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“WE ARE BUSTING AT THE SEAMS.”
—CHIEF JUDGE MARJORIE CLAGGET ON SPACE IN THE COURTHOUSE.

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FEATURE14
EDUCATION15
OBITUARIES17
COMMUNITY CALENDAR  18 Community
SENIOR CALENDAR 19 Page 12
LIBRARY CALENDAR 19
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22
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Thursday, March 8, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 3

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aUCtIon
House Committee PUBLIC
FINE ORIENTAL RUGS
FINE ORIENTAL RUGS
Hears Calvert Bond Bill
Including
ANTIQUE &
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being forced to liquidate a large selection of fine
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BEAUTIFUL
imported over importation
PERSIAN RUGS:and
oriental Inc.the
rugs very
at fine 7x10slow
continuing
auction. Bakatiari,
economic antique Hamedans
conditions in order(3x5 to
Editor Judge Clagget added. 5x9),to6x4
BEAUTIFULmeetKazak, other
aPERSIAN
large tribal obligation,
financial
RUGS: rugs, 6x9 Tabriz,
Inc. very we are
fine semi-antique
being
7x10 forced to
Bakatiari, Kashan,
liquidate
antique scatter
a large
Hamedans rugs,
(3x5plus
to
Deputy County Administrator Wil- many more.
5x9),selection
6x4 Kazak, of fine
otherimported handmade
tribal rugs, rugssemi-antique
6x9 Tabriz, at auction. Kashan, scatter rugs, plus
Two of the three members of the son Parran and Finance Director Tim ROOMSIZE
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Bakatiari,
blue
wool
antique Hamedans
Kashan,
with silkRoyal
6x9 Bokara,
nain, etc.
beautiful
have voted to amend a bill provid- amended bill. Parran said, “It will (3x5 to 5x9),
RUNNERS: from6x46’ Kazak,
to 18’ inc. tribal
Kashan, rugs, 6x9
Tabriz, Tabriz,
etc. semi-antique Kashan,
Herizscatter
9x12, rugs,
red &plusbluemany
Heratimore.
9x12, others inc. Tabriz, blue Kashan, Royal Bokara, etc.
ing additional bond authority for the allow us to implement a comprehen- SILK RUGS: Featuring very fine 6x4 Tabriz, very fine 4x6 Isfahan, etc.
RUNNERS: from 6’ to 18’ inc. Kashan, Tabriz, etc.
county to include monies for a new sive solution to the space problem we ROOMSIZE
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2x3 to10x13 Kashan,
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fine 6x4 Tabriz,
many very fine
odd sizes.
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etc.6x9 nain,
tribal rugs inc. Kazaks.
county office building. Plusbeautiful
much more. Heriz 9x12, red & blue Herati 9x12, others inc. Tabriz, blue Kashan,
have in Prince Frederick.” He said it SCATTER RUGS: Sizes from 2x3 to 5x8 inc. many odd sizes. Many tribal rugs inc. Kazaks.
Delegates Mark Fisher and Mi- would consolidate 11 locations and NOTE:
Plus Royal
much Bokara,
more. etc.
Remember these rugs will sell regardless of price. Many rugs sell at a small
fraction of rug gallery prices. As a matter-of-fact many roomsizes will sell for less than
chael Jackson had introduced a bill save $356,000 in annual rent. NOTE: RUNNERS:
the priceRemember From
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(HB 1354) that removed the monies Former planning staff member and fraction of rug gallery
sense to check us out. prices. As
SILK RUGS: Sizes from 2x3 to 5x8 inc. many oddless
a matter-of-fact many roomsizes will sell for than
sizes.
for the office building. But since then civic activist Mariam Gholl spoke in the price of wall-to-wall carpet.
Terms: Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard,
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In the meantime, the Calvert Coun- keeping county government on Main prices. As a matter-of-fact many roomsizes will sell
ty Board of County Commissioners Street. She said citizens hadn’t logged for less than the price of wall-to-wall carpet. So take
has modified the requested amount. in on the idea of putting the new of- advantage of this opportunity, it makes good sense to
So, the bill as modified asks for $50 fice building at Armory Square. check us out.
million instead of the originally re- At the commissioners’ March 6 TERMS: Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard,
quested $67 million. meeting, Commissioner Pat Nutter, Discover, 10% buyer’s premium.
NO delivery. Payment and removal.
When the bill came up for a hear- who also opposed the decision on the Auction conducted by principal importer.
ing in Annapolis on March 6 before county office building, said that de- 301-762-6981
the House Appropriations Commit- cision wasn’t cast in stone.
tee, Fisher had the unenviable posi- But, the main cheerleader for the

tion of saying he had been outvoted.
“It happens, especially when you are
a Republican,” Fisher quipped to
Chairperson Del. Maggie McIntosh
(D: Baltimore city).
The amended bill was supported
in committee testimony by Calvert
County Chief Circuit Court Judge
Marjorie Clagget. “I believe Calvert
County is one of only a few counties
in the state of Maryland to still have
government inside its building,” she
said.
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Still No Suspects in Locust Inn Arson ty lot and no arrests to
match the crime.
Dep. Chief Fire Mar-
shal John Nelson, of the
Southern Maryland re-
gion, said fire marshals
had yet to develop any
suspects.
“It’s still an open and
active case,” Nelson
told The County Times.
Bonnie Barrett, vice
president of the Solo-
mons Business Asso-
ciation, said the gutted
and aging structure
had become a real con-
cern for surrounding
Photo Credit Chris McNelis
businesses.
By Guy Leonard “Many businesses
Staff Writer had been complaining it was an eye sore,” Barrett said.
“Many businesses were happy to see it go in the condi-
Last week the remains of the Locust Inn, gutted by tion it was in.”
an arson fire last year, were torn down, leaving an emp- The arson fire cut through the building in late April
of last year; three firefighters were injured in trying to
knockdown the blaze.
Prior to the arson there had been a movement to keep
the building’s historic designation in place as one of the
few remaining inns built in Calvert County for tourists
in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
However, county elected leaders were mostly in favor
of removing the historic designation and leaving its fate
to its new owners, PAR Limited Partnership.
Jeannie Cousineaux-Stone, the property owner, said
she had authorized the demolition last week but has not
been able to get a permit to redevelop the property.
“We’re at a standstill right now,” Cousineaux-Stone
said. “They [fire marshals] haven’t contacted me since
the night of the fire.”
Cousineaux-Stone did say she had a concept plan to
turn the property into a miniature of Broomes Island
Point for weddings and other events.
Barrett said the demolition happened quickly and
with little warning.
“One day we were talking about it at a meeting and
just a couple of days later it was gone,” Barrett said.
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Library Board Recommends North Beach for New Branch

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Launches Protest
By Dick Myers The Calvert County Board of Library Branch Library. The recommendation
Editor Trustees has recommended a site in was made to the Calvert County Board
North Beach for the new Twin Beaches of County Commissioners BOCC) in a
closed session because it involved prop-
erty acquisition.
The decision by the library board has
prompted a strong rebuke from Chesa-
peake Beach Mayor Pat Mahoney, who
says the town wasn’t treated fairly be-
cause North Beach was given a second
shot at a proposal after their first proposal
fell through.
The normally cordial towns that abut
each other and share services such as a
NEW Tasting Room Celebration! fire department have been at odds since
proposals were solicited for the new li-
St Paddy’s Sat-Sun, March 17-18th brary by the library board.
Chesapeake Beach Town Council met
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Local Art Display • Lawn Games • Barrel Room Tastings to send a letter to the BOCC asking to be
heard.
Green Fruity Sangria Pitchers Mahoney, in a press release said:
“When deciding how to spend millions of
Bring Your Furry Friends & Lawn Chairs! taxpayer dollars, the public and stakehold-
The Winery is open 7 days a week with live music every weekend! ers should expect the decision process to
be objective and transparent for all.  Our
county leaders need to know that the rec-
ommendation process for the new Twin
Beaches library location did not meet
these basic standards. The Town of Ches-
apeake Beach asks the Board of County
Commissioners to reopen their decision
and perform an independent evaluation
deserving of the citizens it serves.
 “The library decision is a family issue
that affects age groups from children to
seniors and should be optimized to best
serve the most county citizens. Chesa-
peake Beach is offering a library location
in the Kellams Field complex at no cost to
the county, a location utilized year-round
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It would also
be located on
the footsteps
of our Fish-
ing Creek
boa rdwa l k
that provides
pedestrian
access to al- Chesapeake Beach Mayor
most 2000 Pat Mahoney.
homes which
includes our Fishing Creek affordable
housing community. 
“Due to the tainted proposal and rec-
ommendation process which occurred
over the past six months, the Commission-
ers should revisit the actions that led to the
recent decision to ensure all its citizens
are treated with the respect they deserve.”
Commissioner President Evan Slaugh-
enhoupt, Jr. also issued a statement. He
said: “Assertions have been made about
the fairness of the selection process for a
new library location in the Twin Beach-
es area, along with whether the Board
of County Commissioners (BOCC) has
made a decision on the issue. These are
the facts:
“The Board of Library Trustees (BOLT)
is leading the site selection process.”
“As requested, BOLT made a recom-
mendation to the BOCC on its preferred
location.”
“The BOCC has made no decision on
the site selection.”
“When the BOCC takes up the issue,
the final decision will be an open meeting
item and considered publicly.”
“The BOCC did not discuss the issue
in open session at their March 6 regular
meeting.”
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 6 Local News The Calvert County Times
SMECO Restores Power Following Wind Storm
Winter Storm Riley Wreaks Havoc
system than any hurricane or winter
storm we’ve experienced in the past
six years,” said Austin J. Slater, Jr.,
president and CEO of SMECO. “The
damage to SMECO’s system has been
severe and widespread, affecting cus-
tomers across the entire service area.
In total, we experienced 114,000 cus-
tomer interruptions. We’ve not had
this much damage to our system since
the derecho that hit in the summer of
2012.”
On Friday, March 2, at about 3:30
p.m., SMECO had more than 32,000
customers without power. By Satur-
day morning, that number was reduced
to 14,800 after all feeder lines were
restored. The sustained high winds
knocked down trees and power lines
across Southern Maryland. The num-
ber of outage incidents was at 1,300
Saturday morning. An incident is a
damage event which can range from a
blown transformer to a tree on a line
or a broken pole, affecting a single or
Southern Maryland Electric Coop- winds to the mid-Atlantic states and multiple customers.
erative (SMECO) has completed re- New England. SMECO had 114 line workers and
storing service to customers directly “The wind storm that hit our area more than 90 contractor personnel de-
affected by Winter Storm Riley, a beginning Friday morning caused ployed throughout the weekend. “Field
nor’easter that brought damaging more damage to SMECO’s electric
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personnel began restoration efforts
early Friday morning. Although we
had no snow or rain, and the tempera-
ture was mild, crews were being bat-
tered by the relentless wind gusts,” ex-
plained Slater. “The high winds caused
trees to continue to fall and damage
power lines for three days.” The Coop-
erative estimates that 20 poles and 10
transformers were replaced as a result
of the storm.
“Our crews in the field and our of-
fice personnel worked safely for hours
on end through this crisis,” Slater add-
ed. “And our customer-members have
shown a great amount of patience, re-
silience, and thoughtfulness through-
out the aftermath of the storm.”
Customers who experience a power
outage should call SMECO’s automat-
ed Outage Hotline at 1-877-74-SME-
CO or the Customer Care Center at
1-888-440-3311. Customers may also
report their outage using the Coopera-
tive’s website or the free SMECO 24/7
mobile app.
Press Release from SMECO
views. The PASS map is
connected to the county
government’s land man-
agement system and is
updated daily.
The Department of
Technology Services
offers a variety of Geo-
graphic Information
System (GIS) maps in-
cluding a “What’s Go-
ing Where” map where
citizens can learn about
commercial buildings
currently in process to be
built. GIS is used throughout Calvert
County Government to support a va-
riety of functions including planning,
environmental sustainability, emer-
gency response, public works, parks &
recreation and economic development.
Citizens can access a variety of GIS
content on the web, including historic
maps, interactive maps and download-
able maps. To access the PASS map,
visit online; no password or login
information is required to virtually
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please call the Inspections & Permits
Division at 410-535-1600, ext. 2552.
Press Release from
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Thursday, March 8, 2018
NRC to Discuss Exelon
Emergency Center Move
By Dick Myers
Editor
The federal Nuclear Regulatory
Commission has scheduled a public
meeting to discuss the proposal by
Exelon to move their Calvert Cliffs
Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP)
Emergency Operations Facility
(EOF) and Technical Support Cen-
ter (TSC) from Barstow to Coates-
ville, PA.
The Calvert County Board of
County Commissioners was told
at its Oct. 3, 2017 meeting that the
EOF is designed to “coordinate the
response and recovery efforts to the
incident. Both local and state agen-
cies report to this facility to coordinate response, share
information and produce public messaging. The main
function that the EOF serves for Calvert County is the
coordination of public messaging performed by the
staff of the Department of Communications and Me-
dia Relations (PIO). The PIO along with PIO’s from St.
Mary’s and Dorchester counties coordinate the public
message to ensure cohesive messaging is disseminated.”
Emergency Management Division Chief Alfred
Jeffrey, II reported to the commissioners that “Ex-
elon would like to consolidate the EOF functions for
CCNPP and other plants in the state of Pennsylvania
into their Coatesville, PA facility and use the EOF in
Barstow as an alternate EOF.”
Jeffrey reported: “It is my determination that this
move will not have any effect on operations in the
Emergency Operations Center to an incident at CCNPP.
The only challenge would be to staffing the PIO posi-
Enforcement of New Sign Regulations Gets Underway
The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zon-
ing announced its code enforcement staff will soon be
visiting with business owners to explain and enforce
the county’s recently updated sign regulations. The
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners ad-
opted updated sign regulations Jan. 31, 2018, to Section
6-8 of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance.  MD Route 2/4.
The following is a list of the major changes made to
the sign regulations:
The adopted regulations are content neutral in order
to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Reed v. Town
of Gilbert case opinion.
The sign regulations purpose statement was expand-
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tion at the EOF in Coates-
ville, PA for PIO staff.
This challenge can be
overcome by using available technology by creating a
virtual JIC (Joint Information Center) and coordinating
all messaging using that tool.”
According to NRC Public Affairs Officer Neil Shee-
han, a public meeting will be held March 12 at the NRC
headquarters in Rockville MD. He said the purpose of
the “pre-submittal” meeting is to give Exelon a chance
to “gain a better understanding of NRC requirements
and expectations in this area prior to submitting the
request.”
The presidentially appointed commission oversees
the NRC and would be required to approve Exelon’s
request.
The meeting is a teleconference and begins at 1:30
p.m. A link to the meeting details is: https://www.nrc.
gov/pmns/mtg?do=details&Code=20180218
Sheehan reports the areas the NRC reviews when
considering an application for a consolidated EOF
ed to incorporate language specific to the pro-
motion of businesses.
Sign regulations are now more user-friendly:
The regulations are now located in one docu-
ment instead of multiple documents.  After the initial visit, staff will continue to monitor
Information regarding sign dimensions, sign
types and the location of a sign now appears in
charts for easier reference.
Maximum sign areas and sign heights for
freestanding signs both in and out of the town
centers appear in charts for ease of use.
All permanent sign regulations are consoli-
dated in one section and all temporary sign
regulations are consolidated in another for ease
of use.
A temporary sign is now defined by the con-
struction and material make-up of the sign, not
a time limit. Temporary sign categories now
include air-activated, balloon, flags, banners,
blades and yard signs.
The regulations permit electronic message center
signs in the Prince Frederick Town Center and Em-
ployment Center zoning districts along MD Route 2/4,
West Dares Beach Road and MD Route 231 west of
The county’s code enforcement staff will begin en-
forcing these new regulations by assisting business
owners through the transition as follows:
Enforcement staff will soon begin speaking with
businesses and advising what is and is not permissible
under the new regulations. Staff will provide busi-
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“Whether the facility would have adequate space for
members of an NRC site team and federal, state and
local responders during an emergency involving one or
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“Whether there is additional space for conducting
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reactor site if the emergency operations facility serves
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data and radiological information for each reactor at a
nuclear power reactor site and for each nuclear power
reactor site that the facility serves;
“Access to copying equipment and office supplies.”
dickmyers@countytimes.net
nesses that are out of compliance with a zoning inspec-
tion report including a correction date (30 days from
date of issuance) along with an online link to the new
regulations.
the signs and work with the businesses to bring them
into compliance.
After the 30-day correction period, staff will re-in-
spect each location. If the re-inspection results in a vio-
lation, a zoning enforcement case will be opened and
the business will be issued a notice of violation with a
new corrective action date.
A third site inspection will occur after the corrective
action date on the notice of violation. If still in viola-
tion, the business owner will be advised again, in an
effort to gain compliance through communication. If
not resolved by an agreed date, the business owner will
receive a citation and $500 fine.
If no compliance occurs after the citation deadline,
staff will file the matter with the County Attorney’s Of-
fice to schedule for court.
Business owners are encouraged to review the new
sign regulations online at www.co.cal.md.us/SignReg-
ulations, under Ordinance 04-18.1, Exhibit B.
For additional information, please feel free to contact
the Department of Planning & Zoning at 410-535-2348
or pz@calvertcountymd.gov.
Press Release from Calvert County Government
 8 Local News
Humane Organization’s Policies Under Fire
Social Media Abuzz About Dog’s Euthanasia
Chozen
By Dick Myers
Editor
He was given the name Chozen. By
all accounts the eight-month-old pit bull
mix was “adorable” and easy to fall in
love with. He came into the Humane So-
ciety of Charles County (HSCC) shelter
in St. Charles as a stray on February of
2016. He was given the name by a shelter
volunteer, Ruth Bramblett, “because we
chose him, knowing that he was going to
need an advocate.”
Bully- breed dogs can be difficult to
adopt out because of their reputation. In
addition to that, Chozen had two strikes
against him. Shelter workers found a bite
mark on his leg. Because of that, he was
required to be quarantined to make sure
he wasn’t bitten by a rabid animal.
But, at that point potential guardian
angels arrived at the shelter looking to
adopt and they fell in love with him.
The family agreed to quarantine him at
their home and when that time was up,
to adopt him.
Strike two for Chozen happened short-
ly after when the family returned him to
the shelter, fearful for his health -- he
was vomiting blood. He was diagnosed
with canine parvovirus, known as Parvo.
It is highly contagious to other dogs but
cannot be transmitted to humans. It is
treatable, especially if caught early.
The Calvert County Times
The shelter di- disagrees. She said the health depart-
rector at the time ment was concerned about using the fos-
(she resigned last ter family for quarantine because there
December) or- were children in the family. She said
dered a shelter Chozen was discussed and they felt they
worker, who was had no other option but to euthanize.
off duty and had “Our heart breaks when we have to eu-
just stopped by, thanize,” she said.
to take Chozen to In her Facebook post, Bramblett
a veterinarian for wrote: “In our 5.5 years we have volun-
euthanasia. The teered we have not seen the shelter in a
vet refused to eu- sadder shape than it is right now.” She
thanize Chozen, blames the organization’s board and not
saying the Parvo its volunteers and staff.
was treatable. Bramblett wrote: “It is important to
Meanwhile know there are shelter workers every-
the foster fam- where who come to work and love the
ily agreed to take animals every day; doing a tough job
Chozen back and that most would never tackle. We should
treat him in addi- never lose sight of their dedication or the
tion to the quaran- dedication of all who volunteer and give
tine. Chozen was countless hours of their time.”
delivered back to Bramblett no longer lives in the area
HSCC’s shelter, She and her husband have moved to the
where the shelter West Coast. But she has been persistent
director ordered in her criticism. On the second anniver-
him transported sary of Chozen’s death, she posted about
to another vet for another incident last summer at HSCC,
killing. That shel- based on information received through
ter worker who a Freedom of Information request from
had delivered Charles County Government.
Chozen to the vet In July of last year, an outbreak of the
who refused to eu- highly contagious Feline Panleukope-
thanize him was nia hit the cat population at the shelter.
fired. By the time it was finally brought under
Chozen had met control, more than 140 cats had died.
his third strike. A Bramblett reported on her posts that
necropsy (autopsy during the outbreak, a cleaning solu-
on an animal) was performed and he was tion known as Turbo Shock was used to
determined not to have rabies. bathe, spray or dip the cats to control the
The incident has created a cascade outbreak. She said the information she
of turmoil for HSCC, especially from has received shows that the cleaner has
readers of the story Bramblett posted on posted the following on its label: “Pre-
Facebook called “Chozen: The Untold cautionary Statements – Hazardous to
Story.” The story has garnered 7,700 humans and domestic animals.”
posts, enough to qualify for going viral. The Charles County Department of
Bramblett had been a dedicated vol- Animal Control investigated and con-
unteer. She told The County Times that cluded the cats died of the Feline Pan-
she and her husband had bequeathed a leukopenia, according to head of animal
seven-figure sum in their will to go to control Ed Tucker. There was no evi-
HSCC upon their death. Additionally, a dence that the use of Turbo Shock caused
business friend of theirs had promised to the deaths. Bramblett says, however, the
put up several million dollars for a new treatment was inhumane although a lo-
shelter facility. All of that was rescinded cal vet contacted for an opinion said he
after Chozen’s death. was unable to say so.
Bramblett said she was not told the Crane disagrees with Bramblett on
truth about what was happening to the issue of the use of Turbo Shock. She
Chozen until it was too late to do any- said it is listed by the American Society
thing about it. She said the prospective for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
foster family was never notified. And, (ASPCA) as indicated for use for diseas-
she claims a string of errors, includ- es such as Feline Panleukopenia.
ing the shelter director failing to notify Humane Society of Charles County
the health department of the bite. She was founded in August of 1979. For a
said the health department would have private, non-profit humane organiza-
worked with the family to set up a quar- tion they are unique in all of Southern
antine routine. Maryland in being an “open admission”
Bramblett said she was told on two shelter. That means they will accept any-
occasions that Chozen was put down thing that comes in their door. They also
because of health department protocol, are unique in that they ship animals to
which she said the department denied. the Tri-County Animal Shelter (TCAS)
HSCC Board President Ginny Crane in Hughesville, where they can ultimate-
Thursday, March 8, 2018
ly be euthanized. The other organiza-
tions rescue animals from TCAS to find
them new homes. Many of those groups
are no-kill.
Charles County contributed $37,000
last year to HSCC under a long-standing
Memorandum of Understanding (MO).
According to the MOU, “HSCC has
agreed to ‘make a reasonable effort’ to
provide the six (6) kennel/cage areas,
but this does not mean that the HSCC
agreed to be an ‘open admission facility.’
This is clear by the HSCC’s past practice
of temporarily restricting acceptance
of animals, if the Board deemed such
an ‘emergency situation’ warranted it. In
the past, for example, HSCC has found
it ‘medically necessary’ to restrict intake
of animals, and informed the County of
that decision when it was made.”
Crane said she is not sure of the histo-
ry of why HSCC is open admission. She
said it may harken back to part of their
bylaws. “There are a lot of animals that
need help and we are there for them,” she
said.
All three counties contribute to the
operation of TCAS and each are in vari-
ous stages of building their own shelters,
making the regional facility obsolete.
The flow of animals from HSCC to
TCAS has been a bone of contention
among other rescue groups who often
have to pick up the pieces. For instance,
Pat Parrish, a former HSCC board mem-
ber who was voted off because of her
criticism, now runs a pet food pantry.
Parrish posted on Facebook last week:
“Here is the most recent failure from the
‘Humane’ Society of Charles County.
A four-week old sick kitten transferred
to Tri-County shelter yesterday and im-
mediately rescued by St. Mary’s Animal
Welfare League. I hope everyone en-
joyed themselves at HSCC Top Dog fun-
draiser last week. Where did your money
go? Obviously not helping sick kittens.
Even with a vet on staff they lack the
kindness and compassion to try and help
these little ones. My donation dollars go
to the small rescues who struggle to help
those turned away by HSCC. Thank you
SMAWL”
Cathy Knott, a member of the board
of Second Hope Rescue, which has vol-
unteers in all three counties, tells The
County Times of an incident involving
a woman from Prince George’s County.
She called to place her pit bull. Bully
breeds are illegal in that county and she
was ordered to give up her beloved pet.
Knott said the woman was told it would
take a couple of days to find a foster
home. When Knott called the woman
back she was told she took the dog to
HSCC the previous day and that they had
promised to find a new home for her dog.
She said she had turned over to HSCC
dog food, bedding and a three-month
supply of heartworm preventative.
When Knott checked with HSCC to
Thursday, March 8, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 9

see if her group could rescue the dog, she
learned it had been transported to TCAS
the next day and had been euthanized.
Kimberly Holt of the rescue group
Pets in Need volunteers at the TCAS.
She said she frequently sees vans com-
ing in from HSCC. She said she has been
told by other observers they transport
even when they have available kennel
space. “They are not very upfront and
truthful from what I see,” she said.
Numerous members of volunteer res-
in 2017, 1,394 were adopted and 202 eu-
thanized, including the cats last summer.
Boan said the number of transports in
2016 was 772, but that included many
feral cats. He said HSCC now has a trap-
neuter-release program for feral cats,
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Acting HSCC shelter director Nathan
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10 Cops & Courts The Calvert County Times Thursday, March 8, 2018

Woman Charged with

Walmart Armed Robbery Maryland State
Victims Attempting to Purchase Marijuana
Wetklow, 25.
Police Report
March 5, 2018
Once Wetklow
entered the victim’s
vehicle she immedi-
ately asked, “Where
is the money?” The
victim asked to see Theft: On 2/26/18 at 5:15 pm, Trooper First
the Marijuana first, Class Rucker responded to the KFC Restaurant
but Wetklow stated in Prince Frederick for a theft complaint. In-
“I have a Taser and vestigation revealed Ralph A. Woodward, 28 of
a gun, give me your St. Leonard, an employee, had stolen cash from
money.”The victim another employee while on break. Charges are
put his vehicle in re- pending for theft for Woodward.
verse in an attempt
to drive to where Disorderly Conduct: On 2/26/18 at 10:03
a group of citizens pm, Corporal Esnes stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4
were gathered in the in the area of Dowell Rd. for traffic violations.
parking lot. Wetk- After obtaining the vehicle operator’s license and
low placed the ve- returning to his patrol vehicle, the operator pro-
hicle in park and ex- ceeded to turn and continue on HG Trueman Rd.
ited the vehicle and Once the vehicles were again stopped as Cpl Esnes was exiting his vehicle,
fled the area in an- she again continued to travel on HG Trueman Rd. She again was stopped
Megan Marie Wetklow other vehicle. Prior and was asked to exit her vehicle. Monique L. Carlton, 25 of Lusby was
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol to Wetklow exiting arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.
units on Feb. 27, at 6:36 p.m., were dis- the vehicle, she took the victim’s wallet
patched to the Walmart located at 10600 and cell phone. Press Release from MSP Barrack U – Prince Frederick
Town Center Blvd. I Dunkirk for an Detectives were able to make contact
armed robbery call. Detective Livings- with Wetklow at her residence, located
ton responded to the scene and met with in Chesapeake Beach. Detectives ar-
the victim, who stated he and his friend rested Wetklow and transported her to
went to Walmart to purchase marijuana the Detention Center, where she was
from a female identified as Megan Marie charged accordingly.
Thursday, March 8, 2018 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 11

Calvert County Sherrif’s Office

During the week of February 26 – March 4 – deputies
of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,551
calls for service throughout the community.
Burglary: 18-10169
On February 27, 2018 Deputy Callison responded to
Mackall Road, St. Leonard for the report of a burglary.
The victim stated that sometime between 11:00am and
3:00pm on February 27th an unknown suspect(s) stole
their table saw, chop saw, a 12’ ladder, and 4’ ladder from
their shed. The value of stolen property is $2,000.
Burglary: 18-10334
On February 28, 2018 Deputy Gott responded to War
Bonnet Trail, Lusby for the report of a burglary. The vic-
tim stated that an unknown suspect(s) entered the resi-
dence and tracked in dirt and leaves. There were no items
missing from the residence.
Burglary: 18-10725
On March 1, 2018 Deputy R. Shrawder responded to
Cove View Lane, St. Leonard for the report of a burglary.
The victim stated that sometime between February 25th at
3:00pm and March 1st at 8:50pm an unknown suspect(s)
attempted to break into their shed. There were no items
removed from the shed.
Damaged Property: 18-10132
On February 27, 2018 Deputy Bowlan responded to
Vera Court, Lusby for the report of damaged property.
March 5, 2018
The victim stated that sometime between 5:40am and
4:30pm on February 26th an unknown suspect(s) shot their
dog with a pellet gun.
Damaged Property: 18-11036
On March 3, 2018 Deputy Crum responded to Lowery
Road, Huntingtown for the report of damaged property.
The victim stated that sometime between February 27th at
8:00am and March 3rd at 8:00am an unknown suspect(s)
damaged their basement door. The estimated damaged is
$500.
Arrest:
On February 27, 2018 Deputy Ridgely responded to
the Calvert County Detention Center for a CDS violation.
Deputy Ridgley made contact with the suspect identified
as Chelsea Garrison (27) of Upper
Marlboro. It was discovered Garrison
had concealed narcotics on her persons
to try to bring into the jail. Garrison
was charged with CDS: Possession-not
marijuana (crack cocaine), Possess Con-
traband in a Place of Confinement, and
CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
On March 1, 2018 Deputy Gott conducted a traffic
stop in the area of HG Trueman Road and Village Center
Drive, Lusby. While making contact with the driver later
identified as James Washington (46) of Lusby it was de-
termined he did not currently have a valid licenses. Dep-
uty Trigg and Deputy Gott conducted a
search of the vehicle resulting in para-
phernalia and narcotics. Washington
was placed under arrest and transported
to the Calvert County Detention Center
and charged with CDS: Possession-not
marijuana (Oxycodone Hydrochloride)
and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
On March 2, 2018 Deputy Wilson responded to Hil-
lendale Way, Prince Frederick for the report of a CDS
violation. Upon arrival, the complainants directed Deputy
Wilson into the residence where the suspect was located.
The suspect later identified as Cameron Dent (26) of
Prince Frederick was located in the
bathroom of the residence, and when
asked to step out of the bathroom for
Deputy Wilson to speak with him, he
was seen flushing the evidence down
the toilet. While Deputy Wilson was
attempting to put Dent into handcuffs
he began to resist. A search of Dent
was conducted resulting in the para-
phernalia. Dent was placed under arrest and transported
to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with
CDS: Possession-not Marijuana (Heroin), CDS: Posses-
sion of Paraphernalia, CDS: Administer Equipment Pos-
session/Distribute, Resist/ Interfere with Arrest, and Ob-
structing & Hindering.

Suspects Sought in Pet of the Week

Fraud Case Meet April!
If you are looking for an empathetic
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. snuggle buddy with a SWEET and
28 at approximately 3:43 pm, the responded GENTLE soul who loves to be
to Peppers Pet Pantry, located at 13372 H.G. petted and be near her person
Trueman Rd. in Dowell for a fraud report. then I’m the one for you!
Deputies made contact with the employee My name is April and I’m
who stated the suspect passed a counter- looking for a home where
feit $100 bill. The bill had masking tape I can enjoy a nice comfy
on the blue strip and appeared to be photo spot in the sun. I’m an
copied. The serial number on the bill was AMAZING individual
JF69187426B. that likes kids, dogs, and
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is even hamsters! I LOVE
looking for help identifying the subject in EVERYONE! I’m only 11
these pictures. The subject is described as MONTHS OLD and ready to
a B/M, 5’7”- 5’9”, approximately 20 years start my life with someone
of age, braids/ dreads that come to the bot- like YOU! You can be my
tom of the earlobe and tattoos on his arms. miracle today!
He was wearing a gray and black shirt w/ a PLEASE CHOOSE ME!
matching hat.
If anyone has any information please And remember, if there is room in the
contact Deputy First Class Gott by email heart, there is room in the house!
at Galen.Gott@calvertcountymd.gov or Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-
410-535-2800. County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter
Road, Hughesville) or call
Press Release from CCSO 301-932-1713 for more information. To see
more of my amazing friends available for
adoption, “like” us on Facebook 
@ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
12 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, March 8, 2018

CSM Fitness Classes Offer New Skills, Accountability

The MELT® Method, created by Sue Hitzman, a manual ther-
apist and connective tissue specialist, is a simple self-treatment
that involves working with a soft foam roller or small balls to re-
duce the effects of accumulated tension and stress caused by daily
living. Through a series of easy, specific techniques, this program
is designed to rehydrate connective tissue, making it more sup-
portive and allowing the body to release long-held tension that
can lead to chronic pain symptoms. It is also designed to help de-
crease accumulated stress in the nervous system, improving any
person’s overall wellness, Bruce said.
Bruce said that for those in their 40s, 50s, and older who want
to stay active, mobile and independent as well as for active young-
er adults and athletes who want to maintain a fit, toned body and
achieve optimal performance without debilitating wear and tear,
“it is a great starting point for any exercise program,” she said.
“CSM welcomes MELT® into the community in order to pro-
vide its patrons with new and refreshing opportunities to use fit-
ness and wellness to improve daily living,” Kebaugh said.
Intro to the MELT® Method classes are April 10 at the Leon-
ardtown Campus and March 23 at the La Plata Campus. The
MELT® Method will start April 10 at the Leonardtown Campus.
 
Bonus Balancing: Paddleboard Yoga
Paddleboard Yoga (WFA-8260) is a new class being offered at
the La Plata Campus Fitness Center this spring. “We are one of
the first to offer this at an indoor pool in our state and even re-
gion,” said CSM Aquatic and Community Services Coordinator
Tony Galeano. “I am excited because this is different than any-
thing we have offered in the pool. You are working on strengthen-
ing, flexibility and stabilization. It’s a total body workout and a lot
of fun at the same time.”
Galeano said he expects the class to fill up quickly. There are
10 spots and registration will be first-come, first-served until it is
filled up or when the first day of class begins.
The value of combining yoga and a paddleboard comes from
the additional challenge of keeping balanced on an unstable sur-
face. “This course offers similar benefits to yoga, but keeping
your balance on the board requires more core and stabilization
muscles,” Galeano said. “It is going to be a lot of fun and chal-
lenging at the same time.
While the course is challenging, Galeano said it works for any
fitness level. “Our instructors are very experienced in accommo-
dating all fitness levels, but participants should be comfortable on
an unstable surface and be prepared to fall in the water from time
College of Southern Maryland’s first first Paddleboard Yoga class will begin April 3 at the La Plata Campus. and get wet,” he said.
The first Paddleboard Yoga class will begin April 3 at the La
For those who are looking to add something new to their workout routine, the Col- Plata Campus. Other popular fitness classes offered at the La
lege of Southern Maryland (CSM) offers a solution — take a fitness class. Plata Campus pool include aqua exercise and aqua Zumba classes and swim lessons.
CSM offers a variety of fitness classes that provide professional training and over-  
sight in a supportive environment. Classes in Zumba, Spinning, kickboxing, aquatic Feeling Fit Over 40
exercise, yoga, tai chi, pilates, drumming and many more are available and appropri- According to the American College of Sports Medicine, adults lose a half of a
ate for a range of fitness levels. pound of lean muscle tissue each decade after the age 25; this progressive muscle
“Classes are great way to gain familiarity with a new sport or to cross-train with loss is advanced by inactivity and yo-yo dieting, resulting in decreased energy, me-
your current workout,” said CSM Wellness, Fitness and Aquatics Assistant Director tabolism and strength. To work with those fighting the effects of aging, the Prince
Kyle Kebaugh. “Participants also report that the social aspect of a class adds to the Frederick Campus Fitness Center offers its Fit Over 40 class (WFA-6000).
fun and accountability, helping participants persevere as they improve their skills Using functional conditioning and a combination of muscular and cardiovascular
and get stronger.” training, Fitness Trainer Melvina Frazier motivates and challenges course partici-
This spring, CSM is offering several new classes such as MELT® primarily at the pants with exercises to suit each participant’s experience and fitness level.
Leonardtown Campus and Paddleboard Yoga at the La Plata Campus, along with the “We focus on muscular endurance/strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular
returning, in-demand offerings like Fit Over 40 primarily at the Prince Frederick training,” Frazier said. “Fit Over 40 is a great course for your overall health, and it
Campus. Early registration is recommended. prevents loss of muscle mass that starts around age 40.”
  The class is appropriate for all levels of ability, she said. “This class is designed
Ready to MELT® to meet fitness needs at any level. Exercises are customized to ensure clients’ fitness
The Leonardtown Campus fitness center invites area residents to manage chronic goals are met,” Frazier said.
pain and the effects of aging through the Myofascial Energetic Length Technique or Fit Over 40 classes are set to start April 4 and May 14 at the Prince Frederick
MELT® method. Both Intro to the MELT® Method (WFA-6350) and The MELT® Campus. In addition, a Fit Over 40 class is scheduled to start April 26 at the La Plata
Method (WFA-6400) are being offered this spring for the first time. Campus.
Instructor for these new CSM courses, Laura Bruce of Valley Lee, is a Level 2 For information about upcoming fitness classes at CSM, visit https://www.csmd.
certified MELT® Method instructor as well as a certified yoga teacher and yoga edu/programs-courses/non-credit/personal-enrichment/wellness-fitness-and-aquat-
therapist, with more than 1,000 hours of training. “The classes will benefit anyone ics/fitness/index. To register, visit https://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/noncredit/.
interested in reducing pain, stiffness and visible signs of aging” Bruce said.
Bruce personally attests to the value of the approach. “The MELT® Method has Press Release from CSM
helped me reduce pain and manage the symptoms of pain associated with scoliosis
and my recovery from ovarian cancer,” she said.
Thursday, March 8, 2018 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 13

Calvert Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate Chocolate

ing and Café, Hilton Garden Inn Solomons, Mamma
Lucia and the Rod N Reel Restaurant. Attendees will
be asked to sample the dessert creations and vote for
their favorite. Following the tabulation of the results,
the Chocolover’s Affair People’s Choice Dessert Tro-
phy will be presented.
Attendees will also be able to bid on a number of
incredible auction items and dance to the music of
Groove Spin.
“This is one of the best and most loved events of the
year” said Chamber Board Chair Frank Smith. “After
all, who doesn’t like chocolate? And, the auction items
are always incredible, speaking from experience as the
owner of several of them over the years. If you like
chocolate, you will want to be sure to join us on April
7th” Smith continued.
To join the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce on
Saturday, April 7 as they salute chocolate, please visit
their website at www.calvertchamber.org. The event is
open to the public, but reservations are required. No
walk-ins can be accommodated.

Press Release from Calvert Chamber of Commerce

The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce will Chef Tommy Sariego of Asbury Solomons is plan-
celebrate Chocolate at their 12th Annual Chocolover’s ning mouth watering appertizers and a delicious multi-
Affair. The event will be held once again at Asbury course dinner. Chocolate dessert creations will be
Solomons on Saturday, April 7th from 6 pm to 10 pm. provided by Asbury Solomons, Dream Weaver Cater-

Southern Calvert Family Resource Fair and Carnival

The Southern
Calvert County Consor-
tium (SCCC) of schools
is hosting the first South-
ern Calvert Family Re-
source Fair and Carnival.
The event will take place
on Friday, March 9, 2018,
from 5:30-8:15 p.m. at
Patuxent High School.
The free event in-
cludes dinner, carnival
games with prizes, a
presentation by the Mad
Scientist for kids, and a
photo booth. Parents and
guardians may choose
from sessions ranging
from “Parenting with
PBIS” to “I Never Used
to Like Math” to “Yoga Basics.” Free childcare for
ages 5-11 is provided for parents attending sessions.
Maryland Food Bank boxes will be available.
Families are asked to register online early before
sessions fill: http://alturl.com/rkrba.
The keynote speaker is Rico Nelson, Tri-County
Youth Drug and Crime Prevention Facilitator.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel D. Curry, ,
said, “Our schools are partnering with community
organizations to connect families with resources
and provide information through a festive event.
The night is going to be fun for the entire family.”
The SCCC includes Patuxent High, Mill Creek
Middle, Southern Middle, Dowell Elementary, and
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Cam- Sponsors include Dominion, Calvert County
pus. Families from all Calvert County Health Department Prevention Services, Tidewater
schools are invited to attend. Dental, Bunky’s Charter Boats, 5 Guys, Sweet Frog,
The schedule is: Ledos Pizza, Dickenson Jewelers, Wawa, Maertens
5:30-6:30 - Carnival in the Gym & Fine Jewelry and Gifts, Avalon Nails, Great Clips,
Dinner in the Cafeteria for Students/ EZ Thai, Inner Equinox, Celebrity Nails and Spa,
Guardians Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant, Ruddy Duck, The Pier,
6:30-8:10 - Carnival Prize Table & Mad Scientist Stoney’s King Fishers, Advanced Auto Parts, Giant,
for Students in Cafeteria and IHOP.
6:30-6:50 - Key Note Speaker: Rico Nelson for
Guardians in Auditorium Press Release from CCPS
7-7:30 - Session I for Guardians in Listed Rooms
7:40-8:10 - Session II for Guardians in Listed
Rooms
Childcare will be provided to children ages 5-11
from 6:30-8:10 p.m.
Community resources available will include Cal-
vert Library, Southern Maryland Community Net-
work, Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse,
the Judy Center, Maryland Food
Bank, Parks & Recreation, the Col-
lege of Southern Maryland, Educa-
tional Systems Credit Union, Path-
ways, the Calvert County Health
Department, Dominion, the Calvert
County Medical Center, the Depart-
ment of Social Services, the Mary-
land Coalition of Families, the Mary-
land Mediation Center of Calvert,
the Calvert Coalition of Families,
Calvert Collaborative for Children &
Youth, Adult Education Program of
the College of Southern Maryland,
Community Life Center of Southern
Calvert County, Calvert Hospice ,
HIPPY/Healthy Families of Calvert
County, Headstart of Calvert County
Public Schools, and Patuxent Habitat
for Humanity.
14 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, March 8, 2018

The County’s Female Department Heads:

On Equal Footing with the Men
By Dick Myers Nazzal had never been to Calvert
Editor (although her family had relatives in
Maryland), but visited last 4th of July
When Calvert County Administra- weekend before taking the job. “It was
tor Terry Shannon started working for good to really see the community in
county government 30 years ago there action. Talking to folks and being able
were no female department heads. When to see the fireworks down in Solo-
she was selected as Finance Director, mons. Really that close-knit feel really
she became the second at that time. The sold it for us.”
first woman department head, Director Robertson-Slagle said she originally
of Community Resources Ann O’Neill, decided to come to county government
passed away in December. because they were setting up its first
Now there are six: Director of Person- business retention program. “That at
nel Paula Gray, Director of Public Safety the time was really where my passion
Jacqueline Vaughan, Director of Com- lied, working with the business com-
munications and Media Relations Linda munity,” she said.
Vassallo, Director of Economic Devel- “I have fallen in love and now I’m
opment Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Direc- here,” Robertson-Slagle said.
tor of Community Resources Jennifer “You really have to know enough in
Moreland, and Director of Parks and this job about a lot of different things
Recreation Shannon Nazzal. Vassallo to be dangerous,” Moreland said about L to R: Jennifer Moreland, Terry Shannon, Shannon Mazzal, and Kelly Robertson-Shagle
is heading a newly-created department; the Department of Community Re-
she had formerly been head of economic sources. Under her agency are the Local assist them to grow, but also look at the Nazzal: “The flexibility we are afford-
development. Management Board, housing, non-profits community as a whole to make sure we ed with doing our jobs that we get from
After O’Neill in 1987, the other wom- that receive funding from the county have everything in place when it comes the community and also our staff in our
en department heads were: directors of (she handles the application process), to bringing businesses into the commu- department and being able to mold our
Human Resources Marianna Luce and agencies that provide shelter and food, nity, whether it be incentives or locations department into really the best that it can
Gail Bourdon (in 1989), Shannon (in etc. She also is the liaison for county or quality of life or workforce housing, be with what we have. From the person
1999), Vassallo (in 1999) and Director of government to the libraries, health de- all of the things that follow economic on the front line to a lifeguard or in cus-
Community Resources Maureen Hoff- partment, cooperative extension and the development,” Robertson-Slagle said of tomer service at the campground, they
man in 2003. housing authority. her five bosses. “We are sitting in a good can bring something forward as long as
During this Women’s History Month, And, since most of her programs are position when it comes time to recruit- it’s feasible and doesn’t cost me a mil-
The County Times sat down with Rob- grant funded, a big part of her respon- ing. The bonus is that Calvert County is lion dollars. we can absolutely look into
ertson-Slagle, Moreland and Nazzal to sibility is securing those grans. A lot of already in pretty good shape.” implementing it if it’s gong to better our
discuss what it’s like working for county her experience at United Way involved Nazzal has in her short tine brought customer service, our efficiencies, our
government. The three were selected to grants management. “We are Grants ‘R up hot button issues such as a new club- economies of scale.”
their positions last summer. County Ad- Us,” Moreland said of her department. house at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course On being a female department head,
ministrator Shannon was also present for Moreland’s decision to come to county and smoking in parks. When it was Moreland observed that a powerful visu-
the interview. government, first with the Local Man- pointed out that she hadn’t shied away al for The County Times readers to con-
Robertson-Slagle joined county gov- agement Board, after being with United from bringing up issues, se laughed and sider is that when they sit at their table at
ernment in 2005, having been with the Way was as simple as, “I was looking for added, “It’s my MO! “ department head meetings, “It is 50/50.
Small Business Development Center be- something different.” She agreed that funding is always an And that is a really powerful visual.”
fore that. She was the department’s busi- As new department heads, the three issue. “A lot of programs and new initia- Moreland added when asked if that
ness retention specialist when elevated were asked if they are encouraged to tives and parks and facilities are going entered into her decision to join county
to department head. She was originally take a leadership role in presenting is- to cost money It’s going to depend on government, “I certainly think this is a
from Charles County, where her family sues to the commissioners. Moreland where the community finds their priori- very important time for women to take
owned several businesses. She has 10 said every one of the department heads ties are.” She said the community is en- on decision-making responsibilities.
staff in her department, including three are encouraged to be involved in the leg- gaged in bringing forth their priorities. The former Director of Community Re-
at the Solonons Visitor Center. islative process. But in addition to that, The smoking in the parks issue is sources (O’Neill) passed away this year
Moreland, a Calvert County native, “The commissioners want us to bring one example. “It was something that and she was the first one. I guess I feel
had been the Family Network Coordina- things to their attention,” she said. was brought up in the past. It was again it’s meaningful to step into the shoes of
tor prior to assuming her new position. The department heads meet with the brought up not long after I came on someone who was the first.”
Before joining county government, she commissioners before their regularly board.” She concluded it was a viable Moreland said she was encouraged
had been with United Way of Calvert scheduled 10 a.m. Tuesday sessions. The concern of the public and should be by her family. “I learned over the years
County. She has 68 people under her, in- process goes both ways. “Sometimes we reintroduced. that I had really strong ideas and that it
cluding two division heads for Transpor- learn about things from them,” she said. What would they say to someone who wasn’t something to be ashamed of.”
tation and Office on Aging. Moreland has already completed asked why they should work in county Shannon agreed that some of the
Unlike the other two women, who are Leadership Southern Maryland; Robert- government? changes in her time in county govern-
Southern Marylanders, Nazzal is a na- son-Slagle is in the 2018 class now start- Robertson-Slagle: “Working here for ment may have been pushed forward by
tive of Florida. She came to county gov- ing and Nazzal is signed up for 2019. county government is sort of the best the several women county commission-
ernment from a position as recreation Robertson-Slagle said she was encour- of both worlds,” she said. “We still have ers who have served.
administrator in Martin County. She aged to participate from graduates in that small town feel but we are innova- She said, “We have had some very
leads a staff of 40 full-timers that swells county government. tive, and we are getting more innovative strong female county commissioners
by an additional 200 seasonal workers in The economic development strategic every day in our practices.” who have kind of set the bar high and I
the summer. plan was devised under former director Moreland: “Having worked at non- think that is what you are seeing around
“It was a good opportunity,” Nazzal Vassallo’s leadership, and Robertson- profits and in government, there are the table.”
said. “It’s got that small-town, real close- Slagle was the one to present it as the similarities. She noted, “We know how
knit feel.” Where she came from was a new director. to collaborate in Calvert. We really work dickmyers@countytimes.net
little bit larger. “They really want to be innovative and together. We identify a problem and take
She was researching different areas provide the most cutting-edge resources care of it. Other jurisdictions, they just
and, “stumbled upon Calvert County.” to our existing business community to don’t have that flexibility.”
Thursday, March 8, 2018 The Calvert County Times Education 15

CSM Robotics Team Builds on Legacy of Success

The CSM Talons, including, from left, Paul Goldsmith, Eudora Tak and Team Captain Ed
Gesser III, assisted by former Talons member George Jenkins, standing, set up the team’s
robot for the next competition at the VEX U Regional Qualifier on Feb. 9, held at CSM’s La
Plata Campus.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Col-
lege of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons
robotics team has qualified to compete at
the VEX U World Championship, the pin-
nacle of the university level robotics com-
petitive season. The international tourna-
ment will take place April 25-28 in Louis-
ville, Kentucky.
“The Talons’ consistent success is re-
markable considering CSM is competing
against many four-year schools and even
graduate-level students,” said CSM Assis-
tant Professor Ronda Jacobs, who is one of
the team’s advisers along with Associate
Professor Bill Luyster.
The Talons earned the spot when they
competed at the VEX U regional qualifier
Feb. 9, against teams that included George
Mason University, Loyola University, Vir-
ginia Tech, New York Institute of Technol-
ogy, University of Maryland Baltimore
County, Rutgers University and IFI, a
multi-college team comprised of students
from several colleges in Connecticut. The
Talons placed second after the IFI team,
giving them a finalist position that earned
the team a place at the April international
competition.
The CSM Talons team is comprised
of CSM students Team Captain Edward
Gesser III of Mechanicsville, Paul Gold-
smith of St. Leonard and Eudora Tak of
Charlotte Hall, with a second CSM team
including Team Captain Michael Balazs
of California and Cameron Williams of
Indian Head.
Robot design quality and the ability to
function well as a team are seen as two of
the Talons’ strengths. “We had multiple
designs that were iterated over time so that
at the time of competition, we were using
the best design,” Williams said.
“Through a subsystem-based design,
each team member became proficient
with a particular function of the robot,”
Gesser said. “We also made use of vari-
ous 3-D printed parts to decrease weight
and improve functionality of the robot.
The Talons also emphasized build quality
and a robust design in their construction of
their robot, increasing the probability of
success.”
Balazs ascribed the Talons’ success to
three things — “The dedication of all of
the students; the experience of our senior
students and mentors; and the chemistry
between our team members.”
Jacobs noted that being a member of
the Talons goes beyond showing up for the
competitions and extends to being an ad-
vocate in the community for robotics and
engineering events. “The team’s dedica-
tion to robotics and to supporting future
engineers in the region is commendable,”
Jacobs said. “The team volunteers at all the
CSM-sponsored robotics competitions for
youth in the tri-county area and they com-
pete at the college level. At the same time,
they work on their robots three to five days
a week when not in class.
“Their work has built a reputation to
high school students entering CSM as the
team to join and a reputation to other col-
lege teams as the team to beat,” she said.
To compete in the VEX U World Cham-
pionship is the annual goal for the Talons.
Drawing teams from outside of the United
States, including multiple ones from China
and from the United Kingdom and Mex-
ico, the event also includes teams from
across the United States.
Each year, VEX U creates a new chal-
lenge for competitions. This year’s chal-
lenge, called “VEX Robotics Competition
(VRC) In the Zone,” is played on a 12-foot-
by-12-foot field. Two teams compete in
matches consisting of a timed period of
autonomous play followed by a timed pe-
riod of driver-controlled play.
“Robots are designed to stack cones
on objects called mobile goals, and move
around the mobile goals into zones to
score points,” Gessner said. The object of
the game is to attain a higher score than
the opposing alliance by performing these
tasks with their robots.
The CSM Foundation is sponsoring the
Talons’ trip to the world championship.
Sponsorships help pay for such items as
equipment, team travel to competition
and outreach events, and team shirts. Do-
nations may be made through the CSM
Foundation, specifying “CSM Talons Ro-
botics” as the designation, at http://gvcmp.
us/8n9y82.
To view photos from the Talons’ quali-
fying competition on Feb. 9, visit http://
csmphoto.zenfolio.com/2018vexcollege.
For information on the Talons, visit
http://stem.csmd.edu/events_csmrobotics-
VEX.html.
Press Release from CSM

Engineering Club Gets Glimpse of Work Possibilities

CSM Students visit NAVAIR, NASA
Members of the College of Southern
Maryland’s (CSM) Engineering Club from
the La Plata Campus traveled to Naval Air
Systems Command (NAVAIR), located
at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in
Greenbelt this month to tour the facilities
and learn more about engineering projects
and opportunities.
“I want my students to fully understand
what engineers do and why the work they
do is so needed,” said CSM Pre-engineer-
ing Coordinator Shadei Jones, club adviser.
“The exposure that these trips provide is
really empowering, to picture myself work-
ing for these amazing organizations and to
know that I can truly make a difference and
that it isn’t that far-fetched,” said CSM en-
gineering student Dillon Mandley of Char-
lotte Hall.
On Feb. 9, members of the club visited
NAVAIR to talk to engineers and learn
about internship opportunities there. On
Feb. 16, members of the club visited NASA
Goddard, where they saw the Science on a
Sphere presentation, a presentation about
climate change, and visited the viewing area
of the clean room where the James Webb
telescope was built and the engineered rep- De Jesus said the stu-
lica is being built. They also learned about dents came back from
the different materials NASA engineers use the trips energized
for various space objects they design and about their field of
saw the test room for the Icesat2 and spoke study. “Because these
with many different NASA engineers. engineering students
The visits were inspiring to the students, have met these NASA
several participants said. “I heard one stu- engineers that they
dent say it was the best day of their life after dream to become, they
we left the Science on a Sphere presenta- are inspired from the
tion,” Jones said of the NASA visit. “A cool many stories and words
highlight of the tour was when one of our of motivation of these
students called his uncle who is an engineer engineers,” she said.
at NASA and he came out and talked to the “Engineering students On Feb. 16, members of the College of Southern Maryland
group. Our tour guide … encouraged [the are one of the most Engineering club visited NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in
Greenbelt. From left are Kyle Schuler, Logan Maidl, Jack Prewitt,
students] to apply for NASA internships hard-working students Dillon Mandley, Matthew Kenlon, Derrick Jackson, Kyle Robinson,
and she also said she would like to give the with difficult workload Zack McDonough, Troy Robinson, James Adkins, Malani Wilson,
CSM robotics team a specialized tour of year-round with con- Kristina Babinsk, and Racheal Hostetter.
their robotic department, which is closed to stant math and science land and Virginia are plentiful, and it is part
the general public.” work. So, for them to go out to NASA al- of the Engineering Club’s mission to unite
“At times it is easy to get caught up in the lows them to be inspired and not lose sight our students with these careers.”
rigors of school especially as an engineer- of what they dream to do.” For information on mathemat-
ing student, but it is so important to keep in “I am so happy that CSM provides the re- ics, physics and engineering studies at
mind your end-goal career-wise and that is sources that make things like this possible,” CSM, visit https://www.csmd.edu/pro-
where these experiences at NASA and NA- Mandley said. “With that in mind, the po- grams-courses/not-sure/areas-of-study/
VAIR come into play,” Mandley said. tential for engineering students’ success is mathematics-physics-engineering/.
CSM La Plata Campus Student Associa- limitless especially considering the area we
tion Treasurer and Club President Camille are in. The STEM careers in D.C., Mary- Press Relese fro CSM
16 Obituaries The Calvert County Times
In Remembrance
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Allen Bryan Young en, Herman Blevins and Harry Blevins.
Pat is survived by sisters Ruby
Allen Bryan Blevins and Fannie Mae King.
Young, 88, of The family will receive friends on
Dunkirk passed Wednesday March 7, 2018 from 10-
away March 11 AM at Waters Memorial UMC, St.
5, 2018 at his Leonard with funeral service to follow
residence. at 11 AM. Interment will be in Asbury
Visitation Cemetery, Barstow, MD. Memorial con-
will be Sunday, tributions may be made to Waters Me-
morial UMC.
March 11, 2018
10-11 a.m. at Memorial contributions may
Rausch Funeral be made to Waters Memo-
Home - Owings rial UMC, 5400 Mackall Road
8325 Mount Har- St. Leonard MD 20685.
mony Lane, Ow- Funeral arrangements were made by
ings MD 20736. Rausch Funeral Home.
Mmorial service will follow a 11 a.n at
the funerl hone. Interment will e private. Doris Evelyn Soper
Memorial contributions at be made to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN
38148-0142; website: http://www.stjude.
org
Alice Patricia Ann
Mister ”Pat”
Doris Evelyn Soper, 86, of St. Leon-
ard, MD. Passed away peacefully on
March 2, 2018 at her home. She was
born on September 9, 1931 in Wash-
ington DC to the late Benjamin A. and
Jennie Minto Walls. She is preceded
in death by her husband, Francis Wil-
liam Soper, Sr. and her sons David
and Johnny Soper. She worked for Gi-
ant as a Bakery Manager for 27 years.
Alice Patricia Ann Mister ”Pat”, 80, Loving Mother of Anna Lyvers (the late
of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed
Wayne), Bill Soper (Patty), and Patricia
away on March 4, 2018 in Prince Fred-
Johnston (Tom). Grandmother of Mi-
erick, Maryland. Pat was born in Unicoi,
chelle Mister, Ricky O’Palko, Billy Sop-
Tennessee on February 15, 1938 to the
er, Kelly Soucy, Kimberly Dreaden , Jen-
late Roy T. and Cora Belle nee McInturf
nifer Carter, Diana Clemons, Davey Sop-
Blevins. She is preceded in death by her
er, and Jessica and Michael Soper. She is
husband, Lloyd Deshield Mister, daughter
also survived by 14 great grandchildren.
Sandra Dee Jarvis, and her siblings Lu-
The family will receive friends on Friday
cille Bowen, Virginia Pitcher, Jean Bow-
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Mass of Christia Burial will be Tues-
Burt Hall Brinkerhoff day, March 13 at 11 a.m. at Jesus the
Divine Word Catholic Church, 885 Cox
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ter. He was
born October Chase Bernard
5, 1945 in
Glen Ridge, Mattingly
NJ to Kenneth Stephen and Mary Jane
(Hall) Brinkerhoff. He graduated from
Hasbrouk Heights High School in New
Jersey. Burt met Sandra Ann Paille at
a Roller Skating Exhibition in Taunton,
MA in 1962, and they were married Feb-
ruary 15, 1969.
Burt was National Champion Roller
Skater (placing 4th in World’s) begin-
ning from age 8 until he turned profes-
sional at age 20. He was a Professional
Roller Skating Instructor for 20 years,
teaching and mentoring many students.
He also managed and operated many
roller skating rinks in New Jersey and
Maryland. He worked for his sister, Ruth
and brother-in-law, Paul, at Paul’s Belt-
way Plastics in Prince Frederick, MD as
Chase Bernard Mattingly, 21, of Ches-
an Office Manager. He started and op-
apeake Beach passed away February 28,
erated a family business, Entertainment
2018. He was born October 14, 1996 in
Avenue, in 2006. He continued to work
Prince Frederick to Edward Brett and
alongside his family until just weeks
Sandra Elizabeth (Gordon) Mattingly.
before he passed. He truly loved to en-
Chase was raised in Calvert County and
tertain people and touched so many lives
graduated from Northern High School in
in doing so. Burt truly enjoyed traveling
2014. As a kid he enjoyed playing sports,
with his wife, boating, cruising, snorkel-
especially basketball, lacrosse and base-
ing, watching and attending Baltimore
ball, as well as skateboarding and snow-
Ravens & Baltimore Orioles games. He
boarding. He was employed at Dunkirk
also enjoyed watching ice skating, and
BP and Sneade’s Ace Hardware in Ow-
most of all spending time with his fam-
ings before going to work as a highway
ily no matter where he was.
road crew member for Aggregate Indus-
He fell in love with the Catholic faith
tries. He enjoyed exercising and working
and joined the Catholic Church in April,
2010. From April 3, 2010, his love for out, boxing and playing Xbox. He was
also a fan of UFC, the Washington Capi-
Christ and the Blessed Mother was al-
tals, Wizards and Redskins. Chase was
ways at the center of everything he did
an old soul, who was always trying to
and the firm foundation in his life. He
help others and give advice. He will be
was a strong man of faith and a beautiful
greatly missed.
witness to all who knew him.
Chase is survived by his mother San-
Burt is survived by his wife Sandy,
dy Mattingly and companion Michael
children Tammy L. Baker and her hus-
McGuire of Chesapeake Beach, father
band Patrick and Ronald S. Brinkerhoff
Brett Mattingly of Queenstown, sisters
and his wife Maryanne all of Port Re-
Brooke Mattingly of Baltimore and
public. Grandchildren Patrick Baker, Jr.,
Maddie Stokes, brothers Teddy Matting-
Nicholas and Colin Baker, Lainey and
ly of Winston-Salem, NC and Corey Mc-
Gavin Brinkerhoff, great-granddaughter
Guire, grandparents Anne G. Mattingly,
Aubrey Baker and sisters Ruth Zukows-
Thomas A. Penn and Grandma Cookie
Thursday, March 8, 2018
and his dog Char Char. He was preceded
in death by his grandfather Bernard F.
Mattingly and grandmother Brenda J.
“Ma-Ma” Penn.
Memorial donations in Chase’s name
may be made to Twin Beach Opioid
Awareness. 8200 Bayside Road, Chesa-
peake Beach MD 20732; Phone: 301-
855-8398l website: https://www.twin-
beachoaa.org/
Funeral arrangements were by Rausch
Funeral Home.
Charles
Norwood Wood
Charles
Norwood
Wood, 92, of
Deale, MD
passed away
February 27,
2018 at his
r esid enc e.
He was
born August
15, 1925 in
Deale to
Robert Nor-
wood Wood
and Sarah
Ellen Proctor Wood. Charles spent his
entire life on the farm where he was
born, and he operated the family farm
since his teenage years. He enjoyed
farming and sharing his harvest with
his family, friends, and neighbors. His
interests were dump trucks and farm
equipment, which he worked on and
operated well into his eighties. Self-
employed all of his life, Charles was a
southern Anne Arundel County tobacco
and vegetable farmer, and he planted and
harvested oysters from the Chesapeake
Bay. Married to June Griner Wood on
August 6, 1954, Charles was preceded
in death by his wife of 45 years, and
also by his son, Leonard (Lenny) Kay-
ton, sister Ethel Wood Nutwell, and
brother Richard Proctor Wood. His first
marriage to the late Gladys Crandell
ended in divorce. Charles is survived
by a daughter from his first marriage,
Diane Hays (Todd) of Port Republic,
MD. and additional surviving children
are Paulette “Penny” Seidman (Jerry)
of Salem, VA., Alice Nicholson (Mark),
and Marybeth Evans (Terry), both of
Friendship, MD, Charles “Chase” Wood
(Patricia), and Hugh Wood (Joan), both
of Deale, MD, and Jenny Tasheuras
(Nick) of Huntingtown, MD, 23 grand-
children, 30 great-grandchildren, and 5
great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of the Ches-
apeake, 90 Richie Highway
Pasadena MD 21122, Phone: 410-987-
2003l; website: http://www.hospiceches-
apeake.org
Funeral arrangements were by Rausch
Funeral Home.
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Christopher Allen
Joholski
Christopher Allen Joholski, 30, of Ow-
ings passed away February 26, 2018. He
was born September 19, 1987 in Prince
George’s County to David Joholski and
Nancy West. Chris was primarily raised
in Charles County and enjoyed history,
working on cars, NASCAR and cook-
ing. He was also a fan of the Washington
Redskins.
Chris is survived by his mother Nancy
West, father David Joholski, grandmoth-
er Mary West, sisters Taylor West and
Kylie Joholski, brother Nicholas Johol-
ski, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins,
neices and nephews. 
Funeral arrangements were by Rausch
Funeral Home.
Richard Allen
“Ricky” Edge
R i c h -
ard Allen
“Ricky”
Edge, 61,
of Prince
Freder-
ick passed
away Feb-
ruary 26,
2018. He
was born
January
29, 1957 in
Wa s h i n g -
ton, D.C.
to William Edmond and June Claire
(Lehnar) Edge. Ricky was raised in Ft.
Washington and graduated from Friend-
ly High School. He then graduated from
Prince George’s Community College
with an Associate’s Degree and Bowie
State University with a Bachelor’s De-
gree in business. Ricky was employed
with Carsco Inc. as a sales representa-
tive before going to work for Ken Dixon
Chevrolet as a parts manager and service
writer. Ricky was known to everyone as
Mr. Krip, one of the best drag racers at
Maryland International Raceway and an
undefeated street racer. He was a mem-
ber of the International Hot Rod As-
sociation and former board member at
MIR. He enjoyed drag racing, building
racecars, collecting cars and was an avid
fan of the Washington Redskins.
Ricky was preceded in death by his
parents William Edge and June Smith.
He is survived by his wife Holly M.
Edge of Prince Frederick, son Nicholas
A. Edge of Waldorf, brother William
John Edge and numerous nieces, neph-
ews and cousins.
Following the service a reception will
be held at Northeast Community Center
in room A.
In lieu of flowers the family re-
quests donations in Ricky’s name be
made to Ovarian Cancer Research
Fund, 1101 14th Street, Suite 850,
NW DC 20005; Phone: 202-331-1332;
website: http://www.ocrf.org
Funeral arrangements were b7 Rausch
Funeral Home.
Helen Louise Zinn
Helen Louise Zinn, 91, of St. Leonard,
MD passed away on February 26, 2018
at the Calvert Health Medical Center.
Born December 16, 1926 in Weston,
WV she was the daughter of the late
Early Forest Waldeck and Willia Jane
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Helen was a homemaker and moved to
Calvert County from Baltimore, MD in
1978. She is survived by her children,
Deborah Robinson of Solomons, MD,
Patricia Miller of St. Leonard, MD and
Karen Zinn of Lexington Park, MD; nine
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren
and five on the way. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Russell Freder-
ick Zinn on February 3, 2006 whom she
married on November 17, 1951; and four
brothers and four sisters.
Family receive friends on Friday,
March 2, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. with a Funeral Service conducted
by Pastor Steve Fehrman following at
11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home,
P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD
20657. Interment followe in Southern
Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD.
Serving as pallbearers were John Rob-
inson, Lucas Robinson, Robert Robin-
son, George Giddings, Tommy Sariego
and Kenny Cratty.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Southern Calvert Baptist Church,
12140 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD
20657.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Community Calendar To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

UPCOMING & ONGOING Tuesday, March 27

“Ready to Take Root” Workshop Series
  The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development (SMADC) and University
of Maryland Extension partner to offer a series of workshops on small fruit and hop
production specific to the unique climate and characteristics of the Southern Mary-
land region.
The workshops will be held on March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 9, from 4:30 to 8:00
PM, at the SMECO Auditorium, 15035 Burnt Store Rd., Hughesville.   supporting our understanding of how traditional septic systems transmit nitrogen
A workshop fee of $15 includes course materials and a meal or $70 for the entire
series. For a detailed description of each workshop and to register, visit readytotak-
eroot.eventbrite.com or contact SMADC Staff at 301-274-1922 ext. 1.
 
Thursday, March 8
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
10:00 - 10:30 AM  Science for Citizens Seminar
Children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are invited for this free
drop-in program. This month’s theme is Ship Shape. Space is limited; if the session
is full, another program will be offered at 11:00.
410-326-2042. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
TBT Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School, Sunderland
7:00 - 8:00 PM
TBT—Throw Back Thursdays! If you love to dance, this is the fitness class for you.
All fitness levels welcome. No experience is necessary. 410-535-7080.
Sunday, March 11
Science for Citizens Seminar
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory - Bernie Fowler Lab
142 Williams St., Solomons
7:00- 8:00 PM
Septic Detectives: Tracing Septic System Waste Waters in Calvert County Neigh-
borhoods Presented by Dr. Michael Gonsior While there is widespread evidence
to groundwater, very little of this work has occurred in Maryland and how much of
nitrogen is released by septic systems to the stream network and ultimately to the
Chesapeake Bay remains a challenging question to answer. Dr. Gonsior will discuss
methods for source tracking of pollutants arising from septic systems using innova-
tive modern analytical approaches. Free event. www.umces.edu/cbl/science-citizens
Tuesday, April 3
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory - Bernie Fowler Lab
142 Williams St., Solomons
7:00- 8:00 PM
Oyster Futures
A Collaborative Process for Developing Oyster Management Recommendations
Presented by Dr. Mike Wilberg What happens when oyster stakeholders, includ-
ing commercial water men, aquaculturists, buyers, environmental advocates, recre-
ational anglers, and agency and academic scientists work together to develop recom-
mendations for oyster restoration and management in the Choptank River complex?
Dr. Wilberg will discuss collaborative resource management, the development of a
computer model that can forecast the effects of alternative management or restora-
tion options, and its use to inform work group recommendations. Free event. www.
umces.edu/cbl/science-citizens

Daylight Saving Time

2:00 AM
Turn clocks ahead one hour.

Thursday, March 15
Gills Club Meeting
Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons
5:30-7:30 pm
A STEM-focused program from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC)
with activities designed for girls ages 7–12 interested in learning more about sharks.
Preregistration is required. 410-326-2042, ext. 23.

Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day

Saturday, March 24
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Calvert High School Cafeteria, 520 Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick
8:00am – 12:00pm or while supplies last
The Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad invites you to bring your family
and enjoy a home cooked breakfast serving bacon, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs,
pancakes, waffles, hash browns, juices, milk, and coffee.
Bring your camera and get a picture with the Easter Bunny! Admission by donation.
www.pfvrs.org. Facebook.com/PFVRS.

Paper Shredding Recycling

Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Rd.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM rain or shine
Destroy unwanted paper documents at this free event. Proof of Calvert County
residency is required. 410-326-0210. www.co.cal.md.us/recycle
Mar. 24, Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Rd., Lusby
Apr. 28, Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Rd., Owings.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Thursday, March 8
Calvert Conversations. 10:00-
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info
11:00am. Local history lite! Listen to
stories in the library’s living room;
sometimes meet-up at local places of
interest. Call 410-257-2411 for latest
info. Calvert Library Twin Beaches
Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesa-
peake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Shake It Out. 10:30-11:00am.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will
create a rich environment that pro-
motes social, emotional and physical
skills. Come join us for some shake’n
fun. Please register. Calvert Library
Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. True-
man Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support.
7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support
from other caregivers. Facilitated
by Jeannette Findley & JC Hook-
er. Please register. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way,
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, March 9
Pub Quiz. 7:00-10:30pm. For one
night only, the library won’t help you
find the answers. But that won’t stop
us from asking plenty of tough ques-
tions. Pre-register for $60 per team
of up to 6 adults. Cash prize to the
top 3 teams! Limited space, register
early at any Calvert Library location!
Must pay to be considered registered.
$5 per spectator by separate registra-
tion. Only 20 spaces for spectators!
Friends of Calvert Library fundraiser.
Wine and beer are $5, snacks are free.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Saturday, March 10
Garden Smarter: Attracting But-
terflies and Bees to the Garden.
10:00-11:30am. Develop a garden that
will attract bees, butterflies & hum-
mingbirds, bloom from early spring
to late autumn, and will host and pro-
vide nesting material for pollinators.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Meet and Greet Artist Betty
Broadway. 11:00-12:00pm.
Broadway will share her skills in a
Ms.
one hour free class for children. Ev-
eryone will leave with their own draw-
ing of a hot air balloon. Supplies will
be provided. Calvert Library Twin
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Science Saturdays! 2:30-3:30pm.
Join us for a STEM-based program
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Events
series designed to get kids in K-2nd
grade thinking like scientists. This
month we’ll meet live Eastern Oysters
and learn about their important role in
the Chesapeake Bay. Please register.
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt.
4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings,
410-257-2101.
Monday, March 12
JobSource Mobile Career Cen-
ter. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the
JobSource
Mobile Career Center for your job
search needs! Get job counseling and
résumé help, search for jobs
and connect with Southern Mary-
land JobSource. No registration. Cal-
vert Library Fairview Branch, Rt.
4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings,
410-257-2101.
Full STEAM Ahead - Planes/
Rockets. 6:30-7:30pm. Adult and
child will interact with books, crafts
and experiments while exploring
the skills of science, technology, en-
gineering, art and math (STEAM).
Ages 4-8. Registration is required and
opens one month before each event.
Theme: Spaceflight America Muse-
um Please register. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way,
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, March 13
Business Plans for Small Busi-
ness and Not-for-Profits Workshop.
7:00-8:30pm. Kathy MacAdams,
SBDC Business Consultant will walk
you through the business plan. Learn
why you should write a business plan,
how to write one and other resources
for your organization. Please regis-
ter. Calvert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Astronomy Night. 7:30-8:30pm.
Come see what the night sky has to
offer in the field behind Fairview.
Learn about the equipment used to
view the sky from the Astronomy
Club of Southern Maryland. All ages
welcome. This will be an outdoor and
inside event. Calvert Library Fair-
view Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville
Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Wednesday, March 14
Treble at the Library: Max Im-
pact Air Force Band. 7:00-8:15pm.
The US Air Force Premier Rock Band
“Max Impact” will rock the library
with popular, rock, Americana, coun-
try and more! Don’t miss this free
concert! Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862.
YoungatHeart
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Certified Tax-Aide Counselors will
be available through Friday, April 13,
2018 to prepare individual federal and
Maryland state tax returns at no cost
or low-to-moderate income senior cit-
izens aged 50-plus. You do not have to
be an AARP member. All individu-
als on the return must be present and
provide identification (SSN card and
photo ID). Please call for more infor-
mation: Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606;
North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern
Pines, 410-586-2748.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Program
This program advocates for resi-
dents of nursing homes and assisted
living facilities. We work to resolve
problems individual residents face
and stimulate change at the local,
state, and national level to improve
quality of care. We identify, investi-
gate, resolve complaints, and educate
residents and their families, and the
facility, about resident’s rights. We
seek to represent resident interests be-
fore governmental agencies and seek
legal remedies to protect residents
if necessary. For more information,
call Lisa Caudle or Larry Harvey at
410-535-4606
Women’s Group Therapy
with Amanda
Amanda Cipriani, Behavioral
Health Counselor, will facilitate
Women’s Group Therapy session
at Calvert Pines, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.;
North Beach, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.;
Southern Pines, Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Eating Together Menu
Monday, March 12
Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Dinner
Roll, Applesauce
Tuesday, March 13
Hamburger w/Swiss Cheese on a
Bun, Tossed Salad w/Chick Peas,
Lettuce/Tomato/Onion, Oven Baked
Sweet Potato Wedges, Spinach,
Tropical Fruit Cup
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of
the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call:
Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549,
or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
Calendars 19
By Office of Aging Staff
Calvert Pines
Senior Center (CPSC)
Start your day enjoying a “Healthy”
Continental Breakfast on us with
good friends, Tuesday, March 13, 9
a.m.
Call and register early and celebrate
the day with good food, good friends,
and good music at our St. Patrick’s
Day Party with Music from Tom Del-
aney, Friday, March 16, 12 p.m. We
hope to see you there!
North Beach Senior
Center (NBSC)
Learn how early screening can
decrease the risk of developing this
and other invasive diseases with our
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Presen-
tation, Thursday, March 15, 11 a.m.
Join us for a morning filled with
“Doublin’ Your Luck” Bingo at our
St. Patrick’s Day Bingo and Luncheon
event, Friday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.
Play bingo before an Irish lunch. Pre-
registration is required.
Southern Pines
Senior Center (SPSC)
Join in on the NCAA March Mad-
ness by picking your favorite teams
and watching funny outtakes of pre-
vious tournaments, Tuesday, March
13, 11 a.m.
Whether opioids have affected you
or someone you know, the crisis is all
around. Maryland State Trooper Kel-
ly will give an Opioid Crisis Presenta-
tion and discuss how it affects us lo-
cally, Thursday, March 15, 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, March 14
Pork Roast, Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner
Roll, Applesauce
Thursday, March 15
Lemon Chicken, Tomato Soup,
Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Green
Beans, Dinner Roll, Pineapple
Friday, March 16
Fish & Chips. Steamed Cabbage,
Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Lime Fruited
Jell-O
20 Sports
Ball-ing Again
Bryce Harper has an ingrown toenail.
The Nationals strolled camels – liter-
ally – into spring training to “get over
the hump” in the playoffs. Seahawks QB
Russell Wilson is playing baseball with
the New York Yankees. The NFL ru-
mor is white hot. Kirk Cousins is going
everywhere. Increasingly outrageous
mock drafts are published in a reality-
is-overrated click-bait competition. The
NFL Combine is underway…which
means prospects are running around in
often unflattering attire while fans ob-
sess over cone drills, bench presses and
40-yard dash times.
Toenails. Camels. Rumors. Sports
swingers. BMI-defying men running
around in spandex. Is this sports or some
disguised version of TMZ or a cheap re-
ality show? The theater of the absurd is
upon us. That the circus is flirting with
actual entertainment is either a compli-
ment to the charade or sad commentary
on my desperate need for a legitimate
sports fix.
But not all is sports-based foolish-
ness. There’s some serious business too.
The foundation of college basketball is
fracturing under the pressure of wide-
spread scandal. But that athletes were
likely paid by bad actors and that numer-
ous blueblood programs are implicated
feels more like confirmation of long-held
suspicions than a revelation. And then
there’s this horrible news: former Buf-
falo Bills QB Jim Kelly’s jaw cancer has
returned – an absolute gut punch. Hard
to find words or to understand this lat-
est challenge, given what Kelly and his
family have already endured. Needless
to say…#KellyStrong.
I’m gathering myself here. The un-
characteristic melancholy of recent
“Views” resulted in friends encouraging
more positive takes. So here it goes. I’m
imagining happy times in the bleach-
ers. My team is winning. My pal just
returned from the concession stand with
nachos drenched in that irresistible and
artery-clogging “cheese” sauce. The
dude behind me bought two beers and,
in a pay-it-forward moment, handed me
one. Angels walk among us. The only
thing better than beer is free beer.
Now I’m feeling good. If positive is
what you want, positive is what you’ll
get. Let’s ride…
A basketball player returned to the
court recently. He had been out for a
couple weeks nursing a knee injury. His
absence was barely noticed and news of
The Calvert County Times
his return was mostly crowded out by
those aforementioned “stories.”
The lack of buzz was unprecedented
and refreshing. The player deserved it,
because the player is Lonzo Ball.
Lonzo’s father, LaVar Ball, is an over-
the-top, Big Baller branded, 24/7 reality
show. Whatever insecurities and inad-
equacies LaVar retains from his own
life (and they appear prodigious) he has
sworn to overcome through his three tal-
ented sons. And so, cursed as the oldest,
Lonzo’s journey from hyped high school
prodigy, to the freshman face of UCLA
basketball, to rookie point guard of the
Los Angeles Lakers has been disturb-
ingly burdened by LaVar’s endless med-
dling and outrageous expectations.
But Lonzo’s quiet/LaVar-less return to
the court may indicate a respite. After
yanking Lonzo’s younger brothers Li-
Angelo and LaMelo out of college and
high school, respectively, LaVar’s been
detained in Lithuania while he micro-
manages his two youngest sons’ transi-
tion to European professional basketball.
Now that’s doing big brother a serious
solid.
Potential guilty conscience aside, a
distracted LaVar will hopefully offer
Lonzo, a quiet, polar-opposite personal-
ity from his father, a chance to just play
basketball. And what a talent he appears
to be. The NBA’s narrative is dominated
by high-flying dunks and prolific scorers;
Lonzo is neither. He is instead a Jason
Kidd clone - a selfless, pass first/score-
only-when-necessary, masterful ball
distributer. Lonzo has uncanny court
vision and a feel for timing and space.
He is one of those rare intergalactic tal-
ents beamed to Earth every so often to
remind us of how beautiful the game of
basketball can be when unrefined isola-
tion is replaced with a passing maestro
and ball movement.
That Lonzo might finally be escaping
his father’s obnoxious shadow is certain-
ly cause for optimism, for there’s a much
more authentic and substantive spokes-
man dying to speak on the young man’s
behalf: his game.
So hip hip hooray, a cheese-soaked na-
cho and a swig of free beer to Lonzo…
and any moment when a young talent
comes of age and outraces the expecta-
tions of others.
Send comments to
RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
CSM Softball Team
Building Toward Future
Three New Players Signed
to Start 2019 Season
Newly signed CSM women’s softball players are, seated from left, Skylar Clark, Kaitlyn
Culbert and Anna Klotz, with, in back, Assistant Coach Bill Hitte, Head Coach Jim Cleary, and
Assistant Coach Jerry Barron. Assistant Coach Danielle Watt is not pictured.
The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) signed three new players to its
women’s softball team. The three —
Skylar Clark, Kaitlyn Culbert and Anna
Klotz — are currently finishing out their
senior year at local high schools and are
set to start classes at CSM in fall 2018
and start with the Hawks for the spring
2019 season.
“All three women are very strong aca-
demically and will be great additions to
CSM as well as to our softball program,”
said Head Coach Jim Cleary.
Clark is a pitcher coming from Cal-
vert High School. “Skylar is one of the
top pitchers graduating from SMAC in
2018,” Cleary said. “We are excited to
sign her and are expecting her to be a
major part of our pitching staff for the
spring 2019 season.”
Culbert is a center fielder coming
from Northern High School. “Kaitlyn is
a great center fielder with a lot of speed
and exceptionally good reads on balls hit
to the outfield,” Cleary said. “She is also
a strong hitter with a lot of speed on the
base paths. We are hoping she will an-
chor our outfield.”
Klotz plays first base and outfield at
St. Mary’s Ryken High School. “Anna is
a very good first baseman and outfielder
with a strong bat and speed on the base
paths. We are looking forward to her
adding to our defensive and offensive ca-
pabilities,” Cleary said.
As the team plans for the future and
waits for these new players, the Hawks
also are expecting a strong season this
spring. Five new players were added to
Thursday, March 8, 2018
the roster for this season: Alyssa Case,
pitcher/infielder/outfielder (Bishop Mc-
Namara High School); Kailey Cannon,
infielder (Huntingtown High School);
Michaela Guy, catcher (St. Mary’s Ryken
High School); Haylee McClanahan,
catcher/infielder (Patuxent High School);
and Lindsey Wood, pitcher/infielder
(Leonardtown High School).
Cleary returns for his seventh season
with the Hawks and his fifth season as
head coach. Assistant coaches for the
2018 season are Bill Hitte, who has been
with the CSM program for 15 years,
Danielle Watt, who played her sopho-
more year at CSM and played her last
two years at Bowie State, and Jerry Bar-
ron, who has coached both high school
and travel softball for many years.
The Hawks finished the 2017 season
25-13, which was their best record in the
last five years. Cleary believes the 2018
season is also looking good for the team.
“We will have solid players in every po-
sition, plus players that will allow us to
play through times when key players are
injured,” he said.
To view a gallery of photos from the
signing event, visit http://csmphoto.zen-
folio.com/2018sprsoftballsign.
For more on women’s softball at CSM,
visit http://athletics.csmd.edu/sports/
sball/index.
 Press Release from CSM
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I am a singer born in California on March 18, 1979. I met my bandmates
while attending Brentwood School. We formed a band with a red-hued
color in the name and have produced many chart-topping hits. I’ve
been a singing coach on TV for several years.

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18. Play loudly 65. Bad places to live 34. One from Asia
19. Elegantly fashionable 66. Large, wading bird 36. 007’s creator
20. Open sore 67. Witches 37. Direct toward
22. Frozen water 68. Cover with drops 38. Pie _ __ mode
23. Sacred Islamic site
24. “Kokomo” rockers
69. Props up the head 40. Large terrier
41. Hillsides
What’s the Difference?
27. Follows sigma CLUES DOWN 43. Patriotic women (abbr.) There are four things different between Picture A and Picture B. Can you find them all?
30. Cease to exist 1. Philippine province 44. Connects words
31. Cool 2. Shallow channel 46. For each
32. Doctors’ group 3. Type of acid 47. Flower cluster
35. Less attractive 4. Cygnus’ brightest star 49. Closes a deal
37. Swiss river 5. One who buys and sells 50. Arabian desert
38. Greek sophist securities (abbr.) 51. Vaccine against poliomyelitis
39. Grandmothers 6. Ill will 52. American state
40. Afflict 7. Plant of the goosefoot family 53. Religion practiced in China
41. Russian pancake of buckwheat 8. Intellectual 54. Type of sediment
flour and yeast 9. Mineral 57. Hall of Famer Ruth
42. Actress __ Rachel Wood 10. Shiny silicate minerals 58. “Layla” singer Clapton
Answers: 1. Math problem erased 2. Boy’s shirt says “33”

43. Not bright 11. Ottoman civilian title 59. Gamble

3. Girl on left’s sweater 4. Unhappy face on chalk board

44. Western Asia peninsula
45. Baseball speedster Gordon
46. Golf score
47. Transmits genetic information
Puzzle Solutions
Last Week’s
12. What you wear when eating 61. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)
BBQ (2 words) 62. Midway between south and
13. Soul and calypso song southwest
21. Advises

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