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IN LOCAL
“IT’S QUITE AN EFFECT ON US.”
-DIRECTOR IF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KELLY ROBERTSON-
SLAGLE ON THE IMPACT OF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.

CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3 Local News
COPS & COURTS 7 Page 6
FEATURE8
EDUCATION14
OBITUARIES16
COMMUNITY CALENDAR  18
SENIOR CALENDAR 19 Feature
LIBRARY CALENDAR 19 Page 13
SPORTS20
LETTERS21
ENTERTAINMENT22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 23

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A Government Shutdown Hits Calvert Hard

By Dick Myers
Editor
What’s the harm? When the govern-
ment shuts down, Uncle Sam’s workers
get a few days off and eventually get paid
for it. But there is great harm to the com-
munity, Calvert County’s business leaders
say.
The can has been kicked down the road
for three weeks after the compromise
votes Monday, Jan. 22. But just the threats
of another shutdown can put personal
spending plans on hold by federal em-
ployees. Many of them live pay check to
pay check. The threat of that turning off
severely impacts their ability to pay their
mortgages and car payments, not to men-
tion some more discretionary spending.
One business person who asked not
to be identified said last week, with the
threat of a shutdown looming, his busi-
ness was off as people held back their
spending
Kelly Robertson-Slagle is the county’s
new director of the Department of Eco-
nomic Development. She was a business
retention specialist before being appoint-
ed head of the e department. But, in 2013,
when the last extended government shut-
down occurred (for 16 days) she was with
the Small Business Development Center
in Southern Maryland, so she was also
on the front line then. “It’s quite an effect
on us,” she said of the impact to Calvert
County.
Government employees bookend Cal-
vert County. To the north, many head to
work in DC at federal government agen-
cies. To the south, many head across the
Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge to work at
Patuxent River Naval Air Station or for
a government contractor doing business
with the base.
The County Times was unable to find
figures for how many federal employees
live in Calvert County. But the office of
Rep. Steny Hoyer reported that in his 5th
Congressional District that includes all of
Southern Maryland and a part of Prince
George’s County, there are 62,000 federal
employees out of the total of 800,000.
Government shutdowns are particu-
larly hard on restaurants, and hotels that
depend on government travelers to Pax
River. Holiday Inn in Solomons also has a
restaurant so it is hit doubly. Owner John
Simpson said of the 2013 shutdown, “It
had quite an effect on us.”.
Robertson-Slagle observed, “2013
wasn’t that long ago.” She said many of
the federal employees who lived through
that are prepared this time. Even with a
three- weeks-long Continuing Resolution,
they may cut back now just in case.
Government, and the country as a
whole for that matter, appear to be as po-
litically divided as ever. There was a lot
of finger pointing before and during the
three-day closure this time. Rep. Hoyer
(D: 5th District) said, “Funding the gov-
ernment by continuing resolution is not
a responsible way to govern. While I am
glad that our hardworking federal civilian
workforce will no longer feel the strain
of the Trump shutdown and will receive
back pay, this continuing resolution only
kicks the can down the road for a few
more weeks. Maryland families deserve
better – it’s past time for Republican lead-
ers to work with Democrats to sustain-
ably fund our government.
“I implore Republicans to come to the
table and negotiate with Democrats to
address important issues facing Mary-
landers, including setting funding levels
for the current fiscal year and protecting
DREAMers. I hope that Congressional
leaders will use the next three weeks to
come together to find consensus on the is-
sues on which we agree.”
Last week Republican Gov. Larry Ho-
gan blasted both parties. He said, “Mary-
landers are sick and tired of Washington’s
dysfunctional, insider blame games. I am
calling on all Members of Congress and
the Administration to not only continue
funding the government, but to finally
find long-term, common sense solutions
to provide health care for our vulnerable
children and to protect Dreamers. 
“Let me be very clear to everyone in
Washington, both Republicans and Dem-
ocrats – stop the finger-pointing and do
your jobs.”
Stan Collender, political commenta-
tor writing for USA Today, stated in an
opinion piece that government shutdowns
could become more common not less.
“The biggest and most depressing les-
son coming from Washington these days
is that government shutdowns are politi-
cally acceptable tactic for Congress and
the White House,” Collender wrote. “Re-
gardless of which political party is in the
majority in the House and the Senate and
who is president, government shutdowns
are now very likely to be threatened and
occur almost every year.”
The reported revenue hit to Maryland
is $5 million daily during a shutdown.
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Planners Approve
Huntingtown Church
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Calvert County Planning Com-
mission has approved the site plan for
a new church in Huntingtown. Life
Church will be developed in two phases
at the intersection of Routes 2/4 and Cox
Road. It currently meets at Plum Point
Elementary School.
According to a staff report from Plan-
ner III Olivia Vidotto, the site for the new
church is 7.24 acres, of which 3.21 acres
is proposed disturbed area. The first
phase will be a one-story, 8,988-square-
foot church. The second phase will add
a 2,940-square-foot expansion along
with a similarly sized basement under-
neath. There are 122 parking spaces pro-
vided, more that required by the zoning
ordinance.
Pastor Steve Forrester said that the
church currently has about 300 attendees
at its 10:30 a.m. service at Plum Pt. E.S.
The new church building is planned for
a congregation of 400, so expansion is in
the future, Forrester said.
Pastor Forrester explained they have
grown by serving the disenfranchised,
those without a church home. They also
do some things differently, such as not
passing around a collection plate and
having an informal dress code. He said
they have grown by word of mouth.
Forrester said his church also has
worked with other churches in the coun-
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4 Local News The Calvert County Times
Agenda Adopted for Comp
Plan Joint Meeting
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) and the planning
commission will be huddling on Feb. 6 to
discuss a topic with a joint responsibility --
the update of the county’s Comprehensive
Plan. The planning commission develops
the plan and the BOCC ultimately have the
responsibility of adopting it.
The planning commission has been
working on the plan for well over a year.
Over the holidays they reviewed about 100
comments received on the proposed first
draft of the plan. Those comments were
discussed at a Jan. 10 planning commis-
sion work session. They decided at that
work session to shrink the proposed size
of the Huntingtown village. Other issues
reviewed were:
• The potential impacts of designating
some minor Town Centers as Villages,
• The potential impacts of the draft Land
Use Plan, especially the proposed chang-
es to the existing Town Centers on the
county’s development capacity and future
growth,
• The possibility of conducting a coun-
ty-wide traffic study (local travel demand
model), and 5) the request from the public
to extend the comment period for the sec-
ond draft plan to 90 days.
Calvert County Enters Negotiations
for Cable Franchise Agreement
A major project for Calvert County
Government staff in 2018 will be the ne-
gotiation of a new cable franchise agree-
ment covering the provision of cable
television services to county residents.
Comcast currently has a non-exclusive
franchise in Calvert County that it seeks
to renew.
A cable franchise agreement allows
any cable television provider to build
and operate cable systems in county
rights-of-way. The agreement covers ar-
eas to be provided service, public access
channels, local programming support,
studios and equipment, and more. By
federal law, cable franchise agreements
1894200
only address services related to cable
television, not internet service. While
any cable provider can petition the coun-
ty to provide service, Comcast is cur-
rently the only provider that has chosen
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Planning Commission Administrator
Carolyn Sunderland was asked to develop
a list of topics for the joint meeting. She
presented them at the Jan, 17 commission
meeting. The topics proposed were:
• Completeness of the document, with
particular concern for two topics: historic
preservation and government, which ap-
pear in the 2010 Comprehensive Plan but
are not elements required by state law
• The Implementation Element was not
included in the October draft
• The effects of the plan updates, espe-
cially the proposed Town Center expan-
sions, on the county’s development capac-
ity, and the status of the previously-adopted
growth target of 37,000 dwelling units
• Proposed expansion of boundaries for
some Town Centers and proposed Villages
• Policies on the provision of sewer service
outside the Town Centers and proposed
Villages
• The traffic impacts of the updated land
use patterns
• The treatment of appearance standards
One of the issues to be talked about on
traffic, the need and timing for a transpor-
tation plan, will be discussed.
The planning commission unanimously
adopted the agenda for the joint meeting.
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to enter the Calvert County market.
In 2016, the county conducted a cable-
related community needs ascertainment
and performance review in order to de-
velop a renewed franchise agreement to
best represent the county citizens’ needs.
To help with the process, the county
contracted with CBG Communications,
Inc., a telecommunications and cable
television consulting firm.
Following a public input process con-
ducted across 2017, negotiations are now
underway with Comcast to define the
county’s expectations for service. The
county and CBG conducted a random
survey of 4,000 county residents to learn
the needs and concerns regarding Com-
cast and cable television service. Staff
from the county Department of Technol-
ogy Services hosted a public meeting
July 13, 2017 to present the findings of
the Cable Television-Related Needs and
Interests Ascertainment and accept pub-
lic comment. 
An online resource section is available
at www.cocal.md.us/ComcastInfo with
details on the franchise renegotiation, a
copy of the present 15-year agreement,
a map of current broadband access, and
more.
Thursday, January 25, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

Fisher Critical of Overturn of a Hogan Veto

One of the first actions of the 2018 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session was to overturn Governor Ho-
gan’s veto of HB 694. HB 694 prohibits colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s criminal history as
part of the admissions review process.
Delegate Mark Fisher (R: Calvert) said: “As a result of this legislation, your child’s college roommate could be a
dangerous felon. Moreover, HB 694 shields the college from receiving any knowledge or disclosure of past offenses,
including sexual assault.” Fisher continued: “This is just another example of Democrats putting politics over public
safety.”
The following Southern Maryland Legislators voted for HB694: Senator Mike Miller (D-Calvert), Delegate Michael
Jackson (D-Calvert), Delegate Sally Jameson (D-Charles), Delegate Edith Patterson (D-Charles), Delegate C.T. Wil-
son (D-Charles), Delegate Susie Proctor (D-Charles), and Senator Mac Middleton (D-Charles) Senator Steve Waugh
(R-Calvert, St. Mary’s).
The following Southern Maryland Legislators voted against HB694: Delegate Mark N. Fisher (R: Calvert), Del-
egate Deb Rey (R-St. Mary’s), Delegate Matt Morgan (R-St. Mary’s), and Delegate Jerry Clark (R-Calvert, St. Mary’s).
Also from Del. Fisher’s weekly blog: Delegate Lewis introduced HB 55, which requires real estate agents to provide
voter registration forms at real estate closings. Realtors throughout the state were very upset that politics would be
injected into a business transaction, oftentimes the largest transaction of an individual’s life. Delegate Fisher said:
“Everyone has a personal responsibility to register to vote. This is not the responsibility of Realtors. Thankfully, as a
member of the House Economic Matters Committee, I had an opportunity to kill this bad bill.”
Also , Fisher has been critical of the Democrats for snubbing a breakfast with Gov. Hogan. He wrote: Senate Presi-
dent Mike Miller and other top Maryland Democrats chose to skip a bipartisan breakfast with Governor Hogan. The
purpose of the breakfast was to discuss the 2018 budget.“
Maryland Democrats are upset
about ‘how Governor Hogan re-

County Moves Ahead with leased the details of his budget.’ 

Senator Miller attacked Governor
Hogan unnecessarily and took his

Deferred Retirement Option

rant to the Senate floor.
“Governor Hogan is constitutionally required to submit a bud-
get.  It’s a shame that Senator Miller can’t work with the Governor.

By Dick Myers Press Release from the Office of Delegate Mark N. Fisher
Editor

The Calvert County Board of Coun-

ty Commissioners (BOCC) is moving
ahead with plans to provide a Deferred
Retirement Option Plan (DROP) for
county government and sheriff’s of-
fice employees. The BOCC held pub-
lic hearings Jan. 23 in both plans and
there was no opposition. Representa-
tives of the Fraternal Order of Police
and the County Employees Associa-
tion both supported the idea.
The BOCC will hold the record
open for 10 days and then make a fi-
nal decision on the proposals that have
been in the works for several years.
Commissioner Mike Hart said add-
ing the DROP to the list of benefits for
deputies would make up for lean years
when they didn’t get a raise.
According to Human Resources Di-
rector Paula Gray, a DROP “allows
an employee to continue to work and
to begin collecting a pension benefit
into a DROP account.” Participation is
limited to a maximum of three years
and when the employee retires from
DROP they receive the funds accumu-
lated in the DROP account.
There are benefits to employer and
employee, according to Gray. The
employer gets the benefit of the con-
tinuance of working of a skilled em-
ployee and the cost of health benefits
can be lower. For the employee, it’s
the possibility of continuing to earn
a salary while accumulating retire-
ment income. DROP accounts are tax
deferred.
The proposal is slightly different for
county staff and sheriff’s office em-
Join us for
A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION:
Calvert County and the
ployees. The Calvert County Sheriff’s
Opioid Epidemic
Office Pension Plan has 180 members
and the DROP will be limited to 20
employees. January 31, 2018
The Calvert County Employees Re-
tirement Plan has 82 members (hired 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
before 1999 when the plan closed)
Northeast Community Center
There will be no limit to the number
of county employees who can enter the 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue
DROP plan because of the small num-
ber of potential enrollees. Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
The BOCC held work sessions on
the DROP in June and November of
The evening’s program includes the
last year and a number of ideas were
kicked around by the board. following discussions and training:
The costs that cannot be avoided,
according to the staff report, “are in  Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Abuse
the administration of the plan. This
includes impact on staffing and pro-  Calvert County Emerging Drug Trends
fessional services (legal, actuarial,
etc.) that are incurred in setting up and  Substance Abuse and the Family
administering the plan; these costs
are estimated to be less than $12,500.  Naloxone Training
There is language that will allow the
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 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 25, 2018

Local Woman’s Business Grows 60% With

Small Business Development Center
the Warehouse brain tumor on Nov. 4, 2016.
started, Ban- Several months after his death, Ali
holzer’s hus- Banholzer was ready to make some de-
band, Col. Da- cisions about the business. “It was time
vid Banholzer, to pick up the pieces and move forward,”
was diagnosed she said. “I wanted to grow the business.”
with an ag- She turned to the Small Business Devel-
gressive brain opment Center (SBDC) for assistance.
tumor. He had The Southern Region SBDC provides
a high-level a wide range of low-cost training and
position as the no-cost counseling services to new and
14th Presiden- existing small businesses throughout
tial Pilot of the Southern Maryland. Banholzer sat down
United States and discussed her plans with SBDC
and Com- Consultant Kathy MacAdams in Calvert
mander of Air County.
Force One, pi- As a military wife, Ali Banholzer
loting the pres- views her business as a means to provide
idential plane employment for those with employment
for both Presi- roadblocks— caregivers who need flex-
dents George ible schedules, inexperienced teenagers
W. Bush looking for their first job, or college stu-
and Barack dents and military spouses who can only
Obama. After commit to a couple of years of work with
his diagnosis, constant moves.
Ali Banhol- “I want to provide a flexible and un-
zer moved her derstanding workplace,” she said. In ad-
business to dition, Banholzer says she wants to con-
her home to be tribute to the community that’s been so
able to drive supportive of her family, and she wants
him to and to continue the great customer service
from every ap- that has been a hallmark of her company.
pointment, as To kickstart growth at the business,
well as to his Banholzer planned purchase or lease
Ali Banholzer of Huntingtown works at the embroidery machine at Wear weekly meet- commercial space to make room for
Your Spirit Warehouse in Huntingtown. ings at the more equipment and storage, allow
White House. night shifts, and increase visibility to the
One year ago, Ali Banholzer of Hun- Working at their residence “allowed public.
tingtown was at a turning point with her me to be home for him and the busi- MacAdams gathered informa-
business. ness,” Ali Banholzer said. Two close tion about future county development
Banholzer owns Wear Your Spirit friends, Kitty Berry and Elaine Houser, plans—what businesses were going in
Warehouse, a local business that creates helped out with the business, picking up and where—that might affect Banhol-
personalized, promotional gear from t- extra hours as Col. Banholzer’s condi- zer’s decision. Additionally, MacAdams
shirts to mugs and more, the majority for tion worsened. “They were very much set up a meeting with a technical evalu-
area school teams, clubs, and Vacation the heart and soul of the business,” Ali ation group outlining what would be
Bible School programs. Banholzer said of the two women, who needed to bring potential properties up
Since 2014, Banholzer had been run- still work with the business. “They car- to code, which Banholzer praised as “so
ning the business out of her home, and ried me.” Col. Banholzer died from the valuable.”
with good reason: nearly 10 years after Without MacAdams’ assistance, “I
would have been in over my head,” Ali
Banholzer said. Instead, armed with the
best information available, she rented
Attention High School and College Students... in an easy-to-reach retail space just off
Route 2/4 in Huntingtown.
Looking for something to do this summer? “It’s a perfect location,” Banholzer
ing,” MacAdams said. “It will help her
be more aware of trends … If a busi-
ness owner wants to do research like this
themselves, it would be time-consuming
and could be overwhelming. A lot of
businesses don’t have the time to do all
that homework.”
All this assistance has been provided
at no-cost and is confidential, MacAd-
ams said.
“It’s huge … that they’re willing to
find resources and do the legwork for
us,” Berry said of all of SBDC’s assis-
tance to a small, busy business like Wear
Your Spirit Warehouse, adding that
MacAdams has become an integral con-
nection for the small staff. “She’s part
of us. She’s part of the heartbeat. That
matters.”
“Not only is she good for providing in-
formation on what you should be doing,”
Banholzer said of MacAdams, “but she’s
good at providing information to help
keep you from making mistakes that
could cost you your business. The don’ts
are as important as the do’s … Kathy
and SBDC are one of the best-kept se-
crets in the county.”
“We are proud to be a part of the re-
gion’s economic development priorities
which allows this valuable assistance
to exist in all three counties. Wear Your
Spirit Warehouse is one of nearly 500
businesses that have benefited from
SBDC services this year,” said Ellen
Flowers-Fields, regional director of the
SBDC at CSM.
The SBDC is a part of a statewide
and national network of experts, work-
ing together to ensure entrepreneurs and
existing business owners like Ali Ban-
holzer get the information, resources
and support they need to be successful.
SBDC advisers offer a variety of free
business consulting and low-cost train-
ing services, from business plan devel-
opment to leadership training to market
research help and more. Free workshops
are available, as well as low-cost classes,
and provided through CSM.
SBDC won’t write someone’s business
plan and they can’t give a business loan,
but the consultants can provide feedback
on a business plan and can help research
things like market demographics as well

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said, and the growth in her business as put businesses in contact with small

County Times
proves it. Since moving into the new
location in Apr. 2017, the Warehouse’s
business has grown by 62 percent, Ban-
holzer said.
business lenders, in addition to a variety
of other functions.
            For more information on Wear
Your Spirit Warehouse, visit www.wea-

Interns!
That initial assistance from SBDC has
evolved into an ongoing relationship.
team is looking for “Kathy has been a great support,” Ban-
holzer said. MacAdams is now working
ryourspiritwarehouse.com or call 410-
474-2889. For more information on the
SBDC non-credit CSM courses for small
businesses, visit www.csmd.edu/pro-

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with the business on employee training
and equipment opportunities, written
business plan reviews, and introducing
potential client leads.
“Now we are gathering research on
where this manufacturing industry is go-
grams-courses/non-credit/workforce-
training/sbdc/. For more information on
the Southern Region SBDC and its ser-
vices, visit www.sbdchelp.com.
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Calvert County’s
Crime Report
Disorderly Conduct:
On Jan. 16 at 6:39 pm, Trooper First
Class Costello responded to the Sakura
Japanese Steak and Seafood Restaurant
in Prince Frederick for a reported dis-
orderly person. Marvin W. Thomas, 51,
of Prince Frederick reportedly caused
disruption with the patrons inside the
restaurant before leaving. Investigation
revealed that after leaving the restaurant,
Thomas continued into other establish-
ments in the shopping center, creating
disruptions in each. Thomas was finally
located on Church Street after leaving
the shopping center. He was arrested for
disorderly conduct and public intoxica-
tion. Thomas was issued Notice Not To
Trespass orders for both Sakura Restau-
rant and Vape Jungle. He was incarcer-
ated at the Calvert County Detention
Center.
Warrant Service/Possession of Am-
phetamine & Dextroamphetamine:
On Jan. 18 at 10:14 am, Trooper Stull
responded to assist the CCSO with a
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warrant service at the 7-ll in Prince
Frederick. Karin J. Kless, 42, of Lexing-
ton Park was arrested for an outstanding
warrant with the Maryland State Police.
A search incident to the arrest revealed
amphetamine & dextroamphetamine
pills that Kless did not have a prescrip-
tion for. Kless was incarcerated at the
Calvert County Detention Center.
DUI & Possession of PCP:
On Jan. 20 at 10:35 am, Trooper First
Class Matthews stopped to check a ve-
hicle on Rt. 4 south of Sherry Lane in
Prince Frederick. Bonnie C. Maurer, 55,
of Port Republic appeared to be con-
fused and lethargic. Standardized Field
Sobriety Tests were conducted and Mau-
rer was arrested for DUI. The strong
odor of PCP was emitting from inside
the vehicle, and a search incident to the
arrest revealed a cigarette with PCP fluid
on it, as well as a clear glass vial contain-
ing PCP. Maurer as incarcerated at the
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Antelope Trail,
Lusby, Maryland
for a report of a
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on the way to the scene, deputies located
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the suspect, Timothy Barton, of the same
ongoing.
address, walking a short distance away
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Detective Wayne Wells at 410-535-1600,
tion revealed Mr. Barton stabbed his
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Continuing the Conversation One on One

Diane Davies, Malcolm Funn Discuss Race
By Dick Myers
Editor
More than 150 people gathered Jan. 14
at Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal
Parish Hall in Lusby for the third session
in the Big Conversation on Race. At the
end, one of the organizers, Diane Davies,
vowed that the church would be involved
in continuing the conversation—with an
emphasis throughout the afternoon on
each participant’s ability to do so one on
one. As proof, committee members are
meeting this week to talk about specific
means to continue it. One way is the par-
ish invitation to attend a Pot Luck Supper
there on Feb. 25 as a venue for talking.
As a way of continuing the conversa-
tion, The County Times arranged for
Davies and another of the organizers,
Malcolm Funn, to have a sit-down talk,
which we taped. The following is that
conversation, gently edited for space
and clarity. The County Times, acting
as a facilitator, asked each to talk about
growing up.
Diane Davies: I was born in Baltimore
– Union Hospital. I am from a Maryland
family—far back. My great grandfather
is actually in the history books around
here. He was a lawyer and he was a de-
fender of the oystermen, especially the
German oystermen. Apparently, he was
quite a character. After the war, when I
was about three, my family moved back
to my father’s area in New Jersey, where
I grew up until college. I came back and
went to Washington College for two
years and finished my studies at Ameri-
can University. Then we spent some time
in North Carolina… [we] then came back
to the Washington area and I came back
to teaching, had two little kids.
I went to Hopkins because I was en-
amored (at that point in time I had been
teaching English) with the personal
computer in 1977. That was the year that
Apple offered the schools, at least Mont-
gomery County Schools, that “you buy
two and we give you one free.” I talked
to my principal about the fact that this
was something I felt he should be inter-
ested in. I saw it first as a way to help
disabled kids, kids with learning dis-
abilities. So, I went to Hopkins and got
a degree in Computer Science, IT educa-
tion, and moved to Montgomery County
to develop the program: not only to bring
the computers into the school system,
but also… to teach teachers and princi-
pals how to use it, and [try] to reach the
administration because they are the last
ones to use it, and [make sure] that it was
beneficial to all students.
I was thinking, how did I get to where I
am now? Very frankly, I grew up around
a table; my grandparents (and I was very
close to my grandparents) came to the
dinner, it was a pretty formal dinner,
and I can to this day remember hearing
expressions and language [and] I didn’t
understand how you could talk about a
group of people that way. I was no more
than about eight or nine years old.
My mother had help in New Jersey,
as did my father’s mother; so did every-
body. I thought that that growing up ev-
erybody had a black person who helped
around the house. I came from a family
of five kids, and our help was sometimes
more mother to me than my own mother.
Malcolm Funn: Did your help have a
family?
Diane: Absolutely! I remember ask-
ing questions about that. Sometimes I
had trouble because I asked too many
questions.
The County Times: Did you ever meet
the family?
Diane: Yes. Another thing …in Ches-
tertown, at Washington College, I did
participate in marches and sit-ins. I went
to pick up some friends (from a bar) be-
cause I had the car one evening and I got
stopped, and the first thing he wanted
to write me a ticket for was that I was
inebriated, and I said, “You are going to
have a hard time proving that.” Then he
said my one light didn’t work, and I went
to court and fought it.
Malcolm: Were the people in the car
whites or blacks?
Diane: They were all white. But this
was after, and many of us, had partici-
pated in the sit-in. It would have been in
about 1963.
Malcolm: A lot of sit-ins took place in
‘62 and ‘63. I grew up in Calvert County,
but I wasn’t born here. My father came
here in 1938 for the school system. In
1943 he left during the war for New York
to work at a shipyard. I had an older
brother who was born in 1941. So, my
father, mother and brother went to New
York, and that’s where I was born in
June of ‘45. I guess the war ended in No-
vember of ‘45. My father came back to
Calvert County in December of ‘45 to re-
sume his position as principal. I was six
months old when we came back. My fa-
ther purchased land on Hallowing Point
Road near Barstow, west of Mason Road,
not too far from Yardley Hills. This was
sort of an enclave where blacks could
buy property. There were covenants in
Calvert County where you could pur-
chase and buy. A lot of people weren’t
aware of that unless you were black.
I grew up there and went to school
there. The elementary school that I went
to is now the women’s shelter on Armory
Road. It was a Rosewall school. I went
there from the first to the fourth grade.
They had some trailers behind Brooks
School, where the fifth and sixth grad-
ers went [and] where you could [use]
Thursday, January 25, 2018 The Calvert County Times Feature 9

the cafeteria that was there. They built directly.

a new addition in 1952, a brick building.
They had a gymnasium and cafeteria.
They wanted to get a piano for the music
department and the choir, and the Board
of Education more or less said that you
could have a cafeteria or a piano; so, the
parents decided they would use bake
sales to purchase the piano. That piano
is now in the conference room of the
Brooks Administration Building.
In growing up there were a lot of places
we couldn’t go. A lot of people talk about
Calvert County beaches—North Beach,
Chesapeake Beach and Solomons. Not
for us; we couldn’t go there. Our recre-
ation was limited. There wasn’t much
time for recreation. Most people were ei-
ther tobacco farmers, who had their own
land, or were tenant farmers. There were
very austere conditions growing up. I
didn’t realize how well off we were be-
cause my father had the job. There were
some people who had certain jobs, but
the majority of the African-Americans
were either farmers or fishermen. The
living was pretty rigorous. In fact, we al-
ways had food on the table. My mother
always raised a garden. She would can.
For teachers, there were very few plac-
es they could live, so my father boarded
teachers at the house. My mother would
always fix dinner for them. Then in about
‘55 or ’56, they got the cafeteria and my
mother became cafeteria manager, so
she went to work. But we still boarded
one or two teachers. Some of the teach-
ers lived in Washington, and they would
drive each day.
Growing up, I decided I was going to
college and the weekend of the Martin
Luther King march— August of ’63—I
did not participate, because that was the
weekend I had to go off to college, Vir-
ginia State… I had decided to be in the
band and had to come two weeks before
school started for practice and rehearsal,
so I saw it on TV, but I did not participate
I was involved in a few things grow-
ing up. We had a Ben Franklin in Prince
Frederick back in 1960 or ’61, and it was
owned by the same people that had the
one in Upper Marlboro. So, a friend of
mine, Wilson Freeland, and I decided to
go down there. We ordered milk shakes
and started to drink them, and the man
said, “You can’t do that.” And I asked
why, and he said, “I can’t serve you here.
If I do that, I’d lose paying customers. I
serve blacks in my one in Upper Marl-
boro.” I just put it down and left. It was
interesting that Wilson later on became
the first full-time sheriff’s deputy in the
late 60’s.
There were a number of stores we
could not go into. We would go to
Washington to shop. My mother went
into the Kahn’s store and she tried on a
pair of gloves to see if they fit; she put
them back, and she was told she had to
buy them. She asked why, and was told,
“You put them on your hands, you must
buy them.” Most of our shopping was in
Baltimore, which was much more open
to African-Americans. We’d go to the
May Company on Roland Road and the
Lexington Market. Washington was a
southern town and very, very segregated.
We’d go every now and then to the drive-
in, and it was segregated, [so] we had to
park in separate places, but the conces-
sion stand was in the middle – Go figure.
If we went to the theater, we would go to
the Hippadrone in Baltimore, which was
a black-run theater.
My father was born in New York, but
he grew up in Richmond and met my
mother, who was working as a domestic.
We would always go to my father’s home
in Richmond in the summer and then we
would drive to my mother’s home farther
south, and he would always make sure
we went to the bathroom before we left.
If you were going down to Surry Coun-
ty, through Wakefield, I remember see-
ing signs [in the
service stations]
there for bath-
rooms – “White”
and “Colored.”
He didn’t want to
subject us to that.
Growing up, I am
sure you never
had to experi-
ence being de-
nied entrance to
a place because
of the color of
your skin.
D i a n e :
Absolutely.
Malcolm: You
could go where
you wanted to;
you could shop
where you want-
ed to. I don’t
want to say it’s a
burden, but you
learn to adjust;
your lifestyle [is]
always looking
over your shoul-
der. If there was
an accident or something that occurred,
blacks were always subject to being
stopped by the police. I never encoun-
tered it because when I was stopped, I
knew how to act and to respond. I was
taught that. I was looking at the TV show
“Blackish,” and the guy was doing a pro-
gram about “The Talk.” Everybody in
the family has a conversation with their
children about the Talk. Basically, the
Talk is [what to do] if you are stopped
by the police. During the Civil Rights
era, you see how the police acted; they
were pulling people over. Even though
they were law enforcement officers, they
still broke the law, again, because race
was more important to them than the
law itself. You have to remember that
laws were written not for blacks, but to
exclude blacks. We were written out of
the Constitution until the 13th Amend-
ment and even then, with the conditions
and caveats.
I was very fortunate to have a history
teacher in high school that didn’t use
the history books, because we weren’t
included in [them]. We used Ebony and
Jet magazines, because he wanted to
relate and show us as students what we
encountered and what we had to over-
come. We learned more about black
history, and the contributions of blacks,
which weren’t in the books. Because we
worked on railroads, we created pneu-
matic brakes, [as well as] intermittent
windshield wipers on cars, the traffic
light, and the cotton gin.
Here in this county, Charles Cassell
wanted to create a community on Dares
Beach Road called Calvert on the Bay.
He was an architect and taught at How-
ard University. They did everything they
could to prevent that from taking place.
Even now there’s a street called Cassell
Boulevard.
There were many barriers. Things
have improved. But barriers are still
there because you have, I guess, cultural
differences. The Lord blessed me to op-
erate in both cultures, so to speak. In col-
lege, I met my wife. In fact, I quit college
at the end of the first semester of my se-
nior year to be married— and then went
back, continued my studies, and went to
law school. We got married in 1967. We
went to get an apartment on Pennsylva-
nia Avenue [in DC]. They wouldn’t allow
us to live there because we were black. I
wrote a letter to President Johnson. They
had come up with the Fair Housing Act
in 1964, but the enforcement took years
after the enactment.
We lived in Prince George’s County
and became involved in a lot of things.
My wife was a scientist, and after I
went to law school, I worked at the chief
counsel’s office at the Internal Revenue
Service.
In both of our work environments, we
were always around whites. Some of our
associates and friends said we were more
white than black. I said it’s not the way
you act, it’s the way you were raised…
the culture. We were raised to respect
people—everyone. But at the same time,
you still remember the conditions that
you had to endure while growing up, and
that is part of the character that you de-
velop. My wife and I both felt that our
contribution to the world would be our
work in the community, building bridges
between the generations, because we find
that generations have a gap just as [there
is a] gap between the races. Today, it’s an
interesting scenario, because after inte-
gration and doing away with discrimina-
tion laws, you have a number of blended
families. All the time I see young people,
and they don’t know which culture they
belong to—which may be good to a cer-
tain extent because we are all one and,
as a result, we have all become a blended
society. Yet even in that blended society,
they still have relatives on the other side
that have their prejudices and have their
racism. People raise questions: is it rac-
ism or is it favoritism, and it’s how far
you take that favoritism? Do you take
that favoritism to the extent that you are
going to deny any other person an op-
portunity? People say, “I am not racist
because I have black friends.” So what?
That still doesn’t mean you have feel-
ings for me. There are times that there
are people I won’t associate with. It’s a
matter of what you are comfortable with.
Though you may not be comfortable, you
still don’t want to deny them the rights
that they are entitled to. I see white su-
premacists— I still have to respect them
for what they believe, even though they
don’t think the way I think. We are all
created by the same God, and there’s a
purpose and reason for them being there.
Perhaps that purpose and reason is to re-
mind us of the situation that we, perhaps,
would not ordinarily pay attention to or
focus on. So, what are you going to do as
a human to effectuate change or to try
and improve things?
Diane: As I was thinking about this,
I thought it was perfect time [to bring]
10 Feature
up [bridging] the generations. It brings
up a question I wanted to ask somebody
outside the school system for ages. In
the mid-to-late 70’s in Montgomery
County, we were teaching 8th graders
a book for teenagers, but [was also read
by adults]. The premise of the story basi-
cally is about a young girl who witnesses
a hanging. I encountered black students
who would vehemently say that book
was lies; these things didn’t happen and
would really have trouble with the story.
I went back to make sure what they were
saying was true with the incident— in
trying to find out, “what do you see in
this as being wrong?”—and they would
say their parents never told them any of
this.
Malcolm: Black parents don’t want to
subject their children to certain things
that may have occurred in the past. We
always want to soothe the way. If you
don’t know your history, you are doomed
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Diane: I can’t under-
stand that. Nor did the
parents help me with it.
Malcolm: They didn’t
want to talk about it.
Diane: They were
educated people. There
was something else,
too. White eyes looking
and ears [listening]. I
found that there was—it
seemed to me, at least—
in that segment of the
county that we had a group of parents,
just as you said, who didn’t want to talk
about it. A lot of the pre-history had not
been shared.
Malcolm: They were the product of
the people who benefited from integra-
tion. They had arrived, and they wanted
to put the past behind them. My son grew
up in an integrated society and school,
and he had just as many white friends as
black friends. We always wanted to teach
him his history. We always told him you
associate with people who you can learn
from. Some people can tear you down.
A lot of black parents are beneficiaries
of interracial schools in the late ‘60’s
[who] became parents and had kids. It’s
a dark past, and not talking about it as if
wishing it didn’t exit. I feel you have to
share this because it is part of your his-
tory. They were educated, but they had
arrived. Montgomery County, too, that
was even more of an arrival.
Diane: It made it that much more dif-
ficult. Here’s a white teacher teaching
black history.
Malcolm: So-called taboo subjects;
when people get in a social setting, and
I think [of] how people talk about race
and white privilege more than they ever
have, but even when they do, they sort
of select their audiences. You and I can
talk about it. But how about the younger
generation of the age of, say, 35 or 40.
Do they talk about it because they don’t
want to upset the mix that they are in?
They are not mature enough to handle
it, because at the conference here, one of
the things that was sort of disturbing to
me was the majority of the participants
were, I would say, 50 or over. At least 60
percent of them. I was in one session and
this white lady sent us a picture of her
son— who was black, so I assume his fa-
ther was black—and her son said things
in such a way that she labels him as rac-
ist because he despises blacks [and] he
was picked on by blacks. See, this is
another situation where black kids will
look on lighter kids and bully and pick
on them. And this goes all the way back
to slavery; you had your house slaves and
your field slaves. You even have this now
among youngsters. You have to bridge
the generation gap. Kids get picked on
because they aren’t black enough.
Diane: I encountered it as a child as
just the opposite. It was the color of your
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skin, but it wasn’t because of how black
you were, but where you were from.
Growing up in the community I grew up
in, it wasn’t that we couldn’t play with
black kids. You could, and that was ex-
cepted. My grandmother’s maid came
along with her kids and we all played
together. But I was not allowed to play
with the Italians, even though there was
an Italian in my family.
Malcolm: What age did they stop you
from playing with them? When you were
at puberty? For the opposite sex?
Diane: Oh, yes. (laughing) I grew up
in an area where I was the only girl. I
was a tomboy. I played kickball and
played baseball.
The County Tines: What was the basis
of that racism. Was it economic competi-
tion for jobs?
Diane: In South Jersey at that time,
Italians equated with the Mafia. It was a
fear that these are bad people.
Malcolm: Look at this country, [and]
the way it developed. The Irish came
over here with the Potato Famine. The
Irish always became policemen in Bos-
ton and New York, and the Italians were
against the Irish. And you had the East-
ern Europeans. In this country, it’s good
to have ethnic pride, but when that ethnic
pride gets to where it’s denigrating an-
other person, it’s dangerous, I feel.
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14 The Calvert County Times
CSM Celebrates 19th Winter Commencement Kettelle, who fight for what you really want to be in life.
worked in the It’s not going to be a single step, but the
U.S. Navy Depart- promises at the end are worth it.”
ment for over 30 Lopez-Perez has had her share of chal-
years and has won lenges in the past several years: she grew
15 Presidential up in Puerto Rico, but moved to Southern
Sports awards, is Maryland in the middle of her senior year
an advocate for the of high school.
necessity of col- Facing not only a new social group and
lege to those who school, she also had to overcome language
want to prosper. barriers. While she could understand al-
If you want the most all English, she couldn’t yet speak it.
good life, go to “I even got bullied in school because they
college,” he said. thought I couldn’t understand what they
“If you want to get were saying,” she said.
2018 graduates look on during CSM’s 19th Winter Commencement a good job with Despite those challenges, Lopez-Perez
ceremony. Photo credit to the College of Southern Maryland. good pay, the best persevered. She enrolled in CSM, and
answer is still a was assisted by the Florence B. Trueman
The College of Southern Maryland college degree. Scholarship—in combination with two
(CSM) recognized 709 candidates for The good life doesn’t fix all your prob- part-time jobs. Lopez-Perez graduates
degrees and certificates during its 19th lems. It does make it a lot easier to live.”  with two associates degrees—applied sci-
Winter Commencement, held Jan. 18 at Youngest Graduate ence and general studies—and will trans-
the college’s La Plata Campus. The youngest student graduating is fer to University of Maryland, Baltimore,
“Every student who is graduating today Michelle Beaulieu, 18, of Callaway. Start- to continue her pre-med studies.
has had to overcome challenges to get to ing early at CSM with dual-enrollment in “Let’s all remember that we know who
this point,” said CSM President Dr. Mau- freshman her pre-calculus class at Great we are and we know what we can do,” she
reen Murphy. “All of our students are an Mills, her participation in STEM from told the graduates. “We have received a
inspiration to all of us. Many have com- sixth grade on solidified her goal of be- strong education and a solid foundation
pleted their studies while working, raising coming a research physicist. here at CSM. And now, we can go boldly
families, and volunteering in your com- Beaulieu graduates with an associate’s into our future to make our dreams come
munity. That is what makes our graduates degree in math and physical sciences, but true.”
so special.” has already completed her first semester Trustees’ Distinguished Service
The college awarded 565 associate de- at SUNY Binghamton in the university’s Award
grees and 481 certificates. Nearly 22 per- honors program. She is pursuing a double The CSM Trustees’ Distinguished
cent of all degree candidates for gradua- major in physics and math from SUNY, Service Award was bestowed on Dr. Ila
tion earned a 3.5 grade point average or and says “the credits I’ve earned from Shah, retired pediatrician and co-founder
higher, with 17 percent graduating with CSM have essentially cleared the way for of Shah Associates. A leader in the health
honors. me to focus on studying what I’m passion- sciences industry, she uses her expertise
This year marks the 60th anniversary ate about at Binghamton. and network of colleagues to reduce bar-
of the college. Since its first graduating “I know there is sometimes a stigma riers to education and healthcare.
class in 1960, the college has celebrated about the quality of community college She’s also made an international im-
26,345 graduates. courses, but that stigma does not reflect pact: she’s been able to work with Ro-
Highlights of the ceremony included my experiences at CSM whatsoever; in tary International on global projects via
the presentation by CSM Trustee Chair fact, one of the best math classes I’ve membership with the local chapter. Cur-
Ted Harwood of the presidential me- ever taken was Differential Equations at rently, she is on a team working to provide
dallion to Murphy, CSM’s fifth presi- CSM.”  cataract surgeries for the blind in Nige-
dent, as she presided over her first CSM Keynote Speaker, Ashley Johnson ria. Shah was appointed to the College of
commencement. The evening’s keynote speaker was Southern Maryland Foundation Board of
Other highlights were keynote remarks Ashley Johnson, technical director of the Directors in November 2016.
by Ashley Johnson, technical director of NSWC IHEODTD, a multi-site work- In making the presentation, Harwood
the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian force with annual operations of over $1 said, “She is a leader in the health ser-
Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tech- billion. vices industry locally and globally. She
nology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Johnson spoke to the graduates about is a visionary who uses her expertise and
student speaker Alondra Lopez-Perez of the value of failure in the learning pro- network of colleagues to reduce barriers
Lexington Park, the presentation of the cess. “My advice is this: Don’t be afraid to education and healthcare.”
Trustees’ Distinguished Service Award to fail. Expect failure. Embrace it. But Annual Faculty Excellence Award
to Foundation Director Dr. Ila Shah, and most importantly, learn from it. I believe Honoring Adjunct Faculty
the Faculty Excellence Award for Adjunct there is just as much knowledge in failure The Annual Faculty Excellence Award
Faculty to Lead Student Success Coordi- as there is in success”, Johnson said. Honoring Adjunct Faculty was presented
nator Beverly Dearstine-Russell. “Remember that honoring the compas- to Beverly Dearstine-Russell, the lead
Oldest Graduate sionate heart does not imply weakness. student success coordinator at the Leon-
Thomas Kettelle, 73, of Lexington Park True leadership, inspiration and influence ardtown Campus and an adjunct instruc-
repeats as the oldest graduate, having means listening to and from the heart tor for the First Year Seminar.
received this designation in last winter’s while having the dedication and humility Presenting the award, Professor Mike
CSM commencement ceremony. This is to clear all that stands in the way,” John- Green described Dearstine-Russell as
his fifth degree from CSM, already hav- son said. someone who makes a difference wher-
ing earned a bachelor’s degree in social Student Speaker, Alondra ever she goes.
sciences from UMUC and now working Lopez-Perez Associate Professor Barbara Link
on a bachelor’s in history. Winter commencement student speak- commented on Dearstine-Russell’s con-
“I’ve enjoyed CSM,” Kettelle said. Tak- er Alondra Lopez-Perez, 20, of Lexington tribution to CSM and the community.
ing courses “keeps my mind sharp.” He Park spoke to her fellow graduates about “Beverly Russell is simply the heart and
does not plan to pursue any more associ- the value of perseverance. “At times, life soul of CSM, Leonardtown Campus,”
ate degrees, but is thinking of pursuing a can be rough. But the final reward is what said Link. “All faculty and staff members
master’s degree in the future. matters,” Lopez-Perez said. “You need to know they can turn to Bev (“Miss Bev”
Thursday, January 25, 2018
to the students) for help with students
who need that extra ‘something’ to help
them succeed. … Bev makes a difference
wherever she goes. She certainly makes
a difference at CSM because she always
goes beyond expectations to effect posi-
tive change.”
Nursing Recognition Ceremony
In the nursing recognition ceremony
a day earlier for the program’s 49 new-
est graduates, Miranda Reyna, 24, of
California was recognized with both the
CSM Health Sciences Division Academic
Achievement in Nursing Award—given
to the graduate with the highest grade
point average—and the CSM Health Sci-
ences Division Achievement in Nursing
Award—presented to the graduate who
demonstrates academic achievement,
clinical competence, community service,
and leadership potential.
Reyna chose to pursue a career in the
nursing field because she saw it as a way
to have a positive impact. “I truly feel that
my life’s purpose is to give back and try
to make a difference in people’s lives,”
she said.
“It was very challenging,” Reyna said
of the notoriously difficult CSM nursing
program. “A lot of long nights.”
That hard work earned Reyna a 3.77
GPA and a job as a Nurse Clinician I at
Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, beginning
in April. In addition, the tuition assistance
program at Johns Hopkins will allow her
to continue her education, starting work
on her bachelor’s degree as soon as this
fall.
“I like CSM,” Reyna said. “I like the
small-town feel … the small classrooms
where you get the direction and attention
you need from the professor. They want
to see you succeed.”
Members of this nursing class se-
lected Brian Whitworth, 35, of Owings
as the student speaker at the recognition
ceremony.
After years of working as a waiter, bar-
tender, or other similar jobs in retail and
the hospitality industry, Whitworth real-
ized he “wanted to do something a little
more worthwhile in my life, something I
would be a little more passionate about,”
Whitworth said.
Whitworth is married, and during his
first year in CSM’s nursing program, he
and his wife, Katie, lost their first child
at 20 weeks gestation. But just as he fin-
ished up his associate degree, on Dec. 27,
2017, he and his wife welcomed their son,
Henry, to the world. Henry arrived about
seven weeks early and has spent his first
weeks in the NICU at Johns Hopkins.
Both experiences were lessons to
Whitworth about the impact nurses and
doctors have on their patients. “I could
see the impact good nurses and doctors
made,” he said. “I could see how powerful
good nurses can be. It was motivating.”
Commencement coverage and other
student stories are available at the online
newsroom, news.csmd.edu.
Press release from CSM.
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G A M E S
Thursday, January 25, 2018
& WORD SCR AMBLE
CLUES ACROSS
1. Measurement (abbr.)
4. Returned material
authorization (abbr.)
7. Sorting
12. Attribute
15. Poked holes in
16. Angers
18. Doc
19. MLB journeyman pitcher
Dillon
20. Not don’t
21. Snubs someone
24. Where kids bathe
27. One might be in distress
30. Chair
31. Music industry honors (abbr.)
33. Dash
34. Owed
35. Caucasian language
37. One thousand (Span.)
39. Musical style drum and bass
41. Evergreen trees native to
warm climates
42. Begin __: start fresh
44. Marshy outlets
47. A chicken lays one
48. Yemen’s largest city
Puzzle Solutions
Last Week’s
49. Conversion rate
50. Single Lens Reflex
52. Atlanta rapper
53. Reduce the importance of
56. Faces of buildings
61. Something achieved
63. Distribute again
64. Tooth caregiver
65. 007’s creator
CLUES DOWN
1. Skater Lipinksi
2. Data
3. Single step
4. Destroyed financially
5. Fail to interpret correctly
6. Fava d’__: tree found in Brazil
7. Vehicle
8. Limited
9. Old English
10. Aussie golfer Norman
11. Job
12. Loose-fitting undergarments
13. Protected by balancing
14. Give up
17. Fifth note of a major scale
22. Extravagantly bright
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Rearrange the letters to spell
something pertaining to crafts.
N A D E L C
23. Takes dictation
24. 19th letter of Greek alphabet
25. Rounded knob (biology)
26. French philosopher Pierre
28. Mothers
29. Dardic ethnic group
32. Supports the rudder
Kid'S Corner
36. An ugly evil-looking old
woman
38. Of a fasting time
40. Filled with passengers
43. Below the ribs and above
the hips
44. Binary-coded decimal
45. 51 is a famous one
46. Goes into a funk
51. Chief O’Hara actor
54. Videocassette recorder
55. Scored perfectly
56. Type of tree
57. __ Spumante (Italian wine)
58. Popular commercial “pet”
59. Supreme god of Ancient
Egyptians
60. Room in a home
62. __ and behold
Word Scramble: CANDLE
ACID • BAKING • BEATING • BISCUITS • BLOOM • BREAD • BROWNIE
BUTTER • BUTTERMILK • CAKE • CHOP • COCOA • COMBINE
CONFECTION • COOKIE • CORNMEAL • CREAM • DENSE • EGGS
FLOUR • GLUTEN • GOLDEN • GREASE • HONEY • INGREDIENTS
LEAVENING • LIQUID • MEASURING • MIXING • NONSTICK • PAN
POWDER • SHEET • SODA • SUGAR • TEMPERATURE
16 Obituaries
In Remembrance
Edward Matthew
Zirnhelt
Edward Matthew Zirnhelt, 89, of
Churchton, MD passed away on Janu-
ary 20, 2018, at the home of his son in
Lothian, MD after a brief illness. He
was born January 22, 1928, at the fam-
ily farmhouse in Lisbon, ND to Ed-
mund and Pearl Zirnhelt. He worked
on the family farm and other farm’s
before joining the United States Navy
at the age of 17, and proudly served for
22 years achieving the rank of Senior
Chief Petty Officer, retiring in 1967. Af-
ter a brief retirement from the Navy, he
went to work for the Washington Post
Newspaper at the United States Naval
Academy as the distributor, for 25 years.
He enjoyed planting his annual veg-
etable garden and would share his crop
with many family and friends. He en-
joyed watching all sports and was an
avid Washington Redskins, Washington
Nationals and Bowie Baysox fan.
He is survived by his beloved wife
of 71 years, Ruth Phipps Zirnhelt of
Churchton, MD, his son Michael (Rob-
in) of Lothian, MD and granddaughter
Amber (Chuck) Jacobs of Deale, MD.
He is also survived by his brother Jim
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death by his parents, brother Alfred, and
sister LaVonne Estee.
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Henry Richard “Dick”
Griffith
Henry Richard “Dick” Griffith, 87, of
Lothian, MD passed away January 19,
2018 at his residence. Dick was born
in Lothian November 27, 1930. He was
raised in Lothian and was a lifelong
Tobacco farmer. Dick enjoyed rabbit
hunting, horse pulls and attending local
baseball and softball games. He was an
avid New York Yankee fan but would
watch any televised game that was on.
Dick is survived by numerous cousins.
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Thomas Manning
George Martin Housel Barksdale
Thomas Manning Barksdale, age 75,
passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018
at his home.
Mr. Barksdale was born on July 17,
1942 in Annapolis, MD, a son of Alice
Jeter Barksdale and the late John Man-
George Martin Housel, 78, of
ning Barksdale. He was raised on a dairy
Dunkirk, MD passed away January 18,
and tobacco farm in Maryland. Mr.
2018 at his home. He was born Octo-
Barksdale was a member of First Bap-
ber 8, 1939 in Summit Township, PA to
tist Church of Conway and the Anglers
George Clayton and Emma Catherine
Sunday School Class. He was a member
(Christner) Housel. He enlisted in the
of St. Columba Masonic Lodge #150 in
United States Marine Corps May 27,
La Plata, MD and was in the National
1957 and served until being discharged
Guard in Maryland. Mr. Barksdale was
May 27, 1960.
an avid golfer at the Burning Ridge Golf
George was a mechanic and worked
Club and was an avid deer and quail
at International Harvester and later
hunter. In recent years, he enjoyed very
for the Washington Post at Robinson
much, buying, renovating, and reselling
Terminal until his retirement. He en-
homes.
joyed hunting and watching NASCAR.
Surviving in addition to his mother of
George was preceded in death by his
Gambrills, Maryland are: his wife Bar-
parents, brothers James, Robert and Ken
bara Barksdale of Conway; one daugh-
Housel, and a sister Brenda Housel.
ter, Bernadett Ramirez of Nolanville,
Surviving are his wife Lucille Trott
TX; one grandson, Keanu Ramirez of
Housel, daughter Lisa Wondoloski and
Nolanville, TX; three stepsons, Ste-
her husband Ronald of Prince Freder-
ven Beverly of Great Mills, MD, Brian
ick, MD, son Steven Housel and his wife
Beverly and Bradley Beverly, both of
Carol of Huntingtown, MD; grandchil-
Mechanicsville, MD; five step grand-
dren Matthew and Nicholas Wondoloski
children, Dean Beverly, Erin Beverly,
of Prince Frederick, MD, Amanda Kelly
Morgan Beverly, Brayden Beverly, and
and her husband Matt of Rising Sun,
Blake Beverly; one great step grand-
MD, and Ashley Greely and her husband
child, McKenzie Edwards; one brother,
Lee of Huntingtown, MD; brothers Wil-
Mark Barksdale of Lothian, MD; two
liam Housel and his wife Joyce of Bro-
sisters, Christine Peeler of Greer, SC
ken Arrow, OK, Tom Housel of Story-
town, PA, Len Housel and his wife Sue and Margo Cardellino of Waldorf, MD.
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
of Meyersdale, PA; sisters Rose Shurg
neral Home.
and her husband Rich, Nancy Roadman
and her husband Ron, Emma Beal and
her husband Jack, Catherine Housel and David Douglas
Patricia Miller and her husband Paul all
of Meyersdale, PA and a very special
Salmon Jr.
cousin Ruth Minnick and her husband David Douglas Salmon Jr. passed
Ken of Meyersdale, PA. away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on
Memorial contributions may Monday, January 15th, 2018. He was
be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on
Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court January 27th, 1948 to David Douglas
Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone: Salmon and Barbara Jane Bolton. He
410-535-0892; website: http://calvertho- grew up in Longview, Texas and en-
Thursday, January 25, 2018
joyed playing baseball and the com-
pany of his siblings, Barbara Ann and
Tracy, along with their dogs, Lucky
and Yukon. He attended Longview
High School where he graduated. Da-
vid continued his studies at Southern
Methodist University where he received
a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
Following graduation, he moved to
Washington DC to work on Capitol Hill
on advice of his Uncle, Congressmen
Jake Pickle. He worked for Speaker of
the House Carl Albert. During this time,
he became active with the Airplane
Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
and later became Vice President of Con-
gressional Affairs at the AOPA. David
and his friends purchased a plane they
named Nellie and he received his com-
mercial pilots license.
While in Washington in between
trips to the beach with friends, fly-
ing Nellie, visiting his parents in
Longview, he became interested
in real estate working for Coldwell
Banker Stevens. Later, he moved to
ReMax Allegiance of Georgetown.
In 1993 David met Renee Bouchard
and quickly fell into a whirlwind ro-
mance. They married in 1995. In 1997
they were delighted at the birth of
their daughter Elise. David had a love
for learning which never ended and he
sought to satisfy it through travel, read-
ing, and conversation, which he always
saw the value of. This passion enriched
Renee and Elise’s life and is carried on
by them.
David sought to better his community
and was actively involved in consult-
ing on community issues in Arlington
county. He was a member of the Crystal
City Civic Association and had recently
joined its Executive Committee.
David is survived by his wife Re-
nee Bouchard, his daughter Elise
Bouchard, his brother Tracy Salm-
on, his sister Barbara Rudasill, and
many loving nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
at Jesus Divine Word in Huntingtown,
MD at a future time.
Visitation will be Satur-
day, January 27, 2018, 1-4 p.m.
at Crystal Gateway Condominium
1300 Crystal Drive, Arlington VA
22202.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at
Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church
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885 Cox Road, Huntingtown MD 20639. private. With his expertise in the electronics
Funeral arrangements made by Condolences to the family may be field, he had a full and long career, retir-
Rausch Funeral Home. made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com. ing late in the 1980’s.
He and his family were members of
Nicholas Allen the Hillandale Baptist Church and he
“Nick” Morrison Eugene Whitman was baptized in 1955.
As a family, many vacations included
Perry trips south to see family and to the coast.
As empty nesters, he and his wife trav-
eled frequently to the Caribbean, enjoy-
ing many of the islands.
He was predeceased by his parents,
five brothers, Wade, Webster (infant),
Robert, Stanley and Jack; five sisters
Victoria Allen, Nova May, Lucille Burns,
Sylvia Whipp and Elsie McKinnon.
He was predeceased in 1995 by his
wife of 50 years, Myrtle E. Perry. More
recently by his youngest daughter Jenni-
fer L. Perry of St. Leonard in 2017 and
an ex-son-in-law Joseph A Neuland of
Owings in 2015.
He is survived by his oldest daugh-
ter, Gene Elizabeth (Beth) Neuland of
Lusby, son Robert Whitman Perry of
Bethesda, Md. and an ex-son-in-law,
Shannon Humphreys of Port Republic.
Also surviving are his grandchildren;
Patricia Eugene Neuland (wife Lisa) of
Hagerstown, Md. and Tifanni April East
Nicholas Allen “Nick” Morrison, 25, Eugene Whitman Perry, 95 of Adel- (husband David) of St. Leonard.
of Annapolis, MD passed away January phi, Md. passed away Jan. 16, 2018 at Also surviving are his great grand-
12, 2018 in Severna Park, MD. his home. He was born in Springhope, children Jessica Ashley, Andrew Patrick,
Born December 21, 1992 in Lewis- North Carolina to the late Samuel L. Timothy Joseph Neuland of Hagerstown
burg, WV, he was the son of Richard Perry and Zula Jane Perry, the 10th child and Lily Elizabeth and Logan Michael
Carl Morrison and the late Ali Christine of 11. Upon graduation from high school, East of St. Leonard.
McGraw. he moved to Washington, D.C. later en- Last but not least, he is survived by his
Nick graduated from Calvert High listing in the army in 1942. He met and long-time friend and companion, Sharon
School in 2009 and was a hospitality married Myrtle E. Winstead in 1944. Leamon, of Columbia, Md.
server for Arturo’s Trattoria for three During his military service he traveled His love of family, geneaology, history,
years. to the Solomons and Pacific areas, Bou- writing, electronics, the outdoors, gar-
Nick is survived by his father, Richard ganville and Luzon. He returned to the dening, yard work and especially fishing
C. Morrison and step-mother Elizabeth states, honorably discharged in 1946. was surely passed on to his family.
Morrison of Lusby, MD; his siblings, At this time, they moved to Prince He was very strong willed, indepen-
Richard Michael Morrison of Wash- George’s County and started a family. dent, firm yet loving, a good man and
ington, DC, Christian Daniel Crowdis, They had three children, Beth, Robert will be profoundly missed by all who
Christa Irene Crowdis, William August and Jennifer. knew him.
Gottleid, IV and Emily Carol Gottleid He continued his career in commu- Funeral arrangements were handled
all of Lusby, MD; grandmother, Patri- nications with Western Electric, later by Borgwardt Funeral Home, Powder
cia Ann Morrison; aunts and uncles, changing jobs to the U.S. Government’s Mill, Rd. Beltsville and George Wash-
Terri Lynn Morrison, Sherri Ann Rob- Naval Research Weapons Center in ington Cemetery on Riggs Road in Adel-
inson, Donna Sawtelle, Danny McGraw, White Oak, Md. phi on January 26, 2018.
Carol Baine, Linda
Hooker, Stepha-
2018
nie Mohun, Shawn
Wathen and Lisa Stop by the
Foote; and numer-
ous cousins, other County
relatives and many
friends. He was
Times
preceded in death
by his mother, Ali
today to Landmarks of
Christine McGraw
and his grandfa-
pick up SOUTHERN
ther, Carl Brent your MARYLAND
Morrison.
FREE
Family received
friends on Monday,
January 22, 2018
from 3:30 p.m. un-
til 5:30 p.m. with a
Memorial Service
followed at 5:30
p.m. at Rausch Fu-
neral Home, 20
2018
American Lane, Calendar!
Lusby, MD 20657. 43251 Rescue Lane County Times
Interment was Photo by Keith Burke St. Mary’s County l Calvert County
Hollywood, MD 20636
18 Calendars
Community Calendar
Thursday, January 25
 Little Minnows
Calvert Marine Museum
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Children ages 3 to 5 years old and
their caregivers are invited. This month’s
theme is Hungry Bear, Sleepy Bear!
Gills Club
Calvert Marine Museum
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
FREE program designed for girls
ages 7—12 interested in learning more
about sharks. Gills Club is a STEM-fo-
cused program from the Atlantic White
Shark Conservancy. Preregistration is
required. Register now at www.bit.ly//
GillsClubRegistration.
 TBT Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elemenetary School, Sun-
derland, MD
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
If you love to dance, this is the fitness
class for you. All fitness levels welcome
and no experience is necessary.
Zumba Gold-Toning is the Zumba
party that you love at your own pace with
a total body workout using light weights
to shake up those muscles. The class will
focus on muscle conditioning, balance,
range of motion and coordination-all in a
party atmosphere. While this is a lower
intensity workout, it will leave you high
in energy.
Friday, January 26
 Smile Senior Day
10290 H Trueman Road, Lusby, Md
20657
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Seniors 55 and over receive 50% off
clothing for themselves (excludes purses
and shoes). Senior card must be present-
ed. Cards available on site. Come shop
with us!
Mexican Dinner Night
American Legion Post 206, 3330 Ches-
apeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach
20732
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
FRIDAY JANUARY 26 MEXICAN
DINNER Yum is the word for this in-
formal dinner hosted by the American
Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206(Ven-
turing Crew 429) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Come to the lower level dining room for
a meal you won’t soon forget. Cost is
$12 including side, salad, and beverage.
The Post is at 3330 Chesapeake Beach
Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake
Beach and questions may be directed to
(410)257-9878
Saturday, January 27
The Calvert County Times
 Calvert County Free Residential
Shredding Event
Northern High School, 2950
Chaneyville Road, Owings
8:00 AM-12 Noon
The Calvert County Department of
Public Works, Solid Waste Division is
hosting a free paper shredding recycling
event for county residents Saturday, Jan.
27. The event will be held at Northern
High School located at 2950 Chaneyville
Road in Owings from 8 a.m. to noon, rain
or shine. The shred event helps prevent
identity theft by destroying confidential
or sensitive documents. All paper must be
removed from plastic bags and cardboard
boxes. Paper clips and staples are accept-
able. Binders and binder clips are not ac-
ceptable. There is no limit per resident,
and proof of residency is required. Cer-
tificates of destruction will be provided if
requested. Businesses are prohibited from
this event.
Beach Zumba Gold-Toning
NorthEast Community Center, Chesa-
peake Beach, MD
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
THIS CLASS WILL ACTUALLY
BEGIN AROUND 8:50AM -
If you love to dance, this is the fitness
class for you.
Zumba Gold-Toning is the Zumba
party that you love at your own pace with
a low intensity total body workout using
light weights to shake up those muscles.
The class will focus on muscle condi-
tioning, balance, range of motion and
coordination -all in a party atmosphere.
While this is a lower intensity workout, it
will leave you high in energy. No fitness
or dance experience necessary. If you
have any concerns/questions or want to
know how you can try a class for FREE,
please contact Parks and Recreation at
410-535-7080.
National Issues Forum Discussions at
County Libraries
850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick,
MD 20678
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
The first in a series of National Issues
Forum (NIF) discussions begins this
Saturday, January 13, at Charles County
Public Library’s P.D. Brown Branch at 2
p.m. Two other discussions will be held
on Saturday, January 27 at Calvert Li-
brary Prince Frederick at 9:30 a.m., and
later that same day at St. Mary’s County
Library’s Lexington Park Branch at 2
p.m. The discussions will be moderated
by the former president of the College of
Southern Maryland, Brad Gottfried, and
his wife, Linda. All three discussions
will focus on the question, “How Should
Communities Reduce Violence?” as part
of an overall topic of “Safety and Justice.”
Build Your Own Toy Boat
Calvert Marine Museum
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@county-
times.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Make your own toy boat in the Harms
Gallery with sessions starting on the half
hour. $2 donation per boat requested with
museum admission.
Sunday, January 28
The UUCC Explores UU Roots
Yardley Hills Community Center,
Prince Frederick, MD
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
The Unitarian Universalist Congre-
gation of the Chesapeake is honored to
host visiting Rev. Bob Clegg on January
28th at 10:30. Unitarianism and Univer-
salism started out as reform movements
within Christianity, but as young move-
ments, they quickly became embroiled
in their own internal controversies. This
reflection focuses on the early history of
both movements in America, looking for
lessons about how UUs can “keep first
things first” and avoid damaging inter-
nal conflicts while remaining relevant to
each other and to the outside world, as we
face the challenges of the coming years.
Bob Clegg is a member of the Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of Frederick,
Maryland. He is pursuing a Masters of
Divinity at Wesley Theological Seminary
and a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit
Management at American University in
Washington, DC. He is executive direc-
tor of Justice Jobs of Maryland, a recently
formed nonprofit which plans to open a
job placement office in Baltimore next
summer, serving people who are reenter-
ing society from incarceration and ad-
dictions. Bob and his wife, Connie, live
in New Market, MD, where they defer to
their three cats on important decisions.
Cardinal Hickey Academy Open House
1601 W. Mt. Harmony Rd. Owings,
MD 20736
12 Noon-2:30 PM
Are you looking to give your children
quality, faith based education? Cardinal
Hickey Academy is 1 or 2 Catholic pri-
vate schools in Calvert County. Come to
our open house to tour the building, meet
the teachers and find if CHA is a fit for
you and your family. We are a Blue Rib-
bon School who’s focus is to develop the
“Whole Child”.
Monday, January 29
Dinner and Jazz Night at the Lobby
Lobby Coffee Bar at Chesapeake
Church, 6201 Solomon’s Island Road,
Huntingtown, MD 20639
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Come & jazz up your Monday night
with us! Experience our full dinner menu
while enjoying music by Magic Ray Jazz
as they debut here at Lobby Coffee Bar.
The band features Ross Thompson on
Thursday, January 25, 2018
trumpet, Alex Bizzarro on guitar, An-
drew Ferguson on drums, and Magic Ray
on bass.
Tuesday, January 30
Zumba Toning Tuesday
Mt. Hope Community Center., 104
Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland, MD
20689
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
If you love to dance, this is the fitness
class for you. All fitness levels are wel-
come and no experience is necessary.
This is an all Toning Zumba class where
light weights are used for the entire class;
thus a slightly amplified workout. The
music is mostly World and Latin rhythms
with top 40 sprinkled in. I guaranteed
you will love it. If you have any concerns/
questions or want to know how you can
try a class for FREE, please call 410-535-
7080 or message me on Facebook.
Wednesday, January 31
Community Conversation: Calvert
County & the Opioid Epidemic
Northeast Community Center, Chesa-
peake Beach, Maryland
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
The evening’s program includes the
following discussions and training:
- Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Abuse
- Calvert County Emerging Drug
Trends
- Substance Abuse and the Family
- Free Naloxone Training
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
will be on hand to collect your unused/
expired medications. For more informa-
tion contact the Calvert Alliance Against
Substance Abuse, Inc. at 410-535-3733 or
CAASA@calvertcountymd.gov
Thursday, February 1
Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School, Sun-
derland, MD
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Throw Back Thursdays! If you love to
dance, this is the fitness class for you. All
fitness levels welcome and no experience
is necessary.Zumba Gold-Toning is the
Zumba party that you love at your own
pace with a total body workout using light
weights to shake up those muscles. The
class will focus on muscle conditioning,
balance, range of motion and coordina-
tion-all in a party atmosphere. While this
is a lower intensity workout, it will leave
you high in energy.
I GUARANTEE you will love it. If you
have any concerns/questions or want to
know how you can try a class for FREE,
please call 410-535-7080
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Thursday, January 25
Shake It Out. 10:30-11:00am.
Shake It Out Music and Movement
will create a rich environment that
promotes social, emotional and
physical skills. Come join us for
some shake’n fun. Please register.
Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solo-
mons, 410-326-5289.  http://Cal-
vertLibrary.info.   Mondays. Make crafts out of mate-
JobSource Mobile Career Cen-
ter. 1:00-3:00pm. Stop by to visit
the JobSource Mobile Career Center
for your job search needs! Get job
counseling and résumé help, search
for jobs and connect with South-
ern Maryland JobSource. No reg-
istration. Calvert Library Southern
Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road,
Solomons, 410-326-5289.  http://Cal-
vertLibrary.info.   Knitting, crocheting and portable
Friday, January 26  ing time or learn a new skill. No reg-
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework,
knitting, crocheting, or other proj-
ect for an afternoon of conversation
and shared creativity.  Calvert Li-
brary Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862.  http://CalvertLibrary.info.   Happy Crafternoon! 1:00-1:45pm.
 
Minecraft Free Play. 5:30-7:00pm.
Play Minecraft on our computers
while the library is closed to oth-
er customers. Grades 1st and up.
Please register.   Calvert Library
Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor
Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-
2411. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Saturday, January 27
Safety and Justice Deliberative
Forum. 9:30-11:30am. How should
communities reduce violence? Us-
ing the National Issues Forum con-
tent and guidelines, Brad and Linda
Gottried will facilitate a commu-
nity conversation about Safety and
Justice. Together we will examine
the costs and consequences of pos-
sible solutions and discuss what we
would or would not accept as a so-
lution. Please register.  Calvert Li-
brary Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862.  http://CalvertLibrary.info.   8:00pm. Calvert Library is proud to
Construction Zone. 2:00-4:00pm.
Bring your family to explore the
Library’s building sets. It’s come
and go constructive time in the sto-
rytime room as we bring out the li-
brary’s collection of Legos®, Keva
Planks®, Lincoln Logs®, blocks,
Magformers®  and more. No reg-
istration.  Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862.  http://
CalvertLibrary.info.   0291 or 301-855-1862.  http://Cal-
 
The Calvert County Times
Events
Monday, January 29
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-
11:00am. Join us for dancing, sto-
ries, movies and fun.  Calvert Li-
brary Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862.  http://CalvertLibrary.info.   AARP Tax-Aide
Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm.
Green Crafters will meet 2-4 on
rials that would typically be thrown
out. Crocheting, needlework, sew-
ing, and simple tying techniques will
be used. Calvert Library Southern
Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road,
Solomons, 410-326-5289.  http://Cal-
vertLibrary.info.   individuals on the return must
Tuesday, January 30
Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm.
crafting group open to anyone want-
ing to join in and share talents, craft-
istration. Calvert Library Southern
Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road,
Solomons, 410-326-5289.  http://Cal-
vertLibrary.info.   Paying for Heat and
 
Wednesday, January 31  The Maryland Energy Assis-
Children enjoy books and language
through short stories and create fun
art projects using a variety of tech-
niques and mediums. For 3 to 5 year-
olds. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. Please register.  Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-
1862.  http://CalvertLibrary.info.   scheduled at each of the senior
Song Circle / Jam Session. 6:30-
8:30pm. Singer-musicians trading
songs, taking turns in choosing and
leading a group of musicians. It’s
a sing-along with space for learn-
ing from each other and trying new
things. A range of playing abilities
and experience can be expected.
Public is welcome to participate
or just observe. Calvert Library
Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. True-
man Road, Solomons, 410-326-
5289.  http://CalvertLibrary.info.   Brussel Sprouts, Tomato Wedge
Treble at the Library: US Navy
Band Country Current. 7:00-
present the Treble at Calvert Library
concert series. The first in the se-
ries is The United States Navy Band
Country Current, the Navy’s pre-
miere country-bluegrass ensemble.
The band is nationally renowned
for its versatility and “eye-popping”
musicianship, performing a blend of
modern country music and cutting-
edge bluegrass. Come early to get a
seat!  Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
vertLibrary.info.   Lunches are subject to change.
YoungatHeart
Program
Certified Tax-Aide Counselors
will be available Monday, Febru-
ary 12 through Friday, April 13,
2018 to prepare individual federal
and state tax returns at no cost or
low-to-moderate income senior
citizens aged 50-plus. You do not
have to be an AARP member. All
be present and provide identifi-
cation (SSN card and photo ID).
Senior centers will begin taking
calls Monday, February 5. Please
call for more information. Cal-
vert Pines, 410-535-4606, North
Beach, 410-257-2549, Southern
Pines, 410-586-2748.
Do You Need Help
Electric?
tance Program (MEAP), through
Tri-County Community Action,
assists eligible individuals and
families with a one-time-per-year
grant to help pay heating and elec-
tric bills. You must be eligible
to apply and be prepared to show
proof for all household members.
Appointments are now being
centers: Calvert Pines, Mondays
– Fridays, 410-535-4606; South-
ern Pines, 410-586-2748; North
Beach, 410-257-2549.
Eating Together Menu
Monday, January 29 Salad, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit Cup
Fried Liver & Onions w/Gravy,
Tossed Salad, Mashed Potatoes,
Carrots, Dinner Roll, Pineapple
Tuesday, January 30 Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Peaches
Meatloaf w/Gravy, Succotash, Sea-
soned Greens, Dinner Roll,
Orange Sections
Wednesday, January 31
Baked Ham, Glazed Sweet Potatoes,
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title
IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel
a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach
Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.
Calendars 19
By Office of Aging Staff
Volunteer Opportunity
Available
Are you a senior, aged 50 or
over, with some free time on your
hands? Do you like assisting oth-
ers? If so, we are looking for a
volunteer to assist with clerical
duties at the Calvert Pines Se-
nior Center in Prince Frederick,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. We will gladly
train seniors who wish to volun-
teer. If you would enjoy meeting
and providing information and
assistance to callers and visitors,
please contact Liz Youngblood at
410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior
Center (CPSC)
Exercise training with a gym
baJoin us for an exciting game of
Coffee Pong, Wednesday, Janu-
ary 31, 2 p.m. Play with friends as
you attempt bouncing a ball into
a small cup. Walking is beneficial
to your health, so why not walk
and have fun amongst friends, Fri-
day, February 2, 9:30 a.m.
North Beach Senior
Center (NBSC)
Celebrate everyone’s birthday,
Wednesday, January 31, 10:30 a.m.
while playing Birthday Party Bin-
go. Wear your team colors and test
your skills and knowledge of the
game, Friday, February 2, 11 a.m.
during Super Bowl Extravaganza.
Thursday, February 1
Spinach Baked Fish, Baked Potato,
Friday, February 1
BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Dilled
Carrots w/Snow Peas, Dinner Roll,
Fruited Jell-O
20 Sports
A Decade of Views
Believe it or
not, Ripley, this
column debuted
in January 2008.
So: happy 10th
anniversary, my
loyal, random, or
accidental readers.
What’s the tenth,
tin? Only 40 more
to go for gold.
To offer some perspective on late
2000-aughts sports history and the space-
time continuum, the first “A View from
the Bleachers” covered the retirement of
‘Skins head coach Joe Gibbs. That dusty
timepiece makes the passage of 10 years
feel like, well, 10 years; in the abstract,
though, the last decade passed in the
blink of an eye. Such is the psychological
trick of grains of sand slipping through
the hourglass.
The 260 or so Views since have tra-
versed the sports landscape – college and
pro football and basketball, baseball, ten-
nis, golf, broadcasting, NASCAR, MMA,
hockey, lacrosse, the Olympics, and the
Little League World Series.
The list of featured individuals and
topics is long. LeBron James. PED usage.
Ray Rice and Greg Hardy. Joe Paterno.
CTE. Serena and Venus Williams. Col-
lege sports championships vacated under
scandal. The increasingly uncomfortable
name of Washington’s football team.
Olympians behaving badly (Ryan Lochte,
Michael Phelps). Gregg Popovich. Tom
Brady. LaVar Ball. Colin Kaepernick.
Countless uplifting stories of athletes set-
ting positive examples and serving their
communities. Heartfelt farewells to Bob
Feller, Abe Pollin, Jim McKay, and Dean
Smith. And, of course, a lot of group
therapy lamenting the latest debacle in the
gloomy world of D.C. sports (The Dark-
ness, as I’ve come to call it).
In telling these stories, there have been
weird/creative (choose your perspective)
connections to history, pop culture, and
music. Charles Darwin, Anthony Bour-
dain, Bruce Springsteen, Atari, Duke El-
lington, Rocky, Bob Dylan, John Muir,
The Big Lebowski, Jimmy Buffett, The
Karate Kid, Sam Cooke, “Gladiator,” J.D.
Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, James
Brown, Star Wars, George Orwell’s 1984,
The Rolling Stones, E.T., The Jetsons,
Hoosiers, Nirvana, Prince, Back to the
Future, Hunter S. Thompson, and— of all
people, places and things—Milli Vanilli
have all been used to accentuated points
The Calvert County Times
or sprinkle a little humor on whatever se-
rious business was being addressed.
I started the column in the bottle-and-
diaper phase of parenthood. Those days
are long gone, but my parental journey
is chronicled through various references
to kid-culture: Care Bears, Steadfast Tin
Soldiers, Barbie, Charlie Brown, Wile E.
Coyote, Dr. Seuss and The Wizard of Oz.
They were all authentic, autobiographical
windows into my other on-going life as a
father.
What to make of all these Views and
the decade together? At its best and
worst, the column recklessly breaks mod-
ern rules. The titles are often deliberately
vague. The lede is consistently and hope-
lessly buried for the sake of storytelling—
the poor reader often burns through 500
mysterious words on sports, music, etc.
before getting to the point of the madness.
It’s an unfair (and unintentional) test of
the reader’s commitment and, no doubt,
an occasionally fatal flaw (how many
readers have aborted 100 words in?).
Click bait this column is not…for good
or ill. For those who stubbornly stick with
me, thank you. For those who routinely
abandon your perusal of the latest View,
I understand.
The point of all these pieces has always
been more about life than sports. Sports
are used to illuminate some encouraging,
inspiring, difficult, uncomfortable and
controversial part of life. In this column,
sports assume a long-held role in my life:
a great teacher. The subject is irrelevant—
economics, relationships, career, diversi-
ty, nostalgia, sportsmanship, growing up,
compassion, respect, accountability, de-
cency, fear, ambition, responsibility, love,
and, yes, politics. Beyond the scoreboard,
sports teach. Sports = Yoda. Listen we
should.
I’ll offer this one last parting shot. My
mother-in-law started all this. She passed
away in August 2007 after a long battle
with breast cancer. In the months after
her death, my father-in-law shared some
excerpts from the personal diary she kept
during her illness. Her words moved me
to do something meaningful with the
written word—no matter how small or
insignificant compared to her powerful
memoir. This paper gave me a seat in
the bleachers and this platform. I hope
you’ve been challenged and entertained. I
hope my mother-in-law is proud.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.
com
First-year Picks Up
Swimmer Athlete of the
Month Award
First-
year An-
drew Scott
(California,
Md./Leon-
a r d t ow n)
named the
St. Mary’s
College of
M a r yl a n d
Athlete of
the Month
for the
month of
December,
as selected
by the Department of Athletics & Recre-
ation management team.
Scott set two school records as the Se-
ahawk men’s swim team competed at the
Yellow Jacket Invitational hosted by Ran-
dolph-Macon College on Dec. 1-2.
The 6-0 freestyler first broke the eight-
year mark in the 500 freestyle on Dec.
1, taking first overall in the 33-person
field with a winning time of 4:41.25. His
winning time surpassed the old mark of
4:42.77 set by  Michael Preston ‘09  on
Feb. 13, 2009.
The following day, Scott added another
Nowlin Scores 16 as St. Mary’s
Women’s Basketball Fall to Marymount
Senior captain Olivia Nowlin (Glenelg,
MD/Glenelg) tallied a season-best 16
points in the fourth-straight loss for the
St. Mary’s College of Maryland woman’s
basketball team Saturday afternoon in
Arlington. St. Mary’s (6-10, 2-8 CAC)
started the second half of their Capital
Athletic Conference season with a 74-41
loss to Marymount (VA) University (15-
2, 10-0 CAC), who has received votes in
this week’s national polls.
Buckets from Nowlin and sopho-
more guard Janet Mathisen (Marshfield,
Mass./Notre Dame Academy) gave
the Seahawks an early 5-0 lead at 9:11.
Marymount would go on to close out the
first quarter on a 13-3 run, behind seven
points off of eight St. Mary’s turnovers. A
pair of free throws by senior guard Chris-
tine Morin (Kensington, MD/St. John’s
[D.C.]) capped off a 6-3 Seahawk push to
pill the team within 16-14 with 3:07 left
in the first half. Nicole Viscuso notched
eight of Marymount’s final 14 points to
put the Saints ahead, 30-16, at the half.
Viscuso led all players with 13 points
and six rebounds at the break, while Mo-
rin paced St. Mary’s with six ponts and
four boards. MU posted a 26-17 first-half
rebounding margin and picked up 11
points of of 12 Seahawk miscues.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
school record as he knocked down the
oldest standing record – the 11-year old
mark in the 1,650 freestyle.  He finished
second with a record-setting time of
16:39.14, surpassing the previous record
of 16:40.43 set by Joey Quase ‘09 on Feb.
12, 2006.
Scott also came in fifth in the 200 free-
style with a time of 1:45.82, and anchored
the eighth-place 800 freestyle relay.
The times that Scott posted in the 200,
500, and 1,650 freestyle events at the Yel-
low Jacket Invitational all rank third in
the Capital Athletic Conference. 
Facebook: StMarysAthletics
Instagram: @smcseahawks, @
smcmswimming
Twitter: @smcseahawks
Hashtags: #SweepTheSheds,
#GoHawks
DECEMBER ATHLETE OF THE
MONTH HONOR ROLL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Kobe
Chaney, Jr., F, Edgewater, Md./South
River
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Spencer
Schultz, So., F, Clear Spring, Md./Clear
Spring
Press release by SMCM Athletics.
St. Mary’s had its best shooting effort
in the third period, connecting on 5-of-11
(45.5%) shots, but couldn’t close the gap
as the Eagles went up 49-29 after three
quarters of play. Marymount pulled away
in the fourth as the MU defense held St.
Mary’s to just 1-of-7 from the field while
the Saints made 10-of-20 attempts to out-
score the Seahawks, 25-12.
Looking inside the box score, Nowlin
finished with seasons-bests of five field
goals and three triples while adding three
rebounds and three steals. Senior cap-
tain Kerri Kline (Hagerstown, MD/Saint
James) came away with nine points and
four boards while junior forward Kobe
Chaney (Edgewater, MD/South River)
chipped in six caroms, three blocks, and
two steals. Regan Lohr scored 22 points
to lead the Saints while Viscuso notched
a double-double with 17 points and 11 re-
bounds. MU outplayed the Seahawks in
the paint, 40-12, and finished with a 48-
28 rebounding advantage.
The Seahawks will now travel to New-
port News Virginia to take on No. 10/12
Christopher Newport University (15-2,
9-1 CAC) in a CAC game on Jan. 24. Tip-
off will be at 5:30 pm.
From Nairem Moran, SMCM Athletics
Thursday, January 25, 2018 The Calvert County Times Letters to the Editor 21

Credit Given Where Credit Is Due

To the Editor:
Hats off to our St. Mary’s Co. com-
missioners, construction contractors,
painters and others so involved in the
process of erecting the two new water
towers. Their attention-commanding
size with robin egg blue finish contrasted
against the sky under most any lighting
condition makes for impressive imple-
ments with which to serve our residents
clean water needs. There is one addition-
al step, however, which would make the
Hollywood and Golden Beach water tow-
ers even more eye appealing: adorn one
side of each tower with a commensurably
sized American flag.  And consider grac-
ing the other side with our Maryland flag.   pose at the playing of our National An-
Attaboys are also warranted regarding
our county’s 11-mile hiking trail.  De-
spite the areas (mostly far Northern end)
of tree roots cracking the asphalt, this
multi-use trail is a tremendous health
benefit and source of enjoyment for its
plenteous, diverse users. This trail is
constantly being maintained by county
employees who do a darn good job of re-
moving trash and dog poop left by its few
careless users, even as crews remove fall-
en tree limbs and leaves for the people’s
convenience. There is much here to be
thankful for. So, to the slug that whined
awhile back about the trail’s cracks, I say:
man, adjust as necessary and get over
it. Try learning to be a bit thankful for
all the benefits afforded you rather than
adept at fault-finding.  I suspect the critic
is of liberal political persuasion as nega-
tivity to most everything is inherent.     be purposely disrespectful via spitting
Moving to other big time whin-
ers. That being multi million dollar
compensated ball players preferring re-
them instead of standing erect, facing
the American flag or music, hand over
heart and headgear removed. Wow, what
a bunch of ingrates! The same applies to
sad sack politicians and everyday Ameri-
cans on the town square choosing to dis-
respect our American flag as opposed
to giving thanks for everything this na-
tion offers. Stop degrading her, dudes.  you-somehow” attitude? Such a goal de-
Whatever problems you find with this
country, vote your cause and maybe try
spending some of your own time and/or
extreme wealth wherever appropriate to
affect perceived needed change. Under
no circumstance should you disrespect
the flag of the USA and the service of
countless men and women who have paid
and are presently paying a huge price
for our country’s freedom. Sure, such
earned freedom includes your right to
on, stomping on and lighting the Colors
afire, but why would a thoughtful person
do so. There are ways your voice can be
heard. If by no other means, via your big
money in concert with sympathetic me-
dia ...  cease. And for one seeking personal
Concluding with haters of our duly
elected 45th President of the United
States, Donald J. Trump and Vice Presi-
dent Mike Pence. The election is over,
people, and your side lost this time.  You
had your way for almost a decade as
America underwent her “fundamental
grades this country and harms your own
personal health. The constant barrage of
hate from seemingly all angles in concert
with fake news has indeed slowed our
president’s progress. Nevertheless, under
unparalleled degradation and resistance,
Trump miraculously endures it all deter-
mined to effect positive changes enrich-
ing the lives of all Americans. And de-
spite news media suppression, honestly,
you can’t help but notice improvements
breaking out nationwide.  
It’s time hatred (brother to racism)
from politicians, musicians, sports fig-
ures, and, especially so as spewed out
of the vulgar degrading mouths of Hol-
lywood pseudo-intellect make-believers,
deliverance from hate among other per-
sonal unsavory attributes, there is a sure
cure not found in a pill, needle, bottle
or can, but, rather, in a person. And that
person is none other than the Lord Jesus
Christ of Calvary. He can remove one’s
stony heart and replace it with a heart of

Another Furniture Store

To the Editor:
We just read your feature story in
your January 18, 2017 edition on the
Furniture Gallery.  We applaud all
small businesses and we know how
hard it is to maintain a business in this
room furniture and children’s furniture.  tions have consequences.” Why continue
We design all of our furniture.  One of
our designs is currently being featured
on Broadway in the play Carousel. A
complete set of our furniture was re-
cently purchased by Goldie Hawn, via
transformation.” It’s now time to grin
and bear it as those in recent opposition
had to endure and get over it. Besides, re-
member his predecessor’s words: “elec-
rising and retiring daily with a heart
full of hate for your own nation’s leader
with your determined “I’m-gonna-nail-
flesh. One’s life will then be transformed
for the better and one will surely know it.
Now, I expect blow back from this opine,
so have a ball and let fly. I’ll care not a
whit over it...
Chester Seaborn
Mechanicsville, MD

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22 Entertainment
Russell Moore and
IIIrd Tyme Out Return
for American Legion
Bluegrass Series
Looking for an afternoon of great mu-
sic, food, and company? Find it all in Jay
Armsworthy and the Sons of the Ameri-
can Legion’s Bluegrass Series! Russell
Moore and the IIIrd Tyme Out, the most-
request band to ever perform in the series,
will return for the year’s third show on
Sunday, Feb. 11 at the American Legion
Post 238 in Hughesville, MD, kicking off
the show at 2 pm.
If you’ve ever seen Russell Moore &
IIIrd Tyme Out in the past, you know they
need no introduction. Russell Moore, the
International Bluegrass Music Associa-
tion’s (IBMA) most awarded Male Vocal-
ist of the Year (5-time career), is truly at
the top of his game and fronting one of
the most popular bands in bluegrass his-
tory. Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
have been performing for 27 years as one
of the genre’s most awarded and influen-
tial groups in modern day bluegrass.
Joined by four unequivocally talented
musicians-- Wayne Benson on mandolin,
Justen Haynes on fiddle, Keith McKinnon
on banjo, and Jerry Cole on bass—this
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The Calvert County Times Thursday, January 25, 2018
Going On
In Entertainment
Thursday, Jan 25
Swamp Candy
Tuesday, Jan 30
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons Ben Connelly
8:00 PM Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Solomons
6:00 - 9:00 PM
www.anglers-seafood.com
Friday, Jan 26
Karaoke Trio Taco Tuesday
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
Solomons 4:00 PM
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
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Team Feud
Funkzilla The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM
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Wednesday, Jan 31
Entertainment
The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Wild Card Trivia
band continues to bring fresh music to the Mills Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
ears, while staying true to the tradition 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Solomons
that has made them an industry favorite 7:00 - 9:00 PM
for a quarter century. They have recorded DJ RAY in the House www.anglers-seafood.com
18 albums including Timeless Hits from Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
the Past Bluegrassed, released exclusively 9:00 PM
in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and www.anthonysdunkirk.com
among Billboard’s Top 5 Selling Albums
of 2013. They reached a new career mile-
2016! Celebrating 25 years of creating The American Legion’s doors will
stone with their latest self-produced al-
groundbreaking music in 2016, journal- open at noon, with food available for sale
bum, It’s About Tyme, which has been the
ist Jon Weisberg attributed the success by the Sons of the American Legion. The
fastest-charting album in the band’s his-
to “… more than just longevity that gets show starts at 2 pm, with tickets available
tory, debuting on the National Bluegrass
Russell Moore’s name out front. The man at the door for $20.00 per person; those
Survey’s Top 15 Albums at #2 in Novem-
is, to put it simply, one of the finest sing- under the age of 12 will be admitted free
ber of that year and climbing to #1 in the
ers you’ll ever hear, and he makes it seem with a paid adult. Although not required,
next month. It remained at the top of the
positively effortless.” non-perishable donations will be collect-
chart for an unprecedented six consecu-
Opening the show for them will be ed for the Helping Hands Food Pantry of
tive months through May of 2016!
Southern Maryland’s Singer/Songwriter, Southern Maryland. For more informa-
Additionally, the first single, “Brown
David Norris. Norris has a library of tion on the shot, please call 301-737-3004
County Red” reached #1 on the National
great songs he has written over the years or visit www.americanlegionbluegrass.
Bluegrass Survey’s Top 30 Songs chart in
that have been recorded by many artists, com.
March of 2016, while “I’m Leaving You
including Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme
and Fort Worth Too” reached #1 in April
Out. He enjoys the opportunity to open Press release by the American Legion
and May of the same year! All that suc-
for them every time they are in town, and Bluegrass.
cess has resulted in an IBMA Awards
has new songs to share each time.    
Nomination for Album of the Year in
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