Tri-County Animal Shelter Trying Hard

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County Times
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Calvert
The Calvert County Times
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Tri-County Animal
Shelter Trying Hard
Improvements Underway
IN CRIME
Three Indicted
for Robberies
IN COMMUNITY
Buzz off Cancer
for Nolan
IN BUSINESS
The Tot
Spot
Photo by Frank Marquart
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FEATURE STORY
“I’m not really critical of the
staff because it’s a tough job,
it’s just a tough job.”
pg. 14
The Tot Spot
- Linda Kelley, Tri-County
Animal Shelter Board Member
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Crime
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Restaurant Directory
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Letters
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Local News
Buzz Off Cancer for Nolan
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pg. 12
Tri-County Animal Shelter Trying Hard
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A View From The Bleachers
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her letter stated.
“We have worked hard
and have a great need for
After nearly a year of
this treatment court in
operation Calvert CounCalvert County,” Clagty’s Adult Drug Court is
ett wrote. “We have had
marking initial success in
11 drug overdose deaths
the program but its ultifor the first half of the
mate success in diverting
year...”
addicts from returning
Sheriff Mike Evans
Sheriff Mike Evans
to drug abuse is yet to be
said the program would
known.
be a success.
A letter sent to Calvert County
“We’re still waiting for results,”
Commissioners last month from Evans said. “The signs are there, it
Judge Marjorie Clagett, who is will be successful.
heading up the program, said they
“It helps us if it keeps people off
had achieved short term success and drugs and out of jail. Any success
were looking for more support to en- rate would be positive.”
sure that more people entering the
Along with the drug recovery
legal system for drug offenses could treatment clients receive from the
find a way to get clean and stay out drug court the are also performing
of jail.
community service.
There are about 50 clients in the
According to Clagett’s letter cliprogram now, Clagett said in her ents are actively participating in the
Dec. 4 letter, which meant that the Farming For Hunger program with
program had met its first limit of 499 hours worth of work.
fifty clients for the case manager.
The 50 participants in the proThe commissioners recently gram have either completed treatgranted approval for Clagett to use ment or are still in treatment, her letan extended grant of more than ter stated, and all are required to at$30,000 to bring on a new case man- tend support groups as well as prove
ager for this month to ensure the their attendance.
program could bring in at least 100
new clients by the end of this year, guyleonard@countytimes.net
Governor Larry Hogan today announced two
new appointments within his Executive Staff:
Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio as Deputy Chief of
Staff and Mathew Palmer as Deputy Legislative
Officer. Haddaway-Riccio will replace current
Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Richard, who is being nominated for an appointment to the Maryland
Public Service Commission. Palmer succeeds Patrick Hogan ahead of the upcoming 2016 Legislative Session.
Haddaway-Riccio currently serves as Director
of Intergovernmental Affairs to Governor Hogan
where she acts as the governor’s liaison to local
governments, including working with the Maryland Association of Counties and the Maryland
Municipal League. She will continue to assist
Governor Hogan in that capacity until a new director is appointed. Previously, she served as District
37B Delegate from 2003 to 2015, where she was
a member of numerous committees including the
Economic Matters Committee, the Joint Committee on Federal Relations, and the Legislative Policy
Committee. She also served as Minority Whip
from 2011-2013 and as House Chair for the Talbot
County Delegation from 2003-2015. In addition,
Haddaway-Riccio has worked for the Maryland
Department of Environment’s Air and Radiation
Management Administration as well as the National Audubon Society.
“Jeannie is a competent and capable professional
with a wealth of experience in government administration, as well as a knowledgeable and trusted
member of my staff,” said Governor Hogan. “I
have every confidence that she will continue to be
an asset to our administration in her new role as a
Deputy Chief of Staff.”
Michael Richard has served as Deputy Chief of
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces
New Staff Appointments
Calvert Drug Court
Marks First Year
Local News
Staff to Governor Hogan since January 2015. Previously he has served as Director of the Maryland
Energy Administration. Richards has served as an
alternate member on the Southern States Energy
Board and as a member on the Renewable Fuels
Incentive Board. In addition, he served as Deputy
Assistant Secretary for the Office of Congressional
Affairs and Intergovernmental Affairs for the U.S.
Department of Energy.
“I thank Michael Richard for his service as a
Deputy Chief of Staff, and I know he will be an asset to the Public Service Commission,” said Governor Larry Hogan.
Palmer joins the Hogan administration having previously served as Senior Vice President of
Government Affairs at the Maryland Chamber of
Commerce since 2012. In addition, Palmer has
served as Associate Director of State Affairs for
the Johns Hopkins University/Johns HopkinsHealth System, and as Chief of Staff to former
Maryland State Senator E.J. Pipkin. He has also
served as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Employee Benefits Committee, the Tech
Council of Maryland Legislative Committee, the
Central Maryland Transportation Alliance Board,
and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee.
“Mathew Palmer is an accomplished and
well-rounded professional who possesses a deep
understanding of the legislative process and issues,” Governor Hogan continued. “I am proud to
welcome him to our administration and look forward to working with him during this upcoming
session.”
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in Baltimore, declaring that the joint
city-state partnership will bring significant resources to demolish thousands of
vacant buildings and replace them with
green space and a stronger foundation
for redevelopment and reinvestment in
the city. The governor and the mayor
kicked off Project C.O.R.E, or Creating
Opportunities for Renewal and Enterprise, in West Baltimore’s SandtownWinchester neighborhood, where the
entire 1000 block of N. Stricker Street
is slated for demolition. “Fixing what is
broken in Baltimore requires that we address the sea of abandoned, dilapidated
buildings infecting entire neighborhoods,” said Governor Hogan. “Together, we will transform these neighborhoods from centers for crime and drugs,
to places our city, and our entire state,
can be proud of. Working with the private sector to invest in projects like affordable housing, retail, and other new
businesses will help ensure that Baltimore becomes a better place to live,
work, and retire.”
“Transforming vacant homes and vacant buildings into inviting green space
and livable new developments is a critical part of our goal of attracting 10,000
new families to Baltimore City and dramatically improving the quality of life
for current city residents,” said Mayor
Rawlings-Blake. “The governor’s commitment of new state dollars will enable
us to accelerate the progress we have
made through our nationally recognized
Vacants to Value program and deliver
new opportunities to more neighborhoods. Under my Vacants to Value
program, I quadrupled Baltimore City
funding for demolition to $10 million
per year, and I welcome this significant
new commitment from Governor Hogan.” Under the terms of the four-year
partnership, the State of Maryland and
the City of Baltimore will focus on the
transformation of blighted city blocks.
The Maryland Stadium Authority is the
project manager responsible for overseeing the demolition of vacant structures
jointly identified by Baltimore City and
state authorities. Total estimated funding over the next four years for the demolition portion of the project includes
$75 million from the state and in-kind
administrative services from the City of
Baltimore, equivalent to $1 for every $4
allocated by the state. In the first year
of the program, the state estimates that
approximately twenty city blocks can be
completely cleared of blight. In subsequent years, the Maryland Department
of Housing and Community Development along with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community
Development will establish demolition
targets annually, with a goal of demolishing as many full blocks of blight as
possible over the term of the project.
Once demolition is completed on a city
block, empty lots will be replaced with
green space and assessed for their potential to be redeveloped in the future.
The first demolition in the city-state
partnership will be in the 1000 block
of N. Stricker Street in the SandtownWinchester neighborhood. The elimination of blighted portions of the city
will be supported by more than $600
million in financing opportunities from
the Maryland Department of Housing
and Community Development, including more than $150 million in fiscal year
2016 alone. The state’s commitment will
encourage private sector developers to
revitalize Baltimore’s neighborhoods
through housing and other investments
that will attract families and support
economic growth. Financing for quality
development projects will be made over
the next four years through a range of
innovative programs and partnerships,
including the Rental Assistance Demonstration program and the issuance of potentially $200 million in revenue bonds.
Maryland Stadium Authority Chairman Thomas Kelso said the authority has expertise managing large-scale
projects such as this. “In more than 25
years of service to improving the quality of life for Marylanders and visitors,
the Maryland Stadium Authority has
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reconstruction program now underway,”
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since been involved with projects involving historic preservation, adaptive
reuse, community redevelopment, and
economic opportunity throughout the
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Crime
MSP Barrack U – Prince Frederick
Theft:
On December 29, 2015 at 11:41 am,
Trooper First Class Bray responded to Jim’s
Tool and Party Rental in Prince Frederick
for a theft complaint. The manager reported
that a client had rented a 14 inch Stihl chop
saw (model TS420) on 11/15/15
for a four hour period and failed to return
the saw. Numerous unsuccessful attempts
have been made to retrieve the saw. Charges
are pending.
Three Indicted
For Robberies
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Three men, two from Lothian and one
with no fixed address, were indicted just
days before the new year for participating in a string of armed robberies in both
Calvert and Prince George’s counties
back in October.
Robert Walter Smith, John Rubin
Smith and Elmer Moreland all face
charges conspiring to commit robbery,
theft scheme, robbery and second-degree
assault.
According to police charging documents, a suspect entered the Dash-In
convenience store in Owings in the
early morning hours of Oct. 23 wearing
a skull-type Halloween mask and attempted to get money from the cashier’s
station, and in doing so, pushed aside the
attendant.
The suspect was unable to retrieve any
money, however, and left the store.
Calvert sheriff’s deputies who responded to the Owings attempted robbery learned that a strong arm robbery
had taken place just 30 minutes earlier at
a convenience store in Upper Marlboro
and through video surveillance were able
to find that the two incidents matched in
method and suspect subscription.
By Oct. 27 another strong arm robbery
occurred in Dunkirk at the 7-Eleven store
on Chesapeake Beach Road in which the
suspect wore all black and wore a mask
that again appeared to be the same as
used in the prior two robberies.
Prince George’s and Calvert police
were eventually able to track the suspects
back to an address in Upper Marlboro
where they found the driver of a getaway
vehicle allegedly used in the robberies.
Police took Moreland into custody and
during his interview he admitted to driving the vehicle to the Dunkirk robbery
where he said his nephew John Rubin
Smith, who was in the vehicle, got out
and committed the robbery.
Police were then able to link Robert
Walter Smith with the attempted robbery
at the Dash-In Oct. 23.
All three men have pre-trial dates set
for February.
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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of December 28, 2015 through
January 3, 2016 deputies of the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,329 calls for service
throughout the community.
If you know who committed these crimes or any
other criminal activity in Calvert County, you can
report it anonymously online by clicking the Crime
Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by
calling 410-535-2800.
Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for
information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a
person involved in criminal activity.
Burglary Case #15-69982:
On December 30, 2015 Deputy W. Rector responded to Simpson Farm Drive, Owings, for the report of a burglary from an
unsecured shed. Sometime on December
27, 2015, two (2) Poulan chain saws and a
gas powered power washer were stolen.
On December 29, 2015 Deputy B. Robinson was dispatched to an apartment on West
Dares Beach Road, in Prince Frederick,
for the report of a burglary. Sometime on
December 25, between 4:00pm - 9:00pm,
someone entered the unlocked apartment
and stole a VCR and DVD player.
3:00am on December 29. If anyone observed any suspicious behavior during this
timeframe, they are asked to report it to the
Sheriff’s Office.
Robbery Case #15-69771:
On December 29, 2015,
at approximately 2:00am,
Calvert Deputies were
dispatched to the BP Gas
Station located on West
Chesapeake Beach Road
in Dunkirk for the report of
a robbery. A lone suspect
jumped over the counter,
removed money from the cash register and
was able to flee on foot. A canvas of the
area was conducted with the assistance of
the Maryland State Police, Anne Arundel
County Police and Deputy T. Smith and his
K-9 partner, Loki. 34-year old Brett Lott, of
Friendship, MD, was later identified as the
person responsible for the robbery. With
the swift action by all Agencies involved,
Detective N. DeFelice apprehended the
suspect and he was taken to the Detention
Center where he was charged with strong
armed robbery and theft less than $1000.00.
On December 30, 2015 Deputy D. Denton responded to Mill Bridge Road, Lusby,
for the report of a burglary from an unlocked shed. Sometime between December 22 - 29, 2015 someone entered the shed
and removed a Honda dirt bike. Anyone
with information is asked to contact the
Sheriff’s Office.
On December 30, 2015,
at approximately 6:00am,
Calvert Deputies were
called to a residence on
Rudolph Lane in Lusby for
the report of a burglary in
progress. A male had entered the victim’s home and
fled upon setting off an audible alarm. The occupants were able to relay information so that Deputies were able
to identify the suspect, Michael Swearingen, age 24. Deputies responded to his
home on Alamo Trail and observed him in
his home. After multiple attempts to make
contact with him were ignored, the Special
Operations Team was called in for a barricade situation at 6:15am. He was taken
into custody and charged with 4th degree
burglary and was also served an outstanding Warrant for resisting arrest.
On December 28, 2015 Deputy G. Gott
responded to Asbury Circle, in Solomons,
for the report of a burglary. Sometime between October and mid-November money
and jewelry were removed from a victim’s
locked apartment.
CDS Violation Case #16-419:
On January 2, 2016
Deputy C. Ward conducted a traffic stop on a
vehicle driving at a high
rate of speed on Rt. 260
near Brickhouse Road
in Dunkirk. He arrested
Laura Puffenbarger, 35,
of Chesapeake Beach for CDS Possession
with intent to Distribute (Xanax, Marijuana), Possession of Marijuana, CDS Possession-not Marijuana (Xanax, Dexedrine)
and Paraphernalia Possession (metal grinder and digital scale).
Destruction of Property Case #15-69773:
On December 29, 2015 Deputy M. Velasquez responded to Grays Road, in Port
Republic, for a report of a destruction of
property. An unknown person scratched a
vehicle, which was parked in the victim’s
driveway. This crime took place sometime between 9:30pm on December 28 and
Destruction of Property Case #16-538:
On January 3, 2016 Deputy R. Evans
responded to a destruction of property call
located on Huntingtown Road, in Huntingtown. The victim’s sliding glass door was
shattered by an unknown object sometime
overnight.
Disorderly Conduct Case #16-00002:
On January 1, 2016 units
from the Maryland State
Police and Calvert Deputies were called to the Brick
Wood Bistro Restaurant,
located on Sherry Lane,
Prince Frederick, for a fight
in progress. Deputy M.
Trigg arrested 64-year old,
Paul Kramer, of Huntingtown for Affray,
Disorderly Conduct and Alcohol Beverage/
Retail Area Drink.
Disorderly Conduct Case #16-561:
On January 3, 2016 Deputy J. Migliaccio arrived
at the Huntingtown United
Methodist Church located
on Hunting Creek Road,
Huntingtown, in response
to a disorderly person at the
location. Sherman Stepney,
53, of Lusby was intoxicated and arrested for Disorderly Conduct. He
was transported to the Detention Center for
booking and processing.
Theft Case #16-303:
On January 2, 2016 Deputy B. Robinson
was dispatched to a business located on
Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick, for
the report of a theft. Sometime between
January 1 - 2, a registration plate was removed from a vehicle.
Theft Case #16-101:
On January 1, 2016 Deputy A. Ostazeski
responded to Perry Lane, Lusby, for the
report of a theft. A package which contained make-up was stolen from a mailbox
sometime during the day. If anyone has
information, they are asked to contact the
Sheriff’s Office.
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Transparency in Development
of Middle School Property
Dear Commissioners,
Staff Writers
Guy Leonard
Crista Dockray
Contributing Writers
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Ron Guy
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Madeleine Buckley
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The League of Women Voters of Calvert County
published a report on county government transparency in October 2014. The report expressed specific
concerns about the process for developing the middle school property in the New Town District.
County government, using tax payer dollars,
funded a charrette to fully understand citizen interests in the development of the Middle School property. County residents participated in good faith.
Therefore, our County government has an obligation to explain to citizens where proposals for the
middle school property reflect and diverge from the
charrette findings and why. It is reasonable to expect the County government to communicate such
information to its citizens effectively and openly. In
fact, public trust in elected and appointed officials
depends on such communication.
Additionally, The Prince Frederick Master Plan
and Zoning Ordinance envisions, “Zoning ordinances and Subdivision regulations governing density, site design and permitted uses will be waived
provided the entire District is comprehensively designed.” Now, the county government has taken it
upon itself to propose several zoning changes for development in the District without a comprehensive
design. Why?
The County should withdraw its pending zoning
changes until the county or a developer presents a
comprehensive design for public scrutiny.
Annette Funn & John Perryman
Co-Presidents
League of Women Voters of Calvert County
cc: Calvert County Planning Commission
Thomas McKay
Eric McKay
Tobie Pulliam
Kit Carson
Kasey Russell
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The staff of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) administers the official record of weekly
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citizen inquires and responses is enhanced through a
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Citizens may see the commissioners appoint citizens
to various Boards and Commissions, but these appointments requires much time of Administrative Aide to
reach out to citizens, receive and process their applications and then prepare the information needed by the
decision makers.
Receiving telephone enquiries, communicating with
citizens, officials, via phone calls, emails, letters, and
one on one contact occupies the bulk of the daily activities of the County Administrator, Executive Administrative Assistant to the County Administrator, Clerk to
the BOCC, and the Administrative Aide.
Various Proclamations are read at the weekly formal meetings as well as various less formal meetings
throughout the week. These proclamations require time
of the Clerk to the BOCC and Administrative Aide to
ensure they are accurate and meaningful to the recipient.
So, when citizens think they are contacting their
commissioners; and they should feel free to do so, remember much coordination with constituents, other
County, State, and National-level officials, employees,
outside officials, and the business community is underway behind the scenes.
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Paul Louis McClanahan, 80, of Dowell, Md.,
died Dec. 30, 2015 at his
residence.
He was born on July 19,
1935 in Waterbury, Md.,
to the late Alpha Omega
McClanahan and Noda E.
Rinker.
Leaving school after the eighth grade,
he worked a variety of jobs (milk carton factory in Cleveland, Ohio, Chevrolet factory in Ohio) before joining the
U.S. Marine Corps in 1954. Looking to
travel, he volunteered for any and all assignments in order to see the world. Unfortunately, this garnered him a stint in
boot camp in Parris Island, a short stint
in Camp LeJeune, with a final assignment of the Supply Depot in Albany, Ga.
He left the Marines in 1956.
From there, he worked the strip mines
of Pennsylvania, became an apprentice
bricklayer in New Jersey, and then a
family relative helped him to get a job
with PIC Masonry in the Washington,
D.C. area. At PIC, he met Jack Cox and
they started doing side jobs together.
While in Washington, D.C., he met
a telephone operator, Margaret. In a
smooth move, he walked past her, kicked
her chair, and that is how it all started.
They married on Jan. 11, 1958. After a
brief stint mining in West Virginia, they
moved back to Washington, D.C. and
he returned to brick laying. Ultimately, a new company was born, Bonded
Masonry. He and Jack Cox started the
company and were later joined by Larry
Cox. Thus, was born a great company
and friendship.
Retiring in 1990, he enjoyed the three
f’s (farming, fishing, and friends). Moving to Flag Harbor, he kept the family fed with fresh fish. While living on
Cove Point Road, family and friends enjoyed the fruits (and vegetables) of his
labors. Back on the water in Dowell,
Md., he again enjoyed fishing and also
returned to a much loved sport, bowling.
He spent many a happy hour bowling
(aka Senior Daycare). He enjoyed the
sport but also loved the many friendships he gained while bowling.
In addition to his beloved wife, Margaret, he is survived by his children, Joyce
M. Shott and her husband, John P. Shott,
II, of Alexandria, Va., Rita M. Dunevant and her husband Lewis Dunevant,
of Marshall, Va.; his brother Buck McClanahan of Prince Frederick, Md., his
sisters, Anna Mae Obelechner of Fairchance, Pa., Lois Stull of Panama Beach,
Fla., Marion Wrona of Fairchance, Pa.,
Thelma Van Sickle of Smithfield, Pa.,
and Alma Oldland of Smithfield, Pa.;
his grandchildren, Lori Dunevant, Cati
Shott, and Jessi Shott; and nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is
preceded in death by his parents, and his
grandson, Christopher Dunevant.
The family will receive friends on
Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. in
the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Ln., Lusby, Md. where a Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. with
Chaplain Bill Miller officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be made to
Calvert Hospice at www.calverthospice.
org or P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick,
Md., 20678.
M. Kiplinger
(Kip) Hine, Jr
Maynard
Kiplinger
(Kip) Hine, Jr. died unexpectedly at his home
in Lusby, Maryland, on
December 27, 2015. He
was born in Rochester,
New York, in 1935 to Dr.
Maynard K. Hine and Mrs.
Harriett Foulke Hine. He completed his
undergraduate education at Oberlin University and Indiana University. Prior to
retiring to Lusby, Maryland in 1991, he
had a distinguished career of more than
30 years as an engineer and administrator at the Department of Defense,
primarily with Harry Diamond Laboratories in Washington, D. C. and Silver
Spring, Maryland.
He was preceded in death by his par-
ents and by his wife, Rosalie Woodall
Hine. He is survived by a sister, Judith
Hine Hyde, of Bethesda, Maryland and
a brother, Dr. William C. Hine (Betsy)
of Terre Haute, Indiana as well as four
nephews, Kenneth Maynard Hyde (Nancy) of Springfield, Virginia, Patrick
Kiplinger (Kip) Hyde of San Francisco,
California, Dr. William Clyde Hine, Jr.
(Michelle) of Zionsville, Indiana, and
Dr. Charles Foulke Hine (Jenny) of Indianapolis, Indiana as well as two nieces
Carol Taylor Franco and Nancy Taylor
Filer, both of Florida, and by a cousin,
Christina Hine Nelson of Urbana, Illinois. He is also survived by seven great
nieces and nephews, Lauren and Nathan
Hyde, Madalyn, Ellie, Cara, Christi and
Josh Hine and by close friend, Margaret
P. Fahs.
He was recognized at the 2015 Awards
Dinner for the Calvert Library Foundation for his years of work with libraries
in Maryland. He was the Chair, Maryland Advisory Council on Libraries,
having been appointed twice to this office by the Governor of Maryland; he
was the former President of the Calvert
Library Board of Trustees as well as a
twenty-year trustee; and, former President of the Southern Maryland Library
Association. During his stewardship of
the Calvert Library, it dramatically expanded its facilities and services to the
public, becoming one of the finest public libraries of its class in the country.
He was also active in the Patuxent River
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Power Squadron and often taught classes in marine navigation. He was also
active in and a long-time board member
with NARFE, National Association of
Retired Federal Employees.
He was an avid photographer and
especially like taking pictures of nature and his great nieces’ and nephews’
sporting events, but most especially of
cherished family times at the beach.
A service celebrating his life will
be held at 11:00, Saturday, January 9,
at Southern Memorial Gardens, 10155
Ward Rd., Dunkirk, Maryland 20754
with Pastor Faith Lewis officiating. The
family requests that in lieu of flowers,
contributions be made to the Calvert
Library Foundation. Arrangements handled by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.,
Lusby, MD, for more information or to
leave condolences please visit www.
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Author Roy Freeman
(Rocky) Chandler, 90
Author Roy Freeman
(Rocky) Chandler, 90,
passed away on December 24, 2015 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s
in Callaway, Maryland.
Rocky was born on
December 17, 1925 in
Brockton, Massachusetts to Ruth Covert
Chandler and Erville Freeman Chandler. He attended Carson Long Military
Academy in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania for his high school years.
Rocky served in World War II and the
Korean War during his 20-year career in
the United States Army. An avid hunter,
his two favorite duty stations were Germany and Alaska. In 1965, Rocky retired as a Master Sergeant and moved to
Perry County, Pennsylvania and taught
at Carson Long Military Academy and
then at Newport High School. He finished his teaching career in Fairbanks,
Alaska where he was principal of Birch
School.
Rocky was an adventurous man’s
man, owning and flying four airplanes,
hunting big game, boxing (he was 1949
Middleweight Champion of the Army
in Europe), and sailing monohulls and
catamarans. He hand-built three boats
and three homes. Although he started
around the world in 1972 in a 43-foot
motor sailer, the boat sank in the Gulf
of Mexico off Longboat Key, Florida
during the approach of Hurricane Agnes. Rocky settled in Nokomis, Florida,
where he sailed and wrote and in 1976
married Katherine Holman Reynolds.
Moving to St. Mary’s City in 1994,
Rocky continued his writing career and
rode his Harley Davidson motorcycle
(“Old Dog”) until shortly before his
death. He was a charter member of the
Blue Knights motorcycle club for active
and retired police.
Rocky’s 64 books include a series on
the history of Perry County, Pennsylvania, books on Pennsylvania long rifles
and gun makers and on hunting in Alaska, and the Marine Corps sniping series,
Death from Afar. He appeared in The
History Channel’s shows on snipers and
was a consultant on the movie “Shooter.”
He is survived by his wife Katherine
(Kate) Chandler, his sister Barbara Bates
(Spokane, WA), and two brothers, Henry
(Fork Union, VA) and Norman (Jacksonville, NC).
New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania is
where Rocky will be buried and, at his
request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Anyone wishing to honor Rocky’s memory is asked by the family to make a donation in his name to the
Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences may be made to www.
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Tri-County Animal
Shelter Trying Hard
Improvements Underway
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Recommendations
Regarding The Future
Of Animal Sheltering
Services For Calvert County
Option 1. Do nothing. Continue to participate in a tri-county
approach to animal care and control. Make no capital investment
in the Tri-County shelter, and no action to establish a stand-alone
Calvert shelter.
Option 2. Replace the Tri-County Animal Shelter with a modern state-of-the art shelter which is comprehensively designed to
provide the proper resources for animal care and adoption services to the citizens of three Southern Maryland communities.
The time has passed when add-ons and band-aids are sufficient to buy more time. While we recognize that there are fiscal
constraints with any capital project, we feel that the TCAS has
reached a point where we need to move forward in planning for
a new TCAS. There is room on the existing site to build a new
shelter, so no site acquisition would be required.
Option 3. Begin the process to move forward with plans for a
stand-alone Calvert animal shelter, rebranded as Calvert Animal
Care and Adoption Center. Immediately begin a search for an
appropriate site, place a line item in the FY 2017 budget for A&E,
and put construction in the CIP.
Our recommendation? Option 3!
The Tri-County concept made sense in 1960 when our populations were smaller and a joint effort resulted in economy of scale.
However, growth has overtaken that concept.
We firmly believe that the time has come for Calvert County
to have its own Calvert Animal Shelter, rebranded as the Calvert
Animal Care and Adoption Center. It should be centrally located
in Calvert County, and convenient to the Animal Control staff.
It should be on a large enough parcel to house the animal care
facility, a barn, and outside animal exercise area at a minimum.
Administration of the Shelter would be the sole purview of Calvert County Government, and under the administrative control of
Calvert County Government.
Information taken from the first annual report to the BOCC by
the Calvert Member of the Tri-County Shelter Advisory Board
provided by Linda Kelley
The Tri-County Animal Shelter located in
Hughesville has been in discussion for quite sometime by elected officials, rescue organizations, employees and board members of the shelter and citizens of the tri-county area.
Issues range from lack of resources, management,
and treatment of animals.
During a presentation from the Tri-County Animal Shelter to the Calvert Board of Commissioners
a few months ago, Commissioner Mike Hart asked
how many dogs were put down at the shelter in 2014.
He was told six healthy, adoptable animals were euthanized. In a different presentation by the TCAS
Board Members, Hart was told that around 346 dogs
had been put down that year, not six.
The reasoning for the large difference in number
is that the tri-county shelter qualified their answer
with healthy and adoptable, but sick dogs and “bully
breeds”, which are not considered adoptable, were
not factored into this number.
Hart was a quite irate to hear this information.
Although this number seems quite high, the shelter is improving in adoption rates and running the
facility to the best of their ability.
Linda Kelley, a TCAS Board Member, does admit
that this shelter is understaffed, dealing with an antiquated facility, and criticized quite often, but they
are working with what they are given.
“I’m not really critical of the staff because it’s a
tough job, it’s just a tough job,” said Kelley.
Kim Stevens, TCAS Shelter Manager, informed
the County Times that the bully breed policy, which
has been in effect for over 25 years, is in place for
two main reasons. The first is that TCAS does not
have the staff to perform home checks. This means
that they cannot go to the home of a person wanting
to adopt a bully breed to make sure that this dog
would not be misused or abused.
Second, they have this policy in place because
some members of the public believe these breeds to
be dangerous.
This does not mean a death sentence for the dogs,
however. Every dog that comes in that is considered
a bully breed by the shelter is evaluated like any
other dog and given a behavior assessment.
The behavior assessment allows the staff members to measure the aggression of the dog and its
adoptability by giving it food then taking it away,
petting it all over, putting it on a leash, introducing
it to another dog, looking at its teeth, and gently tugging it on the ear.
If the dog passes this test, he is considered adoptable and can be placed with a rescue organization.
The shelter will reach out to the around
100 rescue organizations they work closely with, either locally or up and down the
east coast, to make sure these dogs are
taken and then adopted.
Rescue organizations like the Calvert
Humane Society do have the staff to perform house checks to make sure these
dogs get what they need, so they can make
these bully breeds adoptable.
According to Stevens 9,134 animals
of all types went through the Tri-County
Shelter in FY14. Of these 9,134 animals,
8,461 were considered adoptable.
628 dogs were put down that year
and 320 of those were considered bully
breeds, however 79.7% of dogs in FY2014
were rescued, adopted, or reclaimed.
In FY15 that number rose to 82%, only
549 dogs in total were euthanized and
only 247 of those dogs were considered
bully breeds.
According to Stevens, they believe this
drop is because they instituted the program where they put cards on the cages of
the dogs that are considered bully breeds.
The card reads, “If you like me because
of my stunning personality, please see the
front desk.”
A person considering adoption can then
be connected with one of the rescue organizations the shelter works with who will
then come in, rescue the dog, and let the
person adopt the dog through them.
They hope the numbers of dogs euthanized will continue to lower in the future.
The program will help, but so will an
update of the facility.
The current Tri-County Shelter, which
was built in the 1960s, is roughly 12,000
sq. ft. and processes around 9,000 animals a year, according to a report to the
Charles County Commissioners.
According to a report given by Kelley
to the Calvert County Commissioners,
they have 70 dog kennels, 77 cat cages,
six cat condos, and a free roaming cat
room that holds 15 to 20 cats at a time.
They also have a barn that holds other animals that are not dogs or cats, but llamas,
emus, horses, bunnies, etc.
The numbers are high, not only because
of the three counties the shelter serves, but
because it is a public organization, which
means no animal can be turned down.
This includes pets given up by their
owners, animals received by animal control, and strays.
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Pets or strays that are not spayed or
neutered and households not conducting
the appropriate research on the breed they
bring in and forced to give the animal up,
are factors that cause these numbers to
rise.
The shelter itself, according to Kelley
and Hart, is antiquated, small, and insufficient to take on the amount of animals
it is given.
There is no backup generator, no climate control, no on-site veterinarian, and
many times, it lacks a full staff.
“We treat our criminals better than
this,” said Hart of the facility.
This has resulted in discussion by county commissioners and advisory boards to
break off and start animal shelters of their
own.
A larger discussion on the issue will be
on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Calvert County
Government Building.
According to Charles County Commissioner Ken Robinson, this meeting will be
to address the immediate concerns at the
current shelter. They will also gauge the
interests of the other counties in regards
to the shelter and whether they will want
to separate or come together and build a
new facility.
Robinson said they are not locked into
the Indian Head location and that, historically, Charles has had a good relationship
with its neighboring counties and they are
more than willing to work together. Either
way, he said, a new shelter needs to be
built.
To the side of the article, there are the
recommendations made by the Calvert
Advisory Board Members for the future
of animal sheltering in Calvert.
Presently, no response to these requests
has come from Calvert County. According to Hart, however, the Calvert Board
of Commissioners is a compassionate
group and they will not leave this issue
untouched.
According to Kelley, even at a new location in Calvert, realistically it could not
be a no-kill shelter. “Reality”, as Kelley
said, would be the reasoning behind this,
as a public shelter that can turn down no
animals would not be able to accomplish
this, even with the amount of work they
would do to prevent it.
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crista@countytimes.net
What breeds are
considered “Bully Breeds”?
• Staffordshire (Bull) Terrier breed
• American Pit Bull Terrier (Pit Bull) breed
• American Staffordshire Terrier breed
• American Bulldog breed
• Bull Terrier breed
• Olde English Bulldog breed
• Valley Bulldog breed
• Cane Corso breed
• Mastiff breed
• Great Dane breed
• Presa Canario breed
• Dogo Argentino
• Boerboel breed
• Fila brasileiro breed
• Dogs which have the appearance of being
predominantly of the breeds of dogs listed above
Information taken from the first annual report to the BOCC by the Calvert
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call the daycare center every day to
check on her children. She and her husband had difficulty finding a local facility where they were comfortable sending
their children.
The solution? Burke started her own
in-home daycare, The Tot Spot.
Located in Owings, The Tot Spot caters to children aged six weeks to five
years and is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
It is different from most in-home daycares, as Burke holds a full-time job
while a state-certified director runs it
day-to-day in the Burkes’ home. Burke
does assist the director in the evenings
after work, and both of her children attend the daycare.
Finally satisfied with the care her children are receiving, Burke wants other
parents to have the same peace of mind.
The Tot Spot does this by supplying electronic updates every day, including photos and information about each child’s
sleeping patterns and daily activities.
“My husband and I didn’t want to feel
like our kids were ever unsafe,” Burke
said. “So we wanted to provide an environment for other peoples’ kids where
they feel like it is their home away from
home.”
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and “themed days” such as hat day, pajama day and jersey day.
The Tot Spot also hosts “date nights,”
evenings that give parents an opportunity to drop off their children and have a
night out. The first “date night” is scheduled on Feb. 12, for Valentine’s Day.
On any given day, the director leads
the children in a variety of activities,
developing gross motor skills with fun
physical exercise and fine motor skills
with puzzles and art activities.
You won’t, however, find a television
or video games among the toys in the
playroom. Burke specifically stresses
the importance of having educational
value in everything the children do.
“It is important to teach the teachable moments that happen every day,”
she said. “We want to provide a positive
atmosphere that promotes learning and
social and emotional growth.”
According to Burke, the daycare adjusts to each child after evaluating his or
her specific strengths and weaknesses.
“We want to lay the foundation for
when they go to school,” she said. “We
do what they would do in a regular preschool, just on a smaller scale with less
kids.”
One specific daily activity is “circle
time,” which improves the children’s social skills and attention spans with lessons in subjects like numbers, weather
and sign language. The kids start participating when they are just six weeks old.
“You would think that at six weeks
old they aren’t paying attention,” Burke
said, “But it actually helps.”
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The facility, which takes up Burke’s
entire basement, easily accommodates
all of these activities. There is a place
for quiet reading, a separate room serving as a nursery, and nearly two acres of
land outside where the children can play.
Looking into the future, Burke is
planning to add a room specifically for
arts and crafts. She is also in the process
of turning The Tot Spot into a daycare
center, as opposed to an in-home daycare, which will allow it to accommodate more children.
Currently, The Tot Spot has openings
for children ages two and up.
For more information about The Tot
Spot, call 443-646-5518 or email totspotlearning@gmail.com.
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By Skylar Broome
Contributing Writer
Saturday, Feb. 6 is the place to get a
haircut. Gatton’s Barber Shop, a family-owned business, is holding an event
appropriately named ‘Buzz Off Cancer for Nolan.’ Nolan Scully is the son
of Leonardtown’s Fire Chief, Jonathan
Scully who was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma – a rare cancer that affects
soft tissue, bone, or connective tissue.
Nolan was diagnosed with this disease
mid-November, and as the chemotherapy became more intense, he began to
lose his hair. The community can show
their support for Nolan and his family by
coming in anytime during the day, even
6 a.m. onwards as long as business is
still coming. Those who might be afraid
to cut off their precious locks can get
any haircut, all proceeds will be donated
to the Scully family regardless if you
get a buzz cut or not. Everyone is free to
stop by to show love and solidarity. For
more information, call Gatton’s Barber
Shop at 301-373-5300.
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NARFE Chapter 1466
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert
County Chapter, will meet on
Thursday January 21st at the
Ruddy Duck Micro-Brewery,
HG Trueman and Dowell Rd.,
Solomon’s MD. There will
be lunch at 12:00 followed by
a short tour of the brewery at 1:00pm
and then followed by our usual business
meeting. Meet and greet fellow federal
employees and neighbors or guests and
enjoy the meal and liquid refreshments.
Members, non-members, current fed-
eral employees and guests are
welcome.
For NARFE membership
Information and Application,
Call 410-586-1441
Please note – there are several NARFE chapters in the
Washington area and more
than one may need to be advertised on a given day. I hope that you
would choose the local Calvert County
chapter on Thursday editions.
Calvert Garden Club is
pleased to announce its third
annual Mini Grant Program, designed to focus on educating the
next generation of gardeners.
Applicants must be local to
Calvert County, Maryland and
be a nonprofit organization.
Qualifying applicants may be selected to
receive Mini Grant funds in the amount
of $100 to $1000.
For more than 60 years, Calvert Garden Club has contributed to the community quietly and generously. We created this Mini Grant Program in 2013
to broaden the scope of Calvert Garden
Club’s efforts in supporting our commu-
nity. In the past 2 years, we’ve
awarded grants totaling more
than $4,300.
To apply, go to Calvert Garden Club’s website at www.
calvertgardenclub.com
and
complete the Mini Grant Application. The application may
be downloaded at the CGC Mini Grants
tab. Completed applications are due by
February 1, 2016. Grant awards will be
announced in March 2016.
For additional information, go to Calvert Garden Club’s website at www.calvertgardenclub.com.
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Calvert Garden Club
Announces Mini Grants
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To list a
property in our next
Realtor’s Choice edition,
call 301-373-4125.
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In Our Community
Senior
Citizen News
Start Your Year Off Right!
Do you want to lose weight or suffer from high blood pressure? Are you unsure how to get results? Let Melinda Gaines,
Health Coach, help you reach your goal. Melinda will be at:
Southern Pines Senior Center (410-586-2748) - Wednesdays,
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Calvert Pines Senior Center (410-535-4606
or 301-855-1170) - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; North
Beach Senior Center (410-257-2549) - Thursdays - 9 to 11 a.m.
Starting in January we will be adding other members to our
health team to include a registered dietician, physical trainer,
and registered nurse. Contact your senior center for further
information.
Patuxent Small
Craft Guild Announces
Winner Of Canoe Raffle
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Tax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, Feb. 8 through
Friday, April 15, 2016 to prepare tax returns for low-to-moderate income senior citizens aged 50-plus. The three Calvert
County senior centers will start taking calls Monday, Feb. 1 to
schedule appointments to begin Feb. 8. Before making your
appointment, please make sure you have all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This would include last
year’s tax return and any income and expense documentation
for 2015. If you, your spouse, or any of your dependents participated in any of the Affordable Care Act Health Exchanges
(Obama Care) during any part of 2015, please bring all 1095
forms and other proof of insurance and receipts for any premium payments, waivers and exemption certificates for all individuals on the tax return. Bring a cancelled/voided check (for
proof of direct deposit account) for any refunds/payments. For
more information, contact Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Join us for Poetry in the Workplace, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 11:50
a.m. and share your favorite poems.
Sign up early for the Bi-County Pool Tournament to be held
at the Clark Senior Center in La Plata, Thursday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Come to the Annual Pie Social to celebrate National Pie
Month, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.
The Live with NBSC Talk Show will present a special nutrition
education segment, Thursday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Bring your extra beads and join us for a “make and take”
Bead Workshop, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m. Enjoy a performance by the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters, Friday, Jan.
15, 2 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Eating Together Menu
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 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at
410-586-2748.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Chicken BBQ, Navy Bean
Soup, Broccoli, Apple
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cran Salsa,
Dinner Roll, Apple Pie
Thursday, Jan. 14
Meat Lovers Lasagna, Broccoli,
Signature Salad Greens, Italian
Green Beans, Garlic Bread,
Cheesecake Cup
Monday, Jan. 11
Beef Stroganoff, Parslied Potatoes, Pickled Beets, White
Wheat
Bread,
Pineapple
Chunks
Friday, Jan. 15
Pork Chops with Gravy,
Mashed Potatoes, Marinated
Cucumbers and Tomatoes,
Kale, White Wheat Bread,
Cran-Applesauce
Pictured l to r is Brian Forsyth (PSCG member), Simon and Neroli Greig.
The Calvert Marine Museum Patuxent Small
Craft Guild (PSCG) maintains the historic boats
in the museum’s collection, and preserves the art
and skills of wooden boat building. These volunteers build and raffle a canoe each year to benefit
on-going activities of the Guild.
The winner of the 2015 canoe was Squadron
Leader Simon Greig of the Royal Australian
Air Force (RAAF), stationed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Greig and his family are
returning to Australia and are thrilled to take
this unique memento of their time in Southern
Maryland.
There were over 3,000 tickets sold last year at
the museum’s annual events, including the Maritime Festival, Patuxent River Appreciation Days
and the summer concerts. The winning ticket
was bought at the Barenaked Ladies concert in
July.
The 2016 canoe is on display in the Exhibition
Building and tickets are on sale now for $1 each
or six for $5 in the Museum Store or at the Patuxent Small Craft Center. They will be available at
the museum’s annual events and 2016 summer
concerts. The raffle winner will be announced
in late November.
Press Release
Big Sale Taking
Place at Asbury
There will be a sale on Saturday, Jan. 9
from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Asbury Solomons
Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons. in the auditorium and other
marked sites in the building.
The sale will include Betty’s Closet a resale of gently used clothing and accessories.
The library committee will have books and
CD’s at a fabulous price. Granny’s Treasures
will be selling housewares, furniture and
miscellaneous items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund.
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
It’s resolution time, an exercise to
complete with care. As most people
are their own worst critics, an honest personal critique immediately
threatens the New Year’s inherent
optimism. In his classic Happy
Xmas (War is Over), John Lennon
captured the dilemma when he sang,
“So this is Christmas; And what
have you done; Another year older;
And a new one just begun.” Precisely. What have we done, beyond
age another year? A personal evaluation includes many tough questions.
Was I kind? Selfless? Patient? Was
I a good citizen and steward of the
planet? Did I dedicate enough time
to family and personal relationships?
Are my finances and career in order?
Am I healthy spiritually (however
you define that term)? Physically?
Am I happy? Satisfied? Content?
Considering that brutal selfexamination, the likely answer to
Lennon’s question “What have you
done?” is “not enough”, a conclusion
that anoints New Year’s the battle
ground between an inadequate past
and a hopeful future. Before that
dark cloud envelops your tender 2016
sky, consider an alternative: Instead
of an introspective search for a 2015
failure to correct, look to the external world for inspiration and resolutions. It’s less personal. Less…depressing…and maybe more productive. Where in the external world?
How about a few lessons from our
local teams? They offered plenty to
ponder.
Washington Nationals
Last spring, the Nats were a chic
pick to win the World Series. Bryce
Harper even infamously asked,
“Where’s my ring?” before the season. Reality: The Nats finished 8979 and missed the playoffs. Perhaps
a bit more humility, an acknowledgement of the uncertainty of tomorrow,
would be wise.
Baltimore Ravens
Injuries, gut-wrenching losses…
it was an awful year for Poe’s blackbirds. The Ravens had every right
to quit. By all accounts they should
have quit. Waved the white flag.
Tapped out. They never did, competing to the end. Bravo. Adversity
reveals character. You’ll encounter
the former in 2016, let it reveal your
mettle too.
The ‘Skins
Washington was supposed be a
six-win team at best, a cauldron of
chaos. Instead, the ‘Skins morphed
into the NFC East’s most stable team
and became what no one thought
they could be: division champions.
The lesson? You will be doubted
too. In 2016, believe in yourself because it will occur to few others to
do so.
Baltimore Orioles
The seminal moment in local
sports last year occurred on April 29
at Camden Yards. That afternoon,
the Orioles played against the White
Sox…in an empty stadium. No fans
were permitted entrance because
Baltimore, a city I love and called
home for six years, was on lockdown
in the wake of the violent response
to the unconscionable beating and
handling of Freddie Gray by city police. Gray died from his injuries and
while Baltimore’s buildings burned
and public outrage boiled over in the
aftermath, Camden Yards, a cathedral of civic pride, good times and
unity, fell sadly, but perhaps appropriately, silent.
There’s a lot going in the world.
North Korea. Paris. ISIS. The
Middle East. There’s a lot going on
in the United States, too. Ferguson,
Missouri. Charleston, South Carolina. San Bernardino, California.
Baltimore, Maryland. Lists of despair. If there’s one resolution I hope
that every single one of us is making
for 2016, it’s to commit ourselves to
our common humanity and to halt
our compulsive tendency to stereotype and to focus only on our differentiating characteristics - race, religion, sexual orientation and politics.
In 2016, love must dominate hate.
I’ll leave you with three thoughts
from far greater minds. First, this
quote from Yoda: “Fear leads to anger; Anger leads to hate; Hate leads
to suffering.” Second is this thought
from James Baldwin’s essay Everybody’s Protest Novel: “…panic motivates cruelty, this fear of the dark
makes it impossible that our lives
shall be other than superficial.” And
lastly, back to Lennon’s song for a
few more poignant lyrics: “And so
happy Christmas; For black and for
white; For yellow and red ones; Let’s
stop all the fight”…“A very merry
Christmas; And a happy New Year;
Let’s hope it’s a good one; Without
any fear.”
To a peaceful 2016…and no more
empty stadiums.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@
gmail.com
Additional Pickleball
for Beginners Class
to be Offered
Due to overwhelming interest the St.
Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks is offering an additional
pickleball class for beginners.
Come to learn and play one of the
fastest growing sports in America! This
program provides a level of exercise
and fun for ages 18 and up during the
winter months that can be adopted for a
sustained program outdoors during the
warm weather months.
This course introduces participants
to the basic knowledge, rules, skills and
strategies that can be shared with others
for a lifetime of enjoyment. The program
lasts six weeks and is limited to 12 participants. If the class fills up an addition-
al class may be offered.
• Mondays, January 25 to February 29
• 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Cost: $50
• Games played at Leonard Hall Recreation Center
Registration is now open. Those interested can register online at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate, in person at the
Recreation & Parks main office in Leonardtown or by mail.
For more information contact Sports
Coordinator, Kenny Sothoron at 301475-4200 ext. *1830 or via email at Kenny.sothoron@stmarysmd.com.
Resolution:
No Empty Stadiums
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A View From The
In Our Community
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increase metabolism &
burn fat more efficiently!
Workout
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Not Harder
JOIN THE FREE CHALLENGE
4 Week Challenge Includes:
-12 Classes of physical training
Orientation Jan. 10th
-2 Xtreme Fitness Challenges
3-5pm
-Fitness Evaluation & Coaching
First Challenge Jan. 11th
-Complete Body Transformation
6:30pm
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In Entertainment
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Burger and Pint Night
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell
Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.
Random Impact
Anthony’s Bar and Grill
(10371 Southern Maryland
Blvd., Dunkirk)
Team Feud
Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.
Tweens and Teens Celebrate All Things
Harry Potter at The
Calvert Library
Calling Harry Potter fans (tweens
and teens in grades 5 and up) to a celebration of all things Harry Potter! Drop
in any time between 6:30 to 8 p.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 4 at Calvert Library in
Prince Frederick for A Night of Spells:
Harry Potter Book Night.
Try your hand at an adaptation of
Quidditch, seek the Golden Snitch and
more! Participants are encouraged to
come in costume. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume and finder of the
Golden Snitch. Complete “classes” at
Sunday, Jan. 10
Season of Celebration,
Choral Concert/Kalnasy
Concert Series
St. Aloysius Catholic
Church (22800 Washington
St., Leonardtown)- 3 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 11
Pizza and Pint Night
Team Trivia
stations that include puzzles, games,
crafts, and trivia. Complete all the
classes and turn in your “report” card
for a chance to win a prize. Create your
own magic potion and edible wand at
the refreshment station and don’t forget
to check out the photo booth!
For more information or to register
(requested but not required) visit CalvertLibrary.info or call 410-535-0291.
Open Mic Night
Thursday, Jan. 14
Mike Damron
Friday, Jan. 15
Swamp Candy
Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 to 10:30
p.m.
Band Forte
Anthony’s Bar and Grill
(10371 Southern Maryland
Blvd., Dunkirk)
The Calvert County Times is
always looking for more local
talent to feature! To submit art
or band information for our
entertainment section, e-mail
info@somdpublishing.net.
Please submit calendar listings
by noon on the Tuesday prior to
our Thursday publication.
Yoga at the Alehouse
Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney
Point, Rd. Piney Point)9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Saturday, Jan. 9
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Community
Month Long, January
Calendar
Semi-Senior Sale
Shoppe for Hospice (Huntingtown) - 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Every thursday. All Seniors age 55 and
older received 50 percent Off on all clothing. Proof of age required. Discount only
applies to person named on discount card.
Visit www.calverthospice.org for more info.
Exploring Wheel-Thrown Ceramics:
Winter Session
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons) - 6 to 9 p.m.
Additional Dates: Jan. 4, 11, 18, and
open studio Jan 9 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Time(s): 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Open
Studio Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Series:
7 class series. Member cost: $265 and
nonmember cost: $275. Materials fee: all
materials provided. Instructor: Ray Bogle.
Learn to use the potter’s wheel to make
stoneware items such as cups, bowls, and
vases. No experience necessary. Experienced students can expect to focus on
specific forms and refine their techniques.
Up to 25 lbs of stoneware clay included.
Additional clay available for purchase prior
to class each week. Registration required.
To register, call 410-326-4640. For more
information, visit www.annmariegarden.
org.
Friday, Jan. 8
Ham and Oyster Dinner
American Legion Stallings Williams Post
206 - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Join us for an informal dinner from hosted by the Sons of the American Legion
Stallings Williams Post 206 in the lowerlevel dining room. The dinner includes all
the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12.
Public invited. Call 301-855-6466 for more
information.
Saturday, Jan. 9
Find More Love, Power, Serenity
Barefoot Wellness (Prince Frederick) - 9
a.m. To 3 p.m. Deepen your awareness of your Divine
essence and ways you block loving and
being loved, your full potential for powerful living and true serenity. This workshop
will use guided meditations, movement,
lecture and experiential work for growth
and connecting. The profound wisdom of
the Pathwork Lectures will guide to Oneness and Awakening. Call Janeil Stewart
for more info and to register.
Calvert
Artists’
Guild
January
Workshop
Mt. Hope Community Center (104 Pushaw
Station Rd., Sunderland) - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,
please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by
12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
The Calvert Artists’ Guild is presenting
a “Intensive Drawing” Workshop given by
Suzanne Sheldon at the Mt. Hope Community Center on January 9th from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. No experience necessary for these
intensive exercises in learning how to see
and draw. Materials needed will be an 11
x 14 sketch pad or paper, 16 x 20” drawing board or stiff matte board, painter’s
tape, 4H and 4B lead pencils, charcoal,
gum eraser, white eraser, 12 to 18” ruler.
Other materials will be provided. Suzanne
has been drawing and painting since the
early 70s. She has spent her entire career
in the field of the arts, as a painter, graphic
designer, and photo restoration/retouch
artist. The charge for the workshop for
Calvert Artists Guild members is $35 and
for the public is $45. For additional information, please contact Peggy Hovermale,
301-593-2950,
pjhovermale1@yahoo.
com, or Gerry Wood at gbwood2@verizon.net, 301-863-9663.
Route 260. Questions may be directed to
Clarisse Choux at 443-964-5461.
Public Welcome. For information, call
301-855-6466.
“Gun Violence: Finding Common
Ground” - The Big Conversation
Middleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H.G.
Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 2 to 4 p.m.
Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal
Parish in Lusby will present its Fifth Annual Big Conversation. This year’s topic is
“Gun Violence: Finding Common Ground”.
An expert panel will address the issue, followed by a question and answer session
from the audience. It will be followed by a
Wednesday evening session on January
13 at 7 pm. Gun violence in the United
States resulted in 33,169 deaths in 2013.
Most people want to reduce this loss of
life. The objective of this Big Conversation
is to identify common ground solutions
from the widely varying views on the topic.
Sons of the American Legion Meeting
206 Route 260 - 7 p.m.
The Members of the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206
will hold its monthly meeting in the Upper
Level Meeting Hall of the Post. All Members are urged to attend and make their
voices heard. For more information, call
Commander Ward at 410-610-7217. www.
ALPost206.org.
Country Dance
206 Route 260 - 7 p.m. to Midnight
For a fun time, come to the American
Legion Country Dance in the Upper Level
Ballroom at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260 in
Chesapeake Beach. If you can’t dance,
teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7
p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until
midnight. The Modest price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and
light munchies. For information call 301855-6466. www.ALpost206.org Reservations at LBloyer@verizon.net.
American Legion 293 Exec Comm
Meeting
VFW (2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf)7 p.m.
American Legion Post 293 Executive
Committee Meeting. Held second Monday
of every month.
All You Care to Eat Breakfast
206 Route 260 - 8 to 11 a.m. Start 2016 with a yummy breakfast
featuring Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple,
Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries,
Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted by
the American Legion Auxiliary from 8:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route
260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6
to 12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys
will be available for a nominal charge. For
information call 301-855-6466. www.ALPost206.org
American Legion Auxiliary Juniors
Meeting
206 Route 260 -2 to 4 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary Juniors
(Cocoons) Stallings-Williams Post 206 will
hold its January meeting commencing at 2
p.m. in the Post upper level Meeting Hall
at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on
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Monday, Jan. 11
Change Your Food - Change Your Life
(Free Workshop)
Good Earth (41675 Park Ave., Leonardtown)- 5 p.m.
Change your Food-Change your Life:
Benefits of Eating Organic. Join us for a
workshop and store tour at the Good Earth
in Leonardtown. Learn what is organic,
why eating organic is better for you, what
organic does to help your body, and types
of foods/supplements Good Earth offers.
Please R.S.V.P. Requested (Limited to 12).
Call 301-904-4339 by Jan 6.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Board of Trustees Meeting
Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and
Chaneyville Rd., Owings) - 2 to 4 p.m.
Calvert Library Board of Trustees
monthly meeting. For more info, call 410257-2101. http://calvertlibrary.info.
Family Dinner
206 Route 260 (3330 Chesapeake Beach
Rd. E on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach)
- 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Bring the Kids! The American Legion
Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 will
host a Family Dinner consisting of Pizza
($8 + $1 for each extra toppings), French
Fries ($2). and Chicken Fingers with Fries
($6) Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7
p.m. in the Lower Level Dining Room.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Southern Maryland Encore Chorale
Program
Asbury Solomons Community (Solomons)
- 1 p.m.
Registration is open for the Winter/
Spring session of the Southern Maryland
Encore Chorale and singers of all vocal
experience, age 55+, are welcome to join.
15 weekly rehearsals will begin today. You
do not need to reside at Asbury Solomons
to join. Singers may be seated for rehearsals and performances. Singers will rehearse each week for 90 minutes in preparation for May performances. The Spring
repertoire includes the rousing piece, Clap
Yo Hands by George and Ira Gershwin,
and three wonderful medleys featuring
the romantic music of Rodgers and Hart,
blues favorites by Hoagy Carmichael,
and the exciting music of the ever popular
Broadway musical Guys and Dolls. Singers may register at the first rehearsal or
online at www.encorecreativity.org. Call
301.261.5747 for more information.
“Gun Violence: Finding Common
Ground” The Big Conversation
Middleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H.G.
Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The objective of The Big Conversation is
to identify common ground solutions from
the widely varying views on the topic, “Gun
Violence: Finding Common Ground”. This
is a followup from the Panelist Presentation on January 10th. There is an optional
Pot Luck Supper at 6:15 p.m., in the Great
Hall at Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish.
Thursday, Jan. 14
Bingo
Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post
82, 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata- 7 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will
hold smoke-free bingo Thursdays with
early birds beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open
at 6 p.m. Call 301-934-8221 for more information. Public welcome.
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• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble
and more
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
• Drop-in Computer Coding
Costley Way- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Have fun learning the languages of
computers. It’s fun. It’s easy. Younger
children will need the help of an adult.
• Flying Needles
Saturday, January 16
• Friends of the Library Gently Used
Book Sale
Costley Way- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thousands of used books available at
great prices.
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble
and more
Costley Way- noon to 3 p.m.
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.
• Children’s MakerSpace
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 1 to 4 p.m.
Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can
build. We will supply a large amount of
Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations.
• Lego Mania
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,
3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade.
Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to
hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with
sharing time. Legos supplied by library.
• Lego Mania
hear a story followed by a Lego building
session. Each session will close with
Monday, January 18
• Drop-in Minecraft
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4
and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 3:30 to 5
p.m.
Try your hand at building and participate in special projects using minecraft.
edu. No registration!
• Lego Mania
For kids from kindergarten to 5th
grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego
building session. Each session will close
with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme: Dreams.
H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 5:30 to
6:30 p.m.
computers. It’s fun. It’s easy.
• On Pins and Needles
Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity.
3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 5
to 6 p.m
Book Sale Members’ Preview Night
great prices.
• Shake It Out Music and Movement
H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to
10:30 a.m.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will
create a rich environment that promotes
social, emotional and physical skills.
Come join us for some shake’n fun.
• Board of Trustees Meeting
Calvert Library Board of Trustees
monthly meeting.
• Poets’ Circle
Tuesday, January 12
• Learn Mahjongg
Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us!
• Book Discussion
to 8:30 p.m.
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina
George. In this bookMonsieur Perdu
calls himself a literary apothecary. He
uses his intuitive feel to prescribe the exact book a reader needs. Perdu mends
broken hearts and souls, but can›t seem
to heal his own.
Book Sale
Costley Way- noon to 3 p.m.
great prices.
• Chess Saturday at the Library
a.m. to noon
Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without
your own chess set) at the library the 2nd
Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m.
to noon. All ages and levels welcome!
Please register.
Thursday, January 14
•
Garden
Smarter:
Companion
Planting
Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn about mutually beneficial crop
relationships; keep insect pests away
while attracting beneficial insects; enhance the health of garden soil; have
great tasting veggies.
• Lego Mania
hear a story followed by a Lego building
session. Each session will close with
Saturday, January 9
• Drop-in Minecraft
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4
and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 3:30 to 5
p.m.
Try your hand at building and participate in special projects using minecraft.
edu. No registration!
• Minecraft Free Play
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach5:30 to 7 p.m.
Play Minecraft on our computers while
the library is closed to other customers.
Please register.
to 4 p.m.
creativity.
creativity.
• Zentangling, ZenDoodling,
Coloring...
Costley Way- 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Join guest teacher Kathleen Werwath,
CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher)to
learn the art of Zentangle at this month’s
Zentangle, ZenDoodling, & Adult Coloring meetup. The library will supply regular copy paper, colored pencils and a few
sharpies. If you would like to bring your
own supplies, they are welcome! Learn
more about Zentangle at www.Zentangle.com. Please register.
Friday, January 8
• JobSource Mobile Career Center
Stop by to get job counseling, resume
help, search for jobs and get connected
with Southern Maryland JobSource. This
38’ mobile center features 11 computer
workstations, smart board instructional
technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless
mobile device access.
• Code Name 4-5-6
For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th
grade students are invited to this series
of events which uses plenty of handson activities to have fun with reading!
Each month we will explore a new theme
and introduce a great chapter book on
the topic. No advanced preparation is
needed and a snack will be provided.
This month’s topic: Take a Toll. Please
register.
• Monday Morning Movies and More
Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a
story!
H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 5:30 to
6:30 p.m.
Monday, January 11
• Oral History Volunteer Training
Costley Way- 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Join us to learn how to be involved in
Calvert Library’s Oral History initiative.
You will learn how to facilitate, transcribe
and/or review transcripts of people who
have transformed Calvert County. Please
register.
Wednesday, January 13
Events
Friday, January 15
• Lego Mania
Lego enthusiasts will meet weekly to
hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to
join in and share talents, crafting time or
learn a new skill.
• Shake It Out Music and Movement
H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to
10:30 a.m.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will
create a rich environment that promotes
social, emotional and physical skills.
Come join us for some shake’n fun.
Beginner 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.
Thursday, January 7
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Contact your Local Library!
Fairview: 410-257-2101
Twin Beaches: 410-257-2411
Prince Frederick : 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Southern: 410-326-5289
www.calvert.lib.md.us
Games
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Games
CLUES ACROSS
1. Engine additive
4. Soluble ribonucleic
acid
8. Subdue
10. One long, three short
11. Morally bad
12. With collapsible
shelter
13. Central church parts
15. Summer shoes
16. Intestinal
17. Transgressors
18. Meeting expectations
21. Clutch
22. Autonomic nervous
system
23. What you can repeat
immediately after
perceiving it
24. Favorite summer
sandwich
25. An accountant
certified by the state
26. Cologne
27. Norma Jean Baker
34. Galaxies
35. Bluish greens
36. Detected
37. Having 3 dimensions
38. Made level
39. The destroyer (Hindu)
40. Uncovered
41. Ooze slowly
42. Aerie
43. Point midway
between S and SE
CLUES DOWN
1. Having beautiful
natural views
2. Fanafuti is the capital
3. Shrub used for hedges
4. Polishing tools
5. Slow down
6. Christmas carols
7. & & &
9. Sound of sheep or goat
10. A long flag, often
tapering
12. Atomic #73
14. Schilling (abbr.)
15. Female sibling
17. Long sandwich
19. In a way, necessitated
20. Mayan people of
SW Guatemala
23. Cleaned up
24. Prohibit
25. Upright cupboard
26. Cyclone center
27. Metric linear units
28. Young male
29. Securities market
30. City across from
Dusseldorf
31. Animal disease
32. Mount of __ east of
Jerusalem
33. Get free
34. Variable stars
36. One point N of NE
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