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Feature
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Commissioners, Legislators Meet on Proposed Bills

New Solomons Firehouse Location Questioned
(l to r) Delegates Jerry Clark and Michael Jackson and Sen. Mike Miller.
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) met with the
county’s legislative delegation on Dec.
4 for their annual confab on proposed
The other two bill proposals would
give the county authority to restrict dis-
ruptive persons from county property
for more than the one day now allowed
and would add the family of a volunteer
who gives their life in the line of duty to
the county’s Length of Service (LOSAP)
benefit. County Attorney John Norris
said the latter was an oversight when the
program was enacted.
The other projects on the request for
increased bond authority were:
• Little Cove Point Road
• Sr. Leonard Road widening
• A wastewater treatment plant
• Headworks Pumping Station
Upgrade.
Senator Mike Miller (D: District 27)
and Delegates Michael Jackson (D:
27B), Mark Fisher (R: 27C) and Clark
were in attendance. Neither outgo-
ing District 29 Senator Steve Waugh
or senator-elect Jack Bailey attended.
In addition to the current five commis-
sioners, the new board members in two
on Dowell Road had been taken into con- Earlier the detention center adminis- weeks, Kelly McConkey, Buddy Hance
sideration. But he noted that insurance trator Major Reese said enacting a Cor- and Tim Hutchins were present in the
rates were high for residents of Chesa- rectional Officers Bill of Rights, similar audience.
peake Ranch Estates (CRE) because they to what Charles County has, would bring
live more than five miles from the current Calvert in line with most of the other dickmyers@countytimes.net
fire station. counties in the state.
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4 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 6, 2018

Calvert Schools Get High

Ratings Under New System

Men’s
25th
Annual

Night Friday By Guy Leonard

Dec. 7, 2018
CALVERT SCHOOL RATINGS
Staff Writer
Elementary Schools
Under the state’s new ranking system Patuxent Appeal - 3 stars
for schools where they can score between St. Leonard - 3 stars

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one and five stars, no school in Calvert Mutual - 4 stars
County went below a score of three; most Dowell - 4 stars
ranked with either four or five stars. Calvert - 4 stars
According to the Maryland State De- Barstow - 4 stars
partment of Education’s latest rankings, Huntingtown - 5 stars
issued Tuesday, only two schools, Patux-
Plum Point - 5 stars
ent Appeal and St. Leonard elementary
schools got a three-star rating. Beach - 4 stars
Northern, Huntingtown and Calvert Mt. Harmony - 5 stars
high schools all got a five-star rating; Sunderland - 5 stars
Patuxent High School earned four stars. Windy Hill - 4 stars
The remaining elementary and middle
schools in Calvert all received either four Middle Schools
or five stars. Southern - 4 stars
“Calvert County can feel proud of all Mill Creek - 4 stars
of its schools’ performance,” said Super- Calvert - 4 stars
intendent Dr. Daniel Curry. “This new Plum Point - 4 stars
report card covers a ton of good data and
Windy Hill - 5 stars
will shine light on some things that each
school can improve upon.”
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criteria make up 35 percent of the rating
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Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools.
“The new Maryland Report Card will
help parents, educators, policymakers,
and the general public gain a better un-
derstanding about how each school is do-
dren’s’ education,” said Governor Larry
Hogan. “The new Maryland Report Card
will provide parents, teachers, and stu-
dents with critical information about our
schools and enhance transparency and ac-
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
School Board Gets an Earful from Veteran Teachers
Complaints Involve Lack of Curriculum Development
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Calvert County Board of Education at their Nov.
29 meeting heard some pent-up frustration from about
a half dozen teacher members of the Calvert Educa-
tion Association (CEA), many of whom have been in
the classrooms for decades. The main complaints were
over lack of curriculum and textbooks and the time to
do everything required of them.
Association President Dona Ostenso explained that
the teachers still desire flexibility for decisions in the
classrooms, but they also seek some consistency in
what is being taught so that all students are on the same
page.
“They don’t have textbooks. They have no baseline,”
Ostenso told The County Times. She suspected the
school system is loath to purchase new textbooks for
fear they would be quickly outdated with today’s rapid-
ly changing body of knowledge in many subject areas.
At one point in the public comment section of the
meeting, 26-year veteran teacher Beth Roe of St. Leon-
ard Elementary School started pulling out of a box a
confusing array of materials she said she had been giv-
en as part of curriculum development. In the middle of
doing so with still more materials to show, she was cut
off because her allotted time had expired.
“That’s the story of our lives. We are out of time al-
ways,” she said.
Carol Howard, long-time teacher at Patuxent-Appeal
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Elementary School noted the Citizens Advisory Com-
mittee’s focus of the Social, Emotional and Behavioral
(SEB) needs of students But, she noted the lack of “in-
struction and training” to deal with those issues, par-
ticularly for younger teachers.
Rantessa Anderson, an English teacher at Beach El-
ementary School, with 27 years of experience, said, “I
feel like a first-year teacher with the lack of reading
curriculum.” She said curriculum wasn’t defined as lists
of resources and lists of books for her students to read.
Anderson said teachers are feeling overwhelmed.
“We can only take so much,” she said.
St. Leonard Elementary School teacher Jeanette
Gionfrido used an example in television history to
make her point. She told of the “I Love Lucy” episode
in which Lucy and Ethel are working in a chocolate
factory and they had a hard time keeping up with the
assembly line. Chocolate was flying everywhere, and Calvert Education Association President Dona Ostenso
they were stuffing it in their clothing and eating it to
try to keep up. she said, because of the lack of learning materials.
“This is how I feel in the demands placed on us,” she “Lack of resources and curriculum are putting a bur-
said. She added, “I am overwhelmed with my lack of den on teachers who don’t have the time,” said Summer
curriculum.” Byers, a Patuxent-Appeal E.S. teacher with 18 years of
Gionfriddo said the disparity in tools available to experience, in summing up the concerns expressed by
teachers from one school to the other “flies in the face her colleagues.
of equity” for all students. The school board, as is their practice, did not respond
Patty Todero, a Beach Elementary School teacher to any of the public comments made at the meeting.
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 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 6, 2018

Plans Jelling for West Prince Frederick Projects

By Dick Myers that would connect with the West Dares as shown on the presented plan. proval and road plans have since expired.
Editor Beach Road extension. “This project has been under review Staff, the applicant, owner and engineer,
There is also property owned by John for over a year with many discussions had many discussions on extending West
Plans are starting to take shape for Gott to the west of Calvert Hills that and revised layouts related to access Dares Beach Rd. with this project. As
a big chunk of the west side of Prince could also be developed, though no plans and location of the alignment of a pub- the two property owners are now work-
Frederick. The Calvert County Planning have yet been presented, said Director of lic right-of-way. Part of this discussion ing independently on projects, the ability
Commission at its Nov. 27 meeting ap- Planning and Zoning Mark Willis. dealt with previous subdivisions that for Osprey Development Group to ac-
proved creation of a public right-of-way In a memo to the planning commis- were submitted and approved for SD06- quire the easements and land that would
for the proposed Calvert Hills project. sion, Planner Olivia Vidotto explained I3ARR, Villages of Calvert, Sections 1 traverse through properties they did not
That paves the way for the five-building, the potential interconnectedness of the & II. This development encompassed own was one consideration. The envi-
96-apartment complex to be presented to parcels: parcels owned by John Gott and Osprey ronmental constraints associated with
the commission. “The plans show the proposed right- Development and the project was a joint the extension of West Dares Beach Road
The road for the subdivision over the of-way continuing through the adjacent application for development along with was also taken into consideration. The
right-of-way will intersect with Prince property (also owned by Radio Drive, the proposed extension of West Dares ultimate goal is to have a public right-of-
Frederick Boulevard, where a round- LLC), with a small portion crossing Road. Approval of the preliminary plans way that extends east west from Prince
about will be created, according to the the Gott property. This extension was and the extension of West Dares Beach Frederick to tie in to a reserved future
Calvert County Department of Public required by the Department of Public Road was approved by the Planning right-of-way connecting to College Sta-
Works. Works (DPW) to ensure that the road Commission on December 10, 2008. tion and to Rt. 231 at the intersection
Calvert Hills (Radio Drive, LLC) is ad- could continue and meet road ordinance Road construction plans for the exten- with the JW Williams Rd.”
jacent to the new Beechtree Apartments requirements to avoid problems at a later sion of West Dares Beach Rd. were also
complex, with 248 units, which is now date and a developer not being able to submitted and approved pending stream dickmyers@countytines.net
under development. The Calvert County continue the public road. The plans show mitigation, however, the preliminary ap-
Board of County Commissioners recent- a wider portion of public right-of-way
ly approved a developer-funded traffic abutting the Gott property to provide ad-
light on Prince Frederick Boulevard at equate frontage for that parcel to build a
the entrance into that development.
Calvert Hills also abuts West Dares
commercial entrance in the future. The
approval by the Planning Commission is Architectural Committees
Survive with Minor Changes
Beach Road at its southern boundary. only for the portion of the public right-
There have been plans for a number of of-way contained in the project shown
years to extend West Dares Beach Road as Calvert Hills and for the portion be-
out to the College of Southern Maryland. yond that is owned by Radio Drive, LLC.
There is a curb cut on JW Williams Road DPW has approved the location and By Dick Myers the committees of authority to review
that passes through the college campus, alignment of the proposed right-of-way Editor designs of chain stores. The theory
was that they had their own standard
Two years ago, the Calvert County designs.
Sell it - Buy it Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) proposed eliminating the
The planners didn’t like that idea
either. At the public hearing, commis-
county’s seven town center architec- sion member John Toohey noted that
at tural review committees (ARC’s) in
favor of staff review of proposals. It
small, local businesses were being
made to bear the regulatory burden,
turns out the idea of citizen reviews which flew in the face of the county’s
of proposed designs for commercial goal of helping small businesses.
structures and signs has a lot of sup- So, as a result the planners recom-
Real Estate │ Business & Inventory │ Personal Property/Estates port. In the end, after two years of mended the changes to the meeting
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We wish to extend our gratitude to all The process came to an end Nov. Only three persons spoke at the joint
who attended and supported our 27 after a joint public hearing by the public hearing and all are either past
Calvert County Planning Commission or present architectural review com-
Farm and Country Christmas Auction and the BOCC in which the minor mittee members and all gave general
And more importantly, thank you for the generosity changes were approved unanimously support to the revised proposals.
by both boards. The most significant Ed Apple, currently on the Prince
given to help those in need. change requires the architectural Frederick ARC, said of them, “I think
We do indeed have a great community! review committees to meet twice it is absolutely essential.” His wife
monthly and if they are unable to act Sue, a former Prince Frederick ARC
We will be helping Cochran Auctions on Saturday, on an application, then the staff will member, said. “I think it is important
December 29, 2018 at 9 am for the take over and review it. to remember that people really do care
The architectural review commit- what the towns look like.”
William “Hoof” Mattingly Estate Auction tees originally came under fire over Tom Mero, a former member of the
37915 Lockes Crossing Road charges that their slow deliberations, Dunkirk ARC, said if the chair ex-
and sometimes inability to gather quo- emption had prevailed the majority of
Mechanicsville, MD rums to make a decision, were hinder- the commercial properties in Dunkirk
Complete line of Farm Equipment, Heavy ing economic development. would have gotten a pass.
Equipment, John Deere Combines, Tractors, The planning commission was the Mero did note, however, that the
white knight that came to the rescue of new regulations requiring ARCs to
Trucks, Trailers, Shop Equipment & More the committees. After holding a public make their decision after one meet-
hearing. they rejected the idea of elim- ing might be difficult in complicated
A Southern Maryland Professional Auction Company inating the review committees. The cases. That provision did prevail in the
BOCC then went back to the drawing final vote.
www.FarrellAuctionService.com board and came up with an alternate
plan. One of those proposals stripped dickmyers@countytines.net
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Corps of Engineers Adds
Dredging Projects
Fishing Creek In Revised Work Plan
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris
Van Hollen (Both D-Md.) today applaud-
ed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Army Corps) FY2019 Work Plan, which
directs the investment of more than $10
million in additional federal funding for
critical navigation and ecosystem resto-
ration projects in Maryland. The annual
Army Corps Work Plan defines where
project money can be spent across the
country, above and beyond the itemized
funding in the FY2019 appropriations
bills.
The Fishing Creek dredging project in
Chesapeake Beach, originally allocated
only $10,000 in the FY2019 budget, will
receive $1.36 million under the Work
Plan.  pressing needs – and opportunities for
Every year the Army Corps clears
tons of eroded sediment from the fed-
eral navigation channels that lead into
and out of the Port of Baltimore. Keep-
ing this vital port open and the channels
dredged is essential not just for Mary-
land, but for the nation. The Corps then
uses some of the dredged material to re-
store natural features like Poplar, James
and Barren islands, restoring critical
wildlife habitat and better protecting
coastal communities.
Other projects in Maryland receiving
additional funding from the Army Corps
FY2019 Work Plan also include:  quires that we make strategic invest-
• Baltimore Harbor and Channels will
receive almost $5 million additional
for maintenance dredging, bringing
the 2019 total to $28.595 million.
• The James and Barren Islands (Mid-
Bay) restoration project will receive
an additional $4.259 million for pre-
construction engineering and design
efforts. No funding for this project
had been included in the FY 2019
budget.
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10 Cops & Courts
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter
During the week of November 19 –
November 25 deputies of the Calvert
County Sheriff’s Office responded to
1,388 calls for service throughout the
community.
Burglary: 18-64205
On November 25, 2018 Deputy Spald-
ing responded to Spruce Drive, Lusby
for the report of a burglary. The com-
plainant advised sometime between No-
vember 13th at 1:30 PM and November
25th at 4:00 PM an unknown suspect(s)
kicked in the back door of the residence.
The total value of damaged property is
approximately $800.
Damaged Property: 18-63028
On November 19, 2018 Deputy Mc-
Donough responded to Hallowing Point
Park, Prince Frederick for the report of
damaged property. The complainant
advised sometime between 9:00 AM
and 10:00 PM on November 17th an un-
known suspect(s) entered the handicap
bathroom and damaged $400 worth of
property.
Damaged Property: 18-63131
On November 20, 2018 Cpl. Harms
responded to Grace Road, Huntingtown
for the report of damaged property. The
complainant advised sometime between
November 19th at 7:00 PM and November
20th at 6:30 AM an unknown suspect(s)
slashed two tires on his Chevy S-10. The
total value of damaged property is $300.
Damaged Property: 18-63621
On November 22, 2018 Deputy Re-
diker responded to Armory Road,
Prince Frederick for the report of dam-
aged property. The complainant advised
on November 21st around 3:00 PM an
unknown suspect(s) shot her front door
with a BB gun, causing the glass to shat-
ter. The value of damaged property is
approximately $500.
Theft: 18-62936
On November 19, 2018 Deputy Yates
responded to the park on Dowell Road
for the report of a theft. The complain-
ant advised sometime between Novem-
ber 16th at 6:00 PM and November 19th
at 8:00 AM an unknown suspect(s) stole
two picnic tables from the pavilion near
the playground. The value of stolen
property is approximately $1,200.
Theft: 18-63073
On November 19, 2018 Deputy Holt
responded to Sagebrush Drive, Lusby
for the report of a theft. The complain-
ant advised he received notice that his
Kohl’s card was mailed, but never re-
ceived it. He contacted Kohl’s and was
advised the card had been charged at the
Lexington Park Kohl’s on November 18th
for $305.88.
Theft: 18-63677
On November 22, 2018 Deputy Gott
responded to the Quality Inn in Solo-
mons for the report of a theft. The com-
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plainant advised an unknown suspect(s)
stole her suit case full of clothes and
perfume from her vehicle. The value of
stolen property is approximately $230.
Theft: 18-63841
On November 23, 2018 Deputy N.
Buckler responded to 2nd Street, North
Beach for the report of a theft. The com-
plainant advised sometime between No-
vember 22nd at 1:00 PM and November
23rd at 5:30 PM and unknown suspect(s)
stole his large blue trash can. The value
of stolen property is $200.
Theft: 18-64001
On November 24, 2018 Deputy N.
Buckler responded to Chesapeake
Bounty in North Beach for the report
of a theft. The complainant advised at
approximately 5:30 AM an unknown
female stole a strip of garland and a
Christmas tree and left the scene. The
total value of stolen property is $42.
ARRESTS:
On November 19, 2018 Deputy Gilm-
ore conducted a traffic stop on East
Chesapeake Beach Road in Chesapeake
Beach. The passenger of the vehicle had
no identification on him, but provided
Deputy Gilmore with an eTix warn-
ing with a name and date of birth. The
Calvert County Control Center advised
Deputy Gilmore the person with the
name he provided came back with a po-
tential wanted hit. After being removed
from the vehicle and advised of the po-
tential warrant, the passenger identified
himself as Richard Walter Jackson
(34) and stated he
has an active warrant
through Talbot Coun-
ty, MD. Jackson was
placed under arrest
and transported to the
Calvert County De-
tention Center where
he was charged with
Providing a False Statement to an Officer
as well as Obstructing and Hindering.
On November 21, 2018 Deputy Rz-
epkowski was stopped at the intersec-
tion of Southern Maryland Boulevard
and Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk
when he noticed the driver in the vehicle
next to him passed out behind the wheel.
While approaching the vehicle, Deputy
Rzepkowski observed a plastic baggie
with 30 clear capsules which contained
suspected heroin. The driver, James Ja-
maul Hosea Jones (31), was removed
from the vehicle and
detained. A search
of his person and ve-
hicle revealed a white
plastic straw contain-
ing suspected heroin,
a cigarette pack with
35 clear capsules with
suspected heroin and
over $300 cash. Jones was placed under
arrest and transported to the Calvert
Thursday, December 6, 2018
County Detention Center where he was Lusby for the report of a domestic dis-
charged with CDS: Possession with In- pute. Miriah Lee Childress (38) and
tent to Distribute-Narcotics, CDS: Pos- William Versone
session-Not Marijuana and CDS: Pos- Johnson (37) were
session of Paraphernalia. both uncooperative
and physically com-
On November 21, 2018 Deputy Flynt bative with Deputy
conducted a traffic stop on Hallowing Boerum. Childress
Point Road between Sixes Road and Jib- and Johnson were
sail Drive in Prince Frederick. While placed under arrest
making contact with the driver, Teffren and transported to the
Teran Jones (32), Calvert County De-
Deputy Flynt noticed tention Center. Chil-
the odor of marijuana dress was charged
emitting from the ve- with Disorderly Con-
hicle. Jones acceler- duct and Johnson was
ated and drove away charged with Second
from Deputy Flynt, Degree Assault as
but was stopped soon well as Second De-
after by other deputies. Jones was re- gree Assault against a Law Enforcement
moved from the vehicle and placed under Officer.
arrest. A search of his person revealed
a baggie of suspected marijuana. Jones On November 23, 2018 Deputy Gilm-
was transported to the Calvert County ore was conducting a traffic stop in the
Detention Center where he was charged Chesapeake Station Shopping Center in
with Reckless Endangerment, Failure to Chesapeake Beach when she heard an
Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order and Re- auto accident nearby. The driver, Steven
sisting/Interfering with Arrest. Curtis Marlowe (32), told Deputy Gilm-
ore he had an active
On November 22, 2018 Deputy Brad- warrant through the
ley responded to the Lusby Shell for the Calvert County Sher-
report of a subject passed out behind iff’s Office. Marlowe
the wheel of a vehicle. The driver, later was placed under ar-
identified as Richard Allen Parsons rest and searched. A
(27), was awake and search of his person
conscious and began revealed a plastic bag-
to drive away when gie with 8 green and
Deputy Bradley exit- clear capsules that contained suspected
ed his vehicle. Depu- heroin. Marlowe was transported to the
ty Bradley conducted Calvert County Detention Center where
a traffic stop in the he was charged with CDS: Possession-
area of HG Trueman Not Marijuana and served his warrant.
Road and Cove Point
Road in Lusby. Parsons was removed On November 25, 2018 Deputy Boe-
from the vehicle and searched. A search rum responded to Rimrock Road in
of his person revealed a glass smoking Lusby for the report of a stolen vehicle.
device, a prescription bottle with sus- The complainant advised her boyfriend,
pected marijuana inside and a baggie Kevin Michael Turner (31), took her
with suspected heroin in his pocket. A keys and left with
search of his vehicle revealed suspected her vehicle without
crack cocaine. Parsons was placed un- her permission. Cpl.
der arrest and transported to the Cal- Wilson conducted
vert County Detention Center where he a traffic stop on the
was charged with CDS: Possession-Not vehicle in the area of
Marijuana. Buckets Sports Bar
and Grill. Turner was
On November 22, 2018 Sgt. Basham placed under arrest
responded to the Tap House in Prince and transported to the Calvert County
Frederick to assist with a medical call. Detention Center where he was charged
While on scene, he observed a female, with multiple citations for DUI/DWI
later identified as Nicole Marie Burger as well as Unlawful Taking of a Motor
(32), screaming and Vehicle.
out of control. Burger
was advised to leave
or she would be ar-
rested. She refused to
comply, therefore, she
was placed under ar-
rest and transported
to the Calvert County
Detention Center where she was charged
with Disorderly Conduct.
On November 23, 2018 Deputy Boe-
rum responded to Sitting Bull Circle in
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14 Feature
A Look Inside the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter
Find a Four-Legged Friend for the Holidays
By Dick Myers
Editor
There’s a new place in Calvert County
to shop for the perfect family gift for the
holidays – the Linda L. Kelley Animal
Shelter. The new county shelter has been
open for a month and the state-of-the-art
facility is in the process of completing
its staffing.
A couple of provisos about animals
as gifts. It is never a good idea to give
one as a gift unless the person or persons
receiving it are part of the selection pro-
cess. The animal-human bond is a very
personal one. What appeals to the gift
giver may not appeal to the gift receiv-
er. The best adoptions are generally the
ones that are love at first sight for both
The Calvert County Times
the human and the animal.
The second caution is that things in
most households can get pretty hectic
the closer one gets to the actual day. It is
far better to introduce new pets into the
household in time for them to settle in
and get used to the family before Christ-
mas present wrappings get flung every-
where and shouts of joy could be misun-
derstood by the newcomer.
All of that having been said, this is the
perfect time to take the entire family,
adults and children, to the new shelter to
see if there might be a potential new ad-
dition there just waiting for you. And it’s
always a good idea if you already have
pets at home to take them with you for a
meet and greet.
The new shelter is ideally laid out with
a special meet and greet room and enclo-
sures so window shoppers can get a good
view of what’s available. The dog cages
are even encased behind walls with wide
windows to blunt the barking but not
hide the view.
One of the rooms is set aside for vol-
unteers. A volunteer coordinator has
been hired and training is about to com-
mence. Anyone interested in volunteer-
ing, which would be a good gift from
yourself to yourself and the community,
can sign up online.
This page is replete with adoptables,
including a pig that is housed in the shel-
ter’s barn. The pig, one of the shelter’s
first tenants, would have delighted the
late Linda Kelley, a long-time country
commissioner with a passion for ani-
Thursday, December 6, 2018
mals, particularly pot-bellied pigs.
This is an especially good time to be
adopting a cat, since the shelter has in-
stituted a 50-percent-off policy for cats
during the holidays.
To see the shelter’s adoptables or to
find out more about it go to: https://cal-
vertcountyanimalshelter.com//
The shelter is at 5055 Hallowing Point
Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Call
410-535-7387.
Hours are: Monday (Closed for Adop-
tion); Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6
p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
Thursday, December 6, 2018 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 15

A North Beach Merry Christmas

Pat Carpenter Parade, Santa and Market

Grand Marshal Mark Frazer

Calvert Christmas Stories Wanted

We are seeking heartwarming
stories from Christmas’ past to
share with our readers.
Send your Christmas story & photos
to dickmyers@countytimes.net

County Times
St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County

Pet
OF THE WEEK
MEET BAXTER
Nothing warms up the cold winter days
like a SWEET FACE that loves you! Hello,
my name is Baxter and I’m sure MY NEW
FAMILY will be coming to adopt me soon!
I’m a SWEET AFFECTIONATE PUP who loves
exploring, getting belly rubs, and GIVING KISSES.
I’m a 4 year old Spaniel mix and I can seem a little reserved at first but
once I get to know you, I’m in your lap! As a stray TCAS doesn’t have any
background info on me but they know how VERY VERY SPECIAL I am! Do
you think I will make your family complete? I have it IN MY HEART to be
home with my new family for Christmas! Please come meet me in person
during adoption hours! I can’t wait to meet you! BE MY MIRACLE!
PLEASE CHOOSE ME!
And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in
the house!
Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal
Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-
1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends
available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County
Animal Shelter Southern MD.
 Melissa & Doug
16 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 6, 2018
Wooden Play Sets Available

Free Chicken Draws Campers to New Restaurant

Prince Frederick Chick-Fil-A Opens on Nov. 29
Todd Smith cut the ceremonial ribbon eling the country as part of Chick-fil-
to mark the occasion. Melissa & Doug A’s Leadership Development Program
“My team and I are thrilled to bring
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a long-awaited Chick-fil-A to Calvert ing restaurants. In 2013, Smith’s dream
County and Prince Frederick and also of becoming an Operator was realized
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Smith.  Wooden Play Sets Available where he spent the next five years be-
According to a press release, Smith’s fore being selected to operate the new
new 5,000-square-foot restaurant has location in Prince Frederick. Smith at-
been designed to enhance all aspects tended the University of Maryland and
of a guest’s experience from the drive- graduate with a degree in criminology.
endly, Hardworking, Qualified Staff to help you with all your DIY needs! thru to the counter to in-restaurant For Maryland natives Smith, his wife,
dining. Highlights include a: Mary, and their five-year-old son, Cole, Email: cha
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Leadership Class Experiences Defense Industry

Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2019
on Nov.1 participated in the third of nine educational ses-
sions for the 2018-19 LSM Executive Program - Defense
and Industry. Class members headed aboard Naval Sup-
port Activity Indian Head where they received an over-
view of base operations from the host command.  They
were also briefed on Naval Ordinance Safety & Security
Activity (NOSSA) and heard from the commanding of-
ficer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head EOD
Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Captain Scott
Kraft.  The morning session concluded with remarks by
Bonnie Green, executive director of The Patuxent Part-
nership and Brian Klaas, president of the Military Alli-
ance Council who discussed how the community and the
military are working together to build mutually beneficial
partnerships.
The afternoon was segmented into tours of various
NSWC IHEODTD facilities.  Participants watched an ex-
plosive ordinance disposal (EOD) robotics demonstration
and learned about explosive detection equipment.  They The Leadership Southern Maryland Class of 2019 had the opportunity to tour facilities that operate on Naval Surface Warfare
then toured the cartridge- and propellant-actuated devices Center Indian Head Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD).  This included an up-close and
(CAD/PAD) manufacturing facility and a detonation sci- personal experience with EOD robotics. The class spent November 1st in Indian Head, Maryland learning the ways in which
ence building.  The day ended with a behind-the-scenes the defense and supporting industries critically impact Southern Maryland.  Photo by  Matthew Poynor
look at the 420 gallon mixer and a question and answer
left with a new-found understanding of the ways in which collaborations and partnerships impacting the community
session with several scientists and engineers working in
the defense and supporting industries in Indian Head criti- needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties ensur-
the Energetics Laboratory.  As the class traveled around
cally impact our region. ing a cross-section of the region including diversity of geo-
the base, they were treated to a windshield tour by Becky
The class wrapped up the day with a networking event graphic location, profession, ethnicity and gender.
D’Ambrosio LSM’17, director of Public and Congressio-
hosted by the LSM Alumni Association at The Charles in For more information, please contact Denise Foster, ex-
nal Affairs, and John Hungerford LSM’18, director of In-
La Plata, Maryland. Class participants were able to gather ecutive director, Leadership Southern Maryland, 301-862-
frastructure Strategy, NSWC IHEODTD.
and reflect on the day’s experiences and lessons learned. 7663, via email denise@leadershipsomd.org or visit www.
Most of the Class of 2019 had never had the opportu-
Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition- leadershipsomd.org.
nity to see what goes on at NSWC IHEODTD.  The day
based program that educates and inspires a diverse group
was both educational and inspiring and participants were
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In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Ralph Kendall Caparratto Caparratto.

Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral
In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s name may be
made to an animal shelter of one’s choice.
Home. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral
Home.

Frank Joseph Storck

Robert Samuel “Robbie”
Buckmaster III

Frank Joseph Storck, 63, of Owings passed away No-

vember 29, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born
Ralph Kendall Caparratto, 66, of Chesapeake Beach
June 28, 1955 in Frankfort on Main, Germany to Jo-
passed away November 30, 2018. He was born March
seph Urban Roosevelt and Renate Antoine (Ritzrow)
23, 1952 to Dominick J. and Sybil (Jones) Caparratto.
Storck. He was raised in Germany, moving with his
He was raised in Riverdale and graduated from Park-
family to Georgia, where he graduated from Hephzibah
dale High School in 1970. He married Kathleen Ann
High School in 1973. He then attended Augusta Tech
Gatorian February 2, 1975 and they resided in North Robert Samuel “Robbie” Buckmaster III, 38, of Ow-
where he studied advertising. Frank was employed in
Beach until moving to Chesapeake Beach the following ings passed away November 26, 2018. He was born May
construction for the state of Georgia and later joined
year. Ralph was a self-employed tile setter and operated 29, 1980 in Calvert County to Robert Samuel Buckmas-
the Navy in 1978, retiring after 20 years of service. Fol-
Caparratto Tile, Inc. with his son Dominick. Ralph was ter, Jr. and Vicki M. (Lewis) Stinnett. Robbie was raised
lowing his retirement from the military, he continued
an avid Redskins and Orioles fan, and enjoyed eating in Calvert County and attended Northern High School.
working in the home improvement industry, working at
crabs, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his He was employed as a window installer for many years.
Dunkirk Supply and Johnson Lumber. He later worked
family, especially his grandchildren. Ralph was known Robbie loved crabbing with his grandfather, fishing,
for Complete Home Solutions. Frank enjoyed being
for his dry sense of humor, his kindness, and for being kayaking, animals and spending time with his family
outdoors, diving, kayaking, hiking and playing guitar.
a great cook. and friends, especially Billy, Russell and Danny Hall.
He was creative and artistic and enjoyed repurposing
Ralph is survived by his wife Kathy, sons Dominick Robbie was also a die-hard Redskins fan and will be
things, his motto was “one man’s trash is another man’s
J. Caparratto of Chesapeake Beach, Paul R. Finamore remembered as a caring and kind-hearted person.
treasure.” He was also an avid Seattle Seahawks fan
and wife Veronica of Ashburn, VA, and Theodore A. Robbie is survived by his mother and step-father
and loved spending time with his family and dog Atlas.
Finamore of Front Royal, VA, and a daughter Lisa Vicki and Wesley Stinnett of Owings, siblings Sabrina,
Frank is survived by his wife Rebecca Lee Storck
Finamore Stevens and husband Thomas of Annapolis. Kenneth and Kody Stinnett, father Bobby Buckmas-
and children Jack Camp and wife April, Danielle
He is also survived by nine grandchildren, three great- ter, grandparents Elsie Mae Buckmaster, Anita Lewis
Storck Marshall and husband Michael, Kristofer Mills
grandchildren, brothers Paul, Vince and Gary Capar- and Barbara Stinnett, aunts Cynthia Jo Lewis, Patricia
and Amy Storck and granddaughter Sloane Elizabeth
ratto, and sisters Gale Howard and Cynthia Bonolis. Stinnett, Joyce Stinnett, Roberta Buckmaster and Bar-
Camp. Also surviving are sisters Sharon Donaldson
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter bara “Sissy” Groom and uncle Danny Groom, as well
and Michelle Storck and a brother Rick Storck. He was
Kelly Christine McGettrick and a sister Sharon Rose as numerous other uncles, cousins and extended fam-
preceded in death by his parents.
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Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral
Home.
Barbara Ann Cain
Barbara Ann Cain, 76, of Dunkirk passed away sur-
rounded by family on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Born in Washington, D.C. on October 16, 1942 to Rob-
ert E. Tayman and Helen L. (DeWitt) Tayman Croutch-
er. She was raised in Prince George’s County and grad-
uated from Frederick Sasscer High School. In 1970,
she met and married Thomas Cain and they moved to
Dunkirk in 1972. For over 30 years she worked for and
retired from the Department of Defense, specializing
in Human Resources. After a second retirement, she
enjoyed shopping, crafting, sewing, cooking, baking
and spoiling her grandchildren. As an active member
of Grace Brethren Church in Owings, many were also
able to enjoy her excellent cooking and talents.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and a sis-
ter, Lois A. Grant. She is survived by her husband and
children Daniel Courtney, Pamela Arigo (fiancé John
Vannoy), Leslie Arigo (Marc), Erin Cain, an honorary
son, Jose’ Pulido, and honorary daughter/caregiver, El-
oise Hicks. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and
a sister, Lena Vogel.
Visitation will be Friday, December 7, 2018, 10-11
a.m. at Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County
9870 Old Solomons Island Road, Owings MD 20736,
Memorial service will fo0llow at 11 a.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace
Brethren Church, 9870 Old Solomon Isl. Rd.
Owings MD 20736; Phone : 301-855-2955; website:
http://calvertgrace.org or MedStar Washingtone-
Hospital Center Stroke Center, 110 Irving Street,
NW DC 20010; Phone: 202-877-7000; website:
https://www.medstarwashington.org/our-services/
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Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral
Home.
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Richard Cary Agerbeek
Carolyn Elaine “Fizzle” Thomas
Richard Cary Agerbeek, 33, of Lexington Park,
passed away November 25, 2018. Cary was born March
7, 1985 in Silver Spring to Ronald and Joy (Shuey)
Agerbeek and was raised in Huntingtown. He gradu-
ated from Northern High School, and was employed as
a landscaper. In his leisure time Cary loved watching
football, especially the Redskins, fast cars, street bikes,
going to car shows, hanging out with his family and
friends, and was always the “life of the party.” Most
importantly, Cary loved spending quality time with his
children.
Cary is survived by his daughter Regann Agerbeek
and her mother Michelle LaGoy, a son Brayden Anson,
his twin brother Steven Agerbeek and a sister Diane
Swale, his father Ronald Agerbeek, his grandmother
Mona Hicks, and his uncle Dave Hicks, as well as many
friends. Cary was preceded in death by his mother Joy
Carolyn Elaine “Fizzle” Thomas, 75, of Lusby, MD
Agerbeek.
passed away on November 24, 2018 at Calvert Health
Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral
Medical Center.
Home.
Born June 24, 1943 in Prince Frederick, MD, she
was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Bowen and
John Leonard Dorr, Sr. Mary Elizabeth (Hooper) Bowen.
Carolyn graduated from Calvert High School. She
John Leonard Dorr, Sr., 78, of Rehoboth Beach, Dela- married her husband Woodrow Wilson Thomas, Jr. on
ware passed away on November 24, 2018 in Rehoboth, September 8, 1962 at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Delaware. He was born on February 5, 1940 in Cheverly, She was a housewife.
Maryland to the late John K. and Lucy Shepherd Dorr. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Woodrow W.
John loved having a good time whether he was Thomas, Jr.; her son, James G. Thomas of Calvert
traveling, going to the beach with his grand- County; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and
children, or attending parties, he just loved her brother, Russell E. Bowen of Calvert County. She
to be surrounded by his family and friends. was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph E. Bowen,
Beloved father of John L. Dorr, Jr., Ann Deans, Jr.
Kim Farrell, and Richard Dorr. Grandfa- Serving as pallbearers were Albert Thomas, Eu-
ther of eight, Great Grandfather of four, John gene Thomas, Bobby Thomas, Mike Thomas, Kimme
is also survived by his sister, Lucy Arthur. Thomas and Glen Hooper.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Condolences to the family may be made at www.
Delaware, 100 Patriots Way, Milford DE, 19963. rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral
Home.
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Community
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
ONGOING
Bids for Kids
Children’s Aid, Inc., a non-profit or-
ganization provides assistance to Cal-
vert County children in need. Bid now
through midnight on Sunday, December
9. www.CAIAuction.com
It’s A Wonderful Life
Boys & Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Av-
enue, North Beach
November 30 - December 16
Performed by The Twin Beach Play-
ers. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00. Sun-
days at 3:00. Matinee show on Saturday,
December 8 at 3:00 is a “pay what you
can;” 8:00 show, regular price. $15.
Tickets: www.twinbeachplayers.org
Christmas Belles
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South
Coral Drive, Lexington Park
November 30 - December 16
The Newtowne Players present this
hilarious holiday journey. Thursday-
Saturday at 8:00. Sunday matinees at
3:30. $15 adults; $12 seniors, students
and military; and $10 children age 12
and under. $10 Thursdays only. Tickets
online at www.newtowneplayers.org or
call 301-737-5447.
​ Friday, December 7
Annmarie Garden in Lights
Dowell Road, Solomons
November 30 – January 1
Takes visitors on a beautiful walk
through the glittering woods. $7/ages 3
and up. www.annmariegarden.org
Calvert County Courthouse
Greening
Courthouse Square, Main & Church
Streets, Prince Frederick
December 4 – January 1
Visit Linden, and Boyd’s King Park
and enjoy festive decorations of the hol-
iday season!
Christmas Tree Sales
 Shady Side Community Center, 5444
Muddy Creek Road, Churchton
Monday – Friday, 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 8:00
PM
Scotch Pine, $35. Douglas Firs, $45
to $55. Proceeds benefit Scout Troop
853 and local charitable organizations.
 
UPCOMING
Holiday Highlights
Town of North Beach
Decorate, decorate, decorate!!! Dec-
orate your home or business for the
holidays for your chance to win! Two
categories---houses, apartments &
townhouses; and businesses. Gift bags
awarded. The North Beach House and
Garden Club’s 19th Annual Holiday
Highlights judging will be held on Sun-
day, December 16, after 6:00.
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Calendar
Jane Hagen, 443-646-5977.
Thursday, December 6
Paint Party
North Beach Fire House, 8536 Bay-
side Road, Chesapeake Beach
7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00. Door priz-
es, painting, food, drinks and fun!!!!
Debbie brings all the supplies and you
go home with an Awesome painting!
$35. Reservation: Debbie Powell, tt-
bydebbie@comcast.net, text or email to
443-532-6944.
Fri. & Sat., Dec. 7 & 8
Solomons Christmas Walk
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Entertainment, refreshments, Santa,
holiday crafts, and shopping in the mu-
seum store on both nights. Santa’s Cof-
fee House open on Saturday with com-
plimentary hot tea, coffee, hot cocoa,
and holiday cookies. The museum is
open. 410-326-2042. www.calvertmu-
seum.com
Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Dinner
American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260,
Chesapeake Beach
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Informal dinner in the lower-level
dining room. Includes all the trim-
mings, salad, and beverage for $12.  
Public invited. 410-257-9878. www.
ALpost206.org
Saturday, December 8
Shop with a Cop
Calvert County Deputy Sheriffs
8:30 AM
Children are taken to breakfast and
have $150 for shopping. Then to PFVFD
for snacks and wrap presents.
Questions? DFC Andre Mitchell,
410-535-2800 or Andre.Mitchell@cal-
vertcountymd.gov.
Holiday Craft Fair
Huntingtown High School, 410-326-4006.
4125 Solomons Island Road
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
HHS Dance Team holiday craft fair
in conjunction with the HHS Key Club Frederick
Breakfast with Santa. Concessions will
be sold. 240-417-9707
Holiday Craft Show
Jesus the Divine Word Church, 885
Cox Rd., Huntingtown
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Featuring all handmade items for
sale. Concessions available. jesusdi-
vineword.com/events/craft-fair-1
Holiday Craft Fair
Northern High School cafeteria and
Mary Harrison Center, Owings
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Northern Band Boosters present
this annual event to benefit Northern
High band programs.  Free - donations
accepted! Musicians of all ages are in-
vited to perform in a holiday concert
from 11:00-11:30 in the Mary Harrison
Center auditorium with your own in-
strument. northernbandboosterscraft-
fair@gmail..    American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260,
Holiday Maker’s Markets
Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Dowell
Rd., Solomons
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Each Market features a different se-
lection of vendors offering a variety of
gifts. All markets are indoors. Also,
December15 and 22. Free admission.
410-326-4640. www.annmariegarden.
org
Calvert Artists’ Guild Meeting
Solomons Asbury Club House, 11740
Asbury Circle
10:00 AM – Noon
Join the Calvert Artists’ Guild meet-
ing. They will discuss 2019 events and
dates, hold election of officers, have a
final year budget report. Highlights
from the National Folk Festival held in
Salisbury. Free to the public. Jan Barr
443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net or
Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwood21@
outlook.com
Christmas Market
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Parish
Hall, Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gifts for your holiday giving, home-
made gourmet cocoa and Glühwein,
music and home-baked goods. Rain,
snow or shine! Proceeds benefit parish
and community projects.
Dog and Cat Adoption
Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons
Towne Center behind CVS
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Event with local Saint Mary’s
and Calvert County animal rescue
groups.  Christmas stockings and raf-
fle tickets for rescue groups available.
Santa Paws
5055 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Support the new Linda L. Kelley An-
imal Shelter. Have you and your pet’s
photo taken with Santa! $5 donation.
Donations of pet supplies appreciated.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Winter Wonderland - Reception
Calvert Gallery, Prince Frederic
Shopping Center
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Art for the Holiday Season. Twin-
kling small wonders at affordable pric-
es. Jewelry, paintings, photographs,
ceramics and glass pieces. The show
runs to January 7. 410-535-9252. www.
calvertarts.org
Country Dance
Chesapeake Beach
8:00 – 11:30 PM
Upper Level. Instruction at 7:00.
Dancing from 8:00. $15/person in-
cludes soft drinks or draft beer and
light munchies. Public welcome.  Make
reservations at LBloyer@verizon.net.
410-257-9878.  www.ALpost206.org
Sunday, December 9
Holiday Fantastic
Calvert High School Auditorium, 520
Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick
3:00 PM
Presented by the Abigail Fran-
cisco School of Classical Ballet fea-
turing excerpts from The Nutcrack-
er. Tickets: www.ticketpeak.com/
abigailsclassicalballet
Tuesday, December 11
Bingo
North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept.,
Chesapeake Beach
7:30 PM
Doors open at 5:00. $1,000 jackpot.
$8/person. Food and drink for purchase.
301-855-0520.
Wednesday, December 12
End Addiction Resource Fair
Northeast Community Center, Ches-
apeake Beach
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Help end substance abuse in Calvert
County.  Join the Twin Beach Opioid
Abuse Awareness Committee to learn
about addiction recovery resources and
services available in the county. 
Thursday, December 13
CCCW Holiday Party
CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick
Shopping Center
110 Solomons Island Road
5:00 – 7:30 PM
The Calvert County Commission for
Women invites the public to a free holi-
day party with appetizers and desserts
at the CalvART Gallery. Free.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info
Thursday, December 6
Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop.
1:00-3:00pm. Need help with your ré-
sumé? 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 ed-
iting can happen on the spot. One print-
ed copy helps. Please register. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Teen Movie Club! Incredibles 2. 6:00-
8:00pm. Watch a cool movie, hang out
with your friends! Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, December 7
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-
ting, crocheting, or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the Job-
Source Mobile Career Center for your
job search needs! Get job counseling and
résumé help, search for jobs and connect
with Southern Maryland JobSource.
No registration. Calvert Library Twin
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Saturday, December 8
Poets’ Circle. 9:00-11:00am. Begin-
ner or big-time, confident or compulsive,
stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect
a friendly session of discussion, editing
and support. Bring 5 copies of what you
want to work on or just yourself. Please
register. Calvert Library Prince Freder-
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Gingerbread House Workshop. 10:00-
11:00am. Come and celebrate the holi-
day season by building a gingerbread
house. Each participant is asked to bring
a bag of any edible item to share with the
group. Open to all ages, but each person
making a house must be registered. If
registered and cannot attend, please no-
tify the library. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862. Calvert Library
Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Com-
munity Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett
Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Science Saturdays! 2:30-3:30pm.
Join us for a STEM-based program se-
ries designed to get kids in K-3rd grade
thinking like scientists. This month
we’ll study mind-boggling Optical Illu-
sions! Please register. Calvert Library
Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville
Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
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Events
Monday, December 10
Books & Toys. 10:00-11:00am. The
Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Book
club for parents and caregivers, playtime
for your tots! No registration. Calvert
Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G.
Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the Job-
Source Mobile Career Center for your
job search needs! Get job counseling and
résumé help, search for jobs and connect
with Southern Maryland JobSource. No
registration. Calvert Library Fairview
Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road,
Owings, 410-257-2101.
Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm. Make
crafts out of materials that would typi-
cally be thrown out. Crocheting, needle-
work, sewing, and simple tying tech-
niques will be used. Calvert Library
Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman
Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Tuesday, December 11
Astronomy Night. 7:00-8:00pm. Come
see what the night sky has to offer in the
field behind Fairview. Learn about the
equipment used to view the sky from the
Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland.
All ages welcome. This will be an out-
sider and inside event. Calvert Library
Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville
Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knit-
ting, crocheting and portable craft-
ing group open to anyone wanting
to join in and share talents, crafting
time or learn a new skill. No registra-
tion. Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons,
410-326-5289.
Wednesday, December 12
MD Workforce Exchange Interview
Workshop. 10:00-12:00pm. Enhance
your interviewing skills with tips and
feedback from Maryland Workforce Ex-
change. Please register. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Memoirs & Creative Writing Work-
shop. 2:00-3:30pm. Join author and edi-
tor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages
the art of creative memoir writing. Bring
6 double-spaced copies of your work,
500-800 words, to discuss and share
with the group. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friends of the Library Board of Direc-
tors. 5:30-6:30pm. Friends of Library
monthly meeting. No registration. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
YoungatHeart
2019 Senior Bus Passes
Public Transportation and the
Office on Aging work closely to-
gether to ensure that eligible se-
niors receive free bus passes each
year. There is a small replacement
fee if a pass is lost or damaged. The
passes can be used for local routes
only and some fees may apply. You
must be 60+ and income eligible in
order to receive a pass. For an indi-
vidual the person can make $1770/
month or less in order to apply.
The amount for a couple is $2400/
month or less. If you received a
pass in 2018, a new pass will be
made for you. The 2019 passes
with be available the following
dates: Calvert Pines Senior Center
December, 17, 18, 19, 10 a.m. – 12
p.m.; North Beach Senior Center
and Southern Pines Senior Center,
December 19. Passes are good for
an entire calendar year. Contact
Tunya Taylor at 410-535-4606 for
more information.
Position Available
Calvert County Office on Aging
is in need of a substitute van driver
to work on an as-needed basis in
the absence of regular staff. The
Office on Aging will provide train-
ing. For more information, contact
Patti Ryon, 410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior
Center (CPSC)
If you are in need of Christmas
gifts, you’re in luck! Pick up some
quality bargains at our Senior
Eating Together Menu
Monday, December 10
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Tossed
Salad w/Chick Peas & Dressing,
Brussel Sprouts, Dinner Roll, Pears
Tuesday, December 11
Pork Roast, Gravy, Baked Sweet
Potatoes, Spinach, Dinner Roll,
Apple Crisp
Wednesday, December 12
Oven Fried Chicken, Tossed
Salad w/Edamame & Dressing,
Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dilled
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 21
By Office of Aging Staff
Council Purse Sale, Wednesday,
December 12, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the holiday season,
rock & roll style with our Christ-
mas Luncheon, Rock Around the
Christmas Tree with 2-4-U Band,
Friday, December 14, 11:30 a.m.
Pre-registration required.
North Beach Senior
Center (NBSC)
Test your knowledge as we play
an exciting game of Nutrition Jeop-
ardy, Thursday, December 13, 11
a.m. Put your knowledge to the
test on food safety and nutrition
information.
Join us for our annual Christ-
mas Party, Friday, December 14,
10:30 a.m. Crooner, Joe Davolio,
will entertain you as he sings holi-
day tunes followed by a delicious
holiday meal. Pre-registration is
required. Space limited.
Southern Pines Senior
Center (SPSC)
Find affordable gifts for all those
on your list with Santa’s Workshop
Craft Fair, Wednesday, December
12, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Senior
crafters will offer a variety of hand-
made items to be purchased.
Join us to celebrate the holiday
season with our Christmas Lun-
cheon Sing Along with Christine,
Friday, December 14, 12:30 p.m. –
2 p.m. Sing along with a fan favor-
ite, Christine.
Carrots, Dinner Roll, Mandarin
Oranges
Thursday, December 13
Turkey, Bread Stuffing, Mashed
Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce,
Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Fruited
Jell-O
Friday, December 14
Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Dinner
Roll, Fresh Citrus Cup, Pound Cake
w/Cherry Topping
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ex- ability to remain could result in the in- at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 million authorized an ad-
By Guy Leonard penses when there a viable going this funding reflects in the current fis-
was the audit stated. concern,” preliminary recommenda cal year
Staff Writer no operating cash tions made through for need-based scholarships

best source for me

in tenuous financial avail- Concurrently, the audit earlier this year.
condition, a report able,” the report stated. the Maryland
from state’s Office
of Legislative Audits “As mission had problems found the com- “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Higher Education
The Potomac River states. the commission had of June 30, 2017, counting for all recording and ac- deserves ac-
sion, which is chargedFisheries Commis- The commission coordinates not
reserve for these funds. reimbursed the tion; it did not
of its financial transac- cess to a world-class
education, regard- In addition to the
tion and oversight with the preserva-
fisheries have accounting personnel less of what neighborhoo Kirwan recommenda funding for the
of the fishery shared regulations between the Maryland “At the end with adequate to grow up in,” said d they happen released tions, Hogan
by both Maryland De- commission’ of fiscal year 2017, the ing standards knowledge of account- Governor Hogan. $40 million in school also
and Virginia, is still partment of Natural Resources s deficit for restricted to do so, according “That’s why our administrati funding that had safety
Virginia Marine Resources and the totaled been restricted
approximately $145,000, funds report. to the on has pro- legislature
vided record funding in the budget. This by the

to catch up on all Just Listed!

Commission
crease of $55,000 an in-
over the fiscal year The commission does for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 funding
2016 deficit.” secure location where not even have a million
mitted to innovative and has been com- capital improvemen for safety-related
it stores the back- and outside-the-box ts;
LE The report stated ups to its servers, education strategies, grants to local school $10.6 million in
$95 SS THAN
the according to the audit,
erated at a loss of $84,000commission op- which makes and our ACCESS such as P-TECH systems to en-
for fiscal 2017, them “subject to damage, Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million
0 PER
demonstrating an
“inability to operate destruction or loss.” investments are yet
another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s
for the
with a positive cash The commission responded giving our students
MO! even more opportu- operations, including 13 new positions;
47729 Devin Circle, balance.” to the au-
The commission’s
Lexington Park, MD revenues decreased dit saying it had heeded the advice given

the local news and

nities to learn, grow, $2.5 million
20653 from $815,685 in fiscal and was searching The new funding
and thrive.” to help with newly required
NO MONEY DOWN AREA! 2016 to $790,589 for ways to correct for Kirwan Com- school safety evaluations; and $1 million
Sell it - Buy it
in fiscal 2017; the problems. the mission initiatives
commission gets includes: for Hate Crime School
revenues from licenses its Safety Grants.
$2.5 million for an “Keeping our kids
but also from Marylandand surcharges guyleonard@countytimes.n early literacy pro- safe is one of our
and Virginia gram, providing additional most
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APPLIANCES, NEW PAINT, BATHS HOME NEW KITCHEN, NEW STAINLESS
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NEW CARPET, NEW WOOD me this month! percent of high school advocated for significantly the and attending
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candidates. $125 million to accelerate an additional
and enhance
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heritage.
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in November.
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Encase a gift
5. Tonsillitis bacteria
10. Pre-1972 British trial
session
12. Family Upupidae
14. Five & dime pioneer
16. Public prosecutor
plant or animal
18. Actress Farrow
19. Household god
(Roman)
20. Indian dresses
22. Misjudge
Disorders Assoc.
23. Actress Zellweger
25. Remove flour lumps
26. Obtain
radiation
27. Modeled
28. Juan, Francisco or
Antonio
30. Indian territory, Daman
and ___
31. Owl sound
33. A slab of stone or wood
35. Of the largest continent
37. Napped leather
38. Spoke wildly
40. Comically strange
41. Fed
42. Baglike structure in a
44. Snakelike fish
45. Bishop’s official seat
48. Bash ____ Falls, N.Y.
50. Bay Area Eating
52. Driver compartment
53. Emitted coherent
55. Radioactivity unit
56. Former CIA
57. And (Latin)
58. Disintegrate
63. “Desperado” band
65. Makes into law 23. Long-tailed rodent
66. Attentiveness 24. A way to ingest
67. Skillful hand 27. Sound units
movement 29. Relating to the nose
CLUES DOWN 32. Cereal grass
34. Sticky or hot-cross
1. Point midway between 35. Productive land
W and SW 36. Englut
2. 2011 animated macaw 39. Apply with short strokes
movie 40. Indian corn genus
3. A word element 43. Stroke
meaning nitrogen 44. Flowed in contrary
4. Shot directions
5. Coasts 46. Comforts
6. Hill (Celtic) 47. Point that is one point
7. Decays S of due E
8. Hebrew dry measure 49. Shrub fence
9. Venice river 51. Organ of balance
10. Ablaze 54. Proofreading symbol FUN BY THE NUMBERS
11. Duskiness 59. CNN’s founder Turner
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you
hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your
13. Enlightened 60. Smallest whole number sudoku savvy to the test!
15. Unnaturally pale 61. Airforce of Gr. Britain
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
17. Acutely insightful and 62. A subdivision of a play
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes.
wise 64. Exclamation of surprise To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box.
Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure
18. “French Kiss” actress
out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues
Ryan already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets
21. “Alien” director to solve the puzzle!
LAST WEEK’S
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

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