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End Hunger Plans New Food Relocation, Taping in Planning
Distribution Warehouse Commission’s Future
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By Dick Myers
Editor
End Hunger in Calvert County
hopes to have a new food distribution
warehouse by 2020. The non-profit
organization currently uses a leased
warehouse in Calvert Industrial Park
off Route 231 for its main distribution
center. The lease for that building is
up in 2020, according to Rev. Robert
Hahn, pastor of Chesapeake Church
in Sunderland and founder and Chief
Executive Officer of End Hunger.
To accomplish its intent to build a
new warehouse on property adjacent
to the church, End Hunger has ap-
plied to the U.S, Department of Agri-
culture for a $400,000 grant.
The grant request was explained
to the North Beach Town Council at
their Dec. 14 meeting. Former Ches-
apeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl,
who helps End Hunger organize the
fundraising Dragon Boat Races held
yearly in North Beach, spoke in sup-
port of the grant.
After hearing a presentation, the
town council unanimously approved
a resolution supporting the grant.
Rev. Hahn told The County Times
after the meeting that the proposed
warehouse would be larger than the
one they now use. Out of the existing
warehouse, 44 partners, mostly food
pantries at local churches and other
non-profits, are supplied with food to
distribute.
The Calvert County Times Local News 3
By Dick Myers Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Wil-
Editor lis said that location is equally conve-
nient as the present meeting space.
Organizations such as the League That center is temporarily located
of Women Voters of Calvert County there. A new, larger facility will go on
have been for several years pressing land the county is purchasing that is
for the videotaping and live stream- adjacent to the existing building. But,
ing of planning commission meetings. completion of that project is at least
Currently those meetings are held on several years away.
the first floor of the office building at The Department of Communica-
205 Main Street in Prince F4ederick. tions is located on the third floor of
There are no recording provisions in the 205 Main Street building, now
that room. sharing space with the Department of
According to a memo from Planning Economic Development. Willis said
Commission Administrator Carolyn the communications folks are coveting
Sunderland, “The Board of County the downstairs space to be vacated for
Commissioners (BOCC) has directed their own use.
the Department of Planning and Zon- Willis said the move to the new loca-
ing and the Department of Communi- tion and instituting of videotaping was
cations, to take the necessary steps for set to begin in February of next year.
videotaping future Planning Commis- The Calvert County Board of Li-
sion regular and special meetings.” cense Commissioners (liquor board)
Director of Planning and Zoning also meets in the same space as the
Mark Wills told the planning com- planners. It is not known if they will
mission at their Dec. 13 meeting that move their meetings to the Harriett
the decision had been made that the Elizabeth Brown Community center
and whether they will ask the county
Center had the best available space to to tape and stream their meetings.
They are not an agency under county
operation. That center is housed in the government.
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4 Local News The Calvert County Times
School Employees May Get an
Insurance Premium Holiday
By Dick Myers
Editor
Employees of the Calvert County Pub-
lic Schools (CCPS) may be getting a be-
lated Christmas present, perhaps as early
as February. The Board of Education at
its Dec. 14 meeting approved the use of
part of the last fiscal year’s health care
cost savings for a one-month premium
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces holiday.
county offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26, in The school system is self-insured.
observance of the Christmas holiday. In addition: Employees and the school system share
The three county senior centers will close Monday, Dec. 25 and Tues- in making premium payments based on
day, Dec. 26. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered on these days. anticipated health-care costs. If the costs
County public transportation will operate Saturday, Dec. 23 until 4:30 are less than budgeted, the school system
p.m., and will remain closed Dec. 24 through Dec. 26. Normal operat- gets a settlement refund from insurer,
ing hours resume Wednesday, Dec. 27. CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Calvert Library locations will close Monday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. Savings for Fiscal Year 2017 were
26 and will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 27 with normal business hours.  substantial -- a whopping $3,013,786,
The Mt. Hope and Northeast community centers will close Sunday, according to Director of Finance Edith
Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and will reopen with normal business hours Tuesday, Hutchins. Staff presented the school
Dec. 26. board with a plan for the use of that
The Southern Community Center will be closed Dec. 24 through Dec. money. The school board ratified that
26 and will reopen with normal business hours Wednesday, Dec. 27. proposal.
The Harriet E. Brown Community Center will close at 4 p.m. on Dec. To pay for employees not having to
24, and remain closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26. make premium payments for two pay
Flag Ponds Nature Park, Kings Landing Park and Battle Creek Cy- periods (one month) the school system
press Swamp will be closed Christmas Day. Flag Ponds Nature Park is setting aside $750,488. The remainder
will remain closed Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Kings Landing Park and Battle of the savings will be used for support-
Creek Cypress Swamp will be reopen with normal hours. ing several instructional initiatives and
The Edward Hall Aquatic Center will be closed Christmas Day.
The Solomons Visitor Center will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24 and
Monday, Dec. 25. The visitor center will reopen Friday, Dec. 29. Normal
seasonal hours are Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through State MVA, Social Services
Faulted by State Audits
April 30, 2018.
All county convenience centers and the Appeal Landfill will close
Monday, Dec. 25. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday, Dec.
26. By Guy Leonard
Calvert Marine Museum will close at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 and be Staff Writer
closed Christmas Day. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday,
Dec. 26. Dual state audits have found serious
Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 24 and deficiencies in some of the operations of
be closed Christmas Day. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday, both the Department of Transportation’s
Dec. 26. Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)
Information on Calvert County Government services can be found and the Social Services Administration,
online at www.co.cal.md.us. Find Calvert County Government on which is overseen by the Department of
Facebook. Human Services.
Specifically, the report from the Office
of Legislative Audits shows that while
the MVA policed itself in finding that it
issued 270 fraudulent and federally non-
compliant drivers licenses or identifica-
tion cards, based on counterfeit docu-
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to fund several
capital outlay
projects.
The bulk of
the instruc-
tional monies
will be used
for textbooks
and for laptops
for teachers. The remainder, or $1.1
million will be set aside for additional
maintenance, such as paving, flooring
and HVAC (heating ventilation and air
conditioning).
During board members’ time, mem-
ber Kelly McConkey praised the deci-
sion to return some of the savings to the
employees and to also use some of it for
textbook purchases.
The proposal for the use of the more
than $3 million in savings will have to be
approved by the Calvert County Board
of County Commissioners.
Also at the school board’s Dec. 14
meeting, a transfer of $57,666 was ap-
proved from instructional salaries to
contracted services. The school system
has been having difficulty hiring psy-
chologists as employees and instead is
contracting out the services.
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administrative action against the em-
ployees who did not follow the required
procedures of ensuring the customer had
an appointment, which enforces a unique
comptroller number.”
A similar audit aimed at the Social
Services Administration found that it had
not proper quality assurance programs to
monitor child welfare programs were be-
ing administered properly by local social
services branches.
The audit found that oversight was ei-
ther insufficient or non-existent for areas
such as foster care placement records,
medical and dental exams for foster chil-
dren, school attendance, child abuse and
neglect investigations and others.
The audit also delved into many other
deficiencies.
In its response to the audit, the Social
Services Administration stated it agreed
with some of its assessments but dis-
agreed with the report on the whole.
“DHS is not in agreement with either
OLA’s overall conclusion that SSA had
no established a comprehensive quality
assurance program to ensure that child
welfare programs were being properly
administered by the [local social ser-
vices departments] or with OLA’s rating
of unsatisfactory for accountability and
compliance,” the statement reads.
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Thursday, December 21, 2017 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

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 6 Local News
Comprehensive Plan Comments Still Being Sought
Planners to Review First Draft on Jan. 10
By Dick Myers
Editor
Members of the Calvert
County Planning Com-
mission have some holiday
homework. In addition to
reviewing the first draft of
the county’s Comprehensive
Plan Update, they also have
comments to review that
were submitted by the public
in several community work-
shops and in writing.
The planning commission
has a work session sched-
uled for Jan. 10 that will be
the first step in devising the
second draft of the plan up-
date. To facilitate the plan-
ning commission’s review,
staff set a Dec. 8 deadline for
comments to be included for the holiday
homework.
But, Director of Planning and Zoning
Mark Willis told the planning commis-
sion at its Dec. 13 meeting, “December 8
was not the closing of the record.” He said
comments will continue to be received and
passed on to the planning commission for
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There is one new component of the plan
that was not included in the first draft pre-
sented to the planners on Oct. 25. Accord-
ing to a memo presented at the Dec. 13
meeting from Long-Range Planner Jenny
Plummer-Welker, who was not at the meet-
ing, “At the Planning Commission’s Oc-
tober work session, a question was raised,
could sustainability be tied in across chap-
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be expressed during the open houses in
November. The consultants and staff pre-
pared a short document, Sustainability in
the Comprehensive Plan, November 2017
Draft. The draft on sustainability was dis-
tributed at the open houses. In addition, it
was posted to the Future Calvert webpage.
The draft sustainability statements are pro-
posed to be incorporated into the second
draft of the plan. The second draft will be
distributed to agencies and the public for
comment.”
The Dec. 8 deadline for submission of
comments was criticized at a public meet-
ing called by the group “Keep Calvert
Country” which was attended by plan-
ning staff. The meeting was conducted by
retired planning director Greg Bowen, a
member of the group.
The criticisms from Keep Calvert Coun-
try prompted a long response last week
from the Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners that was read by Commis-
sioner President Tom Hejl and posted in
last week’s edition of the Calvert County
Times.
Bowen responded to the BOCC com-
ments in a blog on the Keep Calvert
Country website. He wrote; “First of all,
we assume that all parties, including the
BOCC, the Planning Commission and our
wonderful Planning and Zoning staff, are
all working for the betterment of Calvert
County. We hope that others will assume
our intentions are the same.
 “Although characterized as such by the
BOCC, ‘Keep Calvert Country’ is not a
‘special interest’ group. We are a bi-parti-
san group of citizens who love Calvert’s ru-
ral character and want to protect Calvert’s
quality of life. We believe ‘quality of life’
relates directly to a strong economy. We
are not anti-growth, but we want Calvert to
grow no faster than its infrastructure - in
other words, to ‘grow responsibly.’
“Like all other citizens in the County, we
were invited to submit comments on the
consultant’s draft plan and did so within
the allotted seven-week comment period.
We felt that more time was needed for
Thursday, December 21, 2017
citizens to review and discuss
a document that will guide de-
velopment for decades to come
and said so.
“We still feel the same
today. We expressed our deep
concern that traffic congestion
is virtually dismissed as an is-
sue in the draft plan, despite
the fact that the Commission-
ers themselves are projecting a
72% increase in traffic by 2030.
We believe that traffic - espe-
cially as it relates to the time it
takes commuters to get to and
from work and as it relates to
public safety - should be a top
priority for the Plan. We only
have one major north-south
highway.
“We expressed concern over
what appears to be a proposed
weakening of our land preservation pro-
gram. It looks like there will be less need
for Transferable Development Rights and
that the goal of preserving 40,000 acres
is being eliminated. These are legitimate
questions, not “scare tactics”.
“We also feel it necessary to address
the Commissioners’ characterization of
the Plan as a ‘visionary document.’  It is
important for citizens to understand that it
is much more than that. State law requires
that all land use decision be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan. The consultant
left the ‘Purpose Statement’ out of the draft
plan, and we believe it is essential that it be
put back in. It gives a clear explanation of
how the plan is to be used. You may read
the current “Purpose Statement” on page
iii of the current Plan here: http://www.
co.cal.md.us/DocumentCenter/View/254.
“Our other concerns about the Compre-
hensive Plan, which include more oppor-
tunities for strip commercial development,
less concern about the appearance of our
Town Centers and virtually no attention to
our history and heritage can be found on
our website at www.KeepCalvertCountry.
com. We have also posted a more detailed
response to the Commissioners’ Open Let-
ter at this site. We also welcome comments
on our Facebook page at www.facebook.
com/KeepCalvertCountry or via email
at keepcalvertcountry@gmail.com.
“We sincerely believe the Commission-
ers do not want Calvert to become another
‘Waldorf’ which has come to mean terrible
traffic, endless failed intersections, strip
commercial development and no archi-
tectural identity or features that represent
the region’s heritage. We are therefore sur-
prised and disappointed that the commis-
sioners have chosen to characterize our
comments as misrepresenting facts. But
we are gratified to read that despite the De-
cember 8th deadline for comments on the
first daft, the Commissioners have stated
that the ‘public conversation is open and
ongoing.’ We look forward to it.”
dickmyers@countytimes.net
Thursday, December 21, 2017 The Calvert County Times Local News 7

Slaughenhoupt Says He
Won’t Run Again
By Dick Myers
Editor
Calvert County Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr.
will serve as president for the next year. The commission-
ers typically rotate the position yearly. Slaughenhoupt served
as vice president for the previous year and before that was
president.
After being selected, Slaughenhoupt, a Republican as are
all of the commissioners, announced that he is not seek-
ing re-election to a third term. He was first elected in 2010.
Slaughenhoupt said he philosophically believes in term lim-
its and thus had to apply that to himself as well. He said he
also intended to retire.
Commissioner Tom Hejl has served as president for the
past year and he will assume the vice presidency for the com-
ing year.
Slaughenhoupt’s announcement that he will not seek re-
election opens up the field politically in Commissioner Dis-
trict 3, the northern part of the county. According to the
Maryland Board of Elections there have been no filings from
Republicans in that district. Holly Heintz Budd, a Democrat,
has filed for District 3.
Others who have filed for commissioner are: Earl “Buddy
Hance, former state agriculture secretary, a Republican and
Matt Bennett, a Democrat, both for At-Large; and Tricia
Powell, a Democrat, for District 1.
No one has filed from either party for District 2.
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Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr.

Planners Approve Harris Teeter Gas Station

By Dick Myers As is typical with planning commission approvals, The project is located within the Dunkirk Town Cen-
Editor if there are any major outstanding issues with the vari- ter and is on land zoned Town Center, which allows
ous approving agencies, then the plan would come back for the use. It was unanimously approved with little
Dunkirk will be getting another gas station. The Cal- to the commission for another review. The landscaping comment.
vert County Planning Commission at its Dec. 13 meet- plan is one of the still to be addressed issues. dickmyers@coutytimes.net
ing approved the site plan for the
Harris Teeter Fuel Center at the
Shoppes at Apple Green shop-
ping center.
According to the staff report
from Principal Planner Judy
Mackall, “The total acreage for
the parcel is 15.47 acres, with
1.072 acres being disturbed for
this project. “
Mackall said the project re-
quired a Special Exception from
the Calvert County Board of Ap-
peals, which was granted on Oct.
26. She said the project is within
a pad previously approved for
the shopping center, including
the Harris Teeter, the chain’s
first location in Calvert County.
The gas station will also in-
clude a convenience service ki-
osk, which was allowed by the
appeals board decision.
The project requires two park-
ing spaces per pump. There
are also two additional parking
spaces, one for handicapped
parking.
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Fleming Retires as VP at CSM
Prince Frederick
Barbara Ives Appointed as Interim
CSM Vice President and Dean of the Prince Frederick Campus
Dr. Rich Fleming addresses students at a Kick-off to College
event at the Prince Frederick Campus.
 
After nearly nine years at the College of South-
ern Maryland (CSM), Dr. Richard Fleming, vice
president and dean of the Prince Frederick Cam-
pus at the College of Southern Maryland, has an-
nounced his retirement from CSM effective the end
of December. Barbara Ives, who serves as director
of CSM’s Office of Strategic Partnerships, which
includes CSM’s Nonprofit Institute, will serve in
Fleming’s role at the Prince Frederick Campus on
an interim basis until June 30, 2018.
 “During his years at CSM, Dr. Fleming oversaw
significant growth at the Prince Frederick Cam-
pus,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy.
“The college is grateful for that service as well
as Dr. Fleming’s work to cement the college’s ties
with the Calvert County community.”
 During Fleming’s tenure at CSM, the second
building was completed on the Prince Frederick
Campus, adding 50 percent to the site’s facility
space. The B Building, completed in 2013, is the
first across the college’s four campuses to have
earned LEED Certified (Silver level) status. It was
also the first publicly funded LEED building in
Southern Maryland and the second LEED building
in Calvert County. In addition, other site improve-
ments were made during Fleming’s tenure, includ-
ing the campus’ new electronic entrance sign, all to
“create a better, safer environment for everyone,”
Fleming said.
 Fleming used the large Multipurpose Room in
the new B Building to promote community part-
nerships with the college, providing meeting space
for more than 125 different organizations and close
to 4,000 attendees. That space also served as the
setting for the Ward Virts Concert Series, a free
concert presented six times a year that is centered
around a Bosendorfer grand piano donated to the
college.
 In addition, Fleming oversaw the Destination
College program at the Prince Frederick Campus,
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as the campus of-
fered a taste of
college to visit-
ing fifth-graders.
“We’ve hosted
every elementary
school in Calvert
County, some
multiple times,
and provided op-
portunities for at
least 4,000 fifth-
graders,” Flem- Barbara Ives
ing said.
 Fleming also
worked with the
CSM Continuing Education and Workforce De-
velopment Division as that division made CSM the
provider for the Adult Basic Education/General
Education Diploma program in Calvert and St.
Mary’s counties.
 “My eight and a half years at the Prince Fred-
erick Campus have been some of the happiest and
most challenging times I can remember in my 40-
year career with community colleges,” Fleming
said. “I work with a fabulous group of people who
I consider to be my family and who are commit-
ted to our students and the community. It’s hard to
think of leaving.”
 Fleming and his wife, Jean, plan to remain in
Calvert County after Fleming’s retirement. “I want
to thank everyone who allowed Jean and me to be-
come a part of this county and this community and
who helped me provide educational opportunities
for our students,” he said. “Jean and I will be re-
maining in the county so I’m certain I’ll see many
of you at future events.”
 Ives joined CSM in 2015 with more than 27
years of military service, both active duty and in
the Naval Reserve, with a parallel career as an
educator.
 “I am confident that Barbara will not only pro-
vide excellent leadership during this time of transi-
tion, but our dedicated Prince Frederick Campus
staff and faculty will continue to provide outstand-
ing programs and services to our region,” said
CSM President Maureen Murphy.
 Before coming to CSM, Ives served as the dean
of academics for St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) High
School in Leonardtown, and as a teacher and chair
of the math department. While at SMR, she was
selected as 2007 Veteran Teacher of the Year for
the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. and earned
recognition as a National Honor Roll Outstanding
American Teacher.
  Ives began her teaching career as a certified
instructor in the California Community College
system while still on active duty in the Navy.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in geophysics/
oceanography from the U.S. Naval Academy and
a Master of Science in leadership in education and
an advanced certificate in supervision and admin-
istration from Notre Dame of Maryland University.
 For information about CSM, visit www.csmd.
edu.
Press Release from CSM
Thursday, December 21, 2017
CSM Has Record-Breaking
#GivingTuesday
The generosity that is a hallmark of this community helped the
College of Southern Maryland Foundation raise nearly $120,000
for student scholarships and programs on #GivingTuesday, Nov.
28.
“What’s especially gratifying about this year’s Giving Tues-
day is the overwhelming support for the college expressed both
by the community and by the college’s staff and faculty,” said
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. “We are so grateful to all
who gave on Giving Tuesday and to those who have given in the
past. These gifts help our students achieve their dreams.”
During the 24-hour online event, 366 donors gave $119,673
in the spirit of #GivingTuesday, an international day focused
on philanthropy and giving to others that follows Black Friday,
Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. The college had
hoped to see at least 300 unique donors during this year’s event.
That goal was surpassed, and the donations which ranged from
just a few dollars to the Salta family’s $15,000 matching dona-
tion added up to more than a 70 percent increase over last year’s
giving. Last year, the CSM Foundation raised $70,177 through
271 unique donors through the online event.
On #GivingTuesday, representatives from student government
and scholarship recipients staffed “thank-you stations” at three
of the CSM campuses — in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince
Frederick. The students helped donors, answered questions,
composed thank-you cards and gave out candy, doughnuts and
coffee.
In addition to the focus on raising funds for scholarships this
#Giving Tuesday, both the CSM Student Association and CSM
Athletics were working to raise funds for programs in their ar-
eas. The CSM Student Association was raising funds and aware-
ness for its micro-food pantries, named Hawk Feeders, that are
on each of CSM’s four campuses. Hawk Feeders help address
the short-term basic food needs students may experience and op-
erate on the concept of “take what you need, give what you can.” 
CSM Athletics raised funds for the college’s baseball field,
dugouts and bleachers, which are the original structures. Newer
facilities will ensure the safety of athletes and fans and are criti-
cal to CSM’s ability to recruit the next generation of talent, said
Assistant Director of Athletics Sarah Williams. In addition, all
CSM teams raised money for out-of-conference travel and gear.
“It’s necessary,” Williams said. 
To view a gallery of photos from #GivingTuesday, visit http://
csmphoto.zenfolio.com/17givetues. To donate any time to schol-
arship funds at CSM, visit https://foundation.csmd.edu/giving/
index.html.
Press Release from CSM
CSM Foundation Chair Nancy Hempstead, right, visits with a recipient of
Hempstead Family Scholarship, Ashley Stinnett, at the Prince Frederick Cam-
pus on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 28.
Thursday, December 21, 2017 The Calvert County Times 9
Education

CSM Prince Frederick Hosts First GED Grads CSM Names New Head of
Families and friends gathered at the College
of Southern Maryland (CSM) Prince Frederick
Human Resources
The College of Southern versity in
Campus Oct. 26 to recognize 18 students for Maryland (CSM) has named Troy, Ala-
earning their Maryland High School diplomas Ivan Smith of La Plata as the bama, and
through the CSM Adult Education Program. college’s new associate vice a Bachelor
These graduates were the first graduating class president of human resources of Busi-
from the CSM program in Calvert County. and payroll. ness Ad-
“We are proud of each and every one of you In this position, Smith is re- ministra-
and we admire your persistence and success in sponsible for providing lead- tion from
earning this diploma,” said CSM President Dr. ership and oversight in the Cat awba
Maureen Murphy. development, implementation College in
The fall 2017 graduates honored Oct. 26 are: and administration of human Salisbury,
Angela C. Claggett, Ryan Joseph Donovan, resource programs, including N o r t h Ivan Smith
compensation, employee rela- Carolina. He has been certi-
Amanda Douglass, Tessie Villo Downie, Chris-
tions, faculty and employee re- fied as a Senior Professional
topher M. Gonzalez, Dana Marie Gray, Danielle cruitment, payroll, benefits and in Human Resources (SPHR)
Genevieve Hairston, Steven Hammons, Stacey organizational development since May 2000 and a Society
Sherell Izevbigie, LaKrisha Moná Jones, Val- for the college’s close to 1,200 for Human Resources Manage-
erie Marie Jordan, Natalie Ann Lloyd-Schultz, employees. ment – Senior Certified Pro-
Tierra Nicole Mackall, Shaneakqua Chan- “I fully embrace CSM’s mis- fessional (SHRM-SCP) since
tell Parmley, Dina Elvira Ponce-Reyes, Ja’Net sion of fostering academic ex- January 2016. He is a member
La’Nise Rice, Isabel Marie Rodriquez and Re- cellence and enhancing lives of the Human Resources Asso-
gina Ann Windsor. in Southern Maryland,” Smith ciation of Southern Maryland
The graduates ranged from 17 up to 57 years said. “My goal for CSM’s Hu- and the Society for Human Re-
old, with graduate Steven Hammons, 53, serving man Resources Department is source Management.
as the event’s student speaker. to enhance customer service by Smith is an avid sports fan
Hammons, who entered the program with a adopting a strategic business and supports the San Antonio
ninth-grade education, commended CSM and model, embracing a continuous- Spurs and the Dallas Cowboys.
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Sys- From left, Dana Gray, Steven Hammons and Stacey Izevgbigie improvement philosophy and In his spare time he likes to
tems (CASAS) for developing the National Ex- celebrate receiving their Maryland High School diploma at an leaning our business processes. watch sports and read books by
Oct. 26 ceremony at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince
ternal Diploma Program. “What I enjoyed most Frederick Campus. I look forward to partnering his favorite author, John Grish-
about the program and its curriculum is that you with CSM staff to facilitate the am. He and his wife, Kimberly,
are able to apply most of the studies to real-life accomplishment of our mission have two grown children.
beginning,” Brown said. and objectives.” For information on employ-
situations,” he said. “The resources that we used The Adult Education Program at CSM is sup-
to help guide us through each study are still use- ported through grant funding by the Maryland Smith earned a Master of ment at CSM, visit http://www.
Science in human resources csmd.edu/employment.
ful after you have completed the course.” Department of Labor, Licensing and Regula- management from Troy Uni- Press Release from CSM.
Hammons also took the opportunity to emotion- tion, the U.S. Department of Education, and local
ally thank his family members for their support as funding. Because of this fund-

Pet of the Week

he pursued his diploma. Several of the graduates ing, most classes are free.
noted after the ceremony that their families were “This is an important com-
a key inspiration to enroll in the program. ponent,” said CSM Vice Presi-
The ceremony’s keynote speaker was CSM dent Dan Mosser, “since offer-
criminal justice student Benjamin Brown, 65, of ing free or inexpensive courses

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Randle Cliff. Brown earned his diploma through for adults living in Calvert
the Maryland Adult National External Diploma County who are motivated
Program in April 2016 and is on track to earn an and want to expand their job
associate degree in criminal justice at CSM in opportunities, or build their
2018. After that, his goal is to pursue a law de- working knowledge of English And remember, if there is room
gree at Bowie State University or the University as a second language or earn in the heart, there is room
of Maryland, College Park. their GED. We hope to remove
Brown said before the ceremony that he had one any cost barriers that may have in the house!
key idea he hoped to pass on to the new graduates, held people back in the past.”
encouraging them to continue on in their educa- Press Release from CSM
tion now that they have their high school diploma.
“This shouldn’t be the end. This should be the

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From left, Valerie Jordan, LaKrisha Jones, Stacey Izevbigie, Steven Hammons, Natalie Lloyd-Schultz
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Shelter Southern MD.
of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus. The event celebrated 18 students for earning their
Maryland High School diplomas through the CSM Adult Education Program.
10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 21, 2017

Pet Owners Urged to Be Extra

Grace Mary Brady, curator of the Bayside History Museum, was present-
ed keys to the town of North Beach by Mayor Mark Frazer at the Dec.
14 town meeting. He said he had presented keys on only five occasions
in his 16 years as mayor. “I know of no one who knows more about this
area than Grace Mary,” the mayor said.
Cautious for Holiday Season
The Calvert County Department of The mission of the Calvert County De-
Public Safety Animal Control Division re- partment of Public Safety Animal Control
minds pet owners to be extra cautious dur- Division is to fairly and humanely en-
ing the holiday season. Extra sights, sounds force the animal control laws, regulations
and people can cause pets to become over- and ordinances as set forth by the state of
stressed and may cause them to act out. Maryland and the Calvert County Board of
“As a precaution to prevent additional County Commissioners.
stress to the pet and ensure the safety of Animal Control Officers work within
your guests, it is advised to secure your our community to respond to calls for
pet away during gatherings,” said Ani- service regarding domestic animals and
mal Control Division Supervisor Craig wildlife suspected of being rabid. The divi-
Dichter. “Some pets may not react well sion educates the community about animal
to large crowds or young children and welfare and safety, addresses violations of
may become confused, scared or pro- state law and county ordinances, and pa-
tective and can bite unintentionally.” trols assigned areas looking for problem or
If a pet does bite, please secure the animal nuisance animals running at large.
right away and seek medical attention, add- Press Release from Calvert County
ed Dichter. Government.
It is also important for pet owners to
remember that certain holiday foods,
flowers and plants can cause harm
and in some cases, if ingested, can be
deadly. If you suspect your pet may
have ingested something and is acting
differently, contact your veterinarian
or the nearest emergency veterinary
hospital right away. For a list of foods
and plants that can be harmful to your
pet, visit the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
online at  www.aspca.org/pet-care/
animal-poison-control.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Huntingtown Community Activity Christmas at Port Republic
Center Opens One-Room School
Bay Community Support Services announce
sthe opening of the new Bay Community Sup-
port Services Huntingtown Activity Center lo-
cated at 1819 Ponds Wood Road, Huntingtown,
MD 20639.
The Huntingtown Center marks the agency’s
third activity center, the first servicing Calvert.
The other two are located in Edgewater, MD
and Greenwell State Park. The Activity Center
serves individuals with intellectual and devel-
opmental disabilities offering a variety of ac-
tivities both outside of the Center and within.
Leadership Class Experiences
Defense, Industry
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM)
Class of 2018 on Dec. 7 participated in the fourth
of nine educational sessions for the 2017-18 LSM
Executive Program - Defense and Industry.
The one-day event began at the Town of In-
dian Head Pavilion, where participants were
welcomed by Mayor Brandon Paulin and were
introduced to sailors from the US Navy Color
Guard stationed at Naval Surface Warfare Center
(NSWC) Dahlgren.
The class also learned about the Velocity Lab,
a joint effort between NSWC Indian Head and
the College of Southern Maryland to foster in-
novation, research, and development, and heard
about how employers support the Maryland Na-
tional Guard and the Military Reserves.
Class members then headed aboard NSWC In-
dian Head where they received an overview of
base operations.  They were also briefed on the
Chemical Biological Incident Response Force
(CBIRF) and the structure and various missions
of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian
Head Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technology
Division (IHEODTD).  The morning wrapped
up with a discussion about the Center for Indus-
trial & Technical Excellence Partnership during
which Scott Wilmoth, customer advocate for Air
Applications at NSWC IHEODTD, and Keith
Funkhouser, consultant for Propulsion & Arma-
ments, fielded questions about how the base is
partnering with private industries to create mutu-
ally beneficial relationships.
The afternoon was segmented into tours of var-
ious facilities that operate on NSWC IHEODTD.  ship Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email
Participants watched an explosive ordinance dis-
posal (EOD) robotics demonstration and received
an engineering brief about aircraft ejection seats.  out the year to see what going to school was like in olden days.
They then toured the CAD/PAD manufacturing
facility and a detonation science building.  The
The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11
Community activities include paid employ-
ment and volunteering, in addition to social
and educational activities in the surrounding
communities of Prince Frederick, Hunting-
town, Chesapeake Beach and North Beach.
Internal activities include job development and
career exploration along with special classes
offered by local artists, dancers and musicians.
For more information call Willie Holmes,
Operations Manager at 410-224-4205, ext. 121.
Press Relese from Bay Communiy Support
Sevices.
day ended with a behind-the-scenes look at the
420 gallon mixer and a question and answer ses-
sion with several scientists and engineers work-
ing in the Energetics Laboratory.  As the class
traveled around the base, they were treated to a
windshield tour by Becky D’Ambrosio LSM’17,
director of Public and Congressional Affairs for
NSWC IHEODTD, and Mike Adams, business
director for the installation.
Most of the Class of 2018 had never had the op-
portunity to see what goes on at NSWC IHEOD-
TD.  The day was both educational and inspiring
and participants were left with a new-found un-
derstanding of the ways in which the defense and
supporting industries in Indian Head critically
impact our region.
The class wrapped up the day with a network-
ing event hosted by the LSM Alumni Associa-
tion at Casey Jones in La Plata, Maryland. Class
participants were able to meet and interact with
LSM alumni, nearly 300 strong, to discuss the
day’s experiences and lessons learned.
 Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-
month tuition-based program that educates and
inspires a diverse group of current and emerg-
ing leaders creating opportunities for collabora-
tions and partnerships impacting the community
needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s coun-
ties ensuring a cross-section of the region includ-
ing diversity of geographic location, profession,
ethnicity and gender. A Christmas open house was held Dec. 17 at the Port Republic
For more information, please contact the Helen one-room school. The school is on the grounds of Christ Church, Port
Mattingly Wernecke, Executive Director Leader- Republic. Featured were a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus,
tree decorating, old-time crafts, Christmas music, and warming hot
helen@leadershipsomd.org or visit www.leader- chocolate and hot cider.
shipsomd.org. Calvert County school children visit the one-room school through-
Press Release from LSM
12 Feature The Calvert County Times
Santa Visits the Courthouse
Commissioners
Parran
Staff Reveal Their Wish Lists
By Dick Myers
Editor
There must be a chimney somewhere in the Cal-
vert County Courthouse because Santa managed to
avoid the front-door security to sneak into the Dec.
5 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner President Tom Hejl greeted him and
asked how everything was going at the North Pole.
Santa quipped, “It’s cold.” Hejl, risking getting a
Nutter sack of bricks, said that shouldn’t bother Santa what
with all the “meat” he had on hm. “Santa eats a lot
of cookies,” he explained.
Santa then sat in front of the dais as each of the
commissioners and county staff sat on his knee and
gave their Christmas wishes. Here they are:
Commissioner President Tom Hejl
“I am going to be politically incorrect. I am going
to ask for what I asked for last year and didn’t get --
a boat. I wish everyone has a very Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year. I hope you are good to your
children because children are what makes the world
go around as Pat Nutter said. Have a good Christmas
Norris and a Happy New Year.
Commissioner Vice President Evan Slaughen-
houpt, Jr.
“Santa, I am just going to wish for peace on earth
and good will towards all.”
Commissioner Mike Hart
“What I wish for is that this county remains where
we can still talk to people as people, where we can
still work out our disagreements without the hate
that we have seen in the world. That is what has
made Calvert County great. We can still talk to each
other as neighbors and friends.”
Commissioner Pat Nutter
“I just hope everyone has a wonderful, Merry
Hart Christmas and a healthy New Year. (Pointing to
the kids in the audience)
This is what makes my
day, these young
folks out there.”
Santa: “I see
thousands
of them
Salughenhoupt
Thursday, December 21, 2017
every week.”
Commissioner Steve Weems
“I’d like for you to reconsider what I asked last
year (Santa: “The year before that; Santa has a good
memory.”) I asked that my wife love me the same
way she did when we first met. Santa can you do
anything about that?”
Santa: “I imagine if you give me enough money to
give her we could handle that. Maybe she would do
it for money.”
Steve: “I’ll think about that. In the interim, I
just would like to ask for health for my family and
the citizens of Calvert County. I wish them all the
happiness.”
County Administrator Terry Shannon
“What I asked for last year was a convertible. I
also want to wish peace, happiness and health to ev-
eryone, and thank you for coming. “
Deputy County Administrator Wilson Parran
“I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.”
County Attorney John Norris
“I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christ-
mas and a Happy New Year and find out what Santa
would like.”
Santa: “Peace on Earth and everybody have a
good life.”
Clerk to the County Commissioners Maureen
Frederick
(Picture on the Cover)
“I ask the same thing every year. This year I had a
son get married and I wish he and his wife a Happy
Christmas, their first together.
My son Ryan is in the Navy and my daughter Julie
is in the Coast Guard and I just wish them safe trav-
els and wish they were home.
And Merry Christmas from dickmyers@
countytimes.net
Hejl
Thursday, December 21, 2017 The Calvert County Times Feature 13

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14 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 21, 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 week’s edition.

Robert John “Bob” dren. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Frank Thames, and sister Em-
Arndt.
Trista gradu-
pital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Mem-
phis TN 38148-0142; website: http://
Burns ily Corbin. ated from Patux- www.stjude.org or St. Paul’s Episcopal
Catherine grew up in Washington, ent High School Church, P.O. Box 99, Prince Freder-
Robert John DC where she was a swimming instruc- in 2002 and ick MD 20678; Phone: 410-535-2897
“Bob” Burns, tor, and championship swimmer and was attending Funeral arrangements were by Rausch
73, of Lothian softball player. She worked for the DC the College of Funeral Home.
passed away Department of Parks and Recreation, Southern Mary-
December 17,
2017 at his home
Anne Arundel County School System
and the US Capitol. As she worked and
land as a Certi-
fied Nursing As-
Maria Lorgina Denyer
surrounded by raised her family, her home on the Bay sistant Student. Maria Lor-
family. was open to any and all. For the past 23 gina Denyer,
Visitation years, her current home was not only Trista is survived by her mother, Cynthia of Chesapeake
will be Tues- open to all, but her large yard was the Lee Morgan of Solomons, MD; her twin Beach, passed
day, December neighborhood playground for young and sister, Crystal Mellon of Lusby, MD and away peaceful-
26, 2-4 p.m. old. As one neighbor put it, Catherine her brother Herman C. Arndt of Lusby, ly at her home
and 6-8 p.m. at put the Fair in Fairhaven. She traveled MD; her nephews, Aric Couey and Ri- on December
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings to many parts of the world, enjoying ley Couey of Lusby, MD, and her niece, 14, 2017. She
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings the sights, sounds and people of many Morgan Arndt of Lusby, MD. was surround-
MD 20736. cultures. Catherine was wise, fun and Visitation will be Thursday, ed in love by
Funeral services will be Wednes- hard working up until the very end of December 21, 2017, 2-4 p.n. at her husband,
day, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at First Lu- her life. She will be missed by many. Rausch Funeral Home - Lusby Robert Denyer,
theran Church of Calvert County A celebration of her life will be held at 20 American Lane, Lusby MD 20657. A sister Rebecca Lopez, daughters Jorgina
6300 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, MD Life Celebration Service will follow at 4 Colyn and Cheryl Keys, son-in-law Da-
Huntingtown MD 20639 on Thursday, December 21 from 1 to 2 p.m. Intermenr will be private. vid Keys and grandson Austin Bean.
Burial will be at Southern Memo- PM, followed by a memorial service at Memorial contributions may be made Maria was born August 13, 1951 in
rial Gardens 10155 Ward Road, Dunkirk 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Maryland Heroin Awareness Ad- Cebu City, Philippines to Rosario and
MD 20754. may be made in her name and sent to vocatesm Todonate: https://www.pay- Ricardo Lopez. Maria and her sister im-
the South County Food Bank. SCAN c/o pal.me/MDHeroinAwareness; website: migrated to the United States in 1966.
Catherine Prendable St. James’ Parish, 5757 Solomons Island http://mdheroinawareness.wixsite.com/ She graduated from Oxon Hill High
Thames Road, Lothian, MD 20711.
Visitation will be Thursday,
maryland School in 1968. Shortly after, she met
and married Robert Denyer, US Marine
Catherine
December 21, 2017, 1-2 p.m. at
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings
Cynthia Lea Elliott, and they began their lives together. Ma-
Prendable ria was a very loving wife, mother and
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings Cynthia Lea grandmother. Her family was her most
Thames, 89,
MD 20736. Memorial service will fol- Elliott, 73, of prized possession and greatest achieve-
a 60-year
low at 2 p.m at te fueral home. Interment Prince Frederick, ment. Her generosity and thoughtfulness
resident of
will be private. MD passed away to every one she met, knew or loved was
Fairhaven,
Memorial contributions may be made on December 16, limitless. Good luck stopping her from
Maryland,
to South County Assistance Network 2017 in Prince giving you the shirt off of her back or the
passed away
(SCAN), c/o St. James’ Parish 5757 Sol- Frederick, MD. food from her plate. She wouldn’t hear of
peacefully in
omons Island Road, Lothian MD 20711. Cynthia was born anything less.
her home on
December 17, on June 22, 1944 Maria is survived by her husband,
2017. Cathe- Trista Leigh Arndt in Prince Freder- Robert Denyer, sister Rebecca Lopez,
rine leaves be- ick, MD to Hal- two children, Jorgina Colyn and husband
hind five children: Jeff Thames (Evelyn), Trista Leigh Arndt, 33, of Lusby, MD son and Naomi Peter, of Chesapeake Beach and Cheryl
Pam Thames Michael, Cindy Thames passed away on December 16, 2017 in Ireland Elliott. Keys and husband David of Hunting-
Blackistone (Mick), Paula Thames Scli- Huntingtown, MD. She was a lifelong resident of Calvert town, MD and four grandchildren, Na-
chter (Karl) and Michael Thames (Julie), Born January 27, 1984 in Baltimore, County. She was a florist by trade, but than Budd, Sydney Budd, Austin Bean
eleven grandchildren, nine great grand- MD, she was the daughter of Cynthia an artist at heart using flowers to bring and Aiden Bean, and two step grandchil-
children, and two great-great grandchil- Lee Morgan and the late Herman George joy and happiness into other people’s dren Sophie Keys of Caro, MI and Mary
lives. When not creating floral arrange- Beth Colyn of Huntingtown, MD.
ments Cynthia loved spending time with Funeral arrangements were by Rausch
her family, especially her three wonder- Funeral Home.
ful grandchildren. She is survived by her
Now Offering... loving husband, Joseph Elliott, her son,
Brian Young (Lori) of Swan Point, MD,
Charles David “Bub”
RAUSCH CREMATORY P.A. and her grandchildren, Kayla, Joshua, Biggs
and Halie. The family will receive rela-
tives and friends on December 19, 2017 Charles David “Bub” Biggs passed
Calvert County’s from 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral away on De-
ONLY On-site Crematory Home, 4405 Broomes Island, Rd., Port cember 14,
Republic, MD 20676. A funeral ser- 2017. He was
vice will be offered on December 20th a resident of
Where Heritage and Life are celebrated. at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Episcopal, 25 the Charlotte
Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Hall Veteran’s
Serving Calvert, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties
Interment will follow in the church cem- Home. Bub
etery after the service. Contributions can was born in
Lusby Owings Port Republic Westernport,
be made in Cynthia’s honor to St. Jude’s
20 American Ln. 8325 Mount Harmony Ln. 4405 Broomes Island Rd.
Children Hospital and/or St. Paul’s Epis- MD on Au-
410-326-9400 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 copal Church. gust 5, 1930
Memorial contributions may be made to Herbert
www.RauschFuneralHomes.com to St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- Luther Biggs
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In Remembrance
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and Jesse Mae (Miller) Biggs. He gradu-
ated from Bruce High School in 1948
and received a degree in Mathematics
from West Virginia University in 1952.
Bub taught math at Flintstone High
School for a year before being drafted
into the Army to serve in Korea. Bub
married Joan Louise Lambert of Pied-
mont, WV on June 30, 1953, and after
the war, settled in New Carrollton, MD.
Bub worked as an illustrator and then a
technical publications manager for sev-
eral defense contractors. He retired from
Litton Amecom in 1992. He and Joan
moved back to Westernport, MD upon
retirement.
Bub was predeceased by Joan, his
parents, his brothers Clarence (Marie),
Wallace (Helen), Royland “Cub”, Har-
ry, Gene, sister Shirley Whipp (Roy),
and brother-in-law David Lambert. He
is survived by his sister Mary Biggs,
Cumberland, MD, his sisters-in-law Sara
Biggs, Cumberland, MD, Dorothy Biggs,
Westernport, MD, Verna Biggs, Severna
Park, MD, Barbara Lambert, East Kings-
ton, NH, and Christa Cheshire (Gary),
Westernport, MD. He leaves behind his
children Charles “Chuck” Biggs (Laura),
Chesapeake Beach, MD, Carol Shoe-
maker (Leland), Huntingtown, MD, and
Patricia “Patty” Miller, Frederick, MD.
He also leaves behind four granddaugh-
ters, Kayleigh Shoemaker, Nashville
TN, Emileigh Shoemaker, Huntingtown,
MD, Natalie Miller and Deanna Miller,
Frederick, MD, and many nieces and
nephews
Until recently, Bub was an active
member of the Masons. He enjoyed
reading, military aviation, working in
the yard, feeding the birds, and going for
Allan moved to Prince Frederick in
2015. She was employed as a pharmacy
technician with Group Health Associ-
ates and retired from Care Pharmacies
in Chesapeake Beach in 2001. Susan
was a member of the Red Hat Society
and Grace Brethren Church of Calvert
County. She enjoyed crafts, church din-
ners, traveling, bowling and most of
all spending time with her family and
friends.
Susan is survived by her loving hus-
band Allan and sons Robert W. and
Brian R. Brown, both of Chesapeake
Beach. Also surviving are her brother
Ricky Steele and wife Nancy of Lothian,
sister-in-law Jo Ann Steele of Charlotte
Hall and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her par-
ents and a brother Gary Steele.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Wounded War-
rior Project, P.O. Box 758517
Topeka KS 66675; website: http://wound-
edwarriorproject.org
Funeral services were by Rausch Fu-
neral Home.
Frances T. Lewis
Frances T. Lewis, 94, of Port Republic,
A Tribute to the Loved
One Whose Memory
Lives
MD passed Company building piers, docks and
away on De- bulkheads throughout coastal south-
cember 11, ern Maryland.
2017 in Port He is survived by his wife Zhi
Republic, MD. Bing Wang of Stephens City; seven
Inter ment children, Charles Gibbons, and wife
was private. Shelby, Martin Gibbons, and wife
Funeral ar- Carolyn, and Michael Gibbons all of
rangements by Solomons, MD, Debbie Hyde, and
Rausch Funer- husband Robert, of Hollywood, MD,
al Home. Toni Arnold of Solomons, Richard
Moon of Seattle, WA and Michael
Moon of Stanton, CA; 15 grandchil-
dren; and 26 great grandchildren.
Mr. Gibbons was preceded in death
Richard Morley by his brother, John Gibbons, and
Gibbons his three sisters, Margaret, Eva, and
Mavis.
Richard Morley Gibbons, 85, of A memorial service will be held
Stephens City, VA, died Saturday, De- Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00
cember 9, 2017 at his home. a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church in
Mr. Gibbons was born October 11, Winchester, VA with Pastor Jerry
1932 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, Harpool officiating. Burial will be
Canada, the son of Denver Stephen at a later date in Arlington National
and Elizabeth Sophia Oberding Gib- Cemetery.
bons. He was a Diver and Diving Online condolences may be left at
Instructor in the US Navy until his www.jonesfuneralhomes.com.
retirement after 22 years of service.
Following his military career, Mr.
Gibbons was the owner and opera-
tor of Gibbons Marine Construction
Honor the memory of your cherished
one by sharing the story of their life with
friends, neighbors and associates here
in the community.

drives. He will be missed by his family

and friends. In lieu of flowers a dona-
On Forever in
tion may be made in his memory to the
Shriner’s Hosptials for Children, 2900
Rocky Point Drive, Tampa FL 33607;
Your Heart
website: http://www.shrinershospitals-
forchildren.org
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
neral Home.

Susan Irene Brown

Susan Irene
Brown, 66, of
Prince Fred-
erick passed
away Decem-
ber 13, 2017.
She was born
December 14,
1950 in Wash-
ington, D.C. to
Richard and
Ivis (Bowman)
Steele. Susan Remembrances For details and to place your notice of
remembrance, call 301.373.4125 for assistance.
was raised in D.C. and Suitland and In Print & Online From
graduated from Suitland High School in
1970. She married Allan Lloyd Brown on
January 29, 1971, and they lived in Oxon
Hill and District Heights before moving
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to Chesapeake Beach in 1977. She and
16 Cops, Courts, & Letters The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 21, 2017

A Letter to the Editor High School Threat

The Calvert County Commission for Women (CCCW) encourages citizens to
nominate a woman or girl for its Outstanding Achievement Awards. Each year,
Investigation Continues
CCCW recognizes community women in four categories; Advocacy, Service, By Guy Leonard ready been a shooting.”
Business Leadership, and a Woman of Tomorrow age 20 or younger – who have Staff Writer The calls came in at about 9:12 a.m.,
made significant contributions to our community. Dec. 18 and resulted in the school being
The Commission for Women will honor its awardees at the annual Calvert Calvert Sheriff’s Office detectives placed on lockdown, according to the
County WOW (Women of the World) Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 17, are still looking for the suspect they Calvert sheriff’s office.
2018, at the College of Southern Maryland. The CCCW honorees will also each believe made two separate calls, one to The threat was deemed not to be cred-
receive Calvert County Board of County Commissioners proclamations, which their agency and another to the Mary- ible and the school resumed normal ac-
highlight their accomplishments. Our annual awards luncheon has become a land State Police, threatening the stu- tivities a short time later, police said.
sold out event attended by many county and state officials, who stand with us to dent body at Huntingtown High School Police are still trying to identify the
acknowledge the achievements and dedication Calvert women have in bettering Monday. suspect, Payne said, and are unsure
their community. Capt. David Payne, sheriff’s office whether they are male or female.
Please go to the county website at www.co.cal.md.us and write 2018 Outstand- spokesman, said the calls differed in “It was a weird voice,” Payne said.
ing Achievement Nomination Form in the Search space on the left margin of its their messages but were believed to have The case remains under investigation.
website. This will direct you to the link for the nomination form. Each category been made by the same person. Anyone with any further information is
criteria and simple directions are listed on the form, as well as an email address or “One said there was going to be a asked to contact the sheriff’s office at
county courthouse address to submit your forms. For your convenience, nomina- shooting and bombs detonated at the 410-535-2800.
tions will be accepted through January 10, 2018. high school,” Payne told The County
Take the time to nominate someone and let CCCW honor those women who Times. “The other said that there had al- guyleonard@countytimes.net
have made an impact in our county.

Drivers Killed In Head-On Collision

Thank you,
Joan Winship, CCCW Chair
Carol Harvat, Lead Commissioner for Outstanding Achievement Awards
Deputies with the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office were dispatched on Dec.
13 at 11:53 a.m. to the area of Plum Point
Road and Cecil Lane for a report of a
motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival
deputies requested members of the Cal-
vert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Re-
construction Team (CRT) respond. Re-
construction units arrived on scene and
determined that a 2017 Ford Fusion was
traveling eastbound on Plum Point Road
and Cecil Lane.
At the same time a 2011 Ford Escape
was traveling westbound on Plum Point
Road in the same area. The preliminary
investigation revealed the 2017 Ford Fu-
sion was traveling eastbound when it
crossed the center line and struck the
2011 Ford Escape in a head-on collision.
Both the driver of the Ford Fu-
sion and the Ford Escape were transport-
ed to the Calvert Medical Health Center
where they succumbed to their injuries.
The Ford Fusion was operated by Susan
Irene Brown, 66, of Prince Frederick.
The Ford Escape was operated by Ange-
la Elaine Sunstone, 41, of North Beach.
At this time, this investigation
is still ongoing. If anyone has any infor-
mation regarding this collision they are
asked to Contact Dfc. J.M. Hardesty of
the CRT at 410-535-2800. Or by E-mail:
Jeffrey.Hardesty@CalvertCountymd.
gov
Press Release from CCSO.

Maryland State Police Report

December 18, 2017

Firearms Violation / Impersonating a Police Officer: On 12/11/17 at 3:17 pm,

Trooper First Class Costello and Trooper Keyser stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 in Prince
Frederick for traffic violations. John W. Proper, 64 of St. Leonard identified himself
as a Maryland State Trooper. He was unable to show MSP Credentials and through
investigation it was determined that Proper was impersonating a police officer. A
search incident to the arrest revealed a loaded handgun was located in the vehicle.
Proper was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Heroin & Methadone: On 12/14/17 at 01:35 pm, Andrew S. Wilson,

27 of Lothian came into the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick to inquire about an
active case. Wilson appeared to be slurring his words and was very lethargic. He
was found to be dirving on a suspended license and was arrested. A probable cause
search of his vehicle revealed both heroin and Methadone. Wilson was incarcerated
at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Community Calendar Lights, a magical holiday light show
Thursday, December 21
 Little Minnows
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 So-
lomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD   tures” depicting sea creatures, wintry
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Maryland Symbols. A program for
children age 3—5 and their caregivers.
Fee is $5, CMM members are FREE.
NARFE Annual Holiday Luncheon
Adams Rib, Prince Frederick, MD
12:00PM-???
The National Active and Retired Fed-
eral Employees Association (NARFE),
Calvert County Chapter 1466, will hold
its Annual Holiday luncheon at Adams
Rib Rte 2-4 Prince Frederick, MD.
Cash bar and full menu available.
Bring a small gift ($15) for a door
prize (bring one—get one). Also checks
or non-perishable items for donation
to a local food pantry. Make any do-
nation checks out to “Chesapeake Ca-
res Food Pantry”. Meet and greet old
and new friends at this annual holiday
celebration.  Beach Road East on Rt. 260 in Chesa-
 Annmarie Garden In Lights
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Join us for Annmarie Garden In
Lights, a magical holiday light show
that takes visitors on a beautiful walk
through the glittering woods. As you
stroll the protected path, you will be
surrounded by spectacular “light sculp-
tures” depicting sea creatures, wintry
wonderlands, enchanted gardens, wild
animals, outer space, airplanes, pirates,
princesses, superheroes, and much
more. Don’t forget to ask for a “Holiday
I Spy” program. After your walk, warm
up in the Arts Building where you will
find nightly entertainment, beautiful
exhibits, great shopping, and a holiday
cafe!
Zumba Fitness Holiday Dance Party
Southern Community Center in
Lusby
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Looking for a fun and festive way to
celebrate the holidays? Join the party
with an energetic, supportive group.
Light refreshments served. Register
with Parks and Rec.
Questions? Email instructor at love-
2movezumba@gmail.com
Friday, December 22
 Annmarie Garden In Lights
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Join us for Annmarie Garden In
The Calvert County Times
that takes visitors on a beautiful walk
through the glittering woods. As you
stroll the protected path, you will be
surrounded by spectacular “light sculp-
wonderlands, enchanted gardens, wild
animals, outer space, airplanes, pirates,
princesses, superheroes, and much
more. Don’t forget to ask for a “Holiday
I Spy” program. After your walk, warm
up in the Arts Building where you will
find nightly entertainment, beautiful
exhibits, great shopping, and a holiday
cafe!
 Acoustic Music by Ross Crampton
American Legion Post 206, 3330
Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake
Beach 20732
7:00 PM-11:00 PM
For your listening pleasure, join us in
the Lower Level Lounge to hear acous-
tic music by Ross Crampton from 7:00
p.m. until 11:00 p.m. with the compli-
ments of the American Legion Stallings
Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake
peake Beach. Public welcome. For more
information, call 410-257-9878.
Saturday, December 23
Ornament Workshop
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 So-
lomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Participants will receive a kit and in-
structions to create three fun and fes-
tive holiday ornaments. For ages 4 and
older. Register at the admission desk
the day of the program. Space is lim-
ited; fee is $4 per child with museum
admission.
 Annmarie Garden In Lights
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Join us for Annmarie Garden In
Lights, a magical holiday light show
that takes visitors on a beautiful walk
through the glittering woods. As you
stroll the protected path, you will be
surrounded by spectacular “light sculp-
tures” depicting sea creatures, wintry
wonderlands, enchanted gardens, wild
animals, outer space, airplanes, pirates,
princesses, superheroes, and much
more. Don’t forget to ask for a “Holiday
I Spy” program. After your walk, warm
up in the Arts Building where you will
find nightly entertainment, beautiful
exhibits, great shopping, and a holiday
cafe!
Sunday, December 24
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.
Christmas Eve Service—Family
Oriented
Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church, 10210 HG Trueman RD Lusby
MD 20657
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Family oriented Christmas Eve ser-
vice, which begins with decorating a
tree in the Great Hall and refreshments,
starting at 6:00 PM.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Av,
North Beach 20714    I Spy” program. After your walk, warm
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Join us at Union Church for the
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at
7:00 p.m. The Church is located next
to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912
Chesapeake Avenue. All are cordially
invited. Questions may be directed to
(410)257-3555. www.facebook.com/
NBUnionChurch
Christmas Eve Service St. Peter’s
Chapel in Solomons
St. Peter’s Chapel, Solomons, MD
20688
10:00 PM-11:00 PM
Christmas Eve Service at our historic
St. Peter’s Chapel on Solomons Island,
beginning at 10:00 PM
Monday, December 25
CHRISTMAS!
Christmas Day Service Middleham
Chapel in Lusby
Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church, 10210 HG Trueman RD Lusby
MD 20657
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Christmas morning service is at Mid-
dleham Chapel, just past the Middle-
ham and St. Peter’s Parish Hall on HG
Trueman RD. , starting at 10:00 AM.
Parking is available on the road in front
of the chapel. There is a road around the
cemetery which takes you to handicap
parking access.
Tuesday, December 26
 Snow Globe Workshop
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 So-
lomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
1:00 PM-???
Starting at 1 p.m. sessions are every
30 minutes while supplies last. For ages
4 and older. Create your own winter
wonderland in a jar with recycled ma-
terials. Sessions limited to 20 partici-
pants. Sign up in the Discovery Room
on the day of the event. Fee is $2 per
child with admission.
Annmarie Garden In Lights
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Calendars 17
Center
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Join us for Annmarie Garden In
Lights, a magical holiday light show
that takes visitors on a beautiful walk
through the glittering woods. As you
stroll the protected path, you will be
surrounded by spectacular “light sculp-
tures” depicting sea creatures, wintry
wonderlands, enchanted gardens, wild
animals, outer space, airplanes, pirates,
princesses, superheroes, and much
more. Don’t forget to ask for a “Holiday
up in the Arts Building where you will
find nightly entertainment, beautiful
exhibits, great shopping, and a holiday
cafe!
Wednesday, December
27
Winter Wildlife
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 So-
lomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Discover the animals that make the
wintry waters of the Chesapeake their
home. Check the daily events sched-
ule at the admissions desk for special
program times. FREE with museum
admission.
Thursday, December 28
Winter Industry
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 So-
lomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about working the bay waters
in the winter. Discover the secrets of
harvesting oysters and learn about tra-
ditional Chesapeake work boats. Take a
guided tour of the Lore Oyster House
(LOH). Check the daily events schedule
at the admissions desk for tour times.
FREE with museum admission.
Annmarie Garden In Lights
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Join us for Annmarie Garden In
Lights, a magical holiday light show
that takes visitors on a beautiful walk
through the glittering woods. As you
stroll the protected path, you will be
surrounded by spectacular “light sculp-
tures” depicting sea creatures, wintry
wonderlands, enchanted gardens, wild
animals, outer space, airplanes, pirates,
princesses, superheroes, and much
more. Don’t forget to ask for a “Holiday
I Spy” program. After your walk, warm
up in the Arts Building where you will
find nightly entertainment, beautiful
exhibits, great shopping, and a holiday
cafe!
18 Calendars
YoungatHeart
Holiday Closing
Calvert Pines, Southern
Pines, and North Beach Senior
Centers will be closed Monday,
December 25 and Tuesday, De-
cember 26 for the Christmas Holi-
day. Meals on Wheels will not be
delivered.
Friends of Calvert
County Seniors Punch &
Paint Fundraiser
Bring a friend, paint, and
enjoy refreshments while support-
ing a worthy cause assisting se-
niors in our community, Wednes-
day January 24, 2018, 6 – 8 p.m.
(Snow date: January 31). Registra-
tion deadline is January 10, 2018.
Fee is $25 per person, seating is
limited. For more information,
contact Liz Youngblood at the Of-
fice on Aging, 410-535-4606.
Friends of Calvert
County Seniors, Inc.
Friends of Calvert County Se-
niors, Inc. (FCCS) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to improv-
ing the quality of life for qualified
Calvert County seniors. FCCS
provides funds for services which
will assist them in remaining in-
dependent when governmental or
grant funds are insufficient. FCCS
is seeking members. These are
volunteer positions. If interested,
contact Susan Justice at the Office
on Aging at 410-535-4606. For
Eating Together Menu
Monday, Dec 25 Thursday, Dec 28 great way to keep your brain sharp while
Centers closed for Christmas
Tuesday, Dec 26 Whole
Centers closed for Christmas
Wednesday, Dec 27 Friday, Dec 29
Pork Chop w/Cinnamon Spiced
Applesauce, Mashed Sweet
Potatoes,
Brussel Sprouts, Dinner
Roll, Pineapple
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 or
301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines
Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
The Calvert County Times
By Office of Aging Staff
more information, visit the web-
site at fccseniors.org.
 Calvert Pines Senior
Center (CPSC)
Join us for an exciting game
of Corn Hole or enjoy play-
ing games on the Wii, Wednes-
day, December 27, 1 p.m.
Enjoy time spent with
friends reminiscing on the year
that has passed and celebrating a
new one to begin with our New
Year’s Eve Lunch and Celebration,
Friday, December 29, 12 p.m. Pre-
register for lunch.
North Beach Senior
Center (NBSC)
Feed your creative side,
paint or draw what your imagina-
tion can with our Open Art Studio,
Friday, December 29, 9:30 a.m. for
all seniors.
Make a New Year’s reso-
lution amongst friends with a New
Year’s Toast, Tuesday, January 2,
12 p.m. Pre-register for lunch.
Southern Pines Senior
Center (SPSC)
Celebrate the beginning
of a New Year with friends while
making a New Year’s Toast, Fri-
day, December 29, 12:45 p.m.
Bring a new wrapped gift
with a $5 maximum value to par-
ticipate, Friday, December 29, 1
p.m. for our Backwards Crazy Gift
Exchange. info.
Tuna Salad in a Pita Pocket,
Lettuce/Tomato Slices, Coleslaw,
Baked Apple w/Raisins
Chicken Pot Pie, Tossed Salad,
Lima Beans, Dinner Roll, Pudding
Thursday, December 21
Asbury Book Discussion
10:30-12:00pm.
A lively book discussion every other
month on the 3rd Thursday. Next book
to discuss is decided by the group. Cal-
vert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-
5289. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
On Pins & Needles.
2:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-
ting, crocheting or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity. No registration. Calvert Li-
brary Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor
Road, Chesapeake Beach,410-257-2411.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
T.A.C.O.S. Meeting.
5:00-7:00pm.
Drop In, Hang Out! T.A.C.O.S(Teen
Advisory Council of Students) meeting
for teens, Calvert Library needs your
help planning events and making sure
your library has everything you need.
Help make Calvert Library awesome!
Free food (and service learning hours) at
every meeting! Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLi-
brary.info.
Friday, December 22:
On Pins & Needles.
1:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-
ting, crocheting, or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.
Wednesday, December 27:
Brain Games
10:00-1:00pm.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make
your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a
having fun! Join us! Please register. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Thursday, December 28
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
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 registra-
tion. Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons,
Thursday, December 21, 2017
410-326-5289.
info.
Events
http://CalvertLibrary.
Thursday, December 28
On Pins & Needles.
2:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-
ting, crocheting or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity. No registration. Calvert Li-
brary Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor
Road, Chesapeake Beach,410-257-2411.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Drop in, hang out at Southern Branch.
6:30-8:00pm.
Need a place to meet up with your
friends (or meet new ones)? Come hang
out - music, games, crafts, fun, and free
food! Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons,
410-326-5289. http://CalvertLibrary.
info.
Friday, December 29
On Pins & Needles.
1:00-4:00pm.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-
ting, crocheting, or other project for an
afternoon of conversation and shared
creativity. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.
info.
Minecraft Free Play.
5:30-7:00pm.
Play Minecraft on our computers while
the library is closed to other customers.
Grades 1st and up. Please register. Cal-
vert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-
257-2411. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Saturday, December 30:
Teen Gaming Saturday.
2:00-4:00pm.
Teens! Join us for an afternoon of table-
top and video games! Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://Cal-
vertLibrary.info.
On the Go with Calvert Library
4:00-8:30pm.
Charter bus leaves Sunderland
Park'nRide 4 pm,for the Kennedy Cen-
ter's free show featuring a Celtic Holi-
day Program including Irish music and
step dancing! Snacks allowed on bus,
or dine there. $20 bus fee must be paid
when registering at any Calvert Library.
Sorry, no refunds. Calvert Library Twin
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
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20 Entertainment The Calvert County Times Thursday, December 21, 2017

Double Header of Bluegrass

Starts off the New Year
Nothin’ Fancy
Remington Ryde
The 2 show of the season will be on
nd
Sunday January 7, 2018 at the American
Legion Post 238 on the corner of MD Rte.
381 & Rt. 231 in Hughesville, MD. Two
headlining groups on the National Blue-
grass circuit, Nothin’ Fancy and Rem-
ington Ryde will perform one big show.
Presented by Jay Armsworthy and the
Sons of the American Legion, the show
gets started at 2:00 pm.
Nothin’ Fancy formed as a bluegrass
band in 1994 to compete in a bluegrass
competition. Since then, they have grown
in popularity, released 11 full length al-
bums, and continue to perform at festivals
across the United States and in inter-
national engagements. Their audiences
have gathered at notable venues such as
the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN;
the Lincoln Center in New York City;
and the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA.
They have been seen at Dollywood, and
are a regular fixture at Silver Dollar City
in Branson, MO where promoter/coordi-
nator D.A. Callaway described Nothin’
Fancy as “the act that America needs to
see.” They have successful-
ly hosted their own Nothin’
Fancy Bluegrass Festival
every year since 2001 in
Buena Vista, VA on the
fourth weekend of Septem-
ber. The band is known for
their smooth vocal blends,
stirring performances, ir-
repressible humor, and for
traveling the highways in
their beloved bright yellow
tour bus. Their two-decade
career has earned them a
dedicated fan base, six So-
ciety for the Preservation of
Bluegrass Music in America
(SPBGMA) Entertainers of
the Year awards, honorary
Mountaineer status by order
of former WV Governor Joe
Manchin III, and certificates
of appreciation from several
VA towns, and even had the
Buena Vista mayor declare
it as “Nothin’ Fancy Day” at one of their
festivals. On April 10, 2015, the all-male
music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
inducted four members of Nothin’ Fancy
into honorary brotherhood through the
chapter at James Madison University (the
fifth, Chris Sexton, joined Phi Mu Alpha
in 1995 at Shenandoah University’s chap-
ter). The band was also inducted as the
2015 members of the Virginia Country
Music Hall of Fame, an honor given once
a year to Virginia’s most notable country
and bluegrass musicians on October 10 of
that year.
Bluegrass crowd-pleasers, Remington
Ryde has been together for 12 years. The
band has been performing over 100 shows
each year all throughout the United States
and Canada. The band’s distinct sound
and old time flair can be attributed to the
Bluegrass-rich area of Pennsylvania from
which they hail and borrow their name.
As the founding member and leader of
Remington Ryde, Ryan Frankhouser’s
showmanship and chemistry with the au-
Going On
In Entertainment
Mills
Thursday, Dec 21
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
DJ RAY in the House
Ryan Forrester Band
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
9:00 PM
8:00 PM
http://www.ruddyduckbrewery. www.anthonysdunkirk.com
com
Tuesday, Dec 26
Friday, Dec 22
Ben Connelly
Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons
Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com
www.anglers-seafood.com
Wednesday, Dec 27
Ugly Sweater Party
The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
7:30 PM Wild Card Trivia
http://www.ruddyduckbrewery. Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
com Solomons
7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great www.anglers-seafood.com
dience turns fans into family. Billy Lee ren Blair on fiddle and baritone vocals
Cox’s humor, wit, and ever encourag- and Stanley Efaw on mandolin. In 2007,
ing and uplifting approach to life clearly Ryan took a leap of faith by starting the
show through on stage and off. Whether Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival at the
tears of laughter or of renewed joy, Billy age of 22 years old! The festival has be-
Lee will touch your heart and leave you come one of the fastest growing Bluegrass
smiling every time. Add to that Richard’s Festivals in the Country!
and Warren’s unending love to get out and The doors open at Noon at the American
jam with anyone and everyone, to get to Legion with food available for sale by the
know and make friends of each and every Sons of the American Legion. The show
one of you, and their overall down home starts at 2 p.m. and tickets are available at
good time boys love of bluegrass and the door for $20 per person, under the age of
bluegrass fans everywhere. This combi- 12 admitted free with a paid adult. Although
nation makes Remington Ryde one of the not required, non-perishable food donations
most popular bands among bluegrass fans will be collected for the Helping Hands
today. The group, led by Ryan Frankhous- Food Pantry of Southern Maryland. For
er on guitar and lead vocals also featuring more information on the show, please call
Billy Lee Cox on banjo and bass vocals, 301-737-3004 or visit the website at www.
Jim Treat on bass and tenor vocals, War- americanlegionbluegass.com

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