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Thursday, January 4, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 3
By Dick Myers
Editor
It was a member’s only event. But, with more than 3,000 members,
Calvert Marine Museum had a large pool to draw from. The occasion
was the annual NOON Year’s Eve Party at the museum, of course on
New Year’s Eve. The Noon in the name refers to the fact that the party is
held in the late morning and early afternoon and is geared to kids. After
all, kids have a right to celebrate New Year’s, don’t they.
The party culminated at noon in the Harms Gallery with the dropping
of balloons and toasting with sparkling ginger ale. But before that the
kids could have their faces painted, make New Year’s wish ornaments,
partake of fishy snacks, participate in a dance party, enjoy a magic show
and interact with Bubbles the otter.
Calvert Marine Museum is now ready for another year of serving its
members and the general public, including a full list of special events.
For seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00
for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are al-
ways admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming
events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.
com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter,
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Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. (Center) on Dec. 19 accepts a check for $762,619 from Tri County Council for land preservation efforts. The check was
presented by council Executive Director John Hartline (to Slaughenhoupt’s right) as the other commissioners and council staff look on.
Thursday, January 4, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 5
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM), which includes, from left, the Prince Frederick Campus, La Plata Campus, Leonardtown Campus and, not shown, the Regional Hughesville Campus,
has announced changes to its payment policy. Students taking classes in the Spring Semester, either of the Spring Minisessions or the 12-Week Session are no longer required to pay 20
percent down at the time of registration, but must pay their tuition in full by Jan. 11.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has announced changes to its payment and ensure they have no outstanding balance. If their aid has not been awarded or
policy, effective with the spring semester. Students taking classes in the Spring Se- there is a balance, the student must pay in full or sign up for the college’s payment
mester, either of the Spring Minisessions or the 12-Week Session are no longer re- plan by Jan. 11.
quired to pay 20 percent down at the time of registration, but must pay their tuition Nonpayment by the Jan. 11 deadline will result in a student being dropped from
in full by Jan. 11, using one of the following options. all registered classes. Students who register on or before Jan. 10 must pay by Jan. 11.
Students can log on to their my.csmd account to pay by credit card or pay in person Payment is due immediately for students who register on or after Jan. 11.
at a bursar’s office at the Prince Frederick, La Plata or Leonardtown campus. Stu- For information on tuition and fees at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/stopthedrop.
dents may also choose to sign up for CSM’s tuition payment plan by logging on to Press Release from CSM.
my.csmd, and in online services, clicking on “Current Students” and under Student
Finance, choosing “View Account and Make Payments.”
Students receiving financial aid are asked to log on to my.csmd to view their award
Over 250,000
Southern Marylanders
can’t be wrong!
A fire that gutted an abandoned home on North Solomons Island Road in Prince
Frederick is being investigated as arson, according to detectives with the Maryland
State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The fire occurred Dec. 30 at about 6:30 p.m. and was discovered by passing Calvert
Sheriff’s Office deputies, according to fire marshals.
Investigators say a suspect or several suspects set multiple fires in the structure,
causing $75,000 in losses.
No one was injured in the blaze, which took 75 firefighters from the Prince Freder-
ick Volunteer Fire Department 45 minutes to extinguish.
Fire marshals have made no arrests so far in the investigation.
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MarylandState
Maryland State Police
PoliceReport
Report
January 2, 2018 Nationwide Officer Fatalities Dropped in 2017
The number of law en- Over the past 20 years, three with tribal agencies
Disorderly Conduct: On 12/26/17 citation for marijuana less than 10 grams forcement professionals traffic-related incidents and two who served with
at 10:15 pm, Trooper First Class T. Da- and was released. nationwide who died in have been the number one university departments.
vis responded to Buckets Sports Bar the line of duty in 2017 cause of officer fatalities. Nine of the fallen offi-
in Lusby for a patron becoming disor- Possession of Marijuana: On dropped to its lowest level Forty-four officers were cers in 2017 were female,
derly. Upon arrival, Josh R. Manuel, 31 12/31/17 at 5:43 pm, Trooper First Class in four years, according to shot and killed across the compared to seven in
of Alabama was observed leaving the Harrod stopped a vehicle on Adelina Rd. the National Law Enforce- country in 2017, which 2016. Among the officers
establishment and walking toward the in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. ment Officers Memorial represents a 33 percent who died this year, the av-
woods. Upon observing TFC Davis, the An odor of marijuana was emitting from Fund (NLEOMF), a non- reduction over 2016 when erage age was 42, and the
subject jumped over a fence and began to inside the vehicle. A probable cause profit group that has long 66 officers died as a result average length of service
run. He was pursued and when caught search revealed over 10 grams of mari- tracked officer fatalities. of gunfire. Seven of these was 13 years.
became extremely aggressive resisting juana in a plastic container in the center The NLEOMF an- fatalities involved officers “After three consecu-
arrest. While restraining Manuel, he console. Paul Kramer Jr., 40 of Dunkirk nounced in its 2017 Pre- responding to a domestic tive years of rising deaths
struck TFC Davis in the face with his was arrested and incarcerated at the Cal- liminary Law Enforce- disturbance, the number in the law enforcement
elbow. Manuel was incarcerated at the vert County Detention Center. ment Fatalities Report that one circumstance of fire- profession, this year’s
Calvert County Detention Center. He 128 federal, state, local, arms-related deaths. decline offered some en-
was charged with assault of a police of- Possession of Marijuana: tribal and territorial of- Thirty-seven officers couraging news,” declared
ficer, disorderly conduct, failure to obey On 12/21/17 at 10:56 pm, Trooper ficers died in the line of died from other causes NLEOMF CEO Craig W.
a lawful order and public intoxication. First Class Jones stopped a vehicle on duty over the past year, the in 2017. Sixteen of those Floyd. “Sadly, though, the
Rt. 4 near Chaneyville Rd. in Owings lowest annual figure since deaths were attributed 128 officers who lost their
Possession of Heroin/Fentanyl: On for traffic violations. While speaking 2013 when 117 officers to job-related ailments, lives in 2017 reminds us
12/28/17 at 10:12 am, Trooper Foley and with the driver, Shantel D. Randall, 20 died. The 128 officer fa- mostly heart attacks (10). that public safety comes
TFC Matthews responded to the Cal- of Chesapeake Beach, a clear plastic bag talities in 2017 represents Seven officers died as a re- at a very steep price and
vert Health Department parking lot in containing suspected marijuana was ob- a 10 percent decrease over sult of being beaten. Five we must never take the
Prince Frederick to assist CPL Esnes served in plain view on her lap. A prob- the 143 who died in the drowned while working service and sacrifice of
with a traffic stop. Brandee S. Graves, able cause search was conducted, and it line of duty last year, and during hurricanes Harvey, our policing profession-
30 of Huntingtown was stopped because was found to contain 15.3 grams of sus- reversed three consecutive Irma and Maria. Four of- als for granted, nor should
of traffic violations. A K-9 unit from pected marijuana. Randall was arrested years of increases in offi- ficers died as a result of an we ever forget the offi-
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office also re- and incarcerated at the Calvert County cer deaths. illness contracted during cers who died and their
sponded. The K-9 performed a free air Detention Center. Traffic-related incidents the 9/11 rescue and recov- families.”
scan of the vehicle and gave a positive claimed the lives of 47 of- ery efforts. Two officers There are currently
alert. A probable cause search was con- Possession of Firearm: ficers in 2017, a 13 percent died in a helicopter crash. 21,183 names of officers
ducted and Heroin/Fentanyl was found On 12/22/17 at 5:46 pm, Trooper Stull drop compared to the 54 Two died in boating ac- killed in the line of duty
on the center floorboard. Graves was stopped a vehicle on officers killed in the same cidents. One officer was inscribed on the National
arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert Rt. 4 south of Broomes Island Rd. incidents in 2016. How- stabbed to death. Law Enforcement Officers
County Detention Center. in Port Republic for traffic violations. ever, there was an increase Among the states, Texas Memorial in Washington,
A strong odor of burnt marijuana was in the number of officers had the highest number DC, dating back to the
Possession of Crack Cocaine: On emitting from inside the vehicle. A prob- killed in single-vehicle of officer fatalities at 14, first known death in 1791.
12/29/17 at 8:49 am, Corporal Esnes able cause search was conducted and collisions—accounting for followed by New York The deadliest year on re-
stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and German no marijuana was found. A Remington 42 percent of all 2017 fatal and Florida with nine, cord for law enforcement
Chapel Rd. in Prince Frederick for traf- Rifle was located inside the vehicle. The crashes—with 14 officers California with seven, and was 1930 when 307 law
fic violations. A K-9 unit from Calvert Maryland Gun Center was notified and killed compared to 11 in Georgia and North Caro- enforcement officers were
County Sheriff’s Office also responded they advised that Matthew Truitt, 25 of 2016. lina each with six. Twelve killed in the line of duty.
and a K-9 external free air scan of the St. Leonard, was prohibited from pos- The number of officers correctional officers died The last time officer fatali-
vehicle was performed and gave a posi- sessing a firearm due to previous charg- struck and killed while in the line of duty in 2017. ties dipped below 100 for a
tive alert. A probable cause search was es. Truitt was placed under arrest and outside of their vehicle There were five federal single year was 1944.
conducted and Crack Cocaine and Mari- was incarcerated at the Calvert County decreased 40 percent over officer fatalities in 2017, Press release by the
juana were found inside the vehicle and Detention Center. last year, with nine in 2017 along with five who served National law Enforcement
in the shoe of the passenger. Clarnzett Press Release from Maryland State Police compared to 15 in 2016. with territorial agencies, Officers Memorial Fund.
P. Weems, 36 of Bowie was arrested and Prince Frederick Barrack.
incarcerated at the Calvert County De-
tention Center for possession of crack
cocaine. The driver was issued a civil
10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 4, 2018
Thursday, January 4, 2018 The Calvert County Times Cops, Courts 11
Meet Tigger
of a theft. The victim stated sometime out of the vehicle so a search of him
between December 1st at 8:00am and and the vehicle could be completed.
December 18th at 3:30pm an unknown The search resulted in paraphernalia
suspect(s) stole a dealer registration and Schisler was placed under ar- Hi, my name is Tigger. I may be 3 YEARS OLD
plate. The value of stolen property is rest. Schisler was transported to the but I act like a kitten! I really LOVE
$160. Calvert County Detention Center TO PLAY with toys on a string
and charged with CDS: Possession of and I’ll jump through the air to
Theft: 17-65794 Paraphernalia. catch. I’m truly AMAZING!
On December 19, 2017 Deputy Mi- If you’re looking for a very
FRIENDLY BOY then I
gliaccio responded to Daniels Gussie On December 20, 2017 Deputy would love to become
Way, Huntingtown for the report of Trigg was conducting a random com- part of your family in
a theft. The victim stated that their mercial motor vehicle safety inspec- the new year! The very
mail had been tampered with, and the tion in the parking lot of Lord Cal- BEST part is that my
envelope containing new registration vert Bowling, Huntingtown. While ADOPTION FEE IS
stickers had been partially opened and making contact with the driver later ONLY $20.18 during
the new stickers had been removed. identified as Richard Stevens (40) the month of January!
The value of the stolen property is
$50. New Year!
Theft: 17-66153 New Home!
On December 21, 2017 Deputy Wil-
liamson responded to West Mount
Harmony Road, Owings for the re- PLEASE CHOOSE ME!
port of a theft. The victim stated that
sometime between December 19 th at And remember, if there is room in the heart,
3:00pm and December 20 th at 9:30am there is room in the house!
an unknown suspect(s) stole their
black Bri-Mar dump trailer. The value of North Carolina, Deputy Trigg ob- Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-
of the stolen property is $5,800. served a large hunting knife near the County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter
center of the vehicle. While speak- Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-1713 for more
Theft: 17-66689 ing with Stevens there was a strong information. To see more of my amazing friends
On December 24, 2017 Deputy odor of marijuana coming from the available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @
Spalding responded to Six Gun Circle, vehicle. All occupants of the vehicle Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
12 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 4, 2018
Several issues remained in the news throughout the second half of 2017. The Cal-
vert County Planning Commission, staff of the Department of Planning and Zon-
ing (newly renamed) and consultants worked on the first draft of the update to the
Comprehensive Plan over the summer and by late fall it was released to the public
for comment.
The push to incorporate most of Lusby as Calvert Shores was put to rest by the
county commissioners to the disappointment of town supporters.
And a proposal by Dominion Energy to change its emission standards at the Cove
Point Liquified Natural Gas Plant featured two contentious public hearings and a
Maryland Public Service Commission airing. Here’s how it played out for the second
half of 2017:
The July 27 issue continued the discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update with
the question: “Should Calvert be ‘Suburban Residential’?” Planning staff had balked
at the use of those words proposed by a consultant to describe the ring of residential
development around town centers.
The county government reorganization continued with the appointment of Kelly
Robertson-Slagle to the position of Director of Economic Development. She had
been a business retention specialist in the department.
Cover stories in July were about Calvert resident Jonathan Godfrey’s book about
being the sole survivor of a medical helicopter crash in the Potomac, the Chesapeake
Beach Water Park and Manager Marilyn VanWagner, the Calvert Shores incorpora-
tion issue, and Commissioner and businessman Steve Weems.
August 2017
Our August 3 issue included an exclusive front-page story about allegations from
the county’s animal welfare community of abuse and neglect for dogs dubbed the”
Millbridge Dogs” for the road in Lusby that the two houses in question were located.
The county’s official position was that the animal control agency was assisting the
residents in correcting problems. Those problems persist today say animal welfare
advocates.
Marulyn VanWagner The same issue reported the rejection by the BOCC on a 4-0 vote (Mike Hart ab-
stained) for the proposal to put the Chesapeake Shores incorporation to a referendum
of area residents. The decision came a year after a similar decision from the board.
As our last issue of June pointed out, the reorganization of county government Referendum supporters vowed to work with the county to rectify some of their con-
took place July 1, with creation of a new Department of Communications, moving cerns, particularly roads in Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
animal control and the new shelter from the sheriff’s office to the Department of On Aug. 10 we reported on a visit by U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin to End Hunger in
Public Safety and the above mentioned renaming of the planning department. Calvert County’s facilities in Sunderland. Founder Rev. Robert Hahn of Chesapeake
One of the new departments created July 1 was Parks and Recreation. Shannon
Nazzal, a native Floridian was named as director. She came from
Martin County, where she was recreation administrator.
In the first issue of July, we reported on the planning commis-
sion receiving the proposed first draft of the Comprehensive Plan
rewrite. The draft was well received by the planners.
With the charred hulk of Locust Inn barely standing in Sol-
omons, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) approved its demolition. The arsonist still has not been
caught.
In advance of the county decision on a referendum on creation
of Calvert Shores in Lusby, the July 20 issue had a full report
on the pros and cons of the idea of incorporation. The story in-
cluded an interview with Calvert Shores Organizing Committee
Chair Cathy Zumbrun. Proponents said it would give residents
more control over their destiny, including their roads. Opponents
cited the cost and said the county already provides the services
they need.
On May 22 a portrait of civil rights legend Harriett Elizabeth
Brown was unveiled in the courthouse. The July 20 issue reported
on the hanging of a copy of that portrait in the Harriet Elizabeth
Brown Community Center, the former SMECO building. A per-
manent community center will be built on adjacent lands.
Kindness Rocks
Thursday, January 4, 2018 The Calvert County Times Feature 13
Gov. Hogan’s directive to start school after Labor Day made this year’s first day for
Calvert students Tues., Sept. 5. We were there with Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry
when the students arrive at Patuxent High School.
School was also back in session at College of Southern Maryland (CSM) and we
used the occasion for a front-page feature on new CSM President Dr. Maureen Mur-
phy. She has spent her entire career at community colleges since her first teaching job
at a four-year college. Her first experience with community colleges was an epiphany.
“Who are these people who are doing what I believe in?” she thought.
The Sept. 14 issue also reported on neighborhood opposition to a home gun busi-
ness on Old Adelina Road. The Board of Appeals approved the request.
The breaking ground for the Calvert Health (newly named) expansion was re-
ported in the Sept. 21 issue. The same issue reported approval of the school board’s
strategic plan.
Church told the Baltimore senator, “Rural solutions are not like urban solutions.”
Cardin said he was impressed with what was being done in Calvert County to feed
the hungry.
Calvert County also claimed fame nationally with the sheriff’s office’s regular ap- CSM Pesident Dr. Maureen Murphy
pearances on the hit TV show LivePD. Deputy First Class Tim Mohler appeared as
an analyst on the Aug 4-5 shows.
The Aug. 17 issue reported the BOCC signed an agreement with Marrick Proper- Sept. 28 was the Calvert County Fair issue, with a front-page picture of new Miss
ties for the lease of the animal shelter that Marrick is building. Tranquility Catherine Bubser of Northern High School. The king, Lord Calvert was
Residents of North Beach Town Center Senior Apartments are upset over the town David Connor, III of Huntingtown High School. Everyone we talked to expressed
erecting flower pots blocking the entrance for drop offs and told the town council so hopes for good weather, after a couple of miserable years. Those hopes turned to
at its Aug. 10 meeting. Meanwhile MD Comptroller Peter Franchot toured the town reality with a perfect weekend.
on Aug 14. September covers in addition to the new CSM president and the new fair queen,
The Aug17 issue reported on the beginning of the controversy surrounding the were about Chesapeake Biological Lab and its open hose, and a feature on civil rights
statue of Calvert County native and 19th century Supreme Court Justice Roger Brooke leader Joyce Freeland.
Taney in Annapolis. Taney penned the Dred Scott decision that ruled that slaves were
not U.S citizens and thus not due the constitutional rights of citizens. Gov. Larry Ho-
gan ordered the statue removed in the wake of violence in Charlottesville, VA over a
Robert E. Lee statue. The controversy would continue in the next issue with Senate
October 2017
President Mike Miller of Calvert blasting Hogan’s decision. Although the Dominion
The Aug. 17 issue also reported on the BOCC decision to support a large salary Energy Cove Point LNG fa-
hike for the sheriff, larger even than that recommended by their salary review board. cility is expected to go on
Kindness Rocks were sweeping the country and Calvert County embraced them in line next year, it was still in
a big way. The simple idea was to paint rocks with upbeat messages and drop them the crosshairs of opponents.
for someone else to find, receive inspiration from them and then pass them along. The persistent opposition
Local businesses such as Butterflies and Wishes Teas and Spirits in Chesapeake was given another stage
Beach set up painting parties and provided supplies. The final issue of August had a with a public hearing by the
full-page story on the craze. Maryland Public Service
T he Aug. 31 issue reported the BOCC signing of the animal shelter lease. Commission (PSC) for two
In addition to the Millbridge Dogs, front page stories in August were about local proposed changes to the PSC
retired educator Guffrie Smith, music festival promoter Onyx Linthicum, about the approvals in 2014. The Oct.
State Sport of Jousting and the annual tournament at Christ Church Port Republic, 2 hearing at Patuxent High
and about a successful local business, Fantasy World Entertainment. School in Lusby featured
more than 50 speakers when
September 2017 it was called to an end after
three hours by Chief Public
The Aug. 31 planning commission meeting, reported on in the first issue in Sep- Utility Law Judge Terry Ro-
tember, talked about the effort to tweak the town center provisions of the compre- mine. She said there were
hensive plan to make them work better. Included was eliminating the one-mile resi- 17 speakers signed up who
dential ring around the town centers in favor of adhering more to property boundary hadn’t spoken. Those people
lines. The planners talked also about making it easier to increase densities in the left out would be given a sec-
town centers by reducing Transfer of Development Rights requirements. ond chance in two weeks.
The Sept. 7 issue also included a report on the Change of Command at the Patux- The main issue for oppo-
ent River Naval Air Station (Pax River). The new CO Capt. Jason Hammond said his nents: The proposal allows
previous experience as executive director “has been extremely rewarding.” for a tenfold increase in “fu-
Meanwhile, Commandant of Naval District Washington RADM. Charles Rock gitive emissions.” The opin-
said of Pax River, employer of many Calvert County residents: “The future of Naval ion stated by many speakers
aviation is here at Pax River.” He said the base’s future is strong. was that the increase would Sheriff Mike Evans and D.A.R.E. Coordinator DFC Andre
14 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 4, 2018
In the same issue it was reported that the BOCC announced the con-
solidation of several committees that deal with economic development.
The second Dominion hearing was held Oct. 19 at Mill Creek M.S.
Those who didn’t have an opportunity to speak were given it and in all
several dozen approached the mic. The issues presented were the same as
in the first hearing.
Throughout the year-long discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update
there were calls for more workforce rental housing. The planning com-
mission approved one such project, the 249-unit Beechtree Apartments
complex in Prince Frederick next to Chapline Place. The project was en-
thusiastically received by the planners.
The annual visit by Maryland Department of Transportation officials
rolled into Calvert on Oct. 24. The only funding change from the previ-
ous year from Secretary Pete Rahm was the addition of $5 million to the
Routes 2/4 widening project. The Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge remains
the county’s and region’s number one priority. There was no news from
Rahm on that.
In addition to the father and daughter Buehlers, October’s cover sto-
ries included the story of Calvert artist Parran Collery winning a “public
art” contest in Leonardtown, a story about the annual farm tour with
a cover shot of Susan Cox of Spider Hall Farm, and an update on the
county’s substance abuse efforts with a cover shot of Sheriff Mike Evans
and D.A.R.E. Coordinator DFC Andre Mitchell.
November 2017
Pat and Maria Buehler
Decemember 2017 sheriff, Audrey Evans, and Civil Rights journalist Simeon Booker both passed away
within days of each other.
Those criticisms of the Comprehensive Plan at a citizen’s meeting caused a push
Former Commis- back by the BOCC in a lengthy letter defending the process. P&Z Director Willis told
sioner Barbara Stinnett the planning commission that comments hadn’t been cut off as some residents as-
was our Dec. 7 cover sumed. Willis also announced
story. She is battling that taping and streaming of
blindness caused by commission meetings would
a stroke but remains commence next year with
upbeat and attuned to a meeting location move to
local issues. The story the Harriett Elizabeth Brown
Community Center.
details her battles as
The BOCC at their Dec. 12
a woman in the men’s meeting, approved the sign
world of politics. regulations, in a 4-1 vote,
The same issue tells with Commissioner Pat Nutter
of a citizens’ meeting opposing.
on the Comprehensive In their final meeting of the
Plan update and calls year, Commissioner Slaugh-
for delays to give citi- enhoupt was appointed chair
zens more time to re- for next year, but he also an-
spond. Meanwhile in nounced he is not seeking
the same issue there re-election.
was a report of the In addition to Stinnett, our
BOCC correcting a year ending covers included
glitch and adopting stories about the annual Angel
the state-mandated tier Tree project and holiday greet-
maps, removing an ef- ings from the BOCC and their
fective moratorium for staff.
subdivisions on wells dickmyers@countytimes.net
Audrey Evans Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr.
16 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 4, 2018
In Remembrance
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
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Community Calendar To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@county-
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Breakfast Scheduled
munity,” said Karen Lane, chairperson The Calvert County Department of
of Calvert Family Advocates, which is Community Resources’ mission is to
a nonprofit that raises funds to assist serve as a liaison for citizen issues relat-
vulnerable citizens of Calvert County. ing to the provision of human services
The National Congress of Black Wom- the University of Maryland, and her “Both agencies meet a vital and growing and to respond to inquiries from citi-
en, Calvert County Chapter; College of Ph.D. in Women’s Studies/History/Oral need by providing important care to our zens and professionals seeking informa-
Southern Maryland; and the NAACP, History from Union Institute Graduate county’s elderly and disabled adults.” tion. Learn more about how the Calvert
Calvert County Branch invite he public School. County Department of Community Ser-
to attend a breakfast to commemorate Dr. Janet Sims-Wood has served as an Department of Community Resources vices can help you by visiting them on-
the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Lu- associate librarian at Prince George’s Director Jennifer Moreland explained line, or calling 410-535-8803.
ther King, Jr. and to honor the ministers Community College in Maryland. She is that adult day cares help families care Press Release from Calvert County
in Calvert County. a founding associate editor of SAGE: A for elderly and disabled adults by pro- Government.
The breakfast will be held Monday, Scholarly Journal on Black Women. She viding structured weekday supervision
January 15, 2018, 8:30 a.m. at the Rod currently serves as national vice-presi- and care designed to enhance their well-
‘n’ Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach. dent of the Association for the Study of being. Medical and/or social day care
The cost is $40 payable in advance and African American Life and History. She
$50 payable at the door. has won numerous awards and grants
After breakfast hear the keynote ad- for her research in African American
dress by Dr. Janet Sims-Wood. Dr. Sims- history.
Wood is former Assistant Chief Librar- The theme of the Breakfast is: “On
ian in the Reference/Reader Services This King Holiday, Help Somebody - Ev-
Department at the Moorland-Spingarn ery American Can Make a Difference”
Research Center at Howard University. For tickets or more information, call
She has also taught at the University of (301) 855-1458 or (410) 586-8305
Maryland in the Afro American Studies Press Release
Department. Dr. Sims-Wood received
her B.A. in Sociology from North Caro-
lina Central University, her M.L.S. from
20 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 4, 2018
A baby turtle shell was found for the first time ever in fossilized poop! The
Calvert Marine Museum announces the publication of a scientific paper docu-
menting this find which was authored by Stephen J. Godfrey, the museum’s • Signs
Curator of Paleontology, Robert E. Weems, and Billy Palmer and published in
Ichnos, a scientific journal dedicated to the study of trace fossils.
• Banners
During their analysis of the specimen, the authors determined that a preda- • Wall Wraps
tor swallowed a 2 1/2 inch-long whole baby turtle 60 – 70 million years ago in
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22 Entertainment The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 4, 2018
Maryland Legend
Returns to Blues Festival
personal favorites,”
Going On
says Don Hooker,
Promoter. Deanna is
In Entertainment
scheduled to perform Thursday, Jan 4 Tuesday, Jan 9
Sunday, May 20th, and
she will be bringing a Billy Yeager Ben Connelly
full horn section! The Ruddy Duck, Solomons Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
Delbert Mc- 7:30 PM 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Clinton will also be http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com www.anglers-seafood.com
playing at the 2018 Trio Taco Tuesday
CBBF
Friday, Jan 5 The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
4:00 PM
2018 Lineup Karaoke http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
• Brian Setzer and Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
the Rockabilly Riot 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
• Kenny Wayne www.anglers-seafood.com Wednesday, Jan 10
Shepherd Band Coastline Wild Card Trivia
• Delbert McClinton The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
• Keb’ Mo’ Band 7:30 PM
7:00 - 9:00 PM
• Doyle Bramhall II http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
www.anglers-seafood.com
Entertainment
• Shemekia Copeland The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills
• Mike Zito 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday, Jan 11
• Mr. Sipp DJ RAY in the House
• Chubby Carrier Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk Iz’em with Mike Damron
and the Bayou Swamp 9:00 PM The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
Band www.anthonysdunkirk.com 7:30 PM
• Heather Gillis Band http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Deanna Bogart and Delbert McClinton backstage in 1998.
Photo by Ian Furlong. • Jerron “Blind Boy” Monday, Jan 8ia
Paxton The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
Chesapeake Bay Events is pleased • Brandon “Taz” 7:30 PM
to announce that Deanna Bogart will Niederauer http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
travel from her home on the west coast • Deanna Bogart Band
to appear at the 20th Anniversary of the Festival information:
Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival (CBBF). The Chesapeake Bay Events (CBE) Press Release from Chesapeake Bay Blues
The Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival
Deanna appeared at the very first festival held its first festival in 1998. It has Festival
will be held on May 19th and 20th, 2018
in 1998 in the pouring rain, toweling off quickly gained national notoriety as one
at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis,
her hands frequently, as she played the of the premier Blues Festi-
MD. This year’s performers include:
keyboard. vals in the world. Outside
Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot, Kenny
Deanna is an award winning, multii- of providing top caliber en-
Wayne Shepherd Band, Delbert Mc-
nstrumentalist, bandleader, singer, song- tertainment, the festival also
Clinton, Keb’ Mo’, Doyle Bramhall II,
writer, producer, pianist and sax player. gives ALL net proceeds to
Shemekia Copeland, Mike Zito, Heather
She combines the best of Boogie-Woo- charity.
Gillis, Mr. Sipp, Brandon Taz Niederau-
gie, contemporary Blues, Country and This year’s recipients are:
er, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton, Chubby
Jazz into a blend that she calls “blusion”. We Care and Friends, which
Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and
She has 22 WAMMIES (Washington is an organization providing
more to be announced soon.
Area Music Awards) and 3 BMA Awards a wide variety of services
Tickets:
for Horn Instrumentalist of the Year. to the needy of Annapolis,
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit
She has played for US Troops in Iraq, and CAMP FANTASTIC, a
our website www.bayblues.org for more
Kuwait and Egypt. camp for children with can-
information.
“Deanna has always been one of our cer which is operated by Spe-
About the Festival cial Love, Inc. Deanna Bogart at 1998 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival. Photo by Ian Furlong
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