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House Committee Hears Calvert Bond Bill Amendment Puts County Office Back In
By Dick Myers Editor Two of the three members of the Calvert County House Delegation have voted to amend a bill providing additional bond authority for the county to include monies for a new county office building. Delegates Mark Fisher and Michael Jackson had introduced a bill (HB 1354) that removed the monies for the office building. But since then Jackson has changed his mind and sided with Del. Jerry Clark to put the office building in. In the meantime, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has modified the requested amount. So, the bill as modified asks for $50 million instead of the originally requested $67 million. When the bill came up for a hearing in Annapolis on March 6 before the House Appropriations Committee, Fisher had the unenviable position of saying he had been outvoted. “It happens, especially when you are a Republican,” Fisher quipped to Chairperson Del. Maggie McIntosh (D: Baltimore city). The amended bill was supported in committee testimony by Calvert County Chief Circuit Court Judge Marjorie Clagget. “I believe Calvert County is one of only a few counties in the state of Maryland to still have government inside its building,” she said.
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“We are busting at the seams,” Judge Clagget added. Deputy County Administrator Wilson Parran and Finance Director Tim Hayden also spoke on behalf of the amended bill. Parran said, “It will allow us to implement a comprehensive solution to the space problem we have in Prince Frederick.” He said it would consolidate 11 locations and save $356,000 in annual rent. Former planning staff member and civic activist Mariam Gholl spoke in support of Del. Fisher and against the amendment. She said the current comprehensive plan recommends keeping county government on Main Street. She said citizens hadn’t logged in on the idea of putting the new office building at Armory Square. At the commissioners’ March 6 meeting, Commissioner Pat Nutter, who also opposed the decision on the county office building, said that decision wasn’t cast in stone. But, the main cheerleader for the armory location, Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr., corrected him. He said the split decision on the office building included putting it at Armory Square. The House Appropriations Committee will make a decision on the bill and forward it to the House of Delegates for a vote. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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CORRECTION In the story in the March 1 issue about election filings, we reported that Gov. Larry Hogan has a Republican primary opponent. Actually, he is unopposed in the primary, although he does have Democratic, Libertarian and Green Party opposition in the general election. Also, there is a Democratic candidate in the 29th District Senate race – Thomas Brewer. Republican David Geary has withdrawn in that race as has 2nd District Calvert County Commissioner Republican candidate Lori Barbee. Also in the story we misspelled the last name of 3rd District Republican Commissioner candidate Kelly McConkey.
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Still No Suspects in Locust Inn Arson
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Last week the remains of the Locust Inn, gutted by an arson fire last year, were torn down, leaving an emp-
ty lot and no arrests to match the crime. Dep. Chief Fire Marshal John Nelson, of the Southern Maryland region, said fire marshals had yet to develop any suspects. “It’s still an open and active case,” Nelson told The County Times. Bonnie Barrett, vice president of the Solomons Business Association, said the gutted and aging structure had become a real concern for surrounding businesses. “Many businesses had been complaining it was an eye sore,” Barrett said. “Many businesses were happy to see it go in the condition it was in.” The arson fire cut through the building in late April
of last year; three firefighters were injured in trying to knockdown the blaze. Prior to the arson there had been a movement to keep the building’s historic designation in place as one of the few remaining inns built in Calvert County for tourists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, county elected leaders were mostly in favor of removing the historic designation and leaving its fate to its new owners, PAR Limited Partnership. Jeannie Cousineaux-Stone, the property owner, said she had authorized the demolition last week but has not been able to get a permit to redevelop the property. “We’re at a standstill right now,” Cousineaux-Stone said. “They [fire marshals] haven’t contacted me since the night of the fire.” Cousineaux-Stone did say she had a concept plan to turn the property into a miniature of Broomes Island Point for weddings and other events. Barrett said the demolition happened quickly and with little warning. “One day we were talking about it at a meeting and just a couple of days later it was gone,” Barrett said.
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Branch Library. The recommendation was made to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners BOCC) in a closed session because it involved property acquisition. The decision by the library board has prompted a strong rebuke from Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat Mahoney, who says the town wasn’t treated fairly because North Beach was given a second shot at a proposal after their first proposal fell through. The normally cordial towns that abut each other and share services such as a fire department have been at odds since proposals were solicited for the new library by the library board. Chesapeake Beach Town Council met in special session on March 5 and voted to send a letter to the BOCC asking to be heard. Mahoney, in a press release said: “When deciding how to spend millions of taxpayer dollars, the public and stakeholders should expect the decision process to be objective and transparent for all. Our county leaders need to know that the recommendation process for the new Twin Beaches library location did not meet these basic standards. The Town of Chesapeake Beach asks the Board of County Commissioners to reopen their decision and perform an independent evaluation deserving of the citizens it serves. “The library decision is a family issue that affects age groups from children to seniors and should be optimized to best serve the most county citizens. Chesapeake Beach is offering a library location in the Kellams Field complex at no cost to the county, a location utilized year-round by families enjoying the Northeast Community Center, the Town Waterpark, and sporting fields for youth football, baseball
and lacrosse. It would also be located on the footsteps of our Fishing Creek boa rdwa l k that provides pedestrian access to al- Chesapeake Beach Mayor most 2000 Pat Mahoney. homes which includes our Fishing Creek affordable housing community. “Due to the tainted proposal and recommendation process which occurred over the past six months, the Commissioners should revisit the actions that led to the recent decision to ensure all its citizens are treated with the respect they deserve.” Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. also issued a statement. He said: “Assertions have been made about the fairness of the selection process for a new library location in the Twin Beaches area, along with whether the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has made a decision on the issue. These are the facts: “The Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) is leading the site selection process.” “As requested, BOLT made a recommendation to the BOCC on its preferred location.” “The BOCC has made no decision on the site selection.” “When the BOCC takes up the issue, the final decision will be an open meeting item and considered publicly.” “The BOCC did not discuss the issue in open session at their March 6 regular meeting.” dickmyers@countytimes.net
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SMECO Restores Power Following Wind Storm Winter Storm Riley Wreaks Havoc
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has completed restoring service to customers directly affected by Winter Storm Riley, a nor’easter that brought damaging
winds to the mid-Atlantic states and New England. “The wind storm that hit our area beginning Friday morning caused more damage to SMECO’s electric
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personnel began restoration efforts early Friday morning. Although we had no snow or rain, and the temperature was mild, crews were being battered by the relentless wind gusts,” explained Slater. “The high winds caused trees to continue to fall and damage power lines for three days.” The Cooperative estimates that 20 poles and 10 transformers were replaced as a result of the storm. “Our crews in the field and our office personnel worked safely for hours on end through this crisis,” Slater added. “And our customer-members have shown a great amount of patience, resilience, and thoughtfulness throughout the aftermath of the storm.” Customers who experience a power outage should call SMECO’s automated Outage Hotline at 1-877-74-SMECO or the Customer Care Center at 1-888-440-3311. Customers may also report their outage using the Cooperative’s website or the free SMECO 24/7 mobile app. Press Release from SMECO
County Launches PASS Map to Track Building Permits
The Calvert County Department of Technology Services and the Department of Planning & Zoning have launched a new interactive Permit Activity Status System (PASS) map online. Citizens can now go online to track building permits such as plumbing, electrical and grading permits through every step of the permitting process. The PASS map was created to make the permitting process easier and more convenient for builders, contractors and permit runners. It displays active and recently completed building permits and planning applications throughout Calvert County. Citizens can track the permits by number or by address, and can view the status of building, condition and inspection re-
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views. The PASS map is connected to the county government’s land management system and is updated daily. The Department of Technology Services offers a variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) maps including a “What’s Going Where” map where citizens can learn about commercial buildings currently in process to be built. GIS is used throughout Calvert County Government to support a variety of functions including planning, environmental sustainability, emergency response, public works, parks & recreation and economic development. Citizens can access a variety of GIS content on the web, including historic maps, interactive maps and downloadable maps. To access the PASS map, visit online; no password or login information is required to virtually explore Calvert County.For information on older, active building permits please call the Inspections & Permits Division at 410-535-1600, ext. 2552. Press Release from Calvert County Government
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NRC to Discuss Exelon Emergency Center Move
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The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the proposal by Exelon to move their Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP) Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) and Technical Support Center (TSC) from Barstow to Coatesville, PA. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners was told at its Oct. 3, 2017 meeting that the EOF is designed to “coordinate the response and recovery efforts to the incident. Both local and state agencies report to this facility to coordinate response, share information and produce public messaging. The main function that the EOF serves for Calvert County is the coordination of public messaging performed by the staff of the Department of Communications and Media Relations (PIO). The PIO along with PIO’s from St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties coordinate the public message to ensure cohesive messaging is disseminated.” Emergency Management Division Chief Alfred Jeffrey, II reported to the commissioners that “Exelon would like to consolidate the EOF functions for CCNPP and other plants in the state of Pennsylvania into their Coatesville, PA facility and use the EOF in Barstow as an alternate EOF.” Jeffrey reported: “It is my determination that this move will not have any effect on operations in the Emergency Operations Center to an incident at CCNPP. The only challenge would be to staffing the PIO posi-
tion at the EOF in Coatesville, PA for PIO staff. This challenge can be overcome by using available technology by creating a virtual JIC (Joint Information Center) and coordinating all messaging using that tool.” According to NRC Public Affairs Officer Neil Sheehan, a public meeting will be held March 12 at the NRC headquarters in Rockville MD. He said the purpose of the “pre-submittal” meeting is to give Exelon a chance to “gain a better understanding of NRC requirements and expectations in this area prior to submitting the request.” The presidentially appointed commission oversees the NRC and would be required to approve Exelon’s request. The meeting is a teleconference and begins at 1:30 p.m. A link to the meeting details is: https://www.nrc. gov/pmns/mtg?do=details&Code=20180218 Sheehan reports the areas the NRC reviews when considering an application for a consolidated EOF
The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning announced its code enforcement staff will soon be visiting with business owners to explain and enforce the county’s recently updated sign regulations. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners adopted updated sign regulations Jan. 31, 2018, to Section 6-8 of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance. The following is a list of the major changes made to the sign regulations: The adopted regulations are content neutral in order to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Reed v. Town of Gilbert case opinion. The sign regulations purpose statement was expand-
ed to incorporate language specific to the promotion of businesses. Sign regulations are now more user-friendly: The regulations are now located in one document instead of multiple documents. Information regarding sign dimensions, sign types and the location of a sign now appears in charts for easier reference. Maximum sign areas and sign heights for freestanding signs both in and out of the town centers appear in charts for ease of use. All permanent sign regulations are consolidated in one section and all temporary sign regulations are consolidated in another for ease of use. A temporary sign is now defined by the construction and material make-up of the sign, not a time limit. Temporary sign categories now include air-activated, balloon, flags, banners, blades and yard signs. The regulations permit electronic message center signs in the Prince Frederick Town Center and Employment Center zoning districts along MD Route 2/4, West Dares Beach Road and MD Route 231 west of MD Route 2/4. The county’s code enforcement staff will begin enforcing these new regulations by assisting business owners through the transition as follows: Enforcement staff will soon begin speaking with businesses and advising what is and is not permissible under the new regulations. Staff will provide busi-
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include: “Whether the facility would have adequate space for members of an NRC site team and federal, state and local responders during an emergency involving one or more of the nuclear power plants supported by the EOF; “Whether there is additional space for conducting briefings with emergency response personnel; “Communication capabilities with other company and off-site emergency response facilities; “The capability to support response to events occurring simultaneously at more than one nuclear power reactor site if the emergency operations facility serves more than one site; “The capability for obtaining and displaying plant data and radiological information for each reactor at a nuclear power reactor site and for each nuclear power reactor site that the facility serves; “Access to copying equipment and office supplies.” dickmyers@countytimes.net
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nesses that are out of compliance with a zoning inspection report including a correction date (30 days from date of issuance) along with an online link to the new regulations. After the initial visit, staff will continue to monitor the signs and work with the businesses to bring them into compliance. After the 30-day correction period, staff will re-inspect each location. If the re-inspection results in a violation, a zoning enforcement case will be opened and the business will be issued a notice of violation with a new corrective action date. A third site inspection will occur after the corrective action date on the notice of violation. If still in violation, the business owner will be advised again, in an effort to gain compliance through communication. If not resolved by an agreed date, the business owner will receive a citation and $500 fine. If no compliance occurs after the citation deadline, staff will file the matter with the County Attorney’s Office to schedule for court. Business owners are encouraged to review the new sign regulations online at www.co.cal.md.us/SignRegulations, under Ordinance 04-18.1, Exhibit B. For additional information, please feel free to contact the Department of Planning & Zoning at 410-535-2348 or pz@calvertcountymd.gov. Press Release from Calvert County Government
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Humane Organization’s Policies Under Fire Social Media Abuzz About Dog’s Euthanasia
Chozen
By Dick Myers Editor He was given the name Chozen. By all accounts the eight-month-old pit bull mix was “adorable” and easy to fall in love with. He came into the Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC) shelter in St. Charles as a stray on February of 2016. He was given the name by a shelter volunteer, Ruth Bramblett, “because we chose him, knowing that he was going to need an advocate.” Bully- breed dogs can be difficult to adopt out because of their reputation. In addition to that, Chozen had two strikes against him. Shelter workers found a bite mark on his leg. Because of that, he was required to be quarantined to make sure he wasn’t bitten by a rabid animal. But, at that point potential guardian angels arrived at the shelter looking to adopt and they fell in love with him. The family agreed to quarantine him at their home and when that time was up, to adopt him. Strike two for Chozen happened shortly after when the family returned him to the shelter, fearful for his health -- he was vomiting blood. He was diagnosed with canine parvovirus, known as Parvo. It is highly contagious to other dogs but cannot be transmitted to humans. It is treatable, especially if caught early.
The shelter director at the time (she resigned last December) ordered a shelter worker, who was off duty and had just stopped by, to take Chozen to a veterinarian for euthanasia. The vet refused to euthanize Chozen, saying the Parvo was treatable. Meanwhile the foster family agreed to take Chozen back and treat him in addition to the quarantine. Chozen was delivered back to HSCC’s shelter, where the shelter director ordered him transported to another vet for killing. That shelter worker who had delivered Chozen to the vet who refused to euthanize him was fired. Chozen had met his third strike. A necropsy (autopsy on an animal) was performed and he was determined not to have rabies. The incident has created a cascade of turmoil for HSCC, especially from readers of the story Bramblett posted on Facebook called “Chozen: The Untold Story.” The story has garnered 7,700 posts, enough to qualify for going viral. Bramblett had been a dedicated volunteer. She told The County Times that she and her husband had bequeathed a seven-figure sum in their will to go to HSCC upon their death. Additionally, a business friend of theirs had promised to put up several million dollars for a new shelter facility. All of that was rescinded after Chozen’s death. Bramblett said she was not told the truth about what was happening to Chozen until it was too late to do anything about it. She said the prospective foster family was never notified. And, she claims a string of errors, including the shelter director failing to notify the health department of the bite. She said the health department would have worked with the family to set up a quarantine routine. Bramblett said she was told on two occasions that Chozen was put down because of health department protocol, which she said the department denied. HSCC Board President Ginny Crane
disagrees. She said the health department was concerned about using the foster family for quarantine because there were children in the family. She said Chozen was discussed and they felt they had no other option but to euthanize. “Our heart breaks when we have to euthanize,” she said. In her Facebook post, Bramblett wrote: “In our 5.5 years we have volunteered we have not seen the shelter in a sadder shape than it is right now.” She blames the organization’s board and not its volunteers and staff. Bramblett wrote: “It is important to know there are shelter workers everywhere who come to work and love the animals every day; doing a tough job that most would never tackle. We should never lose sight of their dedication or the dedication of all who volunteer and give countless hours of their time.” Bramblett no longer lives in the area She and her husband have moved to the West Coast. But she has been persistent in her criticism. On the second anniversary of Chozen’s death, she posted about another incident last summer at HSCC, based on information received through a Freedom of Information request from Charles County Government. In July of last year, an outbreak of the highly contagious Feline Panleukopenia hit the cat population at the shelter. By the time it was finally brought under control, more than 140 cats had died. Bramblett reported on her posts that during the outbreak, a cleaning solution known as Turbo Shock was used to bathe, spray or dip the cats to control the outbreak. She said the information she has received shows that the cleaner has posted the following on its label: “Precautionary Statements – Hazardous to humans and domestic animals.” The Charles County Department of Animal Control investigated and concluded the cats died of the Feline Panleukopenia, according to head of animal control Ed Tucker. There was no evidence that the use of Turbo Shock caused the deaths. Bramblett says, however, the treatment was inhumane although a local vet contacted for an opinion said he was unable to say so. Crane disagrees with Bramblett on the issue of the use of Turbo Shock. She said it is listed by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) as indicated for use for diseases such as Feline Panleukopenia. Humane Society of Charles County was founded in August of 1979. For a private, non-profit humane organization they are unique in all of Southern Maryland in being an “open admission” shelter. That means they will accept anything that comes in their door. They also are unique in that they ship animals to the Tri-County Animal Shelter (TCAS) in Hughesville, where they can ultimate-
ly be euthanized. The other organizations rescue animals from TCAS to find them new homes. Many of those groups are no-kill. Charles County contributed $37,000 last year to HSCC under a long-standing Memorandum of Understanding (MO). According to the MOU, “HSCC has agreed to ‘make a reasonable effort’ to provide the six (6) kennel/cage areas, but this does not mean that the HSCC agreed to be an ‘open admission facility.’ This is clear by the HSCC’s past practice of temporarily restricting acceptance of animals, if the Board deemed such an ‘emergency situation’ warranted it. In the past, for example, HSCC has found it ‘medically necessary’ to restrict intake of animals, and informed the County of that decision when it was made.” Crane said she is not sure of the history of why HSCC is open admission. She said it may harken back to part of their bylaws. “There are a lot of animals that need help and we are there for them,” she said. All three counties contribute to the operation of TCAS and each are in various stages of building their own shelters, making the regional facility obsolete. The flow of animals from HSCC to TCAS has been a bone of contention among other rescue groups who often have to pick up the pieces. For instance, Pat Parrish, a former HSCC board member who was voted off because of her criticism, now runs a pet food pantry. Parrish posted on Facebook last week: “Here is the most recent failure from the ‘Humane’ Society of Charles County. A four-week old sick kitten transferred to Tri-County shelter yesterday and immediately rescued by St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves at HSCC Top Dog fundraiser last week. Where did your money go? Obviously not helping sick kittens. Even with a vet on staff they lack the kindness and compassion to try and help these little ones. My donation dollars go to the small rescues who struggle to help those turned away by HSCC. Thank you SMAWL” Cathy Knott, a member of the board of Second Hope Rescue, which has volunteers in all three counties, tells The County Times of an incident involving a woman from Prince George’s County. She called to place her pit bull. Bully breeds are illegal in that county and she was ordered to give up her beloved pet. Knott said the woman was told it would take a couple of days to find a foster home. When Knott called the woman back she was told she took the dog to HSCC the previous day and that they had promised to find a new home for her dog. She said she had turned over to HSCC dog food, bedding and a three-month supply of heartworm preventative. When Knott checked with HSCC to
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see if her group could rescue the dog, she learned it had been transported to TCAS the next day and had been euthanized. Kimberly Holt of the rescue group Pets in Need volunteers at the TCAS. She said she frequently sees vans coming in from HSCC. She said she has been told by other observers they transport even when they have available kennel space. “They are not very upfront and truthful from what I see,” she said. Numerous members of volunteer rescue organizations whom The County Times has talked to, do not what to get involved in criticizing another organization. But they say off the record that they are concerned that citizens believe because the name humane society is in the title, that the organization is no kill. Even though the intake person at HSCC may have the person sign something informing them that the one-way trip to the regional shelter was a possibility, they may be too distraught to understand the implication, The County Times was told. Acting HSCC shelter director Nathan Boan said he had heard that the numbers of transports were higher in years past, but he said the number in 2017 was 270 and that just two had been transported in February, including that one cat in Parish’s post. He said of the intake of 2,215
in 2017, 1,394 were adopted and 202 euthanized, including the cats last summer. Boan said the number of transports in 2016 was 772, but that included many feral cats. He said HSCC now has a trapneuter-release program for feral cats, cutting down on the numbers. Crane said the shelter also instituted a new program to cut down on the number of animals surrendered to them by their owners. The former shelter manager and executive director Starla Raibirn wrote in a letter to members: “…it is our policy that euthanasia is ONLY a last resort to prevent pain and suffering. We do not euthanize for space or behavior reasons.” That letter was written shortly after Chozen was euthanized. It has been copied and shared all over Southern Maryland. When The County Times read it to several members of other humane organizations, the reaction in light of what happened to Chozen was that they didn’t agree with the statement. And detractors point out that HSCC may not euthanize at their shelter, but transporting to the Tri-County Animal Shelter could be tantamount to a death sentence.
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Woman Charged with Walmart Armed Robbery Victims Attempting to Purchase Marijuana
Megan Marie Wetklow
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol units on Feb. 27, at 6:36 p.m., were dispatched to the Walmart located at 10600 Town Center Blvd. I Dunkirk for an armed robbery call. Detective Livingston responded to the scene and met with the victim, who stated he and his friend went to Walmart to purchase marijuana from a female identified as Megan Marie
Wetklow, 25. Once Wetklow entered the victim’s vehicle she immediately asked, “Where is the money?” The victim asked to see the Marijuana first, but Wetklow stated “I have a Taser and a gun, give me your money.”The victim put his vehicle in reverse in an attempt to drive to where a group of citizens were gathered in the parking lot. Wetklow placed the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle and fled the area in another vehicle. Prior to Wetklow exiting the vehicle, she took the victim’s wallet and cell phone. Detectives were able to make contact with Wetklow at her residence, located in Chesapeake Beach. Detectives arrested Wetklow and transported her to the Detention Center, where she was charged accordingly.
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Theft: On 2/26/18 at 5:15 pm, Trooper First Class Rucker responded to the KFC Restaurant in Prince Frederick for a theft complaint. Investigation revealed Ralph A. Woodward, 28 of St. Leonard, an employee, had stolen cash from another employee while on break. Charges are pending for theft for Woodward. Disorderly Conduct: On 2/26/18 at 10:03 pm, Corporal Esnes stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 in the area of Dowell Rd. for traffic violations. After obtaining the vehicle operator’s license and returning to his patrol vehicle, the operator proceeded to turn and continue on HG Trueman Rd. Once the vehicles were again stopped as Cpl Esnes was exiting his vehicle, she again continued to travel on HG Trueman Rd. She again was stopped and was asked to exit her vehicle. Monique L. Carlton, 25 of Lusby was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. Press Release from MSP Barrack U – Prince Frederick
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Calvert County Sherrif’s Office March 5, 2018
During the week of February 26 – March 4 – deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,551 calls for service throughout the community.
The victim stated that sometime between 5:40am and 4:30pm on February 26th an unknown suspect(s) shot their dog with a pellet gun.
Burglary: 18-10169 On February 27, 2018 Deputy Callison responded to Mackall Road, St. Leonard for the report of a burglary. The victim stated that sometime between 11:00am and 3:00pm on February 27th an unknown suspect(s) stole their table saw, chop saw, a 12’ ladder, and 4’ ladder from their shed. The value of stolen property is $2,000.
Damaged Property: 18-11036 On March 3, 2018 Deputy Crum responded to Lowery Road, Huntingtown for the report of damaged property. The victim stated that sometime between February 27th at 8:00am and March 3rd at 8:00am an unknown suspect(s) damaged their basement door. The estimated damaged is $500.
Burglary: 18-10334 On February 28, 2018 Deputy Gott responded to War Bonnet Trail, Lusby for the report of a burglary. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) entered the residence and tracked in dirt and leaves. There were no items missing from the residence.
Arrest: On February 27, 2018 Deputy Ridgely responded to the Calvert County Detention Center for a CDS violation. Deputy Ridgley made contact with the suspect identified as Chelsea Garrison (27) of Upper Marlboro. It was discovered Garrison had concealed narcotics on her persons to try to bring into the jail. Garrison was charged with CDS: Possession-not marijuana (crack cocaine), Possess Contraband in a Place of Confinement, and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
Burglary: 18-10725 On March 1, 2018 Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Cove View Lane, St. Leonard for the report of a burglary. The victim stated that sometime between February 25th at 3:00pm and March 1st at 8:50pm an unknown suspect(s) attempted to break into their shed. There were no items removed from the shed. Damaged Property: 18-10132 On February 27, 2018 Deputy Bowlan responded to Vera Court, Lusby for the report of damaged property.
On March 1, 2018 Deputy Gott conducted a traffic stop in the area of HG Trueman Road and Village Center Drive, Lusby. While making contact with the driver later identified as James Washington (46) of Lusby it was determined he did not currently have a valid licenses. Dep-
uty Trigg and Deputy Gott conducted a search of the vehicle resulting in paraphernalia and narcotics. Washington was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-not marijuana (Oxycodone Hydrochloride) and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. On March 2, 2018 Deputy Wilson responded to Hillendale Way, Prince Frederick for the report of a CDS violation. Upon arrival, the complainants directed Deputy Wilson into the residence where the suspect was located. The suspect later identified as Cameron Dent (26) of Prince Frederick was located in the bathroom of the residence, and when asked to step out of the bathroom for Deputy Wilson to speak with him, he was seen flushing the evidence down the toilet. While Deputy Wilson was attempting to put Dent into handcuffs he began to resist. A search of Dent was conducted resulting in the paraphernalia. Dent was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-not Marijuana (Heroin), CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: Administer Equipment Possession/Distribute, Resist/ Interfere with Arrest, and Obstructing & Hindering.
Suspects Sought in Pet of the Week Fraud Case Meet April! Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 28 at approximately 3:43 pm, the responded to Peppers Pet Pantry, located at 13372 H.G. Trueman Rd. in Dowell for a fraud report. Deputies made contact with the employee who stated the suspect passed a counterfeit $100 bill. The bill had masking tape on the blue strip and appeared to be photo copied. The serial number on the bill was JF69187426B. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help identifying the subject in these pictures. The subject is described as a B/M, 5’7”- 5’9”, approximately 20 years of age, braids/ dreads that come to the bottom of the earlobe and tattoos on his arms. He was wearing a gray and black shirt w/ a matching hat. If anyone has any information please contact Deputy First Class Gott by email at Galen.Gott@calvertcountymd.gov or 410-535-2800. Press Release from CCSO
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CSM Fitness Classes Offer New Skills, Accountability The MELT® Method, created by Sue Hitzman, a manual therapist and connective tissue specialist, is a simple self-treatment that involves working with a soft foam roller or small balls to reduce the effects of accumulated tension and stress caused by daily living. Through a series of easy, specific techniques, this program is designed to rehydrate connective tissue, making it more supportive and allowing the body to release long-held tension that can lead to chronic pain symptoms. It is also designed to help decrease accumulated stress in the nervous system, improving any person’s overall wellness, Bruce said. Bruce said that for those in their 40s, 50s, and older who want to stay active, mobile and independent as well as for active younger adults and athletes who want to maintain a fit, toned body and achieve optimal performance without debilitating wear and tear, “it is a great starting point for any exercise program,” she said. “CSM welcomes MELT® into the community in order to provide its patrons with new and refreshing opportunities to use fitness and wellness to improve daily living,” Kebaugh said. Intro to the MELT® Method classes are April 10 at the Leonardtown Campus and March 23 at the La Plata Campus. The MELT® Method will start April 10 at the Leonardtown Campus. Bonus Balancing: Paddleboard Yoga Paddleboard Yoga (WFA-8260) is a new class being offered at the La Plata Campus Fitness Center this spring. “We are one of the first to offer this at an indoor pool in our state and even region,” said CSM Aquatic and Community Services Coordinator Tony Galeano. “I am excited because this is different than anything we have offered in the pool. You are working on strengthening, flexibility and stabilization. It’s a total body workout and a lot of fun at the same time.” Galeano said he expects the class to fill up quickly. There are 10 spots and registration will be first-come, first-served until it is filled up or when the first day of class begins. The value of combining yoga and a paddleboard comes from the additional challenge of keeping balanced on an unstable surface. “This course offers similar benefits to yoga, but keeping your balance on the board requires more core and stabilization muscles,” Galeano said. “It is going to be a lot of fun and challenging at the same time. While the course is challenging, Galeano said it works for any fitness level. “Our instructors are very experienced in accommodating all fitness levels, but participants should be comfortable on an unstable surface and be prepared to fall in the water from time and get wet,” he said. College of Southern Maryland’s first first Paddleboard Yoga class will begin April 3 at the La Plata Campus. The first Paddleboard Yoga class will begin April 3 at the La For those who are looking to add something new to their workout routine, the ColPlata Campus. Other popular fitness classes offered at the La lege of Southern Maryland (CSM) offers a solution — take a fitness class. Plata Campus pool include aqua exercise and aqua Zumba classes and swim lessons. CSM offers a variety of fitness classes that provide professional training and over sight in a supportive environment. Classes in Zumba, Spinning, kickboxing, aquatic Feeling Fit Over 40 exercise, yoga, tai chi, pilates, drumming and many more are available and appropriAccording to the American College of Sports Medicine, adults lose a half of a ate for a range of fitness levels. pound of lean muscle tissue each decade after the age 25; this progressive muscle “Classes are great way to gain familiarity with a new sport or to cross-train with loss is advanced by inactivity and yo-yo dieting, resulting in decreased energy, meyour current workout,” said CSM Wellness, Fitness and Aquatics Assistant Director tabolism and strength. To work with those fighting the effects of aging, the Prince Kyle Kebaugh. “Participants also report that the social aspect of a class adds to the Frederick Campus Fitness Center offers its Fit Over 40 class (WFA-6000). fun and accountability, helping participants persevere as they improve their skills Using functional conditioning and a combination of muscular and cardiovascular and get stronger.” training, Fitness Trainer Melvina Frazier motivates and challenges course particiThis spring, CSM is offering several new classes such as MELT® primarily at the pants with exercises to suit each participant’s experience and fitness level. Leonardtown Campus and Paddleboard Yoga at the La Plata Campus, along with the “We focus on muscular endurance/strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular returning, in-demand offerings like Fit Over 40 primarily at the Prince Frederick training,” Frazier said. “Fit Over 40 is a great course for your overall health, and it Campus. Early registration is recommended. prevents loss of muscle mass that starts around age 40.” The class is appropriate for all levels of ability, she said. “This class is designed Ready to MELT® to meet fitness needs at any level. Exercises are customized to ensure clients’ fitness The Leonardtown Campus fitness center invites area residents to manage chronic goals are met,” Frazier said. pain and the effects of aging through the Myofascial Energetic Length Technique or Fit Over 40 classes are set to start April 4 and May 14 at the Prince Frederick MELT® method. Both Intro to the MELT® Method (WFA-6350) and The MELT® Campus. In addition, a Fit Over 40 class is scheduled to start April 26 at the La Plata Method (WFA-6400) are being offered this spring for the first time. Campus. Instructor for these new CSM courses, Laura Bruce of Valley Lee, is a Level 2 For information about upcoming fitness classes at CSM, visit https://www.csmd. certified MELT® Method instructor as well as a certified yoga teacher and yoga edu/programs-courses/non-credit/personal-enrichment/wellness-fitness-and-aquattherapist, with more than 1,000 hours of training. “The classes will benefit anyone ics/fitness/index. To register, visit https://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/noncredit/. interested in reducing pain, stiffness and visible signs of aging” Bruce said. Bruce personally attests to the value of the approach. “The MELT® Method has Press Release from CSM helped me reduce pain and manage the symptoms of pain associated with scoliosis and my recovery from ovarian cancer,” she said.
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Calvert Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate Chocolate
ing and Café, Hilton Garden Inn Solomons, Mamma Lucia and the Rod N Reel Restaurant. Attendees will be asked to sample the dessert creations and vote for their favorite. Following the tabulation of the results, the Chocolover’s Affair People’s Choice Dessert Trophy will be presented. Attendees will also be able to bid on a number of incredible auction items and dance to the music of Groove Spin. “This is one of the best and most loved events of the year” said Chamber Board Chair Frank Smith. “After all, who doesn’t like chocolate? And, the auction items are always incredible, speaking from experience as the owner of several of them over the years. If you like chocolate, you will want to be sure to join us on April 7th” Smith continued. To join the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 7 as they salute chocolate, please visit their website at www.calvertchamber.org. The event is open to the public, but reservations are required. No walk-ins can be accommodated. Press Release from Calvert Chamber of Commerce
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Chocolate at their 12th Annual Chocolover’s Affair. The event will be held once again at Asbury Solomons on Saturday, April 7th from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Chef Tommy Sariego of Asbury Solomons is planning mouth watering appertizers and a delicious multicourse dinner. Chocolate dessert creations will be provided by Asbury Solomons, Dream Weaver Cater-
Southern Calvert Family Resource Fair and Carnival The Southern Calvert County Consortium (SCCC) of schools is hosting the first Southern Calvert Family Resource Fair and Carnival. The event will take place on Friday, March 9, 2018, from 5:30-8:15 p.m. at Patuxent High School. The free event includes dinner, carnival games with prizes, a presentation by the Mad Scientist for kids, and a photo booth. Parents and guardians may choose from sessions ranging from “Parenting with PBIS” to “I Never Used to Like Math” to “Yoga Basics.” Free childcare for ages 5-11 is provided for parents attending sessions. Maryland Food Bank boxes will be available. Families are asked to register online early before sessions fill: http://alturl.com/rkrba. The keynote speaker is Rico Nelson, Tri-County Youth Drug and Crime Prevention Facilitator. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel D. Curry, , said, “Our schools are partnering with community organizations to connect families with resources and provide information through a festive event. The night is going to be fun for the entire family.” The SCCC includes Patuxent High, Mill Creek Middle, Southern Middle, Dowell Elementary, and
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus. Families from all Calvert County schools are invited to attend. The schedule is: 5:30-6:30 - Carnival in the Gym & Dinner in the Cafeteria for Students/ Guardians 6:30-8:10 - Carnival Prize Table & Mad Scientist for Students in Cafeteria 6:30-6:50 - Key Note Speaker: Rico Nelson for Guardians in Auditorium 7-7:30 - Session I for Guardians in Listed Rooms 7:40-8:10 - Session II for Guardians in Listed Rooms Childcare will be provided to children ages 5-11 from 6:30-8:10 p.m. Community resources available will include Calvert Library, Southern Maryland Community Network, Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, the Judy Center, Maryland Food Bank, Parks & Recreation, the College of Southern Maryland, Educational Systems Credit Union, Pathways, the Calvert County Health Department, Dominion, the Calvert County Medical Center, the Department of Social Services, the Maryland Coalition of Families, the Maryland Mediation Center of Calvert, the Calvert Coalition of Families, Calvert Collaborative for Children & Youth, Adult Education Program of the College of Southern Maryland, Community Life Center of Southern Calvert County, Calvert Hospice , HIPPY/Healthy Families of Calvert County, Headstart of Calvert County Public Schools, and Patuxent Habitat for Humanity.
Sponsors include Dominion, Calvert County Health Department Prevention Services, Tidewater Dental, Bunky’s Charter Boats, 5 Guys, Sweet Frog, Ledos Pizza, Dickenson Jewelers, Wawa, Maertens Fine Jewelry and Gifts, Avalon Nails, Great Clips, EZ Thai, Inner Equinox, Celebrity Nails and Spa, Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant, Ruddy Duck, The Pier, Stoney’s King Fishers, Advanced Auto Parts, Giant, and IHOP. Press Release from CCPS
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The County’s Female Department Heads: By Dick Myers Editor
On Equal Footing with the Men
When Calvert County Administrator Terry Shannon started working for county government 30 years ago there were no female department heads. When she was selected as Finance Director, she became the second at that time. The first woman department head, Director of Community Resources Ann O’Neill, passed away in December. Now there are six: Director of Personnel Paula Gray, Director of Public Safety Jacqueline Vaughan, Director of Communications and Media Relations Linda Vassallo, Director of Economic Development Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Director of Community Resources Jennifer Moreland, and Director of Parks and Recreation Shannon Nazzal. Vassallo is heading a newly-created department; she had formerly been head of economic development. After O’Neill in 1987, the other women department heads were: directors of Human Resources Marianna Luce and Gail Bourdon (in 1989), Shannon (in 1999), Vassallo (in 1999) and Director of Community Resources Maureen Hoffman in 2003. During this Women’s History Month, The County Times sat down with Robertson-Slagle, Moreland and Nazzal to discuss what it’s like working for county government. The three were selected to their positions last summer. County Administrator Shannon was also present for the interview. Robertson-Slagle joined county government in 2005, having been with the Small Business Development Center before that. She was the department’s business retention specialist when elevated to department head. She was originally from Charles County, where her family owned several businesses. She has 10 staff in her department, including three at the Solonons Visitor Center. Moreland, a Calvert County native, had been the Family Network Coordinator prior to assuming her new position. Before joining county government, she had been with United Way of Calvert County. She has 68 people under her, including two division heads for Transportation and Office on Aging. Unlike the other two women, who are Southern Marylanders, Nazzal is a native of Florida. She came to county government from a position as recreation administrator in Martin County. She leads a staff of 40 full-timers that swells by an additional 200 seasonal workers in the summer. “It was a good opportunity,” Nazzal said. “It’s got that small-town, real closeknit feel.” Where she came from was a little bit larger. She was researching different areas and, “stumbled upon Calvert County.”
Nazzal had never been to Calvert (although her family had relatives in Maryland), but visited last 4th of July weekend before taking the job. “It was good to really see the community in action. Talking to folks and being able to see the fireworks down in Solomons. Really that close-knit feel really sold it for us.” Robertson-Slagle said she originally decided to come to county government because they were setting up its first business retention program. “That at the time was really where my passion lied, working with the business community,” she said. “I have fallen in love and now I’m here,” Robertson-Slagle said. “You really have to know enough in this job about a lot of different things to be dangerous,” Moreland said about L to R: Jennifer Moreland, Terry Shannon, Shannon Mazzal, and Kelly Robertson-Shagle the Department of Community ReNazzal: “The flexibility we are affordsources. Under her agency are the Local assist them to grow, but also look at the community as a whole to make sure we ed with doing our jobs that we get from Management Board, housing, non-profits have everything in place when it comes the community and also our staff in our that receive funding from the county to bringing businesses into the commudepartment and being able to mold our (she handles the application process), nity, whether it be incentives or locations department into really the best that it can agencies that provide shelter and food, or quality of life or workforce housing, be with what we have. From the person etc. She also is the liaison for county all of the things that follow economic on the front line to a lifeguard or in cusgovernment to the libraries, health dedevelopment,” Robertson-Slagle said of tomer service at the campground, they partment, cooperative extension and the her five bosses. “We are sitting in a good can bring something forward as long as housing authority. position when it comes time to recruitit’s feasible and doesn’t cost me a milAnd, since most of her programs are ing. The bonus is that Calvert County is lion dollars. we can absolutely look into grant funded, a big part of her responalready in pretty good shape.” implementing it if it’s gong to better our sibility is securing those grans. A lot of Nazzal has in her short tine brought customer service, our efficiencies, our her experience at United Way involved up hot button issues such as a new clubeconomies of scale.” grants management. “We are Grants ‘R house at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course On being a female department head, Us,” Moreland said of her department. and smoking in parks. When it was Moreland observed that a powerful visuMoreland’s decision to come to county pointed out that she hadn’t shied away al for The County Times readers to congovernment, first with the Local Manfrom bringing up issues, se laughed and sider is that when they sit at their table at agement Board, after being with United added, “It’s my MO! “ department head meetings, “It is 50/50. Way was as simple as, “I was looking for She agreed that funding is always an And that is a really powerful visual.” something different.” issue. “A lot of programs and new initiaMoreland added when asked if that As new department heads, the three tives and parks and facilities are going entered into her decision to join county were asked if they are encouraged to to cost money It’s going to depend on government, “I certainly think this is a take a leadership role in presenting iswhere the community finds their priorivery important time for women to take sues to the commissioners. Moreland ties are.” She said the community is enon decision-making responsibilities. said every one of the department heads The former Director of Community Reare encouraged to be involved in the leg- gaged in bringing forth their priorities. The smoking in the parks issue is sources (O’Neill) passed away this year islative process. But in addition to that, one example. “It was something that and she was the first one. I guess I feel “The commissioners want us to bring was brought up in the past. It was again it’s meaningful to step into the shoes of things to their attention,” she said. brought up not long after I came on someone who was the first.” The department heads meet with the board.” She concluded it was a viable Moreland said she was encouraged commissioners before their regularly concern of the public and should be by her family. “I learned over the years scheduled 10 a.m. Tuesday sessions. The reintroduced. that I had really strong ideas and that it process goes both ways. “Sometimes we What would they say to someone who wasn’t something to be ashamed of.” learn about things from them,” she said. asked why they should work in county Shannon agreed that some of the Moreland has already completed government? changes in her time in county governLeadership Southern Maryland; RobertRobertson-Slagle: “Working here for ment may have been pushed forward by son-Slagle is in the 2018 class now startcounty government is sort of the best the several women county commissioning and Nazzal is signed up for 2019. of both worlds,” she said. “We still have ers who have served. Robertson-Slagle said she was encourShe said, “We have had some very aged to participate from graduates in that small town feel but we are innovative, and we are getting more innovative strong female county commissioners county government. every day in our practices.” who have kind of set the bar high and I The economic development strategic Moreland: “Having worked at nonthink that is what you are seeing around plan was devised under former director profits and in government, there are the table.” Vassallo’s leadership, and RobertsonSlagle was the one to present it as the similarities. She noted, “We know how to collaborate in Calvert. We really work dickmyers@countytimes.net new director. together. We identify a problem and take “They really want to be innovative and provide the most cutting-edge resources care of it. Other jurisdictions, they just to our existing business community to don’t have that flexibility.”
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CSM Robotics Team Builds on Legacy of Success
The CSM Talons, including, from left, Paul Goldsmith, Eudora Tak and Team Captain Ed Gesser III, assisted by former Talons member George Jenkins, standing, set up the team’s robot for the next competition at the VEX U Regional Qualifier on Feb. 9, held at CSM’s La Plata Campus.
For the fifth consecutive year, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons robotics team has qualified to compete at the VEX U World Championship, the pinnacle of the university level robotics competitive season. The international tournament will take place April 25-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. “The Talons’ consistent success is remarkable considering CSM is competing against many four-year schools and even graduate-level students,” said CSM Assistant Professor Ronda Jacobs, who is one of the team’s advisers along with Associate Professor Bill Luyster. The Talons earned the spot when they competed at the VEX U regional qualifier
Feb. 9, against teams that included George Mason University, Loyola University, Virginia Tech, New York Institute of Technology, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Rutgers University and IFI, a multi-college team comprised of students from several colleges in Connecticut. The Talons placed second after the IFI team, giving them a finalist position that earned the team a place at the April international competition. The CSM Talons team is comprised of CSM students Team Captain Edward Gesser III of Mechanicsville, Paul Goldsmith of St. Leonard and Eudora Tak of Charlotte Hall, with a second CSM team including Team Captain Michael Balazs
of California and Cameron Williams of Indian Head. Robot design quality and the ability to function well as a team are seen as two of the Talons’ strengths. “We had multiple designs that were iterated over time so that at the time of competition, we were using the best design,” Williams said. “Through a subsystem-based design, each team member became proficient with a particular function of the robot,” Gesser said. “We also made use of various 3-D printed parts to decrease weight and improve functionality of the robot. The Talons also emphasized build quality and a robust design in their construction of their robot, increasing the probability of success.” Balazs ascribed the Talons’ success to three things — “The dedication of all of the students; the experience of our senior students and mentors; and the chemistry between our team members.” Jacobs noted that being a member of the Talons goes beyond showing up for the competitions and extends to being an advocate in the community for robotics and engineering events. “The team’s dedication to robotics and to supporting future engineers in the region is commendable,” Jacobs said. “The team volunteers at all the CSM-sponsored robotics competitions for youth in the tri-county area and they compete at the college level. At the same time, they work on their robots three to five days a week when not in class. “Their work has built a reputation to high school students entering CSM as the team to join and a reputation to other college teams as the team to beat,” she said.
To compete in the VEX U World Championship is the annual goal for the Talons. Drawing teams from outside of the United States, including multiple ones from China and from the United Kingdom and Mexico, the event also includes teams from across the United States. Each year, VEX U creates a new challenge for competitions. This year’s challenge, called “VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) In the Zone,” is played on a 12-footby-12-foot field. Two teams compete in matches consisting of a timed period of autonomous play followed by a timed period of driver-controlled play. “Robots are designed to stack cones on objects called mobile goals, and move around the mobile goals into zones to score points,” Gessner said. The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance by performing these tasks with their robots. The CSM Foundation is sponsoring the Talons’ trip to the world championship. Sponsorships help pay for such items as equipment, team travel to competition and outreach events, and team shirts. Donations may be made through the CSM Foundation, specifying “CSM Talons Robotics” as the designation, at http://gvcmp. us/8n9y82. To view photos from the Talons’ qualifying competition on Feb. 9, visit http:// csmphoto.zenfolio.com/2018vexcollege. For information on the Talons, visit http://stem.csmd.edu/events_csmroboticsVEX.html. Press Release from CSM
Engineering Club Gets Glimpse of Work Possibilities CSM Students visit NAVAIR, NASA
Members of the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Engineering Club from the La Plata Campus traveled to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), located at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt this month to tour the facilities and learn more about engineering projects and opportunities. “I want my students to fully understand what engineers do and why the work they do is so needed,” said CSM Pre-engineering Coordinator Shadei Jones, club adviser. “The exposure that these trips provide is really empowering, to picture myself working for these amazing organizations and to know that I can truly make a difference and that it isn’t that far-fetched,” said CSM engineering student Dillon Mandley of Charlotte Hall. On Feb. 9, members of the club visited NAVAIR to talk to engineers and learn about internship opportunities there. On Feb. 16, members of the club visited NASA Goddard, where they saw the Science on a Sphere presentation, a presentation about climate change, and visited the viewing area of the clean room where the James Webb
telescope was built and the engineered replica is being built. They also learned about the different materials NASA engineers use for various space objects they design and saw the test room for the Icesat2 and spoke with many different NASA engineers. The visits were inspiring to the students, several participants said. “I heard one student say it was the best day of their life after we left the Science on a Sphere presentation,” Jones said of the NASA visit. “A cool highlight of the tour was when one of our students called his uncle who is an engineer at NASA and he came out and talked to the group. Our tour guide … encouraged [the students] to apply for NASA internships and she also said she would like to give the CSM robotics team a specialized tour of their robotic department, which is closed to the general public.” “At times it is easy to get caught up in the rigors of school especially as an engineering student, but it is so important to keep in mind your end-goal career-wise and that is where these experiences at NASA and NAVAIR come into play,” Mandley said. CSM La Plata Campus Student Association Treasurer and Club President Camille
De Jesus said the students came back from the trips energized about their field of study. “Because these engineering students have met these NASA engineers that they dream to become, they are inspired from the many stories and words of motivation of these engineers,” she said. “Engineering students On Feb. 16, members of the College of Southern Maryland are one of the most Engineering club visited NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt. From left are Kyle Schuler, Logan Maidl, Jack Prewitt, hard-working students Dillon Mandley, Matthew Kenlon, Derrick Jackson, Kyle Robinson, with difficult workload Zack McDonough, Troy Robinson, James Adkins, Malani Wilson, year-round with con- Kristina Babinsk, and Racheal Hostetter. stant math and science land and Virginia are plentiful, and it is part work. So, for them to go out to NASA al- of the Engineering Club’s mission to unite lows them to be inspired and not lose sight our students with these careers.” of what they dream to do.” For information on mathemat“I am so happy that CSM provides the re- ics, physics and engineering studies at sources that make things like this possible,” CSM, visit https://www.csmd.edu/proMandley said. “With that in mind, the po- grams-courses/not-sure/areas-of-study/ tential for engineering students’ success is mathematics-physics-engineering/. limitless especially considering the area we are in. The STEM careers in D.C., MaryPress Relese fro CSM
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Obituaries
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In Remembrance Allen Bryan Young Allen Bryan Young, 88, of Dunkirk passed away March 5, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be Sunday, March 11, 2018 10-11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Mmorial service will follow a 11 a.n at the funerl hone. Interment will e private. Memorial contributions at be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142; website: http://www.stjude. org
en, Herman Blevins and Harry Blevins. Pat is survived by sisters Ruby Blevins and Fannie Mae King. The family will receive friends on Wednesday March 7, 2018 from 1011 AM at Waters Memorial UMC, St. Leonard with funeral service to follow at 11 AM. Interment will be in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Waters Memorial UMC. Memorial contributions may be made to Waters Memorial UMC, 5400 Mackall Road St. Leonard MD 20685. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Doris Evelyn Soper
Alice Patricia Ann Mister ”Pat”
Alice Patricia Ann Mister ”Pat”, 80, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on March 4, 2018 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Pat was born in Unicoi, Tennessee on February 15, 1938 to the late Roy T. and Cora Belle nee McInturf Blevins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Deshield Mister, daughter Sandra Dee Jarvis, and her siblings Lucille Bowen, Virginia Pitcher, Jean Bow-
Doris Evelyn Soper, 86, of St. Leonard, MD. Passed away peacefully on March 2, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 9, 1931 in Washington DC to the late Benjamin A. and Jennie Minto Walls. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis William Soper, Sr. and her sons David and Johnny Soper. She worked for Giant as a Bakery Manager for 27 years. Loving Mother of Anna Lyvers (the late Wayne), Bill Soper (Patty), and Patricia Johnston (Tom). Grandmother of Michelle Mister, Ricky O’Palko, Billy Soper, Kelly Soucy, Kimberly Dreaden , Jennifer Carter, Diana Clemons, Davey Soper, and Jessica and Michael Soper. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday
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March 9, 2018 from 10-12 Noon at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road Port Republic, MD where services will be held at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, MD Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.
Burt Hall Brinkerhoff Burt Hall Brinkerhoff, 72, of Port Republic, MD passed away March 2, 2018 at Un iver sit y of Maryland Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1945 in Glen Ridge, NJ to Kenneth Stephen and Mary Jane (Hall) Brinkerhoff. He graduated from Hasbrouk Heights High School in New Jersey. Burt met Sandra Ann Paille at a Roller Skating Exhibition in Taunton, MA in 1962, and they were married February 15, 1969. Burt was National Champion Roller Skater (placing 4th in World’s) beginning from age 8 until he turned professional at age 20. He was a Professional Roller Skating Instructor for 20 years, teaching and mentoring many students. He also managed and operated many roller skating rinks in New Jersey and Maryland. He worked for his sister, Ruth and brother-in-law, Paul, at Paul’s Beltway Plastics in Prince Frederick, MD as an Office Manager. He started and operated a family business, Entertainment Avenue, in 2006. He continued to work alongside his family until just weeks before he passed. He truly loved to entertain people and touched so many lives in doing so. Burt truly enjoyed traveling with his wife, boating, cruising, snorkeling, watching and attending Baltimore Ravens & Baltimore Orioles games. He also enjoyed watching ice skating, and most of all spending time with his family no matter where he was. He fell in love with the Catholic faith and joined the Catholic Church in April, 2010. From April 3, 2010, his love for Christ and the Blessed Mother was always at the center of everything he did and the firm foundation in his life. He was a strong man of faith and a beautiful witness to all who knew him. Burt is survived by his wife Sandy, children Tammy L. Baker and her husband Patrick and Ronald S. Brinkerhoff and his wife Maryanne all of Port Republic. Grandchildren Patrick Baker, Jr., Nicholas and Colin Baker, Lainey and Gavin Brinkerhoff, great-granddaughter Aubrey Baker and sisters Ruth Zukows-
ki –Cory and her husband Robert of Ft. Myers, FL and Dale Price of Shady Side, MD. Visitation will be Monday, March 12, 2018, 2-4 p.m. at 608 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Mass of Christia Burial will be Tuesday, March 13 at 11 a.m. at Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church, 885 Cox Road, Huntingtown MD 2063 9. Interment will be at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens 3270 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Katherine Drexel Conference, Jesus the Divine Word Parish 885 CoxRoad, HUNTINGTOWN MD 20639; Phone : 410-414-8304
Chase Bernard Mattingly
Chase Bernard Mattingly, 21, of Chesapeake Beach passed away February 28, 2018. He was born October 14, 1996 in Prince Frederick to Edward Brett and Sandra Elizabeth (Gordon) Mattingly. Chase was raised in Calvert County and graduated from Northern High School in 2014. As a kid he enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball, lacrosse and baseball, as well as skateboarding and snowboarding. He was employed at Dunkirk BP and Sneade’s Ace Hardware in Owings before going to work as a highway road crew member for Aggregate Industries. He enjoyed exercising and working out, boxing and playing Xbox. He was also a fan of UFC, the Washington Capitals, Wizards and Redskins. Chase was an old soul, who was always trying to help others and give advice. He will be greatly missed. Chase is survived by his mother Sandy Mattingly and companion Michael McGuire of Chesapeake Beach, father Brett Mattingly of Queenstown, sisters Brooke Mattingly of Baltimore and Maddie Stokes, brothers Teddy Mattingly of Winston-Salem, NC and Corey McGuire, grandparents Anne G. Mattingly, Thomas A. Penn and Grandma Cookie
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and his dog Char Char. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bernard F. Mattingly and grandmother Brenda J. “Ma-Ma” Penn. Memorial donations in Chase’s name may be made to Twin Beach Opioid Awareness. 8200 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732; Phone: 301855-8398l website: https://www.twinbeachoaa.org/ Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.
Christopher Allen Joholski
Charles Norwood Wood Charles Norwood Wood, 92, of Deale, MD passed away February 27, 2018 at his r esid enc e. He was born August 15, 1925 in Deale to Robert Norwood Wood and Sarah Ellen Proctor Wood. Charles spent his entire life on the farm where he was born, and he operated the family farm since his teenage years. He enjoyed farming and sharing his harvest with his family, friends, and neighbors. His interests were dump trucks and farm equipment, which he worked on and operated well into his eighties. Selfemployed all of his life, Charles was a southern Anne Arundel County tobacco and vegetable farmer, and he planted and harvested oysters from the Chesapeake Bay. Married to June Griner Wood on August 6, 1954, Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, and also by his son, Leonard (Lenny) Kayton, sister Ethel Wood Nutwell, and brother Richard Proctor Wood. His first marriage to the late Gladys Crandell ended in divorce. Charles is survived by a daughter from his first marriage, Diane Hays (Todd) of Port Republic, MD. and additional surviving children are Paulette “Penny” Seidman (Jerry) of Salem, VA., Alice Nicholson (Mark), and Marybeth Evans (Terry), both of Friendship, MD, Charles “Chase” Wood (Patricia), and Hugh Wood (Joan), both of Deale, MD, and Jenny Tasheuras (Nick) of Huntingtown, MD, 23 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Richie Highway Pasadena MD 21122, Phone: 410-9872003l; website: http://www.hospicechesapeake.org Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.
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Christopher Allen Joholski, 30, of Owings passed away February 26, 2018. He was born September 19, 1987 in Prince George’s County to David Joholski and Nancy West. Chris was primarily raised in Charles County and enjoyed history, working on cars, NASCAR and cooking. He was also a fan of the Washington Redskins. Chris is survived by his mother Nancy West, father David Joholski, grandmother Mary West, sisters Taylor West and Kylie Joholski, brother Nicholas Joholski, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, neices and nephews. Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.
sociation and former board member at MIR. He enjoyed drag racing, building racecars, collecting cars and was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents William Edge and June Smith. He is survived by his wife Holly M. Edge of Prince Frederick, son Nicholas A. Edge of Waldorf, brother William John Edge and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Following the service a reception will be held at Northeast Community Center in room A. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Ricky’s name be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 1101 14th Street, Suite 850, NW DC 20005; Phone: 202-331-1332; website: http://www.ocrf.org Funeral arrangements were b7 Rausch Funeral Home.
Helen Louise Zinn
(Lipps) Waldeck. Helen was a homemaker and moved to Calvert County from Baltimore, MD in 1978. She is survived by her children, Deborah Robinson of Solomons, MD, Patricia Miller of St. Leonard, MD and Karen Zinn of Lexington Park, MD; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and five on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Frederick Zinn on February 3, 2006 whom she married on November 17, 1951; and four brothers and four sisters. Family receive friends on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service conducted by Pastor Steve Fehrman following at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. Interment followe in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD. Serving as pallbearers were John Robinson, Lucas Robinson, Robert Robinson, George Giddings, Tommy Sariego and Kenny Cratty. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Calvert Baptist Church, 12140 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Richard Allen “Ricky” Edge R i c h ard Allen “Ricky” Edge, 61, of Prince Frederick passed away February 26, 2018. He was born January 29, 1957 in Wa s h i n g ton, D.C. to William Edmond and June Claire (Lehnar) Edge. Ricky was raised in Ft. Washington and graduated from Friendly High School. He then graduated from Prince George’s Community College with an Associate’s Degree and Bowie State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in business. Ricky was employed with Carsco Inc. as a sales representative before going to work for Ken Dixon Chevrolet as a parts manager and service writer. Ricky was known to everyone as Mr. Krip, one of the best drag racers at Maryland International Raceway and an undefeated street racer. He was a member of the International Hot Rod As-
Helen Louise Zinn, 91, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on February 26, 2018 at the Calvert Health Medical Center. Born December 16, 1926 in Weston, WV she was the daughter of the late Early Forest Waldeck and Willia Jane
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Tuesday, March 27
“Ready to Take Root” Workshop Series The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development (SMADC) and University of Maryland Extension partner to offer a series of workshops on small fruit and hop production specific to the unique climate and characteristics of the Southern Maryland region. The workshops will be held on March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 9, from 4:30 to 8:00 PM, at the SMECO Auditorium, 15035 Burnt Store Rd., Hughesville. A workshop fee of $15 includes course materials and a meal or $70 for the entire series. For a detailed description of each workshop and to register, visit readytotakeroot.eventbrite.com or contact SMADC Staff at 301-274-1922 ext. 1.
Science for Citizens Seminar Chesapeake Biological Laboratory - Bernie Fowler Lab 142 Williams St., Solomons 7:00- 8:00 PM Septic Detectives: Tracing Septic System Waste Waters in Calvert County Neighborhoods Presented by Dr. Michael Gonsior While there is widespread evidence supporting our understanding of how traditional septic systems transmit nitrogen to groundwater, very little of this work has occurred in Maryland and how much of nitrogen is released by septic systems to the stream network and ultimately to the Chesapeake Bay remains a challenging question to answer. Dr. Gonsior will discuss methods for source tracking of pollutants arising from septic systems using innovative modern analytical approaches. Free event. www.umces.edu/cbl/science-citizens
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Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10:00 - 10:30 AM Children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are invited for this free drop-in program. This month’s theme is Ship Shape. Space is limited; if the session is full, another program will be offered at 11:00. 410-326-2042. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com TBT Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School, Sunderland 7:00 - 8:00 PM TBT—Throw Back Thursdays! If you love to dance, this is the fitness class for you. All fitness levels welcome. No experience is necessary. 410-535-7080.
Sunday, March 11 Daylight Saving Time 2:00 AM Turn clocks ahead one hour.
Thursday, March 15 Gills Club Meeting Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons 5:30-7:30 pm A STEM-focused program from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) with activities designed for girls ages 7–12 interested in learning more about sharks. Preregistration is required. 410-326-2042, ext. 23.
Saturday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 24 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Calvert High School Cafeteria, 520 Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick 8:00am – 12:00pm or while supplies last The Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad invites you to bring your family and enjoy a home cooked breakfast serving bacon, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, hash browns, juices, milk, and coffee. Bring your camera and get a picture with the Easter Bunny! Admission by donation. www.pfvrs.org. Facebook.com/PFVRS. Paper Shredding Recycling Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Rd. 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM rain or shine Destroy unwanted paper documents at this free event. Proof of Calvert County residency is required. 410-326-0210. www.co.cal.md.us/recycle Mar. 24, Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Rd., Lusby Apr. 28, Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Rd., Owings.
Tuesday, April 3 Science for Citizens Seminar Chesapeake Biological Laboratory - Bernie Fowler Lab 142 Williams St., Solomons 7:00- 8:00 PM Oyster Futures A Collaborative Process for Developing Oyster Management Recommendations Presented by Dr. Mike Wilberg What happens when oyster stakeholders, including commercial water men, aquaculturists, buyers, environmental advocates, recreational anglers, and agency and academic scientists work together to develop recommendations for oyster restoration and management in the Choptank River complex? Dr. Wilberg will discuss collaborative resource management, the development of a computer model that can forecast the effects of alternative management or restoration options, and its use to inform work group recommendations. Free event. www. umces.edu/cbl/science-citizens
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Thursday, March 8
Calvert Conversations. 10:0011:00am. Local history lite! Listen to stories in the library’s living room; sometimes meet-up at local places of interest. Call 410-257-2411 for latest info. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Shake It Out. 10:30-11:00am. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, March 9
Pub Quiz. 7:00-10:30pm. For one night only, the library won’t help you find the answers. But that won’t stop us from asking plenty of tough questions. Pre-register for $60 per team of up to 6 adults. Cash prize to the top 3 teams! Limited space, register early at any Calvert Library location! Must pay to be considered registered. $5 per spectator by separate registration. Only 20 spaces for spectators! Friends of Calvert Library fundraiser. Wine and beer are $5, snacks are free. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, March 10
Garden Smarter: Attracting Butterflies and Bees to the Garden. 10:00-11:30am. Develop a garden that will attract bees, butterflies & hummingbirds, bloom from early spring to late autumn, and will host and provide nesting material for pollinators. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Meet and Greet Artist Betty Broadway. 11:00-12:00pm. Ms. Broadway will share her skills in a one hour free class for children. Everyone will leave with their own drawing of a hot air balloon. Supplies will be provided. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Science Saturdays! 2:30-3:30pm. Join us for a STEM-based program
series designed to get kids in K-2nd grade thinking like scientists. This month we’ll meet live Eastern Oysters and learn about their important role in the Chesapeake Bay. Please register. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Monday, March 12
JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101. Full STEAM Ahead - Planes/ Rockets. 6:30-7:30pm. Adult and child will interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-8. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. Theme: Spaceflight America Museum Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, March 13
Business Plans for Small Business and Not-for-Profits Workshop. 7:00-8:30pm. Kathy MacAdams, SBDC Business Consultant will walk you through the business plan. Learn why you should write a business plan, how to write one and other resources for your organization. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Astronomy Night. 7:30-8:30pm. Come see what the night sky has to offer in the field behind Fairview. Learn about the equipment used to view the sky from the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland. All ages welcome. This will be an outdoor and inside event. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Wednesday, March 14
Treble at the Library: Max Impact Air Force Band. 7:00-8:15pm. The US Air Force Premier Rock Band “Max Impact” will rock the library with popular, rock, Americana, country and more! Don’t miss this free concert! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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YoungatHeart By Office of Aging Staff
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Certified Tax-Aide Counselors will be available through Friday, April 13, 2018 to prepare individual federal and Maryland 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). Please call for more information: Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606; North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
This program advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We work to resolve problems individual residents face and stimulate change at the local, state, and national level to improve quality of care. We identify, investigate, resolve complaints, and educate residents and their families, and the facility, about resident’s rights. We seek to represent resident interests before governmental agencies and seek legal remedies to protect residents if necessary. For more information, call Lisa Caudle or Larry Harvey at 410-535-4606
Women’s Group Therapy with Amanda
Amanda Cipriani, Behavioral Health Counselor, will facilitate Women’s Group Therapy session at Calvert Pines, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.; North Beach, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.; Southern Pines, Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Start your day enjoying a “Healthy” Continental Breakfast on us with good friends, Tuesday, March 13, 9 a.m. Call and register early and celebrate the day with good food, good friends, and good music at our St. Patrick’s Day Party with Music from Tom Delaney, Friday, March 16, 12 p.m. We hope to see you there!
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Learn how early screening can decrease the risk of developing this and other invasive diseases with our Colorectal Cancer Awareness Presentation, Thursday, March 15, 11 a.m. Join us for a morning filled with “Doublin’ Your Luck” Bingo at our St. Patrick’s Day Bingo and Luncheon event, Friday, March 16, 10:30 a.m. Play bingo before an Irish lunch. Preregistration is required.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Join in on the NCAA March Madness by picking your favorite teams and watching funny outtakes of previous tournaments, Tuesday, March 13, 11 a.m. Whether opioids have affected you or someone you know, the crisis is all around. Maryland State Trooper Kelly will give an Opioid Crisis Presentation and discuss how it affects us locally, Thursday, March 15, 10:45 a.m.
Eating Together Menu
Monday, March 12
Wednesday, March 14
Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Dinner Roll, Applesauce
Pork Roast, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Applesauce
Hamburger w/Swiss Cheese on a Bun, Tossed Salad w/Chick Peas, Lettuce/Tomato/Onion, Oven Baked Sweet Potato Wedges, Spinach, Tropical Fruit Cup
Lemon Chicken, Tomato Soup, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Pineapple
Tuesday, March 13
Thursday, March 15
Friday, March 16
Fish & Chips. Steamed Cabbage, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Lime Fruited Jell-O
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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CSM Softball Team Building Toward Future
Ball-ing Again
Bryce Harper has an ingrown toenail. The Nationals strolled camels – literally – into spring training to “get over the hump” in the playoffs. Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is playing baseball with the New York Yankees. The NFL rumor is white hot. Kirk Cousins is going everywhere. Increasingly outrageous mock drafts are published in a realityis-overrated click-bait competition. The NFL Combine is underway…which means prospects are running around in often unflattering attire while fans obsess over cone drills, bench presses and 40-yard dash times. Toenails. Camels. Rumors. Sports swingers. BMI-defying men running around in spandex. Is this sports or some disguised version of TMZ or a cheap reality show? The theater of the absurd is upon us. That the circus is flirting with actual entertainment is either a compliment to the charade or sad commentary on my desperate need for a legitimate sports fix. But not all is sports-based foolishness. There’s some serious business too. The foundation of college basketball is fracturing under the pressure of widespread scandal. But that athletes were likely paid by bad actors and that numerous blueblood programs are implicated feels more like confirmation of long-held suspicions than a revelation. And then there’s this horrible news: former Buffalo Bills QB Jim Kelly’s jaw cancer has returned – an absolute gut punch. Hard to find words or to understand this latest challenge, given what Kelly and his family have already endured. Needless to say…#KellyStrong. I’m gathering myself here. The uncharacteristic melancholy of recent “Views” resulted in friends encouraging more positive takes. So here it goes. I’m imagining happy times in the bleachers. My team is winning. My pal just returned from the concession stand with nachos drenched in that irresistible and artery-clogging “cheese” sauce. The dude behind me bought two beers and, in a pay-it-forward moment, handed me one. Angels walk among us. The only thing better than beer is free beer. Now I’m feeling good. If positive is what you want, positive is what you’ll get. Let’s ride… A basketball player returned to the court recently. He had been out for a couple weeks nursing a knee injury. His absence was barely noticed and news of
his return was mostly crowded out by those aforementioned “stories.” The lack of buzz was unprecedented and refreshing. The player deserved it, because the player is Lonzo Ball. Lonzo’s father, LaVar Ball, is an overthe-top, Big Baller branded, 24/7 reality show. Whatever insecurities and inadequacies LaVar retains from his own life (and they appear prodigious) he has sworn to overcome through his three talented sons. And so, cursed as the oldest, Lonzo’s journey from hyped high school prodigy, to the freshman face of UCLA basketball, to rookie point guard of the Los Angeles Lakers has been disturbingly burdened by LaVar’s endless meddling and outrageous expectations. But Lonzo’s quiet/LaVar-less return to the court may indicate a respite. After yanking Lonzo’s younger brothers LiAngelo and LaMelo out of college and high school, respectively, LaVar’s been detained in Lithuania while he micromanages his two youngest sons’ transition to European professional basketball. Now that’s doing big brother a serious solid. Potential guilty conscience aside, a distracted LaVar will hopefully offer Lonzo, a quiet, polar-opposite personality from his father, a chance to just play basketball. And what a talent he appears to be. The NBA’s narrative is dominated by high-flying dunks and prolific scorers; Lonzo is neither. He is instead a Jason Kidd clone - a selfless, pass first/scoreonly-when-necessary, masterful ball distributer. Lonzo has uncanny court vision and a feel for timing and space. He is one of those rare intergalactic talents beamed to Earth every so often to remind us of how beautiful the game of basketball can be when unrefined isolation is replaced with a passing maestro and ball movement. That Lonzo might finally be escaping his father’s obnoxious shadow is certainly cause for optimism, for there’s a much more authentic and substantive spokesman dying to speak on the young man’s behalf: his game. So hip hip hooray, a cheese-soaked nacho and a swig of free beer to Lonzo… and any moment when a young talent comes of age and outraces the expectations of others. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Three New Players Signed to Start 2019 Season
Newly signed CSM women’s softball players are, seated from left, Skylar Clark, Kaitlyn Culbert and Anna Klotz, with, in back, Assistant Coach Bill Hitte, Head Coach Jim Cleary, and Assistant Coach Jerry Barron. Assistant Coach Danielle Watt is not pictured.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) signed three new players to its women’s softball team. The three — Skylar Clark, Kaitlyn Culbert and Anna Klotz — are currently finishing out their senior year at local high schools and are set to start classes at CSM in fall 2018 and start with the Hawks for the spring 2019 season. “All three women are very strong academically and will be great additions to CSM as well as to our softball program,” said Head Coach Jim Cleary. Clark is a pitcher coming from Calvert High School. “Skylar is one of the top pitchers graduating from SMAC in 2018,” Cleary said. “We are excited to sign her and are expecting her to be a major part of our pitching staff for the spring 2019 season.” Culbert is a center fielder coming from Northern High School. “Kaitlyn is a great center fielder with a lot of speed and exceptionally good reads on balls hit to the outfield,” Cleary said. “She is also a strong hitter with a lot of speed on the base paths. We are hoping she will anchor our outfield.” Klotz plays first base and outfield at St. Mary’s Ryken High School. “Anna is a very good first baseman and outfielder with a strong bat and speed on the base paths. We are looking forward to her adding to our defensive and offensive capabilities,” Cleary said. As the team plans for the future and waits for these new players, the Hawks also are expecting a strong season this spring. Five new players were added to
the roster for this season: Alyssa Case, pitcher/infielder/outfielder (Bishop McNamara High School); Kailey Cannon, infielder (Huntingtown High School); Michaela Guy, catcher (St. Mary’s Ryken High School); Haylee McClanahan, catcher/infielder (Patuxent High School); and Lindsey Wood, pitcher/infielder (Leonardtown High School). Cleary returns for his seventh season with the Hawks and his fifth season as head coach. Assistant coaches for the 2018 season are Bill Hitte, who has been with the CSM program for 15 years, Danielle Watt, who played her sophomore year at CSM and played her last two years at Bowie State, and Jerry Barron, who has coached both high school and travel softball for many years. The Hawks finished the 2017 season 25-13, which was their best record in the last five years. Cleary believes the 2018 season is also looking good for the team. “We will have solid players in every position, plus players that will allow us to play through times when key players are injured,” he said. To view a gallery of photos from the signing event, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/2018sprsoftballsign. For more on women’s softball at CSM, visit http://athletics.csmd.edu/sports/ sball/index. Press Release from CSM
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I am a singer born in California on March 18, 1979. I met my bandmates while attending Brentwood School. We formed a band with a red-hued color in the name and have produced many chart-topping hits. I’ve been a singing coach on TV for several years.
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23. “The Spanish Tragedy” playwright 25. Surrounds the earth 26. Paddle 27. Adjusted 28. Succulent plant 29. Forearm bones 32. Belonging to Egyptian ascetic Apollo’s colleague 33. Type of mental illness 34. One from Asia 36. 007’s creator 37. Direct toward 38. Pie _ __ mode 40. Large terrier 41. Hillsides 43. Patriotic women (abbr.) 44. Connects words 46. For each 47. Flower cluster 49. Closes a deal 50. Arabian desert 51. Vaccine against poliomyelitis 52. American state 53. Religion practiced in China 54. Type of sediment 57. Hall of Famer Ruth 58. “Layla” singer Clapton 59. Gamble 61. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 62. Midway between south and southwest
Kid'S Corner What’s the Difference?
There are four things different between Picture A and Picture B. Can you find them all?
Answers: 1. Math problem erased 2. Boy’s shirt says “33” 3. Girl on left’s sweater 4. Unhappy face on chalk board
from DNA to the cytoplasm 48. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 49. Songs to one’s lover 52. Cattle’s mammary gland 55. Having ten 56. Fencing sword 60. Scarlett’s home 61. Hold valuables 63. Italian Seaport 64. Cain and __ 65. Bad places to live 66. Large, wading bird 67. Witches 68. Cover with drops 69. Props up the head
Guess Who? Adam Levine
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Southern Maryland Higher Education Center Subcontractor Request for Prequalification
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company has been awarded the preconstruction and construction of the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Third Classroom and Engineering Building on the California, MD campus. We invite subcontractors to submit prequalifications for the trade packages listed below. Please note that all subcontractors must be pre-qualified by The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for their proposal to be considered.
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NETWORK of CARE Let our family take care of your family.
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The CalvertHealth Network of Care is our way of providing you with convenient access to coordinated care. Located throughout Calvert County, our services are integrated to provide you and your family with an array of healthcare choices.
The CalvertHealth Network of Care CalvertHealth Medical Center For nearly a century, CalvertHealth Medical Center has provided safe, quality health care close to home. Care at the medical center is enhanced by clinical alliances with metropolitan centers that bring the region’s top experts to treat local residents right here in Calvert County.
CalvertHealth Medical Group Our 30+ board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide the community with convenient access to primary and specialty care at 10 locations.
CalvertHealth Urgent Care After-hours care for minor illnesses and injuries is provided for all ages at three convenient locations throughout the county.
CalvertHealth Outpatient Rehabilitation Our experienced physical and occupational therapists help you achieve maximum function at home, work or play.
CalvertHealth Center for Family Birth Care Our highly skilled physicians and nursing team bring extensive experience to caring for you and your baby. Our Baby-Friendly® designation recognizes our commitment to breastfeeding and mother/baby bonding.
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Primary Care to start. Urgent Care for after hours. ER for serious conditions.
Knowing where to go in case of illness or injury ensures you get the most appropriate and timely medical care. For severe injuries and life-threatening issues call 911.
Cancer Care at CalvertHealth At CalvertHealth, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best in cancer care. Our programs allow patients to stay closer to home, work and family while receiving treatment and feeling confident about the quality of care we provide.
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