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Calvert’s Hidden History 2 The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 11, 2021 CONTENTS LOCAL NEWS 3

COMMUNITY 7 & 15 LOCAL 9 New community center seeks input. COPS & COURTS 10

FEATURE 11

EDUCATION 16

18 NASCAR SCHEDULE FEATURE 13 Michael Kent has penned a black history of EDUCATION 16 Calvert County. St. Mary’s College is holding the line on tuition. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 19

CALENDAR 19 “IT’S AN AWFUL LOT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.” OBITUARIES 20 DONA OSTENSO, PRESIDENT OF CALVERT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, ON THE LATEST HYBRID PLAN. BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22 WEEKLY FORECAST FUN & GAMES 23

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Fully virtual in- students in Cohort B learn at home. struction will continue for students • March 15: Grades 7-12—stu- whose families chose the virtual dents in Cohort B return to school; model. The high school fall sports students in Cohort A learn at home. season will begin on February 20. The press release goes on to say: In addition, fine and performing “At the secondary level, virtual arts after-school activities may and face-to face after-school tutor- take place in person starting on ing and Saturday school will begin February 20.” as early as the week of February Superintendent Dr. Daniel D. 8. School principals will provide Curry said, “We have heard from information to their communities. many staff, students and parents “Guidance for safe participation who are excited about the opportu- in the music, theatre and visual nity to return to in-person instruc- art activities that are beginning Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans zens of Calvert for your steadfast sup- tion. We are glad to confirm this on February 20 will be provided posted the following on Facebook: port over the past five elections. It has schedule that will get us there. We to teachers and schools. Certain “To the Citizens of Calvert County: been my pleasure serving our com- must still emphasize that all neces- activities will be required to take “This year marks my 18th year as munity and I thank you for assisting sary safety protocols will still be in place outdoors. Live audience per- your Sheriff. After thoughtful consid- me in keeping Calvert a safe place we place in the months ahead in order formances will not be taking place eration, I believe it is time to pass the all enjoy calling home. Until Novem- to make this transition safely.” at this time. torch at the end of my term in Novem- ber 2022, know that I am unwavering Dona Ostenso, president of the “The CCPS athletics program ber 2022. in my commitment to serving as your Calvert Education Association will resume with the start of the “I will be forever grateful to the citi- Sheriff.” (CEA), which represents teachers, fall sports season on February 20. said, “It’s an awful lot in a short pe- The spring season will open on riod of time.” She noted that sixth April 17, and the winter season is and nineth graders will be attend- canceled. 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Employers can George’s counties.” search for qualified candidates, post jobs, Age Distribution of COVID Cases Davis said, “Training is available for and receive in-depth consulting to address new and seasoned workers alike, covering By Dick Myers they shouldn’t have in terms of pass- hiring and training needs. essential skills (soft skills) and technical Editor ing infection along. So, we will watch Regarding the job training options, skills. There are trainings in career path- Not all Calvert County residents 75 carefully over these next two weeks.” TCCSMD Director of Workforce and ways for the industries in our region hard- and over who want to be vaccinated Polsky noted, “The hospital is still Business Development Ruthie Davis ex- est hit by the pandemic, including retail have received their first shot and having a large number of COVID cas- plained, “Accessible 24/7 from anywhere and hospitality, healthcare, construction, it will take about a month to comes in the ICU. They were full; seven with internet access, SkillUp® Southern IT/Professional Services and many more.” plete that task, according to Calvert of the 10 people admitted into the Maryland can help workers who plan to The platform was officially launched on County Health Officer Dr. Laurence intensive care unit have COVID. We return to their former employer as well as Jan. 19. Davis said, “We’re finding many Polsky. Those residents are in Phase are not seeing as many cases in the those who are looking to change careers individuals are using it to work toward in- 1A of the state’s vaccination rollout general wards of the hospital at this by offering free and unlimited access to dustry-recognized certifications. SkillUp schedule. point. Three weeks ago, there were more than 5,000 high-quality online train- Southern Maryland guides them through Dr. Polsky told the Calvert County close to 30 people admitted on the ing courses for 180 days. the process. After a brief 25 question sur- Board of County Commissioners dur- general wards with COVID diagno- “Whether they are looking for a first vey where they indicate their skill levels ing a Feb. 9 briefing, “The 75 and sis. Presently, there are nine people, job, a new job or to advance in their cho- for specific areas (anywhere from office older, we have not finished.” He add- so at least there’s a decrease there.” sen field, residents can take advantage of technology, ethics, customer service, speed, “A week and a half ago, I thought As to the age distribution of cases, this service to reach their career goals. cific IT areas, leadership and more), they we were going to finish, though two he said, “We’ve seen decreases across The platform also offers business services then choose the specific industry path things happened that we have not the board, maybe most importantly, to assist with recruitment, hiring, and in- and their desired occupation. Inputting finished. One is that we saw another at the lowest end of the spectrum. ternal training.” this information then generates a Skills wave of people register over that next We see less cases among children Davis said she heard about the SkillUp Progress Chart based on the information week. So, we had more than 1,000 ad- with schools getting back this week. platform several years ago at a national provided. On a colored pie chart, green ditional people come on to the registry Hopefully, the weather will cooperate workforce conference. “With the pandem- indicates more than satisfactory skills for that we had not originally accounted a little bit.” ic, I decided this was the time to invest in that occupation, blue meets skills require- for. And the other, as I know you all Polsky was pressed by Commis- this training resource to upskill our local ments and red indicates their skills gaps. It are aware, our allocations have been sioner Mike Hart about the avail- workforce and increase the pool of quali- then populates their career pathway with cut back significantly. So, we were ability of second doses for those who fied candidates to support our existing and the courses and skills needed to obtain getting 2,000 doses a week. And now, have received the initial shot. The potential local businesses,” she said. their certification.” this week we’re down to 500 doses. health officer said, “The concern Davis explained, “It is available na- The portal can be accessed at: http:// So, at that rate, even if we’re devoting right now is not so much how to bal- tionally and is available in parts of many southernmaryland.skillupamerica.org/ every dose that we get to people 75 ance first and second dose, it’s that states. The governor of Connecticut re- It was funded by a grant from the Rural and over, it’s going to take us about a our first doses are being cut away. cently purchased it for use by the en- Maryland Council. month to finish all of the people, 75 We have less and less ability to vac- tire state. In Maryland, it is available in [email protected] and over.” cinate people in this county. And the Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince Polsky said the other part of the way the state is shifting things is that Phase 1A category has been or are people will need to go out of county being taken care of. “Everyone who to these mass vaccination sites to get Tropical Storm Isaias was a first responder, everyone who their vaccines.” works in doctor’s office has been The closest to the county is Six vaccinated. We know that the major- Flags in Prince George’s County and Disaster Funding Approved ity in each of those categories were, Polsky said Regency Furniture Stadi- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), vere flooding and strong winds,” said the but not everyone decided to get vac- um in Waldorf is under consideration. along with Senators Ben Cardin and Chris lawmakers. “Team Maryland applauds the cinated. And every week we have a That prompted Commissioner Tim Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Rup- Biden Administration for delivering this few more people who decide they’re Hutchins to say the county needed to persberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, important aid to our state and serving as ready, EMTs or work in a doctor’s of- be prepared to provide transportation Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and reliable partner in the aftermath of Tropical fice, and they finally decided at this to Waldorf. David Trone om Feb. 5 applauded Presi- Storm Isaias.” point, they’re comfortable.” Polsky said that could be tricky. dent Joe Biden for granting their request to In September of last year, the Maryland The metrics continue to improve, “Let’s say that over a day there are release federal funds through the Federal congressional delegation called on former Polsky said, with an added word of 15 people from Calvert who managed Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) President Trump to approve the State of caution. “We continue to see a sig- to get appointments. They’re not all to help Marylanders recover from Tropical Maryland’s request for a declaration of a nificant decline in the number of going to be condensed into a narrow Storm Isaias. This declaration has unlocked “major disaster” following Tropical Storm total cases coming out of that hor- time window there. They’re going to funding through both the Public Assistance Isaias. Following the denial, lawmakers rible stretch through the holidays. We be randomly scattered.” and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. quickly urged former President Trump peaked at a little bit over 450 cases a County Administrator Mark Willis “Tropical Storm Isaias hit many commu- to overturn the decision, grant an appeal week. This week that just ended we said the Department of Community nities in Marayland hard, leaving damage and swiftly approve the request for federal were down to about 200 cases in the Resources was working on a trans- and destruction in its wake. This new feder- assistance. county. We’ll see what the Superbowl portation plan. al funding will allow counties in Southern Press Release from Office of Rep. Steny brings. I do have concerns that peo- [email protected] Maryland and the Eastern Shore to repair Hoyer ple were getting together in ways that infrastructure damaged by the storm’s se- 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 11, 2021 Route 261 Closure in Valentine’s Day Gift iDeas North Beach Extended Temporary Traffic Detour Remains in Place

The Maryland Department of Trans- portation State Highway Administra- tion (MDOT SHA) is extending the closure of MD 261 (Bayside Avenue) in Calvert County between 9th Street and the Anne Arundel County line as work continues on a $6.3 million bridge and roadway improvement project. After the most recent review of the project’s schedule, it has been deter- mined additional time will be needed to base asphalt paving at the bridge ap- INDOOR GARDENING PROJECTS complete the bridge due to a redesign of proaches as part of the roadway eleva- Liven Up Your Home & Office with Housesplants. the sewer force main. tion changes. Progress permitting, the new estimat- To minimize the extended closure Houseplants last month’s and year’s not a week. ed roadway opening date is March 29, as much as possible, MDOT SHA and 2021. The overall project completion of its contractor have added an additional summer 2021 remains unchanged. contractor crew. Crews are working Work will result in a new and wider some weekends and taking other steps bridge, new sidewalks between 8th and to allow the contractor to proceed as 9th streets in compliance with the expeditiously as possible. MDOT SHA Americans with Disabilities Act, and and the Anne Arundel County Fire De- JADE PLANTS PILEA SNAKE PLANTS SUCCULENTS measures to help reduce flooding. partment will continue the emergency “We appreciate the patience and forward deployment, maintaining the Winter Color Plants partnership of county residents and the commitment to safety at the work zone Town of North Beach during the MD and for residents while construction is 261 project,” stated MDOT SHA Dis- underway. Portable variable message trict Engineer Corren Johnson. “While signs will remain in place to inform area there have been some adjustments dur- travelers of the temporary traffic detour. ing construction, we are working toward CYCLAMEN PAPERWHITES ORCHID Customers with questions about the a successful project completion that will MD 261 project or other state-main- Pots & Decorative Containers enhance the community and reduce fu- tained routes in Anne Arundel and Cal- ture flooding impacts.” vert counties may contact the MDOT Crews have relocated the sewer force SHA District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 main; installed new steel bridge pil- or [email protected] ings, curb and gutter, and temporary Press Release from MDOT driveway entrances; and have applied SHA. 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Hun- 800-558-5292 866-535-3664 301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427 dren being present. tingtown, MD 20639 Winter Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5, Sat. 7:30-1, Closed Sundays Winter Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4 Upcoming Grab ‘N Go Meal Dates Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 7 Calvert Democrats Community Needs Recommend Cardin Survey Released Aide for Delegate Seat Addresses Well Being of Children Rachael Jones Selected After Public Meeting A public hearing was held on Thursday, Feb. 4 to fill the vacancy of House of Delegates District 27B. As a result of the proceedings, the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee has voted to recommend Rachel Jones to fill the vacancy. The By Dick Myers • 13.5 percent report using pre- recommendation was sent to Gover- Editor scription drugs without a doctor’s nor Hogan on Friday, Feb. 5 and Gov- Every three years the Calvert order. ernor Hogan has 15 days to decide to County Family Network con- • Calvert youth marijuana of- appoint Jones, or the candidate se- ducts a “Community Needs As- fenses far exceed the stare aver- lected by the Prince George’s County sessment” of issues related to the age, probably because of school Democratic Central Committee, Jac- well-being of children. The latest resource officers being aggressive queline Steele McCall. report was released Jan. 5 to the in making charges. The Calvert County Democratic Rachel Jones Calvert County Board of County • 24.6 percent of students report Central Committee, in a press release, Commissioners (BOCC), It ad- regularly being sworn at, insult- congratulated Jones and thanked her half. In my current role in the office dresses eight areas: ed, or put down by an adult in the “for her continued service to the citi- of U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, I have • Babies born healthy home. zens of Calvert County. We also wish been known for my commitment to • Healthy children • 24.6 percent have an adult in to thank all of the candidates who our local municipalities, small busi- • Children enter school ready to the household who has been in interviewed and were considered for nesses and nonprofit organizations, learn prison. this appointment. We look forward to while making sure Prince Georgians • Children are successful in • 25.3 percent have a household working with you all in the future.” and Southern Maryland residents school member with substance abuse or Jones, as did all of the candidates, have an advocate within our national • Families are economically gambling problems. responded to a list of written ques- discourse. stable • 32.6 percent have a household tions, in addition to those posed dur- In response to the question, “What • Youth will complete school member who was ever depressed, ing the public meeting. In response to are the top three issues you plan to • Youth have opportunities for mentally ill or suicidal. the question, “What past experience work on?” Jones replied: employment or career readiness • Almost half of adults report do you have to qualify for this posi- “This session the major priorities • Communities are safe for chil- having adverse childhood expe- tion?” Jones responded: are fixing delays in unemployment dren, youth & families riences one or two times and a “I began my career serving as a benefits, COVID relief funds for in- Calvert Family Network Coor- quarter report at least there such Legislative Aide in the Maryland dividuals and businesses, and police dinator Julie Mashino said sur- incidents. General Assembly in the office of reform. There are plenty of other is- vey respondents “over and over In addition to the call for more former Senator Nathaniel McFadden. sues I would like to focus on in the again” repeated the need for more services, the survey findings in- In this role I learned the intricacies future. But the immediate priorities services to address the problems clude the charge of too much red of parliamentary procedure and how are addressing solutions and legisla- mentioned by students and adults. tape to access services and lack to become an effective legislator. tion surrounding those issues. Mary- Sone of the survey findings: of acknowledgement of struggles As my career progressed, I served landers and our economy are reeling • 31 percent of students feel sad and stigma, and experiencing in the offices of two Maryland leg- from the effects of the pandemic and or hopeless almost every day for stress and isolation. ends. In the office of U.S. Senator they want relief.” stretches of two weeks or more. The (CCFN) is a Local Manage- Barbara Mikulski, I honed my ability McCall, the Prince George’s Coun- That’s up from the previous ment Board (LMB). LMBs oper- to help Marylanders navigate the vast ty Democratic Central Committee survey. ate in each Maryland jurisdiction, bureaucracy of federal government selection, is also a former staffer of • More than 30 percent of stu- partnering with county leader- agencies and advocate on their be- Sen. Mikulski. dent respondents report lifetime ship, public and private agencies, use of alcohol or marijuana. and businesses. • Substance use is generally [email protected] Can’t Find Us On The down from last survey. News Stand? Find Us Online @ % www.countytimes.net

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CountySt. T Mary’s iCountym ● Calverte Countys CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT During the week of January 25 – January 31, deputies of the Calvert County 50 PLUS Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,050 calls for service throughout the community.

In Calvert Theft: 2021- 4996 D.C., was arrested and charged On January 27, 2021, Deputy with CDS- Possession of Marijua- Evans responded to the 9900 block na 10 GM + and CDS: Possession- of H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby, Not Marijuana. MD for the report of theft from a On January 26, 2021, Deputy motor vehicle. The complainant Gough responded to a residence advised sometime between 8 p.m. in the 8400 block of Pine Blvd. Living on Jan. 23 and 10 a.m. on Jan. 27, in Lusby, MD to assist the U.S. an unknown suspect(s) entered his Marshals Fugitive Task Force and unlocked vehicle and stole a .22 the Charles County Sheriff’s Of- caliber black Remington rifle and fice with an arrest warrant for a two bags with various tools. The fugitive at that location. The Task approximate value of stolen prop- Force made contact with Sta- erty is $500.00. cie Danette Theft: 2021- 4997 Bowie, 51, On January 27, 2021 Deputy and Shabyis McDowell responded to the 100 Dashawn Oli- A Senior’s Guide block of West Mount Harmony ver, 29, both Road in Owings, MD for the re- of Lusby, and ported theft. The complainant ad- advised them In Your vised around November 26, 2020 they were his Maryland Trailer Registration there to serve Plate, 269384X, was stolen from a felony arrest his trailer while parked in the Rod warrant for Staci Bowie County Times N Reel parking lot located at 4160 someone in Mears Avenue in Chesapeake the home. Oli- Beach, MD. The approximate val- ver and Bowie ue of stolen property is unknown claimed no- February 18 at this time. body else was Theft: 2021- 5042 in the home. On January 29, 2021, Deputy Task Force Flynt responded to the Giant food Officers ad- Make Your Career Move store located at 655 N Solomons vised if any- Shabyis Oliver Island Road in Prince Frederick, one else was MD for the reported theft. The inside the res- complainant advised while mak- idence, they would be arrested for ing repairs inside the store, an Harboring a Fugitive. Oliver and Now! assortment of tools inside a work Bowie still denied anyone else be- bag was stolen. The total amount ing in the residence when sudden- Apply Now! of stolen property is $1,000.00 ly wanted fel- Arrests on Jimez Ter- Hiring All Positions On January 27, 2021, Deputy rell Oliver, 20 Parks conducted a traffic stop on of New York, McKay’s New California Location a vehicle he observed travelling fell through much lower than the posted speed the ceiling limit. While speaking with the from the at- driver, Deputy Parks observed an tic where he Interviews: open beer can in between the pas- was hiding. Thursday and Friday Noon till 7pm senger’s legs and noticed a strong Jimez fled to odor of marijuana emitting from the basement Jimez Oliver Saturday 10am till 3pm the vehicle. where he was A search re- later apprehended. Stacie Danette sulted in 13 Bowie and Shabyis Dashawn Oli- Oxycodone ver were transported to the Cal- Patuxent Crossing Shopping Pills and sev- vert County Detention Center and eral baggies were charged with Obstructing/ (Formerly San Souci Shopping Center) of Marijuana. Hindering and Harboring a Felon/ The passenger Fugitive. Jimez Terrell Oliver was Roderick Ad- charged on an arrest warrant for ams Bowman Fugitive from Justice. Horton, 38 of Roderick Horton Wa s h i n g t o n Editor’s Note: The above arrests are not an indication of guilt or innocence as the cases have not been adjudicated. Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Calvert County Times Feature 11 For Black History Month: Michael Kent’s Calvert Book Fills the Bill By Dick Myers came illegal to ship in from Africa, to the community that way.” Editor the South still needed lots of slaves for The schools were slower to evolve. Michael Kent’s family roots in Cal- cotton. So, slave breeding was com- “That’s why the white community vert County can be traced back to mon here in Calvert County, and they didn’t want the schools to progress be- 1780. Kent’s research into his fam- didn’t really care who the father was.” cause we outnumbered the whites.” He ily’s roots based on oral history and One of those three children was first added, “If you had educated blacks, extensive research, expanded into a born Benjamin, Kent’s great grandfa- then they would know they could run book called “Mulatto: A Black His- ther. Benjamin and his wife Rachel for office and they could take the con- tory of Calvert County, Maryland,” had 16 children and Kent said there trol.” published in 2019. Calvert County are 2,000 people in Calvert today who Kent is president of an active Commissioner President Buddy Hance are descendants of Benjamin and Ra- NAACP branch now, but he observes recently suggested it was a good place chel Kent. they weren’t especially active during to discover some of the county’s little- His research uncovered many sur- the Civil Rights era. As to why, he re- known history during February, which prises. He said, “All the people that sponded, “Fear was part. Blacks didn’t is Black History Month. had done so many great things that hold any offices. The persons that Kent, who is president of the Cal- had come from Calvert County that I’d they knew with the best jobs were the vert County Branch of the National never heard of before, that no one else ministers and teachers and the teach- Association for the Advancement of I had talked to had ever heard of. They ers weren’t from this area. They were Colored People (NAACP), said he’s went on to other places, in Baltimore. shipped in, because you had to recruit been working on the history “for years They are in historical societies and them from out of state to come here and years. The way it started is my they had monuments to them in other the British came through here, they to Calvert County to teach the black family had a pretty rich oral history, places.” decided to stay because this is the kids. So, they weren’t that involved which I’ve been hearing since I was For instance, he said, “William only place their family knew to look with the community matters.” a kid from my parents, my father or Samson Brooks that we named the for them. And as they stayed, and He noted, though, the proximity to grandmother on back. And at some high school after, he had funerals in then as things progressed and slavery DC helped. “All of these embassies in point, I just started researching to see four different states because he was so ended, they worked on the black in- Washington, DC with people of color if what they were telling me was true. famous in the 1920s and 1930s.” frastructure, building of the churches and on weekends they’d want go out And I started finding all of these doc- And then there was the infamous and schools. And the final thing they and do things and Calvert County’s uments, showing that what they were Roger B. Taney, “writing one of the worked on was creating a better life for a nice place to drive to fish or what- saying was true. And then I was find- worst Supreme Court cases for blacks their children, getting them educated ever. And so, the federal government ing these other things that would go ever and Thurgood Marshall at the and that included acquiring more and put pressure on Calvert County to pass along with it. And then eventually I other end, coming here to Calvert more property. That was a good reason what they called then the Accommo- started sharing that with other people County to defend Harriet Elizabeth to stay. Property was cheap back then, dations Act.” in presentations.” Brown. And he being responsible for and the whites were not used to work- Kent had started working with Jef- “I started writing it down, putting one of the greatest cases that ever hap- ing the land like that.” ferson Patterson Park and Museum, it all together, just to make sure that pened to Calvert County or to any Af- Kent explained, “What was little Bayside History Museum, and the somebody in the future would have rican-American community.” known is it wasn’t just everybody library when the pandemic hit. “We some record of it.” Harriet Elizabeth Brown has be- working on their own. They organized wanted to get more of these stories What Kent learned was that his fam- come the county’s most predominant groups like the Galilean Fishermen, and find out what other photographs ily was enslaved on the Kent planta- civil rights icon, due to her suit that which was an all-black organization of things that people may have in their tion in Lower Marlboro. According eventually led to the equalization of started in Baltimore in the 1850s. And trunk somewhere, so that we can ex- to the 1820 census, Daniel and Anne teacher pay for whites and blacks. Her eventually that came to Calvert.” pand the history more.” Wheeler Kent owned 37 slaves. work is being memorialized by a com- The infrastructure, the churches He added, “One of the projects we’re The Kent’s son Joseph was born in mittee formed to honor her. first and then the schools and business working on as well is to get some of 1779 and became a doctor. He left Cal- Brown was Kent’s principal in establishments were all over Calvert these artifacts into the museums, be- vert in a dispute with another doctor, first through fourth grade. What was County, many still standing and some cause right now you would never know according to Kent’s research, and then she like? He said, “Like all teachers lost. Both are catalogued in the book. there was a black person that lived in went on to earn a seat in the U.S. House -- scary.” He added, “One of my best Churches were “extremely impor- Calvert County by going to the muse- of Representatives and then in 1826 memories of her, other than her be- tant, because usually that pastor was ums. But if we can get some exhibits was elected governor of Maryland. ing the authoritarian as the principal, the only person in the community that in there, we can start improving that.” When Governor Kent died in 1837, is that they held a library day once a could read or write. So, finding out Although he is a retired attorney, his an estate sale was held for the prop- week, and she would bring all the first what was going on was critical, com- volunteer work is far from complete. erty he had inherited from his father, and second graders into that little cub- ing to church to find out what was He’s working on a museum exhibit to including the slaves. Neighbor James by hole that was the library and read happening now. The blacks were al- show “things through a black mother’s King (now King’s Landing Park) pur- stories to us, and then tell us to go find lowed to go, and that’s why we have eyes, as she’s seeing her child taken chased a brother and sister, Henry and a book that we’d like to check out. So all these balconies in the churches away from her, because that was, as I Susan. that sort of piqued my interest in read- here in Calvert County. The really old pointed out in the book, the way you Kent notes at the beginning of his ing more so than anything else.” churches have slave balconies, where control black families is to separate book that calling it “A Black History “I never had any idea about all the the slaves were allowed to sit up there them. So that you’re always wonder- of Calvert County is intended to con- things she had done throughout the and listen.” ing where your child is and where your vey a double meaning,” to detail a his- entire time that I was at school,” he He added, “They absorbed every- mother is. So, you’re not going to be tory of a people but also “to illustrate noted. thing through the music, the singing, running away too far.” the darkness of the times.” Over time, the Kent family amassed which is why even today, there’s so And the oral history continues to The other part of the title, “Mulatto” significant farm holdings, and he was much singing in the black churches. be received, particularly from peo- comes from the fact that landowner raised on a farm. “That was sort of the And that’s because that’s how they ple who have read his book and have James King fathered three children norm at that time with all families, conveyed the message through song something to add. So, a follow-up with the slave, Susan. The children not just my family. All of the black rather than through reading the Bible.” book may be in the future. were named Kent after their former farmers here at one time had quite a “Dr. King had so much power and For now you can get a copy of Mulat- “owner,” so as not to embarrass Mrs. bit of land. And one of the themes of authority,” Kent explained, “because to: A Black History of Calvert County, King. Susan’s “mulatto” children were the book is that they were trying to you were getting that information from Maryland from amazon.com or at the “very light-skinned,” Kent says. keep the family together. And that’s the churches. The civil rights informa- Calvert County Historical Society. Kent says, “When they stopped the why a lot of blacks didn’t run away tion was coming from the churches all [email protected] international slave trade, when it be- when they had the opportunity. 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One opportunity for everyone in our the region's equine (horse) industry and customer thanked the library for community equal access to the the production of on-farm value-added giving her a way to apply for jobs internet and technology needed to products. after library hours. Another said succeed.” SMADC's objective is to encourage she used a hotspot to stream music Newly elected Board of Library the production of value-added products, to help comfort her autistic chil- Trustees President Jeffrey Lewis dren and help them sleep. A Pew said, “Calvert Library’s mission (this can include alcohol production, the MARBIDCO administers the loan study released in May 2019 found is to empower individuals by fa- making of jams/jellies, acidified foods/ program on behalf of SMADC. Loan that residents in rural areas expe- cilitating lifelong learning and pickles, ferments, hydrated vegetables amounts range between $10,000 to rience lower levels of access to the strengthening our community by and fruits, milling artisanal grains, pro- $20,000, with no collateral security internet and technology. Calvert providing opportunities for con- cessing of poultry/meats, forestry prod- pledge required. Only the personal Library initiated this project to nection to one another and the ucts, fur/fiber, etc.) and to enhance the guarantees of all the borrowers will be help alleviate this issue. world. Lending Chromebooks to foundation and development of equine needed. In line with SMADC’s com- Library card holders 16-years- our customers is another vital step (horse) farms - riding instruction, mitment to expand and promote a viable old and up, can check out avail- in bridging the digital divide in boarding barns, horse rescue and horse market-driven, sustainable and prof- able Chromebooks or bundles our community and successfully breeding facilities. itable agricultural community in the from any of the four Calvert Li- working towards completing our The Southern Maryland Revolving region, the loan terms incorporate an brary locations--Prince Frederick, mission.” Loan Fund was launched in partnership incentive for borrowers in good stand- Fairview Branch, Twin Beaches This project was made possible with the Maryland Agricultural and ing. Twenty to twenty-five percent of the Branch and Southern Branch. in part by the Institute of Museum Resource-Based Industry Development loan amount due is forgiven at the end The materials feature a check out and Library Services grant num- Corporation (MARBIDCO) to assist of the loan term (by foregoing the final period of three weeks, and can be ber 1014 and the Maryland State agricultural producers in Anne Arun- one-quarter of amortizing loan pay- renewed as long as no other cus- Library. del, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's ments), essentially converting the end tomers are waiting to check out a Call the library at 410-535-0291, and St. Mary's Counties with smaller of the revolving loan into a small grant. device. visit calvertlibrary.info, or email agricultural projects that typically might The Revolving Loan Fund may also be Reference Supervisor Tiffany [email protected] not be financed by traditional commer- used for the purchase of livestock, shell- Sutherland said, “This lending for more information. cial lenders. fish aquaculture establishment, small program is a natural supplement Press Release from Calvert Li- The Revolving Loan Fund may be fruits and hops production, and safety to our existing hotspot lending brary. used to help pay for value-added pro- upgrades for growing, harvesting, pack- cessing equipment and associated pro- ing and holding food. For more details fessional services such as process re- about the Southern Maryland Revolving views and laboratory analysis, and to Loan Fund for Agriculture and to apply, Leadership Group Adds assist horse farms build their program visit www.MARBIDCO.org. potential through the purchase of mate- For more information on SMADC rials and construction for a wide range grants, loans and other support resourc- New Board Member of infrastructure (stalls, run-ins, show- es for regional farms visit the SMADC Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) rings, etc.), as well as fencing, special- website at www.smadc.com. welcomes Lisa Clark to its board of direc- ized footing, and lighting fixtures for Press Release from SMADC tors. Clark is a graduate of LSM’s Execu- outdoor and indoor schooling areas. tive Program, Class of 2014. Clark is a principal account and delivery executive for Microsoft Corporation. As such, she serves as the primary cus-

10 Local News tomer interface with corporate clients for The County Times Thursday, June 28, 2018 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The County Times The County Times Microsoft Services, managing the overall “ Fisheries Commission in Financial Trouble Local News 11 Governor Hogan Announces $18.6 Mil. for as well as the other At - taxpayer money and federal grants. client experience across the full-service is one of the lantic Coastal states. 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 lifecycle including strategy, solution con- best methods for According to the report the commis Hogan today an- academic program offered before and is based in Colonial sion diverted revenues from all oyster - nounced $18.6 mil after the school day, or in summer for Beach, Va. - licenses, surcharges inspection taxes and lion in new educa a school with a high concentration of The audit found that - 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 cept, delivery, and support for digital trans- - 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- formation initiatives and cybersecurity/ 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 - 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 penses when there was the audit stated. preliminary recommendations made cal year for need-based scholarships - Staff Writer in tenuous financial condition, a report no operating cash avail able,” the report stated. - Concurrently, the audit found the com earlier this year. through the Maryland Higher Education from state’s Office of Legislative Audits mission had problems recording and ac - “Every child in Maryland deserves ac Commission (MHEC). The Potomac River Fisheries Commis states. “As of June 30, 2017, the commission had not reimbursed the counting for all of its financial transac - cess to a world-class education, regard- - In addition to the funding for the data protection. Clark manages initiatives sion, which is charged with the preserva- 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 across all corporate functional areas with 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 Liste $9 H destruction or loss.” investments are yet another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s d ! 5 AN with a positive cash balance.” 0 The commission responded to the au giving our students even more opportu operations, including 13 new positions; 4772 PE 9 Devin Circle, L 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 exington Park, M M from $815,685 in fiscal 2016 to $790,589 D 20653 O! and was searching for ways to correct the The new funding for Kirwan Com school safety evaluations; and $1 million in fiscal 2017; the commission gets its a strong emphasis on team building and NO MONEY DOW problems. mission initiatives includes: - N AREA! revenues from licenses and surcharges for Hate Crime School Safety Grants. $2.5 million for an early literacy pro “Keeping our kids safe is one of our Sell it but also from Maryland and Virginia [email protected] - Buy it the local news and 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 through 8th grade. landmark school safety legislation to at it at $2 million for the Teaching Fellows for create aggressive, statewide standards collaboration. 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” CountySt. T Mary’s iCountym ● Calverte Countys tion, Spalding Consulting in Lexington lywood on Cuckold Creek, enjoy boating, Park, and Teradata Corporation. travel, cooking, and recently adopted a Outside of work, Clark has been in- golden retriever puppy named Fenimore. volved in and supported local dance with Press Release from LSM. 16 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 11, 2021 College Trustees Approve Academic Change St. Mary’s College of Maryland, The National Public Honors Col- lege, has been engaged in efforts the last several years to ensure its viability and relevancy as the premier public liberal arts honors college. “The critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to effectively express oneself — the hallmarks of our teaching — take on greater meaning in an era in which the world has expanded and become more integrated, diverse and competitive,” said Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. “With that in mind, the Board of Trustees asked for a program prioritization review of current offerings with an eye towards ensuring that the college offered relevant programs that will attract and prepare students for the opportunities and challenges presented in the 21st century. This student-centric approach secures the College’s future.” The college has already completed several initiatives. Among them, the college has: Developed and launched the unique LEAD initiative, which stands for Learning Through Ex- pending approval by the Maryland tions designed to reflect how best will be reimagined as writing periential and Applied Discovery. Higher Education Commission), to prepare students for satisfying intensive, humanities-focused It is a blend of inquiry-based dis- Applied Data Science and Busi- careers with a rigorous liberal courses to ensure that the humani- covery and professional career de- ness Administration (in develop- arts education that captures the ties continue to be prominently velopment skills that every gradu- ment with an anticipated start date relevant issues of today and the represented. ate will have. of fall 2022), as well as the cre- projected needs of tomorrow’s These actions will impact 11 Rebranded under The National ation of a Track & Field program students. faculty positions, inclusive of Public Honors College because and a Pep Band. It unanimously adopted the fol- retirements and contract expira- St. Mary’s College holds a unique Conducted an intensive review, lowing program changes: tions, and the College is closely place in America among public with faculty input, of all existing A new major in Performing working with faculty members liberal arts honors colleges. academic programs — a process Arts will be created compris- affected. Created The Honors College many colleges and universities ing Music, Theater Studies and Current St. Mary’s College of Promise as part of the LEAD ini- perform every so many years. Dance and be more inclusive of Maryland students in any of the tiative, guaranteeing each student The program prioritization re- non-Western forms of expression. majors or minors noted will not be the chance to pursue an intern- view, just completed, evolved over The new major will complement affected and will be able to gradu- ship, undergraduate research ex- the past 18 months with task force the new auditorium building to be ate in their chosen programs. perience or international study work involving input from facul- complete in 2022. This link, https://www.smcm. opportunity. ty, trustees, Provost Michael Wick Students can minor, but not ma- edu/academics/fall-2021-curricu- With Board of Trustees approv- and President Jordan. Among the jor, in ILC- Chinese, ILC- French, lum/ povides the list of program al, frozen tuition, fees, room and criteria, academic programs were Music and TFMS-Theater Studies. changes as well as the majors and board for this academic year and measured for effectiveness, effi- The minors-only programs in minors students can choose from authorized student rates for tu- ciency and equity. Democracy Studies, Mathemat- who enroll in the College this fall. ition and fees for academic year “The Board of Trustees asked ics-Applied, Physics-Astrophys- “I am confident that the out- 2021-2022 to remain equal to cur- that the emphasis throughout this ics, and TFMS-Dance will no lon- comes from the program review, rent rates. review be on ensuring the St. ger be available to new students combined with gains in enroll- Established a new unit on In- Mary’s College of Maryland cur- starting fall 2021. ment, student engagement, the clusive Diversity, Equity, Ac- riculum is relevant to the needs Majors and minors in Art His- LEAD initiative, among other cess and Accountability –IDE(A) of global citizens, attracts and re- tory, International Languages & areas, will ensure that our stu- 2 – which aims to ensure our Col- tains students, and prepares them Cultures (ILC)-German, Latin dents will be in an even stronger lege is welcoming, transformative for long-term success as engaged American Studies, Physics-Fun- position to compete in the ever- and empowering for all. and productive citizens of the damental; Religious Studies; and changing and competitive world Created a task force with trust- world,” said Arthur “Lex” Birney Theater, Film and Media Studies in which we live,” said President ees, faculty and staff that resulted Jr., chair of the College’s Board of (TFMS)-Film & Media will no Jordan. “St. Mary’s College will in the development of four new, Trustees. longer be available to new stu- be the college of choice for tomor- market-tested degree programs: During its February 6, 2021 dents starting fall 2021. row’s students.” Neuroscience, Marine Science Board meeting, the Trustees care- In addition: Press Release from SMCM. (both to be available in fall 2021 fully considered the recommenda- The current Core 101/301 course Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Calvert County Times Education 17 College Board Freezes Calverthealth Foundation Tuition, Fees Accepting Scholarship New Marine Science Major Approved The Board of Trustees of St. Applications Mary’s College of Maryland on Feb. 6 announced for the second consecu- The CalvertHealth Foundation careers in the medical field in tive year a freeze in tuition and fees Scholarship Fund is offering honor of Dr. Spitzer. Funded for the 2021-2022 academic year. tuition assistance to students who by Dr. Spitzer’s friends, family The board also approved a new ma- are pursuing higher education in and the Calvert County Medical rine science major. medicine or allied health fields. Society, the E. Anne Spitzer, MD Tuition and Fees The deadline for submission is Memorial Scholarship is open to At the recommendation of the April 30. Since its inception, the students who graduated from a Finance, Investment, and Audit scholarship fund has awarded Calvert County High School and Committee, the Board of Trustees more than 480 scholarships are pursuing a career in medicine. authorized student rates for tuition totaling more than $640,000 to Students must be admitted to and fees for academic year 2021- area students. an accredited medical school 2022 to remain equal to 2020-2021 In order to be eligible for at the time of application with a rates. The board also authorized an the Allied Health Scholarship, minimum GPA of 2.5. increase of 2 percent for room and funded by a generous endowment Specific guidelines and board (dining) rates for 2021-2022. from Calvert Arundel Medical application forms are listed Lex Birney, chair of the St. Mary’s College of Facilities, Inc., applicants must be on the website at https://www. Last year’s tuition freeze was made Maryland Board of Trustees after a review of recommenda- accepted into an accredited school calverthealthfoundation.org/ ence that are not available at the tions from a Board of Trustees Task of nursing or other allied health Scholarships. For further other Maryland higher education Force, formed in 2019 at the request curriculum. information please call the institutions. of President Tuajuanda C. Jordan. The E. Anne Spitzer, MD CalvertHealth Foundation at Marine science will consist of a The task force studied how the col- Memorial Scholarship was 410.414.4570. rigorous curriculum of foundation- lege, as a public institution that is created in 1988 to encourage Press Release from al physics, chemistry, and biology focused on providing an outstanding Calvert County students seeking CalvertHealth. courses along with advanced courses education, could ensure greater ac- that utilize the campus’ resources. cess to students. “I am excited that the SMCM “St. Mary’s College understands Board of Trustees has approved the the cost of college is a serious con- first undergraduate marine science cern and we are committed to easing major in the state. In many ways, that burden on families,” said Lex the Chesapeake represents the cul- SMECO Scholarship Birney, chair of the Board of Trust- tural and economic heart of Mary- ees. “Extending this tuition freeze land. Our shoreline location and tal- for a second year will make a com- ented faculty make marine science a Applications Now Online pelling difference for students who natural fit for St. Mary’s College of have the academic qualifications to Four Students to Receive $2,500 Maryland. We look forward to work- study at the College, but not the cor- ing with various stakeholders to roll Southern Maryland Electric coop/scholarships. responding resources.” out a robust, dynamic, and academi- Cooperative (SMECO) is offer- To be eligible for SMECO Current tuition, fees, room and cally rigorous program in the near ing college scholarships for the scholarships, students must have board for an in-state student totals future,” said Randy Larsen, profes- 2021-2022 school year. Four high maintained a minimum cumula- $28,719, and $44,795 for a non- sor of chemistry and coordinator of school seniors will be awarded tive grade point average of 3.0 on Maryland resident. the environmental studies program. $2,500 each. Students are eligible a 4.0 scale. Four $2,500 scholar- “As the National Public Hon- The major will create new in- to apply if they live with parents ships will be awarded based on ors College, St. Mary’s College of state opportunities for Maryland or guardians who are SMECO scholastic achievement, financial Maryland offers a distinctive educa- students. The state of Maryland be- members. Seniors must be en- need, and community and school tion experience through our LEAD longs to the Academic Commons rolled or plan to enroll full-time involvement. Students must sub- (Learning Through Experiential and Marketplace (ACM), which is a in an accredited college, univer- mit their application online at Applied Discovery) initiative, and consortium of several southeastern sity, or trade school. The deadline smeco.coop/scholarships. The the career planning and academic states. It allows a student from one for students to apply for college SMECO scholarship committee programs we offer. It is an enviable state to attend another state’s public scholarships is Tuesday, April 6, will interview finalists in person value for our students which is now universities and pay in-state tuition 2021. or via Zoom. strengthened by this freeze,” said if the student’s major is not offered For more information, or to ob- Press Release from SMECO. President Jordan. in their home state. According to the tain an application, go to smeco. Marine Science Major Maryland Higher Education Com- The marine science major came mission records, nearly 1,000 Mary- about through a year-long process land students used the ACM and left that reviewed proposals for new ma- the state to enroll in undergraduate jors as part of the College’s strate- programs in marine science and ma- gic planning. The new major will rine biology between 2008-2018. embrace the college’s waterfront 40,000 Reasons Pending approval by the Maryland environment with the use of the St. Higher Education Commission, the Mary’s River and Chesapeake Bay marine science major will be offered To Promote Your Business Here! to create a one-of-a-kind program in fall 2021, along with the new neu- that will be unique, rigorous, and in- roscience major approved by the Just call The County Times novative. Because of the location of board in October 2020. In devel- St. Mary’s College on the St. Mary’s opment are two additional majors: @ (301) 373-4125 River and because of the College’s applied data science and business close association with the St. Mary’s administration. River Watershed Association, many Press Release from St. Mary’s Col- opportunities exist for marine sci- lege of Maryland 18 Sports The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 11, 2021

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To the Editor: are Egypt at $1.3 billion, Sudan at $27,000,000,00,000, our national $700 million, Ukraine at $453 mil- debt. We are up to our eyeballs in lion, Israel at $500 million, Nepal To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@coun- debt. You know it, I know it but ap- at $130 million, Burma at $135 mil- Ctytimes.net with the alendarlisting details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication. parently Congress seems to not care. lion. And, $1.4 Billion for Asia Re- They just passed a $2.3 trillion co- assurance Act (What’s that)? YOU CSM hosts Transfer institutions vir- vid relief/stimulus bill that is loaded GET $600! Thursday, February 11 tually each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 with pork barrel spending that has 2.$1.4 million for the office of eth- CSM Transfer Thursday p.m. Representatives from two different NOTHING to do with either of the ics expenses. They must have been Virtual; 11 a.m. institutions will be available to chat with above. The pork is absurd and lu- out to lunch when this boondoggle CSM hosts Transfer institutions vir- students and help navigate their future dicrous. Picture a farmer opening was passed. tually each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 transfer experience. RSVPs are required a gate and pigs come running out 3.Money for commission to re- p.m. Representatives from two different to access Zoom information. Free. csmd. snuffling, snorting and pushing for mind you not to store gasoline near institutions will be available to chat with edu/transferthursdays a space at the trough. an open flame. students and help navigate their future Nancy Pelosi orchestrated a free 4.Money to study gender diversity transfer experience. RSVPs are required Ongoing for all at the trough of taxpayer for STATUES! to access Zoom information. Free. csmd. Body, Soul, Peace, and Harmony money. She fought since summer to 5.Last May the Kennedy Center edu/transferthursdays Artworks@7th Gallery; Thursday - delay a relief bill, but she saw her got $25 million; this time $40 mil- Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. chance in December and sprang into lion AND THEY ARE NOT EVEN Friday, February 12 Masks, limited gallery numbers, and action calling members back quickly OPEN. Regular folks can’t even af- Jewelry Trunk Show physical distance precautions are re- to pass this pork laden monstrosity. ford to park In the garage. Calvert Marine Museum; 11 a.m. - 4 quired. Shop the gallery 24/7 online at She employed tactics such as reduc- 6.Museums and art galleries are p.m. [email protected] and Instagram ing the usual 72 hours to read and getting millions; the Smithsonian $1 The Jewelry Trunk Show is back by or call for an appointment at 410-286- digest the bill to a mere SIX! That BILLION. popular demand at the Calvert Marine 5278. Attached below are featured works is 5,593 pages. Impossible to read 7. Money to study the reincarna- Museum Store. Treat yourself, or that from the gallery's cooperative member- unless you are Evelyn Wood. Most tion of the Dali Lama. special someone. The show is present- ship of 25 artists, one of whom is always admitted they didn’t read the bill. 8.$193 million for HIV/AIDS ing an exquisite selection of jewelry that on hand to greet visitors to the gallery Pelosi’s standard; just sign the bill. workers to buy official vehicles and highlights a variety of artists and their and talk about the show and fellow art- You can see what’s in it later. Re- insurance. unique designs. Take home a free box of ists. Multi-talented in multi-media Su- member, this is a $ 2.3 TRILLION 9.And I couldn’t resist. From an sea salt caramels with a minimum $50 zanne Shelden is the gallery's newly bill; the largest ever. The vote was old bill funds to study why pigs jewelry purchase. themed "Featured Artist". Her beauti- taken verbally, hence no record stink. ful Southern Maryland landscapes, sea- of how people voted. And if you And on and on it goes. Another Saturday, February 13 scapes give the viewer a feast to behold. would like to know who sponsored very bothersome item is the refus- 'Body and Soul, Peace and Harmony' of- the pork to give Pakistan $10 million al to give protection to businesses Jewelry Trunk Show fers new works in stained glass, acrylic, for gender programs you can’t; its trying to remain open. If they are Calvert Marine Museum; 11 a.m. - 4 silk painting, ceramic arts, scratchboard, secret. All of this was done during accused of any problem at all relat- p.m. mixed media, sculpture, and jewelry. Christmas week in the early morn- ing to covid they would be open to The Jewelry Trunk Show is back by ing hours quickly before you knew litigation after struggling so hard to popular demand at the Calvert Marine Calvert Library Openings what happened and could voice your survive. This was a red line issue Museum Store. Treat yourself, or that Thanks to declining COVID-19 posi- opinion. for Mitch McConnell. Did money special someone. The show is present- tivity numbers, Calvert Library is wel- Politicians don’t care, it’s not for the study of doping of Kentucky ing an exquisite selection of jewelry that coming customers back in for short vis- their money; they just want power race horses take precedence. McCo- highlights a variety of artists and their its. Customers are still asked to keep vis- and financial gain for themselves, nnell also advised his colleagues to unique designs. Take home a free box of its as short as possible and no longer than family and friends. Harry Tru- just GAG and sign the bill! sea salt caramels with a minimum $50 an hour, wear an appropriate mask over man once said, “You can’t get rich I write this because I found that jewelry purchase. your nose and mouth, maintain a social in politics unless you’re a crook.” I some were elated to receive $600 distance of 6’ from others and help your suggest reading Profiles in Corrup- and had no idea that Congress had Sunday, February 14 children do the same. At all four library tion by Peter Schweizer; it’s a real gone on a hog-wild spending spree Jewelry Trunk Show locations, in-person library hours will be eye opener – available in your local with our tax money and adding to Calvert Marine Museum; 11 a.m. - 4 Monday-Thursday, noon to 5pm, Friday, library. The country will probably an already astronomical national p.m. 1-5pm and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. Curb- be o.k. during our lifetime, but our debt. This is just what Pelosi had The Jewelry Trunk Show is back by side pickup appointments will continue grandchildren will likely bear the fi- intended. If you are irate about this popular demand at the Calvert Marine Monday-Thursday, 10am to 7pm; Friday, nancial burden thrust upon them by pork barrel spending, call, write, e- Museum Store. Treat yourself, or that 1-5pm and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. Call unscrupulous politicians. But Con- mail your representatives; they are special someone. The show is present- any Calvert Library location for assis- gress must be proud of themselves. supposed to be working for you and ing an exquisite selection of jewelry that tance or appointments. Customers can They gave themselves and Federal listening to your opinions. But do highlights a variety of artists and their also follow and interact with library staff employees a raise. An extra bonus it quickly another whopper is on the unique designs. Take home a free box of on Facebook and Twitter. More informa- $89.5 million for Senate furnishings. horizon. Better yet, remember this sea salt caramels with a minimum $50 tion about coronavirus is available in the Some examples of the pork: and vote them out. jewelry purchase. Research & Learn section of the library 1. Millions and millions of dollars Diane Harahush website. Call 410-535-0291 or email ge- for foreign countries including Cam- Huntingtown Thursday, February 20 [email protected] with any bodia and Pakistan. Top recipients reference questions you may have. CSM Transfer Thursday Virtual; 11 a.m. 20 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 11, 2021

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. Kathleen M. “Kathy” MD, Christopher M. Wolf of MD, He was preceded in death by sis- made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. and Cynthia M. Pedersen (Tyler) of ters Myrtle Hance and Bertie Mae com. Wolf Baltimore, MD; three grandchil- Hagelin as well as brothers Thomas dren; and her siblings, Paula Bay- Hall, Emmett Hall, Bobby Joe Hall, George Conley Parks ley of NC, Michael P. MacKenzie of Coy Hall, Larry Hall, and Michael Long Island, NY, and Susan MacK- Hall. He is survived by sisters Faye enzie of Long Island, NY. She was Bowen and Barbara Etzel as well as preceded in death by her sister, Mi- brother Bradford Hall. Andy also chele MacKenzie. leaves behind many loving nieces, Serving as pallbearers for the nephews, and friends. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 ser- Andy graduated from Calvert vice were Christopher Wolf, James High School in 1959. He proudly Goodwin, Tyler Pedersen, Michael served in the U.S. Army in the 1960s MacKenzie, Jr., Brian MacKenzie, before ultimately beginning a long and Christopher Kenul. The service and distinguished career with Cal- was conducted by Father Ken Gill. vert County Public Schools. Andy Interment was in Maryland Veter- was a quick-witted, fiercely inde- ans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. pendent, do anything fellow. He Memorial contributions may be had an innate ability as a storyteller made to St. Jude Children’s Re- and could captivate an audience of search Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, one or many more. His stories and Memphis, TN 38105. charismatic actions were the life of Condolences to the family may be many gatherings. He was a devoted Kathleen M. “Kathy” Wolf, 61, of made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. family man who cared and provided Lusby, MD passed away on Febru- com. for his beloved mother and served George Conley Parks, 86, a life- ary 4, 2021 at her residence. as a father figure to his younger long resident of Lothian passed Born in October 1959 in Brook- siblings. away February 4, 2021. He was born lyn, NY, she was the eldest daugh- Alexander (Andy) Andy had a true passion for the July 30, 1934 to Maurice Sr. and ter of the late Michael MacKenzie Hamilton Hall outdoors and was an avid hunter for Dorothy (Rogers) Parks. George and Jean E. (Stayton) MacKenzie. most of his life. His fabled hunting was raised in Lothian and graduated Kathy graduated from Patchogue grounds encompassed the area of from Southern High School in 1952. Medford High School in 1977. She St. Leonard Creek. He was particu- He married Dorothy Leatherbury served in the U.S. Navy from 1978 larly fond of mountains and enjoyed in 1956 and they lived in Lothian until 1982. During her enlistment, hiking at any opportunity into his on the family farm. George was a Kathy was stationed in Orlando, late 70s. Some of his favorite ar- lifelong farmer, primarily raising FL and Norfolk, VA. She moved eas included New River Gorge in tobacco, corn, and beans. He was to Calvert County from St. Mary’s West Virginia and the Grand Can- a member of the Southern Mary- County in 1989. Kathy was em- yon in Arizona. The Grand Teton land Beagle Club and the Mary- ployed as a Budget Financial Man- Mountains in Wyoming were what land Farming Bureau. George loved ager for the U.S. Department of he found most awe inspiring. He playing baseball and spending time Defense for thirteen years. Anyone marveled at the beauty of the rigid, with his family and friends. who met her knew she was a genu- snowcapped peaks. George is survived by his loving ine and fun-loving person. She en- Family will receive friends on wife of 65 years Dorothy L. Parks, joyed going to the movies with her Friday, February 12, 2021 from 9:30 children Terri Dalrymple and hus- husband and attending Broadway am until 11:00 am at the Rausch band Joseph, Jeffrey Parks and wife shows. She was passionate about Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Roxanne, and Gregory Parks and traveling, spending time with fam- Lusby, Maryland. A funeral service fiancé JC, all of Lothian, 6 grand- ily, and shopping for her grandkids. conducted by Pastor Robert Bowen children, 5 great-grandchildren, She will be greatly missed. will be held at 11:00 am. Interment and a brother James Parks. He was Kathy, a loving wife, mother, and Alexander (Andy) Hamilton Hall will follow in Southern Memo- preceded in death by his parents doting grandmother, is survived by of Lusby, Maryland passed away rial Gardens, Dunkirk, Maryland. Maurice and Dorothy Parks, broth- her husband, Steven M. Wolf whom February 3, 2021. Andy was born Andy, you were loved by many and ers Maurice Parks, Jr. and Glennis she married in February 1980 in November 24, 1941 to the late Lean- we will always revel in the fantastic Parks, and sister Audrey Wayson. Norfolk, VA; her children, Christi- der Wesley Hall and Dennie Dixie memories! Funeral arrangements are by na J. Goodwin (James) of Odenton, (Sturdivant) Hall in West Virginia. Condolences to the family may be Rausch Funeral Home.

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Wayne William ler, Tara, Morgan and Madison. He was an active member of Mt. Har- is preceded in death by his parents: mony United Method Church and Grover William Wesley and June Elliott different garden clubs and Quester Laverne Grover and his sister, Joyce groups. White, all formerly of St. Leonard. After retirement, she enjoyed He loved his family and would do spending her free time travel- anything for them. He had a full life ing with friends, volunteering and and was deeply loved. He will be spending time with her grandkids deeply missed by all of his family and great grandkids. and many friends. She was preceded in death by her Due to COVID-19 restrictions daughter, Susan L. Green, husband, masks will be required by all guests Donald F. Steadman, parents, June at Rausch Funeral Home, Port Re- and Martin Sincell and ex-husband, public, and St. Paul United Method- Walter Witten. ist Church in Lusby. She is survived by granddaugh- Visitation will be Friday, Feb- ters Emily Green and Rachel Wroble ruary 5, 2021, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at and her husband William Wroble Rausch Funeral Home-Port Repub- III; great grandchildren Maddison, lic, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Chloe, and William IV; cousins was known for being a great cook Republic, MD 20676. Billy and Gary Roberts (Carol) and and worked as a chef at many local Memorial service will be Satur- family friends. restaurants, including Skippers Pier day, February 6, 2021 The visitation and funeral service in Deale and the original Adams Rib at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In- will be held at a later date. in Edgewater. Her last and favorite Wayne William Grover, 80, lov- terment will follow at St. Paul Unit- Funeral arrangements by Rausch job was being the nanny to Kyle ing husband of Joan Cross Gro- ed Methodist Church Cemetery, Funeral Home. and Samantha Cooper. She fought ver, of St. Leonard passed away at 11000 H G Trueman Road, Lusby, back after many medical challenges home surrounded by family and MD 20657 Alice Marie (Howes) through the years including cancer friends on Tuesday, February 2, Memorial contributions can be of the uterus and colon. 2021. He was first and foremost a made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Van Jeune She is survived by her sister Mary family man. He deeply loved his Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive (Larry) Raley of Chesapeake Beach family and worked hard to provide, Tampa, FL 33607; Link: Alice Marie (Howes) Van Jeune, and brother John Howes of Hun- support, and take care of them. He https://www.shrinershospitalsfor- 83, of Deale entered eternal rest tingtown, daughter Karen Manns loved spending time with his wife children.org/shc Jan. 31, 2021 from pancreatic can- of Dundalk, many nephews, nieces and children, being on the baseball Or St. Leonard Fire Department, cer. Known as “Aunt Alice”, she and cousins. She was preceded by or softball diamond or in the stands, P.O. Box 101 was born July 30, 1937 to Milton her parents, a sister Shirley Howes watching the Orioles, going to the 200 Calvert Beach Road, St. “Mutt” Howes and Alice “Thelma” and a brother Buzzy Howes. movies, traveling, and countless Leonard, MD 20685 Ford Howes at home in Deale, MD, A celebration of Alice’s life will other adventures. He was a soccer the oldest of five siblings. Alice be held in the spring. player, first baseman and a softball attended Deale Elementary and Funeral arrangements by Rausch pitcher, an avid bowler, a dedicated Beverly L. Steadman Southern Jr. Sr. High School. She Funeral Home. little league sports coach, and a little league baseball and softball um- pire. As an unofficial movie critic, Wayne reviewed and watched hundreds of movies at the local theaters in St. Mary’s and Calvert and if you asked he could tell if it was worth the ticket. When not taking in the excitement of a good movie Wayne loved to play cards. He shared his To Place A Memorial, passion for a well-groomed lawn with his sons and helped his son, Wes, form his landscaping business. For many years, he cut grass Please Call all day on the first Gravely lawn mower he helped Wes get for the business. After graduating Cal- vert County High School in 1958, 301-373-4125 Wayne joined the Air Force. One of the great honors in his life was to Beverly L. Steadman, 83, passed serve as Honor Guard for President away peacefully February 1, 2021, Eisenhower when Alaska became a or send an email to at Solomons Nursing Center. She state. Wayne was a member of the was born September 6, 1937, in Optimist Club of Calvert, Boumi Washington D.C., daughter of the Temple Baltimore, American Le- late Martin and June Sincell. [email protected] gion Post 274, and Prince Fredrick Beverly graduated from North- Masons Lodge No. 142. He was a western Senior High School in June proud public servant, businessman, 1955. Following graduation, she son, father, cousin, grandson, and worked briefly for the Department husband. of Veterans Affairs. She then began Wayne is survived by his wife of her career with the Federal Aviation 55 years together: Joan Cross Gro- Administration where she would ver, his children: Timothy Wayne, later retire. She met her husband his wife, Tammy, and William Wes- of over forty years, Donald Stead- ley Grover, his as though married man, and they settled in Chesa- wife, Helen, and grandchildren: Ty- peake Beach in the 1970s. Beverly 22 BusinessDIRECTORYBusiness The Calvert County Times Thursday, February 11, 2021 S&L Trash-Out Removal Vacant • Foreclosure Estate Homes • Apartments We cleanout and dispose of items left behind. Additional Services: • Lawn care and Maintenance of lawn while property is vacant. • Basic cleaning of property after debris is removed. 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