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The board was told at the time that ational needs of the school system,” Hutchins ond pandemic wave are also implicit in those School districts all across Maryland, Calvert costs related to the pandemic could be covered wrote in a memo to the board. concerns. included, are holding their breaths about what from surplus funds. The additional $1.3 million savings from This time the board was unanimous in ap- the fall semester will look like. At this point The amount of those available monies was operations and Northern construction will be proving the plan for using the undesignated in time, with so many uncertainties, the school revealed at the June 11 meeting. Chief Finan- used “as committed fund balance for health in- fund balance. The board was told their deci- systems have no other choice but to plan for as cial Officer Edith Hutchins told the board that suranceInsurance to provide additional reserves is easy for the sion did not have to be approved by the county many eventualities as possible. That, however, figure is $10.5 million. That breaks down to prescription drug plan. The additional funds commissioners. 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That ficials said. That’s because of conservative revenue has evaporated as gaming casinos budgeting, Mahoney said, which has led to Full Service Deli have been closed by the governor’s order. the existence of an end of Fiscal Year 2020 Breakfast • Subs • Sandwiches Hershey's Ice Cream Additionally, the town generates some surplus of $1.5 million. Wahl predicted a revenue from the Chesapeake Beach Water $1.3 million revenue loss balanced by a Rotisserie Chickens Jake & Amos Products Park, which has yet to reopen. slightly more than $1 million reduction in SALADS & SIDES * * * * * * * * Both revenue sources will depend on the expenditures, of which 67 percent are capi- Chicken · Tuna · Egg Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer governor’s next stage reopening. tal expenses. Potato · Macaroni · Coleslaw The status of COVID-19 fiscal impacts Of that beginning of the fiscal year sur- Watergate • Broccoli J. O. Brand Seafood Seasonings on the town was the subject of a detailed plus, Mahoney said, “It pays off in a crisis Macaroni & Cheese • Baked Beans report at a June 8 council work session by like this.” Crab Mallets · Pickin' Knives Mayor Pat Mahoney, Town Administrator The town council members were com- Cucumbers & Onions • More Crab Table Covers · More Holly Wahl and Town Treasurer R. Dale plimentary of the work done by staff to Soups • Desserts Clark. allow the town to brace for the COVID-19 Mahoney predicted the summer is not impacts, which Mahoney said was done Daily Specials “Our Own” Butts lost for either the water park or the casinos. without any tax increases or resident ser- The target date for opening the water park vice decreases. WINE • COLD BEER Up BBQ Rubs is July 15 at 30 percent capacity. It could be Mahoney said the council can take some sooner, Mahoney said, but he noted it takes credit because it was their decisions that al- EXCHANGEABLE PROPANE TANKS 10 days to ramp up operations once the gov- lowed the surplus to be created. 4300 Hunting Creek Rd • Huntingtown, Maryland ernor’s order is given. [email protected] follow us on facebook Wahl said the town still would be able to 410-535-1304 410-257-2222 generate a $40,000 surplus if the water park MON-FRI 6 AM - 8 PM • SAT-SUN 7 AM - 8 PM 4 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 18, 2020 Town Enacts Resolution on What’s Coming to Calvert The following list of pending site plans Island Road, Prince Fredrick on one was presented to the Calvert County parcel consisting of 6.65 acres, zoned 1- Racial Discrimination Planning Commission at their June 17 1. The proposed project is to retain the North Beach Also Adopts Fiscal 2021 Budget meeting. That means that the proposals existing buildings and similar use (flex By Dick Myers nations and citizens that is capable of dis- are on the list for consideration by the space-contractor) on west side of prop- Editor turbing peace and security among peoples, planning commission at a future meet- erty. The east side will be redeveloped The North Beach Town Council at its “And be it also further resolved that this ing. The meeting was held via ZOOM with five mini-storage buildings totaling June 11 meeting unanimously and enthu- Resolution shall take effect from the date and live streamed from the Harriet E. 52,365 sf and necessary paved parking & siastically adopted a resolution address- of its passage by the Town Council. Brown Community Center (HEBCC), drive aisles. The submittal was accepted ing “Racial Discrimination and Social “Read and adopted this 11th day of June Injustice.” 2020.” 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick April 29, 2020. Agent: Collinson, Oliff & Resolution 20-04 says: Mayor Mike Benton read the resolution 1) SPR-2018-286, Calvert Gateway, Associates “Whereas, The Mayor and Town Coun- during the meeting conducted through Lot 4, located at 10825 Town Center The following Major Subdivision Pro- cil of the Town of North Beach, Maryland Zoom and attended by all council mem- Boulevard in Dunkirk on a 4.3 acre lot, posed Project List for Upcoming Review are committed to promoting and encour- bers. Benton said of the resolution, “It zoned Dunkirk Town Center. Proposed was also submitted at ten same meeting aging universal respect for and obser- gives me goosebumps. We can do our 15,890 square foot building for commer- 1) SD-2020-0054, Patuxent Com- vance of human rights and fundamental part.” cial retail space with parking and site mons Townhouses, ;ocated on Prince freedoms for all, In other business at the meeting, the improvements. This project is on private Frederick Boulevard in Prince Frederick. “WHEREAS, The Mayor and Town town formerly adopted a $3.1 million bud- water and sewer. The submittal was ac- Zoned Town Center, Village District, on Council of the Town of North Beach are get and maintaining the current property cepted December 19, 2018. Agent: Bay three parcels consisting of 11.56 acres. committed to the values written into the tax rate of 0.6329. The constant yield rate Engineering Submittal accepted February 26, 2020. U.S. Constitution that express freedom, would have been 0.6292. 2) SPR-2020-308, Patuxent Com- Agent: Bay Engineering, Inc. justice, and equality, which should be at The town is taking a wait-and-see atti- mons Townhouses, located on the east 2) SD-2020-0053, Bowen’s Pride, the heart of every level of government in tude about budget impacts of COVID-19. side on North Prince Frederick Boule- Lots 1-18, ;ocated on N. Solomons Island America, The town is not nearly as impacted by lost vard and Radio Road in Prince Freder- Road in Huntingtown, within the one “Whereas, considering that all human gambling revenue as neighboring Chesa- ick on three parcels consisting of 11.56 mile buffer of Prince Frederick Town beings are equal before the law and are en- peake Beach, although they will be losing acres, zoned Prince Frederick Town Cen- Center. 18 lots, on three parcels consist- titled to equal protection of the law against some revenue generated by waterfront ac- ter, Village District. The proposed proj- ing of 40.48 acres. Zoned RCD/FFD, Tier any discrimination and against any incite- tivities since the beach is closed. ect is to build 68 townhouse units along III. As this project is in Tier III, a public ment to discrimination, At the meeting Mayor Benton an- with required parking, utilities and asso- hearing is required prior to preliminary “Now therefore be it resolved the mayor nounced there would be no Friday farmer’s ciated improvements. The submittal was approval. Submittal accepted April 29, and town council of the Town of North markets this year as controlling crowds Beach reaffirming that discrimination and social distancing there would be dif- accepted February 26, 2020. Agent: Bay 2020. Agent: Meridian Land Solutions, between human beings on the grounds of ficult. He said the event is much more than Engineering LLC (dba R.A. Barrett & Associates) race, color or ethnic origin is unaccept- just a farmer’s market, with food, drink 3) SPR-2020-310, Beach Self Storage- Information provided by Calvert County able, and such discrimination is a threat and craft vendors generating large crowds. 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Solomons Daycare Center in was appealing for those who didn’t Solomons and Adventure Point Youth feel comfortable taking their child to Center in Lusby, both co-owned by the daycare or youth center, was for Beth and Dave Fost, have experienced parents to not pay tuition and not hold many dramatic changes since March. onto a spot for the future. Solomons Daycare Center has been Another major change for Solomons operating for 30 years, and Adventure Daycare Center and Adventure Point Point Youth Center has been operat- Youth Center is the structure. Fost ex- ing for 17 years. While the daycare plained, under normal circumstances watches kids ranging from infancy to at the daycare, “The children were kindergarten, the youth center focuses divided primarily by ages so that we on before and after care during the could do developmentally appropriate school year. However, as Beth Fost ex- activities with those groups of chil- plained, “In the summertime, we do a dren....there [was] a structure to our full-blown summer program with field day that had the morning activities, trips and pool trips and special events the circle time, the story times, the on site.” center activities for the different age Since the start of COVID-19, a huge groups, as well as the outdoor play.” change for both centers has been the Now, however, the daycare’s class- decrease in the number of children rooms have children of all ages be- who can come. Before the outbreak, cause of what the Maryland Depart- the centers had basically reached their ment of Health and State Department Solomons Daycare Center Adventure Point Youth Center co-owner Beth Fost. full capacity, with about 86 kids at the of Education have recommended with daycare and about 55 kids at the youth keeping siblings together. This does again, the children to be around each our care right now are missing…those center. mean the staff have to be extra cre- other to enjoy games and activities to social relationships with one another. Due to limits enforced by the Mary- ative. Likewise, the kids aren’t sup- develop emotionally and socially; we They’re missing being around their land State Department of Education, posed to share toys, they must play just look forward to the day that we friends.” each room could only have one teach- independently, and toys must be sani- can continue to do that because I think [email protected] er and nine children. Thus, Solomons tized and disinfected after each child the children who aren’t able to be in Daycare Center could essentially care uses them. for 42 children, rather than 86, in a Previous summers at Adventure best-case scenario. Also, Adventure Point Youth Center were full of activi- Point Youth Center could accept 18 ty. “We’d be divided into typically two children, instead of the usual 55, into groups of children sharing the entire its summer program. space of the center,” Fost noted. “They IT’S TIME Initially, admittance was limited to could sign in and out of what centers children whose parents were essential they wanted to be in, but when we did workers. In Phase One, some chil- a structured game or a group activity TO GRADUATE dren whose parents were nonessential or a group game, they were always as- workers could also return to the cen- signed to their groups.” ters. Fost did mention, “But what we’re This summer, everything is differ- Way to go Class of 2020! finding is that there are more families ent at the youth center because field COVID-19 altered the way you’ll graduate this year. now who are going back to work, and trips and moving between classrooms Don’t allow the use of alcohol or other drugs to alter your life. so they are starting to look for place- aren’t allowed. Also, the children We want you around to celebrate more ment for their children, yet we’re re- there must wear a mask, unless they’re milestones with family and friends! stricted in the how many of them we doing something that’s at least six feet can bring back.” away from others. Be smart and be safe! Prioritizing enrollment has been Additionally, the drop-off and pick- an interesting challenge for Fost. At up process at both centers is more first, families were charged 50 percent complicated. Parents and staff mem- of tuition weekly to save their child’s bers must wear masks, and parents spot for when the center reopened to must wait outside to drop-off or pick- everyone. Many families were willing up their children. Temperatures must to commit to that. be taken, and health screening ques- After four weeks, the decision was tions must be answered before kids made to only charge $50 weekly to se- can come inside. cure a spot for one’s child. But another Fortunately, Fost said, she has seen tough decision had to be made because cooperation from the staff members, the centers still had to pay their rent, parents, and children. Also, as of June utilities, and staff expenses. 11, she said that the limit of nine kids Fost explained, “We did that and one teacher per room increased to through May. And we see the situation 14 kids and one teacher, meaning she that we’re still in—that we still have could update families and secure their the reduced numbers, so we can only financial commitment for their child. allow so many families to come back She said she genuinely grieves the into care. So at that point what we had fact that Solomons Daycare Center to do was pretty much a phone tree, and Adventure Point Youth Center call the parents, speak to them about can’t fulfill their purposes right now. SPONSORED BY CALVERT ALLIANCE AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE (CAASA) what the situation was, where our ca- “The childcare centers have always pacity is going to allow us to do, and been about the children and the fami- ask the families…it was basically two lies and providing opportunities for, 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 18, 2020

We’ve moved. Deputy to the Rescue It Was a Real Hoot Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class (DFC) N. Gilmore on Sunday, June 14 was on patrol in the Twin Beach Expert vascular care area and discovered an injured Eastern Screech Owl suffering from a broken wing. DFC Gilmore rescued the owl, available close to home. who she nicknamed Matilda, and whis- pered to the owl that everything was go- ing to be OK, and Matilda screeched! Wildlife rescue was notified and re- sponded to the scene. Matilda was then transported to a Raptor Rehab where she is expected to make a full recovery. On their Facebook page, the sheriff;s office thanked Deputy Gilmore “for be- ing an amazing HOOman! We thank you for your rescue efforts and your ser- vice to the community!”

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Vascular Surgery_Calvert_Flatau, Dearing, Norris_County Times Ad_Final.indd 1 6/10/20 10:07 AM Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Calvert County Times Local News 7 School System Adopts Policy on Racism Hydrangea Special used during the hiring process; and Where- as, discipline processes to increase racial OVER 20 VARIETIES TO PICK FROM disparities in discipline and suspension for students of color and marginalized groups shall be eliminated; now, therefore, be it BUY 1 Resolved, that the Members of the Board of Education of Calvert County affirm our ob- GET THE 2ND ligation to require a safe, anti-racist, and in- clusive educational environment where each % student and staff is treated with respect and 50 OFF dignity regardless of the color of their skin. We further acknowledge it is the responsibil- ity of the Superintendent of Calvert County Board of Education Public Schools to uphold the commitment to Member Pamela Cousins eliminate bias, racism, and inequities from our system.” By Dick Myers The resolution followed the release of a Editor statement by Curry and Supervisor of Equity The Calvert County Board of Education and School Improvement Dr. Sandy Walker has adopted a resolution on racism. The reso- thar said, “For many of us, the past few weeks lution was introduced at the school board’s have been very difficult. We observed the June11 meeting by member Pamela Cousins murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the murder and was adopted unanimously with some of George Floyd. We observed Amy Cooper minor changes. use Christian Cooper’s race against him as a The board also voted to incorporate the threat to his safety while bird watching. We resolution within the school system’s code also observed Omar Jimenez get arrested THIS WEEKS of conduct and Superintendent Dr. Daniel while reporting in Minneapolis. Race and Curry will review the code to see if any ref- racism are the common denominators. NURSERY erences to racism should be added. “Although a difficult week for many of WEEK 6-15-2020 The resolution as presented by Cousins us, imagine the lives of individuals who face TOP PICKS says: racism on a daily basis. Imagine the lives of ANNUALS & PERENNIALS “Whereas, the Calvert County Board of individuals who carry with them the stories Education is outraged by the recent deaths of of mistreatment passed down from genera- George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breon- tions. Imagine how much we missed before na Taylor and countless other African Amer- everyone had cell phones. Imagine how icans that have lost their lives as a result much we still miss when a camera is not of racism and police brutality that persists around. Imagine how much we miss when in our country; and Whereas, the Calvert a pandemic does not force us to be at home County Board of Education acknowledges with time to pay attention. Imagine how racism exists in our school community and much we miss that is not as brutal or obvi- we expressly denounce racism, bullying, Verbena Sedum Portulaca Hibiscus ous, but still hurtful and becomes a burning ‘Homestead Lemon Pazazz™ syr. White discrimination, white supremacy, hate and memory to a community of people. racial inequity in any form within our school Purple’ Coral™ Vivid Yellow Pillar® “Just as we cannot pretend that these in- 1 GAL 1 GAL 1 GAL 3 GAL community; and Whereas, racism has no justices do not exist, we cannot pretend that place in our schools, we must protect the we fully understand. ORNAMENTAL LANDSCAPE SHRUBS Constitutional rights of each person who at- Curry and Walker then asked. “So, what tends or works in our district; and Whereas, are we to do?” and responded by saying: the Calvert County Board of Education will • “First: believe and communicate that not tolerate the values, structures, and be- racism exists and is wrong in any shape or haviors that perpetuate systemic racism; and form. Whereas, policies, practices, and procedures • “Second: Lean in, listen, and work to that produce equitable outcomes for students understand others, especially those who hold of color and marginalized groups will be experiences different from ours. adopted and maintained; and Whereas, it • “Third: learn. Every aspect of our soci- is time to listen to, learn from, and speak ety, both good and bad, is a direct result of Lagerstroemia Rosa Knock Leymus Buddleia up for those who have endured discrimina- our history. How well do we understand the Purple Magic Out Radrazz Blue Dune Pugster Blue® tion and intolerance. Every member of the perpetuation of racism throughout our his- 7 GAL 7 GAL 3 GAL 3 GAL district, individually and collectively, is re- tory? How well do we understand the lived COME SEE OUR FULL SELECTION OF “TOP PICKS” sponsible for creating and nurturing a safe, experiences of those different from us? What anti-racist learning environment where each unintentional role might we play in the per- NOW SCHEDULING student and staff is respected, and valued for petuation of racism in our country? 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In the midst of COVID-19, masses classical curriculum. “And that was, Behind the church, there’s a house were livestreamed. Stack clarified, apparently, what people wanted. And for the Ladies of Charity and their “But we would also have the church so now St. Jerome’s school is doing food pantry, which is strongly sup- open during the day for people to very, very well,” he said. ported by the parish. On Tuesdays, come and visit the church…[and] we For the last five years, he has served people from all over stop by. have what we call, you know, eucha- at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Similarly, the Knights of Columbus rist, the blessed sacrament, which is When he first arrived, he promised to is involved at St. Anthony’s Catholic present in our church, which is the prioritize three things: the eucharist, Church, whether they lead the parish body and blood of Jesus. It’s always the authentic Catholic teachings, and picnic or wipe down pews. “They’re present, so I would take the bread— the pro-life position. really here to help the pastor of the the host—and put it into the mon- Stack discussed many of the sacra- parish. That’s the way that Father strance so that people could come and ments at the church, including bap- McGivney [the founder] kind of set worship and adore Jesus in the most tism. For people who join the Catho- up the Knights of Columbus,” Stack blessed sacrament.” lic church later in life, he said their said. The men’s group, which gathers There have also been drive-thru baptism “occurs in a program that we on Saturdays, is also available to help confessions where individuals can Father James Stack have called the Rite of Christian Ini- Father Stack as needed. drive up to Father Stack’s window in tiation of Adults, otherwise known as The healing mass, which happens his office for confession, but he’s also By Grace McCready RCIA.” While adults have their bap- monthly on the first Sunday and third available for those who need to see Contributing Writer tism and the eucharist and first com- Tuesday, is also important at the him in person. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in munion during the same ceremony, church. Stack explained, “And that’s The religious education program is North Beach has a sizable congrega- the infants who are baptized progress really become very popular down over for this academic year because tion of several hundred people. Father through the Catholic religion. here… people come from all over.” the church follows the calendar for James Stack described the church Stack said, “They start going to the For individuals who are unable to the public-school system in Calvert as an “older parish.” Still, younger religious education program in first attend mass, he said that “we bring County. But Stack is hopeful that the families also attend, with more than [grade], and then [in] second grade, St. Anthony’s to them.” This ministry program will resume this fall. He also 100 kids in the religious education they will they will receive their first for homebound individuals lets them wants to have a mass and large feast program. communion, and in ninth grade they take communion and see a bulletin this fall as a delayed version of the The current parish building was will receive the sacrament of confir- so they can still be involved. And the Feast of St. Anthony,was scheduled constructed in 1958, and Stack’s his- mation.” Later, the child will decide church’s active pro-life ministry in- for June 13. tory with the Catholic church in gen- about marriage or a religious calling. volves an annual trip to the March for Starting on Memorial Day, the eral is similarly established. As an Religious education, a signifi- Life and the baby drive at the church. church resumed half masses and has ordained priest for almost 35 years, cant part of St. Anthony’s Catholic Typically, mass occurs daily from had mass since that day. Stack said, he has had five different assignments, Church, occurs through the fall, win- Monday to Friday at 8 a.m. and on “You know, we were sticking to those including Cheverly and Bowie. ter and spring. Children, rather than Saturday at 9 a.m. Confession is nor- guidelines very, very closely for the During his time at St. Jerome adults, are the focus of the program. mally held on Saturdays at 3 p.m. good of all involved. And, at the same Catholic Church of Hyattsville, many When children get older, Life Teen is Finally, the vigil mass happens at time, we’re able to do some things.” Catholic schools were experiencing the youth group available for them to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, with Sunday [email protected] Wild Turtles Are on the Move cific territories and moving them too in captivity, or which are not native far away can cause more harm than to Maryland, may not be released good. Some species, such as snap- into the wild. 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The Calvert County Court- On the record appeals within 90 days of the beginning of Phase Exceptions hearings not requiring wit- house located at 175 Main St. in Prince Matters that can be handled remotely II. ness testimony (uncontested or consent- Frederick will remain under restricted or without testimony or both Shelter care hearings ed to or requiring legal argument only) access, with new changes to operations CRIMINAL: CINA matters, including, if not con- Matters that can be handled remotely and court proceedings. Mail reviews, bail reconsiderations, tested and/or by proffer, adjudications, or without testimony or both By order of Chief Judge Mary Ellen and bench warrants including matters in- dispositions, permanency plan, and per- PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTS: Barbera, Administrative Order, there volving locally incarcerated defendants, manency plan reviews Including drug, mental health, family/ shall be a progressive, phased return to consistent with the Administrative Order Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) dependency recovery, DUI, veterans, ju- full operations by the courts in the Mary- Guiding the Response of the Trial Courts by consent and/or by proffer venile drug and truancy courts. Any oth- land Judiciary, court offices, administra- of Maryland to the COVID-19 Emergen- Exceptions hearings (uncontested or er matters that can be scheduled, heard tive offices, units of the Judiciary, the cy as it relates to those persons who are consented to or requiring legal argument or resolved in accordance with Section Offices of the Clerks of the Circuit Court incarcerated or imprisoned, filed April only) (i) of the Administrative Order on the and the clerks’ offices of the District 14, 2020 Family Treatment/Recovery Court re- Progressive Resumption of Full Func- Court. The Courthouse continues to be Arraignments for detained defendants view hearings tion of Judiciary Operations Previously restricted to emergency operations and Extradition cases Guardianships under juvenile causes Restricted Due to the COVID-19 emer- closed to the public with limited excep- Matters addressing competency; Adoptions concerning CINA and TPR gency, filed May 22, 2020, are encour- tions, as outlined below, through Oct. 5, criminal responsibility issues not requir- juveniles aged to be taken up by the circuit courts 2020, pending further order of the Chief ing witness testimony status; and discov- Matters that can be handled remotely during Phase II. Phase III is scheduled Judge of the Court of Appeals. ery and Hicks issues or without testimony or both to commence on July 20, 2020. Prior to There are five phases described in the Deferred sentencing – for non-incar- JUVENILE (DELINQUENCY): July 20, an update relative to Phase III Administrative Order, each phase repre- cerated defendants Priority scheduling for those juveniles will be released to the public. senting an increase in the level of opera- Plea agreements without recommen- turning 21 within 90 days of the begin- All other matters, including jury trials tions by the courts in the Maryland Judi- dations for sentences of incarceration; ning of Phase II; returning from place- are hereby postponed through the end of ciary. The courts are currently in phase I deferred sentence matters; and motions ment; with issues with permanency the COVID-19 emergency, unless oth- with phase II and Phases III through V that can be handled remotely or without plans; closures of cases; and possible erwise scheduled for telephone and/or will be released prior to commencement testimony or both placement on the juvenile and or adult video hearings when practicable by the date. Phase V is scheduled to commence FAMILY: sexual offender registries. Circuit Court for Calvert County. on Oct. 5. Access to the courts and each Scheduling conferences Juvenile detention hearings Essential court personnel will be avail- of the phases are subject to modification Status conferences Peace order petitions (juvenile respon- able to the public by telephone between by the Administrative Judge for the Cir- Uncontested divorces and other un- dents only) the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mary- cuit Court for Calvert County. contested family law matters Arraignments and first appearances land Electronic Court (MDEC) contin- PHASE II: 5 p.m. on June 5, 2020, Domestic violence protective orders Emergency delinquency hearings, in- ues to be available for electronic filing through July 19, 2020 Domestic violence, peace, and ex- cluding motions related to juveniles who and is required to be used for all MDEC Phase II represents an expansion of treme risk protective order appeals are detained, committed pending place- counties. For pleadings not required to matters that can be heard by courts both Family law emergencies that have ment, or committed, consistent with be filed electronically, filings will be re- remotely and on-site. Phase II shall in- been determined to require an expedited the administrative order guiding the ceived by mail and may be received via clude Phase I matters and the following hearing, including time urgent matters response of the circuit courts sitting as drop box installed in the rear parking lot matters listed below. To the extent that related to special juvenile immigrant juvenile courts to the COVID-19 emer- of the courthouse. Phase II Matters may be handled remote- status gency as it relates to those juveniles who Any questions or concerns relative to ly, courts are encouraged to do so. For Emergency issues in guardianship are detained, committed pending place- cases or proceedings should be directed any proceeding that will be held during matters ment, or in commitments, filed April 13, to: Phase II, the court shall notify all partici- Temporary restraining orders 2020 Circuit Court: 410-535-1600 pants necessary to the proceeding. Default hearings Adjudication with agreed to-plea and/ District Court: 443-550-6700 CIVIL: Exceptions hearings not requiring wit- or by proffer (6) disposition with consent The county continues to share the lat- Emergency evaluation petitions ness testimony (uncontested or consent- and/or by proffer est updates surrounding Calvert Coun- Quarantine and isolation petitions ed to or requiring legal argument only) Disposition reviews ty’s response to COVID-19 through a Delinquency juvenile treatment plans virtual resource center on its website, and reviews including any precautionary measures, Closure of probation and jurisdic- guidance and closures at www.Calvert- tion of Juvenile Court not requiring CountyMd.gov/Coronavirus. Legal Notice testimony Press Release from Calvert County Juvenile expungements not requiring government. IN THE MATTER OF JOSHUA MICHAEL BROWN testimony FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO RONIN BLACK In the Circuit Court for Calvert County, Maryland

Case No.: C-04-FM-20-262 Notice (Adult)

The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Joshua Michael Brown to Ronin Black. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: I dislike my current name and would now like something unique and more representative of myself.

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 confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served on the petitioner (Maryland Rule 1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may issue a default judgement or grant the name change.

Kathy P. Smith, Clerk of Court for Calvert County Maryland Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Calvert County Times 11

For Calvert’s Graduating Seniors: 2020 - A Year to Remember By Dick Myers, Editor and private school,” she said. Biology and the reality of the situation. Muschette said, Grace McCready, Contributing Writer While at Bethany College, Trinidad plans perhaps minor “And I got over it…they don't have any The year 2020 will be a memorable to play lacrosse and study computer science. in Exercise and control over that.” one for many Calvert County teenagers She said the school “feels like home.” Sports Science. She agrees with what others have told her as they move on with their lives. It will be Another graduating senior at Patuxent She about expecting the unexpected. She openly remembered not only as the one in which High School, Katelynn Domonkos, has explained expressed, “Live life to the fullest, and they finally graduated from high school, but definitely missed that familial vibe she felt at that Meredith expect anything to happen at any time.” also as the one in which they lived through school. She shared, “It’s hard because school College is eager A senior at The Calverton School, Sofia a global pandemic while doing so largely at is your life and then it’s, like, not anymore.” for students to Jenkins had an accepting attitude about home at the end. To finish her requirements on May 15, she come back to the recent changes to her last year of high For Karley Trinidad of Patuxent High had to work mostly independently, which campus. And school. Though she has experienced several School, being a senior during COVID-19 proved to be a challenge sometimes. Her CGS Graduate she is eager transitions since mid-March, the school staff has been like a rollercoaster ride. Especially acting class was particularly difficult to do Kamryn Muschette to start. She’s has tried to make those transitions easier. regarding her lacrosse season, she felt both online. hopeful that “So, they've helped a lot [to] try to keep skeptical and optimistic. She stated, “I kind The cancellation of Patuxent’s spring her mid-August departure date “gives us a our spirits up and make sure nobody's feeling of knew it [the season’s cancellation] was musical, Chicago, was upsetting for little bit of cushion and time for this whole left out being stuck at home alone,” Jenkins going to happen, but at the same time, I just Domonkos. She said, “We can't do our show Covid-19 to blow over or at least calm down stated. Though she admitted how hard it was kept holding on [to] that little bit of hope.” anymore, which is really sad. Especially for a bit, so classes are not online.” to self-motivate and finish her work without During the first two weeks that Patuxent all the seniors because we've worked for Muschette said it was “definitely a constant encourager, teachers at Calverton students were at home, they didn’t have forever and then we can't finish it off with disheartening” when she couldn’t finish her thanked students for their self-motivation. homework to complete. However, Trinidad our last musical.” During her seven years of senior year the way she’d wanted. She noted, L i k e w i s e , explained, “And then, once it was announced being in the theater program, Domonkos’ “We didn't really get to experience a lot of Jenkins’ lacrosse we weren't [returning to school], I was like “I favorite play was Pride and Prejudice, which, things that other senior classes have gotten coaches sought actually have to get out of bed. Like, I have to thankfully, was performed last fall. to experience in the past.” to cheer up their do this because nobody is telling me I have With Patuxent High School’s drive-up As a field hockey and lacrosse player, and players during to.’” graduation ceremony approaching, she isn’t track runner, she has a lot of athletics to keep this tough Trinidad officially finished her senior overly excited. However, she’s looking on the her busy. Thankfully, she said, she got to time. Her heart year on May 22, but there were many bright side. “Well, it's not the ideal situation,” finish her field hockey season because it was went out to disappointments along the way. “It never felt she laughed. “I would really like to graduate earlier in the school year. Recently, she has her teammates like we had time to leave and say goodbye,” with all my friends and my family, you been working at Domino’s, working out, and whose last season she expressed. know? But it is better than just virtual.” having minimal-contact visits with friends. was this spring. Another thing that frustrates her is Though her plan to vacation in Myrtle Instead of taking their senior trip in early “But Calverton Patuxent’s graduation ceremony not Beach for her senior trip is currently tentative, June, Muschette and a group of her friends and our coaches Calverton Graduate happening until late June. She said the she still hopes to brush up on her theater skills moved their senior trip to late July. But her really made it not Sofia Jenkins graduation date was modified multiple before college this fall. Domonkos explained, summer plans aren’t the only thing in her life as stressful and times. “I'm glad they're trying to wait so we “I'm attending Milligan University. It’s in that has been changed. sad as it could've been because we still had can do something as normal as possible, but Illinois. I'm going to be majoring in theater. Calvert High School’s graduation Zoom calls here and there,” she said. “We at the same time, we only can wait so long,” I don't know exactly what I'm going to do in ceremony, currently planned for June 22- had a Zoom senior night a couple weeks ago, noted Trinidad. theater. I just want to do it because it makes 25, now has a drive-up ceremony and so that was very nice. And the moms on the Though me so happy.” a virtual graduation in mind. She was team helped put together a nice basket for the Patuxent A graduating actually included in a graduation panel that each one of our seniors, which really made graduation senior from incorporated all of Calvert County’s high us feel special.” ceremony may Calvert High schools. She also noted that Calverton’s faculty not be perfect, School, Kamryn Each graduate will have a designated and administration have attempted to she’s still Muschette, is parking spot and will be called onto the “make sure that our graduation is as excited about also hopeful stage. She added, “And then at the end, you normal as possible.” Currently, she isn’t the future. about attending just get back in the car…wave goodbye to all sure whether the senior class of 27 students “I’m going Meredith College the teachers and staff members at Calvert will celebrate inside or outside. She noted, to Bethany in Raleigh, NC High.” “There was a huge stretch where we didn't College in West in the hall, where Initially, she was upset about the even know if we were going to be able to Virginia…It’s she plans to earn arrangement and thought the plan could’ve have a graduation.” PHS Graduate a really small PHS Graduate her degree in been better. However, she then recognized ...Continued on pg 13 Karley Trinidad Katelynn Domonkos 12 In Our CommunityCalvertThe Calvert CountyHigh Times SchoolThursday, June 18, 2020 Graduating Class of 2020

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I can think of no bet- ter group than these students to lead us into an era of peace, prosperity, and health never seen before. Farewell graduates and God speed. I wish you fair winds and following seas. Steven Lucas, Ed.D. Principal, Calvert High School ...Continued from pg 11 on her final season at NHS.The “It's Calvert pretty sad, County for later Times this month, she said, “I like the idea his senior year. “I felt like it was really hard13 Thursday, June 18, 2020 but I'm just glad that we had a good season of having a modified graduation where youIn Ourto grasp. It'sCommunity not obvious to me. I always like Although last year to kind of outweigh this year,” she can still walk across the stage in front of your doing schoolwork on paper and for being on the ceremony said. family and take pictures.” a computer, it's just a big change.” isn’t set to occur It was definitely a “good season last Regarding the delay, she observed, “It’s He admitted, though, he began to get used until June 27, year” as Pinkham along with senior Emma nothing we can really do; it's this month, so to it. she’s relieved O’Kane won the 2019 Girls’ Doubles Tennis it's not a big deal for me.” He added, “My grades definitely dropped that there will Class 3A State Championship. It was the first Justin Luckett has interesting career during online learning. I didn't know how be a ceremony. such title in the school’s history. The team aspirations. The Huntingtown High School to do stuff for the first couple of weeks. It Although was coached by George Weckel and William graduating senior wants to own a casino. He took me a while, but I had to bring them up she’s bummed Marks. cut his teeth on the business working at his slowly.” that her family’s Pinkham’s father was in the Air Force (he father’s Trader’s Restaurant in Chesapeake He wasn’t the only one. “Most of my trip to the has since retired) so she has moved around Beach, which also has a casino. friends were on the same page with me and Dominican a lot. Her last school before Northern was Luckett, a Calvert County native, said, we were like, ‘Hey, this is really hard.’ The Republic was in Germany. Her family moved to Calvert “My dad has his own business and I would directions weren't really clear what they NHS Graduate cancelled, she’s last year. She was asked to comment on the like to be sort of like my own boss. That is were giving to us.” Alexandra Pinkham excited about controversy over the new tennis facilities at my goal.” To that end he will be attending He said those he’s leaving behind when college this fall. NHS. She said, “I moved here last year, so Salisbury University in the fall ad majoring he goes off to college are hoping for a return Jenkins will be attending Washington & I didn't experience what the courts were at in Business Administration. to normalcy next school year. “My sister is Jefferson College in Washington, PA. Her the old school. So. I can't really compare it to As to that casino, he said, “I have done a actually a sophomore and she's going to be goal is to attend law school after college so what it is now.” little bit of research and from what I know, a junior. And, she’s hoping that it'll be the she can become a lawyer. In the meantime, Like most seniors, she missed the there are no longer selling gambling license same.” she plans to assist lacrosse players in the interaction with her classmates over the in Maryland. So, I was looking to locate kind His father’s business has also had to adjust travel league, Maryland Revolution. last few months, but she noted, “They were of on the beach. Maybe like South Carolina.” over the past few months, from carryout, to It was a tough couple of months as mostly juniors because the curriculum at my At Huntingtown, Luckett said, “I played outside seating to now having 50 percent Northern High School (NHS) student old school was different than here. So. I was JV football my sophomore year, and I capacity inside. Luckett will be working Alexandra “Alex” Pinkham concluded placed in classes that juniors would normally actually ran the student section my senior with his father this summer as well, “and just her senior year. “I personally have trouble take.” year this year.” That involves all sports, “I hang out with my friends and hope they have learning online. I like in-person lessons Pinkham is attending Virginia Tech in the pretty much set a great time before college.” better.” fall and majoring in microbiology to pursue it up. I get the He's also a competitive dirt bike racer and Pinkham aspires to be a nursing assistant her career dreams. She, as all other aspiring students to hopes the tracks will be up and running this and eventually a doctor; she was part of the college freshmen, is awaiting to hear what come to the summer. school’s Academy of Health Professions thar will look like. games.” At the time of the interview, Luckett was designed for students interested in the Meanwhile her graduation trip was put off Like many still unsure what the graduation ceremonies health-care profession. “I just thought it's a because of the pandemic and her summer of his peers, at Huntingtown would look like. They are good stepping stone to get into the health plans were also affected. “I was going to get Luckett had a planning to have seniors walk across the professions field,” she said, but added, a job, but because the MVA (Motor Vehicle tough time with stage and be filmed. He is hoping his parents “That's hands-on, based on taking care of Administration) closed, I can't get my license the new normal will be able to attend. He said, “I think since patients, so that was very difficult to get the because in Germany you had to be 18 to get of online it's a big accomplishment, parents should be same experiences online.” your license. 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Robert Abner III Arin Crow Breckin Howe Kaitlyn Mooney Gina Sherman Lucas Aguirre-Echevarria Kenneth Cullum Connor Howlin Jennifer Moore Sarah Shoemaker Alivia Aiken Shannon Cummings James Hubbard Jared Moran Lee Sipe Carley Aley Connor Currie Lauren Hubert Mitchell Morgan Morgan Smiley Brendin Aley Corrina Curtin George Hurst Alexis Morlan Jared Smith Dakota Allen Brendan Daron Cierra Hutchins Evan Morlan Katherine Smith George Allison Jr Jack Davidson Tabitha Hutchison Danielle Morris Ariana Smith Mark Alman Timothy DeGrange Tristin Hutchison Katherine Mower Anthony Smith Richard Alston II Jason Demmler Helene Huynh Ashtyn Myers Shelby Snyder Angel Aponte-Martinez Landon Dickerson Joshua Isaacson Logan Nagle Dominic Soto Jazmine Arias Christian Dickerson Mason Isaacson Emma Nahas Jermiah Spriggs Grady Armacost Chelsea Dillman Cameron Jackson Jalen Newman Ember Stallard Kelley Bagdovitz John Dineen Jr Austin Jackson Taylor Nicholson Connor Stewart Chloe Banua Clara Donahue Shomari James Zachary Nielsen Micah Stillwell Sydney Barrett Emily Donley Dylan Jenkins Alyssa Noble Joshua Stokes Andrew Barth II Christopher Downing Jr Samuel Jenkins Britney Noel Kasey Stovall Connor Bayne Jeremiah Drinnon Jr Domenic Johnson Isabella Norwood Hunter Stowe Makenzie Beam Alexander Droneberger Jalen Johnson Austin Nuthall Jackson Sturdevant Gabriela Best Raeanne Dunagan Anthony Jones Colin O'Connor Amber Sulhoff Jackson Blackburn Sarah Dunphy Amayah Jones Nathaniel O'Dell James Sulhoff Meghan Blake Carrigan Duvall Clara Jones Kira Okshewsky Shawn Sullivan Micaela Blumenstein Logen Eaton Trinity Jones Melina Olivo Jacob Swann Brandi Bohrer Gavyn Edelman Jordan Jones Alexis O'Neill Emma Taylor Delaney Boice Alyssa Elliott Keeley Jones Claudia Otchere Josiah Taylor Margaret Boley Noah Ellis Dillan Keefe Rosemary Parreco Jackson Taylor Ashley Bosmans Taylor Endress Troy Kellner Samuel Parrish Campbell Tedtsen Logan Bossert Trisha Everett Nathan Kent Emma Parsons Kyle TenHoeve Nicholas Boswell Mustapha Evison Kiersten King Akhil Patel Rachael Terrents Julia Bowling Jacob Farber Kenneth King Jr Angela Patterson Skylar Thomas Sierra Brandts Vincent Fealy Trevor King Katherine Pawulak Dominic Thorowgood Colleen Breen Evan Fee Bailey King Shannon Peacock Dylan Tippett Bailey Brittain Audrey Flanagan Ky'Ree Kirkman Dylan Pearman Hillary Torres-Hernandez Sarah Brown Carnethia Fokum David Kitley Michael Pellock Geoffrey Treiber Alec Brown Gabriela Fortuno Kellan Koch Oscar Perez John Tucker III Jayson Brunclik Suzanne Fox Emily Kohnke Rosery Perez Mercado Christopher Ulmschneider Jacqueline Bryant Teagan Fox Lexia Kortie Logan Perry Georgianna Umphries Jacob Bryant Sarah Fox Olivia Krichbaum Delaney Peterson Yuri Vallecanas Garcia Brandon Burkett Lucas Frankle Max Krohnert Jennifer Pierce Isaac Vance Anela Burton Madeline Frick Joshua Landau Jacob Pierceall Zachary Vereen E'Maya Bush Kedrick Frink Emily Lau Cody Piovesan Jaden Vermillion Quinton Bynum Abbey Galdieri Colin Laudenberger McKenna Pittman Marcus Walker Emelia Byram Shannon Ganley Ryan Laur Victor Powell Paige Wallace Alexander Calautti Noah George Blake Lehan Brandon Price Nathan Walls Christopher Caldwell Abbigail Gibbons Bruno Leroy Clare Prouty-Due Clayton Wargo Jacob Camilletti Ayden Gillespie David Lewis Zachary Przybocki Erika Warriner Ian Campbell Kourtney Goldring Emma Liano Sophia Quinones Maes Cameron Weinelt Taylor Carista James Graves Madison Liebel Jessica Raines Connor Weishaar Mackenzie Carr Yavor Gray Nicholas Linkins John Raker Patrick Weiskircher Darcel Carroll Jaedyn Greever Samantha Litka Eric Rhoads Tyler Welch Audrey Carter Justin Grierson Jennilee Loc Alek Richardson Kylie Wendling Andrew Cianciolo Kayla Hairston Mason Lopez Andrew Richman Rachel Wetklow Eric Claggett Jr Tyler Hance Justin Luckett Justin Ritter Jr William White Christian Clements Joshua Hancock Lillian Luskey Ethan Roach Brandon White Delaney Clime Allison Harmon Colby Mackall Jennifer Robertson Shannon Wiggins Darrien Coates Lauren Harriman Grace Madison Cecelia Rodriguez Elise Wilcher Tamea Cobb Brandon Harris Katelyn Malloy Omar Rodriguez Kimball Wilks Abigayle Cockrell Zion Harris Elizabeth Mandile Alyss Rollins Eliza Williams Kayla Coffield Justin Harrod Sean Manifold Mark Rosado Ethan Williams James Coffren II Cy Harwood Joshua Marlowe Matthew Roseto Jessica Williams Danielle Colburn Lillian Haug Gabriel Matthews Jack Rosnage Brody Willis Olivia Cole Craig Hayes Alaina McAnney Jaiden Ruffin Daryn Willson Trent Connolly Grayden Hays Charles McDaniel Daniel Russell Ryan Wilson Garrett Contee Jr Steven Hemphill Conor McGirr Benjamin Russell Hannah Wilson Charles Contee Jordan Hernandez Joshua McGuire Aidan Rutter Jarrett Wilson Samantha Cook Michael Hill Hadley McInerney Charles Sadler III Michael Wolford Adam Cooke Samuel Hill III Melanie McKeaver Trevor Scarlata Shelby Woody Willow Cooper Ethan Hilton Joseph McKenzie Jr Robert Schofield Julia Yuhase Maxim Cordry Jasmine Hinton Ashley McMullen Shane Schwartz David Zak Francesca Costello Jerry Holmes Amanda Merrell Madison Scrivener Alexa Zeruto Evan Couvillion Carter Holmes Angela Michelsen Sydney Shannon Ta'Juan Cradle Trevor Hook Lee Minakowski Nicholas Sharp Jackson Cramer Carli Howard Tori Minnigh Jonathan Shatrowsky From the Principal Congratulations Hurricanes Class of 2020! I have never been prouder of a graduating class than I am of this one. You persevered and maintained a positive attitude through many bitter disappointments. You are going to do great things. Thank you to your many contributions to the Huntingtown High School community and best of luck! Rick Weber - HHS Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Calvert County Times 15 16 The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 18, 2020 In Our CommunityPatuxent High School Graduating Class of 2020

Ryan Clower Shelby Harris Noah Marsh Daniel Severson Nikko Contee Shem Henrichsen Cameron Marshall Adriana Shewell Brianna Corbin Kamren Hepler Cole Martin Elizabeth Shizak Ashleigh Cornett Sean Hicks Jr David Massey Jared Short Mike Costas Stephen Hiers Joseph Massie II Imani Simon Elijah Courtney James Hoad Stephany Mateo-Hernandez Jaskaran Singh Jordan Abell Sierra Crawford Ethan Hoffman Hailey Matters Kayla Singleton John Alexander Zoe Crosby Zackary Hoffman Alyssa Mazzone Samuel Smirnoff Sean Allison Shailyn Crush Victoria Holland William McCloskey Antionette Smith Dale Anderson Shawna Cullen Ethan Hooper Jade McGrath Damari Smith Sophia Andreas Megan Cusic Anna Horling Connor McLaughlin Swyn Smith Veronica Armah Khai Dailey Drew Horling Derrick Mellen Jade Smorey Summer Arnold Alexander Dalton Maya Horton Philip Mervine Skylar Stahl Brent Atwell Eden Danvers Luke Hough Joseph Milleker Taylor Stock Teagan Ayers Damion Davis Faith Howe Karissa Misenheimer Robert Stone III Tripp Bagarus Robert Davis Jr Nathaniel Huertas Savannah Montes Mckenzie Suite Gabrielle Baker Madison Dees Jatori Hughes Briana Moore Hope Sunshine Gitana Baldwin Jadah Dixon Jenna Hunsicker Marissa Moseley Lillyan Susalla Cristin Barber Mia Dixson Kara Hurst Darion Mullican Elijah Taylor Kaitlyn Barnes Ryan Dodson Perrin Hupp Tyshay Murray Sabrina Thipwong Austin Barrett Katelynn Domonkos Alex Iannopollo Brenna Murray BriAhna Thompson Ayana Bates DeShai Dorsey Aidan Iberg Ethan Musumeci Skylar Tidd Justin Beckham Caitlyn Dougherty Avery Iberg Brianna Nelson Kendall Tisinger Cameron Bellino Nathan Dukes Camille Izdepski Kolby Nero Alivia Torney Mya Bellino Andrew Duty Harvil Jenkins Jr Jennifer O'Connor Savannah Townsend Ethan Bennington Mackenzie Duvall Courtney Jenkins Jason Ogas Anthony Trejo Dylan Bishop Jacob Dzialoski Alexander Johnson III Maya O'Neil Karley Trinidad Dylan Bishop Jordyn Eckert Damian Johnson Jamil Parker Joshua Trout Selia Bizzarro Alyssa Eells Bryan Jones Jonathan Parsons Seth Turner Quinton Blackmon Zoe Elliott Cheyanne Jones Jonathan Peck Haley Varvel Quentin Boakye Owen Falco Kyra Jones Sereniti Pierce Samuel Vaulina III David Bollinger Michelle Fennell Samuel Jones Kouassi Pone Kaylee Vetting Marissa Boswell August Fields Earl JustBuddy III Kate Poremski Victor Vine Jacob Bowie Allayah Fleming Ta'wan Just-Buddy Annalia Pucciarella McKenzie Wagner Desiree Bradley Dylan Fletcher Jeramy Kalins Claudia Pyrah Edward Walls II Samantha Brash Jada Ford Jonathan Kellermann Jr Joseph Rainwater Tronjay Washington Diamonick Brooks Megan Forrest Victoria Kinyon Noah Randolph Tristan Watts Diamond Brooks Grady Fort Brandon Kreitzer Cassandra Ratica Zykeira Weems Dajore Brooks Megan Fullton Janiya Lancaster Anthony Rawlings Jacob Weimert Sequan Broome Arnez Garcia Myare Lancaster Alexis Richards Morgen Weir Michael Brown Tiara Gear Rachel LeBlanc Jacob Richardson Colby Whitney Joseph Budde David Gilbert III Mark Lee II Emma Ritch Justine Willey Megan Burnett Jacob Gilbert Michael Leslie Dalton Roberts Jeremiah Williams Daz'John Bush Jacob Goedeke Joy Lewis Megan Roberts Kyra Williams Grayson Butler Lily Gorman Nicholas Lipscomb Cade Rocarek Grace Wilson Chris Calderon Tovar Alexa Grabarek Mya Long Madeline Rohde Randy Windsor Jr James Calderon Tovar Lauren Grand Juan Lopez Tanner Rotton Nicholas Winfrey Rebecca Calvert Nasja Green Kylie Lopez Rachel Saenz Caleb Withers Josiah Campbell Cody Gronda Dylan Lovett Evan Salters Garrett Witte Evan Cavin Jr Treanna Gross Emily Lowrance Caleb Sanford Corey Yeatman Serenity Chase Nikoe Haggins Kayla Mac Anthony Santos Alison Young Clarence Chatman Elijah Hamm Cameron Maldonado Anthony Schir III Canaan Young Kevin Cheng Skylar Hanback Benjamin Manuel William Scott Makenzi Zachary William Clarke Brendon Harper Ashley Marin Tyler Sepulveda Hunter Zinn Angel Harris Catherine Marinaro Lily Severson From the Faculty PHS staff would like to congratulate each of you on this amazing accomplishment. The class of 2020 has experienced a senior year unlike any other. Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to Paxnation is greatly appreciated. You leave a legacy at Patuxent High School that will always be remembered. PHS is proud to know that you are leaving as graduates, ready to take on an ever changing and challenging world. You wil make us proud. Set your goals, work hard, and never give up. Your will reach your goals and beyond. The world is yours to make your life exactly what you want it to be. Patuxent High School would also like to thank parents, guardians, and other family members for their continued support of the Class of 2020. Best Wishes, Patuxent High School Staff and Administration Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Calvert County Times 17

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Sarah Ashe Naomi Dorsett Conor Irving Julia Murphy Ivy Smith Phoebe Bailey Annabelle Dorsett Tia Jackson Sydney Nauman Tyler Smith Nicholas Ball Michael Downey III Matthew Jarman Dominic Navarro Cameron Snyder Elisabeth Ballard Hannah Doyle Jens Jensen Madison Neall Jessica Sostkowski Jonathan Barber Tyler Eckenrode Hannah Johnson Sallie Negus Brett Speyer Alonzo Barber Iain Ellis Annaka Johnson Jade Nelson Rachel Spriggs Maggie Barrick Leah Emerson Joshua Johnson Jahmaya Nero Marquise Spriggs Cole Bauguess Joseph Enfinger Aidan Johnston Apollo Nguyen Marlena St. Jean Joshua Bauman Jr John Erickson Raychel Jones Abigail Nguyen Caroline Stansbury Christina Beach Justin Evans Amaya Jones Amy Nichols Zachary Staver Savanna Beaulac Jack Fagan Helena Jost Mark Nicholson III Scott Stewart Jr Harlan Belanger Brian Falvey Mitchell Kellar Andrew Noe Angel Stringer Nathanial Bell Trace Farrar Ryan Keller Chimnenye Okoroji John Sulier Abrielle Bender Angel Fetters Michala Kennedy Isaiah Okoroji-Schaeffer Elizabeth Sypolt Moira Bernier Jack Fiacco Jenna Kidd Joshua Okoroji-Schaeffer Jessica Taber AnnaGrace Berry Sara Fields Rebecca Kilpatrick Ryan-Alan O'Leary Tiffany Taylor Victoria Bingham Gabriel Fisher Camille Kinder Emma Orange Ashley Taylor Chalyn-Sole' Bishop Rex Fleming Bailey King Keith Parks Gabriel Teets Haley Blackwell Kristian Font Jonathan King Aynia Paschall Ryan Thomas Joseph Bradshaw Samantha Forsht Jordan Kinzler Cameron Peck Megan Tillini Kayla Brawner Hailey Fowler Tyler Kitchen Geena Peckman Allison Timbario Madelyn Bronk Matthew Franklin Elijah Kla Joshua Penn Scott Timko Rebekah Brooks Hannah Fulwood Robert Knott Emily Peterson Taylor Tolson Andrew Brower Sydney Futrell Ricky Kong Brandon Phelps Kayla Torres Jarrel Brown Nicholas Gageby Matthew Krenkel Ben Pigg Devin Tran Shylin Brown Joseph Gallo Sydney Landers Alexandra Pinkham Alaina Triantafilledes Alexa Brumley Charlotte Gause Sophie Lawson Lindsey Pirchio Julia Tuck Serena Buckler Anthony Gay Julia Lee Nya Plater Angela Tucker Mary Buettner Shaun Geare Tegan Leese Sanjay Portalatin Lindsay Twining Lauren Butz Kelsie Gibson Nathaniel Leonard Lesley Porterfield Anthony Valencia Christa Calderwood Kerbie Gibson Diamond Lewis Reston Potter Erek Valesky Alexis Carper Cooper Girard Jaron Lillard Amanda Prestipino Kylie Varney Ayanna Carroll Gavin Glaubitz Shelby Lin John Pulliam Monet' Vauss Jason Carter Kamren Goldring Alyssa Linkous Madeline Pumphrey Amanda Vecchio Sophia Carter Isaiah Goldring Jarrett Loeffler Scott Purcell Mara Wagner Mason Case Denzel Gray Hayleigh Long Jaidyn Raby Brian Wallace Ian Case Michael Green Mason Longfellow Grace Raby Kyle Walton John Casserly-Gross II Peyton Gregory Alyssa Mahar Mehran Rastakhiz Jr Tionna Ward Jocelyn Castillo Maryann Grier Grace Malba Kaitlyn Renner Kristiana Ware Alexa Catterton Jamie Griffith Karina Maldonado Ryan Renner Da'Johnna Washington Andrew Caulk Shane Grimwood Kylie Maloney Nina Reynolds Hailey Watkins Riley Chaney Camden Hall Rose Marquis Savannah Richardson Zachary Weatherbee Nikky Chen Bradley Hamilton Alexander Marquis Steven Ricketts Megan Weatherbee Noah Chin Rayonna Harcum Jillian Martin Jordan Rios Blake Wells Cheyenne Clements Nyah Hartwell Steven Mathias Aaliyah Roach Nicholas Wert Elizabeth Coffren Grace Hayden Austin McCormick Jabril Robinson Victoria White Rhylie Mae Collins Kaleigha Hayes Chantele McCray Kyle Robison Sarah Wilkerson Julian Colon Casey Heim Rachel McGovern Elijah Rodriguez Tyler Will Taniya Contee Brooklyn Heise Eliza McLane Thea Rogers Sydney Williams Ciara Contee Brooke Heiston Morgen McLaughlin Zoë Roth Jayla Wilson Ashley Cope Christian Hemberger Noah McNamee Bryton Royer Brandon Woehlke Casey Cottle Hannah Higginbotham Jason McNult Isabella Russo Parker Wolf Matthew Crigler Jordan Hile Kayla McVey Shannon Salo Daniel Woodard Hailey Croce Iilayah Hillary Sarah Meador Rachel Sanders Elizabeth Wyrostek Wesley Crofoot Kylie Hillen Ansley Meccia William Schatz Michael Yankanich Joanna Crowe Jackson Hilton Natalie Mellen Emily Scheibach Destiny Young Madison Cucuzza Chloe Hitt Evan Mendez-Hutchinson Carmen Schillaci Vinnie Zanelotti Kelsey Culbert Matthew Holland Ryan Metler Ava Senyard Hannah Zschokke Elizabeth Cullens Barry Holland Taylor Michael Jack Shaffstall Calvin Holland Jr Justin Middledorf Alexander Sheehan From the Principal Congratulations you all persevered and should be very proud of yourselves. I know NHS staff are very excited and sad to see you leave. Please be sure to visit us when school is back in session, so we can say good bye the proper way. Best of luck in the future. Stephen Williams Principal NHS Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Calvert County Times 19 Calverton Academy Graduating Class of 2020

Cassandra Elizabeth Adler Hannah Gray Huether Natalie Clair O’Brien William Walter Brady Sofia Mae Jenkins Qiu Zhuoming Sean Michael Croker Jia Wanqi Ethan Ardin Rivers Remington Joseph Cutter Desmin Taft Jones Samir Amish Shah Jaden Aundre Ebanks Caiya Annetta Jordan Samario Joshua Valasse-Paul Kierra Lynne Fields Jocelyn Grace Kuidlan Colton Pierce van Dalen Tristan Riley Frias Carter William Vladimirovich Lane Wang Yuyan Izel Gunenc Owen Richard Lare Logan Harrison Sachs Weiner Bradley Thomas Hernandez Dylan Carl Meinhardt Tasker Robert Wheeler Matthew Lee Paul Hickin Joshua Nathaniel Mooney Otway Berryman Zantzinger IV Caroline Victoria Holt Tyler Isaac Muir From the Headmaster Congratulations to the Class of 2020! The current adversity will strengthen you in remarkable and unexpected ways. Continue to strive for a healthier, safer community and world. You are our hope for a better future, and we are so proud of who you are becoming! Christopher Hayes Headmaster of Calverton Academy 20 The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 18, 2020

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Each chariot will pearance and eliminating the entire South- be taxed $25 per rider, age 16 and above, ern Maryland Community Resources’ to join the QUEST. Those under 16 ride (SMCR) Solomons Dragon Boat Festival FREE! Each chariot team is encouraged this year! But we shall not be conquered to raise a minimum of $100 through per- this easily! sonal fundraising efforts, but of course Announcing SMCR DRAGON QUEST much higher goals are encouraged to better 2020! All brave lords and ladies of the benefit SMCR of the Realm (and for your realm, and citizens of their respective fief- team to qualify for much greater prizes)! doms, are called to step forward and join Sir Somdcr.org stands ready to offer its ser- SMCR DRAGON QUEST 2020! Do you vices to assist each chariot team in raising have what it takes to help us locate the piec- these funds! es of our dragon from the far reaches of the Just as the Annual Solomons Dragon realm, put him back together, and slay the Boat Festival has in the past, SMCR elusive invader? DRAGON QUEST 2020 serves to pro- The QUEST takes place on August 15, vide merriment for the people of the realm, but preparations are already underway. Ce- while also raising greatly needed funds for dar Point Federal Credit Union, has led the Southern Maryland Community Resourc- way on this quest by anteing up a healthy es (SMCR), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza- sum for the cause, thereby claiming the ti- tion that helps to bridge the gap for individ- tle, Ruler of the Realm. Others are encour- uals with developmental differences. This aged to ante up as additional sponsors in year’s merriment will abide by the ever- order to ensure a successful quest. Various changing mandates of the realm regarding levels of sponsorship are offered: Nobles, social distancing as we seek to locate the The congregation of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church (last week’s Churches of Southern Maryland profile) of Lusby gathered outside to resume services on June 7. Photo by Joan Hoerning for Shepherd of the Bay Knights, Defenders, and Merchants of the pieces of our dragon, reassemble him, and Lutheran Church Realm. help slay this elusive invader. Artisans of the Realm desiring to peddle Visit us at www.somdcr.org to sponsor, their wares or foodstuffs are encouraged to register to participate in, or simply sign up join us as well. to be kept abreast of SMCR DRAGON Citizens of the Realm are those who QUEST 2020 developments. “For SMCR choose to participate in the Quest itself, and our Dragon!” and all are encouraged to do so, vying for Press Release from SMCR. 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You see, I’m only about ONE YEAR OLD and I came are in place alerting drivers of the ers who have questions about this in with other cats, so now I’m hoping to find a wonderful new family. new traffic signal. The new signal work may contact the MDOT SHA Best of all, DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE ALL CAT AND KITTEN will allow eastbound and westbound District 5 Office at 410-841-1000 ADOPTION FEES ARE JUST $25. So email TCAS ASAP to make MD 260 to operate as a single inter- or [email protected]. an appointment to come meet me and you can BE MY MIRACLE! section. MDOT SHA installed an gov PLEASE CHOOSE ME! When you choose to adopt from TCAS, you overhead hazard identification bea- MDOT SHA works hard to main- are literally saving a life con along the eastbound MD 260 tain safe traffic mobility in work lanes prior to the intersection along zones for our crews as well as our And remember if there is room in the heart, there is room in the with “SIGNAL AHEAD PREPARE customers. Drivers need to stay house. TO STOP WHEN FLASHING” alert, focus on the road and look for Email the wonderful gang at animalshelter@ signage. reduced speed limits, narrow driv- charlescountymd.gov to schedule an New geometric improvements ing lanes and highway workers. For appointment to meet me! To see more of my include: a list of all major MDOT SHA proj- amazing friends available for adoption, “like” Changing the northbound Harri- ects, go to roads.maryland.gov. For us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter son Boulevard lane configuration a look at real-time commute condi- Southern MD. TCAS is located at 6707 Animal to provide a through travel lane and tions, go to md511.maryland.gov. Shelter Road, Hughesville, MD. a shared through/right turn lane. Press Release from Town of Chesa- Changing the lane configura- peake Beach tions in the MD 260 median to pro- 26 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 18, 2020 Underwater Grasses Calvert Library Reopening Book Returns and Climate Change With everything else going on in the world, the Calvert Library Iis happy to report some Scientists Say They Offset Acidification good news about your library. They will be opening book returns on June 10 and begin- ning curbside pick-up on June 22. The safety of staff and customers con- tinues to be their highest priority and they have taken some extra time to plan and put and mouth software into place to make the process Staff will be washing hands thoroughly easy-to-use. and frequently. Materials that are returned will be quar- Staff and customers will be maintain- antined for 3 days so they will stay on your ing proper distance during any in-person account until that time has elapsed. interactions. Materials that you check out will be ready- For now, interactions not involving physi- to-use/read but you are welcome to do an cal library materials should be via phone, additional 3-day quarantine when you take email or online. them home. While our buildings are closed, staff are Scientists have discovered that the recent Delaware graduate student Jianzhong Su, You will be able to pick up bagged materi- answering phones and email from home. comeback of underwater grasses in Chesa- in collaboration with researchers from the als that you have placed on hold in the library They won’t be offering in-person group peake Bay not only removes nutrient pollu- University of Maryland Center for Envi- catalog in library vestibules or via trunk classes/events this summer but we will con- tion, improves water clarity, and provides ronmental Science, University of Delaware, delivery. tinue to offer high quality classes/events habitat for baby crabs and rockfish, but may Xiamen University in China, St. Mary’s We will be releasing a series of Can Do online. Please put June 20 on your calendar also offset the growing problem of acidi- College, and Oregon State University. Digital Videos for our online kickoff for #calvertREADS. fication as climate change impacts the na- The researchers found that SAV beds How to Check Your Account so you know Beginning at noon on the 20th, they’ll have tion’s largest estuary. were sites of production for an acid-reduc- what library materials to look for under your how-to videos, pottery and cooking demon- Ocean acidification is a phenomenon ing compound called calcium carbonate. It sofa and give you time to remember who you strations, performances and more! driven by the increasing levels of carbon was discovered that strong photosynthesis lent things to during our closure. Nothing is Calvert Library doesn’t know when it will dioxide in the atmosphere because of the by the plants in Susquehanna flats SAV technically due until August 1, so you have be recommended that they invite the public burning of fossil fuels and other human- beds at the head of the bay and in other plenty of time to find everything you have back in to the buildings but they’re busy mak- driven activities. When ocean and estua- shallow, nearshore waters can remove nu- ing adjustments inside each space to be ready rine waters absorb this additional carbon trient pollution and generate very high pH, checked out and we are still fine-free. How to Place Holds to get the items you to invite users back in to browse, use comput- dioxide from the atmosphere, the waters which facilitates the formation of calcium ers and see their librarians face to face (or at can become more acidic. Shellfish build carbonate minerals. When these calcium are looking for How to Search for Your Next Read includ- least covered face to covered face)! their shells out of a compound in the water carbonate particles and other biologically They miss seeing you and look forward known as calcium carbonate, and scientists produced carbonate shells are transported ing a brand new online Personalized Sugges- tions form to returning to more normal service in the have found there will be less of those build- downstream, they enter acidic subsurface library locations in the future. In the mean- ing blocks available as ocean carbon diox- waters where they dissolve. How to Make a Curbside Appointment us- time, they’re glad that they’ll start to be able ide levels rise. The team found the carbonate particles ing our new software “Many researchers have shown how sub- reduced the acidity of the water by four Other safety precautions: to get books and movies and other real-life li- merged aquatic vegetation, or SAV, can lo- times than it otherwise might have been. Staff and customers (over the age of 2) are brary materials into your hands starting June cally reinforce their own growth by slowing One question critical for this buffer required to wear face coverings over nose 22. water flow and allowing particles to settle mechanism is whether the calcium carbon- Press Release from Calvert Library. out of the water to allow more light,” said ate minerals can escape trapping in the study co-author Jeremy Testa, associate estuarine turbidity maximum zone and be professor at the University of Maryland transported downstream. A numerical mod- Construction Underway Center for Environmental Science’s Chesa- el was used to show that the small crystal- peake Biological Laboratory in Solomons. lites formed on the SAV beds can indeed be “This new research suggests that SAV transported to the mid-Bay where they dis- can provide additional ecosystem benefits solve in acidic subsurface waters. on Prince Frederick —buffering water against acidification— “Just like people take Tums to neutralize far beyond the habitats where they grow. the acids that cause heartburn, SAV beds The SAV-driven pH-buffering mechanism send carbonate minerals to the lower Bay Water Line is an unanticipated benefit of restoring SAV to neutralize acids there,” said Testa, who The Calvert County Department of the northbound lane. Construction in through nutrient management efforts.” worked with Faculty Research Assistant Public Works announces construc- this area is expected to continue into Underwater grasses, or submerged aquat- Casey Hodgkins and University of Dela- tion work is currently underway on the fall. ic vegetation (SAV), are essential to the Bay ware researchers to make the SAV bed a water line improvement project in Traffic in the construction area will ecosystem. They pull harmful nutrients measurements. out of the water, cause sediments to settle The implication is that the SAV beds can Prince Frederick. be managed with a combination of a to the bottom so sunlight can reach plants, potentially help to make deeper Bay waters ECM Corporation is installing flagging operation with alternating protect the shoreline by reducing the impact more hospitable to shell-forming organisms. approximately 4,500 linear feet of one-way traffic and a lane-shift op- of waves and currents, and provide habitat Under more acidic conditions, larval mus- 12-inch water line along the Prince eration, which will maintain two-way and food for a host of important organisms, sels and oysters are negatively impacted and Frederick Boulevard corridor. Work traffic during construction. While including baby crabs. the growth of adult shell-formers may also is taking place on the northbound working hours will generally be from While there was a bay-wide decline of be more difficult. side between Allnut Court and West 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., flagging operations SAV from the 1960s through the 1980s, re- Located where the Patuxent River meets Dares Beach Road. Part of the con- with alternating one-way traffic will storing these once-abundant beds has been the Chesapeake Bay, the oldest publicly struction in this area will occur along be confined to the hours of 9 a.m. to a primary outcome of efforts to reduce supported marine laboratory on the East the grass right-of-way adjacent to 3 p.m. loads of nutrients and sediments to the es- Coast is a national leader in research on tuary and SAV cover has increased by 300 fisheries, estuarine ecology, environmen- the northbound paved shoulder of Motorists are advised to slow down, percent from 1984 to 2015. One of the larg- tal chemistry and toxicology research of Prince Frederick Boulevard, while stay alert and use caution when trav- est recovered SAV beds lies in an area of the Chesapeake Bay and aquatic ecosystem the remainder will be located out of eling through work zones. the bay known as the Susquehanna Flats—a around the globe. the right-of-way. Construction in this For questions or concerns regard- broad, tidal freshwater region located near “Chesapeake Bay acidification buffered area is expected to continue through ing this project, please contact the the mouth of the Susquehanna River at the by spatially decoupled carbonate mineral mid-July. project manager, Andy Hipski, at head of the bay. Today it is one of the big- cycling” by researchers from the Univer- Construction will then move to 410-535-1600, ext. 2342, or email gest and healthiest in the Bay, spanning sity of Maryland Center for Environmental the area between MD 231 and West [email protected]. some 20 square miles. Science, University of Delaware, Xiamen Dares Beach Road. This construction Press Release from Calvert County In a recent study, a team of research- University in China, St. Mary’s College, will occur in the paved shoulder of government. ers were drawn to the Susquehanna Flats Oregon State University was published SAV bed to solve a puzzle of Chesapeake in Nature Geoscience. Bay chemistry. It was led by University of Press Release from CBL. Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Calvert County Times Education 27 CSM Ceremony Celebrates Nursing Graduates Themes: Resiliency, Compassion and Battling COVID-19

much together. The flexibility that every- one displayed through this pandemic was amazing. We were met with nothing but compassion and grace.” CSM moved to remote operations be- fore the Charles County Public Schools moved to virtual learning and Temple- man explained that her studies were made harder when the statewide stay-at- home mandate was enacted because she suddenly had to share her ‘quiet time’ with her children and husband. The Spring 2020 College of Southern rience of lifting each other up through Hutchins then reflected on what the “I was used to online learning because Maryland’s (CSM) 58 nursing candi- your struggles to balance school, work, COVID-19 pandemic has meant to this I am also taking classes at Frostburg State dates for graduation crossed their final home, unemployment, personal illness, class. University to get my bachelor’s in nurs- hurdle of an unforgettable life season family illness, and even family loss will “What do nurses do when everyone is ing,” she shared. “But, it was incredibly June 5 when they attended their nursing empower you in your role as a nurse. mandated to be hunkered down at home difficult to juggle adding six more hours recognition and pinning ceremony. Like You are entering nursing at a time when for fear of this new reality? They get up, of nursing classes in Zoom, and help my most of their final months together this Florence Nightingale’s basic principles put on their scrubs, comfortable nursing children (ages 10 and 7) with their Zoom semester – they gathered in a virtual en- are more important than ever, and you shoes and get to work – just like every [classes],” she explained. “Plus, my hus- vironment – this time to share the time- will make your mark on the profession other day,” she said. “Were we scared? band was teleworking. It was definitely honored tradition that included speeches, through the challenges of this pandemic. Yes. We still are. Scared for the health of a time for extending grace to everyone. showing off their decorated caps and the But based on your resilience the past sev- these patients, with an ever-present inter- Our instructors were amazing.” pinning. eral months I have no doubt that CSM nal dialogue of ‘Am I going to get sick? ‘I Never Gave, or Took Any Excuses’ The evening ceremony was held in has prepared you well, and that you will Will I take this home to my loved ones?’” CSM Clinical Simulation Coordina- Zoom and was the last in a remarkable excel in your new role.” Hutchins pointed out how nurses found tor Linda Goodman wrapped up the series of changes the cohort faced as they CSM Nursing Pin: ‘A Symbol of ways to employ other avenues of care to ceremony by sharing a mandate, and pivoted to learn about, and respond to, Commitment’ help during the pandemic. gratitude, using a quote from the book the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the The nursing pin is a treasured symbol “[We were] scraping at every resource Unlocking the Secret of Success written graduates are among the 20 percent of CSM Nursing Professor Jeanne Hill told to ensure patients had what they needed,” in 2018 by Ayush Sharma. CSM’s 270 nursing students who have the graduates and their families during she added, including use of telemedicine, “He says ‘take responsibly for your life also been volunteering since April as the ceremony. She explained how the phone calls, care management, social and you will take control of your life,’” Clinical Externs or for the Maryland modern pinning ceremony dates to the work, navigating community resources she shared, adding, “accept the challenge Medical Reserve Corps to support acute 1860s, when Florence Nightingale was and perhaps most importantly ... com- required to get you where want to be. care staffing needs across the state in the awarded the Red Cross of St. George in munity education. “Because that is what Successful people don’t make excuses fight against the virus. recognition for her tireless service to the nurses do. They are compassionate, im- or blame others, they just focus on what Resiliency during the pandemic and injured during the Crimean War. To share pactful, resourceful and innovative. And they can do and what they have.” compassionate service were common the honor, Nightingale in turn presented a you...all of you... are now part of that She said that Florence Nightingale themes during the event. Mistress of Cer- medal of excellence to her brightest grad- community.” once said, “I attribute my success to this: emonies Health Sciences Division Chair uates and by 1916, the practice of pinning ‘The World Needs a Nurse’ I never gave or took any excuses.” Dr. Laura Polk began the ceremony sit- new graduates was standard throughout “The world we are entering is not the Congratulations Graduates ting before a Zoom background that dis- the United States. same world as when we began our jour- The following are the names of the played items from the Florence Nightin- “It was decades ago when CSM’s first ney, the world needs nurses even more,” CSM students who graduated with as- gale Museum in London, England. pin was designed by the first RN class to student speaker Shari Templeman told sociate degrees in nursing June 5, 2020: “It feels like March 15 was five years ever graduate from the college in 1979,” her classmates. Templeman, 33, of Wal- Dorothy Almony, Sarah Archer, Brooke ago,” she laughed to acknowledge when continued Hill, who added that the cur- dorf, was also the 2020 Spring Com- Baggerly, Shanielle L. Bundy. Melissa A. students went home to begin remote rent pin was custom designed by her and mencement recipient of the CSM Health Cavin. Camille N. Chambers, Karley J. learning. her classmates when she graduated from Sciences Division “Achievement in Nurs- Corpe, Sarah R. Crane, Roselyn Custo- 2020 – The Year of the Nurse CSM in 2001. ing” award. dio, Gabrielle M. Deen, Blair C. Dowdell, “Who knew that when 2020 was “Our CSM Nursing Pin is a symbol of “The world is facing new diseases and Tanisha Dudley, Heather N. Edelen,l named the ‘Year of the Nurse’ in honor of this commitment of honor and courage to viruses; it needs skill and care,” she con- Trisha Enesperos, Melinda F. Farrell, the 200th anniversary of Florence Night- those we care for,” Hill said. “As you go tinued. “The world needs a nurse. The Kimberley V. Gonsalves, Kathryn Goss, ingale’s birth, that the nursing profession forth into the world of nursing, wear your world is angry and hurt; it needs com- Alyssa Gray, Adrian Guerrero-Villarreal, would so unexpectedly be brought to the pin with pride.” passion and empathy. The world needs Kariana Hernandez, Cari Hopson, Dar- forefront through a global pandemic,” ‘This Honor Comes with Some Work’ a nurse. The world is exposing dispari- nel Hortelano, Carla N. Jackson, Victoria Polk continued. “And who could have CSM nursing alumna and registered ties that exist even today; it needs advo- Janiszewski, Stephanie Jenkins Whipple, ever predicted that as a result, your nurs- nurse Amber Hutchins served as keynote cacy. The world needs a nurse. The world Jenae M. Jones, Sierra Jones, Tilaxmi ing program would end is such an un- speaker. needs you.” Kafle, Amanda L. Leonard, Tabitha M. usual way.” “For the 18th straight year, nursing Templeman worked as a stay-at-home Long, Brianna Maloney, Danielle Mc- Polk shared with the attendees that she has been rated as the number one most mom for nine years before she realized Carthy, Emma B. Miller, Sabrina Myers, studied resilience as it was the focus of ethical and honest profession in America. she wanted to become a nurse. She de- Emma Norris, Abena Boatemaa Okyere her doctoral work; and she even devel- Eighty-five percent of polled Americans scribes her last two years at CSM as Acheampong, Veronica G. Olsen, Anna oped a tool to measure resilience. felt that our ethical standards are ‘high “incredible”. Nicole L. Pagala, Lauren A. Parker, Kat- “I can tell you honestly, that I’ve nev- or very high,’” she said to highlight that “I knew the nursing program was go- lyn Permenter, Grace E. Prelog, Taylor er known a group of people who better “nursing ranked higher than physicians, ing to be difficult but CSM had a great M. Richards, Lori N. Rushworth, Silvia exemplify this trait,” Polk shared. “The dentists and pharmacists. reputation and my friends who went Sarnecki, Chelsea Sauer, Kristen Schoch, fortitude you have displayed over the past “What does that say to you?” she asked. through the nursing program had noth- Elizabeth Soehl, Shari L. Templeman, two and a half months has been absolute- “What it says to me, as a registered nurse, ing but great things to say about it,” she Tina Thomson, India Vereen, Kristine E. ly extraordinary. Your flexibility, grit, is that I have the ability to engage and es- shared. “My first semester in nursing Vermillion, Kelley Violette, Adam War- and single-minded purposefulness will cort people through very difficult times school was such a welcoming experience. ner, Lauren Welch, Amber N. Wenger, serve you well as you enter an extraordi- in their lives. But this honor comes with And today, I would tell you that my class- Shannon Windsor, Monique N. Wiseman nary profession during this historic time. some work. We have to continue to work mates are some of the most hard working and Kaleigh Summer Wood. “But so will the grace you’ve shown together to maintain that respect from the and compassionate and resilient people I Press Release from CSM. each other,” she continued. “The expe- community and from our peers.” have ever met. We have been through so 28 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 18, 2020 Schools Recognizes CSM Awarded Grants Volunteers of the Year Supporting Students, The Board of Education of Calvert County Huntingtown Elementary School: Jane Public Schools recognized the Volunteers Clark of the Year at a virtual ceremony held dur- Huntingtown High School: Lori Moore Community ing the June 11 board meeting. The honorees Mill Creek Middle School: Altrimese The College of Southern Maryland es (OER) into teaching practice. are selected by every school from among the McGlockton (CSM) was awarded 36 grants totaling $6.7 CSM was successful in this highly com- numerous individuals who dedicate hours of Mt. Harmony Elementary School: Ed million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. A large petitive grant cycle as one of only two in- service to the school community. Zumstein portion of the monies arrived in mid-April stitutions to receive the award to support Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel D. Mutual Elementary School: Lauren when CSM received $2,707,755 in federal significant advances in OER adoption, Curry said, “We are so appreciative of every- Clemons funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Re- scaling and sustainability in support of one who dedicates their time to volunteering, Northern High School: Raymond Chin lief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act student success. Additionally, CSM will whether it is in school buildings or at home. Northern Middle School: Angelina to help the college with its response to the receive strategic planning and implemen- Even during the school closure, many of our Mackey global COVID-19 pandemic. tation support. volunteers have continued to help from home Patuxent Appeal Campus: Altrimese In addition to the multiple awards, Thanks to a $863,053 Consolidated in whatever way possible.” McGlockton project proposals totaling more than Adult Education and Family Literacy Ser- The 2020 Volunteers of the Year are: Patuxent High School: David Heist $700,000 are pending award notification vices Grant from the Maryland Depart- Barstow Elementary School: Shannon Plum Point Elementary School: Linda from funders such as the National Science ment of Labor, CSM will be able to provide Allor Carillo Foundation and other public and private low/no cost Adult Basic Education (ABE), Beach Elementary School: Mary Sterling Plum Point Middle School: Kelli Jones organizations. What follows is a glimpse GED Preparation, and English as a Second Calvert Country School: Jaquelin Jerald Sunderland Elementary School: Michelle of the funding since the first of the calen- Language (ESL), EL civics and family Calvert Elementary School: Juliana Rubio dar year. literacy instruction in Charles, St. Mary’s Howard Southern Middle School: Dottie COVID-19 Assistance and Calvert counties. These classes help to Calvert High School: Lisa Von Nessen Wojciechowski Under the CARES Act Student Emer- prepare students to enter career pathways Calvert Middle School: Jacqueline St. Leonard Elementary School: Alexis gency Aid, the U.S. Department of Educa- to either post-secondary education or Witherow Turner tion granted CSM $1,289,511 to cover costs through continuing education workforce Career and Technology Academy: Larry Windy Hill Elementary School: Jenna associated with significant changes to the training. The Maryland Adult National Ringold Lyons delivery of instruction due to the corona- External Diploma Program (NEDP) is also Dowell Elementary School: Veronica Windy Hill Middle School: Sandy Hunting virus and $1,289,511 to provide emergency offered. NEDP is a nationally recognized Lubkin Press Release from CCPS. financial aid to students for expenses relat- high school diploma option for adults, 18 ed to the disruption of on-campus opera- and older. tions. An additional $128,733 was granted Charles County Mediation Center to CSM under the CARES Act Strength- The Charles County Mediation Cen- CSM Bestows Faculty ening Institutions Program to address ter is located at CSM’s La Plata Campus to CSM’s continuing institutional needs re- provide a confidential process for residents Excellence Award lated to the pandemic. In late May, CSM involved in a dispute, or who need to have The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) disbursed $1,124,855 directly to 2,042 of a difficult conversation with the help of honored Biology Professor Dr. Tracey Stuller its students who met eligibility criteria. trained mediators. This year, the Maryland with the college’s Faculty Excellence Award. Grants were also received to support Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict The award honors faculty for outstanding the CSM Hawks Emergency Fund which Resolution Office awarded CSM $22,000 achievement in classroom teaching, contribu- was established by the CSM Foundation to through the Community Mediation tions both to their department and the college, support CSM students during the pandem- Performance Grant for the Charles County professional development and community ic—whether educational or personal— Community Mediation Center. commitment. Stuller has distinguished herself with one-time financial assistance to help In addition, CSM was awarded $65,000 among the science and engineering division with enrollment-threatening emergencies. through a Conflict Resolution Project through her engagement with her students and Needed funds came from: Grant, also offered by the Maryland Judi- her service to the college. $2,500 from WesBanco Community ciary Mediation and Conflict Resolution “Dr Stuller is one of those faculty members Relief Fund Office to help build out the Community that every college needs,” said CSM Vice Presi- $2,500 from Charles County Chari- Conferencing practice, which provides dent of Academic Affairs Dr. Eileen Abel. “She table Trust COVID-19 Emergency Fund participants who are involved in and af- is an excellent teacher. She is passionate about Dr. Tracey Stuller receives CSM’s (Round 2) fected by a conflict or crime, a safe and helping students. She commits to her work with $20,000 from Chaney Enterprise Foun- structured space to resolve matters. let’s-get-it-done attitude. She is an excellent col- Faculty Excellence Award. dation through the Community Founda- Velocity Center league and she just represents the best of CSM ment to the college, her students and the very faculty. Dr Stuller deserves this award and we tion of Anne Arundel County Included in the FY 2020 grant summary concept of giving.” “CSM’s Grants Specialist Lesley is $100,000 from a Maryland Consolidat- thank her for her years of dedication to educat- Stuller has worked for the college for more Quattlebaum does an outstanding job ed Capital Bond to go toward the CSM Ve- ing the students of CSM.” than 20 years and was awarded tenure in “I was thrilled to be nominated and doubly October 2019. The Charlotte Hall resident is collaborating with our faculty and staff locity Center in Indian Head. These funds thrilled to be chosen,” Stuller shared. “Over the a licensed veterinarian and shares her talent to target appropriate funding resources, assisted with completion of the build out years, I have watched the caliber of professors and expertise at the local humane society as a building relationships and writing incred- and capital equipping of the project. who have been selected for this award and I am visiting vet. ibly lengthy and detailed applications all The CSM Velocity Center at Indian so honored to be among them.” “Students need to know that course informa- aimed at ensuring our students’ success,” Head will have dedicated space for Navy “As a teacher she consistently earns high tion has relevance otherwise it is hard for them said CSM Vice President of Advocacy research, ideation and design supporting praise and recognition from her students,” said to see the value in it,” she said of her teaching and Community Engagement and the Ex- small learning workshops and seminars, Science and Engineering Division Chair Jean philosophy. “When possible, I tie current events ecutive Director of CSM Foundation vendors’ showcases, and use of visualiza- Russ. “She is regarded as approachable and and even advertisements back to my courses. Michelle Goodwin. “The amount of co- tion tools while maximizing the technol- knowledgeable as well as an excellent instruc- Additionally, I pull from my experience as a ordination with our many subject matter ogy transfer of dual-use technologies and tor. She provides thoughtful input during divi- practicing veterinarian and use cases that I have experts is impressive, and so is the CSM- supporting educational partnerships. sion-wide discussions and is among the most seen to illustrate key points and to highlight the wide effort to compete for these funds.” Within this space, CSM will also host productive members of the division in service concept of “One Health” which emphasizes the Learning Initiatives classes such as computer-aided design, cy- to the college and her students. She displays value in cross-collaboration among disciplines CSM was awarded $20,000 from the bersecurity, digital photography, drones/ passion for her subject, genuine support for her and encourages students to take a more global Maryland Open Resource Textbook small unmanned aircraft systems, govern- students and a commitment to the mission of the view of the concepts they are learning.” (M.O.S.T) Initiative – Institutional Open mental procurement, social entrepreneur- college.” Stuller said she also likes to take her classes Educational Resource Grant Program of- ship and tech transfer entrepreneurship, Stuller teaches anatomy at the Leonardtown on the road to infuse interest and experience. fered by the University System of Mary- among others. As a catalyst for workforce Campus where she also participated in the effort “Today’s students are juggling so much,” she land Kirwan Center. This grant will development, the Velocity Center has been to restore that campus’ nature trail and advance added. “Being reasonable and flexible with poli- the efforts to make CSM the first Bee Cam- cies, acknowledges students’ diverse challenges support strategic institutional efforts to described as a critical part of the future pus in Maryland. According to Russ, Stuller’s and emphasizes that above all things, I value the increase access, affordability and achieve- creative economic development of the “work and results stand as rich and substantive learning.” ment for CSM students through systemic town of Indian Head. testimony to her professionalism and commit- Press Release from CSM. incorporation of open educational resourc- Press Release from CSM. Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Calvert County Times Letter to the Editor 29

WeTo the Editor: Will Miss Them Thank you, Dave Spigler for the wonderful tribute tom the Four Sisters of Solomons (6/11/20). You caught their spirit as well and their stories. Their work in the school, and lately more in the community, have been appreciated. We have loved them for 86 years. I just want everyone to know that their leaving was not their or the parish’s decision. It was the pastor’s. We will miss them. Friends of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Solomons, MD #Title IX @ Northern High School? To the Editor: Varsity Lacrosse team practice on the same In 1972, Title IX was passed as part of field during the spring. The JV and Varsity the Education Amendments of 1972. This Field Hockey teams must share a practice We Grieve Yet Believe law states that no person in the United States field with the girls’ and boys’ Varsity Soc- To the Editor: Mr. Floyd. We call for justice for him shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from cer teams; four teams practicing on one field. We grieve the death of Mr. George and his family. participation in, be denied the benefits of, or The girls’ Field hockey team does not get to Floyd. His death was an injustice with While we share the anger and outrage be subjected to, discrimination under any play their home games in the football sta- disastrous consequences for all of us. precipitated by this latest example of education program or activity receiving Fed- dium but instead, a converted soccer field. This tragedy goes well beyond policing injustice, yet we also decry the rioting eral financial assistance. However, they play in the football stadium at and is a stark reminder of the deep di- that has ensued, just as we condemn the Almost all public elementary and second- Patuxent High School at away games. Mean- visions in our society. Because of the motivations of those who seek to perpe- ary schools, and most colleges and univer- while, the tennis team, which was slated to clear injustice of Mr. Floyd’s death, all trate violence or exploit it for their own sities, receive some sort of federal funding; have eight tennis courts before recent reno- of America is closely watching what un- agendas. their athletics programs are covered by Title vations at NHS, projected to have four ten- folds. But we need to look deeper and Mr. Floyd’s death needs to be a cata- IX. These educational facilities are bound, nis courts August 2020; two tennis courts ask how our country could have come lyst for renewal. We must work with by law, to offer male and female students for the girls’ team and two tennis courts to such a place. We are all complicit in civil authorities to remove the obstacles equal opportunities to play sports, which for the boys’ team. The girls’ tennis team this, by what we say and do and by what to constructive relationships and mutual means equal quality and quantity of equip- needs five tennis courts and the boys’ team we fail to say and do. accountability. We must re-commit to ment and supplies; equal facilities such as needs four courts for practices and home From other police officers, we learn healing our communities. locker rooms, fields, and arenas; fairness in games. After some complaints were raised, that the actions of these officers were Hatred and violence never heal scheduling games and practices; equal fi- the surface of the existing two tennis courts contrary to official training and without divisions. There is a better way, perhaps nancial support for travel and other incurred behind Northern Middle School (NMS) has justification. It is fundamental: when the only way. From our perspective, expenses; and equal benefits and services/ been redone. However, those will be taken a person is arrested and controlled, the it begins by accepting that we are all support from their school. Northern High away, when renovations for NMS begin. It police officer’s duty is to protect that one in God’s love. But, regardless of School (NHS) appears to not be in compli- is estimated that the building of eight ten- person. individual faith, or absence of faith, we ance with Title IX. nis courts would cost $680,000; just over 1 We respect our law enforcement pro- must overcome suspicion and mistrust First, a little background information; the percent of the $60 million operating bud- fessionals. Their jobs are dangerous and with respect and understanding, civility enrollment percentage of male and female get. Why do the football, boys’ lacrosse and the vast majority rise to meet their pro- and friendship. We can set aside the ex- students, at NHS drawn from the most re- baseball athletes, have superior practice and fessional responsibilities in the face of tremes that divide us. cent school year of 2019-2020, was; males-47 game facilities over the tennis, field hockey that danger. Many have laid their lives The People of All Saints Church percent and females-53 percent, yet the per- and softball teams? Why does Huntingtown on the line for us. Yet we join the broad, Sunderland, Maryland centage of male and female athletes, for that High School have 8 tennis courts? bi-partisan condemnation of the death of same year, was males-55.5 percent and fe- The Calvert County Interscholastic hand- males-44.5 percent. book states, “The Principal, Activities Direc- The (attached) picture shows some prac- tor, and Supervisor of Athletics, have com- tice fields used by sport teams at NHS. The plete control over the Athletics budget for Graduates: Stay Safe baseball field has new sod, a privacy fence, every Calvert County public school.” What and an irrigation system. Adjacent to the oversight is in place to avoid any potential baseball facility is the softball facility. The bias those three individuals might have, or When Celebrating scoreboard for baseball is three times the be persuaded to have, with such a weighty To the Editor: hosted by family. size of the scoreboard for softball; 8 times decision? Congratulations Calvert County Class Celebrating our graduates is important State CHAMPIONS. Unlike baseball, the Finally, a great deal of consideration is giv- of 2020! COVID-19 has changed how and we want our students to be safe. We dugouts for the Softball team do not provide en in recruiting football and baseball coach- you will celebrate your graduation but encourage those who are hosting parties protection from the sun or rain. Below the es at NHS. When did coaching high school no matter how or where it’s held be not to encourage underage drinking or softball field, is the combined JV and Var- football or baseball become so lucrative? proud of your accomplishments and provide alcohol to those under-age. If sity football practice field which is the size Beth M. Bubser success. you have a graduate planning to attend of TWO football fields. The boys’ JV and Dunkirk Many Calvert County high school a party, have a conversation with them Northern High School Sport Teams (most) and Athletic Fields seniors had planned to participate in about the dangers of underage drinking Project Graduation, an alcohol-free and and your expectations when it comes drug-free celebration held on graduation to consuming alcohol. Don’t leave the Football Stadium night sponsored by the Calvert Alliance safety of your child in the hands of their JV & Varsity Baseball Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAA- peers or an adult you don’t know. Be SA). For 32 years, students participated sure you know where they are, who they Girls’ Varsity Soccer in the program as a way to celebrate are with and how they will get home. safely with their friends. Transported Most importantly, be available should Boys’ Varsity Soccer by local bus drivers and bus contractors, your graduate need a safe ride home. Varsity Field Hockey they enjoyed hours of fun and food with Enjoy this time with family and JV Field Hockey JV & Varsity Softball the help of hundreds of volunteers, Op- friends (COVID-19 style). Celebrate timist Club of Solomons, Optimist Club and be safe! of Calvert and local law enforcement. Debra L. Mister, President Girls’ JV Soccer This year, the venues will be quiet, bus- Calvert Alliance Against Substance JV & Varsity Football/Fall es will remain parked, volunteers will Abuse, Inc. Board of Directors Boys’ JV Soccer JV & Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse/Spring stay home, and the celebrations will be 30 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 18, 2020

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. Walton Joseph Lola Jane Sullivan whom he married garet was born October 25, 1940 in on October 14, 1989 in Pasadena, MD. Upper Marlboro, MD to Margaret E. “Sully” Sullivan He was also preceded in death by his (Sweeney) and Thomas P. Lewis II. siblings, Robert Sullivan, Jerry Sulli- She was raised in Upper Marlboro van and Sharon Kuhfeldt. on her family’s farm, and graduated Memorial contributions may be from Frederick Sasscer High School made to the American Cancer Society, in 1958. She was employed as a sec- 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Balti- retary with the U.S. Department of more, MD 21220. Agriculture, where she was secretary Condolences to the family may be to the head of the USDA Research Ser- made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. vice and retired after over 35 years of com. service. She was previously married to William L. Windsor, and married Catherine Louise Kownacki of Lutherville, MD passed William O. “Bill” Eversfield May 2, away. The beloved mother of Mary 1980. She and Bill lived on their farm Hall Clare K. Fedor, Francis Roman Kown- in Dunkirk where they raised straw- acki, Jr., Elizabeth Bolton and Susan berries and mums, and operated a pro- Kownacki; grandmother of Megan Fe- duce stand for many years, which she dor, Stephanie and Michael Bolton and continued after Bill’s death in 2004. Nicholas Bruno. She is also survived Margaret was an active member of by numerous nieces and nephews. She Friendship U. M. Church, NARFE, was predeceased by her husband Fran- and was a supporter of the SCAN food cis “Frank” Kownacki and grandson bank. She loved shopping, and spend- Walton Joseph “Sully” Sullivan, 86, Patrick Fedor. ing time with her grandchildren and of Solomons, MD and formerly of Lin- In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- great-grandchildren. thicum, MD, passed away on June 7, butions may be made to Our Lady Star Margaret was preceded in death by 2020 at Solomons Nursing Center. of the Sea Catholic Church, PO Box her husband Bill, brothers Buck, Wal- Born January 16, 1934 in Scranton, 560, Solomons, MD 20688 or to the ter, Johnny, Frankie and Joe Lewis, PA, he was the son of the late Rob- Gilchrist Hospice 555 W Towsontown and sisters Betty Dent and Cecilia ert Sullivan and Vivian (Coleman) Blvd W, Towson, MD 21204. Moore. She is survived by a daugh- Sullivan. Catherine Louise Hall, 82, of Hun- Funeral arrangements were by ter Janet L. Schmidt of Friendship, Sully graduated from St. Peter’s tingtown, MD passed away on June Rausch Funeral Home. grandchildren Tina Lott and husband Prep in 1951. He served in the U.S. 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving Michael Thomas, and Larry Lott and Air Force as a Radio Operator from family. Catherine was born in 1937 to wife Victoria, all of Lusby; great- February 27, 1952 until October 26, Albert and Edith Miller. Margaret Lewis grandchildren Kevin, Alissa, Jona- 1956. Sully was a Division Chief She was predeceased by her husband Eversfield thon, Leigha, Tyler, Katie and Kolton; for the National Security Agency for John E. Hall. She is survived by her a brother Tom Lewis, and sisters Linda forty two years, retiring in 1994. He children, Michale Hall, Patricia Brad- McMillan, Barbara Bell, Helen Marth, was a member of the BWI Thurgood burn, Ronald Hall, Jeanette Hall, and Ann Howerton, Mary Williams, and Marshall Pathfinder Program and the John Hall. She is also survived by her Kathryn Bradshaw. Phoenix Society, and he organized the nine grandchildren, 10 great grand- Please be advised that services for Jelly Beans Softball Team. children, and her brother; Ray Miller Margaret will be private and by invita- Sully is survived by his children, of Atherns, OH and sister; of Breezy tion by her immediate family. We un- Walton Sullivan, Jr. (Cathy Johnston) Point, MD. derstand that this is difficult for those of KY, Robert Sullivan (Nancy) of All services are private. who knew and loved Margaret and are VA, Jeffrey Sullivan of MD, Sean Sul- Memorial contributions may be unable to attended her memorial. On livan (Diane) of MD, Patricia Sullivan made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, behalf of her family, we ask for your Arter (Irvin) of SC, Pamela Donohue Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 410-535- understanding in these difficult times. (Patrick) of MD, Kathleen Sullivan 0892; Link: https://calverthospice.org/ Memorial contributions may be Arban (John) of MD, and Christopher Funeral arrangements were made by made to Friendship United Method- Birely, Sr. (Katie) of DE; nineteen Rausch Funeral Home. ist Church, 22 West Friendship Road, grandchildren; and fourteen great- Margaret Lewis Eversfield, 79, a Friendship, MD 20758. grandchildren; and former wife Kath- Clare Boyle Kownacki resident of Charlotte Hall Veterans Funeral arrangements were made by leen Sullivan. On November 6, 2014 Home and former resident of Dunkirk, Rausch Funeral Home. he was preceded in death by his wife, On June 11, 2020 Clare Boyle MD, passed away June 9, 2020. Mar-

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