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CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3
COPS & COURTS 11

COVER 13
RESTAURANTS 12 Bernie Fowler holds an annual Patuxent River wade-in
FEATURE 13
COMMUNITY 14
LOCAL 7 LOCAL 9
Kellam’s Field plans include an adult CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy announces
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 19 playground plans for school year
OBITUARIES 20 “I’M CAUGHT BETWEEN A

CALENDAR 21 ROCK AND A HARD PLACE.”
NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER PAT NUTTER ON VOTING ON IN-PERSON LEARNING
BUSINESS DIRECTORY22
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FUN & GAMES 23
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Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Local News 3
Hospice House Suspends Operations

Nursing Assistant Shortage Cited
By Dick Myers them to find other employment.
Editor She said they are also working with
Calvert Hospice Board of Directors families of patients currently at the
has announced they have suspended Hospice House to find other facilities.
operations at Burnett Calvert Hos- Fleming said the Board of Directors
pice House effective immediately. In will continue to assess the situation
a press release, Calvert Hospice Ex- and “explore options for the future.”
ecutive Director Jean Fleming called The press release went on to say,
it an “incredibly difficult decision.” “We are extremely grateful and
The decision was made after the proud of all our House staff who have
facility experienced difficulty hiring worked diligently over the past 10
enough qualified Certified Nursing years, providing the unique and spe-
Assistants to staff the facility around cialized care for which we are known.
the clock. Going forward, we are committed to
The County Times asked Fleming providing the same level of care for
whether the problem was COVID-19 our patients and their families wher-
related and she candidly responded, ever they call home, just as we have
“I don’t know.” She said they are ana- done for over 36 years. We are also
lyzing the situation to see if they can committed to creating a future that
find an answer. serves our neighbors when they need
Meanwhile, Fleming emphasized us most, honoring the extraordinary
that Calvert Hospice is continuing Burnett Calvert Hospice House
support we have been given by our
to operate as they have for 36 years community in so many ways, for so
by providing in-home and palliative The press release said, “We are liv- committed, we require experienced, many years.
care. ing in times of unprecedented chal- trained staff 24 hours a day, 7 days “Rest assured, Calvert County can
She also emphasized that the deci- lenge and change, forced to make a week, over weekends and holidays, continue to rely on us.”
sion was not a financial one. She said difficult decisions and choices we through hurricanes and snowstorms. The Burnett Calvert Hospice House
in order to operate, Calvert Hospice wouldn’t have imagined possible just “At this time, we simply cannot in Prince Frederick began accepting
needs to raise $250,000 yearly and one year ago.” ensure that level of staffing for our patients in January of 2010. It is a six-
the community has continued to gen- It went on to say, “To ensure we House and our families.” bed residential home.
erously do that. provide the expert and compassion- Fleming said 10 staff members will dickmyers@countytimes.net
ate end-of-life care to which we are be affected and they are working with
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Willis, County Sued for

SELECT EVERGREEN SHRUBS
Over 16 Varieties Avaialble Defamation
Stems from TV News Interview
SPECIAL By Dick Myers
Editor
BUY 1 A civil suit has been filed against Cal-
vert County Administrator Mark Willis,
GET THE 2ND and the county as his employer, alleging
50 %OFF
defamation.
The suit was filed Sept. 25 in Calvert
County Circuit Court by Lash Bartend-
ers, LLC, a St. Leonard based event
planner and Casey St. John, the com-
DECORATE FOR FALL PLANT BULBS FOR pany’s owner.
MUMS, PANSIES, KALE & CABBAGE SPRING COLOR According to the suit, which was filed Mark Willis in his planning and zoning office be-
by Annapolis attorney Steven Preller, fore being appointed county administrator
the claim stems from statements made
to allow portable restrooms for a sched-
by Willis to Washington, DC’s ABC 7
uled one-day event. As stated above, the
in a newscast aired Dec. 19, 2019.
Health Department permitted the use of
The newscast dealt with two wed-
luxury porta-johns for this event. Plain-
dings cancelled by Lash Bartenders.
tiffs had no reason to believe the tem-
The suit alleges the following “facts:”
porary use and occupancy permit would
1. Lash Bartenders leased from Og-
not be issued as promised.
den’s Common, LLC the property
7. Despite having gone through mul-
known as 2990 Parkers Creek Road,
tiple agency reviews, including reviews
Port Republic, Maryland 20676 for the
for fire safety, Public Safety at the elev-
purpose of conducting weddings, birth-
enth hour demanded installation of an
day parties, and other social events in
LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLIES the rustic barn located on the Property.
2. At the time Lash Bartenders leased
estimated $80,000 water holding tank
before it would allow the issuance of any
use and occupancy permit.
Starter Fertilizer the Property, the landlord misrepresent-
Wentworth White ed that it had a use and occupancy per-
8. Landlord refused to pay for the
House Grass Seed Good for new lawns, required improvements to its Property
installing sod & reseeding. mit for the intended use.
50 lb. bag and, consequently, two scheduled wed-
Promotes rapid root growth. 3. Upon investigation with the Of-
ONLY dings at the property had to be relocated.
fice of Planning and Zoning of Calvert
9. Public Safety subsequently changed
$
119 88
When you Buy 3
5,000 sq. ft.
ONLY 2188 $ County, Lash Bartenders was advised
by Mary Beth Cook that the property
its position and no longer requires such
$80,000 water holding tank.
could only be used for three weddings
15,000 sq. ft. The suit goes on to say, “In the fall
ONLY 49
or more 50 lb Bags $ 88 and other social events for friends and
5lb and 25lb Bags Available of 2019, Stephanie Carrico and Nicole
family until a site plan was approved
Demme, being the two brides who had
Totes of Colonial Gray & Natural and a temporary and/or final use and
their weddings relocated, gave inter-
occupancy permit was issued. She also
Leafgro Stone Pallets indicated that the process should be con-
views to ABC’s 7 On Your Side-I Team
The equivalent of Full Pallet concerning the matter.”
cluded by February of 2019. Moreover,
approximately 35 bags. ONLY Willis, in his capacity as then Direc-
the Calvert County Health Department
ONLY $
299 00
ea. stated that luxury porta johns could be
tor of Planning and Zoning of Calvert
County was also interviewed and al-
$
12999/tote When you buy
2 or more pallets
used for a temporary use and occupancy
permit prior to construction of bath-
legedly said, “[Ms. St. John] never re-
ally followed through with the site plan
room facilities.
OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE
itself.”
4. Accordingly, the landlord and Lash
The suit alleges that the statement
Bartenders promptly began the site plan
by Willis was “completely false and
approval process in 2018 which was
defamatory,” in that “Lash Bartenders
made more difficult and time consum-
obtained final site plan approval on May
ing because Barby Harms, the member
24, 2019-before Defendant Willis gave
of Ogden’s Common, LLC, insisted on
his interview.”
using her boyfriend, namely Jeffery
The suit alleges that Willis, as direc-
Greene, P.E., to prepare the site plan.
tor, should have known “his statement to
BIG GREEN EGG ADIRONDACK CHAIRS The site plan went through multiple re-
the media was false and would subject
views and revisions and was finally ap-
Ms. St. John to public scorn and hatred
NOW SCHEDULING proved on May 23, 2019.
and destroy her business.”
On February 25, 2019, Plaintiff ap-
Fall Lawn Renovation, Over Seeding, The suit alleges that “Willis has fam-
plied to the Calvert County Board of
ily connections to Stephanie Carrico,
Fall Landscaping and Hardscape Projects. Appeals for a special exception for the
one of the brides interviewed,” and that
Property to permit the intended use.
CALL TODAY for an ESTIMATE: 800-451-1427 “Willis had a motive to misrepresent the
5. The special exception was granted
or visit WentworthNursery.com/Landscape facts to favor Stephane.”
at the hearing held before the Calvert
The suit seeks $350,000 in compensa-
County Board of Appeals on April 4,
tory and presumed damages from each
2019.
defendant and $100,000 in punitive
6. By e-mail dated April 24, 2019,
Charlotte Hall Prince Frederick Oakville damages from Willis.
30315 Three Notch Rd, 1700 Solomon’s Island Rd, 5 minutes North of Hollywood Mary Beth Cook confirmed in writing
Requests for comment from Willis
Charlotte Hall, MD Prince Frederick, MD 41170 Oakville Road that a temporary one-day use and occu-
Mechanicsville, MD and the country were not responded to
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vironmental Health Department agreed
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School Board Rejects

Return to School for
Younger Students
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Calvert County Board of Educa-
tion, on a split vote, has turned down
a request by the superintendent and
staff to begin a hybrid learning model
for Pre-K through 2nd Grade beginning
Oct. 26.
The 2-2 vote with one abstention
came at the board’s Sept. 24 meeting
after presentations from Health Officer
Dr. Laurence Polsky and staff about is-
sues related to the pandemic and from
Assistant Superintendent for Instruc-
tion Diane Workman about some of the
details of the plan that had just been
presented to the board that day. School Board Vice President Pamela Cousins
After listening and much debate,
school board member Dawn Balin-
ski made the motion to accept the plan,
which was seconded by member Tracy
McGuire. Balinski noted that if the
school system didn’t feel comfortable
with the idea. they could back off before
the implementation date, a point agreed
to by Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry.
“If it’s too dangerous I would want to
change the date,” Balinski said. But she
added, “I don’t think we need to con-
tinue to be so isolated,” based on the
current pandemic metrics.
But President Inez Claggett and Vice
President Panela Cousins opposed
the motion saying they didn’t feel the
school system was ready for the change
to a combination of online and in-per- School Board President Inez Claggett
son learning.
Newly appointed member Pat Nut- Claggett, noting the feedback she has
ter, a former country commissioner, heard about how things have been hand-
abstained stating he would like to see ed so far said, “I am getting complaints
in person how the online learning was about lack of communication,” “AN EVENING WITH JORDAN KLEPPER”
working before making a decision. During the discussion Curry asked OCTOBER 13, 7:30 P.M.
“I’m caught between a rock and a rhetorically: “If not now – when? If not
hard place,” Nutter said about being this – what?”
thrust into the middle of a controversial Curry insisted the virtual learning
issue. was most difficult for younger learn- JORDAN KLEPPER is an American comedian,
Claggett and Cousins related email ers, a point that was not disputed by the writer, producer, political commentator, actor,
reports from teachers and staff about board.
The plan as presented would have the and television host. He is currently covering
confusion over how to handle the pan-
demic. An incident was cited in which younger students to rotate two weeks the 2020 Presidential Election for “The Daily
a staff person informed the school’s in school and then two weeks virtual.
Show” in his recurring “Jordan Klepper Fingers
principal by email after hours on Friday Fridays would be set aside for indepen-
evening about being tested positive for dent learning and teacher planning. All the Pulse” segments. He is the creator and star
COVID-19 and the principal not notify- teachers in those grades would be re- of the Comedy Central docu-series, “Klepper.”
ing the staff who had been in contact quired to return to their classroom.
with that person until Monday morning. Despite the plan rejection, parents if He was formerly host and executive producer
Curry said the principal misunder- younger children were notified on Mon- of the weeknight Comedy Central talk show,
stood the procedure and thought contact day, Sept. 28 and asked to inform the
was someone else’s responsibility. school system by Oct. 2 whether their “The Opposition with Jordan Klepper.”
Polsky said the health department children would participate in in-school
does contract tracing as soon as they are learning if it was offered.
notified of a positive test, but sometimes McGuire insisted that Claggett
should have the willingness to call a
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those people had been in contact with view the plan and getting answers to
27 others. their questions.
“I am not sure we are prepared for dickmyers@countytimes.net
this,” Cousins said.
Nutter Appointed to School Board

Claggett Voted New President
By Dick Myers now. felt on the school board when he ab-
Editor Nutter pointed out he is a product stained from voting on the motion to be-
The Calvert County Board of County of the Calvert County Public Schools gin hybrid learning for grades Pre-K-2.
Commissioners (BOCC) has appointed system, as are his children, grand- That left a 2-2 deadlock and a failed mo-
former county commissioner Patrick children and nieces and nephews. tion (see separate story).
“Pat” Nutter to the Calvert County Nutter served two terms as commis- Claggett Voted in as President
Board of Education. Nutter fills the va- sioner, from 2010 to 2018. He shocked During the several month’s absence of
cancy created with the death of school the political establishment when he an- Phalen because of his illness, the board
board President William Phalen on Sept. nounced in 2018 that he was not seeking meetings were run by Vice President
7. reelection to a third term. Inez Claggett. At the Sept. 24 meeting,
Nutter’s appointment by the commis- It was during that time that the school the board voted for her to become presi-
sioners was unannounced in advance system was in turmoil over security is- dent for the next year and for Pamela
and occurred during the BOCC’s Sept. sues in the wake of the shooting incident Cousins to assume the vice presidency.
15 meeting. at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s Claggett was appointed last year to
Commissioner Mike Hart made the County. Nutter toyed with the idea of a fill the vacancy left when Kelly McCo-
motion to appoint Nutter, which was write-in candidacy for school board but nkey was elected county commissioner.
unanimously adopted, during an agenda never did. Claggett is up for reelection for her
item which was listed as a memo ad- Nutter served as commissioner presi- Commissioner 3 seat, but she is unop-
vising the commissioners they had the dent from 2012 to 2014 and was vice- posed on the Nov. 3 ballot.
authority to make the replacement for president the two previous years. dickmyers@countytines.net
Phalen with the appointment to run n Newly appointed Board of Education member
He is a retired Calvert County deputy
through what would have been the expi- Pat Nutter sheriff who began his law enforcement
ration of his term in 2022. career on the police force in Chesapeake
to education and relationship with the
Hart noted thar the normal procedure Beach. After his retirement, from 1998
teachers while commissioner.
for the commissioners to make a re- to 2003 he was Chief Zoning and Code
Nutter at his first school board meet-
placement would have been to advertise Enforcement Officer with the Depart-
ing on Sept. 24 acknowledged the pro-
for candidates. But Hart noted that the ment of Planning and Zoning.
cedure for his appointment was unusual
county was in the middle of an elec- Nutter also was a member of the Cal-
because of the unusual times. He said
tion now and also still in the middle of vert County Board of Appeals, from
he guessed the BOCC wanted a known
a pandemic. 2007 to 2010.
quantity in making the appointment
Hart observed Nutter’s commitment Nutter’s presence was immediately
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Plans Progressing for – 7.68 acres –
Kellam’s Field Investment Opportunity
‘Senior Playground’ to be Included
By Dick Myers available to $150,000.
Editor Early planning has called for the
The Town of Chesapeake Beach following elements:
is moving ahead with plans to im- •Provides improvements to exist-
prove Kellam’s Field. ing play area
Town Administrator Holly Wahl • Connects to the railway trail
reported to the Mayor and Town entrance 427 feet fronting Three Notch Road (route 5)
Council at their Sept. 17 meeting •Provides the inclusion of a low Charlotte Hall, MD and 20 foot recorded easement to Charlotte
that, “The town has just finalized impact senior playground concept. Hall Rd.
the deed for the official transfer of According to a presentation at the
Kellam’s Field with a resolution ex- Sept. 17 meeting, the improvements
Combination of RMX and RL
pected to be before Town Council would have “impact for all ages at Zoning allows for general and medical offices, daycare centers,
in October.” The Calvert County the heart of town, improved activity public buildings, multi-family residential, hotels/motels.
Board of County Commissioners area increasing a healthy lifestyle, a Personnel and business services, rental and leasing establishments,
approved the transfer of the land to senior playground utilizing low im- restaurants, group homes, etc. Offered for sale by Linda Gerrie
the town. pact work out equipment to improve with Fitzgerald Realty & Auctioneers.
Kellam’s Field is considered the balance, decreasing falls and re-
center of Chesapeake Beach. It is ducing death rates, improved com-
within walking distance of 90 per- munity socialization and increased “POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING”
cent of the town’s residents. green space that improves water
The town’s Walkable Community quality, reduces run off and reduces
Advisory Group, chaired by Coun- soil erosion.” Contact: Linda Gerrie
cilman Derek Favret, has taken So far, community engagement Text Or Call: 301.751.8941
note of the epicenter location in its surveys have shown that residents
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parts of town with the park. recreational use.” Maryland Associate Broker,
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Opioid Deaths Decrease

TH E C ALVERT A LLI A N CE AGA I N ST SUB STA NCE ABU SE PRESE N TS
20TH ANNUAL
in Calvert
By Guy Leonard The numbers expressed in the report,
Staff Writer released Sept. 22, were preliminary and
The latest report from the state’s could change as the data continues to be
Opioid Operational Command Center analyzed.
(OOCC) shows that in the second quar- Steve Schuh, director of the OOCC,
ter of 2020 opioid related intoxication said the impact of the coronavirus could
deaths in Maryland continued to rise be seen in the rising fatalities due to opi-
except in, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Wic- oid abuse and the abuse of other drugs
and Third Annual Kids’ Half-mile Super Hero Dash omico counties. and alcohol.
Calvert County showed a slight de- “This report marks an inflection point
crease in its second quarter statistics in Maryland’s response to the opioid
Oct. 26-Nov. 7, 2020 • Any day, any time! from 13 deaths in 2019 down to 11. crisis,” Schuh wrote. “With the knowl-
Calvert’s first quarter statistics also edge afforded by the fatalities data in
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KIDS’ HALF-MILE SUPER HERO DASH - FREE opioid related deaths, equal to the same a significant and detrimental effects on
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was also unchanged at just four through ing to the report, an increase of 102 over
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CARROLL’S Motorcyclist Killed in

Owings Accident
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The operator of the motorcycle has
been identified as Paul Nicholas Con-
Formerly
Crash Reconstruction Team on Sun- ner Jr., 45 of Friendship. Conner was
day, Sept. 27 at approximately 8:45 pronounced deceased on the scene as
p.m., responded to the intersection a result of injuries sustained in the
Carroll’s Equipment of Chesapeake Beach Rd. (MD Route
260) and Mt. Harmony Road in Ow-
crash.
At this time, speed, driver error,
ings for a report of a single-vehicle and alcohol are believed to be con-
collision involving a motorcycle. tributing factors to this collision.
Upon arrival units located a black This crash remains under the in-
2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle vestigation by Cpl. V. Bortchevsky
laying on its side in the westbound of Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
lane of MD Route 260. Preliminary Crash Reconstruction Team. Any-
investigation revealed the operator one with information regarding this
of the motorcycle was driving west- collision is asked to contact Cpl. V.
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Libraries, Theater Remain Closed
The College of Southern Maryland signed for so-
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pandemic, CSM will keep the St. Charles Dr Maureen Murphy tradition of effec-
Children’s Learning Center on the La Plata tively providing
campus, the Brad and Linda Gottfried The- flexible online choices and teaching modali-
ater on the La Plata Campus and the Fitness ties to adapt to the pandemic and keep our
Centers, including the pools on the La Plata students learning.”
and Leonardtown campuses closed. Onsite “As a community college, we are called
library services at the La Plata, Leonard- by our mission to serve our community,”
town and Prince Frederick campuses will Murphy continued. “Our focus changes
also remain virtual. These facilities will with the times, just as our community’s
reopen when the college determines it is vi- needs change. While there is a lot of un-
able to do so. certainty right now, we must remain true
“The news is lately filled with stories to our core and look forward. We have
about colleges and universities that have at- examined where we are, and gauged the
tempted to bring back in-person instruc- needs of our learners, many of whom will
tion, then experienced spikes in coronavirus need the college to help them get back on
cases, and consequently moved online,” ex- their feet. Learning is core to our mission,
plained CSM President Dr. Maureen Mur- and much of what we do has translated into
phy. “We know that high density gatherings the virtual environment, but unfortunately,
are problematic for the spread of the virus, some things have not.”
and honestly, college campuses are not de- Press Release from CSM
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BEGIN THURSDAY OCTOBER 7th!
The Health Department advises everyone
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Oct. 7
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Oct. 14 Oct. 16 & 17
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Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 11
CALVERT SHERIFF'S OFFICE

CRIME REPORT
During the week of September 14 – September 20, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,252 calls for service throughout the community.
Damaged Property: 20-48759 hicle located at 7-11 in Sunderland. placed under arrest and transported McDowell conducted a traffic stop
On September 16, 2020, Deputy Deputies observed the vehicle exit to the Calvert County Detention on Southern Maryland Boulevard at
Anderson responded to Running- the 7-11 and conducted a traffic stop Center where he was charged with Chaneyville Road in Owings. Upon
brook Way in Prince Frederick for on Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia making contact with the occupants,
the report of damaged property. Deputies observed the female pas- and various traffic citations. Deputy McDowell observed copper
The complainant advised that at ap- senger and rendered aid. The driver, On September 17, 2020, Deputy filing and a clear plastic straw on
proximately 12:00pm, an unknown Robert Henderson Hale (50), ex- E. Payne conducted a traffic stop the lap of the passenger as well as
suspect(s) threw white paint onto the ited the vehicle at the Lyon Creek Shopping Center a green cut straw in the passenger
door of one of the apartments. The and a search in Dunkirk. Upon making contact side door. The driver, Briana Da-
value of damaged property is $100. was conducted with the driver, Joseph Levi Butler nae Barber (26), and the passenger,
Damaged Property: 20-48919 which resulted (64), Deputy Payne was advised by Brandon Marcellous Harley (30),
On September 17, 2020, Deputy in a clear plas- Calvert County Emergency Com- exited the vehi-
Anderson responded to Baythorne tic bag con- munications Butler had a suspended cle and a search
Road in Prince Frederick for the re- taining twenty and revoked license. Bulter exited was conducted
port of damaged property. The com- five pill cap- the vehicle and a search was con- which resulted
plainant advised that on an unknown sules contain- ducted which resulted in a cut Coca- in seven clear
date, an unknown suspect(s) spray ing suspected Robert Henderson Hale cola can containing burn marks and pill capsules
painted profanity on the playground Heroin. Hale residue from suspected Crack Co- containing
equipment in the community. The was placed under arrest and trans- caine. Butler was placed under ar- white powder
value of damaged property is $200. ported to the Calvert County Deten- rest and transported to the Calvert residue suspect-
Damaged Property: 20-49013 tion Center where he was charged County Detention Center where he ed to be Heroin, Briana Danae Barber
On September 18, 2020, Deputy with CDS Possession w/ Intent to was charged with CDS: Possession additional cop-
Wood responded to Lindy Lane in Distribute and CDS: Possession- Not of Paraphernalia and various traffic per filings, a
Huntingtown for the report of dam- Marijuana. citations. clear cut straw
aged property. The complainant ad- On September 15, 2020, Deputy On September 17, 2020, Deputy containing sus-
vised that sometime during the over- Holt responded to 3rd Street in North Bowlan responded to the Dash-In pected Heroin
night hours, an unknown suspect(s) Beach for the report of a disorderly in Prince Frederick for the report of residue, and a
removed their mailbox from its post. subject. The complainant advised a a disorderly male subject. Deputy black digital
The value of damaged property is male subject, Christopher Lamar Bowlan located the male subject, scale. Located
$50. Hardy (35), was intoxicated and Jacob John Joseph Mishou (29), in Barber’s
Theft: 20-48908 would not leave screaming in- purse were Brandon
Harley
Marcellous
On September 17, 2020, Deputy his property. side the gas five additional
Bowlan responded to the South- After being told station bath- clear pill cap-
wind Apartments in North Beach numerous times room. Mishou sules containing suspected Heroin
for the report of a theft. The com- to quiet down, was placed un- residue. A search of Harley’s person
plainant advised that sometime be- Hardy con- der arrest and resulted in a brass smoking device
tween September 12th at 12:00pm tinued to yell transported and a small plastic bag containing a
and September 16th at 6:00am, an profanities and to the Calvert white rock like substance, suspected
unknown suspect(s) stole the regis- was escorted County De- to be Cocaine. Barber and Harley
Christopher Lamar Hardy Jacob Joseph
tration plates from their 2003 Harley off the proper- tention Center John Mishou were placed under arrest and trans-
Davidson motorcycle. The value of ty by deputies. where he was ported to the Calvert County Deten-
stolen property is $10. A short time later, Calvert County charged with tion Center where they were each
Theft: 20-49033 Emergency Communications ad- Disorderly Conduct. charged with CDS: Possession- Not
On September 18, 2020, Corporal vised Hardy had returned to the com- On September 18, 2020, Deputy Marijuana and CDS: Possession of
O’Donnell met with a complainant plainant’s property and was continu- Wilder conducted a traffic stop on Paraphernalia.
at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Of- ing to yell from the street. Deputies South Solomons Island Road at Cres- On September 19, 2020, Deputy
fice who was reporting a theft. The returned to the scene, placed Hardy ton Lane in Solomons. Upon making Gott responded to Buckets Sports
complainant advised that sometime under arrest, and transported him to contact with the driver, Dontevious Bar in Lusby for the report of a dis-
between September 14th and Sep- the Calvert County Detention Cen- Trevon Dorsey (26), Deputy Wilder orderly female subject who refused
tember 19th, their MVA Handicap ter where he was charged with Dis- observed a red to leave the property. Upon arrival
Placard was stolen from their truck orderly Conduct. cut straw that Deputy Gott observed the female
while dropped off for Service at On September 15, 2020, Deputy Dorsey was at- subject, Laitesha Jonelle Jones
Prince Frederick Dodge and Bayside Crum conducted a traffic stop on tempting to (28), sitting on
Chevrolet in Prince Frederick. The Jewell Road at West Chesapeake conceal. Dorsey the ground with
value of stolen property is $20. Beach Road in Dunkirk. Upon mak- exited the vehi- First Sergeant
Theft: 20-49296 ing contact with the driver, Timo- cle and a search Basham and
On September 19, 2020, Deputy thy Lee Sorghardt (36), Deputy was conducted Deputy Mason.
Plant responded to East Chesapeake Crum observed which resulted Jones appeared
Beach Road in Owings for the report Sorghardt to be in a small plas- Dontevious Trevon heavily intoxi-
of a theft. The complainant advised lethargic, have tic bag con- Dorsey cated and had
that sometime between September slurred speech, taining seven slurred speech
12th and September 19th, an un- and droopy and one half suspected Oxycodone/ and glossy Laitesha Jonelle Jones
known suspect(s) stole a “Biden eyes. Sorghardt Acetominophen pills, two additional eyes. Jones was
2020” yard sign that was placed by exited the vehi- cut straws containing white residue. placed under arrest and transported
the mailbox. The value of stolen cle and a search Dorsey was placed under arrest and to the Calvert County Detention
property is $30. was conducted transported to the Calvert County Center where she was charged with
Arrests: which resulted Timothy Lee Sorghardt Detention Center where he was Disorderly Conduct.
On September 15, 2020, Calvert in two pieces charged with CDS: Possession- Not Editor’s Note: The above arrests
County Emergency Communica- of glass with residue of burning and Marijuana and CDS: Possession of are not an indication of guilt or in-
tions advised a female passenger suspected Crack Cocaine, and mul- Paraphernalia. nocence as the cases have not been
was observed passed out in a ve- tiple copper f lakes. Sorghardt was On September 19, 2020, Deputy W. adjudicated.
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Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Feature 13
Bernie Fowler:
A Life of Service to God, Country and County
By Dick Myers It was during his three terms as county com-
Editor missioner that the famous suit was filed by the
Visitors to Bernie Fowler’s home in Prince three Southern Maryland counties against the
Frederick are greeted by two American flags Environmental Protection Agency over Patux-
and a cross along the driveway. Love of God ent pollution that eventually led to a consent
and Country have been mainstays of Fowler’s decree for a plan to clean up the river.
life. Fowler remembers cajoling the three coun-
But a slogan could easily be constructed that ties to join the effort at a Tri-County Council
says “God, Country and Calvert County,” since meeting at a Benedict restaurant. His main ally
Fowler, now 96, has become an iconic figure in in the battle was the late Tom Rymer, then a
the county, not only for his wade-ins designed member of the House of Delegates.
to call attention to his beloved Patuxent River, He used scientific evidence collected by
but also for his years of public service on the Chesapeake Biological Lab in Solomons in
school board, as county commissioner and as Boy Scout scoutmaster. time were meeting behind closed doors in making his argument that night in Benedict
Maryland state senator. He had saved money while overseas but violation of the state’s open meetings law. He and thereafter whenever he spoke about the
“I wasn’t born here,” Fowler said. “I was needed some more to start the boat rental busi- made an appointment to see them and after river.
conceived in Baltimore and born in Baltimore, ness. He went to the only bank in Prince Fred- waiting in the lobby for 45 minutes, they let During that time Governor Marvin Mandel
but I came home to my mother’s home (on erick at the time and they refused him him in. told Fowler he didn’t believe there was any-
Broome’s Island). So, for practical purposes, I As he was leaving, dejected, he ran into He asked them where they stood on the is- thing wrong with the Bay. Fowler told him,
call myself a Calvert countian.” Calvert’s legendary Louis Goldstein, who at sue. “They looked at each other – ‘We don’t “That’s your side, but I can tell you I’ve lived
Fowler’s father, Howard, a farmer and wa- the time was a state senator (he would later want a dog track either’. I said, could you give here all my life. The Patuxent River is symbolic
terman, and his mother, Lillian had moved go on to become the country’s longest serving me a letter to that? They said, ‘We’ll think of the Bay. What happens there is happening to
the family to Baltimore to work in Howard’s comptroller). about it’.” the Bay. And I’m telling you we’re in trouble.”
brother’s business, but soon returned to the Goldstein went back into the bank with He later learned they had signed a letter in As commissioner president, Fowler started
county, where Fowler grew up during the Great Fowler and told the manager, “I’m almost support of he track. It was a big motivator when every meeting with a prayer and made sure the
Depression, the middle of six children. All of ashamed to be associated with this bank. This he eventually ran for county commissioner open meetings law was adhered to and that ev-
his siblings have passed away. boy has been overseas fighting for his coun- himself. ery meeting was recorded.
In those days young boys quit school and try, lost his brother and another brother almost A hearing on the issue was held in An- In running for state senate after his third
went to work on the water with their fathers. lost.” napolis and when he got there a large group term as commissioner he got a lot of encour-
One day his mother was bemoaning the fact When he got home the banker called. His of like-minded citizens asked him to be their agement from St. Mary’s County residents
thar no one in the family had finished school. loan was approved. spokesman. since part of his district was in that county. He
Bernie told her, “I promise you I will go to He had a boat rental business and a small res- The hearing was run by the legislative com- easily defeated the incumbent John William
school. And I did fairly well.” He graduated taurant, and it had slot machines, which at first mittee vice chairman, a young lawmaker by Quade in his home county of St. Mary’s.
from Calvert High School. were illegal but everyone had them anyway. He the name of Steny Hoyer. Fowler served 12 years in the senate, and
“My mother and father both were religious said, “Every time they appointed a new grand After the hearing was over, Hoyer came up then voluntarily retired because he felt three
people,” he said. The family attended Knapp’s jury, they hid them in the back rooms until the to him and whispered in his ear, “Go home and terms was enough for anybody.
Chapel. He remembers he wasn’t particularly grand jury was over in 30 days.” sleep. I’m going to put this in the trash.” This reporter observed that he had never
religious until one day in 1938 when a revival Even after they were legalized in Southern He noted of the House Majority Leader, heard anyone say anything negative about
came to the island. In church he would often Maryland, Fowler said, “I never felt right.” “We’ve been close friends ever since. Philo- Fowler and asked if that was something he as-
hold the hand of a girl from high school. He He clearly remembers to this day a man sophically, I don’t always agree with him. Some pired to. He said, “That answers my taste buds
said, “The Holy Spirit got ahold of me that coming into the store and playing and losing of his endorsements, I really don’t know.” As to pretty good.” He added, “The training that God
night. And I dropped that little girl’s hand. I everything he had and then begging Fowler to any inkling of socialistic government, he said, gave me for my life, I owe so much to him. And
went right up.” buy a new boat he had for $60 and then losing “I’ll be honest with you. I have no support for how do I even say that? Jesus Christ, he knew
Later Fowler admits he got off track after his all of that too. that.” his price. When you die the death that he died,
brother died in the war. He said thinking about He added, “And then I got married and had a “The county commissioners right out lied to all of our sins he took on his back. But when
his parents and their faith helped straighten him couple of children and I send them off to Sun- me that day when I went in on that dog track,” he died, three days later, he was alive and well,
out. “I got back to praying and got back with day school in the morning and I’m back there Fowler remembered when he decided to run and he’s coming back.”
the Lord. And I’ve tried to do the best work, and it just bothered me. It really did it to watch for the office. His other reason for entering He reads the Bible every day and uses a
just like you and everybody else. We’re all sin- that man spend all that money.” politics was of course the Patuxent River. “My study guide given to him by his daughter.
ners. We’ve come up short. We’re all sinners.” It was that and the reluctance to sell alco- river died in n 1969. The grass shrimp. I used “It’s been a good life, I have. I know that. I
When he graduated from high school, he holic beverages that led him to eventually sell to catch grass shrimp. They all of a sudden know that I sometimes would say things that
went to work at the Naval Gun Factory as part the business after 10 years. “No more Sunday disappeared.” I’d rather not say, but when people really irri-
of the war effort during World War II. But he work. I could go to church with the children.” He had seen the deterioration of the river tate me for something that’s close to my heart, I
felt guilty not going off to battle as his two Fowler would then go on to work in the in the ten years he ran the boat rental busi- don’t jump for joy.”
brothers had and he finally convinced his boss school system and then at the hospital, which ness through the late 1950s. It wasn’t like he Even with the pandemic, Fowler has a busy
to let him enlist. His boss said the job was his was located where the sheriff’s office now is remembered as a child and like what he talks schedule. He did do his annual Patuxent wade-
when he returned. and would eventually become assistant admin- about in his annual wade-in, how he could see in at Jefferson Patterson Park in June, albeit
Fowler said, “The next morning I was down istrator. When the hospital moved, he and a his sneakers walking way out. It was Bernie’s with a reduced crowd. And he’s been serving
to G Street, Northwest (DC) and in the United group of three doctors purchased the building measure. as an advisor to the four county citizens who
States Navy.” and established a nursing home. They later sold He remembers a woman named Dixie who have filed suit against the county over adoption
On November 5th, 2018 Bernie lost the love the capacity rights to a chain operator. was a super crabber making a killing and he of the comprehensive plan.
of his life, Betty, his wife of 69 years. She was Fowler’s foray into politics violated a prom- remembers a time when watermen could really Fowler was county commissioner in 1974
the daughter of one of his best customers in his ise he had made to his father never to get into make good money working on the river. A way when the first master plan was adopted.
rental boat business that he started after getting politics. Fowler said his father chided him: of life was fading. “I just feel like that they deserve another star
out of the Navy. He had worked in the business “’You just got your nose into everything.’ I After a stint (1963-1966) on the school board in their crown because I am four square behind
while in high school. said, well that’s a cruel way to put it, Pop. But (education is another of his passions) he ran for them,” he said about the court suit plaintiffs.
Her mother introduced them. He was nine that’s how I feel. If I see something wrong, I’m county commissioner in 1970, won and was He said the comprehensive plan is intended
years older than she was. He reminisced, “It going to do something to make it right.” His fa- appointed president. to make the county the crown jewel of the
was just love at first sight. And I think it was ther eventually went along with it. After being elected but before taking of- Chesapeake Bay.
with her. She often told me that.” The issue that started it all was a proposed fice, the three new commissioners learned the But instead he said, “If their comprehensive
Fowler for years has been a fixture at Me- greyhound racetrack in northern Calvert lame ducks were about to spend the county’s plan that now exists goes into place, we’re go-
morial Day and Veteran’s Day ceremonies. He County. For the reasons he had qualms about surplus. They got legal advice that they could ing to be closer to Hoboken, New Jersey.”
said he joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars slot machines, he opposed the track. take over any time and quickly did so before dickmyers@countytimes.net
soon after returning home. He also became a He said the county commissioners at the that spending spree could happen.
14 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020
Library Expands Free Flu Shot Clinics

Hotspot Lending
Calvert Library’s mission is to serve as
a gateway to information, imagination and
inspiration by empowering lifelong learn-
interviews or allow you to watch pre-hire
training videos. Students are finding that
the bandwidth needed for a day’s worth of
in Calvert
PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland and individuals with chronic medi-
ing and providing opportunities for con- classes is more than 300MB.
– To reduce the impact of seasonal cal conditions, as well as those car-
nection to one another and the world. CO- The new hotspots will provide unlim-
f lu, the Calvert County Health De- ing for individuals in these groups. In
VID has demonstrated that connection ited data on the Sprint network which will
partment will host a series of free the past decade, between 12,000 and
these days requires internet access. While be helpful to those that are needing access
Bowles Farms
school and community f lu clinics 61,000 Americans died annually from
wifi can be accessed from the library to video and other data-heavy resourc-
throughout the county. inf luenza, and hundreds of thousands
parking lots 24/7 and from library comes. Calvert Library Executive Director,
The Health Department urges ev- are hospitalized each year. Millions
puters or inside the library on your own Carrie Willson said, “We have all come
eryone ages 6 months and older to more become sick enough to miss
device during library hours, sometimes to appreciate the critical need for access to
get an annual f lu vaccine. “Although time from work or school.
that’s just not enough. the internet. We are so happy to have been
typical f lu vaccines are ‘only’ 50- Getting the f lu vaccine is par-
Bowles Farms
Most are aware that due to our rural na- able to use grant funding and our status
60% protective, not getting a vac- ticularly important in 2020 because
ture, many Calvert County citizens are not as a public library to leverage a discount
cine is 0% protective,” said Calvert people can be simultaneously in-
able to get cable internet access and paying for additional devices to meet the internet
County Health Officer, Dr. Laurence fected by inf luenza and COVID. The
for cellular access by the gigabyte adds up needs of our customers. It won’t solve the
Polsky. “For those who may still be- first of the free f lu clinics will be
in a stressful way when you are participat- connectivity issue in Calvert but it will
come infected despite vaccination, held on October 7, 2020. For a list-
ing in Zoom meetings and classes. help many to have better access.”
their illness is typically much milder ing of all locations, times and dates,
Thanks to an Emergency Broad- Fifty-five Mobile Beacon hotspots have
and they are less contagious to others go to https://www.calverthealth.org/
band Education Assistance Grant from been added to the library’s circulating
as a result of partial protection from healthupdates/f lunotice.htm. To save
the Governor’s Office of Rural Broad- collection. The device can be kept for 14
the vaccine. For business owners and time and decrease wait times, the
band, Calvert Library has been able to days and while there are no late fees, the
managers, this also means fewer em- Health Department recommends pre-
expand their wifi-hotspot lending pro- data will be turned off after that time to
ployees become ill and miss signifi- registering for the clinics at https://
gram. Thanks to a previous grant from the encourage return for the next customer to
Sept 28th to Oct 27th

cant time from their jobs.” www.marylandvax.org/.
Maryland State Library and the Library use it. Customers can place a hotspot on
The f lu vaccine is especially im- For more information contact,
Services and Technology Act through hold and when it becomes available, they
portant for individuals who are at Champ Thomaskutty at champc.
the Institute of Museum and Library Ser- will be contacted to check it out.
high risk for medical complications thomaskutty@maryland.gov or
vices, the library has been circulating Ka- More information, including cov-
and severe disease, including adults 410-303-0695.
jeet Verizon hotspots for over two years. erage maps for the two different de-
65 years of age and older, children Pres Release from Calvert County
These hotspots provide up to 300MB of
data per day. This is sufficient for email
and some web browsing but it probably
Sept 28th to Oct 27th
vices, can be found on https://calvertli-
brary.info/using-the-library/services/
mobile-hot-spots/
younger than 5, pregnant women, Health Department
won’t get you through a few online video Press Release from Calvert Library.
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Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 15
CBL Receives Gift for STARTING A LIFETIME

DolphinWatch FINANCIAL PLAN FOR WOMEN
The JES Avanti Foundation has made sightings of Contributing Writer:
a generous donation to the University bottlenose Lynda J. Striegel
of Maryland Center for Environmental dolphins in
Science Chesapeake Biological Labo- area rivers,
ratory (CBL) to support field and labo- creeks and In recent columns, I have talked ones financially—like paying for a
ratory work for the Chesapeake Dol- bays. They about why women need to get a fi- college education for my children. I
phinWatch program. tested hy- nancial education and how many want my plan to help me do that.
“We are pleased to support Chesa- drophones, professional financial advisors aren’t • I want my plan to help me pay off
peake DolphinWatch,” said Founda- underwater offering women what they want—a my house so that when I am older, I
tion Director Elizabeth Sanders. “Our listening de- lifetime financial plan. If you are read- won’t have mortgage payments to
mission includes wilderness conserva- vices, before ing this, you’re concerned about your worry about and I won’t have to place
tion and preservation.” The JES Avanti deploying them out at sea and thought financial education. You know some- any burden for my mortgage payments
Foundation also provides humanitar- there might be rare occurrences of how such an education is important to on someone else.
ian assistance and education programs dolphins coming into rivers. As they you. Why? Are you looking for finan- What do you see in this list? Clear-
on wildlife conservation, ecology, and checked their devices, they found dol- cial protection, or is your goal to buy a ly, concern about having and keeping
natural resource management. phins were frequent visitors. The team house, a boat, or finance your child’s money. It seems that money worries
CBL Associate Professor Dr. Helen wanted to learn more about where the college education? upset this woman—she fears lack of
Bailey expressed appreciation for the dolphins were coming from, where Your answer matters. Focus on a money. OK, that’s fine as a motiva-
Foundation’s support. “The program is they were going, when and why. short term goal, such as making a ma- tor. But why? What’s going on in her
stronger because of donations as well “This is an example of how the con- jor purchase, probably won’t be enough life that causes such worry? What she
as support of citizen scientists who re- tributions of citizen scientists are so to give you the will or the stamina to needs to do is delve deeper into her
port their sightings and send us amaz- important to our researchers,” said engage in basic financial planning. list. Like the following:
ing photos and video.” Bailey went on CBL Director and professor, Dr. Tom While there is nothing magic about • I worry about money all the time.
to say the Google Play and iPhone apps Miller. “We are extremely grateful to financial planning, it takes time to im- About having enough to pay off my
are popular with those reporting dol- the JES Avanti Foundation for partner- plement a strategy. If your motivation bills. They seem to come at me from
phin sightings in the region. ing with us and investing in our efforts is to satisfy a short-term goal of mak- nowhere and pile up. I lose sleep at
Dr. Bailey and her team started the to conduct the research we need to sus- ing a major purchase, how patient will night worrying about where I will find
Chesapeake DolphinWatch program tain the environment we want.” you be? If your motivation is to im- the money to pay all the bills.
because they’d received anecdotal Press Release from CBL prove your financial health, then you’ll • I cannot seem to control myself or
have and get the stamina necessary to this situation. I feel I am a burden on
Watershed Stewards
make a plan work for you. So, forget my loved ones, my family since they
about the short-term goals. often loan me money—I know they
Let’s assume that what you want is can’t afford it. Why can’t I learn to
Academy Comes to Calvert

self-sufficiency. What does self-suf- control this thing with money?
ficiency mean to you? Does it mean Whoa! This woman’s more exten-
owning your own home, being able sive list contains something important.
The Calvert County Department of • Connect communities with environ- to retire and live at about the same Control. Her relationship with money
Public Works invites citizens to par- mental resources and people who can level as if you were still working? is out of control. Now we get to a real
ticipate in the inaugural Calvert County help restore watersheds. What would make you most satis- motivator for her.
Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA). The inaugural Calvert County WSA fied with your financial life? Where is Suppose she got control? Suppose
The program, run by University of class is expected to start Oct. 6, 2020 and your comfort level? Are you realistic she learned enough to manage her re-
Maryland Extension in partnership with continue on the first and third Tuesdays enough to understand it is unlikely you lationship with money? Feeling that
Calvert County Government, will begin each month through spring 2021. Classes will have as much money with the best control, exercising a newfound power
in the fall. The WSA is a program that will be held primarily online and field and most perfectly executed financial over money and its relationship to her,
trains adult community leaders in ways sessions will be determined pending plan as Bill Gates? now that’s a true motivator for a life-
to reduce polluted stormwater runoff, Centers for Disease Control, university, You need some ingredients here— time of financial planning. She can do
improve local water quality and help state and county guidelines for prevent- the motivation list. Make a list of your it and so can you.
Maryland to meet its requirements for ing the spread of COVID-19. motivators—what you really want to If you think, as a woman, you’ll
reductions in nitrogen, phosphorus and There will be an enrollment fee of achieve from your lifetime of financial never be able to achieve your finan-
sediment. The program is based on a $100 to help defray the cost of materials planning. Get pretty specific about cial plan because of a lack of educa-
successful model implemented in Anne that will be used in the course. Scholar- what you want. Identify your com- tion about finance or lack of a large
Arundel, Cecil, Harford, Howard and St. ships may be available for applicants if fort level. Of course, this will likely income, think again. Did you realize
Mary’s counties and the National Capi- the enrollment fee represents a financial change over the years, but to start, that women have been statistically
tol region. To achieve the designation of hardship. figure out what your list is today and proven to be better long-term investors
Master Watershed Steward, participants Enrollment in the WSA class will be we’ll use that list as something to work than men? Why? Because women use
will complete an intensive 16-session limited to 18 participants. The program towards. motivation, not short-term goals, as
training program consisting of classroom is offered on a non-discriminatory basis. Here is an example of a motivations driving factors in financial planning.
and hands-on fieldwork, a class project Anyone who is interested is welcome to list of a woman: Women come to motivation more eas-
and an individual capstone project in apply, however, priority will be given to I WANT A LIFETIME FINAN- ily than men. Once into the planning
their community. Calvert County residents. This institution CIAL PLAN BECAUSE: process, women continue to focus on
Once trained, Master Watershed is an equal opportunity provider. • I don’t want to have to worry about motivating factors, enabling them to
Stewards will work with other members Anyone interested in applying to par- money all the time. I want to know ride out the storms of ups and downs
of their communities to: ticipate in the WSA program to become I’ve done the best that can be done to in the markets without abandoning
• Assess watersheds to help iden- a Master Watershed Steward can learn minimize money worries so that I am their goals or plans. You can do this.
tify sources of pollution and restoration more by registering for a virtual informa- not and do not become a burden to my Get started today to create your life-
opportunities; tion meeting and visiting https://go.umd. family or loved ones. I want to know time financial plan.
• Educate their community on pollu- edu/CalvertWSA or by contacting WSA enough of the basics to be able to cre- Join me on the third Wednesday
tion sources and how to reduce them; Coordinators Nicole Basenback at 410- ate a money strategy and to execute it. of each month at 11am at my office
• Implement small-scale stormwater 535-3662 or by email at nicoleb@umd. • When I retire, I want to be inde- in 8906 Bay Avenue in North Beach
management practices such as installing edu, or Jackie Takacs at 240-393-6508 or pendent. I don’t want my husband/ for a discussion of this and other mat-
rain barrels or constructing rain gardens; by email at jtakacs@umd.edu. Applica- children/family to have to care for me. ters. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve your
• Inspect and/or maintain small-scale tions must be submitted by Sept. 9, 2020. I want to pay my own way. spot.
stormwater management best manage- Press Release from Calvert • I want to be able to help my loved
ment practices; and County government.
16 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020
CSM Launches Miller Center for Leadership

Miller, Hogan Discuss Bridging Political Divides
Nearly 200 people tuned in Sept. 15 in a budget and all 47 members for the “An intrinsic value and idea about what session, on Student Advocacy Day, I took
– International Day of Democracy – to senate voted for it,” Miller pointed out. democracy is all about is bringing people a group of CSM students to the gallery to
participate in the College of Southern “There is something there that everyone together of different backgrounds, and watch the Senate in progress. Our own
Maryland’s (CSM) and St. Mary’s Col- doesn’t like. There is something there that different orientations,” shared Ryan. “In Senate President Miler saw us enter and
lege of Maryland’s (SMCM) leadership everyone likes, too. All 33 Democrats and order to do this, effective communication stopped the proceedings to recognize us.
and voter education series entitled ‘In- all 14 Republicans voted for it because it is and a sense of active listening is very im- More than that, he asked Senators (Jack)
formed, Engaged, Empowered = Ready the right thing to do. It’s about teamwork, portant. As elementary as that may sound, Bailey and (Arthur) Ellis, who also rep-
– Set – VOTE!’ to inaugurate the Thomas camaraderie, having shared goals and it’s it is very crucial to operate and to have an resent Southern Maryland, to speak to us.
V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership. about working together. effective conversation to lead to results Our students were thrilled, over the moon
The live webinar included commen- “That’s what the people have forgotten and what we hope to accomplish as one really, and on the way home, one declared
tary about bi-partisanship from Mary- about on Capitol Hill,” he continued. “On body. It is also important to recognize and his intention to become Senator Miller’s
land Gov. Larry Hogan and an intimate Capitol Hill, it’s about the political party: acknowledge the many different identities chief of staff someday.
conversation between Maryland Senate the ‘I,’ the ‘you,’ the ‘person’ – instead of that make up our state and our nation. “You’d better watch out,” she said to
President Emeritus Mike Miller, a panel what’s best for the country. Hopefully, that “It is really up to our generation – my SMCM President Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan.
of college students and the audience about will never happen in here in Maryland.” generation – to continue this dialogue, “This student transferred to St. Mary’s
the senator’s life in politics and his take on On Leadership: “Attack the Issues, Not this reaching across the aisle,” Ryan add- College.”
the current political climate. Each Other” ed. “We should not shy away from con- “I cannot think of a better paragon of
Messages of Bi-partisanship Miller joined CSM and SMCM student versations and broader initiatives no mat- bi-partisan leadership and service to the
“I am so pleased to join you today for leaders Reanna Robinson, Verkia Smith, ter how difficult they may be.” citizenry than Senator Mike Miller,” said
this inaugural event of the Thomas V. Humacao Sanchez Santos and Calvin When asked which compromise of Jordan. “Nor I do believe that there is a
Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership Ryan to share thoughts on leadership, uni- which he was most proud, Miller reflected more appropriate time than right now to
at the College of Southern Maryland,” ty and the future of American democracy on all of his compromises. shepherd in a series of events focused on
shared Hogan, a Republican, in a message in conversations moderated by SMCM “Capital punishment, abortion, bus- leadership and what is required to ensure
recorded for the evening’s event. “Since Director of the Center for the Study of ing, taxes – we’ve had to compromise and that our citizens become informed and
taking office in 2015, it has been a privi- Democracy Dr. Antonio Ugues and CSM collaborate on every single issue,” he ex- feel empowered to engage in processes
lege to serve alongside my good friend Communication Professor Denise Gilm- plained. “It is not easy. The price of great- that move humankind closer to creating
Senate President Emeritus Mike Miller.” er-Knudson, who has been awarded the ness is responsibility.” a more just and equitable society for all.
Labelling Miller a “strong unifying Miller Center’s Distinguished Professor Accolades for Miller The stars are aligning.
leader for the legislature and for the state,” for Leadership. “The 2020 presidential election is Jordan cited Miller’s ‘visionary lead-
Hogan went on to explain that while he Miller said the key to successful lead- marked by an increasing divisiveness ership’ to establish SMCM as the state’s
and Miller come from different sides of ership is to be a responsible person, have between Republicans and Democrats and nation’s first public honors college in
the political aisle, they have often found integrity and do work with enthusiasm. that is of great concern to many,” said 1992.
ways to come together in the best interest “The buck does stop on your desk,” he CSM’s Executive Director of Equity and “The mission set for the college: To
for the people of Maryland. said. “You’re the leader and you make the Inclusive Diversity Dr. Sybol Anderson, provide a liberal arts education akin to
“On this International Day of Democ- decisions. You don’t alibi. You accept the who moderated a portion of the webinar. that found in elite private institutions that
racy, let’s each resolve to follow Mike’s bad things that come your way as your “While political differences also exist at is accessible, affordable and committed
great example,” Hogan added, “to con- fault. You have to have integrity and en- the state level, the approach of Maryland to diversity was unique and challeng-
tinue putting problem-solving ahead of thusiasm and you have to communicate leaders to navigating those differences is ing,” Jordan said. “More importantly, it
partisanship, compromise ahead of con- that you enjoy what you do. noticeably different. As CSM launches provided the opportunity for a premier
flict and to finding that common ground “I hire people smarter than me,” he the Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Center liberal arts education for all Marylanders
where we can all stand together.” laughed. “If we’re successful, it’s their for Leadership, we recognize the leader- who wanted one. It is primarily due to the
“I am 13 years older than Governor fault; if we’re not successful, it’s my fault.” ship of Maryland Senate President Emeri- senator’s leadership acumen that the leg-
Hogan,” Miller laughed after the video “Hearing [these messages] from the tus Mike Miller and his longtime friend islation made it through.”
played. “I was 18 and he was 5 years old governor and Senator Miller – we can Gov. Larry Hogan in steering the state On Oct. 8, CSM and SMCM will vir-
when I worked for his father. Our love for adopt their skills,” said Robinson. “We of Maryland through treacherous politi- tually host “A Pledge to Truth and Civil-
this state has always superseded our love need not be single-minded and we need cal waters using their skills in effective ity” that focuses on the need for media
for our [political] party.” to find a middle ground to move forward bi-partisanship.” literacy and civility in public discourse
A native son of Clinton, Md., Miller together. We need to attack the issues, not CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy and an Oct. 22 event entitled, “Liberty
referred to himself as “just a local fellow each other.” said the College of Southern Maryland is and Justice for All? The History of Voting
and a student of history,” who continues Sanchez agreed. living testimony to Miller’s belief in – and Rights in America.” The series concludes
to feel honored and privileged at hav- “What resonates with me is that we success with – compromise. Nov. 10 with “Indivisible: A Post Election
ing been the longest-serving state senate need to apply the principles of good com- “More than 20 years ago he worked Debrief.”
president in Maryland history and in the munication and compassion in every as- to bring our three counties—Calvert, “We do not know what the results of the
United States. A member of the Maryland pect of life,” said Sanchez Charles, and St. Mary’s—together to 2020 presidential election will be, but we
State Senate since 1975, Miller served as “These small intimate conversations form the College of Southern Maryland do know that many of our neighbors will
senate president from 1987 until January are the starting point to get the gears go- as a regional college,” Murphy shared. “I celebrate, and many will be frustrated—
2020 when he was named Senate Presi- ing on those larger conversations that believe he called it ‘hell on wheels!’ Ac- perhaps feeling despair,” shared Ander-
dent Emeritus. He continues to serve in start to produce the change in which we tually, I’ve heard stories that, after a year son about the series’ final event. “Our
the senate, representing District 27. the people want to see,” shared Smith. or more of back and forth, that Senator last moderated session will enable CSM
“My mother was a history teacher and “We need to invite the idea of humility Miller threatened to lock all three sets of and SMCM faculty, staff and students to
I was one of 10 children,” he shared with and self-reflection with open arms so that county commissioners in his office and come together again to process thoughts
the attendees. “I learned about history ev- we can use it as a tool in our education not let them out until they came to agree- and feelings about the election process
ery single day. We would travel all over process. ment. That may be hyperbole, but it un- and results and to begin to envision a posi-
the region – Bull Run, Williamsburg, “Senator Miller and Governor Ho- derscores Mike’s passion for the College tive path forward as one community.”
Gettysburg, Annapolis – to learn history. gan have both accomplished so much by of Southern Maryland, most specifically The Nov. 10 event is for CSM and
I am able to deal with today’s issues based ‘reaching across the aisle,’ and we must the students.” SMCM’s student, faculty and staff. The
on how prior, great leaders handled things continue discussions and raising aware- Murphy emphasized Miller’s dedica- other events are open to the public.
in the past. You can come up with appro- ness to respectfully bridge the divides tion to students.
priate responses [by studying history.]” within our wonderful nation to create one “Senator Miller always has time for our
Miller said politics are in a season of community for the common good,” Smith students, on his campus visits, at the an-
change – mostly on Capitol Hill – which continued. “Allow yourself to be a puzzle nual Veteran’s or Legislative breakfasts,
he referred to as “broken.” piece within our ambitious world and use and most significantly, at our annual Stu-
“Here in Maryland, unlike Capitol Hill, your power to vote for the better of all dent Advocacy Day in Annapolis,” she
we have a Republican governor who put people.” continued. “During the 2019 Legislative
Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Education 17
NJROTC Becomes Career CSM’s Jones Takes

& Technology Program Helm of State Group
Calvert County Public Schools The College of Southern Maryland
(CCPS) is pleased to announce that, in (CSM) announces that CSM Mary-
coordination with the Maryland State land Center for Environmental Train-
Department of Education’s (MSDE) ing (MCET) Assistant Director Tara
Division of Career and College Readi- Jones has been sworn in as president
ness, the Naval Junior Reserve Offi- of the Water and Waste Operators As-
cers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) is now sociation of Maryland, Delaware and
available to students as a CTE program the District of Columbia (WWOA).
of study, beginning with the graduat- She served as the organization’s pres-
ing Class of 2021. All students are re- ident-elect for the past 12 months un-
quired to complete either a College Prep til the ‘gavel’ was passed to her Sept.
pathway or CTE program to be eligible 9, 2020.
for high school graduation, with many WWOA represents water, wastewa-
students choosing to complete mul- ter and biosolids professionals in the
tiple pathways. The NJROTC program Chesapeake Bay region.
becomes CCPS’s 27th available CTE “WWOA’s primary mission is pro-
pathway. undecided.” viding training opportunities for
This new designation of the NJROTC Britta Sparks, Supervisor of In- water and wastewater operators in Tara Jones
program is the result of collaborative ef- struction, shared, “We are pleased that Maryland, Delaware, and Washing-
forts among the Division of Career and MSDE has recognized NJROTC as a ton D.C. and it is a privilege to be actual performance of their duties,
College Readiness, local school systems, CTE program of study. We have for able to help contribute to something the participant’s learning experiences
and representatives from each branch years advocated for the recognition of so important,” said Jones, of Avenue. will focus on and relate to their work-
of JROTC. In order to be considered a the program’s benefits toward career “The water and wastewater operators ing environment. MCET technical as-
CTE completer, students must complete and college readiness. If students elect in this area are some of the most dedi- sistance program, funded by MDE,
three required courses (NJROTC I – III) military service as a career after high cated and fantastic people I have ever is available to qualified wastewater
and may choose to complete an optional school, they begin at a higher rank and met, and I look forward to serving treatment plants. Learn more about
fourth course (NJROTC IV). NJROTC paygrade than other enlistees. If they them as WWOA president.” MCET by visiting http://www.mcet.
students are offered the opportunity opt to attend university, there are po- MCET was established on the org/index.html.
take the Armed Services Vocational Ap- tential scholarships and military acad- CSM’s La Plata Campus in 1982 to About WWOA: WWOA is a non-
titude Battery (ASVAB) test and partici- emy recommendations based upon their provide free technical assistance to profit organization whose objectives
pate in the ASVAB Career Exploration high school NJROTC course of study small rural communities with their are: To further the knowledge of the
Program. A score of 31 on the ASVAB and participation within the unit. If waste water treatment facilities, and planning, design, construction, oper-
meets Technical Skill Attainment (TSA) they move into other career areas, the train waste water treatment facil- ation, maintenance, and management
requirements for the program. knowledge and skillsets acquired from ity inspectors. Originally funded by of systems for water supply and dis-
According to Carrie Akins, Director NJROTC can contribute to success in the Environment Protection Agency, tribution, collection and treatment of
for Career and Technology Education, careers in government, private industry today the MCET is located at CSM’s domestic and industrial wastewaters,
“The goal of all CTE programs is to pre- entrepreneurship and non-profit organi- Regional Hughesville Campus and and solid waste collection, disposal,
pare students to have a world of options zations. The attributes of personal hon- is funded by a combination of state recycling and utilization; To inform
available to them post high-school with or, individual discipline, self-reliance, grants and statewide open enrollment. the public about those systems and
regard to careers and college. It is there- and positive leadership will serve stu- MCET strives for excellence in the necessity for highly skilled op-
fore fully fitting to add the NJROTC dents well throughout their lives in any environmental, safety and health erating personnel; and To promote
program as a CTE completer pathway. chosen career.” training and compliance assistance the certification of operators in these
Through NJROTC, students can choose Current juniors and seniors who have through practical applications. Em- facilities.
to prepare for a career in the military, already successfully completed Levels ployers and employees who part- You may also be interested in read-
but this program is not limited to stu- I, II, and III of NJROTC will be retro- ner with MCET integrate regulatory ing: https://news.csmd.edu/all-news/
dents who wish to pursue a career in en- actively awarded CTE completer status. compliance into their site-specific csms-len ny-gold- ea r ns-st a n ley- e -
listed service. All students in NJROTC Those current juniors who complete training and day-to-day activities. kappe-training-award/.
gain valuable leadership, collaboration, NJROTC III this year will be considered Combined with applications of best Press Release from CSM
problem-solving, and communication pathway completers this year. Students management practices geared to the
skills that will prepare them well in any who still wish to enroll in the NJROTC
chosen career field. NJROTC is an ideal program for this school year should con-
program for both students who have tact their school counselor as soon as
chosen a future career pathway as well possible.
as for those students who may yet be Press Release from CCPS.
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Thursday, June 28,
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Education Initiatives Recommendations,
The County Times
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1958 and controls preservation projects,
the
licensing of commercial that cost the commission $400,000.
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and anglers alike. sions operating funds on the commis-
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commission to the audit.
is based in Colonial According to the
report the commis- Hogan today an- academic program offered before
and
Beach, Va. sion diverted revenues
from all oyster nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer
lion in new educa- a school with a high concentrati for
advertising my
The audit found licenses, surcharges
that identificatio inspection taxes and on of
the commission increas- n tags to these projects. tion funding to go students in kindergarten through
The audit chided living in poverty eighth
ingly cannot operate the commission for toward a series and at risk of falling
of
without spending
out
expending so much
on one portion initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements,
along
its reserve accounts of fisheries preservation at the expense of ing recommend with $500,000 for
the recruitment, train-
and a-
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$80,000 in cash restrict- gard for other areas of responsibili re- cation, known as n
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statewide facilities
assessment.
a
Commission trative operations adminis- its final findings The governor also
to cover operating and
ex- ability to remain could result in the in- at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 authorized an
By Guy Leonard penses when there
was the audit stated. a viable going concern,” this funding reflects million in the current ad-
no operating cash preliminary recommend cal year for need-based fis-
Staff Writer
best source for me

in tenuous financial avail- Concurrently, the audit earlier this year. ations made through scholarships
condition, a report able,” the report stated. found the com- the Maryland Higher
from state’s Office mission “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Education
of Legislative Audits “As had problems recording
The Potomac River states. the commission had of June 30, 2017, counting for all and ac- deserves ac-
sion, which is chargedFisheries Commis- The commission coordinates not
reserve for these funds. reimbursed the tion; it did not
of its financial transac- cess to a world-class
education, regard- In addition to the
tion and oversight with the preserva-
fisheries have accounting personnel less of what neighborho Kirwan recommend funding for the
of regulations between “At the end of fiscal with to grow up in,” said od they happen released $40 ations, Hogan
by both Maryland the fishery shared partment the Maryland De-
commission’s deficit year 2017, the ing adequate knowledge of account- Governor Hogan. million in school also
and Virginia, is still of Natural Resources standards to do so, “That’s why our administrat funding that had safety
Virginia Marine Resources and the totaled for restricted according to the been restricted by
approximately $145,000, funds report. vided record funding ion has pro- legislature the
to catch up on all Just Listed!

Commission in the
crease of $55,000 an in-
over the fiscal year The commission does for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 budget. This funding
2016 deficit.” secure location where not even have a mitted to innovative and has been com- capital improveme
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the ups to its servers,
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Initiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million
school systems to
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another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s
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balance.” The commission responded
to the au-
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Lexington Park, MD revenues decreased dit saying it had heeded the advice given
the local news and

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18 Sports The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. didn’t want to get too comfortable. I
Contributing Writer didn’t want to feel like home. I don’t
During my, ahem, illustrious want to get relaxed. I want to keep
athletic career, I ran onto many my edge. I want to stay focused on
diamonds, courts and fields with the task at hand. So, I’m sleeping
sparsely populated bleachers. De- on the couch right now, dog, with a
spite free admission, there was lit- room full of Chunky soup.”
tle to draw patrons to that level of Udonis Haslem is now one of my
competition other than family obli- favorite athletes.
gation, an adolescent crush or sheer So why are these guys doing it?
boredom. Brady and Brees – why, at 40-plus-
Over the last few months, the years-old, are they going through
greatest athletes in the world have this implausible season? Why is
100%
been living the modest rec league LeBron, at 35, laying it on the line
athletic experience. Due to COVID in front of virtual fans? Why is
rules, mostly or entirely empty ven- Haslem locked in his room eating
ues have greeted men and women Chunky soup on his couch/bed?
accustomed to competing in packed The easiest answer: an athlete’s
houses with raucous fans provid- professional lifecycle is finite. Fa-
Calvert County ing vibrant feedback – positive and

negative – on their performances.
Now the cheers and boos are manu-
ther time allows for only so many
opportunities to cash professional
checks, build tenure and make
In Print & Online factured and the faces in the stands
are peculiar virtual representations
championship runs; a season is just
too precious to forfeit to a virus. If
or cardboard likenesses. you can play, you play.
Such are these strange times. There are two more common,
www.countytimes.net With several sports months into non-sports-specific reasons.
bubble life and the NFL nearing The first is duty – to self, team
Legal Notice
its quarter-pole, I often ponder the and profession. James knows the
athletes as much as the scoreboard. Lakers can’t win a championship
What must this be like? Certainly without him. Same for the Saints,
all are grateful to be employed and sans Brees. Haslem, while not a
IN THE MATTER OF CARINNA MARIA DESANTIS have the means afforded profes- major on-court contributor, is the
FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO KYLE MAXWELL DESANTIS sional athletes. But this has to be Heat’s captain. Brady no doubt feels
BY AND THROUGH HIS/HER MOTHER an incredible grind – the restric- an obligation to his new organiza-
In the Circuit Court for Calvert County, Maryland tions, risk of contracting COVID, tion and teammates. So, to a man,
Case No.: C-04-FM-20-486 distance from family and eerie they play.
Notice (Adult) game-day experiences. No amount The other is the opportunity to be
of money can relieve the psycho- the standard – an example. Staying
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which
he/she seeks to change his/her name of a minor from CARINNA MARIA DE- logical burden. And regardless of limber - of mind, body and spirit
SANTIS to KYLE MAXWELL DESANTIS. The petitioner is seeking a name political leaning, there’s the added - while facing an uncertain and
change because: This is my child’s referred name. weight of national events ladled evolving world, surely affords ath-
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the
over these bizarre daily operations. letes a way to use their platforms in
07/19/2020. The objection must be supported by an affidavit (written statement So, I watch and wonder. Where a transcendent way and without the
confirmed by oath or affirmation) and served on the petitioner (Maryland Rule does LeBron James find motiva- condescending and naïve “stick to
1-321). If no timely objection is filed, the court may issue a default judgement or tion? Drew Brees or Tom Brady? sports” criticisms.
grant the name change.
What about Max Scherzer or Bryce Our individual adaptation to pan-
Harper? Or Celtics forward Gordon demic life, no matter how effective,
Kathy P. Smith, Hayward, whose wife just had their has undoubtedly had moments of
Clerk of Court for first son, a child he won’t hold until great challenge. A sense of duty to
Calvert County Maryland
Boston’s season ends? self and employer, and a responsi-
The Undefeated recently pub- bility to be an example for our fam-
lished a fascinating piece on Miami ilies – personal and professional –
find us on
Heat big man Udonis Haslem. Has- has no doubt provided inspiration.
lem, 40, is a 17-year NBA veteran For the sports fan, an added source
and three-time champion. He can’t of encouragement has been seeing
possibly need the paycheck or rel- athletes doing the same.
ish any aspect of bubble living – a So, thank you LeBron, Brees,
suggestion validated in the feature. Brady and, of course, Udonis Has-
Haslem discussed his approach lem and his Chunky soup. Thanks
– purposefully avoiding interac- for keeping me…us…sane through
tion with other teams’ players, ap- all this madness.
proaching every day with discipline From my bubble to yours –
and an edge; in other words, being cheers, fellas.
a little salty to cope with salty cir- Send comments to Ronald-
cumstances. Haslem then dropped GuyJr@gmail.com
this fabulous bubble-life quote: “I
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Cumbo Gives His ‘Side

of the Story’ A Resounding Success
To the Editor: I was completely cooperative with
Just wanted to explain my side of the law enforcement and the States Attor- To the Editor: sights on past and current healthcare
story as written by Dick Myers . ney, and I accepted responsibility. I am The Big Conversation held on Sep- in Southern Maryland. The Library
The Maryland wiretap statue can be grateful that the Maryland States At- tember 13, 2020, was a resounding went the extra mile for community,
easily and inadvertently violated. Hav- torney agreed to recommend probation success. It was an amazing commu- as did so many others.
ing a Ring Doorbell or similar device before judgement (PBJ). In Maryland, a nity effort. We would be remiss without rec-
that records both video and audio upon PBJ is not a conviction. I was given a This year’s topic was “Many ognizing Maryland Humanities for
automatic activation without a warn- fine in lieu of community service, since, Wounds to Heal: Health Care (In) the grant to support the Big Con-
ing of the audio recording, puts you in for nearly all my life, I have been in- Equity”. There were 216 online par- versation, and the 29 trained media-
violation of a Maryland felony wiretap volved in community service. ticipants in the program. It took an tors from the Community Mediation
law. There is a need for a change in the My career of public service began in incredible amount of technical sup- Centers of Calvert, Charles, and St.
Maryland statue to require criminal in- high school. I co-founded and launched port to host and sustain a three hour Mary’s counties, who facilitated the
tent for prosecution. the Prince George’s county Hotline and on-line virtual program. This could small group discussions.
This November, I am running for Suicide Prevention Center, a program not have happened without the exper- We also acknowledge the support
Mayor of Chesapeake Beach. Therefore, that continues to operate today. From tise of Calvert Library staffer Robyn of the 22 Big Conversation Partners:
I want to inform those who may not those efforts, I was appointed to the Truslow, Director Carrie Wilson, and Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish,
know of an incident that happened to advisory board of the Prince George’s other library staff members. All Saints Episcopal Church, Cal-
me in the late quarter of 2018. I learned County Mental Health Department The event included a pre-recorded vert County Public Schools, Calver-
from it, regret it, and I apologize; never- Mental Health Unit, I volunteered as a panel discussion of experts address- tHealth, Calvert Interfaith Coun-
theless, a few good things evolved as a member of my local volunteer fire de- ing historical inequities in Southern cil, Community Mediation Centers
result. What happened is as follows: partment as a firefighter and served on Maryland healthcare, implicit bias of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s
I installed a widely available tele- the rescue squad while also working as in healthcare delivery, and systemic Counties, College of Southern Mary-
phone app on my cell phone. In lieu of technician in the emergency room at and environmental impact on health land, , Concerned Black Women of
writing notes, I recorded from July to Prince George’s Hospital. After that, I outcomes. Generational trauma and Calvert Co, Emmanuel SDA Church –
November 2018 to remember telephone served 27 years as a law enforcement lack of trust in healthcare by many St. Leonard, Historic Sotterley, Inc.,
conversations while I was on the go. I officer, having retired as a detective ser- African American families were also NAACP Branches of Calvert, Charles
did not record to seize personal infor- geant/first sergeant. I served 19 years addressed. The panel included: Dr. and St. Mary’s Counties, Patuxent
mation, which is typically thought of honorably as an elected official serving Meenakshi Brewster, Public Health Friends (Quaker) Meeting, Public Li-
as wiretapping. Furthermore, I had as your town councilman in Chesapeake Officer in St. Mary’s County; Shell- braries of Calvert, Charles, and St.
neither criminal nor malicious intent Beach, President of the Maryland Mu- nice M. Hudson, RN, Director of Mary’s Counties, Remnant Center
or purpose. Of the 275 reported calls, nicipal League, and President of the Quality Assurance, Charlotte Hall of Excellence, Inc., St. Mary’s Co.
many were in legal jurisdictions outside Southern Maryland Municipal Associa- Veterans Home; Dr. Laurence Pol- Health Department and St. Mary’s
Maryland, and most were to friends and tion. I have served on numerous Boards. sky Public Health Officer in Calvert Co. Public Schools.
family. None of the calls were shared I received certificates of appreciation County; Cheri C. Wilson, MHS from This program is evidence that we
- other than the one call that was the for dedicated service, governor cita- Johns Hopkins Medicine, Office of belong to a community where people
cause of a complaint. Nevertheless, my tions, commander’s awards, recogni- Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Eq- feel deeply about one another. Thank
action was a violation of Maryland law. tion for meritorious service, recognition uity; Malcolm Funn, JD from Calvert you to all those who spent a Sunday
I acknowledged, and I regret breaking for demonstrated valor, and Maryland NAACP; and Moderator: Lauretta afternoon to learn and talk about is-
that law. To be specific, the very brief, House and Senate Awards. Grier, from Concerned Black Wom- sues that affect us all. If information
recorded conversation was in an effort I will continue to serve my commu- en of Calvert Co. The panelists not leads to transformation and change,
to save the loss of the library in Chesa- nity. I offer my record for your compari- only offered information; they also we have taken important steps toward
peake Beach. I addressed a procedural sons for Mayor of Chesapeake Beach. I offered thought provoking commen- making positive and lasting changes
question regarding why the library was hope that I will not be shadowed by a tary, which inspired conversation in for a just community for Southern
not automatically relocated back in single mistake committed outside of the small group discussions. Maryland.
Chesapeake Beach after North Beach character. Because I am a person with a The 13 small group conversations Diane Davies - Chairperson
reneged on their proposal following the lifetime of honorable and dedicated ser- that followed, offered the online par- The Big Conversation Partners in
deadline for submission. I chose to share vice to our community, I hope you will ticipants the opportunity to share Dismantling Racism and Privilege in
the recorded conversation with a coun- give me your vote for Mayor of Chesa- their personal perspectives and in- Southern Maryland
cil member and the town administrator peake Beach in the November 3, 2020,
because the message was succinct and Town Election held at Town Hall. I want
clear to prove a point. In addition, after- to continue serving my community,
wards, the person recorded was not the
complainant. Mayor Pat Mahoney, who
open and honest with honor and dignity
bringing about results “you can see” and
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St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County
20 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 1, 2020
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
dickmyers@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Margaret Weekes olds and his wife, Julie; brothers Rusty

Weekes and Terry Weekes and sister
two great-grandchildren; and her brother,
Bill Johnson of VA. She was preceded
WV to Joseph Havelka and Irene (Re-
gan) Havelka.
Reynolds Monica Weekes and her husband, Rob; in death by her husband, Herbert Mill- She was a high school graduate and
nieces and nephews Patrick Weekes and ing whom she married on May 25, 2008 later went on to marry her sweetheart
his wife, Karin, Kelly Johnson and her in Lusby, MD; her son, Jeffrey Denton; Phillip Pursel in Temple Hills, MD.
husband, Tristan, Connor Weekes, Kien- and her siblings, Bobby Johnson, Harold They settled into their home in Deale,
an Weekes, Brennen Honaker, Casey Johnson and Claudia Gentry. MD and later had four boys. Her fam-
Honaker, Roslynd Lenahan, Seanne Family will receive friends on Sat- ily was her world and she was a stay at
Weekes, Reiley Weekes, David Reynolds urday, October 3, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. home mother for years while raising
and Beau Doom. She was predeceased by until 12 p.m. with a Funeral Service con- their children. Once their children
her parents, sister Mary Ann Weekes and ducted by Rev. Dave Showalter following were in school she went on to work for
brother Tom Weekes. at 12 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 Giant Food, where she later retired
A Mass of Christian Burial was held American Lane, Lusby, MD. Interment from.
at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in will follow in St. Paul United Methodist Irene was a very simple, down to
Solomons, Maryland. Charitable contri- Church Cemetery, Lusby, MD. earth, devoted wife and mother. She
butions may be made in remembrance of Serving as pallbearers will be Gar- always sacrificed her needs for the
Maggie to Calvert Hospice or End Hun- rett Denton, Cody Denton, J.D. Denton, good of her family. Some of her hob-
ger in Calvert County. Christopher Denton, Robert Denton and bies included bowling when she was
Dillon Denton. Serving as honorary younger, diehard Pittsburgh Steel-
Shirley Ann Denton pallbearers will be Dr. Dutta, Dr. Mun-
shi, Dr. Hakim, Dr. Patel, Dr. Clark and
ers fan and faithfully watched their
games. She absolutely loved to cook
Dr. Thomas. and would not let you leave until she
Margaret Weekes Reynolds of Solo- Memorial contributions may be made knew you were full. Some recent hob-
mons, Maryland, a wife, mother and re- to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince bies included playing card games,
tired executive with a Washington, D.C. Frederick, MD 20678. taking peaceful walks outside, sitting
learned society for over thirty years, Condolences to the family may be outside soaking up some sunshine
died on September 13 at Calvert Hospice made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com. while taking her afternoon naps and
House in Prince Frederick, Maryland. lets not leave out watching Fox News
She had been suffering from Parkinson’s
disease. Irene Evelyn Pursel to catch up on the recent events in the
world.
Maggie, as she was affectionately Her surviving family members
known, was born in Pittsburgh, Penn- include her four sons, David Pur-
sylvania to her parents, George Edward sel of Calvert Co., Richard Pursel of
Weekes and Helen Mealey Weekes. She Dandridge, TN, Mark Pursel (Jenny
graduated from Bishop O’Dowd High Padgett) of Huntingtown, MD, Brian
School in Oakland, California in 1964 (Renee) Pursel of Myrtle Beach, SC,
and from Santa Clara University in Santa four grandchildren, Brittany (Rob-
Clara, California in 1968. ert) Mockabee, Devon Pursel, Mary
She met her husband, Christopher J. Pursel and Alexis Pursel and (Justin
Shirley Ann Denton, 78, of Lusby, MD
Reynolds, at Santa Clara and they were Fulford), six great grandchildren,
passed away on September 25, 2020 at
married at All Saints Catholic Church on Cameron Mockabee, Jace Mockabee,
the Calvert County Nursing Center.
June 21, 1969 in Hayward, California. Mason Mockabee, Harley Fulford,
Born June 29, 1942 in Prince Freder-
They moved to Washington, D.C. that Dillion Pursel and Kayden Pursel.
ick, MD, she was the daughter of the late
year. She attended Georgetown Univer- Irene was preceded in death by her
Claggett Johnson and Lillian Gentry.
sity for two years studying Modern Eu- loving husband Phillip Pursel, her
Shirley graduated from Calvert High
ropean History. She was employed at the parents Joseph & Irene Havelka and
Shool in 1959. She was a Nurses Aide
National Catholic Education Association one sister, Beverly Kemp.
until her retirement in 2012. Shirley en-
and then joined the staff of Senator Alan Visitation will be Friday, October
joyed playing Bingo, visiting her sister
Cranston (D-CA) on Capitol Hill during 2, 2020, 10-11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral
Claudia and going to the mountains. Irene Evelyn Pursel (Nickname
the Watergate era. For over thirty years, Home-Owings, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Shirley is survived by her children, – Tootie), 78, of Shallotte, NC and a
she was employed at the Linguistic Soci- Owings, MD 20736. Funeral service will
Patricia Denton of St. Mary’s County, former residence of Dunkirk, MD
ety of America and rose to the position of follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
James Denton of Calvert County, Mi- passed away peacefully at her home
Executive Director. Interment will be at Southern Memori-
chael Denton of TN, and Gregory Den- on Thursday September 17, 2020. She
She is survived by her husband, Chris- al Gardens, 10155 Ward Road, Dunkirk,
ton of WV; fifteen grandchildren; twenty was born April 16, 1942 in Wheeling,
topher, and their son, Rowan Foley Reyn- MD 20754.
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Chesapeake Bay striped bass able while supplies last. Sessions of Food Science & Technology.
Thursday, October 1 move up and down the Atlantic are 15-20 minutes. Capacity lim- https://smadc.com/news/
Calvert Toastmasters Zoom coast from their estuarine birth- ited to 12 people per session. This
Meeting place. Until recently we have only month’s theme is O is for Otters. Ongoing
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. seen glimpses of this movement This program is now offered at
We Love Calvert Arts Festival
Our club provides a supportive when tagged fish are caught by various times throughout the day,
$10k benefit for Children
and positive learning experience anglers or scientists. Now with to accommodate guests during all
Online, October 1st - 10th
for members to develop public electronic transmitters embedded sessions. For specific times, please
All Saints’ Church will hold this
speaking and leadership skills. in the tummies, or chemical trac- visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.
event to raise $10,000 for five chari-
Please email cua942nd@gmail. ers in bones in their ears we can
ties that support our County’s chil-
com for the password if you need follow them along on their jour- A Pledge to Truth and Civility
dren AND promote our loyal arti-
it. ney - learning why and when they Online; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
sans (https://www.facebook.com/
move and how these migrations College of Southern Maryland
calvertartsfestival/)! This event
Sea Squirts affect their growth, survival and (CSM) Professor of Communica-
replaces the Calvert Arts Festival.
Calvert Marine Museum; vari- reproduction. Hear internationally tions Michelle Christian and CSM
Visit All Saints website (https://
ous times recognized expert, Dr. Dave Secor Instructor of Media Studies, Jour-
www.allsaints1692.org/) to donate
This program invites adults and talk about his most recent work on nalist and CSM Non-Profit In-
(checks, cash, credit card, PayPal);
children 18 months to 3 years to this striped nomad of the Bay. stitute Coordinator Cara Fogarty
donations are tax-deductible.
discover the museum together discuss how to spot fake news, the
through music, stories, and spe- Wednesday, October importance of checking facts and
CalvART Gallery
cial activities. Join us for story 7 sources of information, and a va-
CalvART welcomes you to come
time and a take away craft, avail- riety of strategies for maintaining
Literary Connections Series in and enjoy a semi-intimate view-
able while supplies last. Sessions civility while engaging in difficult
Online; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ing at the gallery or to visit our
are 15-20 minutes. Capacity lim- political conversations. Hosted by
The College of Southern Mary- new online venue. Come experi-
ited to 12 people per session. This CSM’s Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.
land (CSM) will present a virtual ence the variety of art represented
month’s theme is O is for Otters. Center for Leadership, Student
Connections Literary Series read- by Linda Craven, Freeman Dod-
This program is now offered at Life Department and Equity and
ing featuring Poet, Editor, Essay- sworth, Nico Gozal, Davy Strong,
various times throughout the day, Inclusive Diversity Office, and
ist and Translator Martín Espada. and Marcia Van Gemert. Calvart-
to accommodate guests during all St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Espada will continue CSM’s long- gallery.square.site
sessions. For specific times, please (SMCM) Center for the Study of
standing tradition of connecting Democracy and SMCM’s Stu-
visit calvertmarinemuseum.com. ArtsWorks@7th
established and emerging authors dent Activities Department, reg-
ArtWorks@7th announces ‘Lo-
Saturday, October 3 with the Southern Maryland com-
munity by reading from his forth-
istration is required for this free
cal Flair’ an invitational show
Zoom event. Register at https://
Pirate Day coming book, Floaters, and other beginning Friday, September 11
csmd.zoom.us/meeti ng /register/
Calvert Marine Museum works during a free Zoom webinar. through Sunday, November 1.
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fit and head to the museum for com mu n it y- events/2020 -10 - 07_ tured at the gallery with an open-
pirate-themed adventures! Learn connections-martin-espada. ing outdoor reception Saturday,
Virtual Acidified Foods
to talk like a pirate and walk the September 12 from 11am to 5pm.
Workshop
plank. Build your own pirate ship Thursday, October 8 Online, October 8th
Browse the gallery’s newly reno-
with one of our pre-packaged kits, vated space to see exciting new
Sea Squirts The Southern Maryland Agri-
available as a carry-out craft dur- works from invited local artists.
Calvert Marine Museum; vari- cultural Development Commis-
ing each open session at the mu- Physical distance and masks are
ous times sion, a division of the Tri-County
seum, while supplies last. Program required in the gallery at 8905
This program invites adults and Council for Southern Maryland, is
included with museum admission. Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach.
children 18 months to 3 years to offering a virtual FDA-certified
Preview and 24/7 shop online at
Acidified Foods Better Process
Tuesday, October 6 discover the museum together
through music, stories, and spe- Control School training workshop
FB www.artworks@7th.com and
on Instagram or by appointment at
Science for Citizens Seminar. cial activities. Join us for story in partnership with Dr. Y. Martin
410-286-5278.
Online; 7 p.m. time and a take away craft, avail- Lo, Process Authority and Ambas-
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Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Calvert County Times Fun & Games 23
CLUES ACROSS band 27. Baseball’s Gordon

1. They look out for kids 44. Patti Hearst’s captors and rock’s Snider are
4. Play 45. Long-legged wading two
7. Water (French) bird 28. Pie _ _ _ mode
8. Prayer leader 46. Specialized biological
grouping
29. Don’t know when
10. Small constellation
48. A coin goes in it yet
12. _ _ Carta: influential
royal charter 49. Of the wind 31. Supervises
13. Pressure unit 50. One-time measure of interstate commerce
14. Extrasensory length 32. Make a ringing
perception 51. A very large body of metallic sound
16. A symbol of “Aloha” water 33. Helps little firms
17. Portion of the small 52. River in NE Scotland 34. Pound
intestine CLUES DOWN 35. Lilly and Manning
19. Psychedelic 1. Boston hoopster are two
amphetamine 2. A type of bribe 36. Put on the back
20. Very long period 3. SE England county
of time burner
4. Returned material 37. Baltimore
21. British overseas
territory authorization (abbr.) ballplayer
25. Cereal grain 5. “Hotel California” 38. Cuddle
26. Car mechanics rockers 39. Poker stake
group 6. Italian province 40. Drinks to
27. Wish harm upon 8. Mischievous child celebrate a birth
29. At a specific prior 9. Popular street (Spanish)
time name 44. Pouch
30. Peyton’s younger 11. Boxing promoter 47. Not around
brother
Bob
31. UK firefighters’
union 14. Snakelike fish
32. Carroll O’Connor’s 15. Break into pieces
screen partner 18. The Bay State
39. Popular show 19. Time zone
honoring musicians 20. Port city in Yemen
41. Basics 22. In name only
42. Honk 23. 007’s creator
43. Trent Reznor’s 24. No (Scottish)
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Hospice House Suspends Operations

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School Board Rejects

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