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God, Country & Calvert County 2 The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020 CONTENTS LOCAL NEWS 3
COPS & COURTS 11 COVER 13 RESTAURANTS 12 Bernie Fowler holds an annual Patuxent River wade-in
FEATURE 13
COMMUNITY 14 LOCAL 7 LOCAL 9 Kellam’s Field plans include an adult CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy announces LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 19 playground plans for school year
OBITUARIES 20 “I’M CAUGHT BETWEEN A CALENDAR 21 ROCK AND A HARD PLACE.”
NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER PAT NUTTER ON VOTING ON IN-PERSON LEARNING BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22 WEEKLY FORECAST FUN & GAMES 23
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301.904.3402 Information provided by Calvert Health Department Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Local News 3 Hospice House Suspends Operations Nursing Assistant Shortage Cited By Dick Myers them to find other employment. Editor She said they are also working with Calvert Hospice Board of Directors families of patients currently at the has announced they have suspended Hospice House to find other facilities. operations at Burnett Calvert Hos- Fleming said the Board of Directors pice House effective immediately. In will continue to assess the situation a press release, Calvert Hospice Ex- and “explore options for the future.” ecutive Director Jean Fleming called The press release went on to say, it an “incredibly difficult decision.” “We are extremely grateful and The decision was made after the proud of all our House staff who have facility experienced difficulty hiring worked diligently over the past 10 enough qualified Certified Nursing years, providing the unique and spe- Assistants to staff the facility around cialized care for which we are known. the clock. Going forward, we are committed to The County Times asked Fleming providing the same level of care for whether the problem was COVID-19 our patients and their families wher- related and she candidly responded, ever they call home, just as we have “I don’t know.” She said they are ana- done for over 36 years. We are also lyzing the situation to see if they can committed to creating a future that find an answer. serves our neighbors when they need Meanwhile, Fleming emphasized us most, honoring the extraordinary that Calvert Hospice is continuing Burnett Calvert Hospice House support we have been given by our to operate as they have for 36 years community in so many ways, for so by providing in-home and palliative The press release said, “We are liv- committed, we require experienced, many years. care. ing in times of unprecedented chal- trained staff 24 hours a day, 7 days “Rest assured, Calvert County can She also emphasized that the deci- lenge and change, forced to make a week, over weekends and holidays, continue to rely on us.” sion was not a financial one. She said difficult decisions and choices we through hurricanes and snowstorms. The Burnett Calvert Hospice House in order to operate, Calvert Hospice wouldn’t have imagined possible just “At this time, we simply cannot in Prince Frederick began accepting needs to raise $250,000 yearly and one year ago.” ensure that level of staffing for our patients in January of 2010. It is a six- the community has continued to gen- It went on to say, “To ensure we House and our families.” bed residential home. erously do that. provide the expert and compassion- Fleming said 10 staff members will [email protected] ate end-of-life care to which we are be affected and they are working with
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By Dick Myers SPECIAL Editor BUY 1 A civil suit has been filed against Cal- vert County Administrator Mark Willis, GET THE 2ND and the county as his employer, alleging defamation. % The suit was filed Sept. 25 in Calvert 50 OFF County Circuit Court by Lash Bartend- ers, LLC, a St. Leonard based event planner and Casey St. John, the com- DECORATE FOR FALL PLANT BULBS FOR pany’s owner. MUMS, PANSIES, KALE & CABBAGE SPRING COLOR According to the suit, which was filed Mark Willis in his planning and zoning office be- by Annapolis attorney Steven Preller, fore being appointed county administrator the claim stems from statements made to allow portable restrooms for a sched- by Willis to Washington, DC’s ABC 7 uled one-day event. As stated above, the in a newscast aired Dec. 19, 2019. Health Department permitted the use of The newscast dealt with two wed- luxury porta-johns for this event. Plain- dings cancelled by Lash Bartenders. tiffs had no reason to believe the tem- The suit alleges the following “facts:” porary use and occupancy permit would 1. Lash Bartenders leased from Og- not be issued as promised. den’s Common, LLC the property 7. Despite having gone through mul- known as 2990 Parkers Creek Road, tiple agency reviews, including reviews Port Republic, Maryland 20676 for the for fire safety, Public Safety at the elev- purpose of conducting weddings, birth- enth hour demanded installation of an day parties, and other social events in estimated $80,000 water holding tank the rustic barn located on the Property. before it would allow the issuance of any LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLIES 2. At the time Lash Bartenders leased use and occupancy permit. the Property, the landlord misrepresent- Wentworth White Starter Fertilizer 8. Landlord refused to pay for the ed that it had a use and occupancy per- Good for new lawns, required improvements to its Property House Grass Seed mit for the intended use. installing sod & reseeding. and, consequently, two scheduled wed- 50 lb. bag 3. Upon investigation with the Of- Promotes rapid root growth. dings at the property had to be relocated. ONLY fice of Planning and Zoning of Calvert 9. Public Safety subsequently changed $ 88 5,000 sq. ft. County, Lash Bartenders was advised $ 88 its position and no longer requires such 119 ONLY by Mary Beth Cook that the property 21 $80,000 water holding tank. When you Buy 3 could only be used for three weddings 15,000 sq. ft. The suit goes on to say, “In the fall or more 50 lb Bags $ 88 and other social events for friends and of 2019, Stephanie Carrico and Nicole 5lb and 25lb Bags Available ONLY 49 family until a site plan was approved Demme, being the two brides who had and a temporary and/or final use and Totes of Colonial Gray & Natural their weddings relocated, gave inter- occupancy permit was issued. She also Leafgro Stone Pallets views to ABC’s 7 On Your Side-I Team indicated that the process should be con- The equivalent of Full Pallet concerning the matter.” cluded by February of 2019. Moreover, ONLY Willis, in his capacity as then Direc- approximately 35 bags. the Calvert County Health Department tor of Planning and Zoning of Calvert ONLY $ 00 stated that luxury porta johns could be ea. County was also interviewed and al- 299 used for a temporary use and occupancy $ 99 When you buy legedly said, “[Ms. St. John] never re- /tote 2 or more pallets permit prior to construction of bath- 129 ally followed through with the site plan room facilities. itself.” 4. Accordingly, the landlord and Lash The suit alleges that the statement OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE Bartenders promptly began the site plan by Willis was “completely false and approval process in 2018 which was defamatory,” in that “Lash Bartenders made more difficult and time consum- obtained final site plan approval on May ing because Barby Harms, the member 24, 2019-before Defendant Willis gave of Ogden’s Common, LLC, insisted on his interview.” using her boyfriend, namely Jeffery The suit alleges that Willis, as direc- Greene, P.E., to prepare the site plan. tor, should have known “his statement to The site plan went through multiple re- BIG GREEN EGG ADIRONDACK CHAIRS the media was false and would subject views and revisions and was finally ap- Ms. St. John to public scorn and hatred proved on May 23, 2019. NOW SCHEDULING and destroy her business.” On February 25, 2019, Plaintiff ap- The suit alleges that “Willis has fam- Fall Lawn Renovation, Over Seeding, plied to the Calvert County Board of ily connections to Stephanie Carrico, Appeals for a special exception for the Fall Landscaping and Hardscape Projects. one of the brides interviewed,” and that Property to permit the intended use. “Willis had a motive to misrepresent the CALL TODAY for an ESTIMATE: 800-451-1427 5. The special exception was granted facts to favor Stephane.” or visit WentworthNursery.com/Landscape at the hearing held before the Calvert The suit seeks $350,000 in compensa- County Board of Appeals on April 4, tory and presumed damages from each 2019. defendant and $100,000 in punitive 6. By e-mail dated April 24, 2019, Charlotte Hall Prince Frederick Oakville damages from Willis. 5 minutes North of Hollywood Mary Beth Cook confirmed in writing 30315 Three Notch Rd, 1700 Solomon’s Island Rd, Requests for comment from Willis Charlotte Hall, MD Prince Frederick, MD 41170 Oakville Road that a temporary one-day use and occu- Mechanicsville, MD and the country were not responded to 301-884-5292 410-535-3664 pancy permit could be issued if the En- 800-558-5292 866-535-3664 301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427 as of press deadline. vironmental Health Department agreed Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 10-4 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-5, Closed Sundays [email protected] Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Local News 5 School Board Rejects Return to School for Younger Students By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Board of Educa- tion, on a split vote, has turned down a request by the superintendent and staff to begin a hybrid learning model for Pre-K through 2nd Grade beginning Oct. 26. The 2-2 vote with one abstention came at the board’s Sept. 24 meeting after presentations from Health Officer Dr. Laurence Polsky and staff about is- sues related to the pandemic and from Assistant Superintendent for Instruc- tion Diane Workman about some of the details of the plan that had just been presented to the board that day. School Board Vice President Pamela Cousins After listening and much debate, school board member Dawn Balin- ski made the motion to accept the plan, which was seconded by member Tracy McGuire. Balinski noted that if the school system didn’t feel comfortable with the idea. they could back off before the implementation date, a point agreed to by Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry. “If it’s too dangerous I would want to change the date,” Balinski said. But she added, “I don’t think we need to con- tinue to be so isolated,” based on the current pandemic metrics. But President Inez Claggett and Vice President Panela Cousins opposed the motion saying they didn’t feel the school system was ready for the change to a combination of online and in-per- School Board President Inez Claggett son learning. Newly appointed member Pat Nut- Claggett, noting the feedback she has ter, a former country commissioner, heard about how things have been hand- abstained stating he would like to see ed so far said, “I am getting complaints in person how the online learning was about lack of communication,” “AN EVENING WITH JORDAN KLEPPER” working before making a decision. During the discussion Curry asked OCTOBER 13, 7:30 P.M. “I’m caught between a rock and a rhetorically: “If not now – when? If not hard place,” Nutter said about being this – what?” Curry insisted the virtual learning thrust into the middle of a controversial JORDAN KLEPPER is an American comedian, issue. was most difficult for younger learn- Claggett and Cousins related email ers, a point that was not disputed by the writer, producer, political commentator, actor, reports from teachers and staff about board. and television host. He is currently covering confusion over how to handle the pan- The plan as presented would have the demic. An incident was cited in which younger students to rotate two weeks the 2020 Presidential Election for “The Daily a staff person informed the school’s in school and then two weeks virtual. Show” in his recurring “Jordan Klepper Fingers principal by email after hours on Friday Fridays would be set aside for indepen- evening about being tested positive for dent learning and teacher planning. All the Pulse” segments. He is the creator and star COVID-19 and the principal not notify- teachers in those grades would be re- of the Comedy Central docu-series, “Klepper.” ing the staff who had been in contact quired to return to their classroom. with that person until Monday morning. Despite the plan rejection, parents if He was formerly host and executive producer Curry said the principal misunder- younger children were notified on Mon- of the weeknight Comedy Central talk show, stood the procedure and thought contact day, Sept. 28 and asked to inform the was someone else’s responsibility. school system by Oct. 2 whether their “The Opposition with Jordan Klepper.” Polsky said the health department children would participate in in-school does contract tracing as soon as they are learning if it was offered. notified of a positive test, but sometimes McGuire insisted that Claggett REGISTER HERE: there is a delay in that notification. should have the willingness to call a Director of Student Services Kim special meeting to reconsider the mo- SMCM.EDU/TWAIN Roof said so far in September there tion. Claggett expressed a willingness have been four positive staff tests and to do that after having a chance to re- those people had been in contact with view the plan and getting answers to 27 others. their questions. “I am not sure we are prepared for [email protected] this,” Cousins said. 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020 Nutter Appointed to School Board Claggett Voted New President By Dick Myers now. felt on the school board when he ab- Editor Nutter pointed out he is a product stained from voting on the motion to be- The Calvert County Board of County of the Calvert County Public Schools gin hybrid learning for grades Pre-K-2. Commissioners (BOCC) has appointed system, as are his children, grand- That left a 2-2 deadlock and a failed mo- former county commissioner Patrick children and nieces and nephews. tion (see separate story). “Pat” Nutter to the Calvert County Nutter served two terms as commis- Claggett Voted in as President Board of Education. Nutter fills the va- sioner, from 2010 to 2018. He shocked During the several month’s absence of cancy created with the death of school the political establishment when he an- Phalen because of his illness, the board board President William Phalen on Sept. nounced in 2018 that he was not seeking meetings were run by Vice President 7. reelection to a third term. Inez Claggett. At the Sept. 24 meeting, Nutter’s appointment by the commis- It was during that time that the school the board voted for her to become presi- sioners was unannounced in advance system was in turmoil over security is- dent for the next year and for Pamela and occurred during the BOCC’s Sept. sues in the wake of the shooting incident Cousins to assume the vice presidency. 15 meeting. at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s Claggett was appointed last year to Commissioner Mike Hart made the County. Nutter toyed with the idea of a fill the vacancy left when Kelly McCo- motion to appoint Nutter, which was write-in candidacy for school board but nkey was elected county commissioner. unanimously adopted, during an agenda never did. Claggett is up for reelection for her item which was listed as a memo ad- Nutter served as commissioner presi- Commissioner 3 seat, but she is unop- vising the commissioners they had the dent from 2012 to 2014 and was vice- posed on the Nov. 3 ballot. authority to make the replacement for president the two previous years. [email protected] Phalen with the appointment to run n Newly appointed Board of Education member He is a retired Calvert County deputy through what would have been the expi- Pat Nutter sheriff who began his law enforcement ration of his term in 2022. career on the police force in Chesapeake to education and relationship with the Hart noted thar the normal procedure Beach. After his retirement, from 1998 teachers while commissioner. for the commissioners to make a re- to 2003 he was Chief Zoning and Code Nutter at his first school board meet- placement would have been to advertise Enforcement Officer with the Depart- ing on Sept. 24 acknowledged the pro- for candidates. But Hart noted that the ment of Planning and Zoning. cedure for his appointment was unusual county was in the middle of an elec- Nutter also was a member of the Cal- because of the unusual times. He said tion now and also still in the middle of vert County Board of Appeals, from he guessed the BOCC wanted a known a pandemic. 2007 to 2010. quantity in making the appointment Hart observed Nutter’s commitment Nutter’s presence was immediately
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THE CALVERT ALLIANCE AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRESENTS 20TH ANNUAL Opioid Deaths Decrease in Calvert By Guy Leonard The numbers expressed in the report, Staff Writer released Sept. 22, were preliminary and The latest report from the state’s could change as the data continues to be Opioid Operational Command Center analyzed. (OOCC) shows that in the second quar- Steve Schuh, director of the OOCC, ter of 2020 opioid related intoxication said the impact of the coronavirus could deaths in Maryland continued to rise be seen in the rising fatalities due to opi- except in, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Wic- oid abuse and the abuse of other drugs and Third Annual Kids’ Half-mile Super Hero Dash omico counties. and alcohol. 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Upon arrival units located a black This crash remains under the in- 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle vestigation by Cpl. V. Bortchevsky laying on its side in the westbound of Calvert County Sheriff’s Office lane of MD Route 260. Preliminary Crash Reconstruction Team. Any- investigation revealed the operator one with information regarding this of the motorcycle was driving west- collision is asked to contact Cpl. V. bound on MD Route 260 when the Bortchevsky at vlad.bortchevsky@ motorcycle left the roadway and calvertcountymd.gov or by calling struck a guardrail. The driver was (410) 535-2800. subsequently ejected from the bike. Press Release from CCSO. Open October 5, 2020 Lawn Mower, Tractor & UTV Repair Servicing John Deere equipment and more! Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9-12 Closed Sunday 17723 Three Notch Rd. Dameron, MD 301-872-5553 www.CarrollEquipment.com Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Local News 9 CSM Stays in Limited Access for School Year Libraries, Theater Remain Closed The College of Southern Maryland signed for so- (CSM) announces it will remain in Restrict- cially-distanced ed or Reduced Operations for the remainder learning – and of 2020-2021 academic year. Physical ac- that’s okay. As cess to the campuses will remain limited a pioneer of dis- and strict health precautions will continue to tance learning, be rigorously enforced to prevent the spread CSM was able of COVID-19 at all of its campuses. to easily expand In addition, and in light of the ongoing upon its 20-year pandemic, CSM will keep the St. Charles Dr Maureen Murphy tradition of effec- Children’s Learning Center on the La Plata tively providing campus, the Brad and Linda Gottfried The- flexible online choices and teaching modali- ater on the La Plata Campus and the Fitness ties to adapt to the pandemic and keep our Centers, including the pools on the La Plata students learning.” and Leonardtown campuses closed. Onsite “As a community college, we are called library services at the La Plata, Leonard- by our mission to serve our community,” town and Prince Frederick campuses will Murphy continued. “Our focus changes also remain virtual. These facilities will with the times, just as our community’s reopen when the college determines it is vi- needs change. While there is a lot of un- able to do so. certainty right now, we must remain true “The news is lately filled with stories to our core and look forward. We have about colleges and universities that have at- examined where we are, and gauged the tempted to bring back in-person instruc- needs of our learners, many of whom will tion, then experienced spikes in coronavirus need the college to help them get back on cases, and consequently moved online,” ex- their feet. Learning is core to our mission, plained CSM President Dr. Maureen Mur- and much of what we do has translated into phy. “We know that high density gatherings the virtual environment, but unfortunately, are problematic for the spread of the virus, some things have not.” and honestly, college campuses are not de- Press Release from CSM FREE FLU CLINICS BEGIN THURSDAY OCTOBER 7th! The Health Department advises everyone 6 months & older to get an annual flu vaccine Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 16 & 17 Northern H.S. Calvert H.S. Edward T. Hall 9am-2pm For all school age children and parents 9:30am-2pm Aquatics Center By Appointment only For all school age children and parents By Appointment only 9am-12pm 4pm-7pm Drive-Thru for everyone 6 months and older For everyone 6 months and older Oct. 21 Nov. 10 Nov. 12 Patuxent H.S. Huntingtown H.S. Patuxent H.S. 9am-2pm 4pm-7pm 4pm-7pm For all school age children and parents For everyone 6 months and older For everyone 6 months and older By Appointment only 4pm-7pm For everyone 6 months and older Save Time! Register Online @ marylandvax.org For complete schedule & more information, go to: www.calverthealth.org or Call (410) 535-5400 ext. 349 10 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020 eonardto n V Watch Party Friday, Oct 9th
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Tune in at: .Visit eonardto n .com Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 11 CALVERT SHERIFF'S OFFICE CRIME REPORT During the week of September 14 – September 20, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,252 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 20-48759 hicle located at 7-11 in Sunderland. placed under arrest and transported McDowell conducted a traffic stop On September 16, 2020, Deputy Deputies observed the vehicle exit to the Calvert County Detention on Southern Maryland Boulevard at Anderson responded to Running- the 7-11 and conducted a traffic stop Center where he was charged with Chaneyville Road in Owings. Upon brook Way in Prince Frederick for on Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia making contact with the occupants, the report of damaged property. Deputies observed the female pas- and various traffic citations. Deputy McDowell observed copper The complainant advised that at ap- senger and rendered aid. The driver, On September 17, 2020, Deputy filing and a clear plastic straw on proximately 12:00pm, an unknown Robert Henderson Hale (50), ex- E. Payne conducted a traffic stop the lap of the passenger as well as suspect(s) threw white paint onto the ited the vehicle at the Lyon Creek Shopping Center a green cut straw in the passenger door of one of the apartments. The and a search in Dunkirk. Upon making contact side door. The driver, Briana Da- value of damaged property is $100. was conducted with the driver, Joseph Levi Butler nae Barber (26), and the passenger, Damaged Property: 20-48919 which resulted (64), Deputy Payne was advised by Brandon Marcellous Harley (30), On September 17, 2020, Deputy in a clear plas- Calvert County Emergency Com- exited the vehi- Anderson responded to Baythorne tic bag con- munications Butler had a suspended cle and a search Road in Prince Frederick for the re- taining twenty and revoked license. Bulter exited was conducted port of damaged property. The com- five pill cap- the vehicle and a search was con- which resulted plainant advised that on an unknown sules contain- ducted which resulted in a cut Coca- in seven clear date, an unknown suspect(s) spray ing suspected Robert Henderson Hale cola can containing burn marks and pill capsules painted profanity on the playground Heroin. Hale residue from suspected Crack Co- containing equipment in the community. The was placed under arrest and trans- caine. Butler was placed under ar- white powder value of damaged property is $200. ported to the Calvert County Deten- rest and transported to the Calvert residue suspect- Damaged Property: 20-49013 tion Center where he was charged County Detention Center where he ed to be Heroin, Briana Danae Barber On September 18, 2020, Deputy with CDS Possession w/ Intent to was charged with CDS: Possession additional cop- Wood responded to Lindy Lane in Distribute and CDS: Possession- Not of Paraphernalia and various traffic per filings, a Huntingtown for the report of dam- Marijuana. citations. clear cut straw aged property. The complainant ad- On September 15, 2020, Deputy On September 17, 2020, Deputy containing sus- vised that sometime during the over- Holt responded to 3rd Street in North Bowlan responded to the Dash-In pected Heroin night hours, an unknown suspect(s) Beach for the report of a disorderly in Prince Frederick for the report of residue, and a removed their mailbox from its post. subject. The complainant advised a a disorderly male subject. Deputy black digital The value of damaged property is male subject, Christopher Lamar Bowlan located the male subject, scale. Located $50. Hardy (35), was intoxicated and Jacob John Joseph Mishou (29), in Barber’s Brandon Marcellous Theft: 20-48908 would not leave screaming in- purse were Harley On September 17, 2020, Deputy his property. side the gas five additional Bowlan responded to the South- After being told station bath- clear pill cap- wind Apartments in North Beach numerous times room. Mishou sules containing suspected Heroin for the report of a theft. The com- to quiet down, was placed un- residue. A search of Harley’s person plainant advised that sometime be- Hardy con- der arrest and resulted in a brass smoking device tween September 12th at 12:00pm tinued to yell t r a n s p o r t e d and a small plastic bag containing a and September 16th at 6:00am, an profanities and to the Calvert white rock like substance, suspected unknown suspect(s) stole the regis- was escorted County De- to be Cocaine. Barber and Harley Christopher Lamar Hardy Jacob Joseph tration plates from their 2003 Harley off the proper- tention Center John Mishou were placed under arrest and trans- Davidson motorcycle. The value of ty by deputies. where he was ported to the Calvert County Deten- stolen property is $10. A short time later, Calvert County charged with tion Center where they were each Theft: 20-49033 Emergency Communications ad- Disorderly Conduct. charged with CDS: Possession- Not On September 18, 2020, Corporal vised Hardy had returned to the com- On September 18, 2020, Deputy Marijuana and CDS: Possession of O’Donnell met with a complainant plainant’s property and was continu- Wilder conducted a traffic stop on Paraphernalia. at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Of- ing to yell from the street. Deputies South Solomons Island Road at Cres- On September 19, 2020, Deputy fice who was reporting a theft. The returned to the scene, placed Hardy ton Lane in Solomons. Upon making Gott responded to Buckets Sports complainant advised that sometime under arrest, and transported him to contact with the driver, Dontevious Bar in Lusby for the report of a dis- between September 14th and Sep- the Calvert County Detention Cen- Trevon Dorsey (26), Deputy Wilder orderly female subject who refused tember 19th, their MVA Handicap ter where he was charged with Dis- observed a red to leave the property. Upon arrival Placard was stolen from their truck orderly Conduct. cut straw that Deputy Gott observed the female while dropped off for Service at On September 15, 2020, Deputy Dorsey was at- subject, Laitesha Jonelle Jones Prince Frederick Dodge and Bayside Crum conducted a traffic stop on tempting to (28), sitting on Chevrolet in Prince Frederick. The Jewell Road at West Chesapeake conceal. Dorsey the ground with value of stolen property is $20. Beach Road in Dunkirk. Upon mak- exited the vehi- First Sergeant Theft: 20-49296 ing contact with the driver, Timo- cle and a search Basham and On September 19, 2020, Deputy thy Lee Sorghardt (36), Deputy was conducted Deputy Mason. Plant responded to East Chesapeake Crum observed which resulted Jones appeared Beach Road in Owings for the report Sorghardt to be in a small plas- Dontevious Trevon heavily intoxi- of a theft. The complainant advised lethargic, have tic bag con- Dorsey cated and had that sometime between September slurred speech, taining seven slurred speech 12th and September 19th, an un- and droopy and one half suspected Oxycodone/ and glossy Laitesha Jonelle Jones known suspect(s) stole a “Biden eyes. Sorghardt Acetominophen pills, two additional eyes. Jones was 2020” yard sign that was placed by exited the vehi- cut straws containing white residue. placed under arrest and transported the mailbox. The value of stolen cle and a search Dorsey was placed under arrest and to the Calvert County Detention property is $30. was conducted transported to the Calvert County Center where she was charged with Arrests: which resulted Timothy Lee Sorghardt Detention Center where he was Disorderly Conduct. On September 15, 2020, Calvert in two pieces charged with CDS: Possession- Not Editor’s Note: The above arrests County Emergency Communica- of glass with residue of burning and Marijuana and CDS: Possession of are not an indication of guilt or in- tions advised a female passenger suspected Crack Cocaine, and mul- Paraphernalia. nocence as the cases have not been was observed passed out in a ve- tiple copper flakes. Sorghardt was On September 19, 2020, Deputy W. adjudicated. 12 The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020 tauran Res ts
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21779 Tulagi Place , Lexington Park 301-862-3544 Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Feature 13 Bernie Fowler: A Life of Service to God, Country and County By Dick Myers It was during his three terms as county com- Editor missioner that the famous suit was filed by the Visitors to Bernie Fowler’s home in Prince three Southern Maryland counties against the Frederick are greeted by two American flags Environmental Protection Agency over Patux- and a cross along the driveway. Love of God ent pollution that eventually led to a consent and Country have been mainstays of Fowler’s decree for a plan to clean up the river. life. Fowler remembers cajoling the three coun- But a slogan could easily be constructed that ties to join the effort at a Tri-County Council says “God, Country and Calvert County,” since meeting at a Benedict restaurant. His main ally Fowler, now 96, has become an iconic figure in in the battle was the late Tom Rymer, then a the county, not only for his wade-ins designed member of the House of Delegates. to call attention to his beloved Patuxent River, He used scientific evidence collected by but also for his years of public service on the Chesapeake Biological Lab in Solomons in school board, as county commissioner and as Boy Scout scoutmaster. time were meeting behind closed doors in making his argument that night in Benedict Maryland state senator. He had saved money while overseas but violation of the state’s open meetings law. He and thereafter whenever he spoke about the “I wasn’t born here,” Fowler said. “I was needed some more to start the boat rental busi- made an appointment to see them and after river. conceived in Baltimore and born in Baltimore, ness. He went to the only bank in Prince Fred- waiting in the lobby for 45 minutes, they let During that time Governor Marvin Mandel but I came home to my mother’s home (on erick at the time and they refused him him in. told Fowler he didn’t believe there was any- Broome’s Island). So, for practical purposes, I As he was leaving, dejected, he ran into He asked them where they stood on the is- thing wrong with the Bay. Fowler told him, call myself a Calvert countian.” Calvert’s legendary Louis Goldstein, who at sue. “They looked at each other – ‘We don’t “That’s your side, but I can tell you I’ve lived Fowler’s father, Howard, a farmer and wa- the time was a state senator (he would later want a dog track either’. I said, could you give here all my life. The Patuxent River is symbolic terman, and his mother, Lillian had moved go on to become the country’s longest serving me a letter to that? They said, ‘We’ll think of the Bay. What happens there is happening to the family to Baltimore to work in Howard’s comptroller). about it’.” the Bay. And I’m telling you we’re in trouble.” brother’s business, but soon returned to the Goldstein went back into the bank with He later learned they had signed a letter in As commissioner president, Fowler started county, where Fowler grew up during the Great Fowler and told the manager, “I’m almost support of he track. It was a big motivator when every meeting with a prayer and made sure the Depression, the middle of six children. All of ashamed to be associated with this bank. This he eventually ran for county commissioner open meetings law was adhered to and that ev- his siblings have passed away. boy has been overseas fighting for his coun- himself. ery meeting was recorded. In those days young boys quit school and try, lost his brother and another brother almost A hearing on the issue was held in An- In running for state senate after his third went to work on the water with their fathers. lost.” napolis and when he got there a large group term as commissioner he got a lot of encour- One day his mother was bemoaning the fact When he got home the banker called. His of like-minded citizens asked him to be their agement from St. Mary’s County residents thar no one in the family had finished school. loan was approved. spokesman. since part of his district was in that county. He Bernie told her, “I promise you I will go to He had a boat rental business and a small res- The hearing was run by the legislative com- easily defeated the incumbent John William school. And I did fairly well.” He graduated taurant, and it had slot machines, which at first mittee vice chairman, a young lawmaker by Quade in his home county of St. Mary’s. from Calvert High School. were illegal but everyone had them anyway. He the name of Steny Hoyer. Fowler served 12 years in the senate, and “My mother and father both were religious said, “Every time they appointed a new grand After the hearing was over, Hoyer came up then voluntarily retired because he felt three people,” he said. The family attended Knapp’s jury, they hid them in the back rooms until the to him and whispered in his ear, “Go home and terms was enough for anybody. Chapel. He remembers he wasn’t particularly grand jury was over in 30 days.” sleep. I’m going to put this in the trash.” This reporter observed that he had never religious until one day in 1938 when a revival Even after they were legalized in Southern He noted of the House Majority Leader, heard anyone say anything negative about came to the island. In church he would often Maryland, Fowler said, “I never felt right.” “We’ve been close friends ever since. Philo- Fowler and asked if that was something he as- hold the hand of a girl from high school. He He clearly remembers to this day a man sophically, I don’t always agree with him. Some pired to. He said, “That answers my taste buds said, “The Holy Spirit got ahold of me that coming into the store and playing and losing of his endorsements, I really don’t know.” As to pretty good.” He added, “The training that God night. And I dropped that little girl’s hand. I everything he had and then begging Fowler to any inkling of socialistic government, he said, gave me for my life, I owe so much to him. And went right up.” buy a new boat he had for $60 and then losing “I’ll be honest with you. I have no support for how do I even say that? Jesus Christ, he knew Later Fowler admits he got off track after his all of that too. that.” his price. When you die the death that he died, brother died in the war. He said thinking about He added, “And then I got married and had a “The county commissioners right out lied to all of our sins he took on his back. But when his parents and their faith helped straighten him couple of children and I send them off to Sun- me that day when I went in on that dog track,” he died, three days later, he was alive and well, out. “I got back to praying and got back with day school in the morning and I’m back there Fowler remembered when he decided to run and he’s coming back.” the Lord. And I’ve tried to do the best work, and it just bothered me. It really did it to watch for the office. His other reason for entering He reads the Bible every day and uses a just like you and everybody else. We’re all sin- that man spend all that money.” politics was of course the Patuxent River. “My study guide given to him by his daughter. ners. We’ve come up short. We’re all sinners.” It was that and the reluctance to sell alco- river died in n 1969. The grass shrimp. I used “It’s been a good life, I have. I know that. I When he graduated from high school, he holic beverages that led him to eventually sell to catch grass shrimp. They all of a sudden know that I sometimes would say things that went to work at the Naval Gun Factory as part the business after 10 years. “No more Sunday disappeared.” I’d rather not say, but when people really irri- of the war effort during World War II. But he work. I could go to church with the children.” He had seen the deterioration of the river tate me for something that’s close to my heart, I felt guilty not going off to battle as his two Fowler would then go on to work in the in the ten years he ran the boat rental busi- don’t jump for joy.” brothers had and he finally convinced his boss school system and then at the hospital, which ness through the late 1950s. It wasn’t like he Even with the pandemic, Fowler has a busy to let him enlist. His boss said the job was his was located where the sheriff’s office now is remembered as a child and like what he talks schedule. He did do his annual Patuxent wade- when he returned. and would eventually become assistant admin- about in his annual wade-in, how he could see in at Jefferson Patterson Park in June, albeit Fowler said, “The next morning I was down istrator. When the hospital moved, he and a his sneakers walking way out. It was Bernie’s with a reduced crowd. And he’s been serving to G Street, Northwest (DC) and in the United group of three doctors purchased the building measure. as an advisor to the four county citizens who States Navy.” and established a nursing home. They later sold He remembers a woman named Dixie who have filed suit against the county over adoption On November 5th, 2018 Bernie lost the love the capacity rights to a chain operator. was a super crabber making a killing and he of the comprehensive plan. of his life, Betty, his wife of 69 years. She was Fowler’s foray into politics violated a prom- remembers a time when watermen could really Fowler was county commissioner in 1974 the daughter of one of his best customers in his ise he had made to his father never to get into make good money working on the river. A way when the first master plan was adopted. rental boat business that he started after getting politics. Fowler said his father chided him: of life was fading. “I just feel like that they deserve another star out of the Navy. He had worked in the business “’You just got your nose into everything.’ I After a stint (1963-1966) on the school board in their crown because I am four square behind while in high school. said, well that’s a cruel way to put it, Pop. But (education is another of his passions) he ran for them,” he said about the court suit plaintiffs. Her mother introduced them. He was nine that’s how I feel. If I see something wrong, I’m county commissioner in 1970, won and was He said the comprehensive plan is intended years older than she was. He reminisced, “It going to do something to make it right.” His fa- appointed president. to make the county the crown jewel of the was just love at first sight. And I think it was ther eventually went along with it. After being elected but before taking of- Chesapeake Bay. with her. She often told me that.” The issue that started it all was a proposed fice, the three new commissioners learned the But instead he said, “If their comprehensive Fowler for years has been a fixture at Me- greyhound racetrack in northern Calvert lame ducks were about to spend the county’s plan that now exists goes into place, we’re go- morial Day and Veteran’s Day ceremonies. He County. For the reasons he had qualms about surplus. They got legal advice that they could ing to be closer to Hoboken, New Jersey.” said he joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars slot machines, he opposed the track. take over any time and quickly did so before [email protected] soon after returning home. He also became a He said the county commissioners at the that spending spree could happen. 14 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020 Library Expands Free Flu Shot Clinics Hotspot Lending Calvert Library’s mission is to serve as interviews or allow you to watch pre-hire a gateway to information, imagination and training videos. Students are finding that in Calvert inspiration by empowering lifelong learn- the bandwidth needed for a day’s worth of PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland and individuals with chronic medi- ing and providing opportunities for con- classes is more than 300MB. – To reduce the impact of seasonal cal conditions, as well as those car- nection to one another and the world. CO- The new hotspots will provide unlim- flu, the Calvert County Health De- ing for individuals in these groups. In VID has demonstrated that connection ited data on the Sprint network which will partment will host a series of free the past decade, between 12,000 and these days requires internet access. While be helpful to those that are needing access school and community flu clinics 61,000 Americans died annually from wifi can be accessed from the library to video and other data-heavy resourc- throughout the county. influenza, and hundreds of thousands parking lots 24/7 and from library com- es. Calvert Library Executive Director, The Health Department urges ev- are hospitalized each year. Millions puters or inside the library on your own Carrie WillsonBo said,w “Wel havee alls come F arms eryone ages 6 months and older to more become sick enough to miss device during library hours, sometimes to appreciate the critical need for access to get an annual flu vaccine. “Although time from work or school. that’s just not enough. the internet. We are so happy to have been typical flu vaccines are ‘only’ 50- Getting the flu vaccine is par- Most are aware that due to our rural na- able to use grant funding and our status 60% protective, not getting a vac- ticularly important in 2020 because ture, many Calvert County citizens are not as a public library to leverage a discount cine is 0% protective,” said Calvert people can be simultaneously in- able to get cable internet access and paying for additionalB devicesow to meetl thee internets F arms Bowles FCountyar Healthm sOfficer, Dr. Laurence fected by influenza and COVID. The for cellular access by the gigabyte adds up needs of our customers. It won’t solve the Polsky. “For those who may still be- first of the free flu clinics will be in a stressful way when you are participat- connectivity issue in Calvert but it will come infected despite vaccination, held on October 7, 2020. 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2020 DESIGN Contact Information:: 301-475-2139 - email: [email protected] Location: 22880 Budds Creek Road * Clements * MD * 20624 Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 15 Free Flu Shot Clinics CBL Receives Gift for STARTING A LIFETIME DolphinWatch FINANCIAL PLAN FOR WOMEN The JES Avanti Foundation has made sightings of Contributing Writer: in Calvert a generous donation to the University b o t t l e n o s e Lynda J. Striegel of Maryland Center for Environmental dolphins in Science Chesapeake Biological Labo- area rivers, ratory (CBL) to support field and labo- creeks and In recent columns, I have talked ones financially—like paying for a ratory work for the Chesapeake Dol- bays. They about why women need to get a fi- college education for my children. I phinWatch program. tested hy- nancial education and how many want my plan to help me do that. “We are pleased to support Chesa- d r o p h o n e s , professional financial advisors aren’t • I want my plan to help me pay off peake DolphinWatch,” said Founda- underwater offering women what they want—a my house so that when I am older, I tion Director Elizabeth Sanders. “Our listening de- lifetime financial plan. If you are read- won’t have mortgage payments to mission includes wilderness conserva- vices, before ing this, you’re concerned about your worry about and I won’t have to place tion and preservation.” The JES Avanti deploying them out at sea and thought financial education. You know some- any burden for my mortgage payments Foundation also provides humanitar- there might be rare occurrences of how such an education is important to on someone else. ian assistance and education programs dolphins coming into rivers. As they you. Why? Are you looking for finan- What do you see in this list? Clear- on wildlife conservation, ecology, and checked their devices, they found dol- cial protection, or is your goal to buy a ly, concern about having and keeping natural resource management. phins were frequent visitors. The team house, a boat, or finance your child’s money. It seems that money worries CBL Associate Professor Dr. Helen wanted to learn more about where the college education? upset this woman—she fears lack of Bailey expressed appreciation for the dolphins were coming from, where Your answer matters. Focus on a money. OK, that’s fine as a motiva- Foundation’s support. “The program is they were going, when and why. short term goal, such as making a ma- tor. But why? What’s going on in her stronger because of donations as well “This is an example of how the con- jor purchase, probably won’t be enough life that causes such worry? What she as support of citizen scientists who re- tributions of citizen scientists are so to give you the will or the stamina to needs to do is delve deeper into her port their sightings and send us amaz- important to our researchers,” said engage in basic financial planning. list. Like the following: ing photos and video.” Bailey went on CBL Director and professor, Dr. Tom While there is nothing magic about • I worry about money all the time. to say the Google Play and iPhone apps Miller. “We are extremely grateful to financial planning, it takes time to im- About having enough to pay off my are popular with those reporting dol- the JES Avanti Foundation for partner- plement a strategy. If your motivation bills. They seem to come at me from phin sightings in the region. ing with us and investing in our efforts is to satisfy a short-term goal of mak- nowhere and pile up. I lose sleep at Dr. Bailey and her team started the to conduct the research we need to sus- ing a major purchase, how patient will night worrying about where I will find Chesapeake DolphinWatch program tain the environment we want.” you be? If your motivation is to im- the money to pay all the bills. because they’d received anecdotal Press Release from CBL prove your financial health, then you’ll • I cannot seem to control myself or have and get the stamina necessary to this situation. I feel I am a burden on make a plan work for you. So, forget my loved ones, my family since they about the short-term goals. often loan me money—I know they Let’s assume that what you want is can’t afford it. Why can’t I learn to Watershed Stewards self-sufficiency. What does self-suf- control this thing with money? ficiency mean to you? Does it mean Whoa! This woman’s more exten- Academy Comes to Calvert owning your own home, being able sive list contains something important. The Calvert County Department of • Connect communities with environ- to retire and live at about the same Control. Her relationship with money Public Works invites citizens to par- mental resources and people who can level as if you were still working? is out of control. Now we get to a real ticipate in the inaugural Calvert County help restore watersheds. What would make you most satis- motivator for her. Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA). The inaugural Calvert County WSA fied with your financial life? Where is Suppose she got control? Suppose The program, run by University of class is expected to start Oct. 6, 2020 and your comfort level? Are you realistic she learned enough to manage her re- Maryland Extension in partnership with continue on the first and third Tuesdays enough to understand it is unlikely you lationship with money? Feeling that Calvert County Government, will begin each month through spring 2021. Classes will have as much money with the best control, exercising a newfound power in the fall. The WSA is a program that will be held primarily online and field and most perfectly executed financial over money and its relationship to her, trains adult community leaders in ways sessions will be determined pending plan as Bill Gates? now that’s a true motivator for a life- to reduce polluted stormwater runoff, Centers for Disease Control, university, You need some ingredients here— time of financial planning. She can do improve local water quality and help state and county guidelines for prevent- the motivation list. Make a list of your it and so can you. Maryland to meet its requirements for ing the spread of COVID-19. motivators—what you really want to If you think, as a woman, you’ll reductions in nitrogen, phosphorus and There will be an enrollment fee of achieve from your lifetime of financial never be able to achieve your finan- sediment. The program is based on a $100 to help defray the cost of materials planning. Get pretty specific about cial plan because of a lack of educa- successful model implemented in Anne that will be used in the course. Scholar- what you want. Identify your com- tion about finance or lack of a large Arundel, Cecil, Harford, Howard and St. ships may be available for applicants if fort level. Of course, this will likely income, think again. Did you realize Mary’s counties and the National Capi- the enrollment fee represents a financial change over the years, but to start, that women have been statistically tol region. To achieve the designation of hardship. figure out what your list is today and proven to be better long-term investors Master Watershed Steward, participants Enrollment in the WSA class will be we’ll use that list as something to work than men? Why? Because women use will complete an intensive 16-session limited to 18 participants. The program towards. motivation, not short-term goals, as training program consisting of classroom is offered on a non-discriminatory basis. Here is an example of a motivations driving factors in financial planning. and hands-on fieldwork, a class project Anyone who is interested is welcome to list of a woman: Women come to motivation more eas- and an individual capstone project in apply, however, priority will be given to I WANT A LIFETIME FINAN- ily than men. Once into the planning their community. Calvert County residents. This institution CIAL PLAN BECAUSE: process, women continue to focus on Once trained, Master Watershed is an equal opportunity provider. • I don’t want to have to worry about motivating factors, enabling them to Stewards will work with other members Anyone interested in applying to par- money all the time. I want to know ride out the storms of ups and downs of their communities to: ticipate in the WSA program to become I’ve done the best that can be done to in the markets without abandoning • Assess watersheds to help iden- a Master Watershed Steward can learn minimize money worries so that I am their goals or plans. You can do this. tify sources of pollution and restoration more by registering for a virtual informa- not and do not become a burden to my Get started today to create your life- opportunities; tion meeting and visiting https://go.umd. family or loved ones. I want to know time financial plan. • Educate their community on pollu- edu/CalvertWSA or by contacting WSA enough of the basics to be able to cre- Join me on the third Wednesday tion sources and how to reduce them; Coordinators Nicole Basenback at 410- ate a money strategy and to execute it. of each month at 11am at my office • Implement small-scale stormwater 535-3662 or by email at nicoleb@umd. • When I retire, I want to be inde- in 8906 Bay Avenue in North Beach management practices such as installing edu, or Jackie Takacs at 240-393-6508 or pendent. I don’t want my husband/ for a discussion of this and other mat- rain barrels or constructing rain gardens; by email at [email protected]. Applica- children/family to have to care for me. ters. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve your • Inspect and/or maintain small-scale tions must be submitted by Sept. 9, 2020. I want to pay my own way. spot. stormwater management best manage- Press Release from Calvert • I want to be able to help my loved ment practices; and County government. 16 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020 CSM Launches Miller Center for Leadership Miller, Hogan Discuss Bridging Political Divides Nearly 200 people tuned in Sept. 15 in a budget and all 47 members for the “An intrinsic value and idea about what session, on Student Advocacy Day, I took – International Day of Democracy – to senate voted for it,” Miller pointed out. democracy is all about is bringing people a group of CSM students to the gallery to participate in the College of Southern “There is something there that everyone together of different backgrounds, and watch the Senate in progress. Our own Maryland’s (CSM) and St. Mary’s Col- doesn’t like. There is something there that different orientations,” shared Ryan. “In Senate President Miler saw us enter and lege of Maryland’s (SMCM) leadership everyone likes, too. All 33 Democrats and order to do this, effective communication stopped the proceedings to recognize us. and voter education series entitled ‘In- all 14 Republicans voted for it because it is and a sense of active listening is very im- More than that, he asked Senators (Jack) formed, Engaged, Empowered = Ready the right thing to do. It’s about teamwork, portant. As elementary as that may sound, Bailey and (Arthur) Ellis, who also rep- – Set – VOTE!’ to inaugurate the Thomas camaraderie, having shared goals and it’s it is very crucial to operate and to have an resent Southern Maryland, to speak to us. V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership. about working together. effective conversation to lead to results Our students were thrilled, over the moon The live webinar included commen- “That’s what the people have forgotten and what we hope to accomplish as one really, and on the way home, one declared tary about bi-partisanship from Mary- about on Capitol Hill,” he continued. “On body. It is also important to recognize and his intention to become Senator Miller’s land Gov. Larry Hogan and an intimate Capitol Hill, it’s about the political party: acknowledge the many different identities chief of staff someday. conversation between Maryland Senate the ‘I,’ the ‘you,’ the ‘person’ – instead of that make up our state and our nation. “You’d better watch out,” she said to President Emeritus Mike Miller, a panel what’s best for the country. Hopefully, that “It is really up to our generation – my SMCM President Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan. of college students and the audience about will never happen in here in Maryland.” generation – to continue this dialogue, “This student transferred to St. Mary’s the senator’s life in politics and his take on On Leadership: “Attack the Issues, Not this reaching across the aisle,” Ryan add- College.” the current political climate. Each Other” ed. “We should not shy away from con- “I cannot think of a better paragon of Messages of Bi-partisanship Miller joined CSM and SMCM student versations and broader initiatives no mat- bi-partisan leadership and service to the “I am so pleased to join you today for leaders Reanna Robinson, Verkia Smith, ter how difficult they may be.” citizenry than Senator Mike Miller,” said this inaugural event of the Thomas V. Humacao Sanchez Santos and Calvin When asked which compromise of Jordan. “Nor I do believe that there is a Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership Ryan to share thoughts on leadership, uni- which he was most proud, Miller reflected more appropriate time than right now to at the College of Southern Maryland,” ty and the future of American democracy on all of his compromises. shepherd in a series of events focused on shared Hogan, a Republican, in a message in conversations moderated by SMCM “Capital punishment, abortion, bus- leadership and what is required to ensure recorded for the evening’s event. “Since Director of the Center for the Study of ing, taxes – we’ve had to compromise and that our citizens become informed and taking office in 2015, it has been a privi- Democracy Dr. Antonio Ugues and CSM collaborate on every single issue,” he ex- feel empowered to engage in processes lege to serve alongside my good friend Communication Professor Denise Gilm- plained. “It is not easy. The price of great- that move humankind closer to creating Senate President Emeritus Mike Miller.” er-Knudson, who has been awarded the ness is responsibility.” a more just and equitable society for all. Labelling Miller a “strong unifying Miller Center’s Distinguished Professor Accolades for Miller The stars are aligning. leader for the legislature and for the state,” for Leadership. “The 2020 presidential election is Jordan cited Miller’s ‘visionary lead- Hogan went on to explain that while he Miller said the key to successful lead- marked by an increasing divisiveness ership’ to establish SMCM as the state’s and Miller come from different sides of ership is to be a responsible person, have between Republicans and Democrats and nation’s first public honors college in the political aisle, they have often found integrity and do work with enthusiasm. that is of great concern to many,” said 1992. ways to come together in the best interest “The buck does stop on your desk,” he CSM’s Executive Director of Equity and “The mission set for the college: To for the people of Maryland. said. “You’re the leader and you make the Inclusive Diversity Dr. Sybol Anderson, provide a liberal arts education akin to “On this International Day of Democ- decisions. You don’t alibi. You accept the who moderated a portion of the webinar. that found in elite private institutions that racy, let’s each resolve to follow Mike’s bad things that come your way as your “While political differences also exist at is accessible, affordable and committed great example,” Hogan added, “to con- fault. You have to have integrity and en- the state level, the approach of Maryland to diversity was unique and challeng- tinue putting problem-solving ahead of thusiasm and you have to communicate leaders to navigating those differences is ing,” Jordan said. “More importantly, it partisanship, compromise ahead of con- that you enjoy what you do. noticeably different. As CSM launches provided the opportunity for a premier flict and to finding that common ground “I hire people smarter than me,” he the Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Center liberal arts education for all Marylanders where we can all stand together.” laughed. “If we’re successful, it’s their for Leadership, we recognize the leader- who wanted one. It is primarily due to the “I am 13 years older than Governor fault; if we’re not successful, it’s my fault.” ship of Maryland Senate President Emeri- senator’s leadership acumen that the leg- Hogan,” Miller laughed after the video “Hearing [these messages] from the tus Mike Miller and his longtime friend islation made it through.” played. “I was 18 and he was 5 years old governor and Senator Miller – we can Gov. Larry Hogan in steering the state On Oct. 8, CSM and SMCM will vir- when I worked for his father. Our love for adopt their skills,” said Robinson. “We of Maryland through treacherous politi- tually host “A Pledge to Truth and Civil- this state has always superseded our love need not be single-minded and we need cal waters using their skills in effective ity” that focuses on the need for media for our [political] party.” to find a middle ground to move forward bi-partisanship.” literacy and civility in public discourse A native son of Clinton, Md., Miller together. We need to attack the issues, not CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy and an Oct. 22 event entitled, “Liberty referred to himself as “just a local fellow each other.” said the College of Southern Maryland is and Justice for All? The History of Voting and a student of history,” who continues Sanchez agreed. living testimony to Miller’s belief in – and Rights in America.” The series concludes to feel honored and privileged at hav- “What resonates with me is that we success with – compromise. Nov. 10 with “Indivisible: A Post Election ing been the longest-serving state senate need to apply the principles of good com- “More than 20 years ago he worked Debrief.” president in Maryland history and in the munication and compassion in every as- to bring our three counties—Calvert, “We do not know what the results of the United States. A member of the Maryland pect of life,” said Sanchez Charles, and St. Mary’s—together to 2020 presidential election will be, but we State Senate since 1975, Miller served as “These small intimate conversations form the College of Southern Maryland do know that many of our neighbors will senate president from 1987 until January are the starting point to get the gears go- as a regional college,” Murphy shared. “I celebrate, and many will be frustrated— 2020 when he was named Senate Presi- ing on those larger conversations that believe he called it ‘hell on wheels!’ Ac- perhaps feeling despair,” shared Ander- dent Emeritus. He continues to serve in start to produce the change in which we tually, I’ve heard stories that, after a year son about the series’ final event. “Our the senate, representing District 27. the people want to see,” shared Smith. or more of back and forth, that Senator last moderated session will enable CSM “My mother was a history teacher and “We need to invite the idea of humility Miller threatened to lock all three sets of and SMCM faculty, staff and students to I was one of 10 children,” he shared with and self-reflection with open arms so that county commissioners in his office and come together again to process thoughts the attendees. “I learned about history ev- we can use it as a tool in our education not let them out until they came to agree- and feelings about the election process ery single day. We would travel all over process. ment. That may be hyperbole, but it un- and results and to begin to envision a posi- the region – Bull Run, Williamsburg, “Senator Miller and Governor Ho- derscores Mike’s passion for the College tive path forward as one community.” Gettysburg, Annapolis – to learn history. gan have both accomplished so much by of Southern Maryland, most specifically The Nov. 10 event is for CSM and I am able to deal with today’s issues based ‘reaching across the aisle,’ and we must the students.” SMCM’s student, faculty and staff. The on how prior, great leaders handled things continue discussions and raising aware- Murphy emphasized Miller’s dedica- other events are open to the public. in the past. You can come up with appro- ness to respectfully bridge the divides tion to students. priate responses [by studying history.]” within our wonderful nation to create one “Senator Miller always has time for our Miller said politics are in a season of community for the common good,” Smith students, on his campus visits, at the an- change – mostly on Capitol Hill – which continued. “Allow yourself to be a puzzle nual Veteran’s or Legislative breakfasts, he referred to as “broken.” piece within our ambitious world and use and most significantly, at our annual Stu- “Here in Maryland, unlike Capitol Hill, your power to vote for the better of all dent Advocacy Day in Annapolis,” she we have a Republican governor who put people.” continued. “During the 2019 Legislative Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Education 17 NJROTC Becomes Career CSM’s Jones Takes & Technology Program Helm of State Group Calvert County Public Schools The College of Southern Maryland (CCPS) is pleased to announce that, in (CSM) announces that CSM Mary- coordination with the Maryland State land Center for Environmental Train- Department of Education’s (MSDE) ing (MCET) Assistant Director Tara Division of Career and College Readi- Jones has been sworn in as president ness, the Naval Junior Reserve Offi- of the Water and Waste Operators As- cers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) is now sociation of Maryland, Delaware and available to students as a CTE program the District of Columbia (WWOA). of study, beginning with the graduat- She served as the organization’s pres- ing Class of 2021. All students are re- ident-elect for the past 12 months un- quired to complete either a College Prep til the ‘gavel’ was passed to her Sept. pathway or CTE program to be eligible 9, 2020. for high school graduation, with many WWOA represents water, wastewa- students choosing to complete mul- ter and biosolids professionals in the tiple pathways. The NJROTC program Chesapeake Bay region. becomes CCPS’s 27th available CTE “WWOA’s primary mission is pro- pathway. undecided.” viding training opportunities for Britta Sparks, Supervisor of In- This new designation of the NJROTC water and wastewater operators in Tara Jones program is the result of collaborative ef- struction, shared, “We are pleased that Maryland, Delaware, and Washing- forts among the Division of Career and MSDE has recognized NJROTC as a ton D.C. and it is a privilege to be actual performance of their duties, College Readiness, local school systems, CTE program of study. We have for able to help contribute to something the participant’s learning experiences and representatives from each branch years advocated for the recognition of so important,” said Jones, of Avenue. will focus on and relate to their work- of JROTC. In order to be considered a the program’s benefits toward career “The water and wastewater operators ing environment. MCET technical as- CTE completer, students must complete and college readiness. If students elect in this area are some of the most dedi- sistance program, funded by MDE, three required courses (NJROTC I – III) military service as a career after high cated and fantastic people I have ever is available to qualified wastewater and may choose to complete an optional school, they begin at a higher rank and met, and I look forward to serving treatment plants. Learn more about fourth course (NJROTC IV). NJROTC paygrade than other enlistees. If they them as WWOA president.” MCET by visiting http://www.mcet. students are offered the opportunity opt to attend university, there are po- MCET was established on the org/index.html. take the Armed Services Vocational Ap- tential scholarships and military acad- CSM’s La Plata Campus in 1982 to About WWOA: WWOA is a non- titude Battery (ASVAB) test and partici- emy recommendations based upon their provide free technical assistance to profit organization whose objectives pate in the ASVAB Career Exploration high school NJROTC course of study small rural communities with their are: To further the knowledge of the Program. A score of 31 on the ASVAB and participation within the unit. If waste water treatment facilities, and planning, design, construction, oper- meets Technical Skill Attainment (TSA) they move into other career areas, the train waste water treatment facil- ation, maintenance, and management requirements for the program. knowledge and skillsets acquired from ity inspectors. Originally funded by of systems for water supply and dis- According to Carrie Akins, Director NJROTC can contribute to success in the Environment Protection Agency, tribution, collection and treatment of for Career and Technology Education, careers in government, private industry today the MCET is located at CSM’s domestic and industrial wastewaters, “The goal of all CTE programs is to pre- entrepreneurship and non-profit organi- Regional Hughesville Campus and and solid waste collection, disposal, pare students to have a world of options zations. The attributes of personal hon- is funded by a combination of state recycling and utilization; To inform available to them post high-school with or, individual discipline, self-reliance, grants and statewide open enrollment. the public about those systems and regard to careers and college. It is there- and positive leadership will serve stu- MCET strives for excellence in the necessity for highly skilled op- fore fully fitting to add the NJROTC dents well throughout their lives in any environmental, safety and health erating personnel; and To promote program as a CTE completer pathway. chosen career.” training and compliance assistance the certification of operators in these Through NJROTC, students can choose Current juniors and seniors who have through practical applications. Em- facilities. to prepare for a career in the military, already successfully completed Levels ployers and employees who part- You may also be interested in read- but this program is not limited to stu- I, II, and III of NJROTC will be retro- ner with MCET integrate regulatory ing: https://news.csmd.edu/all-news/ dents who wish to pursue a career in en- actively awarded CTE completer status. compliance into their site-specific csms-lenny-gold-earns-stanley-e- listed service. All students in NJROTC Those current juniors who complete training and day-to-day activities. kappe-training-award/. gain valuable leadership, collaboration, NJROTC III this year will be considered Combined with applications of best Press Release from CSM problem-solving, and communication pathway completers this year. Students management practices geared to the skills that will prepare them well in any who still wish to enroll in the NJROTC chosen career field. NJROTC is an ideal program for this school year should con- program for both students who have tact their school counselor as soon as chosen a future career pathway as well possible. as for those students who may yet be Press Release from CCPS. 10 Local News The County Times Thursday, June 28, 2018 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The County Times The County Times “ Fisheries Commission in Financial Trouble Local News 11 Governor Hogan Announces $18.6 Mil. for as well as the other At is one of the lantic Coastal states. - taxpayer money and federal grants. Kirwan Commission Recommendations, It has operated since The report pointed out a pair of proj- ects, both oyster preservation projects, Education Initiatives 1958 and controls the Career and Technical Educational Grants, Before and After School licensing of commercial that cost the commission $400,000. and recreational fishers This took a heavy toll on the commis- Programs, Teacher Scholarships, and School Safety Funding and anglers alike. sions operating funds they did not fully The commission appreciate, according to the audit. Governor Larry best methods for According to the report the commis- Hogan today an- academic program offered before and is based in Colonial Beach, Va. sion diverted revenues from all oyster nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer for a school with a high concentration of The audit found that licenses, surcharges inspection taxes and lion in new educa- the commission increas- identification tags to these projects. tion funding to go students in kindergarten through eighth ingly cannot operate The audit chided the commission for toward a series of living in poverty and at risk of falling without spending out of expending so much on one portion of initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements, along its reserve accounts and fisheries preservation at the expense of ing recommenda- with $500,000 for the recruitment, train- advertising my all else. ing, and ongoing development of new it does little to regulate Photo courtesy of tions from Mary- its own spending. “While the preservation of the oyster Office of Governor land’s Commission teachers. “During fiscal 2017, population is important, concentrating Hogan’s website. on Innovation and An additional $4.9 million will be the commission used all funding efforts in this area without re- Excellence in Edu- used by the Interagency Commission On $80,000 in cash restrict gard for other areas of responsibility and cation, known as the Kirwan Commis- School Construction (IAC) to conduct a - the need for funds for ongoing adminis- sion. While the Commission will present statewide facilities assessment. Potomac River Fisheries Commission ed for future projects events – it is also the to cover operating ex- trative operations could result in the in- its final findings and recommendations The governor also authorized an ad- penses when there was ability to remain a viable going concern,” at the end of 2018, this funding reflects ditional $1.8 million in the current fis By Guy Leonard the audit stated. preliminary recommendations made Staff Writer no operating cash avail- cal year for need-based scholarships - in tenuous financial condition, a report Concurrently, the audit found the com- earlier this year. through the Maryland Higher Education from state’s Office of Legislative Audits able,” the report stated. “As of June 30, 2017, mission had problems recording and ac- “Every child in Maryland deserves ac- Commission (MHEC). The Potomac River Fisheries Commis- states. the commission had not reimbursed the counting for all of its financial transac sion, which is charged with the preserva- cess to a world-class education, regard- In addition to the funding for the The commission coordinates fisheries reserve for these funds. tion; it did not have accounting personnel- tion and oversight of the fishery shared less of what neighborhood they happen Kirwan recommendations, Hogan also regulations between the Maryland De- “At the end of fiscal year 2017, the with adequate knowledge of account- best source for me by both Maryland and Virginia, is still to grow up in,” said Governor Hogan. released $40 million in school safety partment of Natural Resources and the commission’s deficit for restricted funds ing standards to do so, according to the “That’s why our administration has pro- funding that had been restricted by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission totaled approximately $145,000, an in report. vided record funding for K-12 education legislature in the budget. This funding crease of $55,000 over the fiscal year - The commission does not even have a for four years in a row and has been com- includes: $23.5 million for safety-related 2016 deficit.” secure location where it stores the back- mitted to innovative and outside-the-box capital improvements; $10.6 million in L The report stated the commission op- ups to its servers, according to the audit, education strategies, such as P-TECH grants to local school systems to en- ES erated at a loss of $84,000 for fiscal 2017, which makes them “subject to damage, and our ACCESS Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million for the Jus S T demonstrating an “inability to operate to catch up on all t Lis $ H destruction or loss.” investments are yet another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s ted 9 A ! 50 N with a positive cash balance.” The commission responded to the au- 47729 Devin Circle, Lexington Park, MD 20653 PE giving our students even more opportu- operations, including 13 new positions; R The commission’s revenues decreased dit saying it had heeded the advice given nities to learn, grow, and thrive.” $2.5 million to help with newly required M from $815,685 in fiscal 2016 to $790,589 O! and was searching for ways to correct the The new funding for Kirwan Com- school safety evaluations; and $1 million NO MONEY DOWN AREA! in fiscal 2017; the commission gets its problems. mission initiatives includes: revenues from licenses and surcharges for Hate Crime School Safety Grants. $2.5 million for an early literacy pro- Sell it but also from Maryland and Virginia “Keeping our kids safe is one of our - Buy it the local news and [email protected] gram, providing additional reading sup- most important jobs,” said Governor port to eligible students in kindergarten Hogan. “This past session we enacted Sell It, Buy it at through 8th grade. landmark school safety legislation to at $2 million for the Teaching Fellows for create aggressive, statewide standards Maryland Scholarship, a program that for school safety, expand the work of the Real Estate │ Business & Inventory │ Personal Property/Estates will cover 100 percent of the annual cost Maryland Center for School Safety, and │ Farm Equipment & Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage Units │ Pet of tuition and mandatory fees at the Uni- require each school system in Maryland Benefits/FundraisersAUCTION │ Certified Personal Property Appraiser events, especially versity of Maryland, College Park, or 50 to develop assessment teams in order to OF THE WEEK percent of the cost of tuition and manda- identify potential safety threats. 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” CountySt. Times Mary’s County ● Calvert County 18 Sports The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020
A SPECIAL PULL-OUT Fall SECTION HOME IMPROVEMENT Chunky Soup and Bubbles By Ronald N. Guy Jr. didn’t want to get too comfortable. I Contributing Writer didn’t want to feel like home. I don’t GUIDE During my, ahem, illustrious want to get relaxed. I want to keep athletic career, I ran onto many my edge. I want to stay focused on diamonds, courts and fields with the task at hand. So, I’m sleeping sparsely populated bleachers. De- on the couch right now, dog, with a spite free admission, there was lit- room full of Chunky soup.” tle to draw patrons to that level of Udonis Haslem is now one of my competition other than family obli- favorite athletes. gation, an adolescent crush or sheer So why are these guys doing it? boredom. Brady and Brees – why, at 40-plus- Over the last few months, the years-old, are they going through greatest athletes in the world have this implausible season? Why is been living the modest rec league LeBron, at 35, laying it on the line athletic experience. Due to COVID in front of virtual fans? Why is rules, mostly or entirely empty ven- Haslem locked in his room eating ues have greeted men and women Chunky soup on his couch/bed? 100% accustomed to competing in packed The easiest answer: an athlete’s houses with raucous fans provid- professional lifecycle is finite. Fa- ing vibrant feedback – positive and ther time allows for only so many Calvert County negative – on their performances. opportunities to cash professional Now the cheers and boos are manu- checks, build tenure and make factured and the faces in the stands championship runs; a season is just In Print & Online are peculiar virtual representations too precious to forfeit to a virus. If or cardboard likenesses. you can play, you play. Such are these strange times. There are two more common, www.countytimes.net With several sports months into non-sports-specific reasons. bubble life and the NFL nearing The first is duty – to self, team its quarter-pole, I often ponder the and profession. James knows the athletes as much as the scoreboard. Lakers can’t win a championship Legal Notice What must this be like? Certainly without him. Same for the Saints, all are grateful to be employed and sans Brees. Haslem, while not a IN THE MATTER OF CARINNA MARIA DESANTIS have the means afforded profes- major on-court contributor, is the FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO KYLE MAXWELL DESANTIS sional athletes. But this has to be Heat’s captain. Brady no doubt feels BY AND THROUGH HIS/HER MOTHER an incredible grind – the restric- an obligation to his new organiza- In the Circuit Court for Calvert County, Maryland tions, risk of contracting COVID, tion and teammates. So, to a man, Case No.: C-04-FM-20-486 distance from family and eerie they play. Notice (Adult) game-day experiences. No amount The other is the opportunity to be of money can relieve the psycho- the standard – an example. Staying The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name of a minor from CARINNA MARIA DE- logical burden. And regardless of limber - of mind, body and spirit SANTIS to KYLE MAXWELL DESANTIS. The petitioner is seeking a name political leaning, there’s the added - while facing an uncertain and change because: This is my child’s referred name. weight of national events ladled evolving world, surely affords ath- over these bizarre daily operations. letes a way to use their platforms in Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 07/19/2020. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement So, I watch and wonder. Where a transcendent way and without the confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served on the petitioner (Maryland Rule does LeBron James find motiva- condescending and naïve “stick to 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may issue a default judgement or tion? Drew Brees or Tom Brady? sports” criticisms. grant the name change. What about Max Scherzer or Bryce Our individual adaptation to pan- Harper? Or Celtics forward Gordon demic life, no matter how effective, Kathy P. Smith, Hayward, whose wife just had their has undoubtedly had moments of Clerk of Court for Calvert County Maryland first son, a child he won’t hold until great challenge. A sense of duty to Boston’s season ends? self and employer, and a responsi- The Undefeated recently pub- bility to be an example for our fam- lished a fascinating piece on Miami ilies – personal and professional – Heat big man Udonis Haslem. Has- has no doubt provided inspiration. find us on lem, 40, is a 17-year NBA veteran For the sports fan, an added source and three-time champion. He can’t of encouragement has been seeing possibly need the paycheck or rel- athletes doing the same. ish any aspect of bubble living – a So, thank you LeBron, Brees, suggestion validated in the feature. Brady and, of course, Udonis Has- Haslem discussed his approach lem and his Chunky soup. Thanks – purposefully avoiding interac- for keeping me…us…sane through tion with other teams’ players, ap- all this madness. proaching every day with discipline From my bubble to yours – and an edge; in other words, being cheers, fellas. a little salty to cope with salty cir- Send comments to Ronald- cumstances. Haslem then dropped [email protected] this fabulous bubble-life quote: “I www.facebook.com/CountyTimesCalvert Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Letter to the Editor 19
Cumbo Gives His ‘Side of the Story’ A Resounding Success To the Editor: I was completely cooperative with Just wanted to explain my side of the law enforcement and the States Attor- To the Editor: sights on past and current healthcare story as written by Dick Myers . ney, and I accepted responsibility. I am The Big Conversation held on Sep- in Southern Maryland. The Library The Maryland wiretap statue can be grateful that the Maryland States At- tember 13, 2020, was a resounding went the extra mile for community, easily and inadvertently violated. Hav- torney agreed to recommend probation success. It was an amazing commu- as did so many others. ing a Ring Doorbell or similar device before judgement (PBJ). In Maryland, a nity effort. We would be remiss without rec- that records both video and audio upon PBJ is not a conviction. I was given a This year’s topic was “Many ognizing Maryland Humanities for automatic activation without a warn- fine in lieu of community service, since, Wounds to Heal: Health Care (In) the grant to support the Big Con- ing of the audio recording, puts you in for nearly all my life, I have been in- Equity”. There were 216 online par- versation, and the 29 trained media- violation of a Maryland felony wiretap volved in community service. ticipants in the program. It took an tors from the Community Mediation law. There is a need for a change in the My career of public service began in incredible amount of technical sup- Centers of Calvert, Charles, and St. Maryland statue to require criminal in- high school. I co-founded and launched port to host and sustain a three hour Mary’s counties, who facilitated the tent for prosecution. the Prince George’s county Hotline and on-line virtual program. This could small group discussions. This November, I am running for Suicide Prevention Center, a program not have happened without the exper- We also acknowledge the support Mayor of Chesapeake Beach. Therefore, that continues to operate today. From tise of Calvert Library staffer Robyn of the 22 Big Conversation Partners: I want to inform those who may not those efforts, I was appointed to the Truslow, Director Carrie Wilson, and Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish, know of an incident that happened to advisory board of the Prince George’s other library staff members. All Saints Episcopal Church, Cal- me in the late quarter of 2018. I learned County Mental Health Department The event included a pre-recorded vert County Public Schools, Calver- from it, regret it, and I apologize; never- Mental Health Unit, I volunteered as a panel discussion of experts address- tHealth, Calvert Interfaith Coun- theless, a few good things evolved as a member of my local volunteer fire de- ing historical inequities in Southern cil, Community Mediation Centers result. What happened is as follows: partment as a firefighter and served on Maryland healthcare, implicit bias of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s I installed a widely available tele- the rescue squad while also working as in healthcare delivery, and systemic Counties, College of Southern Mary- phone app on my cell phone. In lieu of technician in the emergency room at and environmental impact on health land, , Concerned Black Women of writing notes, I recorded from July to Prince George’s Hospital. After that, I outcomes. Generational trauma and Calvert Co, Emmanuel SDA Church – November 2018 to remember telephone served 27 years as a law enforcement lack of trust in healthcare by many St. Leonard, Historic Sotterley, Inc., conversations while I was on the go. I officer, having retired as a detective ser- African American families were also NAACP Branches of Calvert, Charles did not record to seize personal infor- geant/first sergeant. I served 19 years addressed. The panel included: Dr. and St. Mary’s Counties, Patuxent mation, which is typically thought of honorably as an elected official serving Meenakshi Brewster, Public Health Friends (Quaker) Meeting, Public Li- as wiretapping. Furthermore, I had as your town councilman in Chesapeake Officer in St. Mary’s County; Shell- braries of Calvert, Charles, and St. neither criminal nor malicious intent Beach, President of the Maryland Mu- nice M. Hudson, RN, Director of Mary’s Counties, Remnant Center or purpose. Of the 275 reported calls, nicipal League, and President of the Quality Assurance, Charlotte Hall of Excellence, Inc., St. Mary’s Co. many were in legal jurisdictions outside Southern Maryland Municipal Associa- Veterans Home; Dr. Laurence Pol- Health Department and St. Mary’s Maryland, and most were to friends and tion. I have served on numerous Boards. sky Public Health Officer in Calvert Co. Public Schools. family. None of the calls were shared I received certificates of appreciation County; Cheri C. Wilson, MHS from This program is evidence that we - other than the one call that was the for dedicated service, governor cita- Johns Hopkins Medicine, Office of belong to a community where people cause of a complaint. Nevertheless, my tions, commander’s awards, recogni- Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Eq- feel deeply about one another. Thank action was a violation of Maryland law. tion for meritorious service, recognition uity; Malcolm Funn, JD from Calvert you to all those who spent a Sunday I acknowledged, and I regret breaking for demonstrated valor, and Maryland NAACP; and Moderator: Lauretta afternoon to learn and talk about is- that law. To be specific, the very brief, House and Senate Awards. Grier, from Concerned Black Wom- sues that affect us all. If information recorded conversation was in an effort I will continue to serve my commu- en of Calvert Co. The panelists not leads to transformation and change, to save the loss of the library in Chesa- nity. I offer my record for your compari- only offered information; they also we have taken important steps toward peake Beach. I addressed a procedural sons for Mayor of Chesapeake Beach. I offered thought provoking commen- making positive and lasting changes question regarding why the library was hope that I will not be shadowed by a tary, which inspired conversation in for a just community for Southern not automatically relocated back in single mistake committed outside of the small group discussions. Maryland. Chesapeake Beach after North Beach character. Because I am a person with a The 13 small group conversations Diane Davies - Chairperson reneged on their proposal following the lifetime of honorable and dedicated ser- that followed, offered the online par- The Big Conversation Partners in deadline for submission. I chose to share vice to our community, I hope you will ticipants the opportunity to share Dismantling Racism and Privilege in the recorded conversation with a coun- give me your vote for Mayor of Chesa- their personal perspectives and in- Southern Maryland cil member and the town administrator peake Beach in the November 3, 2020, because the message was succinct and Town Election held at Town Hall. I want clear to prove a point. In addition, after- to continue serving my community, wards, the person recorded was not the open and honest with honor and dignity % LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS complainant. Mayor Pat Mahoney, who bringing about results “you can see” and was not at all involved, reported this appreciate SERVING CALVERT COUNTY recorded telephone conversation to the Stewart Cumbo
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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. Margaret Weekes olds and his wife, Julie; brothers Rusty two great-grandchildren; and her brother, WV to Joseph Havelka and Irene (Re- Weekes and Terry Weekes and sister Bill Johnson of VA. She was preceded gan) Havelka. Reynolds Monica Weekes and her husband, Rob; in death by her husband, Herbert Mill- She was a high school graduate and nieces and nephews Patrick Weekes and ing whom she married on May 25, 2008 later went on to marry her sweetheart his wife, Karin, Kelly Johnson and her in Lusby, MD; her son, Jeffrey Denton; Phillip Pursel in Temple Hills, MD. husband, Tristan, Connor Weekes, Kien- and her siblings, Bobby Johnson, Harold They settled into their home in Deale, an Weekes, Brennen Honaker, Casey Johnson and Claudia Gentry. MD and later had four boys. Her fam- Honaker, Roslynd Lenahan, Seanne Family will receive friends on Sat- ily was her world and she was a stay at Weekes, Reiley Weekes, David Reynolds urday, October 3, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. home mother for years while raising and Beau Doom. She was predeceased by until 12 p.m. with a Funeral Service con- their children. Once their children her parents, sister Mary Ann Weekes and ducted by Rev. Dave Showalter following were in school she went on to work for brother Tom Weekes. at 12 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 Giant Food, where she later retired A Mass of Christian Burial was held American Lane, Lusby, MD. Interment from. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in will follow in St. Paul United Methodist Irene was a very simple, down to Solomons, Maryland. Charitable contri- Church Cemetery, Lusby, MD. earth, devoted wife and mother. She butions may be made in remembrance of Serving as pallbearers will be Gar- always sacrificed her needs for the Maggie to Calvert Hospice or End Hun- rett Denton, Cody Denton, J.D. Denton, good of her family. Some of her hob- ger in Calvert County. Christopher Denton, Robert Denton and bies included bowling when she was Dillon Denton. Serving as honorary younger, diehard Pittsburgh Steel- Shirley Ann Denton pallbearers will be Dr. Dutta, Dr. Mun- ers fan and faithfully watched their shi, Dr. Hakim, Dr. Patel, Dr. Clark and games. She absolutely loved to cook Dr. Thomas. and would not let you leave until she Margaret Weekes Reynolds of Solo- Memorial contributions may be made knew you were full. Some recent hob- mons, Maryland, a wife, mother and re- to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince bies included playing card games, tired executive with a Washington, D.C. Frederick, MD 20678. taking peaceful walks outside, sitting learned society for over thirty years, Condolences to the family may be outside soaking up some sunshine died on September 13 at Calvert Hospice made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com. while taking her afternoon naps and House in Prince Frederick, Maryland. lets not leave out watching Fox News She had been suffering from Parkinson’s Irene Evelyn Pursel to catch up on the recent events in the disease. world. Maggie, as she was affectionately Her surviving family members known, was born in Pittsburgh, Penn- include her four sons, David Pur- sylvania to her parents, George Edward sel of Calvert Co., Richard Pursel of Weekes and Helen Mealey Weekes. She Dandridge, TN, Mark Pursel (Jenny graduated from Bishop O’Dowd High Padgett) of Huntingtown, MD, Brian School in Oakland, California in 1964 (Renee) Pursel of Myrtle Beach, SC, and from Santa Clara University in Santa four grandchildren, Brittany (Rob- Clara, California in 1968. ert) Mockabee, Devon Pursel, Mary She met her husband, Christopher J. Shirley Ann Denton, 78, of Lusby, MD Pursel and Alexis Pursel and (Justin Reynolds, at Santa Clara and they were passed away on September 25, 2020 at Fulford), six great grandchildren, married at All Saints Catholic Church on the Calvert County Nursing Center. Cameron Mockabee, Jace Mockabee, June 21, 1969 in Hayward, California. Born June 29, 1942 in Prince Freder- Mason Mockabee, Harley Fulford, They moved to Washington, D.C. that ick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dillion Pursel and Kayden Pursel. year. She attended Georgetown Univer- Claggett Johnson and Lillian Gentry. Irene was preceded in death by her sity for two years studying Modern Eu- Shirley graduated from Calvert High loving husband Phillip Pursel, her ropean History. She was employed at the Shool in 1959. She was a Nurses Aide parents Joseph & Irene Havelka and National Catholic Education Association until her retirement in 2012. Shirley en- one sister, Beverly Kemp. and then joined the staff of Senator Alan joyed playing Bingo, visiting her sister Visitation will be Friday, October Cranston (D-CA) on Capitol Hill during Claudia and going to the mountains. Irene Evelyn Pursel (Nickname 2, 2020, 10-11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral the Watergate era. For over thirty years, Shirley is survived by her children, – Tootie), 78, of Shallotte, NC and a Home-Owings, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane she was employed at the Linguistic Soci- Patricia Denton of St. Mary’s County, former residence of Dunkirk, MD Owings, MD 20736. Funeral service will ety of America and rose to the position of James Denton of Calvert County, Mi- passed away peacefully at her home follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Executive Director. chael Denton of TN, and Gregory Den- on Thursday September 17, 2020. She Interment will be at Southern Memori- She is survived by her husband, Chris- ton of WV; fifteen grandchildren; twenty was born April 16, 1942 in Wheeling, al Gardens, 10155 Ward Road, Dunkirk, topher, and their son, Rowan Foley Reyn- MD 20754.
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Capacity lim- https://smadc.com/news/ Calvert Toastmasters Zoom coast from their estuarine birth- ited to 12 people per session. This Meeting place. Until recently we have only month’s theme is O is for Otters. Ongoing seen glimpses of this movement This program is now offered at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We Love Calvert Arts Festival when tagged fish are caught by various times throughout the day, Our club provides a supportive $10k benefit for Children anglers or scientists. Now with to accommodate guests during all and positive learning experience Online, October 1st - 10th electronic transmitters embedded sessions. For specific times, please for members to develop public All Saints’ Church will hold this in the tummies, or chemical trac- visit calvertmarinemuseum.com. speaking and leadership skills. event to raise $10,000 for five chari- ers in bones in their ears we can Please email cua942nd@gmail. ties that support our County’s chil- follow them along on their jour- A Pledge to Truth and Civility com for the password if you need dren AND promote our loyal arti- ney - learning why and when they Online; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. it. sans (https://www.facebook.com/ move and how these migrations College of Southern Maryland calvertartsfestival/)! This event affect their growth, survival and (CSM) Professor of Communica- Sea Squirts replaces the Calvert Arts Festival. reproduction. Hear internationally tions Michelle Christian and CSM Calvert Marine Museum; vari- Visit All Saints website (https:// recognized expert, Dr. Dave Secor Instructor of Media Studies, Jour- ous times www.allsaints1692.org/) to donate talk about his most recent work on nalist and CSM Non-Profit In- This program invites adults and (checks, cash, credit card, PayPal); this striped nomad of the Bay. stitute Coordinator Cara Fogarty children 18 months to 3 years to donations are tax-deductible. discover the museum together discuss how to spot fake news, the importance of checking facts and through music, stories, and spe- Wednesday, October CalvART Gallery sources of information, and a va- cial activities. Join us for story 7 CalvART welcomes you to come time and a take away craft, avail- riety of strategies for maintaining Literary Connections Series in and enjoy a semi-intimate view- able while supplies last. Sessions civility while engaging in difficult Online; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ing at the gallery or to visit our are 15-20 minutes. Capacity lim- political conversations. Hosted by The College of Southern Mary- new online venue. Come experi- ited to 12 people per session. This CSM’s Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. land (CSM) will present a virtual ence the variety of art represented month’s theme is O is for Otters. Center for Leadership, Student Connections Literary Series read- by Linda Craven, Freeman Dod- This program is now offered at Life Department and Equity and ing featuring Poet, Editor, Essay- sworth, Nico Gozal, Davy Strong, various times throughout the day, Inclusive Diversity Office, and ist and Translator Martín Espada. and Marcia Van Gemert. Calvart- to accommodate guests during all St. Mary’s College of Maryland Espada will continue CSM’s long- gallery.square.site sessions. For specific times, please (SMCM) Center for the Study of standing tradition of connecting Democracy and SMCM’s Stu- visit calvertmarinemuseum.com. ArtsWorks@7th established and emerging authors dent Activities Department, reg- ArtWorks@7th announces ‘Lo- with the Southern Maryland com- istration is required for this free Saturday, October 3 cal Flair’ an invitational show munity by reading from his forth- Zoom event. Register at https:// beginning Friday, September 11 Pirate Day coming book, Floaters, and other csmd.zoom.us/meeting/register/ through Sunday, November 1. Calvert Marine Museum works during a free Zoom webinar. tJUuceCvqjgjGtIQTs5BvgvLRF_ Works by 12 local artists are fea- Throw on your best pirate out- https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/ L3TZqgSwm fit and head to the museum for community-events/2020-10-07_ tured at the gallery with an open- ing outdoor reception Saturday, pirate-themed adventures! Learn connections-martin-espada. Virtual Acidified Foods September 12 from 11am to 5pm. to talk like a pirate and walk the Workshop Browse the gallery’s newly reno- plank. Build your own pirate ship Thursday, October 8 Online, October 8th vated space to see exciting new with one of our pre-packaged kits, The Southern Maryland Agri- Sea Squirts works from invited local artists. available as a carry-out craft dur- cultural Development Commis- Calvert Marine Museum; vari- Physical distance and masks are ing each open session at the mu- sion, a division of the Tri-County ous times required in the gallery at 8905 seum, while supplies last. Program Council for Southern Maryland, is This program invites adults and Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach. included with museum admission. offering a virtual FDA-certified children 18 months to 3 years to Preview and 24/7 shop online at Acidified Foods Better Process discover the museum together FB [email protected] and Tuesday, October 6 Control School training workshop through music, stories, and spe- on Instagram or by appointment at in partnership with Dr. Y. Martin Science for Citizens Seminar. cial activities. Join us for story 410-286-5278. Online; 7 p.m. time and a take away craft, avail- Lo, Process Authority and Ambas- sador of the International Union
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