2022-03-31 Calvert County Times
2022-03-31 Calvert County Times
2022-03-31 Calvert County Times
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CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3
SUPERINTENDENT 13
COMMUNITY 14
ENTERTAINMENT 16
SUPERINTENDENT 13 ENTERTAINMENT 16
Dr. Andrae Townsel has been selected to be the There’s “No Place Like Home.”
new superintendent of schools.
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AUCTION
sources Division of the Department of 12 months. The February acceleration
Parks and Recreation. The position is was the fastest since January of 1982.”
not included in the staff recommended And mix in world events. She won-
budget. dered, “How will the Russian invasion
The new staffer would be responsible of Ukraine impact the U.S. markets?”
for Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanc- Predicting income tax revenue is a
tuary, Biscoe-Gray Heritage Farm and slippery slope, as noted by Commis-
Gatewood Preserve. sioner Mike Hart. Strand asked, “How
The other speaker, College of South- will the stimulus money impact future
ern Maryland President Dr. Maureen returns, future interest rates? This is a
Murphy, thanked the commissioners big one for us. Property values are im-
for funding their “modest increase” pacted by mortgages and borrowing
request. costs. The Federal Reserve has already
APRIL 9TH
The bulk of the time in the 45 minute approved a 0.2 percent rate increase.
hearing was taken up with staff presen- This is the first increase since Novem-
tations of the proposed budget along ber 2018 and will have a financial im-
with a briefing from School Superin- pact on the county.”
tendent Dr. Daniel Curry. His budget So, Strand concluded, “These are all
STARTING AT 8:00 AM
is seeking $9 million more from the the questions that staff will continue to PREVIEW DAY APRIL 8th
county, yet the proposal only contains monitor as we move forward with the 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
a $3.6 million increase. commissioner’s budget.”
Director of Finance and Budget Sha- The commissioners will keep the HAYES AUCTION SERVICES
ron Strand, in her presentation, showed record open on the staff budget until
a graphic with $4.6 trillion and the close of business on April 5.
GREEN MANOR FARM
question – “How do you plan for this?” The commissioners will now go to 38250 NEW MARKET TURNER RD
Strand said, “No one knows how work on fitting that square peg into the
these federal stimulus dollars will im- round hole to reconcile all of the re- MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659
pact our future. I believe that our in- quests with the available revenue.
come tax revenues have been impacted They will hold a public hearing on CALL (301) 861-7738
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Historic District Design consultation
For personal
Changes Considered injury
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Calvert County Board of
County Commissioners (BOCC)
personal injury
is considering changes to design
guidelines for properties in his-
toric districts and will schedule a
public hearing to get input.
According to Historic Preserva-
301-862-4400
tax credits.” volved with ADA and particularly
Sperling said the current guide- ADA on historic structures. And I
lines have been in effect for more find that this is a really important
than 20 years. He noted, “Since
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thing that we still need to work to-
the adoption of the current guide- wards to provide better access to
lines several changes have oc- our disabled.”
lexington park, maryland
curred in the approaches to histor- Commissioner President Buddy
ic preservation. This includes the Hance wanted to know, “So you’re
development of new materials that actually going to allow solar pan-
more closely approximate historic els at historic buildings?”
materials, climate change, sea lev- Sperling responded, “Solar pan-
el rise, the emergence of telecom- els, probably not. There are also
munications and the increasing ways, however. Recently we had
use of alternative energy, such as a case where they were looking at
solar and geothermal.” solar panels and one of the things
He said the Calvert County that we really consider is not just
Historic District Commission ap- the impact to the structure, but the
proved the revised guidelines at a public view. So, if you can achieve
regular meeting on Sept. 8, 2021. the placement that you need for
Sperling said the first historic your solar panels in a way that
district, Patuxent Manor, was es- is not visible from public right
tablished in 1974. The most recent of way, then that would be some-
was Preston on Patuxent in 2019. thing the historic district commis-
In all there are 95 historic dis- sion would consider.”
tricts in the county. [email protected]
“The revised guidelines have
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By Guy Leonard of the region’s only USDA-certified
Peat Moss Staff Writer slaughterhouse run by a family in the
Natural all organic soil The St. Mary’s County Planning Amish community.
PINK KWANZAN conditioner. Commission gave its blessing to the The RAC site is designed to provide
DOGWOOD CHERRY construction of the Regional Agricul- a convenient location for the region’s
3.8 cu. ft bales tural Facility in Mechanicsville, find- farmers, who will have a short drive
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county’s comprehensive plan.
from the slaughterhouse to the meat
processing site at the RAC, according
Bayer Season Long The planning commission vote at to county planning documents.
Grub Control their Mar. 28 meeting was unanimous The facility is slated for completion
in favor of the facility, which is de- by December of 2023.
5,000 sq. ft. signed to support farmers throughout One local resident speaking at the
HYDRANGEA reg. $39.99 the Southern Maryland region to Anne public hearing Monday evening said
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural
he was concerned about additional
traffic the facility would bring, espe-
Development Commission (SMADC) cially since the county had a policy of
PLANT TREES FOR SHADE & COLOR put out a request to the five counties for
a RAC in 2018, stating that SMADC
expanding facilities when it deemed
appropriate.
$25 Off
would provide $1 million for the win- Economic development director
ning proposal. St. Mary’s County won Chris Kaselemis said there were no
THE PURCHASE OF ONE TREE* that competition the following year. plans to expand the use already intend-
The county concluded an agreement ed on the property and expected only
*Visit www.trees.maryland.gov to download a with SMADC last year for the con- one to two truck deliveries per day
coupon valid for $25 Off the purchase of any struction of the RAC. once the site was operational.
Native Tree priced at $75 or more. There is a list The RAC will be located on county Kaselemis did say, though, that there
of all qualifying trees on the website. property between Lettie Marshall Dent would be some retail sales of meats
NOW SCHEDULING Elementary School and the recycling at the RAC along with the cuts being
• Yearly Lawn Care • Spring Pruning • Cleanup convenience center on New Market processed and wrapped there, but they
Turner Road. The RAC will be also be would be custom in nature.
• Mulching • Hardscape •Landscape Projects close to the soon-to-be opened North “The North County Farmers Market
CALL TODAY for an ESTIMATE: 800-451-1427 County Farmers Market, previously is about one mile away and that’s where
or visit WentworthNursery.com/landscape-consultation/ sited at the Charlotte Hall Library. most of the sales would take place,”
The proximity of the RAC and the Kaselemis said.
new farmers market – less than one Gary Whipple, project engineer from
mile away - allows for frequent meat the county’s public works department,
Prince Frederick
Hours: Oakville deliveries and simple coordination be- said the site is projected to create no
1700 Solomon’s Island Road, Prince Frederick 41170 Oakville Road, Mechanicsville tween the two sites. Additionally, the more than 50 trips a day at peak hours.
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Governor, Lawmakers
Reach Bipartisan Tax
Relief Agreement
Governor Larry Hogan, Senate Presi- come, and married couples making up to
dent Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker $150,000 in retirement income. As a result,
Adrienne A. Jones on March 28 an- 80% of Maryland’s retirees will receive
nounced that they reached a historic bi- substantial relief or pay no state income
partisan agreement to provide $1.86 billion taxes at all. ($1.55 billion)
in tax relief over five years for Maryland • The Work Opportunity Tax Credit to
retirees, small businesses, and low-income incentivize employers and businesses to
families. hire and retain workers from underserved
Combined with the recently-enacted gas communities that have faced significant
tax suspension, this legislative session will barriers to employment. ($195 million)
deliver nearly $2 billion in tax relief. • Family Budget Boosters: sales tax ex-
“Today, we are announcing the largest emptions for child care products such as
tax cut package in state history with ma- diapers, car seats, and baby bottles, and
jor and long-overdue relief for Maryland’s critical health products such as dental hy-
o n
retirees,” said Governor Hogan. “Cutting giene products, diabetic care products, and
g t
our state’s retirement taxes is something medical devices. ($115.6 million)
i n v e
we have been trying to accomplish for The bipartisan agreement also makes a
x t i
seven years, and I want to thank the lead- one-time record $800 million investment
e
L ark ulA c
ers of the General Assembly for working in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
with us to get this done for Maryland’s se- while maintaining a record level in the
niors. This agreement will deliver on our Rainy Day Fund. Further, this agreement
nity
P Ad
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promise to provide real, long-term relief uses the surplus to make strategic and his-
for hard-working Marylanders dealing toric investments that:
om m
with inflation and higher prices, and help
create more jobs and more opportunity to
• Support public safety and victims of
crime; t C
continue our strong recovery.” • Ensure Maryland’s world-class health
“The last two years of the pandemic system by supporting hospitals, nursing
have shown the cracks in our state’s civic homes, and assisted living facilities;
infrastructure,” said President Ferguson. • Expand Medicaid dental coverage for
“As I’ve said since the beginning of the adults, in-home medical care, and autism
2022 legislative session, everything we do services;
Special
in
Movedeposit &EE
must prioritize our state’s economy and the • Help families by expanding access to
health of our residents. This historic agree- child care, providing bonuses for public
ment demonstrates that regardless of politi- school staff, and increasing student aid at $99 onth FR
1st M
cal party, leaders come together to deliver higher education institutions;
vital services and economic relief for fami- • Spur local economies and job opportu-
lies, seniors, and small businesses.” nities through capital funds for school con-
“The House started this session with a struction, affordable rental housing, state
clear goal of helping Marylanders left be- facility maintenance, and local transporta-
hind in the post-pandemic recovery,” said tion infrastructure; and
Speaker Jones. “This bipartisan agreement • Protect against the growing threat of
helps hundreds of thousands of seniors on cyber attacks.
fixed incomes who are struggling with in- This agreement follows bipartisan dis-
flation and puts families on a stronger foot- cussions that included Department of
ing as they buy necessities and pay for child Budget and Management Secretary Da-
care or college. The significant increase in vid Brinkley, Senate Budget and Taxation All Ut
Includilities
capital spending, coupled with the Work Committee Chair Guy J. Guzzone, and
Opportunity Tax Credit, will help Mary- House Appropriations Committee Chair
land businesses put more chronically un-
employed Marylanders back to work.”
Maggie McIntosh.
Later this week, Governor Hogan, Presi-
ed
This bipartisan tax relief agreement dent Ferguson, and Speaker Jones will hold
includes the following provisions for a bill signing ceremony for these measures.
FY23-FY27: Press Release from Offive of Gov. Larry 21895 Pegg Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653 • (240)725-0111
• Tax Relief For Retirees 65 and older Hogan.
making up to $100,000 in retirement in-
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Cops & Courts The Calvert County Times Thursday, March 31, 2022
Damaged Property: 22-13935 Theft: 22-13937 rest for Trespassing. Upon arrival ger Gina Renee Gear, 29 of Hun-
On March 14, 2022, Deputy On March 14, 2022, Deputy at the Calvert County Detention tingtown, MD,
Wilder responded to Solomons Shoemaker received report of Center, a search of Brown’s person had an open
Town Center Park located at 13300 a theft. The complainant ad- revealed a spring loaded switch- warrant for her
Dowell Road in Lusby, MD for vised unknown suspect (s) stole blade knife. Brown was charged arrest. Gear
the report of property destruction. the front and rear registration with Trespassing: Private Prop- was placed into
The complainant advised some- plates of a vehicle parked in the erty, Possession of Contraband custody and
time between 10 p.m. on March 13 1900 block of W. Mount Har- in a Place of Confinement and transported
and 8 a.m. on March 14, unknown mony Road in Owings. The val- Concealing a Dangerous Weapon. to the Calvert
suspect (s) destroyed three hand ue of stolen property is $100.00. County De-
soap dispensers in the bathroom On March 17, 2022, Deputy tention Cen- Gina Renee Gear
and attempted to clog the toilets. Theft: 22-14403 Plant conducted a traffic stop in ter. A search
The estimated value of damaged On March 16, 2022, Deputy T. the area of Southern Maryland of Gear’s person yielded a bag
property is $90.00. Bowen received report of a theft. Blvd. and Chaneyville Rd in Ow- containing a white powdery sub-
The complainant advised un- ings, MD. Upon making contact stance of suspected heroin. Gear
Damaged Property: 22-14194 known suspect (s) stole a bouquet with the occupants, a strong odor was charged with CDS: Posses-
On March 15, 2022, Deputy of red and white artificial f lowers of marijuana was emitting from sion-Not Marijuana and Posses-
Newton received a report of prop- off of a family member’s tomb- the vehicle and marijuana was sion of Contraband in a Place of
erty destruction. The complainant stone from Southern Maryland observed in plain view. A vehicle Confinement.
advised sometime between March Gardens located at 10255 Ward search revealed a total of 237.3
11 and March 13, 2022, unknown Road in Dunkirk, MD. The esti- grams of marijuana, a marijuana On March 15 2022, Deputy
suspect (s) caused damaged to his mated value of stolen property is filled joint and a Dabwoods THC Wilder responded to the Bark and
vehicle while parked at the Hilton $200.00. cartridge. Tyler Davell Graves, Bath Pet Salon located at 240 Town
Garden Inn located at 13100 Dow- 25 of Prince Square Drive in Lusby, MD for the
ell Road in Solomons, MD. Sev- ARRESTS Frederick, MD, report of counterfeit currency. In-
eral scratch marks were observed On March 17, 2022, Deputy was arrested vestigation revealed, Tommie Lee
on the hood as well as the driver Strong responded to the Rod ‘N’ and transport- Bolts, Jr., 31 of Great Mills, MD
and passenger side windows of Reel located at 4160 Mears Ave ed to the Cal- attempted to
the vehicle. The estimated value in Chesapeake Beach, MD for the vert County make change
of damaged property is $1,500.00. report of a 911 hang up. Upon ar- Detention Cen- for a $100 bill
rival, Deputy Strong made contact ter where he at four local
Damaged Property: 22-15360 with Je Von Marie Brown, 34 of was charged businesses us-
Tyler Davell Graves
On March 20, 2022, Deputy Hampstead, with CDS: Pos- ing fake U.S.
Wilder responded to the 12300 MD, who was session of Mar- currency. Bolts
block of Catalina Drive in Lusby, visibly intoxi- ijuana 10 GM+. was arrested
MD for the report of a possible cated. Man- and charged Tommie Lee Bolts Jr
burglary that had already oc- agement of On March 17, 2022, Deputy Hen- with Possess-
curred. The complainant advised the establish- drickson conducted a traffic stop ing/Issuing
unknown suspect (s) attempted to ment advised on a vehicle stopped in the middle Forged Currency.
break in and damaged the rear of the deputy that of the southbound Rt. 4 in the area Editor’s Note: The above arrests
the house. Investigation revealed Brown was of Industry Lane in Prince Freder- are not an indication of guilt or
a broken window screen, several acting bellig- Je Von Marie Brown ick, MD. Contact was made with innocence as the cases have not
pieces of chipped vinyl siding and erent, arguing the occupants of the vehicle and it been adjudicated.
a broken out window. Numerous with the staff and requested she was determined the rear passen-
large rocks were discovered lying be trespassed from the property.
Ag Commission Director
to Serve as Envoy for
Land Solutions
NOW WHAT?
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. than darn near anyone not named
Contributing Writer Michael Jordan - and decided to
The athletic hourglass gets load- feed his unquenchable hunger at
ed with only a few modest scoops least one more time.
of sand. Peak performance is fleet- Barty’s decision was both con-
ing. An athlete’s “best buy” date founding and fascinating. She ad-
lurks ominously in the not-too- mitted to being scared in her fare-
distant future. One’s twenties are well speech, but also excited to
the golden time – the human body pursue other personal goals. There
never runs faster, jumps higher or was a tinge of relief in her address
endures longer. In some sports, – hinting that she had mustered the
age 30 is a cautionary marker. By courage to flip the script on ten-
35, nearly all athletes are in pre- nis and to dictate to it how her life
cipitous decline. Few last into their would unfurl, external expecta-
forties. By the mid-forties, it is tions and perceived obligations be
time for church leagues, weekend damned.
beer clubs and a lot of embellished What then to make of these two
Shelby Watson-Hampton talk about the old times, before athletes? They stood together at
personal odometers and aches and a fork along sports’ road – one
Shelby Watson-Hampton, of vision for a 21st Century “Agricul- pains claimed one-time physical leading to retirement, the other to
Brandywine, a farmer and direc- tural Renaissance” that enables all superpowers. career continuation. Everything
tor of the Southern Maryland Ag- forms and scales of agriculture to This reality creates an athlete’s pointed to the football-ancient
ricultural Development Commis- innovate, sustain productivity, en- mentality: get all you can while Brady staying on retirement road
sion, is among eight prominent hance resilience to climate change you feel good and your prowess and to Barty, in the prime of her
voices in the U.S. food and agri- and other shocks, and move the allows, prepare for the inevitable career, continuing to dominate
culture sectors to come on board world towards achieving global end and bow out gracefully before women’s tennis. One can imagine
as Farmer Envoys for Solutions sustainable development goals the wheels fall off, the game passes them winking to one another just
from the Land. (SDGs). you by and the door of opportunity before switching lanes and shock-
She joins Sf L’s broad mission These envoys will proactively slams shut. ing the world.
to advance land-based solutions engage United Nations agencies Conventional wisdom found its Brady and Barty both found
to the interconnected challeng- and conventions, introducing and antidote – times two. themselves in a “Now what?”
es the world now faces, ranging engaging conversations on new A 44-year-old, seven-time Super moment, one having seemingly
from food and nutrition security, approaches, which include cir- Bowl champion quarterback re- already answered that question
energy security, sustainable live- cular-systems agriculture, a way tired in February after 22 unprec- (Brady) and the other prepared to
lihoods and climate change, all of going forward that focuses on edented, age-defying NFL seasons provide an unconventional answer
while overcoming the devastat- reducing external inputs, closing to spend more time at home with (Barty). Ultimately each athlete
ing impacts of the COVID-19 nutrient loops, regenerating soils his children and supermodel wife. followed their heart: Brady re-
pandemic. and minimizing ag’s impact on It seemed a well-earned respite turned to the game he can’t yet live
An active member of the ag- the environment. Envoys also will and graceful conclusion to a career without and Barty bid adieu to an
ricultural community, Watson- promote Climate Smart Agricul- that had already thumbed its nose old friend because her passions
Hampton currently farms with her ture, and whole-system technolo- at Father Time – until it wasn’t and were leading her elsewhere.
family on their 4th -generation op- gies that enable the sector to pro- he returned six weeks later! Ten John Lennon, as the story goes,
eration, Robin Hill Farm & Vine- vide the pathways toward meeting days thereafter, a 25-year-old ten- claimed he was once asked by a
yards, in Brandywine, where they SDGs. nis star, ranked number one in the teacher what he wanted to be when
grow wine grapes, run the farm “We are thrilled to welcome world, at the apex of her game and he grew up. He answered “happy.”
winery, and host private events in Shelby and these other outstand- fresh off an Australian Open win, The teacher said he didn’t under-
their barn venue. ing farmer leaders to our envoy hung up her racket to pursue other stand the assignment. Lennon said
Watson-Hampton also freelanc- team” says Sf L President Ernie goals. the teacher “didn’t understand
es for several regional and national Shea. “We look forward to helping Introductions are in order. Tom life.” The game of life, unlike foot-
agricultural publications, includ- her share her insight and experi- Brady, this is Ash Barty. Ash Bar- ball and tennis, often dictates the
ing the Lancaster Farming news- ences producing food, feed, fiber, ty, this is Tom Brady. Ash, Tom, responsible or the necessary be
paper, Pink Tractor and American clean energy and a wide range of this is everyone else – all of us chosen over the path to personal
Agriculturist. Shelby recently fin- high value ecosystem services equally confused and inspired. joy. But not always, and not entire-
ished serving a two-year term on with decision makers and agri- As a fellow father, I want to ly. Assuming we only get to tour
the American Farm Bureau Fed- cultural stakeholders across the believe that Brady just couldn’t this little blue dot in the galaxy
eration’s National Young Farmers world.” handle the domestic heat. He went once, Brady and Barty, and Len-
& Ranchers Committee. Press Release from Solutions from home, tasted the daily grind of non before them, remind that being
She joins other nationally re- the Land tending to a family, irritated his the best version of ourselves isn’t
nowned farmers in sharing Sf L’s wife in some way, ruined dinner, only about meeting expectations
forgot his chores, sheepishly waved and obligations, it also involves
the white flag in the face of real re- making some decisions, if not in
% sponsibility and scurried back to
the tranquility of the football field.
whole then it least in part, just be-
cause it makes us happy.
LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS In reality, he probably just couldn’t Send comments to Ronald-
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Egg hunt for ages walking—2 years old, on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in phone call and a mysterious series of events
Thursday, March 31 ages 3-4, ages 5-7, and 8-12 all held simul- each other’s weddings…no matter what. forty years later. Would they put an end to
Sea Squirts taneously at 9 a.m. Please be punctual—the More than thirty years later, these South- the crime dubbed by a major Washington
Calvert Marine Museum, hunt will most likely be finished by 9:15 ern friends-for-life are still making “the newspaper, “The Murder That Would Not
10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. a.m. Bring your camera/phone for pictures long walk” for each other, determined to Die”? Wait and see!
Children 18 months to 3 years, with an with the Easter Bunny! honor that vow. “Always a Bridesmaid” is
adult, are invited to discover the museum the lively tale of four loyal and determined Thursday, April 7
together through music, stories, and special Open House women who definitively answer the ques-
Sea Squirts
activities. Join us for story time and a car- 7940 N. Flint Hill Rd., Owings tion, “Just how far are you willing to go to
Calvert Marine Museum
ryout craft, available while supplies last. 3-4 p.m. keep a promise to a friend?” If you’ve ever
10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Sign up at the Come visit our horses during our 2022 elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch
Children 18 months to 3 years, with an
Admissions Desk when you arrive. This Open House series! Our Open Houses are a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the
adult, are invited to discover the museum
month’s theme is Who Eats What? free to the public and include barn tours, mental stability of the duo saying “I do”
together through music, stories, and special
meeting our horses, and $5 horseback or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest
activities. Join us for story time and a car-
Transfer Thursdays rides. All proceeds go directly to the care bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny
ryout craft, available while supplies last.
College of Southern Maryland and keeping of the horses at FHHR! comedy is definitely for you…and your
Sessions are 25-40 minutes. Sign up at the
1 a.m., Zoom. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) dearly beloved! For tickets ($12-15), vis-
Admissions Desk when you arrive. This
CSM hosts transfer institutions virtually non-profit. it www.ndctheater.org.
month’s theme is C is for Crabs!
each Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rep- w w w.f a c e b o o k .c o m /e ve n
resentatives from two different institutions ts/355221333094874/355221346428206/ Tuesday, April 5 Transfer Thursdays
will be available. Old Dominion Member Ticket Sale College of Southern Maryland
“Always a Bridesmaid” Performance
Calvert Marine Museum 1 a.m., Zoom.
Friday, April 1 Long Beach Community Center,
10 a.m. CSM hosts transfer institutions virtually
5845 Calvert Blvd., St. Leonard,
FREE Rooftop Car Show by the Bay Tickets for museum members go on each Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rep-
7 p.m.
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach sale for Old Dominion. This concert will resentatives from two different institutions
In this hilarious comedy, four friends
4-9 p.m. take place on June 10 at the PNC Water- will be available.
have sworn to keep the promise they made
FREE Rooftop Car Show—By the Bay side Pavilion, located at the Calvert Ma-
on the rooftop of the new parking garage
on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in
each other’s weddings…no matter what.
rine Museum. To purchase tickets, visit UPCOMING
at the Rod & Reel. April 1, 4 PM to 9 PM, bit.ly/CMM-OD or call 1-800-787-9454.
More than thirty years later, these South- Calvert Arts Festival
Cool cars and trucks, much chrome, nice Museum members have the opportunity
ern friends-for-life are still making “the Sample the best wines and craft beers
paint. to purchase tickets ahead of the general
long walk” for each other, determined to from Southern Maryland makers at 16th
FREE to all; 866 312 5596 public. To become a member, visit bit.ly/
honor that vow. “Always a Bridesmaid” is Calvert Arts Festival Saturday, May 14,
CMMmembership.
the lively tale of four loyal and determined 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal
“Always a Bridesmaid” Performance
Long Beach Community Center
women who definitively answer the ques-
tion, “Just how far are you willing to go to Wednesday, April 6 Church. A $15 fee to taste wines/beers
gives you a souvenir tasting glass and
5845 Calvert Blvd., St. Leonard keep a promise to a friend?” If you’ve ever Lecture Series wristband. No fee to shop from outstand-
7 p.m. elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, ing local juried artisans. Enjoy delicious
In this hilarious comedy, four friends a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the 6:30-7:30 p.m. food and beverages, live entertainment,
have sworn to keep the promise they made mental stability of the duo saying “I do” Speaker: Donald G. Shomette. Briar children’s crafts, raffles & more. Tour our
on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest Patch: The Murder That Would Not Die! 1692 church & labyrinth. Event is rain or
each other’s weddings…no matter what. bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny This lecture series is sponsored by the shine. Save money: reserve your wine/beer
More than thirty years later, these South- comedy is definitely for you…and your Bayside History Museum, Calvert Library gla$$ at https://www.EventBrite.com/e/
ern friends-for-life are still making “the dearly beloved! For tickets ($12-15), vis- Prince Frederick and the John Hanson Calvert-Arts-Festival-2022-tickets. Age
long walk” for each other, determined to it www.ndctheater.org. Chapter NSDAR. verified for alcohol tasting by picture ID
honor that vow. “Always a Bridesmaid” is Don Shomette promises a surprise end- at festival. Proceeds benefit local charities
the lively tale of four loyal and determined
women who definitively answer the ques-
Sunday, April 3 ing to this decades old unsolved murder. that aid County children. Free parking at
Inspired by the famed but brutal North- All Saints’ Church, Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland,
tion, “Just how far are you willing to go to Houseplant Cutting Swap
west Branch Park murder in a peaceful MD, and nearby Sunderland Park & Ride.
keep a promise to a friend?” If you’ve ever Hills Bayside Plant Shop,
Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C., a
elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch 5015 St Leonard Road, St. Leonard,
case that electrified the nation, historian Easter Egg Hunt
a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the 2-3 p.m.
and author Donald Grady Shomette will St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000
mental stability of the duo saying “I do” Free Event located outside on the porch
relate the masterfully intricate and epic HG Trueman Rd., Lusby; April 16, 11 a.m.-
or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest in front of the store. Bring your houseplant
story of crime and intrigue, love and cour- 1 p.m.
bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny cuttings then trade your cutting with an-
age, tragedy and vengeance, corruption and All Children and their families are wel-
comedy is definitely for you…and your other plant in the same category at the main
truth that spans more than half a century. come to join us for an Easter Egg Hunt,
dearly beloved! For tickets ($12-15), vis- table. The main swap table at the store has
It is the tale of two young women – one a games, face painting and more!
it www.ndctheater.org. a limit of 1 cutting per variety. If you have
victim of a beastly killer, and the other her
alot of cuttings I can set up a small space
sister bent on ultimate revenge despite in- Count on the Chesapeake
Saturday, April 2 for you to trade them with others attend-
surmountable obstacles. Follow the events Calvert Marine Museum, Thursday,
ing. Wide variety to choose from including
Easter Egg Hunt leading up to the June 15, 1955 murder of April 14, Spring Break Programming:
hoyas, philodendrons and monsteras.
600 Dares Beach Road, two teenage girls, Nancy Marie Shomette, Count on the Chesapeake 10 a.m. - noon
Prince Frederick , 9 a.m. Donald’s own cousin, and Michael “Mikie” Count on the Chesapeake author William
“Always a Bridesmaid” Performance
Calvert High School Junior Optimist Ann Ryan, the daughter of a dedicated met- Sells will be at the Calvert Marine Museum
Long Beach Community Center,
Club is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt ropolitan police officer, and the ensuing for a book signing. Afterwards, complete a
5845 Calvert Blvd., St. Leonard,
on the stadium field of Calvert High School. dramatic nationwide manhunt for the killer. scavenger hunt to practice counting skills
2 p.m.
Park in the rear student parking lot and fol- Despite one false lead after another, there in the museum. For ages 3 – 6. Program-
In this hilarious comedy, four friends
low the signs to the field. was no resolution . . . until a surprising ming is included with museum admission.
have sworn to keep the promise they made
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In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
[email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
In Remembrance
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and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
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and their daughters Nora and Isla. keep life as normal as possible.
Michael was preceded in death by Many were high school friend-
one of his greatest advocates, his ships, who were there to visit, hang
stepfather, Donald J. Catena. out or take him to concerts, bars,
Michael was born in Cheverly, picnics…He was always grateful
Maryland and grew up in Prince for their dedication to him.
George’s County. He was diag- Michael will be best remem-
nosed with MS on April 1st of bered for his “off color” sense of
his senior year in high school. He humor, jokes, crazy T-shirts and
was a graduate of Laurel High and his love for the ladies. He will
went on to receive his certifica- truly be missed by his enormous
tion in Computer Aided Design at group of family and friends.
Maryland Drafting Institute. Upon In lieu of f lowers, contri-
graduation Michael worked con- butions may be made in his
tract jobs through Aerotek, Inc. honor to the National Mul-
until moving to Prince Frederick. tiple Sclerosis Society; Link:
Michael then acquired a position h t t p s : // s e c u r e . n a t i o n a l m s s o - School in 1972. She joined the US and many beloved nieces and
with Patuxent Architects, per- c i e t y. o r g /s i t e / D o n a t i o n 2 ?d f _ Navy in 1973 and served as a Den- nephews. He is preceded in death
forming drafting with a specialty id=55995&55995.donation=form1 tal Technician, reaching the rank by his parents Alford Wynkoop
in Fire and Safety. Mike’s MS pro- Funeral arrangements were of E4 before separating in 1976. and Alice Kephart, brothers Doug-
gressed leaving him dependent on made by Rausch Funeral Home. She worked full time while com- las Wynkoop, Johnny Ott, Ronald
a walker by age 21 and in a wheel- pleting her Associate’s Degree Wynkoop, Michael Wynkoop, and
from Anne Arundel Community
chair at age 25. He continued in
his drafting position until becom-
Karen Burns College in 1983. Most recently she
his dear sister Roma Bullock.
Donald retired from The George
ing permanently disabled. worked as a Program Manager for Washington University after over
Karen Burns, 67, passed away a non-profit in Alexandria, VA.
While life became more diffi- March 20, 2022 surrounded by 25 years of service. He was an
cult, Michael never complained. She was diagnosed with ovarian avid outdoorsman who loved the
her three daughters at her resi- cancer in 2015 and completed her
He took on whatever MS threw dence. Karen was born Decem- Chesapeake Bay, hunting, fishing,
at him and never lost his sense Bachelor’s Degree from UMUC and just being on the water. He
ber 1, 1954 in Cheverly, MD to in 2016, while undergoing cancer
of humor. Family support was al- Willie and Robert Hooker. She was also a champion archer and
ways important however, Michael treatments. She battled cancer held many accolades in the sport
was raised in Upper Marlboro and the effects of chemotherapy
always had a group of friends to and graduated from Largo High and was once recruited by Team
for seven years, all while work- USA for the Olympics.
ing full time and being a sup- He could often be found in his
portive mother and grandmother. garden cultivating seeds or gath-
Karen loved card-making, bak- ering vegetables to share with
ing, British mystery shows, and friends and neighbors, or metal
travelling. She was a member detecting alongside his cherished
of the Bethel United Method- wife. Donald was a dedicated fa-
ist Church in Upper Marlboro. ther and grandfather. His daugh-
Karen is survived by her chil- ter remembers him teaching her
dren, Rachel Rice of Chesapeake how to dance, fish, ice a cake,
Beach, MD, Kathryn Burns of and change a tire. He always sup-
North Beach, MD, Krystal Burns ported her in anything she wanted
of Herndon, VA, and her grand- to do throughout life. He taught
daughter Kamryn Burns. She his granddaughter all about his
is also survived by her siblings,
To Place A Memorial,
love of nature and would bring her
Joseph Hooker of Owings, MD, seaside treasures of shark teeth,
Keith Hooker of Aiken, SC, and shells, and beautiful stones.
Kelley Hooker of Hampstead, Donald will be laid to rest in a
Please Call
MD. private ceremony.
A Memorial Service will be Fond memories and expres-
Saturday, April 2, 2022, 1 p.m. at sions of sympathy may be shared
301-373-4125
Bethel United Methodist Church, at www.rauschfuneralhomes.
16101 Swanson Road, Upper com for the Wynkoop family.
Marlboro, MD 20774. Interment In lieu of f lowers, if you would
will be Private.
or send an email to
like to donate in memoriam, please
Funeral arrangements are by consider Chesapeake Bay Founda-
Rausch Funeral Home. tion, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapo-
[email protected]
lis, MD 21403; Link: https://www.
Donald Wayne cbf.org/ or Jefferson Patterson
Wynkoop Park and Museum, 10115 Mackall
Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685 or
Donald Wayne Wynkoop, 80, of Annmarie Sculpture Garden and
Lusby, Maryland, passed away at Art Center.
his home on Sunday, March 20,
2022. Charles Richard
Donald is survived by his loving
wife of 32 years, Gearldean Land Rohde
Wynkoop, his daughter Donna Charles Richard Rohde, bet-
Wynkoop-Langley of Dundalk, ter known as “Charlie,” passed
and his granddaughter, Savan- peacefully from this life into eter-
nah Langley of Baltimore. He is nity on March 19, 2022. He had
also survived by his sister Shirley been under the loving care of his
Simpson, and his brothers Ken- daughter and her husband in CA,
neth Wynkoop and Thomas Ott, as well as hospice, for his last
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Obituaries 21
WOMEN STARTING A
grandchildren. Charles’ passions
included working with numbers,
puzzles, and gardening. He also
LIFETIME FINANCIAL PLAN
enjoyed creating new inven- Contributing Writer:
tions with the hopes of patent- Lynda J. Striegel
ing. Though none ever got to that
point, many of his creations can In recent columns, I have talked about ey. OK, that’s fine as a motivator. But
still be found in use in his chil- why women need to get a financial educa- why? What’s going on in Jane’s life that
dren’s homes. After retirement, tion and how many professional financial causes such worry? What Jane needs to
advisors aren’t offering women what they do is delve deeper into her list. Like the
Charles found a second career, want—a lifetime financial plan. If you are following:
though part-time. He taught math reading this, you’re concerned about your • I worry about money all the time.
and algebra courses at Prince financial education. You know somehow About having enough to pay off my bills.
Georges Community College, such an education is important to you. They seem to come at me from nowhere
Montgomery College and Howard Why? Are you looking for financial pro- and pile up. I lose sleep at night worrying
Community College. tection, or is your goal to buy a house, about where I will find the money to pay
Charles is survived by his chil- a boat, or finance your child’s college all the bills.
four months and his son and his dren Irene Niemeyer and hus- education? • I cannot seem to control myself or this
wife in Port Republic, MD, for six band Sydney, Shirley Flowers and Your answer matters. Focus on a short situation. I feel I am a burden on my loved
years prior. Charles was born to husband Whit, Laura Hunter and term goal, such as making a major pur- ones, my family since they often loan me
chase, probably won’t be enough to give money—I know they can’t afford it. Why
Hyman B (immigrated from Rus- husband Tim, Jackie Koutsoukos you the will or the stamina to engage in can’t I learn to control this thing with
sia at the age of 16) and Lenora and husband Tony, Tim Rohde, Sr. basic financial planning. While there is money?
(Stitch) Rohde on December 27, and wife Sheila; 19 grandchildren nothing magic about financial planning, it Whoa! Jane’s deeper list contains some-
1923, and raised in Greenfield, and spouses, Gina Drusda, Mat- takes time to implement a strategy. If your thing important. Control. Jane’s relation-
Massachusetts. He was the third thew “Budge” Barclay and wife motivation is to satisfy a short-term goal of ship with money is out of control. She
of six children. He attended and Katie, Chris Dero and wife Yo- making a major purchase, how patient will feels she cannot control the relationship
graduated from Greenfield High shi, Paul Long and wife Renee, you be? If your motivation is to improve she has with money. Now we get to a real
School, spent a short stint work- Melanie Englehardt and husband your financial health, then you’ll have and motivator for Jane.
ing on military weapons in a local Tim, Bonnie Newton and husband get the stamina necessary to make a plan Suppose she got control? Suppose she
armory, and was soon after draft- Merle, Tommy Niemeyer, Julie work for you. So, forget about the short- learned enough to manage her relationship
term goals. with money? Feeling that control, exercis-
ed to serve in our Second World Niemeyer, Brooke Souders and Let’s assume that what you want is self- ing a newfound power over money and its
War with the US Army. husband Shaun, Kristin Welsh and sufficiency. What does self-sufficiency relationship to her, now that’s a true moti-
He served in the Company #111 husband Josh, Sarah Badley and mean to you? Does it mean owning your vator for a lifetime of financial planning.
Medium Maintenance Ordnance husband Luke, Rachel Robinson own home, being able to retire and live at Jane can do it and so can you.
from Greenfield, MA as support and husband Zach, Hannah Hunt- about the same level as if you were still See what I mean about the motivations
for the front-line troops, main- er, Rebekah Zimmerman and hus- working? What would make you most list? Start with a list, then read and re-read
taining and repairing the military band McGuire, Leah Hunter, Ste- satisfied with your financial life? Where it and try to get to a deeper list. Be cruelly
vehicles. Following behind the in- fanos Koutsoukos, Kelsey Kout- is your comfort level? Are you realistic honest with your feelings. Identify why
fantry by about four or so miles, soukos, Tim Rohde, Jr. and Meg- enough to understand it is unlikely you you want a lifetime financial plan. Getting
his company landed on the coast of gie Pollins, Jen Crupi and husband will have as much money with the best and to the why is half the battle. Learning how
most perfectly executed financial plan as to plan and executing the plan are easy
Normandy, France just one week Brian; 24 great-grandchildren; Bill Gates? compared to identifying why you want the
post D-Day, June 13, 1944, where two brothers, Jimmy Rohde and You need some ingredients here—the plan.
they continued to press forward, Harry Rohde and many nieces and motivation list. Make a list of your mo- Remember Scarlet in Gone With The
surviving the greatest American nephews. tivators—what you really want to achieve Wind and her comment: “As God is my
battle of the war, the infamous In addition to his parents and from your lifetime of financial planning. witness, I’ll never go hungry again!” Free-
Battle of the Bulge, in West Eu- beloved wife Lois, Charles was Get pretty specific about what you want. dom from hunger is a true motivator. No
rope. Dad had told us that he truly preceded in death by two broth- Identify your comfort level. Of course, one who has felt real hunger ever wants to
had no idea how close he was to ers, Elliot Rohde and Gerry Ro- this will likely change over the years, but be hungry again. But, is it fear of hunger
being annihilated by the Germans hde, one sister, Edie (Rohde) Les- to start, figure out what your list is today pangs that is the motivator, or is it really
during this major battle of victo- ter and one daughter, Rosemarie and we’ll use that list as something to work the powerlessness of being unable to feed
towards. yourself? Lack of power over your cir-
ry. He returned home in late 1945 Niemeyer. Here is an example of a motivations list cumstances—that control thing again, that
having earned four battle stars. In lieu of f lowers, the family prepared by Jane, aged 33: appears to be the true motivator. Maybe
Upon his return to home, he wishes any donations made to be I WANT A LIFETIME FINANCIAL that’s why the generation of the 1930’s, the
was able to attend college on the given to the American Cancer So- PLAN BECAUSE: Great Depression, were better savers than
GI Bill, majoring in mechanical ciety in honor of Charles. There • I don’t want to have to worry about later generations. Because many of them
Honor the memory of your cherished
engineering while studying at the are three ways in which to do this: money all the time. I want to know I’ve went hungry, lost control over their life
A Tribute to the Loved One
City College of New York. Short-
one by sharing the story of their life
Online atwithcancer.org,
friends, neighborsby mail at
and associates done the best that can be done to minimize situations, they tended to set aside a por-
ly after graduation, he landed a PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, money worries so that I am not and do not tion of their income in savings to provide a
Whose Memory Lives
job with the Navy Department
here in the community.
OK 73123, or byForcalling 1-800-
details and to place
become a burden to my family or loved cushion against similar experiences.
in Washington, DC, so began his 227-2345. Please ones. I want to know enough of the basics If you think, as a woman, you’ll never be
your mention Charles’
On Forever in Your Heart
35-year career in the field of en- name, and call
notice of remembrance,
if 301-373-4125
you wish, for assistance.
include
to be able to create a money strategy and able to achieve your financial plan because
to execute it. of a lack of education about finance, think
gineering. It was here that he met your address so that a word of • When I retire, I want to be indepen- again. Did you realize that women have
the woman who would eventually gratitude can be acknowledged. dent. I don’t want my husband/ children/ been statistically proven to be better long-
become his wife of over 62 years, Interment will be Monday, April family to have to care for me. I want to pay term investors than men? Why? Because
the late Lois Richards Rohde. 25, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at MD Veter- my own way. women use motivation, not short-term
Charles and Lois made their ans Cemetery-Cheltenham, 11301 • I want to be able to help my loved ones goals as driving factors in financial plan-
home in Silver Spring, MD for Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD financially—like paying for a college edu- ning. Women come to motivation more
over 55 years, raised 6 children, 20623. cation for my children. I want my plan to easily than men. Once into the planning
and enjoyed times spent with their Funeral arrangements by Rausch help me do that. process, women continue to focus on mo-
many grandchildren and great Funeral Home. • I want my plan to help me pay off my tivating factors, enabling them to ride out
house so that when I am older, I won’t have the storms of ups and downs in the markets
mortgage payments to worry about and without abandoning their goals or plans.
I won’t have to place any burden for my You can do this. Get started today to cre-
mortgage payments on someone else. ate your lifetime financial plan.
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