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COMMISSIONER MIKE HART
CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3 Cover Story
COPS & COURTS 7
EDUCATION 8
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IN OUR COMMUNITY 9
FEATURE 11
OBITUARIES 14
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 16
SENIOR CALENDAR 17
LIBRARY CALENDAR 17 IN LOCAL
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SPORTS 18
ENTERTAINMENT 20
GAMES 21
CLASSIFIEDS 22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 23
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staff has served over 2,000 women ic decline in women who are battered.
and their minor children with tempo- Commissioner Mike Hart said about
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Charles, St. Marys and ments he achieved during his life time stated State
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14 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, November 30, 2017
In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Gwendolyn Hoke Lula Mae Hobbs ington, D.C. He was born April 8,
1960 in Cheverly to William Donald
St. Peters Lutheran Church and en-
joyed going to the Theatre with her
Gwen Northcutt Lula Mae
Hobbs, 84, passed and Audrey J. (Edelen) DeToto. He sister, reading, traveling and spend-
Gwendolyn was raised in Calvert County and at- ing time with her family.
away on Novem-
Hoke Gwen tended Northern High School. Bobby Ruth was preceded in death by her
ber 26, 2017 at
Northcutt, 95, of was a self-employed carpenter and husband Walter Harvey Baker, Jr.
her home in Up-
Solomons, MD worked on remodeling and home im- She is survived by children David
per Marlboro. She
passed away on provement projects. He loved being Scott Baker of Elkridge, James Rich-
was the daughter
November 21, 2017 on the water, fishing, crabbing, and ard Baker of West River and Patrick
of the late Ed-
at her residence. spending time with his family and Jennings Baker and his wife Tam-
ward and Pearl
Born Novem- friends. my of Port Republic, grandchildren
Von Garlem. Lula
ber 22, 1921 in He is survived by a daughter Kelly Wendy Reichard, Jenny Stromberg,
Mae was predeceased by her hus-
Hopewell, VA, she Hall and her husband Bud of Gaines- James Baker, Jr., Brooke Baker, Pat-
band, William Hobbs, and her broth-
was the daughter of the late Robert K. ville, VA, granddaughters Madison, rick Baker, Jr., Nicholas Baker and
ers, Thomas Von Garlem and Charles
Hoke and Alma (Barbee) Hoke. Gwen Reagan and Hannah, his father Wil- Colin Baker, 6 great-grandchildren
Von Garlem.
graduated from Cary High School in liam Donald DeToto and sister Lynda and sister Carol J. Rodeffer.
Lula Mae worked for the Circuit
Cary, NC and married the late Lau- Kidwell and her husband Craig of In lieu of flowers, donations in
Court for Prince Georges County
rence E. Northcutt on November 25, Mount Jackson, VA. Ruths name may be made to the
for many years. She enjoyed reading,
1943. She was a Committee Manage- Memorial contributions may be Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2219
gardening and traveling and was al-
ment Assistant of the National Institute made to Bobby DeToto Memorial York Road Suite 302, Timonium MD
ways ready to laugh.
of Allergies and Infectious Disease at Fund; website: https://www.youcar- 21093l website: http://www.nation-
She is survived by her children
NIH, retiring in 1979 after many years ing.com/kellyhall-1023858 almssociety.org
William (Carolyn) Hobbs, Elizabeth
of service. Gwen was involved in East- Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral arrangements by Rausch
Hobbs and Ellen (Erik) Williams,
ern Star and Mt. Olivet Church and Funeral Home. Funeral Home.
grandchildren Matthew Hobbs, Ka-
was on various committees at Asbury tie Wingate, Lauren Convery, Chel-
including Dining Services and the Low
Vision Group.
sea Elfstrom, Sadie Williams and Marian Alice Miller John Franklin
Erika Williams, seven great-grand-
Gwen is survived by her son, Ronald children, her sister Edna Von Garlem
Marian Alice
Miller, 94, of
Tucker
Northcutt of Upper Marlboro, MD. In John Frank-
and numerous nieces and nephews. Dunkirk passed
addition to her husband, she was pre- lin Tucker, 86,
Visitation will be Friday, De- away peacefully
ceded in death by her daughter, Linda of North Beach
cember 1, 2017, 10-11 a.m. at Trin- on November 27,
McClure and her brother, Robert Hoke. ity Episcopal Church, 14515 Church passed away No-
Family will receive friends on Thurs- 2017 at her home.
Street, Upper Marlboro MD 20772. vember 22, 2017
day, November 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. She was born
A Memorial Service will follow at 11 in Washington,
until 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service April 23, 1923
a.m. at the church. D.C. He was born
conducted by Rev. Charles Harrell and to Edgar and Ida
Interment will be in MD Veterans August 30, 1931
Rev. Linda Motter to follow at 11:00 Mae (Ayers) Mill-
Cemetery Cheltenham, 11301 Crain in Washington,
a.m. at the Asbury-Solomons Audito- er. Marian was preceded in death by
Highway, Cheltenham MD 20623. D.C. to William
rium, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, her parents, brothers Howard, Edgar
Memorial contributions may be Frederick and Mable Veronica (An-
MD 20688. Interment will be on Fri- Brother and Ayers Buddy Mill-
made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, derson) Tucker. John was raised in
day, December 1, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at er, and sisters Cora Daymude and Ida
90 Richie Highway, Pasadena MD Brentwood and enlisted in the U.S.
Parklawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Eleanor Vezina. She is survived
21122; Phone: 410-987-2003; web- Marine Corps on January 9, 1950 and
12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD by her sisters Eugenia L. Renke,
site: http://www.hospicechesapeake. was honorably discharged January
20853. Florence E. Chaney and Sueann N.
org. 8, 1954. While serving, he earned
Memorial contributions may be made Downs as well as many nieces and
Funeral arrangements by Rausch the Korean Service Medal, National
to Olivet United Methodist Church, nephews.
Funeral Home. Defense Service Medal and United
13575 Olivet Road, Lusby, MD 20657 Funeral arrangements by Rausch
Nations Service Medal. He retired
or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Funeral Home.
from PEPCO in 1986 as an inspector.
Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Robert Michael John married Velma Woodruff at St.
Condolences to the family may be
Bobby DeToto Ruth Anne Baker James Church in Mt. Rainer on May
made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. Ruth Anne 8, 1954. Velma passed away August
Robert Michael Bobby DeToto,
com. Baker, 76, of 14, 1979 and John later moved to
57, of Chesapeake Beach passed
away November 22, 2017 in Wash- West River North Beach in 1993. He was a mem-
passed away No- ber of the Stallings-Williams Ameri-
vember 23, 2017 can Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake
at her residence Beach and formerly a member of
surrounded by Post 110 in Mt. Rainer. John was also
Now Offering... family. She was an avid Washington redskins fan.
born January 20, John is survived by children Deb-
RAUSCH CREMATORY P.A. 1941 in Washing-
ton, D.C. to Jennings B. and Ruth
bie Wolf and her husband Vernon of
North Beach, Laurie Amster, and
Calvert Countys M. (Ballantyne) Rodeffer. Ruth was Grant and Lee Tucker, all of Ches-
raised in DC and graduated from apeake Beach. Also surviving are
ONLY On-site Crematory Eleanor Roosevelt High School. grandchildren Beth Sherman (Bill)
She met Walter Harvey Baker at St. of Owings, Jessica Landolt (Dave
Where Heritage and Life are celebrated. Peters Lutheran Church in the mid Farrell) of Chesapeake Beach.
1950s and they married January 31, Funeral Service will be Thurs-
Serving Calvert, Anne Arundel, St. Marys, and Prince Georges Counties 1959. Walter and Ruth lived in Hy- day, November 30, 2017 at 11 a.m
attsville until moving to West River at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings,
Lusby Owings Port Republic in 1985. Ruth was primarily and 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings
20 American Ln. 8325 Mount Harmony Ln. 4405 Broomes Island Rd. homemaker, taking care of her fam- MD 20736.
410-326-9400 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 ily and was also employed as a sec- Burial will be at MD Veterans
retary with Thompson and Cook for Cemetery Cheltenham, 11301 Crain
www.RauschFuneralHomes.com over 10 years. She was a member of Highway, Cheltenham MD 20623.
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Community Calendar 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.
and Letters for Santa. You can also a month at 10:30 am at the Yardley children 18 months to 3 years old and will come together for sitting and
win cash by entering our 50/50 raffle; Hills Community Center, 700 Yardley their caregivers. Space is limited; if walking meditation followed by a
purchase yummy goodies at our bake Drive, Prince Frederick MD. Please the session is full, another program discussion on practicing mindful-
sale, and much more. All proceeds visit our website: www.TheUUCC.org will be offered at 11 a.m. ness in daily life. No registration
benefit the Patuxent High School or call: 301-880-0508 for information. required, drop-ins welcome. All Are
NJROTC. All are welcome! Middleham Chapel Open To The Welcome. For more information con-
Community tact For information contactNancy
The UU Congregation of the Holiday Fantastic Ballet Middleham and St. Peters Parish Radcliffe @ 410-326-4070 or som-
Chesapeake Examines Their Roots Calvert High School Prince Frederick 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD dmeditationcommunity@hotmail.
700 Yardley Drive, Prince Frederick, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 20657 com Middleham and St. Peters Parish
MD Holiday Fantastic featuring Abigail 12 Noon - 1:00 PM 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Francisco School of Classical Ballet Middleham Chapel will be open to 20657
The story of Unitarian Universalism and American National Ballet Stars. the community Noon1:00 PM for
is a fascinating tale. Unitarianism Tickets on sale at cosmicsymphony. Individual Quiet Prayer, Reflection or Twin Beach Toastmasters Open
and Universalism started as reform org Meditation. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays of House
movements within Christianity every month.) Northeast Community Center 4075
Unitarianism, in Trinitarian Europe Twin Beach Players present A Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake
of the 1560s, and Universalism, in Christmas Carol Roys Fundraiser Night for PHS Beach, MD 20732
America in response to the fire and The Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Day- Theater 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
brimstone theology of the Great ton Ave, North Beach Roy Rogers of Solomons Join in!!! We are starting a
Awakening. On December 3rd, Dr. 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Toastmasters Club for Chesapeake
Robert Clegg will visit the UUCC to Twin Beach Players presents a Eat at Roys to help support the PHS Beach and the surrounding area. A
examine the history of Unitarians Southern Maryland favorite holiday Harlequins! Toastmasters club provides a proven
and Universalists in America, look- tradition with the return of a spar- educational program in a supportive,
ing at their theological roots, their kling, music-infused production of Steak Night self-paced environment that improves
histories as denominations, and A Christmas Carol. This classic story American Legion Post 206, 3330 communication and leadership skills.
how their contrasting structure and tells the tale of a selfish Scrooge who Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake
polities were reconciled so the 1961 sees the errors of his ways through a Bch 20732 Wednesday, Dec 6
merger could happen. Dr. Clegg will series of visits by ghostly spirits and 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Southern Maryland Job Source
conclude with a challenge about how a glimpse into his past, future and Order your Steak direct from the
Mobile Career Center (MCC)
Unitarian Universalism can remain present life. This production featuring Grill-Master. The $15.00 price tag
Middleham and St. Peters Parish
relevant in the twenty-first cen- a lively cast of dozens of local talent, includes all the trimmings and a bev-
10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD
tury. Bob Clegg is a member of the gorgeous costumes, and those deli- erage. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted
20657
Unitarian Universalist Congregation ciously spooky ghosts, Scrooge awakes by the American Legion Stallings-
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
of Frederick, Maryland. He is on Christmas morning a new man. Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in
When? The first Wednesday of every
pursuing a Masters of Divinity at He becomes jolly and charitable, and Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level
month, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
Wesley Theological Seminary and a truly turns into the man he promised dining room. Public welcome. For
p.m. Where? SMILE Ecumenical
Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit the ghosts he would become. He car- more information, call (410)257-9878.
Ministries in the parking lot of
Management at American University ries the spirit of Christmas with him www.ALpost206.org.
Middleham & St. Peters Parish, 10210
in Washington, DC. He is executive all the year round. Bring your family,
H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby. Share
director of Justice Jobs of Maryland, a bring your friends, and check your Evening Mindfulness Practice
information with your neighbors.
recently formed non-profit. Next sum- humbugs at the door! Performances Middleham and St. Peters Parish
Come and receive information about
mer, Justice Jobs plans to open a job sell out quickly so act now to secure a 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD
job openings, apply for jobs and get
placement oce in Baltimore, serv- seat in the house! 20657
other information at computer work
ing people who are reentering society 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
from incarceration and addictions. Tuesday, Dec 5 Starting in September, each month,
stations, prepare your resume, find
out about training opportunities.
Bob and his wife, Connie, live in New every 1st and 3rd Tuesdaythe
Sea Squirts JobSource staff will be there to help
Market MD, with their three cats who Southern Maryland Meditation
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solo- you.
make all the important decisions. The Community will sponsor regular
mons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Evening Mindfulness Practice in
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
of the Chesapeake meets two Sundays the Great Hall, from 6:30-8:00, We
Fossil Exploration. Free program for
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Events
YoungatHeart By Office of Aging Staff
Thursday, November 30
On Pins & Needles
2:00-4:00pm
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-
ting, crocheting or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared
Gingerbread House Workshop
10:00-11:00am
Come and celebrate the holiday season
by building a small gingerbread house.
Each child is asked to bring a bag of
any edible item to share with the group
to decorate all the gingerbread houses.
creativity. No registration. Calvert Open to all ages but each person mak-
Ask questions in an interactive ses- Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 ing a house must be registered. Calvert
Early Closing for Staff sion that is set to help you reach goals Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410- Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G.
Development and improve your lifestyle with Ask 257-2411. http://CalvertLibrary.info. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-
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Southern Pines Senior Centers will cember 8, 9:30 a.m. Drop in, hang out @ Southern Branch
be closing early, Friday, December 8 6:30-8:00pm Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &
at 12:30 p.m. for Staff Development. Need a place to meet up with your More
Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. North Beach Senior friends (or meet new ones)? Come 12:00-3:00pm
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Lisa Caudle, Long Term Care Co- Chasing the Dragon: Life of an Opiate 855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
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ordinator, will give a presentation on Addict Viewing & Discussion
lost or damaged. The passes can be
the Long Term Care Ombudsman 6:30-8:00pm Gingerbread House Workshop
used for local routes only and some
Program, Wednesday, December 6, Weve been hearing a lot about the opi- 2:00-3:00pm
fees may apply. You must be 60+ and
11:30 a.m. This program helps resi- oid epidemic. Join us to view a com- Come and celebrate the holiday season
income eligible in order to receive a
dents in nursing homes and assisted pilation of interviews of opiate addicts by building a small gingerbread house.
pass. For an individual the person can
living facilities maintain their legal and a discussion to learn more about Each child is asked to bring a bag of
make $1759/month or less in order
rights, control over their own lives, this community crisis and how we any edible item to share with the group
to apply. The amount for a couple is
and personal dignity. should educate our children to provide to decorate all the gingerbread houses.
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vert Pines Senior Center December, An AARP Driver Safety Class is CalvertLibrary.info. Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-
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Beach Senior Center and Southern
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a.m. Fee is $15/AARP members, $20/
non-members. Members must show Friday, December 1 Gingerbread House Workshop
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year. Contact 410-535-4606 for more 2748 to register. 1:00-4:00pm Come and celebrate the holiday season
information. Tables of local crafters will offer a Bring your quilting, needlework, knit- by building a small gingerbread house.
variety of items for purchase at San- ting, crocheting, or other project for an Each child is asked to bring a bag of
Calvert Pines Senior tas Workshop Craft Fair, Wednesday,
December 6, 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
any edible item to share with the group
Center (CPSC) Visit us and find gifts for all those on erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291
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Open to all ages but each person mak-
Join us and enjoy your favorite de-
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lightful holiday tunes with an Open
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Coffee Bar Monday, December 4, 2
Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-
p.m.
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Decisions, Decisions
This is a reluctant topic. There has been a con- is understandable. Cousins and Washington re- the promotion, or not? Stay in this relationship or
scious effort in recent months to not infect this side at the unprecedented confluence of a pretty move on? Send the kids to this school or that one?
column with the seemingly never-ending saga of good (not elite) quarterback and exponentially in- Stocks or bonds? Move or stay put? Buy or rent?
Washington QB Kirk Cousinss contract situation. creasing, salary cap crippling positional pay. The There is rarely an attainable, slam dunk alterna-
The Cousins-abstinence is rooted in issue-fatigue waters ahead are largely unchartered and wrought tive at such significant pivot points. Theres what
mine and likely yours, my loyal reader. with risk. you did and the reasonable, defendable, under-
What else can be said? Will he or wont he Thats Kirk Cousinss dramatic six-year career standable thing you didnt (do). Washington and
sign a long-term deal in Washington? is a ques- in 250 words - but it isnt over yet. Another round its quarterback have arrived at such a place. Both
tion thats been picked over like a carcass on the of contract drama awaits this offseason and that is have invested significantly six years - in the oth-
Serengeti. But there is something else to this story where this story still has some juice. er. Both are acquainted with the others strengths
- I think. Thats the gamble here. Cousins holds the cards at this pointsorta. It and imperfections. The familiarity breeds some
To ardent fans, the facts are as familiar as Taylor is hard to imagine Washington tagging him again contempt, but it also creates comfort and a rare op-
Swifts hits are to teenage girls. Cousins, a 2012 at the 2018 market rate of $34M. It could, but un- portunity for a synonymous relationship between
fourth round pick, earned the starting job in 2015 der that scenario salary cap realities would cause a player, team and fanbase. And to make that op-
(after Robert Griffin III fizzled), the last year of Cousinss surrounding talent to regress. That portunity reality, all thats required is a contract
his modest rookie contract. He played crazy-well benefits no one. Similarly, if Cousins seeks ev- a little north of the teams and a little south of the
- 29 touchdown passes, a franchise record 4,166 ery blood-soaked dime, hell either force Wash- quarterbacks desire. What it will take is a shared
passing yards and a division title. The sudden and ingtons hand again, not the best outcome for goal and equitable compromise and restrained
unexpected performance spike he was benched either party - or have to accept the uncertainty of ego and pride. Such is football. Such is life.
after a rash of turnovers the year before created the market both in value, location, fit and legacy.
major market valuation issues for player and team. What we have here is a dilemma. There are op- Send comments to
The result was a one-year franchise player con- tions for both player and team, but none is ideal and RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
tract for $19M-ish in 2016. Cousins repeated all have risks. If this,
his 2015 performance, but his game, objectively then that. Butif
speaking, is among the top 10 to 15 quarterbacks, ormaybe. Coin flips.
far shy of elites like Aaron Rodgers and Tom Rolls of the dice. Rock,
Brady. In the NFL, though, the highest paid quar- paper scissors. Ouija
terback is usually the last pretty good one to sign a boards. Tarot cards.
deal. But with salary cap constraints and the goal Psychics. Follow the
of building championship rosters, overpaying at head or the heart? Oh
any position, and especially at the pricey position the consternation. And
of quarterback, comes with consequences - hence for every road taken,
Cousinss valuation challenge and a second, one- there are those left un-
year, $24M franchise tag this year. explored hindsights
The stalemate is no ones fault. Cousins cant be brutal playground.
scorned for seeking maximum value (no football Feels a lot like life,
player can) and the franchises caution at making eh? Do I accept this
Cousins the highest paid player in league history job or that one? Chase
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19. Spanish cubist Juan 66. Furniture 37. Body part
20. Consumer 67. Long, winding ridge 38. Disgure
22. No seats available 68. Cover with drops 40. Accept
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