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Bernie’s Beloved Betty Passes Away By Dick Myers Editor

Betty Lou Fowler, 85, passed away on November 5th at her home surrounded by her family. She and Bernie Fowler, Sr. were married for 69 years. Bernie was the more public figure of the family, having served as county commissioner, state senator and nationally-recognized advocate for the Patuxent River. But, his wife was beside him all the way and lived a memorable life in her own right. Margaret Dunkle, past chairperson on the Calvert County Commission for Women, noted, “ While her husband, Bernie, was (and still is) very much the public face of the best of Calvert County, Betty epitomized the private soul of this special place. The ideals of faith, hope and love that guided her life are a model for us all.” Bernie, when asked by The County Tines what he would like everyone to remember about Betty, said, “She always had to help people. It was helping a little old lady across the street with her groceries. She was shoved in and it was a nervous event because of traffic. She said, ‘Wait a minute, honey,’ and she’d go to help.” “I learned over the years if she saw something, she was going try to do the best she could to make it easy,” he said, including visiting people in the hospital. Bernie heard from a man whose mother Betty visited in the hospital, “I’ll never forget your wife. She visited her and she said a prayer over her.” Bernie added, “ So I’d like people to know that she was in love with our Lord and Savior and that she had such a kind heart.” Bernie and Betty met after he came back to Calvert County from his military service and started a boat rental business. Her family from DC were one of his best customers. Her mother said to him, “Bernie, have you got a minute? I want you to meet my daughter. And when she slipped out of that Oldsmobile, I am telling you, it was love at first sight, for both it was similar. It’s just a wonderful experience.” The two dated for a year and he spent a lot of time in DC but when he proposed she and her family at first resisted because she was quite a bit younger than he was. But eventually they eloped and her family quickly came around. Bernie had by then purchased a couple of lots on Broome’s Island. He started a laundromat business in Prince Frederick and from the earnings the couple built a home on the island where they lived until 1998 and where they raised a family. Bernie got involved in politics, he said, when he went with a group of countians to a hearing in Annapolis to testify against the proposal to establish a dog racing track in the county. He was asked to be the spokesman. Vice chair of that committee was Steny Hoyer, and they became lifelong friends.

Betty and Bernie Fowler at this year’s Bernie Fowler Wade-in in June at Jefferson Patterson Park.

When Bernie decided to run for county commissioner, he consulted first with Betty. “Tell me why you want to get into politics (she asked). I told her, I said, well, it’s a long story.” So, he told her about his opposition to the dog park, but also about his concerns about the Patuxent River and about the then poor quality of the schools in Calvert County. She agreed and she was right by his side on the journey. ”And, of that it was because she was detail-oriented. She would say, “honey, have you got your driver’s license? Have you got your money? Your glasses, sunglasses.’ If she’d go down a litany of things and most of the time I would have forgotten something.” Bernie added, “If the people could just remember that she had a kind heart. She was very spiritually driven with no compromise and she had an uncompromised love for her family.” The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 2018, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held for the public from 10:30a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. A private interment with the family will be held later. Betty’s final request was that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Calvert Hospice or Farming 4 Hunger (her son Bernie Fowler, Jr.’s non-profit organization) to help people in need. dickmyers@counytimes.net

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In striking down the state’s 2011 redistricting map last week, a U.S. District Court panel of judges not only demanded that the 6 th Congressional District be redrawn but it named 5th District Congressman and former House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer as a “serial gerrymanderer.” The court ruled that the 2011 redrawing of the 6 th District, which spanned Northern Maryland from east to west, was a deliberate ploy to dilute the solidly Republican district by removing 66,000 Republican voters from the district and replacing them with about 24,000 Democrat ones. In essence, leadership Democrats including then governor Martin O’Malley and Hoyer had a map drawn that took the northeastern corner of the district and shifted it down into Montgomery County and a portion of Frederick Congressman Steny Hoyer County. gerrymanderer.” The majority opinion of Todd Eberly, professor of politithe court stated: “The State specifically intended to diminish the value cal science at St. Mary’s College of of those targeted citizens’ votes by re- Maryland, said state Democrats could moving a substantial number of them either redraw the map and submit it from the Sixth District and replacing to approval by the judicial panel or them with Democratic voters for the chose to appeal it through the office purpose of denying, as a practical of Maryland Attorney General Brian matter, the targeted voters the oppor- Frosh. It was likely they would appeal, Ebtunity to elect the candidate of their erly said, to wait until the 2020 census choice.” The opinion names Hoyer, who necessitated a redrawing, but by then lives in St. Mary’s County, as taking the next election would be over. “If they appeal, it hardly looks the lead on redrawing the congressional districts seven years ago outside good,” said Eberly. “That doesn’t mean they won’t do it. of the public sphere of the process. “They hired a firm to draw a map “To carry out the process, Governor O’Malley appointed the Governor’s before any hearing took place. That’s Redistricting Advisory Committee as damning.” The invalidation of the map by the the public face of his effort, directing it to hold public hearings and recom- federal court could give Gov. Larry mend a redistricting plan,” the rul- Hogan added leverage for support of ing reads. “But at the same time, he legislation that would make the redis‘asked Congressman [Steny] Hoyer, as tricting process non-partisan. “We are moving towards a point the dean of the [U.S.] House delegation,’ to ‘lead the effort . . . to inform in time where gerrymandering will the [Advisory Committee] about con- end,” Eberly said. “The only question gressional redistricting’ and ‘come up for [Maryland] Democrats is whether with a map that a majority of the con- they will go kicking and screaming or if they will stand up and do the right gressional delegation supports.’” To do this, Hoyer, and other mem- thing.” Hoyer’s office did not respond to a bers of the Democrat delegation, hired NCEC Services Inc., a political con- call seeking comment for this article. sulting firm, to redraw the map while guyleonard@countytimes.net public hearings were being held. The opinion noted that Hoyer had referred to himself as a “serial

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Proposals for Correctional Officers Create Controversy correctional officers name to “correctional deputies.” According to County Attorney John Norris, that proposal would also legislatively put those men and women under the constitutional office of the sheriff, which now has the legal mandate for court security and process serving. Because the county does not have a police department, the sheriff’s responsibilities extend well beyond that. The dissenting word on the proposals came from Commissioner Pat Nutter, who is in his final days on the job after choosing not to seek reelection. When the dust had settled, the commissioner majority did support the Correctional Officers Bill of Rights, but was split on the idea of remaining the correctional officers. Since Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. was not present, the final vote was two for and two against the renaming. That split decision could either go to the legislators when they meet with the commissioners on Dec. 4, or there could be another vote with Slaughenhoupt in attendance at their Nov, 27 meeting. Nutter began the discussion by asking Evans what was “broken” with the current system? He responded, “Nothing is broken but you always strive for betterment of those involved.” Nutter responded that often when you try to fix things, bad consequences can follow. “It may cause people to believe it’s another police power,” Nutter, a retired

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By Dick Myers Editor Sheriff Mike Evans’ proposals for changes in the oversight of his correctional officers were met with controversy Nov. 13 as the county commissioners voted on their proposed legislative package. One proposal would put the men and women who work in the Detention Center under a Correctional Officers Bill of Rights, similar to Charles County. The officers are currently under the county merit system and disciplinary action is handled under that system by a civilian board. The second proposal would change the

policeman, said about the proposed Correctional Officers Bill of Rights. Commissioner Vice President Tom Hejl, also a retired policeman and also a lame duck commisioners, said most people don’t trust government enough to expect strong disciplinary action but they do trust police to do that. He thus concluded that peers reviewing disciplinary action might be stricter than a citizen board of the county merit system. Commissioner Mike Hart said, “Most people believe that police are good people,” indicating they would trust the police to make the right decisions. He said peers reviewing potential disciplinary actions could be stricter because mistakes made by other officers “could hurt them.” The vote to create the Correctional Officers Bill of Rights passed by 3-1 with Nutter dissenting. But when it came to make a decision on changing the name to correctional deputies, Commissioner Steve Weems joined Nutter in opposition. Regarding that name change, Weems wanted to know if it had been vetted to those who work in the detention center Assistant Sheriff Dave McDowell said it had. “I have not heard any negative feedback,” McDowell said. “It doesn’t make any sense to me,” Nutter said of the proposal. Hejl said he had some qualms about it because it could give correctional officers the belief

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Veterans Honored at ‘On Watch Memorial’ Ceremony By Dick Myers Editor

It stands watch over Solomons Harbor, a reminder of the small town’s big role in World War II. The Solomons On Watch Memorial has also become the venue for one of the area’s annual Veteran’s Day ceremonies. Guest speaker for the event, Patuxent River Naval Air Station Executive Officer Capt. Chris Cox, who billed himself as an amateur historian, gave a history lesson of the land on which the On Watch Memorial now stands. He said early engagements after Pearl Harbor led to the conclusion that training was needed for amphibious operations. On June 11 of 1942, Cox said, Solomons was selected as a training location and during the war 68,000 sailors were trained there before going off to operations in places such as the ironicallynamed Solomons Islands in the Pacific. Cox said that lessons learned and training performed at the Solomons base helped win the war. The executive officer also noted that a USO was located in Solomons during the war . He said the monument not only honors those who served during the war, but It also “stands as testa-

ment to this community’s hospitality.” Following the speech by Capt. Cox, he and former state senator and Calvert County commissioner Bernie Fowler laid a wreath at the base of the On Watch Memorial. Fowler’s wife Betty passed away on Nov. 5 (see separate story). Rev. Dottie Yunger, pastor of Solomons United Methodist Church, noted in her benediction that Fowler coming to the event after such a loss was a symbol of sacrifices that families of veterans make all the time. “War dictates that our veterans’ call to duty never ends,” she said. The annual event was sponsored by Calvert Marine Museum. Master of Ceremonies was museum volunteer Bruce Yewell. Jack Fringer, a member of the museum board of governors, noted some of their regular activities for veterans and active service members, including sending care packages to those overseas and having programs for residents of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. The Patuxent River Naval Air Station color guard presented the colors during the event. Refreshments were provided by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. It was the late commission-

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Patuxent River Naval Air Station Executive Officer Capt. Chris Cox and Bernie Fowler salute after the wreath laying ceremony at the On Watch Memorial during the annual Veterans Day event.

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Citizens Weigh In on Town Master Plan By Dick Myers Editor

The Chesapeake Beach Planning Commission has been busy at work on the update of the town’s comprehensive plan. The planners held three special work sessions in September and continued to meet in October to gather citizen input for the product that is expected to be completed sometime next year. In developing the rewrite, the planning commission is asking citizens three questions during the work sessions: • What would Chesapeake Beach look like if you had the power to make it any way you wanted? • What would you preserve about the town and what would you change about it? • Imagine you are in a future generation of town residents and tell us what would impress you most about the thoughtfulness and vision of today’s citizen planners? The following synopsis of the respons-

es was created by the planners: Develop the Vibrancy of the Community The participants want to bring about a welcoming, thriving and creative local business and tourism economy, expand dining and shopping opportunities, cultivate cultural activities and offerings, improve waterfront access, and create recreational options for the young, including beach access. Ideas emerged about creating a town center and community gathering place, promoting new housing opportunities for all incomes and for seniors in particular and enhancing pedestrian safety, improving streetscapes, and “leveraging” technologies to improve the quality of life in “town centers,” including universal internet and Wi-Fi in town. Participants said the town should grow in a steady and controlled manner and the town should be “open to all ages and income levels.” Enhance the Cohesiveness of the Town Perhaps, recognizing the way the town is fragmented by Fishing Creek and natural resource areas and the connecting role of past projects like the Boardwalk and the Fishing Creek Railway Tail, participants stressed a desire to continue connecting communities and promoting “cohesive” development. Participants cited the need for bikeways and side-

walks, expanding trails, and creating or “expanding on the concept of a town center” and a “Main Street/” Preserving and Enhancing the Small-Town Charm Participants want to preserve the connection with the town’s historic development as a Chesapeake Bay maritime community. Participants said they would like to preserve the “small town atmosphere”, “small town charm”, “sense of place,” and “promote education and activities that provide future generations a sense of pride for the town’s past.” They also mentioned improvements that would enhance the town’s historic character like placing utilities ungrounded and reducing sign clutter. Living in Balance with the Environment Participants want to keep the open spaces and park-like elements of the town, increase accessibility to nature, protect “open vistas” and “scenic character,” and expand public access to the Bay including from Brownie Beach south to Randal Cliffs. They also want to safeguard the town from flooding and erosion, restore streams, improve and maintain the water quality of the Bay and aquatic life, address runoff issues and stabilize the cliffs along the boardwalk. They mentioned climate change

and having “sustainable” development, being “stewards of natural resources” and preventing sewer overflows into the marsh at the WWTP. Public Facilities and Services and Utilities The participants contributed ideas about infrastructure and utilities. They want to see wind and solar innovations in energy, elimination of the clutter of overhead wires, the extension of sewer service to areas of the Town now unserved, extension of sidewalks and improved crosswalks, emergency planning, a new water taxi service and the creation of more public parking and bus services. Improved telecommunications and faster internet services were also stressed. Planning Commission Chairman Jeffrey Foltz discussed the process with the mayor and town council at their Oct. 25 meeting. Foltz said one of the issues on the table for the plan update is what the town might look like in the year 2100 with a predicted Chesapeake Bay rise of five feet. The planners are also incorporating concerns from the town’s walkability committee, including planning for sidewalks, in the update process. dickmyers@counytimes.net

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The following list of pending site plans was presented to the Calvert County Planning Commission at their Nov. 14 meeting. That means that the proposals are on the list for consideration by the planning commission at a future meeting. Those meetings are now normally being held at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center (HEBCC), 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, although this meeting was held at the Calvert Pines Senior Center.. 1) SPR-2017-266, Calvert Hills East. Located on the west side of North Prince Frederick Boulevard and Radio Road in Prince Frederick on five (5) parcels consisting of 22.57 acres, zoned PFTC, Village District. The proposed five (5) new buildings contain 96 apartments, a maintenance building, required parking, utilities and recreation area. The project is on public water & sewer. The

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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter entered her residence and stole $20 from her bedroom. Burglary: 18-59885 On November 3, 2018 Deputy O’Donnell responded to Josh Way, St. Leonard for the report of a burglary. The complainant advised sometime between October 31st and November 3rd an unknown suspect(s) broke into his garage. Several items were moved but nothing was taken. Damaged Property: 18-58823 On October 29, 2018 Deputy Parks responded to Wilson Road, Prince Frederick for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised the window on her front door had a crack in it.

During the week of October 29 – November 4 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,458 calls for service throughout the community.

Burglary: 18-59310 On October 31, 2018 Deputy Boerum responded to Tomahawk Trail, Lusby for the report of a burglary. The complainant advised sometime between 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM an unknown suspect(s)

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Theft: 18-59101 On October 30, 2018 Deputy Kreps responded to Safeway in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised at 7:20 PM an unknown suspect stole three clusters of Dungeness crab legs from the meat department. The value of stolen items is $36.

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Police Investigate KKK Recruitment Fliers By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Law enforcement officials in both Calvert and St. Mary’s counties have confirmed a coordinated effort to distribute recruitment fliers apparently promoting the Ku Klux Klan. Sheriff Mike Evans told The County Times that the fliers were distributed in the southern portion of the county. There was apparently no contact between those distributing the fliers and the owners of the residences were they were left, Evans said. “We got a lookout for the vehicle involved,” Evans said in a Tuesday interview. “We have not found them. “This is not illegal but it’s something we’d look into and talk to the person doing it to find out their intentions.” Evans said there was one report of the flier being left at a residence in the Mill Bridge area of Lusby on Veterans Day and another in the Oakland Hall neighborhood the day prior. The suspected vehicle is described only as a maroon pickup truck, Evans said. The fliers were left inside plastic baggies, with bird seed inside one, an apparent attempt to weigh down the package for easier throwing. The flier does not mention the Ku Klux Klan, but rather the Kool Kids Klub, with a drawing of a hooded klansman next to the headline “The Kool

Kids Klub Wants You.” The flier goes on to talk about “White Patriot Christian American Family Tired of Watching [their] Country Being Sucked Down The Drain” and “Black Lives Matter Group They Are Thugs,” A copy of the flier was sent to The County Times from Evans via a posting on Facebook. The person posting on Facebook said the maroon truck had Virginia license plates. Another portion of the flier had pictures comparing black people to a chimpanzee. In neighboring St. Mary’s County fliers were reported to have been distributed in Leonardtown, Scotland and in California, according to Jason Babcock, sheriff’s office spokesperson. When residents discovered the fliers, left at the end of their driveways in the Academy Hills neighborhood, they informed the sheriff’s office, Babcock said. “We’re not looking into it as anything illegal,” he said. “There have been no threats made and there have been no threats to the community.” In response to the fliers and their message, members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Southern Maryland, based in Leonardtown, have organized a candle light vigil to be held in the town square Nov. 14 at 6p.m.

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Chesapeake Biological Lab Receives Gift Raising Awareness of Hospice and Palliative Care Garden Club Supports SEM Mentoring Hospice is not a place but is highquality care that enables patients and families to focus on living as fully as possible despite a life-limiting illness. Palliative care brings this holistic model of care to people earlier in the course of a serious illness. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and hospice and palliative care programs across the country are reaching out to help people understand all that hospice and palliative care offer. In recent months, a number of notable Americans have died. They include Senator John McCain, the queen of soul Aretha Franklin, and former first lady Barbara Bush. In many media reports, they were described as having “given up” on curative care late in their lives. Ms. Franklin opted for hospice care; Mrs. Bush received what was described as “comfort care.” “It is essential that people understand that hospice and palliative care is not giving up, it is not the abandonment of care, it is not reserved for the imminently dying,” said Edo Banach, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

“Hospice is a successful model of person-centered care that brings hope, dignity and compassion when they are most needed. This is one reason that the national My Hospice Campaign was launched this year.” Every year, nearly 1.5 million Medicare beneficiaries receive care from hospices in this country, reports NHPCO. Hospice and palliative care programs provide pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and spiritual care to patients and their family caregivers when a cure is not possible. Calvert Hospice has been serving patients and families in Calvert County since 1984. Throughout the month of November, we will be joining organizations across the nation hosting activities that will help the community understand how beneficial hospice and palliative care can be. To learn more about Calvert Hospice, please visit our website at calverthospice.org or call 410-535-0892 Press Release from Calvert Hospice

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The Chesapeake Garden Club has donated $1,200 to the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) in support of a mentoring project created by Dr. Laura Lapham, Assistant Professor. Dr. Lapham created the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program with funding from a L’Oreal Changing the Face of STEM mentoring grant, and a partnership between the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory and the College of Southern Maryland. This past spring, Lapham, a 2008 L’Oreal USA Women in Science Fellow, gave a lecture on methane biogeochemistry to students in Assistant Professor Lori Crocker’s biology class at the College of Southern Maryland. Then several of the students boarded the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science research ship, the R/V Rachel Carson, to get a hands-on experience as a marine scientist. Students were able to collect water and sediment samples on the ship, and process them in the laboratory back at CBL. Finally, Lapham chose an intern to analyze the samples collected on the research cruise and report the findings. The Garden Club’s generous donation will allow the intern to continue their work at CBL beyond the original grant. Lapham’s work at CBL includes understanding the impact of environmental changes

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‘Got To Give’ Generates Funding for Hospice The output of funds have risen as the Gott Company continues to support charities through “Got To Give” program at the Fastop locations throughout Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. After providing continuous support for Calvert Hospice over many years, the company decided to take their support one step further and raise funds for the Burnett Calvert Hospice House through its newly developed donation program. Doubling what customers contributed at Fastop checkout counters, Calvert Hospice received a total of $3,054.46 which will help offset operating expense such as staffing and patient care. “Of the 65 residents we cared for at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House in 2017, 45% of them did not have the money to pay the full room and board fee,” explains Director of Development Claire Piason. “It is because of compassionate people like you that allow us to provide care and support to anyone in need regardless of their financial circumstances.” The Gott Company looks to continue raising money for local charities through its Fastop stores. Customers are encouraged to continue donating when they stop by any one of eight Fastop locations throughout the southern Maryland area. We appreciate the customers and crew members getting behind the campaign to ensure it is successful,” says Jim Miller, Gott Company Operations Manager. Customers who donate are encouraged to snap a picture of their donation and join the online conversation by using the hashtag #GOTToGive. The Gott Company is a third-generation familyowned business focused on distributing petroleum products, as well as operating convenience stores and

(Left to right) Calvert Hospice Director of Development Claire Piason, The Gott Company Operations Manager Jim Miller, Calvert Hospice Executive Director Jean Fleming.

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Patuxent Habitat Tops Eagle Scout Project: Off Two Veterans Homes Railway Museum Benches The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. has granted Patuxent Habitat for Humanity (PHH) funding from their Veterans Critical Home Repair Program. Since receiving these funds PHFH has completed seven repairs for our local veterans and has three more repairs scheduled before the end of 2018. In the past two weeks PHH replaced a roof and gutters plus had termite treatment performed for WWII Army Veteran,. George Somerville of Leonardtown. Also completed was the roof and gutter replacement for Marine Veteran, Bryan Williams of Lusby. These repairs were done in partnership with Jerry Lewis Roofing Company, Rhodes Seamless Gutters and Angel Systems, Inc. These local veterans are now living in the home they love with the comfortable conditions that we all deserve! The Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Veteran Critical Repair Program is designed to repair homes for military veterans and their families. The program will assist with repairs identified in Habitat’s Critical Home Repair guidelines that may vary from roof repair and structural wall repairs to installing wheel chair

ramps and remodeling bathrooms to be easily used by veterans with disabilities. If you would like to donate or volunteer for veteran programs please call Laurie at 301-863-6227 or email laurie@patuxenthabitat.org for more information. About Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and works to create decent, affordable housing in partnership with those in need in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. We are building strength, stability and independence by building on a foundation that strengthens our community. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at 21600 Great Mills Road Unit 18A, Lexington Park, MD 20653. For more information about donating money to the affiliate or to donate items to the ReStore please visit our website www.patuxenthabitat.org. If you would like to volunteer contact Laurie at laurie@patuxenthabitat.org or call 301863-6227. Every donation helps a family help themselves. Press Release from Patuxent Habitat for Humanity

Life Scout Vincent Ascosi of Troop 91 with Railway Museum volunteers Mike Sweeney and John Reidesel.

The Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is publicly thanking Life Scout Vincent Ascosi, Troop 91, for recently refurbishing and repainting six benches for the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. This was his required public service project needed to reach his goal of earning Eagle Scout rank. Generous donations for the project were given by the Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and the Rod N Reel Resort and Spa. Vincent conceived and presented the project idea to museum personnel in August, 2018 and completed and returned the benches to the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum in October ,2018. Press Release from Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum

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Chesapeake Beach Oyst

Growing Oysters to Save the Ba By Dick Myers Editor

Bear with me. At the risk of incurring the wrath of journalists everywhere, I am about to interject myself into the first few paragraphs of this story. I do so to help make a point, perhaps the main point of this feature story. This past Saturday I took advan-

tage of the all-you-can-eat raw and steamed oysters at Stoney’s. Cost was $18 so I figured at the going rate of a dollar an oyster I would have to eat 18 to break even. I ate three dozen. That’s the equivalent to a buy-one, get-one-free offer. But I didn’t do it just to save money I love to eat oysters. Three dozen was a piece of cake, only better. John Bacon doesn’t like to eat

them, which is odd because he could easily be called Mr. Oyster, or Mr. Bivalve, for his leadership of the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS), which has transplanted almost a million oysters from Fishing Creek to the Chesapeake Bay. When he first got involved with CBOCS he was clueless about oysters. “I didn’t know anything about them and I didn’t like them,” he said, adding, “I still don’t eat them.” Like myself, Bacon loves oysters, just for a different reason. He likes the fact they filter the Chesapeake Bay of pollutants. Seventy years ago, there were one hundred times more oysters in the Bay than there are now. The Bay was much cleaner. That lesson is one of the reasons why every year fifth graders from northern Calvert County public schools take field trips to see what CBOCS is doing. Bacon grew up in western New York state and western Pennsylvania and went to Cornell University, where he majored in biological and environ-

mental engineering. Upon graduation, he had difficulty finding a job in his field. “ The only one that I really found was in Hawaii and we decided not to go there. I wound up as a process control engineer and manager for a large chemical company,” he explained. He helped build plastics factories. In his sometimes self-deprecating but engaging manner, he said his retirement passion for oysters is making up for his chemical career, although he quickly adds that we would have a hard time living without plastics. Later he came to the DC area to work as a contractor for NASA in process control and development and later at the Applied Physics Laboratory. While there, he and his wife moved to Chesapeake Beach. “My wife and I always wanted to live on water. And, so we surveyed the Chesapeake Bay from up north down south and looked at most every street and when we came down the hill on Route 260, we said, ‘This has got to

A Sunderland E.S student holds the scavenger hunt board.

CBOCS President John Bacon.

Students help measure Fishing Creek’s water quality.

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Shisler suggested to Bacon that his group provide that. Bacon said he thought when the program started they were going to teach the kids about oysters. “And, they came and we started to explain what the oysters do and how many gallons they filter and all of the things about oysters that we had learned. And they were shaking their heads, yes, yes, yes. We know all about that.” “They had been sitting in the classroom, they had been working with their smart boards and their papers and all of that and that’s all they had been learning there. They hadn’t touched an oyster. They hadn’t measured water quality. And so, it’s the hands- on experience that comes at the end of the program, which ties it all together,” Bacon said. The County Times visited on Nov. 8 with Bacon and CBOCS education director Ron Draper, also a retiree, as they gave two fifth grade classes from Sunderland Elementary School that hands-on experience. Students go through a series of stations and at each one an educator from the Calvert County Department of Natural Resources gives the students handson demonstrations on marine life that

live in oyster beds, viewing and measuring oyster spat (which are oyster larvae growing on oyster shells), water quality sampling and water depth gauging. While waiting for a station the kids are sent on a scavenger hunt to find marine life and natural vegetation. CBOCS receives shells from a state oyster hatchery after the shells are populated with larva the size of poppy seeds. They attach to the shells and start to grow as spat. Those shells are then placed in cages dangling from the boardwalk. Next spring, they will be of the size to transplant out into the Bay, which will be CBOCS’ ninth transplanting effort. Before going to the stations, Draper tells the students that what they are measuring is important because it tells them if there are any changes to the environment that could affect the growing of oysters. Draper also tells the students of an historic incident that epitomizes the fate of the Bay’s oyster crop. He said in 1970 an oyster reef off Chesapeake Beach was opened to harvesting and within 10 days they had harvested 75,0000 bushels and it was depleted. He quickly tells the students, however

that most of the Bay’s watermen today are as interested as they are in seeing oysters rebound. Bacon talked about the importance of their reef in the Bay because it is there that those growing oysters will be doing their job of helping to filter the Bay: Those oysters will never be harvested. He explains there are two kinds of oysters, ones that reproduces faster, and the other which grow slower and are better filters. The reef has the latter kind of oysters. Abner’s Restaurant, which sits right across the boardwalk from where CBOCS is raising their oysters, has been growing the faster-growing oysters off its dock and relocating them on their own reef in the Bay. Now after just two years they are ready for their restaurant customers. “The reef out there is in 20 feet of water and it’s got about 800,000 to 900,000 oysters on it right now. And that’s from zero eight years ago.’ He added, “So that’s an awful lot of filtering that’s going on out there in the Bay. And then you multiply that by the numbers of oysters that other groups are putting in.” But Bacon puts things in perspective: “So that means we’re do-

ing a better job. A better job is not enough. If you really want to know the answer, in my opinion, we need more and more and more and more oysters going into the Bay and the states working on it. Then the federal government’s working on it and volunteer programs working on it and so the objective is to go from one percent of what it used to be to 10 percent over the next 10 years and if we can do that, that’ll be spectacular because the pollution is coming. You know, we got one of the things that has to happen in this world to stop the pollution.” In Chesapeake Beach’s little microcosm of the pollution problem, more volunteers are needed to carry on the work, Bacon said. “Initially we had 106 people sign up and over the years the levels have dropped off and we have a core of about 12 to 15 who do all the work, except when we are moving oysters in and out of the creek.” To find out more about CBOCS including how to volunteer, go to: ht t p://w w w.che s ap e a ke - b e a ch . md.us/cbocs.htm dickmyers@countytimes.net

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PROTECT YOUR BENEFICIARIES AGAINST In Our Community INSURANCE COMPANIES

Many people purchase life insurance to provide cash to their loved ones when they die. They pay premiums for years on these policies and fully expect that their beneficiaries will receive the payouts on these policies promptly. In a shocking report, “Sixty Minutes” highlighted the actions of major insurance companies (all the names we know) in delaying or not paying death benefits to beneficiaries. After all, the longer the insurance company takes to pay out death benefits, the more money they make from investing the cash. How can this happen? Easily. If you have designated a beneficiary for your life insurance policy and have not told that beneficiary they will receive a death benefit payout when you die, insurance companies take the position that they are under no obligation to go looking for your beneficiary. The beneficiary must contact the insurance company with a copy of your death certificate to obtain the payout. So, not telling a beneficiary that they are a beneficiary and that, to obtain a payout, they must take action to advise the insurance company of your death, defeats the purpose of having life insurance. What should you do to protect your beneficiaries? Step 1: GET a copy of your beneficiary designation from your life insurance company. While you are doing that, take a look at whom you have designated as a beneficiary and make sure it’s what you want. It is easy to change a beneficiary. Every insurance company will send you a change of beneficiary form but you have to ask for it. Step 2: TELL your beneficiary that they are the designated beneficiary for your life insurance policy. Give them the name of the life insurance company, their address, and a copy of the beneficiary designation. Step 3: ADVISE the Beneficiary that, upon your death, they must send a written request to the insurance company for the death benefit, including a copy of your death certificate, along with a copy of the beneficiary designation and proof (through a picture ID) that they are the beneficiary you have named. Send this by certified mail, return receipt requested so you have proof you have advised the company. Step 4: If the insurance company does not respond promptly to the beneficiary’s written request for death benefits, seek the advice of an attorney. In the vast majority of cases, there is no excuse for unreasonable delays in paying death benefits. It gets worse. In a whole life insurance policy, the customer builds up a cash value to the policy. This is like a savings account. Consumers can borrow money from their policies and beneficiaries get the death payouts and built up savings in a policy when the insured person dies. Here is the problem. The insurance company can deduct the cost of the premiums for these whole life policies from the savings account in the policy. When someone dies, if the insurance company is not notified (or claims they are not notified), the insurance company can use all the savings in the policy to continue to pay premiums even though the insured has died. The entire value of the policy can be depleted to zero if the insurance company is not formally notified of the insured’s death. Again, the only way to avoid this is to advise the insurance company in writing (by certified mail, return receipt requested) that the insured has died and death benefits are claimed by a beneficiary. Beneficiary designations are important and change over time. Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. So many people forget the names of those they have designated as beneficiaries—from parents, now deceased, to ex-spouses. Once you have updated the names of your beneficiaries, tell your beneficiaries that they have been named by you to receive death benefits and tell them what they need to do to collect those benefits. Finally, put all your beneficiary forms with instructions for your beneficiaries in a safe place with your will, trust and other important documents. Don’t have a will, trust, power of attorney or living will? Get these critical documents to protect yourself and your loved ones. Join me for a discussion about estate planning. Call 301-855-2246 to set up an appointment for a free consultation. Looking forward to meeting you. Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate and Business Planning located in NorthBeach with appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis. Nothing in the following article represents legal advice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel. By Lyn Striegel

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Digging Deeper Life is fast, faster than ever. We are connected…constantly. Attention spans are shrinking. Patience is thin. Information better be condensed into a headline, a hyperlink, a slideshow or a brief video, otherwise…don’t bother. I’ve lost half my readers already. Superficial facts produce superficial and often inadequate knowledge. We are aware, but are we informed? What are we missing? A lot… Hunter S. Thompson, one of my favorite writers, is best known for popularizing Gonzo journalism. He is famous for embedding himself within the Hell’s Angels (and the resulting novel), coining the phrase “fear and loathing” and embracing the nation’s drug culture – both personally and in his writing. In perhaps his most well-known book (and movie), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Thompson took readers on a dizzying ride into the Nevada desert in search of the American dream. It was a wild collection of drug-induced hallucinations and debauchery that left the line between fantasy and reality indistinguishable. At the end, it leaves the reader wondering what exactly they just read. Could it be real? What kind of mind creates such actual and literary mayhem? Much of Thompson’s writing followed a similar script. The raw brilliance is obvious, but the sheer madness is what immediately sticks. That is both Thompson’s gift and his curse. His wildly entertaining work is marked by quick, intense introductions (suggestion: read…or reread…the opening to Hell’s Angels) - irresistible hooks – and relentless unfolding chaos. It is all so outrageous that it feels surreal – screeds penned by a semi-sane/semi-mad genius lost between fact and fiction. Thompson is so good at wreaking havoc with words that is easy to dismiss him as a purveyor of the absurd. But to accept Thompson as just that is to dismiss half his story. As Timothy Denevi passionately argues in his recent book Freak Kingdom, Thompson’s political writing, starting after John F. Kennedy’s assassination and continuing into the Nixon administration is arguably his best and certainly his most historically important work. Thompson’s coverage of the 1968 and 1972 presidential campaigns and biting criticism

of Nixon, in particular, is as relevant today as it was when it first flew from his typewriter. It is an odd connection, but like Thompson, the most substantive aspects of sports often get crowded out by seductive statistics, flashy plays, tweets and clickbait. The evidence is extensive, but for the sake of brevity, I’ll limit it to a quarterback, an NFL owner, a few professional teams and an NHL raffle. The quarterback: Drew Brees. Yes, he’s a Hall of Famer and among the best of his generation. Undersold? Indeed. Brees is the New Orleans Saints and, in the end, he will have meant as much to The Big Easy as Louis Armstrong (well, almost). Brees is 39 years old. His time on the field is short. Player-city marriages like this are rare. Enjoy it. Appreciate it. The owner: Paul Allen, the former Seattle Seahawks owner, passed away last month. He is best known as Microsoft co-founder and savior of the Seahawks franchise in the Pacific Northwest. But his legacy will be this: he arranged for the proceeds of the sale of the franchise – estimated at over $2B - to go completely to his charity, The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. The Teams: Given recent and ongoing events in their communities, do you think the professional teams in California and Pittsburgh are playing for more wins on the field? As an example, Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth donated last week’s game check to the victims of the Thousand Oaks shooting. The Raffle: The Capitals hold 50/50 raffles at home games – a hohum promotion…until it wasn’t. In a recent game against the hated Penguins, the winning Caps fan donated the haul - $19k – to the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, PA. The Message: Dig a little deeper. Read beyond the headlines. Pierce through the force-fed stuff (which is often designed to distract and provoke). Wrestle conventional wisdom. Find substance…or at least a quarterback, a billionaire owner, a couple of teams or an unknown fan that, through their character, compassion and decency, make you smile. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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Cousins Elected to MABE Board Cardinal Hickey Academy Offers Pre-School Montessori Calvert Board of Education member Pamela L. Cousins has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE). Tracy H. McGuire, president of the Board of Education, said, “I believe Ms. Cousins will bring to the MABE Board of Directors the same exemplary qualities she demonstrates on our Board: professionalism, commitment to student achievement and equity, and an unerring capacity to identify what matters for public education.” Cousins was elected to the Calvert County Board of Education in 2015 and stepped into the role of Vice President. She served as President from 2016-2017. Her dedication to the work of the Board is driven by her passion for equity and community service and is enhanced by her leadership experience in her career in cybersecurity. She

Self-Directed Learning Trends in Early Childhood Education Cardinal Hickey Academy’s 5- Day Preschool Program Reinforces Learning Owings, MD: Cardinal Hickey Academy (CHA) is a K-8th grade private Catholic school in Owings and is also the only school in Calvert County that offers a five-day a week faith-based Montessori curriculum for both 3-and-4-year-olds. Following the standards set by the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the Montessori program at CHA is the only Catholic “Atrium” program registered in Southern Maryland. CHA Montessori teachers “guide” rather than “instruct” by linking a child’s interests and needs to their developmental level. Self-directed learning is a result of making these connections. As their cognitive development changes, so does the way they learn about a subject. Therefore, a variety of tools for instruction are available to capitalize learning at those milestones. The unique faith-based component at CHA means this program provides preschoolers the opportunity to merge play and study with meditation and prayer, and the program covers various aspects of the faith including, Liturgy, Scripture, History of the Faith, Geography, Prayer, and Practical Life Skills. Daily exercises in prayer help the youngest students recognize Jesus is with them. For example, when a child needs a break from social interactions or is feeling overwhelmed, a “prayer corner” is available for them to have a moment of peace and reflection. Five consecutive days of instruction

allows for consistent focus on learning methods and educational strategies. The curriculum has a positive effect on academic learning at a time when language development is at its peak. Preschoolers are exposed to Spanish and begin language instruction in Kindergarten. Language development continues through elementary and middle school at CHA. Preschoolers see a smooth transition into Kindergarten as they are academically prepared and already among students who serve as their role models. Such foundation built in the faith-based Montessori curriculum helps lays the groundwork for young students to continue their faith journey, whether they continue to CHA for grade school, or transition to other programs. If you would like more information about our school, we invite you to our Information Night – November 19, at 6pm at the school, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Rd. Owings, MD 20736. Cardinal Hickey Academy provides faith-based Montessori education to local preschool families and develops a foundation of faith and academic excellence in our children. Enrollment for the current school year is ongoing and applications for the 2019/2020 school year will be accepted starting Spring 2019. Please visit our school website at www.cardinalhickeyacademy.org and also contact development@cardinalhickeyacademy.org or 410-286-0404 to schedule a tour. Press Release from Cardinal Hickey Academy

is involved in numerous community organizations, including the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. and the Concerned Black Women of Calvert County. Ms. Cousins was named the 2015 Citizen of the Year for Calvert County by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter and presented the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award for Advocacy by the Calvert County Commission for Women. Founded in 1957, MABE is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to serving and supporting boards of education in Maryland. MABE is a leading advocate for public education in the state. All twenty-four Maryland boards of education are members of MABE. Press Release from CCPS

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Annabelle Rebecca Morrison, 92 of Huntingtown, MD passed away November 11, 2018 at Calvert County Nursing Center. She was born June 11, 1926 in Paris, MD to J. Horace and Margaret Elizabeth (Norfolk) Ward. Annabelle was raised in Calvert County and moved to Washington to attend school and work for the U.S. Government. While working in Washington she met Edward Robert Morrison. They were married August 5, 1950. Annabelle was preceded in death by her husband Ed on March 3, 1997. Surviving are their children Robert Morrison and he wife Renee of Huntingtown, MD, Melody Weschler of California, MD and Mark Morrison and his wife Michelle of Shepardstown, WV. Annabelle is also survived by thirteen grandchildren Danny, Bobby, Sissy, Zak, Rachel, Matthew, Heather, Eric, Krystle, Niki, Jule, Stephanie and Katie and fifteen great grandchildren Logan, Jaxon, Christopher, Aubrey, Cheyenne, Ava, Haleigh, Ally, Andrew, Sydney, Jake, Gavin, Amelia, Gabby and Ben. Funeral Service will Thursday, November 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Interment will be at Mt. Harmony U.M. Church Cemetery, 155 East Mt. Harmony Road,Owings MD 20736. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone: 410-535-0892.

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dogs and everyone else’s. He was seldom without them. The family will receive friends on Monday November 19, 2018 from 1-2 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland where services will follow at 2 PM. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675; website: http://woundedwarriorproject.org

Josephine Dresser Bowen Bryan Edward Redshaw, Sr., 71, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, ironically the Marine Corp birthday, after losing his battle a long time illness. He told me one time that he was staying alive for me. I am grateful we had over 40 years together with lots of love, family and laughs. A true, full-blooded Irishman, Bryan was born in Montreal Quebec Canada to Albert and Kathleen Redshaw. At a young age, his parents brought him to Maryland, and his brother, Gary was born. He started a family after graduation and later joined the USMC. He always joked that he was oldest recruit in the group. He went on to become a 3rd generation printer /plate maker and retired working at the Government Printing Office in Washington, D C. Bryan loved to fish, swim and hang out on the beach. This man could smoke some rockfish and blues! He was an avid reader mostly in history, mysteries and fiction, but loved all genres, which made him that much smarter. He has 5 children, John, Michelle, Renee & Bryan Jr, and Adrienne who is like our daughter. He was preceded in death by his daughter Monica. He would often brag about his 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He enjoyed celebrating the holidays with family, especially the grandkids and great-grand kids. He loved his

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Vestry Member, and for many years having served on the Altar Guild. Through the years she headed up the annual bazar, numerous funeral receptions and her favorite, the annual nursing home dinners. Service and interment will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick on Thursday November 15th beginning at 11:00 AM. Pallbearers are Mark Bowen, Joe Bowen, Daniel Bowen, Ray Bowen, Larry Bowen, and David Bowen. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 99, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Warren Eldridge “Bud” Shields

Josephine Dresser Bowen, age 86, died unexpectedly on November 10, 2018 at her Dares Beach home near Prince Frederick, Maryland. Josephine was born December 5, 1931 in Dares Beach, Calvert County to the late Joseph Robert Dresser and Susanna Shelton Dresser. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen H. Bowen, Sr., granddaughter, Anita Christine Bowen, grandson, Roy Wesley Bowen, a sister Harriet Chichester, brother-in law, Syd Chichester and brother-in-law, Robert Stange. She is survived by her son, Allen H. Bowen, Jr., daughter, Jo Ann Bowen (Tom), three grandsons, Mark Bowen (Lisa), Joe Bowen and Daniel Bowen (April) and four great grandchildren, Cameron Bowen, Carly Bowen, Laney Bowen and Jenny Wieman. She attended Calvert County Schools and worked in several jobs during her lifetime including as a telephone operator for C & P Telephone Company, a bookkeeper for Gerard Motors Chevrolet and Phipps and Anderson Chevrolet, and finally as a procurement clerk at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant where she retired on January 1, 1997. Her first love was her children and family. Every birthday, holiday, wedding and special occasion she would be there, and if no one else was going to host a party, she would. Mom loved Dares Beach where she was born, grew up and raised her family. In her eighties she was still hosting and working tirelessly with her neighbors on the annual neighborhood night out event. She was a very active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, which she loved, where she worshipped her entire life, and had formerly served as Senior Warden and a

Warren Eldridge “Bud” Shields, 87, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2018, at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. Born April 29, 1931 in Fosteria Seneca, Ohio to the late Robert G and Virginia Shields. Bud entered the Army upon completion of High School and finished his tour of duty as a Staff Sargent. It was through his travels with the army that he met and married the love of this life, Gloria Lee Pitcher, deceased, of Broomes Island, MD. They were married for 62 years. For almost 30 years, Bud was the owner/manager of Shields Amoco, a gas station in Prince Frederick, MD. After selling the station, Bud then worked for Pepco, Chalk Point Power Plant. Wishing to be closer to home, he then went to work for Cove Point LNG, until his retirement. Bud’s favorite past time was playing golf. If he wasn’t golfing with Gloria, you would find him with his 3 amigos; Jack Upton, Chuck Debolt, and Monty Souder. He treasured the time he spent with his family and friends. Bud is survived by sons, Terry (Faye) of Prince Frederick, Todd (Roxanne) of Fruitland, Florida, Buddy (Bonnie) of Hubert, NC. and John (Angie) of St. Leonard, MD. Pop-Pop of Mark, April, Meghan, Jessica, Amanda, Natalie, and Rebecca. Great Pop-Pop of 11. He is predeceased by his wife, Gloria, son Ricky, and grandson Ryan. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House of Prince Frederick, MD. Arrangements by Rausch

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Catherine Llewellyn “Kitty” Ellison

Catherine Llewellyn “Kitty” Ellison, 92, of North Beach passed away November 6, 2018 at Calvert County Nursing Center. She was born February 7, 1926 in Arlington, VA to John Granville and Goldie Marie (Barker) Thomas. Kitty was raised in Arlington and graduated from Washington Lee High School in 1944. She moved to Waldorf in 1979 and lived there until moving to North Beach in 2005. Kitty was employed with the United States Post Office in the Bureau of Accounts Department, and later worked at Andrews Air Force Base in the Accounting and Finance Department, retiring in 1985 as budget analyst. Kitty is survived by her children Charlotte E. Montague of Prince Frederick, John K. Ellison of West Virginia, Thomas A. Ellison and wife Jan of Bristow, VA and Frederick A. Ellison and wife Crystal of Pennsylvania, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a brother Leonard B. Thomas of Florida. She was preceded in death by her siblings Norella Albritton, Charlotte Cunningham, Marie Corley, Virginia DeCederfelt, and Judson, Porter, and Edward Thomas. In lieu of flowers contributions in Kitty’s name may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Pathfinders for Autism, or Calvert Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

Robert James “Jim” Williams

Robert James “Jim” Williams, 74 of Owego, NY passed away on November 6, 2018, in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on November 22, 1943, in

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Owego, NY to the late Marian M. Williams. He was the loving husband to Josephine “Jodie” Williams whom he married on December 7, 1967, in Owego, NY and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2009. Jim graduated from Owego Free Academy and went on to join the Marines. He served honorably during the Vietnam War from 1963 until 1967. He retired from Terpening Trucking Co. as a Truck Driver in June 2001 after 10 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jim is survived by his children, Eric Williams and wife Kelly of Myrtle Beach, SC and Kristina Lopez and husband Roberto of Lusby, MD; sister, Kay Williams of Apalachin, NY; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, children, Karen Williams, and Benjamin Williams; siblings, JoAnn Shumway, and Hugh Williams. All services will be private. To leave the family a condolence please visit www.rauschfuneralfuneralhomes.com.

Jr. (Rose), grandchildren Steve Forrester Jr. (Monica), Karla Osburn (Richard), Kristi Wood, Ryan Forrester, Stacy Davidson (Greg), Lauren Fowler, Cody Fowler, Hailey Fowler, and seven great grandchildren, Alyssa Osburn, Alex Osburn, Rebecca Forrester, Steve Forrester III, Seth Forrester, Carter Dailey, and Avalee Davidson, as well as many nieces and nephews, She was predeceased by her father and mother, and her brothers Henry, Billy, and Richard Holden. The Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 2018, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick at 1 PM. Visitation will be held for the public from 10:30 to 1:00 prior to the Service. A private interment with the family will be held later. Betty’s final request was that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Calvert Hospice or Farming4Hunger to help people in need. Funeral arrangements were made by Eausch Funeral Home.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially grandsons Jack and Nick, gardening, shopping and going to Dover Downs to play the slots. Loretta is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Robert (Bob), daughter Felicia and her husband Kevin Stoetzel of Huntingtown, MD, grandsons Jack and Nick, nephew Christopher Palmisano, niece Marianne Palmisano, and sister in-law Cheryl Cotton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visitation will be Saturday, December 1, 2018, noon to 3 p.m. at Robin’s Residence, 3237 Holland Cliff Road, Huntingtown MD 20639. No funeral service us scheduled at this time.

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Betty Lou Fowler, 85, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 5th, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Durham, North Carolina, on October 3rd, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Ruth Holden. She and her family relocated to Washington DC, where she grew up. Her family would regularly visit Broomes Island, Maryland, on the weekends, where at “Bernie’s Boats” she met the love of her life, Bernie Fowler Sr. She and Bernie were married on September 9, 1949, and together shared 69 years of uncompromising love where she devoted herself to supporting her family. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church and above all loved our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She lived her life in service to him, and will be remembered for her unwavering faith, caring compassion, amazing grace, unfailing strength, and devoted love. She was a prayer warrior, and even in her final days was constantly interceding for others. The watchwords of her life were Faith, Hope and Love. She is survived by her husband Bernie, her daughters Mona Lisa Monsma (Michael), Lora Lee Fowler, Betty “BB” Forrester (Steve), and son Bernier Fowler

Loretta Marie Thomas, 70, of Montross Virginia passed away, November 3, 2018. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, daughter to the late Joseph and Dolores Palmisano and older sister to the late Stephen and Margret Palmisano. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. Loretta a former resident of Calvert County worked 30+ years for Giant Food at their main headquarters in Landover Maryland until her retirement.

Robert Henry “Bob” Munson, 70, of North Beach passed away November 1, 2018 at his home. He was born April 1, 1948 in Washington, D.C. and raised in Oxon Hill, MD. He served in the US Navy for three years, and moved to North Beach in 1975. He was employed as a welder and iron worker. In his spare time Bob enjoyed riding his bicycle around the Beaches, collecting sharks teeth, and his pet Chihuahua. Bob is survived by his son Robert H. “Rob” Munson III and grandsons Ryan, Christopher, William, and Noah Munson, all of North Carolina. Contributions ma be made to the Bob Munson Memorial Fund: https://www. gofundme.com/cn62k5-burial-help Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

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Poinsettia Sale North Beach House & Garden Club taking orders for 6½” red or variegated poinsettias. $10 each. Profits benefit North Beach Christmas on the Beach. Order by November 24; pick-up December 15. E-mail: NBGardenClub@comcast.net or call 410-286-3760.

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Robin Hood Patuxent High School, Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby 7:00 PM (Sunday, 2:00 PM) The Patuxent Harlequins present this classic tale of action, adventure and comedy. Family friendly. Adults $10, Students $8, Staff $5. Online showtix.4u.com or at the door. Patuxentharlequins.weebly.com/ robin-hood.html

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Festive and magical evening. Food, Beverages, Wine/Beer Samples. Live Music. Raffle Prizes. $25/person. Proceeds benefit Shady Side’s Captain Avery Museum. 410-867-9500. www.GreenstreetGardens.com

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show 18210 Hyatt Ave, Benedict 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wide variety of items. Refreshments and door prizes every hour. melissaprof425@gmail.com

Honey Dewdrops Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 - 9:00 PM The Maritime Performance Series presents Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish known for tight harmonies and instrumental accompaniment. $15 online, $20 door. www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts.

Holiday Photos with Horses 7940 Flint Hill Road, Owings 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM $25 for two digital photos. 20-minute time slots. Proceeds donated to Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. Free access to the Christmas Market. Purchase ticket according to time slot you want for your photos. www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-holiday-photos-with-horses-christmas-market-tickets-50149715148

Karaoke American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 8:00 PM - Midnight A good time in the Lower Level Lounge. No cover charges. Public welcome. 410-257-9878. www.ALpost206. org

Saturday, November 17

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

Community Shred Event Northern High School, Chaneyville Rd., Owings 8:00 AM - Noon Destroy unwanted paper documents. Proof of Calvert County residency required.

When Natural Disaster Strikes Education Bldg., 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby Two-hour presentation Know which types of disasters can strike where you live. Create a disaster plan for your family. Specific time and details: email Jim.malkovich.mf@gmail. com

Christmas Bazaar Our Lady Star of the Sea School, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Local Crafters & Vendors, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Yard Sale, & Concessions. Granny’s Basement has gently used items and great deals. Visit Santa. Proceeds benefit Our Lady Star of the Sea School.

Friday, November 16

Holiday Craft and Vendor Show Friendship UMC, Friendship 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Friendship UMC’s Dorcas-Lydias ladies host their annual craft and vendor show. Great gifts to choose from. Serving lunch.

Chicken Chesapeake Dinner American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 - 7:00 PM An informal dinner in the lower-level dining room. $12, includes all the trimmings and beverage. 410-257-9878. www. ALpost206.org Bad Art Night: Holiday Edition Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Dowell Rd., Solomons 6:00 – 9:00 PM A unique adult evening yo get in the Holiday Spirit and create “memorable” bad holiday ornaments. Prizes for the “baddest.” Holiday music, tacky party food, cash bar. $5, must be 21+. 410-3264640. annmariegarden.org Twilight Open House Benefit Greenstreet Gardens, 391 Bay Front Road, Lothian 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Holiday Bazaar American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Upper Level Main Hall. Raffles, Bake sale, Crafts, Gifts, Decorations, numerous vendors, and Santa. Come for a light breakfast and stay for the Special Lunch. Brenda Miller at BMiller1234@verizon. net or phone at 443-404-1060. Holiday Extravaganza North Beach VFD, 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Bake sale, unique gifts, ceramics, jewelry, and other holiday gifts. 410-257-3391

Acrylics Pouring Workshop Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Rd., Sunderland 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Various pouring techniques explored. Bring acrylic painting paper and paints if you have them. $35/Calvert Artists Guild members. $45/non-members. Jan Barr 443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663gbwood21@outlook.com Grief Share: Surviving the Holidays First Lutheran Church, 6300 So.Md. Blvd., Huntingtown 1:00 -3:00 PM Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants prepare for the holidays and discover hope for the future. www. griefshare.org/holidays/events/28349 Texas Holdem and Cash Games 4120 Old Town Rd Huntingtown 7:00 PM Benefit the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open 6:00. Buy in $80. Food, beer and sodas included!

Sunday, November 18

Soup Sunday Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake, Yardley Hills Community Center, Prince Frederick 10:30 AM In a spirit of Thanksgiving let’s rejoice in our blessings and remember those less fortunate. After the Lay Led Thanksgiving service, enjoy a hearty meal together. All are Welcome! No RSVP required. Sunday Turkey Shoot Shady Side Community Center, 1431 Snug Harbor Road, 12:00 PM Prizes include ham, turkey, beef, shrimp, sausage, bacon, and winner-takeall. Proceeds benefit South County charities. 410-867-2599.

Thanksgiving Dinner Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 12:30 PM Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner following the 11:00 Service. All are cordially invited. 410-257-3555 www.nbuc. org Concert—To Far-Away Lands Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Church, 225 Alexander St, Solomons 4:00 - 5:00 PM Journey with the SMYOC Youth Orchestra and Preparatory Strings Orchestra to far-away magical lands! Free concert; donations appreciated! Interfaith Thanksgiving Service St. John Vianney Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick 4:00 – 6:00 PM “Calvert Gives Thanks for the Earth” is sponsored by Calvert Interfaith Council and the Daughters of Abraham. All are invited to this annual community Thanksgiving celebration featuring local choirs and faith traditions. Light refreshments. Doors open 3:30.

Monday, November 19

Cardinal Hickey Information Night 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Rd. Owings 6:00 - 7:00 PM An informal session to learn more Cardinal Hickey Academy, a K-8th grade Catholic school and Montessori Preschool.

Tuesday, November 20

Steak Dinner American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 – 7:00 PM Order your Steak direct from the GrillMaster. Lower level dining room. $17 includes all the trimmings and a beverage. Public welcome. 410-257-9878. www. ALpost206.org

Thursday, November 22

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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! The Spiritist Society of North Beach and Friends host a full Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. Entertainment. Prizes. Call 301-855-0282 for a reservation or email: ssnb@ssnorthbeach.org.

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Teen Silent Library. 6:00-8:00pm. Complete increasingly ridiculous team challenges while keeping your laughter to a minimum. This is a library, after all! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Spencer Riddile’s Art Show Opening Reception. 6:00-8:00pm. Local artist, Spencer Riddile, will have his watercolor paintings on display at the Southern Branch from November to December. All are welcome to his opening reception on November 15th from 6:00-8:00pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.

Friday, November 16

Pub Quiz. 7:00-10:00pm. For one night only, the library won’t help you find the answers. But that won’t stop us from asking plenty of tough questions. Pre-register for $60 per team of up to 6 adults. Cash prize to the top 3 teams! Limited space, register early at any Calvert Library location! Must pay to be considered registered. $5 per spectator by separate registration. Only 20 spaces for spectators! Friends of Calvert Library fundraiser. Wine and beer are $5, snacks are free. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Saturday, November 17

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More. 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Dungeons & Dragons. 2:00-5:00pm. Meet up the 3rd Saturday of each month. Players of all levels and interest welcome Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

Monday, November 19

American Presidents, North Korean Dictators and the Elephants in the Room. 7:00-8:30pm. Doug Norton’s Code Word series political thrillers are a fictional take on a clear and present danger. His talk, “American Presidents, North Korean Dictators, and the Elephants in the Room” relates the first two books to current events. Register to meet Doug, and get a chance to win Code Word: Paternity and Code Word: Pandora. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Manga Creator’s Night. 7:00-8:30pm. Teen and tween fans of Japanese comics and anime are invited to come, draw and catch up with other enthusiasts! Meetings are 3rd Mondays (except for October) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.

Tuesday, November 20

Tween Gift Workshop. 6:30-8:00pm. Tweens make unique gifts for family and friends with old comics and images! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 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. Destination Book Discussion(Mamma Lucia’s PF). 6:00-8:30pm. Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. Interested in string theory? Try this mind-bending, relentlessly paced science-fiction thriller, in which an ordinary man is kidnapped, knocked unconscious--and awakens in a world inexplicably different from the reality he thought he knew. Dinner at 6pm at Mamma Lucia’s Prince Frederick. Discussion at 7pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, November 21

Book Discussion. 2:00-3:30pm. Join us for a lively discussion about The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta. What if – whoosh, right now, with no explanation – a number of us simply vanished? Would some of us collapse? Would others of us go on, one foot in front of the other, as we did before the world turned upside down? With heart, intelligence and a rare ability to illuminate the struggles inherent in ordinary lives, Tom Perrotta’s The Leftovers is a startling, thoughtprovoking novel about love, connection and loss. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.

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Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed November 22 & 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

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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-members. Members must show AARP cards. Please call to pre-register, 410-535-4606.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

Enjoy live music by Christine as she sings your favorite tunes, Monday, November 19, 12:30 p.m. Join in on the fun as we paint beautiful works of art and give thanks with Rock Art, Tuesday, November 20, 10 a.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Join us for Mobile Health Mondays Fall Prevention Screenings and Diabetes Blood Sugar Checks, Monday, November 19, 10 a.m. Make your holiday packages special when you learn to make professional looking bows with our Bow Making Class, Thursday, November 29, 10:30 a.m. All supplies are included with no fee. Pre-registration required.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

Join us for Yoga on Your Own, Monday, November 19, 11 a.m. Relax with gentle stretching and toning to start your day off right. Back by popular demand, Barb Bowen and company bring back their old time classics and country swing music for your enjoyment with Music by PB&J, Tuesday, November 20, 12:30 p.m.

Eating Together Menu

Monday, November 19

Spicy Chicken & Rice Bake, Kale, Dinner Roll, Yogurt, Grapes

Thursday, November 22

Tuesday, November 20

Centers Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

Wednesday, November 21

Centers Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

Roast Turkey, Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Fruited Jell-O Pot Roast w/Beef, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Lima Beans, Bread, Mandarin Oranges

Friday, November 23

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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Maritime Performance Series Solomons Christmas Walk presents The Honey Dewdrop Back for 34th Year

Kagey Parrish and Laura Wortman promise an evening of hard driving picking and tight harmonies.

The Maritime Performance Series presents The Honey Dewdrops on Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum. Tickets are $15 online; $20 at the door and available at www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts. This is the last show of the year; the series will continue in the spring of 2019. Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. The Honey Dewdrops are celebrating their 9th year of full-time touring. Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish are known for their tight harmonies and in-

strumental accompaniment that includes clawhammer banjo, mandolin, and guitars. After leaving their home base of Virginia and living on the road for two years, the duo now call Baltimore, Maryland home. It is where they wrote and recorded their fourth full-length album, Tangled Country, released May 2015. This performance is sponsored in part by the Maryland State Arts Council Maryland Touring Grant and Holiday Inn Solomons. Press Release from CMM

Newtowne Payers Present Holiday Comedy ‘Christmas Belles’ The Newtowne Players will present the Jones Hope Wooten comedy “Christmas Belles” from November 30 to December 16. Performances will be Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3:30 p.m. The play will be presented at the Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, students and military; and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays only, all seats are $10. All tickets may be purchased online at www.newtowneplayers.org, or by callPublisher Associate Publisher General Manager Al Dailey

ing 301-737-5447. “Christmas Belles” tells of Christmastime in the small town of Fayro, Texas. The church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world! Press Release from Newtowne Players

Friday, December 7 6 – 7 p.m. COSMIC Flute Choir 7 – 8 p.m. Patuxent Voices 8 – 9 p.m. Calvert and Patuxent High School Chamber Orchestras Saturday, December 8 6 – 7 p.m. Bruce Rider & Friends 7 – 8 p.m. Patuxent High School Carolers 8 – 9 p.m. Sax Appeal Santa and “Squeak” the museum otter, will visit and spread holiday cheer. Children can create a holiday craft to take home. Enjoy punch and cookies on Friday and Santa’s Coffee House on Saturday featuring complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies. Shop locally in the Museum Store for high-quality gifts that will please everyone on your holiday list. Many items are made in America. Museum members receive 20% off all weekend. The store will be open both nights from 6 – 9 p.m. and is stocked with a unique collection of clothing, hostess gifts, hundreds of regional books, unique holiday cards, custom mugs, Carvel Hall crab knives, beautiful jewelry, gourmet snacks, ornaments galore, and plenty of stocking stuffers. To learn more about the Solomons Christmas Walk, visit the website at: http:// solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html.

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