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Thursday, May 10, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 3

Is a Bay Crossing in Southern

Maryland’s Future?
By Dick Myers
Editor

Staff members of the Maryland Trans-

portation Authority (MDTA) made a
foray May 8 into what could be consid-
ered enemy territory. Normally Southern
Maryland likes to see visits from state
officials, particularly when they come
bringing money. But, this time the subject
was something that doesn’t sit very well
with most area residents – a second Ches-
apeake Bay crossing in their backyard.
The state agency that owns and oper-
ates (with toll revenue) the existing bay
bridge is embarking on a study of the need
for a second crossing, and everything is
on the table as to where that would be if it
is determined a second bridge is needed,
including in Southern Maryland.
At the initial stage of what is being
called Tier 1 of a two-phase study, the
agency is conducting public meetings
around the state. There are no formal pre-
sentations at the meetings. Instead maps
of the length of the Bay are spread around
the room that show features like trans-
portation networks and natural resources.
But, there are no maps showing any alter-
nate routes – the state officials say they
haven’t gotten that far along.
Attendees approach the maps and ask
questions of the agency representatives
and before they leave they are encouraged
to fill out forms with contact information.
The questionnaire does not ask whether
the attendees like the idea of a second
bridge in their area. And one option that
remains on the table is doing nothing.
President of the Calvert County Board
of County Commissioners Evan Slaugh-
enhoupt, Jr has an opinion. Standing in
the middle of a room at Calvert High
School in Prince Frederick, the meeting
venue, the commissioner said he had not
run into anybody who favoured a second
Bay crossing in Calvert.
“It would totally destroy the county,”
he said bluntly.
The commissioner boards of both Cal-
vert and St. Mary’s have sent letters in
opposition. The St. Mary’s letter signed
Just in time for
Mother’s Day
The meeting at Calvert High School
was well-attended. It was one of six
around the state this month, with the oth-
ers in Arnold, Chestertown, Middle Riv- Another new addition to our ever
er, Cambridge and Wye Mills.
Seen at the Calvert High School meet- growing inventory, Korite Ammolite.
ing were Gretchen Hartman, who is Gov.
Hogan’s Southern Maryland representa-
tive and a St. Mary’s County resident, Cal-
Rare & 150 millions years old.
vert County Planning Commission mem-
ber Robert Reed and the county’s Long-
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and it would be convenient for him. He
added he thought it would be an econom-
ic benefit to Southern Maryland, adding
businesses to service the travellers.
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4 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, May 10, 2018

Only
Just Listed! $319
,90 County Proposes to
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1322 SCHOONER LOOP #1322, SOLOMONS, MD 20688
Loosen Adequate
Public Facilities Rules
By Dick Myers
Editor

The Calvert County Board

of County Commissioners
(BOCC) has proposed relax-
ing requirements of the coun-
$319,900 ty’s Adequate Public Facilities
regulations within the county
## RARE OPPORTUNITY! ## zoning ordinance. The pro-
THESE HOMES GO QUICKLY+ARE A WATER LOVERS DREAM! 3 BED, 2 BATH - posal came upon recommen-
COMPLETELY REDONE W/WOOD PLANK FLOORING THRUOUT,CUSTOM KITCHEN dations of county planning
and public schools’ staffs at
CABINETS W/GRANITE COUNTERS+STAINLESS APPS! WHOLE HOME JUST PAINTED,NEW
CARPETS,CUSTOM CERAMIC BATHS,WRAPAROUND COVERED PORCH W/WATERVIEW!! L
the May 1 BOCC meeting.
BRIGHT AND OPEN FLOORPLAN! 24 HR SECURITY+GATED! ELEVATORS TO ALL LEVELS, I Adequate public facilities
regulations have been in effect
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since 1988. In Calvert, they
cover the schools and roads
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and set standards for what
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division to be approved. They
RECENTLY AND IN
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do not cover already approved
subdivision lots.
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301-399-3089 Mary’s also cover other infra-
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structure needs such as water Commissioner Pat Nutter
ad sewer and fire and emer-
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gency services. State law allows counties to address a broad range of needs.
Sell it - Buy it I The current regulations were made stricter in 2001 to require that they kick in
when a school in the area proposed for subdivision reaches 100 percent of rated

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capacity. They are defined as:
• Number of classrooms times 20 for pre-kindergarten
E• Number of classroom times 22 for kindergarten.
• Number of classrooms times 23 for grades 1-5.
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• Number of classrooms times 10 for elementary special education
• Number of middle and high school teaching stations times 25 (room capacity)
times 85 percent.

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2• Number of middle and high school special education teaching stations times
10.
EXCITING 1 When a school at any level serving the proposed subdivision has reached 100
percent capacity based on the formula, the project is halted by planning staff.
9
The county then has seven years to correct the space needs in that school. If they
fail to do that, the subdivision would be approved.
, The current regulations do put a damper on some residential development at a
9
time when overall school population has leveled off and the county is encourag-
ing economic development.
0 The proposal presented would raise the threshold to 110 percent and reduce
the waiting period to six years (the length of time in the school system’s capital
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improvement program planning process).
Commissioner Pat Nutter said he thought there could not be any more than 100
SATURDAY, MAY 12 @ 9 am percent for anything. But Director of School Construction Shuchita Warner ex-
Charles County Fairgrounds – La Plata, MD plained that some classrooms in some schools have the capacity of accommodat-
ing above the school rated capacity, thus allowing more students in than school.
Warner said that Northern Nigh School is operating at 110 percent of capacity,
although a new school is being built there.
Commissioner Mike Hart complained that students from southern Calvert had
been redistricted out of their home area to be bussed farther north; he wondered
why they couldn’t be brought back. Hart was told that redistricting hadn’t been
considered in the adequate public facilities discussions among staff.
A Southern Maryland professional auction company providing services to Nutter eventually came around to approving the proposal with the other four
individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations for a variety of purposes. commissioners.
OPTIONS - SOLUTIONS - RESULTS The BOCC will now hold a public hearing on the proposal to change the ad-
equate public facilities requirements.
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 6 Local News The Calvert County Times
Commissioners Propose
Property Tax Rate Cut
The proposal would reduce county
revenues by $1,862,000, according to
Director of he Department of Finance
and Budget Tim Hayden.
The county is much more prepared
for a tax decrease this year than they
were two years ago. That’s because the
revenue from the Dominion Cove Point
Liquified Natural Gas facility in Lusby
has started to flow along with the natu-
ral gas. The county has begun to receive
$40 million yearly in Payment in Lieu of
Taxes (PILOT) fees.
Commissioner President Evan Slaugh-
enhoupt, Jr. noted that the Dominion
By Dick Myers
revenue became assured when the plant
Editor
became fully operational earlier this
year. He said the commissioners had
The Calvert County Board of County
promised to revisit the property tax rate
Commissioners (BOCC) has proposed a
increase if things got better.
property tax rate reduction for the next
“Things have become more efficient,
fiscal year that begins July 1. The pro-
more streamlined. We have saved mon-
posal will be presented at the county’s
ey,” Slaughenhoupt said, in addition to
budget hearing May 22 at 7 p.m. at
the Dominion windfall.
Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince
Commissioner Mike Hart, who along
Frederick.
with two of the other board members is
The commissioners increased the
seeking reelection, said additional cuts
property tax rate two years ago. “It was
would be considered next year if they
an absolute necessity what we did,”
are reelected.
Commissioner Vice President Tom Hejl
If the proposal survives the final bud-
said at the May 1 BOCC meeting.
get process, Hayden said that an owner
The proposal is to give back 25 per-
of property valued at $330,000 would
cent of the tax increase to the taxpayers.
see a property tax cut of $49.50.
The current tax rate of $.952 per as-
sessed $100 would be reduced to $.937
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Commissioners
Say They’ve Made
12 of 13 Goals
By Dick Myers
Editor
They hit 12 of 13. When the cur-
rent Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) took office
three-and-a-half years ago, they ear-
ly on established a list of 10 “guid-
ances” to accomplish. They became
13 goals they hoped to accomplish
before the end of their term.
County Administrator Terry Shan-
non, at the May 1 BOCC meeting,
reported that 12 of the 13 goals
had been met. The only unfinished
business is slowly working its way
through the process – revising the
regulations for the town center archi-
tectural review committees.
The Calvert County Planning
Commission at its April 18 meeting
finally decided, but on a 4-3 vote,
to make some minor changes in the
process after the commissioners had
suggested more sweeping revisions
last year. So, the work may be far
from over after an upcoming joint
public hearing on the issue.
The only significant change the
planners made was to require the
committees to meet twice a month
to avoid any delays for applicants,
which was the main concern that
prompted the goal to be established.
The planning commission did re-
move an exemption for chain stores,
which also could be controversial.
With the election season in full
swing, there could be some dis-
agreement among candidates and
the public about the assessment that
goals on the original list have been
accomplished.
For instance, one of the guidances
was for a review to see if more meet-
ings were necessary, particularly at
night. Yet staff concluded the work
was being done on the current sched-
ule of Tuesday meetings. Some com-
munity advocatess are still calling
for more night meetings to increase
public participation.
The other guidances deemed ac-
complished are:
• The Commissioners would like
to view the farm and forestry
community more like a business;
which they are. For example, con-
sideration should be given to de-
termine how owners of farmland
can use their property to their own
benefit (i.e., permit some housing
on their land without such activity
becoming a sub-division –pass off
Thursday, May 10, 2018
portions to descendant.
• Term Limits for all commissions
and volunteer boards, to include
limits on the number of consecu-
tive terms the Board of County
Commissioners may serve. (the
proposal was submitted to the
legislators, but nothing was ever
done by them.).
• Determine how to best use the
Chesapeake Hills Golf Course
and the Edward T. Hall Aquatic
Center in a more business-like ap-
proach over the current Parks and
Recreation’s purview.
• Bring forth the proposed changes
to the Sign Regulations through-
out the County that began during
the previous board.
• Determine if alternative sources
of revenue can be found that are
more creative than current taxes
and fees (i.e., advertising for the
various businesses on County-
owned resources).
• Evaluate the various Use Tables
that currently restrict the types of
businesses that are permitted in
areas outside of the Town Centers.
• Enhance government offices be-
ing more citizen and business
friendly/cooperative and find a
way to assist, not hinder. The time
lines on business are detrimental
not only to the business, but also
to the government. An example
of this is continually sending
back plans that restart the 90-day
clock, thus pushing planned com-
munities back and hindering the
County from collecting fees in a
timely manner. This has a definite
impact on our budgeting process.
• Develop incentives for housing
and commercial development that
spur economic development while
maintaining the rural character
outside of the town centers.
• Determine alternative approaches
to “the way government is run.”
Seek ways where some features
of the government run more like
a business (i.e., staff incentives,
contract-vs-merit, and relook or-
ganizational structure).
Of accomplishing t12 of the 13
goals, Commissioner President Evan
Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said, “I think this
is something to be very proud of.”
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Thursday, May 10, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 7

Veterans Clinic Plan Public Hearing Rescheduled

Up For Review
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The plan to build the new communi-
ty-based outpatient clinic in Charlotte
Hall to serve the region’s veterans is set
for review this month by the St. Mary’s
County’s planning agency.
The developer of the project, FD
Stonewater Development I, LLC of Ar-
lington, Va., submitted their proposal for
review by the county’s Technical Evalua-
tion Committee (TEC) on May 2.
The project is proposed for a 7.96-acre
site across from and just north of the cur-
rent Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
The new veterans clinic is proposed to
be 24,000 square feet in size.
Local elected officials were encour-
aged by the latest step in the process to
construct the long-awaited facility but
one problem remained; the actual con-
tract award for the building has yet to be
granted.
“It’s ready to go,” said St. Mary’s
County Commissioner President Randy
Guy. “I’m very excited about it.”
Guy said he received a brief from the
staff of the Veterans Regional Advi-
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sory Committee, part of the Tri-County
Council, on Monday about the progress
of the clinic.
“We we’re told it would come through
by the end of the month,” Guy said.
Tri-County Council officials have said
the contract award for the new clinic was
nearly completed since February.
“I’m frustrated by it, too,” Guy said.
The clinic currently in use is located
at the veterans home but is surplus space
and has been deemed aged and inad-
equate for the needs of regional veter-
ans; local, state and federal officials have
tried to have the new facility built for the
better part of a decade.
A satellite veterans clinic has been
approved for the Lexington Park area,
though, to take up residence in the East
Run medical facility just across from
Great Mills High School on Great Mills
Road.
Though much smaller in size than the
Charlotte Hall facility, the Lexington
Park site will be closely situated to serve
the veteran community, local officials
have said.
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for CRE Tax District
The Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) has rescheduled
a public hearing to consider and receive
comments on a petition for the Property
Owners Association of Chesapeake Ranch
Estates to establish its fifth special tax dis-
trict beginning Fiscal Year 2019. The peti-
tion requests an annual increase of $25, to
raise the current special tax district from
$250 to $275.
The hearing, originally set for Tuesday,
May 1 at 7 p.m., was cancelled at 7:17 p.m.
after staff was made aware that an Ameri-
can Sign Language (ASL) interpreter
could not attend as requested by a hearing-
impaired citizen. The Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requires govern-
ment staff to give primary consideration to
the choice of aid or service requested by
the person who has a communication dis-
ability. The ADA also states “…a failure
to take such steps as may be necessary to
ensure that no individual with a disability
is excluded, denied services, segregated
or otherwise treated differently than oth-
er individuals because of the absence of
auxiliary aids and services…” constitutes
discrimination.
The BOCC apologizes for any inconve-
nience this may have caused residents. The
rescheduled hearing will be held Thurs-
day, June 7, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Southern
Community Center located at 20 Appeal
Lane in Lusby. The shift from a Tuesday
to Thursday evening public hearing was
made to accommodate the Patuxent High
School graduation ceremony.
The proposed special tax district will
primarily fund the cost of road sustain-
ment, equipment replacement, safety proj-
ects, dams and storm water annual mainte-
nance through June 30, 2023.
Citizens who live in this area are en-
couraged to weigh in on this important
proposal. Citizens can view the peti-
tion online or click on the link provided
below for a fact sheet with information
regarding the special tax district. For ad-
ditional information, contact the Calvert
County Department of Finance & Budget
at 410-535-1600, ext. 2435 or via email at
Timothy.Hayden@calvertcountymd.gov.
Individuals who cannot attend the public
hearing may submit written comments.
These written comments must be received
by 4:30 p.m., June 6, 2018, and may be sub-
mitted by emailing COMMISS@calvert-
countymd.gov or through the U.S. mail to
the BOCC at 175 Main St., Prince Freder-
ick, MD 20678.
Press Release from
Calvert County Government

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 8 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, May 10, 2018

Audit Shows Flaws In Property Assessments

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
By state law the Department of As-
sessments and Taxation (DAT) is re-
quired to physically inspect every prop-
erty in Maryland as part of the process
to assess how much those properties are
to be taxed, but a state audit shows that
the department was only able to properly
41 percent of those properties in a given
three-year period.
The entire assessable base for prop-
erty taxes in Maryland is valued at $714
billion as of July of 2017, according to
an audit from the Office of Legislative
Audits.
The audit took into account the work
the assessments department was doing
between 2012 and 2015.
The audit stated the reason the depart-
ment could not properly complete the
on-site inspections to note any improve-
ments or declines in residential proper-
ties was a lack of personnel.
“DAT made certain efforts to use an
alternative approach to meet the inspec-
tion requirements but these efforts were
ultimately unsuccessful,” the audit stated.
The audit found other problems at
DAT as well.
“Our audit also disclosed that required
supervisory reviews of property reassess-
ments by the local office supervisors were
not always performed and documented at
the two local offices we reviewed that ac-
counted for 25 percent of the state’s as-
sessable properties,” the report stated.
“These offices also lacked documenta-
tion that the local office supervisors had
reviewed properties owned by employees
in the local offices to ensure they did not
modify their own accounts.”
Of the 676,066 properties up for reas-
sessment during the three years between
2012 and 2015, DAT was only able to per-
form some sort of inspection on 275,461
of them.
Of that number 212,361 received a
physical inspection as required by law
with 27,678 getting an “aerial review.”
The rest, 35,422, got a “neighborhood
review” or an assessment based on simi-
lar properties in the same general area.
According to the audit, DAT records
showed there were just 163 field asses-
sors responsible for 2.3 million proper-
ties statewide as of 2016.
The aerial view option used by DAT
between 2014 and 2015 produced posi-
tive results when used in Anne Arundel
and Frederick counties, the audit stated,
by using oblique aerial imaging for phys-
ical inspections.
About $32 million was added to the as-
sessable base in Anne Arundel County,
according to the report.
DAT estimated that $1.4 million might
be added to the state’s entire rolls of as-
sessments but legislation that would have
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Effective immediately, the Tri-
County Animal Shelter after hours
drop-off kennel and cage area is closed
to the public. The Maryland Depart-
ment of Agriculture’s State Board of
Veterinary Medical Examiners recent-
ly revised the minimum standards of
care for animals in Maryland animal
shelters.  To comply with these stan-
dards, we ask that the public not use
these facilities.
The Tri-County Animal Shelter will
accept animals in the main lobby area,
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.
until 5:30 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until
3:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
The Tri-County Animal Shelter is
located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road
in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be
reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-
1992. Adoption hours are Monday-
made aerial assessments across Maryland
possible failed in the 2016 legislature.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10
a.m. to 3 p.m.
To view animals available for adop-
tion, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.
gov/ES/AnimalShelter/Tri-County-
Animal-Shelter or www.petfinder.
com/shelters/MD112.html to find your
“purrfect” pet. Follow the Tri-County
Animal Shelter on Facebook for adopt-
able pets, pet tips, and more at www.
facebook.com/TriCountyAnimalShel-
terSoMD/. Citizens with special needs
may contact the Maryland Relay Ser-
vice at 711, or Relay Service TDD:
800-735-2258.http://www.petfinder.
com/shelters/MD112.html
Calvert County is currently con-
structing its own shelter and Charles
and St. Mary’s are expected to follow
suit, making the Tri-County Animal
Shelter obsolete.

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Thursday, May 10, 2018 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 9

Mechanicsville Sobriety Checkpoints

Man Pleads Guilty
in Calvert Murder
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
James Harley, 39, pleaded guilty last
week in Calvert County Circuit Court
to the shooting death of his wife Tanya
Harley, avoiding the possibility of a life
sentence without parole.
Harley killed his wife in late April of
last year with three shots from a hand-
gun; a neighbor who lived in the same
Rawhide Drive neighborhood as Tanya
Harley noticed their son walking around
Chesapeake Ranch Estates in a confused
state the day of the murder.
When the neighbor took the boy back
to his mother’s home he found her dead
body. The ensuing investigation quickly
targeted James Harley, based on reports
of arguments heard the day of the killing
by various witnesses between the Har-
leys over a cellphone.
Calvert sheriff’s deputies were able to
track Harley’s cell phone movements but
he eventually turned himself in to law
officers in St. Mary’s County.
Court records show that the Harley’s
marriage was filled with strife and a wife
in fear for her life.
In the year’s worth of investigation
leading up to Harley’s murder plea, pros-
ecutors had filed motions to enter into
evidence prior bad acts on the part of the
Lead to Arrests
Calvert County Sheriff’s
Office on May 5, with as-
sistance from the Maryland
State Police, conducted two
separate Driving Under the
defendant.
Influence (DUI) Check-
Court records show a record of do-
points. In total, there were
mestic violence “including previous as-
approximately 900 vehicle/
saults, numerous prior threats to kill and
citizen contacts as a result of
harm the victim” as well as incidents of
the checkpoints.
stalking and harassment leading up to
As a result of the check-
the death of the victim.
points there was one DUI
The prosecution alleged that the defen-
arrest, several Controlled
dant’s infidelity was the source of strife
Dangerous Substances (CDS)
in the relationship; the victim had filed
under 10 grams citations is-
for protective orders between November
sued, and two criminal CDS
and December of 2016 in which she de-
arrests.
scribed her estranged husband tracking
her movements while on the road and
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tailgating her to the point where he al-
legedly tried to run her off the road.
Aside from constant harassing calls
and texts from the defendant, she alleged
her estranged husband had used their
children to track her whereabouts and
her activities.
Witness reports show that Tanya Har-
ley believed she would be the target of a
lethal assault.
“In the days leading up to her death,
the victim expressed to others her fear
[James Harley] was going to kill her,”
court records read.
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10 Cops & Courts The Calvert County Times Thursday, May 10, 2018

It’s Spring Time Calvert County Sheriff’s

“Let’s Play in the Yard” Office Crime Blotter
May 7, 2018
Select
Landscape Size
1 Gallon Perennials

Save 3
$ 00
When You Buy 3 or More
Off ea.
During the week of April 30 – May 6 door, and multiple items were recovered
Mix or Match reg. $12.99 Leyland Cypress deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s including socks, tank top t-shirts, under-
Excludes special hybrid varieties. 3-4 ft. size Office responded to 1,504 calls for ser- wear and an RCA converter box. The to-
Choose from Candytuft, Dianthus, vice throughout the community. tal value of the property is $99.
Bleeding Heart, Salvia, Nepeta & Special $2988
Creeping Phlox
Burglary: 18-22884 Theft: 18-23061
On May 2, 2018 Deputy Bowlan re- On May 3, 2018 Deputy Aurich re-
sponded to Calvert Towne Drive, Prince sponded to Uncle Charlie’s Spur, Ow-
Frederick for the report of a burglary ings for the report of a motor vehicle
that had already occurred. The victim theft. The victim advised between May
Dogwoods advised she observed damage to the 2nd at 8:45 PM and May 3rd at 8:00 AM
Choose from pink, white and Flowering Cherry back door of the residence as if someone an unknown suspect stole her Ford Fu-
red flowering. Choose from Weeping & Kwanzan had kicked the door in. The home was sion out of her driveway.
Save 20 %
Off
Any Size or Variety
25
Save
%
Off vacant and there was no further dam-
age. The estimated value of the damaged Theft: 18-23629
When you buy 2 or more
door is $500. On May 5, 2018 Deputy Crum re-
sponded to Palisades Drive, Dunkirk for
Now ScheduliNg For SpriNg iNStallatioN Damaged Property: 18-22401 the report of a theft. The victim advised
call today to Schedule aN eStimate 800-451-1427 On April 30, 2018 Deputy Flynt re- two of his gold rings were stolen in mid-
sponded to Sheridan Drive, Owings for January. One ring with a three carat dia-
the report of damaged property. The mond was priced at $15,000. The other
complainant advised the glass on her with 5 small diamonds was priced at
back slider door to her basement had $6,000.
been shattered.
ARRESTS:
Damaged Property: 18-22371 On April 30, 2018 Deputy Fox re-
On April 30, 2018 Deputy Lorenzano sponded to 5th Street, North Beach for
responded to Duchess Lane, Hunting- the report of a disturbance. Tristao
Boston Fern Early Bird Roses Azaleas town for the report of damaged prop- Commodore (40) was extremely obnox-
erty. The complainant advised some- ious and uncooperative when confronted
Traditional and New Encore Varieties
Mix or Match - cutting roses, hybrid tea, and

20%Off
10” size grandifloras, includes Knockout & Drift Roses
FREE time between midnight and 7:00 AM an by officers. Deputy Fox, Deputy Cress
Special 2 for 3500
$ Buy 3 Get 4
th
Lowest priced rose is FREE
Save
When you buy 3 or more
unknown suspect shattered the left rear and Deputy Crum restrained Commo-
passenger window on his vehicle. dore while he actively resisted arrest
and put up a struggle. Commodore was
Damaged Property: 18-22621 transported to the Calvert County Deten-
On May 1, 2018 Deputy Ostazeski re- tion Center and charged with Disorderly
sponded to Catalina Drive, Lusby for the Conduct, Resisting Arrest and Second
report of damaged property. The victim Degree Assault on Law Enforcement.
Colonial Gray Stone Medium Marble Chip stated sometime between midnight and
Fruit Tree Collection Pallets Stone 7:00 AM an unknown suspect damaged On May 3, 2018 Deputy Ridgely con-
.5 cu. ft. bag
the rear window of her vehicle. The es- ducted a traffic stop at the Prince Fred-
Many varieties to choose.

Buy 3 Get 4
th
FREE
$
Full Pallet Only
88
298 ea.
10 bags for $5500 timated value of the damaged window is erick Wawa. The driver, Brian Robert
Simmons (28), was asked to step out the
When you buy 2 or more pallets
$290.
Bayer Season Long car and was searched by Deputy Samp-
Grub Control Damaged Property: 18-23685 son. A search of his person revealed
5,000 sq. ft.
On May 5, 2018 Deputy Rediker re- Vyvanse, marijuana, Suboxone and a
sponded to Holly Drive, Port Republic substantial amount of cash. A search of
reg. $39.99

Only
for the report of damaged property. The his vehicle revealed an abundant amount
GreenView Green Smart
Weed & Feed
$
2688 Shredded Hardwood Mulch complainant advised she arrived home of drug paraphernalia, more drugs, cell
Only
$
1988 3 cu. ft. bag to find eggs smashed on the siding of her phones, and bank cards that did not be-
house as well as a bag containing feces long to him. Simmons was placed under
5,000 sq. ft. bag
$
4988 10 bags for $3750
on her front porch. The estimated value arrest and transported to the Calvert
15,000 sq. ft. bag Only

of damaged property is $50. County Detention Center where he was

charged with CDS: Possession with In-
Theft: 18-22715 tent to Distribute and CDS: Possession
On May 1, 2018 Deputy Flynt re- of Paraphernalia.
Cambridge Edge Stone & sponded to the BP gas station in the
Heath B2 Bluebird House
Curb Stone Edging Dunkirk Town Center for the report of On May 5, 2018 Deputy Rzepkowski
Only
$
16 88
ea.
$ 75
Edge Stone Only 1 ea. Valley View Pro Edging a theft. The complainant advised some- responded to the Dunkin Donuts-Baskin
time between April 18th and May 1st, an Robbins in Lusby for a disorderly sub-
Buy 3 or more
$
1499ea. Curb Stone Only 3
$ 50
ea. 20’ long
$
Only
88
17 unknown suspect stole a 5’x8’ enclosed ject. Prior to this call, the subject, Sean
U-Haul trailer from the business. Luke Braziel (27) was issued a trespass
Wentworth Nursery
Prices Good Thru May 15th, 2018
warning for the Lusby Commons Shop-
Charlotte Hall Prince Frederick Oakville Theft: 18-22945 ping Center due to him being disorderly
On May 2, 2018 Deputy Aurich re- there. Braziel was placed under arrest
30315 Three Notch Rd, 1700 Solomon’s Island Rd, 5 minutes North of Hollywood
Charlotte Hall 20622 Prince Frederick 20678 41170 Oakville Road
301-884-5292 410-535-3664 Mechanicsville 20659
301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427 sponded to the Dunkirk Walmart for for Disorderly Conduct and transported
the report of an attempted theft. The to the Calvert County Detention Center.
800-558-5292 1-866-535-3664

SPRING Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-7, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-6 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-5
unknown suspect was stopped at the
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County Times St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County

A Special
Pull-Out
Section

Home &
Garden
 Fast-growing Vegetables for the Impatient Gardener
12
Stepping outdoors and picking a
freshly grown vegetable is a joy for
many homeowners who like to garden.
Growing vegetables at home offers
many benefits. In addition to providing
a worthwhile hobby that can increase
your physical activity, having control
over your own produce can reduce ex-
posure to a number of chemical pes-
ticides and fertilizers. This translates
into foods that are healthier for the
body and the environment. Gardens
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money on often costly produce, all
the while reducing gardeners’ carbon
footprints.
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vest can try the patience of those ac- quickly it
customed to satisfying their needs on grows. The
a moment’s notice. This is especially green has
true for young gardeners who have been grow-
grown up in a society that increasingly ing in popu-
provides immediate gratification. larity as a
While tomatoes, peppers and wa- salad starter
termelons require long growing sea- or vegetable
sons, many other fruits and vegetables side dish.
grow much faster. This offers plenty of Simply cut
bounty in a short time for those who the leaves
may have gotten a later start on their when they
gardens or simply don’t have the pa- are large
tience to wait on the more time-con- enough and
suming growers. as needed
• Arugula: Some people call aru- for reci-
gula “rocket” because of just how pes. Other
fa st-g row-
ing greens
i n cl u d e ant across many gardening zones,
kale, chard mustard greens and
watercress.
• Radishes: Radishes are typically
they’re handy and easy-to-grow
even as the weather cools.
• Squash: Don’t mistake the squash
ready for harvest about one month in the garden for cucumber. Both
after planting, making them among look similar but green squash, or
the fastest-growing vegetables zucchini, can be much more versa-
around. tile. Zucchini can be grilled, baked,
• Snap beans: Beans can be steamed, sautéed, stuffed, fried, and even
added to salads or eaten raw with turned into noodles.
dips. They’re often a summer sta- • Green onions: To add fresh flavor
ple. Some of the fastest producers to foods, green onions (scallions)
We also do
heating and
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are ready to harvest in about 50
days.
• Turnips: Both the roots and the
leaves of turnips can be eaten, and
grow much more quickly than it
takes onion bulbs to mature.
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and inexpensive your home. Also, it’s easy to track

After a few months of chilly temper-
atures, come spring, many homeown-
ers are eager to throw open their win-
dows and doors and breathe new life
into their homes. Simple changes made
now — even before the weather begins
to warm up — can improve interior
spaces and brighten the atmosphere of
a home.
• Go plant shopping. Research from
NASA suggests adding at least one
plant in your home per 100 square
feet is efficient enough to clean air.
Fresh foliage also makes a home
feel warm and inviting. Water-
ing and misting plants introduces
moisture into indoor air, which can
make rooms overcome with dry air
from heating systems feel comfort-
able. Just be sure to avoid over-
watering plants, which can lead to
mold growth.
• Swap out throw pillows. Accent
pillows on beds and sofas are quick
ways to add new in dirt and other materials on your
bursts of color to shoes that become imbedded in
rooms. You may be carpeting. At least once a year, rent
able to make over a or enlist the surfaces of carpet and
room’s entire color upholstery cleaners to give floors
scheme with new a thorough cleaning. You may be
pillows. Invest in surprised at how clean and fresh a
pillows that you can home looks and smells once rugs
switch with each and carpets are deep-cleaned. You
season so your de- also can make a dry carpet cleaner
cor will never look using baking soda, corn starch and
tired or dull. desired fresh herbs for fragrance.
• Clean exist- Sprinkle and then vacuum up after
ing light fixtures. a few hours.
Another way to • Color-coordinate bookshelves.
brighten the mood Group all books with similarly col-
in a home is to pe- ored covers together for an instant
riodically clean and eye-appealing look.
light fixtures to • Simmer some homemade home
make sure they are deodorizer. In a large pot, boil wa-
working effectively. ter and some scented herbs, such
Spend time dusting as rosemary, citrus rinds, vanilla,
them and cleaning or lavender. The aroma will waft
off any accumu- through the home, creating a pleas-
lated debris. If need be, switch out ing scent.
old lamp shades for newer ones that • Invest in new window treatments.
let more light shine through. If in- Lightweight draperies or new blinds
adequate lighting is a problem no or shades can transform the look of
matter how many lamps you have, a room. Be sure to keep curtains
consult with an electrician about and blinds open during the day to
installing more overhead and ac- maximize the hours of sunlight.
cent lighting. Homeowners can make some simple
• Give rugs and floors a deep clean- changes while they’re stuck indoors
ing. Recirculated air may be full of and reap the benefits when the weather
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must exercise caution when using rain
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Fresh herbs can transform the flavor
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barrels to also protect children and pets
from falling in. Overflow valves should
always direct water away from struc-
tures to prevent water damage to homes
or sheds. In addition, to reduce risk of
falls and injury, homeowners should be
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sidewalks, driveways or other areas
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tainer that fits your decor. Punch holes
in the bottom, if necessary, to allow for
proper drainage. Line the bottom of the
container with gravel or perlite to help
with drainage, then top with potting
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Carpenter Concludes First Year at
Chamber of Commerce’s Helm
Members Help Celebrate Business Appreciation Week
By Dick Myers on the town’s appeals board, he feels, gave him an
Editor entrée into how things work in the county. Also, his
community involvement was considered an asset by the
June 1 will mark the first anniversary of Bob Car- selection committee.
penter’s tenure as president and chief executive officer Carpenter set three-month, six month and one-year
of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce. At the plans for the organization, which he presented during
beginning of Business Appreciation Week in Calvert his job interview. “It was fundraising. It was member-
County, we sat down with Carpenter to talk about his ship growth, administration, PR. And, I think I have
first year and his and the chamber’s plans for the future. met most of the goals.” He is particularly proud of
Carpenter is originally from California. He moved to exceeding his own goal of a 10 percent membership
the DC area, and settled in Alexandria, VA, for a posi- increase, by adding 75 new members, or a 20 percent
tion with the public opinion research company called growth, from 391 when he started.
American Viewpoint. In that job he worked for the Re- Knowing the political players has certainly helped.
publican National Committee and various state parties He is friends with Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat Ma-
across the country. honey and North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer. He made
After 10 years, Carpenter moved to Chesapeake a point to meet with the county commissioners, the
Beach in 2002 and commuted to Old Town Alexandria school superintendent and legislators, including Sen.
until 2012, when he left his position there and set up a Steve Waugh, who he had had not previously met.
home business doing public opinion and international Carpenter regularly attends planning commission
policy research and cruise planning. And as if that meetings, especially with the ongoing update of the
wasn’t enough, he took a job as executive director of comprehensive plan, which has so much impact on the
the Arts Council of Calvert County. “Every day was a organization’s members.
little different,” he said. He also served two terms on The chamber is just finishing its annual membership
the Chesapeake Beach Town Council. recruitment drive and expanding the corporate partner
When Bill Chambers left to take a position with the program. That comes on the heels of a busy legisla-
Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, he called Carpenter tive session. Carpenter sits on the legislative commit-
and asked if it was okay to put his name in the ring. Of tee of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. And the
the 20 applicants, four were interviewed, and Carpenter chamber just held its post-legislative breakfast with the
got it. He told Chambers his two biggest concerns were legislators.
did he want a full-tine jo and did he want to have to Carpenter hopes to now spend more time on beefing
dress up every day -- he wore shorts and t-shirr working up their education programs. He says that the chamber
in his basement. has three pillars: “educate, advocate and connect.” He
His experience on the town council and before that said it is the education part that they need to work on
more to assist members.
An example is the legislature’s override of
the governor’s veto of HB 1 which requires
sick leave for employees of small businesses.
“It’s a big concern to our members. It not only
applied to those with 15 or more employees, it
apples to everybody.” The difference is paid
vs. unpaid leave. So, the chamber is arrang-
ing for the Maryland Secretary of Labor, Li-
censing and Regulation to come down to the
county to speak to the members.
Carpenter hopes to start a “Chamber Class-
room,” where once a month or once a quarte
they offer educational opportunities for mem-
bers. Topics would not only include legisla-
tion, but also public speaking, social media,
etc. – “opportunities for our members to take
advantage of the resources that are out there.”
Carpenter points out that 90 percent of
their members have five employees or less, so
programs such as a focus on Small Business
Administration offerings would be of great
assistance to those smaller companies.
They have several upcoming events – their
golf tournament in June, State of the County
breakfast in July, State of the Schools break-
fast and Women to Women summit in Au-
gust, and annual meeting and business expo
in October. Also, a candidate’s forum (com-
missioners and sheriff) is scheduled for Oct.
3 at College of Southern Maryland.
Bob Carpenter and Sharon Stuart at the Calvert County Chamber of
Commerce office.
Carpenter feels there was a combination of
Feature 15
factors that led to the 20 percent membership increase.
His connections in the Twin Beaches accounted for
some of it, he said, “I sought them out and asked them
to join.”
Other members are recruiting and then people find
them on their website.
“A lot of it is existing business joining,” he observed.
But then he noted that there have been some new busi-
nesses, such as those in the Shoppes at Apple Green in
Dunkirk. And, he added the county has a little more
than 4,000 businesses, so there is plenty of room for
growth.
Geography can be an issue for the chamber mem-
bers, what with almost 35miles separating Solomons
and Chesapeake Beach. So, Carpenter said the organi-
zation rotates events between venues owned by cham-
ber members, including Rod ‘N Reel, the Holiday Inns
in Prince Frederick and Solomons, the Hilton Garden
Inn in Solomons and Chesapeake Church “We want to
move events around.”
Small businesses have a tough time doing every-
thing. But Carpenter said, “One of the aspects of be-
ing in business is being in the chamber; it’s networking
to solicit additional business.’ That networking can be
at After Hours social events or the other larger regular
events. And, it’s not always just about expanding busi-
ness. “There can be fun opportunities,” he noted.
Of the small businesses, he concluded, “People make
time to participate.”
Carpenter is impressed with the Calvert County busi-
ness community after working with it for almost a year.
“They are active; they are interested. They are involved.
Some more than others but then there are some parents
that are more involved than others. They are looking to
expand. They are hopeful for the future.”
New businesses are opening every day, he said such
as the new Hook & Vine Restaurant in North Beach,
and existing businesses are expanding, such as Chesa-
peake Beach Resort and Spa.
And, there’s the Shoppes at Apple Green, not just
with Marshall’s and Harris Teeter, but a host of small
businesses, be served.
Carpenter is appreciative of the attention to the busi-
ness community from the Calvert County Board of
County Commissioners. For this Business Apprecia-
tion Week, the commissioners fanned out all over the
county to visit with businesses large and small. (The
County Times will have a full report on this week’s ac-
tivities in our May 17 edition).
For Business Appreciation Week, the chamber is
holding a Business After Hours at Davis & Upton law
firm nib Prince Frederick on Thursday, May 10.
In addition to Carpenter, the Calvert County Cham-
ber of Commerce office on Dares Beach Road in Prince
Frederick has Office Manager Sharon Stuart, who has
been with them for 10 years. Cathy Wherle remotely
handles the organization’s database and website.
Of Stuart, Carpenter said, “She is the Chamber; she
makes the trains run on time.”
For more information about the Calvert County
Chamber of Commerce, go to: http://www.calvert-
chamber.org/
dickmyers@countytimes.net
16 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, May 10, 2018

Marine Museum Hosts Annual

Maritime Festival
By Dick Myers
Editor
It was a celebration of Southern Mary-
land’s love affair of the water. The An-
nual Solomons Maritime Festival was
held Saturday, May 5 at Calvert Marine
Museum.
The festival is particularly a treat for
the kids. They could build wooden boats,
row out on the water with their parents
and touch and feel marine critters, such
as horseshoe crabs and puffer fish.
Free cruises were offered on the mu-
seum’s historic Tennyson.
There were decoy carving demon-
strations and decorative boat caring.
The Calvert County Watermen’s As-
sociation held crab and eel pot making
demonstrations.
Antique boars, motors, and hardware
were on display and for sale.
And of course, there was plenty of mu-
sic and food for everyone.
The day was made possible by a num-
ber of sponsors, including the Calvert
County Board of County Commission-
ers, who provided the free Tennyson
cruises.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
Thursday, May 10, 2018
3CY Recognizes Outstanding Child Advocates
Calvert Collaborative for Children
and Youth, Inc. (3CY) honors local
“Champions for Children” is recog-
nizing exemplary child advocates in
Calvert County. Honorees are chosen
from the nominations we receive for
the following four categories:
1.  Educational Opportunities: Giv-
en to an educator, community leader,
volunteer, or group who has increased
educational opportunities for children
and families.
2. Healthy Children: Given to a pro-
fessional, community leader, volun-
Navy Veterans Gets
a Safer Bathroom
Christmas In April Calvert, contacted
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity about
some needed repairs to a veterans’
home. Michael Churilla is an 88-year-
old veteran who served during the Kore-
an War. He was also a teacher in Calvert
County public school system at the High
School level for many years. Mr. Chu-
rilla’s home was in need of several re-
pairs, such as replacing door handles for
easier access, insulation, caulking win-
dows, painting and a bathroom remodel
to make it safer and easily accessible to
him and the family.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s
Veteran Critical Home Repair Program
is designed to help veterans with such
needs. Through the collaborative efforts
of Christmas in April Calvert County, St.
Nicholas Lutheran Church, Exelon Gen-
eration, St. John Vianney Church, Cal-
vert Middle School National Junior Hon-
or Society over 70 volunteers and three
separate workdays we were able make a
difference in the life of this veteran. Our
collective efforts resulted in making this
veterans home safer and more secure. He
now has a home where his family and
he will be able to age in place with the
dignity all veterans deserve.
If you know of a veteran in need of
critical home repairs, please call Laurie
Walker at 301-863-6227 x 16. If you
would like to make a donation, please
visit our website: www.patuxenthabitat.
org
The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
Veteran Critical Repair Program is de-
signed to repair homes for military veter-
ans and their families. The program will
assist with repairs identified in Habitat’s
Critical Home Repair guidelines that
may vary from roof repair and structural
wall repairs to installing wheel chair
ramps and remodeling bathrooms to be
easily used by veterans with disabilities.
If you would like to donate or volunteer
for veteran programs, please call Laurie
at 301-863-6227 or email laurie@patux-
enthabitat.org for more information.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is an
The Calvert County Times
teer, or group who has advocated for
family/child friendly policies and pro-
grams, promoted children’s physical
and emotional health, prevented child
abuse, or improved the well-being of
children and families.
3.  Strong Families: Given to a par-
ent, caregiver (including grandparents
and foster parents), community leader,
volunteer, or group who has advocated
for family/child friendly policies and
programs, strengthened families, pro-
moted safe communities, or increased
economic opportunities for children
affiliate of Habitat for Humanity In-
ternational and works to create decent,
affordable housing in partnership with
those in need in St. Mary’s and Calvert
counties. We are building strength, sta-
bility and independence by building on
a foundation that strengthens our com-
munity. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
ReStore is located at 21600 Great Mills
Road Unit 18A, Lexington Park, MD
20653. For more information about do-
nating money to the affiliate or to donate
items to the ReStore please visit our
website www.patuxenthabitat.org. If you
would like to volunteer contact Laurie at
laurie@patuxenthabitat.org or call 301-
863-6227. Every donation helps a family
help themselves.
Christmas in April*Calvert County,
Inc. is a United Way Member Agency,
which helps disabled and elderly
homeowners, and families with children,
who live in and own their house and
cannot afford to pay for home repairs.
Christmas in April works all year to
repair dozens of houses on the last
Saturday of April. Emergency repairs
and follow-up work are done throughout
the year.
Christmas in April*Calvert County,
Inc. has been assisting homeowners in
need since 1991. We work all year to
get ready for that special day. Once a
home is referred, a home visit is made
by the house selection committee. A de-
termination is made whether the house
meets the eligibility criteria and can be
repaired by Christmas in April. By Janu-
ary the houses are selected, and volun-
teers are matched with work require-
ments on each house. Our volunteers in-
clude licensed carpenters, plumbers, and
electricians, but the majority of people,
who are not housing experts, work un-
der the supervision of a house captain;
as a handyman, painting, cleaning, and/
or doing yard work because they want to
make a difference.
Press Release from
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
In Our Community 17
and families.
4.  Youth: Given to a young person
(21 years or younger) who has demon-
strated exemplary courage creativity,
leadership, and commitment.
We are happy to announce our 2018
Champions for Children!
Educational Opportunities – Caitlyn
Fredelette – Teacher at Calvert High
School
Healthy Children – Cindy Lohman
RN – Calvert County Health Dept.
Strong Families – Kathryn Marsh
Youth - Kenadi Wilkerson Larry Forman of Chesapeake Mar-
Youth - Dorien Minor ketplace, Dream Weaver Café, Robin
Community Collaborators – Omega Marshall & Associates Insurance, Inc.,
Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Al- and Radio Shack.
pha, Inc. 3CY will be celebrating their 20th
anniversary at the same event. All
Calvert Collaborative for Children are welcome to attend and tickets can
and Youth, Inc., a non-profit, edu- be purchased online at https://www.
cational and advocacy organization eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-champi-
of Calvert County, will honor local ons-for-children-dinner-and-awards-
tickets-44561914887.
“Champions for Children” on May 11,
Contact 3CY at 410-414-8300 or
2018, at Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince
calvertkids@outlook.com for more
Frederick, MD. In addition, 3CY will
information.
also recognize the following youth
volunteers: Yavor Gray, Hailey Daw-
son, Khai Dailey and Rob Shupe. In Press Release from 3CY
addition, we will recognize our 2017-
2018 sponsors, including Bayside Toy-
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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.

Sean Lee Montgomery MD and Michael Malcolm of FL as
well as numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Visitation will be Thurs-
day, May 10, 20189, 6-8 p.m. at
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings
MD 20736.
Memorial Service will be Fri-
day, May 1 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Har-
mony United Methodist Church
155 East Mt. Harmony Road, Owings
MD 20736. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be
mad to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142,
Memphis TN 38148-0142; web-
site: http://www.stjude.org St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, P.O.
Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN
38148-0142.
Albert Norval
Sean Lee Montgomery, 50, passed
away May 4, 2018. He was born “Teenie” Moreland
October 14, 1967 in Winchester,
VA to Howard Joseph and Cynthia
Ann (Perry) Montgomery. Sean was
raised in Edgewater, MD and gradu-
ated from South River High School
in 1986. He joined the United States
Marine Corps on September 4, 1986
and was honorably discharged July
29, 1987. Sean married Stephanie
Young May 22, 1999 and they have
lived in Owings since December of
2000. He was employed as a steam-
fitter with Local Steamfitters Union
602. Sean was a member of Mt. Har-
mony United Methodist Church and
enjoyed hunting, crabbing and boat-
ing. He especially loved coaching his
kids in wrestling and football and he
loved spending time with his family.
Sean is survived by his loving wife
Stephanie Montgomery of Owings,
sons Dylan and Drew Montgomery,
mother Cynthia Perry of Berkley
Springs, WV, father Howard Mont-
gomery of Hagerstown, MD, broth- Albert Norval “Teenie” Moreland,
ers Bob Montgomery of Edgewater, 87, of Lothian passed away May 3,
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2018 at his residence. He was born
October 16, 1930 in Bristol, now Lo-
thian, to Bertrum and Mary Ellen
(Stallings) Moreland. He graduated
from Southern High School. Teenie
married Gertrude Naomi Norfolk in
1962, and they raised their family
in Lothian. Gertrude passed away in
2007. He was employed as a mainte-
nance supervisor with Anne Arun-
del County Roads for many years. A
lifelong tobacco farmer, he also en-
joyed raising produce and operating
his stand on Rt. 258 in Lothian. He
also enjoyed the Orioles, watching
his grandson play baseball, attend-
ing church dinners, and spending
time with his family, especially his
grandchildren.
Teenie was preceded in death by
his wife Gertrude, a brother Charles
Moreland, and sister-in-law Bet-
ty Moreland. He is survived by a
daughter Glenda A. Wines of Severn,
granddaughters Lorretta A. Freeman
and husband Taj and Lorraine M. Da-
vis and husband Mike, all of Lothian.
Also surviving are great-grandchil-
dren Grace and Colton Davis and
Korbin Parker, a brother Robert
Moreland of Galesville and a sister
Annie Ireland of Lothian, a sister-
in-law Minerva Moreland of Friend-
ship, as well as numerous nieces and
nephews.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of the Ches-
apeake, 90 Richie Highway
Pasadena MD 21122; Phone: 410-
987-2003; website: http://www.hos-
picechesapeake.org
Funeral arrangements were made
by Rausch Funeral Home.
Susan Lee Spargo
Susan Lee Spargo, 76, of Shady
Side passed away May 1, 2018 at her
residence surrounded by family.
A Life Celebration will be held
Saturday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m.
at Weems Creek Baptist Church
600 Bestgate Road, Annapolis MD
21401. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of the Ches-
apeak, 90 Richie Highway
Pasadena MD 21122; Phone: 410-
987-2003; website: http://www.hos-
picechesapeake.org
Funeral arrangements were made
by Rausch Funeral Home.
Charles Edwin
“Buck” Burkett
Charles Edwin “Buck” Burkett,
60, of Great Mills, MD and formerly
of Martinsville, IN, passed away on
April 30, 2018 at his residence.
Born September 7, 1957 in Mar-
tinsville, IN, he was the son of the
late Charles Ira Burkett and Janet
Burkett. Charlie graduated from
Martinsville Senior High School in
1975. He served in the United States
Army from 1976 until 1988. Charlie
received the Overseas Service Rib-
bon, the Army Commendation Med-
al, the Army Achievement Medal,
and three Army Good Conduct Med-
als during his enlistment.
Charlie is survived by his domestic
partner of 31 years, Bobbie Carter;
his children, Jason Burkett and his
wife Shelley, of GA, Jaime Burkett
of GA, Jami Valentine and her hus-
band John, of MD and Charlie Carter
(Darlynn) of NC; his siblings, Kathy
Burkett of GA, David Burkett of IN,
and Leeann Chandler of IN; and sev-
en grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was held on
Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10 a.m. at
Southern Calvert Baptist Church,
12140 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby,
MD 20657. Interment was private.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.
com.
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Social Justice Day Focused
on Invisible Disabilities
Students at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Prince Frederick Campus spent several weeks this spring researching and investigating
issues associated with invisible disabilities, culminating in a program of events for Social Justice Day, including student panelists addressing
the daily challenges and support systems for those individuals with invisible disabilities.
Students at the College of Southern
Maryland spent several weeks this spring
researching and investigating issues as-
sociated with invisible disabilities. Their
work was in preparation of CSM’s annual
two-day Social Justice Day event April 11
and 12.
This year’s theme, “Understanding In-
visible Disabilities,” allowed students to
explore issues related to invisible disabili-
ties and how they impact the justice sys-
tem, communication, media, and social
and psychological well-being through a
variety of projects, presentations and a
simulation lab.
“We usually think of neurological dis-
abilities when using the term ‘invisible,’
but we addressed the issue more broadly to
include any disability that is not readily ap-
parent. This may include learning disabili-
ties, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD or any
number of medical conditions that impair
daily activity,” said CSM Communication
Professor Denise Gilmer-Knudson.
Nearly 130 projects culminated stu-
dents’ research for the student juried poster
session. Rachael Mehls won first place for
her poster “Dyslexia: An Invisible Disabil-
ity.” Second place was awarded to Stepha-
nie Arnone for her poster “How Type 1
Diabetes Affects Interpersonal Communi-
cation.” Third place went to Amara Soffos
for her poster “Can’t Take a Joke” that in-
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vestigated the impact of sexual harassment
on women.
The first day of the Social Justice Day
event featured a documentary series that
allowed students to step into the shoes of
someone with autism as they viewed “In-
visible Disabilities — The Problems of
Perception” by Dr. Jenny Mackenzie. The
second documentary, “It’s Real: College
Students and Mental Health,” addressed
mental health issues commonly experi-
enced by college students. CSM Professor
Christopher Ankney led a writing exercise
following the documentaries for students
to reflect and express their thoughts though
poetry.
CSM Counselor Jennifer Fossell fa-
cilitated a panel where students addressed
their own invisible disabilities, the daily
challenges they pose and how they have
found help and hope through education,
counseling, accommodations and medical
treatment.
“This year’s Social Justice Day was re-
freshing because it was made clear from
the seminar discussions and research proj-
ects submitted by students that CSM is an
open and welcoming college,” said CSM
Sociology Professor Lisa Lynk. “Many
students stated that they felt the atmo-
sphere at CSM is student-centered based
on learning opportunities inside the class-
room and outside with programs like So-
cial Justice Day.”
On April 12, Joseph Rollo, retired di-
rector of the Psychological Services Unit
of Prince George’s County Police, spoke
to students about the critical nature of
police interaction with people suffering
with invisible disabilities and how he has
helped police officers who suffered from
their own post-traumatic stress. Major
Dan Lipsey, retired from Prince George’s
County Police, talked about his personal
struggles following an officer-involved
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Jennifer L. Edwards, Kristi Bingham
and Corrita “Rita” Myers from the Calvert
County Crisis Intervention Center present-
ed an information session to students en-
titled, “Breaking the Silence: Interpersonal
Relationships and Invisible Disabilities.”
Students also had a chance to experi-
ence assistive technologies that are avail-
able to CSM students during an Assistive
Technology Simulation Lab organized by
Renata Zgorski, disability support advisor
at the Prince Frederick Campus. Tech-
nologies like Kurzweil Reader and Dragon
Naturally Speaking help CSM students
with disabilities learn more effectively.
The event concluded with a book dis-
cussion facilitated by Gilmer-Knudson
of “Supporting College and University
Students with Invisible Disabilities” by
Christy Oslund. A group of CSM faculty
and staff shared theoretical and practical
applications for students with disabilities.
“CSM faculty and staff are committed to
educating and assisting our students in ob-
taining their goals at CSM and beyond,”
Lynk said.
Social Justice Day is cross-disciplinary
program that came out of a student service
learning project “Make a Difference Day.”
The event addresses social, governmental
and legal issues affecting society today.
The initial event was a half-day program
that has since expanded to a full day and
now two-day event organized by a cross-
disciplinary CSM committee with rep-
resentatives from Sociology/Psychology,
Education, Criminal Justice, Communica-
tion, Biology, Languages and Literature
and Nursing.
For photos from the event, visit http://
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information about CSM and its programs,
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20 Calendars
Community Calendar
Thu. – Wed., May 10 – 16
Carnival
Visitor Parking Lot, 5th St., North
Beach
All Day & Evening
Sponsored by the North Beach Volun-
teer Fire Dept. Contact the NBVFD for
more info.
Thursday, May 10
Paint Party
North Beach Fire Dept, Chesapeake
Beach
6:00 PM
Supplies provided – go home with the
awesome “Beach Crab” you painted!
Door prizes, painting, food, drinks and
fun. $40. A portion of the proceeds go
to the North Beach Fire Dept. Auxiliary.
Contact: Debbie Powell, 443-532-6944.
Gina DeLuca - Live, Local Music
Scorpion Brewing Co., 929 Skinners
Turn Rd, Owings
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Live, Local Musicians every Thurs-
day. Free and open to the public.
301-855-4028
Friday, May 11
Callis Park Gate
Robert W. Callis Memorial Park, 9018
Chesapeake Ave., North Beach
11:00 AM
The Town of North Beach will hold
a ceremony to celebrate the Callis Park
Gate public art project and to acknowl-
edge gifts from The Arts Council of
Calvert County and The Maryland State
Arts Council. The public is invited and
encouraged to attend. More info: 301-
855-6681. Visit northbeachmd.org
Ribs & Crab Dinner
American Legion Post 206, Chesa-
peake Beach
5:30 – 7:00 PM
The Sons of the American Legion
Stallings Williams Post 206 will serve
their popular dinner including salad,
sides, roll, and beverage. $15. Public
warmly welcomed. Questions? 410-257-
9878. www.alPost 206.org.
Farmers’ Market & Classic Car
Cruise-In
Bay Ave. & 5th St., North Beach
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Local farms and Calvert County win-
eries are featured.
Enjoy viewing the coolest vehicles in
the area. Info: 301-855-6681. www.
northbeachmd.org
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Karaoke at the Legion
American Legion Post 206, Chesa-
peake Beach
8:00 – 12:00 PM
A good time at the American Le-
gion Stallings Williams Post 206 in the
Lower Level Lounge. No cover charges.
Public welcome. Questions? 410-257-
9878. www.alPost 206.org.
Saturday, May 12
Garden Restoration Project
Jefferson Patterson Park, 10515 Mack-
all Rd., St. Leonard
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join the Garden Group as they work
to maintain and restore the gardens de-
signed by Rose Greely. Learn and share
with the group while helping to keep the
gardens beautiful. For more info and
to get on the email list, contact Betty
Seifert, Curator, 410-586-8578, betty.
seifert@maryland.gov. Visit: jef.pat@
maryland.org
Calvert Arts Festival
All Saints Episcopal Church, 100
Lower Marlboro Rd., Sunderland
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Outstanding juried artisans bring
together some of the best artists from
Calvert County and Southern Maryland.
Great food, children’s crafts, raffles &
more. Tour the building and grounds of
our historic church from 1692 and walk
our labyrinth! Sample Patuxent Trail
wines and local breweries’ craft beers
($15 fee) with souvenir glass. (Must be
21 or older to sample wine &/or beer—
valid picture ID required.) Rain or shine.
Proceeds benefit parish & community
projects.
More info, visit Facebook www.face-
book.com/calvertartsfestival/
 
The Opera Life!
Asbury Solomons Auditorium,
Solomons
1:30pm
By special request of the Asbury Op-
era Club, Jennifer Cooper will share
her story of her “former life” as a pro-
fessional opera singer. Free admission.
Seating is limited.  You must request a
reservation! Email:
godivaproductions@gmail.com. Sub-
ject: “Opera Life Reservation.” Provide
name and number of seats requested.
Celebrate the Chesapeake
Thec calvART Gallery, Prince Fred-
erick Center, Rt. 4/231
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Celebrate the beauty and bounty of
the Chesapeake Bay with the artists of
calvART Gallery. Paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, ceramics and glasswork
will be features at this opening. The
Thursday, May 10, 2018
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
show runs through June 3. More info der $10. Preregistration required. Call
visit www.calvartgallery.org or call 410- 410-326-2042, ext. 41. calvertmarinemu-
535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a seum.com.
program of the Arts Council of Calvert
County.
Monday, May 14
Sunday, May 13
Republican Women of Calvert
Mother’s Day County Meeting
Mamma Lucia’s, Prince Frederick
Mothers’ Day Breakfast 12:30 PM
American Legion Post 206, Chesa- Guest speaker is Christina Grigorian,
peake Beach candidate for US Senate. Email RWC-
8:00 – 11:00 AM CRepublicanWomen@outlook.com for
Invite Mom to start her day with a lus- more information.
cious breakfast buffet. The American
Legion Auxiliary is putting its best foot Tuesday, May 15
forward with Gift Drawings for Mom
and Belgian Waffles cooked to order.
Steak Night
The Kitchen Cooks will also whip up
American Legion Stallings-Williams
Ham, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scram-
Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach
bled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fresh
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Fruit, Chip Beef, plus some extras! Up-
Order your steak direct from the Grill-
per level Dining Room. Adults $12; kids
Master Chef and get what you ordered.
6-12 $6; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys
$15 includes all the trimmings and a
will be available for a nominal charge.
beverage. Lower-level dining room.
More info, call Auxiliary President Shirl
Public welcome. More info, 410-257-
E. Hendley 202-246-3533. Public warm-
9878. www.ALpost206.org
ly invited. www.ALpost206.org
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM  Wednesday, May 16
What better way to say ‘You’re Spe-
cial’ than a relaxing cruise and brunch Life at Asbury
aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Adults $30, Asbury-Solomons Auditorium, 11100
children ages 5 – 12 $15, and 4 and under Asbury Circle, Solomons
$10. Preregistration by May 10 required. 1:00 PM
Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register. The Artists of Solomons Asbury in-
calvertmarinemuseum.com. vite you to a Gallery Art and Mural Re-
                                              veal. More info, contact: Frank Brooks
Mother’s Day Celebration 410-394-3298 or Peggy Hovermale
Running Hare Vineyard, Prince 410-394-3360.
Frederick
1:00 – 5:00 PM
Pack a picnic, head to the rolling hills Thursday, May 17
of this spectacular vineyard! Savor food,
friends, local wine and Calvert Brew-
Special Needs Night
ing Co. beer, while Jennifer Cooper &
GrooveSpan Full Band help get your
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
5:00 – 7:00 PM  
Mother’s Day groove on with jazz, blues,
Free family fun night for families with
classic rock, motown!  Wine tasting cov-
special needs offered in cooperation
er: $10.
with Calvert County Parks and Recre-
ation Therapeutic Recreation Services.
Folk Salad
The museum will be open exclusively for
Lotus Kitchen, 14618 Solomons Is-
individuals with special needs and their
land Road, Solomons
families or caregivers. The Drum Point
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Lighthouse will be open and 30 minute
Enjoy Folk Salad this afternoon.
cruises will be offered on the Wm. B.
410-326-8469 
Tennison. A model train will be on dis-
www.lotuskitchensolomons.com/
play, courtesy of the Chesapeake Beach
Model Railroad Club. More info: call
410-326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemu-
Mother’s Day Evening Cruise
seum.com.
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
5:00 – 6:30 PM 
Enjoy a perfect ending to Mom’s day
with heavy hors d’ oeuvres and a cruise
aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Adults $30,
children ages 5–12 $15, and 4 and un-
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Calvert Conversations - “Meet Up.”
10:00-11:00am. Meet up at Historic Lon-
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info
Thursday, May 10
don Town and Gardens, 839 London-
town Road, Edgewater, MD. Check-in at
Visitor Center by 11:15 am. Self-guided
garden tour at 11:30. Tour the William
Brown House at 12:30 with a docent. $12
entrance fee payable upon registration at
any Calvert Library. Feel free to bring a
packed lunch for outdoor eating! Please
register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches
Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake
Beach, 410-257-2411.
Adulting for Teens. 6:30-8:00pm.
Adulting for Teens: You are what you
eat/de-stress. Nutrition and exercise to
level up! Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:00-
8:30pm. Get tips and support from other
caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Find-
ley & JC Hooker. Please register. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, May 11
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-
ting, crocheting, or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Lawyer in the Library & Resource
Fair. 12:00-2:00pm. Need help with an
expungement? Have civil legal ques-
tions? Meet briefly with an attorney at
the library to get some hands on help.
We will also be offering JobSource
help with resumes and job searching,
information about treatment, recovery,
healthy lifestyles, conflict resolution,
youth intervention, vocational training
and more. Partners include SoMD Job-
Source; Health Promotions and Healthy
Beginnings from Calvert County Health
Department, Tri-County Youth Service
Bureau, Calvert County Community Me-
diation Center and Adult Basic Educa-
tion from College of Southern Maryland
and Calvert County Family Network.
No cost. Calvert Library Prince Freder-
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 12
Poets’ Circle. 9:00-11:00am. Begin-
ner or big-time, confident or compulsive,
stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect
a friendly session of discussion, editing
and support. Bring 5 copies of what you
want to work on or just yourself. Please
register. Calvert Library Prince Freder-
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
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Events
Garden Smarter: Gardening in a
Changing Climate. 10:00-11:30am. Dis-
cover some of the effects from global
warming; how you can do your part in
lowering the effects and how to adapt
your garden to the warming climate. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, May 14
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the Job-
Source Mobile Career Center for your
job search needs! Get job counseling and
résumé help, search for jobs and connect
with Southern Maryland JobSource. No
registration. Calvert Library Fairview
Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road,
Owings, 410-257-2101.
Book Discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. The
Underground Railroad by Colson White-
head. Cora is a slave on a cotton planta-
tion in Georgia. When Caesar, a recent
arrival from Virginia, tells her about the
Underground Railroad, they decide to
take a terrifying risk and escape. Mat-
ters do not go as planned—Cora kills
a young white boy who tries to capture
her. Though they manage to find a station
and head north, they are being hunted.
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach,
410-257-2411.
Tuesday, May 15
Book Tasting for Tweens. 6:30-
8:00pm. Book Tasting for 5th-7th grad-
ers. In a cafe setting, participants sample
books of different genres to expand their
reading interests. A perfect kickoff for
summer reading. Please register. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, May 16
“I Can” Women in the Trades. 6:30-
8:00pm. Don’t miss the rescheduled in-
stallment of the “I Can” series with “Ca-
reers in the Trades.” Women in non-tra-
ditional careers will share what it’s like
and what it takes to be in these careers
such as automotive repair, plumbing,
electric. Sponsored by Calvert Commis-
sion for Women and Calvert Library with
assistance from Calvert County Board of
Education. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Astronomy Night. 8:15-9:15pm. Come
see what the night sky has to offer in the
field behind Fairview. Learn about the
equipment used to view the sky from the
Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland.
All ages welcome. This will be an out-
door and inside event. Calvert Library
Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville
Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
YoungatHeart
May is Older
Americans Month
During the month of May, com-
munities nationwide appreciate and
celebrate the vitality and aspira-
tions of older adults and their con-
tributions to our communities. The
theme of this year’s celebration, En-
gage at Every Age, emphasizes that
you are never too old (or too young)
to take part in activities that can en-
rich your physical, mental and emo-
tional well-being and celebrates the
many ways older adults make a dif-
ference in our communities.
Intergenerational
Summer Camp
Enjoy a week of fun activities
with your grandchildren, ages 5
–11, July 16 – 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fee: $45 per grandparent/grand-
child pair, $20 for each additional
grandparent/grandchild in a family.
Fee includes all materials and the
ice cream sundae party on Friday.
Deadline to register is June 1. Make
checks payable to Calvert Pines Se-
nior Council. For more information,
contact Ed Sullivan, 410-535-4606.
Ceramics at all
Senior Centers
Join in on the fun making beau-
tiful works of art with Ceramics.
The instructor will show you step
by step how to create pieces for
yourself or for gifts. Classes will
be held at: Calvert Pines, Wednes-
days and Fridays, 9:30 a.m., North
Beach Senior Center: Mondays and
Eating Together Menu
Monday, May 14
Turkey, Gravy, Stuffing, Mashed
Potatoes, Carrots, Fresh Seasonal
Fruit
Tuesday, May 15
California Chicken, Baked Potato,
Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Peaches
Wednesday, May 16
Chicken Salad Sandwich, Lettuce
& Tomato Slices, 3-Bean Salad,
Cubed Cantaloupe
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of
the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call:
Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549,
or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
Calendars 21
By Office of Aging Staff
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Southern Pines
Senior Center: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
Firing fees apply. Must purchase
own greenware.
Calvert Pines Senior
Center (CPSC)
Dr. Hawit will be here to discuss
Skin Cancer Awareness, and con-
duct free screenings, Wednesday,
May 16, The presentation begins at
1 p.m. and appointments begin at
1:30 p.m.
The Chesapeake Garden Club
will be here for Spring Floral ar-
ranging, Friday, May 18, 10 a.m.
North Beach Senior Center
(NBSC)
Enjoy singing, dancing and
laughter when the Charles County
Show Troupe performs, Wednes-
day, May 16, 10:30 a.m.
We have challenged another cen-
ter for Trivia Challenge! Get your
team together and try to beat the
team from Calvert Pines, Thursday,
May 17, 10 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior
Center (SPSC)
Enjoy the voices of South-
ern Maryland Encore Chorale,
Wednesday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.
This amazing vocal group will per-
form popular songs, spirituals, and
other favorites.
Join us for the Charles County
Show Troupe, an amazing vari-
ety show featuring singing, danc-
ing and skits, Wednesday, May 23,
10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 17
Lemon Pepper Fish, Rice Pilaf,
Seasoned Spinach, Dinner Roll,
Fruited Jell-O
Friday, May 18
Cheeseburger on a Bun, L/T/O
Slices, Baked Beans, Coleslaw,
Seedless
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Straight Talk on Straight Teeth

BY: JEFF TOMCSIK
Orthodontic braces and clear align-
ers such as Invisalign® are not just
for straightening teeth and mak-
ing your smile look better. In fact,
a highly trained and skilled dentist
will use orthodontic treatment to
improve the function of the teeth
which will result in a healthier, lon-
ger-lasting smile. While good look-
ing teeth are attractive, the purpose
of your teeth is to chew food. When
teeth are misaligned, they can slow-
ly damage opposing teeth during the
chewing process. When they are in
proper alignment, teeth break down
the food they are chewing without
damaging each other.
To help illustrate the point, think
of a well working pair of scissors.
When in good alignment the two
blades come together and meet at a
very precise point that makes them
excellent at cutting paper. On the
other hand, imagine one of the
scissor blades had a slight bend or
a ding in the metal. This imperfec-
tion would surely affect the scissor’s
ability to cut as well as when it was in
perfect alignment. If the one blade
is bent away from the other, there
will be a gap between the points of
contact that cause the cutting action.
The result would likely be a failure
to cut effectively or efficiently. If the
bend in the one blade is toward the
other, it would cause the blades to
scrape each other, making cutting
difficult. More importantly to note,
the blades scraping each other slow-
ly destroy the cutting surface of both
blades.
These same principles can be ap-
plied to your teeth. In any area of
the mouth where your opposing
teeth do not meet when you per-
form a chewing motion (meaning
there is a space between the top
and opposing-bottom tooth in any
area of your mouth when your jaw
is closed), like the scissor in the first
scenario, it is rendered ineffective in
the chewing process. On the other
hand, if there are any teeth that are
colliding with their opposing teeth,
they are likely causing trauma to
each other and slowly wearing down
the enamel surface and eventually
the tooth structure. This will like-
ly lead to greater risk of decay and
eventually risk the tooth’s overall vi-
tality.
Many people who have ongoing
problems with decay or pain de-
spite their efforts to keep their teeth
clean, might be suffering from mal-
occlusion issues that are causing the
ongoing dental problems. The good
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If you’re like most adults, the
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Years in metal brackets and sharp
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If these thoughts are keeping you
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