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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019

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2 The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

CONTENTS
ON THE COVER 12
Rev. Joan Jones

LOCAL NEWS 3

COPS & COURTS 7

COMMUNITY8 COMMUNITY 8
Three stories is the preferred design for Beach E.S.
ON THE COVER 12

EDUCATION14

SPORTS16

ENTERTAINMENT17 COMMUNITY 8 EDUCATION 14

Gott Company donates to American Cancer Inez Claggett sworn in as new school board member
Society

OBITUARIES 18 “IT’S A PUSH AND PULL ON

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 20 WHOSE PRIORITIES GET
FUNDED.”
SENIOR CALENDAR 21 CALVERT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT
DAWN BALINSKI
LIBRARY CALENDAR 21
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Thursday, February 14, 2019 The Calvert County Times Local News 3

Public Hearing Set for Plan Update

Commissioners Will Also Hold Hearing
By Dick Myers and was that way at the Nov. 14 meeting. and continuing to monitor residential
Editor The motion to downgrade Dunkirk had growth and the effectiveness of exist-
two dissenting votes and the overall mo- ing regulations to control growth.
The Calvert County Planning Com- tion to approve the draft was opposed by 2. The plan should not include any
mission has set a public hearing on the commission member John Toohey. maps showing future Town Center
draft of the update of the Comprehensive The group called Keep Calvert Coun- expansion or adjacent residential area
Plan approved at the commission’s Nov. try (KCC), led by several former plan- boundaries or include any specific
14, 2018 meeting. The public hearing ning staffers, has been a persistent watch- zoning changes within these areas. Calvert County but the only actions it
will be Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the dog of the process and critic of some of The plan should state that any expan- calls for will weaken the highly suc-
Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince the results. In an email announcing the sions or changes in zoning should be cessful Program. It should either im-
Frederick. public hearing, they wrote: “Have your considered during updates to Town prove the opportunities to transfer-
If approved by the planning com- concerns about the Comprehensive Plan Center Master Plans upon consider- able development rights or re-commit
mission, the plan would be forwarded been adequately addressed by the Plan- ation of adequacy of the county road to the purchase of development rights
to the Board of County Commissioners ning Commission? Or addressed at all? network, aquifers and schools. as began in 1999.
(BOCC) to consider for adoption. The For KCC-GR, the answer is an emphatic 3. The Plan should not allow privately 5. The plan should oppose a bay bridge
proposed plan would replace the current NO!  funded community sewage treatment crossing from Calvert County. Be-
Calvert County Comprehensive Plan. “The citizen participation process facilities to serve commercial, indus- cause Calvert only has one main
The BOCC received a briefing on the left much to be desired. However, there trial, and employment uses outside highway, bridge traffic would have a
plan at their Feb. 12 meeting by Direc- is still a potential to have an acceptable town centers and within residential huge impact on quality of life.
tor of Planning Mark Willis and Long- Comprehensive Plan. It can be fixed if areas. Doing so would increase resi- 6. The Plan should restore the water
Range Planner Jenny Plummer-Welker. the Planning Commission and/or the dential and commercial development quality standards for fresh and salt
The proposal being considered at the Board of County Commissioners ad- outside the town centers, creating water and should restore level of ser-
public hearing is being called the third dress a half a dozen key weaknesses sprawl, and will result in the County vice standards for roads that are con-
draft, because it is a modified version of outlined in our Blog Post here. being responsible for the systems if tained in the current Plan.
a previous plan. Significant changes were 1. The Plan should promote sustainable they fail (See actions 3.2.2.1 and At the BOCC Feb. 12 briefing Willis
made to the second draft at the Nov. 14 development by continuing to link 3.2.1.3). defended the need for an update. “If we
planning commission meeting, includ- the amount, location and rate of resi- 4. The Plan should strengthen its posi- don’t tweak it it becomes stagnant,” he
ing downgrading Dunkirk from a major dential growth to County land use ob- tion on land preservation. The Plan said.
town center to a minor town center. jectives, including highway, school, states that rural character and rural
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 4 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

School Board Approves New Beach Elementary

Three-Story Building is Preferred Option
By Dick Myers The recommended option was the
Editor only one that didn’t use at least part of
the existing school footprint. It is closer
The Calvert County Board of Educa- to the road and to the left of the existing
tion has approved a new replacement building, which would be fully-opera-
building for Beach Elementary School tional during construction and then de-
(BES) in Chesapeake Beach. If the molished. The original part of the school
project is approved by the state and is was built in 1953
deemed feasible after design it will be Ilkovitch noted site restrictions on the
the first three-story elementary school in BES property due to wetlands limit the
the county. footprint for development. He also noted
The decision to go for a replacement that as the school went up to three sto-
instead of revitalizing or modernizing ries it opened up vistas of Fishing Creek
the existing school came at the board’s which could be an educational opportu-
Feb. 7 meeting after a presentation by nity. The school has been active in the
Director of School Construction Shuchi- oyster cultivation project on Fishing
ta Warner and consultant Ron Ilkovitch Creek.
of the SEI architectural firm. The feasibility study noted that the
Warner said the feasibility study of new, three-story building would only Layout of the proposed three-story BES option.
various options was “the result of a col- be slightly more expensive than one of
laborative process,” including a commit- the two-story replacement options and environments • Clear separation of Public vs. Pri-
tee and more recently a Stakeholder’s would be less expensive than revitaliza- • Large, Controlled Collaboration vate with secure evening use
Advisory Group that consisted of BES tion or modernization. Estimated cost for Spaces • Ideal Building Location
Principal Dr. Michael Shisler, teacher the three-story building is $36,891,578. • Separated Bus & Student • Takes advantage of learning op-
Casey Grenier, two parents and school The presentation to the board said of Drop-Off portunities from the creek
staff. The group unanimously recom- the three-story facility: • Very long Drop-off Loop • Shorter Construction Duration
mended the three-story replacement. • Lighthouse concept acknowl- • Preferred Bus Loop Stacking The plan will now go to the state for
There also was extensive involvement edges Nautical identity of • Achieves Site Program review. Their consent would be one
in the project from Chesapeake Beach Community • Media Center is Centralized of the necessary requirements for the
Mayor Pat Mahoney and the town coun- • Fronts both roads • All Teaching Spaces receive three-story concept to proceed.
cil and staff. • Achieves 21st century learning Natural Light and Views
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LET’S TALK:
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF Teachers Seek More Curriculum Funding
SUBSTANCE By Dick Myers
Editor
elementary ELA and Math curriculum
while seeking input from teachers as

ABUSE The Calvert Education Association

would like the school board to devote
necessary.
“2) A substantial increase in funding
for substitutes and workshop pay to pro-
more funding in the upcoming budget vide teachers with additional training on
to address their concerns about curricu- existing programs and initiatives. Many
lum. Association President Dona Osten- teachers have expressed frustration with
so presented their concerns during the a ‘train-the-trainer’ model and would
public comments section of the school prefer being trained by experienced in-
Monday, March 4, 2019 • 6:30-8 p.m. board’s Feb. 7 meeting. dividuals who have the direct knowledge
Harriet E. Brown Community Center Ostenso said, “The Calvert Education of the programs that are being imple-
Association (CEA) has been advocat- mented by the Board of Education
901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick ing for improvements to the elementary “3) A one-year stay on the purchase
Registration Required - Seating Limited curriculum over the past two years. Fol- and/or implementation of additional
lowing Assistant Superintendent (Diane) instructional technology, programs or
Join us for a presentation on the signs and symptoms of drug abuse. Workman’s presentation that was deliv- initiatives. Teachers have reported feel-
ered on January 24, 2019 in regards to ing overwhelmed by the large number
WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL SIGNS? teacher feedback on the elementary ELA
and Math curriculum, CEA is hopeful
of new initiatives that require in depth
training and planning. Taking another
WHAT ARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNS? that the Calvert County Board of Educa- year to fully implement those programs,
tion and Superintendent (Daniel) Curry such as the social/emotional curriculum
Discussion led by Stephanie Newman, MS, LCPC, LCADC, NCC, will prioritize improving curriculum and supporting technology for School-
Calvert Behavioral Health Services, Dual Diagnosis Counselor when assembling the 2019-2020 budget. ogy, will result in better utilization of
Priorities for CEA to have included in the programs that have already been pur-
the budget include: chased and identify future needs.”
PLUS: Hidden in Plain Sight “1) Two full time, 12-month staff Board President Dawn Balinski said
An Interactive Awareness Exhibit for Parents and Other Adults lines to be added to the Department of she appreciated Ostenso’s proposals and
Learn how to recognize the signs of alcohol and drug use in your home. Instruction for the purposes of hiring would advocate for more funding in the
Sponsored by POSITIVEVIBES Curriculum Writers who have obtained budget. However, Balinski added, “It’s
a master’s degree in curriculum writing a push and pull on whose priorities get
Sponsored by Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. as a minimum qualification. Degreed funded.”
To register or for more information, call 410-535-FREE
Refreshments will be provided. Curriculum Writers without supervisory
responsibilities will have the adequate [email protected]
amount of time to audit and amend the
Thursday, February 14, 2019 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

Bills Filed to Bypass Post-Labor-Day School

Hogan Seeks Public Support to Keep It
By Dick Myers lic pressure to return to a traditional to allow for additional flexibility for
Editor school calendar, the Maryland General inclement weather days. The executive
Assembly voted by an overwhelming order maintains the required number
Governor Larry Hogan issued an ex- 170-7 margin to pass legislation creat- of instructional days for students at 180
ecutive order several years ago to order ing a state commission to study mov- days and gives local school systems the
schools to not open until after Labor ing the school start date to after Labor full ability to set their own academic
Day. The decision was aimed at protect- Day, which was signed into law by for- calendar.
ing the state’s tourism industry, which mer Governor Martin O’Malley. Public However, legislation currently being
depends on Labor Day weekend revenue. polling has consistently indicated that debated in the Maryland Senate (Senate
But, almost immediately the decision approximately 70 percent of Maryland- Bill 128) would turn back the clock on
was derided by school boards around the ers support this initiative, with under 20 this common sense action, allowing un-
state who contend fitting in the required percent in opposition. elected bureaucrats in local school sys-
180 days while dealing with snow days, The task force, appointed by the for- tems to determine the start and end dates
mandated holidays and at the same time mer governor, included legislators, the of the school year and potentially thwart
closing no later than June 15 was becom- state superintendent of schools, repre- the will of citizens and taxpayers.
ing increasingly difficult. sentatives of local school systems, local Governor Hogan announced that the
Those school boards, including the teachers, representatives of the teachers administration will submit legislation
Calvert County Board of Education, and union, parents, students, and members to codify the executive order requir- Gov. Larry Hogan
the Maryland Association of Boards of of Maryland’s small business commu- ing school to start after Labor Day in
Education (MABE), are supporting sev- nity. Following a year of research, hear- statute. If a local school system opts to fort to petition the bill to a referendum,
eral bills aimed at returning control of ings, and evaluating expert testimony, move their start date earlier, the bill will which would place the matter on the
the school calendars back to the school the commission voted in favor of start- require a jurisdiction-wide ballot refer- statewide ballot for the citizens of Mary-
boards. ing school after Labor Day by a 12-3 endum that must be approved by the vot- land to decide.
Governor Hogan is fighting back. Re- majority. ers, offering genuine local control to the “Marylanders will have the deciding
cently his office issued the following This initiative had the vocal support of citizens over this important issue. vote on this one way or another, and
press release: former Governor O’Malley, who stated The governor also announced that if there is absolutely no question about
“Larry Hogan today announced pro- his intention to sign an executive order, the legislature does not work in a bipar- where they stand on this issue,” said the
posals, including new legislation, to en- as well as legislative leaders including tisan manner to pass the administration’s governor.
sure that the will of Maryland citizens Senate President Mike Miller. From compromise bill and instead moves for-
is upheld in any legislative action im- 2013 to 2016, a total of five bills were ward with SB 128, he will lead an ef- [email protected]
pacting the start date of the school year, introduced to require starting school af-
amid legislative efforts to undermine ter Labor Day, sponsored by dozens in
the governor’s executive order requiring both parties – including 16 Democratic
Maryland public schools to begin classes legislators currently in office – which
after Labor Day. failed to pass, in large part due to pres-
“After years of public outcry, with the sure from teachers union operatives.
strong support of most Marylanders, In September 2016, Governor Ho-
we took the action that nearly everyone gan  signed an executive order to
wanted us to take and finally returned finally enact the recommendation of
our public schools to the traditional post- the legislative task force and the will
Labor Day start date,” said Governor of Marylanders and require school
Hogan. “We have taken a lot of actions calendars to start classes after Labor Day
over the past four years, but I can’t think beginning in the 2017-18 school year.

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of another that has so much widespread, The executive order includes waiver

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enthusiastic support from citizens – in- provisions allowing school districts
cluding teachers, parents, and students – to apply for exemptions under certain

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across our state.” circumstances, and the governor signed

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In 2013, following years of pub- legislation in the 2018 legislative session

State to Assist
Federal Retiree Debt
Calvert County has many “Hometown Heroes”
We all know one, a volunteer, a mentor,
The Maryland Comptroller’s Office Compliance Division will work with a community leader, a first responder,
will offer assistance to Maryland federal federal retirees and the Department of a good neighbor, a big brother
retirees who owe Maryland taxes and Treasury on a case by case basis, but
were subject to an offset of their fed- the Comptroller’s Office will not offset
or sister, a leader in
eral pension by the U.S. Department of federal retirees’ pensions for state tax the classroom or church.
Treasury. obligations.
On Feb. 1, the Treasury Department Federal retirees in Maryland with a Throughout 2019 the County Times will feature
mailed notices to approximately 7,500 state tax obligation are encouraged to stories of Calvert’s “Hometown Heroes.”
federal retirees in Maryland owing make a payment arrangement with the
Maryland taxes as part of its Treasury Comptroller Office’s Compliance Di-
Offset Program. The notice states that vision’s Collections Section by calling To shine a spotlight on your hero email their name
the Department of Treasury could with- 410-974-2432. & contact info to [email protected]
hold up to 25 percent from a retiree’s
pension until the debt is resolved. Press Release from County Times
The Maryland Comptroller’s Office’s Maryland Comptroller’s Office
St. Mary’s County l Calvert County
6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

Federal Shutdown Prompts Economic Help

County Approves Fee Deferral or Abatement
By Dick Myers impact. This ordinance is intended to be
Editor used on a case-by-case basis. Most of the
items under consideration would still be
The recent historic federal govern- paid to the county. A penalty that was
ment shutdown has prompted Calvert not assessed would not be paid. “
County Government to look at ways of According to Director of Community
helping residents caught up in it. The Services Jennifer Moreland, staff began
Calvert County Board of County Com- gathering data during the recent govern-
missioners is moving ahead with an or- ment shutdown and began hearing re-
dinance that would allow them to either quests from citizens for help in getting
abate or defer fees and penalties. through.
One example of what the county could The work was being done while the
do is coming up later this month when prospect of a second shutdown begin-
quarterly water and sewer bills are due. ning this coming Friday loomed. With
The commissioners will consider wheth- an apparent compromise on border secu-
er they will defer those bill payments rity, it did appear at the Feb. 12 meeting
and abate late fees for non-payment until that the additional shutdown had been
the next bill is due. A decision will be averted, although it was not a sure thing.
made at their Feb. 26th meeting. So, the county will have in their back
A method will be developed to flag on pocket the ability to assist citizens
bills government employees who could should the issue come up again. But that
be affect ted by the shutdowns. ability will be on a case-by-case basis
The commissioners reviewed the pro- with commissioner vote on each issue
posed ordinance that allows then to help of potential abatement or deferral of fees
those caught in an economic pinch and and penalties.
approved moving forward with it.
According to Director of Finance and [email protected]
Budget Tim Hayden, “Almost no fiscal
Thursday, February 14, 2019 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 7

Infant Dies From Injuries Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam

Sustained In Crash
On February 9, 2018, Emma Leigh Maryland. After being struck, Smith’s ve-
Clarke, age 3 months, a Calvert County hicle entered the northbound lane where
Resident succumbed to the injuries sus- it was struck by a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
tained in a motor vehicle collision that oc- operated by Joseph Dennis Spalding, age
curred on February 7, 2019. 58 of Hollywood, Maryland. Smith and
Deputies from the St. Mary’s County a passenger were transported to an area
Sheriff’s Office responded to the 19200 trauma center, and a juvenile in Smith’s ve-
block of Three Notch Road in Lexington hicle was transported to Children’s Hospi-
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Of- to pay the fine.
Park, for the reported motor vehicle col- tal for treatment. Lonkert was transported
fice would like to alert the community Please remind your family and friends
lision involving three vehicles. The Sher- to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with inca-
regarding the latest phone scam target- that no legitimate government or law en-
iff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit pacitating injuries.
ing registered sex offenders. The scam forcement official will randomly contact
responded to the scene and continued the At this time, driver error appears to be
begins with a telephone call to citizens you by phone, ask for personal informa-
investigation. the contributing factor in the collision.
who are Registered Sex Offenders. The tion and require you to wire money to
Preliminary investigation determined a Anyone who may have witnessed the col-
caller identifies himself as a law en- suspicious bank accounts.
2008 Honda Civic operated by Alexa Tay- lision or events leading to the collision, are
forcement officer.  The fictitious officer The Calvert County Sheriff’s Of-
lor Smith, age 23 of Owings, was travel- asked to contact Deputy First Class John
informs the victim that they are in viola- fice is advising residents to hang up
ing southbound on Three Notch Road in Davis at (301) 475-4200 extension *8015
tion of the sex offender registry and are on these callers and not to follow their
the area of King James Parkway. Smith or by email at John.Davis@stmarysmd.
required to pay a fine in lieu of jail.  instructions.
attempted to make a U-turn at King James com.
As the conversation progresses, the
Parkway, and was struck by a 2013 Ford
caller asks the victim for personal infor- Press Release from CCSO
Escape traveling southbound, operated by St. Mary’s County
mation and for the victim to wire money  
John Wesley Lonkert, age 39 of Scotland, Sheriff’s Office Release

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter

On January 29th, 2019 Deputy Buckler revealed glass tubed shaped contain- he did not have a registration sticker be-
responded to Old Bayside Road in Ches- ers which contained suspected cocaine. cause his tag was stolen a few days prior.
apeake Beach for the report of a theft. Deputy Crum then escorted Williams Noland and the passenger, who was later
The victim advised the suspected person outside of Wawa and made contact with identified as Karen Walls Wingfield
was currently sleeping in their basement. the passenger of the vehicle she arrived (64), were asked to step out of the ve-
Deputy Buckler and Lt. Naughton made in. Jason Eric Dobson (42) was seen
contact with Nicholas Doerk (22) who

magnetometer. Upon examination of this

piece of foil, Deputy Kreps counted 18
pills identified as Quetiapine Fumerate.
Also located inside this foil was a small
piece of cellophane which contained 6
white pills, identified as Zubsolv. Depu-
ty Kreps placed Stickley under arrest and
transported him to the Calvert County disposing items out of the car window.
was advised that he needed to leave the Detention Center where he was charged Deputy Crum heard a solid item hit the hicle while a K9 scan was conducted
residence. While making entry into the with CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana pavement next to the vehicle and recov- which resulted in a positive alert. The
bedroom, they detected a strong odor of and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. ered a metal pipe with burn marks on the Calvert County Control Center advised
marijuana. The marijuana was confiscat- end. Dobson was subsequently arrested Noland had an active warrant through
ed and they exited the residence. While On January 31st, 2019 Deputy Crum for CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia another county. A search of the vehicle
outside, Doerk admitted to stealing sev- was dispatched to the Wawa in Dunkirk and transported to the Calvert County revealed suspected cocaine residue in-
eral tools from the victim that were lo- for the report of a theft in progress. The Detention Center. A search of Williams’ side of an Altoid tin which was located
cated in his vehicle. A probable cause complainant advised they witnessed the person revealed a total of 12 clear glass Wingfield’s purse. Other contraband
search of Doerk’s vehicle also yielded suspect, Maggie Jean Williams (34), tubes with suspected cocaine residue located inside the vehicle included a
a bottle of methadone that was not pre- and one clear plastic pill capsule with glass jar containing dried mint infused
scribed to him. A search of his person suspected cocaine residue. Williams was with suspected PCP, a pill bottle with
revealed two glass containers of THC arrested and charged with CDS: Posses- dried mint which also emitted the odor
wax. The tools were returned to the vic- sion of Paraphernalia then transported to of PCP when opened, (3) smaller glass
tim and Doerk was placed under arrest the Calvert County Detention Center. viles with suspected PCP residue, one
and transported to the Calvert County eye dropper with suspected PCP residue,
Detention Center where he was charged On February 2nd, 2019 Deputy Samp- a plastic screwdriver that contained sus-
with Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and son conducted a traffic stop in the area pected PCP on the handle, and several
CDS: Possession- Not marijuana. of Dares Beach Road and North Solo- other small viles containing suspected
mons Island Rd. The driver, identified as PCP. Noland and Wingfield were both
On January 31st, 2019 Deputy Kreps shove items in her clothing and retreat Leon Paul Noland (55), indicated that placed under arrest and transported to
was exiting the District Court in Prince to the women’s restroom. Deputy Crum the Calvert County Detention Center
Frederick when he was contacted by arrived on location and advised Wil- where they were charged with CDS:
a bailiff to help identify possible con- liams she needed to exit the restroom, Possession- Not Marijuana and CDS:
traband located on a suspect identified at which point she did. The complainant Possession- Paraphernalia.
as Shane Edward Stickley (32). After then entered the restroom and located
speaking to the bailiff’s, Stickley at- several items that Williams attempted
tempted to conceal a small rolled up to steal but disposed of in another stall.
piece of aluminum foil tucked in his Williams emptied her pockets which
waistband which was detected by the
 8 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

‘Got To Give’ Program Supports American Cancer Society

Fastop customer donations doubled by The Gott Company
The Gott Company’s “Got To Give” program contin-
ues to provide funds for local organizations dedicated to
strengthening the surrounding community. Recently, the
company presented the American Cancer Society’s Senior
Community Development Manager, Nancy Miller, with
a check for $2,600 to support programs provided by the
organization. Funds were gathered from contributions left
at Fastop locations across Calvert and St. Mary’s counties
by customers and later doubled by Fastop parent company,
The Gott Company.
“We truly appreciate the Gott Company’s support of the
American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate
lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer,” said
Miller when receiving the donation. “We are attacking
cancer from every angle by providing free information,
help, and support to those facing cancer by providing 24/7
free access to our National Cancer Information Center.
The organization also educates people about how to re-
duce their risk for cancer or detect it early when it’s easi-
est to treat, fund innovative cancer research that will help
protect future generations, and fight back through public
policy in partnership with the American Cancer Society
Cancer Action Network, the Society’s nonpartisan advo-
cacy affiliate. Those interested in further supporting the
organization or learning more about its services can call
1-800-ACS-2345 or visit the American Cancer Society’s
website, www.cancer.org.
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Calvert Library Hosting

Civil War Forum on Opioids
display
Now at the
Lexington Park Library “For the first time in U.S. history, a
person is more likely to die from an acci-
dental opioid overdose than from a mo-
at the peak of the HIV epidemic in 1995
and more than the number of US com-
bat deaths in the entire Vietnam War.
tor vehicle crash,” according to National At least two-thirds of those 2016 drug
until Feb. 28, 2019 Safety Council analysis.
 What should we do about this opioid
deaths were caused by opioids.”
The format of the discussion is a pre-
epidemic?  That is the question the com- sentation and deliberation of three op-
munity will be discussing on Saturday, tions, a focus on treatment for all, on
February 23, 2-4pm at Calvert Library enforcement and on individual choice.
Prince Frederick.  The library is collabo- Each option offers advantages and draw-
Featuring: rating with the Calvert Alliance Against backs and is based on different views
Substance Abuse, Calvert County Be- and values. Is there a common ground
Maryland Ammo Boxes, havioral Health Services, Sheriff’s Of- that our community can come to in or-
fice, State’s Attorney’s Office and Com- der to have an impact on this crisis?  A
Maryland Belts, Weapons, munity Mediation Center to offer this booklet outlining the options is available
opportunity to consider a variety of solu- to check out from the library.  Join the
Bottony Crosses, Excavated Buckles tions.  According to the National Issues conversation.  For more information, call
Forums, “More than 64,000 Americans Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.
were killed by drug overdoses in 2016,
and Original Images of Local Soldiers according to the Centers for Disease Press Release from Calvert Library                                          
Control. That is worse than the death toll
Thursday, February 14, 2019 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 9

Leadership Group Teams EXTREMELY LARGE 2-DAY

CONTRACTOR’S REGIONAL
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10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

SMADC Takes Over Oyster Trail Website

Guide Expands Support for Oyster Industry
The Southern Maryland Agri- grant to build on the good work al- land’s oyster producers to update
cultural Development Commis- ready started by PEARL and to ex- the website listings,” commented
sion (SMADC) recently adopted pand the website content to include Susan McQuilkin, SMADC Mar-
the management of the ‘Southern oyster producers region-wide,” ex- keting Specialist, “We’d also like
Maryland Oyster Trail’ website, at plained SMADC’s Director, Shelby to hear from Southern Maryland
the invitation of the project origi- Watson-Hampton. “We are excited oyster-related sites, events, festivals,
nators Morgan State University, to take on this important market- support organizations and associa-
Patuxent Environmental and Aquat- ing project to support and pro- tions to enhance the guide resources
ic Research Laboratory (PEARL) mote Southern Maryland’s oyster and visitor experience.” 
and partners St. Mary’s and Calvert industry.” Interested producers and venues
County Economic Development SMADC plans to update the ex- are encouraged to submit the online
and Tourism Departments. isting website and re-format the Southern Maryland Oyster Guide
The Southern Maryland Oyster content in line with its other suc- application form. There is no charge
Trail  was first conceived by envi- cessfully established consumer to be listed. For more information
ronmental non-profit True  Oyster guides and marketing programs. and to access the guide application
Restoration Initiative, Inc., as a The web-hosted Southern Mary- form visit ‘News and Announce-
tourism marketing catalyst to in- land ‘Oyster Guide’ will showcase ments’ at SMADC.com. To request
crease public appreciation for oys- producer profiles (hatcheries, aqua- a printed application contact info@
ter farming; where and how oysters culture farms and wild harvest), smadc.com or call (301) 274-1922,
are grown and harvested as well as as well as provide information Ex. 1.
the economic, cultural, gastronomic on where to buy Southern Maryland The Southern Maryland Oys-
and ecological assets the oyster in- raised and harvested oysters. Also ter Guide is made possible in part
dustry contributes to the region. featured will be regional restaurants by a Rural Maryland Prosperity
The Oyster Trail website mary- and stores that offer local oysters, Investment Fund Grant (RMPIF)
landoystertrail.com, currently hosts experiential tours, museums and awarded to SMADC, a division of
a self-guided destination tour of other sites where the general public the Tri-County Council for South-
oyster farms and other oyster-relat- can explore and learn about the oys- ern Maryland.
ed sites and attractions primarily ter’s unique cultural and maritime
located in Calvert and St. Mary’s heritage. Press Release from AMADC
Counties. “SMADC was awarded “In the upcoming weeks, we will
a Rural Maryland Council (RMC) be reaching out to Southern Mary-

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Gas Cylinder Recycling Visitors Guide Invites All to

Locations Changed ‘Catch our Drift’
The 2019 Calvert County Visitors Calvert County.
Guide is now available. Use the Visitors “The 2019 Calvert County Visitors
Guide to find information on shopping, Guide is for beach-goers, nature-lovers,
restaurants and visitor attractions like craft beverage connoisseurs, shoppers,
Breezy Point Beach & Campground, An- foodies, boat-riders, history museum
nmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, browsers and everything in between –
Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Pat- and there’s a lot in between,” said Tour-
terson Park & Museum, the Patuxent ism Program Specialist Hilary Dailey.
Wine Trail and many other places of in- “There’s always more to explore in Cal-
terest that make Calvert County, Mary- vert County.”
land a favorite destination. To receive free copies of the 2019
The guide also features contact in- Visitors Guide or for more information
formation and details on charter boats, on county attractions and events, please
marinas, boat ramps, campgrounds, golf contact the Calvert County, Maryland,
courses, antique stores, accommodations Department of Economic Development
and biking/hiking trails as well as a list- at 410-535-4583 or via email at info@
Effective immediately, the Calvert inders at convenience centers or the ing of major events throughout the year. ecalvert.com. Visit online at www.choos-
County Department of Public Works, landfill, please set the cylinders in the Whether you come to comb for shark ecalvert.com and like us on Facebook.
Solid Waste Division, will not accept designated gas cylinder area and do not teeth or sail the scenic Chesapeake Bay,
certain cylinders at county convenience place items in roll-off containers. For a discover amazing adventures and un- Press Release from
centers for safety reasons. full list of accepted recycling materials, spoiled beauty in Southern Maryland’s Calvert County Government 
Propane cylinders and non-flammable visit online.
small cylinders up to 20 pounds are ac- For more information call the Calvert
cepted at all convenience centers and County Department of Public Works,
the Appeal landfill. All other flamma- Solid Waste Division, at 410-326-0210
ble and oxygen gas cylinders and those or visit www.calvertcountymd.gov/
larger than 24 inches must be brought recycle.
to Appeal Landfill for proper and safe
disposal. Press Release from
When recycling pressurized gas cyl- Calvert County Government

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12 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

Rev. Joan Jones: Teacher, Minister

Civil Rights Lessons from Both
By Dick Myers vert to ease the transition. She was in 9th
Editor grade when she started in the integrated
Calvert High School.
Calvert County’s civil rights history How did it go? She said, “For me it was
has been written in its churches and its not bad. I did not have any problems at
schools. And in turn those churches and all. None. The teachers were very nice.”
schools have helped define what Calvert The students were generally okay, and
County has become since the civil rights she even made friends with some whites
movement led to the integration of both. and those friendships endured. The only
Rev. Joan Jones has helped define that problems were on the buses, on which
history. Her life has been intertwined some white students were “very rude”
with both church and school. and wouldn’t give the blacks seats.
Rev. Joan Jones has been pastor of St. “It was a wonderful transition,” she
Edmonds United Methodist Church in noted. She ponders why integration went
Chesapeake Beach for 20 years. But she smoother in Calvert than in other parts
took to the ministry later in life. Her first of the south. She thinks maybe it was be-
profession was as a teacher. cause Calvert was so rural and isolated.
Jones taught for 30 years, mostly at Jones attended segregated Mt. Hope
Huntingtown Elementary School. “All Elementary School and one of her teach-
of my colleagues at school always called ers was Harriet Elizabeth Brown, who
me a pastor or preacher,” she said. “The has become a legend in Calvert County you the way you treat me. So, I just never area had a fellowship. “So, we would
students that I taught would go home and for her pioneer work in getting equal pay looked at it as being an obstacle. I use visit each other. I had never done a ser-
tell their parents, ‘Ms. Jones was preach- for black teachers. everything as a learning experience, and mon or anything here, but I had visited,
ing that.’ So, the calling I think has just At the unveiling ceremony for the por- I taught my children the same thing. “ so I knew the people here and they knew
always been there and I think the school trait of Brown in the courthouse, Jones She doesn’t remember the churches Ward’s? When she was introduced to the
system was somewhat of a segue into the told the story of how black schools al- in Calvert being actively involved in the congregation as the new pastor there was
ministry.” ways got the school system’s hand-me- civil rights movement. “We knew about a warm welcome because of that famil-
She said she often had students who downs, including textbooks. Students Martin Luther King. We used to hear iarity with her.
she counseled with very challenging were prohibited from taking the books about his traveling and all of the activi- St. Edmonds’ namesake is somewhat
backgrounds. “Being their teacher and home because they were so worn. But ties. We would see it on TV,” she said. of a mystery, and the original church re-
with them being very comfortable with Jones, whose youthful quest for knowl- “During that time when I grew up cords were lost in a fire. After that fire in
me, they were able to share things with edge was so strong, defied the rule. the African-American church was actu- the late 1800’s, the church met in a log
me and I would try to give them reason- At home she was reading and eating ally an extension basically of your fam- cabin before a new one was built. It later
able, sound advice.” at the same time and got some grease on ily. So, when you attended church you also had a school that is remembered by
Some of that had to do with herself one of the pages. She was fearful Miss would get some of the same basic train- some of the older congregation mem-
and other black teachers having empa- Brown would find out, which she did. ing that you got at home. And when you bers. The existing building on Dalrym-
thy with black students. Although she She approached Jones’ desk and asked were at church, the same people that you ple Road was constructed in 1972 and
was unable to attend the recent Big Con- her to read from the soiled page. When saw in the community being a very close has been added onto.
versation on School Equity at Patuxent she did so correctly, she praised her and and small community, you saw them at The intersection of church and school
High School, she agrees with one of the ignored the transgression. church. So, if you did anything that you happened again soon after Jones became
conclusions – the need for a more diverse The church was always a big part of shouldn’t have done by the time you got pastor. She was elected to the Calvert
teacher corps. her life growing up. Being a part of a seg- back home, your parents knew about it.” County Board of Education in 2006 but
“During the time that I started teach- regated church and a segregated school, After graduating from Calvert High lost a reelection bid after absentee bal-
ing there were lots of African american Jones was asked if the community at the School, she attended Bowie State Col- lots were counted in 2010.
children who lived in areas that were time didn’t protect its young people from lege and majored in elementary educa- One of the issues that she and the
still not up to par as far as water and the ugliness going on outside. She said, tion. Her goal was to follow the stars other board members dealt with dur-
inside plumbing. And there were still “In this area we’ve always been kind of to California, in other words get as far ing her tenure was that same perplexing
people who were sharecropping, and close to the District and Baltimore, but away from Calvert as possible. “I was challenge of recruiting black teachers
those children needed to see somebody yet far enough that whatever is happen- just sitting there thinking about it. And and the same challenge to overcome of
who looked like them, who could prob- ing there, it’s not here. So, we don’t re- the Lord said, why do you want to go to affordable housing, transportation and
ably understand them a little more in ally feel like we were a part of it because California when you have folks at home things to do in the community for young
the classroom. And, for me, I think that we’ve always kind of been protected and who need your services? So, I came back people just out of college.
was one of the things that I brought to kind of a shield away from dangers.” home, and I have not regretted one min- About that decision many years ago
the table was that they could look up in Make no mistake about it, however, it ute of it. And, so I came back to give to stay and teach in Calvert, Rev. Jones
front of the classroom and say, oh, there’s was indeed a segregated society. “When back to the county what I had learned said, “It dawned on me that the location
a black lady there. She might understand you traveled, you traveled in groups, you and what the county had instilled in of the county was for us a Godsend, it
me a little better than a Caucasian or a don’t ever go by yourself. We always me.,” she said. wasn’t an obstacle at all simply because
teacher of another persuasion.” took care of each other. We looked out At the time the school system offered we were far enough away from the city
“I saw a lot in the community, so I un- for each other. And if there was any incentives for Calvert high school gradu- life not to get caught up in the city life.
derstood a lot of it. I understood where danger, somebody in the group would ates to return to teach and she and at least So, we still had a lot of values. We still
they were coming from. So, I could say always say, ‘come on, let’s go’.” five of her Bowie classmates did that and had a lot of walls that people don’t hardly
to a child, you go over there and sit there She said the family would go into stayed and retired as she did in 2004. hear that much about today, but we still
for a minute and get yourself together stores in Prince Frederick and the clerks She began her path to the ministry in had very, very good foundations.
and then we’ll talk,” she explained. would follow them around. “After a 1999 and became a full-time minister And it’s in the schools and churches
Jones was a product of the Calvert while it became a little uncomfortable, and St. Edmonds pastor after retiring. and families that those foundations are
County segregated school system. And, but those were the only stores that we “I’ve been here 20 years. This was my built. A lesson for everyone to ponder
she was also part of the first integrated had to shop at. So, we had to go there.” first church, only church and I will prob- during this Black History Month in
class at Calvert High School. Before the But she said it didn’t bother her. “My ably retire from this church.” Calvert.
school was fully integrated, some stu- concept of living is we’re all the same re- She had some connection to the
dents from each class at black Brooks gardless of how you treat me. You know, 153-year-old St. Edmonds. Her church, [email protected]
High School voluntarily attended Cal- we’re the same and I don’t have to treat Ward’s and the other churches in the
 Co me
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Claggett Sworn in Nursing Students Inducted

into Honor Society
to School Board The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) inducted 15 nursing students
into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of
ment, teaching, management and care
coordination skills,” Russell continued.
“They need to be full partners with
the Organization for Associate Degree physicians and other healthcare profes-
Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Hon- sionals in redesigning health care to
or Society. meet the demands of an ever changing
“Admission into an honor society is world.”
an extraordinary accomplishment and To be inducted into CSM’s Alpha
is a recognition of years of hard work Omega Chapter, nursing students must
and dedication,” Nursing Professor Dr. first become provisional members in
Karen Russell told the honorees during their third semester of the program. The
their induction and pinning ceremony. student must maintain a 3.0 GPA, earn
Russell and Nursing Professor Lynn a B or higher in all courses required
Kennedy serve as faculty advisers for for the nursing program with no previ-
CSM’s Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha ous nursing course failures and reflect
Delta Nu. sound moral and ethical values with
“As honor society members, you are professionalism and integrity of the
the leaders of your class, and repre- highest caliber. Additionally, the new
sent the very best of our program,” she inductees complete a service learning
added. “You are role models for other project and reflect on that project.
students.” “This [induction] is just a small step-
Russell told the audience that the ping stone on our way to graduation
focus of healthcare is shifting from and I know I’m speaking for everyone
disease treatment and management to when I say it’s such an awesome feel-
health promotion and disease preven- ing knowing that we worked so hard
tion. As a result, she pointed out, nurses to get where we are today,” said Kayla
New Calvert County Board of Education member Inez Claggett was sworn in by Clerk of today have the opportunity to work in a Getgen, vice president of CSM’s Alpha
the Circuit Court Kathy Smith during the board’s Feb. 7 meeting. Claggett replaces Kelly multitude of practice settings. Omega Chapter.
McConkey who was elected county commissioner. McConkey attended the swearing in. “Regardless of education or practice “Being a part of the honor society
Photo courtesy CCPS. setting, nurses today must be equipped is exactly what the name says – it’s an
with excellent communication, assess-
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ferently about yourself.
“You are professionals,” Russell said.
“You are leaders. You have chosen to
become a member of a profession that
for the past 16 years has been ranked
the most honest and ethical.”
Nursing students inducted into
CSM’s Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha
Delta Nu include:
• Molly Abell, of Mechanicsville
• Hannah Aley, of Mechanicsville
• Jasmine Dyson, of Waldorf
• Abbie Everly, of Lusby
• Jessica Fantaccione,
of Mechanicsville
• Kayla Getgen, of Charlotte Hall
• Jacquelyn Guadalajara,
of Great Mills
• Kristina Guzzardro, of Waldorf
• Kasey Long, of Avenue
• Miranda Martin, of Port Tobacco
• Angela Middleton,
of Leonardtown
• Caitlin Nutter, of La Plata
• Terrice Stewart, of California
• Leslie Thompson, of Waldorf
• Brittany Vallandingham,
of Chaptico
CSM nursing students are inducted into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu For more information on CSM’s
Honor Society. From left in the front row are Kasey Long, Miranda Martin, Angela Middleton, Caitlin Nutter, Terrice Stewart, Leslie Thompson nursing program, visit www.csmd.edu/
and Brittany Vallandingham. In the back row from left are Molly Abell, Hannah Aley, Jasmine Dyson. Abbie Everly, Jessica Fantaccione, Kayla nursing.
Getgen, Jacquelyn Guadalajara and Kristina Guzzardo. To view photos from the event,
visit https://csmphoto.zenfolio.
honor,” she added. “Looking at all the ing we have accomplished something is a beginning, not an end,” Russell added. com/19janadninduction.
faces in this room, the faculty, parents, another awesome feeling.” “It is the beginning of your continuous
siblings, children, significant others and “I challenge each of you to think of pursuit of knowledge, of lifelong learn- Press Release from CSM
everyone else, smiling back at us know- this induction into the honor society as ing. It is the beginning of thinking dif-

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16 Sports The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

Former CSM Soccer Player Represents

United States in International Tournament
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is capable of reaching new levels ath-
former soccer player and ’18 Alumnus letically. “I got in at the base level,” he
Max Bode has yet another milestone to shares. “I got a little taste of it, and I still
add to his many accomplishments - he have more work to do and a lot of room
recently played for the United States for growth.”
U20 Futsal team in the Asociación Mun- And he said he remains determined to
dial de Futsal (AMF) U20 World Cup in improve and reach new levels.
Valledupar, Colombia. The fact that it “You’re never done,” he said. “You get
was Bode’s first time playing for a USA one place and there’s another level you
team was mirrored by the fact it was the can reach so it’s always trying to reach
first time the United States had entered a that level – to the best that you can and
U20 team in the AMF tournament. show what you can do.”
“It was amazing,” he said. “It was Bode added that he prefers futsal
great being able to represent the state to regular outdoor soccer because the
and sport you love.” small playing space requires players to
Bode now plays for the men’s soccer have more technical ability and adverse
team at Shepherd University in West weather conditions don’t play a factor in
Virginia. He said his favorite memory of the game. “It’s not all about who’s stron-
the tournament is scoring in the USA’s ger but who can think faster and who’s
match against India. He said he was also technically better.”
pretty pumped that he started in every He said he also thinks futsal is more
game the USA played. challenging mentally.
“No other feeling has been able to “It’s so fast-paced,” he explained.
top it,” he continued. “Not in my wildest “There are so many things you have to
dream did I think I would represent the be thinking of. In outdoor, there’s not
U.S. ever in my life.” as much going on – not everyone is in-
Bode started playing futsal for recre- volved in the plays so you can daze
ation six years ago, and began playing off. But in futsal you always have to be
competitively only three years ago. The thinking about what the other person is
futsal tournament proved to him that he thinking and think three moves ahead of

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) former soccer player and ’18 alum Max Bode has yet
another milestone to add to his many accomplishments - he played for the United States U20
Futsal team in the Nov. 18-25 AMF U20 World Cup.

them just like a chess match.” career in sport management.

Bode, who was one of four scholar- “I’ve grown up around sports, playing
ship recipients of the Marrick Home all kinds of sports, so surrounding my-
Scholarship presented at CSM’s 26th an- self with classes centered around sports
nual Golf Classic in 2017, said he hopes definitely intrigued me,” he said. He
students consider his experience as an plans to graduate from Shepherd Uni-
example of what student athletes can ac- versity with a bachelor’s degree in Rec-
complish if they choose to attend CSM reation and Sport Studies and his career
and he encourages people to consider plans include starting in sport adminis-
taking the community college route after tration and working his way up to be an
high school. In fact, he credits his time at athletic director.
CSM for the success he is experiencing “After I graduate, I’m definitely going
today on the field, and off. to continue my soccer career, whether
“I chose to attend CSM after deter- that’s outdoor or futsal, preferably futsal,
mining it was the best choice logisti- but wherever I can go is where I will go,”
cally, financially and academically,” he Bode shared.
said, adding that when he started college For information about CSM’s athlet-
he wasn’t sure what he wanted to study. ics, visit www.csmd.edu/athletics. For
“CSM gave me the opportunity to ex- information about scholarships, visit
plore his interests with the wide variety https://www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/credit-
of elective classes without having to go costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/
into debt,” he said. He also credits the scholarships/scholarship-finder/.
sport psychology class he took at CSM
for helping him decide that he wants a Press Release from CSM
Thursday, February 14, 2019 The Calvert County Times Entertainment 17

Exhibit to RISE UP! Tails of Br’er Rabbit

Premiers at CSM
Annmarie Garden Features Voices of Today’s Teens

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts with some everyday interests and experi-
Center in Solomons, Maryland, is ences mixed in.
pleased to present an exciting new ex- Many of the artists will be attending The public is invited to enjoy the up- You won’t want to miss how the chil-
hibit featuring the expressive voices of the opening reception Annmarie After coming, and uplifting, production of “Af- dren’s imagination comes to life as Br’er
teens. RISE UP! A Teen Art Exhibit will Hours, Friday, February 15 from 6:00- rican-American Folk Tales: The Tails of Rabbit and his crew jump off the page
run from February 15, 2019-April 14, 8:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimen- Br’er Rabbit” showing Feb. 14-16 at the and onto CSM’s stage.  
2019 in the Kay Daugherty Gallery with tary refreshments and live music. Ad- College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) The show’s run time is approximately
an opening reception during Annma- mission is free and open to the public. Fine Arts Center (FA Building), The- 70 minutes and is appropriate and en-
rie After Hours on Friday, February 15 All ages are invited to attend. ater. Produced by special arrangement couraged for all ages. Mark your calen-
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The RISE UP! exhibit runs February with author and CSM Alumnus Kenneth dar now and plan to attend one of the fol-
The exhibit features over 60 works 15-April 14. The Kay Daugherty Gallery L. Waters Jr., this comedy portrays what lowing showtimes: Thursday, Feb. 14 at
from area teens and includes visual, is open daily from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., happens when a school teacher asks his 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.; and Sat-
literary, and performing art.  The ex- regular admission applies. This exhibit students to act out the folktales of Br’er urday, Feb. 16 at 2 and 7 p.m. The cost is
hibit explores and communicates what it is a project of the Tom & Katie Watts Rabbit. $7 adults and seniors, $5 youth of high
means to be a teen today and span paint- Youth Fund of Annmarie Garden. An- Teacher Mr. Eugene Remy thinks he school age and younger. For ticket in-
ing, drawing, mixed media, fiber, pho- nmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Cen- has a brilliant idea during Black History formation, email  [email protected],
tography, printmakink, sculpture, cre- ter is supported in part by the Maryland Month to teach the folktales taught to call 301-934-7828 or visit https://www.
ative writing, poetry, and performance. State Arts Council (msac.org). him by his mother when he was a child. csmd.edu/calendar/arts/laplata/African-
Caitlin Blake, Teen Programs Specialist For additional information please call Through his creative method of story- American-Folk-Tales-The-Tails-of-Brer-
with the National Portrait Gallery juried 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmarie- telling, he divides his class into groups Rabbit-2.14.18.
submissions from over 50 teens from the garden.org. of three and assigns each group a story CSM’s La Plata Campus is located
tri-county area of Southern Maryland to act out and perform - with hilarious at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata.
exploring themes such as identity, injus- Press Release from Annmarie results.
tice, fears, anxiety, hopes, and dreams Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Press Release from CSM

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18 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
[email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Alexander Lavish experimental aircraft eventually lead to

the development of the Space Shuttle.
Lusby Architectural Review Committee.
Alex is survived by his wife, Shirley
person.
Janet is survived by her husband Rob-
In the late 1960s Alex was sent to Santa W. Lavish, his three children: Valerie A. ert Anthony Pometto, a step-daughter
Monica, CA to be the USAF liaison of- Kund with husband, Dennis, of Lusby, Katie Pometto, sister Patricia Corridan
ficer to RAND Corporation. Upon re- MD; Craig A. Lavish with wife, Gayle, of of Olney, and brothers John and Jef-
turning to MD, Alex was assigned to the Madison, AL; Mark A. Lavish of Com- frey Youngman of Rockledge, FL and
Pentagon, Bolling AFB and Andrews stock Park, MI and eight grandchildren: Andrew Youngman of Chesapeake
AFB from 1969 to 1978, allowing his Ian Kund and Wyatt Kund with wife, Beach. She was preceded in death by her
family to set down roots and his children Eleanor; Chelsea Wicks with husband, parents.
to graduate from local high schools and Chandler, Hunter Lavish with wife, To- Visitation will be Monday, Febru-
colleges. Alex’s 31 years of service in- rey, Ariel and Tasha Lavish; Mark Lav- ary 18, 2019, 6-8 p.m. at Rausch Fu-
cluded participation in three wars: World ish Jr., and Trey Lavish, and niece Ellen neral Home-Owings, 8325 Mt. Harmony
War II, Korean and Vietnam. Alex was Becht of Las Vegas, NV. Alex is pre- Lane, Owings, MD 20736.
even stationed in Germany after WWII ceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Memorial Service will be Tuesday,
to aid in Germany’s reconstruction. He Lynette Lavish and his siblings: Anne February 19, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the funer-
retired from the United States Air Force Lavish, Marie Lavish, William Lavish al hone. Interment will be at Resurrec-
with the rank of Colonel on August 31, and Joseph Lavish. tion Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road,
1978, while stationed at Systems Com- A Memorial Service will be held at St. Clinton, MD 20735.
mand, Andrews AFB, MD. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 Memorial contributions may be made
Upon retirement, Alex and Shirley H.G. Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD on Sat- to Macular Degeneration Association,
moved to a house on a cove off of Mill urday, March 2, 2019 at 3:00 PM. Inter- 5969 Cattleridge Blvd., Suite 100, Sara-
Creek in Calvert County. For two years ment will be a private military service sota, FL 34232; 855-962-2852.
Alex was employed by Prince George’s at Arlington National Cemetery Colum-
Alexander Lavish, 92, of Lusby, MD
passed away on October 31, 2018 at
County to supervise the construction of
the P.G. County Hospital. He fully re-
barium, Arlington, VA.
In lieu of flowers memorial contribu- Patricia Anne Coxen
Washington Hospital Center. tired in 1980 and began many years of tions may be sent to Solomon’s Volun-
Born on November 13, 1925 in Plain- volunteer service to the community. To teer Rescue and Fire
field, N.J. Alex was the son of the late begin with Alex became a co-founder Squad or St. Paul United Methodist
Charles Lavish and Mary (Lissack) Lav- of the Patuxent Small Craft Guild under Church. Condolences to the family may
ish. Alex and his siblings were raised the sponsorship of Calvert Marine Mu- be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.
by his oldest sister, Anne, until he was seum on Solomons Island, MD, volun- com
eligible to enlist in the Army Air Corps teering at least twice a week. From 1979
in 1943.
The G.I.Bill allowed Alex to attend
to 1984 Alex was an active member of
the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He taught Janet Lynn Pometto
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 1951 portions of boat safety courses during
he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree the week and assisted weekend boaters
in Mechanical Engineering. Alex fur- on the local waterways. Alex also aug-
thered his educational pursuits in 1961 mented his retirement by becoming an
at the University of Chicago and earn- active member of the archeological digs
ing a Master’s Degree in Engineering at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in
Management. St. Leonard, at Historic St. Mary’s City
While stationed at Wright Patterson and at Londontown in Edgewater, MD.
Air Base in Ohio, Lt. Alex Lavish met His interest in archeological history took
Shirley Jean Whitfield. Alex on three trips to the Holy Lands in
They fell in love and married on De- Israel, including a two week archeologi-
cember 19, 1952. Together they raised cal dig at Bethsaida.
three children. From 1951 to 1956 Alex Alex was an active member of St. Paul
worked in the Photo Reconnaissance United Methodist Church in Lusby, serv-
Lab, developing high-speed magazines ing as a trustee for the church, a member
for aeriel cameras. From 1958 to 1961 of the Board of Directors for SPUMPS
Alex was involved in a “wingless” air- and ushered with Shirley during Sunday
craft project, which was designed to re- services. The Calvert County Commis-
enter the atmosphere and land. These sioners even selected Alex to serve on the
Patricia Anne Coxen, 85, of Hunting-
town passed away February 6, 2019 at
her residence. She was born July 25,
1933 in Washington, D.C. to Ivey Lo-
Now Offering... renzo and Sallie (Wingate) Murphy. Pat
was raised in D.C. and graduated from
RAUSCH CREMATORY P.A. Janet Lynn Pometto, 63, of Sunder- Eastern High School. She lived in Lusby,
land passed away February 9, 2019. She North Carolina and Annapolis before
Calvert County’s was born May 10, 1955 in Monongahela, moving to Huntingtown in August of
ONLY On-site Crematory PA to John William and Elizabeth Ja- 2018. She was employed with the Inter-
net (Blackburn) Youngman. Janet was national Brotherhood of Teamsters as a
raised in Riverdale, MD and graduated receptionist and later with the Calvert
Where Heritage and Life are celebrated. from Parkdale High School. She mar- County Health Department. Pat was a
ried Robert Pometto on March 27, 1998 member of St. Paul’s United Method-
Serving Calvert, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties and they lived in Bowie before moving ist Church in Lusby and she enjoyed
to Sunderland in 2003. She was em- the beach, reading, basket weaving and
Lusby Owings Port Republic ployed as a data management specialist cooking. She enjoyed staying active and
20 American Ln. 8325 Mount Harmony Ln. 4405 Broomes Island Rd. with OPM, retiring after 38 years. Janet will be remembered as being brutally
410-326-9400 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 enjoyed playing slot machines, bowling, honest.
aerobics and she loved animals. She will Pat was preceded in death by her hus-
www.RauschFuneralHomes.com be remembered as a loving and giving band, Eugene, a son Ernie McNab and
Thursday, February 14, 2019 The Calvert County Times Obituaries 19

brother Ivey L. Murphy, Jr. She is sur-

vived by daughter Sally M. Davis and
Ethel Sarah Kidwell
husband Gerald of Huntingtown, grand-
children Thomas Davis and wife Mea-
gan, Jeremy Davis and wife Michele,
Eric McNab and wife Brooke and Ian
and Anna Coxen, great-grandchildren
Payton Davis and Owen McNab and
stepsons Craig and Sean Coxen.
Visitation will be Thursday, Febru-
ary 14, 2019, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at
Rausch Funeral Home-Owings8325 Mt.
Harmony Lane, Owings, MD 2073.
Funeral Service will be Friday, Feb-
ruary 15 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made on August 12, 2018. He was a veteran of
to Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Court the United States Army where he was a
Prince Frederick, MD 20678; member of the 82nd Airborne Division.
410-535-0892. He was a Maryland State Trooper for
22 years retiring in December 1987 as a
Ethel Sarah Kidwell, 84, of Chesa- First Sgt.. He then became a Maryland
Karl Baumann peake Beach passed away February Memorial contributions may be made State Fire Marshal, retiring in 2008 af-
5, 2019 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice to American Cancer Society, 405 Wil- ter 20 years of service. He enjoyed do-
House in Prince Frederick. She was born liams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD ing yard work and working around his
October 7, 1934 in Washington, D.C. to 21220; 800-227-2345; Link: https:// home, going to crab feasts, traveling to
Edward and Florence (Ostrander) Cen- www.cancer.org/ Myrtle Beach, cooking, and spending
terfeit. She graduated from Bladens- Funeral arrangements were made by time with his family and friends.
burg High School in 1952, and attended Rausch Funeral Home. Along with his wife he is survived by
classes at the University of Maryland in two daughters; Tanya Helms (Tom) and
College Park. She married Warner Giles
“Boody” Kidwell, and they owned and
Charles Edward Lynda Ose (Wendell), a son; Charles E.
Dammann, a sister; Jane Ohlsson, two
operated Kidwell’s Package Store in Dammann brothers; Bob Dammann (Dee) and Car-
Tuxedo, MD, and she continued to oper- Charles E. “Chuck” Dammann, 77, ey Dammann (Celeia) and his beloved
ate the business in Bladensburg after the of Owings, Maryland passed on Sun- Stafford Terrier; Sarge.
death of her husband. She relocated to day September 23, 2018 at his residence. Friends may call on Thursday Septem-
Chesapeake Beach in 1976, and worked Born in Hillsboro, IL he was a son of the ber 27, 2018 at Lee Funeral Home-Cal-
as a substitute teacher at Beach and late Lorene(Duffy) and Charles E. Dam- vert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD
Windy Hill Elementary Schools. She mann Sr. He was the beloved husband of from 10-11:30 am followed by a funeral
was a member of the Stallings-Williams Faye R. (Jenkins) Dammann. They cel- service at 11:30am. Burial will follow at
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 206, ebrated their 44th wedding anniversary Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.
and volunteered her time and talents at
Karl Baumann, 83, of Dunkirk passed the Legion, Meals on Wheels, and at the
away February 5, 2019 at his residence. HELP Association thrift store. In her lei-
He was born October 9, 1935 in Ger- sure time Sarah enjoyed the Chesapeake
many to Emil and Veronika (Weigoni) Bay, nature, travel, cruises, walking,
Baumann. Karl was raised in Suskovo, gardening, and spending time with her Honor the memory of your cherished
Ukraine, a former territory of Hungary.
He moved to the United Stated in 1952
friends.
She was preceded in death by her hus-
A Tribute to the Loved One one by sharing the story of their life
with friends, neighbors and associates
and lived in Lower Marlboro and Sun- band, a daughter Susan Maria Kidwell, Lynda J. Striegel
derland before settling in Lothian. Karl and her brother Bill Centerfeit. She is WhoseREVOCABLE
Memory Lives
LIVING TRUSTS • BUSINESS LAW
here in the community.

For details and to place

was employed as a master electrician for survived by her son Jeff M. Kidwell,
many years and kept his license in good a granddaughter Gretchen Slinger-
man, and a great-granddaughter Avery
On Forever in Your
WILLS Heart
• PROBATE ADMINISTRATION
POWERS OF ATTORNEY • LIVING WILLS
your notice of remembrance,
call 301-373-4125 for assistance.
standing into his 80’s. He was a mem-
ber of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catho- Slingerman. SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
lic Church and in his leisure time he Funeral arrangements were made by Lyn speaks to many groups regarding Estate Planning & would
enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, cutting Rausch Funeral Home. be happy to speak to yours. Lyn also offers complimentary
trees, working in his garden, skiing and Estate Planning Classes the Third Wednesday of Each Month
dancing.
Karl is survived by his daughter Chris-
Douglas J. Hansen at 11AM at 8906 Bay Avenue • North Beach, MD 20714.
tine M. Reed of Martinsburg, WV, sisters Douglas J. Hansen, age 76, of Hun- 301-855-2246 • www.legalstriegel.com
Mathilde Jones of Forestville and Eliza- tingtown, MD, formerly of Mt. Prospect,
beth Main of Lothian, brothers Ludwig IL, beloved partner of the late Lynn De-
Baumann and wife Patricia of Dunkirk Pont, son of the late Donald F. and Mar-
and Johann Baumann and wife Cecilia jorie F. Hansen, dear brother of Freder-
of Davidsonville as well as numerous ick D. (Amy) and Jeffrey R. (Betsy), lov-
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in ing Uncle to Meagen Streech, and also
death by his sisters Margarette Baumann survived by many loving cousins and
and Emma Croce and brothers Gustav, friends. An Army veteran, having served
Ferdinand and Emil Baumann. in the Old Guard. Doug was an avid
Funeral arrangements were made by sports fan, enjoyed golf, and cheered for REMEMBRANCES
Rausch Funeral Home. his beloved Cubs all his life. Donations IN PRINT & ONLINE
to The American Cancer Society would
be appreciated.
20 Calendars The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 14, 2019

Community Calendar
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Karaoke at the Legion Droning On and On

UPCOMING American Legion, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett
8:00 PM - Midnight Ave., Chesapeake Beach
Summer Camp
A good time in the Lower Level Lounge. No cover 4:00 – 5:30 PM
It’s not too early to register now for Calvert County
charge. Public welcome. 410-257-9878. www.AL- Learn to fly a small drone and take it through our in-
Parks and Recreation weekly camps in June and July!!
Post206.Org door obstacle course. Ages 11-17. Free. Pre-registration
Register: online webtrac.co.cal.md.us. Phone: 410-
required. 410-535-1600 ext. 8210. Activity # 310640.
535-1600 x2649. Walk-in Main Office of any Commu-
nity Center.
Saturday, February 16 Steak Night
American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach
Dress for Success Drive
ONGOING Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Order your steak directly from the Grill-Master and
Food for Lovers Ave., Chesapeake Beach
get what you order. $17 includes sides, salad, bever-
calvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Shopping Center 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
age, and roll. Public welcome. 410-257-9878. www.
(Rts. 4/231), Prince Frederick Donate business attire (shirts, blazers, pants, dresses,
ALpost206.org
Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM shoes, ties etc.) you longer need. Donations will be used
Find passion for your favorite art --- pottery, still to create a wardrobe accessible to those in need so they
Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness
lifes, jewelry. Original and local flavor art! Show runs will feel like a million bucks going into interviews.
Chesapeake Beach Town Hall
through March 3. 410-535-9252. www.calvartgallery. 410-535-1600 ext. 8210
6:00 PM
org The public is invited to attend the business meeting.
Acoustic Music
If you have been affected by the opioid crisis, we want
Bottle Caps/Tops Needed American Legion, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach
to hear your story or your ideas on how we can better
All colors, sizes and shapes for upcoming Spring 7:00 – 11:00 PM
help those suffering from addiction in our community.
project at the Southern Community Center. Drop off at For your listening pleasure in the Lower Level
www.twinbeachoaa.org
any Community Center. Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-9:00 Lounge. Acoustic music by Ross Crampton. Public
PM. 410-586-1101, x4. welcome. 410-257-9878. www.ALPost206.org
Bingo
North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., Chesapeake
“On Watch” Memorial Statue Sweetheart Dinner
Beach
The Calvert County Department of General Ser- Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion
7:30 PM
vices is coordinating the annual “On Watch” memo- Church Rd., Mechanicsville (by Apple Basket)
Doors open at 5:00. $1,000 jackpot. $8/person. Food
rial brick campaign through April 30. The public Entertainment by Jim Godbold, The Rockin’ Elvis of
and drink for purchase. 301-855-0520.
may purchase bricks ($100/ea., tax deductible) to Calvert County. Prime Rib and Turkey Tenderloin. $30
person by Reservation ONLY; call Tom Keller 301-481-
memorialize those who served our country during
6388. www.mtzionmech.org Thursday, February 21
World War II. They will be placed at the Veterans
Patio, located at the World War II “On Watch” Me- Topsy Turvy Toddlers
morial Statue in Dowell. Learn more: Melinda Don- Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares
nelly at 410-535-1600, ext. 2565. Applications for Monday, February 18 Beach Road, Prince Frederick
memorial bricks: www.calvertcountymd.gov/onwatch 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Presidents’ Day
  A non-structured activity that encourages little
ones to interact freely and to learn by having fun!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Moon Bounces and other activities available. Free.
Thursday, February 14 St. Anthony Parish’s Padua Hall, North Beach
410-535-7080.
Valentine’s Day 11:00 – 7:00 PM
Hosted by Knights of Columbus Calvert Council
Kid Fit
Valentine Zumba—Red and Pink #7870. Walk-ins accepted or contact Dave Wilson, Sr.
Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
Sunderland Elementary School for appointment, [email protected].
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
7:00 - 8:00 PM A variety of fun and physical fitness games. A-Hoop
If you love to dance, this is the fitness class for you. Firehouse Zumba
Games & Relays, B-Dodgeball many ways, C-Action
All fitness levels are welcome; no experience is nec- Dunkirk Firehouse, Ward Road
Games. Pre-registration required. 410-586-1101. Don’t
essary. Register, Calvert County Parks & Recreation. 6:30 - 7:30 PM
forget to bring a water bottle!
410-535-1600 x8200. Focus on muscle conditioning, bal-
ance, range of motion and coordination.
NARFE Meeting
Drop in $5. Active duty first responders free.
Friday, February 15 301-520-2338 
Calvert Pines Senior Center, W.Dares Beach Rd..
Chicken ‘N Dumplins Prince Frederick
American Legion, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 1:00 PM
Calvert County Chapter 1466. Early lunch11:30 at
5:30 - 7:00 PM  Tuesday, February 19 Dream Weaver in Prince Frederick. Presentation by
Comfort food is the name of this informal din-
ner in the lower-level dining room. $12 includes side, Furry Friends Treats AARP on making your home “Senior Friendly” fol-
salad, and beverage. Public welcome. 410-257-9878. Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby lowed by a short business session. Active and Retired
www.ALpost206. 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Federal employees, current and prospective members,
In honor of Love Your Pet Day make some home- non-members and guests are welcome. Information
Family Bingo made dog and cat treats! Stir, mix, poor and bake delec- and Application, 410-586-1441 or email NARFE1466@
Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station table treats for your furry friend. $3.00. 410-586-1101. gmail.com.
Road, Sunderland
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Bingo for the entire family! A fun-filled evening.
Prizes for all ages. Free. 410-535-1600, x8220
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Events
YoungatHeart
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info

Thursday, February 14 Tuesday, February 19

Anti-Valentine Movie Night. 6:00- Droning On and On. 4:00-5:30pm.
8:30pm. Would you be my Anti-Valen- Calvert Library is partnering with Cal- By Office of Aging Staff
tine? The cure for the Valentine’s Day vert County Parks & Recreation for
blues is at Calvert Library! Campy mov- this free event. Get ready to have some tion, call: Calvert Pines Senior Cen-
ie, table top games, garlicky snacks. No aerial fun learning how to fly a small Center Closing ter: 410-535-4606; North Beach Se-
date required! Please register. Calvert drone and ultimately taking it through Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and
nior Center: 410-257-2549; Southern
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley our indoor obstacle course. Ages 11-17. North Beach Senior Centers will all
Pines Senior Center: 410-586-2748.
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Call Northeast Community at 410-257- be closed for Presidents Day, Mon-
2554 to register for activity #310640. day, February 18. Meals on Wheels
will not be delivered. Calvert Pines Senior Center
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, (CPSC)
7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, Enjoy an award-winning music
other caregivers. Facilitated by Jean- 410-257-2411. AARP Tax-Aide Program
Certified Tax-Aide Counselors with a Johnny Cash Tribute Per-
nette Findley & JC Hooker. Please reg- former, Jed Duvall as he pays tribute
ister. Calvert Library Prince Freder- Tween Kaleidoscope Movie Making. will be available Monday, February
4 through Friday, April 12, 2019 to to this legendary icon, Wednesday,
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 6:30-8:00pm. Tweens will combine tra- February 20, 12:30 p.m.
301-855-1862. ditional art-making with technology to prepare individual federal and state
tax returns at no cost or low-to-mod- Join us as the staff and seniors of
create interesting movies. Please reg- Calvert Pines “takes you to the Ca-
erate income senior citizens aged 50-
Friday, February 15 ister. Calvert Library Prince Freder-
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or plus. You do not have to be an AARP ribbean” with Caribbean Dreamin’,
Mobile Health Center from Calver- member. All individuals on the re- Friday, February 22, 11 a.m. –1 p.m.
301-855-1862. Party Caribbean style!
tHealth. 10:00-1:00pm. The Mobile turn must be present and provide
Health Center travels to under-served ar- identification (SSN card and photo
eas of the community to bring essential Wednesday, February 20 ID). Senior centers will begin taking North Beach Senior Center
primary care services, dental, preven- Revisiting the Founding Era. 7:00- calls Monday, January 28. Please call (NBSC)
tion and wellness programs to residents 8:30pm. Dr. Chretien Guidry will lead for more information. Calvert Pines, A local librarian will be here to
who may not have easy access to tradi- a series of discussions using historical 410-535-4606, North Beach, 410-257- discuss various resources the library
tional health care. For more informa- documents to spark public conversa- 2549, Southern Pines, 410-586-2748. has to offer on African-American
tion, to or view the full schedule, view tions about the Founding Era’s enduring History, Thursday, February 21, 11
an online tour of the vehicle, visit them ideas and themes and how they continue Maryland Energy a.m.
online. Calvert Library Prince Freder- to influence our lives today. Participants Assistance Program Enjoy our Morning Movie “The
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or will engage in a discussion Please reg- (MEAP) Book Club”, Tuesday, February 26,
301-855-1862. ister. Calvert Library Prince Freder- MEAP assists eligible individuals 10 a.m. Join us for fresh popcorn
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or and families with a one-time-per-year with friends.
Saturday, February 16 301-855-1862. grant to help pay heating and electric
Southern Pines Senior
bills. Grants are usually applied to
Garden Smarter: Tuh-MAH-toh, Tuh- Library Foundation meeting. 7:00- account beginning in December. You Center (SPSC)
MAY-toh – The Tomato. 10:00-11:30am. 9:00pm. Library Foundation monthly must be income-eligible to apply. Discuss the book Carnegie’s Maid
Get some tips on cultivating, tending, meeting. Calvert Library Prince Fred- Appointment are being scheduled at by Marie Benedict with the Southern
and harvesting tomatoes. Find out which erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or each of the senior centers. If eligible, Pines Book Club, Wednesday, Febru-
varieties do best in Maryland. Calvert 301-855-1862. please be prepared to provide the fol- ary 20, 1 p.m.
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley lowing for every person in the home: (H)Our History will focus on the
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, February 21 proof of all monthly income, a social Tuskegee Airmen, the group of Af-
security card, and a photo identifica- rican-American military pilots who
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble Shake It Out. 10:30-11:00am. Shake tion card. You will also need a cur- fought in World War II, Tuesday,
& More. 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn It Out Music and Movement will create rent heating bill, electric bill, and February 26, 11 a.m.
Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble a rich environment that promotes social, lease (if renting). For more informa-
skills killer? Games are a great way to emotional and physical skills. Come
keep your brain sharp while having fun! join us for some shake’n fun. An adult
Join us! Please register. Calvert Library must accompany child. We now have
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410- text reminders. If you would like to get
535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons. 1:00-

reminders about certain special events
for this class, text @shakeitso to the
number 81010. Calvert Library South-
Eating Together Menu
4:30pm. Meetup every third Saturday. ern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Monday, February 18
Teens of all experience levels welcome! Solomons, 410-326-5289. Closed For Presidents Day. Meals
Note: March’s event will be held on 3/23.
Thursday, February 21
on Wheels will not be delivered. Hamburger on a Bun, L/T/O
Please register. Calvert Library Prince Asbury Book Discussion - My Life in
Slices, 3-Bean Salad, Coleslaw,
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535- France by Julia Child. 10:30-12:00pm. A Tuesday, February 19 Mandarin Oranges
0291 or 301-855-1862. lively book discussion every other month Lemon Pepper Fish, O’Brien
on the 3rd Thursday. Next book to discuss Potatoes, Seasoned Spinach, Dinner
Social Security Working for You. is decided by the group. Calvert Library Roll, Peach Crisp Friday, February 22
1:00-3:00pm. Speaker Diana Varela of Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Navy Bean Soup, Crackers,
the Social Security Administration will Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. Wednesday, February 20 Cottage Cheese, Carrot/Pineapple
present, “Social Security Working for Chicken Salad Sandwich, Raisin Slaw, Dinner Roll, Pears,
You” Please register. Calvert Library Teen Tech Toy Olympics. 6:00- Marinated Cucumbers & Onions, Mandarin Oranges
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410- 8:00pm. Go for the gold as you compete Peaches
535-0291 or 301-855-1862. in a series of events featuring our many
tech devices. Calvert Library Prince Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of
Monday, February 18 Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862.
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,
Library closed. or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
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& 57. Take hold of
59. Likely the first Meso-
28. Cologne
29. Partner to cheese
American civilization 31. When you’ll get there
60. Woman (French) 32. Not pleased
61. Automobile 33. One point east
62. Popular Georgia (clockwise) of due north
rockers 37. Respects
63. Soviet Socialist 38. Shake up
Republic 39. Ethiopian river
64. A major division of 40. Intrinsic nature of
geological time something
65. Make an effort 41. Principal parts of the
CLUES DOWN brain
42. Brews
1. Czech monetary unit 43. Where ships dock
2. Able to arouse feeling 44. One who wassails
3. Elk 47. Shock treatment
CLUES ACROSS 25. See (Latin) 4. Muscular weaknesses
26. Lies between the 48. Popular average
1. Chop or cut 5. Earlier 49. Things
4. Political action Caspian and Persian Gulf 6. Lightweight fabric
27. Scourges 51. A type of “bear”
committee 7. One who greets 52. Utilize
7. Male parent 30. Sentence 8. Soldiers sometimes
34. Supervises flying 53. European Economic
10. Doctors’ group wear one Community
11. Ottoman military 35. Bar bill 9. Officially prohibit
36. Alfalfa 58. Swiss river
commander 13. US political party
12. A metal-bearing 41. Type of dishwasher 14. Used of a
natural material soap number or amount LAST WEEK’S
13. Lively ballroom 45. Witnesses not specified PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
dance 46. Ancient Italian-Greek 17. Make a mistake
15. Male Gypsy colony 18. Biopic starring
16. Once-popular card 47. Newspapers need Jamie Foxx
game them 20. Ancient Media
19. Occurred just once 50. Discuss again inhabitant
21. __ Streisand, singer 54. Small group with 22. About aviation
23. Shiny yellow shared interests 27. Popular
minerals 55. Support American sports
24. Get hitched again 56. Wool league

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