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Prince Frederick Town Center Update Begins Large Crowd Attends First Workshop By Dick Myers Hutchins responded to Gowans the assurance that areas of the town center on both sides of what will Editor citizen comments would be heard. Hutchins and soon be a six-lane Routes 2/4 bisecting it. Cook were criticized in a letter published before the “They have to be able to cross Route 4 some- “One key thing about Prince Frederick as a town meeting and which appears elsewhere in this week’s how,” one man said, noting there is no pedestrian center and the county seat, it impacts everybody. issue. interconnectivity. You’re either driving through it, live here or you’re A short time larer at the meeting, Cook attempted He noted that for people who have lived in the area coming to it.” Calvert County Long-Range Planner to silence a speaker who was expressing concerns for a while, the real town center is the old town along Jenny Plummer-Welker made that observation after about groundwater contamination. Main Street. asking the approximately 150 people attending the During her opening remarks, Plummer-Welker A woman said, “A true town center is walkable.” kick-off session for the revision of the Prince Freder- said, “The county started doing comprehensive plan- She added, “Bring us all together!” ick Town Center Master Plan where they were from. ning in the late 1960s. There was a lot of growth Plummer-Welker observed that a solution might be Hands went up for those from Price Frederick (town happening in the seventies and eighties and there a series of neighborhoods with sidewalks. center and zip code) and those from north and south was a concern that there would be development from A survey was handed out to attendees and is avail- of the town center. Dunkirk all the way south to Solomons. And so, the able online. The survey asks which of the following The upstairs meeting room at the Prince Frederick town center concept was developed in 1983 to ad- issues are the most important: land use, housing, wa- Volunteer Rescue Squad was packed and the meet- dress that.” ter resources, public safety, environment and natu- ing at times became raucous and contentious. At one The county oversees seven town centers plus the ral resources, transportation, older adult and senior point Myra Gowans, president of Calvert Citizens independent towns of Chesapeake Beach and North facilities, education, heritage, economic vitality and United, which has sued the county over the vote to Beach have their own. Plummer-Welker noted that parks and recreation. adopt the updated county comprehensive plan, at- the existing Prince Frederick Town Center Master The survey is available on line on a page dedi- tempted to ask a question and before the sentence Plan was adopted in 1989 and much has happened in cated to the Prince Frederick Town Center pro- was completed, new Planning and Zoning Director the town and in society since then. cess: http://www.calvertcountymd.gov/2567/ Mary Beth Cook attempted to silence her. Plummer-Welker said the master plan envisions Town-Center-Master-Plan-Update Commissioner Tim Hutchins came to Cook’s de- expanding the Prince Frederick Town Center in two Deadline for returning the survey is Feb. 17. fense, saying it was her meeting to run. Gowans phases, but the exact number of housing units in those The next workshop is scheduled for Feb. 26 with would not be dissuaded and said all she wanted to areas will be defined by the town center plan and af- a snow date of March 4. Location has still not been know was what assurance citizens could receive that fected by issues such as terrain and transportation. determined. their comments would be heard. The commissioners When she asked the audience to identify the big- There will be four area workshops in April and adopted the comprehensive county plan over the ob- gest challenges in town, transportation was the first May. jections of the overwhelming majority of the citizens one raised. 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Curry: ‘Unflattering Facts of Life’ YOUR HOMETOWN Student Behavior Issue Discussed the rest of the class “somewhere else until someone comes in and gets this child SOURCE FOR GAS calmed down, it gets them out of the room. Generally, those kinds of breaks don’t last more than five, 10 minutes at the most, but still it’s pretty disruptive.” FIREPLACE SALES Before a recent policy change limiting the method, the school system had one of the highest incidences of using restraint and seclusion. He said, “It was discovered AND SERVICE. that we were doing it more than most. And so, we had to take a hard look at ourselves and say why is that and what are our practices and when do we do it? Maybe we shouldn’t.” Curry explained, “We need to reduce Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry our use and we have a new report that just By Dick Myers came out and it’s based on last year’s data Editor and we just started making our changes this school year. So, this latest report Calvert County Superintendent of won’t show us any better. But we know Schools Dr. Daniel Curry held his 4th An- already with our data from this school nual State of the Schools Luncheon Jan. year, that we are much better than we 30 at Calvert High School. The Event, have been for this particular issue.” whose proceeds benefit the Calvert Coun- Curry also talked about the achieve- ty School Foundation, featured a recita- ment gap between minority and non-mi- tion of the systems many accomplish- nority students. He said, “We have to dig ments, an update of school construction down and find causes and address issues projects and a discussion of the school that might be barriers to that particular system’s Strategic Plan. group of students scoring much better. But, at one point during his Power We have a couple of schools that have Point presentation Curry said, “I’m go- been for the last couple of years focusing ing to step aside from the strategic plan on increasing the number of students who slides for a moment and get real honest. don’t traditionally enroll in advanced There’s a couple of areas where we’ve placement class, low income and minor- gotten some big publicity, not real flatter- ity kids. There’s a gap there.” ing, in the last year.” He was referring to Curry also noted that the four-year the controversy over Restraint and Seclu- agreement with the county commission- sion and what he categorized as “More ers for a local funding formula ends next Challenging Student Behavior.” year. Curry said, “It has worked well, Curry later described the challenging especially at times when we were los- student behavior as “unflattering facts of ing enrollment. So, we know that the life that we have to deal with.” board of education would be interested The two issues brought hundreds of in negotiating a formula with the county speakers to the school board meetings commissioners.” Public Comment sessions and many of The Calvert County School Board the speakers were highly critical of the Foundation has issued eight grants this superintendent and the board. The con- year. They are: troversies have put a damper on the sys- Peace Room: Cristin Williams, Calvert tem’s accomplishments outlined by the Elementary superintendent at the luncheon. Yoga for Kids: Leigh Cox, Barstow Regarding student behavior, which has Elementary resulted in teachers and other students Creating Citizens: Jayme Pieretti & being assaulted, Curry said it’s an issue Christie Williams, Huntingtown High plaguing every school district and every Enriching Cultural Diversity: Megan superintendent in the country, describing Ellis Perry, Huntingtown High them as “more challenging behaviors than Family Math Night: Megan Zebron, SERVICE we’ve ever seen before in our schools.” Dowell Elementary Taylor Gas Company offers full service installation and repair for a He said some of the behavior problems Whiteboard Tables: Rachel Hull, Cal- breadth of propane related systems. are coming from the youngest elementary vert Elementary Student Voice Initiative: Sheila Bruck- DEPENDABILITY age children. “We have had some staff get hurt. This is primarily an issue for some ner & Bonnie Brown, Patuxent High The customer is our top priority here at Taylor Gas. We provide 24 hour Chesapeake Beach Community Mural: emergency service and deliveries to the Sourthern Maryland area. of our special populations. It involves improving on training, it involves proper Tracy Bensing, Beach Elementary. EXPERIENCE equipment. It involves sometimes regu- A creative lunch was served by the Combining extensive training with 68 years of on-the-job experience, lating that kitchen.” That means, he said, Culinary Arts students at Calvert Career you can be sure that you’ll be getting the best service available. finding “a right level of medication they and Technology Center. The color guard might need.” was provided by Calvert High NJROTC. The school’s Chamber Choir and Musical 21434 GREAT MILLS RD. • LEXINGTON PARK • MD He said when problems occur in the classroom, some people don’t understand Theater performed for the audience. 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Transportation Plan Headed for PublicLET’S Hearing Plans Growth Scenarios Questioned By Dick Myers cycle, but that is “not the norm.”TALK! Editor “You can’t design to perception,MENTAL you have HEALTH to design AND YOUR TEEN: to the numbers,” Cook said. The Calvert County Board of County Commis- Hance disagreed. “PerceptionWHAT’S is reality,” THE he CONNECTION said. TO sioners (BOCC) has unanimously agreed to move He added, “You have to take into account that traffic capacity. forward with a public hearing on the proposed coun- is backed up at Plum Point SUBSTANCERoad,” noting that while USE?Resiliency of infrastructure will become a public ty transportation plan. stopped the motorist is concluding that the tragic safety concern in certain parts of the county. The decision was reached at the BOCC’s Feb. 4 light doesn’t work. That’s his reality. Tuesday, Feb.While 11, the 2020staff prepares • 6-8 the p.m.public notice for a meeting as the controversy of including a “hyper- During the discussion, CommissionerCalvert Tim Library, hearing laterMeeting this month, Room they also Two will work on some growth scenario” in the plan continues. Hutchins urged the plan to take note of the fact that revisions based on comments heard from the BOCC. The proposed plan was presented to the BOCC by roads in Calvert are connected to traffic850 corridors Costley [email protected] Way, Prince Frederick Planning and Zoning Director Mary Beth Cook and thar run through other counties. Route 4, he said, be- Principal Planner Tamara Blake-Wallace. gins at the White House Presented by Christina Spangler Southern Maryland Regional Supervisor, Maryland Coalition of Families The discussion of the plan was interrupted at one and ends in St. Mary’s Registration Required - Seating Limited point for the scheduled public comment agenda item. County so those jurisdic- LET’S and Ginger RoselaThis is a FREE event. Ella Ennis, past char of the Republican Central Com- tions have to be part of Family Peer Support Specialist, Maryland CoalitionRefreshments of Families will be provided. mittee, renewed the concerns she had stated at the the conversation on fixes Being a teenager can be difficult. Stress, hearing before the planning commission. TALK! to the road’s problems. MENTAL HEALTHRegistration AND YOUR TEEN: Required - Seatingdepression Limited and anxiety are just a few of the “To have a scenario for 97 percent growth (in the According to Blake- mental health issues facing teens. Come learn WHAT’SThis THE is CONNECTIONa FREE event. TO Refreshments aboutwill the importancebe provided. of mental health in a child’s plan) is outrageous and off the wall,” Ennis said. She Wallace, the plan development and signs that a child is struggling. said growth over the past few decades has been about SUBSTANCEBeing a teenager can be USE? difficult. Stress, depression and anxiety are justLeaving a few mental of thehealth mental issues untreatedhealth issues can lead reached the following facing teens. Come learn about the importance of mental health in a child’s development and signs that a to negative behaviors, such as substance use. 15 percent, which is one of the other growth options. conclusions: child is struggling. Leaving mental health issues untreated can lead to negative behaviors, such as substance Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 • 6-8 p.m. Learn how to provide support and connect with She said that is what should prevail in the plan, “to Objectively, future use. Learn how to provide support and connect with services to keep your child moving in a positive direction. Positive mentalCalvert health Library, allows people Meeting to realize Room their fullTwo potential, copeservices with life’sto keep stresses, your child bemoving productive in a positive maintain our quality of life.” traffic conditions are ac- 850 Costleyand Way, make Princepositive contributionsFrederick to their communities.direction. Positive mental health allows people to realize their full potential, cope with life’s stresses, Cook said staff was recommending language ceptable with modest Presented by Christina Spangler be productive and make positive contributions to changes to indicate that the scenario was presented improvements. MarylandSouthern Coalition Maryland of Families Regional (MCF) helps Supervisor, families who Maryland care for someone Coalition with of behavioral Families healththeir needs. communities. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, youth and other loved ones, we connect, support and empower Maryland’s families. Our staff provides one-to-one support to parents for comparison only and was not what the county More/widened roads and caregivers of young peopleand with mental Ginger health issuesRosela and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue. Family Peer Support Specialist, Maryland Coalition of Families This is not a library sponsored event. wanted. are the most expensive This is not a library sponsored event. County Administrator Mark Willis, who was plan- Registration Required - Seating Limited solution to operational This is a FREE event. Refreshments will be provided. ning and zoning director when the transportation problems. BeingSponsored a teenager can be difficult. by Calvert Stress, depression Alliance and anxiety Against are just a few Substanceof the mental health issues Abuse, Inc. facing teens. Come learn about the importance of mental health in a child’s development and signs that a plan process began, said of the hyper growth exam- Pace and timing of child isTo struggling. register Leaving mentalor for health more issues untreated information, can lead to negative call behaviors, 410-535-3733. such as substance use. Learn how to provide support and connect with services to keep your child moving in a positive direction. ple, “What it shows is what could happen. I wanted development relative Positive mental health allows people to realize their full potential, cope with life’s stresses, be productive the citizens to look at that because that’s what we to road improvements and make positive contributions to their communities. Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs. Using personal experience as parents, don’t want.” He said it’s all about transparency. needs to be addressed caregivers, youth and other loved ones, we connect, support and empower Maryland’s families. Our staff provides one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue. “Mr. Willis is entitled to his opinion. but it isn’t with policy and financial This is not a library sponsored event. correct,” Ennis responded. tools during town center Sponsored by Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. At one point during the discussion, Commissioner planning. To register or for more information, call 410-535-3733. Buddy Hance asked the staff what they had learned Mobi l it y-i mpa i red THE ARC SOUTHERN MARYLAND IS HIRING from the exercise in developing the plan. Cook noted populations will increase the testimony that talked about sitting in traffic con- significantly over next gestion. She said sone people may have “the percep- 10 years; transportation tion of sitting at a traffic light for more than one light needs exceed current IS BECOMING A Delegate Gerald “Jerry” Clark SUPERHERO YOUR named Minority Ranking Member VISION FOR 2020? Delegate Gerald “Jerry” Clark was Clark is a member of the Land Use and named the new Ranking Member of the Ethics and the Natural Resources, Agri- Environment and Transportation com- culture and Open Space subcommittees. mittee by the House Minority Caucus today. “I am grateful for the opportunity. Be- ing part of this committee has given me the opportunity to grow and expand my knowledge in many areas. I look forward to the new responsibility of keeping my colleagues informed of the progress and challenges of bills in committee,” said Delegate Clark. START THE NEW YEAR WITH A The Ranking Member of the commit- NEW CAREER AND PASSION. tee is responsible for giving reports on WE ARE LOOKING FOR SUPERHEROES/ bills as they progress through the committee and advocating on behalf of bills DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS! sponsored by members of the minority MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE party. WITH DISABILITIES. The Environment and Transportation APPLY TODAY. committee, hears bills pertaining to the environment, transportation, natural resources, agriculture, land use, ethics, WWW.ARCSOMD.ORG/JOIN-OUR-TEAM housing and local government. Delegate Delegate Gerald “Jerry” Clark 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 6, 2020

County Monitoring Coronavirus Budget Being Built with Tax Cut Three-Year Reduction OK’d By Dick Myers $321.3 million, but that was before the Editor cuts in property tax revenue from the rate reduction. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioner Tim Hutchins pressed Commissioners (BOCC) has asked their for the property tax rate reduction over finance director to wield the ax. At their three years and he was quickly support- Feb. 4 meeting the BOCC unanimously ed by Commissioner Steve Weems, and approved building the budget with a the others joined in without dissent. half-cent property tax rate reduction and Hayden asked for BOCC’s guidance to continue the same reduction for the on the following items to be discussed at next two years. the Feb. 11 meeting: Director of Finance and Budget Tim • A balanced budget is required Hayden told the BOCC that cuts had al- • Two ways to get there: – A decrease ready been made by department heads to expenditures – An increase to revenues but still more had to be made to balance • Calvert County Government is working closely with the Calvert County Health A designation of additional fund the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. Department to monitor and inform the public of important changes in knowledge re- balance has been discussed – Consider Hayden said the budget had already garding coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is care- increasing contingency as a “watered been reduced from an original staff re- fully monitoring the outbreak, has expanded airport screening to all U.S. airports down” method quest with an $11.3 million deficit down • that serve as international entry points and is providing daily updates to state and lo- Is $1 million for land preservation to a $5.8 million deficit. County Admin- cal health departments. To date, no cases have developed in the eastern United States. still the correct amount? istrator Mark Willis said the process was • There is currently no vaccine available for coronavirus. The Health Department Safety Camera money should be new this year; instead of having the de- informs us that the best means of staying healthy is by practicing basic hygiene: wash available for public safety partments present their wish lists, they • hands frequently with soap and water; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth; A step and 1.42 percent Cost of Liv- were asked to make cuts first. stay home when you are sick; and practice good health habits like eating well and ing Adjustment (COLA) is included Missing from the discussion, however, getting plenty of sleep. Hayden will finalize the staff recom- was Sheriff Mike Evans, who report- Please remember that although much remains unknown about coronavirus, the mended budget by Feb. 11. The staff edly has requested 24 new staff. Com- most threatening infectious disease is influenza. So far this flu season, more than recommended budget will then go to a missioner Mike Hart defended Evans’ 8,000 Americans have died of flu complications, including 54 children. We urge all March 4 public hearing. The BOCC will absence from the process, saying the citizens who can receive the flu vaccine to do so every year. Vaccination protects then put their final stamp on the budget sheriff wanted to present his proposal your health and decreases the chance that you will spread the flu to our more vulner- by May 21. directly to the BOCC. able friends, neighbors and loved ones. [email protected] Press Release from Calvert County government The revenues for the coming fiscal year were estimated by Hayden to be COMEDYCOMEDY Public Can Honor Veterans at NVASIONNVASION “On Watch” Memorial ForFor ProjectProject GraduationGraduation FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 Doors Open at 7 p.m. Show Starts at 8 p.m. Huntingtown High School Auditorium, 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown For more information, contact the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) at 410-535-3733.

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Note that the main crite- CalvertHealth Foundation Entertainer of the Year Returns to Are Offers Scholarships American Legion Continues Bluegrass Series For Students Pursuing Celebrating the 15th year of the Blue- grass concerts at the American Legion Health Field Studies Post 238 in Hughesville, MD, promoter Jay Armsworthy has brought another The CalvertHealth Foundation Scholarship Fund is award winning group to Southern Mary- offering tuition assistance to students who are pur- land. Joe Mullins and the Radio Ram- suing higher education in medicine or allied health blers will be appearing on Sunday Feb- fields. The deadline for submission is April 30. Since ruary 16th. Partnering with the Sons of its inception, the scholarship fund has awarded more the American Legion, the Legion Post than 450 scholarships totaling more than $575,000 to 238 is located on the corner of MD Rt. area students. 381 & 231 in Hughesville, MD. Doors In order to be eligible for the Allied Health Scholar- open at Noon and the show starts at 2:00 ship, funded by a generous endowment from Calvert pm. Tickets are $20.00 per person and Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers Arundel Medical Facilities, Inc., applicants must be children under 12 are admitted free with accepted into an accredited school of nursing or other a paying adult. Billboard Top 10 Albums and eleven #1 Songs. allied health curriculum and have at least one year Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers is a corner- Not only is Joe Mullins a great hard driving banjo Maryland residency. stone of the modern Bluegrass community, yet keep- player, singer, and entertainer, he adapted a career The E. Anne Spitzer, MD Memorial Scholarship ing to their traditional roots of Bluegrass music. They in radio by working side by side with his Dad, Paul was created in 1988 to encourage Calvert County stu- are true industry and fan favorites, having garnered “Moon” Mullins. His career and ownership in radio dents seeking careers in the medical field in honor of multiple IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Asso- earned him the 2016 IBMA Broadcaster of the Year Dr. Spitzer. Funded by Dr. Spitzer’s friends, family ciation) Awards, including the 2019 IBMA Entertain- award. and the Calvert County Medical Society, the E. Anne er of the Year. Also from there new album, “For the These guys are among the elite in the business Spitzer, MD Memorial Scholarship is open to students record”, on Billy Blue Records, the Radio Ramblers keeping the fires lit for the original Bluegrass sound. who graduated from a Calvert County High School won the 2019 IBMA Collaborative Recording for a They have performed at notable venues and festival and are pursuing a career in medicine. Students must song he did with Bluegrass legend Del McCoury appearances such as the Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman be admitted to an accredited medical school at the called “The Guitar Song”. It’s a cleverly arranged in Nashville, Merle Fest, Huck Finn Jubilee, National time of application with a minimum GPA of 2.5. song about a conversation between two pawn shop Folk Festival, Dollywood, Bluegrass Underground, Specific guidelines and application forms are list- instruments, a guitar and a banjo, hanging side-by- and Silver Dollar City. ed on the website at https://calver- side on a store wall. The guitar (McCoury) and banjo This show starts at 2:00 pm and the doors open at thealthfoundation.org/about-us/ (Mullins) discuss their respective Bluegrass histories Noon. There will be food and beverages available for scholarships/. For further informa- in the hands of some of the music’s greatest pickers a separate price. To order tickets in advance, send tion please call the CalvertHealth and singers. His latest CD also features 2 songs that check or money order to Jay Armsworthy, P.O. Box Foundation at 410.414.4570. have been getting a lot of applause from fans is a fun, 741, California, MD 20619. Tickets will be held at Press Release from upbeat tune about food, “Bacon In My Beans”, and the door. Although not required, non-perishable food CalvertHealth. the emotional, Patriotic song, “A Folded Flag”. donations are accepted for the Helping Hands Food Other accomplishments for Joe Mullins and the Ra- Pantry. For more information, go to www.american- dio Ramblers include: 2018 IBMA Song of The Year, legionbluegass.com or call 301-737-3004. “If I’d Have Wrote That Song”; 2017 IBMA Gospel The next shows in the series will be: March 22, Performance, “Sacred Memories”; 2016 IBMA Gos- 2020 ~ The Bluegrass group of side pickers, Sideline; pel Performance, “All Dressed Up”; 2012 IBMA and April 5, 2020 ~ closing out the series is a fairly Emerging Artist of the Year; and they have had three new group, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run. 8 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 6, 2020

Cliff Collapses South of Calvert Students Receive History Day Honors Chesapeake Beach Park

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, Twin Beach Deputies and North Beach Volunteer Fire Department on Jan. 30 responded to reports of a cliff collapse just south of the Town owned beach, Bayfront Park. At the time of the report individuals were searching for fossils past the area that is open to the public, within private property, when a portion of the cliff collapsed. One member of the group was initially not accounted for. A search was initiated, which thankfully resulted in all members of the fossil hunting group confirmed to be safe. “Thank you to our first responders, the Twin Beach Depu- ties and our Department of Public Works for their preparation, effective communication and response during emer- gencies such as what took place today. We are thankful that there were no injuries and want to remind citizens to learn from this close call and adhere to the signage posted restricting public access to dangerous areas”, stated Mayor Pat “Irish” Mahoney. Bayfront Park serves a natural habitat for animals by water and land, a resource full of history and fossils and expansive views of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. While the Beach is beautiful, signage prohibiting access to areas must be taken seriously. The signage does not serve as only a reminder that there are dangers ahead, but more importantly serves as official notice of restricted areas that are not accessible to the public. Several areas of Bayfront Park have signage posted restricting access due to the dangers of the ever changing and instable cliffs. Per section 19-96 of the Town Code, it is unlawful for any person to enter these areas and any person violating the provisions shall be guilty of a municipal infraction. The waterfront area south of the Bayfront Park is private property and not owned by the Town. Accessing this area, through Bayfront Park, is considered Trespassing in addition to a violation of Town Code. (l to R) Anna Ims, Ashleigh Lourcey, and Zari Archer; formerly of Plum Point Middle School were among the History Day competitors honored by legislators in a Jan. 27 ceremony at the statehouse. Photo from MD Humanities.. Press Release from Town of Chesapeake Beach Deputy Parks & Recreation Director Appointed The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Branham as the deputy director of the Department of Parks & Recreation. Branham’s appointment was effective Jan. 20, 2020. Branham, who was most recently the recreation division chief for Parks & Recreation, has worked for county government for nearly 20 years. Branham has 27 years of overall experience in the field of parks and recreation at the federal, state and local levels. During his career with county government, ence to work in this very important role.” Branham has chaired or served on many parks and “It is my pleasure to serve my community in recreation committees locally and statewide through the pursuit of a high quality of life through leisure the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association. He opportunities,” said Branham. “I look forward to the was also integral in creating and implementing the future with this talented team and have no doubt that Calvert County Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund we can provide the best services our citizens so well that enables families in financial need gain assistance deserve.” to participate in parks and recreation programs and Branham holds a bachelor’s degree in physical edu- activities. cation from Towson University and is completing a “Bob is a long-time member of our Parks & Rec- master’s degree in recreation and parks management reation team and has been an amazing part of this through Frostburg State University. He is also a mem- department’s progress over the last few years,” said ber of Leadership Southern Maryland class of 2020. Parks & Recreation Director Shannon Nazzal. “I’m Press Release from Calvert County government. excited for him to put his professionalism and experi- Thursday, February 6, 2020 The Calvert County Times On the Cover 9 Homeless in Calvert: Out of Sight but Not Out of Mind By Dick Myers But it is Project Echo and their Echo House that is the admitted. “They know kind of the date. It’s just hard be- Editor hub of the effort to get the homeless in a safe environment cause it takes two incomes to find a place to rent. Some and to provide them with the support to break the cycle of them have criminal backgrounds and landlords don’t One day Allison Buck-Stenson, a licensed counselor, of homelessness. want to touch it. And then the waiting list for low income was getting ready to leave her office on Duke Street in According to Project Echo’s website: “In 1992 the Ecu- housing is a long time.” Prince Frederick when she looked out the window to the menical Council of Calvert County formed a task force The Housing Authority owns three facilities, Calvert parking lot below. She saw two girls huddled together. to start a homeless shelter: the Ecumenical Council for Pines in Prince Frederick and Southern Pines I and II in She went out to investigate and found that they were the Homeless. Project ECHO, Inc. was incorporated as Lusby, with a total of 176 units. homeless. a 501(c)3 non-profit and in 1993 our emergency shel- Echo House has programs to help break that cycle of Buck-Stenson found that the girls were from Anne ter opened with 16 beds. In 2010, our current residence homelessness. “We used to have small groups but now we Arundel County and were living with some folks in Cal- opened with room enough for 40-plus men, women, and just have big groups and we work on self-esteem. Most of vert County, but they had to leave because of drug activ- children. More than just beds and meals, we provide a the resources are outside their therapy. DSS (Department ity there. They had no place to go. clean, safe, family-friendly environment to those who of Social Services) now has a job source so they go over She took them in, cleaned them up, fed them and gave need it most. Our unique 90-day program gives each resi- there. A lot of the resources are available.” That includes them a place to sleep. The next day she visited the lo- dent the opportunity to stabilize his or her life and offers addiction treatment. cal homeless shelter and found that they only admitted many supplemental programs that encourage personal She explained, “Basically what we do is kind of give county residents. She continued to help the girls until growth and independence. them a structure, feed them, build their self-esteem up. they were able to find housing. “What many people may not know is that Project We do projects with them doing hands on hands. We talk This story is just one of many about being homeless in ECHO, Inc. has been more than just an emergency shel- about family homelessness, what the community thinks Calvert County. Each circumstance is unique. During the ter for many years. In 2000 we began to branch out with about us and now that they’ve become homeless, what course of The County Times investigation for this story, a transitional housing program for families. In 2012 we do they think about themselves? That’s always a tough it became apparent that it’s not easy to get a handle on the included a program for people in recovery and opened one. We talk about family a lot because a lot of them have magnitude of the problem. Last month the annual Point in our first Oxford House. In 2015 we expanded into perma- burned their bridges with family.” Time homeless count was conducted, a count that those nent housing with a shared-living program for individu- The facility is run by a staff of five and there’s a vol- who work with the homeless don’t put much faith in be- als experiencing homelessness. We have since opened a unteer board of directors. Funding, she said is about half cause it’s just a count for one day. second Oxford House and a second shared-living house. and half grants and fundraising. The results for this year are not yet in. The data is sent In 2017 we opened our very own thrift store in an effort Instead of expanding Echo House, the trend is to add- to the Three Oaks Homeless Shelter in St. Mary’s Coun- to become more fiscally independent.” ing homes in the community as was mentioned earlier ty from the three Southern Maryland counties and then Lori Hony is the executive director of the shelter which for more longer-term needs, “for them to have permanent transferred to federal authorities who use the information is located behind the Housing Authority on Main Street housing and not just temporary. Here we kind of have a to determine funding. in Prince Frederick, their third location. The existing fa- band-aid and we work on their self-esteem and you can Three Oaks Executive Director Lanny Lancaster says cility opened its doors on October 26, 2009. The Housing see that their pride and they’re structured and they’re last year the count in Calvert was 59, which includes fam- Authority owns the Echo House building. “It was easier stable. But then after those 90 days, what happens if they ilies and individuals who are both living in shelters and for them to do it,” she said. don’t find housing? So, these houses are permanent and are unsheltered. Estimates for this year range from 30 to Their second location at 30 Main Street was purchased it’s working with them consistently to make sure they 100 in the county. by St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Hony said, and the maintain.” Buck-Stenson is president of a new group called Cal- monies raised from that helped to build the new facility. Hony said the community is wonderful to them. “Peo- vert Rainbow Alliance, which represents the county’s Hony has been with Echo House almost since the be- ple donate. Our community is awesome. Very much. We LGBTQ community. She has LGBTQ family members ginning, first as a volunteer. even have our meals provided each night by volunteers and has provided counseling to the community. They At first, she said, “It was very hard for the community from different churches.” meet every Friday and their membership is growing. She and the county commissioners didn’t realize that there She said the shelter’s partners “help keep this place go- found that some were homeless. was homelessness. But back in the day there was a bus ing.” They include churches, Rotary clubs, and boy and Her investigation led to a homeless encampment be- behind the Ford dealer, and they would be there.” She girl scout troops. hind Walmart in Prince Frederick. That camp is no lon- added, “It was just an ad hoc old bus that never ran, and And all the agencies we spoke to said money is always ger there. The homeless in Calvert don’t stay long in any they just went up there to get out of the elements.” a good donation to their cause because it can be used one place because when landowners find out they call the Hony said to get into Echo House, you first have to wherever the need is. And of course, being a customer at sheriff’s department, which shoos them away. go to the Department of Social Services for a refer- the Echo House thrift store just down Main Street, helps Attempts by The County Times to find a current lo- ral. “The referral gets set up through assistance, like fill the coffers. They are open Wednesday, Thursday, cation were unsuccessful. They camp in the valleys of food stamps, medical assistance, and then they usu- Friday, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are the country’s deep ravines and keep out of the way, until ally tell the staff worker that they’re in need of shelter.” dropped off between 10 a.mn. and 2 p.m. on those days. rousted again. Often their piles of trash give them away. Some don’t want the help. “There are those that only want Others are doing their part, too. The Calvert Rainbow Now, in the dead of winter, there are several options for the food stamps and the medical assistance, but they don’t Alliance is holding a Rainbow Backpack Project to raise the homeless, particularly those who, for whatever reason want the real help. And that’s basically because of sub- $10,000 to supply backpacks filled with necessity sup- choose not to apply for admittance to Echo House, the stance abuse or mental illness or they’ve done this before, plies such as but not limited to nonperishable foods, toi- county’s homeless shelter run by Project Echo. and it just seemed like the system’s not working for them letries warm clothing, condoms, fresh fruit and stationary During the day, Monday through Friday, the home- and they choose to be out there in the woods.” supplies. less can get out of the cold at the On Our Own facility in She added, “Those that are out in the woods kind of Safe Nights is all-volunteer, and Rev. Jones said they Calvert Industrial Park. According to their website: “On choose to be out there because they don’t want to follow could use more churches for shelters and to monetarily Our Own is a peer support organization. We assist mem- the rules. They don’t want to stop using or they just like help. Checks can be sent to Safe Nights of Calvert Coun- bers with information and referral serves to community their own little freedom.” ty, P.O. Box 3707, Prince Frederick, MD 206678. agencies and services. On Our Own is a 501 (c) (3) non- Some come into Echo House and decide it’s not right Hony was asked why she’s done what she’s been doing profit organization. There is no charge for our services. for them. “Don’t tell me when to eat or you can’t tell me for so long. “Cause if I could make a difference in one We are operated by and for people needing mental health that I can’t come in drunk or high. I have to protect every- person’s life, it’s worth it.” services, homeless services and/or addiction support. On body in the house.” The Safe Nights program is an option She’s made a difference in a lot of them. “There’s about Our Own offers social support, advocacy, training, fam- for those people, she said. 120 that come through my house a year. Overall that’s ily outreach, and empowerment in the area of rights, re- The facility can accommodate 18 men and 20 women thousands. In one year, we have over 25,000 bed nights.” sponsibilities and self-image.” and their children. The separation is especially for the She said the job has always been personal to her. “I hear They provide transportation for the homeless to their safety of the children. That separation is also the reason their stories, even on my first day here as a volunteer.” location which offers meals, showers and a day room. admitting a transgender person can pose a problem. They She added, “They are labeled homeless and in here we They also assist in transportation for the county’s night- have to make special accommodations for them, Hony are their home and we are the family. How powerful is time option for the homeless – Safe Nights. Eighteen said. that? People have that image of going into a place and churches in the county rotate for one week at a time in As to the waiting list, she said, “It could be three weeks. nobody knows who they are. I get the privilege of talk- which they provide shelter and a meal. The organization It could be a month because we start off as a 45-day pro- ing and hearing them and trying to lead in the direction I provides the transportation and the cots. gram and if we see that they’re reaching out and hitting think they need to go. If they listen, that’s great.” According to Rev. Joan Jones of St. Edmonds United the resources and trying to better themselves, then they’re Methodist Church in Chesapeake Beach, this season they given two-week extensions up to 90 days.” [email protected] have been serving about 15 homeless every week. They have to stay out for six months before being re- 10 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 6, 2020

CSM Academic Director Earns National Honor for Improving Student Learning Experiences College of a technique to improve summative ratings at the end of and finish what they started,” said Murphy, at time of Southern Maryland the term. the announcement. “This is something that is going to (CSM) Academic CSM professors are not alone. In several reports writ- be very powerful for Southern Maryland.” Planning and As- ten by Elizabeth Mann Levesque, a nonresident fellow Campus Labs announced the winners of the 2019 sessment Direc- – governance studies with the Brown Center on Edu- Campus Labs Awards Nov. 4. After wrapping up its tor Cami Cooley cation Policy and published by the Brookings Institute third season this year, the annual competition celebrates recently won a top last year, “many community college students in the U.S. exemplary member campuses and individuals for excel- national honor for do not complete a credential or degree,” and “evidence ling and innovating in their respective fields in higher introducing a pow- suggests that helping students navigate the college envi- education. erful online tool to ronment and connect their coursework to their lives can “The 2019 awards season saw 25 finalists vie for the engage CSM stu- help solve the community college completion puzzle.” top spots across the Rising Star, Trailblazer, Collabora- dents and improve Levesque identified five ways to boost community tor, All Star and Champion categories, with eight cam- their learning and college completion rates, including early intervention for puses and two individuals receiving first and second completion. those students who are struggling. She also suggested place honors in total,” according to the company’s press Cooley was creating Guided Pathways so students see the relevance release. “Award winners are chosen from both campus- named the 2019 between their coursework and their career and educa- submitted and company-nominated applications, shin- First Place Cham- tion goals. CSM introduced Guided Pathways this year ing the spotlight on everything from successful tool pion by Campus- to also help focus students as they begin their course- adoption and cross-campus collaboration to sustained Labs for “driving work at CSM. [See “Student Success and Completion at success and innovation with Campus Labs tools. In rec- impactful change Forefront of CSM’s Academic Innovations.”] ognition of their achievements, winners were awarded on campus” after initiating a real-time formative assess- “Our students want to succeed,” explained CSM more than $10,000 in educational grants and prizes in ment tool in CSM’s classrooms that lets students know President Dr. Maureen Murphy. “They work hard but total.” if they are learning the right material, while also letting don’t always have the tools they need. Many come to us Achieving the Dream, Inc. instructors know which students might need additional not knowing where they want to go, or how to get there. Achieving the Dream (ATD) leads a growing network help. Because this tool is interactive, students are able So, we developed the simple guided approach of Guided of more than 200 community colleges committed to to immediately experience an assessment of their learn- Pathways to help them figure it all out.” helping their students, particularly low-income students ing – and notify professors of their teaching – instead of Guided Pathways is working at other colleges, noted and students of color, achieve their goals for academic waiting to pass or fail an exam. Murphy, thanks to intense advising and coaching ser- success, personal growth, and economic opportunity. Cooley was one of 25 finalists in the running for the vices that keeps students on their academic journey.” ATD is making progress closing academic achieve- top spots across five categories, that resulted in eight “When CSM’s new feedback tool was introduced, ment gaps and accelerating student success through a colleges and two individuals receiving first and second we were all excited to see it,” Cooley concurred. “Now unique change process that builds each college’s insti- place honors in total. Cooley represented the only com- faculty can receive feedback that allows them to adjust tutional capacities in seven essential areas. ATD, along munity college to achieve top honors. The award came their teaching during the course rather than after the fact with more than 100 experienced coaches and advisors, as a surprise to her. when it’s too late for current students. This is a promis- works closely with Network colleges in 43 states and the “I was asked to speak on how CSM initiated the feed- ing new tool and it has provided us with enough infor- District of Columbia to reach more than 4 million com- back tool and share some of our initial results during a mation to know that it can be used not only as a bridge munity college students. conference in July,” she explained. “From there, I was to student success but also as an effective retention tool Follow Achieving the Dream on Twitter: @ asked to present to another audience of faculty admin- so that our learners complete their degrees.” AchieveTheDream istrators, data analysts and peers. Next, I was notified I “The impact of having our instructors use this tool Follow Achieving the Dream on Facebook: @ had earned first place in the champion category utilizing has been felt by our faculty and our students,” Cooley AchievingtheDream technology to achieve change a campus – in a national said. “By using this tool, instructors have a deeper Follow Achieving the Dream on LinkedIn: LinkedIn. competition that I didn’t even know existed!” understanding of, and a connection with, each individual com/company/Achieving-the-Dream-inc- “Cami’s recognition is well-deserved and we are ex- student. And, our students have concrete evidence that College of Southern Maryland traordinarily pleased with her work,” said CSM Vice our CSM instructors care about them and their learning.” The College of Southern Maryland is a regionally President of Academic Affairs Dr. Eileen Abel. “CSM Cooley’s efforts to improve students’ success also accredited community college that provides programs is always trying to improve our students’ learning ex- aligns with reforms CSM is currently evaluating as part and services with a special focus on local workforce perience. We have been working with our professors for of Achieving the Dream (ATD), a network of more than development to maintain and grow a healthy economy some time to make the most out of their course evalua- 220 colleges in 43 states dedicated to improving student and community. CSM serves more than 24,000 credit tions. Our goal is to help students who don’t understand success. On May 8, CSM shared that it was one of 16 and continuing education students at its campuses lo- the material get the help they need very early in the se- colleges among the 2019 Cohort announced by ATD. As cated in Hughesville, La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince mester to aid in their success.” a Network institution, CSM is undergoing a three-year Frederick, Maryland, as well as a Higher Education Abel and Cooley shared that CSM professors have process to innovate, implement, align and scale cutting- Center shared with University of Maryland University been looking for multiple solutions to address several edge changes along with ATD coaches to build institu- College in Waldorf, Maryland, and a Center for Trans- issues, including: improving instruction early-on in the tional capacity and connect with peers to foster learning portation Training in La Plata. For information about classroom; improving learning; addressing the need for and share information. CSM, visit www.csmd.edu. Follow CSM on Twitter: @ faculty to intervene when learning was not taking place; “Achieving the Dream is a network of people across CSMheadlines. establishing a method for referring at-risk students to tu- the country that will support us as we focus on what it is tors and other guided assistance; and finally initiating we need to do to help our students in finding their paths Press Release from CSM

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Country-Style Assisted Living

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

For the past 17 years Taylor Farm, an assisted living facility in Avenue, has given families a quiet and peaceful home for their elderly members who need help in everyday life. Glenn and Kathy Taylor, who both have experiences in nursing homes, either visiting them as part of a church ministry or as a care provider for the aging. What they saw made them want to do a better job for those who had become so dependent on others for their daily needs. “It was so depressing, and I just thought there had to be something better,” Glenn said. “I was a care giver at a nursing home,” Kathy said. “There were too many patients to each caregiver. “Here, there’s plenty of staff.” At Taylor Farm, three custom-built residences can house 10 patients each; there are eight private rooms on the ground floor for patients who need the most care. There are two second-floor apartments in each of the residences that are spacious and have kitchenettes for residents who are ambulatory enough to get up and down stairs. Mechanized seats are there to help residents get up and down steps if they need it. Both Kathy and Glenn said the living quarters are like a college dormi- tory but kept bright, clean, orderly and comfortable. Just as unique as the location and the residences there, are the animals on the farm. Some of them have even been fed and raised by residents. There are horses, goats, geese, llamas and even a pair of cats roaming the grounds. Glenn Taylor, director of Taylor Farm, visits some goats on the farm, one of many kinds of Each of the residents can contact either Kathy or Glenn if they need animals there to make it a bucolic setting. help. “Everyone has our cellphone,” Glenn said. “We want people to feel that Holly, one of the care givers they have access to us so we can get it right.” at Taylor Farm assisted living, serves up icecream for Helene Fedoriska, 81, a retired registered nurse, has enjoyed her two residents. years living at Taylor Farm. “It’s very clean; if you’ve ever been in a nursing home you can smell the urine,” Fedoriska said. “The staff are very nice to everybody.” She said the country setting was one of her favorite parts of living there. “It’s far from everything and I like the quiet,” Fedoriska said. “They keep it so nice outside.” Moreover, the Taylors say their decision to found the assisted living facility there was a based on their faith in God. Both had careers as produce managers for a regional grocery store chain and decided to quit their jobs, move to Avenue and purchase the land where Taylor Farm now sits back in 1999. Much hard work and financing went into the project, Glenn said, to build everything from the ground up. They not only have a relationship with each of their residents but their families as well. “Our [residents’] families are here all the time,” Kathy said. “We have an open-door policy.” “We took a big risk,” Glenn told The County Times. “I believe God wanted us to do this. “The reason we did this is because somebody needs to do it; God’s done all this.”

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The mission of the Calvert County Office Program for seniors with program is held on the following days of and times. on Aging is to enable senior citizens to developmental disabilities each month: The Commission on Aging advises avail themselves of a full range of services Information and assistance on services, º North Beach Senior Center the Office on Aging on how to better and programs in order to maintain the resources and benefits to seniors meet the needs of the county’s senior best possible quality of life. The Office on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Calvert County Resource Directory citizens. Appointed by the Board of Aging endeavors to provide a full range º Southern Pines Senior Center County Commissioners, this commission of opportunities and assistance to help of Aging and Disability Services - New directory coming soon 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10 a.m. meets monthly to actively promote the perpetuate the seniors’ dignity as human development of senior services and beings and enhance feelings of wellbeing. Available for recreation and education º Calvert Pines Senior Center advocate for senior needs. are cards, games, ceramics, computer Calvert County services are accessible 2nd and 4th Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Meetings are usually held at Calvert to individuals with disabilities. labs, crafts, educational classes, fine arts, game rooms, intergenerational activities, Pines Senior Center on the third Thursday Programs and activities are open to all physical fitness, billiard tournaments, of every month at 9 a.m. and are open to people regardless of race, color, national Intergenerational Summer the public. special event celebrations / activities, trips, Camp origin or economic status. cultural events and more The Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Some programs are federally funded July 13 - 17, 2020 Inc. was established in 1993 to raise The following is a list of Calvert Pines Senior Center under Title III of the Older Americans Act. upcoming special events: funds to assist the county aging services The Office on Aging serves as the Area 410-535-4606 and senior citizens. This resource Agency on Aging. AARP Driver Safety Class Grandparents and their grandchildren provides services and assistance that Nutrition: An Eating Together Program $15/members, $20/non-members can enjoy a week of fun, crafts, and games. are not available through other sources. for seniors aged 60-plus is offered at all of North Beach Senior Center Brochure will be available in March. Sign The Friends meet monthly at Calvert the sites. 410-257-2549 up early! Pines Senior Center. FCCS is in need March 24, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Volunteers between the ages of 14 - 18 of volunteers to serve on the Board of The Office on Aging offers are needed for this camp. Contact Ed Directors and committees as well as the following social service MUST CALL TO REGISTER Sullivan at 410-535-4606, ext. 121. volunteers to help at our events for programs: seniors. 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Maryland is far from removed from the greying of America. Guide for those who have noticed changes in others Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps, The state is estimating that by the year 2030, more than 25 - https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/alzheimers- Decreased or poor judgement, percent of the population will be 60 or older, up from only dementia-10-steps-to-approach-memory-concerns.pdf Withdrawal from work or social activities, 18 percent in 2015. Assess the situation Changes in mood or personality. Calvert County is expected to have a 65 percent increase is What changes in memory, thinking or behavior do you the same age group in that 15 year period between 2015 notice? Get Checked. Early detection matters. and 2030, one of the highest increases in the state. What have you noticed that’s out of the ordinary and If you notice one or more signs in yourself or Susan Justice, head of the Calvert County Office on Aging, causing concern? another person, it can be difficult to know what to said the aging population is reflected in an increased What else is going on? do. It’s natural to feel uncertain or nervous about demand for services from her agency. One of the trends Various conditions can cause short-term or long-term discussing these changes with others. Voicing she has been seeing recently is an increased incidence of memory loss and affect thinking or behavior. Are there any worries about your own health might make them Alzheimer’s Disease and a parallel concern from individuals health or lifestyle issues that could be a factor? These may seem more “real.” Or, you may fear upsetting someone who are showing some early signs of dementia. They want include family stressors or medical problems like diabetes by sharing observations about changes in his or her to know what to do. or depression. abilities or behavior. However, these are significant health concerns that should be evaluated by a doctor, The Alzheimer’s Association provides the following infor- Has anyone else noticed changes? mation for individuals or their friends and families who are and it’s important to take action to figure out what’s going Has a family member or friend expressed concerns? What on. facing that situation: did he or she notice? Start a conversation It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve noticed Are any of these changes a sign or symptom of changes in yourself or a family member or friend — partic- Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Who should participate in the conversation to discuss ularly when they’re related to memory loss, thinking or Here are the 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s: concerns? behavior. It’s natural to feel uncertain about voicing your If you’ve noticed changes in yourself, confide in a person worries because that can make them seem more “real.” Memory loss that disrupts my daily life, you trust. If you’ve noticed changes in someone else, However, these are significant health concerns, and it’s Challenges in planning or solving problems. the person who has the conversation could be you, a important to take action to figure out what’s going on. Difficulty completing familiar tasks, trusted family member or friend or a combination Print a guide to take notes: of these individuals. Confusion with time or place, Guide for those who have noticed changes in themselves What is the best time and place to have - https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/alzheimers- Trouble understanding visual images or spatial relation- this conversation? dementia-10-steps-to-approach-memory-concerns-in-self. ships, Have the conversation as soon as pdf New problems with words in speaking or writing, possible. Choose a time and location that will be comfortable for everyone

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You can and should address these issues Hunters reported taking 82 wild turkeys during Maryland’s 2020 against the most problematic areas business own- in your written contracts, but just in oral conver- winter turkey season, which was open statewide Jan. 23-25. Two were ers face. sation, you need to make clear what you expect bagged in Calvert and 13 in St. Mary’s (he most in tge lasy six years). out of the relationship and the customer needs to The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports turkeys were TIP #1: IF ITS A BUSINESS AND NOT A know the ground rules of the engagement. harvested in 22 of the state’s 23 counties, with St. Mary’s and Garrett HOBBY, TREAT IT LIKE ONE By the way, do not vary from your standard counties reporting the highest numbers. Stay away from being a sole proprietorship if terms unless you specifically put that in writing. The harvest was higher than the 73 turkeys taken last year. Adult you are thinking about creating a business. A If your standard contract calls for a payment of a males, or gobblers, comprised 42% of the harvest with the remainder certain percentage of the bill upon certain events sole proprietorship is fine if you have a hobby. being adult females and juveniles. Seventy-three percent were taken A business structure like a limited liability com- and you want to do something different with a pany or a corporation is relatively easy to cre- customer, make sure you write it down and both with a shotgun, but some hunters harvested their bird with a crossbow ate and, once in place, that structure will protect of you sign it. or vertical bow. your personal assets from a business lawsuit. The winter turkey season was established in 2015 to provide hunters What does that mean? If someone want to sue an additional hunting opportunity while minimizing conflicts with other your business, that person can only reach the TIP #4: EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT hunting seasons. Turkey populations at one time were limited in Mary- assets of the business, not your personal assets. CONTRACTORS? land. In the 1980s and 1990s, an extensive program to trap and relocate To protect yourself and your family, make sure One of the major issues to be determined by wild flocks successfully established populations in every county. you have correctly created the business structure. the new business owner is whether your employ- Press Release from MD DNR. This requires, by the way, that you use a profes- ees are full-time employees who work only for sional to help you set up your business. you or whether they are independent contractors Photo by Lori Bramble Business structures are not one size fits all. If who also work for others. The Internal Revenue you have a spouse or a partner you want to work Service is focused on this issue because so many with as a business owner, your basic corporate business owners have mistakenly classified their documents must address what happens if one of employees as independent contractors that catch- you dies or is disabled. The basic corporate Le- ing and punishing employers for this is easy. galZoom documents will not help you. Go to a This subject, alone, deserves an article. Howev- professional for the creation of the business and er, to summarize, if someone works for you full- get it done the right way. time at your direction, they are employees and Does just creating the correct business struc- you must withhold taxes from their paychecks ture protect you from suit? No. Especially not and pay over the taxes to the government. If they if you have not followed customary business do not work for you full-time and collect salaries procedures. The way for an adversary to get to from other employers and meet other criteria, your personal assets is to prove that you have not they can be classified as independent contrac- run the business like a business. This is called tors. In that case, when you pay them, you do not “piercing the corporate veil”. Basically, if you withhold taxes. They are responsible for paying have all your business financial statements on the their own taxes. The IRS loves to challenge the backs of envelopes, your contracts are oral, your classification of employees as independent con- “business” bank account is actually your per- tractors since most business owners do not back sonal bank account, and you do not refer to your up their classifications with evidence and the IRS formal business name when conducting business, can easily re-classify employees, requiring the there is a good chance in a lawsuit you would not employer to pay back taxes on amounts not with- be able to protect yourself against piercing. held that should have been, along with penalties and interest. To protect yourself and your business, any TIP #2: DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT US- employer who deals with independent contrac- ING ORAL CONTRACTS tors must have an independent contractor agree- Contracts, agreements, financial transactions ment signed by the contractor and employer that must all be written and made easy to understand. recites all the IRS guidelines and represents that The major problem all small service businesses the contractor and employer are following such face is not using a written contract with standard guidelines. terms and conditions that relate to your business. Tip #5: PAYMENT FOR SERVICES It takes a professional to help you figure out what your standard contract should address. For ex- You are in business to make money. Not fo- ample, if you are a wedding planner and your cusing on your form of invoices or requests for customer cancels the wedding, who pays you if payment almost invites disputes with customers. your services have already been rendered. Un- How will you be paid for your services? What if less you have a contract that is very specific about the customer is not satisfied with your services what happens if the wedding is cancelled, you and refuses to pay you. What will you do? You are likely to be on your way to litigation. How need to focus on a policy to use under all circum- easy it is to protect yourself with a visit to an at- stances. Imagine all of the “horribles” that could torney to create a contract for your business. The occur with your customers and address how you basic saying is don’t be “penny wise and pound will handle those up front directly to the cus- foolish.” Pay money up front to get your business tomer. The rule to follow is no surprises for your and contracts organized. customers or for you. TIP #3: IF YOU CAN’T UNDERSTAND IT, Join us for a free seminar on this and other YOUR CUSTOMER CAN’T EITHER matters at 8906 Bay Avenue, 11am on the third This relates to the prior point about written Wednesday of each month. Just call 301-855- contracts. Once you do obtain a standard con- 2246 to reserve your spot. tract, make sure it is written in standard lan- And, keep your less fortunate neighbors in guage. If you cannot understand the language, mind by donating to Project Echo, homeless shel- neither can your customer and misunderstanding ter, through our office. Go to www.projectecho. the terms of your service is a clear path to litiga- com. Thursday, February 6, 2020 The Calvert County Times Sports 21

Men’s Basketball Downed by Salisbury

The Game of Basketball By Ronald N. Guy Jr. ball that few could have imagined, let Contributing Writer alone realized. Without David Stern, would Hachimura or Doncic be in the Basketball makes a simple first im- NBA? What about former stars like pression – shoot ball through hoop, Yao Ming, Mano Ginobili and Dirk prevent opponent from doing the Nowitzki? Seth Jones ‘22 | Photo Credit: Bill Wood same – but possesses complex, ever- For me, Wootten’s impact is per- evolving intricacies that can captivate sonal. I once attended his famous The St. Mary’s College of Mary- the momentum with eight unanswered participants for a lifetime. It can be basketball camp. It was a brutal and land men’s basketball team (7-14, 2-4 points at the 13:49 mark to capture a played in various formats, from tra- fantastic immersion into basketball’s CAC) hosted the Salisbury University nine point lead. Moments later, Salis- ditional five-on-five to one-on-none. fundamentals - the triple threat of- Sea Gulls (9-12, 3-3 CAC) on Satur- bury extended their lead to 13 with just Young and old, male and female are fensive position, the “reach for the day (Feb. 1) afternoon in Capital Ath- over 12 minutes to play. welcome – separately or together. En- peach” shooting stroke, developing letic Conference action. The Seahawks With under two minutes remaining try costs are minimal; no special (ex- the off-hand and defensive position- were downed by the Sea Gulls by a final in regulation, the Sea Gulls held an pensive) equipment is required, just a ing (get your base…butt…low) – and score of 84-80. eight point lead over the Seahawks. St. ball and access to a hoop. Full or half personal discipline within a team St. Mary’s College - 80, Salisbury Mary’s College closed the gap with six court is fine. The location can be as concept. Here’s what’s fascinating - 84 straight points to cut the Salisbury lead glorious as an NBA arena or as quaint about Wootten: he chose to coach How It Happened to two with 20 second remaining. Gil- as a high school gym, a well-worn high school basketball at DeMatha Trailing 8-3, the Seahawks strung to- lette highlighted the run with a clutch public playground or a modest pallet for nearly 50 years, shunning more gether their largest scoring streak of the three-pointer to bring the Seahawks and rim mounted to an oak tree. lucrative opportunities at higher lev- game with seven consecutive points at within two. The Seahawks resorted to Few sports have transcended bor- els. Wootten clearly chose fit, happi- the 15:21 mark of the opening half. Gary fouling with short time remaining and ders and bridged differences like bas- ness and the chance to impact young Grant, Miles Gillette, and Dee Barnes couldn’t pull off the comeback. ketball. Dr. Naismith’s game, started lives over anything money could buy; scored to capture a 10-8 Seahawk lead. Inside the Box Score humbly with a peach basketball in countless men from the DMV region Minutes later, a made jumper from Gil- Gillette led the Seahawks on the of- Springfield, Massachusetts, first grew are glad he did. lette and made free throw from Jack fensive end with 26 points and on the into America’s game and is now, with And then there’s Kobe. Why? Foley gave the Seahawks a 24-20 lead, glass with six rebounds. In addition, players like Rui Hachimura from Ja- He had so much left to do. Smart. their largest of the game. The Sea Gulls Gillette led St. Mary’s College with pan, Luka Doncic from Slovenia and Thoughtful. Driven. Competitive. battled back and took a 37-35 lead into four steals. Tryllian Young also collect- LeBron James from Akron, Ohio, a Kobe taught us the power of self- the locker rooms. ed six rebounds in the contest. Barnes global treasure. Michael Jordan was confidence and determination; he In a highly competitive second half, tallied 19 points, while Grant finished ahead of his time when he referred was proof of the correlation between the Seahawks grabbed their largest lead with 12, respectively. to the sport as not just “basketball” hard work and success; he embodied of the half with 16:21 remaining when Mike Ward led Salisbury with 22 or “the game” but as “The Game of the importance of continuous growth Barnes drained a jumper for a 45-43 Se- points. Basketball.” The phrase acknowl- and curiosity. However, Bryant wasn’t ahawks lead. Next, the Sea Gulls stole Press Release from SMCM. edged basketball as, in the simplest without flaws. In 2003, he was accused of judgments, “just” a game, but the of sexual assault. Bryant was acquit- formality of Jordan’s phrase, and the ted, admitted to the extramarital af- proud inflection he used speaking it, fair and apologized to all involved. It hinted at much more. was a terrible situation of his doing, St. Mary’s College to With that said, January was a dif- and part of his legacy. But nearly 17 ficult month for the basketball com- years later, Bryant’s rededication to munity. On January 1, former NBA his marriage and growth as a father Stream Athletics Commissioner David Stern, a catalyst is commendable and undeniable. An St. Mary’s College of Maryland Ath- other professional features to our live for the NBA’s growth in the 1980s amazing second act seemed in the letics is pleased to announce a partner- productions.” and basketball’s global appeal, passed offing; it will forever be unfulfilled. ship with BlueFrame Technology for this The new streaming portal has been away. He was 77. Morgan Wootten, Stern, Wootten and Bryant. Ex- year’s live webcasts of St. Mary’s Col- branded as the Seahawk Sports Network the storied DeMatha High School ecutive, coach and player. Three very lege home athletics contests. The plat- in an effort to differentiate St. Mary’s basketball coach, died on January 21 different men. Three very different form will debut on Friday, Aug. 30 when College Athletics live streaming and at the age of 88. And finally, Kobe roles. They are linked, though, by pro- the Seahawk women’s soccer team hosts video content. Click here to view the Bryant, along with 8 others, tragi- found social impact through a com- McDaniel at Jamie L. Roberts Stadium. Seahawk Sports Network broadcasting cally perished in a helicopter crash on mon profession. They are linked by “We are thrilled to be moving into a portal and bookmark the webpage to January 27. He was just 41 years old. “The Game of Basketball” – a grand new phase of athletic streaming,” said your favorite web browser to watch live Collectively, the sport lost the pursuit, one disguised as unimportant Gus Mohlhenrich, Director of Athletic and on demand Seahawk athletic events. NBA’s most important executive, per- recreation, that trivializes human dif- Communications. “BlueFrame’s plat- “We’re proud to provide our software haps its greatest high school coach ferences and binds the globe through form will continue to allow our fans and service to the St. Mary’s College and one of its iconic players. But bas- shared passion. So play. Dribble. Take to view our broadcasts free of charge Seahawks,” said Josh Braun, Director ketball tells only part of the story of a few shots. Work up a sweat. Wher- and provide an excellent viewing ex- of Sales at BlueFrame Technology. “I’m these three legends. ever and whenever you can. For as perience. In addition, partnering with excited to see how they utilize Produc- Stern was complex. He could be long as you can. 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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to In Remembrance [email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. Stephen Patrick Dean, Sr., time. There was never a child in need Holland of Bishopville, SC, Stephen and Serenity Hickman, and a great-grandson, if Steve was nearby. Whether he or she Harmonie Hiers of Lusby MD, and Tan- Damian Hickman. He is also survived by Stephen Patrick needed an ice cream or new cleats, Steve ner and Madison Reynolds of Vienna VA. two sisters-in-law, Teresa Trueman Gib- Dean, Sr., 63 of made it happen. He coached t-ball and He leaves behind over 40 nieces and son, and Shirley Cranford Gibson, as well Lusby, MD passed baseball until stepping up to be the presi- nephews and countless great nieces and as numerous nieces and nephews. away on January dent of Solomon’s Youth Baseball, the great nephews. His legacy as a gentle- Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 28, 2020 at his Optimists baseball league, and then the man and a friend will go on in the hearts 2020, 10-11 a.m. at Emmanuel United residence. Solomons Steelers Football league. Steve of all who knew him. Methodist Church, 1250 Emmanuel Stephen Pat- briefly coached basketball for his son’s In lieu of flowers memorial Church Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639. rick Dean, Sr. was team, but truly loved outdoor sports. contributions may be made to any group A memorial service will follow ar 11 a.m. born in Arlington Steve was an active registered Girl Scout that reminds you of Steve. at the church. Interment will be private. Virginia and was and was known by many campers at Bay Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Memorial contributions may be made one of six children Breeze Girl Scout camp as Rockfish. Funeral Home. to Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 to Tom and Edith Steve proudly served on the board of Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Dean. They were the Chesapeake Ranch Water Company. or Emmanuel UM Church, PO Box 484, perfect children and never gave their par- Steve often donated care packages to Richard Carl Gibson Huntingtown, MD 20639; 410-535-3177; ents any trouble. troops overseas and a proud member of Link: http://eumchuntingtown.org/ He proudly served in the Army as an the NRA. Richard Carl Funeral arrangements were by Rausch MP in the mid 70’s at Wildflecken, Ger- As an avid fisherman, Steve was will- Gibson, 94, of Funeral home. many and Fort Belvior, VA. ing to take his children, grandchildren, Huntingtown, He was married briefly to Terry Cale- nieces, nephews and friends out fishing. MD passed away bro and they had a daughter, Stephanie. He was willing to bait the hooks, take the peacefully on Theodore Richard “Chip” He was then married to Nancy Edwards fish off and even filet it; he just wouldn’t February 2, 2020 Allen, Jr and they had two daughters, Sarah and eat it. at the Burnett Holly. He then met Charron Corthell, Steve passed away on Tuesday night Calvert Hospice Theodore Rich- had two kids, Margaret and Stephen Jr, surrounded by his wife, children, two sis- House. He was ard “Chip” Allen, bought a house, got a dog, AND THEN ters, and two grandchildren. His favorite born in Hunting- Jr., 59, of Lusby, married her THREE TIMES... song was on the radio as he transitioned town, MD on MD passed away Steve held many jobs, which showed to his next adventure. Steve was preceded April 26, 1925 to on January 31, his diverse talents and interests. He was in death by his parents, Tom and Edith Mattie Roberta 2020. Born July a plumber and general handyman be- Dean, his Father-in-law, Sidney Corthell, Cranford and Arthur P. Gibson at the 23, 1960 in Wash- fore he decided to learn about comput- his grandson, Erick Holland, his broth- Gibson family home on Cox Road. He ington, DC, he was ers. Steve learned about computers while ers-in-law, Chester Hurt, Dennis Peck, was the youngest of 10 children (2 girls the son of Theo- they still took up most of a room and the and Carlton Good, and his niece, Vanessa and 8 boys), all of whom predeceased dore R. Allen, IT guys wore suits and ties while fixing Good. him. After graduating from Calvert High Sr. and Carol Al- a problem. Steve leaves behind his loving wife, School in 1942, Carl attended Stray- lene (Warrington) Steve worked for several defense con- partner in crime, and best friend, Char- ers Business School in Washington DC, Allen. tractors, supporting the new technol- ron Dean of Lusby, MD. but was called back to the family farm Chip moved to Calvert County from ogy. Steve met Charron while install- Steve leaves behind two brothers; Mike after his brother joined the Army dur- Landover, MD in 1974. He graduated ing weather dissemination devices at (and Jewell) Dean of Richmond, VA, and ing World War II. He remained on the from Northern High School in 1978. He Air Force Bases around the country. In Jeff (and Polly) Dean of Stafford, VA; farm until 1949 when he began working served in the U.S. Air Force from May 1993 he transferred to the Pentagon and a Brother-in-law, Basil Fox of Colonial at the U.S. Civil Engineering Laboratory 23, 1979 until May 22, 1983 in War- worked the help desk for the Secretary of Beach, VA; three sisters, Sharon Dean in Solomons, Md. On February 15, 1951, ner Robins, GA. Chip married Julie the Navy. of Solomons, MD, Nancy Good of Stan- he was drafted into the US Army during (Kempton) Allen on February 16, 1980 In 1997 he moved to Southern Mary- ley, VA, and Susan Fox of Lusby, MD; a the Korean War, and was later discharged in Camp Springs, MD. He was a Deputy land with the NAVAIR move and loved Mother-in-law, Joann Corthell of Haver- on February 14, 1953. He returned to his Sheriff for the Calvert County Sheriff’s the laid back life near the water. Steve hill, MA; and a beloved aunt, Sister Ma- previous job at the Civil Engineering Department for twenty one years, retir- worked on base for several Information rie Jeannine of Philidelphia, PA. Lab, but subsequently transferred to An- ing on June 29, 2007. He was a member Technology and Security contracts until Steve leaves four daughters; Stepha- drews Air Force Base, working for the of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), 2012. nie Holland-Michelson of Bishopville, Operations and Tracking Department. In the American Legion Post 274 and the In 2012 Steve got even MORE laid SC, Sarah (and Robert Jr) Higgenbothem the early 1960’s he moved to the Foreign Moose Lodge 2401. back as he became the community man- of Leesburg, VA, Holly (and William) Trade department at the Census Bureau Chip is survived by his parents, Theo- ager for Scientist Cliffs Association. He Reynolds of Vienna, VA, and Margaret in Suitland, MD, and remained there un- dore and Carol Allen of Huntingtown, loved his job and the people he worked (and Nicholas) Loor of St. Petersburg, til his retirement in 1989, although he MD; his wife, Julie Allen; his children, with. In this job he loved watching the FL; and one son, Stephen (and Megan) continued to work part time in the Mary- Theodore Allen III of Lusby, MD, Nich- sunrise on the beach, and searching for Dean Jr of Solomons, MD. land State Income Tax Office in Annapo- olas Allen (Angelic) of Lusby, MD and Sharks teeth. Steve leaves 7 grandchildren; Travis lis, MD, until 1990. Ashly Gray (Christopher) of Lusby, MD; Steve worked tirelessly for the South- Higginbotham of Vienna, VA, Robert After his retirement, Carl pursued his five grandchildren; and sisters, Terri ern Maryland community in his free Higgenbothem of Bristol, VA, Matthew passion for gardening, spending count- Bowen of Glen Rock, PA and Tammy less hours during any season, planting, Fox of Lexington Park, MD. He was pre- growing, and tending to his many flow- ceded in death by his brother, Timothy ers, trees, and vegetables. Well into his Allen. 90s, he could be found outside every day Visitation will be Sunday, February 9, continuing to tend to his family farm. 2020, 2-3:30 p.mm at American Legion Now Offering... Carl was also an acknowledged expert Post 274, 11820 HG Trueman Road, Lus- on the local Huntingtown and Calvert by, MD 20657. A life Celebration Service RAUSCH CREMATORY P.A. County history and genealogy, and he will f9llow at 3:30 p.m. ay the post. Inter- has left behind many priceless records ment will be pruv ate. Calvert County’s of the early days of the county. However, Memorial contributions may be made his deepest and most satisfying passion to the American Legion Legacy Schol- ONLY On-site Crematory was reserved for his daughter, grand- arship Fund at https://www.members.le- children, and great-grandchildren. His gion.org/tal/donatenow#legion-org . celebrated family’s fondest memories of him will Funeral arrangements wetre by Rausch Where Heritage and Life are . be of his incredible love and pride in all Funeral Home. of them. Serving Calvert, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties Carl is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gloria Bowen Gibson of Hun- Judith Kathleen Witherow Lusby Owings Port Republic tingtown his daughter, Alice Dawn Gib- 20 American Ln. 8325 Mount Harmony Ln. 4405 Broomes Island Rd. son Suhosky (Robert David), Hunting- Judith Kathleen Witherow, 75, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away January 27, 410-326-9400 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 town; three grandsons (Justin Hickman (Crystal), Fort Benning, GA; Nicholas 2020 at Adventist Healthcare White Oak Suhosky, Huntingtown; and Matthew Medical Center. She was born November www.RauschFuneralHomes.com Suhosky, Boston), a great-granddaughter, 1, 1944 in Punxsutawney, PA to James Thursday, February 6, 2020 The Calvert County Times Obituaries 23

Daniel and Alm- Barbara Riggs England Kehoe duty in the South Pacific in 1945 and the to her the past two years. Barbara’s 98th eda Faye (Miller) couple settled in College Park, Maryland, birthday meal of homemade Maryland Hodges. Judith Barbara Riggs where they raised their family and Jim crab cakes and blackberry pie was the K. Witherow was England Kehoe became the head track and field coach for perfect celebration of a life well lived. a poet, essayist passed away Janu- his alma mater. Barbara was busy with Until her last breath she was incredibly and storyteller. ary 25, 2020, at the all the activities of the four children and proud of her children and grandchildren, A mixed blood Glenwood, Mary- also found time to teach Sunday school, her Frederick County heritage, her be- Native Ameri- land, home of her serve as cub scout den leader and keep up loved state of Maryland and all things can/Irish woman granddaughter and with her piano playing. She would often Chesapeake Bay. raised in rural Ap- with loving fam- travel to track meets with Jim – and when A devout Christian, Barbara drew great palachian poverty, ily members at he became Director of Athletics at Mary- strength and comfort from her Bible and she writes about her side. She had land in 1969 she accompanied him on al- attended church services throughout her her life experienc- celebrated her 98th most all of his travels. She was an ardent life, including at Emmanuel Methodist es with disability, gender, sexual orienta- birthday on Janu- and beloved ambassador for the Univer- Church near her home on the Bay. She tion, race and class from a perspective in- ary 13. Barbara sity and a huge asset to the athletic de- selected and shared with her children fluenced by her early heritage. Judith de- was born in Ijamsville, Maryland, a short partment! Barbara never got over her love the verses and hymns she wished to be a scribed the hunger and cold of being poor distance from where she spent her last for the Bay and the family built a small part of her memorial service and reiter- in America in brutally honest first-person years. Her parents, John Walter England summer cottage in The Willows, close ated over and over again her unwavering accounts. She suffered along with her five and Evelyn Riggs England, were descen- to Nick’s home. Here Barbara and the belief in Christ as her Savior – and her siblings and parents the effects of malnu- dants of early settlers in the Frederick kids and their cousins spent happy sum- joy at the thought of seeing her beloved trition and industrial poisoning as well as area. Barbara was actually born at the mer hours sailing and fishing and collect- husband and parents and brother after her various problems with their small-town Riggs Cottage Sanitarium (now Gabriel’s ing sharks teeth – and picking countless death. neighbors. Judith’s attentions to femi- Inn) which was owned by her grandfa- bucketsful of blackberries which Barbara Barbara was preceded in death by her nist issues were always encapsulated by ther, pioneer Frederick County physi- turned into the best pies in the state. She husband James Henry Kehoe, Jr., her par- her greater understanding of class and cian Dr. George Riggs. Barbara and her could bake circles around Betty Crocker. ents, and her brother John Walter Eng- race. Following the initial excitement of beloved older brother, “Nick”, grew up It was on one of these blackberry pick- land III (Nick). She is survived by her the women’s movement was the disillu- in Arlington, VA, where she graduated ing expeditions that she clubbed to death four children: Courtney Ann Thomas sionment that newly won “rights” were from Washington and Lee High School. what was reported to be one of the largest (Jim), James Henry Kehoe III (Cathy), for middle class women who wanted an Her dad, a homebuilder, built a cottage copperhead snakes ever seen in Calvert Barbara Sue Kehoe and Mary Lou Lane equal arena with men. Very little has in Breezy Point on the Western shore of County. She and Jim eventually retired (Gothard). She will also be greatly changed for women of her background. the Chesapeake Bay where Barbara (af- to their cottage on the hill by the Bay in missed by grandchildren Emily Rushing, Chronic pain and illness have shaped her fectionately known as “Bops”) and Nick the 1980’s. She loved that home and was M.D. (Nathan). Bradley Kehoe (Aline), recent life. But she still shared her sto- spent many happy summer hours sailing heartbroken when she had to leave it for Rex Kehoe, Major Ruth Kehoe, USMC ries with the world. Her four decades of and fishing and catching blue crabs. For good. Jim and Barbara maintained their and sisters in law Claudine England and storytelling reflect this spirit and offer a the rest of her life, Barbara loved every- active lives after Jim’s retirement. They Genevieve Snodgrass. In recent years rare chance to hear the voices of other- thing about the Bay and well into her often visited their home in Grand Lake, Barbara’s life was enriched by the arrival wise silenced women. She remained po- later years she could still pick out and eat Colorado, near Rocky Mountain National of her two precious great grandchildren litically active in various causes via her at one sitting the meat from a dozen fresh Park and traveled extensively throughout Nathan Rushing and Isabela Kehoe. computer. The struggle to protect rights steamed crabs. She and Nick were not the West tracing the route of Lewis and Memorial donations in Barbara’s honor and work to seek justice for the disen- only best friends but a great dancing duo, Clark and visiting ancient Native Ameri- may be made to: Burnett Calvert Hospice franchised continued to be her forever winning many jitterbug contests during can sites in the Southwest. They usually House, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, battles. Judith’s first book All Things their high school years. While attending traveled by car and had an absolutely MD, 20678, 410-535-0892 or online at Wild: Poems from the Appalachians was the University of Maryland (The “Terps”) wonderful time. But most of all they trea- calverthospice.org. Donations can also published in 2003. With her life partner Barbara became a lifelong active mem- sured their time together at their home in be made to the charity of your choice. Sue Lenaerts, Judith edited Sinister Wis- ber of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and The Willows, especially the daily thirty Funeral arrangements were by Rausch dom #68/69 , “Death, Grief and Surviv- was also captain of the Terp cheerleaders. mile round trip visit to Pat’s Bakery in Funeral Home. ing.” She later produced Strong Enough It was at Maryland that she met and fell Deale where they would enjoy coffee and to Bend, a book compiling essays and in love with star athlete and future hus- a “death ball” as Jim referred to the deca- poetry from her earlier works published band, Jim Kehoe. Together they devel- dent sweets he loved. A mid-morning Thomas Wayne Hutchins in anthologies and publications. In 1994 oped not only a lifelong partnership but a cup of coffee and a pastry became a daily she won the Audre Lorde First Annual fierce devotion to all things University of ritual that Barbara maintained for the rest Thomas Wayne Award for Non-fiction. She was awarded Maryland that would last throughout the of her life no matter where she lived.. Hutchins, 78, of “Community Builder for Decades” by rest of their lives. Barbara kept up with After 68 years of marriage Jim passed Prince Frederick, WPFW (Pacifica) Radio in 2007. She re- Maryland athletics (and Yankee baseball) away in 2010 and Barbara faced the years Maryland passed ceived an Award of Recognition from the up until the last days of her life. ahead with support from her children and away at Hospice Baltimore City Council, 2010. Judith was As was so often the case with young her faith. She developed several signifi- of the Chesapeake preceded in death by her parents, a son couples during the war years, when Jim cant health issues and moved to Colorado on January 29, Steven J. Witherow and a sister Josephine and Barbara decided to spend the rest to be close to her three daughters. Thanks 2020.He was born M. Reigle. Surviving are her spouse Ei- of their lives together, they wanted to to her Bible, excellent medical care and on July 30, 1041 leen Susan Lenaerts of Upper Marlboro; “tie the knot” prior to Jim’s deployment her lifelong daily habit of “doing my in Prince Fred- sons Stacey L. Witherow and his wife overseas. They were married on May stretches” she overcame her health chal- erick, MD to the Andrea of Chesapeake Beach and Mark 22, 1942, at Foundry Methodist Church lenges and she and her “girls” spent late Donald Henry W. Witherow and his wife Dawn of Clin- in Washington, D.C. It was the morning countless hours together reminiscing and and Esther Upton ton; five grandchildren Alan E. Witherow after she was maid of honor in her best sharing good food and many laughs. But Hutchins. He is also preceded in death and his wife Jackie of Huntingtown, Car- friend’s wedding and just a few hours af- she longed to return to Maryland. The by his sister, Connie Ward and a broth- rie F. Clagg and her husband Kyle of ter she took her microbiology final exam last two years of Barbara’s life were spent er Donald “Sonny” Hutchins. Chesapeake Beach, Constance T. Ben- (which she flunked and laughed about it back in her beloved state of Maryland liv- Wayne was the owner/ operator of nett of Clinton, Mark W. Witherow, Jr. of the rest of her life). Jim was in officer ing in the beautiful home of her grand- Hutchins Plumbing Inc. in the county Clinton and James H. Witherow of Clin- candidate school in the Army and they daughter Emily and her husband Nathan. for many years. He was an avid baseball ton; six great grandchildren Reece, Layla promptly left on their “honeymoon” to Their love and generosity allowed grand- fan, especially the Cleveland Indians. and Chloe Clagg, Alan E. Witherow, Jr. Jim’s first posting in Alabama. From mother “Bunka” to spend her remaining He is survived by his wife, Mary and Sophie and Bryce Legeer; two sis- there they were transferred to Dateland, time where she most wanted to be; close Gregg Hutchins, a son, Michael ters Joyce Bequeaith of Huntingtown and AZ. They both recalled their months to her own family and childhood roots Hutchins and his wife Stephanie, and Jeannie Day of Lusby; and two brothers among the cacti and scorpions as some and her Jim. Em and Nathan’s little boy his daughter Karen Hutchins. He is also James D. Hodges, Jr and his wife Ann of of their happiest and in later years often was the light of Barbara’s life with his survived by 2 grandchildren, Lindsey Owings and John P. Hodges and his wife returned to Arizona for spring baseball daily “visits” to her as he scattered his and Connor Hutchins and his sister, Brenda of Tazewell, VA. training and sojourns into the desert they toys throughout her room and delighted June Prodoehl. Funeral arrangements werte by Rausch came to love. During Jim’s months over- her with his childhood chatter. She want- Memorial contributions maybe made Funeral Home. seas the couple exchanged countless let- ed them to know how grateful she was to Hospice of the Chesapeake. ters. All of those were in Barbara’s col- for their care and devotion as well as that Funeral arrangements were by lection of treasured possessions when she of her daughter in law Cathy. The family Rausch Funeral Home. died. She read and re-read them thou- would also like to give special thanks to sands of times. Jim returned from active her caregiver Keila who was so gracious Calendars Community

To submit your event listing to go in our Community C Calendar, pleasealendar email [email protected] with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication. able to give lessons. One-hour lessons Post. All Members are urged to attend Thursday Acoustic Music at the Legion commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by and make their voices heard. For more American Legion Stallings- Williams dancing from 8:00. until 11:30 p.m. The information, call Commander Ward PWR!Moves Post 206; 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. price of $15.00 per person includes soft at 410-610-7217 or visit www.MD- Southern Community Center; 11 a.m. For your listening pleasure, join us drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Post206.org. - 12 p.m. in the Lower Level Lounge to hear Open to All. For information call 410- PWR!Moves is a dynamic exercise acoustic music by Ross Crampton with 257-9878 or visit www.MD-post206. Thursday program created for people living with the compliments of the American Le- org. Reservations at LBloyer@verizon. gion Stallings Williams Post 206. Pub- net. Parkinson’s disease and helps seniors, Sea Squirts lic welcome. For more information, and people with neurological disor- Calvert Marine Museum; 10:15 a.m. call 410-257-9878 or visit www.MD- ders and physical disabilities including Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Post206.org. stroke and MS. Classes are fun and en- A free drop-in program for children gaging with challenging activities that Sweetheart Breakfast at the Legion 18 months to 3 years old and their care- change with each class and include en- Saturday American Legion Stallings- Williams givers. This month's theme is “Sniff, durance, flexibility, strength, and bal- Post 206; 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Touch, Taste, Look, and Listen - The ance. To register call Emily Sullivan at Pepper’s Pet Pantry Adoption A yummy breakfast featuring Five Senses”. Space is Limited 410-535-1600, ext. 8205 or the Mary- Pepper’s Pet Pantry; 11:30 a.m. - waffles, ham, sausage, scrapple, ba- land Relay for the Hearing and Speech 2:30 p.m. con, scrambled eggs, home fries, bis- PWR!Moves Impaired at (800) 735-2258 or online at We will be holding a dog and cat cuits, fruit, and chip beef. Hosted by Southern Community Center; 11 a.m. webtrac.co.cal.md.us/wbwsc/webtrac. adoption with local St. Mary’s county the American Legion Auxiliary in - 12 p.m. wsc/splash.html. and Calvert County animal rescue the upper-level Dining Room. Public PWR!Moves is a dynamic exercise groups so these wonderful pets can find Welcome. Adults $12; kids 6-12 $6; program created for people living with Maryland in the Age of Sail: Amer- a forever home. kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will Parkinson’s disease and helps seniors, ican Revolution and the Bay be available for a nominal charge. For and people with neurological disor- Calvert Marine Museum; 7 p.m. - 8 Zumba Gold-Toning with Bonnie more information call 410-257-9878 or ders and physical disabilities including p.m. Northeast Community Center; 8:30 visit www.MD-Post206.org. stroke and MS. Classes are fun and en- What role did the Chesapeake play a.m. - 9:30 a.m. gaging with challenging activities that in the War for Independence? This talk Join us on Saturday mornings for change with each class and include en- will explore the tactical and strategic one hour of Zumba Gold-Toning with Tuesday durance, flexibility, strength, and bal- importance of the Bay during the Rev- Bonnie. This is a low-impact, easy to ance. To register call Emily Sullivan at olutionary War, including important modify, Latin-inspired, dance/fitness 410-535-1600, ext. 8205 or the Mary- PWR!Moves battles and associated naval engage- program—all in a party atmosphere. land Relay for the Hearing and Speech Mt. Hope Community Center; 11 a.m. ments and strategies. Lectures are free No previous experience is necessary. Impaired at (800) 735-2258 or online at - 12 p.m. and open to the public. I guarantee you will love it. This class webtrac.co.cal.md.us/wbwsc/webtrac. PWR!Moves is a dynamic exercise is offered through the Calvert County wsc/splash.html. program created for people living with Sea Squirts Parks & Rec. Register online or call Parkinson’s disease and helps seniors, Calvert Marine Museum; 10:15 a.m. 410-535-1600 x8200. - 10:45 a.m. and people with neurological disor- Ongoing ders and physical disabilities including A free drop-in program for children Charcuterie Workshop with Mer- stroke and MS. Classes are fun and en- CalvArt Gallery 18 months to 3 years old and their care- edith Leigh gaging with challenging activities that February 5 - March 8 givers. This month's theme is “Sniff, Westham Butcher Shop; 3 p.m. change with each class and include en- Reception February 8; 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Touch, Taste, Look, and Listen - The SMADC and Southern Maryland durance, flexibility, strength, and bal- Visit the CalvArt Gallery and see Five Senses”. Space is Limited Meats are thrilled to bring author and ance. To register call Emily Sullivan at their show “For the Love of Jewelry”. butcher Meredith Leigh to Westham 410-535-1600, ext. 8205 or the Mary- Charcuterie Workshop with Mer- Butcher Shop, the Amish owned and land Relay for the Hearing and Speech ArtWorks@7ths edith Leigh operated meat processing facility, in Impaired at (800) 735-2258 or online at February 6 - 29 Westham Butcher Shop; 9 a.m. Mechanicsville for a two-day charcute- webtrac.co.cal.md.us/wbwsc/webtrac. Thursday - Sunday; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. SMADC and Southern Maryland rie intensive workshop focused on val- wsc/splash.html. Come see Arts and Hearts, the Meats are thrilled to bring author and ue-added pork production. In this two- ArtWorks@7th show for February fea- butcher Meredith Leigh to Westham day workshop, Meredith Leigh will “Let’s Talk” Workshop turing themed new works for the mem- Butcher Shop, the Amish owned and introduce value-added meat products, February 11; 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. bers of the gallery. operated meat processing facility, in from sausages and pates to fermented Calvert Library Meeting Room 2 Mechanicsville for a two-day charcute- hams, and teach participants to confi- Calvert Alliance Against Substance rie intensive workshop focused on val- dently cure meats via salt, smoke, and Upcoming Abuse is pleased to offer these "Let's ue-added pork production. In this two- dehydration. Talk" workshops. These are free events day workshop, Meredith Leigh will Maryland Arts Day with refreshments provided. Due to introduce value-added meat products, CBOCS Annual Meeting February 13; 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. limited seating, reservations are re- from sausages and pates to fermented Chesapeake Town Hall Council St John’s College, Annapolis quired. To register or for more infor- hams, and teach participants to confi- Chamber; 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Maryland Arts Day is the largest mation, call 410-535-3733 or e-mail dently cure meats via salt, smoke, and In this meeting, we will be reviewing annual gathering of arts profession- [email protected]. The dehydration. 2019 successes and forming our plans als in Maryland. With more than 500 workshops are not library-sponsored for 2020. participants, representing every county programs. Fried Chicken Dinner at the Legion in the state and Baltimore City, this American Legion Stallings- Williams Country Dance at the Legion statewide arts advocacy event con- Sons of the American Legion Post 206; 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. American Legion Stallings- Williams nects artists, educators, administra- Meeting The $12.00 price tag includes all the Post 206; 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. tors, volunteers and trustees with law- American Legion Stallings- Williams trimmings and a beverage. Hosted by For a fun time, come to the Ameri- makers from every legislative district Post 206; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. the American Legion Post 206 in the can Legion Country Dance in the Up- in Maryland. For more information, The Members of the Sons of the lower-Level dining room. Public wel- per-Level Ballroom at the American please visit https://mdarts.org/events/ American Legion Stallings Williams come. For more information, call 410- Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206. If marylandarts-day-2020/. Post 206 will hold its monthly meeting 257-9878 or visit www.MD-post206. you can't dance, teachers will be avail- org. in the Upper-Level Meeting Hall of the Thursday, February 6, 2020 The Calvert County Times CalendarsEducation 25

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emotional and physical skills. Come join Thursday, February 6 us for some shake’n fun. An adult must Pints and Private Eyes Book Dis- accompany child. Calvert Library South- cussion (Mully’s Brewery). 7:00pm- ern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, 8:30pm. Have you always longed to drink Solomons, 410-326-5289. http://CalvertLi- at brary.info. Young beer and talk detective books with a librar- ian? Calvert Library is loaning one (librar- HeartBy Office of Aging Staff ian) to Mully’s for just that thing! Pints and Calvert Adult Education ESL. Private Eyes, a book group for fans of noir, 9:15am-11:45am. Free Beginning and detective and crime fiction. We meet at Intermediate classes are offered for adults AARP Tax-Aide Program ern Pines Senior Center, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.; North Mully’s Brewery (141 Schooner Ln, Prince who want to learn to speak English or im- Certified Tax-Aide Counselors prove their English skills. The classes fo- Beach Senior Center, Tuesdays, 9:30 Frederick) on the first Thursday of the will be available Monday, Febru- cus on speaking, reading and writing Eng- a.m.; Calvert Pines Senior Center, month from 7-8:30 pm. Get your copy of ary 3 through Wednesday, April 15 IQ by Joe Ide by placing it on hold today. lish. Skills assessment will occur before Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Calvert Library, 410-535-0291 entry into class. Individual learning plans to prepare Individual federal and or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary. are developed based on strengths and state tax returns at no cost for low- Calvert Pines Senior Center info. weaknesses. All classes have open enroll- to-moderate income senior citizens (CPSC) ment so students may enroll at any time. aged 50-plus. You do not have to be Join us for an exciting game of Alias 3.6. 6:30pm-7:30pm. 3rd. 6th Opportunities are available for group con- an AARP member. All individuals Lots of Love Special Bingo, Mon- grade students are invited to this series versation as well as individualized instruc- on the return must be present and day, February 10, 10:30 a.m. of events which uses plenty of hands-on tion. Call the Adult Education Office to provide identification (SSN card and Grab your sweetheart and dance activities to have fun with reading! Each enroll in classes. Contact Edie McGreevy photo ID). The three Calvert County at (443) 550-6149. More information at the morning away with music by month we will explore a new theme and in- senior centers are taking calls to Calvert County Adult Education Program Jimi Simon with our Valentine’s troduce a great chapter book on the topic. schedule appointments. Before mak- No advanced preparation is needed and (CSM). Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Day Dance, Friday, February 14, ing your appointment, please make a snack will be provided. Please register. 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 10:15 a.m. Stick around for lunch. sure you have all of the documen- Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info. Must pre-register for lunch. 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, tations necessary to complete your 410-257-2411. http://CalvertLibrary.info. Friday, February 7: return. Please call for more informa- North Beach Senior Center tion. Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606, (NBSC Teen Gaming Club. 3:30pm-5:00pm. JobSource Mobile Career Center. North Beach, 410-257-2549, South- ) Enjoy an Intergenerational Day Play games (video and tabletop), complete 1:00pm-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the ern Pines, 410-586-2748. monthly challenges, and eat snacks in our JobSource Mobile Career Center for your Activity, Monday, February 10, 9 Teen Zone! Calvert Library Prince Fred- job search needs! Get job counseling and Trips a.m. Make Valentine cat books and erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or resume help, search for jobs and connect crafts. with Southern Maryland JobSource. This Take a trip to the National Mu- 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info. seum of African American History North Beach Town Eco Tourism 38’ mobile center features 11 computer Director, Lisa Garrett will be on workstations, smart board instructional & Culture in beautiful Washington, Resume and Cover Letter Workshop. hand to talk about Animals That 1:00pm-3:00pm. Need help with your technology, satellite internet access, ex- DC, Wednesday, March 18. Fee: $60 terior audio visual and broadcasting ca- (Includes transportation and meal). Mate for Life, Wednesday, February, resume? Join job counselor Sandra Hol- 12, 11 a.m. ler in a small group to learn what makes pabilities; state-of-the-art workforce ap- Enjoy a day visiting the home of plications and connectivity for wireless a strong resume and cover letter. If you George Washington any many more Southern Pines Senior Center have one started bring it with you so edit- mobile device access. Calvert Library historic sites in Fredericksburg, VA, ing can happen on the spot. One printed Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Wednesday, April 29. Fee: $88 (In- (SPSC) copy helps. Please register. Calvert Li- Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http:// Join us to watch a love inspiring CalvertLibrary.info. cludes transportation, admission brary Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, fees, lunch, gratuities, and trolley movie, Letters to Juliet, Thursday, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://Cal- ride with tour guide.). Call 410-535- February 13, 1 p.m. vertLibrary.info. Friday, February 07: On Pins & Nee- Enjoy the unconditional love of a dles. 1:00pm-4:00pm. Bring your quilt- 4606 for more information. dog on the sweetest day of the year. Shake It Out. 10:30am-11:00am. ing, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conver- Ceramics Pets on Wheels will be joining us Shake It Out Music and Movement will Friday, February 14, 10:30 a.m. for create a rich environment that promotes sation and shared creativity. Calvert Li- Make beautiful works of art with social emotional and physical skills. brary Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, our instructor Pat Dinota. South- Puppy Love. Come join us for some shake’n fun. An 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://Cal- adult must accompany child. Calvert vertLibrary.info. Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. Saturday, February 8: http://CalvertLibrary.info. Science Saturdays! Fossils/Visit “Wa- “Water/Ways” Exhibit & Chesa- ter/Ways” Exhibit! 2:30pm-3:30pm. peake Biological Lab Field Trip. Join us for a STEM-based program 10:30am-3:30pm. Join Calvert Conversa- series designed to get kids in K-3rd grade tions at Calvert Library Prince Frederick thinking like scientists. This month only Eating Together Menu to peruse the Smithsonian “Water/Ways” we›ll meet at Calvert Library Prince Fred- Monday, February 10 Salad w/Dressing, Seasoned Kale, exhibit. Take a break for lunch and then erick for a fossil show-and-tell and a mini Baked Chicken in Cream Sauce, French Bread, Mandarin Oranges meet-up again at Chesapeake Biological fossil excavation by the Calvert Marine Carrots, Dinner Roll, Whole Baked Museum! Be ready to “Ask a Paleontolo- Lab for a fun and educational “behind the Apple w/Raisins Thursday, February 13 scenes” tour about research related to our gist,” stump the expert and explore the local waterways. Tour is geared to middle visiting Smithsonian “Water/Ways” ex- Baked Fish Sticks, Green Beans, school and up. Because the Chesapeake hibit! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Tuesday, February 11 Lima Beans, Dinner Roll, Banana Biological Lab is a working research facil- 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info. Turkey, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Friday, February 14 ity, younger children are not permitted to Carrots, Fresh Seasonal Fruit participate in tours. We need 12 registrants Chicken Parmesan w/Tomato to move forward. Calvert Library Prince MakePlayLearn. 2:00pm-4:00pm. Sauce, Spaghetti Noodles, Green Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 Take building and creativity to a whole Wednesday, February 12 Beans, Italian Bread, Fresh Orange new level at the library. We provide the or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary. Lasagna w/Meat Sauce, Tossed Slices info. space, LEGO® bricks, and other building materials. You provide the imagination. Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of Shake It Out. 9:45am-10:15am. Shake Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855- Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, It Out Music and Movement will create or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change. a rich environment that promotes social 1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info. 26 The Calvert County Times BusinessDIRECTORY Thursday, February 6, 2020

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SHOP LOCAL! Thursday, February 6, 2020 The Calvert County Times 27 Letter to the Editor ClassifiedADS SELLING OUT CALVERT COUNTY? Chesapeake Window Cleaning Co. To the Editor: Minutes indicate Rodney Gertz stated Inside and outside, by hand. Residential specialists serving the local “issues like EC zoning and the Compre- area full-time for 30 years. Locally owned and operated. Calvert citizens are still questioning hensive Plan need flexibility and simplic- Working owners ensures quality. No pick up labor. “how’s it possible that Commissioners ity for developers to create their projects.” Hart, McConkey, Hutchins, Mark Willis, Mark Willis followed up assuring SBIG 410-280-2284 • 301-656-9274 Director of P&Z and his staff got away members “the difference between the Licensed, bonded and insured. with selling out Calvert County to the current rewrite of the Comp Plan and the Ask about our low- pressure, no damage power washing “highest bidder”? previous plan is simplicity and flexibility, services, using a soft brush to remove deeply embedded dirt. Truly, it’s quite simple. Anthony Wil- adding “TIMES HAVE CHANGED.” In liams, builder/developer and President of June 2017 Willis assured “staff will work Small Business Interest Group (SBIG), on the Zoning Ordinance simultaneously illuminated over 400 citizens attending with the Comprehensive Plan.” To date, the Commissioners July 23rd final public Mark Willis assures the zoning isn’t fin- hearing for “our” 20-Year Comprehensive ished. SBIG and Willis snicker that we Plan. Williams lamented how (SBIG) was citizens will blink; don’t possess the back- being treated through citizen testimony bone, SMARTS or resources to fight! stating “we formed a coalition with our Neighbors, for over five long years Ad- Government: Mike Hart, Mark Willis, all ministration repeatedly lied to us! We at- the people, Mary Beth Cook, everybody. tended Comp Plan meetings, forums and SBIG formed a Coalition with them 4 ½ hearings run by Willis, his staff, Com- years ago when everybody was complain- missioners and Consultants. (The lead ing about the Planning Commission, the consultant is the past Director of Charles third floor. We formed this coalition, and County P&Z, creator of the new and im- worked hard with (Planning and Zoning) proved Waldorf). During the Waldorf/ and now we’re being criticized!” This LaPlata buildout she moved up to Harford distressing testimony reveals what has/is County “because it’s God’s country” she going on behind our backs. proclaimed to me at a forum. From the “horse’s mouth” the strategies When County Administrators and of SBIG, Willis, staffers and Commis- Commissioners lie to us…shame on sioners, are found in SBIG’s backroom THEM! When they lie and we do nothing meetings (commencing in 2015). Wil- about this tax-increasing travesty…shame liams expressed gratitude that “the county on US!! Calvert Citizens United, Inc. was and SBIG are listening to each other. The formed and filed suit in Circuit Court to next steps will be to INCREASE TOWN overturn the three Commissioners’ ap- CENTERS AND TAKE CARE OF THE proval of the Plan and their last-minute TDR PROGRAM. We feel [county ad- devastating changes the public had no WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLACE A BUSINESS ministrators] are on the right track.” At- knowledge of. The lawsuit alleges numer- tendance indicates 16 Administrators/ ous, unlawful violations including McCo- OR CLASSIFIED AD IN OUR PAPER? staffers sat in rapt attention furiously tak- nkey not recusing himself and voting his EMAIL [email protected] ing notes dictated by 11 SBIG members. I Cox Rd. property into T/C. submit this isn’t just a Coalition; it’s Col- Let’s face facts; either your family goes OR [email protected] lusion against us, the citizen/taxpayers. back generations and created our lifestyle While hard-working citizens were put- (referred to statewide and in travel maga- ting in a 40-hour week, SBIG relentlessly zines as the Jewel of Southern Maryland), dictated commands/demands to county or maybe moved here a generation ago, or staff. SBIG and a local law firm intro- just moved here. We share this: our bay/ duced Peterson Companies, developer of river peninsula is one community. Be- National Harbor, to Administrators. Pe- cause of this sellout, it rests with us to WONDERFUL CARE terson liked what they were promised: a protect this Jewel. Neighbors, follow CCU 20-year window with a flexible Compre- on Facebook and keep informed about To the Editor: who prayed for the both of us and for our hensive Plan, no Town Centers, unfettered “your” lawsuit www.facebook.com/Cal- family during this difficult time. We installation of private sewer systems, and vert Citizens United and become part of I would like to give thanks the nurses have received so many sympathy cards carte blanche buildout that could change Calvert history. This will be a precedent- at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Cal- with an outpouring of love and support any time due to built-in “flexibility.” setting lawsuit! vert Medical Health Center, and the that I cannot find the words to say Thank SBIG, Mark Willis, Hart, McConkey and Hutchins want a build out like Waldorf— Burnett Calvert Hospice House for the You. You will all be in my heart always just snazzier like Annapolis and Alexan- Myra Gowans wonderful care they gave my husband, dria. Massive commercial/retail topped Huntingtown John Cosgrove, during the last weeks of Connie Cosgrove and the entire Cos- with high-rise condos from Dunkirk to his life. grove family Lusby. I would want to thank my many friends

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