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Calvert Property
Values Show
Steady Increase
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The latest information from the states

Department of Assessments and Taxation
show that both commercial and residential
properties in the second portion of a cycle
of reassessments in Calvert County showed
strong gains in value.
The state reassesses property values on a
three-year basis using three distinct groups
within each jurisdiction in Maryland.
Residential property values in the second
assessment group showed a 3.7 percent increase in value from 2014 to 2017 or from
$3.49 billion to $3.62 billion.
Commercial property values performed
similarly with a 4.5 increase in value for the
second group for the same time period or
$291.9 million to $305.1 million.
The overall increase for both residential and commercial property values
was 3.8 percent or from $3.78 billion to
$3.92 billion.
The states gures also show that property values in what is known as the triennial change, or three-year assessment cycle,
show that Calvert is coming out of a long
slump in property values.
For example, starting in 2008, when the

national nancial crisis began to hit home,
values for the second grouping of both residential and commercial properties dropped
sharply from a 50.4 percent increase in
2005 to just 38.3 percent increase in value
by 2008. Property values from all groups
began to decline from 2010 through 2014
before slowly ticking upwards from negative in 2016 gures show.
Of the 10, 554 residential properties assessed in the second group, 7,106 increased
in value or 67.3 percentage improvement.
That gure is more than twice the increase in the number of residences that
increased in value in neighboring St.
Marys County.
In total there were 12,123 properties reassessed in the second group this year with
7,174 increasing in value or a 59.18 percentage increase, again more than twice the
progress in St. Marys.
By Dick Myers
Staff Write
Plans are advancing for the proposed
new animal shelter in Calvert County. The
Calvert County Planning Commission had
a site plan review for the project scheduled
for its Jan. 18 meeting.
Staff of the planning
commission have recommended approval
of the site plan and
has certied that it is
consistent with the
countys Comprehensive Plan.
The new shelter will
be located in the Calvert Industrial Park
off Route 231. The site
plan to be reviewed by
the planning commission consists of three
buildings a 14,850
square-foot
animal
shelter building, a
Calvert County appears to be the farthest along in the movement by all three
Southern Maryland counties to abandon
the regional Tri-County Animal Shelter in
Hughesville for separate shelters in each
county. The Calvert County decision to
forge ahead with its own shelter was announced in May of last year. They will use
a public/private partnership with Marrick
Homes, in which the local company will
build the facility and lease it to the county.
Animal welfare advocates have contended for many years that the aging
Hughesville shelter is inadequate to meet
the growing demands of o a growing population in Southern Maryland. They say it
is inconvenient for the general public seeking to adopt and for the animal control of-
1,200-square-foot barn and a 2,160 squarefoot pavilion. The property consists of 3.28
acres and is zoned Industrial (I-1).
cers in each of the counties. They also are

concerned about the kill rate at the shelter,
although there have been reductions in
the euthanasia rate in recent years. Calvert County has pledged that no healthy or
treatable animal will be euthanized in the
new shelter.
The shelter project has gotten variances
for set-back requirements. It is also seeking
a 15-percneet reduction in required parking, which is allowed with approval from
the planning commission. That request for
an eight=space reduction has been submitted to Planning Commission Administrator Carolyn Sunderland.
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Calvert Tourism Posts Gains

It seems the word is out about the pristine waterways, natural parks and unique
attractions that make Calvert County a favorite destination. A study on the impact
of tourism, released in December by the
Maryland Ofce of Tourism Development,
shows a whopping 8.8 percent increase
in visitors to the county in 2015. In addition, Calvert County tourism industry sales
grew by eight percent to nearly $147 million, while tourism employment, labor income and tax receipts all posted gains.
Nearly 1,300 people are directly employed through the Calvert County tourism sector, representing $38 million in labor income. Tourism tax receipts in 2015
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taxes totaled $37.7 million, an increase of
nearly 8.3 percent over 2014.
There really is so much to do and see
in Calvert County, said Linda Vassallo,
director of the Calvert County Department
of Economic Development. The countys
rich history, unique shopping, concerts,
beaches, wineries and dining experiences
draw more and more crowds each year. Another major lure for regional travelers and
boaters is the variety of adventure to be had
on the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake
Bay and their many tributaries.
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Calvert Remembers
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
Inspiration is the word that often comes

to mind for many people when thinking
about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. That legacy was the inspiration for many speakers,
singers and artists during several events in
Calvert County for the annual day set aside
to celebrate his accomplishments.
Monday, Jan. 16, the day this year for the
national holiday to honor Dr. King, dawned
at the Rod N Reel in Chesapeake Beach for
the 31st Annual Birthday Breakfast sponsored by College of Southern Maryland,
Calvert County Branch of the NAACP, and
the National Congress of Black Women,
Calvert County Chapter.
Breakfast guest speaker was Minister
Rudy Lee Daniel, III of New Waverly United Methodist Church in Baltimore. Minister
Daniel was awarded the 2014 and 2015 Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Prize.
He is currently in pursuit of his Masters of
Divinity degree at HowardUniversity.
Minister Daniel mentioned Beyoncs
controversial song Formation several
times in his talk. The first was in the context of Dr. Kings love. Dr. King observed
you have to crawl before you can walk and
walk before you can run, but love sets is all
in motion in the same direction. It creates
a formation.
But Minister Daniel also said that just
as Beyonc is controversial, sometimes
we have to be controversial to do the right
thing, just like Dr. King. We sometimes
need to be controversial, to continue the
march that Dr. King started, he said
Dr. King, the guest speaker said, was
persistent in his forward path march. We
have to continue the pace he started to continue the systematic progress he hoped for,
the minister said. What was he marching
towards? Justice and equality, the minister responded.
Harkening back to Beyoncs song,
Minister Daniel challenged the crowd that
packed into the main banquet room -- It is
now the time to get into formation.
Dr. King was imbued with the love of
God and people said the guest speaker. Dr.
King loved people, he said. He noted that

sometimes we are confronted with challenges to that love. He used as an example
confronting a homeless man outside a pizza
parlor in Baltimore. He had not eaten all the
pizza and the homeless man asked him for
food It would have been easy to walk right
by that man. The gift of food to that ma was
a gift of love.
We must place ourselves in other peoples shoes, advised Minister Daniel At
the core of Dr. Kings philosophy was faith
in God and faith in people, he added.
Minister Daniel used the occasion to look
several days into the future to the inauguration of Donald Trump as the countrys next
president. He blamed Trump for running a
campaign based on bigotry.
One challenge facing the country is the
fact that there are more blacks in prison today than there were slaves in 1860, he said.
The criminal justice system is downright
criminal itself, he asserted.
The breakfast featured the awarding of
youth and adult honors. For community
service the youth honoree was Dorien Isaiah Minor. The adult honoree was Bishop
Darnell Larry Eaton of Bethel Way of the
Cross Church of Christ.
Minor told the crowd he was inspired
by Dr. King. Bishop Eaton said among all
the names he could be identified with the
one he would most like to be known as
wasservant.
Scholarships were awarded to Cayla
Chase of Patuxent H.S. and Kei-Shauna
Williams of Calvert H.S.
During the breakfast a video produced
by the U.S. Information Agency on the
March on Washington was shown. It was
supplied by Calvert Memorial Library.
Bethel Way of the Cross Church Praise
Team performed musical selections
throughout the event.
Also during MLK Day both Annemarie
Garden and Calvert Marine Museum held
special events.
All weekend long Annemarie Garden
conducted What Do You Stand For. Led
Attendees at annual MLK Breakfast at Rod N Reel in Chesapeake Beach.
by artists Jeffery Weatherford and Carlisha

Watkins, this project used the metaphor of
feet and shoes to allow visitors to the opportunity to creatively and thoughtfully reflect on what they themselves value, stand
for, and deem most important.Visitors
worked with the artists to create a mural
of footprints to be displayed through February, alongside the artists Foot Soldiers
mixed media shoe exhibit.
Also, all weekend Annemarie Garden
hosted A Tent of Many Colors-- The Communal Coloring Tent Returns! and Words
to Live By, Found Poetry in theArtLAB.

Calvert Marine Museum hosted an allday event on MLK Day culminating in a
special presentation about Calvert County
during desegregation.
Also on Jan 16, Calvert County high
school students were treated to a free
showing of the inspirational move Hidden
Figures at the theater in Prince Frederick.
Tickets were provided by businessman
EricFranklin.
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Businessman Pays
for Free Movie for
High School Students
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
Calvert County high school students got
a free Movie on Monday, Jan. 16 courtesy
of a local businessman. ERIMAX CEO
Eric Franklin had heard about the move
Hidden Figures and wanted to see it. But
he discovered that it wasnt playing at the
Prince Frederick movie theater and he had
to go out of county to see it.
According to a press release from Franklin. the movie is the little-known story
about the three African-American women working at NASA who served as the
brains behind one of the greatest operations
in history, the launch of astronaut John
Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement
that tested the nations confidence, turned
around the Space Race, and galvanized
the world. The visionary trio crossed gender and race lines to inspire generations to
dream big.
The African-American entrepreneur was
so impressed with the movie that he wanted to make sure that young people had a
chance to learn to dream big as well. So,

Franklin took it upon himself to arrange
four screenings of the movie at the Flagship
Cinemas in Prince Frederick. And, to make
sure the students could get
there he purchased tickets
for all of them. And to put
a special emphasis on the
importance of the movie, he
arranged for the screenings
on Dr. Martin Luther Kings
birthday, the man to told us
all, I Have a Dream.
Franklin told the Calvert
County Board of Education
about his plans and they
were enthusiastic. He told
them he hoped that perhaps he would be able to do
the same thing for middle
school students as well.
School Board President
Pamela Cousins said she
had seen Hidden Figures. She said, It is

a fantastic movie.
Franklin said, I have been a staunch advocate of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs since I
received my undergraduate degree in Biology from Hampton University. The Calvert
County resident added, The movie is such
an inspiring and historic film, I wanted to
find a way to make the number one movie
in America easily available for all Calvert
youth. He said it could be an inspiration to high school students in deciding a
careerpath.
Franklins ERIMAX is headquartered
in New Carrollton and focuses on acqui-
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sition, program management and IT management consulting. Additionally, his Eric

Franklin Entrepreneurial Accelerator is a
business advocacy resource for executive
and entrepreneurs. Franklin is also author
of the book Peanut Butter Principle: 47
Leadership Lessons Parents Should Teach
TheirKids.
Since Franklins Jan. 12 appearance at
the school board, the Flagship Cinemas in
Prince Frederick has begun regular showings of Hidden Figures.
Eric Franklin (c, with blue jacket) poses with school board members at their Jan. 12 meeting.
Crime
Sheriffs Bring
Barricade To An End
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man who police say barricaded himself

in a residence in Lusby Tuesday afternoon
gave himself up after about a two-hour
standoff when police deployed less-thanlethal chemical munitions inside the home.
Capt. David Payne, sheriffs office
spokesman, said the call out to sheriffs
deputies stated that a man on White Sands
Drive had a shotgun and was threatening to
harm a female inside the residence there as
well as himself.
Deputies declared the incident a barricade situation when the man ignored repeated requests to come out of the house.
The sheriffs office tactical team was
also deployed to secure the site, Payne said.
Sometime during the barricade the woman in the home was able to get out of the
house unharmed; sheriffs deputies contin-
ued to communicate with the man inside,

Payne said, but he refused to come out.
The suspect did leave the house once,
Payne said, but only apparently to show that
he was armed by brandishing a firearm.
The sheriffs office spokesman said the
suspect held the gun down to his side and
did not point it at law officers.
When officers launched chemical munitions into the home, forcing the suspect
out, he was arrested and taken to Calvert
Memorial Hospital for an emergency psychological evaluation, Payne said.
Charges are pending, Payne told The
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Calvert sheriffs office investigators are
still looking for the culprit in a shooting
that took place last week that left the victim with a gunshot wound to the shoulder,
police say.
The shooting took place Jan. 13 at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tranquil Court
Prince Frederick, police stated.
During the week of January 9 through

January 16 deputies of the Calvert County
Sheriffs Office responded to 1,466 calls for
service throughout the community.
CDS Violation Case #17-1414:
On January 9, 2017, at approximately
1:30pm, while Deputy B. Boerum was patrolling the Solomons area, he observed a
vehicle failing to stay in its lane and cross
over the line several times. He conducted a
traffic stop near the intersection of S. Solomons Island Road/Sawmill Road and detected a very strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from inside the vehicle. Both
the driver and the passenger consented to
a search of their person and the driver was
cleared. The passenger, Tarnesha Chambers, 41, of Baltimore, MD, was found to be
in possession of two (2) cut plastic straws,
containing a white powdery substance, a
clear plastic zip up container, with multiple
small clear plastic baggies, also containing a white powdery substance and a small
clear glass pipe with black burnt residue on
both ends. Chambers advised she used the
pipe to smoke Crack. The driver was issued
a traffic violation warning for the traffic offenses. Chambers was placed into custody
and transported to the Detention Center
and charged with possession of CDS paraphernalia (cut straws) and CDS Possession
of Heroin.
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On January 10, 2017, Deputy R. Weems
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for the report of a burglary. The victim
stated that sometime between January
5 10th, an unknown suspect kicked in
their front door, breaking the door jam and
frame. Entry was not made and nothing appeared to be missing.
CDS Violation Case #17-1604:
On January 10, 2017, Deputy R. Shrawder
was notified that while Christopher Gentry,
30, of Lusby, was being processed at the
detention center for an open warrant, Correctional Officer Curtin discovered CDS
paraphernalia on his person. Gentry had
been wearing multiple pairs of shorts under his pants and that during the booking
search, a syringe and a burnt metal spoon
were discovered in the front pocket of a pair
of shorts. He was charged with CDS Administer Equipment Possession/Distribute
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Burglary Case #17-1622:

4:45pm, Deputy A. Woodford responded to
Elberta Lane, in Huntingtown, for the report of a burglary. The victim explained
that while they were at home, they heard
their garage door opening so looked outside to observe two (2) persons quickly
leaving in a vehicle parked in their driveway. Nothing appears to have been stolen
or damaged.
Destruction of Property Case #17-1979:

3:00pm, Deputy B. Pounsberry was dispatched to the Chesapeake Beach Town
Hall, on Bayside Road, for the report of
damaged property. Upon arrival, an employee who works for the Town of Chesapeake Beach, advised that an unknown
subject had caused damage to the electronic train, which was a part of their outdoor
Christmas light decorations. The lights
had been knocked down, severely damaged
and were no longer operational and usable.
Vehicle tire marks were located near the
area; the lights were last seen undamaged
on January 6th.
Destruction of Property Case #17-1774:

On January 8, 2017, Deputy C. Johnson
was dispatched to the home of a victim
who explained that he had parked his trailer
overnight on Dayton Avenue/6th Street, in
North Beach, and found a trailer tire damaged by a screw. It appeared the screw
had been intentionally put in the tire. He
stated a few days later, on January 11th, he
had moved his trailer to the intersection of
Dayton Ave/7th Street, in North Beach, and
found a different tire had three screws in
it. Both incidences of damage appear to be
intentional. No suspects at this time.
CDS Violation Case #17-1851
10:00pm, Deputy B. Boerum conducted a
trafc stop on a vehicle traveling without
a working rear brake light at the intersection of S. Solomons Island Road/Dowell
Road, in Lusby. Upon making contact with
the driver, he detected the odor of burnt

marijuana emitting from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle he discovered a
small cut straw with a white powdery substance inside belonging to the passenger,
Dwayne Buck, 35, of Lusby. The driver
of the vehicle was issued a trafc warning
for the inoperable brake light and Buck was
charged with Possession of Paraphernalia
(cut straw).
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Theft Case #17-1380:

3:30pm, Deputy J. Hardesty was dispatched
to Duke Street, in Prince Frederick, for the
report of a theft. The victim explained
they had left their wallet on the front seat
of their unsecured vehicle around 1:45pm;
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Education
Two School System Contracts

Prove Controversial
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
Two contracts presented at the Jan 12
meeting of the Calvert County Board of
Education turned out to be controversial.
School board member Kelly McConkey
was in the middle of each controversy.
The contracts were for $115,000 for a
consultant to do a three-year strategic plan
for the schools and $46,902 for a study of
transportation services.
The contract for the strategic plan consultant was approved by the board, but McConkey voted against it. He said he didnt
have any concerns about the study itself,
but what gave him heartburn was the price
tag. He said there were people in the county
who could easily do that kind of study.
The transportation study bids were solicited in October after a July report was
released by the states Ofce of Legislative
Audits. State auditors wrote that the schools
paid bus contractors nearly $250,000 more
than necessary in fuel reimbursement in
2013 and 2014. The auditors also wrote that
about $5 million more over the 12 years
of about 120 buses lifespan largely due
to not basing its payment calculation on
market rates.
Calvert County School Superintendent

Dr. Daniel Curry pointed out that the study
would be broader in scope and would look
at the entire transportation system and not
just the issues involving bus cobtrats.
When a motion was made to approve the
contract for consultants study of transportation, McConkey objected. He said the
study had been requested by the county
commissioners and thus they should pay
for it. He ultimately prevailed in a motion
to send a letter to the county commissioners requesting that they fund the study.
The $46,902 contract for the transportation study was to be awarded to a North
Carolina company The board was told that
the bid price could be held for a short time/
The $115,000 contract for the strategic
planning consultant was awarded to The
District Management Council, LLC of
Boston, MA.
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Fate of Fair School Day

to be Determined Soon
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
The Calvert County Board of Education

is expected to decide at its Jan. 26 meeting whether to keep the day off for students
to attend the Calvert County Fair. A committee recommended eliminating the day
as part of the effort to comply with Gov.
Larry Hogans directive for schools to stat
after Labor Day.
School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry
told the school board at their Dec. 8 meeting that the schools were open for students
ve days before Labor Day thus year. The
governors initiative requires schools to
open after Labor Day and close no later
than June 15, so days cant be tacked on to
the end of the school year.
The committee recommended making
up the other four days by cutting the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Easter
and the Tuesday after Easter for students,
according to Director of Procurement and
Resource Management Kevin Michael,
who made the Dec. 8 presentation to the
board on behalf of the committee. The
Wednesday before Easter will have a twohour early dismissal.
At the Dec. 8 meeting the board said they
would wait at least 30 days to allow public
comment. Curry said at the Jan. 12 regular
board meeting that considerable amount
of public comment had been received although he did not indicate which way the
comments were trending. He said the decision would be made in two weeks.
The school board got a lot to think about
during their Public Comment section of
the meeting, with representatives of the
Fair Board and the Farm Bureau making a
strong push to retain the Fair School Day
which has been a tradition for 30 years.
Speaking for the Calvert County Fair
Board, Nancy Zinn, a board director and
former school board member, emphasized
that the day was a culmination of a large

community effort involving many county
agencies and organizations. Youth Day
has become a big part of the Calvert County Fair, she said as three other board members stood by her side, including President
Carol Lee.
Lee told the County Ties after the Dec.
8 meeting that the Fair School Day was the
idea of a former teacher, Dottie Crane. Lee
pointed out that she and her board are all
volunteers and the fair is non-prot. She
said many former school board members
have been involved with the fair board.
Also, speaking in support of the Fair
School Day was Calvert County Farm Bureau Secretary Cathy Cosgrove. She said
there is often a lack of understanding on
the part of students about where their food
comes from. The fair is the time for them
to get in touch with agriculture and the importance of it, she asserted.
At the Dec. 8 meeting, board member
Kelly McConkey expressed support for
the Fair School Day and he reiterated that
support at the Jan 12 meeting, citing it as a
county tradition. On the other hand, School
Board President Pamela Cousins said she
would rather see the use of the fair School
Day than cutting into the Spring Break or
some other tine.
This years decision on the ve days to
be made up next school year will be easier
than the following several years. For instance, in 2020, Labor Day is at the latest
possible date, Sept. 7, further exacerbating the problem. Also, theres an election
in 2018, closing schools (which are used as
polling places) for both the primary and
general election.
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Rivalry Matchup Ends With

A Calvert Cavalier Comeback
By Zach Hill
Contributing Writer
Perhaps the biggest rivalry game in Calvert County played out in the Patuxent
High Schools gymnasium on Friday, January 13th.
The long standing rivalry between the
Patuxent Panthers and the Calvert Cavaliers certainly held up to every basketball
fans expectations.
The storyline of the game is nothing
short of film-worthy as the Cavaliers eventually managed to flip the script on the Panthers in the third quarter and go on from
there to win the game, 66-56.
It was your classic trap game. Calverts
Head Coach Jeremy Kurutz said. Everything on paper looked like we should have
won it.
With Patuxent having four players out
or on suspensions, and their biggest player
(#10 Juan Watkins) having been on a college visit, Calvert looked at the situation
as if the road had already been paved for
theirsuccess.
However, this ended up not being the
case as Patuxent came out and controlled
the game for the entire first half.
The Panthers had done well to outscore
the Cavaliers in the first half by a score of
27-21. This included six points from Patuxent Senior, #4 Myron Young, who would
later go on to score a total of 12 points for
the Panthers.
It wasnt until the last three minutes of
the third quarter that we finally buckled
down. Kurutz said.
The Cavaliers did finally manage to

break through in the third quarter as they
handily outscored Patuxent by scoring 27
points to their 15.
Eventually, Calvert would go on to win
after scoring 18 more points in the fourth
quarter, thusly sealing the fate of the Patuxent Panthers.
Jack Lanham was probably the (biggest) difference maker in that game Kurutz stated.
Lanham put up a total of 15 points, including eight that came in the third quarter
which helped propel Calvert to their big
comeback win.
Along with Lanham, Calvert had three
other players that made double digits with
their points; (#13) Ryan Rachic had 11
points, (#3) Jay Weems with 12 points, and
(#1) Isaiah Ridley who had 21 points, the
most on either team.
Calvert came in to this game underestimating what Patuxent would be able to do
with such a shorter staff of players Kurutz
explained. They dictated the tempo of the
game With the way that Patuxent played,
they deserved to win that one.
Following the game, Calverts overall record has gone up to 6-6 and they are now
sitting in 7th place in all of the Southern
Maryland Athletic Conference(SMAC).
They will next face the 10th place Leonardtown Raiders at home on Wednesday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m. for a big
cross-countymatchup.
Patuxent
has
now
moved down into last
place in SMAC with a record of 1-8 overall. They
will next face the 9th
place Chopticon Braves at
Chopticon on Wednesday,
January 18th at 6:30 p.m.
The next and final time
that these two teams will
square off in regular season play will be on February 8th at 6:30 p.m. at Calvert High School.
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Feature Story
The Hoggle Children
Out Of Sight But Not Out Of Mind

By Dave Spigler
Feature Story Writer
With Contributions from Guy Leonard
The disappearance of Sarah and Jacob

Hoggle from their home in Clarksburg,
MD 28 months ago remains a mystery.
Their father believes it is possible they are
being hidden in a remote farm in Southern
Maryland or elsewhere in the region. Most
tips with scant pieces of evidence to their
whereabouts have completely dried up. All
efforts to locate these two beautiful children have come up empty despite many follow ups by police, private detectives, social
service agencies, volunteer groups, friends,
neighbors and family.
Thousands of dollars in advertising and
immense media coverage of this situation
have had no results or answers to what became of this four-year-old and six-year-old
brother and sister. There has been absolutely no evidence that these kids are dead and
there is no way their father Troy Turner or
their maternal grandmother Lindsey Hoggle are willing to give up their search.
It is often said the most tragic event a
parent can go through is to bury their child.
But, to better understand the nightmare
Troy and Lindsey are going through, imagine what it must be like to wake up each
morning for nearly two-and-a-half years
and not know where your children are or
what became of them! It is worse than a
nightmare as there is no closure for either
of them.
A quick review of the circumstances in
this peculiar case; the childrens 30-yearold mother Catharine Hoggle left home
twice in September, 2014 with one child
in tow only to return without them. When
questioned by their father about where they
were, she would only reveal they were in
a safe place. After much pleading, Troy

convinced her they needed to go to the local police to prepare a Missing Persons
report. On the way to see the police, Catharine asked to stop at a fast food store to
get a soft drink and slipped out a side door
without his knowledge. She went missing
for four days before she was found and arrested and placed in jail. The facts of where
she went are murky at best. Despite all attempts by Troy and Lindsey and the authorities to learn more about her children, she
never provided any additional information
other than they are in a safe place.
Soon she was officially charged with
Sarah and Jacobs disappearance, but before she could be brought to trial or submit to a lie detector test, she was ordered
to undergo a thorough mental examination
to determine her competency to appear in
court. The medical team
that examined her determined she was a paranoid schizophrenic in
addition to being bipolar, and they declared she
was mentally incompetent to stand trial. She was
institutionalized at the
Clifton T. Perkins facility
in Jessup, near Baltimore.
Initial reports are that she
made several attempts to
escape with the excuse
he wanted to be with her
children. She also was
not taking her medication
as prescribed and was not
cooperative with the staff.
Early interviews with Troy and Lindsey and others involved in her treatment
were inconclusive about her veracity and
honesty. Most were unsure if she had the
ability or the capacity to rationalize and be
able to deal with reality. She is reportedly
a bright and intelligent woman, but despite
some who felt that she had a calculating
deceptiveness, those familiar with her interactions with her children indicated they
always were good. There is considerable
doubt that her taking her children from
the home was impulsive or unplanned. She
was estranged from their dad at the time
and had decided on a plan to provide her
children with a better life than she was able
to provide. It is still unclear if she took
these drastic actions to get back at Troy or
her mother Lindsey for whatever reason.
There were some initial reports of tension
and frustration, but it is yet to be determined if this played into the situation.
The Hoggle Kids story captured the
imagination of the citizens in Montgomery County when it first broke. Several
police and fire jurisdictions and local organized volunteer teams conducted a massive
search of places within a determined radius
of the Hoggle home where the children
could have been taken. This initial search
used approximate times Catharine was out
of the house with each child. There were
many door-to-door searches. Many interviews were conducted and every tip was
investigated completely to no avail. The
news media in the Washington, DC and
Baltimore markets provided considerable
publicity. Troy has granted hundreds of
video and radio interviews about the status
of the many efforts used to locate his chil-
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In speaking with the father earlier, he
stated they did not concentrate a lot of effort here in the southern part of the state
to get the word out as they were focused
on Montgomery, Frederick and the more
northern nearby counties. Over time as
his efforts continue to come up empty, his
frustrations and desires to leave no stone
untouched in getting the word out continue
to grow.
Calvert Sheriff Mike Evans said he is familiar with the case but does not know of
any connection locally.
To my knowledge we have no information that theyd be in Calvert, Evans said.
Of course if we had any tips wed follow
up on them.
We just passed the third Christmas Season not knowing where these children are.
And a hearing to allow Catharine to appear
in court was turned back once more on December 21st. The next appeal to the court is
planned in April.
If you see a child that may resemble one
of these two youngsters, please go to findsarahfindjacob.com or call the Montgomery County Police at 240 773-5070. It only
takes that one person to report what they
see that can solve this horrible dilemma for
this father and their grandmother.
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of his missing children fresh in the minds
of the public. These efforts have cost him
as much as $5,000 a month and he has had
to have fundraisers and appeals for donations to finance ongoing searches. Yet the
children are still missing after all this time.
One cannot help but query what else can
be done to locate these kids, especially with
so much help having been engaged in this
search. One of the current thoughts of what
may have happened to Sarah and Jacob is
Catherine placed her kids with families in
a rural area of Maryland or a nearby state
so that their true identities would not be
known. She may have had an ability to
plead with a family to help her until she
was in a better position to care for them.
And she was sufficiently conniving to have
them promise they would never go public
with the information. Many folks believe
the children are still alive as they cannot
believe or just refuse to feel Catharine was
capable of harming her kids.
Recently, this story became front page
news once more with the release of time
progression pictures prepared by professional artists. They attempted to determine
as accurately as humanly possible the facial
appearance of what Sarah and Jacob would
look like 28 months later. As you see, these
are beautiful kids who might be easy to
spot in the right situation. Over the past
six months, The County Times has taken
the lead in keeping their plight alive here
in Southern Maryland since Troy personal
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Obituaries
In Remembrance
Phyllis Jean Hayden
Phyllis
Jean
Hayden, 78, of
Dunkirk
passed
away January 15,
2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
She was born December 20, 1938
in Prenter, WV
to Roy Edkar and
Nellie Lilly. Phyllis
was raised in West
Virginia and graduated from Woodrow
Wilson High School. She married Vernon
Hayden on September 20, 1957 and they lived
in Oxon Hill before moving to Dunkirk in
1974. She was employed as a key punch operator with The Bakery, Confectionary, and
Tobacco Workers Union retiring in 1996. In
her leisure time, Phyllis enjoyed selling Avon,
traveling and alligators. She was an avid fan
of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington
Redskins and was proud to say that she visited all 50 states and over 80% of the National
Parks. Phyllis also enjoyed talking to people
and never met a stranger. Phyllis is survived
by her husband Vernon Charles Hayden and
children Dennis C. Hayden of Dunkirk and
Cindy K. Hardesty and her husband Maurice
of Owings. She is also survived by grandchildren Tabitha Hindman and husband Sam,
Timothy Thurman, Joshua Dellinger and
Beau and David Hardesty, great-grandchildren Mason and Olivia Hindman, brothers
Bob, Gilbert and Rodger Lilly and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Raymond Eldridge Ray

Fowler, Jr.,
Raymond
Eldridge
Ray
Fowler, Jr., 71, of
Prince Frederick
passed away January 12, 2017 at
his residence. He
was born October
8, 1945 in Prince
Frederick to Raymond Eldridge, Sr.
and Irene Virginia
(Buck)
Fowler.
Ray was raised in
Dares Beach and Broomes Island and he
attended Calvert County public schools. He
was an auto body mechanic and owned and
operated Custom Auto Body in Clinton.
Ray enjoyed drag racing, gardening, bird
watching, animals and spending time with
his family, especially his daughters. Ray
is survived by daughter Tonya R. Fowler
(Dennis Windsor) of Huntingtown, his
father Raymond E. Fowler, Sr. of Prince
Frederick, mother Irene (Buck) Fowler of
Lusby, and grandson Raymond Andrew
Fowler of Huntingtown. Also surviving are
brothers Donnie and Richie Fowler, both
of Prince Frederick, and Gerald Bootie
Fowler of Lusby and sister Theresa Cranford of Huntingtown. Ray was preceded
in death by daughter Lori Lynn Fowler,
brother James Fowler and a sister Joyce
Ann Fowler.
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 weeks edition.
Gerald Gene Neill
Colonel George C. Turpyn
Gerald
Gene
Neill, 90, of Forestville
passed
away January 10,
2017 at his residence. He was
born
December
1, 1926 and was
raised in Camden,
NJ and Philadelphia, PA. Gerald
joined the United
States Army and
served
during
WWII. He married Betty Alvey on March
29, 1952 and they lived in Washington,
D.C. before moving to Forestville in 1965.
Gerald worked two and three jobs at times
to support his family and was primarily employed as an armored car driver for
Wells Fargo, retiring in 1992. In his leisure
time Gerald enjoyed exercising, running,
bird watching, animals, tennis and going
on vacations with his family. Gerald is
survived by his loving and committed wife
of 64 years Betty Ann Neill and children
Gerald G. Neill, Jr. (Sara) of Mechanicsville, Kathy L. Thiel (Patrick) of Raleigh,
NC, Penny E. Leech (Ronnie) of Suitland,
Mary L. Abbott (Jack) of Mechanicsville
and Deanna D. Neill of Huntingtown. He
is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren. Gerald was preceded
in death by his daughter Christy Ava Neill,
son Joseph Andrew Neill, granddaughter
Jennifer L. Leech and grandson Ronnie
W. Leech.
Lt.
Colonel
George C. Turpyn, 93, died in
his sleep at Asbury
Retirement Community on January 3, 2017. Col
Turpyn was born
in Rochester, New
York, February 22,
1923. He graduated
from John Marshall High School
in 1939, worked for
a land surveyor,
IBM and Eastman Kodak Company until
entering the Army Air Corps in September 1942. He graduated from the Aviation Cadet Program in 1943, trained as a
B-24 Pilot, and ew 41 Combat Missions
as Aircraft Commander of a 10 man crew
in China. On their last mission, 3 February 1945, they were forced to bail out. He
and three crew members were captured
by Lolo tribesmen, held for ransom, and
rescued by an Army Rescue team. Returning to the U.S., he married his high school
sweetheart, Connie Gordon, on March 2,
1946. She accompanied him on most of
his remaining active duty tour. Col. Turpyn ew as rst pilot on the Berlin Airlift
in 1948, served as Contracting Ofcer and
pilot at various bases in the U.S. and Korea, as Branch Chief and Contracting Ofcer at Chateauroux, France, and retired
from active duty at the Pentagon in October 1964. During his ying career he was
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross,
with cluster, Air Medal, with two clusters,
and numerous commendations, campaign
ribbons and battle stars. In 1960 he graduated from Long Island University, with
honors. As a civilian he worked with the
Presidents Task Force On Poverty setting
up Job Corps Centers, then transferred to
the Pentagon as an Aircraft Programmer
where he retired in 1980. Col. Turpyn
worked as a volunteer at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help from 1981 to 2001 maintaining
grounds, mowers and equipment. He was
also a member of the St. Vincent de Paul
Society assisting the needy. He is survived
by his wife, Connie, three adult children,
seven grandchildren and eleven (and counting) great grandchildren.
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In Our Community
River Otter Live Cam

Up and Running
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our North American river otters, Chumley and Chessie-Grace? Now you can visit
behind-the-scenes in their indoor habitat
with our newly installed otter cam: www.
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happening with these museum favorites 24
hours a day, seven days a week. The otter
cam was made possible through generous
donations from Marianne Harms and the
N.M. Morris Family Foundation.
The indoor otter holding area where the
otters reside has undergone extensive reno-
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raised funds to provide these animals with
updated living conditions. The project was
completed in July 2016 and accommodations now include nesting dens, play yards,
an infinity pool, and LED lighting. Sponsorship and funding of this area was provided by the Benning Endowment, Calvert
County Government, Nancy Wieck, The
Bildman and Clark-Romero Family, and
Liz Halvosa. Behind the scenes, otter toys
and a new washer and dryer were installed
thanks to John and Wendy Peters.
Visiting in person is always best, as
the new lodging area includes a feeding panel
which allows guests to get
face-to-face with the otters while they dine, said
Dave Moyer, Curator of
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Jewelry and Chocolate ~ a winning combination! The Jewelry Trunk Show is back
by popular demand at the Calvert Marine
Museum Store. Treat yourself or someone
you love Friday, February 10 Sunday,
February 12 from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. The
show is presenting an exquisite selection of
jewelry that highlights both new artists and
perennial favorites. Guests can enjoy a free
box of sea salt caramels with a $50 or more
jewelry purchase. New this year is special
guest, Black Point Chocolatier, on hand
with delectable samples of handcrafted
chocolates and confections. Chocolates are
available for sale.
See new designs from favorite artist Michelle Pressler, and her modern heirloom
jewelry. These elegant, handmade pieces
are inspired by nature, architecture, historic details, and modern design, affordable
keepsakes that can be worn every day. Angela Colasanti, of VIEL Jewelry returns
with new sterling silver favorites. Take a

first look at new artisan, Robin Goodfellow Designs with her stunning collection
of freshwater pearls and glass, made in the
USA. Individually hand painted pendants
by Krista Sheldon are delicate, unique and
tiny works of art. The Trunk Show will offer something for all jewelry enthusiasts.
Established in Coastal Maine in 1926,
Black Point Chocolatier continues a family heritage of fine confections here in
Southern Maryland. Nicole Heisey is
third generation Chocolatier-owner creating classic and modern favorites with the
highest quality ingredients. Samples of
sea salt caramels, toffees, turtles, nuts and
brittles, peanut butter cups and powdered
caramels are sure to sweeten the experience before purchasing gifts for that special
chocolatelover.
From Calvert Marine Museum
Books in Bloom Returns

for a Second Year
Looking for spring? For the second year

in a row, Calvert Garden Club and Calvert Library will present Books in Bloom.
Books in Bloom are oral designs inspired
by a component of a book such as its title,
cover, or theme. The principal goal of the
event is to educate the public about oral
design and provide an opportunity for the
public to participate. However, the event
has wonderful added benets such as
bringing a peek of spring blooms to the
library and featuring books that you may
want to read in the future, says Books in
Bloom chair Vicki Geneva. Last years
Books in Bloom debut featured over 30
oral displays created primarily by Calvert

Garden Club (CGC) members at all Calvert
Library branches. This years event promises to include just as many displays with
the event committee hoping to have more
oral displays created by the public.
To encourage the public to learn about
oral design and make their own arrangements, the CGC is sponsoring a Floral
Design Demonstration on Saturday, January 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Prince
Frederick library. There are no fees, but
registration is required through the library
or online at www.calvertgardenclub.com.
At the demonstration, three CGC members
will show the steps to create a design based
on a library book. Each demonstration
will feature basic oral design techniques
such as using tools, trimming and soaking
oasis, preparing and selecting owers for
line and color. Even if you are a novice,
learning the basic steps will help you understand the design process, said coordinator Joyce Fletcher. Participants will have
the opportunity to observe, help and take
home one of the arrangements created at
the demonstration.
The theme for Books in Bloom this year
will be based on My Favorite adult or
childrens book and while CGC members
will contribute their selections, the public is encouraged to participate in the oral displays as well. Designs
will be placed at all library
branches from February 27
through March 1. The public is invited to participate
by registering to present a
design, or to join in enjoying
the beauty of the owers.
For more information, contact Vicki Geneva, Books in
Bloom chair, 410-610-4905.
From Calvert Garden Club
CSM to Host Panel on

Pre-Trial Bail System
Reforming Marylands Pretrial Bail
System is the topic of a panel discussion
scheduked for the at the Prince Frederick
Campus of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM).
Marylands Pretrial Bail System often
sends people to jail to await trial based on
poverty rather risk of not attending their
trial, according to the events organizers. Attendees can nd out what changes
would be more fair to poor and minority
people, keep our communities safe, and
save taxpayer funds, they say.
Phillip Caroom, a retired Maryland
judge and member of the executive com-
mittee of Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform (MAJR), will discuss needed reforms
on Thursday, January 19, at 7 p.m. in Room
119, College of Southern Maryland, in
Prince Frederick. He will be joined by the
Calvert County Public Defender, Fred Lester. They will address possible proposed
legislation for the 2017 Maryland General
Assembly. The public is invited.
From Maryland Alliance
for Justice Reform
In Our Community
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Commemorative
Bricks Available to
Honor Veterans
The Calvert County Department of

General Services is coordinating the annual On Watch memorial brick campaign taking place now through April 28,
2017. For a limited time, the public may
purchase memorial bricks to be placed at
the Veterans Patio, located at the World
War II On Watch Memorial Statue in
Solomons.
The bricks are available to memorialize those who served our country during
World War II. The cost of each brick is
$100 and all contributions are tax deductible. Purchasers will be notied when the
bricks are in place and available for viewing. An On Watch application is available at the link provided below. To learn
more, call Melinda Donnelly at 410-5351600, ext. 2565.

The On Watch memorial statue is
an 8-foot-tall bronze statue by Maryland
artist Antonio Tobias Mendez commemorating the people and work done at the
Solomons Amphibious Training Base
during World War II. This facility, the
nations rst amphibious training facility,
was active from 1942 to 1945 and its effect on the area continues to be felt today.
The statue was unveiled in August 2007.
To make an application go to: http://
md - c a lve r t c ou nt y.civ ic plu s.c om /
DocumentCenter/View/5072
From Calvert County Government
Pet of the Week
Meet
Rudolph, Cupid
& Comet
These cuties were rescued along with
their mother from Tri County Shelter.
They were ve weeks old.
Feral Cat Rescue vetted their mom
and put her in a barn situation where
she will be provided shelter, food, water
and medical care if needed. She will
be a good mouser. Feral Cat Rescue is
always looking for appropriate outdoor
situations for placing feral cats if you
can provide one.
Rudolph, Cupid and Comet are
typical kittens and love to play and be
loved. They will denitely keep you
entertained.
They will be ready for adoption mid

January when they are eight weeks
old. You can ll out an application at
www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it
to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org
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Calendars
Calendar
Community
Thursday, January 19
Calvert Toastmasters Meeting

205 Main Street, Prince Frederick (Courthouse Square)
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Do you want to become a condent public
speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. Youll nd a supportive learn-by-doing environment that
allows you to achieve your goals at your
own pace. For more information see our
website at calvert.toastmastersclubs.org
A Plastic Ocean
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons,
Maryland
7 PM
The public is invited to this free screening,
followed by a short discussion.
A Plastic Ocean uncovers the shocking
truth about what is truly lurking beneath
the oceans surface. Did you know that
more than eight million tons of plastic are
dumped into our oceans each year? This
lm follows an international team of adventurers, researchers, and ocean ambassadors on a mission around the globe and
shows the devastating effects of our disposable lifestyle on marine life and the consequences for human health.
Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School, Clyde
Jones Rd, Sunderland, MD
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Zumba Gold-Toning is a dance/tness/toning program for people like me who want
and need to stay active and t but dont
like to work hard at it. This is a party at
your own pace with no prior dance experience required. I guarantee you will love
it. Registration is required through Calvert
County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770
to register or for more information.
Friday, January 20
Meatloaf Dinner Chesapeake Beach
American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake
Beach
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Chef Brendas Famous Meatloaf (Yum)
is the main focus of this informal dinner
hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary
Stallings-Williams Post 206 from 5:30 to
7:00 p.m. Come to the lower level dining
room for a meal you wont soon forget. Cost
is $12 including side, salad, and beverage.
The Post is at 3330 Chesapeake Beach
Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach
and questions may be directed to (301)8556466. Public Welcome. www.ALpost206.
org
Meal & Movie
8912 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Join us at the Interdenominational Union
Church at 6:00 p.m. on Friday January
20, 2017, for a light supper followed by
the inspirational movie Ring the Bell.
The Church is located next to the North
Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. This free event is offered with the
compliments of the Congregation. All are
cordially invited to attend (Rear Hall).
Questions may be directed to Juanita Anderson (410)257-3555. www.facebook.com/
NBUnionChurch.
Adult Coloring Happy Hour

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Adult Coloring Happy Hour in the Tent of
Many Colors!
We are SO in love with our giant coloring
tent! Adults only, join us for the nal hurrah before we take it down. We are hosting
an impromptu Adult Coloring Happy Hour
on Friday, January 20, 5pm- 8pm. Grab a
friend or two and mingle with us under the
tent. Use our books, pages, and supplies or
bring your favorites. Cash bar and light refreshments. Cost $5, drop-ins welcome!
Member Meeting Chesapeake Beach
American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake
Beach
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to
attend the regular meeting, starting at 7:00
p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at
the American Legion Stallings-Williams
Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route
260. For information call 301-855-6466.
www.ALpost206.org
Saturday, January 21
Zumba Gold Toning
Northeast Community Ctr., 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD
20732
8:30 AM-10:00 AM
and need to stay active and t but dont like
to work hard at it. This is a party at your
own pace with no prior dance experience
required. I guarantee you will love it. Call
410-257-2554 to register through Calvert
County Parks and Rec or register online.
CSM Hosts Super Saturday
All Campuses
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Students Invited to One-day, Do-it-all
Events to Prep for Spring Semester
Students who have applied for admission to
the College of Southern Maryland for the
spring semester are invited to take advantage of Super Saturday events this month.
Super Saturdays will be held Jan. 7 and 21
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at all three campuses,
which are located in La Plata, Leonardtown
and Prince Frederick.
Students can use those days to do everything they need to do before the semester
beginsexplore the campus, complete
placement tests, meet with an adviser, register and pay for classes, said Brian Hammond, CSM director of admissions.
No-Cost Cancer Screening Health Fair
Middleham St. Peters Parish, Lusby, MD
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Dont HesitateParticipate In Your Health
Series!
This FREE Event includes:
* CMH Center for Breast Care providing
on site breast exams
* CMH providing cervical cancer
screenings
* Calvert Health Department with colorectal cancer screening program information as well as lung cancer prevention and
smoking cessation program information
* Skin cancer screening
Refreshments provided. For more information, contact the Community Life Center of
Southern Calvert County at 443-342-4156,
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email gazettecalendar@countytimes.net with the listing
details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
communitylifecenter.scc@gmail.com or
Find Us on Facebook @ communitylifecenter.scc.
6th Annual Chili Bowl
Middleham and St. Peters 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Baby, Its Cold Outside, but your insides
dont have to be.
Bring your famous chili to share and we
will vote for the one we like the most.
Special prizes will be awarded. You do not
have to bring chili, if you just want to savor the creations from others. The planning
committee will provide bread, condiments
(shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, etc.), salad, beverages, and ice cream
for dessert.
Texas Holdem and cash games
4120 Old town Rd Huntingtown Md 20639
6:00 PM- 2:00 AM
TEXAS HOLDEM and CASH games to
benet the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open at
6pm and game starts at 7 pm. Buy in is $80
gets you $12,000 in chips and blinds are
20 minutes each and start at 25-50. Early
registration before 6:45 gets you an extra
$1000 in chips. $10 50/50 gets you an additional $3000 in chips. Re-buys up until the
200-400 level ends. Food, beer and sodas
included!!
Sunday, January 22
AuditionYou Cant Take it with You
9021 Dayton Ave, North Beach MD 20714
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Auditions are open for adults age 18+.
Please bring your calendar of commitments through April. Rehearsals are Sunday, Monday and Thursday evenings Feb
2April 29. Show opens Thursday April
30 and runs 2 weekends through April 9.
All rehearsals and performances will be
at the Boys and Girls Club9021 Dayton
Ave, North Beach MD 20714
You Cant Take It With You is a play set
in 1936, right after the Great Depression.
There are references to tax revolt, discussions of mysticism, and other things going
on in that period. Many members of the
family are not genetic members, they simply come to the house one day and end up
staying for years.
Monday, January 23, 2017

AuditionYou Cant Take it with You
9021 Dayton Ave, North Beach MD 20714
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Auditions are open for adults age 18+.
Please bring your calendar of commitments through April. Rehearsals are Sunday, Monday and Thursday evenings Feb
2April 29. Show opens Thursday April
30 and runs 2 weekends through April 9.
All rehearsals and performances will be
at the Boys and Girls Club9021 Dayton
Ave, North Beach MD 20714
You Cant Take It With You is a play set
in 1936, right after the Great Depression.
There are references to tax revolt, discussions of mysticism, and other things going
on in that period. Many members of the
family are not genetic members, they simply come to the house one day and end up
staying for years.
Zumba Gold-Toning at the Firehouse

Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 W Ward
Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
FREE for all current/active rst responders! This class is Zumba Gold Toninga
dance/tness program specically designed for the beginner that allows you to
move at your own pace while working with
light weights. No experience is necessary.
This class will be held on the ground oor
through the rear parking lot.
Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multi-class passes.
For more info, email me at zumbabonnie@
comcast.net
Tuesday, January 24
Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School, Clyde
Jones Rd, Sunderland, MD
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
and need to stay active and t but dont
like to work hard at it. This is a party at
your own pace with no prior dance experience required. I guarantee you will love
it. Registration is required through Calvert
County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770
to register or for more information.
Wednesday, January 25
New Toastmasters Club in Chesapeake
Beach
North East Community Center
6:30 AM-8:00 AM
Do you want to improve your public speaking abilities and learn leadership skills?
A brand new Toastmasters club will begin
in Chesapeake Beach for all interested.
Examining Our Foundations Wednesday Evening Series
Middleham and St. Peters Parish 10210 H
G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
A New Winter Wednesday Night Series at
Middleham and St. Peters Parish
Led by Father David, Father Skip, and Reverend Sarah
6:15pm Potluck dinner with 7:00pm
Presentation
Wednesday evenings in January and February, the clergy will lead presentations
exploring the foundations of what we as
Christians, and specically as Episcopalians believe. This series is designed for
those at all stages of familiarity with the
history, beliefs, and worship of the Episcopal Church. For some it may be a refresher
or way to think about aspects of our faith
anew. For others, this will serve as an introduction for what we as Episcopalians
believe. Each week will focus on a specic
element our foundational beliefs, allowing
us to examining the what? why? and
how? questions of our faith and worship
practices. Having a mix of people new to
the Episcopal Church and those who have
been active for years, will make for more
fruitful conversations. All are encouraged to participate, and there are no silly
questions!
Events
Stretch & Grow

9:30-10:00am.
Stretch & Grow combines simple stretching and literacy components in a calm, fun
environment. A great way to connect with
your mind and your body to start the day.
For children aged 2 to 5 years old. Calvert
Library Southern Branch.
Shake It Out Music and Movement
10:15-10:45am.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will
create a rich environment that promotes
social, emotional and physical skills. Come
join us for some shaken fun. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
T.A.C.O.S. Meeting
5:00-6:00pm.
T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you
ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your
help planning events, revamping our Teen
Zone and other awesome things. Help
make Calvert Library awesome! Free food
(and service learning hours) at every meeting. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Kids Just Want to Have Fun
6:30-7:30pm.
Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade
are invited to this series of exciting events
exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! Registration is required. This months topic: Shakespeare.
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS
6:30-7:30pm.
Robot Riot. Question, Discover and Explore the world of coding as we make our
nches come to life! K-7. Calvert Library
Southern Branch.
can condently debunk the myths and be

a contributing member of a more educated and civil community. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick.
Friday, January 20
On Pins & Needles

1:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Sensory Storytime
9:00-10:00am.
Sensory Storytime is designed to provide
a positive, supportive storytime environment for children with autism spectrum
disorders or special sensory needs and
their parents and caregivers. Children will
hear stories, sing songs, and use movement
and sensory play to promote learning and
literacy, and develop language and social
skills. Registration is required and limited
to 12 participants. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Garden Smarter-Seed Swap/Seed Savers
10:00-11:30am.
Beat the winter blues and start planning for
spring. Bring unused seeds or seeds saved
from the garden, and join the fun. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick.
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more
12:00-3:00pm.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make
your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! Calvert Library Prince
Frederick.
Family Night-Primo
7:00-8:00pm. Learn the basics of coding
and make a robot move around the room
through obstacles. Calvert Library Fairview Branch.
Childrens MakerSpace.
1:00-4:00pm.
Come join our Makers 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. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Fake News Invasion: How to Spot It!

7:00-8:30pm.
Fake news is all the rage but you dont
want to be the one sharing it on your page!
Recent research has demonstrated that as
humans, we can be easily fooled. Join information expert Ryan OGrady to talk
about how librarians evaluate information
and information sources so that you, too,
Construction Zone
2:00-4:00pm.
Bring your family to explore the Librarys
building sets. Its come and go constructive time in the storytime room as we bring
out the librarys collection of Legos, Keva
Planks, Lincoln Logs, Blocks, Magformers
and more. No registration. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick.
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Advertising
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Graphic Artist
Sarah Williams
Staff Writers
Guy Leonard
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Intern
Zach Hill
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Contributing Writers
Laura Joyce, Ron Guy, David Spigler, Linda Reno
Shelbey Oppermann Doug Watson
Monday, January 23
Books & Toys

10:00-11:00am. Curious Incident of the
Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon.
Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots!
Book club for mom, playtime for kids! Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Monday Morning Fun
10:00-11:00am. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Green Crafting
2:00-5:00pm.
Green crafters will meet on Mondays to
make crafts out of material that would typically be thrown away. Crocheting, needlework, and simple tying techniques will be
used. Teens are welcome. Calvert Library
Southern Branch.
Calvert Eats Local Winter Potluck
7:30-9:00pm.
Join Calvert Eats Local members in a giant
potluck celebrating local food. Bragging
rights to those who bring the dishes with
the lowest # of food miles. Bring your
plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly
green experience! Calvert Library Prince
Frederick.
Tuesday, January 24
Drop-in Computer Coding

5:30-6:30pm. Have fun learning the languages of computers. Its fun, Its easy.
Younger children will need the help of an
adult. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Flying Needles
6:00-9:00pm.
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting
group open to anyone wanting to join in and
share talents, crafting time or learn a new
skill. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Calendars
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Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more

10:00-1:00pm.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make
your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! Calvert Library Prince
Frederick.
Song Circle / Jam Session
6:30-8:30pm.
Singer-musicians trading songs, taking
turns in choosing and leading a group of
musicians. Its a sing-along with space for
learning from each other and trying new
things. A range of playing abilities and
experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. Calvert
Library Southern Branch.
Stretch & Grow

9:30-10:00am. Stretch & Grow combines
simple stretching and literacy components
in a calm, fun environment. A great way to
connect with your mind and your body to
start the day. For children aged 2 to 5 years
old. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Shake It Out Music and Movement
10:15-10:45am. Shake It Out Music and
Movement will create a rich environment
that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shaken
fun. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
JobSource Mobile Career Center
1:00-3:00pm.
Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get
job counseling, rsum help, search for jobs
and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. Calvert Library Southern
Branch.
Mental Health lm & Discussion

6:30-8:30pm.
Join us to watch and discuss Shattered
Families: Collapse of our Mental Health
System. Partnership with Unitarian Church
of Southern Maryland and Calvert County
Community Mediation Center. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
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By Office of Aging Staff
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Mike Damron
Anglers Seafood, Solomons
7:00-10:00 PM
www.anglers-seafood.com
Trivia
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
8:30 PM
www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Friday, January 20
Karaoke & DJ
The Brass Rail Sports Bar,
Hollywood
8:00 PM Midnight
You can dance and sing the night
away!
Dominic Fragman
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
8:00 PM
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
DJ Ricky
9:00 PM
Karaoke
9:00 PM-1:00 AM
Hot Dance Night!
The Brass Rail Sports Bar,
Hollywood
8:00 PM Midnight
Dance to the latest dance tunes and
learn the Line Dance Steps!
Request your favorite song and
enjoy!
Open Stage w/ DJ Joe Penn

8:00 PM
Cowboy Crossing
8:00 PM-Midnight
Tuesday, January 24
Ben Connelly
6:00-9:00 PM
Wild Card Trivia
7:00-9:00 PM
Philip Parsons
7:00-11:00 PM
Dylan Gavin
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
7:00 PM
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Trivia
8:30 PM
Certified Tax-Aide Counselors

will be available Monday, February
6, through Monday, April 17, 2017
to prepare individual federal and
state tax returns at no cost for lowto-moderate income senior citizens
aged 50+. All individuals on the
return must be present and provide
identification (SSN card and photo
ID). The three Calvert County senior centers will start taking calls
Monday, January 30 to schedule
appointments. Before making your
appointment, please make sure you
have all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This
would include last years complete
federal and state tax returns and all
wage, pension, bank or other income
statements, broker statements and
medical, mortgage, real estate, taxes
paid and charitable deductible(s) receipts, also any EIC or other credits
documentation for 2016. Due to a
change in IRS software Tax-Aide is
unable to retrieve any previous year
tax filings. The Affordable Care Act
requires you to bring all 1095 forms,
waivers and exemption certificates
and any other proof of employer
health insurance and receipts for
any premium payments, for all individuals on the tax return. Bring a
cancelled/voided check (for proof of
direct deposit account) for any electronic refunds/payments. To schedule your appointment, call Calvert
Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606;
North Beach Senior Center, 410257-2549; Southern Pines Senior
Center, 410-586-2748.
Monday, January 23
Tuesday, January 24
Baked Herb Fish, Vegetable Soup,

Brown Rice, Broccoli, Mandarin
Oranges
Please submit calendar listings by noon on

the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Speak up and help public policymakers understand the importance

of the services provided in the Aging Services network, Wednesday,
January 25 at the Miller Senate
Building, Annapolis. Help to educate your elected officials and keep
them informed. Information can be
found at: http://www.unitedseniors.
net or call the Office on Aging at
410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior Center

(CPSC)
Cheer on the seniors and staff at

the Cornhole Tournament, Wednesday, January 25, 1 p.m.
Enjoy Dinner and a Movie with
a chicken dinner followed by Sully,
Thursday, January 26, 5 p.m. Fee
for dinner: $7. Pre-registration required. Note the date change from
the newsletter.
North Beach Senior Center

(NBSC)
Enjoy a slice of pie at the Annual Pie

Social, Monday, January 23, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee at
the Open Coffee Bar, Tuesday, January 24, 2 p.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center

(SPSC)
Join us for an informative presentation, How to Improve Brain Health

While Aging, Monday, January 23,
11 a.m.
(H)Our History will focus on the
Tet Offensive of 1968, Tuesday, January 31, 11 a.m.
Eating Together Menu

Cheeseburger, Tossed Salad, Oven
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges, Spinach, Peaches
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 sarahwilliams@countytimes.net
2017 United Seniors of

Maryland Legislative Forum
Turkey with Gravy, Stuffing,

Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Fruit Cup,
Chocolate Cake
Friday, January 27
Oven Fried Chicken, Black

Eye Peas, Spinach, Green Beans,
Pudding
Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed

Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes,
Applesauce
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. Lunches are subject to change.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Isodor __, American

Nobel physicist
5. One a day keeps the
doctor away
10. Extents
12. Noticing
14. Scriptural
16. Star Trek character
Laren
18. The Crow actress
__ Ling
19. Not good
20. Measures gold
22. TV network
23. Wasting
25. Money in Ghana
26. Young girls
association
27. Title of respect
28. High schoolers take
this test
30. Crunches federal
numbers
31. Wild or sweet cherry
33. Celestial bodies
35. Fruit of the oak tree

37. Royal Navy ship
during WWII
38. Of cherished symbols
40. Satisfy
41. 5th. day (abbr.)
42. Swiss river
44. Royal Albert Hall
(abbr.)
45. Cool!
48. Flat metal shelves
50. Enclosed
52. A way to pass
53. City in Iraq
55. Printing speed
measurement
56. Twitch
57. Indicates position
58. Made lawful
63. Took down
65. A way to travel on skis
66. North winds
67. Tunisian metropolis
CLUES DOWN
1. Seafood
2. Incan god of mountains
3. Ritzy LA
neighborhood __ Air
4. Line that connect
points of equal pressure
5. Audience-only remarks
6. Chest muscle (slang)
7. Pointed top
8. Lavender
9. Linear unit
10. Knifes
11. 2016 World Series
champs
13. A way to arrange
15. Talk
17. Serving no purpose
18. Container
21. Breathes new life into
23. Beloved dog Rin
Tin __
24. A bag-like structure
in a plant or animal
27. Yemen capital
29. Sacred book of
Judaism
WORD SCRAMBLE
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