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CONTENTS
ON THE COVER 12
Dave Spigler with Gary and Sylvia Lague, who presented him with a Quilt of Valor. They all met at Our
Lady Star of the Sea Church in Solomons.

LOCAL NEWS 3

COPS & COURTS 7

COMMUNITY8 LOCAL 6
Shannon O’Brien competes for Miss International

EDUCATION10

FEATURE12

OBITUARIES 16
COPS & COURTS 7 COMMUNITY 8
Man arrested after police standoff Spider Hall Farm hosts Buy Local Challenge
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 20

SENIOR CALENDAR 21 “IT’S A PRETTY


LIBRARY CALENDAR 21
GOOD YEAR.”
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT DR. DANIEL CURRY
ON INCREASES IN TEACHER SALARIES.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 22
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CLASSIFIEDS 23

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Calvert Teachers May See Early Christmas Present


State Grant Would Hike All Salaries
By Dick Myers ries are not part of the negotiated agreement with the ing it for a second year. Curry said the extra monies
Editor teachers but are entirely the purview of the board. will be built into a new teacher salary scale. If there
From there, Navarro explained, “The second year is no additional state funding, the county would have
Calvert County teachers may be getting an early starting salary was raised to $51,541, that was an in- to pick up the difference. By then the school system’s
Christmas present. And, the Santa Claus is the Kir- crease of $3,564. STEP 3 is now at $53,082, that was negotiated agreement would have expired and a new
wan Commission with an assist from the Maryland an increase of $2,951; STEP 4 is now at $54,623 and one would have to be negotiated which could affect
General Assembly. that was an increase in $2,261; and STEP 5, that’s ac- the continuance of the extra monies supplied by the
The Calvert County Board of Education has ap- tually $56,164 and that’s an increase of just at $1,602. state grant.
plied for a $1.5 million state grant to supplement Just the grant alone affected those increases.” dickmyers@countytrines.net
teacher salaries for the coming year. The money But the bulk of the grant,
was allocated to the county with the proviso that 1,162,000, will go to teachers
they show that the county is already contributing at above those levels (6 to 31) and ev-
least a three-percent salary increase, which they are, eryone will benefit. Curry said, “It
according to Executive Director of Administration turns out to be a good year also for
Anthony Navarro. everyone who’s six-years of expe-
Navarro told the school board at a special June 24 rience or higher with the plans for
meeting that imbedded in the bill which began the STEP and the one percent already
implementation of the Kirwan Commission recom- part of the existing contract and
mendations on education funding was the Teacher add to that one quarter. It’s a pretty
Salary Incentive Program. Part of that program is to good year.”
boost starting teacher salaries for districts which are Once the grant is approved by
lagging in competitiveness. At a salary of $45,495 the state, the changes in salaries
last year, Calvert was behind competing counties. will have to be ratified by the CEA
So, Navarro said that 22 percent of the $1,493,948 membership. So far, the tentative
allocated to Calvert will go to starting salaries and decisions have been made by CEA
to teachers in the first five STEPS. He said staff leadership.
had negotiated that starting salary with the teacher The school board will also have
union, the Calvert Education Association (CEA) to to ratify the $50,000 starting
be $50,000. salary. Calvert County Public Schools Executive Director of Administration Anthony Navarro
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry was The grant is good for only one
quick to inform the school board that starting sala- year with the possibility of renew-

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Project StarterS Calvert County Democratic Club on June 25. He appeared healthy and energetic after a round of cancer
treatments during the legislative session. The longest-serving state senate president in the country
spoke on a wide range of political topics during the 40-minute talk.

Hoyer Announces Staff Changes


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Museum Board of Governors Budget OK’d


Funding Structure Perplexes Commissioners
By Dick Myers big responsibility of the museum’s popular concerts, concerts than it has been in the past. And, Sturrock said
Editor the most recent of which, Earth, Wind & Fire, occurred overall the concerts do make money, even though they
on July 3. cost a lot to put on.
The Calvert County Board of County Commission- Calvert Marine Museum is a county-owned facility, County Administrator Terry Shannon reminded the
ers (BOCC) has approved the annual budget for the having been so since the county took it over from the BOCC of the economic development benefit of the con-
Board of Governors (BOG) of the Calvert Marine Mu- historical society in 1979. And, $l.1 million of the over- certs. She said most of the concert goers are from out of
seum. The decision was on a 4-0 vote with Commis- all $4.8 million museum budget comes from the coun- Calvert County, and many of them stay in local motels
sioner Steve Weems not in attendance. But it was not ty. Almost 90 percent of the country contribution goes and eat at restaurants while here.
without controversy as the commissioners struggled to to salaries, including 23 full-time merit employees. Sturrock presented the following statistics to prove
understand the museum’s three-tiered revenue stream. But employees also come out of the Board of Gov- the county’s positive return on investment from the
According to a memo to the BOCC from Calvert ernors and society budgets, such as the volunteer coor- museum:
Marine Museum Director Sherrod Sturrock (who will dinator from the BOG budget and the Marketing and • Visitors 87,589
retire next week; see separate story), “The BOG budget Public Relations manager from the society. • Memberships 3,200
relies on earned income from admissions, donations, All of which left Commissioner Mike Hart to quip, • Volunteers 520
facility use fees, program fees, and an annual budgeted “We are here to accept a budget that I don’t think I un- • FREE Admission 13,256
transfer of funds from the society budget” derstand.” He wondered why everything wasn’t under • Education
The society, officially called the Calvert Marine Mu- the county since the county owned it. 25,757 total participation in all programs
seum Society, Inc., is a non-profit fundraising arm of “It works very well,” Sturrock insisted. But she ad- 7,735 Maryland students participated in guided
the museum, and provides one of those three revenue mitted, “It’s complicated.” programs
streams. Last year’s society budget was $2 million. Sturrock was pressed as to the profitability of the 764 Maryland students sailed on the Dee of St.
The society operates the museum store, solicits concerts. She said it’s uneven, with some making huge Mary’s
grants, and oversees memberships. And they have the profits and some losing money. It depends on how well 1,336 pre-schoolers participated in programs
the acts are received and of “I feel very confident on where the museum is finan-

New Calvert Marine


course that big variable -- cially,” Sturrock said as they embark on a fundraising
the weather. campaign for a new Paleontology Center, which is part
Board of Governors of an overall master plan that had earlier been present-

Museum Director Named President Steve Claggett


said the museum is “much
less dependent” on the
ed to the commissioners.
dickmyers@countytimes.net

The Calvert County Board of County


Commissioners (BOCC) announces the
promotion of Jeffrey Murray to director
of the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM).
Murray has been with CMM since 2017,
serving as the museum’s deputy director
and education director. Murray’s appoint-
ment is effective July 8, 2019.
Murray has a Master of Arts in history
and a museum career spanning over 20
years. As deputy director of CMM, Mur-
ray oversaw the second phase of the exhi-
bition hall renovation program, a project
that expanded and renewed the education
department’s work, classroom and stor-
age spaces on the building’s mezzanine
level. He also directed the education de-
partment, was highly involved in the de- Former Calvert Marine Museum Director
velopment of a new site master plan and Sherrod Sturrock and new Director Jeffrey
wrote successful grants to support new Murray during renovations earlier this year.
programs and exhibits. Series, and expanded the museum’s edu- Friday, July 12
Murray replaces the current direc- cation department program offerings
and participation. Sturrock oversaw the FREE Jazz Concert/
tor, Sherrod Sturrock, who retires this
month after 29 years of service to Calvert Discovery Room redesign, creation of Kickofff Party in Friday, July 13
County Government. During his tenure at the museum’s estuarine biology exhibit, Historic Downtown 20th Anniversary
CMM, Murray received notable training “River to Bay,” the opening of the Ben- Leonardtown Square Potomac Jazz & Seafood
and mentoring by Sturrock. ning Education Center and the museum’s
designation as the State Paleontology Festival at St. Clement’s Friday, July 14
“Sherrod has been an excellent lead-
er and director, and she will be sorely Collections and Research Center. Island Museum A Jazzin’ Sunday
missed,” said BOCC President Tim Established in 1970, CMM opened its in Historic
Hutchins. “We are grateful for the signifi- current exhibition building in 1989. The Leonardtown
cant work she has done to ensure Calvert
Marine Museum is and remains a county
treasure for many years to come and for
museum is dedicated to the collection,
preservation, research and interpreta-
tion of the culture and natural history of
GET
Southern Maryland. Through its exhibits,
the fact that Ms. Sturrock will continue
to volunteer at the museum following her
retirement this month.”
Sturrock began her career in Calvert
programs and activities, visitors learn
about regional paleontology, estuarine
life and maritime history of the tidal
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as deputy director of CMM in 2005 and
CMM is a public, non-profit museum
operated by Calvert County Government.
Learn more about Calvert Marine Muse-
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promoted to director in 2016. During her
tenure at the museum, she initiated First um at www.CalvertMarineMuseum.com.
Free Fridays, the Solomons Maritime Press Release from Calvert County
Festival and the Maritime Performance government.
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Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 7

Man Charged With Assault Elderly Woman Injured in


in North Beach Standoff Lusby Accident
By Guy Leonard no vehicles could enter.
Staff Writer The tactical team spread throughout Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Re-
the immediate area, the eyewitness told construction Team were dispatched on Sunday, June 30 at approximately 11:22
A man who barricaded himself in his The County Times. a.m., to Rousby Hall Road and River View Drive in Lusby, MD for report for a
North Beach home June 27 in an armed “They scattered throughout the court,” motor vehicle accident.
standoff with law enforcement officers the witness said. “The court was very Preliminary investigation revealed a 2013 Hyundai Tucson being operated by
has been charged with first-and-second quiet.” Mary Smith, 91 of Lusby, was attempting to make a left turn from Rousby Hall
degree assault as well as reckless endan- By about 5p.m. the state police ar- Road onto River View Drive. A 2013 Toyota Prius was being operated by Jessica
germent for pointing a weapon at two mored vehicle approached the suspect’s Wolfrey, 31 of Hanahan, SC who was traveling northbound on Rousby Hall Road.
state troopers. home and began to communicate with As the Hyundai was making the turn, the driver failed to yield the right of way
Joseph Schmidt remains incarcerated him through a loud speaker, according to the Toyota. The Toyota struck the Hyundai on the passenger side causing the
at the Calvert County sheriff’s office de- to the witness. vehicle to leave roadway and roll onto its side.
tention center. “They asked him to come out,” the Smith was transported to Prince Georges Hospital Center by Maryland State
According to an application for a witness said. “They said ‘We don’t want Police Medevac where she is listed in stable condition.
statement of charges filed against him in to hurt you and you don’t want to hurt
Calvert County District Court, Schmidt, Wolfrey was transported to Calvert Health by ambulance with minor injuries.
us.’”
who had been discharged from the U.S. A passenger in the Toyota, Scott Wolfrey, 31 of Hanahan, SC, refused medical
The suspect approached the third floor
Navy in May, sent a picture to a friend window of the home, according to the treatment at the scene. 
showing a naval uniform and a handgun witness and appeared to have what could Preliminary investigation indicates that Smith’s failure to yield the right of way
next to it. have been a handgun. contributed to this crash. 
A message sent with the picture led “They told him to drop the gun,” the This crash remains under is under investigation. Anyone with additional infor-
the friend to report Schmidt as being witness said. “He finally threw down the mation in regards to the collision is asked to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s
possibly suicidal; law officers went to gun.” Office at (410) 535-2800 or e-mail Sgt. T. Phelps at thomas.phelps@calvertcoun-
investigate. The suspect then retreated from the tymd.gov .
The standoff lasted approximately six window and returned with what ap- Press Release from Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.
hours from about 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., law peared to be a long gun.
enforcement reports state. “He looked like he had a rifle,” the

Sentence Imposed for


Troopers from the state police and witness said. “He opened the window
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office depu- and threw it down.”
ties responded to Schmidt’s home in the The witness said the suspect eventu-

Huntingtown Robbery
9400 block of Seabreeze Court. ally came out of the house and was taken
During the long standoff a state troop- into custody by law enforcement officers.
er saw Schimdt on the third floor through The police response to the incident
a window in his home point a rifle in the was heavy, including state troopers from
direction of two state troopers, charging the Prince Frederick barrack, Calvert State’s Attorney for Calvert County Andrew Rappa-
documents state. sheriff’s deputies, the state police crisis port announced that on July 1 Theodore Logan, 30, of
At sometime a shot was fired inside negotiation team, state police aviation Temple Hills was sentenced in the Circuit Court for
the home, charging papers stated, but command and the sheriff’s office special Calvert County for a robbery in Huntingtown.
law officers did not know where the bul- operations team. On July 25, 2018 officers responded to the Discount
let went. North Beach Volunteer Fire Depart- Liquor Store in Huntingtown for the report of a rob-
An eyewitness to the incident said ment personnel also assisted at the scene. bery. After an investigation by the Calvert County
members of the state police tactical Sheriff’s Office, Logan was later apprehended. After
team, including an armored vehicle, ar- guyleonard@countytimes.net a two-day jury trial in April of 2019, Logan was con-
rived on scene by about 3p.m. after other victed of robbery and theft.
officers had cordoned off the area so that Logan appeared for sentencing on July 1, 2019. The
state requested a sentence of 15 years suspend o all but
10 years, which was above the sentencing guidelines of
Theodore Logan
two to five years.
Logan was sentenced by Judge Mark Chandlee to 15 years in the Division of Cor-
rections with all but eight years suspended.
Upon his release, Logan will be on five years of supervised probation.

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Buy Local Challenge Celebration: 


A Festival of Farms, Food, and Fun
Live music, fresh food, local goodies, and farm fun; it’s by the band Flyt (featuring John Luskey and Ryan Forrest- event for the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week (BLC)
time for the Annual Southern Maryland Buy Local Chal- er), carriage rides with the magnificent Suttler Post Farm which takes place annually during the last full week of July
lenge Celebration! Clydesdales, pony rides by Mary’s Go Round Petting Zoo, (20- 28). Jointly promoted by SMADC and Maryland De-
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development plus additional farm playground activities for the kids, and partment of Agriculture, the BLC encourages consumers
Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County a raffle with donated prizes from the participating vendors. around the state to purchase Maryland agricultural prod-
Council for Southern Maryland, is excited to announce Ticket holders also receive an insulated shopping bag to ucts during Buy Local Week.
that the 3rd Annual Southern Maryland Buy Local Chal- keep their purchases cool “from farm to fridge”. The 2019 Buy Local Challenge Celebration event is
lenge Celebration will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 Two Guys & A Grill food truck will be serving the “BLC proudly sponsored in part by MARBIDCO, Calvert Coun-
from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Spider Hall Farm in Prince Burger” a genuine old time farm raised burger, from WAG ty Economic Development, Maryland Department of Ag-
Frederick, Maryland. Meats Farm in St. Mary’s County, featuring one 1/3rd of riculture, Colonial Farm Credit, Rural Maryland Council,
The summer evening celebration will be set up farmers’ a pound, locally raised, 80% lean, all natural Charolais/ Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Maryland
market festival style on the grounds of the 362 acre work- Angus-cross beef, with no antibiotics or added hormones Farm Bureau, and Grow and Fortify.
ing family farm, located directly off Route 231 in Calvert – come taste the difference! Tickets are on sale now and can be pur-
County. Spider Hall’s Ice Cream Shop, Mrs. Moo’s Corner, Shore Thing Shellfish will be shucking fresh local oys- chased in advance on the ‘Event’ page at www.
will be open during the event as well. ters, and every guest gets one free oyster to taste with their buylocalchallenge.com. Please note that the event is
Event highlights include, food trucks with menus fea- ticket. Oysters from several local aquaculture farms will rain or shine; nothing can keep this local party down!
turing locally sourced ingredients, a cooking demo by lo- be featured, and additional oysters to eat can be purchased.  Press Release from SMADC
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County Looking for Unsung Heroes


Pet
OF THE WEEK
Volunteer Awards Program Returns
The Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) announces that
nominations are now being accepted for
will accept 15 nominations. Completed
nomination forms should be returned
to CMR, 175 Main St., Prince Freder-
the annual Calvert You Are Beautiful ick, MD, 20678, Attn: “Calvert You Are
MEET LOUIS & IVAN Volunteer Awards. This program recog- Beautiful.” Applications must be post-
Meet Louis and Ivan, they are one nizes residents for their significant vol- marked or hand-delivered by Friday,
striking duo! Louis is white with two unteer contributions to Calvert County July 12, 2019. 
different colored eyes, one is blue and the and its citizens, and their work to change All nominees will be honored at a
other is gold. Ivan is a handsome Domestic
Long Hair. They are best buds, that came the community for the better. ceremony sponsored by the BOCC in
into the shelter together. They both love Nominees might be a firefighter at a September 2019. Learn about the 2017
attention! When petting they give several local fire and rescue station; a non-profit Calvert County You are Beautiful award
head butts to make sure they are keeping your organization staff member; or the per- winners online at www.CalvertCoun-
full attention. Even though they are not fond of other cats, they son who generously gives time to school tyMd.gov/cyab. 
love one another. They are constantly playing and giving kisses programs, museums, hospice, parks,
to each. We would love to see Louis an Ivan find a forever home
together! Since they have been chosen for Pet of the Week, their homeless shelters and other service- Press Release from Calvert County
adoption fee has been waived for qualified adopters! Come on in based agencies.  Government.
and meet with these two brothers today! Nomination forms are available
The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is located at 5055 online at www.Cal-
Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick. We are open v e r t C o u n t y M d . g o v/
for adoptions Tuesday through Saturday. For more
information about this week’s Pet of the Week or any cyab or by calling the
of our other adoptable pets please check out our Calvert County De-
website www.calvertcountyanimalshelter.com or give partment of Commu-
us a call at 410-535-PETS (7387). Please follow us on
our Facebook Page @ Calvert County Animal Shelter nications and Media
and Instagram @ CalvertCountyAnimalShelter. Relations (CMR) at 
410-535-2003. CMR
Thursday, July 4, 2019 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 9

It’s ‘Game On’ at County Parks & Recreation


Summer is here, which means it’s time See the full calendar of Park and Rec-
to get out and explore the great things reation Month activities online at www.
happening at Calvert County parks and CalvertCountyMd.gov/PRmonth.
Animal Shelter Participating in recreation centers. This July, join in on Park and Recreation Month is an initia-

Statewide Cat Adoptions the fun and games offered by the De-
partment of Parks & Recreation as they
tive of the National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA), a national not-for-
celebrate Park and Recreation Month.  profit organization dedicated to ensuring
Maryland Shelters Waive Adoption Fee Activities are planned for residents that all Americans have access to parks
To save and find homes for the thou- fare Alliance, partnering shelters, Bal- of all ages and abilities throughout and recreation for health, conservation
sands of homeless cats and kittens in timore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, July. Many activities are free. Here’s a and social equity. NRPA encourages
Calvert County and across Maryland, Baltimore County Animal Services, Bal- sampling:  people that support parks and recreation
the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is timore Humane Society and the Mary- Try Out the Driving Range for all ages to share why they think it’s important
teaming up with 20 other shelters in the land SPCA. (fee required), July 7 from 6 a.m. to 8 with the hashtag #GameOnJuly.
state to participate in the second annual Last year, participating shelters collec- p.m. at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, To learn more about Park and Recre-
Maryland 2,000 Saving Lives Across tively surpassed the goal of the Maryland 11200 H G Trueman Road, Lusby ation Month, visit www.nrpa.org/July. 
Maryland adoption event. 2,000 and found homes for 2,395 cats Park Adventure Day Obstacle Course Press Release from Calvert County
Through July 31, the Linda L. Kelley and kittens during the inaugural year. for ages 2 to 13 years, July 15 from 10- government.
Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shel- 10:45 a.m. at Cove Point Park, 750 Cove
for felines with the collective goal of ter is an open admission animal shelter Point Road, Lusby
finding homes for at least 2,000 unwant- managed by the Animal Shelter Divi- Hunt for Sharks’ Teeth for all
ed cats and kittens throughout the state. sion of the Calvert County Department ages (fee required), July 20 from
Cats of all ages and personalities will of Public Safety. The shelter is located 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Flag Ponds Na-
be available for adoption, including kit- at 5055 Hallowing Point Road in Prince ture Park, 1525 Flag Ponds Park-
tens born during the warm summer Frederick. way, Lusby 
months, known as “kitten season.” Regular adoption procedures still ap- Glow Dodgeball Fun for ages
“Kitten season is a busy time for ani- ply. For more information about adopt- 12 to 17 years, July 25 from
mal shelters in Maryland,” said Calvert ing from the Linda L. Kelley Animal 6-7:30 p.m. at Southern Com-
County Director of Public Safety Jackie Shelter or more information about the munity Center, 20 Appeal Lane,
Vaughan. “It’s critical that we find these Maryland 2,000 Saving Lives Across Lusby
cats and kittens homes so we can contin- Maryland, visit www.CalvertCountyA- Make a Boat for ages 2 to 10
ue to take in others who need our help.” nimalShelter.com. years, July 30 from 10-11 a.m. at
The Maryland 2,000 Saving Lives Press Release from Calvert County Mt. Hope Community Center, 104
Across Maryland event is organized by government. Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland
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CSM Trustees Approve Budget


In-County Tuition Up 2.7%
The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees Murphy noted that the budget provides vital support
at its June 20 meeting approved the college’s Fiscal Year for campus facilities, computer labs, campus and cyber
2020 (FY20) budget of $66,256,202, which reflects a 0.7 security, as well as productivity enhancements within the
percent decrease over FY 2019 and is based on projected college’s academic and administrative infrastructure.
tuition, and approved funding by the state and by Calvert, Within the additional 5 percent in county funding
Charles and St. Mary’s county boards of commissioners. of $934,240 is included a one-time total allocation of
The college’s FY20 budget includes funding for a one- $812,700 by Charles and St. Mary’s counties to support
time upgrade of its enterprise resource planning system the ERP technology upgrade.
(ERP) and the first phase of a three-year compensation eq- “Just as important is addressing fair and equitable com- no interest. There is a non-refundable enrollment fee of
uity adjustment resulting from a market comparison study pensation for the people who serve our students, and this $50 per semester. For information on the payment plan,
to provide employees with a fair and equitable compensa- budget begins a three-year phase-in to ensure we are tak- contact the Bursar’s Office at paymentplan@csmd.edu
tion system. ing care of our people,” Murphy said. “It has been more or 301-934-7712. To enroll in the plan, visit https://www.
In approving the budget, the trustees set tuition with a than 10 years since the college has analyzed its regular csmd.edu/costs-aid/credit-costs-aid/tuition-and-fees/
2.7 percent increase for Southern Maryland students, ef- benefitted positions, and the trustees and I believe strongly Tuition-Payment-Plan/.
fective with the fall 2019 semester. Tuition for residents of in aligning our compensation package with our compen- Various resources are available for students regard-
Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties will increase to sation philosophy. This budget reflects that desire—to be ing financial aid, grants, loans, veterans benefits or stu-
$131 per credit. The combined fee remains at 25 percent competitive within our industry, retain the high caliber of dent employment. For information on financial assistance
of tuition. employees that our students need, and to properly support and the types of aid available to attend college, please
CSM’s operating budget is supported by funding from our employees.” visit http://www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/credit-costs-aid/
the state, the three counties within Southern Maryland, In presenting the recommended budget to the trustees, scholarships-financial-aid/.
and tuition and fees. Tuition and fees represent approxi- CSM’s Budget Director Judy Mills advised that the FY20 Additionally, the college offers an online application
mately 40 percent of the total budget, county appropria- operating budget provides a half-step increase to the base that helps students to easily identify and apply for po-
tions at nearly 30 percent, and state funding at 27 percent pay of 10-month and 12-month faculty and a 1.5 percent tential scholarships. The CSM Scholarship Finder is a
with 3 percent from other sources. State funding is pro- market adjustment for staff. Additionally, the reclassifica- quick, easy and free service that helps Southern Mary-
grammed at $17.8 million, and the local three county sup- tion of regular benefitted staff positions will impact ap- land students match their backgrounds and financial
port levels total $19.8 million. Tuition and fees from credit proximately 300 positions with salary adjustments. Mills needs against more than 200 scholarships in a wide va-
and continuing education enrollment are anticipated at noted that these adjustments will be phased in over three riety of academic programs. Every student must submit
$26.4 million. years. their FAFSA in order to apply for scholarships. To learn
“We have been diligent in managing our budget and de- Mills noted that for an in-county resident enrolled in more, visit online at http://www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/
veloping our revenue projections from a fiscally conserva- 15 credit hours, the tuition increase is estimated at an ap- credit-costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/
tive basis that continues to support the high degree of suc- proximate increase of $52.50 per semester. Out-of-county scholarship-finder/.
cess we expect for our students. This includes strategic po- and out-of-state tuitions also increased to $229 per credit For information on scholarships and financial aid assis-
sition management to accurately reflect the positions serv- and $294 per credit respectively. tance at CSM, call 301-934-7531 or visit https://www.csmd.
ing our students in helping them to achieve their career CSM’s tuition and fees may be paid over four months edu/costs-aid/credit-costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/.
goals while also addressing aging infrastructure needs in through CSM’s Tuition Payment Plan. Since this is a de- Press Release from CSM.
technology,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. ferred payment plan, there is no debt, no credit search and

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Quilts Say ‘Thank You’

Quilts of Valor honorees (left to right): Dana Berman , Bruce Hocker, Mark Lysaght, Peter Laporte, Larry Owens and Preston Welch.

By Dave Spigler Its popularity spread rapidly throughout and wellbeing.” To her, the quilt was the and quickly gained interest across the
Contributing Writer the continental United States and abroad cause for this dramatic change. It provid- country. One reason for its rapid popu-
thanks mostly to word of mouth com- ed comfort and warmth, protecting an larity was due to its instant favor with the
With the Fourth of July holiday upon bined with the magic of the internet. It individual both physically and mentally. American public who remembered how
us, it’s fitting to note that several local has gained great popularity as a visual She realized that a quilt could be more poorly the returning veterans from the
military veterans who fought in World “thank you” and means to honor the than a piece of cloth. It had to be careful- Korean Conflict known as the “Forgot-
War II, the Korean Conflict, the Viet service of these great Americans who ly hand sewn by volunteers who donated ten War” and those arriving home from
Nam War, in Grenada, during Opera- answered the call to duty to defend our their time and materials. When finished, Viet Nam, the “Unpopular War,” were
tion Desert Storm, and in Iraq and Af- country during its time of need. it had to be of a quality that reflects the treated. Few, if any, of these heroes were
ghanistan were recently recognized with Roberts, the mother of a young sol- love of the quilters. It would not be an thanked for their service.
a beautiful handmade quilt provided by dier ordered to Afghanistan, had a vivid inexpensive charity quilt to be handed Many combat veterans were even
the dedicated volunteers with the Quilts dream of seeing a young man sadly sit- out like magazines or cigarettes, or can- disrespected for their participation in
of Valor Foundation. ting on his cot one night, hunched over dy. She felt these quilts would be special this costly engagement that took nearly
The foundation, a large national orga- in despair while dealing with demons and should meet high standards of excel- 50,000 American lives. They often met
nization, began as a dream of its found- that had circled around him. Suddenly, lence as they would be looked upon as with criticism or were spat upon. There
er, Catherine Roberts in 2003, and has she saw him wrapped in a quilt and his awards rather than gifts. was little appreciation for their wounds,
grown to more than 7,000 volunteers. entire disposition became “one of hope She called these special quilts “Quilts both physical and mental.
of Valor” or QOV and they would carry The quilt became a viable means for
the message of “Thank you for your ser- citizens to overcome the guilt that lin-
vice, sacrifice, and valor for serving our gered long after the Viet Nam era ended.
nation in combat.” It was a perfect shot in the arm to cure
The very first QOV was awarded to a the malaise and shame this long, unpop-
young soldier who lost his leg fighting ular war created and divided us as a Na-
in Iraq in November 2003. He was be- tion. It was definitely the “right thing to
ing cared for at the Walter Reed Army do at the right time.”
Hospital in Washington, DC at the time The first batches of quilts were sent
of the presentation. overseas to be placed on the stretchers of
The chaplain who was present at the our men and women injured in Afghani-
ceremony immediately saw the real val- stan and Iraq to keep them warm on their
ue of awarding quilts to the wounded as flights out of the war-torn battle zones.
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A small, but dedicated group of volun-
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to Those Who Served


port these early efforts. She talked with the commanders and Two of their most active participants Peter Laporte
As this movement grew, it became civilian staff of this unit and learned are Gerry and Sylvia Lague, a retired Peter was a U.S. Air Force Captain
an all-volunteer, non-profit organization they all worked as a team for years and Navy couple who moved to the area assigned to F-111 fighter squadrons. He
in 2005 with a small staff to help Rob- agreed that from then on, all those in- three years ago. Gerry is a retired Navy had tours of duty at Lowery AFB in
erts with the growing requests for these dividuals, military or civilian, working Chief Petty Officer. The two of them Denver, Colorado, Kessler AFB, Mis-
awards. at this military mortuary would receive have been making QOVs for nine years sissippi, and Nellis AFB, Nevada. Peter
Eventually, in 2006, after attending their own QOV. This policy continues and have awarded these beautiful sym- moved to St. Mary’s County from Port-
several quilt presentation ceremonies to this day. bols of a grateful nation to deserving vet- land, Oregon and currently serves as the
throughout the country, her original idea In the 16 years of its existence, the erans for the past eight years. Executive Director for the St. Mary’s
of awarding a quilt to just-returning in- Quilts of Valor Foundation has awarded Recent Southern Maryland awardees Historical Society.
jured veterans of wars came into ques- more than 220,000 quilts to our special of the Quilt of Valor are:
tion; the quilts were becoming revered men and women. A small arm of this or- Mark Lysaght
awards with more folks seeking them for ganization was formed here in Southern Warren Wince Mark is a 1985 graduate of the Naval
family and friends who had been touched Maryland four years ago by Peg Gowen. Warren is a 99-year-old World War Academy and received his Navy Wings
by war. It was decided any American It too is an all-volunteer, non-profit group II veteran from Piney Point who came of Gold as a Navy helicopter pilot. He
warrior could receive the coveted QOV. located in St. Mary’s County. It is named there from West Virginia in 1940 to served in Operation Desert Storm and
Additionally, due to living in close the “Pax Sound of Freedom.” Last year, work for the Navy to test torpedoes. He was at the Pentagon when it was hit by
proximity to Dover Air Force Base in they awarded 28 QOVs to veterans in the soon joined the Navy following the at- the terrorists that took over the Ameri-
Delaware, Roberts became familiar with local area and at the Charlotte Hall Vet- tack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 can Airlines passenger aircraft on 9/11.
the Air Force’s Mortuary Affairs Opera- erans Home. and served on active duty for six years. He served more than 20 years in the
tions there. It’s the one place on the East To help offset the costs of making During the war he served on Navy sup- Navy before retiring here in Southern
Coast where all remains of deceased these quilts, they hold a few fundraisers ply ships in the Pacific. Once the war Maryland.
military members are brought back to every year; you may have seen them at ended, he returned to Maryland and mar-
ried a local girl and started a family. He Larry Owens
from overseas. The scenes of our mili- fairs and festivals. Not only are they in Larry joined the US. Air Force in 1978
tary members removing flag draped cof- need of donations, they also are in des- spent many years employed by the Navy
at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. In and stayed for 24 years, retiring in 2002.
fins off large Air Force transport planes perate need of additional volunteers to He spent considerable time assigned to
with a solemn ceremony are often shown help meet a goal of 32 quilts to be pre- retirement he stays busy with the upkeep
of his beautiful home and maintains his the Pentagon and enjoyed a tour at Remi
on the evening news. sented this year. AFB in Puerto Rico. Upon retiring, he
yard in perfect condition. He continues
to be physically fit and he is known for went to work for Gould Fiber Optics. He
his particularly sharp mind. now is a resident of St. Mary’s County.

Alfred Iganemmo Preston Welsh


Alfred is a 95-year-old World War II Preston Welsh is a career United States
Navy veteran from Hollywood. He was Marine and spent 32 years defending our
born in Pennsylvania and was a mem- country in World War II and the Korean
ber of a first-generation American fam- Conflict. In the latter days of WWII, he
ily to enlist in the Navy in June 1941 at was stationed in the South Pacific build-
the age of 17. He later met his wife at a ing airfields in the Philippines as a bull-
USO show in Baltimore. He completed dozer operator
a 30-year Naval career as an Aviation Bruce Hocker
Mechanic and a Chief Electrician. He Bruce is a former member of the
served on many aircraft carriers includ- U.S, Army and lives here in Southern
ing the USS Ranger and the USS Lex- Maryland.
ington. He is a “plank owner” for the As you see, these veterans come
“Lady Lex” having been assigned to the from all walks of life and many differ-
original commissioning crew. During ent backgrounds, yet the one thing they
his 30 years of service, he spent time in have in common is their patriotism and
the Philippines, Korea, and Japan. He re- willingness to volunteer to sign up and
tired in 1960. support the Constitution of the United
He moved to Maryland and was em- States against all enemies foreign and
ployed at the U.S. Naval Academy as an domestic. Many gave some; some gave a
air conditioning specialist for 15 years. lot. They all took the Oath to defend our
He moved his family to St. Mary’s City country and they are outstanding models
where he and his wife built a house and for all to emulate!
raised three sons. Alfred enjoys salvag- Thank you, sirs, for your great dedi-
ing and fixing old toys and just about cation and congratulations to each of
anything needing repairs. He remains you for receiving your award from the
very agile and stays active. Like Warren “Quilts of Valor Foundation” for your
Wince, he is a member of a dwindling service! You make us proud!
group of veterans from “the war to end For more information concerning the
all wars.” The Quilts of Valor Founda- Quilts of Valor Foundation or learning
tion is honored to award these two gen- how to become involved as a volunteer
tlemen with their quilts. or a donor to this awesome nonprofit or-
Dana Berman ganization, contact Peg Gowen at peg-
Dana is a career Navy man, enlisted in gowen@gmails.com or Sylvia and Gerry
1988 and retired in 2010. He served as Lague at gersylague@aol.com.
an Aviation Ordnance Chief. He served
aboard many Naval Air Stations includ-
ing NAS Point Mugu, CA, NAS Atlanta,
A Quilt of Valor is awarded to 99-year-old Warren Wince. Georgia, and NAS Washington, DC.
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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
jenicoster@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Mary Ann Ring in-laws home, Bowen, grandson-in-law Kris McCar- husband JJ Hennon. Her nieces and
surrounded by thy, sisters Anna Mary Lonning and nephews include: Tara and John
Mary Ann family. Jessie Martha Jane Spalding, and a brother Grim, Andrew and Melissa Harm-
Ring, 75, of Jo was born Harold Litzenberger.  She is survived dierks, Jaremy and Robin Morgan,
St. Leonard, in Tiffin, Ohio by her daughter Bonnie Bowen Mc- Michael and Monica Morgan, Mary
Maryland on June 23, Guffin and husband Ritchie B. of Hun- and Adam Damm. Great nieces and
passed away 1926.  She was tingtown, daughter-in-law Terry Bow- nephews include McKenzie, Chase,
June 30, 2019 the 2nd child of en of Huntingtown, grandchildren John Zach, Paul, Mia, Dylan, Declan, Seth,
in her home. four children, McGuffin and Joy McCarthy, both of Gabby, Colin (Buddha), AJ, and Sarah.
She was born born to Harry Huntingtown, and Lauren Bowen Holt A celebration of her life will be held
on December & Mary Eliza- and husband Chris of Rockville, MD., in the fall. She is loved to infinity and
10, 1943 in beth Litzen- and great-grandchildren Morgan and beyond.
Wa s h i n g t o n berger.  She lived on a large farm with Ryan McGuffin and Cole, Carson, and Funeral arrangements were made by
DC to the late John and Cecelia Finn her family until the age of 13 when Carly McCarthy. Rausch Funeral Home.
Rowe. Mary and her husband David they moved to Washington D.C.  She Memorial contributions may be
were the founders and chaperones of the graduated from Central High School made to Trinity United Methodist Daniel “Danny” Dixon
Long Beach Teen Club in the mid Sev- in 1944 and began working as a Sec- Church, 90 Church Street, P.O. Box
retary at World News Report in D.C. 2142, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. D a n i e l
enties. Mary loved her cats and dogs,
In 1946, on a trip to Calvert County Funeral arrangements were made by “Danny”
was a great cook and an avid reader.
with a friend, she met and later mar- Rausch Funeral Home. Dixon, 73,
Mary is survived by her husband, Da-
ried the love of her life, Arthur Bowen.  passed at his
vid Harrison Ring, Sr., mother of David
They raised two children, Bonnie and Patricia Ann Dutcher home in Port
H. Ring, Jr. and his wife Wendi, loving
Jay, while living in Huntingtown.  She Tobacco, MD
Nana of Kaitlyn Blush and Kamryn
returned to work as a Secretary for the It is with on Wednes-
Ring. She is also survived by her sister
Draft Board in Prince Frederick and sadness that day, June 26,
Donna Hazes and brother John Rowe.
then the Federal Government.  Follow- the family an- 2019.  Danny
The family will receive friends on
ing that job she began her political ca- nounces the was born in
Monday July 8, 2019 from 2-4 and
reer where she served as Treasurer for passing of Washington,
6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home,
Calvert County for twenty years, hav- Patricia Ann D.C. on Sep-
4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Re-
ing been elected five times to that posi- Dutcher who tember 2, 1945, the son of Albert Al-
public, MD. Funeral Services will be
tion and as Judge of the Orphans Court died on June 26, exander and America Irene Dixon.  He
held on Tuesday July 9, 2019, 11 AM
for twelve years which was also an 2019 at home is survived by his brothers and sisters: 
at Waters Memorial United Methodist
elected position.  During those years in Long Beach, Alice, Albert, Nancy, Tommy, Char-
Church, 5400 Mackall Road St. Leon-
she was actively involved in many civ- Maryland. She lotte and David.
ard, Maryland. Interment will follow
ic and charitable organizations. was the daugh- He proudly served in the Army and
in the Church cemetery.
She loved her family and the Lord ter of Hillary and Kathleen O’Bryhim was stationed in Germany.   He married
Memorial contributions may be
and served her church in many capaci- and wife of Ted Dutcher, who passed Sharon in 1969 and had one daughter
made to Calvert Hospice. P.O. Box 838
ties.  She enjoyed gathering with fam- on September 16, 2018. She is sur- Gerri Lynn.  He worked as a General
Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 410-535-
ily and friends; being active whether it vived by her two children Christopher Contractor and owned several business
0892; Link: https://calverthospice.org
was playing cards, going to McDon- Dutcher, Nissa Beth Dutcher-Terrell throughout his lifetime.  He believed
alds, or anything that involved being and husband Rick Terrell, she is also in hard work and loved construction.
Jessie Jo Bowen around people.  There wasn’t a person survived by her grandchildren Dono- He enjoyed fishing, hunting, classic
she saw that wouldn’t receive a big van Terrell, Enola Bates, and Aaron cars, going to auctions and spending
Jessie Jo Bowen, 93, of Hunting- “Hello, I’m Jessie Jo”. Terrell. Patricia’s siblings include Ken- time with friends. He was known for
town, MD., passed away on Thursday, Jessie Jo was preceded in death by neth E O’Bryhim, Pamela O’Bryhim, his generosity and helping friends and
June 27, 2019, at her daughter and son- her husband J. Arthur Bowen, son Jay Kathleen O’Bryhim-Hennon and neighbors.

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He is survived by his daughter Gerri, Howie was there she met her future husband Allen lenton, FL, Eric A. Smallenbroek of
son-in-law Donnie and granddaughter born June 1, C. Woods, and their marriage would St. Leonard, MD and Clayton D. and
Graci Danielle. 1966 in Prince last 54 years before Allen’s passing. Af- Colton T. Lambert both of Hunting-
The family will receive relatives and Frederick to ter high school, Brenda attended beauty town, MD; great grandchildren Adrian,
friends on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 the late Ayers school. Allen and Brenda were married Ella, Emma, Avery and Lucas, and a
from 10-11 AM at the Rausch Funeral John Eugene and since Allen was in the army, they half-sister Sharon Merrill and her hus-
Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD “Buddy” Mill- found themselves stationed in Stuttgart, band Vernon of Heyworth, IL.
20657, and Service will follow at 11:00 er and Mabel Germany. It was there that their son Memorial contributions may be made
AM.  After the services interment will Lena Miller of Anthony was born. After three years to Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue
be in MD Veteran’s Cemetery, 11301 Chesapeake in the service, they would return to Up- Squad, 755 Solomons Island Road,
Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD Beach. per Marlboro and eventually move to Prince Frederick, MD 20678; Link:
20623, at 2:30 PM. H o w a r d Prince Frederick in 1976, St. Leonard in http://www.pfvrs.org/
Contributions may be made in the grew up in the town of Chesapeake 1988, and Chesapeake Beach from 1993 Funeral arrangements wefre made by
memory of Daniel Dixon to the Amer- Beach and graduated from Northern to 2015, when she went to live with her Rausch Funeral Home.
ican Diabetes Association. High School in 1984. He later gradu- son in Florida. She loved camping with
ated from Air Force basic training at her grandchildren. David P. Wilson, Jr
Lockland Air Force Base, Texas. He Brenda was all about family. She was
Judith Ann Brice proudly served 6 years active duty a good mom, grandmother, and great-   David P.
in the Air Force obtaining his A&P grandmother. She loved having her Wilson, Jr., 66,
Judith Ann Mechanics certification and served a family around. She was a mother and of Lititz, PA,
Brice, 78, of tour of duty in Desert Storm. He then homemaker for many years and always passed away at
Lusby and joined the DC Air Guard and served a took an interest in the lives of her loved his residence
formerly of tour of duty in the Iran/Iraq War. Later ones. Thanksgiving and Christmas were surround by
Owings, MD he became a contract worker for the special times, with big dinners with the his loving
passed away US Marines at AAFB. family. family on June
June 25, 2019. He was a member of the American She loved to sew, quilt, knit, and cro- 24, 2019.
She was born Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 chet. She worked at Mr. Comb’s Sewing He was the
December in Chesapeake Beach and the Calvert Center and enjoyed the many friend- husband of
27, 1940 in Elks Lodge 2620 in Prince Frederick. ships she made. She was an expert at the late Valerie K. Haupt Wilson, who
Washington, Howard is survived by his lov- making beautiful quilts and was a mem- passed away in 2009. Born in Cheverly,
DC to Louis ing wife Karen and their beautiful ber of quilting guilds in Annapolis and MD, he was the son of the late David
Reinhardt and Alice Elizabeth (Taylor) daughter Jacklyn “Jackie”, sisters Bowie. Do you remember the quilted P., Sr. and Annie Lee Mallonee Wilson.
Mittelstetter. Judith was preceded in Tina Schaeffer (Chip) and Teri Rice Northern Bath Tissue commercials with Dave had worked for Amtrak in vari-
death by her parents, four brothers and (Dan), nephew Colin Miller and nieces the bears from a few years ago? She was ous positions in the C&S department
sisters, her husband Charles J. “Char- Courtney and Elizabeth Rice. quick to point out that those bears were from 1976 until he retired in 2015 as a
lie” Brice and son Mark Jennings. Memorial contributions may be not quilting. They were knitting! Senior Signal School Instructor.
Surviving are five children Barbara made to American Legion Post # 206, She and Allen enjoyed many friend- He was a US Navy veteran of the
S. Gheen and her husband Michael 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesa- ships and were involved with the Moose Vietnam War, serving from 1972 to
of Mechanicsville, MD, Michael J. peake Beach, MD 2073. Lodge, American Legion, and enjoyed 1975.
Hayes and his wife Renee’ of Yantis, Funeral arrangements were made by eating out at Duffy’s and Traders. For Dave was an avid Phillies fan, enjoyed
TX, Teresa L. Garner and her husband Rausch Funeral Home. many years, she and Allen helped raise going to the Outer Banks each year, and
Richard of Huntingtown, MD, Debra money for the American Cancer Soci- spending time in Florida in the winter.
Ridgell of Lusby, MD, and Dennis Brenda Kay Woods ety by helping get sponsors for annual His family was his greatest treasure and
M. Jennings and his wife Rebecca of golf tournament fundraisers. Brenda he was a devoted husband, father and
Shady Side, MD; seventeen grand- Brenda Kay loved sweet tea, especially from Mc- grandfather. He took great pride in tak-
children and twenty six great grand- Woods, 77, of Donalds and over the past few years ing care of his pool, which he always
children, and a sister Helen Clarke of Huntingtown, would almost daily have her daughter had ready for his granddaughters to
Fredericksburg, VA MD passed Alisa pick her up a sweet tea or a mocha enjoy.
Memorial contributions may be away June 24, frappe from McDonalds, or an iced latte He is survived by his daughters: An-
made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 2019 at Cal- from WAWA. gela K. Wilson-Kost married to Edward
Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 410-535- vert Health After Allen retired, He and Brenda Patrick Kost of East Petersburg, and
0892; Link: https://calverthospice.org/ Medical Cen- started a Home Inspection Company Jayme L. married to Eric Ober of Lititz;
or ter.  Brenda, that they ran together for 15 years. The his 5 granddaughters Jayna, Ella, Anna-
Calvert County Animal Shelter, 5505 or B.K. as she two of them were inseparable and she beth, Lizzie, and Lexie, and his sister,
Hallowing Point Road, Prince Freder- was known loved him dearly. Ann Eustler. He was preceded in death
ick, Maryland 20678; 410-535-7387. to some, was Brenda was preceded in death by her by his brother, Larry Wilson.
born on July 17, 1941 in Taylorville, IL parents and step-mother Mae Pallai, In lieu of flowers, please make contri-
to Marcel and Mary Ellen (Reed) Pal- half-brother Steve Pallai, husband Allen butions in his memory to Cape Hatteras
Howard Orlando “Howie” lai. She was a self-described, “military National Seashore at National Park Ser-
C. Woods and son Anthony A. Woods.
Miller brat” who travelled with her family as a vice, Outer Banks Group, 1401 National
Surviving are her daughter Alisa
child to stations in Hawaii, New Mex- Lambert of Huntingtown, MD; grand- Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954.
Howard Orlando “Howie” Miller, ico, and finally to Andrews Air Force Fun eral arrangements were made by
children Anthony A. Woods, Jr. and his
53, of Saint Leonard, MD passed away Base. She attended Frederick Sasscer Rausch Funeral Home.
wife Katie of Lakeland, FL, Megan E.
in Prince Frederick, MD June 25, 2019. High School, in Upper Marlboro. It was Castellow and her husband Joel of El-
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Fu& G ME there 12. Space station
S LETTER TO EDITOR

‘Woefully Inadequate’
41. Ridicules 14. Gene
43. Allied Powers vs. Central 19. Satisfy CLUES DOWN
Powers 23. Livid
45. Produce
47. Ancient kingdom near
24. It comes after “et”
25. More (Spanish) 1. Portuguese district
Dead Sea 26. Electronic data processing
2. An assembly of witches

Tennis Courts
49. Hebrew unit of liquid 27. Buffer solution to separate
capacity
50. Type of sword
DNA and RNA
28. Primate 3. Having few teeth
55. “Sin City” actress
56. Female reproductive cells
29. Scattered
34. Evergreen tree 4. The act of going across
57. Afflicted
59. One point north of
35. What engaged couples
will say
5. Nepalese dynasty
northeast 36. Barbie’s friend 6. “Bye Bye Birdie” actress
To the Editor:
60. Garland 37. Midway between south
61. Spiritual leader and southeast __-Margaret
62. Negative
63. Tooth caregiver
39. A position from which
progress can be made 7. What the princess found The Northern High School tennis parents have become aware that the
64. Cheek 40. Showed up
41. Insecticide beneath her mattress plans for the new tennis facilities at the new NHS will only have four tennis
CLUES DOWN
1. Form of “to be”
42. Type of milk
44. Verandas 8. Pennsylvania transit courts, two less than previously
The tennis team is asking for a distribution of practice space at the new
CLUES ACROSS 17. Type of horse 45. Annoyingly talkative
2. A hand has one
1. Sacred bull (Egyptian 18. Volcanic craters
3. Thought 46. Abba __, Israeli politician organization
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
Northern High School comparable to the other sports. There are 14 start-
myth.) 20. Type of graph (abbr.) 47. “Heat” director
4. Physical body
5. One-time European money 21. Supporters
5. Removes 48. Plant genus 9. Winnie the Pooh creator
LAST WEEK’S
ers on the Northern High School Varsity tennis team; four courts will not
8. Disfigure 22. North and South are two 51. Swiss river
6. One who perpetrates
11. Polish city 25. Spread 52. Prejudice 10. Riddle
allow the 14 starters to practice at the same time. We need five courts for
13. Move quickly on foot 30. Adjusted wrongdoing
7. Make one 53. Actor Idris
14. Landlocked West African 31. Vietnamese offensive 54. Freedom fighters (slang) 11. Grads wear one
all starters to practice simultaneously. There is NO room for the JV team
country 32. Nazi architect 8. Kate and Rooney are two
58. Criticize
15. Used in aromatherapy 33. Nigerian peoples 9. __ Ladd, “Shane” actor
12. Body part
to practice. How do the coaches build a tennis program, if they can’t build
16. The greatest of all time 38. When you hope to get 10. Makes fun of
13. The top of a pot
19. A type of meal their JV team? The tennis teams needs 10 courts with lights: 5 courts for
21. Lake __, one of the the Varsity team and 5 courts for the JV team.
Great NHS tennis facilities are woefully inadequate.  During the NHS recon-
24. Capital of Jordan struction the past three years the NHS tennis team had to practice and play
CLUES ACROSS 41. Resembles a pouch 25. A type of logic at Dunkirk District Park which has four tennis courts. Practice was from 3-5
42. He/she checks your 26. Khoikhoi peoples each day. My daughter started coming home around 6pm, sometimes later
1. Bridge building degree
health 27. A fixed time of prayer in because she could not get quality practice time on a court during practice.
4. Catches
43. Nobel Prize-winning Christian liturgies She knew if she stayed late she would get quality practice time with the
9. A heavy type of music
biochemist 31. Arrives coaches.
14. Original “Twilight Zone”
44. Stop momentarily 32. Lemur The other Varsity sport teams do not have this problem. The Varsity
host Serling
46. Formerly (archaic) 34. Small bodies of still lacrosse, football, baseball, and soccer all have a JV and Varsity team and
15. Rodent species
49. Commercial water practice separately. The Coaches are able to spend time building winning
16. Finnish lake
50. White vestment worn by 35. __ route programs. The students who play other sports play a minimum of 2 hours
17. Street (abbr.)
clergy 36. Breaks apart every day during their season. The students who play on the tennis team
18. Home of the US Naval
51. Island people of the 40. A type of line do not get to play 2 hours every day. In fact, when all 32 tennis players
Academy
Mediterranean 41. Caption that translates are practicing simultaneously, the y practice 30 minutes a day. The tennis
20. It held a convention
55. Prices 45. Winged team is not afforded the same opportunity as the other sport teams. Our
once
58. On a line at right angles 47. Criticize severely coaches cannot build a tennis program simply because of inadequate tennis
22. Makes a loud, ringing
to a ship’s length 48. Leg bones facilities.
sound
59. Where boats are parked 52. Monetary unit NHS just completed one of its most successful tennis seasons:  2nd in
23. Cave
60. One who values reason 53. 007’s creator SMAC, 2nd in Regionals and Girls Doubles State Championship.  
24. Lessening of something
64. It might be on your 54. Accumulate The NHS tennis team has a combined girls’ Varsity and JV team, and
28. MJ’s nickname “__
driveway 56. Establish by law or with a boys’ Varsity and JV team. NHS tennis team is four teams under one
Jordan”
65. Small Iranian village authority program.  That is analogous to combining the boys’ Varsity and JV lacrosse
29. One’s way of doing
66. Used to emphasize 57. Breed of goat team, with the girls’ Varsity and JV lacrosse team practicing and playing
things
67. Mathematical term 59. Millisecond together on half a field. 
30. Wings
(abbr.) 60. Mock Northern High School plays Division 3A; the closest 3A high school is
31. Quotes as evidence for
68. Long necked birds 61. Make older Huntingtown High School which has 8 tennis courts and was built 15 years
33. Acts glumly
69. Eyeglasses 62. Some don’t want to be ago.  The farthest 3A schools are North Point High School with 12 tennis
37. A man’s title
70. When you hope to get given any courts and St. Charles with 8 built in 2005.
38. It comes first
there 63. Wrath My husband and I walked the property of NHS recently. We noticed the
39. Edible mollusk
football stadium has undergone a major refurbishment: a new announcer’s
booth, new bleachers, a practice field for the Varsity team including a field
goal, a practice field for the JV players, a PA system and lights.  The stadium
is used during home games only. 
LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 23

NHS baseball team has a brand new fence, two sections of bleachers, bat-
ting cages and a concession stand with bathrooms.
NHS boys’ lacrosse field has an irrigation system and gets watered daily.
The athletic budget is not being dispersed equitably.
Tennis is comprised of singles, doubles and mix doubles, which
means no more than four players on a court. 
Practice for singles is not the same as practice for doubles. Therefore we
cannot put extra players on the court for practices which has been done for
the last three years because there were only four courts available at Dunkirk
District Park.
In the NHS June Patriot Press newsmagazine, it states “they turned old
NHS into a huge parking lot”.  The parking spaces have doubled. NHS does
not need additional parking spaces. Northern High School needs to support
the tennis team by providing adequate tennis facilities to accommodate the
Varsity and JV tennis teams.   
Every other NHS team that wins a States receives a ring.  The fact that
the Girls Doubles tennis team did not receive a ring shows that tennis is an
afterthought for NHS.  This needs to change.

Beth M. Bubser
Dunkirk, MD
20 Education
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Reception and Art Show Bingo


UPCOMING ArtWorks@7th, 8905 Chesapeake Ave. North Beach North Beach VFD, Rt. 261, Chesapeake Beach
New York Trip 1:00 - 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
New York City on your own! Shopping, sightseeing, “Natural Beauty” featuring paintings by Pamela Join friends and neighbors and support your local
Broadway show or fine dining. $56.50. July 27. Callen and Iris Hall Willey, silver and stone creations first responders. Games at 7:30. Food and drinks for
Charter bus departs Prince Frederick at 7:00 AM. by Candy Carr and ceramic works by Scott Hill. Con- purchase. Jackpot - possible prize $1,000.
Departs NYC at 6:00 PM. Calvert County Parks & tinues until July 28. Hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun - 11am
Recreation. 410-535-1600. -6pm. Bay Breeze Concert
Chesapeake Beach,Railway Museum
ONGOING Texas Hold’em and Cash Games 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Julie Rogers Studio of Dance, 4120 Old Town Rd., The Dixie Ramblers’ toe-tapping bluegrass style is
Honeysuckle Express Train Exhibit Huntingtown always entertaining.
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (CBRM) 7:00 PM
presents a new visitor-operated model railroad exhibit. Same price - more chips!!! Benefit the Patricia Leone
It depicts the former rail line from Seat Pleasant to
Chesapeake Beach and the beach resort as it was dur-
Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open at Wednesday, July 10
6:00, game starts at 7:00. Buy in $80, $20,000 in chips
ing the 1920s.The full line traveling from Washington, Jump Around
and blinds are 20 minutes each and start at 50-100.
D.C. to the destination resort was known as the Hon- Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach
Early registration, extra $1000 in chips. $10 50/50 ad-
eysuckle Route. CBRM, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake 9:30-10:15 AM and 10:45-11:30 AM
ditional $4000 in chips. Food, beer and sodas included!
Beach, presents the history of the early 20th-century Many inflatables to play on. For ages 2-5 years. Free.
Chesapeake Beach Railway and the Chesapeake Beach
Amusement Park through photos, memorabilia and ar-
Monday, July 8
tifacts. Open daily through August 31 from 11:00 AM- Camp Jr. Sheriff Thursday, July 11
5:00 PM. www.ChesapeakeBeachRailwayMuseum. Cove Point Park, Lusby
Teen Spades Tournament
com 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Southern Community Center, Appeal Lane, Lusby
Campers interact with peers, law enforcement of-
6:00 - 7:30 PM
ficers and volunteers in a criminal justice setting.
Bring a partner and your skills. Spades game compe-
Thursday, July 4 Grades 6-8. 410-535-1600 x2649
tition. Prizes to top winners. Free. 410-586-1101
Fireworks Video Games Day
Solomons, 9:15 PM St. Mary’s County Camera Club
Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach
Celebrate Independence Day with a view of fire- Patuxent Naval Air Museum (building behind the
Stop by and play one of our many XBox, Playstation
works over the Patuxent River. new museum), 22156 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park
or Wii games.
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Bring 3 digital images on an SD card or USB flash
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Meeting
drive that you would like to have reviewed for sugges-
Solomon’s Volunteer Fire Department
Saturday, July 6 7:00 - 9:00 PM
tions to improve, or just sit back and listen. Visitors
welcome. email smccc1998@gmail.com or visit www.
Sea Glass & Beach Craft Market United States Coast Guard Flotilla 23-02 monthly
smccc.org.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 meeting to discuss recreational boating safety, boating
Dowell Rd., Solomons education and other topics of a nautical theme. Pro-
CSM Fall Registration
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM spective members are welcome to stop in and see what
Registration opens for non-credit courses this fall at
Browse more than 40 booths featuring an exception- we are all about.
the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). Continuing
al variety of handmade and homemade products. education students can choose from an expanding ar-
410-326-4640
Tuesday, July 9 ray of quality programs designed to help meet pro-
fessional and personal learning goals. www.csmd.edu/
New Volunteer Orientation Topsy Turvy Toddlers programs-courses/non-credit
Freedom Hill Horse Rescue, 7940 Flint Hill Road Mt. Hope Community Center, Pushaw Station Rd.,
Owings, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Sunderland
Open to new volunteers interested in helping out 10:00 - 11:00 AM
with the rescue and to learn about us. A non-structured activity that encourages little
ones to interact freely and learn by having fun. Moon
Bounce and more. Ages 1-5 years. Free. 410-257-6770

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1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the Job-
Events
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info

Friday, July 5 environmentalism and more. Come ex-


perience the didge’s unique and captivat-
ing sound. All ages. A Choose Civility
event. Sponsored by Institute of Museum
YoungatHeart By Office of Aging Staff
Source Mobile Career Center for your and Library Services. Hosted by Calvert
job search needs! Get job counseling and Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk
résumé help, search for jobs and connect Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 West Intergenerational Summer cancelled. The center is open for
informational assistance.
with Southern Maryland JobSource. Ward Road, Dunkirk, 410-257-2101. Day Camp Ages 5-11 Join us and have fun amongst
No registration. Calvert Library Twin Grandparents and their ele-
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knit- friends with Special Bingo Tues-
mentary aged grandchildren are
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. ting, crocheting and portable craft- day, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
welcome to join us for our an-
ing group open to anyone wanting Local artist Suzanne Shelden
nual summer camp, July 8 – 12,
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. to join in and share talents, crafting welcomes beginning painters or
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Calvert Pines
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit- time or learn a new skill. No registra- advanced painters for Acrylic
Senior Center. Arts and crafts,
ting, crocheting, or other project for an tion. Calvert Library Southern Branch, Painting, Thursdays, July 18 and
games, public safety, a magic
afternoon of conversation and shared 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 25, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. learn how
show, and reptiles to see! $50 per
creativity. Calvert Library Prince Fred- 410-326-5289. to paint or enhance your ability.
grandparent/grandchild, $25 each
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or Fee: $ 10 per session.
additional person. Call Ed Sulli-
301-855-1862. Wednesday, July 10 van at 410-535-4606 for more in-
formation. Pick up a registration
North Beach Senior Center
DLLR Veteran Assistance. 9:00- Join us for our Puppy and Kit-
Saturday, July 6 11:00am. Representative from DLLR
form at your local senior center.
Deadline to register is July 3.
ten Toy Animal Shelter Craft,
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble Disabled Veteran Outreach Program will Tuesday, July 9, 11 a.m. Make
be available from 9-11 am to meet with toys for animals at the Linda Kel-
& More. 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn Fitness Facilities ly Animal Shelter. All items will
Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble veterans seeking employment. Registra- Each Senior Center has a fitness
skills killer? Games are a great way to tion encouraged, but not required. Cal- be given to the shelter staff when
room with treadmills, ellipticals,
keep your brain sharp while having fun! vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost- they visit in August.
exercise bikes, and weights. Call
Join us! Please register. Calvert Library ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Interact in real life discussions
any senior center for more infor-
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410- with Real Conversations, Tues-
mation. Free for seniors.
535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Summer Fun - Didgeridoo Down day, July 9 and 30, 10 a.m. Topics
Under.10:00-11:00am. Didgeridoo Legal Aid will be provided.
Paint beautiful works of art on
Monday, July 8 Down Under provides “edu-tainment”
at its best! The didgeridoo serves as a
Attorney services are available
by appointment for those aged rocks with Rock Art, Wednesday,
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-11:00am. gateway to learning about Australia, 60-plus regarding SSI, benefit de- July 10, 11 a.m.
Join us for dancing, stories, movies and Aboriginal culture, geography, history, nials, disability payments, Social
fun. We now have text reminders. If you science, vocabulary, literacy, character Security and SSI overpayments,
Southern Pines
would like to get reminders about cer- building, environmentalism and more. debtor and consumer problems, Senior Center
tain special events for this class, text @ Come experience the didge’s unique and advance directives, and tenant is- Representatives from the Linda
mmfpf to the number 81010. Calvert captivating sound. All ages. A Choose sues. Appointments are taken be- Kelly Animal shelter will be join-
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Civility event. Sponsored by Institute of tween 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Thurs- ing us Tuesday, July 9, 11 a.m. for
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Museum and Library Services.We now day, July 11 at Southern Pines a special presentation.
have text reminders. If you would like Senior Center. Continue celebrating animals
Book Discussion - What Have You to get reminders about certain special with our movie: Animal Re-
Read Good Lately?. 7:00-8:30pm. An- events for children this summer, text Calvert Pines unions, Tuesday, July 9, 1 p.m.
nual summer event where we chat about @summerso19 to the number 81010. Senior Center Join us during our Open Jam
books we’ve read! Calvert Library Twin Hosted by Calvert Library Southern The Calvert Pines Senior Cen- Sessions, the second Wednesday
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Branch at Patuxent Appeal Campus Ap- ter will host Intergenerational of each month, 1 p.m. Bring your
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. peal Building, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Summer Camp July 8 – July 12. instruments or just yourself to
410-326-5289. All recreational activities are sing and play along.
Tuesday, July 9
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
Summer Fun--Didgeridoo Down Un- 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the Job-
der. 10:00-11:00am. Didgeridoo Down Source Mobile Career Center for your

Eating Together Menu


Under provides “edu-tainment” at its job search needs! Get job counseling and
best! The didgeridoo serves as a gateway résumé help, search for jobs and connect
to learning about Australia, Aboriginal with Southern Maryland JobSource. No
culture, geography, history, science, vo- registration. Calvert Library Prince
cabulary, literacy, character building, Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
Monday, July 8 Wednesday, July 10
environmentalism and more. Come ex- Herb Lemon Fish, Egg Salad Sandwich,
0291 or 301-855-1862.
perience the didge’s unique and captivat- O’Brien Potatoes, Tossed Lettuce and Tomato
ing sound. All ages. A Choose Civility Salad w/Dressing, Slices, Tossed Salad w/
Fairview Teen Night. 6:30-8:00pm.
event. Sponsored by Institute of Museum Seasoned Kale Dinner Dressing, Pickled Beets, Friday, July 12
Teens! It’s time for a game night! Bring
and Library Services. Hosted by Calvert Roll, Fruited Jell-O Fresh Seasonal Fruit Meatloaf, Gravy,
your favorite board game and hang out
Library Twin Beaches Branch at North- over games & pizza! Calvert Library Mashed Potatoes,
east Community Center, 4075 Gordon Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Tuesday, Juy 9 Broccoli, Lima Beans,
Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, Road, Owings, 410-257-2101. Chicken Salad in a
Thursday, July 11 Baked Spiced Apples
410-257-2411. Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pita, Lettuce and Tomato
on a Bun, Cole Slaw,
Book Discussion - (Lotus Cafe). 6:30- Slices, Fresh Carrots and
Summer Fun--Didgeridoo Down Un- Fresh Seasonal Fruit
8:00pm. Recurring monthly book dis- Cucumber Slices,
der. 2:00-3:00pm. Didgeridoo Down cussion held at Lotus Cafe. This month Pineapple Tidbits
Under provides “edu-tainment” at its is “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane,” Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of
best! The didgeridoo serves as a gateway by Lisa See. Hosted by Calvert Library the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call:
to learning about Australia, Aboriginal Southern Branch at Lotus Cafe, Solo- Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549,
culture, geography, history, science, vo- mons, 410-326-5289.
or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
cabulary, literacy, character building,
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To the Editor:
Calvert County is set to be run over by development!
We voted for Commissioners Hutchins, McConkey and Hart because
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they assured us during the election that they wanted to control growth. 23976 Point Lookout Rd.
These three Commissioner, along with the Department of Planning and
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Calvert County up to uncontrolled development.
In the draft Comprehensive Plan that is scheduled to go to public hear-
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Minor Town Centers. Right now, the density in parts of Prince Frederick
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square feet are permitted. If adopted, this means that such development
will be allowed in Huntingtown, Owings, St. Leonard and Dunkirk, which
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are currently Minor Town Centers. That is unacceptable.
The Comprehensive Plan also proposes to expand Huntingtown to in-
clude land owned by Commissioner McConkey thus increasing its value
many times over. Huntingtown will be a huge bottleneck if the land is al-
lowed to be developed on the east side of Route 2/4.
We need everyone who voted for these Commissioners to let them know
that what they’re doing is unacceptable and we will not stand for it! Write
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