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Thursday, December 6, 2018
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Commissioners, Legislators Meet on Proposed Bills New Solomons Firehouse Location Questioned
The other two bill proposals would give the county authority to restrict disruptive persons from county property for more than the one day now allowed and would add the family of a volunteer who gives their life in the line of duty to the county’s Length of Service (LOSAP) benefit. County Attorney John Norris said the latter was an oversight when the program was enacted. The other projects on the request for increased bond authority were: • Little Cove Point Road • Sr. Leonard Road widening • A wastewater treatment plant • Headworks Pumping Station Upgrade. Senator Mike Miller (D: District 27) and Delegates Michael Jackson (D: 27B), Mark Fisher (R: 27C) and Clark were in attendance. Neither outgoing District 29 Senator Steve Waugh or senator-elect Jack Bailey attended. In addition to the current five commissioners, the new board members in two weeks, Kelly McConkey, Buddy Hance and Tim Hutchins were present in the audience.
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By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met with the county’s legislative delegation on Dec. 4 for their annual confab on proposed county legislation. Since Calvert has a commissioner form of government, the BOCC is unable to enact local legislation and must instead depend of the delegation for that. Sometimes that leads to tension between the two branches of government. With just two weeks left in their term of office, the current BOCC had three lane duck members sitting at the tables with the legislators. But the three commissioners-elect were sitting in the audience. Once they convene, they could change the bill package that was presented to the legislators. The short meeting was perfunctory with one exception. Delegate Jerry Clark (R: 29C) questioned one portion of the proposal supported by the current board to increase the county’s bond authority by $10.32 million. One of the parts of that request was $1 million for the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department to purchase land “for the new eventual replacement of the current facility.” The idea is to move the facility farther north, closer to Lusby and the department’s first due area. Clark asked whether the needs for the company’s rescue squad had been adequately looked at. He mentioned the medical office building that is next door to his liquor store as an example of a facility that might need emergency services, yet the new facility would be father away from that. Division Chief of Fire, Rescue and EMS James Richardson said that the location of senior housing such as Asbury Solomons and the assisted living facility
on Dowell Road had been taken into conEarlier the detention center adminissideration. But he noted that insurance trator Major Reese said enacting a Corrates were high for residents of Chesa- rectional Officers Bill of Rights, similar peake Ranch Estates (CRE) because they to what Charles County has, would bring live more than five miles from the current Calvert in line with most of the other dickmyers@countytimes.net fire station. counties in the state. FULL LINE OF GROCERIES, MEATS, PRODUCE Richardson said that if anyone living in that populous community who had a fire hydrant out front, it still would be considered “unprotected” and subject to Family Owned & Operated Since 1929 higher rates. The Charm and Quality of the Past with the Convenience and Variety of Today Richardson said CRE generated 26 percent of all of the emergency calls for HAPPY Orders EASTER! Advance Holiday Welcome all of Calvert County. And he noted that 86 percent of the volume was for emerU.S.D.A Choice Beef - Steaks "OurOwn" Own" Homemade MD Stuffed Ham "Our Homemade Southern gency medical services. Standing Rib Roast Boneless Rib Roast Country Sausage Fully Cooked Boneless Richardson observed the ideal spot for Tenderloins • Boneless Pork Roast Country Loose •Sausage Links "Our Own" Freshly·Ground the new Solomons facility would be near 4 lb. Bags · Halves By TheChuck Pound Loose • Links "Our Own" Frozen Hamburger Patties the traffic circle on the Southern ConStuffedChoice Pork Chops nector which would put it within the fiveU.S.D.A Beef FRESH TURKEYS With our Homemade stuffing Smithfield Smoked mile radius of CRE. Cut to Order Boneless Breast Standing Richardson said, in response to a SpiralTurkey Cut Honey RibMaryland Roast • Boneless RibHams Roast Southern Stuffed Seasoned & Ready For The Oven question from Clark, that no decision Tenderloins • Crown Pork Roast Boars Head Sweet Slice Ham Fully Cooked Boneless had been made about the disposal of Boneless Pork Roast • Steaks Country Cured 4lb Bags • Halves • By the Pound the current Solomons facility. That land Stuffed Pork Chops With Our Homemade Stuffing and building is owned by the Volunteer Pints • Quarts Fresh Local Oysters Hams department. Boars Head Sweet Slice Ham Pints • Quarts The legislators were presented with White and Pumpernickel • Spiral Cut Honey Smoked four proposals that had the majority sup• Country Cured • Fresh Ham Corned port of the BOCC, although Commis10" Homestyle Pies JakeLANCASTER & Amos Products sioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. FROM COUNTY, PA Deluxe Cakes was not present when the vote was taken. Large Selection Just Like You Remember From Days Gone By "Tastes Just Like Homemade" Cakes • Pies - Large Selection That left one proposal failing to garner Root Beer Extract enough support on a 2-2-1 deadlock. That Pumpkin Rolls Freshly Roasted Peanuts would have changed the current correctional officers into correctional deputies. Red Velvet Rolls Even though the proposal did not Breads • Buns • Fry Pies gather enough votes, Slaughenhoupt said From Our•Deli Soups • Salads Desserts Full Line of Groceries, it was being presented in case the new Whoopie Pies • More Soups • Salads • Sides • Desserts Produce and Meats for commissioner board decided to support ICE -BAGS · BLOCKS All Your Daily Needs Scrapple • Grillers • Bacon Freshly Baked Rolls it. Sheriff Mike Evans said the proposal Kauffman's Apple Cider EXCHANGEABLE TANKS Berger Cookies • Otterbein's Cookies PROPANE would work in tandem with the other proposal which was supported, to enable 4300 Hunting Creek Rd • Huntingtown, Maryland a Correctional Officers Bills of Rights. follow follow us us on on facebook facebook 410-257-2222 410-535-1304 “I am just making it a clean process. MON-FRI 66 AM -- 99 PM •• SAT-SUN 77 AM -- 99 PM MON-FRI AM PM SAT-SUN AM PM The sheriff is in charge,” Evans said.
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Under the state’s new ranking system for schools where they can score between one and five stars, no school in Calvert County went below a score of three; most ranked with either four or five stars. According to the Maryland State Department of Education’s latest rankings, issued Tuesday, only two schools, Patuxent Appeal and St. Leonard elementary schools got a three-star rating. Northern, Huntingtown and Calvert high schools all got a five-star rating; Patuxent High School earned four stars. The remaining elementary and middle schools in Calvert all received either four or five stars. “Calvert County can feel proud of all of its schools’ performance,” said Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry. “This new report card covers a ton of good data and will shine light on some things that each school can improve upon.” The new rating system was designed to give parents a concise view of how their child’s school compared with others in their own counties and around the state. But the new rating system takes into account more than testing and academic improvement; it also measures the attendance of students and the depth and breadth of courses they can take at their schools to come up with a star ranking. Opinion surveys taken by both students and faculty are also factored into the school’s overall rating. Academic achievement measured by high stakes testing as well as student improvement over time makes up 65 percent of a schools overall rating; the remaining criteria make up 35 percent of the rating metric. “Our goal is to improve every school throughout our State, and prepare every student for a bright future,” said Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools. “The new Maryland Report Card will help parents, educators, policymakers, and the general public gain a better understanding about how each school is doing based on our accountability measures. Together we are working toward making
CALVERT SCHOOL RATINGS Elementary Schools Patuxent Appeal - 3 stars St. Leonard - 3 stars Mutual - 4 stars Dowell - 4 stars Calvert - 4 stars Barstow - 4 stars Huntingtown - 5 stars Plum Point - 5 stars Beach - 4 stars Mt. Harmony - 5 stars Sunderland - 5 stars Windy Hill - 4 stars Middle Schools Southern - 4 stars Mill Creek - 4 stars Calvert - 4 stars Plum Point - 4 stars Windy Hill - 5 stars High Schools Northern - 5 stars Huntingtown - 5 stars Calvert - 5 stars Patuxent - 4 stars sure our schools are the best they can be.” Gov. Larry Hogan said the new rating system will improve transparency of how well schools are doing. “Education is and will always remain our number one priority, and we owe it to Maryland families to provide them with as much information as possible to make informed decisions about their children’s’ education,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “The new Maryland Report Card will provide parents, teachers, and students with critical information about our schools and enhance transparency and accountability in our education system.” This year’s ratings were based partially on the PARCC assessments taken by students; this test will be abandoned by the end of this school year and be replaced by an as-yet unknown assessments. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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School Board Gets an Earful from Veteran Teachers
Complaints Involve Lack of Curriculum Development By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Board of Education at their Nov. 29 meeting heard some pent-up frustration from about a half dozen teacher members of the Calvert Education Association (CEA), many of whom have been in the classrooms for decades. The main complaints were over lack of curriculum and textbooks and the time to do everything required of them. Association President Dona Ostenso explained that the teachers still desire flexibility for decisions in the classrooms, but they also seek some consistency in what is being taught so that all students are on the same page. “They don’t have textbooks. They have no baseline,” Ostenso told The County Times. She suspected the school system is loath to purchase new textbooks for fear they would be quickly outdated with today’s rapidly changing body of knowledge in many subject areas. At one point in the public comment section of the meeting, 26-year veteran teacher Beth Roe of St. Leonard Elementary School started pulling out of a box a confusing array of materials she said she had been given as part of curriculum development. In the middle of doing so with still more materials to show, she was cut off because her allotted time had expired. “That’s the story of our lives. We are out of time always,” she said. Carol Howard, long-time teacher at Patuxent-Appeal
Elementary School noted the Citizens Advisory Committee’s focus of the Social, Emotional and Behavioral (SEB) needs of students But, she noted the lack of “instruction and training” to deal with those issues, particularly for younger teachers. Rantessa Anderson, an English teacher at Beach Elementary School, with 27 years of experience, said, “I feel like a first-year teacher with the lack of reading curriculum.” She said curriculum wasn’t defined as lists of resources and lists of books for her students to read. Anderson said teachers are feeling overwhelmed. “We can only take so much,” she said. St. Leonard Elementary School teacher Jeanette Gionfrido used an example in television history to make her point. She told of the “I Love Lucy” episode in which Lucy and Ethel are working in a chocolate factory and they had a hard time keeping up with the assembly line. Chocolate was flying everywhere, and they were stuffing it in their clothing and eating it to try to keep up. “This is how I feel in the demands placed on us,” she said. She added, “I am overwhelmed with my lack of curriculum.” Gionfriddo said the disparity in tools available to teachers from one school to the other “flies in the face of equity” for all students. Patty Todero, a Beach Elementary School teacher with 33 years of experience said her job is more difficult now, with all of the experience, than it was when she first started. “Teachers are struggling with tasks”
Calvert Education Association President Dona Ostenso
she said, because of the lack of learning materials. “Lack of resources and curriculum are putting a burden on teachers who don’t have the time,” said Summer Byers, a Patuxent-Appeal E.S. teacher with 18 years of experience, in summing up the concerns expressed by her colleagues. The school board, as is their practice, did not respond to any of the public comments made at the meeting. dickmyers@countytines.net
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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Plans Jelling for West Prince Frederick Projects By Dick Myers Editor Plans are starting to take shape for a big chunk of the west side of Prince Frederick. The Calvert County Planning Commission at its Nov. 27 meeting approved creation of a public right-of-way for the proposed Calvert Hills project. That paves the way for the five-building, 96-apartment complex to be presented to the commission. The road for the subdivision over the right-of-way will intersect with Prince Frederick Boulevard, where a roundabout will be created, according to the Calvert County Department of Public Works. Calvert Hills (Radio Drive, LLC) is adjacent to the new Beechtree Apartments complex, with 248 units, which is now under development. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a developer-funded traffic light on Prince Frederick Boulevard at the entrance into that development. Calvert Hills also abuts West Dares Beach Road at its southern boundary. There have been plans for a number of years to extend West Dares Beach Road out to the College of Southern Maryland. There is a curb cut on JW Williams Road that passes through the college campus,
that would connect with the West Dares Beach Road extension. There is also property owned by John Gott to the west of Calvert Hills that could also be developed, though no plans have yet been presented, said Director of Planning and Zoning Mark Willis. In a memo to the planning commission, Planner Olivia Vidotto explained the potential interconnectedness of the parcels: “The plans show the proposed rightof-way continuing through the adjacent property (also owned by Radio Drive, LLC), with a small portion crossing the Gott property. This extension was required by the Department of Public Works (DPW) to ensure that the road could continue and meet road ordinance requirements to avoid problems at a later date and a developer not being able to continue the public road. The plans show a wider portion of public right-of-way abutting the Gott property to provide adequate frontage for that parcel to build a commercial entrance in the future. The approval by the Planning Commission is only for the portion of the public rightof-way contained in the project shown as Calvert Hills and for the portion beyond that is owned by Radio Drive, LLC. DPW has approved the location and alignment of the proposed right-of-way
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proval and road plans have since expired. Staff, the applicant, owner and engineer, had many discussions on extending West Dares Beach Rd. with this project. As the two property owners are now working independently on projects, the ability for Osprey Development Group to acquire the easements and land that would traverse through properties they did not own was one consideration. The environmental constraints associated with the extension of West Dares Beach Road was also taken into consideration. The ultimate goal is to have a public right-ofway that extends east west from Prince Frederick to tie in to a reserved future right-of-way connecting to College Station and to Rt. 231 at the intersection with the JW Williams Rd.” dickmyers@countytines.net
Architectural Committees Survive with Minor Changes By Dick Myers Editor Two years ago, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) proposed eliminating the county’s seven town center architectural review committees (ARC’s) in favor of staff review of proposals. It turns out the idea of citizen reviews of proposed designs for commercial structures and signs has a lot of support. In the end, after two years of discussion, the committees have survived with only minor tweaks to their authority. The process came to an end Nov. 27 after a joint public hearing by the Calvert County Planning Commission and the BOCC in which the minor changes were approved unanimously by both boards. The most significant change requires the architectural review committees to meet twice monthly and if they are unable to act on an application, then the staff will take over and review it. The architectural review committees originally came under fire over charges that their slow deliberations, and sometimes inability to gather quorums to make a decision, were hindering economic development. The planning commission was the white knight that came to the rescue of the committees. After holding a public hearing. they rejected the idea of eliminating the review committees. The BOCC then went back to the drawing board and came up with an alternate plan. One of those proposals stripped
the committees of authority to review designs of chain stores. The theory was that they had their own standard designs. The planners didn’t like that idea either. At the public hearing, commission member John Toohey noted that small, local businesses were being made to bear the regulatory burden, which flew in the face of the county’s goal of helping small businesses. So, as a result the planners recommended the changes to the meeting schedules to insure prompt actions by the committees to alleviate the original concerns. Only three persons spoke at the joint public hearing and all are either past or present architectural review committee members and all gave general support to the revised proposals. Ed Apple, currently on the Prince Frederick ARC, said of them, “I think it is absolutely essential.” His wife Sue, a former Prince Frederick ARC member, said. “I think it is important to remember that people really do care what the towns look like.” Tom Mero, a former member of the Dunkirk ARC, said if the chair exemption had prevailed the majority of the commercial properties in Dunkirk would have gotten a pass. Mero did note, however, that the new regulations requiring ARCs to make their decision after one meeting might be difficult in complicated cases. That provision did prevail in the final vote. dickmyers@countytines.net
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter During the week of November 19 – November 25 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,388 calls for service throughout the community.
Burglary: 18-64205 On November 25, 2018 Deputy Spalding responded to Spruce Drive, Lusby for the report of a burglary. The complainant advised sometime between November 13th at 1:30 PM and November 25th at 4:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) kicked in the back door of the residence. The total value of damaged property is approximately $800. Damaged Property: 18-63028 On November 19, 2018 Deputy McDonough responded to Hallowing Point Park, Prince Frederick for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM on November 17th an unknown suspect(s) entered the handicap bathroom and damaged $400 worth of property. Damaged Property: 18-63131 On November 20, 2018 Cpl. Harms responded to Grace Road, Huntingtown for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between November 19th at 7:00 PM and November 20th at 6:30 AM an unknown suspect(s) slashed two tires on his Chevy S-10. The total value of damaged property is $300. Damaged Property: 18-63621 On November 22, 2018 Deputy Rediker responded to Armory Road, Prince Frederick for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised on November 21st around 3:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) shot her front door with a BB gun, causing the glass to shatter. The value of damaged property is approximately $500. Theft: 18-62936 On November 19, 2018 Deputy Yates responded to the park on Dowell Road for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between November 16th at 6:00 PM and November 19th at 8:00 AM an unknown suspect(s) stole two picnic tables from the pavilion near the playground. The value of stolen property is approximately $1,200. Theft: 18-63073 On November 19, 2018 Deputy Holt responded to Sagebrush Drive, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised he received notice that his Kohl’s card was mailed, but never received it. He contacted Kohl’s and was advised the card had been charged at the Lexington Park Kohl’s on November 18th for $305.88. Theft: 18-63677 On November 22, 2018 Deputy Gott responded to the Quality Inn in Solomons for the report of a theft. The com-
plainant advised an unknown suspect(s) stole her suit case full of clothes and perfume from her vehicle. The value of stolen property is approximately $230. Theft: 18-63841 On November 23, 2018 Deputy N. Buckler responded to 2nd Street, North Beach for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between November 22nd at 1:00 PM and November 23rd at 5:30 PM and unknown suspect(s) stole his large blue trash can. The value of stolen property is $200. Theft: 18-64001 On November 24, 2018 Deputy N. Buckler responded to Chesapeake Bounty in North Beach for the report of a theft. The complainant advised at approximately 5:30 AM an unknown female stole a strip of garland and a Christmas tree and left the scene. The total value of stolen property is $42. ARRESTS:
On November 19, 2018 Deputy Gilmore conducted a traffic stop on East Chesapeake Beach Road in Chesapeake Beach. The passenger of the vehicle had no identification on him, but provided Deputy Gilmore with an eTix warning with a name and date of birth. The Calvert County Control Center advised Deputy Gilmore the person with the name he provided came back with a potential wanted hit. After being removed from the vehicle and advised of the potential warrant, the passenger identified himself as Richard Walter Jackson (34) and stated he has an active warrant through Talbot County, MD. Jackson was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Providing a False Statement to an Officer as well as Obstructing and Hindering. On November 21, 2018 Deputy Rzepkowski was stopped at the intersection of Southern Maryland Boulevard and Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk when he noticed the driver in the vehicle next to him passed out behind the wheel. While approaching the vehicle, Deputy Rzepkowski observed a plastic baggie with 30 clear capsules which contained suspected heroin. The driver, James Jamaul Hosea Jones (31), was removed from the vehicle and detained. A search of his person and vehicle revealed a white plastic straw containing suspected heroin, a cigarette pack with 35 clear capsules with suspected heroin and over $300 cash. Jones was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert
County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute-Narcotics, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
On November 21, 2018 Deputy Flynt conducted a traffic stop on Hallowing Point Road between Sixes Road and Jibsail Drive in Prince Frederick. While making contact with the driver, Teffren Teran Jones (32), Deputy Flynt noticed the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Jones accelerated and drove away from Deputy Flynt, but was stopped soon after by other deputies. Jones was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest. A search of his person revealed a baggie of suspected marijuana. Jones was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Failure to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order and Resisting/Interfering with Arrest. On November 22, 2018 Deputy Bradley responded to the Lusby Shell for the report of a subject passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle. The driver, later identified as Richard Allen Parsons (27), was awake and conscious and began to drive away when Deputy Bradley exited his vehicle. Deputy Bradley conducted a traffic stop in the area of HG Trueman Road and Cove Point Road in Lusby. Parsons was removed from the vehicle and searched. A search of his person revealed a glass smoking device, a prescription bottle with suspected marijuana inside and a baggie with suspected heroin in his pocket. A search of his vehicle revealed suspected crack cocaine. Parsons was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. On November 22, 2018 Sgt. Basham responded to the Tap House in Prince Frederick to assist with a medical call. While on scene, he observed a female, later identified as Nicole Marie Burger (32), screaming and out of control. Burger was advised to leave or she would be arrested. She refused to comply, therefore, she was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with Disorderly Conduct. On November 23, 2018 Deputy Boerum responded to Sitting Bull Circle in
Lusby for the report of a domestic dispute. Miriah Lee Childress (38) and William Versone Johnson (37) were both uncooperative and physically combative with Deputy Boerum. Childress and Johnson were placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. Childress was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Johnson was charged with Second Degree Assault as well as Second Degree Assault against a Law Enforcement Officer. On November 23, 2018 Deputy Gilmore was conducting a traffic stop in the Chesapeake Station Shopping Center in Chesapeake Beach when she heard an auto accident nearby. The driver, Steven Curtis Marlowe (32), told Deputy Gilmore he had an active warrant through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Marlowe was placed under arrest and searched. A search of his person revealed a plastic baggie with 8 green and clear capsules that contained suspected heroin. Marlowe was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: PossessionNot Marijuana and served his warrant. On November 25, 2018 Deputy Boerum responded to Rimrock Road in Lusby for the report of a stolen vehicle. The complainant advised her boyfriend, Kevin Michael Turner (31), took her keys and left with her vehicle without her permission. Cpl. Wilson conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of Buckets Sports Bar and Grill. Turner was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with multiple citations for DUI/DWI as well as Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle.
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Statistically about 50% of the local population have dental insurance. Of that percentage only 50% of them properly use the dental benefits they are paying for. Most of them have no idea what benefits they have and how easy it is to lose them. To make the most of their dental benefits the consumer needs to understand how dental insurance works.
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likely never use the restorative benefit or at least not much of it. In other words, a 30% discount on something not being used or purchased doesn’t hold any value.
likely never use the restorative benefit or at least not much of it. In other words, a 30% discount on something not being used or purchased doesn’t hold any value.
who pay for dental insurance every year but never go to the dentist are writing a free check to the insurance company. The insurance companies are keeping the money they’ve earmarked for preventative care as well as the entire annual maximum for those patients. Putting off dentistry until it hurts could easily escalate to $5000 worth of treatment or much more in one year. The dental insurance company will only contribute $1500 because that is the average maximum on any given plan which leaves the out-of-pocket due at $3500 for the insured individual in this example. Whereas, had they gone to the dentist every year and had the work done as needed over the course of four years, their out-of-pocket may have been zero, as the $1500 per year ($1500 x 4 years = $6000) would have covered $6000 over the four year period.
patients to see them as recommended but can’t force anyone to do anything. This is why they try to educate them about the benefits that they have with their insurance company, so that when they need work, they understand how to best take advantage of their insurance.
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A Look Inside the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Find a Four-Legged Friend for the Holidays By Dick Myers Editor
There’s a new place in Calvert County to shop for the perfect family gift for the holidays – the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter. The new county shelter has been open for a month and the state-of-the-art facility is in the process of completing its staffing. A couple of provisos about animals as gifts. It is never a good idea to give one as a gift unless the person or persons receiving it are part of the selection process. The animal-human bond is a very personal one. What appeals to the gift giver may not appeal to the gift receiver. The best adoptions are generally the ones that are love at first sight for both
the human and the animal. The second caution is that things in most households can get pretty hectic the closer one gets to the actual day. It is far better to introduce new pets into the household in time for them to settle in and get used to the family before Christmas present wrappings get flung everywhere and shouts of joy could be misunderstood by the newcomer. All of that having been said, this is the perfect time to take the entire family, adults and children, to the new shelter to see if there might be a potential new addition there just waiting for you. And it’s always a good idea if you already have pets at home to take them with you for a meet and greet. The new shelter is ideally laid out with
a special meet and greet room and enclosures so window shoppers can get a good view of what’s available. The dog cages are even encased behind walls with wide windows to blunt the barking but not hide the view. One of the rooms is set aside for volunteers. A volunteer coordinator has been hired and training is about to commence. Anyone interested in volunteering, which would be a good gift from yourself to yourself and the community, can sign up online. This page is replete with adoptables, including a pig that is housed in the shelter’s barn. The pig, one of the shelter’s first tenants, would have delighted the late Linda Kelley, a long-time country commissioner with a passion for ani-
mals, particularly pot-bellied pigs. This is an especially good time to be adopting a cat, since the shelter has instituted a 50-percent-off policy for cats during the holidays. To see the shelter’s adoptables or to find out more about it go to: https://calvertcountyanimalshelter.com// The shelter is at 5055 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Call 410-535-7387. Hours are: Monday (Closed for Adoption); Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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A North Beach Merry Christmas
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Calvert Christmas Stories Wanted We are seeking heartwarming stories from Christmas’ past to share with our readers. Send your Christmas story & photos to dickmyers@countytimes.net
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MEET BAXTER
Nothing warms up the cold winter days like a SWEET FACE that loves you! Hello, my name is Baxter and I’m sure MY NEW FAMILY will be coming to adopt me soon! I’m a SWEET AFFECTIONATE PUP who loves exploring, getting belly rubs, and GIVING KISSES. I’m a 4 year old Spaniel mix and I can seem a little reserved at first but once I get to know you, I’m in your lap! As a stray TCAS doesn’t have any background info on me but they know how VERY VERY SPECIAL I am! Do you think I will make your family complete? I have it IN MY HEART to be home with my new family for Christmas! Please come meet me in person during adoption hours! I can’t wait to meet you! BE MY MIRACLE!
PLEASE CHOOSE ME! And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house! Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-9321713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
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Free Chicken Draws Campers to New Restaurant Prince Frederick Chick-Fil-A Opens on Nov. 29
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Leadership Class Experiences Defense Industry Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2019 on Nov.1 participated in the third of nine educational sessions for the 2018-19 LSM Executive Program - Defense and Industry. Class members headed aboard Naval Support Activity Indian Head where they received an overview of base operations from the host command. They were also briefed on Naval Ordinance Safety & Security Activity (NOSSA) and heard from the commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head EOD Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Captain Scott Kraft. The morning session concluded with remarks by Bonnie Green, executive director of The Patuxent Partnership and Brian Klaas, president of the Military Alliance Council who discussed how the community and the military are working together to build mutually beneficial partnerships. The afternoon was segmented into tours of various NSWC IHEODTD facilities. Participants watched an explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) robotics demonstration and learned about explosive detection equipment. They then toured the cartridge- and propellant-actuated devices (CAD/PAD) manufacturing facility and a detonation science building. The day ended with a behind-the-scenes look at the 420 gallon mixer and a question and answer session with several scientists and engineers working in the Energetics Laboratory. As the class traveled around the base, they were treated to a windshield tour by Becky D’Ambrosio LSM’17, director of Public and Congressional Affairs, and John Hungerford LSM’18, director of Infrastructure Strategy, NSWC IHEODTD. Most of the Class of 2019 had never had the opportunity to see what goes on at NSWC IHEODTD. The day was both educational and inspiring and participants were
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In Remembrance Ralph Kendall Caparratto
Thursday, December 6, 2018
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.
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Frank Joseph Storck
Ralph Kendall Caparratto, 66, of Chesapeake Beach passed away November 30, 2018. He was born March 23, 1952 to Dominick J. and Sybil (Jones) Caparratto. He was raised in Riverdale and graduated from Parkdale High School in 1970. He married Kathleen Ann Gatorian February 2, 1975 and they resided in North Beach until moving to Chesapeake Beach the following year. Ralph was a self-employed tile setter and operated Caparratto Tile, Inc. with his son Dominick. Ralph was an avid Redskins and Orioles fan, and enjoyed eating crabs, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Ralph was known for his dry sense of humor, his kindness, and for being a great cook. Ralph is survived by his wife Kathy, sons Dominick J. Caparratto of Chesapeake Beach, Paul R. Finamore and wife Veronica of Ashburn, VA, and Theodore A. Finamore of Front Royal, VA, and a daughter Lisa Finamore Stevens and husband Thomas of Annapolis. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, brothers Paul, Vince and Gary Caparratto, and sisters Gale Howard and Cynthia Bonolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Kelly Christine McGettrick and a sister Sharon Rose
Frank Joseph Storck, 63, of Owings passed away November 29, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born June 28, 1955 in Frankfort on Main, Germany to Joseph Urban Roosevelt and Renate Antoine (Ritzrow) Storck. He was raised in Germany, moving with his family to Georgia, where he graduated from Hephzibah High School in 1973. He then attended Augusta Tech where he studied advertising. Frank was employed in construction for the state of Georgia and later joined the Navy in 1978, retiring after 20 years of service. Following his retirement from the military, he continued working in the home improvement industry, working at Dunkirk Supply and Johnson Lumber. He later worked for Complete Home Solutions. Frank enjoyed being outdoors, diving, kayaking, hiking and playing guitar. He was creative and artistic and enjoyed repurposing things, his motto was “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” He was also an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and loved spending time with his family and dog Atlas. Frank is survived by his wife Rebecca Lee Storck and children Jack Camp and wife April, Danielle Storck Marshall and husband Michael, Kristofer Mills and Amy Storck and granddaughter Sloane Elizabeth Camp. Also surviving are sisters Sharon Donaldson and Michelle Storck and a brother Rick Storck. He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s name may be made to an animal shelter of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Robert Samuel “Robbie” Buckmaster III
Robert Samuel “Robbie” Buckmaster III, 38, of Owings passed away November 26, 2018. He was born May 29, 1980 in Calvert County to Robert Samuel Buckmaster, Jr. and Vicki M. (Lewis) Stinnett. Robbie was raised in Calvert County and attended Northern High School. He was employed as a window installer for many years. Robbie loved crabbing with his grandfather, fishing, kayaking, animals and spending time with his family and friends, especially Billy, Russell and Danny Hall. Robbie was also a die-hard Redskins fan and will be remembered as a caring and kind-hearted person. Robbie is survived by his mother and step-father Vicki and Wesley Stinnett of Owings, siblings Sabrina, Kenneth and Kody Stinnett, father Bobby Buckmaster, grandparents Elsie Mae Buckmaster, Anita Lewis and Barbara Stinnett, aunts Cynthia Jo Lewis, Patricia Stinnett, Joyce Stinnett, Roberta Buckmaster and Barbara “Sissy” Groom and uncle Danny Groom, as well as numerous other uncles, cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by his aunt Sharon Lynn
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Richard Cary Agerbeek
Barbara Ann Cain
Carolyn Elaine “Fizzle” Thomas
Barbara Ann Cain, 76, of Dunkirk passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 26, 2018. Born in Washington, D.C. on October 16, 1942 to Robert E. Tayman and Helen L. (DeWitt) Tayman Croutcher. She was raised in Prince George’s County and graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School. In 1970, she met and married Thomas Cain and they moved to Dunkirk in 1972. For over 30 years she worked for and retired from the Department of Defense, specializing in Human Resources. After a second retirement, she enjoyed shopping, crafting, sewing, cooking, baking and spoiling her grandchildren. As an active member of Grace Brethren Church in Owings, many were also able to enjoy her excellent cooking and talents. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lois A. Grant. She is survived by her husband and children Daniel Courtney, Pamela Arigo (fiancé John Vannoy), Leslie Arigo (Marc), Erin Cain, an honorary son, Jose’ Pulido, and honorary daughter/caregiver, Eloise Hicks. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and a sister, Lena Vogel. Visitation will be Friday, December 7, 2018, 10-11 a.m. at Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County 9870 Old Solomons Island Road, Owings MD 20736, Memorial service will fo0llow at 11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Brethren Church, 9870 Old Solomon Isl. Rd. Owings MD 20736; Phone : 301-855-2955; website: http://calvertgrace.org or MedStar WashingtoneHospital Center Stroke Center, 110 Irving Street, NW DC 20010; Phone: 202-877-7000; website: https://www.medstarwashington.org/our-services/ mwhc-comprehensive-stroke-center/ Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Richard Cary Agerbeek, 33, of Lexington Park, passed away November 25, 2018. Cary was born March 7, 1985 in Silver Spring to Ronald and Joy (Shuey) Agerbeek and was raised in Huntingtown. He graduated from Northern High School, and was employed as a landscaper. In his leisure time Cary loved watching football, especially the Redskins, fast cars, street bikes, going to car shows, hanging out with his family and friends, and was always the “life of the party.” Most importantly, Cary loved spending quality time with his children. Cary is survived by his daughter Regann Agerbeek and her mother Michelle LaGoy, a son Brayden Anson, his twin brother Steven Agerbeek and a sister Diane Swale, his father Ronald Agerbeek, his grandmother Mona Hicks, and his uncle Dave Hicks, as well as many friends. Cary was preceded in death by his mother Joy Agerbeek. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
John Leonard Dorr, Sr.
John Leonard Dorr, Sr., 78, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware passed away on November 24, 2018 in Rehoboth, Delaware. He was born on February 5, 1940 in Cheverly, Maryland to the late John K. and Lucy Shepherd Dorr. John loved having a good time whether he was traveling, going to the beach with his grandchildren, or attending parties, he just loved to be surrounded by his family and friends. Beloved father of John L. Dorr, Jr., Ann Deans, Kim Farrell, and Richard Dorr. Grandfather of eight, Great Grandfather of four, John is also survived by his sister, Lucy Arthur. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Delaware, 100 Patriots Way, Milford DE, 19963. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Carolyn Elaine “Fizzle” Thomas, 75, of Lusby, MD passed away on November 24, 2018 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born June 24, 1943 in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Bowen and Mary Elizabeth (Hooper) Bowen. Carolyn graduated from Calvert High School. She married her husband Woodrow Wilson Thomas, Jr. on September 8, 1962 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was a housewife. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Woodrow W. Thomas, Jr.; her son, James G. Thomas of Calvert County; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her brother, Russell E. Bowen of Calvert County. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph E. Bowen, Jr. Serving as pallbearers were Albert Thomas, Eugene Thomas, Bobby Thomas, Mike Thomas, Kimme Thomas and Glen Hooper. Condolences to the family may be made at www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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ONGOING
Bids for Kids Children’s Aid, Inc., a non-profit organization provides assistance to Calvert County children in need. Bid now through midnight on Sunday, December 9. www.CAIAuction.com It’s A Wonderful Life Boys & Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach November 30 - December 16 Performed by The Twin Beach Players. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00. Sundays at 3:00. Matinee show on Saturday, December 8 at 3:00 is a “pay what you can;” 8:00 show, regular price. $15. Tickets: www.twinbeachplayers.org Christmas Belles Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park November 30 - December 16 The Newtowne Players present this hilarious holiday journey. ThursdaySaturday at 8:00. Sunday matinees at 3:30. $15 adults; $12 seniors, students and military; and $10 children age 12 and under. $10 Thursdays only. Tickets online at www.newtowneplayers.org or call 301-737-5447. Annmarie Garden in Lights Dowell Road, Solomons November 30 – January 1 Takes visitors on a beautiful walk through the glittering woods. $7/ages 3 and up. www.annmariegarden.org Calvert County Courthouse Greening Courthouse Square, Main & Church Streets, Prince Frederick December 4 – January 1 Visit Linden, and Boyd’s King Park and enjoy festive decorations of the holiday season! Christmas Tree Sales Shady Side Community Center, 5444 Muddy Creek Road, Churchton Monday – Friday, 5:00 - 7:30 PM Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Scotch Pine, $35. Douglas Firs, $45 to $55. Proceeds benefit Scout Troop 853 and local charitable organizations.
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Holiday Highlights Town of North Beach Decorate, decorate, decorate!!! Decorate your home or business for the holidays for your chance to win! Two categories---houses, apartments & townhouses; and businesses. Gift bags awarded. The North Beach House and Garden Club’s 19th Annual Holiday Highlights judging will be held on Sunday, December 16, after 6:00.
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Paint Party North Beach Fire House, 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach 7:00 PM Doors open at 6:00. Door prizes, painting, food, drinks and fun!!!! Debbie brings all the supplies and you go home with an Awesome painting! $35. Reservation: Debbie Powell, ttbydebbie@comcast.net, text or email to 443-532-6944.
Fri. & Sat., Dec. 7 & 8
Solomons Christmas Walk Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 6:00 – 9:00 PM Entertainment, refreshments, Santa, holiday crafts, and shopping in the museum store on both nights. Santa’s Coffee House open on Saturday with complimentary hot tea, coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies. The museum is open. 410-326-2042. www.calvertmuseum.com
Friday, December 7
Holiday Craft Fair Northern High School cafeteria and Mary Harrison Center, Owings 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Northern Band Boosters present this annual event to benefit Northern High band programs. Free - donations accepted! Musicians of all ages are invited to perform in a holiday concert from 11:00-11:30 in the Mary Harrison Center auditorium with your own instrument. northernbandboosterscraftfair@gmail.. Holiday Maker’s Markets Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Dowell Rd., Solomons 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Each Market features a different selection of vendors offering a variety of gifts. All markets are indoors. Also, December15 and 22. Free admission. 410-326-4640. www.annmariegarden. org Calvert Artists’ Guild Meeting Solomons Asbury Club House, 11740 Asbury Circle 10:00 AM – Noon Join the Calvert Artists’ Guild meeting. They will discuss 2019 events and dates, hold election of officers, have a final year budget report. Highlights from the National Folk Festival held in Salisbury. Free to the public. Jan Barr 443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwood21@ outlook.com
Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Dinner American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 – 7:00 PM Informal dinner in the lower-level dining room. Includes all the trimChristmas Market mings, salad, and beverage for $12. All Saints’ Episcopal Church Parish Public invited. 410-257-9878. www. Hall, Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland ALpost206.org 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Gifts for your holiday giving, homemade gourmet cocoa and Glühwein, Saturday, December 8 music and home-baked goods. Rain, Shop with a Cop snow or shine! Proceeds benefit parish Calvert County Deputy Sheriffs and community projects. 8:30 AM Children are taken to breakfast and Dog and Cat Adoption have $150 for shopping. Then to PFVFD Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons for snacks and wrap presents. Towne Center behind CVS Questions? DFC Andre Mitchell, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 410-535-2800 or Andre.Mitchell@calEvent with local Saint Mary’s vertcountymd.gov. and Calvert County animal rescue groups. Christmas stockings and rafHoliday Craft Fair fle tickets for rescue groups available. Huntingtown High School, 410-326-4006. 4125 Solomons Island Road 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Santa Paws HHS Dance Team holiday craft fair 5055 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince in conjunction with the HHS Key Club Frederick Breakfast with Santa. Concessions will 12:00 - 3:00 PM be sold. 240-417-9707 Support the new Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter. Have you and your pet’s Holiday Craft Show photo taken with Santa! $5 donation. Jesus the Divine Word Church, 885 Donations of pet supplies appreciated. Cox Rd., Huntingtown 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Featuring all handmade items for sale. Concessions available. jesusdivineword.com/events/craft-fair-1
Winter Wonderland - Reception Calvert Gallery, Prince Frederic Shopping Center 5:00 – 8:00 PM Art for the Holiday Season. Twinkling small wonders at affordable prices. Jewelry, paintings, photographs, ceramics and glass pieces. The show runs to January 7. 410-535-9252. www. calvertarts.org Country Dance American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 8:00 – 11:30 PM Upper Level. Instruction at 7:00. Dancing from 8:00. $15/person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Public welcome. Make reservations at LBloyer@verizon.net. 410-257-9878. www.ALpost206.org
Sunday, December 9
Holiday Fantastic Calvert High School Auditorium, 520 Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick 3:00 PM Presented by the Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet featuring excerpts from The Nutcracker. Tickets: www.ticketpeak.com/ abigailsclassicalballet
Tuesday, December 11
Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., Chesapeake Beach 7:30 PM Doors open at 5:00. $1,000 jackpot. $8/person. Food and drink for purchase. 301-855-0520.
Wednesday, December 12
End Addiction Resource Fair Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach 6:30 – 8:30 PM Help end substance abuse in Calvert County. Join the Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Committee to learn about addiction recovery resources and services available in the county.
Thursday, December 13
CCCW Holiday Party CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Shopping Center 110 Solomons Island Road 5:00 – 7:30 PM The Calvert County Commission for Women invites the public to a free holiday party with appetizers and desserts at the CalvART Gallery. Free.
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Thursday, December 6
Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop. 1:00-3:00pm. Need help with your résumé? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Teen Movie Club! Incredibles 2. 6:008:00pm. Watch a cool movie, hang out with your friends! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, December 7
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, December 10
Books & Toys. 10:00-11:00am. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Book club for parents and caregivers, playtime for your tots! No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101. 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 Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Tuesday, December 11
JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Astronomy Night. 7:00-8:00pm. Come see what the night sky has to offer in the field behind Fairview. Learn about the equipment used to view the sky from the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland. All ages welcome. This will be an outsider and inside event. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Saturday, December 8
Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Poets’ Circle. 9:00-11:00am. Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Gingerbread House Workshop. 10:0011:00am. Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a gingerbread house. Each participant is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group. Open to all ages, but each person making a house must be registered. If registered and cannot attend, please notify the library. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Science Saturdays! 2:30-3:30pm. Join us for a STEM-based program series designed to get kids in K-3rd grade thinking like scientists. This month we’ll study mind-boggling Optical Illusions! Please register. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Wednesday, December 12
MD Workforce Exchange Interview Workshop. 10:00-12:00pm. Enhance your interviewing skills with tips and feedback from Maryland Workforce Exchange. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop. 2:00-3:30pm. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 6 double-spaced copies of your work, 500-800 words, to discuss and share with the group. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Friends of the Library Board of Directors. 5:30-6:30pm. Friends of Library monthly meeting. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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2019 Senior Bus Passes
Public Transportation and the Office on Aging work closely together to ensure that eligible seniors receive free bus passes each year. There is a small replacement fee if a pass is lost or damaged. The passes can be used for local routes only and some fees may apply. You must be 60+ and income eligible in order to receive a pass. For an individual the person can make $1770/ month or less in order to apply. The amount for a couple is $2400/ month or less. If you received a pass in 2018, a new pass will be made for you. The 2019 passes with be available the following dates: Calvert Pines Senior Center December, 17, 18, 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; North Beach Senior Center and Southern Pines Senior Center, December 19. Passes are good for an entire calendar year. Contact Tunya Taylor at 410-535-4606 for more information.
Position Available
Calvert County Office on Aging is in need of a substitute van driver to work on an as-needed basis in the absence of regular staff. The Office on Aging will provide training. For more information, contact Patti Ryon, 410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
If you are in need of Christmas gifts, you’re in luck! Pick up some quality bargains at our Senior
Council Purse Sale, Wednesday, December 12, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Celebrate the holiday season, rock & roll style with our Christmas Luncheon, Rock Around the Christmas Tree with 2-4-U Band, Friday, December 14, 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Test your knowledge as we play an exciting game of Nutrition Jeopardy, Thursday, December 13, 11 a.m. Put your knowledge to the test on food safety and nutrition information. Join us for our annual Christmas Party, Friday, December 14, 10:30 a.m. Crooner, Joe Davolio, will entertain you as he sings holiday tunes followed by a delicious holiday meal. Pre-registration is required. Space limited.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Find affordable gifts for all those on your list with Santa’s Workshop Craft Fair, Wednesday, December 12, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Senior crafters will offer a variety of handmade items to be purchased. Join us to celebrate the holiday season with our Christmas Luncheon Sing Along with Christine, Friday, December 14, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Sing along with a fan favorite, Christine.
Eating Together Menu
Monday, December 10
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad w/Chick Peas & Dressing, Brussel Sprouts, Dinner Roll, Pears
Tuesday, December 11
Pork Roast, Gravy, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Dinner Roll, Apple Crisp
Wednesday, December 12 Oven Fried Chicken, Tossed Salad w/Edamame & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dilled
Carrots, Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges
Thursday, December 13
Turkey, Bread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Fruited Jell-O
Friday, December 14
Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Fresh Citrus Cup, Pound Cake w/Cherry Topping
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.
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