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ON THE COVER:
IN LOCAL
THREE GENERATIONS: ST. LEONARD VFD&RS PRESIDENT RICHARD
WEEMS, SR. (L) AND HIS SON ROCKY, THE DEPARTMENT’S CHIEF, POSE IN FRONT OF THE
CONCERT STAGE WITH BUDDING FIREFIGHTER, RICKY’S SON RICHARD WEEMS, III.
YOU ARE REALLY SITTING ON A
GOLDMINE OVER THERE.
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CONTENTS
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COPS & COURTS 9 Local
COMMUNITY10 Page 4
ON THE COVER 12
ENTERTAINMENT14
EDUCATION15
SPORTS17 Community
OBITUARIES18 Page 11
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 20
SENIOR CALENDAR 21
LIBRARY CALENDAR 21 S
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22
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SPRING IS HERE! (FINALLY) County Times St. Mary’s County l Calvert County
Former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, right, talks with Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist. 29B) and Tim Hutchins, candidate
By Dick Myers education would be the key responsibil- for Calvert County Commissioner.
Editor ity of the new park ranger. They don’t
envision that person being involved with By Guy Leonard go out there and make a difference,”
North Beach’s Environmental Com- security – that responsibility would con- Staff Writer Steele said. “No election is about just
mittee has recommended that the town tinue with the sheriff’s deputies assigned that one race.”
hire a part-time park ranger. The com- to town. Michael Steele, former Maryland Lt. Steele explained that boosting the
mittee has presented the town with a One of those parks that would be the Governor and chairman of the Republi- party’s profile could help them win more
detailed job description for the position, responsibility of the proposed new park can National Committee, told members races in the Senate and the House of
but members say the duties can be re- ranger, Callis Park is due for some up- of the state’s Young Republicans that Delegates, ending the Democrats super
fined by the town council if they decide grades. Frazer reported that the town this year’s elections could shape the fu- majority.
to proceed with the hire. had received $75,000 in state funding ture of the GOP in the Old Line State for Republicans would never have a bet-
The proposal was presented by council that can be used for Callis Park, which is more than a decade. ter opportunity than now to do so with a
liaison to the committee, Councilwoman in front of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club and The focus, he said, was to re-elect governor as popular as Hogan.
Jane Hagen and several of the committee the senior center. Gov. Larry Hogan and in so doing make “Focus on the doing,” Steele said.
members at the council’s June 12 regular Ball reported a plan for the grant mon- history. “Engage the voters.
meeting. No decision was made. Instead ies to be used for additional playground “You have the historic opportunity “You can’t be timid in politics. You
the idea will be further discussed at the and exercise equipment and security that hasn’t been done in the last 60 years can’t be isolated in politics.”
council’s scheduled August 2nd work cameras. and that is to re-elect a Republican gov- In the past the state’s Republican ap-
session the week before their next town Earlier in the meeting the supervisor ernor,” Steele said to the small gathering paratus lacked will and enthusiasm; but
meeting on Aug. 9. of the sheriff’s Twin Beaches Patrol, at the Holiday Inn in Solomons July 14. that has changed and organizers and
The proposal from the commitee Lt. Ronnie Naughton reported that the Steele said grassroots Republican or- campaigners had to take full advantage.
says one option is to budget a salary of officers had been patrolling the park to ganizers had to continue to knock on “All politics is local,” Steele said.
$35,000 a year plus benefits for three ensure that it wasn’t becoming a hang- doors and persuade voters to realize that “This election can help set the course of
days a week. Another option would be to out for teens. Frazer said the park was the GOP had the best plan for Maryland; the state for the next 15 years.
make the position seasonal. intended for young people 12 and under the best evidence for that, he said, was “When you talk to people tell them
According to the proposed job de- Of teens hanging out there, Frazer what Hogan had accomplished during why, some of them for the first time, they
scription, the park ranger would: “Pro- said, “We are going to do our best to de- his first term. should vote Republican… because it will
vide and maintain public parks, gardens, flect that.” Naughton said his officers are Republicans could not allow them- make a good difference.”
playgrounds, and other recreational using discretion. If someone is there just selves to be discouraged by the lead of
facilities and programs to promote the having a picnic, that would be okay, but Democrat voters by a 2-to-1 margin. guyleonard@countytimes.net
health, welfare and enjoyment of the in- if they were disturbing the younger kids, “You’ve got to get off your butts and
habitants of the town through a compre- they would be removed.
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Ratings for Third Consecutive Year 4) SPR-20 18-272, Prince Frederick zoned Dunkirk Town Center. Submittal
Volunteer Fire Department, Compa- accepted July 26, 2017. Agent: Collin-
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The Calvert Board of County Commis- and diverse Washington-Arlington-
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to demolish the existing 18,000 sq. ft. in Prince Frederick. Zoned Town Center
independent credit rating agencies for mance and budget flexibility stemming
building and replace it with a 29,929 sq. (TC), 22.57 acres; three lots. Submittal
the third consecutive year. Fitch Ratings, from property tax revenue growth from
ft. new building as well as expand the accepted September 27, 2017. Agent:
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parking lot and other site improvements. Bay Engineering
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8 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 19, 2018
cohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alism of the staff of the Capital Gazette
Farm Hands (Friday) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation who remained committed to their journal-
Williamson Branch and other Federal law enforcement offi- istic craft and their fallen colleagues dur-
Mickey Galyean & Cullen’s
(Friday)
cers also responded swiftly to assist local ing and after the attack;
law enforcement and the Maryland State (4) thanks the State, county, local, and
Joe Mullins & the Radio
Ramblers (Saturday) Bridge (Saturday)
friends and colleagues with 5 heartfelt core institutions of the democracy of the
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Gates open Wednesday auGust 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.M. Camping: with the Capital Gazette and who was Chief of the Capital Gazette.
Home cooked food, ice, non-alcoholic beverages and ice cream
available for sale • Vendor spaces are available. Craft vendors are
Electric & Water (30 amp hookups): $30.00 per day
Rough Camping: $20.00 weekend known at the newspaper and throughout
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Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 9
Huntingtown VFD at the Maryland State Fire Association Convention Parade. Photo courtesy of Hunting- Solomons VFD volunteers at the annual parade in Ocean City. Photo courtesy of Solomons VFD&RS.
town VFD&RS.
By Dick Myers & Guy Leonard the newest rig in the department; crews Aerial, Second Best Appearing Engine, for Third Best Appearing Ambulance.
Editor & Staff Writer got the apparatus just one month be- Second Best Appearing Ambulance and Prince Fredrick VFD took an Honorable
fore the competition and had to install Honorable mentions for Brush 3 and Mention in the same category.
Calvert County’s volunteer firefighters all the necessary equipment to make it Utility 3/UTV 3. Recognized during the annual con-
acquitted themselves well in the annual functional. This year was the first year for Truck vention for 50 years of service were:
Maryland State Fire Association Con- “Engine 62 was our newest engine,” 3 and Engine 34 to participate in the pa- Ronald Morris and Orval Thrasher of
vention parade June 20, in Ocean City. Clark said. “It has to be an in-service rade and the department looks forward North Beach VFD.
Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Depart- piece.” to many years to come for them.
ment and Rescue Squad won Best Ap- The fireman’s parade was not just Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department dickmyers@countytimes.net
pearing Engine (1500 GPM or greater), about show, he said, but a show of brought home an Honorable Mention for guyleonard@countytimes.net
Second Best Appearing Rescue Squad, readiness. best appearance for their Engine 51
Second Best Appearing Unit 25 Years Clark said Huntingtown took the North Beach VFD garnered an award
or older (in service) and took home the award for second-best appearance over-
Second-Best Company Overall in the
State of Maryland.
all in the state competition.
“We’re gearing up to go back next year SMADC Announces Funding for Two
New Rounds of Farmer Mini-Grants
They participated in the parade with and bring that [first-place] back home,”
Engine 61, Engine 62, Rescue Squad 6, Clark said.
Jeep 6, and Brush According to Public Information Of-
Capt. Tim Clark, with the Hunting- ficer Norman Rea, Solomons volunteers
town company, said the new Engine 62 brought five trophies home to Solomons,
made a good showing despite it being including: Second Best Appearing
Pet
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Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11
Visitors were enthralled by the Horn and Swell sharks in the touch tank Face painting was popular with the kids attending SharkFest A shark skeleton was a learning experience at SharkFest
An inflatable shark greeted visitors to SharkFest with the iconic Drum Point Light- Other marine critters such as this turtle were on display at A Chain Cat Shark was on display at the July 14
house as a backdrop SharkFest SharkFest
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12 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 19, 2018
St. Leonard VFD&RS Chief Ricky Weems (right) and Past President Raleigh Midkiff pose with members of the popular group Lady Antebellum at a June 2016 concert there. Photo courtesy of St. Leonard
By Dick Myers Co. “7” with only one engine and one ambulance ran was chief for two years and has been president for about
Editor 438 calls. ten years. He no longer makes calls, sticking to the ad-
“Since 1987, Co. 7 has grown and currently houses ministrative side of the company. He is retired from the
It’s widely known for its concerts that bring in some (2) Ambulances, (2) Class “A” Engines, Pumper/Tank- sheriff’s office as a civilian duty officer.
of the biggest music stars that attract attendees from far er, Heavy Duty Rescue Squad, Mass Casualty Unit, Weems’ wife joined the company shortly after he
and wide. But, the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Depart- Jeep, BX, Brush, Car 7, Utility, and Command.” did. Three sons and a daughter have also been with
ment and Rescue Squad (Co. 7) is also a place for fam- A prime example of Company 7’s family atmosphere Company 7.
ily, where generations, husbands and wives, friends and can be seen in the top leadership positions. Company His son Ricky, who is a sheriff’s deputy, was 15 when
relatives volunteer side-by-side to not only put on those President Richard Weems, Sr. is the father of Company he joined as one of the company’s first cadets. Thir-
concerts but also to accomplish their main mission of Chief Richard “Ricky” Weems, Jr. The woman who ty-one years later he still has and treasures his cadet
saving lives and property. has headed the concert business since its inception in badge. “I keep it close,” he said
According to their website: “In 1982, seven citizens 2005, Berta Baker is married to Danny, who was one of “We have come leaps and bounds, medically wise,
living in the area generally served by Co.7, met and Ricky’s mentors after he joined. since I joined,” he said. St Leonard runs Basic Life Sup-
decided to begin the formal process of establishing a Richard Weems, Sr. joined the company shortly after port. The Calvert Advanced Life Support Unit, formed
volunteer organization committed to serving the citi- it was formed. He was encouraged by a friend and was in 1991, runs the most calls of any unit in the county. St.
zens of Calvert County. The Board of Calvert County the first in his family to get involved. “I never put my- Leonard, for fire and rescue, responds to about 2,000
Commissioners voted to support the construction and self to volunteer for free for anything but once I got into calls a year with 80 percent of them being for rescue.
equipping of a new station in St. Leonard in 1984. The it, I really enjoyed it,” Weems said. “The first call that I ran was a single-story structure
ground was broken in June of 1986. The station was de- He started as chief engineer, ran fire calls and later and it flashed over on me,” Ricky Weems explained. It
clared “in service” on the 8th of March, 1987. In 1987, became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He was about the same time that the movie “Backdraft”
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Calvert County Times Feature 13
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In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
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REMEMBRANCES
IN PRINT & ONLINE
can-eat crabs, shrimp, corn on the cob, The Calvert County Board of Com-
Thursday, July 19 gov/events_cruises2018.htm hush puppies, hot dogs, french fries, un- missioners will hold a Public Hearing
limited ice tea, soda and water – beer for in the Commissioners Hearing Room to
Newtowne Players: “9 To 5” Karaoke at the Legion purchase. Calvert County Ducks Unlim- consider and receive comments on a pro-
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South American Legion Post 206, Chesa- ited raffle tickets available. Info: 410- posed ordinance allowing Calvert Coun-
Coral Dr., Lexington Park peake Beach 535-9875. www.pfvfd.org ty to issue refunds of property taxes
8:00 PM Thursday thru Saturday, and 8:00 PM - Midnight paid by veterans after they are deemed
3:30 PM Sunday. A good time at the American Legion Treasures disabled by the Veterans Administration.
The hit musical “9 to 5,” runs Thurs- Stallings Williams Post, Lower Level CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Info, 410-535-1600 x2435.
days through Sundays until July 29. $18/ Lounge. No cover charge. Public wel- Center (Rt. 4 & 231)
adults, $15 seniors/ students/military, come. Questions? 410-257-9878. www. 5:00 – 8:00 PM Bingo
and $10 for children age 12 and under. ALPost206.Org Opening reception to meet the eclectic North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept.
Thursdays all tickets $15. Tickets online group of artists who have created works 7:30 PM
at www.newtowneplayers.org. More info Code Green Friday that are dazzling in diversity and qual- Doors open at 5:00. $8/person. Food
or reservations call 301-737-5447 and College of Southern Maryland ity. Treasures is an invitational show of and drink available for purchase. More
leave message. In an effort to decrease energy costs local artists who have never shown at info please call 301-855-0520.
during the summer, most CSM build- CalvART Gallery. The show runs until
BIG FUN ART! ings and services close on Fridays (thru August 5. Gallery open Wednesday thru
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Aug. 3) at 1:30 and remain closed over Sunday, 11:00 – 5:00. 410-535-9252. Wednesday, July 25
Center the weekend, except for special events. www.calvartgallery.org. A program of
13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons It does not affect the Kids’ and Teen Col- the Arts Council of Calvert County.
Calvert Stewards Garden Work Day
Bright colors, bold scales, and a play- lege programs, or the CSM Public Safety
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, 2880
ful spirit. Displayed in the Daugherty and Preparedness team. Details, info at Movie on the Beach
Grays Rd., Prince Frederick
Gallery through Sep. 23. Works have www.csmd.edu/community Bay Ave. @ 5th St., North Beach
9:30 AM - Noon
boldness in color, an exaggeration in 7:30 PM
Volunteer to help staff maintain and
scale, abundance in repetition, dynamic “Jaws” Free. www.northbeachmd.org.
upkeep the trails and gardens around
in pattern, or playful in subject. It’s all Sat., & Sun., July 21 - 29 Battle Creek Nature Center. Volunteers
about the joy! 410-326-4640. www.an- Free Movie
must be able to perform moderately
nmariegarden.org Buy Local Week
Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave.
strenuous physical tasks. Ages 13 and
(next to Town Hall), North Beach
Calvert County celebrates the bounty up, under 18 with adult. Reservations
At Dusk
of local agricultural products by high- required. 410-535-5327. www.calvert-
Friday, July 20 lighting the benefits of buying local
“Ferdinand” will be shown on the
parks.org
lawn at the church. Offered with the
products from area farms, farmers mar-
compliments of the Congregation. Light
National Lollipop Day kets, farm stands and watermen. Visit the Tea at the Garden
refreshments will be served. All are cor-
Northeast Community Center, Chesa- county’s many roadside stands as well as Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
dially invited. Questions? 410-257-3555
peake Beach the farmers markets during this week Center
www.facebook.com/NBUnionChurch
3:00 – 7:00 PM and throughout the summer. For info 13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons
Not only will the first 250 visitors about where to purchase local produce, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
receive a free lollipop to enjoy, but you meats and other products, visit www.cal- An assortment of specialty teas,
will also learn some interesting facts and vertag.com. Monday, July 23 served with homemade quiche, soup or
get to play some trivia to find out more salad, scones, tea cookies, pastries, and
about what makes this candy treat so ir- Shipwreck Vacation Bible School more! Adult event must be 16 years or
resistible. Free. Info: Saturday, July 21 St. Paul United Methodist Church, older to attend. $25. Register: 410-326-
410-535-1600 ext. 8210. 11000 HG Trueman Road, Lusby 4640. www.annmariegarden.org
www.co.cal.md.us/parksandrecreation Fossil Field Experience
July 23 – 27, 8:45 AM - Noon
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Sol-
Concert on the Pavilion omons Island Rd. S, Solomons
Children ages 4 to 12 discover that Je- Thursday, July 26
Bay Ave., North Beach sus rescues them! Family members and
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM friends are encouraged to join in daily
For people who want to learn about Celebration!
The Ryan Forrester Band. Free. www. for a special time at noon. Call 410-
fossils: where to find them, how to iden- Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum,
northbeachmd.org 326-4475 or sign up online at vbspro.
tify them, what they tell us about the 4155 Mears Ave.
events/p/events/36cb14.
past. For adults and children 8 and older. 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Free Car Show $20. Preregistration required. 410-326- Story, music, face painting, games, fun
By the Bay, North Beach River Life Camp
2042, ext. 41. activities, special snack. Suitable for pre-
4:00 – 8:00 PM Jefferson-Patterson Park, 10515
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. school and elementary aged children and
Every Friday through September. Mackall Rd.,
their caregivers. Free and open to the
Board Walk Cruize Nite. All years wel- St. Leonard
Indian Village Days public. Contact: Correine Moore, 410-
come. In conjunction with the Farmer’s Jefferson-Patterson Park, 10515
July 23-27, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
257-3892. cbrailway@co.cal.md.us
Market. Car Nutz, 410 474 2244. Rising 2nd and 3rd graders discover
Mackall Rd.,
what makes the Patuxent River so spe-
St. Leonard Quit Tobacco Class
Moonlight Cruise cial to JPPM. $145. Questions or regis-
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Calvert County Health Dept., 975 Sol-
Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina, Chesapeake tration: 410-586-8501 or jef.pat@mary-
A glimpse into life as it might have omons Island Road, Prince Frederick
Beach land.gov.
been when John Smith visited the people 6:00 – 7:00 PM
7:30 – 9:30 PM who lived along the Patuxent River. 410- Free 8-week classes will be held July
The Town of Chesapeake Beach in- 586-8501. www.jefpat.org 26 thru September 13. Free medication
vites you to spend a summer evening Tuesday, July 24 aids, group support, and tools to assist
cruising aboard “Miss Lizzy.” $32/ Crab and Shrimp Feast in your quitting journey. Register: call
person. Although children are welcome, Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Public Hearing 410-535-5400 x359 or visit www.calver-
these cruises are more suited for adults. Department Courthouse, 175 Main St., 2nd Floor, thealth.org
Tickets are available at Town Hall if pay- 1:00 – 4:00 PM Prince Frederick
ing with cash, check or credit card. For All food cooked on site. $50. All-you- 10:30 AM
more information or to purchase tickets
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