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Citizens Meeting Generates Land-Use Plan Comments

Greg Bowen
By Dick Myers
Editor
Staff of the Calvert County Department of Planning
and Zoning have been actively seeking comments on
the first draft of the update of the county comprehensive
plan, which includes an updated land-use plan. They have
held several public meetings, but they really got an earful
at one called by an advocacy group called Keep Calvert
Country.
Staff, including Director Mark Willis, listened and at
times reacted at the meeting held Nov. 30 at the 205 Main
tStreet conference room. The meeting was conducted by
someone knowledgeable on the subject Greg Bowen,
who was director of the department for more than six
years and deputy director for more than 16 years. He said
he was speaking as a private citizen and not in his cur-
rent capacity as executive director of American Chestnut
Land Trust.
Bowen noted the short fuse available for public com-
ment (the deadline is Dec. 8) and urged those in the au-
dience to submit their own comments or supply them to
Keep Calvert Country for incorporation into the organi-
zations comments.
The short deadline brought a complaint raised several
times throughout the presentation and audience com-
ments whats the hurry.
Bowen insisted that Keep Calvert Country is not anti-
growth, but just wants the growth to be done right. He
noted that Calvert County is a good place to live, and
because of that it continues to attract people to come in.
One of the reasons people choose to come to Calvert,
Bowen said, is it has a good highway network, One of
his beefs with the daft plan is the lack of traffic informa-
tion. In a briefing handed out to meeting participants, it
was noted, NO traffic studies were conducted in prepa-
ration of the new Comp Plan and traffic observations in
the plan do not match the county commissioners own
projections which project that traffic will go from approx-
imately 45,000 to 83,600 by
One of the organizations proposals is that the plan not
allow expansion of the town centers until completion of
a traffic study to determine the impact of the expansion.
Willis agreed with Bowen about the absence of a traffic
study, but said the decision not to have a consultant do it
was made before he became director if the department.
The Keep Calvert Country organization is expected
to make recommendations by the Dec. 8 deadline on the
issues of sewer, buildout projections, land preservation,
town centers and villages, citizen participation and areas
that are not included in the plan.
Listed as missing in action, the fact sheet said, The
plan does not include any mention of preserving the coun-
tys heritage, nor does it emphasize the need for fiscal re-
sponsibility or other accountability or transparency that
government has to its citizens.
As for citizen participation, the conclusion the group
has made is the new plan is being rushed and there is not
enough opportunity for citizen participation.
During comments from the audience, one participant
said he didnt understand the emphasis on higher density
growth in the town centers. He said that kind of develop-
ment doesnt pay for itself, drawing lower income citizens
with large families to educate.
Developer Anthony Williams, who is getting ready to
construct a large apartment complex in Prince Frederick,
took umbrage. He noted that developers pay for road im-
provements. Bowen noted, however, that road impacts
can occur at a distance from the development and some-
one has to pay for that.

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2030. Comments can be sent until Dec. 8 to pz@calvetcon-
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traffic has actually leveled dickmyers@countytimes.net

with Animal Cruelty

off in recent years.

By Guy Leonard and Dick Myers
Staff Writers
Joshua Sack of Sunderland has been
charged with misdemeanor animal cruel-
ty. Charging documents filed against Sack
in Calvert County District Court show
that his dog likely suffered from stran-
gulation before being brought Nov. 17 to
Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital
(MASH), according to the medical judg-
tions, the first time we received informa-
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vert County Animal Control Office was The Charm and Quality of the Past with the Convenience and Variety of Today
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Once the five-month-old American pit
bull terrier had been brought in to the
animal hospital Nov. 17 doctors placed
him on life support, charging documents
stated, with significant inammation and
swelling injuries to the dogs neck, caus-
ing trouble breathing and possible head
trauma.
Doctors also diagnosed the dog, named
Sosa, with apparent paralysis because it
was not able to move its legs.
Several knowledgeable sources told
The County Times that was not the first
tine the dog had been brought into MASH.
They reported the dog has been brought in
ten days earlier with broken legs but the
owner refuse treatment because of cost.
MASH, the sources said, reported the in-
cident to Calvert County Animal Control.
As the result of an inquiry from The
County Times about what actions animal
control took as the result of the notifica-
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Incarceration and the 13th Amendment

The Latest Community Conversation on Race
By Dick Myers
Editor

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

abolished slavery except as a punishment for
crime whereof the party shall have been duly con-
victed. The movie 13 argues that punishment
for a crime loophole has been used to enslave
African-Americans ever since the Civil War. A
screening of the movie was held Sunday, Dec. 3
at Middleham and St. Peters Parish Hall in Lusby
as part of the Episcopal churchs second year of
Community Conversations.
This years topic is I Didnt KnowExploring
Racism and Privilege in Our Community. The se-
ries started with a book discussion and will con-
clude Jan. 14 with a forum involving six commu-
nity leaders as part of MLK weekend.
The movie points out that the United States has
five percent of the worlds population yet 25 per-
cent of those incarcerated. At 2.3 million, its the
highest rate in the world. While black males make
up nine percent of the US population, they com-
prise more than 40 percent of those incarcerated.
Since the Civil War, blacks have been incarcer-
ated for crimes such as loitering and vagrancy to
suppress their civil rights. The hysteria from the
original talkie movie Birth of a Nation led to a
One of the attendees gives his reaction to the Movie 13.

proliferation of the Ku A white woman said, I never thought about

Klux Klan and the fur-
ther use of incarceration
to circumvent the 13th
Amendment.
The movie alleges
that big business has
big business involvement.
A white woman said, It makes me sick to
my stomach.
A black man said, This has to change from
what I see. He said his son was arrested for
a minor crime and now has a felony convic-

8th Annual had a financial stake in

the success of Law and
Order candidates, sig-
naling out in particular
tion. He didnt get a second chance.
A white woman said, I feel guilty about it.
I am a retired high school teacher.
A white woman said, I feel this is worse
Southern Maryland the Correctional Cor-
poration of America
than Nazi Germany in many, many ways.
A white man said, It has to change, doesnt
and Walmart, the na- it.
Bridal Expo tions largest seller of
ammunition.
A black woman asked, Where have you
been, white people? She added, No one
Presidents from Rich- gets a pass.
ard Nixon through Bill A white man said, I am in a little bit of a
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8TH Clinton were blamed
for riding their political
rage right now. He added, Why does this
come as a surprise to us. Where have we
11:30 - 2:30 coattails on Law and Or-
der platforms, including
been?
A black woman said, Now I feel like a com-
the three strikes and plete idiot.
Bay District Fire Department Social Hall you are out provisions A black man said, Its going to take more
in some states. Clinton small people to stand up to the people with
The Grand prize will be a new wedding gown from eventually apologized money.
Todays Bride up to a value of $ 1,000.00. The drawing for while campaigning for This years Community Conversations are spon-
the Grand prize will be at 2:30 pm. his wife, calling the sored by Middleham and St. Peters Episcopal
stance a big mistake. Church, the Community Mediation Centers of
Admission is FREE and tickets are not required. After the movie show- Calvert and St Marys, the Calvert and St. Marys
ing, the more than 100 NAACP, Calvert Library and College of Southern
Registration & Information bdvfd.org/content/hall/Bridalshow.cfm people in attendance Maryland.
were asked by facilita- One of the event organizers, Diane Davies, said
tors from the Communi- We need to get out of our comfortable neighbor-
For more information contact Patrick Stanley Jr. at ty Medication Center of hoods and go over to talk to that neighbor who
Calvert County to share doesnt look exactly like us.
301-863-1029 or hallrental@bdvfd.org their impressions. They She urged everyone in the room to bring a friend
included. to the Jan. 14 event.
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Thursday, December 7, 2017 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

County Corrects Tier Map Glitch

Subdivisions on Septic Now Legal Again
By Dick Myers
Editor
A problem that had caused an effec-
tive moratorium on subdivisions in ar-
eas in Calvert County without central
water and sewer has been corrected by
actions of the county commissioners
and the planning commission.
The problem involved the countys
establishing of tier maps in con-
formance with the states Sustainable
Growth and Agricultural Protection
Act of 2012. The county thought they
had adopted the tier maps earlier this
year. But the county was informed that
those tier maps did not have the force
of law unless they were incorporated in
the countys Comprehensive Plan. State
law required the tier maps to be in that
plan by 2016.
Absent the change, subdivisions were
limited to areas which have central wa-
ter and sewer Prince Frederick, Lusby
and Solomons town centers and the in-
corporated towns of Chesapeake Beach
and North Beach.
The county had hoped to include the
tier maps in the update of the plan that
is now going on. But the state said it
had to be done now or it didnt have any
effect.
At a Nov. 28 joint planning commis-
sion/county commissioner hearing,
there was no public comment and both
bodies quickly adopted the plan update
to accommodate the tier maps.
The tier map system divides the coun-
ty into four areas, or tiers:
Tier I: Areas currently served by
sewer
Tier II: Future Growth Areas
planned for sewer
Tier III: Large Lot Development
and Rural Villages on septic
systems
Tier IV: Preservation and Con-
servation Areas. No Major subdi-
visions on septics.
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6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 7, 2017

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largeSt chriStMaS Shop
Meadows Retires After
Artificial Tree SALE! Take an Extra
32 Years with County
Save $ to $ 50 200
Off
$
100 OFF
Trees priced from By Dick Myers those throughout the field of Parks and
$
550 - $699
Wentworths Sale Prices Take an Extra Editor Recreation.
$
50 OFF The proclamation goes on to recognize
7 1/2 or taller trees priced The Calvert County Board of County his leadership outside the county as a
Fresh Cut Christmas Trees from $299 - $399
Commissioners (BOCC) honored Paul pioneer in the field of Parks and Recre-
Only the best Noble & Fraser Firs
BENEFITS OF A PRELIT TREE: Take an Extra
Doug Meadows at their Dec. 5 meeting. ation in the State of Maryland, Doug was
Starting at $4999 Todays pre-lit trees offer a natural and
realistic appearance and are easy to set
up and store away.
$
150 OFF
Trees priced from
Meadows is retiring from county govern- President of the Maryland Recreation and
$
750 - $899
ment on Dec. 8 after 32 years of service. Parks Association (MRPA) from 1992-
Strong branches can support heavier
ornaments Take an Extra
The proclamation issued to Meadows 1993 and served on numerous committees
said, His admirable career began with throughout his career, culminating with
Bendable branches for greater
decorating options.
$
75 OFF
Trees priced from Calvert County Government on July 8, the most prestigious John P. (Jack) Hewitt
Flame retardant $
429 - $549 1985, as only the second person to hold Distinguished Fellow award from Mary-
Pine Spore & Wood Mold Allergy Free Take an Extra the position of Recreation Division Chief land Recreation and Parks Association, in
Live Hardy Christmas Trees
Spruce, Pine & Holly. Plant a tradition this year.
No Watering
No Mess with Needles or Sap
$
200 OFF
Trees priced from
and he has remained in this position his
entire career with the Division of Parks
2016.
The proclamation concludes by saying,
Have a Green Christmas No Untangling String Lights $
949 & up
All Sizes
and Recreation under the Department of His commendable and distinguished ser-
General Services, now the Department of vice has been demonstrated with a spirit
Parks and Recreation. of pride and commitment throughout his
Under his leadership Parks and Rec- career with Parks and Recreation.
reation grew to include the first public Meadows told the BOCC, I just want
beach and camp ground, skate park, dog to say thank you to the county commis-
park, recreation center, golf course, out- sioners. It was sure a privilege. Meadows
door waterpark, and indoor pool, as well added that the job allowed him to do
Door Step Evergreens Poinsettias as employing new technology to improve everything I aspired to as a young profes-
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By Dick Myers Edward Cassidy.

Editor Slaughenhoupt wondered why Cassidy
wasnt at the meeting. Superintendent Dr.
Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Daniel Curry and Director of Administra-
have begun the process of implementing tion Anthony Navarro made the presenta-
recommendations of a consultant hired to tion for the schools. Curry said the meet-
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Start a Fairy Garden this year. Its a fun way to teach Fresh Live Wreaths review its transportation system. The first ing was at the time when buses were roll-
kids about gardening. Starting at $1499 All sizes from 20 to 60 series of recommendations from staff was ing back to the school and it was thought
presented to the school board at its Nov. 30 the director should be supervising that.
meeting. In turn, those recommendations One of the recommendations of the
were explained to the county commission- consultant will be followed. It is Restrict
ers on Dec. 5. CCPS involvement in the discipline of bus
Some of the recommendations are drivers, who are not district employees, to
specific, including immediately hiring those infractions that warrant possible dis-
Big Green Egg a new route scheduler. But many of the qualification of a bus driver.
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The school systems staff will continue
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
Maryland State Police Report
Disorderly Conduct / Resisting Ar-
rest: On 11/27/17 at 8:45 pm, Trooper
First Class Costello, Trooper Key-
ser and Trooper Backus responded
to a residence in the 2100 block of
Chaneyville Rd. for an attempt to
locate a wanted subject to serve an
arrest warrant. The wanted subject
was located, was cooperative and
was placed under arrest. At that time
Joseph R. Harrison, 51 of Owings
was walking towards the residence
and became aggressive towards the
officers while they were placing
the arrested subject into the vehicle
for transport. After numerous ver-
bal commands to stay back and stop,
Harrison continued to cause disrup-
tion. He was placed under arrest
for disorderly conduct and resisting
arrest. Both subjects were incarcer-
Sheriffs Office Warns
of Fake Money
The Calvert County Sheriffs Of-
fice has had multiple calls for counter-
feit currency resembling United States
currency with Chinese writing printed
on the front and back. The counterfeit
bills are sold on the internet as Chinese
banknotes.
They come in lots of 100 pieces and
are sold for $16.99. Some of the notes
The Calvert County Times
ated in the Calvert County Detention
Center.
Possession of Buprenorphine: On
11/28/17 at 9:38, Trooper Backus
responded to the Prince Frederick
Walmart Parking Lot for a report of
CDS activity being observed by an
off-duty officer. A strong odor of
marijuana was emitting from inside
the vehicle where the activity was
observed. Kasey L. Cunningham,
33 of Prince Frederick was arrested
for possession of Buprenorphine for
which she did not have a prescription.
Cunningham was incarcerated in the
Calvert County Detention Center.
Theft: On 11/30/17 at 8:43 am,
Trooper First Class Harrod respond-
ed to the 1700 block of Goah Way in
have duplicate serial numbers printed on
the front. Chinese bank tellers use the
banknotes when learning how to count
American currency.
Please be vigilant and report anyone
attempting to use these fake bills.
From Calvert County Sheriffs Office
Sunderland for a reported theft. The
victim reported a Christmas tree, a
Candy Cane decoration and an ex-
tension cord were all removed from
the front porch of the residence. In-
vestigation continues.
Telephone Misuse/Harassment:
On 12/1/17 at 10:00 am, Trooper First
Class Matthews received a report of
telephone misuse and harassment
complaint for a residence in Sunder-
land. The victim reported receiving
threatening messages and repeated
text and calls from a relative for over
a month. Toni M. Bell, 49 of Sunder-
land was contacted by law enforce-
ment and told to stop texting and
calling the victim. Bell continued
to leave threatening messages and
sending repeated texts. An applica-
Defendant in
Traffic Stop
Found Not Guilty
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A construction worker who com-
plained earlier this year that he was
the victim of police mistreatment
during a traffic stop has been found
not guilty of three charges against
him in Calvert District Court.
Adrian A. Hall had claimed in July
that police acted aggressively to-
wards him when he was pulled over
for speeding, but Sheriff Mike Evans
defended the actions of his deputies
against Halls allegations made on
social media.
Hall, 33, of Washington, D.C. had
been charged with hindering, speed-
ing and resisting arrest but was ac-
quitted of all charges Dec. 4.
Hall claimed he was pulled over by
Calvert deputies July 10 while com-
muting to Cove Point natural gas
plant expansion project in Lusby, al-
legedly for speeding.
Hall claims the more he asked
question of officers as to why he was
pulled over the more aggressive they
became.
The alleged aggression started
Cops & Courts 7
tion for Charges requesting Bell be
charged on a Criminal Summons has
been completed.
Possession of Cocaine: On 12/3/17
at 2:06 am, Trooper First Class
Costello stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4
near Fox Run Blvd. in Prince Freder-
ick for traffic violations. A K-9 scan
was requested and resulted in a posi-
tive alert. Sean A. Edmunds, 46 of
Dunkirk was found to be in posses-
sion of cocaine. He was arrested and
incarcerated in the Calvert County
Detention Center.
From MSP Barrack U,
Prince Frederick
msp.princefrederick@maryland.gov
when he was ordered to step out of
his car, Hall had alleged after the
incident.
I stepped out of my car and walked
towards the other officer, he stated.
I was told to stand in front of the
police car. I was still on the phone
with my wife as she heard what was
going on. We both spoke about how
this situation was ridiculous and how
they couldnt actively search my
vehicle.
Evans was quick to respond to the
incident once it hit social media.
Evans had claimed that Hall was
traveling at 76 miles per hour in a 55
mile per hour zone and that the K-9
alert to the smell of narcotics in the
vehicle gave deputies probable cause
to search the vehicle.
Evans stated further that Hall was
talking to his wife on the phone even
while she had a protective order out
against him; deputies said Hall re-
sisted arrest by remaining on his
phone and interfering with the search
of the vehicle.
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 8 Cops & Courts
Calvert County Sheriffs Office Crime Report
During the week of November
20 November 26 deputies of the
Calvert County Sheriffs Office re-
sponded to 1, 180 calls for service
throughout the community.
Burglary: 17-61269
On November 22, 2017 Deputy
Cress responded to 7th Street, North
Beach for the report of a burglary.
The victim stated that on November
17th an unknown suspect(s) had sto-
len their 2011 black Chevrolet Ca-
maro. It was later determined that
the unknown suspect(s) entered the
residence stealing two sets of keys to
the Chevrolet Camaro, a set of keys
to a 2016 Chevrolet pickup truck,
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and mul-
tiple games. The value of the stolen
property is $630.
Burglary: 17-61481
On November 23, 2017 Deputy J.
Ward responded to Wilson Road,
Prince Frederick for the report of
a burglary. The victim stated that
sometime between 4:00pm and
8:16pm an unknown suspect(s) en-
tered their residence from the rear
basement door and removed several
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items from inside. The items includ-
ed a 14 carat necklace with a square
ruby stone ornament, a 14 carat chain
linked bracelet with diamond studs,
14 carat bracelet with square gold
in color clip links, and two hundred
dollars. The value of the stolen prop-
erty is 2,700.
Theft: 17-61232
On November 22, 2017 Deputy
Childress responded to the Calvert
County Sheriffs Office for the re-
port of theft from vehicle that oc-
curred at their residence on Gun-
smoke Trail, Lusby. The victim stat-
ed that sometime between November
21st at 5:00pm and November 22nd
at 7:00am an unknown suspect(s)
entered their unlocked vehicle and
stole their Mossberg 835 shotgun and
three boxes of Litefield slugs. The
value of the stolen property is $1,015.
Theft: 17-61489
On November 23, 2017 Deputy
Hardesty responded to Evergreen
Drive, Lusby for the report of a
theft from vehicle. The victim stated
sometime between November 21st
at 12:00pm and November 22nd at
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four diamond rings from within the
vehicle. The value of the stolen prop-
erty is $2,500.
Damaged Property: 17-61124
On November 21, 2017 Deputy
N. Buckler responded to Gordon
Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
for the report of damaged property.
The victim stated sometime between
November 20 th at 3:45pm and No-
vember 21st at 3:34pm an unknown
suspect(s) had keyed the back tail-
gate to their vehicle. The estimated
damaged property is $500.
ARRESTS:
On November 20, 2017 Deputy
Beisel was stationary in the area of S
Solomons Island Road and Industry
Lane when his License Plate Reader
alerted to a vehicle with stolen regis-
tration plates. After confirming with
Emergency Communications that the
registration plates were stolen, Dep-
State Police Receive
Grant to Fight Opioid
Abuse
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and
Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) have
announced $288,445 in federal fund-
ing to help state and local authorities
fight the ongoing heroin and opioid
epidemic. The funds issued by U.S.
Department of Justices Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Office will go to the Maryland
State Police to support their efforts
investigating unlawful activities re-
lated to the distribution of prescrip-
tion opioids and heroin.
The prescription opioid and her-
oin epidemic is a public health crisis
that hurts every state in our country,
and every part of Maryland. Some
rural parts of our state have thehigh-
est per capita rates of heroin and opi-
oid drug use in the United States,
said Senator Cardin. Facing this
challenge head-on means support-
ing our states law enforcement with
every tool and every resource they
need. This federal investment in the
Maryland State Police represents a
commitment to that, and Ill keep
fighting to ensure the federal gov-
ernment remains an active partner
in Marylands fight to combat opioid
abuse.
Too many families in Maryland
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Corbin
uty Beisel then initiated a traffic stop
on the vehicle. After making contact
with the driver later identified as
Shannon Corbin (41) of Lexington
Park, Emergency Communications
advised she also had an outstanding
warrant. Deputy Beisel removed the
stolen registration plates from the
vehicle, placed Ms. Corbin under ar-
rest and transported her to the Cal-
vert County Detention Center where
she was charged with Theft: $100 to
under $1,500, Sell/Possession Stolen
Manufactured Number, and other
traffic citations.
From Calvert County Sheriff s Office
have experienced the pain and loss
of the opioid epidemic. This fund-
ing will strengthen critical efforts in
Maryland to prevent drug trafficking
and will give the Maryland State Po-
lice more resources to stop the influx
of these drugs at the source, said
Senator Van Hollen. We must con-
tinue working together at all levels
to end drug trafficking and improve
mental health and substance abuse
treatment services attacking this
issue on all fronts.
The funds come from the Anti-Her-
oin Task Force Program (AHTFP), a
competitive grant program that as-
sists state law enforcement agencies
in states with high per capita levels
of primary treatment admissions for
heroin and other opioids. AHTFP
grants are managed and dispersed
through COPS, the component of the
U.S. Department of Justice respon-
sible for advancing the practice of
community policing through infor-
mation sharing and financial assis-
tance. Since 1994, the COPS Office
has invested more than $14 billion to
help advance community policing.
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
CSM Has Record-Breaking #GivingTuesday
CSM Foundation Chair Nancy Hempstead, right, visits with a recipient of Hempstead Family Scholar-
ship, Ashley Stinnett, at the Prince Frederick Campus on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 28.
The generosity that is a hallmark of this community
helped the College of Southern Maryland Foundation
raise nearly $120,000 for student scholarships and pro-
grams on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 28.
Whats especially gratifying about this years Giving
Tuesday is the overwhelming support for the college ex-
pressed both by the community and by the colleges staff
and faculty, said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy.
We are so grateful to all who gave on Giving Tuesday
and to those who have given in the past. These gifts help
our students achieve their dreams.
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During the 24-hour on-
line event, 366 donors
gave $119,673 in the spirit
of #GivingTuesday, an in-
ternational day focused on
philanthropy and giving to
others that follows Black
Friday, Small Business
Saturday and Cyber Mon-
day. The college had hoped
to see at least 300 unique
donors during this years
event. That goal was sur-
passed, and the donations
which ranged from just
a few dollars to the Salta
familys $15,000 matching
donation added up to more
than a 70 percent increase
over last years giving. Last
year, the CSM Foundation
raised $70,177 through 271
unique donors through the
online event.
On #GivingTuesday, representatives from student gov-
ernment and scholarship recipients staffed thank-you
stations at three of the CSM campuses in La Plata, and student government wanted to be advocates for those
Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. The students helped
donors, answered questions, composed thank-you cards
and gave out candy, doughnuts and coffee.
Camille DeJesus, 19, of Bryans Road, treasurer for La
Platas Student Association, was stationed at the La Plata
Campus, where she sat in front of her laptop, repetitively
refreshing the screen to watch the donation page as the
Education 9
number of donors and the amount of donations grew with
each click.
Its really fun to see, she said, as she observed the
general scholarship fund was a popular designation for
donors, as well as STEM programs, and many faculty
members were giving in response to the college presi-
dents challenge. Murphy had made an initial gift of
$1,000 and then challenged all employees to join her in
making an impact, saying she would donate $1 above and
beyond her gift for every CSM employee who participat-
ed on Nov. 28. Altogether, 115 CSM employees partici-
pated in the challenge.
DeJesus also donated to a variety of scholarship funds
during the event. As a scholarship recipient myself, I
wanted to return the kindness given to me back to schol-
arships for other students, she said. Even if I did not do-
nate a lot of money, I wanted to at least give something to
show how thankful I am for having so many scholarship
opportunities here I appreciate the great effort that the
CSM Foundation puts forward for the students.
At the Leonardtown Campus, members of the student
association had voted to help with the #GivingTuesday
event. Carly Pollock, 20, of Leonardtown, president of the
Leonardtown Campus student government, said it was an
easy vote. We decided we want to give back, she said,
adding that many students rely on scholarship assistance
students.
To view a gallery of photos from #GivingTuesday, visit
http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/17givetues. To donate any
time to scholarship funds at CSM, visit https://foundation.
csmd.edu/giving/index.html.
From CSM
10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 7, 2017

North Beach is Beginning to

Look a Lot Like Christmas
By Dick Myers
Editor
It continues to be one of the biggest
Christmas parades in the region. And
with relatively mild weather for the tine
of year, North Bach was packed Satur-
day, Dec. 2 for the annual Pat Carpenter
Holiday Parade. The streets were lined
with spectators and the parade partici-
pants passed them by for more than an
hour-and-a- half.
The highlight as usual was the arrival
of Santa on a North Beach fire truck.
He then proceeded to Santas Workshop
where he met with he kids with assis-
tance from Mrs. Claus and his elves.
Before and after the parade, the
Christmas Market offered many gift-
giving selections. The night before the
Christmas tree on the boardwalk was
officially lit for the holiday season.
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CalvertHealth Local Man Wins

Distinguished Service Award
Honored for Opioid
Stewardship Efforts
Tim Flaherty, a freelance video pro-
ducer, marketing consultant, and photog-
rapher, was awarded the 2017 TIVA-DC
Distinguished Service Award at the TIVA
Peer Awards Annual Gala Saturday night
at the French Embassy in Washington,
DC.
The Distinguished Service Award is
given annually to a TIVA-DC (Television,
Internet and Video Association of Wash-
ington, DC) member in recognition of out-
standing service to not only the organiza-
tion, but to the DC region content creation
community at-large. Flaherty was TIVA
Drs. Kara Harrer and Drew Fuller (left) who lead the CalvertHealth Opioid Steward Program were pre- President in 2009 and 2010, and continues
sented with the HQI Innovator of the Year Award for Collaboration on Tuesday, November 7. From HQI to be active in the group.
are Sheila McLean, Vice President and Cynthia L.W. Warriner.
Flaherty, who lives in Southern Mary-
land but is professionally based in An-
napolis, has been in the communications
field since the early 80s when he was a
part-timer at a Salisbury, MD radio sta-
tion. For six-and-a-half years, he was an
announcer, newscaster and sales executive
at WMJS radio in Prince Frederick. Af-
ter a brief foray into publishing, he landed
at Nuad, Inc. in Leonardtown and helped
the local origination TV station on cable
Channel 10 in St. Marys county achieve
an identity and brand. He co-created the
Best Buys Show, a long-running local
sales show, and created such local view-
ing staples as The Hot Corner with Kenny
Dement.
More than just create and produce
shows, Flaherty for many years sold ad-
vertising space and time on outlets such
as WMJS, WMDM/WPTX, the original
Bay Net internet site, Channel 10, and
across the various cable TV systems that
have served St. Marys during the past
26 years. Flaherty continues to shoot and
co-produce various local TV spots that air
throughout the region and in the DC area,
as well as advise clients, both locally and
nationally, on marketing and advertising
efforts.
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Pet of the Week

Long before Governor Hogan de-
clared a state of emergency in the
state of Maryland, CalvertHealth
Medical Center was already taking
major steps to address the opioid cri-
sis in Calvert County. On November
7, those efforts were recognized by
the Health Quality Institute.
CalvertHealth is among seven
health care organizations in Mary-
land and Virginia selected as a
Health Quality Innovator of the Year
and the only local medical center se-
lected. Presented by Health Quality
Innovators (HQI), the awards recog-
nize innovative efforts to improve
health in four categories: Collabo-
ration, Health IT, Patient-Centered
Care and Population Health.
Each of the recognized organiza-
tions displays a strong commitment
to providing the best care to their pa-
tients and implementing quality im-
provement strategies that align with
the Triple Aim: better care, better
population health and lower health
care costs.
The award review committee was
especially impressed with the Cal-
vertHealths commitment to collabo-
ration as it pertains to their Opioid
Stewardship Program, which began
in December 2015. Upon implemen-
tation of the Dilaudid-free Emergen-
cy Department initiative in March
2017, Dilaudid prescriptions as a
means of treating pain are down 94
percent and overall opioid prescrip-
tions [as a means of treating pain] are
down 26 percent. Working in tandem
with the Calvert County Health De-
partment and various other commu-
nity organizations, CalvertHealths
Opioid Stewardship Program contin-
ues to be instrumental in creating a
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12 Feature
Barbara Stinnett
Tragedy Anchored in Faith
By Dick Myers
Editor
Barbara Stinnett was raised in a mans world,
what with five brothers in her family. You learn
how to play baseball and swing the bat, or you
dont play.
Later she entered another game played largely by
men politics. She was elected three times (1986,
1998, and 2006) as Calvert County commissioner.
After each four-year term she was defeated in a
re-election bid. The thrill of victory
and the agony of defeat, is a description
from her brothers world of sports.
Those defeats were hardly moments
that defined her life, however. She has
had more than her share of personal
tragedy.
Her husband Buddy Stinnett, who
owned an auto repair shop, died of can-
cer when he was 36. They had been mar-
ried ten years and had four children.
Two days after her husbands death,
her two boys were severely burned in
an accident. One received burns over 70
percent of his body; the other more than
40 percent. Their recovery took years
and she was there to administer to them
every step of the way.
To survive she at one time was work-
ing five part-time jobs. She was sup-
ported by her church and members of the
community. They were all right there to
say, can I help you, she remembers.
Later Barbara fell in love with David
Bowen, who was a U.S. Army engineer,
and commander of the National Guard
Armory in Prince Frederick. He was
the son of famers Bill ad Eleanor Bow-
en, who owned a 100-acre farm on the
Patuxent near Prince Frederick.
David had plans to retire and become
a farmer. Barbara had no other desire
than to be a farmers wife. People in
the farming community are warm and
accepting and hard workers, she said
proudly.
But tragedy soon ended that dream.
David developed a brain tumor and he
too died of cancer.
Now in her 80s. Stinnett has to deal with yet
another trial. She was hit with a stroke that has led
to almost total blindness.
She tells a story to explain how she can accept
so much heartache like a Molly Brown, always
Unsinkable and ready to break into song I
Aint Down Yet!
It happened in the hospital where her sons were
being treated for their burns. A psychologist came
up to one of them and asked, What have you done
to deserve this?
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The question was so alien to her and her family
that she flew into a rage and ordered the hospital
to never allow that psychologist to talk to her son
again.
I believe we are all in Gods care, she ex-
plained, adding I believe we are all tested in life
as a test of our strength and durability,
She was born and raised in Chicago, the daugh-
ter of William and Jacqueth Biesel. Her parents
were reporters for the Chicago Tribune. She at-
tended Catholic schools
Barbara Stinnett at 18, standing in front of the hot dog stand that used
to sit on the boardwalk in North Beach.
Her parents moved to DC, so her father could
take a job with a federal government agency. They
lived for a tine in an apartment complex in DC, but
when that was slated for demolition they moved to
North Beach, where they had friends. Even though
they were city people, her parents always exposed
her and her siblings to nature and farming. They
liked the idea of us being in the county, she said.
At her fathers insistence, Barbara was placed
in Calvert High School in a grade ahead of what
she had left in DC (she passed a test to prove she
Thursday, December 7, 2017
could do the work) and ended up in the same grade
with two of her brothers. She said they looked out
for her.
Living two doors away from their house in North
Beach was Sarah Mae Buckmaster. They became
lifelong friends, bonded throughout life with simi-
lar interests, such as fire and rescue service and
the American Legion.
She was there when Buckmasters husband died.
Buckmaster had eight children, Stinnett had four.
They both were suddenly single moms. It drew
us closer, she explained. Buckmaster
recently passed away.
Stinnetts first foray into local poli-
tics was with the Democratic Womens
Club. Women hadnt yet assumed poli-
cy roles in politics, she explained. They
were more inclined to take a back seat.
She felt it was time to change that.
And, she also felt that the commis-
sioners at the tine werent looking out
for the people she cared about It was
the little people who made a differ-
ence. That especially included the vol-
unteers in the fire and rescue squads.
Our county is absolutely a county of
volunteers.
In her first election she pulled down
the largest number of votes of any of
the candidates. Yet when the new com-
missioners were being introduced, the
males all got full mentions, yet she was
called Our Own Little Barbie.
Even with the largest number of
votes, she didnt bully herself into that
male world. Tradition would have had
her serve as chairman; she agreed to
have a more veteran male commission-
er serve that role.
She believes her biggest accomplish-
ment was helping those little people
she vowed to serve.
Stinnett was commissioner during
the times of Calvert Countys most rap-
id growth. While the old-line county
people were responsible for her elec-
tions, she feels the newcomers who
perhaps didnt know her were respon-
sible for he defeats. Its difficult to
reach the new people, she said. She
also noted that politics is cyclical, and people of-
ten are in the mood for change.
She was always a Democrat. She was asked if
she is still as gung ho for the party as she always
was. She noted that her big brothers godfather
was FDR and she also considered herself to be a
New Deal Democrat.
Then she paused and answered that family and
character are more important to her than party af-
filiation. She noted that the closest friends since
her stroke have been former Delegates Tony
Thursday, December 7, 2017 The Calvert County Times Feature 13

ODonnell (Calvert and St. Marys) and Tim mother. For instance, if her father was asked to a
Hutchins (Charles) and current Delegate Jerry party, hed always say, Ill have to ask Mrs. Biesel
Clark. They are all Republicans. first.
Barbara Stinnetts name may not pop up in con- Stinnett kept close over the years with Davids
versations about Calvert County womens rights parents, Bill and Eleanor Bowen. Mrs. Bowen
leaders, although she was among the first to be- passed away last and Stinnett learned that she had
come a commissioner. She never was in the fore- been bequeathed the farm that she had dreamed
front of many womens issues, but she was a lead- of living on. Now she lives in that old farmhouse
er by example, by with her daughter
her courage. And, Patty.
she too was the Our whole life
victim of sexual has been built
harassment. Our whole life has been built around the family,
While working around family. she said. God gave
for a state agency, me a replacement
a superior with a for my eyes in my
reputation for ha- - Barbara Stinnett daughters (Joyce
rassing women and Patty), who are
employees asked here with me 24/7.
her into his of- And Stinnett said
fice where he pro- she is compensating
ceeded to put his for her loss of sight
two hands on her stomach. He asked her what by heightened hearing. And she said she is begin-
she would do if he raised or lowered those hands. ning to see light and shadows And, she believes
Stinnett said he would regret it if he did. She then her memory has been sharpened, allowing her to
resigned rather than be a part of the sexually remember details from her past that she had previ-
charged atmosphere in that office. ously forgotten.
Apart from that one incident, Stinnett said she And she sure hasnt lost her wit and intellect,
was always surrounded by strong and honorable which came through during a more than three-
men, including her father, husband, fianc and hour interview that could have easily gone on all
former State Senator Roy Dyson, for whom she day.
worked as executive administrative aide.
She saw it early in her fathers treatment of her dickmyers@countytimes.net
Barbara Stinnett with her daughter Joyce Baki.

Left to right Senator Bernie Fowler, Gloria McKenny, George Owings, Secretary, Maryland Department
of Veterans Affairs, Barbara Stinnett

Left to right - Peggy Trott, Evelyn Black, Audrey Evans, Barbara Stinnett, Roy Dyson, Doris Gibson,
Submitted photos Arthur and Jessie Jo Bowen, Dickie Pitcher.
14 Obituaries
In Remembrance
Gertrude Lorranie
Allday
Funeral servic-
es for Gertrude
Lorranie Allday,
82, of Aiken, will
be celebrated at
10 a.m. Friday,
December 8,
2017, at the Cha-
pel of GEORGE
F U N E R A L
HOME. Burial will be private. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to SPCA Albrecht Cen-
ter for Animal Welfare, in memory
of Lorraine Allday, 199 Willow Run
Road, Aiken, SC 29801.
Mrs. Allday, widow of Bobby F.
Allday, passed away on Friday, De-
cember 1, 2017. Born in Cheverly,
Maryland, she was a daughter of the
late Ollie and Bessie Stewart Con-
well. She was a retired nurse. Mrs.
Allday was a member of the Ameri-
can Quarter Horse Association for
over 40 years and a AQHA Judge
for over 30 years. She was a lifelong
equestrian. She and her late husband
raised multiple champions. She loved
her dogs, specifically her 2 late Jack
Russells, Biscuit and Grits, as well as
recently losing her dog Lost. In addi-
tion to her parents and husband, she
was preceded in death by a brother,
Ollie Eugene Conwell, Jr.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Albrecht Center for Animal
Welfare, 199 Willow Run Road, Ai-
ken SC 29801.
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Randall David
Randy Holmes
Randall David
Randy Holmes,
61, of West River,
MD passed away
November 28,
2017 at his resi-
dence, surround-
ed by family.
Randy was born
June 21, 1956
in Snow Hill, MD to Anna Marie
(Cook) and Grayson Dale Holmes.
He was raised in Cumberland, MD
until moving to Annapolis at age six.
He graduated from Annapolis High
School, class of 1974, and attended
Frostburg State College. Randy mar-
ried Mary Alice McCafferty Decem-
ber 25, 1977 and they lived in An-
napolis until moving to West River in
1985. Randy was employed as a retail
store manager at Sneades Ace Home
Center in Owings, MD for over thir-
ty four years. In his leisure time, he
enjoyed golf, bowling, coaching and
watching sports, and spending time
with family, especially his grandson
Grayson.
Randy was preceded in death by
his parents, and is survived by his
devoted wife Mary, a daughter Jac-
lyn Holmes of Millersville, sons
David Holmes and wife Jennifer of
West River, and Matthew Holmes of
Pasadena, and his grandson Grayson
Edward Holmes.
A celebration of Randys life was
held Sunday December 3, 2017 from
6:00 to 9:00 PM at Renditions Golf
Course in Davidsonville, MD.
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Barbara Louise
Spaid
Barbara Lou-
ise Spaid, 84 of
Prince Frederick,
MD passed away
at home on No-
vember 28, 2017.
She was born on
July 19, 1933 in
Washington, D.C.
to Elmer and Nel-
lie Payne Ford. She graduated from
McKinley Technical High School in
1951 and went to work for the Fed-
eral Government. On February 28,
1953 she married her high school
sweetheart and love of her life, Nor-
man Spaid a union that lasted for
over 64 years. She later worked for
the National Audubon Society and
Montgomery County Schools as a
secretary at Rock Terrace School.
In her later years, she became an an-
tique dealer and appraiser and she
and Norman could be found at lo-
cal auctions and antique shows in
the Southern Maryland area. She
loved meeting new people and cher-
ished her time spent with family and
friends. She especially enjoyed their
twice yearly trips to Myrtle Beach
and participated in many activities
while she was there.
Bobbie was a wonderful mother
to her two sons, leading them to be-
come men of high principles. She
went to their elementary schools
for every holiday party and went to
their high school and made sure ev-
ery young person had someone there
who cared for them. She was a very
talented seamstress, artist, and cook.
She enjoyed doing hand work like
crocheting and needlepoint. She was
a voracious reader and loved mystery
stories. She was a passionate and fun
person who lived life to the fullest
and she left this world with no regrets.
To Place A Memorial,
Please Call
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or send an email to
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She will be missed and loved forever.
Bobbie is survived by her loving hus-
band and caregiver Norman Spaid
and sons John (Katherine) Spaid of
Oklahoma City, OK and Raymond
Spaid of Prince Frederick, MD. She
is also survived by her grandchil-
dren John (Robin) Spaid of Okla-
homa City, OK and Matthew (Lori)
Spaid of Orange, TX, and six great
grandchildren: Samantha, Adalynn,
Lucas, Emmerick, Gabriel and Brod-
erick Spaid. She also leaves behind
her sister Susan (Douglas) Hance of
Prince Frederick, MD. She was also
the beloved aunt to Lisa Hance Hyatt
(Sean), Brent (Nicole) Hance, Paul
Testerman, Ava and Andrew Hance.
She leaves behind cousins and
friends who will cherish her memory.
The family received relatives and
friends for viewing on Decem-
ber 4, 2017 from 10 -11 AM at the
RAUSCH Funeral Home, located at
4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Re-
public, MD 20676. A funeral service
will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment
immediately followed at Oakland
Baptist Cemetery in King George,
VA.
Contributions may be made in
memory of Barbara to the Prince
Frederick Rescue Squad, 755 Solo-
mons Island Road S., P.O. Box 346,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Joan L. Biggs
Joan L. Biggs
passed away on
Nov. 28, 2017. She
was a resident of
Charlotte Hall
Veterans Home.
Joan was born in
Piedmont, West
Virginia. on May
7, 1932, to Calvin
Stickley Lambert and Edith Virginia
(Adams) Lambert. She graduated
Thursday, December 7, 2017
from Piedmont High School and re-
ceived an associates degree in Early
Childhood Education from Potomac
State in Keyser, W.Va. Joan married
Charles David Bub Biggs on June
30, 1953, in Piedmont, W.Va., after
he was drafted into the Army. She
worked for the C&P Telephone Com-
pany while Bub served in Korea. Af-
ter the war they settled in New Car-
rollton, where Joan was a homemak-
er and then a receptionist for the law
firm Horowitz and Foran. She and
Bub retired in 1996 to Westernport.
Joan was predeceased by her par-
ents; and brother, David Lambert of
East Kingston, N.H. In addition to
Bub, of Charlotte Hall; she is sur-
vived by her sister, Christa Cheshire
(Gary) of Westernport; her sisters-
in-law, Barbara Lambert, East
Kingston, N.H., Mary Biggs and
Sarah Biggs of Cumberland, Verna
Biggs, Severna Park, and Dorothy
Biggs, Westernport; her children,
Charles Biggs (Laura), Chesapeake
Beach, Carol Shoemaker (Leland)
Huntingtown, and Patricia Miller
of Frederick. She also leaves behind
four granddaughters, Kayleigh Shoe-
maker, Nashville, Tenn., Emileigh
Shoemaker, Huntingtown, Natalie
Miller and Deanna Miller, Frederick;
and many nieces and nephews.
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Jane Ward Leitch
Jane Ward Leitch, 80, of Hun-
tingtown passed away November
27, 2017 at The Hermitage at Solo-
mons. She was born August 3, 1937
in Prince Frederick to John William,
Jr. and Grace (Ward) Leitch. Jane
was raised in Calvert County and
graduated from Calvert High School
in 1955. She then attended St. Marys
College and graduated in 1957 with
an Associates Degree. Jane was em-
ployed with the Federal Government
for 37 years, retiring from the Na-
tional Institute of Health in 1993. She
was an active member of the John
Hanson Chapter of the DAR and a
lifelong member of All Saints Par-
ish, where she was an active member
of the altar guild. Jane was an avid
fan of the Washington Redskins and
enjoyed bowling, gardening, feed-
ing the birds and spending time with
family. She was very loyal to Calvert
County, the State of Maryland and
her family farm.
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Jane is survived by her nieces cently was the chief greeter at The
Lori Prevost of Huntingtown, Mar- Hair Company. Frances attended St.
cia J. Leitch of Bethesda and Karen Anthonys Church in North Beach
Katsiyiannis and husband Peter of and she loved going to Ocean City
Temecula, CA, nephew John Leitch and spending time with her family.
of Owings, great nieces Mallory
Reading, and Chrissy and Beverly Frances was preceded in death by
Katsiyiannis, great nephew Tommy
Katsiyiannis and great-great nephew
her husband Augustus Gus Fran-
cis. She is survived by a daughter
Brady Reading. Loretta M. Francis of Dunkirk and
Memorial contributions may be son Nick J. Francis and wife Kathy of
made to All Saints Episcopal Church, West Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Also
P.O. Box 40, Sunderland MD 20689; surviving are grandchildren Laura
Phone: 410-257-6306; website: http:// Shoemaker (Jeremey Reed) of Pointe
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Community Calendar
Thursday, December 7
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200
Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons,
MD
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Fossil Exploration. Free program
for children 18 months to 3 years
old and their caregivers. Space is
limited; if the session is full, another
program will be offered at 11 a.m.
Friday, December 8
Lasagna Dinner
American Legion Post 206, 3330
Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake
Bch 20732 Holiday Craft Fair
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This tantalizing dinner with all the
trimmings, including salad, and bev-
erage will impress your taste buds.
Hosted by the Sons of the American
Legion 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. The Post is on Route 260 in
Chesapeake Beach and questions
may be directed to (410)257-9878.
. Public Welcome. www.ALpost206.
org
Patuxent Voices A Cappella
Holiday Concert
All Saints Episcopal Church, 100
Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland,
MD Children make a craft in Santas
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Patuxent Voices, an all-female a cap-
pella group, will perform Christmas
Through the Ages, a selection of
holiday music to celebrate the sea-
son. We will take listeners through
familiar carols from 14th Century
Germany and Spain to a jazzy Deck
the Hall and a rhythmic The Holly
and the Ivy. Other traditional favor-
ites include a light-hearted Holly
Jolly Christmas, Winter Wonderland,
and Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like
Christmas. As usual, there will be a
variety of music that includes some-
thing for everyone! Performances are
free, but donations are welcome. See
website for details: www.patuxent-
voices.org.
Twin Beach Players present A
Christmas Carol
The Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Day-
ton Ave, North Beach
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Twin Beach Players presents a
Southern Maryland favorite holiday
tradition with the return of a spar-
kling, music-infused production of
A Christmas Carol. This classic story
tells the tale of a selfish Scrooge who
sees the errors of his ways through
a series of visits by ghostly spirits
and a glimpse into his past, future
The Calvert County Times
and present life. This production
featuring a lively cast of dozens of
local talent, gorgeous costumes, and
those deliciously spooky ghosts,
Scrooge awakes on Christmas morn-
ing a new man. He becomes jolly
and charitable, and truly turns into
the man he promised the ghosts he
would become. He carries the spirit
of Christmas with him all the year
round. Bring your family, bring your
friends, and check your humbugs
at the door! Performances sell out
quickly so act now to secure a seat in
the house!
Saturday, December 9
Northern High School, 2950
Chaneyville Road, Owings, MD
20736
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Northern Band Boosters pres-
ents its 15th Annual Holiday Craft
Fair in the Northern High School
cafeteria and Mary Harrison Center
in Owings, Maryland on Saturday,
December 9, 2017, 9:00-3:00, to
benefit Northern High band pro-
grams. Shop from over 80 expert
crafters and vendors for one of a
kind gifts such as handmade jewelry,
holiday decorations, gourmet food,
sports memorabilia, artwork, and
more. Door prizes awarded every
hour. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit
before returning to the North Pole.
workshop. Enjoy a holiday concert
in the Mary Harrison Center audito-
rium. Free parking. Free admission
donations gladly accepted! Contact
northernbandboosterscraftfair@
gmail.com for further information.
Holiday Craft Fair & Breakfast
with Santa
Huntingtown High School
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Holiday Craft Fair (sponsored by
HHS Dance Team) in Conjunction
with Breakfast with Santa (sponsored
by HHS Key Club); Questions or to
sign up to be a crafter please contact
Allison Smith (443) 975-6835 or
allisonc912@gmail.com
Holiday Makers Market
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Visit our INDOOR holiday markets
to find the perfect gift for everyone
on your holiday list. Each market
will feature a different selection
of craftspeople selling everything
from jewelry to small batch foods.
Admission is free.Interested in hav-
ing a booth at one of our markets?
Email or call us to learn more. www.
annmariegarden.org; info@annmar-
iegarden.org; t. 410-326-4640
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@county-
times.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
11th Annual Christmas Market at
All Saints Episcopal Church
All Saints Episcopal Church Parish
Hall, corner of Rts 2 & 4, Sunder-
land, MD
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Expert craftsmen with sensational
gifts for your holiday giving, home-
made gourmet cocoa and Glhwein,
music and home-baked goods
make the 11th Annual Christmas
Market the place to be Sat, 9 Dec,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at All Saints
Episcopal Church Parish Hall, corner
of Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland, MD. Bring
your red or green boot mug from
previous years to buy refills. Rain,
snow or shine! Free admission &
parking. Proceeds benefit parish &
community projects.
Calvert Artists Guild December
Meeting
Solomons Asbury ClubHouse, 11740
Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688
10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Please join the Calvert Artists
Guild for our meeting on December
9, 2017, Saturday from 10:00 AM
to Noon at Solomons Asbury
ClubHouse, 11740 Asbury Circle,
Solomons, MD 20688. We will
discuss 2018 events and dates, hold
election of officers, have a final
year budget report, and then have
Amanda Willis present some of
the work involved in Beach Baby
Pottery. Artists and guests will see
signs at Asbury directing all to the
parking area. Members can bring
finger foods (no cutting required)
to share. Free to the public. For
additional information, please con-
tact the following persons: Jan Barr
443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.
net or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663
gbwood2@verizon.net
ENCORE Chorus Christmas
Concert
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
Church and Main St., Prince Fred-
erick
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Southern Maryland chorus with
piano and violin performs Christmas
program, which will also perform at
the Kennedy Center Dec 22nd. Free
event, all welcome.
Electrify Your Strings Concert
with Guest Sarah Charness
Calvert High School Auditorium
7:00 PM
Listen to holiday favorites.
Admission is $5. per person.
TEXAS HOLDEM AND CASH
GAMES
Julie Rogers Studio of Dance 4120
Old town Rd Huntingtown MD
Thursday, December 7, 2017
20639
7:00 PM
TEXAS HOLDEM and CASH
GAMES to benefit 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 FIRST
BREAK!! Food, beer and sodas
included!!
Country Dance
American Legion Post 206, 3330
Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake
Bch 20732
7:00 PM
For a fun time, come to the Country
Dance at the American Legion
Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route
260 in Chesapeake Beach in the
Upper Level Ballroom. If you cant
dance, teachers will be available to
give instruction. One hour lessons
commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by
dancing from 8:00 p.m. until 11:30..
The Modest price of $15.00 per per-
son includes soft drinks or draft beer
and light munchies. Public welcome.
Make reservations at LBloyer@
verizon.net. For information call
(410)257-9878. www.ALpost206.org.
Twin Beach Players present A
Christmas Carol
The Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Day-
ton Ave, North Beach
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Twin Beach Players presents a
Southern Maryland favorite holiday
tradition with the return of a spar-
kling, music-infused production of
A Christmas Carol. This classic story
tells the tale of a selfish Scrooge who
sees the errors of his ways through
a series of visits by ghostly spirits
and a glimpse into his past, future
and present life. This production
featuring a lively cast of dozens of
local talent, gorgeous costumes, and
those deliciously spooky ghosts,
Scrooge awakes on Christmas morn-
ing a new man. He becomes jolly
and charitable, and truly turns into
the man he promised the ghosts he
would become. He carries the spirit
of Christmas with him all the year
round. Bring your family, bring your
friends, and check your humbugs
at the door! Performances sell out
quickly so act now to secure a seat in
the house!
Sunday, December 10
Gingerbread Lighthouse
Workshop
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200
Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons,
Thursday, December 7, 2017
MD
11:00 AM
Sessions at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Build
and decorate your own gingerbread
lighthouse and keepers cottage! For
ages 410. Register at the admis-
sions desk on the day of the pro-
grams. Space is limited; $4 fee per
child with museum admission.
Free Kids Christmas Party
American Legion Post 206, 3330
Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake
Bch 20732
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FREE CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS
PARTYFrom 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
in the upper level Party Hall of the
American Legion Stallings-Williams
Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach
Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake
Beach. Hosted by the American
Legion Auxiliary. All are Welcome.
Santa may drop by to see whos been
good. For information call Children
& Youth Committee Chairperson
Penny VanDyke at (301)812-2323.
www.ALpost206.org.
Gingerbread Lighthouse
Workshop
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200
Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons,
MD
2:00 PM
Sessions at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Build
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and decorate your own gingerbread
lighthouse and keepers cottage! For
ages 410. Register at the admis-
sions desk on the day of the pro-
grams. Space is limited; $4 fee per
child with museum admission.
Patuxent Voices A Cappella
Holiday Concert
Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island
Road, Port Republic, MD
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Patuxent Voices, an all-female a cap-
pella group, will perform Christmas
Through the Ages, a selection of
holiday music to celebrate the sea-
son. We will take listeners through
familiar carols from 14th Century
Germany and Spain to a jazzy Deck
the Hall and a rhythmic The Holly
and the Ivy. Other traditional favor-
ites include a light-hearted Holly
Jolly Christmas, Winter Wonderland,
and Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like
Christmas. As usual, there will be a
variety of music that includes some-
thing for everyone! Performances are
free, but donations are welcome. See
website for details: www.patuxent-
voices.org.
Twin Beach Players present A
Christmas Carol
The Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Day-
ton Ave, North Beach
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
www.somd.com
Twin Beach Players presents a
Southern Maryland favorite holiday
tradition with the return of a spar-
kling, music-infused production of
A Christmas Carol. This classic story
tells the tale of a selfish Scrooge who
sees the errors of his ways through
a series of visits by ghostly spirits
and a glimpse into his past, future
and present life. This production
featuring a lively cast of dozens of
local talent, gorgeous costumes, and
those deliciously spooky ghosts,
Scrooge awakes on Christmas morn-
ing a new man. He becomes jolly
and charitable, and truly turns into
the man he promised the ghosts he
would become. He carries the spirit
of Christmas with him all the year
round. Bring your family, bring your
friends, and check your humbugs
at the door! Performances sell out
quickly so act now to secure a seat in
the house!
Tuesday, December 12
Middleham Chapel Open To The
Community
Middleham and St. Peters Parish
10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD
20657
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The chapel will be open on the 2nd
& 4th Tuesdays from 4:00 PM - 5:00
PM. This should be convenient for
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those on their way home from work,
or waiting for their child to finish an
after school activity, or maybe you
just have the time later in the day or
the need. The Chapel is available to
all in the community, For Personal
Prayer, Ref lection or Meditation.
Sons of the American Legion 206
Meeting
American Legion Post 206, 3330
Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake
Bch 20732
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Sons of the American Legion
Stallings Williams Post 206 will
hold its monthly meeting at 7:00
p.m. in the Upper Level 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.
Wednesday, December 14
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200
Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons,
MD
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Fossil Exploration. Free program
for children 18 months to 3 years
old and their caregivers. Space is
limited; if the session is full, another
program will be offered at 11 a.m.
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2018 Trip Brochure
The 2018 Trip Brochure will be
available at the end of December.
Stop by your local senior center to
grab your copy, Monday Friday,
8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
2018 Senior Bus Passes
Public Transportation and the
Office on Aging work closely to-
gether ensuring that eligible se-
niors receive free bus passes each
year. There is a small fee if a pass
is lost or damaged. The passes
can be used for local routes only
and some fees may apply. You
must be 60+ and income eligible
in order to receive a pass. For an
individual the person can make
$1759/month or less in order to
apply. The amount for a couple
is $2368/month or less. If you re-
ceived a pass in 2017, a new pass
will be made for you. The 2018
passes with be available the fol-
lowing dates: Calvert Pines Senior
Center, December, 18, 19, 20, 10
a.m. 1 p.m.; North Beach Senior
Center and Southern Pines Senior
Center, December 18. Passes are
good for an entire calendar year.
Contact 410-535-4606 for more
information.
Calvert Pines Senior
Center (CPSC)
Join us in the auditorium for a
free show featuring the Charles
County Show Troupe performing
Toy Land. This wonderful show is
sure to delight you, as these senior
performers will sing and dance
Eating Together Menu
Monday, December 11
Meatloaf w/Gravy, Mashed Pota-
toes, Seasoned Greens, Dinner Roll,
Peach Crisp
Tuesday, December 12
Beef Tips in Gravy over Egg Noo-
dles, Honey Glazed Carrots, Dinner
Roll, Citrus Fruit Cup
Wednesday, December 13
Oven Fried Chicken, Spinach,
Wax Beans, Dinner Roll, Rice Pud-
ding w/Raisins
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.
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their way into your heart Wednes-
day, December 13, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for lunch and holiday mu-
sic at our event, Holiday Luncheon
and Music with Christine, Friday,
December 15, 12 p.m. Call to pre-
register for lunch 410-535-4606.
North Beach Senior Center
(NBSC)
Support groups are a method
for helping people struggling with
the loss of a loved one. Join us as
Hospice Grief Support visits Tues-
day, December 12, 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy Terry Marsh singing
Broadway hits and holiday fa-
vorites. A special luncheon will
follow her performance, Friday,
December 15, 10:30 a.m. Seat-
ing is limited. Lunch registration
required.
Southern Pines Senior
Center (SPSC)
Join us and learn the story be-
hind the lighting of candles with
The Story of Hanukkah, Tuesday,
assistance from Calvert County Board of
December 12, 11 a.m.
Celebrate the holidays with
lunch followed by the 2-4-U band
at our Holiday Party Friday, De-
cember 15, 12 p.m. Wrap up the
day with classic holiday songs
sung by the Patuxent High School
Chorus. Must pre-register for
lunch by Friday, December 8.
Thursday, December 14
Egg Salad Sandwich, Lettuce/To-
mato Slices, Tossed Salad, Banana
Friday, December 15
Chicken Cordon Bleu, Cranberry
Sauce, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy,
Broccoli, Green Beans, Dinner Roll,
Pound Cake w/Cherry Topping
Thursday, December 7
Rsum and Cover Letter Workshop
1:00-3:00pm
Need help with your rsum? Join job
counselor Sandra Holler in a small group
to learn what makes a strong rsum and
cover letter. If you have one started, bring
it with you so editing can happen on the
spot. One printed copy helps. Please regis-
ter. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
On Pins & Needles
2:00-4:00pm
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-
ting, crocheting or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared cre-
ativity. No registration. Calvert Library
Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
I Can Women in the Military and
Law Enforcement Careers
6:30-8:30pm
Dont miss the next installment of the I
Can series with Careers in the Mili-
tary and Law Enforcement. Women in
non-traditional careers will share what
its like and what it takes to be in these
careers. Sponsored by Calvert Commis-
sion for Women and Calvert Library with
Education. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Holiday Evening Storytime
6:30-7:30pm
lease join us for a special Holiday Evening
Storytime at the Abigail Francisco School
of Classical Ballet at 4110 3rd Street in
North Beach featuring favorite stories and
special holiday dancers! Calvert Library
Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Friday, December 8
On Pins & Needles
1:00-4:00pm
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
crocheting, or other project for an after-
noon of conversation and shared creativ-
ity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Saturday, December 9
Poets Circle
9:00-11:00am
Beginner or big-time, confident or com-
pulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome.
Expect a friendly session of discussion,
editing and support. Bring 5 copies of
what you want to work on or just yourself.
Please register. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.
info.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Events
Gingerbread House Workshop
10:00-11:00am
Come and celebrate the holiday season by
building a gingerbread house. Each child
is asked to bring a bag of any edible item
to share with the group.Open to all ages,
but each person making a house must be
registered. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Gingerbread Workshop
10:00-11:00am
Come and celebrate the holiday season
by building a small gingerbread house.
Each participant is asked to bring a bag
of any edible item to share with the group
to decorate all the gingerbread houses.
Open to all ages, but each person mak-
ing a house must be registered. Hosted by
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at
the Northeast Community Center, 4075
Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach,
410-257-2411. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Learn Mahjongg
1:00-3:00pm
Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! No registration. Cal-
vert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-
5289. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Gingerbread House Workshop
2:00-3:00pm
Come and celebrate the holiday season by
building a gingerbread house. Each child
is asked to bring a bag of any edible item
to share with the group. Open to all ages
but each person making a house must be
registered. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Gingerbread Workshop
2:00-3:00pm
Come and celebrate the holiday season
by building a small gingerbread house.
Each participant is asked to bring a bag
of any edible item to share with the group
to decorate all the gingerbread houses.
Open to all ages, but each person mak-
ing a house mustbe registered. Hosted by
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at
the Northeast Community Center, 4075
Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach,
410-257-2411. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Monday, December 11
JobSource Mobile Career Center
1:00-4:00pm
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, exte-
rior audio visua Calvert Library Fairview
Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Ow-
ings, 410-257-2101. http://CalvertLibrary.
info.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Seahawk Signs Pro
Soccer Contract
Nicholas Tait 17 signs pro soccer contract
By Nairem Moran
St. Marys College of Maryland
Nicholas Tait, St. Marys College Class
of 17 (Silver Spring, Md./Sandy Spring
Friends School) is going pro. The former
Seahawk mens soccer forward has signed
a rookie professional contract with the
Baltimore Blast of the Eastern Division of
the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).
The Blast has won the MASL Cham-
pionship nine times, including claiming
the professional indoor soccer titles in
2016 and 2017. The team plays their home
games at SECU Arena on the campus of
Towson University in Towson.
Tait, an environmental studies major
and double minor in history and Spanish,
left his mark all over the St. Marys mens
soccer record book. He completed his
career fourth all-time in game-winning
goals (9) and fifth in points (88), goals (33),
and assists (22). Tait is also tied for first
in games played (74), games started (73),
Deer Hunters Enjoy
Season Opener
Hunters reported harvesting 13,514
deer on the opening weekend of the 2017
Maryland firearm season, the states most
popular hunting season. The total in-
cludes 6,242 antlered and 7,272 antlerless
deer, with sika deer comprising 201 of the
antlered and 188 of the antlerless totals.
Overall opening weekend totals in Calvert
were 201 and in St. Marys 306
Hunters in Region A mainly western
Maryland reported harvesting 1,401
deer for the weekend, up significantly
from last years harvest of 1,111. In Region
B, the antlered deer harvest decreased
from 5,074 last year to 4,841 this year
and the antlerless harvest decreased from
7,386 to 7,272.
Deer hunters harvested 3,389 deer
(1,369 antlered, 2,020 antlerless) Sunday.
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played with 5,715.
As a senior, the 6-2 midfielder led the
Capital Athletic Conference with six
game-winning goals, ranking him 14th in
Division III in the same category. He was
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the Year in 2016 and 2017.
A two-year team captain, he excelled
off the pitch as well as Tait landed on the
CAC All-Academic Team his last two
season.
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Hunting is permitted on select Sundays
in 20 counties and has become increas-
ingly popular with hunters across the
state. Frederick County once again led the
Sunday harvest with 342 deer taken. The
harvest was nearly the same as last years
official total of 13,571 deer for the same
period.
Junior hunters also took advantage of
good November hunting weather and re-
ported taking 2,462 deer during the Junior
Deer Hunt Days. The harvest was nearly
identical to last years official harvest of
2,444. These young hunters registered
1,500 antlered and 962 antlerless deer.
The two-week deer firearm season runs
through Dec. 9.
From MD DNR.
20 Entertainment The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 7, 2017

Its the Final Weekend for

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Dick Myers Performances will be Friday and Sat- Going On
In Entertainment
Editor urday, Dec. 9 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Sun-
day, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Boys and
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tion of Charles Dickens A Christmas Tickets are $15 general admission or Thursday, Dec 7 Saturday, Dec 9
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