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COPS & COURTS 8 LOCAL 6 Gov. Hogan signs $1 billion stimulus bill.

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SPORTS 19 SENIOR LIVING 3 Director of Community Resources Jennifer COMMUNITY 18 Moreland is on the front line in making sure On Watch memorial bricks are for sale. CALENDAR 20 seniors get their COVID-19 shots.

OBITUARIES 21 “IT’S REALLY CHILD ABUSE AT THIS TIME.” BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22 DELEGATE MARK FISHER ON GETTING KIDS BACK IN SCHOOL. WEEKLY FORECAST FUN & GAMES 23 %

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TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF CONVERTING As of February 16 TO SOLAR ENERGY. Calvert 4856 57 SOLARSAVVY.NET 240-577-5904 [email protected] Information provided by Calvert Health Department Thursday, February 18, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 3 Student School Board Member Poses Hybrid Questions By Dick Myers quarantine or at least get tested. It could mean reason was that the governor’s press con- Editor an entire class being quarantined and tested. ference encouraged everyone to return to What’s the track record for hybrid learn- It could mean, in some cases, maybe an entire school. At that conference, the head of the ing? As the Calvert County Public Schools school …. closes down for a week or two and Maryland health department said vaccines (CCPS) begin their full rollout of the hybrid then starts up again.” are not a factor when it comes to whether or learning model (part in school. part virtual), Most teachers will be teaching three not you can get kids in school.” Student Member of the Board Abigail Setz- groups, those opting for 100 percent virtual Curry said those teachers and staff mem- fand wanted to know if it’s worked elsewhere. as well as those in hybrid with virtual and in- bers who didn’t get their first dose through At the school board’s Feb. 11 meeting, person concurrently. Only a few classes will the school vaccination program and have Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry admitted, be for all virtual learners. now changed their mi bd will have to look “This is so new to the whole country that Workman said, “We are past the halfway elsewhere. “We are not getting any more vac- there’s no great measure for success. Just as Student Member of the Board Abigail Setzfand being point of our school year. We didn’t feel it was cines to administer first shots.” He added, sworn in by Clerk of the Court Kathy Smith. we hear (about virtual) from students who appropriate to expect students and teachers to “We have vaccines for everyone who’s had say this is awful and parents who say I’m not concern about the dual responsibility. build a strong relationship as they have been the first vaccine.” able to manage my time and I’m not doing Director of Secondary School Improve- able to do since September of this year and to Setzfand surveyed middle and high well; we also hear from students who say I’m ment Dr. Susan Johnson responded, “Every- change teacher classes.” schoolers about their experience with virtu- doing great. So, I’m not aware of any research body is a little bit apprehensive about what it She added, “The principal and his team of al learning so far this school year. She said, that supports one or the other. The whole will be like. And unfortunately, our middle teachers and assistant principals have identi- “The overarching theme of what I got from premise is based upon, there’s got to be other school and high school teachers haven’t been fied students who may need a little bit extra my conversations with students is that they things that we can only do when students are through training.” That training, she said, support with the virtual learning. So, they feel like the board and teachers are forcing in front of the teacher and in person. And that was scheduled for the week following the would like to have one teacher dedicated just a sense of normalcy. And this isn’t a normal includes some of the social-emotional needs.” meeting. to those students to make sure they can fo- time. And being in the online learning en- Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Di- Johnson explained, “They are going to be cus 100 percent of their efforts on the virtual vironment, some students are facing more ane Workman said, “I would agree. There are learning where points of instruction are, how students.” challenges than others; other students are no studies that I have seen about the concur- to toggle back and forth between students sit- New board member Antoine White want- thriving.” rent model specifically. But, in talking with ting in the classroom and the students that are ed to know how sports would work with only She added, “Some students feel like there friends and relatives who are either teaching online, just to make sure that they’re comfort- half the students in school at a time. Curry re- is more work than usual, and that classwork in other states or districts or have children and able with those things.” sponded, “There’s no plan to separate A and and homework have been combined.” speaking with the parents and teachers in our Johnson noted: “One of the things that ev- B when it comes to the afterschool activities.” “We’re pushing a sense of normalcy and district whose children have come in in Pre- erybody has to be patient with is that students The Calvert Education Association had sometimes teachers are plowing through the K to two or special needs students or CTA are returning to the buildings for the first time complained that the hybrid return began be- content a little bit too fast. And then they’re (Career and Technology Academy), they are during the year. And teachers do need to set fore some teachers had received their second getting frustrated,” she reported. seeing that it is successful. It’s a much better up classroom routines and rituals within that vaccine shot. He was asked if there was any [email protected] way to reach the majority of students.” class of how things are going to operate with- consideration for a delay. He said, “No! The She agreed the social-emotional needs of in the classroom. So, there might be times students have been suffering. “Kids are sit- that they’re going to be working face-to-face ting at home and not interacting socially with with the kids in the classroom and students their friends. 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By Dick Myers lies from making their own deci- cation". The report was released Editor sions will be removed from office Jan. 18 and has been criticized by “It’s really child abuse at this in 2022.” some historians. The commission time,” is the way Calvert County Fisher insists the issue is one for was disbanded by President Biden. Delegate Mark Fisher (R: 27C) de- the Maryland General Assembly. Fisher criticized the anti-racism scribes the school board’s failure But he is skeptical of any success policy recently enacted by the to bring the kids back to school. because of the hold on the legis- board. He said that policy is coun- Even though Superintendent Dr. lature by the teacher’s unions. He ter to what Dr. Martin Luther King Daniel Curry is beginning a com- says the rank-and-file teachers believed in. plete rollout of hybrid instruction, support him. At the Feb. 11 school board meet- Fisher doesn’t support that policy. Fisher continued: “The Calvert ing, member Pat Nutter said he Instead, he told The County BOE continues to implement ter- had gotten a call from Del, Jerry Times he supports what he calls rible policies that are rooted in Clark (R: 29C) complaining that the Florida model in which stu- leftist propaganda. For that rea- the school board was not accept- dents are either in school five days son, I have introduced HB 1158. ing virtual public comment unlike a week or online full time. He said Voters will decide on whether our the county commissioners and that puts the onus on parents if children should be taught to hate other public bodies. Fisher agrees their child doesn’t succeed in the themselves and their country. The that the school board should be re- online environment. indoctrination must end.” ceiving public comment even with Fisher, in a social media posting, The bill requires the school the pandemic. wrote: “It is time to reopen Calvert board to have training in “The Fisher will be attending a rally County Public Schools - AND It's 1776 Report.” That was released on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. time to reign-in the insanity com- by The 1776 Commission, an ad- at the Republican Headquarters ing from our Board of Education! visory committee established in in Prince Frederick. “If you're of Parents and children want schools September 2020 by then–U.S. like mind, then please join me!” he and sports programs open. So do I. President Donald Trump to sup- urged. Politicians who want to stop fami- port what he called "patriotic edu- [email protected] Del. Mark Fisher

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Beach StrongCountyWWW.COUNTYTIMES.NET Times Mayor Benton Issues Annual Report Center Master Plan By Dick Myers Editor Workshop Set “I want to stress how proud I am of Save the Date – February 25, 2021 the residents, the staff and the coun- The Calvert County Department cil,” said North Beach Mayor Mike of Planning & Zoning will hold a Benton during his annual State of the virtual public workshop as a con- Town message. tinuation of the Prince Frederick “North Beach Strong” was how the Town Center Master Plan update cover of the 46-page document de- process. The workshop will focus scribed the year in which everything on transportation and land use in was turned upside down because of Prince Frederick. COVID 19. The virtual workshop will be held According to the report, it was on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Details Town Center Master Plan elements February 28 that the town received the regarding how to watch the work- of transportation and land use. first COVID -19 email communication shop and how to register to par- For more information about the that included CDC and State of Mary- ticipate will be posted to the Cal- Prince Frederick Master Plan vis- land guidelines. County Tines front page picture on Feb. 20, 2020 of Mayor Benton that also appears on page 2 of vert County Facebook page and the it www.CalvertCountyMD.gov/ By March 12, the town hall had been Smallthe State Town of the Town. county’s Town Center Master Plan TownCenters, email TownCenter- closed to the public and since then • Launched the Citizen Mobile App, Update webpage prior to the work- [email protected] or there has been live streaming of the Access NB. Soft release: July 2020 and shop. Those wishing to participate call 410-535-1600, ext. 2356. town council meetings, such as the one full release to the public: November in the workshop will need to regis- Find information on Calvert held Feb. 11 at which the State of the 2020. Currently have approximately ter in advance. County Government services on- Town was delivered. BIG JOB 150 registered users. The workshop will be conducted line at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. “We responded, but we did not re- During the year, the town coun- by Planning & Zoning staff and Sa- Stay up to date with Calvert act,” is how Benton describes the way cil passed Resolution 20-04 “for the bra & Associates, Inc., a Mead & County Government on Face- the town stayed ahead of the unravel- Town of North Beach to stand up Hunt Company. Sabra & Associates, book at www.facebook.com/ ing situation throughout the year. against racial discrimination and so- Inc., is the consultant company that CalvertCountyMd. “We didn’t back down,” was anoth- cial injustice.” was selected to assist the county Press Release from Calvert County er way of describing some of the key Planning continued during the year with updating the Prince Frederick government. decisions made, including keeping for the new Twin Beaches Branch of the town beach, its big tourism draw, the Calvert Library at the northeast closed all summer. corner of 5th Street and Chesapeake But Benton was clear: “We made Avenue. In 2020, Calvert Library held sure everyone knew our businesses community meetings to get public in- were open.” put and to share information on the Benton touted the work the town design process of the Twin Beaches did to put out the messages about CO- Branch, scheduled to begin site work VID-19 safety in every way possible. in September 2021. “No way can somebody say, ‘I didn’t The much-anticipated MD 261 know’,” he said. Roadway Reconstruction Project be- That included, according to the re- The Presidential Lecture Series gan early 2020 and is expected to be port: “Creating a COVID-19 resource completed by this summer. center on the town website that includes ANALYST & The census was also successfully any public notices, press releases, town accomplished. BESTSELLING AUTHOR news for residents and businesses, clo- Mayor Benton is especially proud sures and openings, and shared infor- that “the Stormwater and Flood Miti- mation from Calvert County, the State gation committee continues to grow of Maryland, Centers for Disease Con- and be a major factor in helping to JAY trol, etc.” solve town stormwater and flooding Just as important as telling everyone problems.” the businesses were open with restric- WILLIAMS As to fiscal accomplishments, the re- tions: “It was imperative to create im- port notes: pactful posts to alert any visitors prior • Net assessable real property base THURSDAY, MARCH 11 AT 7:30 P.M. VIA ZOOM. to their arrival to the Town of North increased from $253,600,795 on July 1, TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT IN ADVANCE, VISIT: Beach that due to COVID19, public 2019 to $260,153,320 on July 1, 2020. spaces were closed, and events were WWW.SMCM.EDU/JAYWILLIAMS • The town’s Constant Yield Rate of cancelled.” 0.6170 per 100 of assessed value was Some accomplishments in spite of it adopted. Jay Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball all: • Trash Rate remained the same at • Completed transition to Microsoft players in history, now an analyst on “College GameDay” and a regular $327.00 annually 365 to improve reliability and security commentator on ESPN. Williams will discuss his best-selling memoir, The State of the Town is replete with and support remote work. civic and public works accomplish- “Life is Not an Accident: A Memoir of Reinvention” focuses on the life- • Implemented VoIP soft-phones to ments throughout 2020. allow staff to make and receive phone altering depression and ultimate healing he underwent in the aftermath The report’s final page shows a pic- calls regardless of their location. of a motorcycle accident that forced him to retire from basketball after ture taken by Brooke Kiatta of the first • Refreshed mobile laptop hardware. sunrise of 2021 over the town pier, just one season with the Chicago Bulls. • Upgraded routing and switching symbolic of a “New Beginning.” hardware at Town Hall to increase The State of the Town can be viewed speeds in support of remote work. on the town’s website on Board Docs Installed new Wi-Fi access points for the Feb. 11 meeting. throughout Town Hall and the Wel- [email protected] come Center 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 18, 2021 Hogan Signs Relief Act Processing of Relief Act Provides a $1 Billion Stimulus Payments Has Begun Maryland Comptroller Peter Fran- ing to adopt separate legislation that chot on Feb, 16 joined with key agency will make eligible for stimulus funds personnel to outline how the Comp- those who use an Individual Taxpayer troller’s Office will process stimulus Identification Number, or ITIN, to file payments included in the RELIEF Act taxes,” Comptroller Franchot said. of 2021. Additionally, money was allocated Comptroller Franchot’s office will for a variety of small business and issue more than $200 million in pay- community support organizations. The ments over the next several weeks to Comptroller’s General Accounting Di- help struggling Maryland taxpayers, vision will disburse funds that are is- unemployment insurance claimants, sued from state agencies to grant and small businesses and nonprofit orga- loan awardees. nizations affected by the COVID-19 Electronic payments are being made pandemic. via bank account information on file “For 14 years during my tenure as from the recipient’s 2019 Maryland Comptroller, our team has annually State Income Tax Return. Those re- processed three million tax returns in ceiving mailed paper checks either did an average of 2.5 business days and we not elect the direct deposit option when will process these stimulus payments filing their 2019 taxes, or the direct de- with the same outstanding level of cus- posit information used at that time is tomer service and efficiency that Mary- no longer accurate. Additionally, re- land taxpayers have come to know and cipients who contact the Comptroller’s deserve from our office,” Comptroller Office to update their unverified mail- Franchot said. “Our agency has spent ing address on file will receive paper several weeks diligently preparing for checks. There are approximately 6,000 the passage of the RELIEF Act and this recipients, or 1.5 percent of those eligi- morning, the first batch of state stimu- ble, for whom the agency does not have lus payments for our most vulnerable verified address information. Those Governor Larry Hogan signs the RELIEF Act of 2021. Marylanders are on their way to bank individuals were previously contacted accounts.” and asked to call 1-833-345-0787 or Maryland Governor Larry Ho- “I introduced this emergency Taxpayers can go to www.Mary- email [email protected] gan on Feb. 15 signed into law legislation at the start of the legis- landTaxes.gov/ReliefAct to see if they to provide updated information so the Senate Bill 496, the RELIEF Act lative session just a few weeks ago. qualify and check the status of their payments can be issued. of 2021. In remarks prior to the I said that there wasn’t anything payments. They can also call 1-833- For several weeks, agency leader- signing, Hogan said, “This emer- that could possibly be more impor- 345-0787 or email ReliefAct@mary- ship and key personnel throughout the gency legislation will immediately tant for the legislature to pass, and landtaxes.gov for more assistance. Comptroller’s Office have been pre- provide more than a billion dollars I asked the legislature to work with Those who qualify for a RELIEF Act paring for the bill’s eventual adoption, in urgently needed tax relief and us in a bipartisan way to help those stimulus payment will be automatical- tracking legislation, communicating economic stimulus for struggling Marylanders who really needed ly processed either via direct deposit with banking representatives, build- Maryland families, small business- our help. Today I want to sincerely or paper checks unless their address ing a secure web portal, obtaining es, and those who have lost their thank the leaders on both sides of on file is not verifiable with the U.S. additional checks and envelopes, and jobs due to the global pandemic. the aisle for coming together to Postal Service. otherwise developing a plan to ensure “As a result of this bipartisan leg- pass this measure with near unani- Under the RELIEF Act, which was payments would be processed rapidly islation, people who have lost their mous support. passed by the General Assembly last and efficiently. jobs will not have to pay any state “It is almost unheard of for any week and signed into law Monday by The passage of the RELIEF Act last and local income taxes on their un- major piece of legislation to pass Governor Larry Hogan, 422,531 recipi- Friday also coincided with the start of employment benefits, letting them in such a short period of time and ents are eligible for one-time stimulus this year’s tax filing season. Tax season keep more money in their pockets. with such universal bipartisan payments of $300 or $500. Taxpayers began smoothly and more than 20,000 “Tax relief for small businesses support. At a time when so many who claimed the Earned Income Tax returns have already been processed will let them keep up to $9,000 Americans have stopped believing Credit in Tax Year 2019 and reside in with most taxpayers getting refunds in their pockets over the next 90 that democracy can work for them. or have permanent residence in Mary- in less than three business days. More days so they can keep their doors As Washington remains divided land as of February 12 are eligible for than 2,000 phone calls from taxpayers open and keep more people on the and gridlocked, Maryland has once payments. were answered on the opening day of payroll. And small businesses will again shown the nation that both Specifically, 266,985 electronic pay- the tax season. now be protected against any sud- parties can still come together, that ments to individuals with a value of The RELIEF Act also includes waiv- den or substantial increase in their we can put the people’s priorities $113.6 million, as well as 148,972 pa- ing state income taxes on Unemploy- unemployment taxes. first, and that we can deliver real, per checks with a value of $61.7 mil- ment Insurance income received dur- “In addition, direct relief checks bipartisan, common sense solu- lion, are being processed, beginning ing 2020 and 2021 for single filers who will go out to hundreds of thou- tions to the serious problems that today. report under $75,000 in income and sands of Marylanders in need and face us. In total, 98 percent of RELIEF Act joint filers who report under $100,000. families will receive expanded tax “We still face a long and difficult stimulus payments to individuals will Taxpayers who have already filed relief through the Earned Income winter ahead, and many Maryland- be processed by Friday, Feb. 19. their 2020 State tax returns can file Tax Credit. ers are still in need, but our vac- Also, 32,000 Marylanders awaiting an amended return for a full refund of “The legislation also provides cination rate is rising every day. unemployment insurance adjudication Maryland state income taxes on those more than $100 million in addi- As we get more shots into the arms will be sent $1,000 grants once the state UI benefits. tional grants to businesses and non- of our most vulnerable citizens Department of Labor sends the Comp- Additional information about the profit organizations on top of the and all of our key health metrics troller’s Office a list of recipients. RELIEF Act and the Comptroller’s $700 million in state relief we have are continuing to decline, and now “While the amount of these pay- role, including an assortment of Fre- already provided. The RELIEF Act with this RELIEF Act being signed ments is not nearly as much as I urged quently Asked Questions, can be offers a real lifeline to those hard- into law, even more tax relief and the Governor to include and leaves found at www.MarylandTaxes.gov/ est hit people who are struggling economic stimulus help is on the out tens of thousands of Maryland- ReliefAct. to get by and small businesses des- way for our struggling families ers, I commend the General Assem- Press Release from Office of perately trying to stay afloat. and small businesses.” bly for improving the bill and pledg- MD Comptroller. Thursday, February 18, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 7 Lothian Grain Elevator What’s Coming to Calvert The following list of pending site 16, 2020 as a Fast Track Project per plans was presented to the Calvert the Department of Economic Devel- Will Stay Open Two County Planning Commission at opment guidelines. Agent: Barrett & their Feb. 17 meeting . That means Associates that the proposals are on the list for 6) CSPR-138177, Chesapeake consideration by the planning com- Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, lo- More Years mission at a future meeting. The cated at 11352 HG Trueman Road, meeting was held via ZOOM and live Lusby, within 1 mile buffer of Lusby streamed from the Harriet E. Brown Town Center, on one parcel con- Community Center (HEBCC), 901 sisting of 143.42 acres, zoned RCD, Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick. Tier I. The submittal proposes a 1) SPR-2018-286, Calvert Gate- new clubhouse and associated site way, Lot 4, located at 10825 Town improvements to replace the former Center Boulevard in Dunkirk on a clubhouse in same location. Project 4.3 acre lot, zoned Dunkirk Town includes clubhouse building, outdoor Center. Proposed 15,890 square foot patio space, golf cart staging area, building for commercial retail space a new drop off and building service with parking and site improvements. area off the existing parking lot. Site This project is on private water and improvements also include minor sewer. The submittal was accept- new golf cart path connection around ed December 19, 2018. Agent: Bay the new building and improvements Engineering for ADA accessible parking spaces 2) SPR-1381 11, Lusby Villas, within existing parking lot. The sub- located at 11770 Lusby Parkway, mittal was accepted December 16, Lusby, on one parcel consisting of 2020. Agent: WBCM. 26.23 acres, zoned Lusby Town Cen- The following Major Subdivision ter, Village Residential District. The Proposed Project List for Upcom- submittal proposes the construction ing Review was also submitted at the of 276 multi-family apartment units same meeting: along with an associated community 1) SD-138121, Rebecca’s Field, center and outdoor pool area. The Lots 1-14, located on Cox Road, in submittal was accepted August 26, Huntingtown, within one mile buf- 2020. Agent: Barrett & Associates fer of Huntingtown Town Center. 3) SPR-2020-3 15, Dunkirk Dis- 14 lots, on one parcel, consisting of trict Park-Tennis Courts/Park- 51.058 acres. Zoned RCD, Tier III. By Guy Leonard AgriBusiness. ing Lot, located at 10750 Southern As this project is in Tier III, a public Staff Writer Jamie Raley, president of the St. Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk, on hearing is required prior to prelimi- Perdue Agribusiness, an- Mary’s County Farm Bureau, said one parcel consisting of 81.42 acres, nary approval. Submittal accepted nounced Wednesday it would con- this latest development allowed zoned Dunkirk Town Center. The August 26, 2020. Agent: Collinson, tinue to operate a grain elevator in farmers more time to come up submittal proposes additional ame- Oliff & Associates, Lothian in Anne Arundel County with options in dealing with fu- nities and parking to the existing 2) CSD2020-089 Wyatt’s Ridge, for two more years, allowing ture crops. public park. Scope of the project con- Lots 1-24, located on Skinners Turn Southern Maryland farmers more “It gives local farmers the op- sists of three groups of tennis courts, Road in Owings. 24 lots proposed time to find a solution as to where portunity to make changes to their parking lot and an ADA accessible on one parcel, consisting of 100.368 to store their grain shipment. operations and for the sale of their restroom building in the back por- acres. Zoned RCD, Tier III. As this The grain elevator is critical to product,” Raley told The County tion of the park. Also being proposed project is in Tier III, a public hearing Southern Maryland farmers who Times. is a new on-site septic system, con- is required prior to preliminary ap- used it as a waypoint to sell and The grain elevator serves nection to existing on-site water well proval. Submittal accepted Decem- store their grain without having farmers in St. Mary’s, Calvert, and site electrical service for light- ber 16, 2020. Agent: Collinson, Oliff to engage in costly transport to Charles, Anne Arundel and Prince ing the tennis courts and parking lot. & Associates. markets much farther away on the George’s counties; Perdue repre- The submittal was accepted October 3) CSD2020-090, Bowen’s Pride Eastern Shore and in Virginia. sentatives said that the decrease 28, 2020. Agent: WBCM Section II, Lots 1-12, located on Perdue had announced it would in farmland in the region made 4) CSPR-138130, Stoakley Pavil- N. Solomons Island Road in Hun- close the storage site for good in operating the site untenable. ion, located at 125 Stoakley Road, tingtown, within one mile buffer of January, with its final day being “The Lothian grain elevator Prince Frederick, on one parcel con- Prince Frederick Town Center. 12 March 31. plays a critical role in the ag- sisting of two acres, zoned Prince lots proposed on one parcel, consist- “We understand the hardship riculture community of South- Frederick Town Center, Entry Dis- ing of 34.32 acres. Zoned RCD/FFD, closing the Lothian facility would ern Maryland. It is important trict. The submittal proposed the de- Tier III. As this project is in Tier III, have on some Maryland farmers for the facility to remain open, molition of the existing residence to a public hearing is required prior to and have decided to keep it open and we look forward to finding a be replaced with a 21,532 square foot, preliminary approval. Submittal ac- for at least the next two years, long- term solution,” said Mary- three-story medical office building cepted December 16, 2020. Agent: while continuing our search for a land Agriculture Secretary Joe with associated site development Barrett & Associates suitable buyer,” said Scott Fred- Bartenfelder. requirements. The submittal was ac- 4) CSD2020-092, Armory Square, ericksen, president of Perdue [email protected] cepted November 18, 2020. Agent: Lots 1 & 2, located between N. Solo- Collinson, Oliff & Associates. mons Island Road and Armory Road, 5) CSPR-138 165, 2J Flex Space, Prince Frederick. 2 commercial lots Lot 11, Patuxent Business Park, proposed on two parcels, consisting located at 11190 Homeport Court, of 12.95 acres. Zoned Prince Fred- % LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS Lusby, within 1 mile buffer of Lusby erick Town Center-Newtown Dis- SERVING CALVERT COUNTY Town Center, on a 1.77 acre lot, zoned trict, Tier I. Submittal accepted De- I-i (Light Industrial), Tier I. The sub- cember 16, 2020. Agent: Barrett & mittal proposes a 12,660 square foot Associates. ON NEWSSTANDS EVERY THURSDAY & ONLINE AT COUNTYTIMES.NET CountySt. Times Mary’s County ● Calvert County single story building with associated Information provided by Calvert site development requirements. The County Department of Planning and submittal was accepted December Zoning. 8 Cops & Courts The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 18, 2021 CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S A SPECIAL PULL-OUT Fall SECTION OFFICE CRIME REPORT During the week of February 1 – February 7, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,133 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 2020-6489 tablishment. Deputy Lewis advised he HOME On February 5, 2021, Deputy Stur- was under arrest for Trespassing and IMPROVEMENT divant responded to the 500 block of at that time Partonen refused com- Thunderbird Drive in Lusby, MD for mands and resisted arrest. Partonen the report of damaged property. The was taken into custody, transported GUIDE complainant advised unknown sus- to the Calvert County Detention Cen- pects entered a passenger vehicle in ter where he was charged with Tres- the victim’s driveway, then began passing: Private Property, Intoxicated tampering with a Suzuki motorcycle Public Disturbance, and Resist/Inter- parked nearby. The motorcycle was fere with Arrest. knocked over and was missing half of On February 2, 2021, Deputy Wood the rear fender. The value of damaged and Deputy Idol responded to the property is $500. scene of a single vehicle accident on Damaged Property: 2020- 6591 Old Bayside Road in the area of 10th On February 6, 2021, Deputy Lewis Street in Chesapeake Beach, MD. responded to an apartment in the 200 Upon arrival, deputies discovered a block of Shore Acres Way in Prince Dodge pickup truck in the snow on Frederick, MD for the report of dam- the other side of the guardrail. Deputy aged property. The complainant ad- Idol made contact with the driver iden- vised she noticed her blanket was tified as Arthur John King, III, 37 100% ripped. The value of damaged prop- of Chesapeake erty is $30. Beach, MD, and Theft: 2020- 6560 noticed a strong Calvert County News On February 6, 2021, Deputy Ja- odor of alcohol cobs responded to 3900 block of Wil- emitting from liams Wharf Road in St. Leonard, his person. In Print & Online MD for report of a theft. The com- King was asked plainant advised unknown suspects to perform a had tampered with his trailer’s tongue field sobriety www.countytimes.net lock cylinder and that his trailer tag test in which Arthur King and bracket were stolen. The value of he denied. King damaged and stolen property is un- became aggres- known at this time. sive, agitated, and threatening to the Theft: 2020-6514 officers on scene. Deputies informed On February 6, 2021, Deputy Plant King he was being placed under ar- responded to the Calvert County Sher- rest and was escorted to the deputies iff’s Office to meet with a complain- patrol vehicle where he refused to get ant for the report of a theft. The com- into the vehicle, resisted arrest, and plainant advised his blue Ford Mus- assaulted one of the deputies on scene. tang was parked in the 10900 block of King was transported to the Calvert Cedar Drive in Lusby, MD and sev- County Detention Center where he eral items to include handcuffs, a gun was charged with Resisting/Interfere holster, flashlights, a dual magazine with Arrest, Obstructing & Hinder- pouch, and batons were stolen from ing, Assault: Second Degree and other inside the vehicle between 7 p.m. on traffic related charges. Feb. 5 and 5:20 a.m. on Feb. 6. The On February 4, 2021, Deputy value of stolen property is unknown Kwitowski and Deputy Anderson re- at this time. sponded to the Kentucky Fried Chick- Arrests en located at 65 West Dares Beach Rd On February 2, 2021, Deputy Lewis in Prince Frederick, MD for a report responded to the Safeway store lo- of a routine alarm. Upon arrival, dep- cated at 80 W. Dares Beach Road in uties observed the door unlocked and Prince Frederick, MD for the report proceeded to enter the establishment. of an intoxicated subject standing in Investigation revealed, a suspect iden- front of the establishment. Deputy tified as Jason Roy Hoyer, 31 of no Lewis made contact with the subject fixed address, had entered the restau- identified as Joseph Frank Par- rant through an tonen, 58 of no unlocked door fixed address, after business and observed hours and was a strong odor located in the of an alcoholic restroom. Hoy- beverage emit- er was arrested ting from his for Burglary: breath and per- Fourth Degree. son. Partonen Jason Hoyer was incoherent Joseph Partonen E d i t o r ’ s and his speech Note: The above arrests are not an was extremely indication of guilt or innocence as the slurred. Partonen had been issued an cases have not been adjudicated. indefinite Trespass Order for the es- Thursday, February 18, 2021 The Calvert County Times A 9 Special Section

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Senior Living Table of Contents Vaccinating Seniors ....3 Virtual Activities ....4 Safer Driving ....5 Bathroom Safety ....6 Retirement Expense ....7 3 Thursday, February 18, 2021 The Calvert County Times Senior Living 11 Agencies Partner to Get Shots Into Seniors' Arms By Dick Myers elaborated on what’s being Editor done by the Office on Aging. She conceded the transportation and Maryland currently is in Phase technology challenges of reaching 1C of its COVID-19 vaccination “our more vulnerable seniors.” plan. That phase includes residents 65 years and older. Yet Moreland said, “Oftentimes all of those 75 and older, who we’re reaching out to the family were in Phase 1B, who want to be members. Our staff is reaching vaccinated, have yet to receive out to the family members or their first dose. we’re working one-on-one with them to get their appointments Calvert County Health Officer scheduled. And we’ve had some, a Dr, Laurence Polsky told the few drop in, but for the most part, Calvert County Board of County it’s, we’ve been able to arrange all Commissioners during a briefing appointments.” on Feb. 9 that it would take a month to complete the 75 plus Moreland explained what’s population. being done at the senior center clinics. “So far we vaccinated over In his latest missive on the 300 residents and we just finished health department website dated up our second week and we’re Feb. 8, Polsky wrote: “There moving into our third week.” are still close to 1,900 residents 75 and older who are awaiting She said CalvertHealth has been vaccination, but we are only being providing the vaccines and their provided with 500 first doses this nurses and EMTs have been on site week.” giving the shots. The problem according to Polsky She added, “Our staff is assisting and health officials around the with the registration process and state is their dosages they had moving them in and out of the formerly been provided are being building, because these are not diverted to mass vaccination sites drive-through clinics. These are and to pharmacies. sit-down clinics. So, we’ve really had to keep folks in their cars. The health department and the And that’s one thing we want to Calvert County Office on Aging encourage that if they’re coming have partnered to assist senior to a senior center clinic, they stay citizens through the process. Director of Community Resources Jennifer Moreland in their car to their appointment they have questions regarding the Transportation to the time, because that helps us Calvert County Commissioner maintain that social distancing.” Tim Hutchins during the briefing vaccine.” vaccination sites may be an issue. Moreland said, “Calvert observed that the county was As to the need for the Moreland said their clinics have going to have to do something County Public Transportation will vaccinations, Moreland provide transportation to the been ahead of other areas in about providing transportation for said, “Office on Aging staff the state. She said, “Interesting seniors to the mass vaccination half-day vaccine clinics at the are encouraging all seniors, senior centers by appointment enough, we’ve been doing this sites if the shots were not being regardless of age, to preregister now for two weeks and we just made available locally. for residents living along the for available vaccine clinics, public transportation routes. got a memorandum from the department of aging and from the County Administrator Mark whether coordinated by Health However, transfers may be Department, local pharmacy or necessary and regular fares will department of health saying they Willis reported that Director of wanted county area offices on Community Resources Jennifer Veterans Administration clinic apply. If a resident is an existing (if applicable.). Additionally, paratransit rider, they can make aging to start partnering with the Moreland had informed him health department.” her agency was working on the Office on Aging staff are assisting an appointment for curb-to-curb CalvertHealth (the hospital) in half problem. Moreland’s department service. Appointments should be She noted, “The hospital’s oversees the county’s Office on day senior clinics at the senior scheduled in advance by calling centers for seniors living at local been a great partner. I think we’ll Aging. (410) 535-1600, Ext. 2360. The be moving now with the health affordable and senior housing public transportation buses are facilities and Office on Aging department’s vaccines. Second Moreland told The County limited to a maximum of 11 riders clinics have already been set up Times, “Staff have contacted participants Office on Aging staff at once to meet social distancing assist in outreach and support for for those that have already been Office on Aging participants by requirements. Masks are required registered. So, it all seems to phone and prepared flyers for the registration process, referring and thorough cleaning is done them to contact their health care be going well. And I’m just very distribution at meal delivery in between trips. For routes and grateful for our staff because they and via e-mail to assist with provider if they have specific schedules, see information on health-related questions.” moved into that position even preregistration for clinics. Public Transportation service. If before the state indicated that Additional communications are residents don’t qualify for transit it was their role. That was very planned for the Office on Aging She added, “For medically service, the Office on Aging Senior homebound seniors unable to brave of them and I just feel very newsletter to encourage seniors Rides Coordinator can assist them fortunate to work with them.” to register on the portal or call transport, Office on Aging Case at (410) 535-4606, Ext. 139.” management staff is referring the number provided and reach [email protected] out to their health care provider if cases to the Health Department In a briefing to the for in-home vaccinations.” commissioners. Moreland 4 12 Senior Living The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 18, 2021 Office on Aging Offers Virtual Senior Center Videos Include Recreation, Education By Dick Myers real thing. • Commission on Aging Editor • Instructional Videos Senior center staff understand • Care Giving The last year has been tough for that is the case for senior citizens everyone. Many cite the reduction in as well. But in the meantime, they The exercise classes include: “get human contact as the toughest rub have tried to fill that void as best moving and have fun,” “seated of all. For senior citizens living alone as possible with their Virtual Senior exercise,” and “yoga practice to at home and depending on their Center, filled with video activities address tension throughout your regular visits to Calvert County’s and educational programs. body.” senior centerS for that social contact, there has all of a sudden been a One thing is clear about seniors Some of the nutritional education huge void. The centers are closed. that those kids at hone may find classes include: “Benefits of Spinach hard to accept. Through experience and Salad Recipe,” “Everything You The Calvert County Office on Aging they know thaT life doesn’t always Need to Know About Ancient Grains,” Mindful Mobility - Chair Yoga with Melinda website listed the types of recreation deal you what you would choose, so and “How much Sugar is in Your The instructional videos are and educational opportunities you roll with the punches. Favorite Soda.” eclectic, and include: available pre-COVID for senior to • Make an Easy Salt Scrub make thar social connection: “cards, So, the senior citizens who would Lectures include: “Keeping Your • Vintage Pineapple Jell-O Desert games, ceramics, computer labs, normally be visiting the senior Pets Safe Through the Holidays,” and • Simple Crockpot Mac & Cheese crafts, educational classes, fine centers on a regular basis can roll “Summer Tips for Staying Cool.” • Guitar Lessons for Beginners arts, game rooms, intergenerational with the punches through the Virtual • Fresh Corn & Tomato Salad activities, physical fitness, billiard Senior Center. Entertainment includes: Brian with • Tuna Salad with Chickpeas tournaments, special event his guitar; Kristy playing Amazing • Learn to make Taco Dip celebrations/activities, trips, cultural The virtual center has nine Grace, Sounds of Silence and • Ranch Snack Mix events and more.” categories from which to choose: Hallelujah on the cello; Ashley • Exercise classes Gaines and her brother Brandon The Virtual Senior Center can be Parents are clamoring for a return • Nutrition education classes Gaines entertaining with singing and accessed at https://calvertcountymd. to in-school learning because they • Lectures guitar; and several spooky stories gov/2715/Virtual-Senior-Center have come to appreciate that • Live entertainment • Art tips The art tips include making a virtual learning, while having some [email protected] advantages, is no substitute for the • Elder Law table runner, stained glass tips, and making a yarn rug.

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Feder and Karmen MacKendrick, A ability to adapt to change during Col- where she also served as interim execu- Passion for Wisdom: Readings in West- lege of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) tive director of the Southern Maryland ern Philosophy on Love and Desire; and 11th Annual Nonprofit Institute (NPI) Job Training Partnership Administra- a number of articles and book chap- Conference Feb. 25. Representatives tion (JTPA). When she entered graduate ters on Hegel, race, and pedagogy. Her from the region’s nonprofit school, she worked part time as a train- awards include the Magis Outstanding organizations are invited to attend this ing coordinator for the Southern Mary- Staff Member Award (Loyola Univer- virtual free event that will focus on land Tri-County Community Action sity New Orleans), President’s Lucille strategic planning, communications, Committee, Inc. (SMTCCAC), and later Clifton Award (St. Mary’s College of development/fundraising, management as executive director of the East-John Maryland), Homer L. Dodge Award for and leadership. Youth Center, Inc., in Lusby. Excellence in Teaching (St. Mary’s Col- “With engaging speakers on high-in- Anderson is author of Hegel’s Theory lege of Maryland), Henry C. Welcome terest topics and issues, this year’s con- of Recognition: From Oppression to Fellowship of the Maryland State High- ference is an opportunity to reflect on Ethical Liberal Modernity; with Robert er Education Commission, and Ford the past year and look forward with re- Bernasconi, Race and Racism in Conti- Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. newed vigor and new ideas,” said CSM nental Philosophy; with Ellen K. Feder She is also the co-founder of The Spirit CSM Executive Director of Equity and Inclusive Nonprofit Institute Coordinator Cara Diversity Dr. Sybol Anderson and Karmen MacKendrick, A Pas- of Jazz & Democracy and The Spirit Fogarty. sion for Wisdom: Readings in Western of Innovation & Freedom, ensembles Participants will have the opportu- tral part of her career for more than 15 Philosophy on Love and Desire; and a of musicians, artists, and scholars who nity to hear from 23 leaders on various years. She has served as the inaugural number of articles and book chapters on apply lessons from jazz and other arts panels after a kick-off featuring Master chief diversity officer at Loyola Uni- Hegel, race, and pedagogy. Her awards to promote inclusive democracy and the of Ceremonies CSM Assistant Director versity New Orleans, as senior program include the Magis Outstanding Staff mindset of innovation. of Strategic Initiatives Kyle Kebaugh manager and senior consultant for the Member Award (Loyola University The 11th Annual Nonprofit Institute and CSM President Dr. Maureen Mur- GE-NMF Primary Care Leadership New Orleans), President’s Lucille Clif- (NPI) Conference occurs Feb. 25 from phy. The conference’s keynote speaker Program of National Medical Fellow- ton Award (St. Mary’s College of Mary- 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register for the is CSM Executive Director of Equity ships, Inc. (NMF). At NMF, she pro- land), Homer L. Dodge Award for Ex- conference by Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. RSVPs and Inclusive Diversity Dr. Sybol An- vided oversight for two national ser- cellence in Teaching (St. Mary’s College are required to access conference derson, who is a social and political phi- vice-learning and research scholarship of Maryland), Henry C. Welcome Fel- information. Register here: https:// losopher specializing in liberal theory, programs for medical, law, and graduate lowship of the Maryland State Higher whova.com/portal/registration/ recognition theory, and the philosophy health professions students, designed to Education Commission, and Ford Foun- niac_202102/. of race. increase diversity in the health profes- dation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. Press Release from CSM Anderson’s commitment to building sions and improve health outcomes for Anderson is also the author of Hegel’s inclusive communities has been a cen- the medically underserved. Theory of Recognition: From Oppres- CBL Scientists Awarded Fulbright Scholarships Will Study Climate and the Environment University of Maryland Center for En- Professor Tom Miller, director of UMCES’ sea floor in the Bering and Chukchi Seas vironmental Science (UMCES) Associate Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, home with UMCES professors Jackie Grebmeier Professor Lora Harris and Ph.D. candidate base for Harris and Goethel’s research. “We and Lee Cooper. Christina Goethel have been named Ful- are so proud of these amazing researchers.” During her six-month fellowship, she will bright Scholars for 2021-2022. Harris will Seeking Solutions for Global Challeng- be teaching two courses—International use her award to work in Finland on ques- es Award Science Collaborations in the Arctic” and tions of estuarine ecology, and Goethel will UMCES Associate Professor Lora Har- “Survey of Socio-economic Models and use her award to support post-doctoral re- ris has been given the Seeking Solutions for Sustainable Ecosystem Practices in the Pan- search and teaching in Iceland. They both Global Challenges Award by the Fulbright Arctic”—during the Spring 2022 semester work out of UMCES’ Chesapeake Biologi- Finland Foundation in Helsinki. She will Lora Harris and Christina Goethel to begin re- Goethel’s research has shown that chang- cal Laboratory in Solomons. conduct research on coastal restoration and search exchange in Finland and Iceland es in the community composition of animals “These prestigious awards are a unique apply her understanding of restoration suc- both exciting and powerful,” said Dr. Harris. that live on the sea floor can be related to the opportunity for our scientists to impact the cesses and challenges in the Chesapeake “It is equally satisfying to have the oppor- warming of the Arctic and the retreat of sea- future and make a difference, working with Bay with the Baltic Sea. tunity for cultural exchange and relationship sonal sea ice. These changes on the Pacific scientists around the world to find solutions Harris is a marine scientist whose re- building that is a hallmark of the Fulbright side of the Arctic are affecting ecological to our global environmental challenges,” search focuses on how climate and manage- program in service of international collabo- trajectories and Indigenous communities said UMCES President Peter Goodwin. “To ment actions interact to affect water qual- ration and understanding.” that place cultural and subsistence value on have two scholars from our institutions se- ity. She quantifies responses in estuaries to She will be hosted at the Tvärminne Zoo- Arctic animals such as walruses and several lected is a testament to the relevant and im- change at the whole system level, with a par- logical Station, a laboratory of the University species of diving ducks, or eiders. pactful work being done here in Maryland ticular focus on understanding restoration of Helsinki, during her four-month exchange “The opportunity to expand my work into and its global impact.” pathways. Her research has included sub- and will collaborate most closely with Dr. a different part of the Arctic Ocean will al- The Fulbright program funds interna- merged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and marsh Aleksandra Lewandowska. low me deeper insights into how these eco- tional exchanges between the U.S. and other plants, as well as how low levels of dissolved Fulbright-Ministry of Foreign Affairs systems are responding to climate change countries. The scholars are selected for their oxygen create challenges for restoration. She Arctic Scholar and how we move forward as an interna- academic merit and leadership potential to employs numerical modeling, takes advan- Graduate student Christina Goethel has tional community,” said Goethel. teach, research, and exchange ideas, and tage of large datasets, and for the past decade been named a Fulbright-Ministry of Foreign She will use the University of Akureyri many have gone on to become heads of gov- has leveraged a unique engineered aeration Affairs Arctic Scholar. She will teach cours- as a base and work with Dr. Oddur Þór Vil- ernment, Nobel Laureates, and MacArthur system to manipulate oxygen concentrations es at the University of Akureyri in northern helmsson, the director of the Natural Re- Foundation Fellows. in entire tributaries. Iceland on the importance of international source Science Program, and other faculty. “These two awards exemplify the impacts “The opportunity to undertake compara- and Arctic resident community scientific This grant is funded by the Icelandic Minis- that the University of Maryland Center for tive studies of our ecological understanding collaborations across the entire Arctic. For try for Foreign Affairs. Environmental Science has on our local of restoration successes and challenges in her Ph.D., she has been studying the effects Press Release from the University of community, the state and the globe,” said the Chesapeake Bay and in the Baltic Sea, is of climate change on animals that live on the Maryland Center for Environmental Science 18 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 18, 2021 CSM Becomes Red CSM Charters New Black Cross Challenge Winner Engineers Chapter Blood Drives; Garner 264 Units The College of Southern Maryland and positively impact the community, ex- (CSM) has made history by chartering the plained Jehnell Linkens. “The main goal The College of Southern Maryland nation’s newest National Society of Black of the society’s current 10-year Strategic (CSM) was named as a winner in the Engineers (NSBE) during a recent virtual Plan is to lead the United States to produce American Red Cross Pump It Up Chal- ceremony attended by 14 CSM student 10,000 Black Engineers annually by 2025.” lenge, which recognizes high-achieving inductees and 30 well-wishers, including The NSBE is 24,000 members strong blood drive sponsors that have grown the state Maryland State Delegate Dr. Edith and collaborates with several global or- number of blood donations collected in Patterson. ganizations to improve the number of the their community to help hospital patients Calling the new NSBE charter members engineers in the world, including represen- in need. “trailblazers,” Patterson praised induct- tation at the United Nations. This offers Committed to serving the Southern ees and the mother-daughter team who members the opportunity to extend their Maryland region, CSM staff and students will serve as advisors for the new NSBE reach outside of their own communities. have hosted six blood drives at its campus- chapter – CSM Pre-Engineering Program “We are excited and filled with pride to es to facilitate the collection of 264 units Coordinator and Adjunct Professor Jehnell welcome this new chapter and its induct- of blood between June 2020 and Jan. 28, C. Linkins and her daughter CSM Alum- ees here today into our diverse and global 2021. CSM had already achieved the hon- na Jehnae Linkins. The pair have worked membership,” Jehnell Linkins added. ored distinction of the Premier Blood Part- closely in recent years to also sponsor Jehnae Linkins shared that the NSBE of- ner with the Red Cross. the role of laboratorians in helping to find CSM’s “Engineer Like a Girl” summer fers academic excellence programs, schol- “Giving blood is a simple act of gener- safe and compatible units of blood for hos- programs for high school students and the arships, leadership training, professional osity that can truly make a lifesaving dif- pital patients in need of transfusion. Plus, college’s Engineering clubs. Most recently development and access to career opportu- ference,” said CSM Medical Laboratory MLT students earn extra credit for volun- Jehnell Linkins and CSM Instructor Judith nities for thousands of members annually Technician (MLT) Professor Tiffany Gill. teering at the blood drives. Moore also started CSM’s new Society of and provides opportunities for their suc- “Last year, we received an outpouring of CSM will host another blood drive Feb. Women Engineers (SWE) Club. cess that remain unmatched by any other support from the community at our blood 24 at the Prince Frederick Campus, located “Students you are all to be commended organization. drives, and our goal is to make it a success at 115 JW Williams Rd., Prince Frederick, for the historic role your new chapter is Inducted by the NSBE Board of Direc- again this year for patients who are count- Md. 20678 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The need playing at the College of Southern Mary- tors as CSM chapter’s first officers were ing on us. We are proud to partner with the for blood is constant. In fact, every two land and in your communities,” she said CSM Engineer students Asha Gaines as Red Cross as a Premier Blood Partner and seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood before extending a proclamation from the president; Shareese Adams, vice president; help fulfill its critical mission.” transfusion, according to the Red Cross. To Southern Maryland Delegation to mark the Arianna Gaskins, treasurer; Glory Sebu- At two of the blood drives held at CSM’s locate a blood drive or a donation center occasion. lime, Secretary; Grantley Bourne, senator; La Plata campus last fall, Gill’s MLT stu- near you, go to www.RedCrossBlood.org. CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy and Kourtney Goldring serving as parlia- dents were on hand to educate donors about Press Release from CSM also extended congratulations. “Your lead- mentarian. Also taking oaths as the chap- ership will guarantee the success of our ter’s first members were: CSM Engineering new chapter of the Society of Black En- students Jaliyah Blackwell, Lauren Chan- Annual ‘On Watch’ Brick gineers at the College of Southern Mary- dler, Nyah Christen, Emily DePew, Tehya land,” she said. “I couldn’t be more proud.” Gaines, Cornelius Hightower III, Joan Murphy told the students they were join- Popoola and Johnne Webster. ing a powerful national network that will “These students hold grade point aver- Campaign Underway allow them to grow and develop. “You have ages above a 3.3 plus they work jobs, are worked hard—both in and out of class— officers in other clubs on campus, hold during a global pandemic, and yet you lean internships, some are members of a row- in to do more,” Murphy added. “I’m hum- ing crew, girl scouts, or are baristas,” said bled by your persistence and resilience, and Jehnell Linkins. “A few are returning to I applaud you. We live in a complicated CSM to enhance their education by chang- world filled with complicated problems, ing careers to engineering, some have suf- and I’m heartened to see in all of you the fered great losses this semester in their discipline, the technical expertise, and the immediate families due to COVID-19, yet leadership skills to improve our future.” they persevered. Jehnae and I are so proud The National Society of Black Engineers of each and every one of you.” mission is to increase the number of cul- Learn more about the NSBE at https:// turally responsible black engineers who www.nsbe.org/home.aspx. excel academically, succeed professionally Press Release from CSM

Citizens are invited to honor a World Solomons. find us on War II veteran with a memorial paver brick An application is available online on the Veterans Patio at the “On Watch” at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/OnWatch. memorial statue in Solomons. To learn more, contact Theresa Windsor at The Calvert County Department of Pub- 410-535-1600, ext. 2565. lic Works, General Services Division, is The “On Watch” memorial statue is an coordinating the annual campaign, which 8-foot bronze piece by Maryland artist runs through May 3, 2021. Antonio Tobias Mendez commemorating The monument commemorates those the people and work done at the Solomons who served the United States during World Amphibious Training Base during World War II. The cost of each brick is $100, War II. This facility, the nation’s first am- which is tax deductible. Purchasers will phibious training facility, was active from be notified when engraving and installa- 1942-1945 and its effect on the area contin- tion are complete. Gifts made toward the ues to be felt today. The statue was unveiled memorial brick campaign are used for the in August 2007. maintenance and care of the statue and Press Release from Calvert County govern- www.facebook.com/CountyTimesCalvert grounds, located at 14485 Dowell Road in ment. Thursday, February 18, 2021 The Calvert County Times Sports 19 Spiggy Takes a Stroll Down Memory Lane Dave Spigler, our contributing writer, is famous for having been one of the Washington “Redskins” Hogettes. He got an unexpected trip back to his old haunting grounds recently. Here’s the story in his own words: Math Class By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Kirk Cousins – and trades gone I thought I would put a smile on Contributing Writer awry – Donovan McNabb and Alex your face and maybe bring back a The text arrived mid-day. It Smith – and the evidence seems to memory or two. My son Richard and sat unread for hours on my over- indicate that Washington is unique- daughter in law Danielle gave me an whelmed phone, temporarily lost ly adept at screwing up the most "early" birthday gift a few months amidst a flurry of emails, virtual important position in American ago by ordering a "Fan Cutout" to be meetings, ill-timed dog barks, ex- sports. placed in a seat at FedEx Field for the pressions of outrage at the slight- But someone has to line up un- Washington Football Team's games est Wi-Fi interruption and the echo der center, so the little franchise this year. We watched every game of an on-going band lessons. Such that could (but often can’t) is back to spot it, but there were so many is the COVID life – a chaotic ex- searching for an answer…again. cutouts we never saw it. A couple of istence where roles as parent and When in the name of Sonny Jur- weeks ago we were notified by the itself and I told her at least a dozen times or more! Then I asked her to employee and child and student co- gensen and Joe Theismann will this team if we wanted to retrieve our cut- exist, and homes have morphed into end? out, we had to make an appointment take a good look at my cutout! Then she understood and could not stop makeshift offices and classrooms. Maybe with a text? to come up to the stadium to get it. I Sound familiar? My buddy’s e-note brought this went up this past Thursday afternoon laughing! And as part of the deal, she gave me burgundy rally towel and But we are getting to the end of news: WFT had resigned Taylor with instructions to go to Gate A and this. Surely it won’t be as long as Heinicke, a 27- year-old journey- have a mask and Identification with took several pictures. In the photo of me in front of the it has been. The light is detectable. man of four previous NFL stops, to me. I was met by an official from the Science is readying a rescue. The a two-year, $8.75M contract. What team that took me down to the bowels seats, the area above my head was where we sat overlooking the tunnel new and present normal will soon a story: The guy who sounds like of the stadium to a large room where be the abnormal past. a cross between a car-care center several thousand cutouts were num- - we had a banner on the railing in front of us that "Mikey T" brought to The text…yes, yes, yes…suscep- and a European beer, was yanked bered and sorted. A sweet young lady tible I am to pandemic drift. The out of math class at Old Dominion who I believe may be a cheerleader each game that said "Pig Pen" in big black letters. So many great memo- source was a friend, a dear one, last December, signed to WFT’s was assigned to get my cutout then the kind whose mere name on the practice squad, was elevated to the give me a "tour" and take me out on ries came rushing back of those "Glo- ry Days"...it was the best feelings I screen prompts warm feelings and active roster on December 19 and the field. an involuntary grin. He was send- started a playoff game against Tom She asked if I was ever in the lower have had since COVID-19 took a lot of fun out of our lives! I know for ing breaking news about the Wash- Brady, The GOAT, in January. De- part of the stadium under the seats ington Football Team, a shared spite the loss, Heinicke played like and I said many times. When we many of you those were great times as well! love that has been, shall we say, such a cold-blooded gangster that went out of the tunnel onto the field, strrrrrrrugling of late. he will be doing a different kind of she asked had I ever been on the field I thought I would share with you this quick stroll down Memory Lane. The team is nameless. Its embat- math – i.e. counting his millions – tled and hate-able owner is trying to next year. Stand by for the ESPN 30 fend off a coup attempt by minor- for 30. ity owners and lawsuits stemming Look, despite the fairy tale flir- Input Sought on Migratory from what is allegedly decades tations, the future remains uncer- of sexual deviancy tracing to the tain for Heinicke. If WFT history top of the org chart. Meanwhile, is any guide, his story ends back in Game Bird Hunting the NFL and, no doubt, the team’s the classroom before the 2022 mid- sponsors are watching closely as the term election. But for now, Heinicke franchise makes sweeping changes is a legitimate D.C. sports entity. Seasons to cleanse the stench of what had Whether he flames out or sticks, The Maryland Department of Nat- become a corporate frat house. For there’s practical utility in his rise. ural Resources has posted the pro- Daniel Snyder, this must be like a The first thing that comes to mind: posed 2021-2022 Migratory Game public proctology exam. Ah, but Don’t be too quick to abandon Plan Bird Seasons for public review and who deserves such humiliation A - your dream. Real jobs and per- comment through Feb. 26. more? Unlike the brave-to-the-end sonal responsibility quickly beckon The department’s website also William Wallace, if Snyder were upon entry into the adult world. But features a short presentation detail- to scream “merrrrrrrrrrcy,” none if circumstances allow, smile in the ing the remaining steps in the regu- would be granted. face of preliminary failures (like latory process, data updates, and This, of course, looms over all being released from multiple teams) the status of the Atlantic Population on-field happenings which are, by and steadfastly chase your dream. (migratory) Canada goose popula- comparison to much of the last 20 The next Heinicke-isms: If you get tion. Citizens can provide input on- years, not entirely awful. Is that a a shot behind the wheel, drive like line, by phone at 410-260-8540, by compliment? As close as it gets. you stole it. Be prepared and exe- fax at 410-260-8596, or in writing Photo by Larry Hindman/Maryland DNR There is on-going ugly. Another cute fearlessly - like there’s nothing to: Maryland Department of Natu- sources Service Center or at any first round quarterback just flamed to lose. And lastly, no matter how ral Resources Wildlife and Heritage one of the more than 250 Sport Li- out - Dwayne Haskins joins the old you are, it is never too late to Service, 580 Taylor Avenue, E-1, cense Agents statewide. dubious company of Heath Shuler, go back to college – a good thing, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401. Hunters with questions may con- Patrick Ramsey, Jason Campbell for sure, even it requires a return to The public comment period will tact the Maryland Department of and Robert Griffin III. Are the play- math class. close at noon February 26. Natural Resources Wildlife and ers to blame, though? Add in free Send comments to Ronald- Licenses, stamps, and permits Heritage Service at 410-260-8540. agent escapees – Trent Green and [email protected] may be purchased online by phone Press Release from MD at 855-855-3906, at a Natural Re- DNR. 20 Calendars The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 18, 2021 Community

To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@coun- Ctytimes.net with the alendarlisting details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication. ent institutions will be available to chat Thursday, February 18 with students and help navigate their CSM Transfer Thursday future transfer experience. RSVPs are Virtual; 11 a.m. required to access Zoom information. CSM hosts Transfer institutions vir- Free. csmd.edu/transferthursdays tually each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS p.m. Representatives from two differ- Ongoing ent institutions will be available to chat Body, Soul, Peace, and Harmony with students and help navigate their Artworks@7th Gallery; Thursday - LOCAL ADVERTISERS future transfer experience. RSVPs are Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. required to access Zoom information. Masks, limited gallery numbers, Free. csmd.edu/transferthursdays and physical distance precautions are REAL ESTATE required. Shop the gallery 24/7 online CSM Literary Connections Series at [email protected] and Insta- Online; 1 p.m. gram or call for an appointment at 410- SERVICES Adam Karlin is an author, journal- 286-5278. Attached below are featured ist, and travel writer. Karlin has writ- works from the gallery’s cooperative ten on travel, crime, politics, archae- membership of 25 artists, one of whom ology, and civil wars – both contem- is always on hand to greet visitors to VEHICLES porary and historical – for outlets like the gallery and talk about the show the BBC, NPR and Christian Science and fellow artists. Multi-talented in Monitor. RSVPs are required to ac- multi-media Suzanne Shelden is the EMPLOYMENT cess Zoom information. Free. https:// gallery’s newly themed “Featured Art- www.csmd.edu/calendar/community- ist”. Her beautiful Southern Maryland events/2021-02-18_connections-Ad- landscapes, seascapes give the viewer CHILD CARE am-karlin. a feast to behold. ‘Body and Soul, Peace and Harmony’ offers new works Saturday, February 20 in stained glass, acrylic, silk painting, Free Paper Shredding Event ceramic arts, scratchboard, mixed me- GENERAL Huntingtown High School; 9 a.m. - dia, sculpture, and jewelry. 1 p.m. MERCHANDISE Residents are required to wear face Calvert Library Openings masks and practice safe social dis- Thanks to declining COVID-19 tancing to prevent the spread of CO- positivity numbers, Calvert Library is VID-19. There is no limit per resident welcoming customers back in for short and proof of residency is required. visits. Customers are still asked to keep All paper must be removed from plas- visits as short as possible and no lon- YOUR ONLINE tic bags and cardboard boxes prior to ger than an hour, wear an appropriate shredding. 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Customers can also or download the Recycle Coach app. follow and interact with library staff on Facebook and Twitter. More infor- Thursday, February 25 mation about coronavirus is available in the Research & Learn section of the WWW.SOMD.COM CSM Transfer Thursday library website. Call 410-535-0291 or Virtual; 11 a.m. email [email protected] CSM hosts Transfer institutions vir- with any reference questions you may tually each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 have. CLASS.SOMD.COM p.m. Representatives from two differ- Thursday, February 18, 2021 The Calvert County Times ObituariesCalendars 21 Tessa Dawn “Tess” Navy he received his HVAC certification. He later worked for the federal government at Grosskurth the Washington Naval Yard, where he then YOUR TAX retired. David married Virginia Miller on Tessa Dawn June 2, 1966 and they lived in Hawaii, North “Tess” Grosskurth, Beach and then settled in Dunkirk in 1973. 42 of Lusby, MD David was very proud of his military service REFUND AND FIVE passed away peace- and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, fully at her home being on the water and spending time with surrounded by fam- his family. SUGGESTIONS ily on Wednesday, He was preceded in death by his father, Contributing Writer: February 10, 2021. mother and step-father, Clyde A. Crotts and Lynda J. Striegel She is survived by brother Geoffrey Corbin Crotts. David is her high school survived by his wife Virginia C. Johnson of You worked hard in 2020 and have trophes. Generally, the amount you sweetheart and husband of 26 years, Ian Dunkirk, daughters Shelly Johnson (Tracy) of now paid your taxes and are expecting need to save for emergencies should Grosskurth; her two children, Summer (age Bowie, Christina Thomas of Hollywood and a refund. Keep in mind that your re- represent at least six months of liv- 24) and Abbigail (age 20); her mother, Lisa Erik David Johnson (Charlene) of Dunkirk, fund money is not a gift from the gov- ing expenses plus whatever it takes to Bilotta (John); father, Rick Reeder (Jaclyn); grandchildren Emma, Lillian and Samantha ernment—it is your money. This ar- make you feel secure. Setting up an brothers, Dennis Reeder (Angela) and John Thomas and Alexandra and Gage Johnson. ticle makes some suggestions on how emergency fund will take away that “Rusty” Reeder (Christina); and her many Also surviving are a brother Sidney Johnson you can use your tax refund money. fear of the unknown and put you in nieces and nephews (Isaac, Caela, Ayden, (Genevieve) of West River and sister-in-law Some people purposely withhold the position of being able to cope with Charlotte and Nora). Penny Murphy of Brandywine. too much money from their paychecks, whatever happens. Tess spent her time making memories A Memorial Service will be Monday, Feb- knowing that they will receive a larg- Take Care of Your Loved Ones with her family and loved spoiling her nieces ruary 22, 2021at er lump sum tax refund. A type of The vast majority of people have and nephews. She loved going to the theater, 2 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home-Owings, forced savings. But, why do that when done absolutely no estate planning. camping, enjoyed Baysox games -when they 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane the government provides you with no Everyone needs to have a Will or a win, Renaissance festivals, and Comic-cons. Owings, MD 20736. interest on your money? You would Trust, a Power of Attorney that cov- Tessa loved history and visiting the old battle- be better off to take the money in your ers medical and financial needs, and fields. She spent her free time reading, follow- paycheck and set some aside in an in- a Living Will. Why? To protect your ing her beloved UNC Tar Heels, and watch- Everett Fairfax Inscoe terest bearing investment. Even if the loved ones and yourself. Once you ing her favorite shows with family. Tess was a Everett Fairfax interest amounts are small, your mon- have organized your estate plan, you dedicated Paralegal for over 15 years, finding Inscoe, 68, of Lo- ey will be earning something. If you will feel a great burden has been lifted her work family with the law firm of Dugan, thian passed away are receiving a huge tax refund, take a from your shoulders. Whether this McKissick & Longmore. February 3, 2021 look at your W-4 form and adjust your relates to appointing guardians for In lieu of flowers, her family asks you to at his residence. He federal income tax withholding. your minor-aged children, designat- make a donation to the charity of your choice was born Septem- What are the smartest ways of dealing someone to take care of you if you in her name. To leave the family a condolence ber 1, 1952 in Wash- ing with a tax refund? Making a plan can’t do that for yourself, or deciding please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com ington, DC to Ever- for your refund money is always a how your assets will be divided on ett Fairfax Inscoe, good idea. Without a plan, that mon- your death, taking steps to put your David Owen Johnson Sr. and Helen Pet- ey can easily disappear into a cloud strategy into writing is well worth the tipher. Everett was of buying whatever suits your fancy. effort. This year, make an effort to David Owen primarily raised in foster care by his foster You will be better off if you make a get yourself organized. Johnson, 76, of parents Nick and Audrey Wyvill. He was em- plan to handle the tax refund. Invest in Yourself Dunkirk passed ployed with the Maryland State Highway Ad- To get you started, here are five If you have been putting off career away February 8, ministration for many years and was a long- suggestions on how to use your tax or skills training because of the cost, 2021 surrounded time dedicated volunteer fireman with the refund: it may be time to use your refund to by his family. He Upper Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department 1. Pay down your consumer debt. help you start a new career. College was born June 28, Company 20. Everett had a passion for fire- 2.Set up an emergency fund. courses, technology skills improve- 1944 in Onley, fighting and helping others. In his spare time, 3.Protect your loved ones. ment, books to help you help yourself, MD to Clarence he enjoyed fishing, baseball, and animals. 4.Invest in yourself. all of these are part of a strategy to Preston and Janet Everett is survived by his sisters Carlene 5.Plan a vacation. improve your skills and your job pros- Opal (Malabey) Johnson. David was raised Crawford and her husband Ronald of Hager- Pay Down Your Consumer Debt. pects. Or, consider joining a health in Deale and graduated from Southern High stown, MD and Ann Pennington and her hus- High-cost consumer debt is a kill- club or purchasing a piece of exer- School. After high school, he worked for band Mickey Swindell of Winnsboro, TX as er. Times have been tough and many cise equipment to improve your own the state roads before joining the Navy in well as nephews Samuel Sikes of Santa Anna, people have lived on their credit cards, health. Taking steps to improve your- January of 1966. 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