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“FRANKLY I THINK WE CAN SERVE
CALVERT COUNTY BETTER.”
—CSM PRESIDENT DR. MAUREEN MURPHY
CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3
COPS & COURTS 7 Local
COMMUNITY9 Page 5
FEATURE14
FIRST FRIDAYS 12
OBITUARIES17
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 18
SENIOR CALENDAR 19 Community
LIBRARY CALENDAR 19 Page 9
SPORTS20
ENTERTAINMENT21
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 21
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 23
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ties have also leveled off, leaving the any graduate from its Health Informa-
COMEDS
college with a smaller pool of potential tion Management program.
admissions. Graduates of CSM earn the second
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Murphy told the commissioners,
“Students have always been our focus;
student success has always been our
of Maryland University College, is re-
ally not a community college.
Dr. Murphy introduced one of CSM’s
priority.” students, Allison Mattera, a Hunting-
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 College of Sothern Maryland con- town H.S. graduate who is enrolled in
Doors Open at 7:30 p.m. Show Starts at 8 p.m. tinues to be the number one choice for the Criminal Justice program while
Huntingtown High School
4125 N. Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown
higher education of graduating seniors. pulling down two part-time jobs. “My
For more information contact the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse at 410-535-3733 Murphy reported, “Sixty-five percent of determination to succeed has allowed
Sothern Maryland high school gradu- me to maintain high academic stan-
ates going to college choose CSM.” dards,” she said.
MARTIN AMINI’S standup material touches TICKETS The college has more than 23,000 an- The commissioners were impressed.
nual enrollments, of which 13,100 are Commissioner Mike Hart said Mattera
on what it’s like growing up mixed in America
coming from an Iranian and Bolivian
continuing education and 10,800 are for
$35 in advance
background. Born and raised in Silver Spring,
Md., he has opened for headliners such $45 at the door reminded him of a close friend who at-
as Trevor Noah, Jerrod Carmichael and $25 for CAASA members
and students 13-18 credit. She reported that 98 percent of tended a small trade school and through
CSM students achieve their academic hard work he attained a greater success
Jermaine Fowler. You can watch Martin
on the new standup show “Laff Tracks” Available for purchase at:
premiering on TruTV in Spring 2018.
CAASA Office
goals. than many who attended larger insti-
Prince Frederick The institution is one of the largest tutions and had bigger degrees. “That
Floral Expressions employers in the region, with 497 full- drive just can’t be measured,” he said.
MIKE SPEIRS is a New York City based Owings time and 810 part-time employees. As The Prince Frederick campus ranks
a place to work, CSM has received the third in credit enrollment for the fall
comedian whose likability and quick wit
allow him to connect with any audience. Gentle Family Dentistry
Sheriff Hosts
a weapon,” charging documents stated.
The second suspect came in and en-
gaged some of the store workers in or-
Community Forum
der to distract them, charging documents
stated, and the first suspect then reached
over the counter and pulled an amount of Michael Wiggins Levi Hill
cash out of the cash register.
The store clerks, once they realized
Travel Around the World at United Way’s 19TH Mardi Gras Gala
Up until this date, six and then place and track bids directly from their smart-
candidates have worked phones—tickets for the Maertens Fine Jewelry raffle
for months to collect do- (an annual favorite) will also be available for purchase
nations to support local via smartphone and at iPads stationed around the event.
programs that improve Back again this year, last minute voting for Mardi Gras
the education, health, King and Queen candidates will open up for a short pe-
financial stability, and riod before the winners are announced at the evening’s
basic needs of people crowning ceremony. Both voting and silent auction bid-
living in Calvert County. ding will be open to those at home on the event website:
Every dollar a candidate unitedwaycalvert.org/mardi-gras.
raises is a vote in their Elegance by Maryland Country Caterers will be serv-
favor, leading them one ing a true international feast, beginning with blackened
step closer to their goal alligator eggrolls, tuna tartar, and kale chip and curry
of being crowned Mardi cauliflower bites. Two full dinner buffets will feature
Gras King and Queen. “Caribbean Flare” or “European Classics” to include Ja-
This year’s theme is maican jerk chicken, French tartiflette, and more. For a
“Around the World” and little more flavor, head upstairs to the balcony for street
brings together carnival tacos and a tequila tasting.
celebrations from Brazil As always, United Way of Calvert County is encourag-
to France to Louisiana’s ing guests to plan for a safe ride home. Hilton Garden
Gulf Coast. Inn and Holiday Inn in Solomons have set aside blocks
Upon arrival, guests of rooms that are still available at a reduced rate. Ad-
are greeted with beads ditional parking is available at the Hilton, with a shuttle
Envelope, please: Guests gather round for the King & Queen Crowning Ceremony and masks, in true Mardi available to all Mardi Gras guests. Southern Maryland
Gras style. Cocktail hour Uber drivers will be accessible all evening via the Uber
United Way of Calvert County’s 19 Annual Mardi
th allows guests time to ex- app, as well.
Gras is right around the corner and year after year this plore the event’s many facets. The music of Funkzilla Purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or find candidate
fundraiser gala is an event you don’t want to miss. Mardi fills the main room, while newcomer band Run Catch bios and links to giving pages where you can vote at
Gras is United Way of Calvert County’s largest fundrais- Rain adds a unique twist to our tented French Quarter www.unitedwaycalvert.org/mardi-gras. Contact United
er of the year, drawing over 350 guests from throughout Cafe. Guests can interact with magicians, fortune tellers, Way of Calvert County at (410) 535-2000 or e-mail im-
Southern Maryland and raising upwards of $100,000. and belly dancers or have their faces painted like Mardi pact@unitedwaycalvert.org for more information.
This year’s event will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Gras masks before stepping inside the photo booth.
Annmarie Garden Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland. Guests can peruse the Bourbon Street Silent Auction Press Release from United Way of Calvert County
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23. Hops, __ and jumps 67. Mysterious things 37. Fiddler crab
25. Cuckoos 69. One who won’t be forgotten 38. Delivers the mail
26. Small cavities in rocks 70. Starts over 39. Liliaceous plant
28. American traitor 42. Mountain Time
CLUES DOWN 43. Where wrestlers work
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30. Popular fish 46. Secured
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31. Ottoman military leader 47. Dog breed
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5. Afflict in mind or body
36. Some people can’t eat it 52. Express doubt
6. Proofed
38. Amer. Revolutionary War battle 54. Pointer
7. Capital of Angola
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8. Social insect living in organized
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compensated 59. Six (Spanish)
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Last Week’s
In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Margie Mae Schoo Mildred Trott Bowen and sisters Ruth Sweeney and Doris
Grierson.
William James Andrew “Bill” Bon-
witt, 79, of Upper Marlboro passed
Memorial contributions may be made to away February 14, 2018. He was born
Huntingtown U.M. Church, P.O. Box 550 November 26, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, NY
Huntingtown MD 20639. to Wilhelm and Isabella (Anderwald)
Funeral arrangements were by Bonwitt. Bill was raised in Norwalk,
Rausch Funeral Home. CT and graduated from Norwalk High
School. He then graduated from Hamil-
Rebecca Ann ton College in New York with a Bache-
lor’s Degree, New York University with
Bradshaw a Master’s Degree and the University
of Vienna in Austria with a Master’s
Degree. He then attended Union Theo-
logical Seminary in New York where he
met Martha Torrance. He married Mar-
tha on March 17, 1996 and they lived
in Nutley, NJ and Callicoon, NY before
moving to Upper Marlboro where they
Margie Mae Schoo, 88, of Chesa- have lived for the last 18 years. Bill was
peake Beach passed away February 16, employed in various careers including a
2018. She was born April 19, 1929 in police officer, college administrator and
Princeton, WV. Margie and her husband bookkeeper before becoming a United
Earl Frederick Schoo, Jr. “Capt’n Earl” Methodist Pastor. In his leisure time he
were longtime owners and operators of enjoyed books, traveling and surfing the
Capt’n Earl’s Crabhouse in Annapolis. web.
Margie was preceded in death by her Mildred Trott Bowen, 91, a lifelong Bill is survived by his wife Rev. Mar-
husband Earl on November 20, 2000. resident of Huntingtown, MD passed tha Jes Bonwitt of Upper Marlboro,
She is survived by a son Joseph Thur- away February 15, 2018. Mildred was children John F. Bonwitt of South Caro-
man Branch and his wife Barbara Jean born May 28, 1926 in Huntingtown lina, Meg Bonwitt Kau and husband
of Spotsylvania, VA; daughters Sherry to Mary E. (Ward) and Elmer Gibson Jon of Oregon and John A. Bonwitt and
Schoo and her husband Richard of Trott. She attended Calvert County wife April of Massachusetts, stepson
Chesapeake Beach, MD and Lissa Rob- schools and graduated from Calvert George A. Wheeler of New Jersey and
in Derlan and her husband Arthur of High School and business school in 6 grandchildren.
Cumberland, MD; thirteen grandchil- Baltimore. She married Harry “Boyd” Memorial contributions may
dren; twenty-two great grandchildren Bowen October 18, 1946 and they lived be made to Trinity Episco-
Rebecca Ann Bradshaw, 30, of Lex- pal Church, 14515 Church Street
and three great great grandchildren. and raised their family in Hunting-
ington Park, MD passed away Febru- Upper Marlboro MD 20772; Phone:
Visitation will be Friday, February town. Mildred was a homemaker, and
ary 15, 2018. She was born January 1, 301-627-2636; website: http://trinityup-
23, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, February 24, loved being outdoors tending her veg-
1988 in Silver spring, MD to James A. permarlboro.edow.org/ or to Lombardi
10-11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – etable garden, cutting grass, clearing
and Sherry (Brown) Pate. Becky was a Comprehensive Cancer Center, 3800
Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, brush, cutting tobacco, and planting
resident of North Beach prior to mov- Reservoir Road, N.W., Washington
Owings MD 20736. Funeral Service dogwood trees. She was an active mem-
ing to Lexington Park. She was pre- DC 20057; Phone: 202-444-4000;
will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral ber of Huntingtown United Methodist
ceded in death by her father James A. website: https://lombardi.georgetown.
home. Church, and through the years worked
Pate. Surviving are her daughters Chloe edu
Memorial contributions may be at church suppers, in the church office,
Michelle and Gabriella Ann Bradshaw,
made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, and as a custodian. Mildred is survived
29449 Charlotte Hall, Charlotte Hall by daughters Connie Marlowe of Col-
mother Sherry Pate and Sister Cynthia
L. Fox and her husband Rich of Me- Pat Haynie
MD 20622; Phone: 301-884-8171; web- linsville, CT and Joan McNeil and her
chanicsville, MD.
husband John of Huntingtown, and
site: http://www.charhall.org Interment was in Resurrection Cem-
by several nieces and nephews. She
etery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton
was preceded in death by her husband
MD 20735.
Funeral arrangements were by
Rausch Funeral Home.
(wife Laurie), Craig Haynie (wife peacefully at his residence in the As-
Tootsie), grandchildren Michael San- bury-Solomons Retirement Community
tangelo, Rusty Haynie (wife Michele), on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was
Brian Haynie (wife Jessica), and David born on December 16, 1931, in Omaha,
Haynie as well as great-granddaughter, Nebraska, the oldest of four children.
Lillian Grace Haynie. He was predeceased by Jerry (Jerka)
Pat was born in Washington, D.C., Domic, his wife of 27 years. Together
and married Russell in 1948. They they had two children, Kenneth Jerome
moved to West Hyattsville, MD, where Wilson and Patti Ann Wilson-Franzoi.
they raised their family and she worked They spent many happy years raising
for several years in the guidance de- their children in Hawaii, Guam and
partment at Northwestern High School. New Jersey.
In 1972 they built a new home in The Dick enjoyed his career as an Air
Willows Colony, Chesapeake Beach, Traffic Controller, which he embraced
Maryland, and Pat worked in the Cal- after serving four years in the Air Force.
vert County Public School System until He retired from the FAA after 34 years
she retired. She became a full-time vol- and continued working as a consultant
unteer for the Calvert County Literacy on air traffic control projects until 1997.
Council and then was an active volun- He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from
teer for the Chesapeake Railway Mu- the University of Maryland in 2003, at
seum and the Bayside History Museum. the age of 72.
In lieu of flowers contributions may Dick and his partner of 30 years, El-
be made in her name to Emmanuel survived by her loving daughter Steph- iot Girsang, “Ellie” delighted in living
United Methodist Church or the Calvert anie Robertson, son-in-law, Chris, and along the Chesapeake Bay where they
County Literacy Council. her three grandchildren, Carter, Ben- enjoyed entertaining friends, boating
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu- ton, and Sawyer; as well as her siblings, and crabbing. A favorite activity for
neral Home. Carole, Nancy, Richard, Stephen, and both was attending the theater. For a
Gary, and their families, and her lov- number of years he was the Bay Weekly
Sharon Lee Henning ing aunt, uncle, and cousins. She will be Theater Reviewer.
Dick’s favorite pastime for 50 years
memory can be made with donations to:
greatly missed. The Nature Conservancy, Attn: Trea-
Sharon Lee Henning, 75, of North Contributions may be made in was SCUBA diving. He and Ellie loved sury, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100,
Beach, MD passed away on February Sharon’s memory to St. Paul’s traveling to remote and exotic places Arlington, VA 22203-1606, Conser-
7, 2018 in North Beach, MD. Sharon Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 99 to dive, especially Indonesia. When he vation International, P.O. Box 418608,
was born on December of 1942 to Rob- Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone: retired from diving he became an avid Boston, MA 02241, Ocean Conservan-
ert and Frances Henning. She was an 410-535-2897. Bridge player, having recently achieved cy, 1300 19th Street NW, Washington,
exuberant Redskins fan, you could be Funeral arrangements were by the rank of Advanced NABC Master. DC 20036, Doctors without Borders,
sure she was always tuned in on Sun- Rausch Funeral Home. All who knew Dick were touched by 40 Rector Street, 16th Floor, New York,
days surrounded by her plethora of El- his gentle manner and kind ways. He NY 10006 or Asbury Benevolent Care
vis memorabilia. Sharon’s kind, gentle,
giving soul touched the hearts of every-
Richard Edwin was dearly loved and will be missed by
Eliot Girsang-Wilson; his son, Kenneth
Fund, Attn: Patrick O’Toole, 11100 As-
bury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688.
one who knew her. She truly taught the “Dick” Wilson Wilson; grandson, Jerry Mason Wilson; Condolences to the family may be
world around her how to love. Sharon is daughter, Patti Ann Wilson-Franzoi; made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.
Richard Edwin “Dick” Wilson died son-in-law, John Franzoi; sister, Judy com.
Hauer; nephews Dave and Luanne
Nosker and Tom and Melanie Nosker;
Honor the memory of your cherished and sister-in-law, Roena Wilson; step-
A Tribute to the Loved One one by sharing the story of their life
with friends, neighbors and associates children Peter Jungblut, Marlene Botts,
Mark Girsang and Alyssa Hammond
Whose Memory Lives here in the community.
Basket Bingo
UPCOMING 5:30 - 7:00 PM Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West
Monday, February 26
Home Brew Competition Yum is the word for this informal din- Ward Rd. Zumba Gold-Toning
Scorpion Brewing Co. is excited to in- ner. Hosted by the American Legion 6:00 - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00) Dunkirk Firehouse, Ward Rd.,
vite the public to enter in an American Stallings-Williams Post 206 All proceeds go to the development Dunkirk,
Homebrewers Association sanctioned (Venturing Crew 429) in the low- of the Calvert County Child Advocacy 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Home Brew Competition. Home- er level dining room for a meal you Center. The center will provide a child- A total body workout using light
brewed beer will be accepted through won’t soon forget. $12 includes side, friendly safe environment for children weights to shake up those muscles. All
March 31, 2018. Live judging of “Best salad, and beverage. Public Welcome. and their families to undergo forensic fitness levels are welcome, no experi-
in Show” will take place on Saturday, 410-257-9878. interviews, to receive crisis intervention ence is necessary. Drop in $5. Ask about
April 7, 2018 at 2:30pm at the Scorpion www.ALpost206. services and medical exams as neces- discounts. 301-520-2338.
Brewing Co. Tap Room, located at 929 sary. Prizes will include themed bas-
Skinners Turn Road in Owings. Best in Saturday, February 24 kets! YETI raffle! $25 for 20 games.
Show judging event on April 7 is free
Paper Shredding Recycling Motown Night
Tuesday, February 27
and open to the public.
Huntingtown High School, 4125 Sol- American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chair and Goat Yoga, Yoga with
Kids Playwright Festival omons Island Rd. Chesapeake Beach Rd. Goats
All School Aged Children in the State 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM rain or shine 7:30 – 11:30 PM Prosperity Acres, 5811Sunderland
of Maryland Destroy unwanted paper documents Paddles $3 each or 2 for $5.What’s your Ct.
Through April 13 at this free event. Proof of Calvert Coun- favorite tune? The Sons of the Ameri- 11:00 AM – 12 PM
The Twin Beach Players are hosting ty residency is required. 410-326-0210. can Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Open to everyone of all ages, who
a playwriting competition, open to all www.co.cal.md.us/recycle host a night with music by DJ Stephen. want to enjoy yoga and time with the
school age children in the state of Mary- $10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tick- goats but can’t exercise on the yoga mat.
land. The 6 winning playwrights receive Calvert County Community Baby ets available at the door. Public warmly An hour of goat fun and chair yoga.
$100!!!! Winners are announced no later Shower welcomed. For information call 410- Purchase tickets at: www.eventbrite.
than May 30, 2018. Then, auditions are Harriet Brown Community Center, 257-9878 www.ALPost206.org. com/e/new-chair-and-goat-yoga-
held for the top 6 winning plays. Per- 901 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick tickets-42520572176
formances of the winning plays will be 9:30 - 11:00 AM
August 10-19 at the North Beach Boys Learn ways to have a healthy preg- Sunday, February 25 Zumba Toning Tuesday
and Girls Club. All that enter receive a nancy and baby. Fun activities for par- Mt. Hope Community Ctr., 104 Push-
congratulatory commissioner’s certifi- ents and babies! Free gifts for parents Vendor Quarter Auction aw Station Rd., Sunderland
cate and coin at our VIP/Award night. and babies. Refreshments provided. Calvert County Fairgrounds, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Any school age child may send their Raffles including free car seats and Barstow If you love to dance, this is the fitness
original play entry to: TBP P.O. Box Pack-n-Plays. Contact HIPPY/Healthy 12:00 - 2:30 PM class for you. All fitness levels are wel-
600 Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732 or Families Calvert County Program Of- An afternoon of fun at the 4th Annu- come, and no experience is necessary.
Email at kpf@twinbeachplayers.org. fice for more information: 443-550- al Quarter Auction for Calvert 4-Hers. 410-535-7080.
Entries MUST BE postmarked or 8050 adamsd@calvertnet.k12.md.us Win prizes for as little as .25 cent!
emailed by April 13, 2018. Rules & En- There’s Clover Cash! 50/50drawing and
try Forms are available to download un- GoatToBeZen Yoga Class, Yoga brown bag auction! And FOOD! Lots of Thursday, March 1
der our KPF tab at: www.TwinBeach- with Goats great items to win. Paddles $3/ea. 2/$5.
Players.org. Prosperity Acres, 5811Sunderland Doors open at noon and auction starts at TBT Zumba Gold-Toning
Ct. 1:00. Come out for the 4Hers! Sunderland Elementary School,
Friday February 23 10:00 - 11:00 AM Sunderland
Offers a great way for beginners and What Wondrous Love 7:00 - 8:00 PM
OLSS Middle School Open House everyone who enjoys yoga a chance to Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal TBT—Throw Back Thursdays! If you
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, 90 either get back on the mat or find a new Church, 10210 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby love to dance, this is the fitness class for
Alexander St., Solomons way to enjoy yoga. The uniqueness of 2:00 - 3:00 PM you. All fitness levels welcome and no
8:30 - 10:30 AM this class offers therapy by adding our Lenten Series 2018. Each week will experience is necessary. The Zumba
Our Lady Star of the Sea School loving/playful goats to the mix. Visit include a video exploration of Holy party that you love at your own pace
(OLSS) offers full day and half day pre- prosperityacres.com. 443-964-4972. Week through the masterpiece artwork with a total body workout using light
school and full day academics for kin- Purchase tickets through www.event- of renowned artist John August Swan- weights. 410-535-7080.
dergarten through 8th grade. A guided brite.com/e/goattobezen-yoga-class- son and explanation of the Scriptural
tour of the campus begins at the main tickets-42519459849. stories. All are welcome, you do not
building of the school. Registration is need to be a parishioner. MAC Lab Tours
not required. Administration and teach- Science and Engineering EXPO Jefferson Patterson Park, 10515
ers will be on hand to answer questions Calvert High School, Dares Beach Wine Tasting & Chocolate Pairing Mackall Rd., St. Leonard
and provide information for interested Rd., Prince Frederick 5112 Shore Dr., Huntingtown 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
families. For directions and further in- 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM 2:00 - 5:00 PM Enjoy a guided tour of the Maryland
formation visit www.olsss.org or call Calvert County Public Schools A wonderful afternoon of wine tast- Archaeological Conservation Labora-
410-326-3171. (CCPS) host the 7th Annual Science and ing sponsored by Traveling Vineyard tory (MAC Lab), a state-of-the-art facil-
Engineering EXPO. Exhibits showcase paired with delicious chocolate treats ity that houses over 8 million artifacts,
Smile Senior Day CCPS science and engineering pro- and various local vendors! Your cost of including collections from every county
10290 H Trueman Rd., Lusby grams designed to be engaging for both admission/tasting benefits United Way in Maryland. Get up close and personal
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM children and adults. of Calvert County and Heather Heath’s with our conservators and our collec-
Seniors 55 and over receive 50% off The EXPO will include robots, sci- run for Mardi Gras Queen 2018. Get tions. Info, call Ed Chaney 410-586-
clothing for themselves (excludes purses ence and engineering projects, flight tickets at 8554 or email: ed.chaney@maryland.
and shoes). Senior card must be present- simulators, catapults and much more www.eventbrite.com/e/wine- gov.
ed. Cards available on site. Come shop for the entire family to enjoy. Free. For tasting-and-chocolate-pairing-tick-
with us! more information, contact Dr. Yovonda ets-42696879516?aff=efbeventtix.
Kolo at 443-550-8026 or koloy@cal-
Lasagna Dinner vertnet.k12.md.us.
American Legion Post 206, 3330
Thursday, February 22, 2018 The Calvert County Times Calendars 19
To the Editor:
Attitude
ice towards everyone. monstrous destruction of unborn life America regards and supports life.
Law enforcement, serving as the is communicated as just one of those And with said funding directed to
Groaning under the awful pain and professional timely hands-on au- things that happens regularly and non-abortive full-service women’s
disgrace of another school shooting, thority, will offer the best possible people hear of it to the point of numb- health care facilities, America shows
America continues to reel to and fro solution(s) in separating bad guys ness. All the while in the understand- her youth life matters...
clumsily in ascertaining just what to from their intended unsuspecting ing of gullible youth, by example, Capital crimes merit capital pun-
do about it all. Congress will again victims. I herewith submit one imme- life is shown to be cheap, essentially ishment. Reinstitution of the death
confer and numerous suggestions will diate recommendation easily fulfilled nothing. Such attitude in-turn serves penalty in timely fashion for those
result, some heard repeatedly over and at very minimal cost. That being to lessen or eliminate possible in- convicted of murder would further
and over again, i.e., do away with the taxpayer funding of sidearms at the ward guilt. And how can American serve as a strong deterrent. One con-
guns. It’s the guns! ready of fully trained teachers, prin- children begin to have their impres- sidering defying the law and going
Soon liberal gasbags and left- cipals et al. This is doable and will sionable minds persuaded that life ballistic yet recognizing his fateful
ist controlled media will manage nicely stand in the gap till attitudes is valuable? Let this nation begin end in the electric chair will recon-
to blame Republicans even as they towards life, in general, is positive- respecting life via discontinuance sider the matter. And to those who
in-turn collectively pursue blaming ly influenced, taking some time to of taxpayer funded abortion. That’s maintain such will not make a differ-
President Trump and his policies. It’s effect. how. Train our kids in school regard- ence, I submit, try it and let statistics
Trump’s fault, dude... Further, ignore PC and its associ- ing the origin of life in the womb and then speak for themselves. Admit-
Yes, it is guns employed in school ated accusatory implications. It’s far support the sanctity of life as God tedly, however, such will not stop re-
shootings, guns utilized in the hands better to err on the side of caution. If Almighty ordained it. ligious zealots bent on jihad which is
of those with hate in their hearts. And noting someone/something out of If the ACLU cries foul, tell them to an altogether different matter in need
guns be damned, such hate will man- line report it ASAP. pound sand as they don’t stop prayers of being subjected to truth... So, these
ifest itself towards destruction in one Moreover, begin instructing Amer- and references to the Almighty in the are my recommendations. What are
form or another. If not guns, knives, ica’s youth on the value of life being aftermath of school shootings. People yours?
or bombs, if not bombs, trucks aimed in who we are as a people. And how are found praying everywhere in and
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