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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 21
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Thursday, February 22, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 3

Public Service Commission

Parents Urged to Okays Dominion’s Cove
Discuss School Point Changes
Violence combustion turbines to supply backup
By Dick Myers
Editor’ power if needed.”
Dominion contended all along that
The Maryland Public Service Com- they underestimated the number of
By Dick Myers mission (PSC) has approved the con- parts for which emission monitor-
Editor troversial request by Dominion Ener- ing would be required and that their
gy to modify approvals to operate its request gave them more flexibility to
Calvert County Public Schools are encouraging parents to discuss Cove Pont Liquified Natural Gas Facil- operate. Opponents said the proposed
school violence with their children. ity in Lusby. In a 40-page order issued ten-fold Volatile Organic Compound
In an email sent out to families, the school system said, “We are Feb. 6, the PSC stated, “Based on the (VOC) emissions would be harmful to
deeply saddened by the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Doug- record, the Commission concludes that the environment and the health of area
las High School.  Providing for the safety and security of our stu- modifying the DECP (Dominion Elec- residents.
dents and staff has been and will continue to be a top priority for the tric Cove Point) CPCN (Certificate of Dominion Energy told The County
Calvert County Public School System. Public Convenience and Necessity) Times recently: “Dominion Energy is
“We recognize the need to continuously monitor and review emer- in accordance with the findings dis- continuing with final commissioning
gency plans and procedures to meet the needs of our school com- cussed herein is in the public interest work at its Cove Point LNG export
munities in these present, and often emotionally stressing, times.  and would not adversely impact public facility in Lusby, MD, and looks for-
School counselors, psychologists, nurses, PPWs, and social workers health or cause any violation of fed- ward to commercial operations early
have provided and will continue to provide support and crisis coun- eral or state environmental laws and this year under the terms of previously
seling to our school communities when the need arises.” standards.” negotiated 20-year contracts with ST
As a guide to discussing the issue with their children, parents are Dominion’s request in the PSC Cove Point, which is the joint venture
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 4 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018

Fisher Attempts to Derail CSM Remains First

New County Office Building
By Dick Myers
Editor
Calvert County Delegate Mark Fisher (R:
27-C) is attempting to jettison the Calvert
County Commissioners’ plan for a new coun-
ty office building at the armory site in Prince
Frederick. “I have some concerns about the
cost of the project in light of the two recent
tax increases,” Fisher told The County Times.
So, instead of introducing a bill to increase
the county’s bond authority by $67 million, as
requested by the commissioners, Fisher has
instead spearheaded the introduction of two
bills, one of which would only increase the
county’s bonding authority by slightly more
than $7 million. The second bill breaks out
the county’s Enterprise Fund request of $9.6
million.
Fisher notes that the county already has
bond authority to cover the cost of the new
animal shelter now under construction and
the additional bonding authority would allow
them to do the other projects in the Capital
Improvement Plan, except the county office
building.
The two bills were introduced by the Cal-
vert County Delegation, which requires sup-
port of the majority of the three members,
Fisher, Del. Jerry Clark (R: 29-C) and Del.
Michael Jackson (D: 27-B).
Clark said the delegation never met and
he is not sure how the bills got introduced.
Fisher said that Jackson went along with his
requests.
Jackson appears to be having second
thoughts about his initial support. He said
that although he had some reservations about
the county’s request, he generally goes along
with local prerogative and thus is leaning to-
wards supporting some additions to the bond
request.
Both bond bills (HB 1102 and 1354) are
scheduled for a hearing before the House Ap-
propriations Committee on March 6 at 1 p.m.
Clark said he would introduce an amendment
to add the monies requested by the county for
the new office building.
If Jackson goes along with Clark, then
Fisher would fail in his attempt. Both Clark
and Fisher said they are reviewing how to
proceed to achieve their goals.
Clark pointed out that the county has re-
duced its initial request for a bond authority
increase by removing the North Beach Fire
Boat, the Calvert Marine Museum Renova-
tion and the Prince Frederick Recreation
Center. They will use existing county funds
for that $2.6 million.
How the scenario plays out will become
clearer with the hearings on the two bond
bills and what amendments are introduced
and by whom.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
Choice for Higher
Education
By Dick Myers impact.
Editor “What we
do trans-
College of Southern Maryland Presi- f o r m s
dent Dr. Maureen Murphy presented lives. The
her first State of the College message impact on
Feb. 13 to the Calvert County Board of people is
County Commissioners. The reaction to just phe-
the college’s fifth president (she started nomenal,”
last summer) was positive. The reaction she said.
by Commissioner Pat Nutter -- “The Dr. Mur-
reputation of the college is wonderful” phy said
– was just one example. the insti-
But Dr. Murphy does not intend to t u t i o n’s
rest of the laurels of the institution’s mission
reputation in the community. “Frankly has been CSM President Dr. Maureen
I think we can serve Calvert County aided by a Murphy
better,” she said, while discussing $2.2 mil-
CSM’s strategic plan focus on “Allocat- lion, five-year grant for Student Success
ing Regional Resources Effectively.” Initiatives. It allowed for additional stu-
The college is continuing to experi- dent support positions and enhanced
ence a declining enrollment (as have technology and software tools.
other community colleges) although the The fastest growing programs at
decline has leveled off. The president CSM are Health Information Manage-
blamed full employment in the region ment (100 percent), Cybersecurity (83.2
as the biggest competitor to students percent) and Hospitality Management
attending CSM. She said high school (63.2 percent). Murphy said she has
graduation numbers in the three coun- been told that CalvertHealth will hire

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college with a smaller pool of potential tion Management program.
admissions. Graduates of CSM earn the second

NVAt GraIdO N While enrollment is down six per-

cent, graduation rates are up 30 percent,
Dr. Murphy boasted.
highest salary of those receiving asso-
ciate’s degrees in the state and Murphy
points out that number one, University

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Murphy told the commissioners,
“Students have always been our focus;
student success has always been our
priority.”
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Owings time and 810 part-time employees. As
a place to work, CSM has received the
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of Maryland University College, is re-
ally not a community college.
Dr. Murphy introduced one of CSM’s
students, Allison Mattera, a Hunting-
town H.S. graduate who is enrolled in
the Criminal Justice program while
pulling down two part-time jobs. “My
determination to succeed has allowed
me to maintain high academic stan-
dards,” she said.
The commissioners were impressed.
Commissioner Mike Hart said Mattera
reminded him of a close friend who at-
tended a small trade school and through
hard work he attained a greater success
than many who attended larger insti-
tutions and had bigger degrees. “That
drive just can’t be measured,” he said.
The Prince Frederick campus ranks
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He has appeared in comedy clubs across
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Award. campus is first at 4,992 followed by
Lotus Kitchen*
series “Escape at Dannemora” in 2018.
Solomons
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cludes more than $300 million in total residents attend all three campuses for
ERIN JACKSON is poised to conquer the world of standup. Her income supported in the region and classes.
conversational style and relatable humor have helped to propel 5,320 jobs supported. The institution Calvert County residents made up
boasts a 12 percent rate of return for 25 percent of the 2018 CSM Winter
her onto the national stage. Erin was a semifinalist on the latest
reboot of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” and co-hosted three
seasons of “Exhale,” a talk series on the ASPiRE television network.
She has performed on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” OWN’s students and 10 percent for taxpayers, Graduation.
“Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious,” Comedy Central’s “Live at Murphy said.
Murphy revealed she was emotion-
Gotham,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live” and TV Guide
Network’s “Standup in Stilettos.” She has appeared on NFL dickmyers@countytimes.net
Network, VH-1 and TV Guide Network as a panelist on sports
and pop-culture countdown shows. al while attending the GED gradua-
tion and seeing how CSM can have an
Thursday, February 22, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

Community Creates a Lasting Tribute to the Environment

The mural was created by Beach Elementary School students,
parents and other community members under the direction of
Beach E.S. art teacher Tracy Bensing.
By Dick Myers
Editor
It was an ode to the environment from the commu-
nity and it will leave a lasting legacy. On Jan. 27 and
28, Beach Elementary School students, their parents
and other community members gathered at Northeast
Community Center in Chesapeake Beach to create a
mural that includes more than 300 sea life animals, The mural is now on display at the Chesapeake Beach
some birds, lighthouses, boats and landscapes. The Town Hall. After a stint there, it will go on a traveling
mural was the inspiration of two people – John Bacon display, probably first at the Twin Beaches Library, ac-
and Tracy Bensing. cording to Bacon. But Bensing says the permanent hone
Bacon is a long-tine Chesapeake Beach volunteer for the mural is intended to be at her school, in the new
as head of the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Beach Elementary School now under design.
Society (CBOCS). Bensing is an art teacher at Beach During the town council meeting, Mayor Pat “Irish”
Elementary School. Both appeared before the Chesa- Mahoney praised Bacon and the other volunteers who
peake Beach Town Council at their Feb. 15 meeting. make the town tick.
They were a mutual admiration society.
“Tracy is the leader. She is a dynamo,” Bacon said. dickmyers@countytimnes.net
“John Bacon is a legend in the classroom. It (the proj-
ect) really inspired and empowered them,” Bensing
said.
The mural indeed was a total community effort. On
the two days, 122 students and their parents were in-
volved under Bensing’s leadership, assisted by several
of her friends. In addition, 40 members of the Beach
Elementary School Chorus, under the direction of mu-
sic teacher Stephanie Thompson, performed comedy,
poetry, speeches and sang at the open mic.
CBOCS members staffed the registration and paint
distribution tables and distributed literature about the
organization. They also wandered around, providing
encouragement to the artists. John Bacon of Chesapeake Beach Ouster Culture Society
A good way to get a feel for what the two-day mu- and Beach Elementary School art teacher Tracy Bensing
ral panting was like is to view the 14-minuteYou Tube stand before the community mural now hanging in the
video of it at: https://youtu.be/iaTP6L5eUoo. Chesapeake Beach Town Hall.

What’s Coming to Calvert Calvert Cliffs Refueling

The following list of pending site
plans was presented to the Calvert
County Planning Commission at
their Feb. 21 meeting. That means
that the proposals are on the list for
consideration by the planning com-
mission at a future meeting. Those
meetings are now being held at the
Harriet E. Brown Community Center
(HEBCC), 901 Dares Beach Road,
Prince Frederick.
a) SPR-16-537335, Scaggs Industri-
al Flex Space Located at 7630 Mead-
ow Run Lane, Meadow Run Industri-
al Park in Owings, on a 14.61 parcel,
zoned I-i. Proposed two multi-tenant
light industrial buildings totalling
25,600 square feet. The submittal
was accepted February 24, 2016 as a
Category I project. Agent: Collinson
Oliff & Associates
b) SPR-201 7-245, Huntingtown
Fastop Located at 3921 Old Town
Road in Huntingtown on a 1.01 par-
cel, zoned HTC, Mixed Use District.
Proposed to re-purpose the exist-
ing automobile sales building into a
joint use, convenience/liquor store,
with gas pumps, required parking
and utilities. The project is on private
water & sewer. The submittal was
accepted May 24, 2017. Agent: R.A.
Barrett
c) SPR-2017-266, Calvert Hills
East Located on the west side of
North Prince Frederick Boulevard
and Radio Road in Prince Frederick
on five (5) parcels consisting of 22.57
acres, zoned PFTC, Village District.
The proposed five (5) new buildings
contain 96 apartments, a maintenance
building, required parking, utilities
and recreation area. The project is on
public water & sewer. The submittal
was accepted September 27, 2017.
Agent: Bay Engineering.
The following Major Subdivision
Proposed Project List for Upcom-
ing Review was also submitted at ten
same meeting:
1) SD 09-07A, Evergreen Park,
Zellis Property Located on Pushaw
Station Road in Sunderland. Zoned
RCD, 567.24 ac; 60 proposed lots;
Submittal accepted September 22,
2012 - HOLD Agent: Wilkerson &
Associates
2) SD 12-05, Georges Subdivision,
Lots 1-11 Located on Christianna
Parran Road in Chesapeake Beach.
Zoned RCD; 54.86 ac.; Submittal ac-
cepted September 18, 2012 - HOLD
Agent: Wilkerson & Associates
3) SD-2017-047, Shoppes at Ap-
ple Greene, Lots 1 & 2, and Outlot
3 Located on Dunkirk Way within
the Shoppes at Apple Greene Shop-
ping Center, on a parcel consisting
of 15.47 acres, zoned Dunkirk Town
Center. Submittal accepted July
26, 2017. Agent: Collinson, Oliff&
Associates
4) SD-2017-0048, Calvert Hills
East Located on Prince Frederick
Boulevard in Prince Frederick. Zoned
Town Center (TC), 22.57 acres; three
lots. Submittal accepted September
27, 2017. Agent: Bay Engineering.
Powers Local Economy
1,200 workers travel to Calvert County
Operators
at Exelon
Genera-
tion’s Cal-
vert Cliffs
Nuclear
Power Plant
removed
Unit 1 from
service
just after midnight Sunday to begin a
planned refueling outage, capping a re-
cord-setting run of 628 consecutive days
of power generation. Work completed
during the refueling outage will help the
unit deliver zero-emission, resilient and
reliable power to almost a million homes
and businesses during the next two-year
operating cycle.
To support the refueling outage, ap-
proximately 1,200 additional workers
will travel to Calvert for several weeks,
filling nearby hotels to capacity and in-
creasing foot traffic in restaurants and
shops at a time when tourism is usually
slow.
“Calvert Cliffs’ annual refueling out-
ages have a huge impact on our local
economy and this year will be no dif-
ferent,” said Calvert County Chamber of
Commerce President/CEO Bob Carpen-
ter. “Our business community welcomes
the hundreds of people coming to Cal-
vert County to our hotels, motels, restau-
rants and tourist attractions.” 
While the unit is offline, technicians
will replace nearly one-third of the reac-
tor’s fuel and perform more than 7,500
inspections, tests, maintenance activities
and modifications. Many of the tasks
performed during the outage cannot be
accomplished while the unit is online.
Additionally, this year, Calvert is re-
placing a high-pressure turbine on the
non-nuclear side of the plant. This in-
vestment in state-of-the-art equipment
is expected to result in an additional 11
megawatts of generation.
 “We are proud to produce almost a
third of Maryland’s power with clean,
safe and reliable nuclear generation,”
said Calvert Cliffs Site Vice President
Mark Flaherty. “Our outage investments
in state-of- the art equipment and new
technologies will help ensure safe, reli-
able operations for years to come.” 
  Calvert Cliffs is located on the west-
ern shore of the Chesapeake Bay in
Calvert County and is Maryland’s only
nuclear energy facility. The station is
home to two pressurized water reactors
capable of generating 1,756 megawatts
combined, enough to power more ap-
proximately 30 percent of all homes and
businesses in the state of Maryland.
Press Release from Exelon Generation
 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018

Governor Larry Hogan Submits 160

“Green Bag” Appointments
Calvert Woman on List for State Board of Education
Governor Larry Hogan today submitted 160 appoint-
ments to the Maryland State Senate. Secretary of Ap-
pointments Chris Cavey presented Senate President
Thomas V. “Mike” Miller with the names of the “Green
Bag” nominees.
Among those on the list was Joan A. Mele-McCar-
thy of Calvert County for an appointment to the State
Board of Education.
Also on the list from Calvert County were:
• David L. Swann to the Calver County Board of
Electrical Examiners and Supervisors
• Jon Herman Smack to the Calvert County Board of
License Commissioners
• Gloria J. Larman to the Maryland Veteran’s Hone
Commission
“Marylanders deserves nothing less than the most
capable and well-qualified representatives for these
critically important positions and the names submitted
today uphold that commitment,” said Governor Hogan.
“I am delighted that these appointments reflect the di-
verse nature of our state, and I look forward to seeing
the excellent work they will accomplish as we continue
to change Maryland for the better.”
Reflecting the administration’s commitment to mak-
ing Maryland more business-friendly, Governor Hogan
has nominated six members to the Maryland Economic
Development Commission. Members include: Scott
D. Burger, Baltimore County; Annemarie Dickerson,
Worcester County; Aris Melissaratos, Baltimore Coun-
ty; Susan C. Schwab, Anne Arundel County; Laura A.
Neuman, Anne Arundel County; Manish D. Kothari,
Montgomery County.
Governor Hogan also made two nominations to the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents, one
to Morgan State University, and nine nominations to
Community College Boards of Trustees, highlighting
the state’s commitment to ensuring that our already
strong public higher education system continues to
strengthen and prosper.  
“The men and women appointed today represent all
parts of Maryland, and showcase the Hogan adminis-
tration’s commitment to empowering individuals from
all ethnic and professional backgrounds,” said Secre-
tary Cavey. “I am proud of the process that has allowed
Governor Hogan to fill these vitally important leader-
ship positions with experienced individuals that are ea-
ger to serve our great state.”
Dating back to 17th-century England, the term
“Green Bag” refers to the green satchel that is used
once every year to bring the gubernatorial nominations
to the Senate. It is a longstanding tradition for a mem-
ber of the governor’s staff to deliver the bag once a year
to the Maryland State Senate.
Press Release from Office of Gov. Larry Hogan.

Retired Construction Worker Annual Survey Estimates

Builds New Powerball Fortune
Calvert Man Claims $150,000 prize
A retired construction worker is build-
ing a new future after his $150,000 Pow-
erball win in the Jan. 3 drawing.
The excited Prince Frederick man,
who claimed his prize at Lottery head-
quarters this week, bought his lucky
Quick-Pick ticket at Spirits of Calvert in
Prince Frederick. He headed to the store
right after dinner on the night of the
drawing to try his luck. The 67-year-old
said the store clerk inadvertently charged
him for the Power Play feature – an error
in his favor, as it turned out. “After I saw
the mistake, I figured I’d just keep the
ticket anyway,” the winner said.
Several weeks went by and the forgot-
ten ticket remained buried in his wallet.
When the loyal player spotted it one day,
he returned to Spirits of Calvert at 73
Sherry Lane to check his ticket against
the Jan. 3 winning numbers. Those num-
bers were 2, 18, 37, 39, 42 and Powerball
12 with a 3x Power Play multiplier.
“When they clerk told me I was a big
winner, I thought I had only won about
$40 or $50,” he said. “Can you imag-
ine my shock when he told me that my
ticket was too much for him to cash? I
was floored.”
The happy winner plans to buy a new
house with his wife of 40 years. “This is
such a blessing for us,” he said. “We’ve
wanted to buy a house to call home for
a few years. We’ll be able to, now, with
this Powerball win.”
Press Release from
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Number of Ducks, Geese
and Swans
Maryland Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Shows Increase
Photo from MD DNR by J. Scott Bruce
Each winter, aerial survey teams of bi-
ologists from the Maryland Department
of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service make visual estimates
of ducks, geese and swans along the
state’s coast and shoreline. This year,
teams counted about 1,023,300 water-
fowl, well above the 812,600 birds ob-
served during 2017 and higher than the
five-year average of 851,980.
In general, biologists attribute much
of the year-to-year variation to weather
conditions in Maryland, as well as other
locations on flyways used by migratory
birds.
“Cold weather and accompanying
ice and snow to our north will typically
push birds south as they search for food
and open water,” Wildlife and Heri-
tage Service Director Paul Peditto said.
“The more severe that cold
weather is the more dra-
matic migrations to more
southerly locations can
be.”
Overall, dabbling ducks
were higher (108,000)
than last winter (87,900).
Diving duck numbers
(187,200) were lower when
compared to last winter
(283,600). Survey teams
observed the most Canada
geese (641,200) since the
survey began in 1955. The
641,200 Canada geese observed in this
year’s survey was higher than the previ-
ous record of 608,000 in 1981. An above
average hatch by the Atlantic, or migra-
tory, population Canada geese coupled
with an influx of resident Canada geese
from states to the north of Maryland,
most likely account for the record high
count.
The Midwinter Waterfowl Survey has
been conducted annually since the early
1950s. The Maryland survey results are
ultimately pooled to provide a measure
of the distributional changes and long-
term trends of waterfowl wintering in
the Atlantic Flyway.
Press Release from MD DNR
Thursday, February 22, 2018 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 7

Calvert County Sherrif’s Office

Weekly Blotter • February 12
During the week of February 5 – ter in Solomons. During initial con- suing a False Document, and Theft for a search of the passenger, identi-
11 deputies of the Calvert County tact with the driver, later identified Less than $100. fied as Sequoia Gladys Henderson
Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,332 as Brandon Marshall Wehler (18), On February 7, 2018 Deputy (29), which revealed suspected Oxy-
calls for service throughout the Deputy Denton detected a strong Sampson was dispatched to the Cal- c o d o n e.
community. odor of marijuana emitting from vert County Detention Center for the H e n d e r-
the vehicle. The passenger admit- report of a CDS violation. Sergeant son was
DAMAGED PROPERTY: ted to having marijuana in her purse Scott handed Deputy Sampson a zip- trans-
18-6786 and handed it over to the officer. lock bag containing a white paper ported
On February 9, 2018 Deputy A search of the vehicle revealed a fold with a white powder inside that to the
Weems responded to Runabout small plastic bag containing mari- was recovered from an inmate, later Ca lver t
Loop, Solomons for the report of juana less than 10 grams as well as identified as Rashad Saeed Camp- County
a damaged vending machine. The a clear plastic bag containing sus- bell (31). Deten-
complainant stated between January pected heroin inside. Wehler was Camp- t i o n
28 th and February 9 th an unknown transported to the Calvert County bell was C e n -
suspect(s) damaged the vending ma- Detention Center where he was charged ter and
chine and attempted to steal money charged with CDS: Possession-Not w i t h cha rged
from it. Marijuana and two counts of CDS: Posses- w i t h
THEFT: 18-6289 Possession of Paraphernalia. s i o n / C D S :
On February 6, 2018 Deputy R. On February 5, 2018 Deputy J. Re ceiv- Posses-
Shrawder responded to the Calvert Ward responded to the Calvert Coun- ing CDS sion-Not Marijuana.
County Sheriff’s Office for the re- ty Detention Center for the report of W h i le On February 10, 2018 Deputy
port of a theft from Grays Road, a CDS violation. A single unidenti- C o n - Williamson received a lookout for a
Prince Frederick. The victim stated fiable pill was located loose on an fined/ vehicle in the area of Route 4 and
he ordered an ASUS ROG GTZ 1080 inmate, identified as Emmett Odys- Detained. Route 2 which he found at the 7
graphics card online and received sey Gantt Sr (57). The pill was iden- O n Eleven in Sunderland. The driver,
an email that it had been delivered, tified as Pfizer 100 PGN. Gantt was February later identified as Ryan Ford Galla-
however, when he got home the charged 8, 2018 Deputy Spalding responded gher (40), was holding a glass crack
package was gone. The value of the w i t h to Patuxent Wine and Spirits in Lus- cocaine
stolen item is $770. Posses- by for the report of trespassing. The p i p e ,
THEFT: 18-7164 sion of suspect, later identified as Kevin and a
On February 11, 2018 Deputy Contra- Deandre Hawkins (30), advised he strong
Hardesty responded to Rousby Hall band in a came to odor of
Road, Lusby for the report of a theft. Place of the store ma r i-
The victim advised that she parked Con f i ne- to give ju a na
her vehicle at the Lusby Shell Station ment. the owner w a s
and when she came by to check on it, O n what he coming
her rear tag was missing. Sometime Febr uar y owed him from in-
between February 9 th at 12 PM and 6, 2018 for steal- side the
February 11th at 12:46 PM an un- Deputy ing a bot- veh icle.
known suspect(s) stole her tag off William- tle of Pa- During
her vehicle from that location. son re- tron prior a search
TAMPERING: 18-7079 sponded to this of the
On February 10, 2018 Deputy to the incident. veh icle,
Locke responded to Windy Creek Bank of America in Dunkirk for Deputy Deputy
Road, Huntingtown for the report of the report of a bad check being Durner Williamson found a glass smoking
a suspicious person who had entered passed. The suspect, later identified was also device with marijuana residue, a cig-
the victim’s vehicle. The victim stat- as James Henry Bowman III (48), on scene arette pack with a small amount of
ed he heard his driveway alarm sen- entered and ad- marijuana inside, 3 cell phones, two
sor go off and looked outside to dis- the bank vised Deputy Spalding that the own- pill bottles with white powder resi-
cover an unknown male inside of his and tried er wanted to press charges against due, two digital scales with white
truck. He shouted and the male ran to cash Hawkins because he was in the residue on them, a spoon with burn
off toward Lower Marlboro Road. a check store yelling and causing a scene. marks on the bottom and white resi-
f o r Hawkins was transported to the Cal- due on the top, and cash folded up
ARRESTS: $1, 5 0 0. vert County Detention Center where in his pants pocket. Gallagher was
O n A bank he was charged with Disorderly transported to the Calvert County
Febr ua r y e m p l oy- Conduct and Trespassing on Private Detention Center and charged with
5, 2018 ee con- Property. CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana
Deputy tacted On February 9, 2018 Deputy Den- and 3 counts of CDS: Possession of
Denton the own- ton and Deputy Sampson conducted Paraphernalia.
c o n - er of the a traffic stop in the area of Route
ducted ch e ck 4 and Sixes Road, Prince Frederick. Press Release from CCSO
a traffic who ad- Trooper McCombs of the Maryland
stop at vised the check was for $50 and State Police and his K-9 partner
the Solo- was initially made out to her grand- conducted a sniff of the car which
m o n s daughter. Bowman was transported turned out to be positive. A search of
To u r i s t to the Calvert County Detention the vehicle was met with negative re-
I n for ma- Center where he was charged with sults, as well as a search of the driv-
tion Cen- Forgery of Private Documents, Is- er. A female officer was requested
 8 Cops & Courts
Alleged Cocaine
Distributor Arrested
The Cal-
vert Coun-
ty Sher-
iff’s Of-
fice Crime
Suppres-
sion Unit
on Feb. 15
conducted
a traffic
stop on a
gold Hyun-
dai Elantra
at the Holi-
day Inn
located in Prince Frederick. An inves-
tigation during the stop resulted in the
recovery of 20 grams of powder cocaine,
a digital scale, CDS Paraphernalia, and
marijuana. In addition, $858.00 and the
Hyundai Elantra were seized.
The suspect, Carol Lanette Savage of
Hartford County was charged with sev-
Sheriff Hosts
Community Forum
Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans
hosted a Community Forum nn Feb.
12 at Calvert High School to discuss
the opioid epidemic, crime, and vari-
ous other concerns of Calvert County
residents.
The Sheriff’s Office Drug Intelli-
gence Program Coordinator, Joe Wind-
sor, then gave a presentation detailing
some of the 2017 drug overdose statis-
tics for Calvert County, as well as the
current trends of the opioid epidemic.
DFC Ryan Kampf also discussed the
Sheriff’s Office S.O.L.I.D. program
“Sheriff’s Outreach to Loved ones In
Distress” as a resource for those suf-
fering from addiction. Sheriff Evans
then addressed questions in reference
to the recent string of robberies in Cal-
vert County.
The Calvert County Times
eral crimes, including Possession with
the Intent to Distribute Cocaine.
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
began the Crime Suppression unit in an
effort to provide directed enforcement in
these types of cases.
Press Release from CCSO
Lt. Fridman of the Sheriff’s Of-
fice Criminal Investigative Bureau
was also available to answer questions
about the robberies.
Other topics of discussion were the
Sheriff’s Office NIXLE Alert System
and various traffic enforcement related
issues.
Members of the Sheriff’s Office
Crime Suppression Unit were on hand
to listen and to begin the process of ad-
dressing those concerns. Sheriff Ev-
ans will be hosting more Community
Forums over the coming months. The
details will be announced as soon as
plans are finalized.
Press Release from CCSO
Two Arrested in
Dash-In Robbery
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Calvert County sheriff’s detectives
have arrested two men for allegedly rob-
bing the Dash-In store in Prince Freder-
ick which occurred Feb. 12.
Both Levi Lawrence Hill, of Bush-
wood, and Michael Shelton Wiggins,
of Accokeek have been charged with
armed robbery and conspiracy to com-
mit armed robbery, while Hill has been
charged with additional counts to include
two counts of second-degree assault and
two counts of reckless endangerment.
Both men also face charges of theft
and conspiracy to commit theft.
Charging documents show that one of
the two defendants went to the Dash-In
and asked for five dollars to be put on
one of the pumps for gas, and then asked
for change for the five dollars; the store
workers noted his erratic behavior.
“Suspect [No.] 1 kept his right hand in
his shirt pocket as if he was armed with
a weapon,” charging documents stated.
The second suspect came in and en-
gaged some of the store workers in or-
der to distract them, charging documents
stated, and the first suspect then reached
over the counter and pulled an amount of
cash out of the cash register.
The store clerks, once they realized
Deputies Arrest Two
on Drug Charges
Calvert
County depu-
ties on Tues-
day, Feb.
13, at ap-
proximately
9 p.m. no-
ticed a white
Chevrolet
van quickly
entering and
leaving sev-
eral parking
Derwin Scott Sr.,
lots in the
Dunkirk area. Deputies followed the van
and observed several traffic violations.
The vehicle was stopped in the area of
Md. 260 and Brickhouse Road. However,
prior to being contacted by the deputies
the driver of the vehicle sped from the
scene fleeing from the deputies. The ve-
hicle continued to travel eastbound on
Md. Route 260 with deputies in pursuit.
During the chase the driver of the van at-
tempted several times to ram the pursuing
deputies.
The pursuit continued back to Md. 4
Thursday, February 22, 2018
what had happened, came around to con-
front the two suspects but one of them
pulled a canister of pepper spray on them
in a threatening manner.
The two suspects then left.
Once detectives viewed the surveil-
lance footage of the incident and found
out the license plate of the car driven by
the suspects, a 2011 Dodge Nitro, and
trace it back to Hill’s address on Hilltop
Drive in Bushwood.
The car belonged to another person,
police stated.
Both men remain incarcerated in the
county detention center, according to
court records.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
Michael Wiggins Levi Hill
and continued northbound. Fearing the
van was approaching a more populated
area, deputies utilized an immobilization
technique and safely forced the vehicle
from the roadway in the area of Ritchie
Marlboro Road. The driver was located
hiding in the rear of the van behind an
adult female and two juvenile passengers.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as
Derwin Scott Sr., 50, of Sunderland, was
taken into custody and charged with sev-
eral counts of 1st degree assault, posses-
sion of crack cocaine, possession of CDS
paraphernalia, resisting arrest, reckless
endangerment, neglect of a child and nu-
merous traffic violations.
An adult passenger in the vehicle,
Shellena Middleton, 36, of Great Mills
was charged with possession of cocaine.
All parties were checked by Emergency
Medical Services as a precaution.
Sheriff Evans stated, “These deputies
used outstanding tactics and training to
get a dangerous driver off the roads of
Calvert County.”
Press Release from CCSO
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Cardiac Rehab Patients Gain
Confidence with Exercise
“Nine out of 10 cardiac rehabilitation patients I see
are very scared before they start,” said Mary Bahen,
RN, who coordinates the nationally accredited program
at CalvertHealth Medical Center. “They’re afraid to
move because they’re worried they’ll hurt their heart.”
According to Bahen, one of the program’s main goals
is to teach patients who have survived a heart attack
or heart surgery how to exercise safely and confidently
so they will continue on their own after they leave the
program.
“We help them learn how to listen to their body,” said
Bahen, “so, they know they are working at the right in-
tensity for their heart to get the optimal benefit from
the exercise.”
The 12-week program, which is covered by most in-
surance policies, includes monitored exercise three days
a week and is designed around each patient’s personal
needs and physical condition. Nutrition counseling is
offered along with education about how to modify risk
factors.
MAKING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES
“You learn very quickly you need to change the way
you think and act,” said Paul Liersemann, 70, of Prince
Frederick. “You can’t continue to do what you’ve al-
ways done.”
The retired military chaplain had a TIA (transient
ischemic attack), followed by a stroke and then a heart
attack in 2016. He used to work up to 65 hours a week,
skipped lunch and was under a lot of stress.
“I realized I could have a healthier lifestyle than be-
fore if I just listened and followed what my doctors and
healthcare providers told me,” said Liersemann. Today,
his life is much different.
“I walk three to five times a week with a friend who
encourages me and keeps me accountable. I do 30
pushups every morning. I try to use an elliptical trainer
three times a week when I’m home, and I go swimming
with my wife at the aquatic center,” said Liersemann.
There have been other changes, too. “I drink more
water. I go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
Take a power nap in the afternoon when I can and eat
regular meals. I don’t feel 70. I feel 50, maybe 45,” he
added with a smile.
Annual Taste of Solomons Coming Next Month
Restaurants Offer Tastes of Fine Food & Beverages
New tastes
abound in the his-
toric Solomons
Town Center as
restaurants show-
case selected food
and beverages
during the one-
day food festival,
The Taste of Solo-
mons 2018 from
11am to 4pm,
Saturday, March
24th. The event is
one of the yearly signature events designed and spon-
sored by the Solomons Business Association, with pro-
ceeds to benefit the association’s annual July 4th fire-
works display.
The Calvert County Times In Our Community 9
According to Bahen, patients who complete the pro-
gram consistently demonstrate significant improved
functional capacity. “They’re able to walk up stairs
more easily, do housework without getting out of breath
and are able to increase their activity level,” she said.
MONITORING ENHANCES SECURE
FEELING
“After I had SCAD (spontaneous coronary artery
dissection), I was scared of becoming active,” said Su-
san Wilding, 48, of St. Leonard, who used to run to
stay healthy. The rare, sometimes fatal condition oc-
curs when a tear forms in one of the blood vessels in
the heart.
“In cardiac rehab, I learned to trust again,” said
Wilding. “It was the security of being watched and the
constant monitoring.” Wilding, a middle school teach-
er, was able to attend the program before work.
She credits the cardiac rehab program with getting
her back on track. The busy mother of three continues
to exercise three times a week. “I’m not where I want to
be with my weight but I’m making better choices with
my eating and exercising regularly,” she said. “I’m re-
ally grateful I get to lead a healthy life.”
POSITIVE OUTLOOK WITHOUT WORRY
“I learned so much,” said Cathy Gallihugh, 68, of
Huntingtown, who attended cardiac rehab after she had
a quadruple bypass. “They retrain the way you breathe Paul Liersemann, 70, of Prince Frederick, embarked on a
to get the maximum benefit from exercise,” she said. healthier lifestyle with the help of CalvertHealth’s cardiac
“You learn how far to push yourself to keep getting rehabilitation program following a stroke and heart attack in
2016. “I don’t feel 70. I feel 50, maybe 45.”
stronger on your own. I still rely on that information.”
The retired school teacher and grandmother of two • At least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at
said, “It made a huge difference in my outlook after I least 3 days per week for a total of 75 minutes or a com-
was done with the program. It’s very freeing not to have bination of both, and
to walk around worried.” • Moderate to high-intensity muscle-strengthening
HOW MUCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DO WE at least 2 days per week for additional health benefits
NEED? The easiest change you can make to effectively im-
Being physically active is important to prevent heart prove your heart health is to start walking today. Even
disease and stroke. To improve overall cardiovascular if you can’t make it for 30 minutes, start with what you
health, the American Heart Association (AHA) recom- can do and gradually increase your time as you get
mends adults get: stronger.
• At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic
activity (walking, jogging, swimming or biking) at least Press Release from CalvertHealth
5 days per week for a total of 150 minutes, or
“The Taste of Solomons provides the community a house Restaurant and Dock Bar, The Lotus Kitchen
way to sample and enjoy a waterfront town during the and Kim’s Key Lime Pies, Grill Sergeant Barbecue,
Spring season,” according to Taste of Solomons Co The Charles Street Brasserie, Sail Solomons, Annma-
Chair Christopher Donaldson. rie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, and the Calvert
Tickets are $4 each and may be purchased at any of Marine Museum.
the participating businesses. Each ticket can be ex- Tickets will also be available at the Berkshire Hatha-
changed for a sample of selected food or beverages. way HomeServices McNelis Group Properties office
Many restaurants are also participating in a Gift Cer- starting Wednesday, March 21st and during the event
tificate Prize program, with some of the tickets at each on March 24th.
location designated as prize winners. The lucky pur- There will be an updated Participating businesses list
chaser will be awarded a gift certificate for future use released to the community in a few weeks.
at the respective restaurant. For more information on the Taste of Solomons, call
Past Participating businesses have been: The Island 443.722.5966 or 240.577.1002. For a map of participat-
Hideaway, The Ruddy Duck, Boomerangs Original ing restaurants and their offerings, or for information
Ribs, Isaac’s Restaurant and Pub at the Holiday Inn, on activities, shopping, dining, and lodging in Solo-
EZ Thai Too, Captain Smith’s Seafood Market, An- mons, visit www.solomonsmaryland.com.
gler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, Kingfishers Seafood Bar
and Grill, The Crab Pot, Carmen’s Gallery, The Light- Press Release from Taste of Solomons
10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018

Travel Around the World at United Way’s 19TH Mardi Gras Gala
Up until this date, six and then place and track bids directly from their smart-
candidates have worked phones—tickets for the Maertens Fine Jewelry raffle
for months to collect do- (an annual favorite) will also be available for purchase
nations to support local via smartphone and at iPads stationed around the event.
programs that improve Back again this year, last minute voting for Mardi Gras
the education, health, King and Queen candidates will open up for a short pe-
financial stability, and riod before the winners are announced at the evening’s
basic needs of people crowning ceremony. Both voting and silent auction bid-
living in Calvert County. ding will be open to those at home on the event website:
Every dollar a candidate unitedwaycalvert.org/mardi-gras.
raises is a vote in their Elegance by Maryland Country Caterers will be serv-
favor, leading them one ing a true international feast, beginning with blackened
step closer to their goal alligator eggrolls, tuna tartar, and kale chip and curry
of being crowned Mardi cauliflower bites. Two full dinner buffets will feature
Gras King and Queen. “Caribbean Flare” or “European Classics” to include Ja-
This year’s theme is maican jerk chicken, French tartiflette, and more. For a
“Around the World” and little more flavor, head upstairs to the balcony for street
brings together carnival tacos and a tequila tasting.
celebrations from Brazil As always, United Way of Calvert County is encourag-
to France to Louisiana’s ing guests to plan for a safe ride home. Hilton Garden
Gulf Coast. Inn and Holiday Inn in Solomons have set aside blocks
Upon arrival, guests of rooms that are still available at a reduced rate. Ad-
are greeted with beads ditional parking is available at the Hilton, with a shuttle
Envelope, please: Guests gather round for the King & Queen Crowning Ceremony and masks, in true Mardi available to all Mardi Gras guests. Southern Maryland
Gras style. Cocktail hour Uber drivers will be accessible all evening via the Uber
United Way of Calvert County’s 19 Annual Mardi
th allows guests time to ex- app, as well.
Gras is right around the corner and year after year this plore the event’s many facets. The music of Funkzilla Purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or find candidate
fundraiser gala is an event you don’t want to miss. Mardi fills the main room, while newcomer band Run Catch bios and links to giving pages where you can vote at
Gras is United Way of Calvert County’s largest fundrais- Rain adds a unique twist to our tented French Quarter www.unitedwaycalvert.org/mardi-gras. Contact United
er of the year, drawing over 350 guests from throughout Cafe. Guests can interact with magicians, fortune tellers, Way of Calvert County at (410) 535-2000 or e-mail im-
Southern Maryland and raising upwards of $100,000. and belly dancers or have their faces painted like Mardi pact@unitedwaycalvert.org for more information.
This year’s event will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Gras masks before stepping inside the photo booth.
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Thursday, February 22, 2018
Museum Announces Summer Camp Schedule
Keep children of all ages engaged
during the long, lazy days of sum-
mer and sign up for summer camps at
the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM).
There are great options for children
entering first through ninth grade, led
by CMM trained educators and do-
cents. Our week-long and three-day
mini-camps are both fun and educa-
tional, ranging from paleontology to
critter camp. The 2018 summer camps
are open for registration at www.bit.
ly//SummerCampsCMM. CMM mem-
bers receive a discount. Hurry, camps
are first come, first served and are fill-
ing up fast! For more information, call
410-326-2042, ext. 41 or email Melis-
sa.McCormick@calvertcountymd.gov.
JUNIOR PALEONTOLOGIST
Children entering Grades 6-8  B. Tennison with parents for a cruise
June 18 - 22; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Become a junior paleontologist, and
hunt local beaches for fossil shark teeth,
whale bones, and the shells of ancient
snails and clams. Work with our pro-
fessional paleontologists to uncover
the mysteries of these ancient animals
and the environments in which they
lived. Learn collecting techniques and
how to properly preserve your speci-
mens. Keep a field journal, complete
with your own drawings and observa-
tions. Get a special behind-the-scenes
look at the amazing fossil collection at
the Calvert Marine Museum. The final
day of camp, invite your family along
for a river cruise on the Wm. B. Ten-
nison, and show off your specimens in
a fossil exhibition! Cost: $110 mem-
bers/$135 nonmembers
COROPLAST BOAT BUILDING
THREE DAY MINI CAMPS
Children entering Grades 7-9
Session 1: June 25 – 27
Session 2: August 14 – 16
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Exercise your STEM skills during
this three day camp. Each participant
will build a canoe out of recycled cor-
rugated plastic. Lessons on boating
safety and canoe maneuvering prepare
the campers for further adventures
when they take their canoes home.
When registering, please be sure to
specify the session.  Cost: $60 mem-
bers/$75 nonmembers
JUNIOR DOCENT TRAINING
Children entering Grades 8-9
June 25 – 29; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ever wanted to work in a museum?
This is a great way to learn what’s
involved. Becoming a museum junior
docent involves a two-year commit-
ment from middle school students to
learn how to be museum docents. The
program kicks off with a week long
summer “boot camp” where each co-
hort gets initiated into the workings of
a museum. To apply for the Junior Do-
cent Program an application, a parent
consent form, and two teacher recom-
mendation forms need to be submitted
no later than May 4, 2018. Questions
regarding this program may be sent to
The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11
Mindy Quinn at Mindy.Quinn@cal- qualify. The scholarship is need-based to Melissa McCormick, CMM Camp
vertcountymd.gov.  and requires a letter of recommenda- Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 97, Solo-
SHARK FRENZY! CAMP tion from a teacher or a parent indicat- mons, MD 20688.
Children entering Grades 1-3 ing a financial need. Applicants must
July 9 – 13; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. write a letter explaining why they want Press Release from CMM
Calling all shark enthusiasts!  Ex- to attend the camp. Letters should be
plore many different species of sharks submitted by April 15, 2018 and sent
as biologists and paleontologists!  Re-
search some of our local Atlantic spe-
Rare Disease Day Proclimed
cies, create shark crafts, get a special
behind-the-scenes look at our River
to Bay exhibit, watch an aquarist do a
feeding and learn what it takes to care
for sharks in our aquarium. Campers
will also spend a day at Cove Point,
walking on the beach and learning to
“see” nature - finding the fossilized
remains of prehistoric sharks along
the way! The final day, board the Wm.
on the Patuxent River followed by an
ice cream sundae. Cost: $100 mem-
bers/$125 nonmembers
GUARDIANS OF THE ESTUARY 
Children entering Grades 4-6
July 16 – 20; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Paddle, wade, hike and sail local wa-
terways! What’s living out there, how
do they interact, how do we impact the
estuary, and how can we help? We will
get muddy and creative as we canoe,
collect and explore our estuary eco-
Chesapeake Beach Town Council proclaimed Rare Disease Day at its Feb. 15 meeting.
system, then brainstorm ways to pro- Mayor Pat Mahoney presented the proclamation to Rare Action Network Volunteer State
tect it. On the final day, board the Dee Ambassador Lydia Seiders as the rest of the town council looked on.
of St. Mary’s to trawl for fish and en-
joy a sail.  Cost: $110 members/$135
Pet of the Week
nonmembers
CRITTER CAMP
Children entering Grades 1-3
July 30 – August 3; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Discover the critters that we have
right in our back yard. Make bug
kites, spy on fiddler crabs, and cre-
ate a small garden for our critter
friends.  Spend a day at a state park
learning to ‘see’ nature. Get a special
Meet Boogs! Looking for the PERFECT SIDEKICK? Then you need
behind-the-scenes look at our River to meet me! My name is Boogs and I’m as
to Bay exhibit where our animals are sweet as they come. You can tell just by
cared for and watch an aquarist do a looking at me that I’m the pal for you!
feeding. The final day, board the Wm. I’ve lived with other cats and the
B. Tennison with parents for a lunch only reason I’m looking for a new
time cruise on the Patuxent River home is just that my previous
followed by an ice cream sundae. home had too many cats. I may
Cost: $100 members/$125 come across as being shy but
nonmembers once I warm up to you I’ll be
JUNIORS EXPLORERS CAMP your BEST FRIEND! I’m only
Children entering Grades 4-6 SEVEN MONTHS OLD with my
August 6 - 10; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. whole life ahead of me and I
Unleash the adventurous explorer want to spend it with someone
hidden inside yourself.  Do you have wonderful like YOU! We can have
the skills it takes to survive a jour- a great time playing laser pointer.
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about various explorers, form Norse- catch that thing, right? Make the call
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14 Feature The Calvert County Times
Assistant Sheriff Lt. Col. Dave McDowell
A 27-Year Law Enforcement Career
to citizens in the streets.
But, he did have a posi-
tive role model for law
enforcement leadership…
his step-father, Vince
DuCellier, who served
30 years in the Prince
George’s County Police
Department, including as
deputy chief of police, be-
fore retiring at the same
rank that he also has now
achieved. DuCellier is
now living in West Vir-
ginia with McDowell’s
mother, TJ, who was a
well-known journalist in
the area.
“He’s really been my
guidepost, so to speak.
My road map to follow,”
McDowell said of the
man who became his
step-father. He influenced
him to a career in law
enforcement. As a role
model, he said, “I was
learning from Vince and
By Dick Myers
didn’t even realize it until later.”
Editor
McDowell started his police career
in 1990 in DC because Maryland had a
Assistant Calvert County Sheriff Lt.
hiring freeze. But a chance encounter in
Col. Dave McDowell is the right-hand
1991 in the post office with the chief of
man for Sheriff Mike Evans. In that po-
the then North Beach Police Department
sition he is somewhat like a vice presi-
led to being offered a job on the spot
dent or lieutenant governor – he fills in
which he accepted on the spot. Several
in the absence of his boss and has other
years later he transferred to the Prince
duties as assigned by the sheriff.
George’s County Sheriff’s Office. His
But, in the Calvert County Sheriff’s
move to Calvert in 1996 came after an-
Office chain of command, McDowell’s
other chance encounter with then Calvert
duties go deeper than that. The office
County Sheriff Vonzell Ward at a New
is divided into four bureaus and the
Year’s party. “I came down o Calvert and
heads of each bureau report directly to
never looked back,” he explained.
McDowell and he meets regularly with
He started in the Patrol Division and
them. He is a day-to-day, hands-on ad-
later moved to criminal investigation,
ministrator. He’s in charge of opera-
then to assistant patrol commander and
tional personnel and civilian staff. So, if
patrol commander and then Captain of
anyone thinks the assistant sheriff waits
the Operations Division. When now
around for the next job from the sheriff,
county commissioner Tom Hejl retired
think again.
from the force as assistant sheriff, Mc-
McDowell develops the agency’s bud-
Dowell was appointed.
get, and in that role, he meets regularly
Although he is responsible for all op-
with county budget and finance staff.
erations of the agency, he reminds every-
And he also appears routinely before the
one, “I am a deputy sheriff, just with a
county commissioners. Other than the
different title.” That involves occasion-
sheriff, he is the most visible presence
ally going on calls when needed and
for the agency.
pulling over offending motorists while
McDowell started his police career
on the road.
with the DC Police Department in his
McDowell, 49, and his wife Michelle
native city. But, by then he had become
have two children, Jessica, 27 and Wy-
a Southern Marylander, growing up in
att, 19. Their son, a Huntingtown H.S.
southern Anne Arundel County. “South-
graduate, is a correctional officer with
ern Maryland became home for me in
the agency. While he didn’t necessarily
the 7th grade and I never left after that,”
press him to enter law enforcement, Mc-
he said. He graduated from Sothern
Dowell said, “I have always known he
High School and eventually moved to
would do some form of public service.”
North Beach.
McDowell and his wife have a part-
As a young patrol cop, he never envi-
time business selling t-shirts and hats
sioned that he would one day wind up in
that are law enforcement themed, al-
such a visible public role that involved
though they have branched out to more
speaking at public meetings instead of
Thursday, February 22, 2018
generic county items. Their website is we have with the citizens. That’s my
www.honor-line.com. He also has trade- success!”
marked “Left Chest Society,” and mar- He admits that part of his job is to
kets products with that logo. make the sheriff look good. “He makes
McDowell’’s office is on the main it easy for me,” McDowell said. They’ve
floor of the Calvert House, the county’s known each other for a long time, hav-
former hospital on Church St. in Prince ing worked the road together when Ev-
Frederick. “We had outgrown this of- ans was a state trooper and McDowell a
fice before we moved into it,” McDowell patrol officer.
said about the agency’s desire for larger “Mike Evans is 100 percent invested
quarters. in being the sheriff of this county,” he
The plan is for them to take over the said. He and others that work in the
County Services Plaza once county agency, McDowell added, are invested
agencies move into the proposed new in the agency because they live here.
county office building at the armory. “I would stack them up against any-
McDowell said that security in the old body,” McDowell boasted of the Calvert
building is a challenge. County Sheriff’s Office. He noted that
“As a law enforcement agency in he travels around the state and sits on
modern times, we are at that point,” Mc- the Board of Directors of the Maryland
Dowell said about the hopes to move in Sheriff’s Association, travels around the
five or six years. “It’s a different time in country and is a graduate of the FBI Na-
America with security,” he added. tional Academy, so he feels he knows. “I
When he became a law enforcement will put them up against anybody!”
officer in 1990, “College was not on my Would McDowell like to be sheriff
radar at that point,” he said. McDowell himself one day when his boss retires?
later took some courses at the College “To have the honor to be the sheriff of
of Southern Maryland but his agency this agency is absolutely something that
through a tuition reimbursement as- I would cherish. It’s how do you get there
sistance program later helped him get is what I struggle with,” he said. That
his Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in path includes the raising of money and
Management Science from Johns Hop- campaigning. He said it would be hard
kins University. for him to take contributions, and then
“I knew I was on the cusp of ascend- lose.
ing through the ranks, and I wanted to be “To be the sheriff would be the ulti-
better prepared for that,” McDowell said mate for me because I would have start-
of his decision to pursue higher educa- ed at the bottom and raised all the way to
tion. At Johns Hopkins he participated the top. I don’t know what the future will
in their Police Leadership Executive bring for me,” he explained.
Program.
He loves his job. “On any given day dickmyers@countytimes.net
anything can happen,” he said in describ-
ing the variety of it. “I’m the guy who
likes to do
the work.
I don’
need the
attention.
I don’t shy
away from
it. It’s part
of doing
business.”
“I tell
you what
m a ke s
me feel
proud. It’s
these men
and wom-
en every
day when
they come
home ev-
ery night
safe and
when they
do the job
and rein-
force the
reputation
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Thursday, February 22, 2018

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16 Obituaries
In Remembrance
Margie Mae Schoo
Margie Mae Schoo, 88, of Chesa-
peake Beach passed away February 16,
2018. She was born April 19, 1929 in
Princeton, WV. Margie and her husband
Earl Frederick Schoo, Jr. “Capt’n Earl”
were longtime owners and operators of
Capt’n Earl’s Crabhouse in Annapolis.
Margie was preceded in death by her
husband Earl on November 20, 2000.
She is survived by a son Joseph Thur-
man Branch and his wife Barbara Jean
of Spotsylvania, VA; daughters Sherry
Schoo and her husband Richard of
Chesapeake Beach, MD and Lissa Rob-
in Derlan and her husband Arthur of
Cumberland, MD; thirteen grandchil-
dren; twenty-two great grandchildren
and three great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, February
23, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, February 24,
10-11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home –
Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane,
Owings MD 20736. Funeral Service
will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral
home.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home,
29449 Charlotte Hall, Charlotte Hall
MD 20622; Phone: 301-884-8171; web-
site: http://www.charhall.org
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Mildred Trott Bowen
Mildred Trott Bowen, 91, a lifelong
resident of Huntingtown, MD passed
away February 15, 2018. Mildred was
born May 28, 1926 in Huntingtown
to Mary E. (Ward) and Elmer Gibson
Trott. She attended Calvert County
schools and graduated from Calvert
High School and business school in
Baltimore. She married Harry “Boyd”
Bowen October 18, 1946 and they lived
and raised their family in Hunting-
town. Mildred was a homemaker, and
loved being outdoors tending her veg-
etable garden, cutting grass, clearing
brush, cutting tobacco, and planting
dogwood trees. She was an active mem-
ber of Huntingtown United Methodist
Church, and through the years worked
at church suppers, in the church office,
and as a custodian. Mildred is survived
by daughters Connie Marlowe of Col-
linsville, CT and Joan McNeil and her
husband John of Huntingtown, and
by several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her husband
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and sisters Ruth Sweeney and Doris
Grierson.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Huntingtown U.M. Church, P.O. Box 550
Huntingtown MD 20639.
Funeral arrangements were by
Rausch Funeral Home.
Rebecca Ann
Bradshaw
Rebecca Ann Bradshaw, 30, of Lex-
ington Park, MD passed away Febru-
ary 15, 2018. She was born January 1,
1988 in Silver spring, MD to James A.
and Sherry (Brown) Pate. Becky was a
resident of North Beach prior to mov-
ing to Lexington Park. She was pre-
ceded in death by her father James A.
Pate. Surviving are her daughters Chloe
Michelle and Gabriella Ann Bradshaw,
mother Sherry Pate and Sister Cynthia
L. Fox and her husband Rich of Me-
chanicsville, MD.
Interment was in Resurrection Cem-
etery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton
MD 20735.
Funeral arrangements were by
Rausch Funeral Home.
William James
Andrew “Bill” Bonwitt
Thursday, February 22, 2018
William James Andrew “Bill” Bon-
witt, 79, of Upper Marlboro passed
away February 14, 2018. He was born
November 26, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, NY
to Wilhelm and Isabella (Anderwald)
Bonwitt. Bill was raised in Norwalk,
CT and graduated from Norwalk High
School. He then graduated from Hamil-
ton College in New York with a Bache-
lor’s Degree, New York University with
a Master’s Degree and the University
of Vienna in Austria with a Master’s
Degree. He then attended Union Theo-
logical Seminary in New York where he
met Martha Torrance. He married Mar-
tha on March 17, 1996 and they lived
in Nutley, NJ and Callicoon, NY before
moving to Upper Marlboro where they
have lived for the last 18 years. Bill was
employed in various careers including a
police officer, college administrator and
bookkeeper before becoming a United
Methodist Pastor. In his leisure time he
enjoyed books, traveling and surfing the
web.
Bill is survived by his wife Rev. Mar-
tha Jes Bonwitt of Upper Marlboro,
children John F. Bonwitt of South Caro-
lina, Meg Bonwitt Kau and husband
Jon of Oregon and John A. Bonwitt and
wife April of Massachusetts, stepson
George A. Wheeler of New Jersey and
6 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Trinity Episco-
pal Church, 14515 Church Street
Upper Marlboro MD 20772; Phone:
301-627-2636; website: http://trinityup-
permarlboro.edow.org/ or to Lombardi
Comprehensive Cancer Center, 3800
Reservoir Road, N.W., Washington
DC 20057; Phone: 202-444-4000;
website: https://lombardi.georgetown.
edu
Pat Haynie
Pat Haynie, 90, passed aay at her
residence in Solomons, MD, on Feb-
ruary 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late
Russell Haynie and preceded in death
by her daughter, Carol Ann Mulliken.
She is survived by two sons, Ted Haynie
Thursday, February 22, 2018
(wife Laurie), Craig Haynie (wife
Tootsie), grandchildren Michael San-
tangelo, Rusty Haynie (wife Michele),
Brian Haynie (wife Jessica), and David
Haynie as well as great-granddaughter,
Lillian Grace Haynie.
Pat was born in Washington, D.C.,
and married Russell in 1948. They
moved to West Hyattsville, MD, where
they raised their family and she worked
for several years in the guidance de-
partment at Northwestern High School.
In 1972 they built a new home in The
Willows Colony, Chesapeake Beach,
Maryland, and Pat worked in the Cal-
vert County Public School System until
she retired. She became a full-time vol-
unteer for the Calvert County Literacy
Council and then was an active volun-
teer for the Chesapeake Railway Mu-
seum and the Bayside History Museum.
In lieu of flowers contributions may
be made in her name to Emmanuel
United Methodist Church or the Calvert
County Literacy Council.
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
neral Home.
Sharon Lee Henning
Sharon Lee Henning, 75, of North
Beach, MD passed away on February
7, 2018 in North Beach, MD. Sharon
was born on December of 1942 to Rob-
ert and Frances Henning. She was an
exuberant Redskins fan, you could be
sure she was always tuned in on Sun-
days surrounded by her plethora of El-
vis memorabilia. Sharon’s kind, gentle,
giving soul touched the hearts of every-
one who knew her. She truly taught the
world around her how to love. Sharon is
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Whose Memory Lives
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survived by her loving daughter Steph-
anie Robertson, son-in-law, Chris, and
her three grandchildren, Carter, Ben-
ton, and Sawyer; as well as her siblings,
Carole, Nancy, Richard, Stephen, and
Gary, and their families, and her lov-
ing aunt, uncle, and cousins. She will be
greatly missed.
Contributions may be made in
Sharon’s memory to St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 99
Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone:
410-535-2897.
Funeral arrangements were by
Rausch Funeral Home.
Richard Edwin
“Dick” Wilson
Richard Edwin “Dick” Wilson died
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peacefully at his residence in the As-
bury-Solomons Retirement Community
on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was
born on December 16, 1931, in Omaha,
Nebraska, the oldest of four children.
He was predeceased by Jerry (Jerka)
Domic, his wife of 27 years. Together
they had two children, Kenneth Jerome
Wilson and Patti Ann Wilson-Franzoi.
They spent many happy years raising
their children in Hawaii, Guam and
New Jersey.
Dick enjoyed his career as an Air
Traffic Controller, which he embraced
after serving four years in the Air Force.
He retired from the FAA after 34 years
and continued working as a consultant
on air traffic control projects until 1997.
He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from
the University of Maryland in 2003, at
the age of 72.
Dick and his partner of 30 years, El-
iot Girsang, “Ellie” delighted in living
along the Chesapeake Bay where they
enjoyed entertaining friends, boating
and crabbing. A favorite activity for
both was attending the theater. For a
number of years he was the Bay Weekly
Theater Reviewer.
Dick’s favorite pastime for 50 years
memory can be made with donations to:
The Nature Conservancy, Attn: Trea-
was SCUBA diving. He and Ellie loved sury, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100,
traveling to remote and exotic places Arlington, VA 22203-1606, Conser-
to dive, especially Indonesia. When he vation International, P.O. Box 418608,
retired from diving he became an avid Boston, MA 02241, Ocean Conservan-
Bridge player, having recently achieved cy, 1300 19th Street NW, Washington,
the rank of Advanced NABC Master. DC 20036, Doctors without Borders,
All who knew Dick were touched by 40 Rector Street, 16th Floor, New York,
his gentle manner and kind ways. He NY 10006 or Asbury Benevolent Care
was dearly loved and will be missed by
Eliot Girsang-Wilson; his son, Kenneth
Fund, Attn: Patrick O’Toole, 11100 As-
bury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688.
Wilson; grandson, Jerry Mason Wilson; Condolences to the family may be
daughter, Patti Ann Wilson-Franzoi; made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.
son-in-law, John Franzoi; sister, Judy com.
Hauer; nephews Dave and Luanne
Nosker and Tom and Melanie Nosker;
and sister-in-law, Roena Wilson; step-
children Peter Jungblut, Marlene Botts,
Mark Girsang and Alyssa Hammond
along with his many grandchildren.
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Community Calendar Chesapeake Beach Rd.,
UPCOMING
Home Brew Competition
Scorpion Brewing Co. is excited to in-
vite the public to enter in an American
Homebrewers Association sanctioned
Home Brew Competition. Home-
brewed beer will be accepted through
March 31, 2018. Live judging of “Best
in Show” will take place on Saturday,
April 7, 2018 at 2:30pm at the Scorpion
Brewing Co. Tap Room, located at 929
Skinners Turn Road in Owings. Best in
Show judging event on April 7 is free
and open to the public.
Kids Playwright Festival
All School Aged Children in the State
of Maryland
Through April 13
The Twin Beach Players are hosting
a playwriting competition, open to all
school age children in the state of Mary-
land. The 6 winning playwrights receive
$100!!!! Winners are announced no later
than May 30, 2018. Then, auditions are
held for the top 6 winning plays. Per-
formances of the winning plays will be
August 10-19 at the North Beach Boys
and Girls Club. All that enter receive a
congratulatory commissioner’s certifi-
cate and coin at our VIP/Award night.
Any school age child may send their
original play entry to: TBP P.O. Box
600 Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732 or
Email at kpf@twinbeachplayers.org.
Entries MUST BE postmarked or
emailed by April 13, 2018. Rules & En-
try Forms are available to download un-
der our KPF tab at: www.TwinBeach-
Players.org.
Friday February 23
OLSS Middle School Open House
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, 90
Alexander St., Solomons
8:30 - 10:30 AM  this class offers therapy by adding our
Our Lady Star of the Sea School
(OLSS) offers full day and half day pre-
school and full day academics for kin-
dergarten through 8th grade. A guided
tour of the campus begins at the main
building of the school. Registration is
not required. Administration and teach-
ers will be on hand to answer questions
and provide information for interested
families. For directions and further in-
formation visit  www.olsss.org or call
410-326-3171.
Smile Senior Day
10290 H Trueman Rd., Lusby
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Seniors 55 and over receive 50% off
clothing for themselves (excludes purses
and shoes). Senior card must be present-
ed. Cards available on site. Come shop
with us!
Lasagna Dinner
American Legion Post 206, 3330
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5:30 - 7:00 PM
Yum is the word for this informal din-
ner. Hosted by the American Legion
Stallings-Williams Post 206
(Venturing Crew 429) in the low-
er level dining room for a meal you
won’t soon forget. $12 includes side,
salad, and beverage. Public Welcome.
410-257-9878.
www.ALpost206.
Saturday, February 24
Paper Shredding Recycling
Huntingtown High School, 4125 Sol-
omons Island Rd.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM rain or shine
Destroy unwanted paper documents
at this free event. Proof of Calvert Coun-
ty residency is required. 410-326-0210.
www.co.cal.md.us/recycle
Calvert County Community Baby
Shower
Harriet Brown Community Center,
901 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Learn ways to have a healthy preg-
nancy and baby. Fun activities for par-
ents and babies! Free gifts for parents
and babies. Refreshments provided.
Raffles including free car seats and
Pack-n-Plays. Contact HIPPY/Healthy
Families Calvert County Program Of-
fice for more information: 443-550-
8050 adamsd@calvertnet.k12.md.us
GoatToBeZen Yoga Class, Yoga
with Goats
Prosperity Acres, 5811Sunderland
Ct.
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Offers a great way for beginners and
everyone who enjoys yoga a chance to
either get back on the mat or find a new
way to enjoy yoga. The uniqueness of
loving/playful goats to the mix.  Visit
prosperityacres.com. 443-964-4972.
Purchase tickets through www.event-
brite.com/e/goattobezen-yoga-class-
tickets-42519459849.
Science and Engineering EXPO
Calvert High School, Dares Beach
Rd., Prince Frederick
11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Calvert County Public Schools
(CCPS) host the 7th Annual Science and
Engineering EXPO. Exhibits showcase
CCPS science and engineering pro-
grams designed to be engaging for both
children and adults.
The EXPO will include robots, sci-
ence and engineering projects, flight
simulators, catapults and much more
for the entire family to enjoy. Free. For
more information, contact Dr. Yovonda
Kolo at 443-550-8026 or koloy@cal-
vertnet.k12.md.us.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@county-
times.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Basket Bingo
Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West
Monday, February 26
Ward Rd. Zumba Gold-Toning
6:00 - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00) Dunkirk Firehouse, Ward Rd.,
All proceeds go to the development Dunkirk,
of the Calvert County Child Advocacy 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Center. The center will provide a child- A total body workout using light
friendly safe environment for children weights to shake up those muscles. All
and their families to undergo forensic fitness levels are welcome, no experi-
interviews, to receive crisis intervention ence is necessary. Drop in $5. Ask about
services and medical exams as neces- discounts. 301-520-2338.
sary. Prizes will include themed bas-
kets! YETI raffle! $25 for 20 games.
 Motown Night
Tuesday, February 27
American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chair and Goat Yoga, Yoga with
Chesapeake Beach Rd. Goats
7:30 – 11:30 PM Prosperity Acres, 5811Sunderland
Paddles $3 each or 2 for $5.What’s your Ct.
favorite tune? The Sons of the Ameri- 11:00 AM – 12 PM
can Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Open to everyone of all ages, who
host a night with music by DJ Stephen. want to enjoy yoga and time with the
$10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tick- goats but can’t exercise on the yoga mat.
ets available at the door. Public warmly An hour of goat fun and chair yoga.
welcomed. For information call 410- Purchase tickets at: www.eventbrite.
257-9878 www.ALPost206.org. com/e/new-chair-and-goat-yoga-
tickets-42520572176
Sunday, February 25  Zumba Toning Tuesday
Mt. Hope Community Ctr., 104 Push-
Vendor Quarter Auction aw Station Rd., Sunderland
Calvert County Fairgrounds, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Barstow If you love to dance, this is the fitness
12:00 - 2:30 PM class for you. All fitness levels are wel-
An afternoon of fun at the 4th Annu- come, and no experience is necessary.
al Quarter Auction for Calvert 4-Hers. 410-535-7080.
Win prizes for as little as .25 cent!
There’s Clover Cash! 50/50drawing and
brown bag auction! And FOOD! Lots of Thursday, March 1
great items to win. Paddles $3/ea. 2/$5.
Doors open at noon and auction starts at TBT Zumba Gold-Toning
1:00. Come out for the 4Hers! Sunderland Elementary School,
Sunderland
What Wondrous Love 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal TBT—Throw Back Thursdays! If you
Church, 10210 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby    love to dance, this is the fitness class for
2:00 - 3:00 PM you. All fitness levels welcome and no
Lenten Series 2018. Each week will experience is necessary. The Zumba
include a video exploration of Holy party that you love at your own pace
Week through the masterpiece artwork with a total body workout using light
of renowned artist John August Swan- weights. 410-535-7080.
son and explanation of the Scriptural
stories. All are welcome, you do not
need to be a parishioner. MAC Lab Tours
Jefferson Patterson Park, 10515
 Wine Tasting & Chocolate Pairing Mackall Rd., St. Leonard
5112 Shore Dr., Huntingtown 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
2:00 - 5:00 PM Enjoy a guided tour of the Maryland
A wonderful afternoon of wine tast- Archaeological Conservation Labora-
ing sponsored by Traveling Vineyard tory (MAC Lab), a state-of-the-art facil-
paired with delicious chocolate treats ity that houses over 8 million artifacts,
and various local vendors! Your cost of including collections from every county
admission/tasting benefits United Way in Maryland. Get up close and personal
of Calvert County and Heather Heath’s with our conservators and our collec-
run for Mardi Gras Queen 2018. Get tions. Info, call Ed Chaney 410-586-
tickets at 8554 or email: ed.chaney@maryland.
www.eventbrite.com/e/wine- gov.
tasting-and-chocolate-pairing-tick-
ets-42696879516?aff=efbeventtix.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Résumé and Cover Letter Work-
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info
Thursday, March 1
shop. 1:00-3:00pm. Need help with
your résumé? Join job counselor
Sandra Holler in a small group to
learn what makes a strong résumé
and cover letter. If you have one
started, bring it with you so editing
can happen on the spot. One printed
copy helps. Please register. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Green Crafting. 6:00-8:30pm.
Make crafts out of materials that
would typically be thrown out.
Crocheting, needlework, sewing,
and simple tying techniques will
be used. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Code Name 3.6. 6:30-7:30pm. For
3rd-6th grade eyes only! 3rd-6th
grade students are invited to this
series of events which uses plenty
of hands-on activities to have fun
with reading! Each month we will
explore a new theme and introduce
a great chapter book on the topic.
No advanced preparation is needed
and a snack will be provided. Reg-
istration is required. This month’s
topic: Words of Wisdom. Please
register. Calvert Library Twin
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Friday, March 2
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework,
knitting, crocheting, or other proj-
ect for an afternoon of conversa-
tion and shared creativity. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
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 registra-
tion. Calvert Library Twin Beaches
Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesa-
peake Beach, 410-257-2411. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
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Events
Saturday, March 3
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrab-
ble & More. 12:00-3:00pm. Want
to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make
your Scrabble skills killer? Games
are a great way to keep your brain
sharp while having fun! Join us!
Please register. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way,
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Intermediate Bridge Class.
12:00-3:00pm. If you are familiar
with other card games involving
trick-taking, and you want to tackle
bridge, join us for this hands-on,
game-playing class taught by bridge
experts Dick Wilson and Ken Mill-
er. Please register. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way,
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Construction Zone. 2:00-4:00pm.
Bring your family to explore the Li-
brary’s building sets. It’s come and
go constructive time in the story-
time room as we bring out the li-
brary’s collection of Legos®, Keva
Planks®, Lincoln Logs®, blocks,
Magformers® and more. No reg-
istration. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Monday, March 5
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-
11:00am. Join us for dancing, sto-
ries, movies and fun. Calvert Li-
brary Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm.
Make crafts out of materials that
would typically be thrown out.
Crocheting, needlework, sewing,
and simple tying techniques will
be used. Calvert Library South-
ern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman
Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Summer Camp Fair 2018. 6:30-
8:00pm. Drop by to gather materi-
als and explore summer options for
your child. Over 30 local camp pro-
viders will be on hand representing
a range of sports, academic, music,
nature/environment, vacation bible
school, and scouts camps. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
YoungatHeart
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Certified Tax-Aide Counselors
will be available Monday, Febru-
ary 12 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 mem-
ber. All individuals on the return
must be present and provide iden-
tification (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.
Living Well With
Diabetes Class
This class is for anyone who is
pre-diabetic or currently has diabe-
tes, and will help you manage your
condition. The class and materials
are free. Classes run for 6 weeks on
the following dates and times: Cal-
vert Pines Senior Center, Mondays,
March 5 – April 16, 9 a.m. – 11:30
a.m. (no class on April 2). For more
information, and to register please
call 410-535-5400, ext 459.
AAARP Driving Class
Calvert Pines Senior Center will
be hosting an AARP Driver Safety
Class, Tuesday, March 6, 9 a.m.
-3 p.m. The fee for a class is $15/
AARP member and $20/non-mem-
bers. Members must show AARP
cards. Please call 410-535-4606 to
register. Talk: Can Processed Foods be
Eating Together Menu
Monday, February 26
Chicken Parmesan w/Tomato Sauce
over Spaghetti Noodles, Tossed Salad,
Broccoli, Italian Bread, Orange Slices
Tuesday, February 27
Beef Tips in Gravy over Egg Noodles,
Winter Squash, Dinner Roll, Plums
Wednesday, February 28
Meatloaf w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes,
Green Beans, Kale, Dinner Roll, Man-
darin Oranges
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.
Calendars 19
By Office of Aging Staff
Calvert Pines Senior
Center (CPSC)
Learn about the History of Mar-
di Gras and why we celebrate it,
Wednesday, February 28, 11 a.m.
Sarah Strain, Reflexologist will
be available by appointment and
will begin sessions, Thursday,
March 1, 10 a.m. Fee:$10 for 15
minute hand reflexology;  $20 for
30 minute foot reflexology; $40 for
50 minute foot and hand reflexol-
ogy. Call the center to make your
appointment.
North Beach Senior
Center (NBSC)
All seniors may speak with a per-
sonal trainer with our program, Ask
the Expert – Physical Trainer, Tues-
day, February, 27, 10 a.m.
Join the Lunch Bunch at the
Chesapeake Grill, Thursday, March
1, 12:30 p.m. Must provide your
own transportation and cover fee
for your lunch and tip. Please call
to register.
Southern Pines
Senior Center (SPSC)
Join in a discussion about the
Tuskegee Airmen who fought in
World War II with the Unites States
Army Air Force, Tuesday, February
27, 11 a.m.
If you would like to learn more
about healthy eating and have
questions about it, visit us Friday,
March 2, 10:30 a.m. for Nutrition
Healthy?
Thursday, March 1
Baked Chicken Leg, Lentil Soup, Car-
rots, Seasoned Greens, Dinner Roll,
Fruited Jell-O
Friday, March 2
Baked Fish w/Herb & Lemon, Tossed
Salad, Seasoned Brown Rice, Sea-
soned Tomatoes & Zucchini, Dinner
Roll, Pineapple
20 Sports
The American Idea
My thoughts are scattered. I’m
completely out of rhythm. The NFL
isn’t gone completely, but it’s napping.
Months remain before the start of the
NBA and NHL playoffs. Baseball’s
spring training has yet to begin. The
madness that college basketball injects
into March is a month away. The next
tennis major is the French Open…in
May. Tiger Woods is playing again,
but he’s flirting with the cut line, not
the leaderboard. That would be con-
cerning if The Master’s, like appar-
ently everything else of consequence
in sports, wasn’t weeks (at least) into
the future. I am, like most sports fans,
wandering and hopelessly lost in the
mid-winter’s dark and lifeless forest.
A voice from the beyond: What
about the Olympics?
Me: “The what? Oh yeah, riiiiight.”
That’s unfair sarcasm. It’s just that,
well, the Winter Games are, I think, a
peculiar oddity for most Americans.
The Summer Olympics are more relat-
able. Every high school has a track,
a volleyball court and a soccer team.
Backyards are routinely adorned with a
basketball hoop. Neighborhoods have
community centers with tennis courts,
swimming pools and golf courses.
Who has access to a ski jump, frozen
halfpipe or a luge course? How many
people own a curling stone? Raise
your hand if you’ve landed a triple
axel. Nobody? Wait, there’s one hand
up in the back. Filthy liar.
Nevertheless, the Olympics always
matter – both for national pride and,
inevitably, political maneuvering.
Baby boomers experienced Mexico
City in 1968 and Montreal in 1976. As
a member of Generation-X, the first
Olympics I remember, the 1980 Winter
Games at Lake Placid, New York, pro-
duced the greatest moment in Ameri-
can sports history – the United States
Hockey Team’s “Miracle on Ice.” It
mattered, and remains so significant,
because a ragtag bunch of American
college kids beat the Soviet Union’s
best. It was Rocky v. Drago or, more
consequentially, democracy v. com-
munism on ice.
The sports-politics Olympic col-
lision continued with the American
boycott of the 1980 Moscow Summer
Games. The Soviets returned the favor
by skipping the 1984 Summer Games
in Los Angeles. The Cold War was
chilly indeed. And after a brief thaw,
it feels like the forecast for Russian-
The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 22, 2018
Maryland Deer Harvest
Figures Released
American relations may be ominous
again, or at least it should be, particu-
larly by those who have sworn to “pre-
serve, protect and defend the Constitu-
tion of the United States.”
Millennials were introduced to the
undeniable connection between the
Olympics and politics this year when,
during the Opening Ceremonies, Vice
President Mike Pence sat in protest
and refused to acknowledge the pres-
ence of North Korean leader Kim Jung
Un’s sister, all while North and South
Korean athletes walked in unison.
At least Pence, the dedicated athletic
antagonist that he is, stayed for the
Opening Ceremonies and didn’t walk
out, as he did in protest of the anthem
protests before a Colts game last fall.
And hey, North Korea showed up for
these South Korean hosted Olympics,
unlike the pass it took on the 1988
Seoul Summer Games. What amazing
progress we are making! Viva la hu-
mankind. Errr…
The point: politicians, of all persua-
sions and ideologies, have consistently
used the Olympics and, more broadly,
sports, as a platform to further a cause.
Athletes have a decorated record of re-
Photo from MD DNR by Paul Kane
turning the favor, particularly during
times of national and global unrest –
which we are unquestionably experi- The Maryland Department of Nat- The 2017-2018 statewide harvest
encing today. But there is an embold- ural Resources  has announced that included: 30,247 antlered and 53,135
ened minority displeased with the lat- hunters harvested 86,542 deer during antlerless white-tailed deer; and
est, proud and passionate collection of the combined archery, firearms and 1,423 antlered and 1,737 antlerless
athletes seeking political change. Just muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 8, sika deer.
stick to sports, the say. In other words, 2017, through Jan. 31, 2018. The harvest in deer manage-
be less trouble, less human. Recent- The harvest exceeded the 2016- ment Region A (Western Maryland)
ly, Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham 2017 total by more than 1,000 deer. increased 18 percent, from 8,490
served as an inflammatory mouthpiece Included in the statewide total were deer last year to 10,003 this year.
for those put off by politically respon- 7,204 deer taken on Sundays. Hunters in these counties reported
sible athletes when she commanded In Calvert County the total harvest 6,237 antlered and 3,766 antlerless
LeBron James to “shut up and dribble.” wad 1.688, a 9.6 percent decline from deer.
Ahhh yes…’tis the season for ob- the previous year. In St. Mary’s, the Hunters in Region B (the remainder
noxious demands instead of meaning- total harvest was 2,692, a 3.1 percent of the state) harvested 76,539 deer,
ful conversations. Unfortunately for increase. nearly the same as last year’s harvest
Ingraham and her ilk, the fist shaking “Sunday hunting continues to be an of 76,703. A total of 25,433 antlered
will not net the desired effect. Nor important component in managing and 51,106 antlerless deer were
should it. What this is, at its heart, is Maryland’s deer population,” Wild- reported in this region.
not an issue with athletes flexing po- life and Heritage Service Director Frederick County led the harvest
litical muscles, but rather a dangerous Paul Peditto said. totals again this year with 7,354 deer,
intolerance of diversity of thought. “Nearly 10 percent of the total har- followed by Carroll County with
When disagreements no longer prompt vest occurred on Sundays, a remark- 5,896 and Baltimore County at 5,559.
curious, respectful dialogue, a little able number given the limited num- Garrett and Montgomery counties
part of the great idea that is America ber of Sunday hunting days available, rounded out the top five with 5,349
dies. and the fact that three of our highest and 4,783 deer, respectively.
deer density counties did not have
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ Sunday hunting opportunities.” Press Release from MD DNR
gmail.com
Thursday, February 22, 2018
A True Bluegrass Powerhouse Comes to Area
A Voice ‘Sweet as Honey but Powerful as a Steamboat Whistle’
The 4th show of the season will be
Sunday March 11, 2018 at the Ameri-
can Legion Post 238 on the corner of
MD Rte. 381 & Rt. 231 in Hughes-
ville, MD. For the first time to South-
ern Maryland, Lou Reid & Carolina
will headline the show. Presented
by Jay Armsworthy and the Sons of
the American Legion, the show gets
started at 2:00 pm.
Lou Reid and Carolina are based
out of Union Grove, North Caro-
lina. The band began in 1992, with
its sound largely based in traditional
Bluegrass roots with emphasis on dy-
namic vocals. Lou Reid anchors the
band with his lead vocals. Lou is ar-
guably the most recognizable voice in
Bluegrass music. He began his career
in 1979 with his first professional job
as bassist, lead and tenor vocalist for
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Af-
ter three albums with Quicksilver, he
took a very prominent position with
the Ricky Skaggs Band, playing many
different instruments and providing
back-up vocals. He played banjo on
the first number one country hit that
featured the banjo. Skaggs’s, “I’m
Just a Country Boy”.
After touring 250 annual dates per
year with Ricky, Lou decided to come
off of the road to slow down a bit and
take the lead singer and guitarist posi-
tion with The Seldom Scene. Work-
To the Editor:
Groaning under the awful pain and
disgrace of another school shooting,
America continues to reel to and fro
clumsily in ascertaining just what to
do about it all. Congress will again
confer and numerous suggestions will
result, some heard repeatedly over
and over again, i.e., do away with the
guns. It’s the guns!
Soon liberal gasbags and left-
ist controlled media will manage
to blame Republicans even as they
in-turn collectively pursue blaming
President Trump and his policies. It’s
Trump’s fault, dude...
Yes, it is guns employed in school
shootings, guns utilized in the hands
of those with hate in their hearts. And
guns be damned, such hate will man-
ifest itself towards destruction in one
form or another. If not guns, knives,
or bombs, if not bombs, trucks aimed
at unsuspecting peoples or some oth-
er clever yet effective means of kill-
ing and maiming the innocent. Such
are characteristics of those with mal-
The Calvert County Times
ing with John Duffey proved to be one
of Lou’s career highlights. As a teen-
ager and learning to be a bluegrass
musician, John gave Lou insight into
singing that Lou still calls upon to-
day. After spending six years with the
Scene, Lou went off to work in Nash-
ville with some of the top traditional
artists of the day, Vince Gill and Vern
Gosdin. He also decided to start his
own band with lifelong friend Terry
Baucom. The result was Lou Reid,
Terry Baucom and Carolina.
After putting out two very success-
ful albums, “Carolina Blue” and “Car-
olina Moon”, Terry left the band to
pursue his own career. In 1996, John
Duffey passed away suddenly, leaving
the Seldom Scene without its heart
and soul. Ben Eldridge wanted to
keep the Scene on the map, and bring-
ing Lou Reid in to take John’s place
as mandolin player and tenor singer
seemed the right thing to do. Lou has
now been with the Seldom Scene for
a combined total of 25 years. He has
managed to not only keep his band
Carolina current, but thriving. Lou is
the consummate professional, a gen-
erous bandleader, and an all-around
entertainer.
Opening the show will be Washing-
ton Area Music Association (WAM-
MIE) nominees, King Street Blue-
grass. They are a kickin’ acoustic
Attitude
ice towards everyone.       monstrous destruction of unborn life
Law enforcement, serving as the
professional timely hands-on au-
thority, will offer the best possible
solution(s) in separating bad guys
from their intended unsuspecting
victims. I herewith submit one imme-
diate recommendation easily fulfilled
and at very minimal cost. That being
taxpayer funding of sidearms at the
ready of fully trained teachers, prin-
cipals et al. This is doable and will
nicely stand in the gap till attitudes
towards life, in general, is positive-
ly influenced, taking some time to
effect.
Further, ignore PC and its associ-
ated accusatory implications. It’s far
better to err on the side of caution. If
noting someone/something out of
line report it ASAP.  pound sand as they don’t stop prayers
Moreover, begin instructing Amer-
ica’s youth on the value of life being
in who we are as a people. And how
do we begin such attitude adjust-
ment? We start in exposing abortion
for just exactly what it is, barbaric
killing of unwanted life. The willful
Entertainment 21
mix of Tradi-
tional Blue-
grass Country
and Folk mu-
sic with some
spicy origi-
nals thrown in.
They have a
way of endear-
ing themselves
and connect-
ing to their
audiences.
Quoted from
Bluegrass Spin
Magazine-
“Their collec-
tive love of
making music
can’t help but
wash over the
a u d i e n c e s . . . Lou Reid & Carolina
this band gets
it right by pro- Although not required, non-perish-
ducing just the right blend of instru- able food donations will be collected
mentation and vocal harmonization to for the Helping Hands Food Pantry of
create a Bluegrass sound that is pure Southern Maryland. For more infor-
magic to the ears.” mation on the show, please call 301-
The doors open at Noon at the 737-3004 or visit the website at www.
American Legion with food available americanlegionbluegass.com.
for sale by the Sons of the American
Legion. The show starts at 2:00 pm Press Release from
and tickets are available at the door American Legion Post 238
for $20.00 per person, under the age
of 12 admitted free with a paid adult.
America regards and supports life.
is communicated as just one of those And with said funding directed to
things that happens regularly and non-abortive full-service women’s
people hear of it to the point of numb- health care facilities, America shows
ness. All the while in the understand- her youth life matters...
ing of gullible youth, by example, Capital crimes merit capital pun-
life is shown to be cheap, essentially ishment. Reinstitution of the death
nothing.  Such attitude in-turn serves penalty in timely fashion for those
to lessen or eliminate possible in- convicted of murder would further
ward guilt.  And how can American serve as a strong deterrent. One con-
children begin to have their impres- sidering defying the law and going
sionable minds persuaded that life ballistic yet recognizing his fateful
is valuable?  Let this nation begin end in the electric chair will recon-
respecting life via discontinuance sider the matter.  And to those who
of taxpayer funded abortion. That’s maintain such will not make a differ-
how. Train our kids in school regard- ence, I submit, try it and let statistics
ing the origin of life in the womb and then speak for themselves. Admit-
support the sanctity of life as God tedly, however, such will not stop re-
Almighty ordained it. ligious zealots bent on jihad which is
If the ACLU cries foul, tell them to an altogether different matter in need
of being subjected to truth...  So, these
and references to the Almighty in the are my recommendations. What are
aftermath of school shootings. People yours?
are found praying everywhere in and
out of the schoolhouse.  The imme- Chester M. Seaborn
diate taxpayer defunding of Planned Mechanicsville, MD
Parenthood would be a great start
in beginning to teach our youth that
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