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2 The Calvert County Times Thursday, March 29, 2018

IN LOCAL
“IN MY OPINION WE DON’T HAVE TIME.
WE NEED TO ACT NOW.”
—SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER KELLY MCCONKEY ON ARMING SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICERS

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LOCAL NEWS 3
COPS & COURTS 10
Local
COMMUNITY11 Page 4
FEATURE14
EDUCATION15
OBITUARIES16
SPORTS17 Cops & Courts
COMMUNITY CALENDAR  18
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SENIOR CALENDAR 19
LIBRARY CALENDAR 19
ENTERTAINMENT20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22
CLASSIFIEDS23
LETTER TO EDITOR 23
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School Board Rejects Arming Safety Officers
Community Reacts to Decision with Protest Rally
By Dick Myers
Editor
Kelly McConkey made the motion.
The Calvert County Board of Educa-
tion member (and county commission-
er candidate) said: “In my opinion we
don’t have time. We need to act now.”
McConkey was talking about the hot
button issue of school security and
safety.
McConkey’s motion was to arm the
school system’s Safety Advocates who
have gun permits and are properly
trained. Many of the Safety Advocates
are retired law enforcement officers.
Sheriff Mike Evans has thrown his
support behind the idea to supplement
his five armed officers assigned to the
schools.
McConkey’s motion came just hours
before one of the victims of the Great
Mills High School shooter, Jaelynn
Willey, was taken off life support and
died a short time later. Willey’s killer,
an ex-boyfriend Austin Rollins, shot
himself as an armed school resource
officer fired at him. That shot hit the
boy’s gun, according to police reports.
McConkey said about arming the
safety advocates: “I am very passion-
ate about that.” He has children in the
public school system.
School Board Chair Tracy McGuire
called for a second. There was none.
There was no discussion. Board mem-
ber Bill Phalen did say later he thinks
the school system should be “looking
at why young people do this.” He then
urged everyone to attend a school play.
The video of the school board meeting
portion dealing with McConkey’s mo-
tion went viral over the weekend, par-
ticularly with Phalen’s non-sequitur
making its way on protest signs saying,
“No musical is more important.”
McConkey’s reaction on Facebook:
“I am in shock. As a parent and a
school board member that this is not
being taken seriously by anyone else
other than me. I’m disgusted to say the
least.”
Reactions came fast and furious.
Retired deputy and school teacher Mi-
chael Bomgardner’s letter to the school
board was shared by many. He wrote:
“As a retired Deputy Sheriff who spent
many years in the school system run-
ning the DARE program I am appalled
and saddened at the lack of initiative
displayed in the meeting last night.
Not one of you could even ask for a
discussion about the topic or table the
motion, so at least a debate could have
been made and maybe other options
explored. I was shocked to see no one
seconded the motion and then Mr. Pha-
len you have the audacity to talk about
a play and how great it is. Definitely
not the time for a discussion about a
play when kids across the country are
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dying because no one addresses the
problem. What a missed opportunity
you had to step up and lead!”
There were only four board members
in attendance at the March 22 meeting.
Pamela Cousins was not at the meet-
ing, although she has previously spo-
ken out against guns in schools.
Board member Dawn Balinski was
one of those who did not support Mc-
Conkey. She gave her reasoning on a
Facebook post: “The main goal of a
Safety Advocate is to create an envi-
ronment of ‘open communication’ be-
tween students and the administration
in order to defuse problems before they
occur. I do not believe that this job de-
scription is compatible with adding
‘armed confrontation’ to their duties.”
Those concerned about the lack
of action by the school board hastily
called a rally for Monday, in front of
the school system’s central office on
Dares Beach Road The turnout caused
a traffic jam and police officers were
needed to direct traffic. Hundreds
showed up.
An impromptu stage on the bed of
a pickup truck was set up on the road
shoulder. Commissioners Mike Hart
and Tom Hejl spoke in support of
McConkey.
Hart introduced himself as a county
commissioner. But he said, “The most
important job I have is as a father and
a parent.” Hart criticized the school
board for not discussing the issue but
instead talking about it on Facebook
several days later.
Commissioner Vice President Hejl,
who introduced the motion for the
county to pony up to $2 million for
school safety, noted Baumgardner in
the audience and said he would be a
good choice for write-in candidate for
school board. He said the members
needed to be replaced.
Bomgardner then spoke, repeating
much of what he had put in his letter to
the school board.
Another potential write-in candidate
emerged on March 27 when Commis-
sioner Pat Nutter said he was consider-
ing it. Nutter was at the rally but did
not speak. He has announced he is not
seeking re-election as a commissioner.
He is a retired police officer.
“It’s probably a new way we have
to go to school these days,” he said of
guns in schools.
School Board Chair McGuire also
issued a letter to the media explain-
ing the board’s majority position. She
echoed Balinski’s thoughts on school
safety advocates. McGuire added:
“The Board has also been asked what
we are doing to keep students safe.
The Board is working with the Board
of County Commissioners to fund
school construction projects to make
buildings more difficult to access. We
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are providing additional training
to staff on responding to an active
shooter. In consultation with the
Sheriff’s Office, we are exploring
additional law enforcement supports
in schools. CCPS also coordinates
with the Health Department to pro-
vide mental health services to stu-
dents in schools. At the State level,
the Board, through the Maryland
Associations of Boards of Educa-
tion, is advocating for amendments
to improve legislation to provide
Maryland State Police resources
to schools, as well as other safety
measures.”
Hejl at the March 27 commis-
sioner meeting indicated they would
discuss providing additional funding
to the sheriff for armed personnel in
the schools. A public hearing will be
held on the commissioners’ decision
to fund an extra $2 million in this
fiscal year for school safety provided
that the school board matches it.
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Democrats Resolve to Take Back Calvert

and Prince Donald Trump. Frosh prevailed four national re-
George’s. They years ago despite Republican Larry Ho- sponse to
came to social- gan’s ascendency to governor. school shoot-
ize and to hear Frosh said he hasn’t seen the country ings. He said
from their party in worse shape since the 1960’s with the he talked
leaders and be- Vietnam War and the need for the Civil to a student
stow awards on Rights movement. who said in
some of those Vowing to continue the fight, he in- response to
leaders. sisted, “We are going to continue to those who
This dinner is sue the bastards.” Frosh was given that claim the
named after the authority by the Democratic-controlled right to bear
late, legendary legislature. arms that, “I
Maryland Attorney General
Calvert County Maryland Democratic Chair Kath- have a right Brian Frosh.
politician Louis leen Matthews said of Goldstein, “He to live.”
Goldstein, who believed that all politics is local. That’s In talking about President Trump and
served for 40 how we are going to win (this year).” his administration, he repeated Thomas
years as Comp- Cardin’s former Southern Mary- Paine’s famous quote: “These are the
troller of Mary- land representative Hammad Matin of times that try men’s souls.”
Rep. Steny Hoyer (l) and Senate President Mike Miller had an intense land after hav- Charles County introduced Rep. Steny “Our country needs us,” Hoyer said,
conversation before the Goldstein dinner. ing served in Hoyer. He said he had observed Hoyer vowing that Democrats would win back
By Dick Myers the Maryland sitting next to Trump recently and noted the House of Representatives and the
Editor Senate, including four years as Senate from Hoyer “a look of disgust.” He add- Senate in the upcoming election.
president. ed “He is fighting the fight against this Also at the Goldstein dinner, the Dan
Calvert County Democrats have a re- This year’s Louis Goldstein Award disgraceful president.” Matin charged Pike Volunteer of the Year Award was
solve to break through the all-Republi- honoree was unable to attend. U.S. Sena- that the president is a “racist.” presented to Cindy Yoe and the Chair-
can county commissioner board in this tor Ben Cardin was in session on Capitol Hoyer began his talk by delivering the man’s Award was handed out to David
year’s election. And the attendees for the Hill as the body was finalizing the bud- sad news that Great Mills High School Salazar.
party’s annual bash, the Goldstein Din- get continuing resolution. A letter from shooting victim Jaelynn Willey was Democratic Central Committee
ner at Rod ‘N Reel in Chesapeake Beach, Cardin was read by his Southern Mary- about to be taken off life support. And, Chairman Hagner Mister welcomed the
also vowed to take back the state house land representative Rachel Jones. he praised the response to the shooting attendees and Hoyer praised Mister as
for Calvert (and the governor’s mansion). Cardin is up for re-election as is the “I was amazed at how well and how someone who “has kept the faith.”
And, they are passionate about taking recipient of a “Standing for Justice quickly everyone responded to the trag- Calvert County’s own, Senate Presi-
back the White House in 2020. Award,” Maryland Attorney General edy.” Hoyer said he dropped everything dent Mike Miller also MC’d a portion of
The banquet room was filled with at- Brian Frosh, will be the target of intense to drive down from DC to Great Mills. the awards ceremony.
tendees not only from Calvert but also Republican opposition because of his “We are trying to get a common-sense
the other Southern Maryland counties dogged legal battles against President gun control bill,” Hoyer said about the dickmyers@coutytines.net
Thursday, March 29, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 7

Maryland Day Focuses on African-American Life

exhibit is close to the Museum in Baltimore is part of the and women. Brome’s house, now called
Inn at Brome Howard MCAAHC’s responsibilities. Comp- the Inn at Brome Howard, survives that
thus the reason for ton urged the attendees to visit the era along with the remnants of one of
the special Maryland museum. the slave quarters. According to infor-
Day location. The ceremony also had a somber mation provided for the ribbon cutting,
Before the ribbon note with the shootings at Great Mills “The earliest photograph of it is from
cutting, a ceremony High School and the death of victim the 1880’s and shows the duplex adja-
was held under an Jaelynn Willey on everyone’s mind. cent to a single dwelling that has since
enclosed tent to brace In his invocation, Trinity Episcopal been demolished.”
the crowd from the Church Pastor Rev. John Ball asked The last residents of the home were
chilly temperatures for a moment of silence for the victims the family of Solomon and Lily Mil-
outside, a reminder and the first responders at the scene. burn who lived there from 1930 to
that the early set- Senator Steve Waugh (R: 29 th Dis- 1965. The state acquired the buildings
tlers may have faced trict) in presenting citations for Mary- in 1980.
equally harsh condi- land Day said he was not as “loqua- Excavations around the existing
tions sailing up the cious” as he normally would have been and former buildings were conducted
river in 1634 (South- because of the tragedy. from 1993 ad 2004. The findings led
ern Maryland weath- The annual ceremony also features to a doctoral dissertation by Dr. Terry
er can be quire un- a parade of the flags of Maryland’s 23 Brock. His research is the basis for the
predictable this tine counties and Baltimore city. A 25th was information provided in the exhibits
if year, as witnessed also included – a ceremonial staff of within the house.
Director of the Maryland Commission on African American History
by last week’s snow). the Piscataway Conoy Tribe. Tribal The stabilized structure contains
and culture Chantel Compton (l) receives the Cross Bottony An integral part of chairman, Francis Gray also gave a three rooms that show African-Ameri-
Award from Historic St. Mary’s City Executive Director Regina the ceremony since greeting. can life during the three periods of its
Faden. 1988 has been the be- During the ceremony Maryland Sen- habitation.
stowing of the Cross ate President Mike Miller was recog- The ribbon cutting was conducted by
By Dick Myers Bottony Award, nized for his long-standing contribu- HSMC Director of Research Dr. Henry
Editor named after the Crossland Cross, an tions to St. Mary’s City. Miller and was attended by the descen-
element in the Maryland state flag. Then the attendees walked a short dants of the Milburns. Tours of the
It would have been quite a cake. This year’s award went to the Mary- distance to a partially restored home. In new Brome Quarter exhibit followed
Maryland’s birthday celebration de- land Commission on African-Ameri- the early 1840s most of St. Mary’s City the ribbon cutting.
served 384 candles to mark the found- can History and Culture (MCAAHC) was a plantation of Dr. John Brome,
ing of the state on March 25, 1634 in recognition of their contributions to who owed 60 African-American men dickmyers@countytimes.net
when the settlers in the ships the “Ark” the new exhibit.
and the “Dove’ landed at St. Clements The award was presented to
Island in the Potomac River. MCAAHC Executive Director Chanel The Office of the President presents

ED GILLESPIE
A short time later they established Compton, who was also the keynote
the first settlement at St. Mary’s City. speaker. She asked the audience how
The state-owned Historic St. Mary’s many felt they had been taught the real
City was the location for the annual history of African-American contribu-
celebration for what is known as Mary- tions and only a smattering raised their
land Day. hands. ” Standing here connects us to The Political Scoop
This year’s celebration on Saturday, a history we have been conditioned to
One of the country’s top
March 24 was at a different location ignore,” she said.
than normal – the grounds of the Inn at The state’s Banneker Douglas communications strategists
Brome-Howard. St. with a long record of success
Mary’s City’s heyday
was the 17th century in advising business, politics,
–the colonial capital and government. Ed Gillespie
had been moved to combines personal experience
Annapolis before the
end of the century at the highest-level of
and the town was on government with his intimate
its way to virtually knowledge of behind-the-
disappearing.
But people re- scenes Washington. His
mained in the area presentations are part electoral
and the establish- prognostication and part
ment of St. Mary’s
Female Seminary commentary on hot-button
there gave the area political issues.
an institution with
employees. So, His-
toric St. Mary’s City

7:00 P.M.
tells stories of not
just the 17th Cen-
tury, but also before
Auerbach Auditorium
and after. And, for
this year’s Mary- April 12, 2018 of St. Mary’s Hall
land Day, a ribbon
was cut for a new
exhibit of African- The event is free of charge and open to
American life in the the public, but registration is required. To
area in the 19 th and register, visit www.smcm.edu/gillespie
20 th centuries. That Jacob Nicholson carries the Calvert County flag.
8 The Calvert County Times Thursday, March 29, 2018

Third Building, SMHEC

i i Merger on Hold
Some Founders Oppose Governance Change
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March & April
Coming to Frederick in May & June
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Westminster Sept & Oct By Guy Leonard and Dick Myers
Staff Writers
Towson Nov & Dec
Local elected leaders say they are still
trying to retain some kind of funding for
Featuring: the new research building at the South-
ern Maryland Higher Education Center
(SMHEC) in the state’s capital construc-
Mary
ryland
y Ammo Boxes, tion budget, but time is running out.
“They’re trying for a pre-authorization
Mary
ryland Belts, Weapons, of $10 million to keep it in the capital
budget,” said Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist.29)
Excavated Buckles and about the recent actions of the House of
Delegates Appropriations Committee.
Original Images of Local Soldiers However, Rey said the project was es-
sentially on “life support.”
Joe Anderson, head of the board of
governors for the higher education cen-
ter, said it may take more time but he be-
lieved the research center would be built
someday.
“We’re waiting to see how things turn
out in conference committee over the
next few days,” Anderson told The Coun-
ty Times. “Everybody in the community
has gotten behind this project.
“This is going to be a transformational
project for our community.
Three of the founders of SMHEC in
recent weeks have launched a campaign
to derail the University of Maryland take-
over and spoke that opinion at the House

JOB FAIR!
She said the $10 million, if successfully
inserted into the budget, could act as a
place holder for the long-anticipated proj-
ect that would allow the Board of Public
hearing in Annapolis.
Gary Hodge, who was executive direc-
tor of the Tri-County Council during the
creation of SMHEC, said in a prepared

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Sen. Steve Waugh said that Senate
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SIGN-ON BONUS “The building and the merger are both
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Bob Randall the SMHEC board’s first
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said Tuesday. “The issues are linked, and
he wants both resolved together.”
The bill to merge the two institutions
passed the House by a 135-0 vote March
17 and started in the Senate March 19.
The original amount to begin construc-
tion was $28.4 million but that was pulled
from the capital budget by a Senate com-
mittee at the behest of a report from the
Department of Legislative Services.
That report showed that declining en-
rollment at the higher education center
meant that it was unlikely it could sup-
port an even greater commitment by the
University System of Maryland.
“Due to concerns that the justification
for the project does not support the scope
of the project, the Department of Legis-
lative Services recommends deleting the
appropriation for the project,” the report
reads. “ In addition, USMO should sub-
mit a report reevaluating the project and
include an assessment of the current and
planned program offerings and how pro-
grams will meet the workforce demands
of the region.”
Maryland takeover will reduce the re-
solve of other institutions to provide of-
ferings, as they have historically done.
Randall, in his testimony to the House
committee, said, “Why is this being
done? There has been little forthright
public dialogue specifically regarding the
loss of center independence.’
All three believe the change in gover-
nance should be delayed for more study.
Parkinson said in his House testimony
“Why now? If this bill were delayed there
is nothing in the literature that will stop
the third building from breaking ground
this summer.”
That is except for possibly the legisla-
ture. It is also unclear whether the Uni-
versity of Maryland will want to take over
SMHEC if they fail in their quest for the
third building for research.
Waugh told The County Times
he has always felt the two bills were
interconnected.
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burns.
The cause of the fire is still under in-
vestigation, according to fire marshals
investigators.
The family in the single family home
were the ones to discover the fire, inves-
tigators said.
It took 40 firefighters from the Solo-
mons Volunteer Fire Department about
10 minutes to control the blaze; damage
was estimated at $180,000 for the home
and its contents.
There were no smoke alarms present,
nor were there any sprinkler systems.
The fire was reported at about 8 a.m.
Sunday.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
Maryland State
Police Report
March 26, 2018
Destruction of Property: On 3/20/18 at
10:34 am, Trooper Backus responded to the
2200 block of Adelina Rd. in Prince Frederick
for a report of destruction of property. The vic-
tim reported scratches in the form of a cross on
her vehicle. The vehicle had been washed the
previous day and no scratches were on the ve-
hicle at that time. Investigation reveals that the
scratches had been placed on the vehicle either
at the Giant or Walmart in Prince Frederick. In-
vestigation continues.
Possession of Marijuana & Drug Parapher-
nalia: On 3/23/18 at 5:49 pm, Corporal Esnes
stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Auto
Drive in Prince Frederick. Trooper First Class
Matthews arrived to assist. A strong odor of raw
marijuana was emitting from within the interior of the vehicle. Curtis E. Brent, 26
of Prince Frederick was found to be in possession of over 10 grams of marijuana
and drug paraphernalia. Brent was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County
Detention Center.
Burglary & Destruction of Property & Possession of Suboxone: On 3/26/18 at
12:13 am, Trooper First Class Palumbo responded to the Holiday Inn in Solomons
for a reported burglary and destruction of property. An off-duty trooper working
secondary employment reported observing Joseph A. Watson, 26 of Huntingtown,
attempt to remove an outboard engine from a boat. TFC Palumbo continued the
investigation and found while attempting to remove the engine, Watson had caused
scratches to the engine. Watson was arrested for the attempted burglary and de-
struction of property. He was transported for incarceration at the Calvert County
Detention Center. A secondary search at the Detention Center revealed possession
Press Release from MSP Barrack U – Prince Frederick
Thursday, March 29, 2018 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11

The Arc Hosts Roundtable on

Developmental Disabilities Department of Labor, Licensing, and Mail.com, have enabled The Arc to place 32% of these
Regulation (DLLR); and the Mary- individuals in some type of competitive employment,
land State Department of Education exceeding the state’s rate of 20%.
Division of Rehabilitation Services During the meeting, Secretary Beatty presented The
(DORS). Arc Southern Maryland with a proclamation, signed
Secretary Beatty began the discus- by Governor Hogan, recognizing Developmental Dis-
sion by emphasizing the importance abilities Awareness Month. “This is a time for us to
of ensuring that “individuals with dis- recognize that Maryland citizens and citizens across
abilities have opportunities alongside the country with developmental disabilities can live,
other citizens in Maryland for great work, and thrive in the community,” said Secretary Be-
careers and great jobs.” She thanked atty. “This brings attention to their accomplishments,
the employers for attending and for as well as to the ways that all of us can help to create a
taking part in a discussion about what better state for people with developmental disabilities,
makes them exemplary employers, and this organization is doing a tremendous job here
what works for them, what challenges in this part of the state,” she said, praising the work of
they face, and for providing feedback The Arc Southern Maryland. Terry Long, CEO of The
From left to right: Judy Pattick, Regional Director, Developmental Disabilities on ways the Department of Disabili- Arc Southern Maryland accepted the proclamation.
Administration (DDA); Jim Rzepkowski, Assistant Secretary for Workforce ties and state agency partners could “We are incredibly proud of the strides we, and the em-
Development & Adult Learning, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and become a resource and partner to the ployers we work with in Southern Maryland, have been
Regulation (DLLR); Carol Beatty, Secretary, Maryland Department of Disabilities;
Terry Long, CEO, The Arc Southern Maryland; Ahna Miller, Community
employers. able to make to employ individuals with I/DD in our
Coordinator, End Hunger; Bob Salta, Co-founder, DirectMail.com; Alan Crawley, Feedback from the employers was community. We hope these successes will enable more
Labor Exchange Administrator, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and overwhelmingly positive. “We find employers to recognize the strengths and benefits that
Regulation (DLLR); Tracy Jones, Manager, World Gym; Sue Page Assistant it very, very rewarding,” Bob Salta, individuals with diverse abilities can bring to the table
State Superintendent, Maryland State Department of Education Division of co-founder of DirectMail.com, said in each and every workplace,” said Long.
Rehabilitation Services (DORS) of employing those with I/DD. “I’ve For more information about employment for people
been employing individuals with dis- with I/DD or to become a trusted partner and employer,
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month brings abilities since the early seventies,” said Salta, “I just contact The Arc Southern Maryland at (410) 535-2413
attention to many matters impacting individuals with have a passion.” Salta went on to explain that there was or online at www.arcsomd.org.
developmental disabilities each March. One of the on- a time when there was no support for individuals with I/ About The Arc: The Arc Southern Maryland is a non-
going challenges for these individuals is employment DD seeking employment within the community. At the profit organization affiliated at the state level with The
– often facing unemployment or underemployment de- time, training these individuals, while managing some Arc of Maryland and at the national level with The Arc
spite their ability, desire, or willingness to work in the of their unique needs, could be a challenge. He was of the United States, which is the world’s largest grass
community. grateful that progress had since been made by agencies, roots organization of, and for, people with intellectual
In light of this, The Arc Southern Maryland was de- such as The Arc, in providing staff that support individ- and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including Down
lighted at the opportunity to host a roundtable, giving uals with I/DD to gain and maintain employment, of- syndrome, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders,
local employers – DirectMail.com, End Hunger, and ten assisting them directly on the job site. “I would say cerebral palsy and other diagnoses.  Since 1975, The
World Gym, and The Arc themselves – the opportu- they’re incredibly dependable,” said Salta of individu- Arc Southern Maryland has provided quality support
nity to speak about the benefits and challenges of em- als he has employed, “it’s been a tremendous benefit to and programs aimed at creating opportunities for inde-
ploying people with I/DD.  Their feedback would be my company.” All the employers at the table expressed pendence and personal success for people with differ-
heard by roundtable attendees, including Carol Beatty, a desire to expand their workforce to include more indi- ent abilities in inclusive communities.  For information
Secretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities; viduals with differing abilities. Over 200 people with I/ about The Arc of Southern Maryland’s programs and
Terry Long, CEO of The Arc Southern Maryland; and DD receive day and vocational services at The Arc and services or to make a donation, visit www.arcsomd.org
representatives from state agency partners, Maryland strong partnerships with local employers, like Direct- or call (410) 535-2413.

County Celebrates Completion of

Second Citizens Academy
The Calvert County Board of County Commission-
ers presented certificates of completion to the graduates
of the second Calvert County Citizens Academy Tues-
day, March 13. The academy offered 20 residents an in-
depth look at how Calvert County Government works
through an informative, fast-paced and free, nine-week
program.
County department directors and employees shared
their departments’ mission and provided unique in-
sight into the day-to-day operations of Calvert County
Government for three hours every Thursday evening
between Jan. 11-March 8. Participants also got behind-
the-scenes tours of the Calvert Marine Museum, the
Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center and the Calvert County
Detention Center.
“It truly is an honor and a privilege to be able to offer
this academy to our citizens,” said Coun-
ty Administrator Terry Shannon. “They
were a wonderful class. This class was
very passionate about learning and they
asked great questions.”
“Thank you commissioners, and
thanks to all the employees of Calvert
County Government,” said participant
Pictured with the board from left are Dorothy Hill, Stephen E. Cherry, Sr.,
Lilian Lopez during the graduation cer- Jamie Spaulding, William H. Wright, Helenmary Ball, Kathy G. Padgett (front
emony. “We have learned a lot and will center), Julian Ball, Mina Kim, Lillian J. Lopez, Eric B. Hiltpold and Sheebah
share this information with other citizens Smith. Not pictured are Holly H. Budd, Niurka Y. Calcano, Thomas Conrow,
of Calvert County.” Elizabeth Demulling, Thomas E. Forgette, Juanita Keehn, Tia Myers, Carrie
Polk and Robert P. Stevens.
Press Release from
Calvert County Government.
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14 Feature
A Passion for Preservation
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
St. Mary’s County is steeped in history and for the
past 10 years Grace Mary Brady, the county’s only his-
toric preservation planner, has been busy cataloguing
and preserving as much of it as she can; before it disap-
pears in some cases.
In that short time Brady, a Calvert County native,
has compiled a computer database of more than 900
historical sites in St. Mary.
These range from old manor homes from the 17th
and 18th century, small family cemeteries and even ar-
chaeological sites not open to the public.
Many of the cemeteries she has had to plot out using
latitude and longitude coordinates, to ensure they are
affirmatively catalogued and preserved from being de-
stroyed by developers who might otherwise have been
unaware of their existence.
“It’s a real protection for private cemeteries,” said
Brady, adding that the history people don’t see is often
the most in danger of disappearing.
“The reason people don’t care is because they don’t
know the value of what’s under their feet,” Brady told
The County Times.
A former long-time employee of the Maryland Gen-
eral Assembly, Brady said history has always been her
hobby and this job with county government allowed
her to explore and expand it.
Though hobbies are designed to be pleasurable,
sometimes this one is bittersweet for Brady.
When she goes out into the field to take pictures
of an historic home to note its salient features, many
times it has faded from its former glory.
“Many of them are gone, ruinous or have been de-
molished,” she said.
Some properties have a prospective buyer interested
in preserving it but the owner refuses to sell and allows
the old house to slip further into disrepair.
The Calvert County Times Thursday, March 29, 2018
Some can’t be effectively preserved because they tory dating back to the very founding of Maryland, as
have no facility for light, heating or even plumbing. Brady has a copy of the 1632 log book of legendary
Cataloguing all the house’s features is time consum- explorer Capt. John Smith, who first charted the area.
ing and taxing. It’s a tremendous historical and educational re-
“When you’re saving a house you have to do it one at source, she said.
a time,” Brady said. “That’s big because we’ve made it free for schools or
But it isn’t all so bad. anybody who wants to read it,” she said.
Brady finds hope for preserving history in St. Mary’s The book details the region as well as the Native
County, founded in 1634 and the mother county of American tribes who lived here.
Maryland, because of the people who live here. The museum also has a dugout canoe like the ones
County residents still care about their history, at used by native tribes and it details the lives of later
least when they know it’s there. African American communities as well.
“The best defense is the neighbors because they Brady enjoys teaching and when chil-
know when one’s [a cemetery] out there,” Brady said. dren come to the museum it opens a whole
“People in St. Mary’s County care so much about their new world they often know nothing about.
history. “They don’t even know what a tobacco leaf looks like,”
“They’re how I get informed.” she said. “We show them how the native tribes used to
Brady has also left her mark by helping to write sev- hunt and fish.
eral books on facets of St. Mary’s County history. “We even show them what a chamber pot it is.”
The works she has been involved in include “I’m Go- After their initial distaste, children get more inquisi-
ing Down County,” “The Blackistones of Maryland,” tive, she said.
“Justice Rolls Down,” “Southern Maryland Tobacco “Five minutes later they’re taking selfies with it,”
Barns,” and “America’s First,” documenting the his- Brady said. “It’s hysterical.”
tory of the oldest continually running sheriff’s office Brady is set to retire this summer but she doesn’t
in the nation. plan on slowing down.
Brady was part of a team of historians who worked “I have a lot more projects to do,” she said.
on that project when tragedy struck. More than keeping up with the Bayside Museum she
The 17-year-old intern who helped on the project, wants to write a book about the Amish community,
Tyler Mattingly, was killed in a car crash in August with which she has had many dealings, and she also
of 2012. wants to write a book about the many small churches
“She got us back on track with finishing that book,” of Southern Maryland that are also fading away.
said Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron. “She’s an incredible Many are absorbed into larger congregations, Brady
researcher and writer. said, as the population grows and small communities
“I can’t say enough good things about Grace.” morph into much larger ones.
She has also published a guide to historic St. Mary’s “We’re really losing smaller churches that were
County roads and been credited in a Maryland Public meant for smaller communities,” Brady said.
Broadcasting documentary on historic barns filmed in Despite all the field work and hours of study, Brady
St. Mary’s County. said her passion for history, and the fight to preserve it,
Local independent historian Linda Reno, who has keeps her going.
worked closely with Brady on several projects, said “It never really seems like work,” she said.
Brady changed the game for local historic preservation.
“She has put in a tremendous amount of work into guyleonard@countytimes.net
research in St. Mary’s County,” Reno said. “She has
brought historic preservation to the highest standards
here where it’s never been before.
“She’ll be sorely missed.”
One of her greatest contributions,
Reno said of Brady, was her cataloguing
of aging homes, particularly of those
that were either demolished or faltered
later.
“When you try to think about what an
old house looked like all those photo-
graphs she took helped fill in the pic-
ture,” Reno said. “It’s a big gift.”
Brady’s passion for history extends
back to her native home of North Beach,
where she runs the Bayside History Mu-
seum, which tells the history of the re-
sort areas that run from Southern Anne
Arundel County down to Plum Point.
Decades ago the region was alive with
summer cottage life, the first permanent
Boy Scout’s camp, numerous amuse-
ment attractions and even racetracks.
Brady, who witnessed a good portion
of this history, has a garage full of arti-
facts from that era she has used to fill up
the museum in North Beach.
“It was the resort for the entire re-
gion,” Brady said. “It truly was.” At the Bayside History Museum
The museum also is a trove of his-
Thursday, March 29, 2018 The Calvert County Times Education 15

Northern High Wins 2018 SMECO Computer Bowl

Southern Maryland Electric Co-
operative (SMECO) On March 17
sponsored the 29th annual Southern
Maryland High School Computer
Bowl at North Point High School.
The Computer Science Team from
Northern High School consisting
of Jim Kong, Justen Serrao, Will
Longsworth, and Nathan Hayes,
took home the first place honors
for the second year in a row. The
Northern High team defeated the
second place team from Hunting-
town High School by 26 points.
Northern High’s team was coached
by Victoria Longsworth.
Seventeen teams from twelve
high schools in Southern Maryland
faced the challenging literacy and
programming tests in the Computer
Bowl. In the first round of the com-
petition, students took a written test
of their knowledge of computer
history, hardware, and software. In
the second round, teams of three to
four students created computer pro-
grams to solve specific problems,
using programming languages such
as Java and Python.  Northern High
School has won the SMECO Com-
puter Bowl three out of the last four
years.

CalvertHealth Foundation Students Perform

Supports Local Students CalvertHealth Benefit Concert
Assistance Provided for Medicine, Allied Health Fields
“Receiving this scholarship helped me
pursue the career that I’ve always dreamed
about,” said Glenn Jones, pictured with wife,
Kelsey, at his medical school graduation in
May 2017.
The CalvertHealth Foundation is
offering tuition assistance to area stu-
dents pursuing higher education in
medicine or allied health. Since its
inception, the scholarship fund has
awarded more than 400 scholarships
totaling more than $515,000 in student
assistance.
“Receiving this scholarship helped
me pursue the career that I’ve always
dreamed about,” said Glenn Jones,
who graduated from medical school in
May and is now doing his residency in
pediatrics at University of Maryland
Medical Center.
Jones, a 2009 Patuxent High School
graduate, received the E. Anne Spitzer,
MD Memorial Scholarship from 2014-
2016. It was created in 1988 with fund-
ing by friends, family and the Calvert
Medical Society in honor of the late
family physician.
“The expenses of an undergraduate
degree and medical school get to be
overwhelming pretty fast,” said Jones,
“and being able to have that extra help
allowed me to breathe a bit easier.”
Early interest in medicine
His interest in medicine began at an
early age. “I was inspired by my family
doctor and the doctors at Calvert who
took care of my family when one of
us was sick.” Jones said he felt drawn
to the caregiving process. “When I
saw how medicine could bring hope
to people,” he said, “I knew I wanted
to spend my life providing that for
other families.” When Jones saw how
medicine brought hope to the dismal
circumstances faced by his family, he
said, “I immediately wanted to be part
of the care-providing process.”
Calvert County high school gradu- Students pictured are:
ates who have been accepted into an Back row- Jack Dickson-Burke, baritone (HHS), Jonay Boylan, mezzo-soprano (CHS), Levi
accredited medical school may apply Shaw, tenor (CHS), Alyssa Melton, alto (CHS), Wyatt Garrett, pianist (HHS), Asadrian Hudson,
tenor (CHS)
for the E. Anne Spitzer, MD Memorial Front Row- Angel Almuete, soprano (CHS), Andrew Jones, baritone (CHS), Shelby Gash, alto
Scholarship. (CHS)
The foundation is also accepting ap-
plications for the Allied Health schol-
Nine of Calvert’s high school stu- nized by the CalvertHealth Founda-
arship. In order to be eligible for the
dents performed in the Calverthealth tion for their service to our hospital
Allied Health scholarship, applicants
Spotlight Music Series Monday, through the recently-created Calver-
must be a full-time student who has
March 19 at the Mamma Lucia in tHealth Rising Stars Program,” said
been accepted at an accredited school
Dunkirk. music director Crowley-Goldberg.
of nursing or other allied health curric-
The music series was directed by Wyatt Garrett, junior at Hunting-
ulum leading to licensure as a practical
Dr. Ramona Crowley Goldberg.  The town High School was pianist and
or registered nurse. Applicants should
Spotlight show, entitled “It Don’t Bill Resnick of Garrett Music Acad-
be residents of Calvert, Charles, St.
mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That emy played bass. Jonay Boylan, senior
Mary’s or Anne Arundel counties and
Swing,” consisted of solos, duets, and at Calvert High School also accompa-
have at least one-year Maryland resi-
ensemble performance highlighting nied on saxophone and flute and was
dency. Applications are due by April
popular swing music from the 1920’s a vocalist as well.
30.
- 1940’s, and included a three-course The next Music Spotlight featuring
Specific guidelines and application
dinner. Broadway show tunes will be per-
forms are listed on the foundation’s
All proceeds benefited the Sheldon formed by professional vocalists on
website at www.calverthealthfounda-
E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. June 18, 2018, 6:30 PM at the same
tion.org/scholarship. For further infor-
“The show was sold out and, sadly, Mamma Lucia location in Dunkirk.
mation please call the CalvertHealth
patrons expecting to purchase tickets All proceeds benefit the Center for
Foundation at 410.414.4570.
at the door had to be turned away. The Breast Care.
students were absolutely fabulous and
Press Release from CalvertHealth
received a standing ovation from the Press Release from CCPS
approximate 120-member audience. 
The performers will also be recog-
16 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, March 29, 2018

In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Peggy Lee Walton William Stanley Buckler, Jr. and wife

Peggy Lee Walton, 81, of District
Heights passed away March 24, 2018.
She was born May 6, 1936 in Stoakley,
MD, now part of Prince Frederick, to
William Stanley and Etta Sheckells
(Lyons) Buckler. Peggy was raised in
Prince Frederick and graduated from
Calvert High School in 1954. She mar-
ried Thomas Henry Walton September
11, 1954 and they lived in Forestville
where they raised their family. Peggy
was employed with Prince George’s
County Board of Education as a substi-
tute teacher, an office administrator at
numerous schools, and assistant to the
Director of Staff Development, retir-
ing in 2000. She was an active member
of Bradburn Memorial Bible Church
in District Heights. In her leisure time
Peggy enjoyed cross stitching, classic
movies, traveling, following her chil-
dren’s activities and sports and spend-
ing time with family, especially her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Peggy was preceded in death by
her husband Thomas Henry Walton,
grandson Kyle W. Fish, brother John
Alvin Buckler and sister Elizabeth Ann
Nicholson. She is survived by daugh-
ters Peggy Lynn Wilson and husband
Stephen of Clinton and Cindy Lee Yoe
and husband John of Prince Frederick,
son Thomas Henry Walton, Jr. and wife
Cindy of Mechanicsville, 11 grandchil-
dren, 11 great-grandchildren, brothers
RAUSCH CREMATORY P.A.
Louise of Sarasota, FL and Richard
Leroy Buckler and wife Margaret of
Deltona, FL, sisters Jean Alexander of
Plano, TX and Rose Marie Kuhlman
of Oscoda, MI and sister in law Emma
Lou Buckler of Mobile, AL.
Visitation will be Thursday, March
29, 2018, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at
Rausch Funeral Home – Owings, 8325
Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD
20736.
Funeral service will be Friday, March
30 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Buri-
al will follow at Mt. Harmony U.M.
Church Cemetery, 155 East Mt. Har-
mony Road, Owings MD 20736.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Bradburn Memorial Bible Church,
5904 Marlboro Pike, District Heights
MD 20747; Phone: 301-420-2600l web-
site: http://www.bradburnbible.org/
Evelyn LeJeune Gott
Evelyn LeJeune Gott, 95, of
Prince Frederick, MD passed away
on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
She was born to Joseph and Anita
Haight on December 3, 1922. She grew
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up in Washington, D.C. and Dares
Beach, MD. She married James B.
Gott, Sr. of Prince Frederick in 1938.
Evelyn was a homemaker, secretary
at the Calvert County Extension Of-
fice, receptionist at Calvert Memorial
Hospital, and later church secretary for
Trinity United Methodist Church. She
loved to sew and made many dresses
for family including three weddings
dresses. Upon retirement she enjoyed
trips to Florida, visiting with family,
and sharing her knowledge of Calvert
County. In later years, she was an avid
reader, loved to work puzzles, and keep
in touch with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her par-
ents, husband, son, Warren Douglas
Gott, and grandson, W. David Gott.
She is survived by son, James B. Gott,
Jr.; daughter-in-law, Linda H. Gott;
grandson Gregg Gott and his wife
Patti; granddaughter Carol LeBlanc
and her husband Ted; granddaughter
Jackie Herath and her husband Joe; and
granddaughter Donna Rawlings and
her husband Butch. She was addition-
ally blessed with 4 great grandchildren,
Mary Catherine Good, Amanda Pellet-
tiere, Shelby Hyatt, Jennifer Mister;
and 3 great, great grandchildren Payton
Hyatt, Brantley Pellettiere and Paizley
Hyatt
Family and friends will be received
at Trinity United Methodist Church in
Prince Frederick on Wednesday, March
28 from 3-6 p.m. A funeral service will
be held on Thursday, March 29 at 11
a.m. at the same location; interment fol-
lowing at Wesley Cemetery in Prince
Frederick. Memorial contributions may
be made to Warren David Gott Memo-
rial Scholarship Fund c/o Prince Fred-
erick Volunteer Fire Department, Co.2,
P.O. Box 976, Prince Frederick, MD
20678.
Funeral Service will be Thurs-
day, March 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. at
Trinity United Methodist Church
90 Church Street, Prince Frederick MD
20678.
Burial will be at Wesley Cemetery,
Armory Road, Prince Frederick MD
20678.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Warren David Gott Memorial
Scholarship Fund, c/o Prince Frederick
Volunteer Fire Dept. Co.2, P.O. Box
976, Prince Frederick MD 20678
Point High School. He married Billie
Parker on October 7, 1963 and they pri-
marily lived in Huntingtown. After Bil-
lie passed away, he moved to Sunder-
land in 2013 to live with his daughter.
Stanley was employed as a letter carrier
with the United States Postal Service,
working out of the Friendship Post Of-
fice in D.C. Following his retirement
from the Post Office, Stanley went to
work at the Plum Point Convenience
Center in Huntingtown. Stanley was an
avid fan of the Washington Redskins
and member of the Optimist Club of
Calvert County. He enjoyed playing
soccer and basketball, gardening, being
outdoors and doing yardwork. Stanley
also loved eating, especially pancakes
and very much appreciated the baked
goods people would bring to him at the
Convenience Center.
Stanley was preceded in death by his
parents and wife Billie Estelle Thomp-
son. He is survived by his daughter
Kimberly Madeoy of Sunderland,
step-mother Ann Thompson Semonco
and step-sisters Nancy Strickler and
husband Dorsey, Leslie Thompson
Muldrow and husband Alvin, Charlotte
Thompson Barry and husband Bob and
Marlyn Thompson Gadd and husband
John.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Calvert Optimist Community Parks
Foundation, PO Box 2422, Prince
Frederick MD 20678, website: http://
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
Finding Joy
It would be understandable if the
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament,
spring’s March Madness, has lost its
charm. Viewing this year’s edition
with a skeptical, irritated and even dis-
appointed eye would be justified. Af-
ter all, the last few months have been
rough: an FBI investigation implicated
a who’s who list of schools – such ilk
as Duke, North Carolina, Michigan
State, Kentucky and Kansas - in a
widespread recruiting scandal; Lou-
isville coach Rick Pitino lost his job
following a disgraceful trifecta of sins
- infidelity, sex parties and a corrupt
partnership with Adidas; and, finally,
collateral damage from Pitino-mania
forced Louisville to vacate its 2013
National Championship.
A brief aside…if you won a tour-
nament pool because of Louisville’s
championship, do those winnings have
to be forfeited too? Hypothetical.
Asking for a friend…
Pondering all of this produces a sad
conclusion: Whatever claim NCAA
Division I Men’s Basketball had left to
pure, amateur athletics has now been
severed. The charade is over – big-
time college basketball is an NBA af-
filiate. The money to is too extensive,
the bad actors too many, the pressure
to win too high and the governing
body – the NCAA itself – too disinter-
ested (likely for financial reasons) to
ensure compliance.
And so, with this ominous storm
spreading across the college basketball
skyline, the sport cues up its crown
jewel tournament and asks us to pre-
tend nothing is wrong and that the
brackets are filled with teams of the
highest ethical standards.
Farewell to that fairytale.
The timing is perfect for an end of
innocence. In an age of interpreted re-
ality, of leaders who deny all wrongdo-
ing and responsibility, of intentionally
divisive and fear-mongering propagan-
da, of impulsive international fights
that strain time-tested fundamentals of
the post-World War II world order and
of reckless attacks on basic decency
and the core tenants of our democ-
racy, why not douse another bastion
of goodness – the NCAA tournament
– with gas and set it ablaze? ‘Tis the
era of cold, grumpy and humorless
heads of state. ‘Tis the era of deceit,
disloyalty and impropriety. So yes…
let’s eviscerate one more thing that
has annually generated genuine excite-
The Calvert County Times Sports 17
St. Mary’s Baseball
Picks up First
Conference Win
Redshirt junior RHP Dan McCann
(North Laurel, Md./Atholton) struck
out five and infielders Jay Hammett
second as Coursey knocked in ju-
nior infielder Matt Ansaldi (Ellicott
City, Md./Mt. Hebron) with a single
ment. Right. Burn it to the ground and
(Coltons Point, Md./Chopticon) and to leftfield after Ansaldi hit a leadoff
blame this group, that gender and those
Connor Coursey (Silver Spring, Md./ double. First-year Sam James (Char-
people. Besides who has time for fun
Good Counsel) combined for six hits lottesville, Va./Western Albemarle)
and togetherness? Who has time for
as the St. Mary’s College of Maryland made it a 3-1 lead as crossed home
silly brackets and playful banter? Who
baseball team earned their first Capital plate following a Wolverine error.
has…and who needs…joy?
Athletic Conference win of 2018. The Wesley closed the gap to 3-2 in the
Rhetorical questions, obviously. Ev-
Seahawks (7-5, 1-2 CAC) posted a 9-4 second as Jordan Marucci’s single
eryone does, now and always, and in
road win over Wesley College (6-7, 0-1 brought home William Foster, who
healthy supply. The preciousness of
CAC) on Monday afternoon. led off the inning with a single to
joy is why the thin, fictional veneer of
Game Stats centerfield.
wholesomeness that college basketball
• Hits: St. Mary’s 14, Wesley 13 • The Seahawks established a three-
once operated under is so frustrating.
• Errors: St. Mary’s 2, Wesley 3 run cushion in the third as Coursey
This is why those who loved the sport
• L eft on Base: St. Mary’s 11, Wesley connected on a two-out, two-run
are gnashing teeth and shaking fists
12 single to left field to score James
at the perpetrators and the entire ma-
St. Mary’s Offensive Leaders and first-year designated hitter
chine of snake oil salesmen. This is
• Connor Coursey: 3-for-4, 4 RBI, 1 Joey Bryner (Leonardtown, Md./St.
why the temptation is to not watch and
sacrifice hit Mary’s Ryken).
never embrace the game in the same
• Jay Hammett: 3-for-5, 1 double • St. Mary’s increased its separation
way again.
• Joey Bryner: 2-for-4, 2 runs scored, to a seven-run margin by tacking
But then the tournament happens.
1 walk on four runs with two outs in the
Whatever the story is behind the
• Matt Ansaldi: 2-for-4, 2 runs scored, fourth. Two runs scored on an er-
participants, the schools they are at-
1 walk, 1 double ror while James brought home An-
tending or the shoes they are wear-
• Sam James: 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 3 runs saldi with a double to left field and
ing, when the ball goes up there is still
scored then James crossed home plate on a
something magical about March Mad-
Wesley Offensive Leaders Coursey single up the middle. The
ness. Yes there are self-serving people
Michael Piccirillo: 3-for-5, 1 RBI Wolverines got one back in their
– boosters, coaches, administrators and
• Jarrett Wallace: 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 half of the fourth as Marucci led off
corporations – who are doing the game
walk, 1 stolen base with a double and then came home
harm. But like virtually every aspect
• Jordan Marucci: 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 on Jarrett Wallace’s single.
of life, they are the loud minority; the
run scored, 1 double • McCann scattered just three more
majority of kids, coaches and schools
• Chris Seibert: 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 hits in the final five innings as he re-
are doing it the right way. And frankly,
double tired the Wesley side in order in the
considering the miniscule benefit elite
• William Foster: 2-for-5, 1 run fifth and eighth innings.
players realize from the college expe-
scored, 1 double Inside the Box Score
rience when compared to the financial
St. Mary’s Pitching • McCann finished the day with his
windfall for coaches, schools and net-
• Dan McCann: 9.0 IP, 13 hits, 2 first career complete game in seven
works, the time for revisiting and re-
earned runs, 1 walk, 5 strikeouts appearances as he threw a career-
writing the definition of “doing it the
(W, 1-0) best nine innings. Improving to 1-0
right way” is long overdue.
Wesley Pitching in two appearances this season, he
These are complicated times indeed.
• Sam Meck: 5.0 IP, 12 hits, 5 earned struck out a career-high five batters
Big changes are coming. Yesterday’s
runs, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts (L, 1-2) against just one walk.
business of college basketball won’t be
• Ryan Devine: 3.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 earned • Coursey notched season-bests of
tomorrow’s. As the elephants dance,
runs, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts three hits and four RBI while Ham-
let not the grass suffer, for the games
• Cody Simet: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 earned mett contributed a career-high four
and tournaments will continue. There
runs, 1 walk, 0 strikeouts hits for the fourth time in his career.
will be amazing, logic-defying and
How It Happened • A nsaldi chipped in career-bests of
bracket-busting feats – like Buffalo
• St. Mary’s all of its scoring in the two hits and two runs scored while
over Arizona, Loyola-Chicago reach-
first four innings of the game, in- Bryner tacked on a season-high two
ing the Sweet-16 and 16-seed UMBC
cluding a four-run fourth inning to runs scored.
making history by beating top-seed
put the game away. • In his fourth game of the season,
Virginia. Those are this year’s story-
• The Seahawks went up 1-0 in the James tallied season-bests of three
lines; new ones will be written every
top of the first as first-year infield- runs scored and two hits while col-
year, each one injected with youthful
er Andy Collins (Arlington, Va./ lecting his first career RBI.
exuberance. No matter the atmosphere
Washington-Lee) walked, advanced Up Next for the Seahawks
off the court, joy will be consistently
to third on a Hammett single and • Mar. 28 vs. York College of Pennsyl-
created on it; that joy is, and will re-
then scored on a fielder’s choice vania (7-6, 0-0 CAC) – Hawk’s Nest
main, available to anyone whose heart
for junior outfielder Dakota Merritt – CAC game – 3:45 p.m. 
hasn’t been completely hardened by
(Lexington Park, Md./Great Mills).
the storm.
Wesley evened up the game in its By Nairem Moran
half of the first thanks to a two-out nmoran@smcm.edu for SMCM
Send comments to
RBI double by Chris Seibert.
RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
• St. Mary’s added two runs in the
18 Calendars
Community
Thursday, March 29
Calendar centered around The Cross and The
Maundy Thursday Service
Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church, 10210 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby    Good Friday Worship
6:00 PM Friendship
Agape Meal (pot luck,meat provid- ist UMC, 22 Friendship Rd.   Celebrate with friends of Friendship
ed). Foot Washing. Holy Eucharist— 7:30 -  8:30 PM
Great Hall. All are welcome to worship with us.
Maundy Thursday Worship
Friendship United Methodist Church,
22 W. Friendship Rd.      The Democratic Party in Calvert
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Worship with us. 410-257-7133.
www.friendshipmethodist.org
Fri. & Sat., March 30 & 31
Passion of Christ
Out of doors, 11000 HG Trueman
Rd., Lusby
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Live, outdoor performance of the sto-
ry of the last week of Jesus’ ministry.
See PassionofChristSOMD.org for
more details.
Friday, March 30
Miocene Fossil Exploration
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM  Regular Easter worship services. 410-
Throughout the day, interpreter-guid-
ed activities in the Treasures from the
Cliffs exhibit will allow you to touch
Miocene Epoch fossils and practice
preparing a fossil specimen. Make and
take home your own fossil imprint in
sessions at 11:00 and 2:00. Appropriate
for ages 4 and up. Free with admission.
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Egg Hunt
Jefferson Patterson Park, 10515
Mackall Rd., St. Leonard
11:00 am
Explore the grounds of JPPM in seach
of hiddeb eggs. Bring your own basket
and dress for the weather.
Free event open to all ages, Meet at the
park pavilion. Donations appreciated.
www.jefpat.org
Good Friday Supper & Communion
Interdenominational Union Church,
8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach  Bayside Baptist Church, 3009 E.
6:00 PM
Free event offered with the compli-
ments of the Congregation.  All are cor-
dially invited. Questions? 410-257-3555.
www.facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.   worship
Good Friday Service and Drama
Presentation
Bayside Baptist Church,
3009 Chesapeake Beach Rd.,
Chesapeake Beach
7:00 - 8:00 PM
All are invited for a special service
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Sunday, April 1 Monday, April 2
Lord’s Supper. For further information,
call 410-257-0712 or visit www.bay-
sidebaptist.com. Easter Sunrise Service Barnyard Eggstravaganza
Herrington Harbor South, Rose Darnall’s Chance House Museum,
Haven 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Up-
Method- 6:30 AM per Marlboro
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Methodist. Search for Easter eggs in a barn-
410-257-7133. www.friendship- yard-themed egg hunt. This family-
methodist.org friendly event also includes games,
Scholarship Applica- petting zoo, and spring crafts for the
tions due March 30th Easter Sunday Services kids (while supplies last). Bring your
First Lutheran Church, 6300 own basket. No reservations needed.
County is pleased to announce four Southern Maryland Blvd., 301-952-8010
scholarships of $1000 each to seniors Huntingtown
who will be continuing their formal ed- 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM Plants and Pollinators
ucation. The party anticipates awarding Services: 6:30 am, 8:00 am, & 10:45 Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
one scholarship to a graduating senior am. Breakfast: 7:15-10:15. Children’s 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
in each of the County’s high schools. To Egg Hunts: 9:30 & 10:15. Explore the native plants on the mu-
apply, visit: www.clsap.org. www.firstlutheranchurch.org/home seum grounds, from the salt marsh to
the Children’s Maritime Garden.  Par-
Easter Sunrise Service ticipants who finish a plant scavenger
Veterans Park, 8217 Bayside Rd., hunt will receive a packet of pollinator-
Chesapeake Beach friendly native seeds! Check the Ad-
Saturday, March 31 7:00 - 8:00 AM missions Desk for special tour times
All are invited to join the Bayside (weather permitting).  For ages 4 and
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Baptist Church for this special service. up. Free
Deale VFD, 6007 Drum Point Road,
410-257-0712. www.baysidebaptist. with admission.
Deale
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM com www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Scrambled eggs, home fries, pan-
cakes, cream chipped beef, sau- Easter Services
sage, bacon, scrapple, sausage gra- Friendship Methodist UMC, 22 Tuesday, April 3
Friendship Rd.
vy, biscuits, toast, juice and cof-
fee. $9/person (5 and under free). 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Calvert County Democratic Wom-
en’s Club
Crafts and Easter egg hunts for vari-
ous age groups. Pictures with the Easter 257-7133. www.friendshipmethodist.  Adams Taphouse, Prince Frederick
org  6:00 PM
Bunny $5/each (includes craft frame
project). Social dining; business meet-
Easter Sunday Services ing starts at 7:00. Please bring un-
Emmanuel Church, 3800 Old Town opened unscented sanitary pads.
Fossil Egg Hunt
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Rd., Huntingtown For more info: CCDWomensClub@
8:30, 9:45. 11:15 AM gmail.com
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  
Back by popular demand! Look for Set Free! www.emmanuelchurch.tv  
Science for Citizens
eggs with real fossils inside, hidden
throughout the museum.  Participants Easter Sunday Services Chesapeake Biological Laboratory,
Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Bernie Fowler Lab, 142 Williams St.,
will be given a container for egg col-
lection; no baskets needed! Docents Church, 10210 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby Solomons
St. Peter’s Chapel 14590 Solomons’s 7:00 – 8:00 PM
will be present to identify fossil finds. 
Excavate fossils from matrix, using pa- Island Rd., Solomons Oyster Futures: A Collaborative
8:30 AM—Holy Eucha- Process for Developing Oyster Man-
leontologists’ tools. For ages 3–10.  Free
with admission. rist - St. Peter’s Chapel agement Recommendations presented
9:30 AM—Holy Eucharist—Great Hall by Dr. Mike Wilberg.
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
10:30 AM—Easter Egg Pre-registration is not required.
Hunt, Parish Grounds Seating is available first-come, first-
Holy Saturday
Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal 11:15 AM—Holy Eucharist—Middle- served for this free event.
Church, 10210 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby    ham Chapel For more information visit: http://bit.
7:00 PM ly/Science4Citizens
Easter Worship Services
Easter Vigil—Great Hall
Thursday, April 5
Chesapeake Beach Rd., (Rt. 260) Ches-
Motown Night
American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, apeake Beach The Harlem Wizards Basketball at
9:00 AM - Bible Fellowship. PHS
Chesapeake Beach
7:30 – 11:30 PM 10:30 AM - Worship service. Pre- Patuxent High School, 12485 South-
music at 10:15. The Bayside’s ern Connector Blvd. Lusby
What’s your favorite tune? The Sons
of the American Legion Stallings-Wil- Worship Choir will lead in a special 6:30 - 9:30
Easter Musical Service. Children’s Eas- The Harlem Wizards are coming to
liams Post 206 host a night with music
by DJ Stephen Varney. $10 includes ter Egg Hunt following worship. Southern Maryland! Enjoy a great fam-
410-257-0712. www.baysidebaptist. ily event while supporting the PHS
draft beer and sodas. Tickets available
at the door. Public welcome. 410-257- com Band Program!
9878. www.ALPost206.org. www.patuxentband.com/harlem-wiz-
ards.htm
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Thursday, March 29
“I Can” Women in Finance and
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info
Accounting Careers. 6:30-8:00pm.
Don’t miss the rescheduled install-
ment of the “I Can” series with
“Careers in Finance and Account-
ing.” Women in non-traditional ca-
reers will share what it’s like and
what it takes to be in these careers.
Target audience: girls in 6-12th
grade. Sponsored by Calvert Com-
mission for Women and Calvert
Library with assistance from Cal-
vert County Board of Education.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Drop in, hang out at Southern
Branch. 6:30-8:00pm. Need a place
to meet up with your friends (or
meet new ones)? Come hang out
- music, games, crafts, fun, and
free food! Calvert Library South-
ern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman
Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Friday, March 30
Library closed in observance of
Good Friday. 12:00-12:00am. Li-
brary closed in observance of Good
Friday.
Saturday, March 31
Construction Zone. 2:00-4:00pm.
Bring your family to explore the Li-
brary’s building sets. It’s come and
go constructive time in the story-
time room as we bring out the li-
brary’s collection of Legos®, Keva
Planks®, Lincoln Logs®, blocks,
Magformers® and more. No reg-
istration. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Monday, April 2
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-
11:00am. Join us for dancing, sto-
ries, movies and fun. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm.
Make crafts out of materials that
would typically be thrown out.
Crocheting, needlework, sewing,
and simple tying techniques will
be used. Calvert Library South-
ern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman
Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Tuesday, April 3
Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm.
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Events
Knitting, crocheting and porta-
ble crafting group open to anyone
wanting to join in and share tal-
ents, crafting time or learn a new
skill. No registration. Calvert Li-
brary Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons,
410-326-5289.
Writers by the Bay @ the Li-
brary. 7:00-8:30pm. Looking for
a writers’ group? All writers and
would-be writers are welcome to
come for critique & camaraderie.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Manga Otaku Artist Nights. 7:00-
8:30pm. On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd
Mondays, comics and manga fans
ages 10 to 17 gather at the Twin
Beaches Branch to learn the tech-
niques of drawing for comics. Join
us! Please register. Calvert Li-
brary Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach,
410-257-2411.
Wednesday, April 4
Cinema Cafe. 6:00-8:30pm. Join
us for the award-winning 2017
film depicting the World War II
evacuation of Allied troops from
the French city of Dunkirk before
Nazi forces can take hold. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Register to Vote! 10:00-2:00pm.
Two errands in one! Register to
Vote when you visit the library.
Calvert County League of Women
Voters will have everything ready
for you. Calvert Library South-
ern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman
Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Book Discussion at Lotus Kitch-
en. 6:30-8:30pm. Recurring month-
ly book discussion held at Lotus
Cafe. This month’s book is The Bos-
ton Girl by Anita Diamant. Calvert
Library Southern Branch hosts at
Lotus Kitchen, 14618 Solomons Is-
land Rd S, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Happy Crafternoon! 1:00-1:45pm.
Children enjoy books and language
through short stories and create
fun art projects using a variety of
techniques and mediums. For 3 to 5
year-olds. Children must be accom-
panied by an adult. Please register.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
YoungatHeart
Do You Need Help Paying
for Heat and Electric?
The Maryland Energy Assis-
tance Program (MEAP), through
Tri-County Community Action,
assists eligible individuals and
families with a one-time-per-year
grant to help pay heating and elec-
tric bills. You must be eligible
to apply and be prepared to show
proof for all household members.
Appointments are now being
scheduled at each of the senior
centers: Calvert Pines, Mondays
– Fridays, 410-535-4606, Thurs-
days at Southern Pines, 410-586-
2748, Fridays at North Beach,
410-257-2549.
Volunteer Opportunity
Available
Are you a senior, aged 50 or
over, with some free time on your
hands? Do you like assisting oth-
ers? If so, we are looking for a vol-
unteer to assist with clerical duties
at the Calvert Pines Senior Center
in Prince Frederick, 10 a.m. – 2
p.m. We will gladly train seniors
who wish to volunteer. If you
would enjoy meeting and provid-
ing information and assistance to
callers and visitors, please contact
Liz Youngblood at 410-535-4606.
Caregivers Conference
The Southern Maryland Higher
Education Center in California,
MD will be hosting the 26th An-
nual Southern Maryland Caregiv-
ers Conference, Friday, April 20,
Eating Together Menu
Monday, April 2
Chicken Salad Sandwich, Lettuce
& Tomato Slices, 3-Bean Salad,
Cubed Cantaloupe
Tuesday, April 3
Stuffed Cabbage in Tomato Sauce,
Beets, Dinner Roll, Apple Crisp
Wednesday, April 4
Tuna Fish Sandwich, Lettuce
& Tomato Slices, Split Pea Soup,
Pickled Beets, Pineapple
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of
the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call:
Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549,
or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
Calendars 19
By Office of Aging Staff
8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The fee is $30
(includes conference materials,
continental breakfast and boxed
lunch). Registration brochures
are available through the Calvert
County Office on Aging.
Calvert Pines
Senior Center (CPSC)
Exercise can be fun, so why
not do it amongst friends? Join us
every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, 9:30 a.m. for “Walk to the
Beat,” an indoor walking program.
Join us for an Easter Celebration
with Mount Olive Church United
Methodist Men’s Choir, Thursday,
April 5, 10:30 a.m.
North Beach Senior
Center (NBSC)
Join friends, both old and new,
for Lunch Bunch at Plaza Mexico,
Tuesday, April 3, 12:30 p.m. Tab,
tip and transportation are on your
own.
Unleash your creativity on paper
with Scribblers Writing Group,
Thursday, April 5, 1 p.m.
Southern Pines
Senior Center (SPSC)
Watch the Fur, Feathers and
Scales show from the Baltimore
Zoo with “Grand and Me” Zoomo-
bile Intergenerational Show, Mon-
day, April 2, 1 p.m. They will be
bringing live animals! Registra-
tion is filling fast. Limited seating.
Thursday, April 5
Pork Roast, Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner
Roll, Applesauce w/Cinnamon
Friday, April 6
Baked Chicken, Scalloped
Potatoes, Seasoned Greens,
Carrots, Bread,
Spiced Peaches
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Newtowne Players Comedian, Actor,

Present Neil Simon Writer to Present
Comedy Twain Lecture
The Newtowne
Players will present An Evening with Tig Notaro takes
Neil Simon’s com- place on Friday, April 20, beginning
edy “God’s Favorite,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Michael P. O’Brien
starting Friday, April 6 Athletic and Recreation Center, 19050
through Sunday, April Hill Commons Drive. Notaro is the 12th
22 at Three Notch lecturer for the Annual Twain Lecture
Theatre, 21744 South Series on American Humor and Culture.
Coral Drive, Lexing- Ticket prices are $10 for general admis-
ton Park, MD 20653. sion and $5 for Arts Alliance members.
Curtain times are 8 Advance reservations for tickets are re-
p.m. Thursday through quired at www.smcm.edu/twain-tickets.
Saturday, and 3:30 Pre-ordered tickets can be picked up at
p.m. on Sunday. Tick- will call in the recreation center begin-
ets may be purchased ning at 6 p.m. the evening of the event.
online at www.new- The doors open at 7 p.m. and all seating
t ow n e pl aye r s. o r g. is first come, first served.
Reservations may be Notaro is a comedian, actor and writer
made by calling 301- originally from Mississippi, who Rolling
737-5447 and leaving Stone named one of the 50 best stand-up Tig Notaro
a message with your comics of all time.  She writes, produces
name and phone num- and stars in the semi-autobiographical Fluff, at home in Los Angeles.
ber, number of tickets Amazon series, “One Mississippi.”  Sea- Visit www.smcm.edu for information
desired and date of son 1 yielded several nominations in- on additional upcoming speakers such
performance. Tickets cluding  WGA, GLAAD and The Critic’s as political analyst and commentator
are $15 for adults, $12 Choice Awards.  Notaro was also nomi- Kathleen Parker on March 22 who de-
for seniors/students/ nated for an Emmy as well as a Grammy scribes herself as “slightly to the right
military, and $10 for for her 2016 HBO special “Boyish Girl of center;” David E. Sanger on April 6
children age 12 and Interrupted,” a GLAAD Award nomina- presented by the Presidential Lecture
under. Thursdays only tion for the Netflix Original Documen- Series; and GOP strategist and former
all tickets are $10. tary “Tig,” and her memoir “I’m Just a Republican National Chair Ed Gillespie
“God’s Favorite” is Person” is a New York Times Bestseller. on April 12.
based on the Biblical In 2013, Notaro was nominated for a St. Mary’s College of Maryland is ac-
story of Job, and centers on Joe Benja- Joe to be His favorite person, which has
prompted Satan to bet that he can make Grammy Award for her sophomore re- credited by the Middle States Commis-
min, a carboard box magnate who has lease, “Live,” which sold over 100,000 sion on Higher Education through 2024-
everything: a flourishing business, lov- Joe’s life so miserable that Joe will re-
nounce God. units in just six weeks. “Live” is a stand- 2025. St. Mary’s College, designated the
ing wife, three children, and loyal ser- up set delivered just days after she was Maryland state honors college in 1992, is
vants. He attributes all his good fortune Take a moment to leave your own
troubles at the door this April and enjoy diagnosed with invasive bilateral breast ranked one of the best public liberal arts
to God’s will, and lives his life as a gen- cancer, of which she is now in remission. schools in the nation by U.S. News &
erous and devout servant of God. Then this humorous romp through the mis-
fortunes of Joe and his family, expertly Notaro remains a favorite on late night World Report. Approximately 1,600 stu-
one midnight, who appears into all this talk shows, public radio, tours around dents attend the college, nestled on the
but a near-sighted movie buff named handled by The Newtowne Players.
the world regularly and most recently St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland.
Sidney Lipton, a messenger from God sold out Carnegie Hall. In her time off,
who informs Joe that God has named Press Release from
Newtowne Players Notaro enjoys bird watching with her Press Release from SMCM
wife Stephanie, their twin sons and cat

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CLUES ACROSS
1. Latin American dances
7. European viper
10. Finch-like birds
12. Civil rights college
organization
13. A person who organizes
14. Small carnivorous
mammal
15. City in Sweden
16. Grayish-white
17. Google certification
(abbr.)
18. Six (Spanish)
19. The highest adult male
singing voice
21. Political action
committee
22. Exterior part of a home
27. And, Latin
28. Where pirates hide their
bounty
33. Six
34. Cores
36. Diego is one
37. __ Carvey, comedian
38. Aromatic plant
39. Carry with great effort
40. One point east of
southeast
Puzzle Solutions
Last Week’s
41. Female cattle’s
mammary gland
44. Small fries
45. Optimistic in tough times
48. Make less distinct
49. Surrounds
50. Cost per mile
51. A local church
community
CLUES DOWN
1. “Beastmaster” actor
Singer
2. Rice-distilled liquor
3. Messenger ribonucleic
acid
4. Wet, muddy ground
5. Have an obligation to
6. Defunct Chevy
convertible truck
7. Deer-like water buffalo
8. Skin lesion
9. Amount in each hundred
(abbr.)
10. Where kids play ball
11. Roman judge
12. One who endures
hardship without complaint
14. Cover the sword
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Guess Who?
I am a singer/actress born in New Hampshire on April 10, 1984.
I have starred in many notable movies and even voiced a Disney
princess. Today, I am seen on a hit NBC television family drama.
17. “Frozen” actor Josh
18. Eyeglasses
20. Metal-bearing material
23. Primitive persons
24. Wild ox
25. Group of countries
(abbr.)
Kid'S Corner
26. Before
29. Spanish be
30. Opposite of the
beginning
31. With three uneven sides
32. Gives a permanent post
to
35. Actors’ group (abbr.)
36. Cavalry sword
38. Gland secretion
40. Marine invertebrate
41. Hybrid citrus fruit
42. Pairs
43. Used to serve food
44. English broadcasting
network
45. Calendar month
46. Comedic actress
Gasteyer
47. Company that rings
receipts
Guess Who? Mandy Moore
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Concerns About
School Safety
To the Editor:
Our community is deeply con-
cerned, as are we, about student
safety. In these stressful and un-
certain times, Board members
have noted some confusion in the
community regarding the roles and
responsibilities for Safety Advo-
cates and School Resource Officers
(SROs), known as Liaison Officers
in our school system.
A Safety Advocate is a Calvert
County Public Schools (CCPS)
employee who provides a proactive
means of meeting the needs of the
students, staff, and community. Em-
ploying a wealth of professional ex-
pertise, the Safety Advocate serves
as a student advocate and advi-
sor. Rather than punish or suspend
students, the Safety Advocate pro-
vides support and counsel to the to-
tal school community. Additionally,
the Safety Advocate assists the staff
and administration in maintaining
a safe and orderly school environ-
ment that best facilitates academic
achievement.
The Safety Advocate’s role is to
help students make good choices
and avoid activities that may result
in harming themselves or others or
criminal activity that might lead to
arrest. Typically, Safety Advocates
are retired law enforcement officers.
Each high school has two full-time
safety advocates. The six middle
schools are served by three safety
advocates.
We continue to work with the Cal-
vert County Sheriff’s Office to pro-
vide a Liaison Officer to each of our
high schools The Liaison Officers
are armed deputies employed by
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the Sheriff’s Office. These officers
also serve the elementary and mid-
dle schools in their high school’s
feeder pattern. A supervisor, also
employed by the Sheriff’s Office,
provides support where needed.
The Board has also been asked
what we are doing to keep students
safe. The Board is working with the
Board of County Commissioners to
fund school construction projects
to make buildings more difficult to
access. We are providing additional
training to staff on responding to an
active shooter. In consultation with
the Sheriff’s Office, we are explor-
ing additional law enforcement sup-
ports in schools. CCPS also coordi-
nates with the Health Department
to provide mental health services to
students in schools. At the State lev-
el, the Board, through the Maryland
Associations of Boards of Educa-
tion, is advocating for amendments
to improve legislation to provide
Maryland State Police resources
to schools, as well as other safety
measures.  Invest in yourself.
As we, as a community, consider
what is the next best thing we can do
to keep our children safe in school,
the fact is most gun deaths are ac-
cidental shootings or suicide. A ma-
jority of the Board believes more
guns on school property increase
those risks and thus do not support
arming CCPS employees.
The Board will continue to con-
sider how best to keep children in
school safe, unafraid, welcome, and
ready to learn.
Sincerely,
Tracy H. McGuire, President
Calvert County Board of Education
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You worked hard in 2017 and have
now paid your taxes and are expecting
a refund. Keep in mind that your refund
money is not a gift from the govern-
ment—it is your money. Some people
purposely withhold too much money
from their paychecks, knowing that they
will receive a larger lump sum tax re-
fund. A type of forced savings. But, why
do that when the government provides
you with no interest on your money?
You would be better off to take the mon-
ey in your paycheck and set some aside
in an interest bearing investment. Even
if the interest amounts are small, your
money will be earning something. If you
are receiving a huge tax refund, take a
look at your W-4 form and adjust your
federal income tax withholding.
What are the smartest ways of dealing
with a tax refund? Make a plan. Without
a plan, that money can easily disappear
into a cloud of buying whatever suits
your fancy. To get you started, here are
four suggestions on how to use your tax
refund:
Pay down your consumer debt.
Set up an emergency fund.
Protect your loved ones.
Pay Down Your Consumer Debt.
High-cost consumer debt is a kill-
er. Times have been tough and many
people have lived on their credit cards,
racking up huge balances at very high
cost borrowing rates. For many people,
the amount of the debt is so large, it is
intimidating. Don’t be discouraged. Try
to stop charging on the credit cards and
use all excess funds, including your in-
come tax refund, to pay down the debt.
The smartest thing you can do is to pay
off that consumer debt so that when you
do use a credit card, you can afford to
pay off the entire credit card bill within
one month.
Create a Fund Just for Emergencies.
Many people live in fear of having
an emergency because they have saved
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nothing to help them. By setting aside
your tax refund money in an emergency
fund, you will be able to weather the
downturns like the loss of a job, expen-
sive car repairs, medical emergencies
and other catastrophes. Generally, the
amount you need to save for emergen-
cies should represent at least six months
of living expenses plus whatever it takes
to make you feel secure.
Take Care of Your Loved Ones
The vast majority of people have done
absolutely no estate planning. Every-
one needs to have a Will or a Trust, a
Power of Attorney that covers medical
and financial needs, and a Living Will.
Why? To protect your loved ones and
yourself. Once you have organized your
estate plan, you will feel a great bur-
den has been lifted from your shoul-
ders. Whether this relates to appointing
guardians for your minor-aged children,
designating someone to take care of you
if you can’t do that for yourself, or decid-
ing how your assets will be divided on
your death, taking steps to put your strat-
egy into writing is well worth the effort.
This year, make an effort to get yourself
organized.
Invest in Yourself
If you have been putting off career
or skills training because of the cost, it
may be time to use your refund to help
you start a new career. College courses,
technology skills improvement, books to
help you help yourself, all of these are
part of a strategy to improve your skills
and your job prospects. Taking steps
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