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Weems Tax Cut
Proposal Rejected
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
County Commissioner Steve Weems fel-
low board members have rejected his pro-
posal to reduce the property tax rate from
.952 to .922 cents per assessed $100. The
reason given fear such an action would
affect the countys Triple A bond rating.
The decision at the Calvert County
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
May 2 meeting came after Finance Direc-
tor Tim Hayden reported that the countys
nancial advisor cautioned against such a
tax rate change for fear it could affect the
highest bond rating by all three rating agen-
cies. Bond ratings affect the interest rate at
which the county can borrow.
Weems proposal would have taken $2.7
million from the OPEB (Other Post-Em-
ployment Benets) fund set aside to pay
future retiree health benets. The BOCC
tentatively reduced that fund by $3 million
to make some last-minute budget changes.
Weems asked for a similar amount for tax-
payers. He noted the funding is in the pro-
posed budget for education, law enforce-
ment and infrastructure. What are we
doing for the citizens of Calvert County?
he asked.
Weems observed that the countys -
nancial advisors said the tax reduction
only may impact the ratings. But Com-
missioner Pat Nutter observed that the
next visit to the rating agencies was only
weeks away.
Nutter said he had been lobbied by Del.
Jerry Clark in support of the tax decrease.
Nutter said he thought long and hard and
Hailstorm Device Used
In Murder Investigation
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Police documents related to the investi-
gation of a woman allegedly murdered in
Lusby over the weekend show that local
sheriffs detectives used a device known
as a Hailstorm, or cell-site simula-
tor in an attempt to track the cell phone
of the suspect in the case, James Walter
Harley, Jr.
Harley is accused of shooting his wife,
Tanya Harley, to death Apr. 28.
The device mentioned in police charg-
ing documents against Harley state that
a search warrant was obtained to con-
duct a hailstorm cell-site simulator de-
vice that masquerades as a legitimate cell
phone tower.
A track was conducted using an elec-
tronic surveillance vehicle, the court
papers continue. The cell phones signal
was located near the home in the neighbor-
hood of the Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Sheriff Mike Evans said the technology
is used by detectives in criminal investiga-
tions through the use of warrants unless
a person is believed to be suicidal, miss-
ing, suspected of homicide or otherwise a
danger to the community.
This technology is also used in conjunc-
tion with other law enforcement groups,
Evans said.
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pay for current budget needs. He said last
years tax increase put the county on a more
pay-go basis.
When the vote came, Weems stuck to his
guns with the nal tally 4-1 against his tax
cut proposal.
A public hearing on the commissioners
proposed budget is scheduled for May 23
at 7 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center in
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 4 Local News
Controlling Growth:
How and Where?
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
At a recent workshop on Preserving Ru-
ral Character and Directing Growth to Des-
ignated Areas, Calvert County Director of
the Department of Community Planning
and Building Mark Willis rose to ask a ques-
tion. He wanted to know how many people
had attended because they thought provid-
ing central water and sewer to Dunkirk was
going to be the workshops topic. A smat-
tering of the more than 130 people in atten-
dance raised their hands.
Willis assured them that wasnt the case.
As a matter of fact, he asserted that there
are no plans to provide water and sewer to
Dunkirk. And anyway, its pretty clear that
most people in Dunkirk dont want it.
That workshop April 20 at the College of
Southern Maryland was the fourth of ve
planned as the county works on updating its
master plan and zoning ordinance. In a brief-
ing handed out to participants it was stated:
For over 40 years Calvert County has had
policies to preserve its rural character by
direct(ing) growth away from rural areas.
The keystones of that growth policy are
the town centers, one of which is Dunkirk.
The other town centers are Huntingtown
Prince Frederick, St. Leonard, Lusby and
Solomons, and the independent towns of
North and Chesapeake Beach, which have
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Of the town cnters, only Prince Frederick,
Solomons and parts of Lusby have central
water and sewer, in addition to the Twin
Beaches. At that workshop, the participants
felt that expansion of those areas that now
have water and sewer might be an option to
help control growth, but there appeared to
be no desire to provide central services for
the three town centers that dont have it.
One concern from the workshop partici-
pants was that the town centers seem to han-
dle the concentration of commercial activ-
ity, but still do not have a lot of higher den-
sity residential options. The planning com-
mission, for instance, has just approved two
additional commercial pad sites in Dunkirk
(see separate story).
In previous workshops, the creation of
livable, walkable communities was seen as
desirable. The question from the most re-
cent workshop is thus whether that can be
achieved with the current town centers.
Managing growth was also the topic of a
League of Women Voters (LWV) of Calvert
County sponsored forum April 27 at Calvert
Pines Senior Center. One of the panelists was
Greg Bowen, who as former director of the
Department of Planning and Zoning led the
countys efforts at managing growth and pre-
serving farmland. He is now executive direc-
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Bowen noted that when
growth started in earnest in
Calvert in the 1980s citizens
were concerned there would be
trafc lights from Dunkirk to
Solomons. Bowen noted that
through the efforts of the then
county commissioners, that
commercial development was
pushed into own centers and
there has been no strip develop-
ment along Route 4. That state-
ment drew applause from the
crowd.
But, what about the countys
future that Calvert 2040 tout-
ed in the master plan and zon-
ing ordinance update process.
The future can go a lot of dif-
ferent ways, Bowen said. He believes that
the future should contain a healthy dose of
farming (including wineries), seafood, and
history, eco- and agri-tourism.
In addition to the adoption of town cen-
ters, the county was also one of the early
adopters of the transfer of development
rights (TDRs) that allows rural landowners
to sell to those wanting more density in ar-
eas designated for development.
Bowen noted that the county in the 1990s
also adopted mandatory residential cluster-
ing to save farmland, created protection ar-
eas and began purchasing and retiring devel-
opment rights. The county succeeded in its
original goal of preserving 20,000 acres of
farmland and now has a goal of 40,000, with
28,000 achieved.
The workshop issue paper reported, The
2010 Comrehensive Plan set a benchmark
of 35 percent of new households to locate in
Town Centers or immediately around Town
Centers. The county is achieving this goal.
One of the issues in the review could be
whether that goal is big enough to preserve
rural lands.
Another subject for review according to
the issue paper is whether the designated
growth areas are sufciently described
to do the job of preserving the countys
rural character.
The two other speakers at the LWV fo-
rum, Richard Josephson and Thomas Os-
borne, both have had long planning careers
that included stints in Anne Arundel County.
They presented more of the big picture about
the states Smart Growth initiative, show-
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
Dunkirk is getting some more commer-
cial development. The Calvert County Plan-
ning Commission has approved the site plan
for two additional pad sites at the Shoppes
at Apple Green. They will join the already
announced Harris Teeter grocery store and
Marshalls department store at the shopping
center on Dunkirk Way.
According to information presented to the
planning commission at its April 19 meet-
ing, the two buildings will be 9.180 square-
feet and 2,115 square-feet. The rst building
will be divided into two sections, with 6,600
square-feet designated as retail and the re-
maining 2,580 square-feet designated as an
eating establishment with drive-up facility.
The second building is designated as ei-
ther an eating establishment or a retail com-
mercial building with drive-up facility, ac-
cording to Principal Planner Judy Mackall.
Apple Green is being developed by
Thursday, May 4, 2017
LWV Growth Forum presenters (l to r) Tom Osborne,
Rich Josephson and Greg Bowen.
ing slides of what has worked in Maryland
towns such as Berlin and Laurel. The pic-
tures showed what the workshop attendees
envisioned about livable, walkable places.
Just like those folks who rose their hands
to Wills question, there are skeptics out
there, those concerned that things wont go
the way they want. Several forum attendees
expressed that they were being listened to
but not heard.
Planning staff assure county citizens that
everything they say matters and that every-
thing is still on the table. Thats the purpose
of the workshops -- to gather advice so that
they and the consultants can draft a plan
most in keeping with what the citizens want.
The current zoning ordinance has a build-
out of 37,000 households in the county. By
2020 the county population is anticipated
to be 35,000 households (101.450 people),
with the target buildout reached a short-tine
after that. Then what? Should the gure be
adjusted or the brakes applied? They are key
questions for the rewrite process.
The planning commission will review
the work that has been done so far at a June
special meeting and then there will be an-
other round of public meetings. The process
still has a long way to go. The fth and nal
workshop in the series, Strengthening Eco-
nomic Vitality, will be held Tuesday, May 16,
from 6:30-830 p.m. at the College of South-
ern Maryland in Building A, Room 119, at
115 J.W. Williams Road in Prince Frederick
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ECHO Apple Green LLC, an afliate of
the large shopping center developer, DC-
based ECHO Services Company. A call to
ECHOs DC ofce for information about
possible tenants for the new section was not
returned at press time.
Total square footage of the center after
completion of the two phases with the Har-
ris Teeter and Marshalls will be 113,274
square-feet.
According to the staff report on the two
pad sites, the project is consistent with the
Dunkirk Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance
and the countys Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinance.
The project was approved unanimously
by the planning commission and will not
come back to them unless there are major
changes made to the plan.
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Two Countians on Reform 5 th A n n

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On Tap Task Force 1

Working to modernize Marylands beer
laws and promote economic growth across
the State, Comptroller Peter Franchot has
announced the members of the Reform
OnTap
Task Force.
The task force, chaired by Comptroller
Plant
bars and retailers, consumers, and local and
state elected officials.
Im grateful to the men and women who
have volunteered their time, talents, and
energy by serving on this important task
force, Comptroller Franchot added. The
vast majority of the members are business

Franchot and composed of 40 members rep-
resenting key stakeholder groups within the
beer industry, will perform a comprehensive
review of the States antiquated laws that
govern the manufacturing, distribution, and
sale of Maryland craft beer.
Two of the task force members are from
Calvert County: Board of License Commis-
sioners member Beth Swoap and County
Commissioner Steve Weems, owner of We-
myss Liquors in St. Leonard.
Current laws and regulations pose an ex-
istential threat to the industrys future growth
in Maryland; and with it, the jobs, economic
Sale
owners who are making meaningful contri-
butions to our states economy while giving
back to their communities. I look forward
to working with each of them over the next
severalmonths.
The first meeting of the Reform On
Tap Task Force will be May 24 at Johns
Hopkins University in Baltimore City. All
meetings and town halls, to be held through-
out the spring and summer across the state,
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May 13, 2017

activity, tax revenue and tourism opportuni-
ties generated by this community of innova-
tors and entrepreneurs, said Comptroller
Franchot. In the absence of comprehensive
posals based on extensive review of Mary-
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lands beer laws
ditionally, feedback from industry stakehold-
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tional craft brewing industry will continue to success of Marylands craft beer industry
suffer and the economies of our neighboring and other independent businesses.
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Murder Suspect Gives Himself Up Sheriffs Office Investigates
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A Mechanicsville man has been charged
with the Apr. 28 murder of his estranged
wife at her Lusby home and police records
show James Walter Harley, Jr., the ac-
cused, had allegedly threatened to kill his
wife and himself prior to the killing.
Harley has also been charged with sec-
ond-degree assault and use of a firearm in
the commission of a felony and remains
incarcerated at the Calvert County deten-
tion center.
The victim, Tonya Harley, was found
shot dead in her home when a neighbor
found the Harleys 8-year-old son walking
in their front yard saying: I cant find my
mommy or daddy.
The neighbor made contact with an-
other family member who arrived at the
home but did not want to attempt an entry;
the neighbor went inside and found Tanya
Harleys body lying face down in the bath-
room in a pool of blood.
Police arrived after the neighbors 911
call to find the home in complete disar-
ray, police charging documents stated,
with most of the belongings there in boxes.
Police say Tanya Harley was dressed
when she was found deceased, with a
purse strung around her right arm.
Police stated they found two gunshot
wounds to Tanya Harleys body, one to the
right side of her torso and the other to her
head; police also found three .40 caliber
cartridges at the scene of the shooting.
Police stated in court papers that a di-
vorce was pending between the victim
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Gas Station Robbery
On April 25, 2017 at 10:32 pm depu- Calvert County Sheriffs Office is actively
ties were dispatched to the BP gas sta- investigating this case, and is seeking the
tion at 2975 West Chesapeake Beach publics assistance in identifying these in-
Road, Dunkirk, for a report of a robbery dividuals. Anyone with any information is
in progress. When deputies arrived the urged to contact Detective Quinn at 410-
suspects were already gone. The inves- 535-1600 ext 2596 or quinnmj@co.cal.
tigation revealed a total of four suspects, md.us.
Harley
one of which displayed a handgun, robbed From Calvert County Sheriffs Office
and the defendant after spates of mutual the clerk of money and merchandise. The
infidelity. The relationship continued to
deteriorate with James Harley allegedly
sending text messages to his estranged
wife threatening to kill her.
The defendant had become severely
depressed due to the pending divorce and
the rancorous relationship between he and
his estranged wife, police reported, and
had even threatened to kill himself on sev-
eral occasions.
James Harley had attempted suicide on
several occasions, family had reported to
police, and the victim had filled out pro-
tective orders against him but had never
followed through with those orders.
As police searched for Harley, includ-
ing through an attempted cell phone trace
which ended unsuccessfully in a wooded
area near the homicide on Rawhide Road,
Harley surrendered himself to state po-
lice at the barracks in Leonardtown in St.
Marys County where he was arrested and
driven back to Calvert for incarceration.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Blue Crabs Drop
Series Opener
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (5-6)
fell 5-3 in 10 innings in game one of a four-
game set vs the Sugar Land Skeeters (5-6).
Gaby Hernandez took the mound for
the Blue Crabs in his second start of the
2017 season. After working 2.2 scoreless
innings, he gave up a solo shot to Sugar
Lands Jeremy Barfield, opening the scor-
ing. Sugar Land added to their lead, put-
ting two more on the board in the fourth
inning. An error at first allowed the lead-
off man for the Skeeters, Joe Benson, to
reach second. Benson scored on a Derek
Miller single, before another single loaded
the bases with one out. Hernandez struck
out the next batter, before hitting Lance
Zawadzki to score the runner from third,
bringing the score to 3-0. Hernandez got
Barfield to ground out, ending the inning
and stranding three baserunners.
Zach Cone led off the bottom of the
fourth with his second of three doubles
on the night Patrick Palmeiro followed
with a single to shallow center, scoring
Cone from second and cutting the lead to
3-1. Cone double again in the sixth, with
Palmeiro once again doing the damage,
this time tying the game on a two-run
homer to left-center field. The bullpens
traded scoreless innings for the seventh,
Hollidge Scores Battle of the Bay
Round Two Friday at Potomac
Matt Hill Collects Season First in RUSH Crates
By Doug Watson
Budds Creek, MD- Defending Late
Model track champion Dale Hollidge
wired the field to score his first feature win
of the season last Friday night at Potomac
Speedway. The win for Hollidge, aboard
his Greg Gunter owned Rocket XR-1 no.0,
was his 12th career win at the track and
earned him a cool $3000 pay day.
The redraw placed Amanda Whaley
and Dale Hollidge on the front row for the
start of the 35-lap main event with Hol-
lidge bursting into the lead as the field
scattered off turn two. Dan Stone chased
Hollidge for 19-laps before his car quit
on the 24th lap, handing the spot back to
Amanda Whaley who chased Hollidge for
the duration, but would settle for her sec-
ond runner up finish of the season at Po-
tomac. We werent as good as we could of
been in time trials, but the car really came
aroiund for the feature. Dale stated in vic-
tory lane. This is the same car we took
to Georgia and its the first time weve run
it here at home and Id say it was pretty
good for the feature. Getting to the front
first was key to Hollidges winning drive.
These cars like clean air. Dale stated.
Amanda (Whaley) has been pretty good
down here and I knew if we could beat her
into the first corner, wed have a good shot
to win and we were able to get it done.
Glenn Elliott was third, Ross Robinson re-
covered from an early race spin for fourth
with Daryl Hills rounding out the top-five.
Heats for the 21 cars entered went to Jason
Covert, Hollidge and Whaley.
Matt Hill scored a flag to flag win in
the companion 25-lap RUSH Crate Late
Model main for his 3rd career win at the
speedway. Hill had to with stand the re-
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eighth, and ninth, taking the game to
extrainnings.
In the top of the 10thinning, Joe Benson
singled once again, this time with one out
off of David Russo (0-1). Nelson hit a high
fly ball that just crept over the left field
wall, giving Sugar Land a 5-3 lead. They
turned the bottom of the 10thover to their
closer, Felipe Paulino (S,4), who put men
on the corners, but got Cone swinging to
end the game.
The Blue Crabs take on Sugar Land
again Tuesday, May 2ndin game two of
the four-game series. Southern Maryland
will send opening day starter RHP Justin
De Fratus (1-1, 2.25 ERA) to the mound,
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peated advances from eventual runner
up Tyler Bare and a slew of caution flags,
to post the $1000 win aboard his Rocket
no.84. Wow, this is awesome to win here
tonight. A jubilant Matt Hill stated post
race. As bad as we were at Delmar last
night, I wasnt sure if we were even go-
ing to come here tonight, but Im sure glad
we did, we had a great car tonight. Co-
rey Almond took third with Cody Dawson
and Matt Quade completing the top-five.
Heats for the 23 entries went to Hill, Bare
andAlmond.
In support class action defending track
champion Sam Archer drove to his second
win of the season and 12th of his career,
in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature, Justin
Bowley collected his first-ever Potomac
feature win in the 15-lap U-Car event with
former class champion John Hardesty
scoring his 14th career win in the nightcap
15-lap Strictly Stock main.
Late Model feature finish
1. Dale Hollidge 2. Amand Whaley 3.
Glenn Elliott 4. Ross Robinson 5. Daryl
Hills 6. Jamie Lathroum 7. Tyler Horst
8. Ricky Elliott 9. Jason Miller 10. Tyler
Emory 11. Rich Marks 12. Mark Pettyjohn
13. Kenny Moreland 14. Dan Stone 15.
Jason Covert 16. Brent Bordeaux 17. Carl
Grady 18. Nick Davis 19. Scott Wilson 20.
Walker Arthur 21. Steven Axtell Jr.
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish
1. Matt Hill 2. Tyler Bare 3. Corey Al-
mond 4. Cody Dawson 5. Matt Quade 6.
Logan Roberson 7. Matt Glanden 8. Brent
Bordeaux 9. Ryan Clement 10. Chuck
Bowie 11. Matt Tarbox 12. Allen Bran-
non 13. Rich Culver 14. Sparky White 15.
Steve Lowery 16. Darren Alvey 17. Mike
Franklin 18. Jamie Sutphin 19. David Wil-
liams 20. Ben Bowie 21. Tracey Graves
22. James Marshall 23. Jeff Pilkerton
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Sam Archer 2. Hilton Pickeral 3.
Greg Morgan 4. Ray Bucci 5. Buddy Du-
nagan 6. Jonathan Knott 7. Sam Raley 8.
James Rainey 9. Jerry Deason 10. Dave
Adams 11. Mikey Latham 12. Matt Ran-
dall 13. Corey Swaim 14. Tommy Randall
DNS- Luke Lukinic, Robbie Kramer, Jeff
Price, Travis Hopkins, Pete Stallings DQ-
Joe Adams
A Diamond Grows Up
Words rifle across the screen. Im numb.
Emotion was for years past and another,
less psychologically weathered version of
myself. Now, the decades of scar tissue
have left me still. Cold. Resigned. Wash-
ington, D.C.: This town, this cursed town
and its professional sports teams have
broken me. The Skins, Bullards, Capitals
and Nationals win enough to stir hope and
sometimes enough to justify big, spectacu-
lar, championship dreams. But in the end,
all are fools gold. Heartbreakers. Soul
shakers.
In the last 48 hours, the Caps soiled
themselves (again), losing the first two
games at home, and effectively, another
second-round the playoff series to the
Pittsburgh Penguins. Spare me the insult
of hanging another hollow Presidents
Trophy banner. Sandwiched between the
Caps losses, the Nats season took a gro-
tesque turn when Adam Eaton, the gritty
catalyst that the team emptied its farm
system to acquire in the offseason, blew
out his ACL. Bye-bye 2017! The Nats
scorching April was nothing more than a
cruel nibble of what couldve been a di-
vine course. Yes, the Bullards won a series
against Atlanta. But the inevitable reality
is theyll done in by Boston or LeBrons
Cavaliers. Choose your death.
Im consumed by The Darkness. My
passion meter has flat-lined. So Im punt-
ing this weeks column over to Duke Rad-
bourn, a wise old and some say mythical
friend and occasional contributor to this
column. For my sake, for your sake, heres
what Duke has to say about something.
Good grief, Junior. Im supposed to re-
cover from that dreary introduction and
whip this crowd into a wide-eyed frenzy?
Theres barely a discernable pulse. Is this
an audience of people or corpses? Hard
to tell. Zombies perhaps? Ah well. Ill
rip into something. Opinions you need?
Opinions I have. So here it goes. Relax
and enjoy, but hold on tightI tend to be
reckless.
Remember Diamond Stone? An em-
phatic no is understandable. The kid
with the fancy, superhero/WWE-ready
name was a 2015 McDonalds All-Amer-
ican. He shunned his home-state Wiscon-
sin Badgers and committed to Maryland
late in the recruiting process. It earned our
Thursday, May 4, 2017
U-Car feature finish
1. Justin Bowley 2. Allen Griffith 3. Sa-
vannah Windsor 4. Austin Nichols 5. Ja-
mie Marks 6. James Neff 7. Stephen Suite
8. Leon Stover 9. Ryan Quade 10. Domi-
nic Silvious 11. Michael Leigh 12. Ben
Pirner 13. Dominic King
Strictly Stock feature finish
1. John Hardesty 2. Greg Mattingly 3.
Nabil Guffey 4. Jeff Block 5. Drew Payne
6. Johnny Hardesty 7. JJ Silvious 8. Ed
Pope Sr. 9. Stevie Gingery 10. Jimmy
Suite (DNS)
beloved turtles a preseason top-five rank-
ing. Final Four dreams were dancing in
our heads, if ever so briefly.
After one under-whelming season in
College Park (for team and player), Stone,
then just 19, chose to chase his NBA
dream (and NBA riches). Understandable.
To that point, Stone had been on the bas-
ketball fast-track, a path where success,
accolades and praise were in healthy sup-
ply. Cool stuff for a teenage mind, eh? In-
toxicating. Why wouldnt he jump at any
trace of NBA flirtations? Why indeed?
Stone probably figured he was a mid-
first round pick at worst, a status that
would have scored a guaranteed three-
year, ~$4.5M contract lucrative work
for a teenager! Reality: Stone was selected
40th overall and ultimately inked a two-
year deal in the $1.4M range.
Thats still good moolah, but Stone
didnt exactly live his NBA fairytale. He
played in just seven games and scored 10
measly points with the Clippers this year.
Frankly, Stones dubious professional ex-
istence is defined by extended stints with
two NBA Development League teams
youve never heard of: Salt Lake City Stars
and Santa Clara Warriors. For this NBA-
lite experience, Stone forfeited a chance to
star on a young, talented Maryland team,
make a run in the NCAA tournament and
spend another glorious year as a big man
on a big college campus.
But Stone had it all figured out, as many
youths do. Speed, and a hint of entitle-
ment, to ones destination carries the day.
Process? Marination? Grinding, paying
dues and developing skills to ensure suc-
cess at the highest levels? Nonsense.
Stone cant be begrudged for getting
paid, but the joy in the journey often
matches that of the destination. Stones
financially richer for his NBA adven-
ture, but poorer in some ways too. And
no matter how much money he makes in
the grown-up world of professional bas-
ketball, hell never reclaim his last best
chance to be a kid.
Is that wisdom or foolish drivel? The
reader can decide. But know this: The real
world encroaches upon us all, eventually.
Send comments to Duke Radbourn
via RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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 10 Education
CSM Marks Culmination
of a Dream
First Building on Hughesville Campus Dedicated
It was a celebratory gathering on a rainy
day that marked the official opening of the
College of Southern Marylands new Re-
gional Hughesville Campus and the dedi-
cation and ribbon-cutting of its first build-
ing, the new Center for Trades and Energy
Training (CTET). Located in the center
of the tri-county region, CTET is the first
building to open on that campus to meet
Southern Marylands construction trades
and energy training needs with the most
up-to-date and accessible courses, pro-
grams and equipment.
This $11-million building was the cul-
mination of a dream and the hard work of
so many people, said CSM President Dr.
Bradley Gottfried. I am so incredibly ex-
cited about today.
Hundreds of elected officials, business
and community leaders and CSM employ-
ees participated in the dedication, touring
the new buildings classrooms, adminis-
tration area and labs and hearing remarks
from county and state representatives and
others connected with the funding and
planning for the new 30,000-square-foot
facility.
The new CTET, which started holding
classes March 27, houses CSMs trades
training programs HVAC, plumbing,
electrical, welding and carpentry which
were moved from a much-smaller, leased
facility in Waldorf. The center also serves
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for Environmental Training, which was
moved from the La Plata Campus to con-
tinue its work providing environmental,
safety and health training and compliance
assistance for workers in the region and
throughout the state. CTET also includes a
multipurpose area that will be available at
no cost for nonprofits in the community to
reserve for meetings or conferences.
A current trades student and former
CSM professor and department chair,
Barbara Scotland of Hughesville, spoke
at the event, attesting to the quality of the
training she has received from CSM and
expressing enthusiasm for what the new
center says about CSMs commitment to its
trades programs.
I am excited and proud to be able to at-
tend courses at the new CTET. This facili-
ty, the equipping of its classrooms and labs,
sends a clear message to the community of
Southern Maryland. The message is that
CSM is as invested in career training and
personal enrichment as it is in innovative
and accessible degree programs, Scotland
said. She also spoke of the rigor involved
in attaining certifications in the trades pro-
fessions and the years it takes to become a
licensed journeyman.
Dr. Dan Mosser, CSM vice president of
continuing education and workforce de-
velopment, described the center as South-
ern Marylands solution to the shortage of
skilled workers.
CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, center, with Southern Maryland leaders, including county commis-
sioners from Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties, members of the Southern Maryland delegation
and college administrators
There is no other facility like this any-
where among Marylands many colleges
and universities that focuses entirely on the
preparation of non-degree seeking students
studying the trades and apprenticeships.
He and others emphasized the high de-
mand in the workplace for skills taught in
the trades programs.
The building was designed to reduce its
impact on the environment and meet LEED
(Leadership in Energy Efficient Design)
criteria. Green features used in the new
centers construction include solar panels
that generate enough energy to power all
the lighting, recycled material in 20 percent
of construction materials, all green clean-
ing products, high-efficiency heat pumps
and LED lighting throughout the building.
Gottfried noted that the center was the
sixth building constructed during his 11-
year tenure as president of the college. But
building the new center on a new campus
included extra challenges compared with
the others, such as dealing with infra-
structure issues like sewer and water and
meeting the requirements of a multitude of
agencies. I could definitely write a book
on what it took to stand here today, he said.
But it was worth it, because this building
is a life-changer.
Gottfried thanked those who assisted in
the years-long process, including the col-
leges trustees and staff, the county com-
missioner boards from the tri-county area,
the Hughesville Business and Civic Asso-
ciation for their support of the project, Les
Gooding and others who helped purchase
the campus 74-acre property, the South-
ern Maryland Legislative Delegation, the
Charles County Department of Planning
and many others. Grimm + Parker are the
architects of the center and construction
was completed by Scheibel Construction.
The state provided 75 percent of CTETs
cost and Charles County provided 25
percent.
This was a hard project to make hap-
pen, said Sen. Mike Miller, noting that
numerous legislators were involved in pro-
viding the necessary funds. This college is
alive and well It is a blessing to all of us
in Southern Maryland.
Kelly M. Schulz, secretary for the Mary-
land Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation, spoke on behalf of Gov. Larry
Hogan. Reading from a citation Schulz de-
livered from the governor, she noted the
value of CTET in helping the region fill
gaps within our workforce.
The county commission president from
each of the Southern Maryland counties
spoke at the event and brought a county
flag to give to the new regional campus.
Charles County Commission President
Peter F. Murphy congratulated Gottfried
for his persistence with the project. This
might sound trite, Murphy said, but this
has the potential of changing lives.
This is a beautiful vision This is
a glorious day, said St. Marys County
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Commission President James R. Guy.
Calvert County Commission President
Thomas C. Hejl spoke to the value of the
new center for the region. This facility
was absolutely needed, he said.
The impact of the College of Southern
Maryland is far-reaching, beyond academ-
ics and training, said CSM Board of Trust-
ees Chair Dorothea Smith. In fact, accord-
ing to our most recent analysis by EMSI on
the economic impact and value of the Col-
lege of Southern Maryland, the statistics
are staggering. They show that CSM plays
a key role in helping students increase their
employability and achieve their individual
potential. The overall impact of CSM on
the local business community during 2015-
16 amounted to $303.8 million in added in-
come and 5,320 jobs.
I especially want to recognize Dr. Brad
Gottfried as the president of the College of
Southern Maryland for his vision and lead-
ership in bring our college to this point in
our history, Smith said.
Joe Slater, president and CEO of SME-
CO, also congratulated CSM on its newest
facility and announced a new partnership
with the college is in the works. CSM is in
the process of creating a pre-apprentice-
ship certificate program for those pursuing
work as a lineman/linewoman. SMECO
is helping to kick off the new program by
funding two scholarships for the inaugural
class. This is a great celebration we get to
participate in, Slater said.
The center is Phase I of a five-phase plan
for the Regional Hughesville Campus. De-
sign funding for the next project, a Health
and Sciences Building, has already been
secured. Future plans also include a Fine
Arts Center, athletic fields and field house.
All of these facilities have something in
common they are too expensive and too
specialized to be replicated on more than
one campus, Gottfried said. It makes
sense to centralize them so all residents of
Southern Maryland can have easier access
to them.
What this campus will do is link us all
together.
Gottfried noted that area businesses
have stepped forward to partner with CSM
with the new center. The new welding lab
is named after Exelon Generation, which
owns Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in
Lusby. Exelon Generation donated welding
equipment for the new center. The centers
carpentry lab has been named for Calvert
County-based Marrick Homes to honor
its generous support of CSMs Trades and
Scholarship Program. The centers lobby is
named in honor of Community Bank of the
Chesapeake. Additional building and room
naming opportunities are available at the
new Regional Hughesville Campus and at
all CSM campuses. For more information,
call the CSM Foundation at 301-934-7636.
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with students after class, helping them Its up to them.
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David Robinson, interim chair of CSMs cipient of this years Annual Faculty Ex-
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Jim Godbold: Still Rockin
After All These Years
By Dave Spigler
Feature Story Writer
One of the most recognizable and likable
personalities in all of Southern Maryland is
Calvert Countys own Rockin Elvis, aka vere nosedive. Jims drywall business suf-
Jim Godbold. Jim has been omnipresent
throughout the Tri-County area doing his
rendition of Elvis Presley since 1999 and has
made hundreds of appearances at weddings,
county fairs, Relays for Life, humane soci-
ety events and concerts, Cancer Society fun-
draisers and Childrens Hospital benefits, to
name just a few.
He is a guy who can never say no and has
always been in demand by organizations
wanting to draw a crowd.
A polished showman, Jim is a master-
ful entertainer and a true crowd pleaser. He
has his Elvis act thoroughly orchestrated to
where he can answer a request to sing any
of The Kings well-known, iconic songs. Elvisstandard.
His performances are always fun, espe-
cially when he zeroes in on one of the ladies
in the audience! He approaches his guest
with a trademark scarf around his neck that
he presents to her in true Elvis fashion as
he looks into her eyes and sings one of the
many love songs in his repertoire. There is
no doubt he is a favorite with those ladies
that grew up in the 60s and 70s and just
adored Jims hero!
Jim grew up in Prince Georges County
in the College Park/Beltsville area. He
graduated from High Point High School.
As a teenager with dark hair, he grew large,
bushy sideburns and was accused of try-
ing to look like Elvis. The truth is he didnt
like to shave so, by growing his sideburns,
he had less to shave each day and could get
off to an earlier start each morning. Godbold
says it didnt really bother him that more
and more people began to call him Elvis. He
does not refer to himself as Elvis, although
impersonating him has had a major impact
on his life. His entire family is very proud of
his Rockin Elvis reputation.
At a recent concert, while appearing as
the opening act for The Fabulous Hubcaps,
one of his favorite gigs, he was performing
for a large group at the Rod n Reel in Chesa-
peake Beach, a majority of whom where la-
dies in their 60s or older. Once more Elvis
singled out one of the more animated guests
and only after presenting her with a scarf did
he admit she was his mother!
Jim and his wife Debbie have been living
in Calvert since building their home here in
1985. Earlier in their lives, Jim came down
to Calvert to go fresh water fishing with
friends. He was amazed at how peaceful and
quiet this area seemed when compared to the
hustle bustle life within the Beltway sub-
urbs of Washington, DC.
Jim and Debbie immediately began to
search for land here. He later started a dry-
wall business that did well at first since Cal-
vert was the fastest growing county within
Maryland. Building was at a brisk rate to
accommodate the burgeoning numbers of
folks escaping the metropolitan area due to
taxes, crime, noise, poor schools and more.
Calvert County offered a better quality of
life and plenty of new home construction.
Job opportunities were expanding with the
growth of the Navy complex at Patuxent
River and life was really good.
And then with the collapse of the real es-
tate market brought on by the banking issues
The Calvert County Times
and failures during 2007-2008, the housing
industry here, like most places, took a se-
display in their elec-
fered and he struggled to keep it profitable.
Finally, he threw in the scarf, or rather the
towel, in 2015 and closed the business. On a
good note, he now had more time to devote
to his Elvis gigs and stepped up his promo-
tions and appearances.
Jims Elvis impersonations came about
quite unexpectedly when he went to the
Calvert County Fair in Prince Frederick
in 1999 to see the participants in the Elvis
Look-a-Like contest. Standing there near the
stage, he was coaxed up on the stage by the
crowd wanting him to perform. A shy indi-
vidual, Jim really wasnt sure this would be
a good thing, but decided to lip-synch to an
ated even more laughter in what turned out
The DJ running the contest, Paul Grace,
could hear Jims voice along with Elvis and
liked it so much, he decided to turn on Jims
microphone. When the crowd heard Jims
voice, they went wild. He went on to win
the contest and was rewarded with the $100
First Place prize. One week later, the Calvert
Independent newspaper ran a photo of Jim
at the Fair with the caption Rockin Elvis organizations that focused on children and
and the rest is history!
Jim says he owes everything to his de-
parted friend Paul for getting him into this
work. And we are sure some of the credit
needs to go to the departed star from
Tupelo, Mississippi whose sideburns and
swivel hips had a big part in Jims success
as well!
An event that sticks out as one of his fond-
est memories is the time when the Calvert
County Board of County Commissioners
proclaimed Jim The Official Elvis of Cal-
vert in 2008 for all of his charitable work
and contributions to the citizens of the coun-
ty. He proudly wears this distinction, and
seldom, if ever, says no to any organization
of group that asks him to appear at their fun-
draising event.
For a fee, Jim performs at many private
functions and places throughout Southern
Maryland in addition to these charity rais-
ers. He says it is not cheap morphing into his
heros persona. His many colorful Elvis out-
fits are made by the same tailor in Memphis
that fashioned the iconic suits Elvis wore at
his concerts. They cost a minimum $3000
not counting the sunglasses and shoes. He
even wears a large belt buckle that flashes
ELVIS during his performances. He is
quite the sight and does an outstanding job
recreating the Kings famous moves while
singing A
Hunka Hun-
ka Burning
Love!
He is often
seen at the
Wal Mart in
Prince Freder-
ick during pro-
motions and
puts smiles on
the surprised
shoppers who
gather to see
him perform in
the middle of
the store. You
may see him perform
on the several TVs on
tronics department.
Years ago, Elvis ap-
peared there one Satur-
day with an impromptu
backup group, The Ho-
gettes, who were in town
for a Childrens Hospital
Benefit the next day. While
not as talented as Elvis back
up group The Jordanaires, this
zany group of large men in gran-
ny dresses wigs, white bonnets, and
pig snouts made for a hilarious show en-
joyed by all! Their choreography in attempt-
ing to follow Rockin Elvis every move cre-
to be a real fun time for all!
Jim and the Hogettes enjoyed a long as-
sociation of working together to help bring
awareness for sick children and the high
costs for their medical care and treatment.
For years this group of gents known for their
big hearts and called the Redskins big-
gest fans appeared together at benefits for
cable TV and hopes to continue to entertain
theirfamilies.
Jim appeared at more than a dozen Spig
gy and Friends Fun Raisers at the Ameri-
can Legion Post in Lusby along with sev-
eral of the Redskins Cheerleaders formerly
known as the Redskinettes. This group
always attracted a large crowd and every
event was sold out.
A special moment that Jim holds dear
came about when he appeared with those
notorious Hogettes at their Pig Pen at Fe-
dEx Field, a section of seats atop the Red-
skins tunnel where the team enters and
leaves the field.
During a nationally-televised Sunday
game, Elvis and the Hogettes were joined by
the on-field Fox Sports commentator Tony
Siragusa, famous All-Pro 350-pound former
defensive player for the Baltimore Ravens.
During one the games time outs, Tony did
his live spot standing in the midst of all these
large guys in the Pig Pen complete with a
pig snout furnished by the Hogettes. He
was being questioned by Dick Stockton, the
play-by-play announcer in Foxs TV booth
when Dick stopped him and
said, Goose, wave at the
camera so we will know
which one is you! Tonys on
Thursday, May 4, 2017
camera
response
to Dick and
his partner was
Thanks guys which
got a great response from the crowd.
Everyone agreed, those were the good
days! Jim nor the Hogettes can remember
which team won that day.
Jim loves doing weddings! He enjoys
helping newlyweds start their new lives to-
gether so much he officially became an Of-
ficiant in 2003. This allows him to perform
wedding ceremonies and vow renewals.
He has completed a few commercials for
people for years to come as he really loves
thiswork.
Jim and Debbie met while they were in
high school and recently celebrated their
42nd wedding anniversary. They have two
children, James and Dawn, and four grand-
children. Of all his great memories, the ones
that do bring him his greatest joy are each of
the times he became a grand dad! He states
his wife remains the love of his life and finds
it uncanny that they are always on the same
page with their thoughts and ideas.
Debbie is always at his side to assist him
during his shows and ready to provide El-
vis with scarfs for his other ladies! They
are a wonderful couple and give much of
themselves to making people happy.
To learn more about our own Rockin
Elvis go to www.therockinelvis.com. To
close, Jim would like to tell you Thank
you! Thank you very much!
Thursday, May 4, 2017 The Calvert County Times Feature Story 13

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 14 Obituaries
In Remembrance
Robert A. Bob Allen
Robert A. Bob
Allen, 79, of Ow-
ings passed away
May 1, 2017 at the
Bu r net t- Calver t
Hospice House in
Prince Frederick.
Bob was born No-
vember 18, 1937 in
Washington, D.C.
He was raised in
the District and married Mary Beth Nor-
folk July 23, 1960. They lived in Hillcrest
Heights, MD until moving to North Beach
in 1964, and to Owings in 1973. Bob was
employed as a carpenter with the Carpen-
ters Union, and also worked for the P.G.
County School Board, retiring in 2000. He
enjoyed shing, hunting, farming, garden-
ing, and raising blackberries.
Bob was devoted to his family, and was
preceded in death by his wife Mary Beth,
sisters Dorothy Rice and Betty V. Davis,
and brother George E. Allen. He is sur-
vived by a daughter Elizabeth Marie Liz
Anderson of Lusby and son Robert E.
Bobby Allen and his wife Valerie Jean,
of Owings. Also surviving are grandchil-
dren Joseph W., Theresa M. and Gregory
T. Allen, and great-grandchildren Keith
and Antonio Gross, and Riley M. Allen.
Visitation is Thursday, May 4, 2017,
2- 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral
Home. Funeral Service will be Friday,
May 5, 2017, 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral
Home - Owings
Interment will be at Mt. Harmony U.M.
Church Cemetery 155 East Mt. Harmony
Road Owings MD 20736.
Contributions may be made to Barnett
Calvert Hospice House P.O. Box 838,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678 website:
http://www.calverthospice.org or Board of
Child Care of The U.M.C., Inc., website:
https://www.boardofchildcare.orgContri-
butions may be made to Burnett Calvert
Hospice House, P.O. Box 838, Prince
Frederick MD 20678, www.calvertho-
spice.org or Board of Child Care of The
U.M.C., Inc., www.boardofchildcare.org
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Franklin W. Middleton, Jr. land in the Human Resources depart-
Frank ment. While at the Arc she organized the
rst Camp Out for Calvert which helped
Franklin W. Mid- spread awareness of the mission of the Arc
dleton, Jr. Frank, and it has become a local mainstay for the
82, of North Beach past 4 years.
passes away April After her tenure at the Arc she was se-
28, 2017. He is sur- lected as the nancial director of Project
vived by his wife, Echo, the local shelter for those in need.
Pamela; his daugh- As director, she coordinated numerous
ter Belinda Sawyer fund raising events with local businesses
of Suffolk, VA; his and a variety religious organizations with-
son Franklin Mid- in Calvert County. She was a mainstay in
dleton III of Hud- local charities and has been attributed to
son, NY and his brother Mark Middleton organizing the Empty Bowl Supper, the
of Maryland. He was born in Washington, Project Echo Turkey Trot 5K Run, and the
DC and worked as a bricklayer until he re- Roast of Paul Eason.
tired in 1996. In 2015 Trish shifted her focus to spend
more time with her daughter and to travel
to Florida to care for her ailing mother
alongside her sister Teresa.She was pre-
Patricia Riggs Gipson (Trish) deceased by her mother, Bridget T. Riggs
She is survived by her daughter, Mary
Patricia Riggs George Gipson of Huntingtown MD; fa-
Gipson (Trish) 47,
ther, Virgil Jerry Riggs of Holts Summit,
of Calvert County MO; siblings Teresa Marie Fleming of
MD, passed away
DeFuniak Springs FL and Mary Bridget
peacefully in her Riggs of Milton FL as well as many nieces
home on Thursday
and nephews.
April 27, 2017 in Visitation is Thursday, May 4, 9-10 a.m.
Huntingtown, MD.
at Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church
Trish was born 885 Cox Road, Huntingtown MD
January 6, 1970 in
20639. Mass of Christian Burial follows at
Providence, RI, the 10 a.m. at the church.
daughter of Virgil and Bridget Riggs. She
grew up in a military family with her two
siblings in Farmington NM, Crane TX,
and San Angelo TX. Her family moved to
Phyllis Sharon (Stauffer)
Milton FL and later to Pace FL. She at- Starkey
tended Pace High School.
Trish accepted a basketball scholarship Phyllis Sharon
from Pensacola Junior College that al- (Stauffer) Starkey
lowed her to pursue and earn an Associate passed into the
of Arts Degree. She then earned a Bach- arms of the Lord
elors Degree from Troy University and April 26, 2017 af-
culminated her educational pursuits with ter a year and a half
a Masters Degree from Lemoyne Uni- battle with cancer.
versity. During her quest of higher educa- She was born on
tion, she gave birth to her daughter Mary July 23, 1952 in
George Gipson whom quickly became her Pidgeon, Michigan.
crowning achievement. She was preceded
Trish and her family moved to Hun- in death by her parents Allen Roy Stauffer
tingtown MD in 2004. After her familys and Virginia L. Walker. Phyllis gradu-
relocation to Maryland, she worked in ated from Lakewood High School in Lake
Washington DC for a period time but felt Odessa, Michigan. On June 21, 1991, she
compelled to help the disadvantaged clos- married Randy L. Starkey in Lake Tahoe,
er to home. She soon found herself in the Nevada. She is survived by her loving hus-
employment of the Arc of Southern Mary- band Randy, two stepsons that she loved
as her own, Brandon Starkey of Danville,
Illinois, Aaron Starkey and his wife Nata-
lie of Melbourne, Florida, and seven lov-
ing Grandsons. She is also survived by her
brother Robert A. Stauffer and family of
Now Offering... Michigan.
Phyllis touched the lives of so many in
ways that cannot be counted. She was a
RAUSCH CREMATORY P.A. Wife, Mother, Grandmother and was truly
loved by her family and friends. Phyllis
Calvert Countys will be deeply missed by all that knew
her. She was amazing in everything she
ONLY On-site Crematory attempted, from her passion for antique
furniture restoration to knitting and cro-
cheting which she won numerous awards
for. A rodeo barrel racer in her younger
years, she had a great love for all animals
and loved with all her heart her favorite
friend her little cairn terrier Bailey.
Owings Port Republic A small gathering of family and friends
4405 Broomes Island Rd. will be held in her honor and memory at
410-257-6181 410-586-0520 her home that she loved so on May 6th.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Sean Clayton Groves
Sean Clayton
Groves, 23, of
Chesapeake Beach,
MD passed away
April 26, 2017. He
was born May 23,
1993 in Clinton,
MD to Vickie L.
McCan and Ernest
C. Groves. Sean
was raised in Cal-
vert County and graduated from Hunting-
town High in 2012. He was employed as a
pipetter with local Union #669.
Sean was a compassionate person who
loved everyone and all animals. He was
always smiling and would make bad time
better for family and friends. He enjoyed
playing and watching all sports especially
football.
Surviving are his parents Vickie L. Mc-
Can of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Er-
nest C. Groves of St. Leonard, MD; sister
Jacquelene E.A. Groves of Chesapeake
Beach, MD; brothers Michael R. McCan
and Jerett L. Groves of Chesapeake Beach,
MD and Ernest F. Groves of Friendship,
MD; grandparents Dennis and Barbara
Scruggs of Sterling, VA; aunt Tanya E.
Gott of Lothian, MD; uncles Phillip C.
McCan, Jr. of Chesapeake Beach, MD and
James K. Groves of Stafford, VA as well
as other aunts and uncles.
Matthew Wayne Lyvers
M a t t h e w
Wayne Lyvers,
64, of St. Leonard,
MD passed away
suddenly on April
26, 2017 at Calvert
Memorial Hospital.
Born July 13,
1952 in Annapolis,
MD, he was the
son of the late John
Samuel Lyvers, Jr. and Betty Mae (Hal-
lock) Lyvers. Wayne graduated from An-
napolis High School in 1969. He served
in the U.S. Army from 1969 until 1972,
serving in Germany during the Vietnam
conict. Wayne moved to Calvert County
from Anne Arundel County in 1984, and
was a multiple franchise owner for Snap
On Tools for twenty years. He married
his wife Anna Lyvers on June 12, 1992 in
Prince Frederick, MD. Wayne was a fan
of the Washington Nationals, the Wash-
ington Redskins and hot rods. He enjoyed
spending time with his family.
Wayne is survived by his wife Anna;
his children, Michelle Owens of Avenue,
MD and Ricky OPalko, Jr. of St. Leon-
ard, MD; his grandchildren, Ashley,
Bobby, Bristen, Adrianna, and Fiona;
great-grandchild, Aryah; siblings, Mark
A. Lyvers of Leesville, SC, Nona McNatt
of Dover, DE, Denise Messineo of An-
napolis, MD, Lane Lyvers of Shady Side,
MD and Pam Stern of Petersburg, PA; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
 Thursday, May 4, 2017
Huntingtown Hosts
Firemens Convention
Rollin Nolan Inducted into Hall of Fame
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department
and Rescue Squad was the host for the 70th
Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Fire-
mens Association Convention held this past
weekend. And the town of Huntingtown
was the host for the parade Sunday, April 30
that annually accompanies the convention.
The emotional highlight of the weekend
was the bestowing of Hall of Fame Distin-
guished/Special Recognition to Sgt. Rol-
lin Nolan Scully who earlier this year lost
his courageous battle against a rare form of
cancer. The engaging four-year-old was the
son of one of the firemens own, past chief of
the Leonardtown VFD Jonathan Scully. The
fire and rescue community was particularly
strong in the #NolanStrong campaign dur-
ing the young boys battle against cancer.
Huntingtown VFD & VRS President
Dale Bowen was installed as the association
president for 2017.
Other Hall of Fame inductees were: Gary
S. Bell, Sr. of Leonardtown VFD, Joseph M.
Gould of Bay District VFD, Scott E. Her-
bert of Hughesville VFD & RS, Edward O.
Humphreys, III of North Beach VFD, Wil-
liam A. Lawman Sr. of Cobb Island VFD &
EMS. Ronald Ronnie Lucas of Potomac
Heights VFD & VRS, John Michael ONeil
of Indian Head VFD & VRS, David A.
Smiley of Bay District VFD, Michael Wells
of Huntingtown VFD & VRS and Charles
Chuckie Zinn of Prince Frederick VFD.
The following awards were also presented:
Life Saving Awards:
Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Dept. & EMS
Actions on March 24, 2016 at 1530 for
CPR at Wicomico Beach Rd. and success-
fully revived the patient.
Lt. Danny Hill, EMT Brianna Smith,
Aide Alexis Smith, Chris Mattingly, FF/
EMT Tanner Cox
FF Jim Bowling, James Kilinski, Bobby
Higgs William Lawman, Jr.
Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Dept. & EMS
Actions on August 10, 2016 at 0400 for
CPR at Duvall Dr. and successfully revived
the patient.
The Calvert County Times
Joellen Lawman and FF/EMT Tyler Cox
Solomons Vol. Fire Dept & RS Actions
on May 1, 2016 at 10:00 on Popular Dr. to
save a burn victim from a house fire.
FF Britt Williams, Michelle Thrasher and
Eric Anderson
Calvert Advanced Life Support Unit
Actions on May 1, 2016 at 10:00 on Popular
Dr. to save a burn victim from a house fire
-- Paramedic Jonathan Siegel
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department &
Rescue Squad Actions on May 1, 2016 at
10:00 to save a burn victim from a housefire.
FF Ricky Weems and FF Norman Bauer
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
Actions on August 13, 2016 on McIn-
tosh Rd. for a car overturned and subject
trapped with an impaled object through her
abdomen.
FF/EMT Kevin Gardiner, FF Tyler Insley,
FF/EMT Bryan Riley, FF/EMT Eddie Ta-
tum, FF Brandon Wible,
FF David Yount, FF Freddie Bowles and
FF/EMT Timmy Vallandingham
Solomons Volunteer Fire Dept & RS
Actions at 445 Lake Dr. for CPR in which
the patient was revived.
Joseph Ford, John Dalrymple, Brian
ties in Maryland including here in South-
Bowen, Christiania Morrison, Richard Mor-
rison, Emily Shooks,
Kaylee Curran, Matthew Brick, Michelle
Thrasher
Calvert County Sheriffs Department
DFC Jeff Hardesty
Unit Citations
Solomons Volunteer Fire Dept. & RS
Actions on May 1, 2016 at 10:00 on Popular
Dr. for a house fire with a trapped patient
with burns.
Brittan Williams, Thomas Yowell. Joseph
Adams, William Richardson, Joseph Lean-
narda. Larry Nuse
In Our Community
Charles Franklin, Brian Bowen, Johna-
than Ford, John Dalrymple, Joe Ford, Sr.,
Alex Velazquez
John Pardoe and Karen Pardoe
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Dept. & RS
Action on May 1, 2016 at 10:00 on Popular
Dr. for a house fire with a trapped patient
with burns. -- Ernie Earnshaw
Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Dept. & RS
Actions on June 4, 2016 at Hunting Creek
Rd. for a MVA with ejection.
Wayne Ward, Donald Wallace, Charles
Threlfall, Gabriel Robinson Michael Lanier,
Michael Montgomery, Sr., Matthew Mont-
gomery Gina Threlfall, Matt King and
Alyssa Gibson
Calvert Advanced Life Support Actions
on June 4, 2016 at Hunting Creek Rd. for a
MVA with ejection --
Ginger Manifold
Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Dept. & RS
Actions on January 25, 2016 for CPR at
Kings Landing Rd. and had a ROSC.
Silent Auction Set
for Wildfire Victims
The farming and agriculture communi-
for income.
ern Maryland, will be hosting a benefit
auction to help those farmers and ranchers
affected by the recent devastating fires in
Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas.
The devastation to land, buildings and
livestock is overwhelming. The fires
ripped across the Plains states, killing
grazing animals, incinerating grasslands
and destroying homes and barns. Kansas
was particularly hard hit. In Clark Coun-
ty alone, where Giles-Betschart lives,
400,000 acres were burned, according
tothe Kansas Farm Bureau.
The wildfires in Kansas were the larg-
est in the states history, with more than
651,000 acres destroyed in total. Large
overgrowth combined with a long stretch
without rain plus high late-winter tem-
peratures led to much of the terrain be-
coming a tinder box that quickly became
uncontrollable.
The fire has taken the lives of thou-
sands of cattle, ruined thousands of miles
of fence, decimated most of the pasture
used for grazing, consumed much of the
hay they use for supplemental feed, and
destroyed a substantial number of homes,
Meagan Cramer, with the Kansas Farm
Bureau, tells Fox News. Rebuilding will
take years, not months, and tens of mil-
lions of dollars to rebuild herds, fence and
15
Gina Threlfall, Kerstyn Katzer, Kyle Ad-
ams, Michael Lainer, Michael Clark, Tyler
Burroughs
Michael Montgomery, Sr., John Threlfall
and Michael Threlfall
Calvert Advanced Life Support - Actions
on January 25, 2016 for CPR at Kings Land-
ing Rd. and had a ROSCn -- Robert Shapiro
Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
Actions on June 26, 2016 at Point Lookout
Rd. for MVA with ejection.
Deanna Goddard, Kevin Hancock, Lori
Brighwell and Greg Schultz
LaVerne Stewart Memorial Award
Cathy Caulder
Gott Award George Franklin
Frank Cotrufo Francis Raley
Award information supplied by Southern
Maryland Volunteer Firemens Association
dickmyers@countytimes.net
other infrastructure these ranchers rely on
The Southern Maryland Silent Auction
will be held Saturday May 6 beginning at
5 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds
south of La Plata in the man livestock
building. While being spearheaded by
representatives in the Southern Mary-
land area, this event is being support by
many farm bureaus and other organiza-
tions within the State. Several other local
Maryland jurisdictions and farm bureau
organizations may have or will have plans
to do additional events as well (however
many are also supporting and joining us
in addition to their local efforts).
Organizers would like to recognize area
auctioneers and staff who have offered to
assist especially the support of theAuc-
tioneers Association of Maryland. Our
goals are simple to raise funds to send to
area(s) affected most by this devastation.
The need for help will continue for months
and years as these farmers and ranchers
rebuild their herds, re-establish pastures,
rebuild barns and storage areas. Our ini-
tial plan is to provide support for the Clark
County area in Kansas. As we can, we will
expand our efforts and provide for support
for other areas as well.
For more information go to the Farrell
Auction Services website atwww.farrel-
lauctionservice.com
 16 In Our Community
CalvArt Show Features
Photography of Lonnie Harkins
A new show by photographer Lonnie
Harkins merges traditional photography
and digital art by altering photographs
to appear as paintings and then layer-
ing them with other photographs to cre-
ate composite images that showcase his
vision, as seen through the camera, as
well as his artistic vision that comes from
within.
The show will run from May 10th thru
June 10th with an Opening Reception
and complimentary refreshments on Sat-
urday, May 13th from 5-8 p.m. Come on
out, meet the artist, support your local
arts community, and peruse the distinc-
tive and unique works of Lonnie Harkins
as well as the creative and talented local
artists offered throughout the gallery.
The CalvART Gallery is located in the
Prince Frederick Center at the intersec-
CMM Welcomes New Deputy Director
The Calvert Marine Museum is pleased to
announce the appointment of Jeffrey Mur-
ray as the new Deputy Director. He brings a
wealth of experience encompassing staff su-
pervision, budgeting, strategic planning, in-
terpretation, collections management, event
coordination, and grant writing. Throughout
his career, he has been involved in develop-
ing and implementing educational programs
in both formal and informal settings.
Jeff Murray was born in Germany into a
military family, but grew up and spent most
of his time in the Midwest. Murray earned
a Bachelors degree in History and German
from Ball State University, and a Masters
degree in History & Historical Administra-
tion from Eastern Illinois. His wife, Laura is
a University Academic Dean and she, along
with their two year old daughter, is looking
forward to moving East and exploring South-
ern Maryland and the surrounding areas.
Murray served as the Administrator for
the Lakewood Heritage Center in Lake-
wood, Colorado, where he oversaw all day-
to-day operations of a multi-faceted regional
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tion of Rt. 4 and
Rt. 231 nestled
between the
Sakura Restau-
rant and Dream-
weaver Caf.
Open Wednes-
day through
Sunday from
11am-5pm. For
more informa-
tion visit the
website www.
calvartgallery.org or call 410-535-9252.
The CalvART Gallery is a program of the
Arts Council of Calvert County. The Gal-
lery plans shows every month and our re-
ceptions are open to the public.
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museum. The center has both permanent
and changing exhibits, a museum gift shop,
a 15-building campus, and a festival event
area. Previously, he worked at the Wade
House Historic Site in Greenbush, Wiscon-
sin, for 17 years, two years as a Program
Assistant before being promoted to the Cura-
tor of Interpretation and Collections. These
years in Wisconsin made him a Green Bay
Packers fan!
An avid history and lighthouse enthusiast,
Jeff also enjoys playing soccer, basketball,
swimming, biking and looks forward to get-
ting out on the Chesapeake. I am beyond
thrilled to be joining such a diverse group
of highly skilled professionals, who, with
the support of the Society and the museums
highly talented corps of volunteers, are pro-
viding visitors with a multitude of opportuni-
ties to explore the history and biology of the
Chesapeake Bay region in very unique and
engaging ways, said Murray.
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Jean Moyer Dave and Debby Spigler pose with Our Lady Star of
Solomons Church
the Sea Pastor Msgr. Michael Wilson.
Honors Volunteers
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Church honored three of its biggest church
volunteers on Saturday April 29th. The oc-
casion was the Solomons churchs annual
Father Maurice Alexander Gala. And, Jean
Moyer, and Dave and Debby Spigler were
recognized not only for their church ac-
complishments but also for their commu-
nity volunteerism.
No one has been more involved in the
church for the last 40 years, said gala
chairman Herbie Smith about honoree Jean
Moyer. He said she doesnt like to take
credit for what she does and in keeping
with that chose not to say anything. But her
bio in the program says volumes.
The program noted about Moyer: This
lady can be seen doing everything, ev-
erywhere every day. No matter what the
occasion, if its taking place at Our Lady
Star of the Sea, its a good bet Jean had a
part in it. She is a fixture whether clean-
ing the school, serving at Mass, decorating
the altar, setting up the Christmas manger,
taking care of the parishs vestments and
linens, scheduling participants or anything
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else requiring attention. She is the go-to
person for just about everything.
Moyers community service includes
donating nearly 22 gallons of blood to the
American Red Cross and volunteering at
the Turkey Trot, 5 K Cancer Run, Yard
Sale, Polar Bear Plunge, Dragon Boat Rac-
es and Labor Day event.
Dave Spigler, otherwise known as Spig-
gy, didnt have any problem talking after
his award. This is what it is about. How
many people get a night like this. But as
he usually does, he spent most of his time
praising others, most especially his wife of
48 years, Debby. He got a lot of oohs and
aahs from the crowd by saying My great-
est moment was when I married Debby.
Debby Spigler in turn thanked her hus-
band for dragging her into a life of volun-
teerism. For instance, Debby received the
Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and
Rescue Squad First Responder Award for
her actions at a bad automobile accident.
For more than 22 years Dave was known
as Spiggy while a member of the Wash-
ington Redskins zany fan group the Ho-
gettes. And he parlayed that fame into
a number of local Spiggy and Friends
community events that raised more than
$750,000. For his volunteerism, he was
presented by the county commissioners
with a Calvert You Are Beautiful Award
in 2013 (Dave Spigler is also Staff Feature
Writer for the Calvert County Tines).
The Spigglers were introduced by for-
mer Patuxent River NAS Commanding
Officer Capt. Glen Ives (USN- Ret.) and his
wife Barbara, both Naval Academy gradu-
ates and whose three sons are graduates of
three different military academies. There
isnt anything they wouldnt do for any-
body, Glen Ives said of the couple.
Dave Spigler in turn called Glen
and Barbara Ives, A perfect Chris-
tian family. He said they were
an inspiration to Debby and I.
The annual awards are named for Father
Maurice Alexander, the first resident pas-
tor of Our Lady Star of the Sea in 1920.
He remained there until his death in 1946.
The three recipients posed for pictures with
current pastor Msgr. Michael Wilson.
Proceeds from the gala are used for Our
Lady Star of the Sea School and its service
to the larger community.
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Sun Shines on 39th Annual
Southern Maryland Celtic Festival
By Dick Myers
Staff Writer
The unseasonably warm late April
shined on the many activities this
weekend in Southern Maryland. It
brought a large crowd out Saturday to
the 39th Annual Southern Maryland
Celtic Festival and Highland Gather-
ing at Jefferson Patterson Park and
Museum in St. Leonard. It is the oldest
Celtic festival in Maryland.
According to the organizers, The
Celtic Society of Southern Maryland
was chosen in 2000 by Congressman
Steny Hoyer to represent Southern
Maryland in the national Local Leg-
acy project of the Library of Con-
gress bicentennial celebration. The
Southern Maryland Celtic Festival
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and Highland Gathering highlights the
heritage of the Breton, Cornish, Irish,
Manx, Scots, and Welsh.
The festival for visitors is a pot-
pourri of sights, sounds smells and
tastes. It featured constant traditional
music on several stages, including the
headline band, The American Rogues,
who just concluded a concert with the
Air Force Symphony in Washington
They are the official band of the Navy
SEALMuseum.
Festival goers could wander around
the grounds and watch the Highland
Games, including weight for height
and distance, Scottish hammers, caber
(gaelic for tree) toss and sheaf toss.
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mens and womens rugby tourna-
ments were held throughout the day.
The festival grounds were filled
with the music of the bagpipe and
fiddle competitions, and accompany-
ing the many dance demonstrations
And, it was fun and educational to
stop and listen to the storytellers spin
their tales.
And of course, there was the food.
Haggis (dont ask what its made of)
shepherds pie, lamb sausage and many
other traditional foods were available
along with some Southern Maryland
dishes, such as seafood and barbecue.
It could be washed down with Scot-
tish, Irish and American domestic and
craftbeers.
More than 50 clans were on hand
to supply information. And the festi-
val grounds were packed with vendors
selling traditional clothing and musical
instruments, as well as memorabilia.
The festival is made possible by the
arduous work of many volunteers and
the support of government and corpo-
rate sponsors.
For more information on the work of
the society go to www.cssm.org
dickmyers@countytimes.net
Headline band The American Rogues performed two
concerts at the 2017 Southern Maryland Celtic Festival and
Highland Gathering.
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Thursday, May 4
An American Tribute Concert-Patuxent
HS Band
Patuxent High School, Lusby
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Patuxent High School presents their Spring
Band Concert:
An American Tribute
PHS Auditorium
Featuring:
- Percussion Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Special Guest: PHS Choir
We present a tribute to American music,
composers and the men and women who
serve in each branch of our military. The fi-
nale of the concert will include the playing
and singing of each branchs service song!
Zumba Gold-Toning for ALL Fitness
Levels
Sunderland Elementary School, 150 C Jones
Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
This class is Zumba Gold-Toninga dance/
fitness program specifically designed for the
beginner that allows you to move at your
own pace while working with light weights.
No experience is necessary. Come see what
its all about. We have a great group of la-
dies who have a blast while growing stron-
ger with every class. Registration and fee
required through Calvert County Parks
and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 or email me
at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net for more
information.
JPPM Speaker: Lisa Young, Smithsonian
Institution
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD
20685
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Lisa Young, Smithsonian Institution Ob-
jects Conservator, on Saving Space Suits:
Balancing Conservation and Display at the
National Air and Space Museum. Objects
related to the history of spaceflight were
built for one-time use. Their conservation,
preservation, and display are challenging
and require the collaboration of many ex-
perts. Lisa Youngs lecture will highlight the
history, conservation, and display of Neil
Armstrongs Apollo 11 spacesuit and look
forward to the 50th anniversary of Apollo
11 in 2019.
Friday, May 5
A Musical Evening-Chesapeake Beach
3330 Chesapeake Beach Road Route 260,
Chesapeake Beach
7:00 PM-11:00 PM
ACOUSTIC MUSICFor your listening
pleasure, join us in the Lower Level Lounge
to hear music from Ross Crampton from
with the compliments of the American Le-
gion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330
Chesapeake Beach Road East on Rt. 260
in Chesapeake Beach. Public welcome. For
more information, call 410-257-9878. www.
ALPost206.org
Patuxent Voices Concert
All Saints Episcopal, Sunderland
7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Crazy Little Thing Called Love theme.
Join us for an a cappella revue of love in its
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different forms. We are auditioning for fall
membershipcome check us out! www.
patuxentvoices.org
Saturday, May 6
Emmanuel UMC Yard Sale
1250 Emmanuel Church Road, Hunting-
town, MD 20639
8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Come Rain or Shine: Emmanuel United
Methodist Church is holding its annual
Spring yard sale. Come see our fine col-
lection of furniture, toys, books, clothes,
domestics, kitchen items and one of a kind
collectables. Plenty of everything and all
priced to sell. Stay and enjoy our hot dog or
chili lunch.
Southern Maryland Sailing Association
Mariners Yard Sale
14490 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, Md.
9:00 AM-12 Noon
Purchase boat supplies or get a table
and bring your own to sale. Email kim-
free1413@gmail.com or call Richard Free-
man 703-919-0018.
Solomons Maritime Festival
Calvert Marine Museum
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage at the
12th annual Solomons Maritime Festival.
Antique boats and marine engines, master
maritime carvers, crafts and cooking dem-
onstrations, traditional music, and boat rides
offer something for every member of the
family. Admission to the festival and mu-
seum is FREE.
Car Wash for Patuxent High School Band
The Giant Foods Parking Lot, Lusby
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Spring is here and its time to shine up your
vehicle!
Patuxent High School Band will be washing
cars in the Giant parking lot.
Band members will wash and dry your car
for a donation. Come out and meet cur-
rent members of the band, and get your car
washed.
National Train Day for Children
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155
Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Celebrate National Train Day with FREE
train-themed games and crafts
Patuxent Voices Concert
Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road,
Port Republic 20676
7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Crazy Little Thing Called Love theme.
Join us for an a cappella revue of love in its
different forms. We are auditioning for fall
membershipcome check us out! www.
patuxentvoices.org
Sunday, May 7
Street of Dreams Car Show
Calvert County Fair Grounds
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Car Show-Sunday
*Overall top 3
*Top 25
*Spevial Awards
Pre register $20 On site registration $25
For more info all 301-884-8842 or email
DreamsStudioOfDance@yahoo.com
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,
please email zach@countytimes.net with the listing details by
12p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Annmarie Antique & Flea Faire
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Annmarie Antique & Flea Faire
Admission: adults $3; kids 11 & under free
no pets; rain or shine event; indoor & out-
door booths
Its back! Join us for this fabulous pickers
weekend with more than 100 indoor and
outdoor booths featuring antiques and col-
lectibles, vintage and up-cycled furniture,
clothing, jewelry, flea finds, vintage home
and garden, and more. The Faire will include
demos and talks highlighting the hottest
trends in upcycling and repurposing. The
public is invited to bring up to three small
items for the appraisal fair, which will take
place 10:00am-2:00pm both days.
Monday, May 8
Zumba Gold-Toning at Dunkirk
Firehouse
Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Co., 3170 W Ward
Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754Ground Floor
Meeting Hall
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
FREE for all current/active first responders!
This class is Zumba Gold Toninga dance/
fitness program specifically designed for the
beginner that allows you to move at your
own pace while working with light weights.
No experience is necessary. This class will
be held on the ground floor through the rear
parking lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with
greater discounts on multi-class passes.
For more info, email me at Zumbabonnie@
comcast.net
Tuesday, May 9
Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care
Seminar
Classroom 2 on the Lower Level of Calvert
Memorial Hospital
12 Noon-1:30 PM
Calvert Hospice is partnering with Calvert
Memorial Hospital to provide educational
seminars to our community. Attendees will
learn about topics that impact end-of-life
care for patients and their families. Sessions
are designed to encourage group discussion.
Our next seminar is entitled Understand-
ing Hospice and Palliative Care and will be
held on May 9 from 12:001:30 pm. Partic-
ipants should bring a lunch. Calvert Hospice
will provide dessert.
Seating is limited, so register early for semi-
nars. All classes will be held in Classroom
2 on the Lower Level of Calvert Memorial
Hospital. Presenters: Stephanie Carpenter,
MD, Director of Medicine & Palliative
Care for Calvert Hospice Sarah Simmons,
RN, MSN, CHPN, Director of Education &
Quality for Calvert Hospice
Hospice is an essential option when we think
about making choices for personalized care
throughout the end of life. The experienced
staff of Calvert Hospice will address the
many myths surrounding hospice care and
explain the referral process for hospice ser-
vices, the role of the physician during hos-
pice care, and the best time to begin benefit-
ing from the support hospice caregivers can
provide. There will be a lengthy opportunity
for Q&A to address individual concerns.
Contact Jean Fleming at 410-535-0892
or jfleming@calverthospice.org for more
information.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
All You Can Eat Smorgasbord Chesa-
peake Beach
3330 Chesapeake Beach Road Route 260,
Chesapeake Beach
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
FAMILY NIGHT SMORGASBORD DIN-
NER! Join us for an informal dinner from
hosted by the American Legion Stallings
Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesa-
peake Beach, in the lower-level dining room.
Cost $12 for all you can eat from 5:30 to 7:00
p.m.. Call for more information (410) 257-
9878. Public invited. www.ALpost206.org
Sons of the American Legion
3330 Chesapeake Beach Road Route 260,
Chesapeake Beach
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
MEETINGThe Members of the Sons of
the American Legion Stallings Williams
Post 206 will hold the monthly meeting in
the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the Post.
All Members are urged to attend and make
their voices heard. For more information,
call Commander Ward at 410-610-7217.
www.ALPost206.org
Wednesday, May 10
Meal, Praise, Prayer
8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Join us at Union Church, Rear Hall, for a
special supper followed by praise, prayer,
and fellowship. The Church is located next
to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Ches-
apeake Avenue. This free event is offered
with the compliments of the Congregation.
All are cordially invited. Questions may be
directed to John Riedesel at (301)855-8256.
www.facebook.com/NBUnionChurch
Connect
College of Southern MarylandPrince
Frederick, MarylandRoom 225
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
CONNECT is an 8-week grief support pro-
gram for teens. They will learn coping skills
for handling their grief, learn to support
themselves and others through the grieving
process, develop a support system of other
teens, and have the opportunity to have
some fun while processing their feelings.
Pre-Registration is required. Contact Brit-
tanny Petrzala, Child & Teen Bereavement
Coordinator for registration at 410-535-0892
or by email bpetrzala@calverthospice.org.
CSM Latin Ensemble Concert
CSM, Prince Frederick
7:30 PM
College of Southern Maryland, Prince Fred-
erick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose
Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince
Frederick.
CSMs Latin Ensemble Ritmo Cach, direct-
ed by Dr. Stephen Johnson, will perform a
concert in which each selection is a different
genre of Latin American music, from salsa
and cha-cha, to merengue and Latin jazz. $5
in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd.
edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.
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Thursday, May 4
Stretch & Grow.
9:30-10:00am.
Stretch & Grow combines simple stretch-
ing and literacy components in a calm, fun
environment. A great way to connect your
mind to your body and start the day. Ages
2 - 5. No registration. Calvert Library
Southern Branch.
Jan Johnson Art Opening Reception.
2:00-4:00pm.
Jan Johnson: Cornerstone Relationships
explores the unity of nature, especially
within human existence through paint-
ing, collage, and sketches. Calvert Library
Southern Branch
Saturday, May 6
Book Discussion.
7:00-8:30pm.
The #1 New York Times bestseller The
Wright Brothers by David McCullough,
two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize
the dramatic story-behind-the-story about
the courageous brothers who taught the
world how to yWilbur and Orville
Wright. Calvert Library Twin Beaches
Branch.
Events
Memoirs & Creative Writing
Workshop.
2:00-3:30pm.
Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie
as she encourages the art of creative mem-
oir writing. Bring 6 double-spaced copies
of your memoir, 500-800 words, to work
on and share with the group. No registra-
tion. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

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Shake It Out Music and Movement.
10:15-10:45am.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will
create a rich environment that promotes
social, emotional and physical skills.
Come join us for some shaken fun. Cal-
vert Library Southern Branch
Rsum and Cover Letter Workshop.
1:00-3:00pm.
Need help with your rsum? Join job
counselor Sandra Holler in a small group
to learn what makes a strong rsum and
cover letter. If you have one started, bring
it with you so editing can happen on the
spot. One printed copy helps. Please regis-
ter. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Artist Meet & Greet: Mary Bowen.
6:00-7:00pm.
Meet artist Mary Bowen whose bold, rich
paintings are on display at Calvert Library
Prince Frederick. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862. http://calvertlibrary.info.
Lab Rats.
6:30-7:30pm.
Explore the cool world of science with ex-
periments and crafts! For kids in grades 3
through 6. This months topic: Sensational
Sounds. Please register. Calvert Library
Twin Beaches Branch.
Friday, May 5
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
1:00-4:00pm.
Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Ca-
reer Center for your job search needs! Get
job counseling and rsum help, search for
jobs and connect with Southern Maryland
JobSource. No registration. Calvert Li-
brary Twin Beaches Branch.
On Pins & Needles.
1:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
crocheting or other project for an after-
noon of conversation and shared creativi-
ty. No registration. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick.
Plant Sale.
10:00-11:30am.
Learn from our demonstration sessions
and purchase from our large selection of
owering (many native) and vegetable
plants. No registration. Community Re-
sources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince
Frederick.
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. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick.
Construction Zone.
2:00-4:00pm.
Bring your family to explore the Librarys
building sets. Its come and go construc-
tive time in the storytime room as we
bring out the librarys collection of Legos,
Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, Blocks, Mag-
formers and more. No registration. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick.
Monday, May 8
Monday Morning Fun.
10:00-11:00am.
Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories,
movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick,.
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the Job-
Source Mobile Career Center for your
job search needs! Get job counseling and
rsum help, search for jobs and connect
with Southern Maryland JobSource. No
registration. Calvert Library Fairview
Branch.
Green Crafting.
2:00-5:00pm.
Green crafters meet on Mondays to make
crafts out of materials that would typically
be thrown away. Crocheting, needlework and
simple tying will be used. Teens welcome. No
registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Tuesday, May 9
Board of Trustees meeting.
2:00-4:00pm.
Calvert Library Board of Trustees month-
ly meeting. No registration. Calvert Li-
brary Prince Frederick.
Flying Needles.
6:00-9:00pm.
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.
Wednesday, May 10
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &
more.
10:00-1:00pm.
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. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick.
Interview Skills Workshop.
1:00-3:00pm.
Participants will learn professional tech-
niques and the importance of interview-
ing. This workshop will teach you best
practices to enhance your interviewing
skills by providing insight on dress at-
tire, appropriate attitude, and professional
etiquette. Please register. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick.
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
1:00-4:00pm.
Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Ca-
reer Center for your job search needs! Get
job counseling and rsum help, search for
jobs and connect with Southern Maryland
JobSource. No registration. Calvert Li-
brary Prince Frederick.
Workshop.
6:30-8:30pm.
Participants will learn how to navigate the
Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE)
system to conduct an effective job search.
We will cover job search utilizing addi-
tional career sites to enhance your em-
ployability. We will also provide tips on
how to complete an online application.
We will review position descriptions and
utilize ONET online resource center to
enhance your resume and application con-
tent. Space limited. Please register. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick.
Thursday, May 11
Stretch & Grow.
9:30-10:00am.
Stretch & Grow combines simple stretch-
ing and literacy components in a calm, fun
environment. A great way to connect your
mind to your body and start the day. Ages
2 - 5. No registration. Calvert Library
Southern Branch.
Shake It Out Music and Movement.
10:15-10:45am.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will
create a rich environment that promotes
social, emotional and physical skills.
Come join us for some shaken fun. Cal-
vert Library Southern Branch,.
Brick Builders Challenge.
6:30-7:30pm. Lego enthusiasts can vis-
it the library to take part in a monthly,
themed challenge. Legos supplied by
library. Registration not required. Calvert
Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Alzheimers Caregivers Support.
7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from
other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette
Findley. Please register. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick.

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Picnic
Upcoming Trips
Enjoy a Star-Spangled Patriot Tour
Enjoy this years senior picnic, to Baltimore, Wednesday, July 12.
Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Visit the actual location where our
at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. first flag was made and the museum
Thursday, May 4
Scarlet Plus Entertainment
Karaoke and DJ Entertainment will be a dynamic that tells the story. Enjoy a luncheon
The Brass Rail Sports Bar performance by Jed Duvall. Lunch at Sabatinos, then take a tour of Fort
Robbie Kidwell Sing & Dance all evening with will include cheeseburgers with McHenry. Fee: $73 per person, in-
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, great & fun people picnic sides. Fee: Donation. Calvert cludes transportation, admissions
Solomons 8:00 PM Midnight Pines Senior Center will be open and lunch. For more information,
6:00- 9:00 PM for information & assistance only. call Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606.
anglers-seafood.com Go on an Atlantic City Cruise Dol-
Monday, May 8 North Beach and Southern Pines
Senior Centers will be closed. Lim- phin Watching Adventure, Tuesday,
Trivia ited transportation will be provided. August 8. Enjoy watching marine
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk Team Trivia Register by May 30 by contacting life while listening to a commentary
8:30 PM The Ruddy Duck, Solomons your local senior center: Calvert by a marine naturalist. You will have
www.anthonysdunkirk.com 7:00-9:30 PM Pines - 410-535-4606; North Beach time for lunch and entertainment on
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com - 410-257-2549; Southern Pines your own in Atlantic City, NJ be-
Friday, May 5 - 410-586-2748. fore boarding the boat. Fee: $72 per
Tuesday, May 9 person, includes transportation and
cruise. For more information, call
Chesapeake Swingband Thank You to Tax-Aide Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606.
Downtown Leonardtown on The Ben Connelly
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Volunteers
Square
5:00-8:00 PM Solomons The AARP Tax-Aide Program
would not be possible without vol-
Calvert Pines Senior
First Friday Outdoor Music Series 6:00-9:00 PM
unteers. The Calvert County Of- Center (CPSC)
Free swing dance lessons & live anglers-seafood.com Find something special for mom
fice on Aging would like to thank
music, fun for all ages! the following volunteers for their at the Mothers Day Purse Sale,
www.firstfridaysleonardtown.com Team Feud Friday, May 12, 9 a.m. Select from
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons dedication and hard work during the
2016 tax season: Laura Berg, Carol purses and accessories.
SoMar Drummers 6:30-8:30 PM
Blatt, John Bugno, Beverly Butler,
Leonardtown Wharf Weve all seen the popular TV
version, this is an ALL PLAY Greg Catrambone, Teresa Demer, North Beach Senior
8:00-10:00 PM
Audience participation Drum & game played as teams. This is not Paul Doherty, Arlene Elam, Beth Center (NBSC)
a trivia based game. As always, Fedasz, Steve Fedasz, Ed Forsman, Celebrate a Queen for
Percussion Circle Catherine Grover, Jerry Himmel-
Free demos & lessons first half teams can be as large as you want the Day Mothers Day Celebration,
and its free to play. The answers farb, Dorothy Howe, Rick More- Thursday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy
hour, instruments provided, bring land, Max Munger, Peter Stathis,
blanket or chair to sit on. (back- come from people surveyed all over Queens of Comedy videos followed
Maryland and Delaware! Survey Victoria Thorne, Jerry Worrell and by lunch and a special dessert. Pre-
up location if inclement weather- Theresa York. If you are interested
Leonardtown Arts Center) Says... registration required for lunch.
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com in becoming an AARP Tax-Aide
volunteer for the 2017 tax season,
Scarlet Plus Entertainment call Patti Ryon at the Office on Ag- Southern Pines Senior
Karaoke and DJ
The Brass Rail Sports Bar
Wednesday, May 10 ing, 410-535-4606. Center (SPSC)
The Southern Maryland Encore
Sing & Dance all evening with Wild Card Trivia Chorale will perform songs from
great & fun people Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Porgy and Bess, Les Miserables,
8:00 PM Midnight Solomons spirituals, and other favorites,
7:00-9:00 PM Wednesday, May 10, 1 p.m.
The Johanssens anglers-seafood.com
Prohibition Party
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
8:00 11:00 PM Thursday, May 11
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Steve Nelson

Eating Together Menu

Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM
9:00 PM-1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com
anglers-seafood.com
Trivia Monday, May 8 Thursday, May 11
Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk Pork Roast with Gravy, Mashed Breaded Baked Fish, Baked Po-
Saturday, May 6 8:30 PM Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, tato, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Fresh
www.anthonysdunkirk.com Crushed Pineapple Fruit Cup
Andrew Burleson
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Tuesday, May 9 Friday, May 12
Solomons Stuffed Cabbage, Beets, Dinner Chicken Salad in a Pita Pocket,
8:00 PM-Midnight Roll, Apple Crisp Pineapple, Carrot and Cucumber
anglers-seafood.com Slices, Grapes
Wednesday, May 10
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw,
Corn, Cantaloupe
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent
to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title
section, e-mail sarahwilliams@countytimes.net
IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or
our Thursday publication. 301-855-1170, 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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