks

The Calvert County Department of General Services is coordinating the annual “On Watch” memorial brick campaign taking place now through April 28, 2018. For a limited time, the public may purchase memorial bricks to be placed at the Veterans Patio, located at the World War II “On Watch” Memorial Statue in Dowell.

The bricks are available to memorialize those who served our country during World War II. The cost of each brick is $100 and all contributions are tax deductible. Purchasers

will be notified when the bricks are in place and available for viewing. An “On Watch” application is available at www.co.cal.md.us/ onwatch. To learn more, call Melinda Donnelly at 410-535-1600, ext. 2565.

The “On Watch” Memorial Statue is an 8-foot-tall bronze statue unveiled in 2007

by Maryland artist Antonio Tobias Mendez.

The statue commemorates the people and work at the Solomons Amphibious Training Base, the nation’s first, during World War II. Between 1942 and 1945, around 68,000 sailors, marines, coast guardsmen and soldiers trained to make beach landings; these forces had major roles at landings in Guadalcanal, North Africa, Sicily, Normandy and the Pacific Solomons Islands.

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Dine Out During Calvert CalvertHealth Medical County’s Sixth Annual Center Restricts Visitors Over Peak Flu Season Restaurant Week

Calvert County’s eclectic restaurants will showcase their creative cuisine and offer delicious deals during Calvert County’s sixth annual Restaurant Week, going on from Feb. 16 – 25.

Coordinated by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Calvert County Restaurant Week will feature restaurants that draw on the region’s bounty to offer unique dining experiences. Whether your favorite fare is fresh seafood, Italian cuisine, or anything in between, Restaurant Week has something to satisfy any taste.

“This annual event has become one of Calvert County’s favorite traditions,” said Kelly Robertson-Slagle, director of

the Calvert County Department of Economic Development. “According to our citizens, visitors and restaurant owners, Restaurant Week gets better and tastier every year. It presents a great opportunity for patrons to try some of Calvert’s best restaurants at excellent prices.”

Restaurant Week patrons can enter a drawing for prizes by completing an online feedback form or filling out response cards at participating restaurants.

A special section on the Calvert County tourism website at ChooseCalvert.com/ RestaurantWeek features full event details, including the growing list of participating restaurants and menus, as well as a mapping feature showing restaurant locations and frequently asked questions.

Diners are encouraged to make Restaurant Week reservations early. Special menus may be offered for both lunch and dinner. Some restaurants may offer the promotional pricing at one meal, rather than both. Look for Calvert County Restaurant Week on Facebook and join the event.

For information on the Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the services available to assist county businesses, call 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880, send an email to info@ ecalvert.com, or visit online at www. ecalvert.com.

2018 Visitors Guide Invites All to “Catch our Drift”

The 2018 Calvert County Visitors Guide is now available. Use the Visitors Guide to find infor mation on shopping, restaurants and visitor attractions like Breezy Point Beach & Campground, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, the Patuxent Wine Trail, and many other places of interest that make Calvert County a favorite destination.

The guide also features contact information and details on charter boats, marinas, boat ramps, campgrounds, golf courses,

antique stores, accommodations, and biking/hiking trails, as well as a listing of major events throughout the year. Whether you come to comb for shark’s teeth or sail the scenic Chesapeake Bay, discover amazing adventures and unspoiled beauty in Southern Maryland’s Calvert County.

“Calvert County is one of Maryland’s most beautiful regions and our 2018 Visitor Guide certainly proves the point,” said Calvert County Department of Economic Development Tourism Specialist Katie Brittain. “From local attractions and events to beaches, boating, dining and more, the Calvert County Visitors Guide is your source for unforgettable experiences.”

To receive free copies of the 2018 Visitors Guide or for more information on county attractions and events, please contact the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583 or via email at infor@ecalvert.com, and like us on Facebook.

Press release by Calvert County News.

As we enter the peak of influenza (flu) season, the rates are high and widespread throughout Maryland. CalvertHealth Medical Center (CHMC) is seeing a heavy volume of ER visits and admissions associated with the flu. Although vaccinating against the flu is still the best line of defense, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year’s vaccine is only 30% effective against the H3N2 virus.

To limit the potential spread of influenza within the medical center and among patients, CHMC is limiting the visitation of children under the age of 18 and those that are experiencing cold/flulike symptoms.

To protect patients and prevent the spread of influenza, CalvertHealth reminds you to be sure to wash your hands before and after visiting patients at one

of the hand-washing stations located on each patient floor. The center is also encouraging visitors to use masks for patients with flu-like symptoms, and asks you not to visit if you yourself are experiencing cold/flu-like symptoms or if you have been recently ill. Again, no children under the age of 18 are being permitted to visit at this time.

Visitors experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms should also refrain from attending classes offered at CHMC. Classes or groups that involve children under the age of 18 may be relocated, postponed, or cancelled during this time.

For up-to-date information on course offerings, please visit CalvertHealthMedicine.org/Classes.

CalvertHealth acknowledges that this policy may cause some inconvenience for many patients and their family members; however, patient safety and the overall health of the community is the health system’s primary concern.

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Love is in the Air at the Jewelry Trunk Show Jewelry and chocolate ~ a winning combination! The Jewelry Trunk Show is back by popular demand at the Calvert Marine Museum Store. Treat yourself—or that special someone! — Friday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is presenting an exquisite selection of jewelry that highlights both new artists and perennial favorites. Take home a free box of sea salt caramels with a minimum $50 jewelry purchase. Black Point Chocolatier will be returning this year with delectable samples of handcrafted chocolates and confections to taste and purchase.

Favorite artist Michelle Pressler will showcase her heirloom jewelry and new designs. Inspired by nature, architecture, historic details and modern design, these elegant and homemade pieces double as affordable keepsakes that can be worn every day. Angela Colasanti, of VIELÄ® Jewelry, returns with new sterling silver favorites, with beautiful designs taking inspiration from shells, beach grasses, and sea life.

New this year is the 2018 Spring Collection by Mickey Lynn Jewelry. These American-made pieces are crafted by skilled

artisans using beautiful druzy and natural materials. “Wearable art is a beautiful personal expression,” said Mickey Lynn. She strives to be that expression for all of their clients.

Established in Coastal Maine in 1926, Black Point Chocolatier continues a family heritage of fine confections in Southern Maryland. Nicole Heisey is a third generation Chocolatier-owner creating classic and modern favorites with the highest quality ingredients. Samples of sea salt caramels, toffees, turtles, nuts and brittles, peanut butter cups, and powdered caramels are sure to sweeten the experience before purchasing gifts for that special chocolate lover.

The Museum Store has operated for over forty years and is open daily from 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. It offers a wide range of merchandise including home décor, jewelry, wearables, specialty food items, books, toys, etc. that please all ages and tastes. Museum members save 10% off in the store every day and 20% off on the 20th of every month. For more information, contact the Museum Store at 410-326-2750.

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Delegate Mark Fisher: Continuing the Quest to Help Small Business

By Dick Myers Editor Mark Fisher had made a decision eight years ago. He decided to run for political office -- specifically to the Maryland House of Delegates from District 27-C in Calvert County. To the surprise of the Democratic Party establishment, the Republican political novice won and four years later he won again.

Why run? In a Jan 29 interview with The County Times, Fisher explained that decision: “It’s very simple. I really thought I was called to run the first time because I was tired of seeing my good friends and family being run out of their small business and demonized for trying to work hard for their families. To tell you the truth, when Barrack Obama said, ‘You didn’t build this, someone else made it happen,’ I think that was what did it.”

Fisher is a conservative Republican.

The Maryland General Assembly is still what Fisher likes to call Progressive Democrats, politicians with a decidedly liberal bent. How has he done in that environment in the last eight years?

“It’s been really helpful having Gov. Hogan in office,” Fisher said of the las four of those eight years. “We can have a lot of conversations about how to make Maryland a better place to live.”

For instance, he said, the governor has been a strong ally in Fisher’s yearly quest to repeal taxes on retirement income.

Fisher contends retirees have been “leaving the state in droves.”

Hogan has insisted on pulling that trend back, Fisher said, and has been a supporter of delegate’s annual bill to do away with the income tax for retirees, as states such as Florida, Texas and Delaware have done. “In 15 years (he’s now 55), do I want to be forced out? It is really wrong to have a policy forcing people out.”

“We are chipping away at it,” Fisher said in revealing his, and Gov. Hogan’s strategy.

For starters, Hogan was instrumental in getting bipartisan support for passage of the elimination of the retirement tax for

Hall Distributing in and has to be corrected.” he said. He said Upper Marlboro, was Blue Cross/Blue Shield has predicted a 50 his guardian angel. He percent increase in rates in order for them lent Fisher the money to continue to be a going concern. to construct his first cell “The thing I am most proud of is fophone tower on property cusing on fiscal responsibility at the owned by the company. state level,” he said when asked about The rest, as they often his accomplishments over his two terms. say, is history.

“Since Hogan was elected we haven’t had Today, Fisher’s small a single tax increase,” he observed. He’s business is competing concerned about the 84 percent of the in the land of the gi- budget that is for mandated spending. ants who have taken The other major issue facing this year’s over the tower siting and General Assembly, Fisher says, is how the construction business. state will respond to federal tax reform.

His company, called The stare is due to receive a major windTelecom Capital Group, fall and he and the governor want to reLLC, just has two em- turn it to the taxpayers who are impacted ployees, including him- by the penalty the changes imposed on self. The rest of the work high-tax states like Maryland.

Del. Mark Fisher with Governor Larry Hogan. Submitted Photo. is contracted out to othFisher has been charged with being ers.

It keeps him busy partisan.

But he points out, “I have a very “Hometown Heroes.” and has made him successful. good relationship with Del. (Michael) Fisher said with each piece of successFisher thought at one point he would Jackson,” a Democrat who represents ful legislation, people will ask why they aren’t included. Each session they will be out of business because the major a sliver of Calvert and parts of Prince keep adding categories. The ultimate cell phone companies, like Verizon and George’s in Fisher’s District 27. goal – eliminating taxes on all retirement AT&T had built out. Then they started rolling out 5G income.

He said it’s a bigger issue than just one networks, and the comdelegate. “You need a governor who has panies found they needed the towers to be closer, one a megaphone.”

Fisher is a self-employed, small busi- mile apart instead of the nessman, so he knows first-hand the im- previous three miles. More pacts of government on small business. towers -- very good for He comes from a long line of self-em- business.

Fisher is critical of the ployed entrepreneurs. His father had an automotive body business and his grand- county and state for building taller, uglier towers that father ran a junk yard.

Fisher grew up in Baltimore County don’t follow the requirejust a stone’s throw from the county/city ments imposed on private line and attended public schools there. “it companies such as his (such was a very proud neighborhood. Every- as distance from roads and buildings) when they could body knew everybody else.”

He went to George Washington Univer- use existing infrastructure sity and majored in International Affairs which is better hidden from with a specialization in economics. He got view. He builds smaller The Fisher Family (l to r) Sam, Sonia, Mark, Deena & Olivia. towers on farms, which Submitted Photo. really interested in telecommunications.

At that time less than five percent of helps the farmer with extra Fisher has lived in Calvert County for the country had cell phones. It was hard revenue and keeps the towers out of sight.

Fisher met his wife Deena at American 30 years, first in Owings and now on to convince bankers of the future of the Café in Georgetown (where they both five acres in a farmhouse on the Patuxtechnology. “I loved the field and tried to borrow money to worked) while he was in college. They ent near Prince Frederick. He said. “I start a business,” he have three children – Sam, Sonya ad Ol- am a big preservationist. I’m a closet explained. His hopes ivia and three beloved dogs -- Millie, Vio- preservationist.”

“It’s such a beautiful area and it’s such were stymied by that let & Bella. In fact, dogs have been one of his passions in the Maryland General a great county to live in. I would like to skepticism.

The bankers noted Assembly and he has been a supporter of see our county preserved more. I am very much a fan of land preservation.” He said the bulkiness of the legislation from humane groups.

Another personal interest for Fisher is the best tool to do that is through Transfer phones and wondered why anyone the health-care industry, particularly the of Development Rights (TDRs).

Throughout the long-ranging interview would buy them. “I shortage of specialty doctors. One of his children has battled health issues and the there was one question Fisher wasn’t prejust believed that family has had challenges finding the pared to answer. Is he going to run again? they would get better, cheaper, smarter, right care. “They need more resources in Most political prognosticators predict he Southern Maryland,” he said. will. But he said he isn’t yet prepared to smaller.”

He also says that the health care system say.

John Mitchell, who is on shaky ground.

“The current (health was part of the famdickmyers@counttimes.net ily that owned Bob care) model in Maryland is unsustainable

The “Fisher Dogs, “ (l to r), Millie, Violet & Bella. Submitted Photo.

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Education

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

Curry Seeks Another Four Years

By Dick Myers Editor

Calvert County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry says he would like the job for another four years.

Curry’s contract is up at the end of this school year and he is required by law to notify the school board before Feb. 1 whether he wants to continue.

Curry, at the school board’s Jan. 25 meeting, said, “Today I am letting the Board of Education know that I am interested in another contract.” School board member Pamela Cousins, who served as board president for the last two years, said the board was interested in negotiating to have Curry return. State law limits a superintendent’s contract to four years, although some school districts have gotten exemptions to that.

Curry has spent almost his entire education career in leadership rolls. He attained his first superintendency at warp speed by the tine he was 30 years old. He came to Calvert County from a position as superintendent of the Lake Forest School District in Felton, DE. During his tenure there he was named Delaware Superintendent of the Year in 2001.

The superintendent recently held his first luncheon with the community at Calvert High School at which he detailed some of his agenda for the future. This past year he also guided the school board through the development of a strategic plan for the school system.

At the Jan. 25 meeting, before Curry’s announcement, the board voted to oppose a proposed bill suggested by

the county commissioners which was inspired by the circumstances in which former superintendent Jack Smith was given a Golden Parachute upon his exit from the position. Smith subsequently became acting state superintendent.

The proposed bill is described as follows: “For the purpose of requiring the compensation and benefits of the Calvert County Superintendent of Public Schools to cease upon retirement, dismissal, termination, or removal. Further, providing an exception that permits continuation of benefits thereafter in the event that a merit employee of the Board of Education with the same tenure as the Superintendent might be vested in the same.”

School board member Bill Phalen introduced the request for the board opposition to the bill, which he characterized as interfering with the school board’s authority over the superintendent.

The board will send a letter of opposition to the legislative delegation to be signed by four of the school board members. Board member Kelly McConkey abstained from voting although he said he believed the school board had authority over the superintendent’s contract. McConkey apparently abstained because he has announced his candidacy for county commissioner.

Del. Mark Fisher (R: 27C) said the delegation had not yet had a chance to decide whether or not to introduce that bill request from the commissioners.

Calvert County School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry. Photo

by Mike Batson.

dickmyers@countytimes.net

An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton at St. Mary’s College

The Office of the President presents “Nurturing the Compassionate Community: An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton” on Thursday, March 1

at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.) in DaughertyPalmer Commons. The event, co-sponsored by the VOICES Reading Series, is free of charge and open to the public. The evening will feature poetry readings and reflections to honor St. Mary’s College’s former Distinguished Professor of the Humanities, Lucille Clifton.

Aracelis Girmay will receive the Lucille Clifton Legacy Award during the event. Girmay is the author of three poetry collections, “Teeth,” “Kingdom Animalia,” and most recently, “The Black Maria,” as well as the collage-based picture book, “changing, changing.” Her book, “Kingdom Animalia,” was selected as a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and she also received a Whiting Award in 2015. Born and raised in California, she has degrees from Connecticut College and New York University. Girmay has received numerous recognitions and fellowships, and currently teaches at Hampshire College and Drew University’s Master of Fine Arts in Poetry program.

Girmay was nominated for the Clifton Legacy Award

by Elizabeth Alexander.

Alexander was born in Harlem, New York, but grew up in Washington, D.C. She is a renowned poet, essayist, playwright, scholar, and social justice arts advocate who is a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, the Wun Tsun Tam Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Columbia University, and director of creativity and free expression at the Ford Foundation. She previously served as the inaugural Frederick Iseman Professor of Poetry at Yale University, where she taught for 15 years and chaired the African American studies department. In 2009, she composed and deliv-

ered “Praise Song for the Day” for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Her latest book, “The Light of the World,” was released to great acclaim. Alexander has published six books of poems, two collections of essays, and a play. Her book of poems, “American Sublime” (2005), was one of three finalists for the Pulitzer Prize and was one of the American Library Association’s Notable Books of the Year.

Both Girmay and Alexander will perform original works of poetry during the event.

Angela Draheim, academic program support coordinator and the psychology program’s departmental web specialist, will receive the President’s Lucille Clifton Award. Nominated by senior students, faculty and staff of the College, the President’s Lucille Clifton Award is given to employees who best embody the spirit of caring, compassion and nurturing that characterized Lucille Clifton’s tenure at the College.

Lucille Clifton was one of the most distinguished, decorated, and beloved poets of her time. She won the National Book Award for Poetry and was the first Black recipient of the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize for lifetime achievement. Her honors and awards give testament to the universality of her unique and resonant voice. In 1987, she became the first author to have two books of poetry— “Good Woman” and “Next”— chosen as finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in the same year. She was named a Literary Lion of New York Public Library in 1996, served as chancellor of the Academy of American Poetry and was elected a fellow in Literature of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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CSM Grads Donate Award to Their Alma Mater

A team of engineering students, all graduates of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), has parlayed a recent success into a donation to their alma mater.

CSM 2016 grads Zachary Ball of Bryans Road, Erik Bazyk of Mechanicsville, Andrew Graham of Owings, Mike Johnson of La Plata, Sean Thomas of Charlotte Hall, and Mika Tymofiy of Mechanicsville are all working toward their bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from University of Maryland (UMD). These six students took a class together during the fall semester, a senior design class (ENME-472), in which they worked through the semester to develop and justify a product design, then construct a prototype.

“Our design, ‘Chessie,’ is a solar-powered floating aerator designed to revive oxygen-deficient zones in large bodies of water,” Ball said.

“Essentially it performs the same function as a bubbler in a fish tank.”

On Design Day at the semester’s end, when teams present their designs and demonstrate their prototypes, the Chessie team was named the first winner of a Social/Environmental Design Impact Award. As a result, the team was recognized with a plaque that will be displayed in the mechanical engineering hallway at UMD, College Park.

In addition, the team was awarded a $100 donation towards a fund of the team’s choosing. The Chessie team members unanimously chose to donate to their alma mater, CSM, and the college’s scholarship fund. “We thought it would be nice to give something back,” Ball said.

And that is the point of the award, said Dr. Vincent Nguyen, lecturer/research associate of UMD’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, and one of the competition’s adjudicators.

“The idea is to instill and promote the concept of conscientious engineering development in our students.”

Nguyen praised the team members for the focus of their project and the teamwork they demonstrated. “Team ‘Save Chessie!’ really stood out from their competition. The general theme of the project was very locally relevant, as the environmental health of the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries and the various bodies of water throughout our state have a direct impact to us here at the University of Maryland,” Nguyen said.

“This team also went above and beyond in terms of utilizing and showcasing the resources and skills of six soon-to-be-graduates of our mechanical engineering program,” he added. “[They] applied relevant engineering modeling

and analysis, and effectively utilized testing and the experimental facilities available on campus to develop a design that was demonstrably viable and effective. The end design shows significant promise in its potential to improve water quality in Maryland.”

All six members of Team “Save Chessie!” are following CSM’s Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering in partnership with UMD to a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. Upon completing CSM’s engineering curriculum, students may then transfer with junior status to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at UMD. Students also have the opportunity to do an internship with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), a component command of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), with a possible employment opportunity upon successful graduation and completion of all Pathway Program requirements.

For information about the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering, visit http:// stem.edu/events_internship.html.

School Board Recognizes Employees of the Month The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools recently recognized Employees of the Month for the month of November.

The Employees of the Month are: CALVERT COUNTRY SCHOOL Cathy Davis Carol Flerlage-Wilson MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL Chelsea Gallihugh Kathy Hill PATUXENT HIGH SCHOOL Michael Barnhardt Renee Sypa PATUXENT APPEAL CAMPUS Dr. Guyle Glenn Wanda Rogers

CALVERT MIDDLE SCHOOL Lucia Poole Mark Reynolds

HUNTINGTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Melissa Huffman Carolyn Jones-Slappy School system employees are recognized monthly at Board of Education meetings in accordance with Policy #6620. During the school year, the Board recognizes one support staff member and one professional staff member from designated schools, with each school scheduled for recognition one time per year. Central office support staff and teacher specialists are recognized in June. School and central office administrators are recognized in August.

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In Remembrance Eugene Whitman Perry

Eugene Whitman Perry, 95 of Adelphi, Md. passed away Jan. 16, 2018 at his home. He was born in Springhope, North Carolina to the late Samuel L. Perry and Zula Jane Perry, the 10 th child of 11. Upon graduation from high school, he moved to Washington, D.C. later enlisting in the Army in 1942. He met and married Myrtle E. Winstead in 1944. During his military service he traveled to the Solomons and Pacific areas, Bouganville and Luzon. He returned to the states, honorably discharged in 1946.

At this time, they moved to Prince George’s County and started a family. They had three children, Beth, Robert and Jennifer.

He continued his career in communications with Western Electric, later changing jobs to the U.S. Government’s Naval Research Weapons Center in White Oak, Md. With his expertise in the electronics field, he had a full and long career, retiring late in the 1980’s.

He and his family were members of

the Hillandale Baptist Church and he was baptized in 1955.

As a family, many vacations included trips south to see family and to the coast.

As empty nesters, he and his wife traveled frequently to the Caribbean, enjoying many of the islands.

He was predeceased by his parents, five brothers, Wade, Webster, (infant) Robert, Stanley and Jack; five sisters Victoria Allen, Nova May, Lucille Burns, Sylvia Whipp and Elsie McKinnon.

He was predeceased in 1995 by his wife of 50 years, Myrtle E. Perry.

More recently by his youngest daughter Jennifer L. Perry of St. Leonard in 2017 and an ex-son-in-law Joseph K. Neuland of Owings in 2015.

He is survived by his oldest daughter, Gene Elizabeth (Beth) Neuland of Lusby, son Robert Whitman Perry of Bethesda, Md. and an ex-son-inlaw, Shannon Humphreys of Port Republic.

Also surviving are his grandchildren; Patrick Eugene Neuland (wife Lisa) of Hagerstown, Md. and Tifanni April East (husband David) of St. Leonard.

Also surviving are his great grandchildren Jessica Ashley, Andrew Patrick, Timothy Joseph Neuland of Hagerstown and Lilly Elizabeth and Logan Michael East of St. Leonard.

Last but not least, he is survived by his long-time friend and companion, Sharon Leaman, of Columbia, Md. His love of family, genealogy, history, writing, electronics, the outdoors, gardening, yard work and especially fishing was surely passed on to his family.

He was very strong willed, independent, firm yet loving, a good man and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

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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.

George Washington Cemetery on Riggs Road in Adelphi on January 26, 2018.

Debra Anne Westcott

22211.

Memorial contributions may be mad to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P.O. Box 560, Solomons MD 20688; Phone: 410-3263535; website: http://olss.org/ Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.

Jana Lynn Howard

Debra Anne Westcott, 47, of Baltimore, MD passed away on January 25, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. Visitation will be Saturday, March 3, 2018, 10-11 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a., at the church.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to L.I.F.E., 2822 Hollins Ferry Road Baltimore MD 21230; Phone: 410-735-5433.

Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.

Louis Anthony Pope

Louis Anthony Pope, 64 of Lusby, MD passed away suddenly on January 23, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on August 27, 1953 in Washington, DC to the late Mary Agnes and Joseph Aloysius Pope.

He is survived by his wife Agnes M. Pope and a son, Michael Pope both of Lusby, MD. A full obituary will be posted when available.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 1, 2018, 9:30-11 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander Street, Solomons MD 20688. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the church/ Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Drive, Arlington VA

Jana Lynn Howard, 50, of Columbia, MD passed away January 22, 2018. She was born April 14, 1967 in Prince Frederick, MD to Charles T. and Margaret Jane (Carroll) Howard.

Jana was raised in Huntingtown, MD and attended Calvert High School.

She was employed with CitiRoof Corporation and Potomac Disposal.

Jana enjoyed gardening and animals, especially cats. She also loved spending time with family and friends.

Jana is survived by her daughter Racheal DeHart of Stephens City, VA, husband Michael Matthews of Columbia, sister Michele Heier and husband Terry of Prince Frederick, niece Andrea Parks and aunt and uncle Anita and Charles Carroll of Dunkirk.

Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.

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Calendars

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Community

Friday & Saturday, February 2 & 3

OLSS Alumni Players Dinner Theatre, “Alibis” Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons.

Doors open at 6:00 PM Tickets $40 each; included dinner, drinks (wine & beer), and performance.

Please call 410-326-8272 for reservation.

Friday, February 2 Groundhog Day Phil’s Burrow, Panxstutawney, PA 15767 Dawn until dusk If Panxstutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring. Visit www. groundhog.org for more information.

Smile Senior Day 10290 H Trueman Road, Lusby 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Senior’s 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!

Jack’s Baked Chicken Dinner American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 - 7:00 PM The $12 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. Public welcome. (410)257-9878. ALpost206. org.

Saturday, February 3 All You Can Eat Country Breakfast Deale VFD, 6007 Drum Point Rd., Deale 8:00 - 11:00 AM $9.00/person. 5 and under free. Menu: Bacon, Sausage, Scrapple, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Cream Chip Beef, Sausage Gravy, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit Cocktail, Juice and Coffee.

Valentine Maker’s Market Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM THE place to find thoughtful and handmade gifts for all the sweeties in your life. There is always a fabulous variety of options, including small batch chocolates, jewelry, leather goods, pottery, clothing, and so much more! You will find more than 30 vendors offering a wide selection of homemade, handmade or homegrown products, and every vendor is from Maryland. Plus, the café will be open! Admission is free. Annmariegarden. org.

Books in Bloom Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick Start Time: 10:00 AM-12 Noon Jack Frost got you down? Come get a peek of spring at the Books in Bloom Floral Design Demonstration!

Learn the basic steps of floral design and how to create a book inspired flower arrangement. Examples will be on display and assembly techniques demonstrated.

Hosted by Calvert Garden Club. For more information

Thursday, February 1, 2018

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

visit: calvertgardenclub.com.

Indoor Yard Sale Greenstreet Gardens, 391 West Bay Front Rd. (Rt. 258) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Have too much STUFF? or looking to shop for treasures and great deals? Get a jump start on your spring cleaning. $10 fee and bring your own table or $15 fee and we’ll provide the table. Pre-registration is required by emailing bri@greenstreetgrowers.com.

Calvert Cash Bash!

American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 6:00 - 10:00 PM Dinning, Dancing, and Dollars! Second annual Valentine Cash Bash & Dinner Dance sponsored by the RWLC. Cash prizes drawn every 15 minutes; a grand prize of $2000 drawn at 10:00. Tickets are $50 each and include a roast beef and chicken marsala dinner, salad, bread, rice pilaf, and green beans.

Cash bar is available. Dancing with music is provided

by Crow Entertainment. The evening includes a silent auction and a basket of cheer raffle, consisting of top shelf liquors and wines. Must be 21 years or older to purchase tickets. Tickets are limited. Buy tickets online at www.CalvertCashBash.com.

Monday, February 5 Zumba Gold-Toning Dunkirk Firehouse, Ward Rd. 7:00 - 8:00 PM The 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. All fitness levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Drop in $5. Discounts on multi-class passes. All active duty first responders will always be free. If you have any concerns/questions or want to know how you can try a class for free, please call 301-520-2338.

Tuesday, February 6 Steak Dinner American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 - 7:00 PM Particular about your Steak? At the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach, you order it directly from the Grill-Master and you get what you order. $15 includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll. Public welcome. For information call (410)257-9878. www.ALpost206.org.

Zumba Toning Tuesday Mt. Hope Community Ctr., 104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland 7:00 - 8:00 PM If you love to dance, this is the fitness class for you. All fitness levels welcome; no experience necessary. An all toning class where light weights are used for the entire class; thus, a slightly amplified workout. If you have any concerns/questions or want to know how you can try a class for FREE, please call 410-535-7080.

Twin Beach Toastmasters Club Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach 7:00 - 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.

Tue & Thu, February 6 & 8 Sea Squirts: Rockin’ Reptiles Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solomons Island Rd. 10:00-10:30 AM Designed to invite adults and children to discover the museum together through music, stories, and special activities. Free drop-in program for children 18 months to three years and their caregivers. 410-326-2042.

Wednesday, February 7 Book Discussion 6:30 - 8:00 PM Recurring monthly book discussion for adults held at Lotus Cafe. This month’s book is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick 6:30 - 9:00 PM A fellowship time to get to know our Friends and a slide presentation to get to know more about what the Friends do to assist Calvert Library in continuing to be the outstanding organization it is. Enjoy an update on happenings at the Calvert Library from our Director, Carrie Plymire. Refreshments will be served to complete this enjoyable evening. Contact: Robyn Truslow, 410-535-0291.

Thursday, February 8 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Calvert Library Prince Frederick 7:00 - 8:30 PM Tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated

by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker.

FEBRUARY

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Events

For more information & to register for events visit http://calvert.lib.md.us/

Thursday, February 1

FAMILY STORYTIME Time: 10:45 AM Library: CALVERT LIBRARY PRINCE FREDERICK Description: This Storytime is for families with children of multiple ages. During this 45 minute class, children develop language and build vocabulary through various storytelling styles, songs, movement, and activities. An adult must accompany child.

Age Group: BIRTH TO 5 YEARS Registration Required: YES RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER WORKSHOP Time: 1:00 PM Library: CALVERT LIBRARY PRINCE FREDERICK Description: Need help with your résumé? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps.

Age Group: ADULTS Registration Required: YES CODE NAME 3.6 Time: 6:30 PM Library: TWIN BEACHES BRANCH Description: For 3rd-6th grade eyes only!

3rd – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of handson activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic.

No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. Registration is required. This month’s topic: Honest Abe. Age Group: CHILDREN Registration Required: YES

Friday, February 2

ON PINS & NEEDLES Time: 1:00 PM Library:CALVERT LIBRARY PRINCE FREDERICK Description: Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

Age Group: ADULTS Registration Required: NO BOOKS IN BLOOM FLORAL DESIGN DEMONSTRATION Time: 10:00 AM Library: CALVERT LIBRARY PRINCE FREDERICK Description: Calvert Garden Club will demonstrate the steps to create a bookinspired flower arrangement. Use your newly learned floral design skills and sign up to participate in Books in Bloom, Feb. 26-March 1. One lucky winner will take an arrangement home! Snow date is Feb. 10.

Age Group: ADULTS Registration Required: YES

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Saturday, February 3

BRAIN GAMES: MAHJONGG, SCRABBLE & MORE Time: 12:00 PM Library: CALVERT LIBRARY PRINCE FREDERICK Description: 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.

Age Group: ALL AGES Registration Required: YES CONSTRUCTION ZONE Time: 2:00 PM Library: CALVERT LIBRARY PRINCE FREDERICK Description: Bring your family to explore the Library’s building sets. It’s come and go constructive time in the storytime room as we bring out the library’s collection of Legos, Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, blocks, Magformers, and more. No registration.

Age Group: CHILDREN Registration Required: NO

Monday, February 5

GREEN CRAFTING Time: 2:00 PM Library: SOUTHERN BRANCH Description: Green Crafters will meet 2-4 on Mondays. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out.

Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used.

Age Group: SENIORS, ALL AGES Registration Required: NO

Tuesday, February 6

FLYING NEEDLES: KNITTING, CROCHETING & PORTABLE CRAFTING GROUP Time: 6:00 PM Library: SOUTHERN BRANCH Description: 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.

Age Group: ADULTS Registration Required: NO WRITERS BY THE BAY @ THE LIBRARY Time:7:00 PM Library: CALVERT LIBRARY PRINCE FREDERICK Description: Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie.

Additional Information: Led by Peter Abresch. Several well-published authors participate in this group.

Age Group: ADULTS Registration Required: NO

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By Office of Aging Staff

AARP Tax-Aide Program

Certified Tax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, February 12 through Friday, April 13, 2018 to prepare individual federal and state tax returns at no cost or low-to-moderate income senior citizens aged 50-plus. You do not have to be an AARP member. All individuals on the return must be present and provide identification (SSN card and photo ID). Senior centers will begin scheduling appointments, Monday, February 5.

Please call for more information.

Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606, North Beach, 410-257-2549, Southern Pines, 410-586-2748.

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 one-time-peryear grant to help pay heating and electric bills. You must be eligible to apply and be prepared to show proof for all household members. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers: Calvert Pines, Mondays – Fridays, 410-535-4606; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748; North Beach, 410-257-2549.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

See performances by Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Mary Wells, and more with Lunch and a Movie, Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, and Forever, Monday, February 5, 11 a.m. Preregistration required for lunch.

Paint a special message on a rock for a loved one with our Valentine Rock Painting, Tuesday, February 6, 10:30 a.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Join us for a multi-level class of stretching, toning, and core exercises with Mats Class, Monday, February 5, 9:30 a.m.

See the nurse from our “Ask the Expert” program, Tuesday, February 6, 10 a.m. to take blood pressures and assist you with any of your health questions.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

Learn how to make beautiful dolls using unique materials during, Dolls with a Twist, Tuesday, February 6, 1 p.m. Please sign up in the office.

Join us for the Legacy of Nelson Mandela, Friday, February 9, 11 a.m. Learn about the accomplishments of this South African anti-apartheid leader and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

Eating Together Menu

Monday, February 5

Stuffed Cabbage in Tomato Sauce, Beets, Dinner Roll, Apple Crisp

Tuesday, February 6

Chicken Patty w/Cheese on a Bun, 3-Bean Salad, Banana

Wednesday, February 7

Tuna Fish Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, Split Pea Soup, Pickled Beets, Pineapple

Thursday, February 8

Pork Roast w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce w/ Cinnamon, Dinner Roll

Friday, February 9

Baked Chicken Leg, Scalloped Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Spiced Peaches

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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Ayoub Drops Career-Best 26 in Seahawk Men’s Loss

Matt Ayoub ‘20 - Photo Credit: Bill Wood

St. Mary’s College of Maryland sophomore guard Matt Ayoub scored a career best 26 points in the team’s Jan. 28 76-72 loss to Frostburg State.

THE BASICS Score: St. Mary’s 72, Frostburg State 76 Records: St. Mary’s (3-16, 2-10 CAC), Frostburg State (9-10, 7-5 CAC) Location: St. Mary’s City, Md. – Michael P. O’Brien ARC Arena The Short Story: Sophomore guard Matt Ayoub’s (Fairfax, Va./W.T.

Woodson) 20-point second half not enough to power the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team past Frostburg State University on Saturday. Frostburg State was able to hold off a driven Seahawk squad who rallied late but the Bobcats came away with the series split with a 7672 win in Capital Athletic Conference action.

HOW IT HAPPENED St. Mary’s put together an impressive comeback attempt in the second

half with a pair of runs. Trailing by 13 with 15:21 left in the game, the Seahawks used a 14-7 push over a five-minute span to pull within 54-48 as Ayoub (5 points) and sophomores Reggie Rouse (Baltimore, Md./Calvert Hall) and Jamal Murphy (Waldorf, Md./Westlake) combined for all 14 points.

The visiting Bobcats would rebuild a double-digit lead as Tyler Michael made a jumper to give Frostburg a 6048 advantage at 8:33. Ayoub then took over and put St. Mary’s on his back, leading them to its first lead of the game. He poured in 15 points in the 19-6 run as Ayoub connected on three three-pointers before Murphy’s layup capped the run and put the Seahawks up 67-66 at 2:45.

FSU’s Edwin Cole used an old-fashioned three-point play to return the lead to the visitors at 1:39 and spark a 10-6 run to the finish line.

The Bobcats owned a 39-29 halftime advantage after closing out the half on an 8-1 run to reach double digits for the first time in the game as Michael led all scorers with 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE Twenty of Ayoub’s 26 points came in the second half as he drained 5-of-

7 three-point attempts, went 6-of-9 from the field, and was a perfect 3-of3 at the line over the final 20 minutes. He knocked down career-bests of eight field goals and seven triples while adding four rebounds and three steals.

Murphy finished with his first career double-double on 11 points and career-high 11 rebounds, giving the Seahawks a 44-40 edge in rebounds for the game.

Rouse also contributed career numbers as he added 11 points as well with career-bests of seven assists, five field goals, and three steals.

FSU’s Michael led all scorers with a game-best 31 points as he went 14-for19 from the field. The Bobcats fired above 50-percent for the game as they connected on 32-of-61 (52.5%) shots.

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By Nairem Moran · nmoran@smcm. edu fro SMCM.

Kline Moves up Scoring List in Loss to Frostburg State

The St. Mary’s College Seahawks women’s basketball team was defeated Jan, 27 by Frostburg State, 68-51, as Senior captain Kerri Kline moved I into fifth place all tine for the school.

THE BASICS Score: St. Mary’s 51, Frostburg State 68 Records: St. Mary’s (6-12, 2-10 CAC), Frostburg State (9-10, 5-7 CAC) Location: St. Mary’s City, Md. – Michael P. O’Brien ARC Arena The Short Story: Senior captain Kerri Kline (Hagerstown, Md./Saint James) moved into fifth-place all-time on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s basketball scoring list with a teambest 13 points Saturday afternoon. St. Mary’s could not avoid the series sweep as the Frostburg State University Bobcats claimed a 68-51 Capital Athletic Conference win.

GAME NOTE Kline now has 1,176 career points, pushing her past Belle Mattingly ‘85 for fifth all-time. Mattingly tallied 1,167 points in 65 games between 1982 and 1985. Kline only needs seven points to pass Felicia Harris ‘01, who ended her career with 1,182 points, and take fourth place.

HOW IT HAPPENED St. Mary’s took care of the ball and posted a season-low eight turnovers – the first time all season the Seahawks did not reach double-digit turnovers.

On the flipside, the hosts drove Frostburg towards 21 miscues, including 12 in the second half, and gained 20 points from the stingy defense.

However, the Seahawks struggled to develop an offensive rhythm through the first three quarters as Frostburg forced the hosts into 10-for-47 (21.3%) shooting from the field.

FSU briefly trailed St. Mary’s at the 6:09 mark of the first quarter following a jumper by first-year forward Hallie Persell (Pasadena, Md./Chesapeake) but the Bobcats would Head Coach C.K. Calhoun - Photo Credit: Bill Wood head into halftime with INSIDE THE BOX SCORE a 20-10 advantage after outscoring the Kline added a team-best eight reSeahawks, 12-8, over the final seven bounds to her team-best 13 points minutes of the half. while fellow team captains Olivia NowFrostburg established a 26-point lead lin (Glenelg, Md./Glenelg) and Katie in the third quarter as Victoria Diggs Robey (Kensington, Md./Georgetown knocked down a three-pointer at 2:25 Visitation) each tallied 11 points. Nowand the Bobcats posted a 23-11 run dur- lin also chipped in a season-best six ing the 10-minute period. steals while Robey pulled down five The Seahawks finally got the offense boards. in gear, winning the fourth stanza by a A game-best 18 points from Kayla 20-15 margin as Kline notched eight of Wilson paced the Bobcats while Maher 13 points and the team shot nearly rina Jones contributed 10 off the bench.

39% (7-for-18) from the floor.

Sydney Stotler bolstered FSU’s dominant 51-29 rebounding margin with nine caroms.

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By Nairem Moran · nmoran@smcm. edu for SMCM

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Inaugural Elizabeth Walker Lecture Series To Feature April Ryan St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Black Student Union to introduce the inaugural Elizabeth Barber Walker Lecture Series on Thursday, Feb. 22, with guest speaker April Ryan. Ryan’s lecture, “A White House Correspondent’s View in Black & White, Unmasking Oppression;” will take place from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall on the College’s campus. A book signing will follow the event from 5:45- 6:30 p.m. The event is free of charge and open to the public.

Ryan is a White House reporter for American Urban Radio Networks, and a CNN Political Analyst. She has a unique vantage point as the only Black female reporter covering urban issues from the White House – a position she has held since the Clinton era. She is the author of the award-winning books, “The Presidency in Black and White,” and her latest book, “At Mama’s Knee: Mothers and Race in Black and White.”

The Elizabeth Barber Walker Lecture Series honors the College’s first Black graduate, Liz Walker.

Visit www.smcm.edu for more information on additional upcoming speakers, such as political analyst and commentator Kathleen Parker on March 22 who describes herself as “slightly to the right of center;” David E. Sanger on April 6, presented by the Presidential Lecture Series; GOP staple and communications strategist Ed Gillespie on April 12; and comedian, actor, and writer Tig Notaro on April 20, presented by the Annual Mark Twain Lecture Series on American Humor and Culture.

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