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ON THE COVER (LET TO RIGHT) STEVE WEEMS, TIM HUTCHINS AND BUDDY
HANCE GATHERED DURING THE REPUBLICAN CELEBRATION AT THE HALL AT HUNTINGTOWN.
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There was No Blue Wave in Calvert County GOP Sweeps Almost Everything
Benton Prevails in North Beach
Mike Benton
The results for the 2018 Town Election are as follows:
Sheriff Mike Evans, surrounded by campaign workers, talks to the crowd after his victory was announced.
By Dick Myers Editor Maryland still is decidedly “Blue,” but it was hard to tell it Tuesday night with Gov. Larry Hogan’s historic victory over Democrat Ben Jealous, becoming the first Republican in more than 60 years to claim a second term. And it was especially hard to see the color blue in Calvert County, with all Republicans on the ballot earning victory margins, except for Democratic Orphan’s Court Judge and Register of Wills Margaret Phipps, who will return for her 11th term. All of the county’s incumbent legislators were returned to office, with the exception of District 29 Republican Senate candidate Jack Bailey, who defeated incumbent Steve Waugh in the primary and easily bested Thomas Brewer, with 60.9 percent of the vote, to win the seat. Although incumbent Democrats Senator Thomas V. “Mike” Miller (District 27) and Delegate Michael Jackson (District 27 B) were bested by their Republican challengers (Jesse Peed and Michael Thomas) in Calvert, the votes in Prince George’s County easily propelled them to reelection. Delegate Mark Fisher garnered 56.3 percent of the vote over Democrat Jason Fowler to return for another term in District 27-B. Republican Jerry Clark, who was appointed to the District 29C delegate seat two years ago, handily won
election to a full term over challenger Julia Nichols. Calvert County will again have an all Republican Board of County Commissioners with the return of the two incumbents on the ballot, Steve Weems and Mike hart, to be joined by three newcomers, Buddy Hance, Tim Hutchins and Kelly McConkey. Each won their races by margins ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 votes and with only 1,600 absentee and provisional ballots outstanding, they all could claim official victory. Phipps earned election to another four years over challenger Mark Lynch by 3,600 votes. The only other exception to the GOP victories was Democrat Thomas Pelagatti taking the third Judge of the Orphan’s Court seat along with Republicans Leslie Downs and Ted LeBlanc Sheriff Mike Evans also easily won another term, garnering 60.2 percent of the vote over his challenger Democrat Michael Hawkins. On Tuesday night, the Republicans gathered at the Hall at Huntingtown at the firehouse and there was much to celebrate after the more than two-hour wait for results. Fisher, who is never at a loss for words at political rallies, set the tone for the rest of the speakers by saying: “ This election was about capitalism and socialism and capitalism won in Calvert County.” Fisher added, “I want you to never for-
Delegate Mark Fisher speaks to those gathered at the Republican celebration at the Hall at Huntingtown.
get that socialism can never win.” Commissioners elect Weems, Hutchins and Hance were in attendance and also spoke, as did Clark and Evans. The Democrats gathered at Adam’s Taphouse and Grille in Prince Frederick, but they had little to celebrate, hoping that two years from now will bring better fortune. dickmyers@countytimes.net
MAYOR • Mike Benton: 248
• Randy Hummel: 191 TOWN COUNCIL • Greg Dotson: 299 • Jane Hagen: 302
• Mickey Hummel: 318
• Elizabeth Lawton: 257 • Gwen Schiada: 298 • Paul Troncone: 272
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Thursday, November 8, 2018
Last-Minute Ads Address Growth Issue Purchasers of Ads Not Identified By Dick Myers Editor Growth in Calvert County, particularly how much and where it should go, was undoubtedly the key issue of the political season which concluded on Tuesday. Two last-minute newspaper ads were aimed at that issue and caused a stir over the weekend before the election, particularly over the fact that each was listed as a “Paid Advertisement” yet in both cases the entity that paid for it was not listed. Political ads require the candidate paying for the ad to identify themselves and their treasurer. Political Action Committee ads, whether for a candidate
Clarification
A recent story in the Calvert Recorder indicated that The County Times had made an in-kind contribution to the campaign of County Commissioner candidate Holly Budd for an ad in our paper. This is incorrect
or a particular issue, also require identification. Whether the two ads that appeared in the Nov. 2 edition of the Calvert Recorder fall under the category of requiring identification would be a call for the Maryland Board of Elections. One of the ads comes close to identifying the purchaser. The ad is labeled: “Poll: Calvert Residents Love Quality of Life -- Worried about the Future.” According to the Calvert Recorder, that ad was paid for by “1,000 Friends of Maryland.” That organization, according to their website, is folding into an organization called Smart Growth Maryland, which comes under Preservation Maryland. There is a website link above the
and apparently was caused by a misreporting on the candidate’s financial disclosure form. Budd in fact paid for all of her campaign ads in The County Times.
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notation that it is a paid advertisement. One would have to go to that website to find out about the poll. But clicking on that link would give you no indication of who paid for the ad. The second ad could be considered the opposite side of the growth issue. That ad is a replication of a Calvert County Board of County Commissioners press release refuting statements made by the group Keep Calvert Country, also in an ad, about the job being done by the current commissioners on handling growth. That Nov. 2 ad is also labeled “Paid Advertisement” but nowhere in the ad is there any indication of the purchaser. The ad began a guessing game in political circles about who actually paid for it. The county commissioners’ office said they didn’t. Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr., who has led the criticism of Keep Calvert Country, said he didn’t, although he said he could guess who did. The Recorder reported that the buyer of the ad was Edward Logan of the Small Business Interest Group. A call to Logan for comments was not returned. The Small Business Interest Group is headed by developer Anthony Williams, but he told The County Times that he has been disconnected from the group for the past several months and isn’t in tune with what they are doing. Democratic challengers during the election have argued some of the current commissioners’ decisions on growth have been preceded with a call to the Small Business Interest Group for advice on the business point of view. Two incumbent commissioners were on the ballot on Tuesday. The ad with the commissioners’ attack on Keep Calvert Country could be considered an ad supporting those two incumbents and thus a political ad. Regarding the other ad, Preservation Maryland is the state’s oldest preservation group, having been in existence for 84 years. According to their website; “Today, our mission and fight remains the same as when we started in 1931: Preserving Maryland’s heritage. To make measurable impacts, our work has been divided into three specific, targeted and strategic efforts: • “Advocacy: Speaking up and making the case for the policies, programs and funding that makes preservation possible. • “Outreach & Education: Rolling up our sleeves and working to support and empower preservation efforts statewide through coordination, training and direct engagement via Maryland’s Six-to-Fix. • “Funding: Directly investing in preservation projects through our Heritage Fund and by working to secure additional private philanthropy in our
state’s historic resources. “ Preservation Maryland Executive Director Kimberly Golden Brandt said the timing of the ad was not intended to influence the outcome of the election, but instead was aimed at the planning commission’s upcoming decision on the comprehensive plan’s second draft. She said her organization had done a similar poll in Charles County in connection with their plan update process. A press release on the poll said, “ An impressive 92 percent of residents identify Calvert County as an ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ place to live. When asked to name the most important long-term issue facing Calvert County, 33 percent of residents identify excessive growth or sprawl. Another 10 percent identify overdevelopment as the second most important issue. The resulting 43 percent is nearly twice as high as any other concern identified.” The poll conducted by Opinion Works, which also does polls for the Baltimore Sun, asked respondents about priorities for the comprehensive plan rewrite. Responses included the following according to the press release: • Protecting waterways like the Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River and local creeks (88%) • Reducing congestion on the county’s roads and highways (83%) • Creating good jobs closer to where people live (82%) • Protecting most agricultural land from development (79%) • Encouraging neighborhoods where people can walk or bike from home to work, shopping, and activities (75%) • Redeveloping Prince Frederick to create a more walkable downtown (68%) “The poll also reveals opposition to two policies, one current policy concerning land preservation and another policy concerning residential growth that is proposed in the draft plan,” the press release concludes.
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Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Thursday, November 8, 2018
New Library Decision Postponed Again New Shelter Chesapeake Beach Asked for More Time Opens By Dick Myers Editor
The decision on the site for the new Twin Beaches library has been delayed again. In a prepared statement, the Calvert County Board of Library Trustees reported: “The Town of Chesapeake Beach asked for more time to submit their proposal. Presentations will now be made at the regularly scheduled November 13, Board of Library Trustees meeting at 2:30pm at Calvert Library Fairview Branch.” The towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach have been vying for the honor of being the site of the new library. The current library is in Chesapeake Beach in a shopping center. Its size has been deemed woefully inadequate for the need. The library board had selected North Beach as the site but rescinded that decision after negotiations between North Beach and the owner of the town offered site at Chesapeake Avenue and 5th Street fell through. North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer told The County Times that the town wouldn’t have submitted the proposal if they thought it wouldn’t pan out. After those negotiations with developer Ron Russo fell through, the town decided to resubmit their original proposal, before the Russo property became favored. That original site is owned by the town across the street from the town’s pier and boardwalk and is now used as a parking lot.
Meanwhile, Chesapeake Beach, which has been a player in the contest all along, is apparently proposing town property near Kellum’s Field park. Mayor Pat Mahoney has consistently felt his town’s proposal was superior. He said he isn’t going to say what they are going to submit other than to say it might be modified from their earlier plan. Mahoney points out the town’s history of financial support for the existing library, which is now in town. In a press release announcing the earlier Oct. 31 deadline, the library board said, “To date, no action has been taken nor funds expended in anticipation of the land transfer.” Library Director Carrie Plymire told the two towns, “The BOLT [Board of Library Trustees] has added a preference for non-contingent offers and we’ve asked for proposals by October 31 in order to keep the process moving and to preserve the option of the state grant. However, I have asked Chesapeake Beach to let me know if they need more time.” That’s exactly what Chesapeake Beach did. BOLT President Martha Grahame noted, “The Twin Beaches area deserves a new library in an accessible location…the sooner the better. But we will not rush the process and risk ending up with a less than ideal location. We want the best possible solution for the community.”
The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter officially opened its doors on Thursday, Nov. 1. Here County Commissioner Mike Hart greets one of the dogs being transferred from the TriCounty Animal Shelter to the new shelter off Route 231in Barstow. Photo courtesy of Mike Hart’s Facebook page.
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Construction of the new facility for this tech-transfer company will begin in the second quarter of calendar year 2019 and will result in at least 10 new high-technology jobs for the county. Grey Ops, LLC is a federal technologycontracting firm that specializes in the production and sale of a revolutionary blast mitigation technology called Silent Spring. This technology was invented and developed by the U.S. Navy out of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Explosive Ordinance Division in Indian Head. The Silent Spring solution “coats” the elements of an energetic substance, providing for a chemical explosion suppression without altering the molecular structure of the explosive charge thereby retaining the original integrity of the volatile compound. “We selected PBP as a location for our company for a variety of reasons,” said Steve Luginbill, CEO for Grey Ops, LLC. “It is located in a federally qualified Opportunity Zone, which will result in additional investment in our tech transfer business; it is in a Calvert County Commerce Zone, which will result in lucrative tax credits; and it comes with the promise of an accelerated development review process, which means a reduced total construction timeline. “Testing on the Silent Spring product is complete and we look forward to opening this new facility where it will be manufactured,” Luginbill added. “Grey Ops is a cutting-edge company doing high-level work that will be instrumental in transforming operations for the U.S. Navy and public safety officials,” said Calvert County Commissioner Mike Hart, who represents District 1 where PBP is located. “This is an excellent example of the type of business we are working to recruit to Calvert County.”
“I am elated that Grey Ops chose Patuxent Business Park as the home for its innovative work,” said Maryland Delegate Gerald “Jerry” Clark of District 29C. “It fits perfectly with the development goals for PBP and is a pivotal investment in the region.” “This is a perfect example of Maryland being ‘Open for Business,’” said Mike Gill, secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. “Grey Ops is a Maryland-grown and Maryland-supported business with an innovative, new technology that will play a critical role in fighting the war on terror – both domestically and abroad. We are pleased they’ve chosen the Patuxent Business Park in Lusby as a place to put down roots and grow.” “We are thrilled to welcome such a dynamic and important new business to the Patuxent Business Park,” said Kelly Robertson-Slagle, director of Economic Development for Calvert County. “The Grey Ops team will be a welcomed addition to our business community and we look forward to helping them grow and become a valuable and successful contributor to our economy.” PBP is a 92-acre business campus designed to accommodate a variety of uses including Class A office and flex space. The park was created in 2002 through a partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) and the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. It was recently designated a federal Opportunity Zone and offers a number of additional incentives for businesses seeking to purchase land and build. Press Release from Calvert County Government
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Carrying the Banner for Veterans By Dick Myers Editor World War I officially ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. It was at that time that the armistice with Germany went into effect, and thereafter November 11th was celebrated as Armistice Day. The name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This year, in accordance with a governor’s proclamation, bells will be rung around the state at 11 a.m. to honor those who served in WWI. Bells will be rung on the courthouse green in Prince Frederick for the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony and also at the American Legion Past 206 in Chesapeake Beach. According to the American Legion website, https://www.legion.org/mission, “The formation of the American Legion came close on the heels of the first Armistice Day. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization,
committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. The web site goes on to say: “Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with “comfort items” and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation’s veteran’s community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership. “The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.” In Calvert County, Veteran’s Day and the county’s four American Legion posts (see listing of the four posts with
this story) are synonymous. The posts sponsor the annual ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Courthouse Veteran’s Green in Prince Frederick and then Post 206 and the Town of Chesapeake Beach sponsor a ceremony at 1 p.m. at the town’s Veterans Park at the intersection of Routes 260 ad 261. An open house at the post follows at 2 p.m. Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach is the county’s largest American Legion post, with 860 members, mostly from Calvert, bur also southern Anne Arundel and Prince George’s. Les Griffith has been post commander for the past two years. The Dunkirk resident grew up in Detroit and entered the U.S. Army as a teenager, serving a three-year tour,
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His Army tour took him into combat in Vietnam. He was a member of the 52nd Signal Battalion stationed in the Mekong Delta at Cam Tho. The base, in addition to the signal corps, had a number of different operational units, such as transportation, helicopters, Green Berets and a POW Camp for those rebels who had voluntarily surrendered. “There was an active program to get the local rebels (Viet Cong) to lay down their arms and surrender,” Griffith said.
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Griffith was in the section that provided telephone communication and went on to become commander of that unit. Being in a combat zone, he saw plenty of action. “I ducked a few times,” he quipped. Griffith’s exposure to the American Legion occurred many years later when he joined Post 206 after having moved to the area for his job with the U.S. Postal Service. He had a friend who was a member and invited him to some of the post’s many events. Also, he had a buddy who invited him to the post to play pool. He quickly became hooked to the camaraderie.
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Griffith said the attraction for him and many others is that the members share a common bond -- they all served. They had many things to talk about. “It is easier to form friendships,” he explained.
Griffith has taken on a variety of responsibilities at the sprawling post home, including webmaster and historian, and assisting in financial management, before agreeing to serve as president. Some of the viral services of all American Legion posts are handled through their service officers, who assist veterans in getting the benefits rightfully due to them from the Veterans Administration (VA) and other needed services. Griffith is proud that the post has been able to attract to its ranks active duty members and their families. To belong to the American Legion, one must
Calvert County American Legion Posts CALVERT POST 85 4290 Hunting Creek Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639 410/535-3341 www.americanlegionpost85.org STALLINGS-WILLIAMS POST 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732-0428 301/855-6466 www.ALPost206.org GRAY-RAY POST 220 2106 Sixes Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410/535-1477 ARICK L. LORE POST 274 11820 H.G. Trueman Rd. Lusby, MD 20657 410/326-3274
have served in the Armed Forces during any of the country’s war eras, including WW I and WWII and the Korean and Vietnam wars. But, since Gulf War I in August of 1990 it has been deemed that the country has been continually at war ever since, so anyone now serving is eligible for American Legion membership. “I am sincerely proud and grateful that so many people give their time so that we can continue to do the good that we do,” Griffith said. To keep up with the many post events go to their website calendar: http://alpost206.org/AnnounnceEvents. html dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Veterans Day Parade Leonardtown Square 10:00 AM Marching bands, military units, bagpipers, dancers, horses, scouts, antique cars, and wreath-laying ceremony. 301-475-9791
American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony Calvert County Court House Veterans Green 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick 10:30 AM Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Calvert County Courthouse Veterans Green at 10:30 AM.
Veterans Day Ceremony & Open House 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Veterans Park at the intersection of Routes 260 and 261 in Chesapeake Beach at 1:00 p.m. Following the Ceremony, the Veterans Day Open House will be held at the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Open for the Public and Members. It will be hosted by the Post Commander Les Griffith. For more information call 410-257-9878. All are welcome. www.ALpost206
Helen Veterans Day Event Helen Veterans Memorial 2:00 PM Veterans Day observances in the Helen community will begin at 2 PM on Sunday, Nov. 11, featuring patriotic music, speeches and the laying of wreaths at the Helen veterans memorial. The annual Veterans Day observance program in Helen continues its tradition as a communityoriented and patriotic tribute in honor of those who have served in the armed forces of the United States. All veterans and active-duty military are encouraged to attend and join the ranks of fellow veterans to be recognized for their service and duty to country. The formal ceremony will be followed by music, food and beverages.
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Calvert Library Celebrates Veterans Prince Frederick Nov. 10, 11 AM - Noon Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the “war to end all wars” on Saturday, November 10, 11 AM to noon. We will honor the lives of the eighteen men of Calvert County who fought and lost their lives as a result of WWI. Their names are engraved on the 1920 monument on the Calvert County Court House lawn. Family members of the following patriots, who answered the call for liberty and humanity, are invited to attend: George Armiger, Solomon Barnes, Alonza Brown, James Butler, Wallace Curtis, William T. Dorsey, Thornton Gormon, John Gross, Joseph S. Jones, Benjamin Kent, Arick L. Lore, William N. Marquess, Thomas J. Osborne, Reuben Pitcher, Murray A. Sherbert, Irving R. Stallings, Harry Sunderland, Charles W. Tongue. The Naval Academy Brass Quintet will play an historical, musical tribute beginning at 10:45 AM.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Organizers for the Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown to be held Nov. 11 say they are expecting, yet again, a hefty crowed despite the event taking place on Sunday. Connie Pennington, the lead organizer of the parade, widely believed to be the largest in Maryland, said as of last week almost 2,500 people had signed up to march in the parade alone. “We’ve had 2,442 entries who have signed,” Pennington told The County Times. “That’s just the participants who make up the parade.” Many thousands more are expected to fill up the town square to view the parade, she said. “We might have more than 2,500 march in the parade,” she said. “We still have a week to go.” More than 100 distinct groups have agreed to march in the parade from high school marching bands to veterans’ groups and local charitable organizations. The National Guard unit from La Plata will also march in the parade, Pennington said, a first for the event. The Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown harkens back to World War I, when the county memorialized residents lost in that conflict of a century ago. The nation is still in the midst of the
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centennial memorial of that war, which lasted from 1914 to 1918.
The World War I memorial at the center of what is also known as the War Memorial Gardens in the town square has four bronze plaques with the names of 27 men from St. Mary’s County who lost their lives in that conflict. The parade in Leonardtown has taken over the entire town square and many of the side streets over the years and this year is expected to be no different. The monument was officially dedicated on Nov. 11, 1921 on what was then known as Armistice Day. The dedication included a brass band, ex-servicemen in uniform and the Red Cross; there were 1,500 people in attendance. The armistice between Allied Powers — Great Britain, France, the United States and others — was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 between the Central Powers of Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire. Adjacent to the World War I monument are plaques that memorialize soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who have died in other American Wars. In 1954 Armistice Day was changed to Veterans’ Day to commemorate the sacrifice of American veterans in all wars. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Important Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade Information
The public is invited to salute America’s Veterans at the 2018 Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. The march, sponsored by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and Commissioners of Leonardtown, steps off on Sunday, November 11 at 10 a.m. The parade along Fenwick Street featured Veterans, dignitaries, elected officials, local high school marching bands, military units, color guards, classic and antique cars, Boy and Girl Scouts, cheerleaders, motorcycles, horses, as well as fire, police and emergency personnel and equipment.
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Immediately following the parade, spectators are encouraged to remain in the Town Square for a Veterans Memorial ceremony to include patriotic music, laying of wreaths and words of remembrance. The ceremony will recognize the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I as well as the 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War. Spectators can come to the Square early to speak with representatives from Vacations for Vets of St. Mary’s County, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Warfighter Advance, Patuxent River Detachment 1305 of the Marine Corps League and the 29th Infantry Division stationed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. These organizations will be set up in the Square to provide information on programs for Veterans and active-duty military, including ways the general public can help our military families. The Good Earth on Park Avenue will be giving out free, hot coffee and tea to Veterans during the event and Dunkin Donuts will have a sampling truck at the shuttle stop on Shadrick Street. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled and the Memorial Ceremony will take place in the St. Mary’s Ryken High School auditorium, 22600 Camp Calvert Road in Leonardtown (inside Romuald Hall on the back campus). Those wishing to lay wreaths at the monuments may choose to do so.
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Parade participants are requested to be in place at the lineup location at St. Mary’s Ryken High School no later than 9:30 a.m. and to plan as follows: Parade vehicles, including buses, floats, cars, trucks and motorcycles, should report directly to the staging area at St. Mary’s Ryken High School between 7 and 8 a.m. All parade vehicles – except emergency vehicles – should be parked by 8 a.m.
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Marching groups and other parade participants should park at Leonardtown Middle School and take the shuttle to St. Mary’s Ryken High School between 8 and 9:30 a.m. Parents are not to drop off their children at Ryken high school along the roadside or at the intersection. All persons participating in the parade (and who are not riding in a parade vehicle) should ride the shuttle bus from Leonardtown Middle School.
Parking for Spectators The parking lot adjacent to the Courthouse on Courthouse Drive is reserved for school buses and shuttles only. This area must remain clear to reduce congestion at the end of the parade. As such, parking for spectators and parade participants will not be available at the Courthouse. Spectators are asked to park at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds and ride one of the complimentary, round-trip shuttles into Town. Free parking and shuttles will also be available at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center. Spectators are asked to park in the lots adjacent to the Carter State Office Building (23115 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown). From there you may walk into town or board a shuttle at the shuttle stop near the flagpoles between the Carter State Office Building and the Potomac Building. Wheelchair-accessible shuttles will be available at both locations. The return shuttle stop for both locations will be located across from The Olde Town Pub on the corner of Washington and Shadrick Streets. Spectators and participants using the shuttles may encounter delays due to crowding. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated. Washington Street and Fenwick Street leading into downtown Leonardtown will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. until noon. Downtown parking and thru traffic will be limited to areas accessible from Lawrence Avenue. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will provide traffic control and parade volunteers will assist with parking and street detours.
Handicapped Parking Spectators requiring handicapped parking may take Washington Street and (upon showing proof of a handicapped sticker or need) will be allowed to park in the public lot beside the Hair Company. For a map of available parking areas go to http://leonardtown.somd.com/ pdf/VetDayPark.jpg For more information call 301-475-9791 or 301-475-4200, ext. *1342.
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North Beach Fatal House Accident Leads to Drug Arrests Fire Under Investigation Deputy State Fire Marshals are conducting an origin and cause investigation of an evening fire that occurred on November 1, 2018, in a one -story single family dwelling located at 8916 Erie Avenue in North Beach. The property is owned by Reba Childs. However, the house was a rental and there were two occupants currently living at the residence. The 911 call was received at approximately 1805 from a passerby who discovered the fire. North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded to the one alarm fire with with approximately 45 fire personnel from surrounding Departments. It took firefighters approximately 15 minutes to control the fire. The damage caused approximately $70,000 to the structure and approximately $15,000 to the contents. Once the fire was extinguished they found a deceased adult male occupant in the residence. It is unknown if the smoke alarms were work-
ing at the time of the fire. The area of origin is in the kitchen and the cause is currently under investigation. The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The victim’s name is not being released at this time pending identification and notification. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation’s Division is assisting with the investigation. The Red Cross is assisting the additional occupant.
Units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched on Oct. 31 at approximately 8:28 p.m. to the area of Route 4 and the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad for a report of an accident with injuries. Prior to the arrival of the deputies, one of the drivers advised the Calvert Control Center that one of the parties might be on a controlled dangerous substance and was attempting to fight with bystanders. Once deputies arrived on the scene they observed a male, later identified as the at fault driver, Steven Curtis Marlowe, 31, rolling around on the ground yelling uncontrollably. Marlowe had to be detained during the investigation of the accident. It was learned during the investigation that a white Nissan driven by Marlow was traveling North in the southbound lanes when a head-on collision occurred with a dark Nissan truck driven by Hector Aleman DOB 06/09/63, of Port Republic. It was also learned that just prior to this accident Mr. Marlowe forced another vehicle driven by Bradley Krolczyk,45, of Prince
Frederick, off of the roadway. Aleman and a passenger identified as Maria Elena Arias, DOB 68, of Port Republic, were both transported to CalvertHealth Medical Center via ambulance for treatment for minor injuries. A passenger in the vehicle with Marlow, Christopher DeSousa, 24, of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested for possession of PCP and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. A second passenger in the vehicle, Anthony Wimer, 27, of North Beach, is also pending charges for possession of PCP in this case. Marlow was also charged with the possession of PCP, and DUI charges are pending blood results. Marlowe was transported to Prince Georges Hospital Center via Trooper 7 with unknown injuries. This accident is still under investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dep. Sampson at 410-535-2800 or Bruce.Sampson@calvertcountymd.gov. Press Release from CCPS
Missing Man’s Body Found in the Water
Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded on Oct. 31 at approximately 4:16 p.m. to Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard for a report
of a missing person. Andrew Marshall Turner, 34, was working near the water when family members last heard from him. Several units from the Maryland State Police and the Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene to assist in the search. Trooper 7, DNR boats, and Calvert K-9 units attempted to locate Turner. Divers from the Calvert County Special Operations Team preforming a grid search located Turner deceased in the water at approximately 7:59 p.m. No foul play is suspected in this case, however he was transported to the Baltimore Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. Press Release from CCSO
Scam Letter Under Investigation The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office received information on a fraud/ scam letter sent to residents within the county and surrounding areas. The letter appears to be from Wal-Mart and includes a check written out to the resident or homeowner. The letter instructs the resident to deposit the check into an active checking account. Once the check clears, they are instructed to go to a WalMart and purchase thousands of dollars’ worth of Wal-Mart and Steam Wallet gift cards. After the purchase, they are instructed to take photos of the cards and text the photos to a phone number with a (281) area code. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has been in contact with Wal-Mart and their investigators. Should you receive one of these letters please destroy it. Every year law enforcement agencies take numerous reports of fraud and theft from
deception. These scams have millions of people a year losing thousands of dollars; sometimes their life savings. The rule of thumb is “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is” and “there’s no such thing as free money”. Never send money without doing a little research first. Please educate yourself, the elderly, friends and family with the multiple frauds operating throughout the United States Press Release from CCSO
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In Remembrance Ronnie Ray Eckard
was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Ogee Priscilla Eckard. Visitation will be Friday, November 9, 2018, 11 a.m. to noon at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. A Memorial Service will follow at noon at the funeral home.t Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to lmatian Club of America Foundation, 9974 Quintero St., Commerce City CO 80022, Phone: 303999-6648; webs ite: http://www.dcaf. org
Francis Vincent “Tookie” Shea
Ronnie Ray Eckard, 70, of Huntingtown passed away October 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 18, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to Raymond Walter and Christine (Boudinot) Eckard. Ronnie lived in Sunbury, OH and moved to Maryland when he was 7. He graduated from Surrattsville High School and attended Community College. While in college, Ronnie volunteered at Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department. He later went to work as a Federal Fireman at Ft. Myer Fire Department in Arlington, VA, working in Arlington National Cemetery and The Pentagon. He retired from the fire department after 25 years of service. Ronnie married Vickie Crow November 12, 1983 and they lived in Harwood for 10 years before moving to Huntingtown, where they have lived for the past 25 years. Ronnie enjoyed watching Star Trek and being around his beloved Dalmatians. Ronnie is survived by his wife Vickie Annette Eckard of Huntingtown, children Thomas Scott Eckard of Jacksonville, FL, Charles Howard Eckard and wife Pamela of La Plata, and Michael Gene Crow and wife Stacey of Edgewater and 7 grandchildren. He
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December 13, 2005. He was the owner of Lusby Liquors for thirty eight years, retiring in January 2000. Tookie was a charter member of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Division and he enjoyed boating, fishing and NASCAR racing. Tookie is survived by his children, Bernie Shea (Denise) of Lusby, MD and Stacy Marshall Shea of Lusby, MD; grandchildren, John Francis Shea and Kiersten Marie Shea; brother-inlaw, Douglas Pardoe; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded by his wife, Betty D. Shea; and his sister, Barbara J. Pardoe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, P.O. Box 189, Solomons, MD 20688. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Franklin Robert “Frank” Coleman
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Marlene Ruth Virgin
Marlene Ruth Virgin, 62, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away October 27, 2018 at her residence. Beloved wife of Lynn C. Virgin; Mother of Crystal Lynn Virgin of Upper Marlboro, MD and the late Russell Joseph Watson, Sr.; Grandmother of Russell Joseph Watson, Jr. LaPlata, MD; Sister of Randy Crispin and his wife Marion of LaPlata, MD and the late Daniel Crispin. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929 Washington, DC 20090-6929, Phone : 800-628-0028; website: ; http://www. aspca.org/Home/Donate Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home,
Melvin (Bud) G. Fletcher
Francis Vincent “Tookie” Shea, 82, of Lusby, MD, passed away on October 29, 2018 at Washington Adventist Hospital. Born June 27, 1936 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Lorena V. Lockie and Earl T. Lockie. Tookie graduated from Calvert High School and married Betty (Denton) Shea whom preceded him in death on
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Franklin Robert “Frank” Coleman, 83, of North Beach passed away October 28, 2018 at Taylor Farms Assisted Living in Bushwood. He was born October 26, 1935 in Mt. Hope, WV to Clifton and Daisy (Cole) Coleman. Frank was raised in West Virginia and joined the U.S. Navy in 1954, where served for four years and later in the Merchant Marines for two. He was employed as a building inspector in the metro area. Frank lived in D.C. for many years and has been a resident of the beach area for the past 50 years. He was a member of the StallingsWilliams Post 206 American Legion in Chesapeake Beach. Frank enjoyed fishing, going to the track and playing slot machines. He is survived by a daughter Terri Lynn Coleman of Chesapeake Beach and good friends Millie Thompson, Jimmy Williams, Carol Poundsberry and Betty Agambar. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Action Network, website: http://parkinsonsaction.org Funeral arrangements were made by
Melvin (Bud) G. Fletcher Jr., 62, of St. Leonard, MD passed away October 28, 2018 at Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his loving wife Debbie, his children (Robert and Buddy), his brother Rodney, and his entire family after a very short six-week battle with a very aggressive cancer. On August 18, 2018; Bud married the love of his life and soul mate - Debbie in a private ceremony on Solomons Island. Married on top of Drum Point Lighthouse – Bud and Debbie did it “their way.” Bud’s pride and joy were his 12 grandchildren and his sons. His travel-
ing, volunteering, and his active participation in the All American Harley Owners Group (HOG) chapter was his passion. His adventures included looking for and painting Kindness Rocks with his wife, cruising, visiting lighthouses, riding his Harley, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. Bud was known to all around him as a man of esteemed character. His leadership abilities, humbleness, and unselfish acts earned the respect of the many friends he gained everywhere he traveled. Bud is survived by his beloved wife Debbie Fletcher; his sons Melvin (Buddy) III (Becki) of Hubert, NC; Robert (Ashley) of St. Leonard, MD; and his adopted son, Christopher (Kelcie) of Whitmire, SC; father Melvin Sr. (Brenda) of Hubert, NC; brothers Robert (Randy) (Michele) of Aberdeen, MD; Rodney of Darlington, MD; and sister Karen (Mark) Hardin of (Cape Carteret, NC). He was preceded in death by his mother; Janet Virginia Fogle and brother; Ronald Jay Fletcher. In 1973 Bud enlisted in the U.S. Navy and soon deployed upon a remarkable career. A true sailor, cruising the Atlantic Ocean as a young Gunners Mate Technician on Destroyers and Frigates and advancing through the ranks to retire with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) as a Chief Petty Officer. While a Chief, his leadership was focused upon his sailors, where he propelled his charges to achieve Command recognition at all of his ensuing duty stations. Everyone was a shipmate to this Chief. Bud retired after 20 years of Highly Decorated and Honorable Military Service (Navy Commendation Medal (3); Navy Achievement Medal (2); Sea SVC Ribbon (3); Good Conduct Medal (4); Oversea SVC Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Navy Unit Commendation; and Expert Pistol Medal) and a few years later began another 21-year career as a Civil Servant for the United States Government.
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Bud carried with him into his Naval Civil Service career a professional dedication to protect the National Security interests of America and get the job done! By now Bud was affectionately known by the family as the “Secret Squirrel.” As the Logistics Director of Aviation Support, he was the one called in when things seemed impossible and Bud would always work tirelessly until a solution was achieved. Bud always put people first, a leader and mentor, but most importantly he was a teacher. Bud strived to position his charges and team to achieve more. He would say, “It’s the people that get the job done,” and Bud took care of his people. Over his 41 years of service; Bud was a Doer and made things happen. He made a lasting impression upon the many lives that had the opportunity of walking with him along his path. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Southern Calvert Baptist Church, 12140 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657. Interment will be private. There will be a tribute motorcycle ride in Bud’s honor following the funeral ceremony, ending at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, 13150 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688. In lieu of flowers, the family also recommends donations be made in honor of Bud Fletcher to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 www.charhall.org or the Calvert Marine Museum, P. O. Box 97, Solomons, Honorwww.calvertmarinemuthe memory of your cherished MD 20688 by sharing thefor storythe of their life seum.com one designated Mainwith friends, neighbors and associates tenance and Restoration of the Drum Point Lighthouse. here in the community. Condolences to the family For details and may to placebe made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. your notice of remembrance, com call 301-373-4125 for assistance.
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ONGOING Winter Wonderland Calvert Gallery, Prince Frederick Shopping Center November 7 – January 7 Wed.-Sun, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Art for the Holiday Season. Twinkling small wonders at affordable prices. Jewelry, paintings, photographs, ceramics and glass pieces. Receptions: Nov. 10 (5:00-8:00) and Dec. 8 (5:00-8:00). 410535-9252. www.calvertarts.org
UPCOMING Thanksgiving Dinner Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet, 4110 3rd St., North Beach 12:00-2:30 PM Complimentary Thanksgiving meal provided for the community on November 22! The Spiritist Society of North Beach and Friends will host a full Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. Entertainment. Prizes. Call 301855-0282 for a reservation or email: ssnb@ssnorthbeach.org.
Thursday, November 8 Journeys Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church Street, Prince Frederick 6:30 – 8:00 PM An 8-week support group focused on helping families heal after a loss of a loved one. 410-535-0892
Friday, November 9 Books & Banter Mystery Book Club Roy Rogers Restaurant, 14000 H G Trueman Rd., Solomons 10:00 - 11:00 AM Gather to discuss the book selection, fun conversation, and great breakfast choices. Meet the 2nd Friday of every month. Open to all. Join the mailing list. Email, bookclub@middlehamandstpeters.org. Special Needs Night Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:00 – 7:00 PM The museum is open exclusively for all individuals with special needs and their families or caregivers. Activities in the Discovery Room. Model train display open until Nov.10 at 1:00. 410-326-2042. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Murder Mystery Dinner Running Hare Vineyard, 150 Adelina Rd, Prince Frederick 5:00 - 9:00 PM
The Community Mediation Center of Calvert presents Crime and Punishment. $60 available at www.calvert-mediation. org/copy-of-events.
soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Public welcome. Make reservations at LBloyer@verizon.net. 410-257-9878. www.ALpost206.org
Baked Pork Loin Dinner American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 - 7:00 PM Dinner in the lower-level dining room includes all the trimmings, salad, and beverage for $12. Public invited. 410257-9878. www.ALpost206.org
Owls of Maryland Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby 7:00 – 11:00 PM For 10 years old and up; adult participation required. Learn about what owls could be living in your backyard as well as the migratory Saw-Whet Owls. See a live owl and a chance to see a wild Saw Whet Owl. $8/non-members. Reservations: 410-535-5327.
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 10 & 11 Unique Boutique Calvert High School, Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick Sat., 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Sun., 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fine Art and Craft Show benefiting Calvert Hospice. Local artists from all three Southern Maryland counties.
Saturday, November 10 PHS Band Yard Sale/Bake Sale/ Empty Can Drive PHS Parking Lot, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Proceeds help the PHS Band Students go to the Alamo Bowl in December or for other Band expenses. Bring empty soda and soup cans. Contact Sandy: artz3@comcast.net. (Inside if rain) Casino Night Auction Gala 1015 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick 6:00 - 10:00 PM Purchase ticket to receive $500 of Ante Up play money to dish out in our casino. Hor d’oeuvres, drinks at the bar and dance the night away! Raffles and silent auction Proceeds benefit the Cardinal Hickey Academy. Open to the public! RSVP required. Tickets/sponsorships/donations at CHA2018GALA.WEEBLY.COM Murder Mystery Dinner Boys & Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach 7:00 PM Gunfight at the OH NO! Corral. Miss Sallie’s Southern Dinner served at 7:30. Cash bar. Wild West attire encouraged. Prizes. $40/person. $60/couple. Info and reservations: 410-257-0007 or 410-286-9880. www.bgcsm.net Country Dance American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 7:00 – 11:00 PM Upper level ballroom. Teachers available for instruction. $15/person includes
Sunday, November 11 Veterans’ Day All You Care to Eat Breakfast American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 8:00 – 11:00 AM On this Fall day, start the day with a hearty breakfast in the upper level Dining Room, Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys for a nominal charge. Public welcome. 410-257-9878. www.ALpost206.org Veterans Day Ceremony Veterans Park, Routes 260 and 261, Chesapeake Beach 1:00 PM Commences with Bells at 11:00 and at 1:00. Following the Ceremony, Veterans Day Open House (2:00), American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Rt. 260. Open for the Public and Members. 410-2579878. www.ALpost206.org Sunday Turkey Shoot Shady Side Community Center, 1431 Snug Harbor Road, 12:00 PM Prizes include ham, turkey, beef, shrimp, sausage, bacon, and winnertake-all. Also Nov. 18. Proceeds benefit South County charities. 410-867-2599. Shoebox Packing Party Union Church, North Beach (next to the Town Hall). 12:00 PM Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts demonstrate God’s love to needy children around the world. Have a free lunch and help packing 500+ shoeboxes. Everyone is invited. FREE event! 410257-3555. www.nbuc.org “On Watch” Memorial Service On site at end of Dowell Road 2:00 PM Thank our veterans for their service. Refreshments following the program.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, Prince Frederick 3:00 PM Jones-Holton-Faulkner Jazz Trio. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/ music/ward-virts-series/index. An Evening on the Red Carpet Calvert Pines Senior Center, Prince Frederick 4:00 – 6:00 PM The Junior Optimist Club of Calvert High School host a Prom for Senior Citizens. Light buffet, music, dancing, commemorative photos, crowning of Prom King and Queen. Free for seniors, reservations required. RSVP by Nov. 9 to Krista Brezina, 410-474-2707.
Tuesday, November 13 Navigating the Holidays SpringHill Suites, 75 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick 1:00 - 2:30 PM Information about coping, remembering, and honoring your loved one during the holiday season. Free. Register. Calvert Hospice at 410-535-0892 ext. 4011 or online at www.calverthospice.org/ education-seminar. Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Department 7:30 PM $1,000 jackpot. Admission is $8/person. Doors open at 5:00. Food and drink for purchase. 301-855-0520
Thu. - Sun., Nov. 15 - 18 Robin Hood Patuxent High School, Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby 7:00 PM (Sunday, 2:00 PM) The Patuxent Harlequins present this classic tale full of action, adventure, and comedy. Family friendly. Adults $10. Students $8. Staff $5. Tickets online: showtix4u.com or at the door. patuxentharlequins.weebly.com/robinhood.html
Thursday, November 15 Calvert Toastmasters Community Resources Bldg., 30 Duke St. Prince Frederick 11:30 AM -12:30 PM Improve your communication and leadership skills, Open to anyone.
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Thursday, November 8
Calvert Conversations. 10:0011:00am. Some of the who, what, where, why and when of local history! We sometimes “meet up” at local places. Call 410-257-2411 for up-to-date information. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Teen Movie Club! Teen Titans Go! 6:00-8:00pm. Watch a cool movie, hang out with your friends! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, November 9
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, November 10
Celebrate Calvert WWI veterans with the Naval Academy Brass Quintet. 11:00-12:00pm. Calvert Library commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Highlighted will be the names of those who served and died, as listed on the Court House monument, erected in 1920. The Naval Academy Brass Quintet will be providing a musical tribute starting at 10:45am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Science Saturdays! 2:30-3:30pm. Join us for a STEM-based program series designed to get kids in K-3rd grade thinking like scientists. This month we’ll explore Fossils and Sharks’ Teeth! Please register. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Monday, November 12
JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
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Calvert Eats Local- Dine Out (Dream Weaver’s Cafe). 7:00-8:30pm. Reserve your spot at Dream Weaver’s eat local celebration. Price is $30/person and includes tax and tip. Checks should be made payable to Dream Weaver Cafe. The menu is subject to change depending on locally available ingredients of course, but has in the past included pork chops from Windy Willow, sausage from Windy Willow, herb roasted chicken with sausage stuffing, butternut squash soup, pommes anna (potatoes), apple/ cabbage/onion/cheese casserole, apple cobbler and sweet potato pies. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas and great food! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, November 13
Board of Library Trustees meeting. 2:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Flying Needles: Knitting, Crocheting & Portable Crafting Group. 6:009:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Wednesday, November 14
MD Workforce Exchange Resume Workshop. 10:00-12:00pm. Basic resume writing and tips class. If you are looking for a job or thinking of looking for a better job, don’t miss this free class. There will be an opportunity for one-on-one help as well so bring your current resume if you have one. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, November 15
Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop. 2:00-3:30pm. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 6 double-spaced copies of your work, 500-800 words, to discuss and share with the group. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Friends of the Library Board of Directors. 5:30-6:30pm. Friends of Library monthly meeting. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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Centers Closing
Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, November 12 for Veterans Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer!
The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert County Office on Aging, is looking for volunteers to serve as tax counselors to prepare, review and e-file 2018 tax returns at each of the 3 centers in 2019. All Tax-Aide volunteers will be required to pass the IRS Maryland certification test. Training will be offered in late 2018 and/ or early 2019. If these volunteer opportunities interest you, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606.
Mass Notification Alerts
The Office on Aging is collaborating with Calvert County Emergency Management to reach out to seniors who would like to participate in a mass notification system. You can receive emails, text messages, or phone calls to notify you about weather emergencies, closures, or other types of community alerts. If interested, please sign up at any of our senior centers.
AARP Driver Safety Class
Calvert Pines Senior Center will be hosting the AARP Driver Safety Class, Tuesday, December 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The fee for this class is $15/ AARP members, $20/non-mem-
bers. Members must show AARP cards. Please call to pre-register, 410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Make decorative filled boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse Send Off, Wednesday, November 14, 10:30 a.m. Encourage children around the world this holiday season. Enjoy live music by Christine as she sings your favorites, Monday, November 19, 12:30 p.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Live music and comedy blend together for a truly entertaining time. Join us Wednesday, November 14, 10:30 a.m. for Tom Delaney’s Music and Comedy. Create a lovely Giving Plate, Thursday, November 15, 10 a.m. just in time for the holidays. All supplies are included. Fee: $5 per person. Pre-registration required.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
The passing of a loved one is a difficult. Join us Tuesday, November 13, 1 p.m. for Grief and Loss Support Group. Give yourself a change to win gift cards, crafts, and other great prizes at our Senior Council rafflestyle auction, Friday, November 16, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. All proceeds go back into the programs offered at the center. Pre-register for our traditional Thanksgiving meal by November 9.
Eating Together Menu
Monday, November 12
Centers Closed for Veterans Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
Thursday, November 15
Tuesday, November 13
Baked Ham, Green Beans, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Apple Pie w/Whipped Topping, Fresh Citrus Cup
Wednesday, November 14
Roast Turkey, Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Baked Apples, Pumpkin Pie
Meatloaf, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Dinner Roll, Peach Crisp Egg Salad Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato Slices, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, 3-Bean Salad, Banana
Friday, November 16
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
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Calvert NAACP Branch Remembers World War I
Members of the Butler family accepted the proclamation for their relative, James Butler, who died of pneumonia in France in 1918. He is buried at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France. Brigadier General Jenkins Odoms, Jr. (Ret.) on the left helped present the proclamations.
By Dick Myers Editor It was a celebration of a joyous time in U.S. history. It also was a remembrance of one of the country’s darkest hours. When the Calvert County Branch of the NAACP gathered Nov. 3 at the Rod ‘N Reel in Chesapeake Beach for their annual fall luncheon, they were celebrating the 100th anniversary of the armistice with Germany that ended Word War I. But, they also were remembering the horrible treatment of black troops during the war and the riot in Houston, Tx. in 1917 that led to the hanging of 19 black American soldiers. Seven black soldiers from Calvert County who served in and died during WWI were also honored in a ceremony that included family members receiving proclamations. The names of those black soldiers are inscribed on the WW I monument on courthouse square in Prince Fredrick on the back side from where the white names are inscribed. The event featured a movie on the role of African Americans in World War I. Some black leaders, such as civil rights Publisher Associate Publisher General Manager Al Dailey Advertising Jen Stotler Tim Flaherty Kathy Smith
activist, writer and editor W.E.B. DuBois, encouraged black participation in the war in hopes that it would help overcome what was then a deeply-segregated society. He would later come to regret that stance because of the way blacks were treated during the war. Most of the 250,000 blacks who served in segregated units were relegated to menial tasks on bases. Twenty-percent did serve in combat but most were assigned to French units because the French were more tolerant. But even that acceptance was tested by a memo to the French, included in the event program, from Col. J.L.A. Linard, which warned: “The vices of the Negro are a constant menace to the American who has to repress them sternly.” The memo went on to say: “We must prevent the rise of any degree of intimacy between French officers and black officers. We may be courteous and amiable with these last, but we cannot deal with them on th same plane as white Ameri n officers, without deeply wounding the latter.” Back on the Homefront, the marching off to war left a void at U.S. factories that Thomas McKay
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was quickly filled by more than 300,000 blacks migrating from the south to large northern cities. White fear of that migration was stoked by the highly incendiary movie “Birth of a Nation.” A riot ensued in St. Louis fueled by that white backlash and riots soon spread to other cities. Bur an incident largely unseen in U.S. history books occurred in Houston, Tx. where a unit of black troops was stationed at Camp Logan. Two members of that black unit were unjustly rounded up in connection with an incident in which they were not involved. Word spread to the camp that one of those men had been killed. What ensued was a group of those soldiers marching from camp into Houston and when the dust had settled 17 people were dead (four police officers, nine civilians and two soldiers) and when it was all over 19 black soldiers had been quickly court martialed and hanged and dozens of others imprisoned for life. Many of the witnesses were unable to identify the perpetrators yet all of the members of the black unit were rounded up and at least some of those hanged were innocent.
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Calvert County NAACP Branch President Michael Kent said of the Houston incident, “Now you can see the backdrop to those from Calvert County of what they had to endure in service.” In the corner of the banquet hall was an empty chair draped in black to symbolize those who didn’t come home from WW I. Those included black Calvert County residents Alonza Brown, James Butler, Wallis Curtis, John Gross, Thornton Gorman, Joseph S. Jones and Benjamin Kent, who was a relative of the NAACP president. Citations prepared by Senator Mike Miller and Delegate Michael Jackson, who were in attendance, and others including the county commissioners, were read and presented by representatives of the county’s churches. Also at the event, new NAACP life members were presented, including delegate candidate Jason Fowler. And, the Woman of the World Award was presented to Delores Mackall, chapter recording secretary and one of the luncheon organizing members. dickmyers@countytimnes.net
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