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LOCAL NEWS 3 Cover Story
COPS & COURTS 6
EDUCATION 8
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IN OUR COMMUNITY 10
FEATURE 12
OBITUARIES 14
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 16
SENIOR CALENDAR 17
LIBRARY CALENDAR 17 IN LOCAL
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SPORTS 18
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR 20
GAMES 21
CLASSIFIEDS 22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 23

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Thursday, October 5, 2017
Schools Transportation System Under Fire
The school system was advertising for school bus drivers at the county fair.
By Dick Myers
Editor
A scathing report on school transporta-
tion in Calvert County is now ready for
public scrutiny. The report, paid for 50/50
by the Calvert County Public Schools
(CCPS) and the Board of County Commis-
sioners (BOCC) was released to the school
board at its Sept. 28 meeting. The report
says the school system wastes more than $1
million yearly by failing to schedule prop-
erly (have two buses half full instead of one
full) and failing to demand better service
from the school bus contractors (penalties
for non-performance).
A synopsis of the almost 200-page report
was unveiled by consultant Tatia Prieto of
the rm Prismatic Services, Inc, which has
studied transportation in three quarters of
Exelon to Move Emergency
Center to Pennsylvania
By Dick Myers
Editor
During an incident at the Calvert Cliffs
Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP), Exelon
opens the Emergency Operations Facility
(EOF) in Barstow. Thats about to change.
At their Oct. 3 meeting, the Calvert County
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
gave their blessing to Exelons plan to con-
solidate EOF functions in Coatesville, PA.
According to a memo from Emergency
Management Division Chief Alfred Jef-
frey, III, the EOF is designed to coordi-
nate the response and recovery efforts to
the incident. Both local and state agen-
cies report to this facility to coordinate
response, share information and produce
public messaging. The main function that
the EOF serves for Calvert County is the
coordination of public messaging per-
formed by the staff of the Department of
Communications and Media Relations
(PIO). The PIO along with PIOs from St.
Marys and Dorchester counties coordi-
nate the public message to ensure cohesive
messaging is disseminated.
Jeffrey said with the proposed change.
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the states. The report was written after a
team of consultants visited the schools this
spring, including riding on buses and inter-
viewing parents, teachers and administra-
tors, and conducting an on-line survey that
elicited more than 1,000 responses.
The report was purchased by the two
boards after release of a legislative audit
last summer by the Maryland Department
of Legislative Services. That report showed
the school system paid bus contractors
nearly $250,000 more than necessary in
fuel reimbursements in 2013 and 2014.
The new study concludes that the school
system should spend some additional mon-
ey so that it in the end it saves considerably
more. Recommended is the hiring of an-
other bus scheduler and six additional full-
tine replacement drivers. That would cost
Exelon would like to consolidate the EOF
functions for CCNPP and other plants
in the state of Pennsylvania into their
Coatesville, PA facility and use the EOF
in Barstow as an alternate EOF.
Jeffrey said Exelon needed commis-
sioner concurrence as part of their request
for the change to the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC).
The commissioners were told by Jeffrey,
It is my determination that this move will
not have any effect on operations in the
Emergency Operations Center to an inci-
dent at CCNPP. The only challenge would
be to stafng the PIO position at the EOF
in Coatesville, PA for PIO staff. This chal-
lenge can be overcome by using available
technology by creating a virtual JIC (Joint
Information Center) and coordinating all
messaging using that tool.
There was minimal discussion by the
BOCC before the unanimous concur-
rence. Commissioner Vice President Evan
Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said, This is really
just making use of available technology
by Exelon.
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about $233,000 the rst year, Prieto said. vey I have ever seen!
But the school system could save at least Prieto said that the report conclusions
$1.3 million, she concluded, by initiating were not based solely on the online sur-
changes recommended. veys. She said they were done at no extra
Prieto told the school board she did not charge to the contract and were used only
recommend purchasing buses for the six as support data.
ll-in drivers. She said school systems Her report did pick up some cautious
across the country are having difculty re- support from two school board members.
cruiting school bus drivers. Thank you for shining a light on some-
The four main problems, according to thing that was somewhat cloudy to me,
the report, are: high costs, poor service, un- said board member Tracy McGuire.
clear separation (between the contractors Board member Dawn Balinski said she
and the school system) and lack of data. was less interested in Phalens concerns
Prieto said the interviews with admin- about the surveys. We just have to raise
istrators consistently showed they had no the professionalism level of our system,
condence in the school buses arriving on she said.
time. And, she said, there were no penal- School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry
ties for lateness. More than 50 percent of said the school systems transportation de-
the school administration respondents dis- partment will review the report and deliver
agreed that buses arrive and depart on time. their reaction in a month.
When comparing the Calvert system to Curry, in a prepared statement, said,
other peer groups and averages across the We contracted with an outside agency for
country, the report concludes a range of a fresh perspective. We expected recom-
lost opportunity annually of $2.4 million mendations for areas in need of improve-
to $5.5 million. ment, and we are ready to move forward.
Prieto admitted that the school system BOCC Vice President Evan Slaughen-
has made some changes since her team vis- houpt, Jr. said the two boards would have
ited the schools last year. But she was insis- a work session on the consultants report in
tent that the report was accurate. She came November. He said he is looking forward to
under repeated re during her presentation hearing the school systems response.
from school board member William Pha- The full report is available on the school
len. He said he had considerable experience district website under Board Meeting In-
with surveys while working for the U.S. formation on the Board of Education tab.
Bureau of Census. He blasted the on-line
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 4 Local News
Dominion Under Fire Again at Public Hearing
Public Service Commission Considering Permit Changes
By Dick Myers
Editor
Although the Dominion Energy Cove Point LNG fa-
cility is expected to go online next year, it is still in the
crosshairs of opponents. The persistent opposition was
given another stage with a public hearing by the Mary-
land Public Service Commission (PSC) for two proposed
changes to the PSC approvals in 2014.
The Oct. 2 hearing at Patuxent High School in Lusby
featured more than 50 speakers when it was called to an
end after three hours by Chief Public Utility Law Judge
Terry Romine. She said there were 17 speakers signed
up who hadnt spoken. When asked from the audience if
there would be another public hearing, she said she would
have to discuss it with the full commission.
Before the hearing began, Romine said that the PSC
would consider the application at a Nov. 15 hearing in
Baltimore.
Dominions request in the PSC public notice was of-
ficially described as 1) remove an unnecessary emission
limit as a specific condition and 2) allow for operational
flexibility to maintain reliability of the project specifically
to permit the use of existing combustion turbines to sup-
ply backup power if needed.
The first speaker, County Commissioner Vice Presi-
dent Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. brought his boards support
for the amended application. He said, First, it will im-
prove the plants ability to respond if there is a power out-
age at the site. It is certainly logical to make sure the fa-
r t at
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cility has the flexibility it needs to activate backup power
capacity if or when it is required.
Second, this amendment clarifies the monitoring re-
quirements for fugitive emissions.
The commissioners support was noted by several
speakers who alleged it was a bribe by Dominion (the
county is getting $40 million annually from the compa-
ny). Others said they would express their displeasure in
the polling booths next year.
The proposal allows for increases in fugitive emis-
sions. According to a prepared statement from Domin-
ion, The original application was based on a projection
that there would be approximately 15,000 components.
The current projection, based on actual equipment de-
livered and installed, is estimated to be approximately
162,700. Most of this increase is attributable to small di-
ameter components such as instrument valves and tubing
connectors and access plugs on heat exchangers.
Most of the speakers against the proposal claimed that
the potential increase in emissions would be harmful to
the environment and health of Calvert County residents,
particularly those close to the plant. Dr. Margaret Flow-
ers set the tone by saying, What Dominion is asking is
dangerous.
The Patuxent High School auditorium was packed with
supporters and opponents and at first those speaking were
about equally divided. But after the 20th speaker, the ma-
jority thereafter were opposed to the project so by the end
of the evening four out of five speakers were against.
A number of speakers said the engineering that severe-
Thursday, October 5, 2017
ly underestimated the emissions by a thousand percent
constituted either malfeasance or outright lies on the
part of Dominion.
Some of the speakers told of Dominons good operat-
ing record and alleged that the proposal would actually
reduce emissions.
Opponents charged that the proponents were Domin-
ion workers who would be leaving the area after the proj-
ect was complete, while the residents would be stuck with
the results.
Daniel Loveless testified, No one is here because they
have to. They are here on their own free will.
Opponents listed a menu of potential toxic emissions
that could cause health problems such as cancer and em-
physema. Others said the plant would be harmful to the
health of senior citizens and children, as well as animals.
Dominion denies that what it is proposing would be
harmful to the community. In a prepared statement they
said, DECP (Dominion Energy Cove Point) has per-
formed updated modeling demonstrating that the facil-
ity still will not cause or contribute to a national ambient
air quality standard increment exceedance. Likewise, the
updated Maryland Toxic Air Pollutant modeling shows
emissions from the facility will not adversely impact pub-
lic health.
Many residents are unconvinced. Tricia Powell testi-
fied, It is a no-brainer to me that to allow increased emis-
sions is going to affect our health.
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Planners Finally Approve Chick-l-A Its tIme to Plant BulBs

Project Had Been Stalled Several Times
By Dick Myers proved and issued, the replat for the
Editor removal of the trees has been received,
and associated bonds posed. The Stop
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Calvert County Planning Commission
after several postponements, unani-
The Ruby Tuesday is next to the two
lots for the Chick-l-A, which has an
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mously approved the new fast-food address listed as 806 & 810 Solomons
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will be located on two parcels total- Road and Costley Way.
ing 1.76 acres. The two parcels will The fast-food restaurant will have
have to be combined into one parcel 80 parking spaces, with three being
before the nal site plan can be ap- handicapped. A 15-percent variance Crocus Tulips
proved, according to the motion by the reduction was allowed by the county Mixed colors. Packs of 20 bulbs
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commission members, The applica- applicant receiving all needed permits,
tion was tabled by the Planning Com-
mission at the August 16,2017 regular
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Calvert Mans Wildlife Calvert County Sheriffs
Rehab Shutdown Final Office Crime Report
He was fined $500 for practicing vet-
erinary medicine without a license and a
received a suspended six month jail sen-
tence, according to DNR, last October for
the drug possession charges.
The investigation into Wexlers op-
erations at the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue
Center Inc. began in 2015 when wildlife
officials from the state and federal govern-
ment searched his facility based on a tip,
DNR officials said.
They found wild animals roaming
freely and defecating in the living quar-
ters, animals that should have been eutha-
nized due to the extent of their injuries,
animals on which Wexler had performed
surgery and an osprey held in a cage much
too small, which led to muscle atrophy,
DNR reported.
Ronald Gene Wexler
The search also revealed drugs to in-
By Guy Leonard clude oxycodone, Demerol, pentobarbital,
Staff Writer and fentanyl for which Wexler had no pre-
scription or licenses, DNR reported.
Ronald Gene Wexler, whose wildlife Wexler goes by the name Doc and
rehabilitation practice in Lusby was shut- referred to himself as a veterinarian on his
down last year by the Maryland Depart- web site, however he does not have a vet-
ment of Natural Resources (DNR) be- erinary license, according to DNR.
cause he was practicing veterinary medi- Wexler had appealed the DNR shut-
cine without a license, was dealt another down in November but the evidence and
blow last week when an administrative his prior convictions led to the permanent
law judge rejected his appeal. revocation of his rehabilitation permit by
Wexler, 68, of Lusby, had also been Judge Tameika Lunn-Exinor, DNR stated.
found guilty of possessing numerous con-
trolled dangerous substances in Calvert guyleonard@countytimes.net
County District Court.
Deputies Receive Certificates
of Appreciation
Members of the 11 SSPTS Security Major Liggett was on hand to pres-
Support Squadron from Joint Base An- ent the certificates to Corporal Bri
drews presented Certificates of Appre- Gray, Deputy First Class Roscoe Kreps,
ciation on Sept 28 to several deputies of Deputy First Class Mark Robshaw,
the Calvert County Sheriffs Office. The and Corporal Tony Moschetto. Major
show of appreciation was in response to Liggett stated, The partnership enjoyed
several hours of law enforcement train- by the Calvert deputies and our unit is
ing that was provided to the Security invaluable.
Forces Airmen.
From CCSO
Pictured from left to right F/Sgt. Ricky Cox, SMsgt Jeremy Klemme, Cpl. Bri Gray, Major Alexander
Liggett, Dfc. Roscoe Kreps, SSgt. Courtney Corral, SSgt. Jeremy Smith, and Captain David Payne.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
During the week of September 18 Calvert Beach Road in the area of the
September 24 deputies of the Calvert Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire Depart-
County Sheriffs Office responded to ment. After making contact with the
1, 211 calls for service throughout the driver identified as
community. Tyler Goins (25) of
ARRESTS: Lusby, a K9 scan
On September of the vehicle was
18, 2017 Deputy conducted and re-
Gott responded vealed a positive
to Patuxent Camp alert. A search of
Sites located on the vehicle was
Williams Wharf conducted where
Road, Saint Leon- Goins paraphernalia
ard for a trespass- and narcotics were located. Mr. Goins
ing complaint. Af- was placed under arrest and charged
Morrow ter speaking with with CDS: Possession-not marijuana
the complainant, they advised Stephen (Suboxone) and CDS possession of
Morrow (46) of Broomes Island was on paraphernalia.
the property after already being issued On September 23, 2017 Depu-
a no trespass order. Mr. Morrow was lo- ty Williamson conducted a traffic
cated in front of one the trailers, where stop at Southern Maryland Blvd and
he was placed under arrest and charged Chaneyville Road. After making con-
with trespassing. tact with the driver Lavon Howard (38)
On September 19, 2017 Deputy Wil- of Sunderland a K9 scan was performed,
liamson responded resulting in a posi-
to a single vehicle tive alert. A search
accident at South- of the vehicle and
ern Maryland Blvd persons inside re-
and Drury Lane. vealed Mr. Howard
While making had paraphernalia
contact with the and narcotics. Mr.
driver identified as Howard was ar-
Amber Stoneman rested and charged
Stoneman (21) of Prince Fred- Howard with CDS Posses-
erick, Corporal McCarroll located para- sion-not marijuana (molly) and CDS
phernalia on the front passenger seat possession of paraphernalia.
of the vehicle. A search of Stonemans
vehicle was conducted where more par-
aphernalia was located; Stoneman was
During the week of September 25
October 1 deputies of the Calvert
then placed under arrest and transport- County Sheriffs Office responded to
ed to the detention center. Once at the 1, 161 calls for service throughout the
detention center, Deputy Williamson community.
conducted a search of his patrol vehicle Theft: 17-51454
where Stoneman was sitting. The search On September 28, 2017 Deputy Wil-
was positive, finding Stoneman had at- liamson responded to Jewell Road,
tempted to get rid of the narcotics prior Dunkirk for the report of a theft. The
to entering the detention center. Stone- victim stated that sometime between
man was charged with CDS: Possession- September 27th at 6:20pm and Septem-
not marijuana (heroin), CDS: possession ber 28th at 2:55am an unknown male
of paraphernalia and CDS administer subject entered the vehicle and stole
Equipment Possession/Distribute. their purse. The value of the stolen prop-
On September 19, 2017 Deputy Chil- erty is $200.
dress responded to 850 Costley Way, Theft: 17-51460
Prince Frederick for the report of a On September 28, 2017 Deputy Burg-
disorderly male subject. Upon arrival, graff responded to Schooner Drive, Lus-
Deputy Childress by for the report of a theft. Upon arrival,
made contact with the victim stated that they observed that
several citizens the interior light of their vehicle was on
about the male and an unknown male subject standing
subject lying on in the street. The subject had entered the
the ground near unlocked vehicle, but it was discovered
the Prince Freder- nothing had been taken from the vehicle.
ick Library. Depu- Theft: 17-51702
ty Childress made On September 30, 2017 Deputy Cal-
Rice contact with the lison responded to Stevens Road, Ow-
male who was identified as Robert Rice ings for the report of a theft. The victim
(51). Mr. Rice was placed into custody stated that sometime on September 27th
and transported to the detention center three packages had been taken from
where he was charged with Intoxicated the residence that included a knife, two
Public Disturbance. bottles of Di Electric Grease, and two
On September 21, 2017 Deputy D. spark plug testers. The value of the sto-
Naughton conducted a traffic stop on len items is $155.
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 8 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 5, 2017

Sunderland Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School

Sunderland Elementary
principal Karen Vogel are to be commended for the work as well as regional programs that include inclusive pre-
School has been awarded
they do on behalf of students. K, co-taught kindergarten, and HeadStart. The Seahawk
the prestigious title of
Principal Pam Kasulke said, At Sunderland Elemen- Kindness Crew works in partnership with Huntingtown
National Blue Ribbon
tary, we focus on the development of the whole child to High Schools Key Club to foster respect and kindness.
School. U.S. Secretary of
ensure that students are developing socially and emotion- Community partnerships with local churches provide
Education Betsy DeVos
ally while being challenged with rigorous academics that support for families in the school though the HeartFelt
today announced the re-
both remediate and enrich based on students needs. We Backpack Program and the Angel Tree Project.
cipients of the 2017 award,
strive to be the best in all we do, and we challenge stu- Sunderland was one of six public schools awarded
which were selected on
dents to be their personal best. Maryland Blue Ribbon status in December 2016. Those
In addition to promoting high academic achievement,
the basis of rigorous state six schools were then invited to apply for the national
Sunderland encourages volunteerism and has a Family
and national requirements award.
for high achievement. Student Organization (FSO) that also assists with fund- The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors
Superintendent Dr. Daniel D. Curry , said, Sunderland raising efforts. All students become future ready by us- public and private elementary, middle, and high schools
Elementary exemplifies excellence and achievement. The ing tablets, document cameras, interactive white boards, where students achieve very high learning standards or
staff, administration, families, community, and former and laptop and desktop computers. In grades 4 and 5, a 1:1 are making notable improvements in closing the achieve-
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and the skill of ourteachers. first graduating class in which the major-
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Thursday, October 5, 2017 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 9

T H A N K Y O U
Thank you to all the companies, organizations, and individuals who supported St. Marys College Cares. Your
generous donations helped teachers and their students and families who were severely impacted by Hurricane
Harvey in the Pasadena Independent School District.

Among the many groups who contributed:

Beltway Companies St. Marys College Chess Club
BJs St. Marys College Faculty & Staff
The Drop Foundation St. Marys College Foundation
Dysons Lumber St. Marys College Mens Varsity Soccer
Finch Services St. Marys College Residence Life
First Team 836 The Robobees St. Marys College Staff Senate
Five Below St. Marys College Student Government
Great Mills High School Student Government Association
Association St. Marys County Health Department
Naval Supply Corps Foundation Tri-County Community Members
Office Depot Trinity Episcopal Church
St. Marys College Alumni Council William B. Wade Elementary School

Among supplies sent to Texas included:

505 Binders 144 Foam Mats
2,011 Notebooks 133 Canned Cat Food
2,525 Pencils 379 Paper Towel Rolls
1,441 Pens 168 Ramen Noodle Packages
368 Toilet Paper Rolls 1 Generator
197 Backpacks

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10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 5, 2017

The Sun Shines on the

Calvert County Fair

At the GOP booth were (l to r) Candidate for District 27B Michael Thomas, Delegate Mark Fisher and
Delegate Gerald Clark.

Photos by Dick Myers

Pet of the Week

MEET STEPHAN
Hello, my name is Stephan. Im only 1 1/2
YEARS OLD, already neutered and looking
for a forever home! I was originally adopt-
ed from TCAS but I had to be returned
because the family could no lon-
ger care for me. I currently spends Black Belt Academy performed Friday during Youth Day.
most of my days lounging in our
free roaming cat room with all my
friends. I am very friendly boy
and enjoy meeting new people. I
spend my day WISHING FOR A
FAMILY to call my own!
PLEASE CHOOSE ME!
And remember, if there is room in
the heart, there is room in the house!
If you are looking for a cat to love, OC-
TOBER IS THE MONTH TO ADOPT! Se-
nior cats 6 years and older will be $10, ages
1-5 will be $25, and kittens younger than a
year old will be $50. Hurry in to adopt your
new best friend! Visit the the wonderful gang
at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal
Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-
1713 for more information. To see more won-
derful animals available for adoption, like
us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter
Southern MD.
Retired Washington Redskin Dexter Manley signed autographs on Saturday.
Thursday, October 5, 2017 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11

Each year the Board of County Com-
missioners recognizes the works of local
volunteers through the Calvert You Are
Beautiful Volunteer Awards program.
Nominated volunteers might be a
medic at a local fire and rescue station;
someone who staffs a fundraiser or
festival; or the person who generously
gives time to school programs, muse-
ums, hospice, homeless shelters and
other service-based agencies.
This year the Board of County Com-
missioners honored 12 nominees (pic-
tured below) for their dedication to the
Calvert County community. View video
vignettes of the nominees at http://www.
co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?NID=2046
From Calvert County Government
Kathy Ellwood Mike Ellwood

Beth Meader Bette McCartney Ted Carson Francis Armstrong

Connie Willoughby Donna Francis Gene Carroll Grace Mary Brady

Doris Jones Tommy Howes John Perryman Norma Dallas

12 Feature
Pat Buehler:
Businessman, County Commissioner, Civic Leader
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Calvert County Small Business Interest Group is
holding an Appreciation Dinner for Pat Buehler. Who
is this person who is being honored on October 12th at the
Rod N Reel in Chesapeake Beach?
The 73-year-old St. Leonard resident is perhaps most
well-known for having served 10 years as Calvert County
Commissioner. But he also is a small businessman and
has a string of community activities on his resume that in-
cludes a prominent role in the development of Annemarie
Sculpture Garden in Dowell.
To understand Buehler, you have to go back to his roots
on Main Street in St. Leonard. Buehlers father left his
mother Bertie and her seven children when Pat was 10
years old. To support the family Mrs. Buehler took over a
grocery store on Main Street.
Pat and all his siblings worked there. It was an 8 a.m. to
11 p.m. seven-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year type of busi-
ness. We never closed a day in 60 years, Pat said.
Watching his mother, Buehler learned the importance
of public service, just as Buehlers daughter Maria did in
standing behind her father when she was eight years old,
watching how he treated customers.
In those days, there were three grocery stores in St.
Leonard. People living day-to-day would buy groceries
one week at one store on credit and then would rotate
among the others until they could pay. Bertie Buehler al-
ways was willing to lend a helping hand to her customers.
Pat and his brother Bully bought the building housing
the grocery and Pat operated it for 40 years. In snow, we
walked up as a family, Maria said.
Maria purchased the grocery building 10 years ago,
and leased its operation four years ago. She and her father
run the adjacent liquor store.
I was never one who wanted to go to Prince Frederick
and be a legislator, Buehler said of his ascension to the
county commissioner position His reason at the time for
wanting the job: I am going to help as many people that
Pat Buehler and his daughter Maria.
The Calvert County Times
I can help.
Buehler served for 10 years. For eight of those years,
Hagner Mister was a fellow commissioner. Pat Buehler
was the peoples representative, Mister said of his col-
league. He said if he couldnt help someone, He would
go to extremes to nd out why it wasnt possible.
Buehler considers the crown jewel of his years as
county commissioner the countys purchase of the land
for the Annemarie Sculpture Garden. The land was slated
for development when Buehler interceded and convinced
the board of the value of Francis Koenigs vision for the
property in memory of his wife Ann Marie.
Buehler eventually resigned as county commissioner
during the middle of his third term so he could devote
more of his time to the Koenig Charitable Trust and so
there would not be any conict of interest.
Buehler was so committed to the project because he
felt it would be of benet to the countys school children.
Even though the county was one of the richest in the state,
he said, There was nothing in the schools supporting the
arts. These days Calvert County school children regu-
larly visit Annemarie Garden.
In addition to his advocacy for Annemarie Garden,
Buehler is also proud of his role in securing state approval
of the Newtown Road bypass in Solomons. At the time,
he was friends with Maryland Department of Transporta-
tion Secretary James Lighthizer, and he was able through
that friendship to arrange for the needed improvements.
Buehler credits county staff during the 1990s with
leading the county to the success it achieved. County
administrators included Marvin Riddle, and Dick Hol-
ler, who now sits on the planning commission with his
daughter Maria, who was appointed earlier this year.
Buehler is also a founding member of Christmas in
April and credits the small businesses and tradespeople
who have helped make the program a success. He said as
county commissioner he realized that those people were
the backbone of the county.
Of the business community that is responsible for ar-
ranging the tribute to him, Buehler said, I dont think it
Thursday, October 5, 2017
gets the credit it deserves.
Buehler has been a lifelong Democrat, but he is not
concerned that the current commissioner board is all Re-
publican. He said its always been cyclical. And he admit-
ted on questioning that he was also a conservative Demo-
crat. It runs in our blood, Maria said during the County
Times interview at the liquor store on Sept. 29.
Pat met his wife of 38 years, Beverly, on a blind date
on New Years Eve. She has been by his side in the family
business. She has worked behind the counter at the gro-
cery store and handled paperwork for the business.
Several years ago, Pat was diagnosed with Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a disease that
makes it hard to breathe. It has caused him to cut down
on his tine in the store and has required hospitalization
and regular trips to the hospital for therapy. He has been
turned down because of his overall health for a lung
transplant but is hopeful to be accepted for a lung reduc-
tion procedure that could help his breathing.
Buehler remains upbeat. I feel like I have bounced
back 70 percent, he said and credits the pulmonary rehab
program at Calvert Health in Prince Frederick.
Buehler heaps huge praise on his wife and daughter for
helping take care of him during his health issues. And he
doesnt spend as much time out in the public, noting that
he and his family havent been out to dinner for more than
three years out of concern he might have problems there
with the COPD.
While he is spending more time at home, he isnt sitting
idle. He has been working on his two inventions, which
are purely Calvert County inspired. One is a knife for
picking crabs and the other a special mat for eating them
and then disposing of them.
You can nd out more about his inventions at Crab
King on Facebook.
Tickets to the Pat Buehler Appreciation Dinner Oct. 12,
at the Rod N Reel can be purchased at www.cbresortspa.
ticketleap.com
dickmyers@countytimes.net
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14 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 5, 2017

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

Barbara Bobbie Isabelle Morris Boteler. Barbara married William
Wayne Morris on January 14, 1967
and they made their home in Owings.
Barbara worked for the Fed-
eral Government from 1964 un-
til retiring February 3, 2005.
She enjoyed reading, watching movies,
going to car shows with her husband and
spending quality time with her grand-
children and great granddaughter, son
Todd and daughter-in-law Sue Ann.
Bobbie is survived by her husband
Wayne and son Todd Morris and his
wife Sue Ann Orsini of Oakton, VA;
sisters Marsha and her husband John
Jackie Bowles of Huntingtown, MD;
Dotty Ward and her companion Buddy
Bohlayer of Owings, MD, eight grand-
children, Brittany, Courtney, Holly,
Cassidy, Ashley, Cody and Carley Aley
and Linsey and her husband Alex Baker,
one great granddaughter, Kaelynn Higgs
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Barbara was predeceased by daughter
Barbara Bobbie Isabelle Mor- Shelly Lynn Aley and a sister Betty
ris, 70, of Owings, MD passed away Hagy.
September 29, 2017 at her home sur- Visitation will be Thursday, October
rounded by family. She was born No- 5, 2017, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Rausch
vember 15, 1946 in Cheverly, Mary- Funeral Home Owings, 8325 Mount
land to John M. and Ruby P. (Walton) Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736.
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Life Celebrati0b service will be Fri-
day, October 6 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lu-
theran Church of Calvert County, 6300
Southern Maryland Boulevard, Hun-
tingtown MD 20639. Interment will be
at Southern Memorial Gardens, 10155
Ward Road, Dunkirk MD 20754.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O.
Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court
Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone:
410-535-0892; website: http://calvertho-
spice.org or American Cancer Society,
7500 Greenway Center Drive Suite 300,
Greenbelt MD 20770; Phone: 301-982-
2161; website: http://www.cancer.org.
John Alphonse Waak
John Alphonse Waak, 83, of
Chesapeake Beach, MD passed
away on September 29, 2017.
John was born on November 5, 1933
in Danville, PA, to Anthony and Mary
Brennan Waak and was raised in Ma-
hanoy City, PA. He graduated from
Mahanoy City High School in 1952.
He went on to Georgetown University
where he earned his BS in Astronomy
in 1956. He later earned both his MS
and PhD in Radio Astronomy from
Georgetown. He married Patricia Exner
on November 17, 1962, at St. Anns
Catholic Church in Washington, DC.
Dr. Waak worked as an Astronomer for
the Naval Research Laboratory where
he published numerous scientic pa-
pers, retiring in 1993 after 34 years of
service. He was a dedicated volunteer
with the Bowie Boys and Girls Club
where he served as a basketball coach,
baseball coach, and 20 years as the
membership chairman where he applied
his computer skills in the early personal
computer era. John received numerous
volunteer awards including the Bowie
Blade Top Volunteer award and the
Prince Georges County Boys and Girls
Club Distinguished Service award. John
and Pat moved from Bowie to Chesa-
peake Beach in 1999 where they were
active in their parish, St Anthonys
and where John was a member of the
Knights of Columbus, Calvert Council.
John was preceded in death by
his parents, Anthony J. Waak
and Mary Brennan Waak.
John is survived by his wife of 54 years,
Patricia, his children Stephen Waak
(Mary Beth) of Columbia, MD, Sandra
Waak of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Ter-
rence Waak of Crofton, MD, Brian Waak
(Diane) of Bowie, MD, Darren Waak of
Bowie, MD, and Karen Waak of Boston,
MA, his sister Ann Marie Waak Gimbi
of Hazelton, PA, and his grandchildren
Ashley, Stephen, Caroline, and Ellis.
Nass of Christian Burial will ne Mon-
day , Oct0ber 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St.
Anthonys Catholic Church, 8816 Ches-
apeake Avenue; North Beach MD 20714.
Interment will be private at Je-
sus the Good Shepherd Cemetery
1601 W. Mt. Harmony Road, Owings
MD 20736.
Memorial contributions may
be made to St. Anthonys La-
dies of Charity, P.O. Box 28
North Beach, MD 20713.
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
neral Home.

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16 Calendars
Community Calendar promote the appreciation and practice
Friday, October 6
Pork Riblet Dinner
3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East,
Route 260, Chesapeake Bch.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The American Legions World-Famous
Riblets with all the trimmings, Salad,
Roll, and Beverage for only $12. Join
us for this informal event from 5:30 to
7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Dining
Hall at the Chesapeake Beach American
Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on
Route 260. Public warmly welcomed.
For more information, call 410-257-
9878. www.ALPost 206.org
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Long Beach Community Center, 5845
Calvert Boulevard, St. Leonard, MD
20685
7:00 PM
New Direction Community Theater will
present Neil Simons Broadway hit
Laughter on the 23rd Floor on Friday
and Saturday, October 6-7 and 13-14.
Performances are at the Curtain time is
7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12
for students and senior citizens, and may
be purchased online at http://ndctheater.
org.
Saturday, October 7
Makers Market
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Makers Market is THE place to find
handmade, homemade, or homegrown
products.crafts, hanging baskets, or-
ganic skincare products, farm fresh
produce, cut flowers, baked goods, ba-
tik and fleece clothing, handmade soaps
and candles, herbal teas, ornaments, fol-
kart, handmade gifts, and more! Delight
in the local treasures to be found here!
Admission is free! Interested in having
a booth at one of our markets? Email or
call us to learn more! www.annmarie-
garden.org, info@annmariegarden.org.
410-326-4640
Emmanuel UMC Yard Sale
1250 Emmanuel Church Rd., Hunting-
town, MD 20936
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rain or Shine come visit and take ad-
vantage of our, priced to sell, furniture,
toys, clothes, shoes, books, domestics,
kitchen ware, tools, holiday items and
valuable collectibles. Well also have
dog hot lunches available to purchase.
Questions please call (410) 535-3177
Calvert Artists Guild at PRAD
Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solo-
mons Island Road, Solomons, MD
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The public is invited to enjoy and pur-
chase the artworks of a dozen of the
talented artists of Southern Maryland
in mediums such as watercolor, acrylic,
clay, textile, and jewelry. The Calvert
Artists Guild was founded in 1978 to
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of fine arts and crafts in Calvert County.
The guild sponsors art shows, field trips,
workshops, and an annual art award to
a high-school senior interested in the
arts. For additional information, please
contact the following persons: Jan Barr
443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net or
Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwood2@
verizon.net
Patuxent River Appreciation Days
Calvert Marine Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate 40 weekends of enjoying the
Patuxent River! Patuxent River Appre-
ciation Days promises FREE family
fun with boat rides, toy boat building,
arts & crafts fair, great food, and live
music. Small fee for face painting and
pony rides. Celebrate the Bounty of the
Patuxent in the Corbin Pavilion from
noon4:00 pm on Saturday with local
wine tasting and local produce. PRAD
Parade is Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Texas Holdem and Cash Games
Julie Rogers Studio of Dance
4120 Old Town Rd, Huntingtown, MD
20639
7:00 PM
TEXAS HOLDEM and CASH GAMES
to benefit the Patricia Leone Rogers Ed-
ucational Scholarship Fund. Doors open
at 6pm and game starts at 7 pm. Buy
in is $80 gets you $12,000 in chips and
blinds are 20 minutes each and start at
25-50. Early registration before 6:45 gets
you an extra $1000 in chips. $10 50/50
gets you an additional $3000 in chips.
Re-buys up until the FIRST BREAK!!
Food, beer and sodas included!!
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Long Beach Community Center, 5845
Calvert Boulevard, St. Leonard, MD
20685
7:00 PM
New Direction Community Theater will
present Neil Simons Broadway hit
Laughter on the 23rd Floor on Friday
and Saturday, October 6-7 and 13-14.
Performances are at the Curtain time is
7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12
for students and senior citizens, and may
be purchased online at http://ndctheater.
org.
Sunday, October 8
All U Care to Eat Breakfast
3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East,
Route 260, Chesapeake Bch.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fortify yourself this Fall day before the
Games, with a yummy breakfast fea-
turing Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple,
Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries,
Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted
by the American Legion Auxiliary from
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the upper level
Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on
Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10;
kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody
Marys will be available for a nominal
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@county-
times.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
charge. For information call 410-257-
9878 www.ALPost206.org
Patuxent River Appreciation Days
Calvert Marine Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate 40 weekends of enjoying the
Patuxent River! Patuxent River Appre-
ciation Days promises FREE family
fun with boat rides, toy boat building,
arts & crafts fair, great food, and live
music. Small fee for face painting and
pony rides. Celebrate the Bounty of the
Patuxent in the Corbin Pavilion from
noon4:00 pm on Saturday with local
wine tasting and local produce. PRAD
Parade is Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Calvert Artists Guild at PRAD
Calvert Marine Museum,14200 Solo-
mons Island Road, Solomons, MD
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The public is invited to enjoy and pur-
chase the artworks of a dozen of the
talented artists of Southern Maryland
in mediums such as watercolor, acrylic,
clay, textile, and jewelry. The Calvert
Artists Guild was founded in 1978 to
promote the appreciation and practice
of fine arts and crafts in Calvert County.
The guild sponsors art shows, field trips,
workshops, and an annual art award to
a high-school senior interested in the
arts. For additional information, please
contact the following persons: Jan Barr
443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net or
Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwood2@
verizon.net
Thinking About Lives that Matter
700 Yardley Dr., Prince Frederick, MD
20678
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Unitarian Universalist Congre-
gation of the Chesapeake (UUCC) is
pleased to host visiting minister Dr.
Michael S. Franch to discuss how we
think about lives and how they matter
on Sunday, October 8th. We, as a UU
family, claim universality in our faith
community. We talk about the worth
and dignity of every person. One of our
readings proclaims that it doesnt mat-
ter whether one is black or white, gay or
straight. Thats true but its also not true.
If we ignore an identity that is impor-
tant to a person, we ignore part of them.
We know that Black Lives Matter and
that All Lives Matter, but if we cant
say the former, we dont mean the lat-
ter. We need to recognize both specific-
ity and universality, that all contains
multitudes. The Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Chesapeake meets
two Sundays a month at 10:30 am at
the Yardley Hills Community Center,
700 Yardley Drive, Prince Frederick
MD. Please visit our website: www.
TheUUCC.org or call: 301-880-0508 for
information. All are welcome!
Blessing of the Animals
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church front
lawn 225 Alexander St. Solomons, MD
20688
Thursday, October 5, 2017
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
In celebration of the feast of St. Francis,
Father Mike will bless all animals who
attend. Live Music.
Full STEAM Ahead
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Preschool children and their caretakers
are invited to visit the artLAB at An-
nmarie for hands-on investigations and
challenges. Each session will help chil-
dren explore, observe, ask questions,
and make predictions about the world
around them as they create and play!
Well investigate concepts in STEAM
science, technology, engineering, art,
and math. Perfect for toddlers and pre-
schoolers. Free admission; no registra-
tion required, just drop in! www.an-
nmariegarden.org
Dismantling Racism in America: A
Book Study
Middleham and St. Peters Parish 10210
H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Book study on Living into Gods
Dream: Dismantling Racism in Ameri-
ca, by Catherine Meeks. Offered in two
formats, both are open to all: 1) A live
book study on Sunday afternoons in the
Parish Hall from 2:003:00 pm October
8November 12. Each week will fea-
ture a guest discussion leader from the
community. 2) Online Facebook Group
discussion will be offered on Wednes-
day evenings 10/ 11 to 11/15 from 7:30 to
8:30 p.m. More specifics will follow in
the October Monthly Newsletter Con-
nector and Middleham and St. Peters
Facebook Page. Sponsored by Middle-
ham and St. Peters Episcopal Church
Big Conversation.
Tuesday, October 10
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solo-
mons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10 a.m.10:30 a.m. and 1111:30 a.m.
Theme is Animal Camouflage. Free
drop-in program for children 18-months
to 3 years and their caregivers. Space is
limited.
Middleham Chapel Open To The
Community
Middleham and St. Peters Parish 10210
H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The chapel will be open on the 2nd &
4th Tuesdays from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
This should be convenient for those on
their way home from work, or waiting
for their child to finish an after school
activity, or maybe you just have the time
later in the day or the need. The Cha-
pel is available to all in the communi-
ty, For Personal Prayer, Reflection or
Meditation.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
YoungatHeart
Holiday Closing
Calvert Pines, North Beach, and
Southern Pines Senior Centers will
be closed Monday, October 9 for Co-
lumbus Day. Meals on Wheels will
not be delivered.
Legal Aid
Attorney services will be avail-
able at Southern Pines Senior Center,
Thursday, October 12, 1 3 p.m. to
assist with SSI, benefit denials, dis-
ability payments, Social Security and
SSI overpayments, debtor and con-
sumer problems, advance directives,
and tenant issues. Call the center for
more information and to schedule an
appointment, 410-586-2748. Must be
60 years of age or older to utilize this
free service.
Become a Tax-Aide
Volunteer!
The AARP Tax-Aide program,
sponsored by the Calvert County Of-
fice on Aging, is looking for volun-
teers to serve as tax counselors to pre-
pare, review and efile 2017 tax returns
at each of the three senior centers in
2018. Volunteers can give a few hours
a week or more, if desired. All Tax-
Aide volunteers will be required to
pass the IRS and Maryland certifica-
tion tests. Training will be offered in
late 2017 and/or early 2018.
If this volunteer opportunity inter-
ests you, contact the Office on Aging,
410-535-4606.
Eating Together Menu
Monday, October 9
CENTERS CLOSED FOR CO-
LUMBUS DAY
Tuesday, October 10
Polish Sausage on a Bun, Cucum-
ber and Tomato Salad, Applesauce,
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Wednesday, October 11
Chicken Divine, Rice, Tossed
Salad, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Angel
Food Cake with Strawberries
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 or
301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines
Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
The Calvert County Times
By Office of Aging Staff
Calvert Pines Senior Center
(CPSC)
Enjoy a presentation from Cypress
Swamp and learn the good side about
Bats that you may not know, Tuesday,
October 10, 10:30 a.m.
This months Lunch and a Movie
will feature Boo! A Madea Movie,
starring Tyler Perry, Wednesday, Oc-
tober 11, 11 a.m. Pre-registration re-
quired for lunch.
Join the Snapshots Photography
Group when they meet Thursday, Oc-
tober 12, 2 p.m.
North Beach Senior Center
(NBSC)
Join in on the fun at My Plate Bin-
go with the Ask the Expert Dietician,
Tuesday, October 10, 10 a.m.
If you have suffered the loss of a
loved one, you are invited to join the
Grief Support Group with Hospice,
Tuesday, October 10, 10:30 a.m.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Cupcake Day will be held, Thurs-
day, October 12, 9 a.m. noon. Stop
by the center and enjoy a free pink
cupcake.
Southern Pines Senior Center
(SPSC)
The Ask the Expert Program wel-
comes our Physical Trainer who will
be available to assist with exercise in-
formation and weight goals, Tuesday,
October 10, 10 a.m.
A Reflexologist and Masseuse are
available at the center by appointment
on Tuesdays. Call the center for more
information.
Wear your pink in support of Breast
Cancer Awareness, Wednesday, Oc-
tober 11, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 12
Tuna Pasta Salad, Pickled Beets
and Onions, Dinner Roll, Fresh Or-
ange Slices
Friday, October 13
Sloppy Joes, Coleslaw, Carrots,
Pears
Thursday, October 5
Shake It Out
10:00-10:30am
Shake It Out Music and Movement will
create a rich environment that promotes
social, emotional and physical skills. Come
join us for some shaken fun. Please reg-
ister. Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons,
410-326-5289. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Rsum and Cover Letter Workshop
1:00-3:00pm
Need help with your rsum? Join job
counselor Sandra Holler in a small group
to learn what makes a strong rsum and
cover letter. If you have one started, bring
it with you so editing can happen on the
spot. One printed copy helps. Please regis-
ter. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
On Pins & Needles
2:00-4:00pm
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
crocheting or other project for an afternoon
of conversation and shared creativity. No
registration. Calvert Library Twin Beach-
es Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake
Beach, 410-257-2411. http://CalvertLibrary.
info.
OMOB #DoSomethingCalCo
6:30-8:30pm
Find your voice through civic engage-
ment. Dr. Seuss as the Lorax said, Un-
less someone like you cares a whole aw-
ful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its
not. Professional facilitator Sue Kullen
will teach a four-part series to practice the
skills of getting organized and involved in
issues that affect your community. Bring a
friend and your passion and engage! Spon-
sored by Maryland Humanities. Please
register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862. CalvertLibrary.info.
Code Name 3.6.
6:30-7:30pm
For 3rd-6th grade eyes only! 3rd 6th grade
students are invited to this series of events
which uses plenty of hands-on activities to
have fun with reading! Each month we will
explore a new theme and introduce a great
chapter book on the topic. No advanced
preparation is needed and a snack will be
provided. Please register. Calvert Library
Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Friday, October 6
Be Grant Ready: Grant Writing
Workshop
12:30-3:30pm
Get an overview of how to write a standard
project proposal to a foundation. It will in-
clude: the basic elements of a proposal, the
dos and donts of writing and submit- Columbus Day. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
ting a proposal, how to follow up whether
the answer is yes or no. Come prepared to
brainstorm and outline a basic grant pro-
posal for your organization. Please register.
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-
5289. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
On Pins & Needles
1:00-4:00pm
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
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crocheting, or other project for an afternoon
of conversation and shared creativity. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
JobSource Mobile Career Center
1:00-4:00pm
Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Ca-
reer Center for your job search needs! Get
job counseling and rsum help, search for
jobs and connect with Southern Maryland
JobSource. No registration. Calvert Li-
brary Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor
Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Saturday, October 7
Garden Smarter - Designing with Bulbs
10:00-11:30am
Learn about bulbs-- how to design, main-
tain and grow them. Leave with a living
bulb arrangement that will bloom in the
spring. Registration required. Call 410-535-
3662. At Community Resources Building,
30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &
More
12:00-3:00pm
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make
your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! Please register. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Construction Zone
2:00-4:00pm
Bring your family to explore the librarys
building sets. Its come and go constructive
time in the storytime room as we bring out
the librarys collection of Legos, Keva
Planks, Lincoln Logs, blocks, Mag-
formers and more. No registration. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Foundation Live Art Auction (St. Pauls
Church Hall)
6:30-10:00pm
Fabulous art auction being held as a fun-
draiser for Calvert Library! Tickets avail-
able at all Calvert Library locations and
are $20 dollars. Free Taste of the Region
hors doeuvres and wine tasting will be
available for those in attendance, as well as
a cash bar. There will be a doorprize and
a fifty-fifty raffle. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Monday, October 9
Library closed for Columbus Day.
12:00-12:00am
Tuesday, October 10
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.
18 Sports The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 5, 2017

SMAC Scoreboard
UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Presents Obie Award Winner
Kaiulani Lee as Rachel Carson in:

UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

Presents
Obie Award Winner
UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Kaiulani Lee Rachel Carson
Presents Obie Award Winner
as in:
Kaiulani Lee as Rachel Carson in:

Holiday Inn Solomons - Conference Center and Marina

155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Reception at 7:00 p.m. Curtain at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/Sense-of-Wonder
$30 Reception and Play
$40 Reception, Play, and After Party with Kaiulani Lee

Proceeds benefit graduate students and programs at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

Lee, as scientist, author, and environmentalist Rachel Carson...charms,

provokes, and inspires. The audience was transfixed and transformed by her
portrayalHer thoughtful and emotional performance brought everyone to their

Holiday Inn Solomons feet.

-Judy Harrison, Maine Times
Conference Center and Marina
155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688
www.umces.edu/events/sense-wonder-life-and-works-rachel-carson 410-326-7240

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Reception at 7:00 pm
Curtain at 8:00 pm
Holiday Inn Solomons - Conference Center and Marina
155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688
$30 Reception and Play
$40 Reception, Play & After
Saturday, Party
November 4, 2017
with Kaiulani
Reception Lee
at 7:00 p.m. Curtain at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/Sense-of-Wonder
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$30 Reception and Play
$40 Reception, Play, and After Party with Kaiulani Lee
Proceeds benefit graduate students and programs
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the Chesapeake Biological
graduate students andLaboratory
programs at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

Lee, as a scientist, author, and environmentalist Rachel

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Thursday, October 5, 2017
A series of events can be an accurate predictor of future
events or some larger societal shift; they can also be mis-
leading samples that disguise an undercurrent of surfac-
ing truth. In this case, the latter istrue.
Over the summer, a piece appeared in this column ti-
tled, The Declining Consequence of Sports. In it, the
confused writer/psychic me mulled the post-election
environment and expressed displeasure in the sports
worlds lack of organized resistance against a wave of top-
down behavior that seemed committed to eviscerating all
vestiges of human decency.
That was August. Its not August anymore.
This idiot got it wrong, thankfully - totally and unde-
niably wrong. Since President Trumps inflammatory
SOB comment at a recent rally, sporting events are
teeming with thought-provoking acts and athletes social
media accounts are firing off political protests.
Whatever you think of the recent response, the con-
sequence of sports in our society has been dramatically
reasserted. Sports, as frequently has in the last century, is
again serving as a catalyst for the discussion no matter
how uncomfortable - of liberties unconditionally extended
to Americans but not equally enjoyed by allAmericans.
While debating things like anthem protests, remember
this fact: The actions by the sports world are rooted in the
racism that still exists. Every interlocked arm and player
on a knee is a reaction to a series of disturbing events in
this country and the growing post-election acrimony that
The Calvert County Times
Idiot Writer, Wise
Coach
has been aided and abetted by candidate and now Presi-
dent Trumps proud divisiveness. When you are consis-
tently disrespected by an unrepentant leader and brazenly
referred to as a SOB for expressing your thoughts on your
professional platform (football field) by a man preaching
from his professional platform (the presidency), it would
be decidedly un-American to cower in passive silence.
Politics, protest and tweets aside, most of us are quietly
horrified by the trajectory of the rancor; this pace cant be
maintained until November 2020. With the Civil Rights
Movement and Vietnam War 40 to 50-plus years behind
us, this is likely the most divided United States most
Americans have experienced. It is troubling, no matter
ones political persuasions.
So now what? Where do we go from here?
In struggling with those questions and how to distill
them into a coherent, actionable (at a modest, personal
level) thought, I caught a pre-season interview with long-
time San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. It was an
odd place to find answers to such complex questions, but
these are strange times. Popovich can be a fascinating in-
terview when properly stoked, so when a reporter ignored
the boring basketball script and asked for his perspective
on this time where politics and sports are intertwined, it
prompted a lengthy, on-the-spot monologue bursting with
wisdom.
Popovich acknowledged these difficult times, the rac-
ism, the sexism, the fear-mongering and race-baiting. He
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noted the source of the division and lamented how far the
bar of decency has been lowered.
And then Popovich offered this big-perspective, call
to action: We can continue to bounce our heads off the
wallor we can decide the institutions of our country
are more important, that people are more important, that
the decent America that we all thought we had and want
is more important and get down to business at the grass
roots level and do what we have todo.
It is worth a watch in its entirety (https://youtu.be/Jv-
4vCOSf8gM). Popovich, an Air Force veteran, five-time
NBA champion and three-time NBA coach of the year, is
now a life-whisperer. He captured exactly where we are
and the challenge we face as fellow Americans and human
beings - that is to rise above the childish, defensive rheto-
ric and commit to constructive dialogue, understanding,
listening and interacting with shocking decency. This is
how the teardown ends and the rebuild begins. This is
how we find our footing, how we rediscover our shared
American values and how we begin to re-stitch this reck-
lessly and intentionally frayed mess. An unprecedented
wedge is being driven between us from the top down. Its
time to start pushing back, in unison, from the bottom up.
Thanks for the clarity, Coach Pop.
Send comments to
RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
20 Entertainment The Calvert County Times Thursday, October 5, 2017

PRAD Weekend Filled

with Entertainment
Patuxent River Appreciation Days Painting (Fee), Canoe rides and dem-
this weekend (Saturday, October 7 and onstrations, Arts and Craft Show, Food Going On
Sunday, October 8), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Court and Local Produce
Calvert Marine Museum features a full Contact Melissa McCormick: Melis-
In Entertainment
schedule of live entertainment. sa.McCormick@calvertcountymd.gov
The Johanssens
All visitor parking will be in Thursday, Oct 5 The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons
the eld across the street with
easy access to the event. There is Music Schedule - Saturday, October 7 7:30 - 11:00 PM
very limited handicapped parking PNC Waterside Pavilion Robbie Kidwell www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
available at the Calvert Marine Jay Armsworthy -- 11:45-12:45 Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Museum during the event. Ad- Pond Scum -- 1:00-2:00 Solomons Saturday, Oct 7
mission to the event is free; - California Ramblers -- 2:15-3:15 7:00 - 9:00 PM
nancial support is given by Cal- Chesapeake Swing Band -- 3:30-4:30 www.anglers-seafood.com Cowboy Crossing
vert County Government, monies Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
brought in by the food court and Corbin Pavilion Sumner Acoustic Solomons
craft show booth fees. Excess Bone & String --10:30-11:30 The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
funds are returned to the commu- Bob & Eric -- 11:45-12:45 7:30 - 11:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
nity in the form of grants. Some Assembly --1:00-2:00 www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Free harbor cruises will be of- Patuxent Voices -- 2:15-3:15 DJ Night
fered on board two historic ves- Smoke Creek Rounders -- 3:30-4:30 Ladies Night/Trivia/Karaoke/ The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Calloway
sels: the 112 year old bugeye, Wm. Music Schedule - Sunday, October 8 BRA Pong Tournament 8:00 PM-Midnight
B. Tennison, and the skipjack Dee PNC Waterside Pavilion Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
of St. Marys, plus: GrooveSpan -- 1:00-2:00 9:00 PM Tuesday, Oct 10
PRAD also features Boat Calvert Dance Band -- 3:00-4:00 www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Building, Pony Rides (Fee), Face Wine tasting is also featured in the Corbin Ben Connelly
Pavilion. Caps @ Ottawa ON Ladies Night Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
The PRAD parade starts at 2 p.m. Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk Solomons
9:00 PM 6:00 - 9:00 PM
www.anthonysdunkirk.com www.anglers-seafood.com

Friday, Oct 6
Wednesday, Oct 11
Karaoke
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Wild Card Trivia
Solomons Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Solomons
www.anglers-seafood.com 7:00 - 9:00 PM
www.anglers-seafood.com
Hook, Line & Sinker
The Leonardtown Square,
Leonardtown
6:00-8:00 PM
www.rstfridaysleonardtown.com

Audience Participation Percus-

sion & Drum Circle w/ SOMD
Drummers
The Leonardtown Square,
Leonardtown
8:00-9:30 PM
www.rstfridaysleonardtown.com

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to
38. Goddess of the dawn
39. Pear-shaped fruit
41. Taxi
42. Where injured
ballplayers end up
43. Preceding period
44. Uncovers
46. Smudge
Puzzle Solutions
Last Weeks
& WORD SCR AMBLE
49. Dad
50. Peytons little bro 12. Cereal plant
51. Flawless
55. Judges
58. Expressed ones 21. What day it is
displeasure
59. Immature
60. PBS interviewer
64. Hat
65. Cover with wood
66. Acts dejectedly
67. Perform
68. Where people store their
tools
69. Sulfuric and citric are
two
70. Long-term memory
CLUES DOWN
1. Muscles that control
eyeball movement
2. Hillsides
3. The dried leaves of the
hemp plant
4. Used to see far away
things
5. Inventor Musk
6. We all need it
7. __ King Cole
8. Earthy pigment
9. Stringed instrument
10. A language of the Inuit
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T P U E N A
11. Shuttered
13. Senior ocer
19. Sportscaster Patrick
24. Petrels with saw-
toothed bills
25. Bumps in the road
26. Stars
Kid'S Corner
27. Riding horses
31. Swamp plant
32. Type of bear
34. Style of cuisine
35. Home of the Flyers
36. Serious-mindedness
40. Velvet Underground
album
41. Highly important
45. Winged
Word Find
47. Cultured
48. Fastened
52. ___ Royce
53. Wreath
54. Excessive uid
accumulation in tissues
56. Synchronizes solar and
lunar time
57. Ninth month
59. Deployed
60. Cycles per second
61. Expresses surprise
62. Mythological bird
63. Open payment initiative
Word Scramble: WHEELS
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