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CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3

COPS & COURTS 9

COMMUNITY 10 LOCAL
TDR Bank on track
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FEATURE 12

SPORTS 22
FEATURE 12 EDUCATION 14
CALENDAR 23 This month marks the 15th anniversary of the 40-
mile trek by six Calvert countians from one end Celebrating CSM’s graduation
of the county to the other.

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Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival:

Remembering Those Who Gave All
By Dick Myers my sister-in-law and I spent a wonder-
Editor ful day shopping and praying for the
“Let’s remember our fallen service food we were eating and for the safety of
members, with pride this Memorial Day, Chris and his men.
and not lose sight of what they so brave- “I remember the knock on the door
ly fought for,” said Chesapeake Beach on a rainy night, just like today and last
Mayor Pat “Irish” Mahoney. night, that changed our lives forever.
This year’s 9th Annual Chesapeake On July 22nd, 2000, our first-born son,
Beach Stars and Stripes Festival over Chris was killed by a sniper. That was
the Memorial Day weekend was a mix- the day he changed his earthly address
ture of live and virtual events centered to his heavenly address. We are so proud
on the theme: “Memorial Day, The True of Chris and what he accomplished in his
Meaning.” 25 years.
The live event was held Saturday, “That is what Memorial Day is for
May 29 at the North Beach Volunteer our family. Remembering the baby, the
Fire Department, moved inside because child, the teenager, the man, the sol-
of the inclement weather outside for the dier, and the hero. There will be no new
originally planned Veteran’s Memorial memories, no new pictures with him. Kelly Swanson, state chapter president of Gold Star Families of Maryland
Park venue. So now we reflect, and we remember.
Guest speaker Kelly Swanson, state We will never get over losing Chris, but Representative Steny Hoyer also re- ber two things. Please don’t say Happy
chapter president of Gold Star Families with God’s loving grace and mercy we’re corded a greeting for the virtual ceremo- Memorial Day. It’s not a happy Memori-
of Maryland, knows full well the true okay. ny. He said, “Even though many of us are al Day to us. And to remember our loved
meaning of Memorial Day. “My faith has been made so much participating virtually again this Memo- ones. Say their names out loud. There’s
Swanson said she holds many titles, stronger because of this tragedy. I see rial Day, we continue to stand together a saying that goes, ‘A soldier only dies
including Christian, mother, mother- things so differently. There are so many in spirit. As we remember those who fell if they are forgotten.’ So, remember to
in-law, grandmother, daughter-in-law, things that just don’t really matter,” and all who served, let us pay tribute to please say their names.”
children’s director at Bayside Baptist She said she has bad days and some their courage and. due to their commit- She concluded, “As we celebrate Me-
Church, American Legion Post 208 better, “but I just look for God’s bless- ment, to the values for which they risked morial Day this year, let’s celebrate life.
member and retired federal employee, ings. There are sunrises and sunsets, their wellbeing and even their lives -- That’s what these fine military men and
“but there’s one title that I have that I birds singing, flowers blooming, a song freedom, democracy, justice, equality, women from every war died for, for us to
truly don’t want, but I’m most honored on the radio and people who truly care.” and peace.” live in freedom. I know that’s what Chris
to have. I’m a Gold Star Parent, a Gold “As far as our family goes, we choose Swanson noted in her talk, “The Gold would want us to do. Celebrate life!”
Star Mom.” to continue,” she said, and one way is Star Families would like you to remem- dickmyers@countytimes.net
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 4 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 3, 2021

Plan Presented to Implement Police Reform

Would Create Two Local Boards
By Dick Myers Hutchins notes that the new law sup- CCACC:
Editor plants what has worked well, he believes, • The Chairperson of the CCPAB, or a
Commissioner Tim Hutchins’ proposal for 40 years, including elimination of the member of the CCPAB designated by the
for creating two local boards in response Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights. Chairperson of the CCPAB, shall serve as
to the state’s police reform legislation He feels the two boards need experience in the Chairperson of the CCACC.
(May 13 issue), was presented to the pub- law enforcement to carry out their duties. • The Board of County Commissioners
lic and the other county commissioners at Commissioner Mike Hart observed, of Calvert County shall appoint two citi-
their May 25 meeting. No decisions were “This is not fake. This board (the CCACC) zens as members of the CCACC.
reached. But several of the commissioners has teeth.” • The CCPAB shall appoint two civil-
were insistent the idea needed more public Hutchins proposes a nine-member ians to the CCAC by majority vote.
vetting. CCPAB whose chairman shall have: Hance wondered if there were enough
Commissioner President Buddy Hance • Executive or Command Level experi- people in the county with the requisite
said, “I want to hear from the public about ence in law enforcement for a career span- qualifications. Hutchins told The County
Commissioner Tim Hutchins
the makeup of the boards.” He said they ning at least 20- years, having retired in Times he personally knows enough to fill
appeared to be weighted in favor of the good standing. those having completed the FBI National the slots.
police, although Hutchins said one of the • A degree from an accredited college Academy, or the FBI National Executive Even though the law doesn’t become
boards only had four of nine members or university, preferably with a major in Institute. effective until July 1, 2022, Hutchins in-
with police backgrounds. pre-law, police administration, or criminal In addition to the minority representa- sists that the work of the two bodies is
Commissioner Steve Weems said, “We justice; and tion in the retired law enforcement posi- detailed, specialized and complicated and
are going to need everyone to buy into • Completed the FBI National Academy, tions, three members shall represent each would require training, thus necessitating
this.” or the FBI National Executive Institute. of the minority populations within Cal- that they be appointed quickly. He feels it
Hutchins plan is in reaction to the Additionally, three members shall have: vert County: African American, Afro- would take a year for the appointments to
Maryland Police Accountability Act of • Command or supervisory experience Caribbean, or Afro-Latino descent; Latin be made and the training to occur.
2021 which requires each county to set up in law enforcement, having retired in good American; and Far East, Southeast Asia, Hutchins said the commissioners had to
a Police Accountability Boa (CCPAB) and standing. Pacific Island, or the Indian subcontinent follow their normal procedures, including
an Administrative Charging Committee • A degree from an accredited college decent. the public hearing. But he said the decision
(CCACC). or university, preferably with a major in The remaining two members, he pro- was ultimately theirs. “You have to lead in
The CCPAC will be more of an advi- pre-law, police administration, or criminal poses, should be: life,” he said.
sory board, while the CCACC actually justice; and • One member shall be a practitioner in County Administrator Mark Willis was
hears complaints against police officers. • At least one of these three shall have the field of mental health: and assigned the task of getting everything in
The CCACC will issue written opinions experience as a member or representative • One member shall be from the Clergy order so the commissioners can proceed
and forward them to “the chief of the law of a minority organization within a law and preferably who has served as military with getting public input on the proposal.
enforcement agency, the police officer and enforcement agency. or public service Chaplin. dickmyers@countytimes.net
the complainant.” Preference among applicants will go to Hutchins proposes a five-person

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Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

Land Preservation Bank IT’S TIME

Idea Advances TO GRADUATE
Public Hearing Will be Scheduled
Way to go Class of 2021!
COVID-19 altered the way you’ll
graduate this year. Don’t allow the
use of alcohol or other drugs to alter
your life. We want you around to
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Be smart and be safe!
By Dick Myers mendations on March 18 and the
Editor BOCC decided at their May 25
The Calvert County Board of meeting to move ahead with one
County Commissioners (BOCC) of the recommendations, creation
is moving ahead with attempts of a land bank.
to bolster the county’s landmark Under the plan the County
Transfer of Development Rights would become the broker, buying
(TDR) program. The commis- development rights from land-
sioners agreed to establish a TDR owners, holding those rights and
Bank as a first step, but a public selling them to developers when
hearing will be required to imple- they need them. It would be a re-
ment the funding mechanism for volving fund, replenishing itself.
it. The question at the March meet-
Under the existing program, ing was how to pay for the start-
landowners agree to put their prop- up fund, and several alternatives
erty into the program in exchange were suggested by the committee.
for agreeing not to develop it. The BOCC latched onto the plan
Then builders, hoping to increase that would use a portion of the re-
the density of a proposed develop- cordation tax to be dedicated to
ment, seek out the landowners and the TDR Bank program.
purchase development rights from The county recently increased
them. That permanently takes the the recordation tax, paid at settle-
farmland out of development po- ment of property transfers, from
tential and allows development to $3.30 to $5 for every $500 col-
occur where it is intended, most lected. The original intent of that
notably in the town centers. increase was to put the additional
The county has also set up a monies into land preservation, but
Purchase and Retire (PAR) pro- so far, the monies have been di-
gram in which they pay farmers verted to the general fund. Based
to retire the development rights of on 2020 recordation tax collec-
their properties. That program has tions, almost $3 million would
a limited amount of funding avail- have been available for the TDR
able, and yearly the county estab- program.
lishes a price for purchase. The proposal that evolved out
The problem with the TDR pro- of the May 25 meeting was to use
gram in recent years has been a $1.5 million that is currently bud-
shortage of buyers, while land- geted for the PAR program as seed
owners are getting discouraged at money for the TDR Bank. And
the inability to sell their develop- then, beginning in Fiscal Year
ment rights and get cash in their 2023, make the extra recordation
pockets. tax revenue available for the new
A zoning text amendment was program.
proposed in 2020 that would have The commissioners agreed to
changed the TDR sliding scale in take that proposal to public hear-
the Prince Frederick, Lusby and ing before finalizing the plan. In
Solomons town centers to make the meantime, the TDR commit-
the TDR requirements more eq- tee is working on other sugges-
uitable among housing types, ac- tions to pump up the program and
cording to a presentation to the Director of Planning and Zoning
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BOCC by Zoning Planner Rachel Mary Beth Cook said they would
O’Shea. The BOCC rejected that be soon ready to present to the
idea and instead created a TDR BOCC.
committee to review the program. dickmyers@countytimes.net
The committee made recom-
6 Local News The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 3, 2021

Big Conversation Continues

on Healthcare Trust
By Dick Myers
Editor
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disenfranchised said people.” they worked for the servant class,
“Medicine and science,” Rags- if they were a housekeeper, or if
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backdrop for supporting govern-
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very, very, very wealthy.”
During a question-and-answer
cate healthcare inequities.” session, he was asked about vac-
He said doctors and research cination hesitancy. He said some
scientists and hospitals were com- people he knows “were not going
plicit in “systematic discrimina- to get the vaccine until I said it
tion of a variety of groups, largely was okay. And I’m not a doctor.
African-Americans.” I don’t play one on television. But
Only two percent of American they say that if you say it’s okay,
physicians are black men, Rags- then it’s okay.” He added, “It’s the
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in this country, he said, and “you he makes sense to you.”
cannot make healthcare law with- “You don’t listen to anybody like
out having physicians at the table. you listen to one of your friends
Physicians have always perpetuat- or watch one of your loved ones,”
ed theories of super humanization Ragsdale concluded.
BUILD A GARDEN POND. IT’S EASY and mental deficiency somewhat The final Big Conversation in
in this way.” the series will be Sunday, June 13,
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Maryland Reaches 70 Two Die in Route 4 Crash

Percent Vaccination in Lothian
Milestone
Governor Larry Hogan on Me-
A Chesapeake Beach woman
and a Lothian man were killed in a
two-vehicle crash early Thursday
del County Fire Department para-
medics and then f lown to an area
hospital the with serious injuries.
morial Day announced that the morning.  The operator and passenger of
State of Maryland has achieved its On May 27 at approximately the Equinox suffered fatal injuries
goal of vaccinating 70 percent of 12:50 a.m. officers responded to and were pronounced deceased at
adults by thar day: the area of Southern Maryland the scene.
“This is a big deal. President Boulevard (MD Route 4) at the The operator was identified as
Biden set a goal of getting 70 per- 6,134,762 COVID-19 vaccina- intersection with Lower Pindell Leah Mae Foster, 23m of 28th
cent of adults in the country vac- tions. The state has vaccinated Road in Lothian for a multiple Street in Chesapeake Beach.
cinated by the Fourth of July. Here more than 88% of seniors, and vehicle collision involving fatal The passenger was identified as
in Maryland, we said we wanted more than 70% of adults. All of injuries. Nicholas Raymond Harris, 21, of
to get 70 percent of adults vacci- the state’s key health metrics A Dodge Charger was travel- Lyons Den Drive in Lothian.
nated by Memorial Day, and that’s have declined dramatically since ing southbound on MD Route 4 Preliminarily, the primary cause
exactly what we have done. It was mid-April: approaching the intersection. A of the collision is the operator of
an ambitious goal, but once again, • The statewide positivity rate is Chevrolet Equinox was attempt- the Equinox failed to yield the
our healthcare heroes have risen a record-low 1.47 percent, down ing to cross over MD Route 4 right of way. The collision is cur-
to the occasion, as have the mil- 75 percent. onto Lower Pindell Road and was rently under investigation by the
lions of Marylanders stepping up • The statewide case rate is 3.25 struck by the Dodge Charger. Traffic Safety Section. 
to get the vaccine. per 100,000, down 86 percent. The operator of the Charger, Press Release from Anne Arundel
“Our health and economic re- • COVID-19 hospitalizations Austin Kirk Smith, 25, of College County Police Department.
covery continue to outpace the are 333, down 74 percent. Park, was treated by Anne Arun-
nation. Of course, our work is To get vaccinated—and be eli-
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CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME REPORT

During the week of May 17 – May 23, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,473 calls for service throughout the community.

Damaged Property: 21-26409 Beach, MD for report of a burglary. the Calvert County Detention Cen- and onto the deputy’s marked patrol
On May 18, 2021, DFC Holt re- The complainant sometime between ter where he was charged with Dis- car. Kubisiak was apprehended and
sponded to the 8900 block of Dayton 12:30 a.m. and 5:15 a.m., unknown orderly Conduct. transported to the Calvert County
Ave in North Beach, MD for the re- suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to On May 18, 2021, Deputy Bow- Detention Center where he was
port of damaged property. The com- the business resulting in extensive lan responded to the area of Boyd’s charged with Second-Degree As-
plainants advised on May 17 some- damage to the front door. The esti- Turn Road and 5th Street in Owings, sault on a Law Enforcement Officer,
time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., un- mated value of damaged property is MD to check the welfare of an indi- Disorderly Conduct and Malicious
known suspects damaged a wooden $650.00. vidual who was attempting to hitch Destruction of Property- Less than
deck railing. The estimated value of Theft: 21-26276 a ride and nearly struck by a vehicle. $1,000.
damaged property is $40.00. On May 17, 2021, DFC Freeland Deputy Bowlan located a male iden- On May 17, 2021, patrol depu-
Theft: 21-26333 met with a complainant in Lusby, tified as David Lance Joseph, 41 ties responded to the Shell Gas Sta-
On May 18, 2021, Deputy Contic MD for a reported theft. The com- of no fixed ad- tion located at 11550 H.G. Trueman
met with a complainant in regards to plainant advised she returned home dress, walking Road in Lusby, MD for the report
a theft. The complainant advised she from Driftwood Beach in the Chesa- along 5th Street. of an armed robbery. Investigation
parked her vehicle at the Safeway peake Ranch Estates, Lusby, MD Joseph was ad- revealed a male suspect entered the
located at 80 W. Dares Beach Road and discovered her backpack had vised the reason establishment brandishing a large
in Prince Frederick, MD around 4 been stolen. The backpack was last for the stop and kitchen knife and demanded money
p.m. on May 17. Upon returning to seen on a picnic table while the during that time from the cashier. The victim did not
her vehicle at approximately 9 p.m., complainant was on the beach. The became bellig- comply; the suspect stole packs of
she observed her passenger door was backpack is described as black with erent and failed cigarettes instead before fleeing the
open and upon further review, ob- colored hearts. Inside the backpack to comply with David Lance Joseph area on foot. A canvas of the area
served she was missing $27 in U.S. was a black and red Cool Pad Boost commands. Jo- was conducted by K-9 Reaper and
currency, a phone charger, and pre- Mobile cell phone and a U.S. assis- seph was asked partner DFC Callison who were able
scription medication. The estimated tance card. The value of stolen prop- for identification for which he re- to locate clothing articles belonging
value of stolen property is unknown erty is $170.00. fused to show and remained bellig- to the suspect and the knife used in
at this time. ARRESTS erent while providing false infor- the robbery in a wooded area nearby.
Burglary: 21-26573 On May 18, 2021, DFC Freeland mation to the deputy. Joseph was Deputy Anderson observed and de-
On May 19, 2021, DFC Rzepkoski responded to the 1200 block of placed under arrest and transported tained a male matching the descrip-
responded to the All Saints Epis- Pinecrest Court in Lusby, MD for a to the Calvert County Detention tion of the robbery suspect exiting
copal Church located at 100 Lower reported fight in progress. Upon ar- Center where he was charged with a property across from the Shell.
Marlboro Road in Sunderland, MD rival, two males were found arguing Obstructing/Hindering and Failure The suspect was identified as An-
for report of a burglary. The com- with each other outside of the resi- to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful thony Allen Cantrell, 27 of Lusby,
plainant advised the maintenance dence. Deputies on scene detected a Order. MD. Cantrell
staff was cleaning the office build- strong odor of an alcohol beverage On May 17, 2021, Deputy Shoe- was apprehend-
ing and discovered a half drunk emitting from their breaths. Both maker was alerted to check the wel- ed and trans-
bottle of Sunny Delight, two opened parties were separated and trans- fare of an individual sitting on the ported to the
soup cans, and an empty juice box ported to their residences to avoid front steps of the Sheriff’s Office Calvert County
on the main floor which was deemed further conflict. Approximately 30 located at 30 Church St. in Prince Detention Cen-
suspicious. As staff continued clean- minutes later, units were dispatched Frederick, MD. Contact was made ter where he
ing, they discovered a damaged win- back to Pinecrest Court as Tyree Ja- with Michael charged with
dow with broken panes of glass and mal Johnson, 25 of Lusby, MD had Stephen Kubi- Armed Robbery,
a pitchfork nearby on the lower level. returned to the siak, 29 of Lus- 1st Degree As-
It does not appear anything else was scene and both by, MD, during sault, 2nd De- Anthony Allen Cantrell
tampered with or missing. The esti- males were ac- which time he gree Assault,
mated value of damaged property is tively fighting. became verbal- and Theft less than $100.
$500.00. Anyone with information Johnson was ly aggressive. Editor’s Note: The above arrests
in regards to this incident, is asked screaming pro- Kubisiak contin- are not an indication of guilt or in-
to contact Det. Yates at Edward. fanities and de- ued to make ra- nocence as the cases have not been
Yates@calvertcountymd.gov. manding police cial slurs to of- adjudicated.
Burglary: 21-26994 units fight him. ficers. As Kubi- Michael Stephen
On May 21, 2021, Deputy Bowlan Johnson was siak fled the Kubisiak
Tyree Jamal Johnson
responded to the Ledo Pizza located arrested and area, he threw a
at 8416 Bayside Road in Chesapeake transported to liquid towards Deputy Shoemaker

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10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 3, 2021

WOW Honors Late Senator Mike Miller

Calvert County’s Women of the vert County in the Maryland Sen-
World (WOW) annual awards event ate for almost 50 years. So, if you
honored long-time State Senator thought he had been our state Sena-
Mike Miller at its virtual ceremony tor forever, well, you’re pretty much
on April 17. The following trib- right!
ute was given by Margaret Dunkle, “Everyone has a Mike Miller story:
former Chair of the Calvert County “An avid historian who was a regu-
Commission for Women and also a lar at the History Fair.
member of the 2021 WOW Planning “A booster of teachers and edu-
Committee: cation, who believed in putting his
“We pay special tribute today to a money where his mouth was.
good friend of Calvert County and a “Someone who loved the Bay and
good friend to Calvert County wom- the Patuxent, championed legislation
en and girls – former State Senator to clean up the Bay, and waded in an-
Mike Miller. nually with Bernie Fowler.
“Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, “A leader with enormous energy,
Jr., of Chesapeake Beach, passed political smarts, and a voice of au-
away at age 78 earlier this year. He thority who somehow also found
leaves a rich legacy of legislative ac- time to hear your story.
complishments, friends, family, and “Over the 18 years of the WOW
colleagues in Calvert County and event, Senator Miller was here in – and most did just that. Now, of unequal pay for African-Ameri-
throughout Southern Maryland – and person many, many times to cel- course, that is illegal under Title IX. can teachers in 1937, with a young
also across the state and the nation. ebrate our honorees. “Senator Miller championed the NAACP attorney, Thurgood Mar-
“Mike Miller was the longest “As a student of history, he would Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commem- shall, at her side.
serving state Senate President in appreciate how opportunities for oration Task Force and implement- “We deeply appreciate Senator
the United States, not just in Mary- women and girls have increased from ing its three recommendations – in- Miller’s many contributions. He was
land. 33 years! His seat is now held when he began his career. When he cluding the Harriet Elizabeth Brown a giant. He leaves an incredible leg-
by another Mike – Senator Michael earned his law degree in 1967, it was Community Center & Park in Prince acy. And we will miss him.”
Jackson. perfectly legal for law schools to re- Frederick. Ms. Brown was a local Submitted story.
“Senator Miller represented Cal- fuse to admit fully qualified women hero who successfully challenged

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FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021

American music after 50 years.

6 P.M. TOWNHOUSE GREEN

Bring your lawn chairs and
blankets! THE KELLY BELL BAND
Food vendors will be onsite. The Townhouse
Originally formed as the back-up band for
Green, on the St. Mary’s College campus, opens at rock and roll pioneer, Bo Diddley, the Kelly
4 p.m. The event is free of charge and open to the Bell Band has been touring the world ever
public. since. Voted “Best Blues Band” in the Mid-
Atlantic Region 12 years in a row.

A Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic will also

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Walk-ups will be accepted but registration in advance is
advised. After being vaccinated, the public will need to
wait at least 15 minutes with the clinic before returning
to the festival. THE JOSH RILEY BAND
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Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11

Parks & Recreation defghijklijmefnÿje

Announces Summer
Pool Hours
For Cove Point and King’s Landing Parks
The Calvert County Department
of Parks & Recreation will open
Cove Point Park and King’s Land-
ing pools for the season beginning
Saturday, May 29. Pools are open
at 100 percent capacity and prereg-
istration is not required for open WXYZÿWY\W]^ÿ__`ab
swim. Masks are also no longer re-
quired per Gov. Larry Hogan’s ac-
tion to ease COVID-19 mitigation
Beginning June 11, Cove Point c2ÿ#45%
Park pool hours are Monday through
measures. Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Satur-
Cove Point Park pool hours are day through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. King’s Landing pool hours are
Saturday and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
p.m. King’s Landing pool hours are
Monday through Sunday, noon to
7 p.m. Normal summer hours run
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Day, Monday, May 31, 2021, and Press Release from Calvert County
will begin summer hours Friday, government.
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Replaced Sell it - Buy it

The Calvert County Department
of Parks & Recreation advises citi-
zens that a new playground is to
closed for the duration and will re-
open after construction is complete.
Along with the playground recon-
at
be built at Dunkirk District Park. struction, a new tennis and pickle-
The new playground will feature
the theme “Chesapeake Bay: Above
ball complex, as well as a splash
pad, are in design for future con-
Building Materials - Lawn,
and Below Water” and pay homage struction at Dunkirk District Park. Garden, Farm Tractors -
to a few recognizable Calvert Ma- Dunkirk District Park is located
rine Museum attractions, includ- at 10750 Southern Maryland Blvd.
Mechanic & Carpentry Tools -
ing the Drum Point Lighthouse and in Dunkirk. Updates on Dunkirk Home, Shop, Garage Items
William B. Tennison. The existing District Park and other ongoing
playground is to be demolished be- park projects can be found at https:// SAT - JUNE 19, 2021 - 8:30 am
ginning June 28. w w w.calver tcount y md.gov/2803/
Demolition and reconstruction of Ongoing-Park-Projects.
Westfield Farm Arena & Auction Barn
the playground will take approxi- Press Release from Calvert County 26689 Laurel Grove Rd - Mechanicsville, MD
mately five to six weeks, weather government. (Auction Preview Friday, June 18th 9 am to 5 pm)
permitting. The playground will be
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12 Feature The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 3, 2021

The 40-Mile Hike: Rememb

Editor’s Note: On June 2, 2006,
a team of six hiked the length of
the head of St. Leonard Creek. As
it turned out two of the mothers,
Calvert County in a single day. The Beth and Valerie, would be supple-
distance walked was roughly 40 menting our stores along the way.
miles. The 15th anniversary of this Our pace was quick as we walked
hike is approaching, and to com- under the Chesapeake Beach over-
memorate it, David John Barrett pass and entered Calvert County.
has written the following descrip- We admired the beauty of the early
tion of their experiences: morning, as Matt entertained us
The Louis L. Goldstein Memo- with speculations on time travel.
rial Highway is part of a roadway We reached Dunkirk just after
that begins at the White House 07:20, and with a break for f luids
and ends in southern Maryland. Its and a change of socks we were on
run through the length of Calvert our way.
County is just short of 40 miles. The sky had cleared, but it was
In the upper part of the county, very humid. The average relative
the highway passes through a mix humidity on that day would be 78
of countryside and suburbia with percent, and the maximum temper-
large open areas dotted with town ature would be 82∞F. Ahead of was
centers, churches, homes, and a thunderstorm, with maximum
businesses. Below Prince Freder- wind gusts of 33 mph. We were
ick, the county seat, the landscape heading into some real fun.
changes over to long stretches of To the benefit of cyclists, most
woods that give way in the Solo- of the Goldstein Highway has
mons to an open area before the broad shoulders. But coming into
Thomas Johnson bridge. Chaneyville the shoulder on the
Commuting motorists treat this south bound lane narrows. In sin-
thoroughfare as if it were some- gle file we passed through this area
thing to be conquered, tailgating as quickly as we could. With Mike
along it at white knuckle speeds. and Matt engaged in some argu-
However, there is a gentler way of ment about tobacco, we stopped to
traversing its distance, and that is apply talcum powder to our feet. It
to walk it. On June 2, 2006 a team was a little after 08:10.
of hikers did just that. By 09:20 we reached Lower
At six o’clock in the morning, Marlboro Road. Matt had been
beginning in the commuter lot on singing, so it was time for a mo-
Lower Pindell road, the team start- rale check. All was well. As we
ed the Forty Mile Walk under an rested in front of the First Lutheran
overcast sky. The hikers consisted Church, a woman from the office
of three family pairs: Matt and approached us and asked Sarah if
Sarah, Mike and Chris, and Adam she would like to use the bathroom.
and myself. These individuals were This was the first of several kind-
carefully chosen for this adventure. nesses we received that day.
While his willpower would keep The traffic was light and we ad-
him going, Matt’s talkativeness mired the serenity of the morning.
would see us through any drudg- As we walked due south, we talked
ery. His sister, Sarah, while keep- about the Kon Tiki expedition and I
ing us from looking like vagrants, believe this is when we first started Linda Kelley, a county commis- Chris’s feet were aching, and Sar-
possessed the wherewithal to keep thinking about the milk bottle raft sioner, was leaving. By then we ah’s skin was reacting to the sun.
her peers from doing anything un- (built and launched on the Back were looking very rough around At a little past 17:00 we stopped
wise. Chris is a quiet, steady work- Creek). Somewhere along the way, the edges. However, typical of in front of the Rock Church in St.
horse. Mike, in combination with one of us saved a turtle from cross- Commissioner Kelley, she greeted Leonard. Sarah was hurting but she
Matt, would keep the conversation ing the highway. By 10:45 we rest- us with a smile. The twinkle in her wanted to tough it out, so I left the
lively. Adam can endure anything ed behind a convenience store on eye indicated that she instinctively team rest for a while on the church
without complaint, and he knew Old Town Road to swap-out socks, knew that we were up to something lawn. That’s when a county sheriff
how to referee Matt and Mike. and tend to our gear. This is when special. in the D.A.R.E vehicle (Drug Abuse
At that time, these folks were I learned not to sit down wind of Prince Fredrick was roughly our Resistance Education) stopped
teens or twenty somethings. While Mike as he pours talcum powder half way point. Up until then Chris and greeted us. When I explained
not fitness nuts, they were all into his shorts. had been out front setting the pace. to him that we were walking the
healthy, vigorous and gritty. As As we made our way back to the But the sun was intense now, the length of Calvert County, he asked,
for me, at the age of 55, my right highway, Valerie, our chauffer to traffic had thickened, and the hu- “Why would anyone want to do
knee could have been an issue. But the commuter lot, stopped her car midity was building. I set the pace that?” to which I responded ‘Hey,
I would be leading the right stuff; and supplied us with bananas and to get us through the next stretch. I’m trying to keep up their morale.”
at one time this team had swum snacks. At this point the sun was We walked mostly in silence as the He laughed and wished us well.
across the Patuxent River start- intense with the day turning very din of trucks and cars hammered We pushed ahead and reached the
ing from the beach in front of Our hot. As it turned out the electro- us. The going was rough. At 15:45 household on St. Leonard Creek at
Lady Star of the Sea. The goal was lytes in those bananas would prove we rested in a driveway just south 18:15. While I studied the county
to complete the walk in one day. essential. of Broome’s Island road. Shortly map, the team consumed bagels
To support the walk, we all car- Discussions on aggression, the before that, Beth had stopped and and juice and listened to the home-
ried backpacks with provisions, death penalty, and Christianity supplied us with Gatorade. This owner describe his method for pre-
f luids, extra socks, and other gear. filled up our time as we closed in proved to be critical too, for al- paring deer skulls. Before they got
We planned to eat lunch in Prince on Prince Frederick. By 12:50, we though we were keeping ourselves too comfortable, I decided “Less
Frederick, and we had left a batch were eating in the Arby’s restau- hydrated, we were losing electro- talk; more walk/.” It was time to
of bagels and drinks in a house at rant. As we entered the restaurant, lytes. My fingers were swelling, go.
 Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Calvert County Times Feature 13

bering Calvert County Trek coming from the car and I sensed
that something was not quite right
about what we were witnessing.
But before we rose to continue, the
car pulled away. The occupants of
that car never knew they were be-
ing observed.
We crossed the highway at the
Solomons shopping center. A car
stopped us, and the driver asked if
we had been in the upper part of
the county earlier in the day. He
was greatly impressed when we
confirmed that we were the hikers
that he had spotted. Just after this
we parted company with Chris. He
was graduating from high school
and a trip to the Outer Banks would
have been ruined by bum feet. He
had made it to the Solomons which
fit into our goal.
Matt was limping badly as we
passed the Solomons Post Office.
By now all discussion was limited.
Indeed, the whole area was eerily
quiet. As we passed under the trees
the southbound shoulder and asked on Solomons Island Road, I noticed
us if we needed help. You have to that I was losing the ability to walk
love Calvert County. passively. I now needed to focus
Once when I was testing a repair my attention on my stride in order
on my own car, I twice pulled-over to complete my steps properly. (My
on Trueman Road to check under knee had not been an issue.)
the hood. Each time another motor- We drew stares as we passed the
ist stopped and inquired if I needed Tiki Bar. As we glanced over at our
help. observers, I ref lected on the dif-
At approximately 20:00 with ference between the typical hollow
the sun shining again, I stopped social drinking experience and our
the group. We had reached the adventure.
upper part of Lusby and found a At 22:58 we reached the rocks in
reasonably dry spot to swap-out front of the Chesapeake Biological
our wet socks. Valerie checked in Laboratory. By cell phone Sarah
on us again, and Debbie, a friend, had alerted Brian, her father and
stopped to give us encouragement. our ride, as to where we would be.
The air turned misty as we He waited patiently as we cautious-
walked through a wooded and in- ly slid down the rocks to put our
credibly beautiful part of the high- bare feet into the therapeutic wa-
way. That, along with the fading ters of the Patuxent River. This end
daylight, created a mystical feel- came suddenly. Adam and Mike
ing. We had undertaken this chal- could have continued on to see how
lenge not knowing if we would re- far they could walk in 24 hours.
ally complete it, but at this point, But our goal was accomplished.
and under those conditions, we The adventure was over.
knew we were on our way. Sarah had recorded parts of our
As the sky darkened, we were walk by photograph and video. The
passed by a car that disappeared next day she filmed Matt musing
into the murk ahead of us. Soon philosophically about our experi-
afterwards a bare footed person ence. Overnight we had all recov-
came running towards us out of the ered. Chris would make his senior
mist. It was Rob, Mike and Chris’s year trip, and obviously Matt had
brother-in-law, who accompanied regained his voice.
us back to his car. By walking the length of the
By 21:00 we rested on the curb Goldstein Highway, we explored
at the Lusby landfill. The mist had the boundary of our capability. We
cleared, but the darkness contin- didn’t exult in this accomplish-
ued as there was only a half moon. ment, but rather our mood at the
We were all very weary. Matt had end was serene. We had learned
As we crested the hill above the for us to continue. We sheltered in about hot weather physiology, the
head of St. Leonard Creek, the sky a thick stand of pines by the road, a slight limp, Sarah was suffering
from her ordeal with the sun, and importance of keeping socks dry,
darkened. Without breaking the while Matt and Mike debated the and the silliness of panicking if
pace, I retrieved and donned my wisdom of taking refuge under Chris was developing blisters. As
we prepared for the last leg, a Ca- ever we were stranded miles from
rain gear. I could sense that every- trees during a thunderstorm. home. But most importantly, we
one else behind me was doing the When the rain lightened, we were dillac with New York license plates
pulled off of the road ahead of learned that we would always enjoy
same. After the first crack of thun- on our way. Before we got too far a one another. We were and are, the
der the rain came down too hard woman driving a van pulled on to us. I caught bits of hard language
right stuff.
14 Education The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 3, 2021

CSM Pinning Celebrates 67 Nursing Graduates

The Spring 2021 College of passed away June 19, 2020 and enced during the last year, the on-
Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 67 who would have graduated with set and prevalence of a pandemic
nursing candidates for gradua- this class. “Her gift to the nurs- have increased the risk of experi-
tion celebrated their achievements ing profession will be missed,” encing adversity. You had to juggle
May 12 when they attended their Madera shared before the class many spinning plates while main-
nursing recognition and pinning shared a moment of silence. taining your eye on the prize of
ceremony. It is a time-honored cer- Nursing School Still Went On completing the program. You have
emony that has CSM faculty wel- “It wasn’t too long ago that we experienced increased levels of
coming their students as peers and were all stalking the mailbox ev- quarantine-related issues. Stress,
colleagues in the field of nursing. eryday looking for that envelope feelings of anxiety, sadness, and
Like much of their last year to- from the College of Southern despair, sickness, untimely loss
gether – the cohort gathered in a Maryland,” said student speaker of a dear friend and classmate,
virtual environment – this time to Kaci Ranly. “You hoped that in- and experienced the grief that fol-
share the tradition that included side the envelope could be an ac- lowed. You felt that there was not
speeches, photo collages and offer- ceptance letter into the upcom- enough time to do and care for all,
ing of the CSM Nursing pin. ing nursing program that you had school, family, and self. Neverthe-
CSM Professor Robin Madera worked so hard to get into. Al- less, you persisted. Nevertheless,
spoke first about the importance though we felt we were on cloud you overcame. Resilience is tied to
and history of the CSM nursing nine, we clearly had no idea what adversity. In Nursing, resilience is
pin.  She explained how the mod- we were about to encounter. Who the ability to bounce back or cope
Nursing graduate Kaci Ranly poses with her children.
ern pinning ceremony dates to the would have thought that laundry successfully despite adversity. You
1860s, when Florence Nightingale college in 1979,” continued Made- could sit in the same spot for a have done just that.”
was awarded the Red Cross of St. ra, who added that the current pin whole month, or that your kitchen The following are the names of
George in recognition for her tire- was custom designed by nursing sink could hold two weeks’ worth the CSM students who graduated
less service to the injured during classmates 2001. of dishes? Not to mention, the with associate degrees in Nursing
the Crimean War. To share the “Our CSM nursing pin symbol- countless hours on zoom with your and received their coveted pins:
honor, Nightingale in turn pre- ling a rite of passage, and that you study group or inserting IVs into Rachell Amaoui, Ndep Ebha No-
sented a medal of excellence to her will be caring for patients with stuffed animals. We didn’t even ella Assam, Rachael Baker
brightest graduates and by 1916, commitment, honor, and courage.” notice, but this became our normal. Rachel Whitney Baker , Titilola
the practice of pinning new gradu- Madera said.  “One of the biggest adversities Batson, Natalie Kay Beers,
ates was standard throughout the Before recognizing all the of the class of 2021 goes without say- Emily K. Blasy (Recognized for
United States. the new nurses by name, Madera ing: The Pandemic,” Ranly contin- receiving the Academic Achieve-
“It was decades ago when CSM’s remembered CSM nursing stu- ued. “There was that one day that ment in Nursing Award), Tierra
first pin was designed by the first dent Jaycee Lynn Vermillion, we immediately stopped in person Michelle Boyd
RN class to ever graduate from the of Nanjemoy, who unexpectedly clinicals as well as theory during Shatoya Bryan, Michael Todd
second semester, not knowing how Cash, Alexander Chung, Brooke
long it would last. When things be- Clemencia, Jenna Courville,
gan to shut down, nursing school Kaitlyn P. Culbert , Danielle
still went on. Daycares shut down, Dowz, Brittanie Durham, Lauren
leaving some of us to tend to our Edwards,
children while zooming into class, Ashley Elao, Jacob Ellwood,
nursing school still went on. The Charlene Yvette English,
school system went virtual, leaving Madalyn Marie Fagan,
us no choice but to become teach- Lynzie M. Farr, Alexis M. Gay-
ers, nursing school still went on. on, Sarah Golba, Karen Gross, Jes-
Some of our spouses and partners sica Hammett,
started teleworking and together Emily Hanson, Ashley R. Harris,
we fumbled through sharing the Trinette Herring,
housework and daily responsibili- Nichole L. Hutson, Markita
ties, nursing school still went on. Jackson, Julia Jacoby, Divina
This pandemic may have changed Jaluag, Diana Karimi, Ann Kemp-
a lot of things, but the one thing ster, Amy Marie King, Leah Dani-
that didn’t change was our drive elle Long, Andrei Maderazo, Joy

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afraid of any challenges or setbacks Ashley Nicole Nelson, Autumn
that we will encounter,” the Prince Norvell, Morgan Ostrowski, Emily
Frederick resident concluded. If N. Pipkin, Casey J. Powell, Lau-
anything, we are more prepared ren Proctor, Tamea Proctor, Jaclyn
now than ever to face them head Pryor, Farhat S. Qureshi. Kaci M.
up because we have survived nurs- Ranly
ing school and we have achieved Erica M. Rawlings, Lauren Rich-
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sity one way or another during Bria A. Smith, Sara Joy Smith
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events,” Dr. Sara Cano, RN and Lauren Winkler, and Allison
CSM acting chair of the nursing Zollars-Teitelbaum.
IN PRINT & ONLINE program. “But, as you have experi- Press Release from CSM
Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Calvert County Times Education 15

CSM Announces Calvert’s Commencement Candidates

The following Calvert County Gavin Yurko
students were recognized as can- North Beach
didates for associate degrees, cer- Patrick Bissell and Allison
tificates or letters of recognition Zollars-Teitelbaum,
at the College of Southern Mary- Owings
land’s (CSM) 62nd Spring Com- Maura Baker, Morgan Benko,
mencement virtual ceremony held Amy King, Michael Salvagni and
Friday, May 14, 2021. Jessica Terrill
Chesapeake Beach Port Republic
Shannon Albright, Natalie Lauren Britt, Ann Kempster
Beers, Christian Boteler, Brandi Ashley MacKallm Cara Poole
Bush, Beverly Harrington, Nicole and Kailah Savoy
Johnson Prince Frederick
Keira  Strickland, Janae Sulli- Brittany Blackistone, Tierra
van and Lindsey Thompson Boyd, Thomas Burton, Ruben
Dunkirk Hernandez, Sandra Kleist, Mark
Josiah Cochran, Kaitlyn Cul- Long, Morgan Maldonado, Na-
bert, Melissa Donnelly, Ashley than Maldonado-Munoz, Joy Mar-
Gallo and Ashley Harris, siglia, Lauren McCammon, An-
Huntingtown drew Miller, Chris Parker, Dhyan
Margaret Boley, Shania Brac- Patel, Kaci Ranly, Rodnet Sewell,
ey, Casper Bradbury, Michael Victoria Simmons, Ashley Smith,
Cash, Emma Christensen, Dev- Jessica Taylor and
on Dorsey, Jacob Ellwood, Es- Haley Withers
ther Victoria Eve, Torin Gurbuz, St. Leonard
Carl Kilmer, Jack Kilmer, Hunter Kacie Chaffee, Nicole Daniels,
King, Connor Kretzing, Brooke Nicole Daniels, Nicholas Demme,
Lawson, Justin Miller, Autumn Garrett Kane, Kristi Kelly, Kur-
Norvell, Josephine Orie, Shawn Lusby by, Carolyn Jones-Slappy, Whit- vonna Titus, Ariel Kilbourne, Di-
Park, Hope  Rhoads, Samuel Sarah Ainger, Emma Anderson, ney Lewis, MacKenzi Moran, ane Baker and Antoinette Ortenzo
Schug, Sarah Shoemaker, Sara Mikaela Badeaux-Hamm, Hailey Shayla Mundey. Erica Rawlings, Sunderland
Smith, Spencer Stogdale, Caitlin Baer, Raj Bhalla, Emily Blasy, Christianna Rengert, Michaela Grantley Bourne and Kennedy
Straughan, Hannah Swank, John Andrew Brown, Jenna Courville, Richardson, Megan Sarikaya, Paton
Todd, Bailey White, Heather Wi- Marysue Garren, Jessica Ham- Danielle Sikorski, Stacey Warner, Press Release from CSM.
ley and Anya   Woznick mett, Austin Herbert, Julia Jaco- Ayanna Wood, Jeda Yurko and
16 Education The Calvert County Times

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(CSM) nursing students were inducted          “The honor society is something
into the Alpha Delta Nu (ADN) Honor that represents the dedication we have
All Ut Society, Alpha Omega Chapter, during a had for the past two years,” Beers said.

Includilities
virtual online ceremony in April. “Nursing school is a whole different lev-
CSM nursing students honored at el of difficult and to be able to wear our
ed this event included Natalie K. Beers,
Emily Blasy, Jenna L.Courville, Kait-
honor society cord and pin is something
I will do with pride on graduation day.”
lyn P. Culbert, Lauren Marie Edwards, CSM Professor Annette Ragland,
Lynzie M. Farr, Alexis M. Gayon, Em- RN, MSN, CNE, was selected by the
ily N. Pipkin, Natasha Tesi, Amanda students to serve as the ceremony’s
21895 Pegg Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653 • (240)725-0111 Ullman, Emily Whetstone and Allison faculty speaker. She commended the
Zollars-Teitelbaum. honored students for their hard work
The ADN Honor Society recognizes and commitment to excellence, despite
the academic excellence of students in the extra challenges of the pandemic
the study of associate degree nursing. environment.
The society also encourages the pur- “The process from earning provision-
suit of advanced degrees in the profes- al membership to induction reflects the
sion of nursing as well as continuing candidate’s commitment to their course-
education as a lifelong professional work and the completion of the pro-
responsibility. These twelve students gram,” Ragland said. “This milestone
completed all membership require- represents the inductees’ commitment
ments, including a scholarly project, to the profession of nursing, hard work,
while continuing to earn top grades in perseverance and excellence. They have
the nursing program. maintained the criteria for induction,
Nursing student and class Vice Presi- completed their projects and continued
dent Natalie Beers served as student their nursing classes all while juggling
speaker for the induction, taking time life’s demands during this stressful
to highlight the students’ joint scholarly time. These inductees have risen to the
project.  challenge.”
“Within this presentation we went in In concluding remarks, CSM Pro-
depth on how to apply for a CNA [Certi- fessor Dr. Sara I. Cano, acting chair of
fied Nursing Assistant] license and the CSM’s nursing program, shared ideas
possibility of applying for a nurse ex- about excellence in nursing, including
ternship program,” Beers said. “Many the importance of self-care, working as
of the members that are here tonight a team, good communication, practicing
are either CNAs or are participating in safety and having a positive attitude.
a nurse externship program. We thought “Go out there, continue to build ex-
that with the ever-changing pandemic cellence by challenging yourself to new
environment it was important for the heights and show your commitment to
students to know there were options the profession of nursing. Congratula-
to perform and enhance their clinical tions!” Cano said.
skills.” Each inductee received a pin and a
The cohort also compiled helpful tools cord to signify their accomplishment.
for the presentation that can be shared The pin bears the official crest from Al-
with other nursing students. pha Delta Nu and the cord colors sym-
“These tools helped us get the most bolize membership in the honor society
out of virtual simulations and virtual with the apricot color for nursing. Both
learning,” Beers said. “We then went the pin and the cords may be worn on
into deep detail on how to apply for your graduation over the graduation regalia.
CNA license and local hospitals that of- For more information on CSM’s
fer externship programs. We concluded nursing program and how to apply, vis-
our research with interviews from previ- it www.csmd.edu/nursing.
ous or current students that worked as a Press Release from CSM.
CNA or extern and their personal views
Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Calvert County Times Entertainment 17

Live Theater Returns Artworks@7th presents

to Area Woods & Beaches

Pictured above:  Elaine Davy Strong, Wayne Thomas, Donna Tizol, Tina Van Pelt pendant, Tracey Vernon

As gasoline prices continue to Artworks@7th welcomes every-

Terence O’Keefe (Justin McCright, third from left) has a hard time keeping minor godfathers Mike Fran- rise, many of us will be planning one to come in and enjoy a semi-
cisco (David M. Thomas), Lou Graziano (Sid Curl) and Tino De Felice (William Righter) on the subject of
his play in a scene from New Direction Community Theater’s production of “Breaking Legs.” staycations. With so much to see in intimate viewing at the gallery
Southern Maryland, this month’s on Saturday, June 5 from 11 to 5. 
Live indoor theater returns to South- show at Artworks@7th highlights Meet the artists and experience
ern Maryland on Friday, June 4, when local wooded areas and beaches. the variety of art represented by
New Direction Community Theater Plein air is a way to capture the these wonderfully talented people.
opens its production of Tom Dulack’s beauty of the outdoors while en- Money spent locally stays in the
hit comedy “Breaking Legs.” The joying it as well. Many of our art- local economy and continues to
show will run Fridays and Satudays, ists get their inspiration from sites strengthen the economic base of
June 4-12 at 7 p.m. with an additional in our area. We encourage visitors the entire community. Small local
Sunday, June 6, matinee at 2 p.m. All from the DMV to visit places in businesses make indispensable
performances are at the Long Beach Calvert County like Flag Harbor, contributions to communities and
Community Center, 5845 Calvert Calvert Beach, Jefferson Patter- neighborhoods. Supporting local
Blvd., St. Leonard, MD 20685. son Park and the Chesapeake Rail artists allows them the opportuni-
Tickets are priced at $15 for adults William Righter as Tino De Felice, Monica Jones Trail for some wonderful site see- ty to continue to serve their com-
and $12 for students and seniors, and as Angie Graziano and Robert Sebo as Frankie ing. Then come by the gallery and munities. You will often see mem-
Salvucci in a scene from New Direction Commu-
are available by visiting www.ndcthe- nity Theater’s production of “Breaking Legs.” see how the artists captured the bers of Artworks@7th supporting
ater.org. For more information, call beauty of those sites. local charities and organizations
443-624-4484. he said. “The audience responds to We will also be featuring one of by participating in art shows,
“Breaking Legs” sports a cast from the players, and they in turn respond our newest artists, Tina Van Pelt. teaching workshops, and donating
all three Southern Maryland coun- to the audience. It’s the beauty of live Tina is a fused glass artist and items for fundraisers.
ties, and includes Sid Curl, Justin theater.” creates both artistic and function- Press Release from
McCright, Monica Jones, William “Breaking Legs” tells the story of al pieces. Artworks@7th.
Righter, Robert Sebo and David M. college professor Terence O’Keefe, a

Dee of St. Mary’s Begins

Thomas. somewhat successful playwright who
The show has been designed with is seeking funding to produce his new
the pandemic in mind. “We placed play in New York. He visits the fam-

Public Cruise Season

the stage area so that windows can ily of a former student, and finds they
be opened on both sides to allow are quite interested in the idea. Com-
cross-ventilation,” said director Rick plications arise when the family turns
Thompson. “The facility also has si- out to be minor Mafia godfathers
lent overhead fans that will be oper- who’ll back the play provided they Sail into summer on the Dee of
ating to further enhance ventilation. never have to read it — which doesn’t St. Mary’s!  The Calvert Marine
Basically, we’ve turned the indoors mean they won’t want to make some Museum offers two-hour pub-
into the outdoors.” changes. lic sails aboard the historic ves-
All members of the cast and crew Making Terry’s life more compli- sel Dee of St. Mary’s. This is a
have been vaccinated, and tempera- cated is the fact that the former stu- great way to experience the Patux-
tures will be taken at the box office. dent is the lusty, unmarried daughter ent River aboard an iconic Chesa-
As per CDC guidelines, non-vacci- of the house. She makes no secret of peake Bay Skipjack. Guests will
nated patrons must wear masks and her attraction to him. have an opportunity to help raise
observe social distancing. And Terry’s play? It’s about a and lower the sail.
“We are excited to finally get on- murder! The Dee of St. Mary’s was built
stage in front of a live audience,” said “Breaking Legs” ran over a year in 1979 in Piney Point, Maryland,
NDCT Artistic Director DiDi Olney. at the largest Off Broadway theatre by shipwright Francis Goddard
“Online shows and Zoom rehearsals in New York, garnering reviews like for St. George Island waterman
were good for stage work during the “a silly symphony of laughs” and “a Captain Jack Russell. She was the
pandemic, but there’s nothing like per- crowd pleaser that is what comedies first skipjack built on the West-
forming in front of a live audience.” on Broadway used to be like.” ern Shore of the Chesapeake in a
Thompson agreed, “The audience is Press Release from New Directions quarter of a century.
the last part of the theater experience,” Community Theater Today, the Dee of St. Mary’s is
tober, weather dependent. For a
a sailing skipjack used in the mu-
full schedule of cruises as well as
seum’s Chesapeake Bay Field Lab
% LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS education programs.
The Dee of St. Mary’s is one of
fees and operations, please visit
CMM’s website www.calvert-
SERVING CALVERT COUNTY marinemuseum.com or contact
the few skipjacks in the state of
Melissa McCormick at Melissa.
Maryland certified by the Coast
Mccor m ick@calve r t cou nt y md.
ON NEWSSTANDS EVERY THURSDAY & ONLINE AT COUNTYTIMES.NET CountyTimes St. Mary’s County ● Calvert County
Guard to carry passengers.
The 2021 public cruise season
gov for more details.
Press Release from CMM.
will run from June through Oc-
 18 Letters to the Editor The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 3, 2021

Cancellation of Arizona Voting Machines

To the Editor: directory from the D drive of the

Solomons July 4th

Following months of foot-drag- machine “EMSPrimary” has been
ging by the Republican - con- deleted. This removes election re-
trolled Board of Supervisors, Ari- lated details that appear to have

Fireworks
zona’s largest county, Mericopa, been covered by the subpoena. In
began a forensic examination of addition, the main database for
the 2.1 million ballots and nearly the Election Management System
400 voting machines used in the (EMS) Software, “Results Tally
To the Editor: nesses have been dealing with
the 2020 General Election. and Reporting,” is not located
It has been an agonizing deci- COVID-19. As we emerge from
As the ballots were opened un- anywhere on the EMSPrimary ma-
sion to postpone the fireworks, COVID-19 and our businesses re-
der heavy guard on the f loor of chine, even though all of the EMS
and the Solomons Business As- bound, we anticipate being able to
the Veteran’s Colosseum in Phoe- Clients reference that machine as
sociation and all of our member again look for this support.
nix, they were placed on a rotat- the location of the database. This
businesses can’t wait until we can The only other funding that the
ing table and examined with a suggests that the main database
again see the Island overf low with SBA has for fireworks is $12,130
UV light, and tested for texture for all election related data for the
families enjoying this American that is kindly provided through
and weight, before being photo- November 2020 General Election
tradition with us. the Calvert County Government.
graphed. Every step of the pains- has been removed. Can you please
We do not take this decision These funds are being safely held
taking process was recorded and advise as to why these folders
lightly. Putting on the fireworks to support the fireworks when
live-streamed under the watchful were deleted, and whether there
for our Solomons community is these can return to the Island.
eyes of observers. are any backups that may contain
truly the Solomons Business As- Our businesses are having a dif-
Despite the transparency of the the deleted folders? “
sociation’s gift to our community. ficult time and many do not have
audit, a well-funded propaganda In a scathing, 14-page reply, the
The cost in previous years was extra dollars to contribute for
apparatus quickly swung into BOS accused Fann of a “spectacu-
approximately $31,000 each year, fireworks. As such all member-
high-gear to undermine the in- lar lack of understanding” on how
and most of this is raised between ship fees were cancelled last year,
tegrity of Cyber Ninjas, the  cy- elections are conducted and called
April and July. The fireworks so that revenue was also lost as
bersecurity company hired by the on her to end the audit. “You, Sen-
contract previously at $18,600 ac- was any advertising funds on our
Arizona Senate to conduct the fo- ate President Fann, are the only
counts for more than half of the website ads. We are all volunteers
rensic examination. The Seattle one with the power to immediate-
event’s cost. Half of this is due and don’t deserve the slanderous
Times’ Editorial Board claimed ly end it. We implore you to recog-
when we must place the contract (social media) comments. Many
simply verifying the outcome of nize the obvious truth; your “audi-
in February, and the deposit is smart people chipped in on this
a democratic process was “under- tors” are in over their heads,” and
nonrefundable. Since which time decision, and we are very sorry
mining American elections,” and would “inevitably arrive at ques-
prices for fireworks have gone up that we did not have a crystal ball.
an “escalation against democratic tionable conclusions.”
25 percent. The thought of losing We hope you will understand
process.” In one of the audit’s odder de-
a second deposit on this year’s and continue to visit our local
It wasn’t long before Wake Te- velopments, the BOS claims it
fireworks was not acceptable in businesses as you begin to return
chonologies Inc., the Pennsylva- cannot provide the passwords to
February which is when the deci- to Solomons. We look forward to
nia-based company hired to handle the voting machines because the
sion had to be made. seeing you!
the hand-audit of ballots, began county ceded control of the entire
When last year’s fireworks Kind regards
finding “serious discrepancies.” process to Dominion. Simply pro-
show was halted, no sponsorships The Solomons Business Associa-
In a letter to the Arizona Board viding the routers could somehow
were requested while our busi- tion Board
of Supervisors dated May 12, Ari- endanger the lives of police of-
zona Senate President Karen Fann ficers by “outing undercover law
sought answers to “security is- enforcement personnel.”
sues” raised by the audit. It wasn’t that long ago that a
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Community Calendar
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

CountyMd.gov/RecyclingEvents. be Monday-Thursday, noon to 5pm,

Thursday, June 3 Saturday, June 5 Friday, 1-5pm and Saturday, 10am to
CSM Transfer Thursday Green Life Festival & Market Thursday, June 10 2pm. Curbside pickup appointments
Virtual; 11 a.m. will continue Monday-Thursday,
Annmarie Gardens; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. CSM Transfer Thursday
CSM hosts Transfer institutions 10am to 7pm; Friday, 1-5pm and Sat-
Saturday, June 5, 2021; 9am-2pm; Virtual; 11 a.m.
virtually each Thursday from 11 a.m. urday, 10am to 2pm. Call any Calvert
free community event CSM hosts Transfer institutions
- 2 p.m. Representatives from two Library location for assistance or ap-
A fun and inspiring day of learn- virtually each Thursday from 11 a.m.
different institutions will be avail- pointments. Customers can also fol-
ing, playing, discovering and engag- - 2 p.m. Representatives from two
able to chat with students and help low and interact with library staff on
ing with the people, products, and in- different institutions will be avail-
navigate their future transfer experi- Facebook and Twitter. More informa-
formation you need to live a sustain- able to chat with students and help
ence. RSVPs are required to access tion about coronavirus is available in
able and healthy lifestyle. Learn how navigate their future transfer experi-
Zoom information. Free. csmd.edu/ the Research & Learn section of the
to reduce your ecological footprint ence. RSVPs are required to access
transferthursdays library website. Call 410-535-0291 or
and conduct your life in a way that is Zoom information. Free. csmd.edu/
email getanswers@calvertlibrary.info
sustainable, naturally balanced, and transferthursdays
Maryland in the Age of Sail with any reference questions you may
respectful of our relationship with
Virtual; 5 p.m. have.
the Earth. Explore the links between Sea Squirts
Join Mark Wilkins, CMM Curator a healthy you and a healthy world, Calvert Marine Museum; various
of Maritime History, as he explores Enchanted Summer at the Garden
including your mental and physical times
topics ranging from European influ- Annmarie Sculpture Garden; May
health, diet, home & yard, transpor- Children 18 months to 3 years, with
ences, to the tobacco trade, to the Civ- 1 - September 6
tation, and resource and energy con- an adult, are invited to discover the
il War on the Chesapeake and more, Enjoy a safe, outdoor, engaging ex-
sumption. Talk with green product museum together through music, sto-
through the 20th century. Many types perience where you will find a variety
and service exhibitors and learn more ries, and special activities. Join us for
of watercraft were developed for use of low-touch, no-touch fun along the
about how we can create a healthy story time and a carryout craft, avail-
on the Chesapeake Bay. Learn about trails and paths of the sculpture gar-
community. Learn how and where to able while supplies last. Sessions are
the design, construction, and history den. During the Enchanted Summer,
buy local. Meet creative people work- 25-40 minutes. Capacity is limited.
of skipjacks, bugeyes, draketails, and daily visitors can explore the galleries;
ing to make this a better world. There No pre-registration; sign up at the Ad-
crabbing skiffs, as well as some less- search for over 100 fairy houses; play
will be presentations and demonstra- missions Desk when you arrive. Ses-
er-known vessels that have worked the in the Fairy Lolly Nature Play Space;
tions throughout the day, including sions at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
bay. http://www.calvertmarinemuse- build your own fairy house in the for-
booths that will share the many ways
um.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1718 that plants, air, water, soil and energy Ongoing est; search for gems and fossils at the
Fairy Grove Mining sluice (additional
sustain our homes, our health, and our
Sea Squirts Calvert Library Openings fees apply); try the Wild Rumpus Run;
planet. Children will enjoy recycled
Calvert Marine Museum; various Thanks to declining COVID-19 enjoy unique photo opps along the
art projects and activities. The Fes-
times positivity numbers, Calvert Library trail; find the hidden Dragons Nest;
tival features healthy and/or organic
Children 18 months to 3 years, with is welcoming customers back in for search for the hidden tree pop paint-
dining options, along with home-
an adult, are invited to discover the short visits. Customers are still asked ings; and more! Grab your bug spray,
grown entertainment. Rain or shine
museum together through music, sto- to keep visits as short as possible and pack a picnic blanket or chairs, and
event; no smoking or vaping; masks
ries, and special activities. Join us for no longer than an hour, wear an ap- spend a fun, creative and active day
and social distancing required. Event
story time and a carryout craft, avail- propriate mask over your nose and at Annmarie. Well-behaved pets on a
details: www.annmariegarden.org
able while supplies last. Sessions are mouth, maintain a social distance of short leash are welcome; no smoking
25-40 minutes. Capacity is limited.
No pre-registration; sign up at the Ad-
Monday, June 7 6’ from others and help your children
do the same. At all four library loca-
or vaping; masks and social distanc-
ing required. Details: www.annmar-
missions Desk when you arrive. Ses- Business Paper Shredding Event tions, in-person library hours will iegarden.org
sions at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Calvert County Fairgrounds; 9 a.m.
- noon
Friday, June 4
find us on
Businesses must present proof of
Calvert County occupancy and are
Food Truck Fridays limited to the equivalent of five bank-
Annmarie Garden; 5 p.m. -7 p.m. er boxes of paper. All paper must be
Enjoy dinner and evening hours in removed from plastic bags and card-
the garden! Grab dinner from one of board boxes prior to shredding. Paper
the food trucks, take a walk, tour a clips, staples and wire-bound items
gallery show, and frolic in the Fairy are acceptable. Binders, binder clips,
Lolly. Guests are encouraged to bring hardbound books, plastic comb bind-
chairs and picnic blankets. Some eve- ing, and rubber bands are not accept-
nings will include additional activities able. Shredding of credit cards and
and a cash bar. This is a "pay what other plastic cards will not be avail-
you can" event with a suggested dona- able. Certificates of destruction may
tion of $5/person (amount of suggest- be requested. The shredded paper is
ed donation may vary). Well-behaved remanufactured into new paper prod-
pets on a short leash are welcome; rain ucts. For information about this event
or shine event; no smoking or vaping; or other recycling events, call the Cal-
masks and social distancing required. vert County Solid Waste Division at
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Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 3, 2021

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
dickmyers@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Leah Mae Foster ber 17, 1924 to

Blanche (Far-
cia. Olga was
raised in Falls
burg High School. He married Bar-
bara Black in 1975 and they made
Leah Mae rell) and Josh- City, TX and their home in North Beach for 40
Foster, 23, of ua Lee Sears. later attended years before Barbara passed away
Owings passed “Frannie” was school in San in 2014. Robert was employed as an
away May 27, a proud Cal- Antonio, TX. auto mechanic at College Park Exx-
2021. She was vert County She moved to on for many years, retiring in 2013.
born February resident for her Northern Vir- In his spare time, he enjoyed bowl-
13, 1998 in An- whole life. She ginia to follow ing, auto racing and gambling.
napolis to Stac- received ser- her job with the Robert was preceded in death by
ey Barnard and vices from ARC of Southern MD United States Government. Follow- his wife Barbara Jean Ashby and
James P. Foster, for over 30yrs, developing a special ing her time with the government, nephew Brian Matthew Ashby. He
Jr. Leah was raised in Anne Arundel and long lasting friendship with Olga worked for the Aquinas Mon- is survived by his children Lori
and Calvert Counties and graduated Pat Lennarda. She was also an ac- tessori School in Mt. Vernon, VA Marie Ashby of Edgewater, Wayne
from Northern High School. Leah tive participant of the Calvert Pines for 9 years as a bus driver, teacher’s Eugene Ashby of North Beach and
worked as a waitress at Adam’s Ribs Senior Center in Prince Frederick aide, and secretary. She then went to Robert Michael Ashby II of Chatta-
in Edgewater. She enjoyed going MD, where she attended five days work for an architectural engineer- nooga, TN, granddaughter Sydney
on road trips, the beach and being weekly with her daughter Marie ing firm as an office manager and Lee Ashby, brothers Charles Luen
with her friends, especially go- Calton and developed numerous later worked for the Airport Author- Ashby III and his wife Doris of Wal-
ing to Mexico Restaurant. Most of friendships. She valued her rela- ity at Reagan National Airport and dorf and David Lee Ashby and his
all, Leah loved being a mom to her tionship with her daughter greatly. Dulles International Airport. Olga wife Nancy of Gaithersburg, as well
daughter, London Kole. Ms. Calton had wonderful caregiv- also volunteered with Loudon Coun- as numerous nieces and nephews.
Leah is survived by her daughter ers who assisted her over the years ty Volunteer Care Givers delivering Memorial contributions may
London Kole Storm Hopkins, par- and helped her to achieve her goal groceries and transporting people to be made to The Humane Society
ents James Foster and Stacey Bar- to remain living independently in appointments. Olga enjoyed attend- of Calvert County, PO Box 3505,
nard, her grandparents Daryl and her apartment next to the Senior ing Mass at St. Anthony’s Catholic Prince Frederick, MD 20678; Link:
Rick Hartung of Owings and Tina Center until her health declined. Church, walking, reading, and cross ht t p s:// hu m a ne s o cie t yofc a lve r t-
and Roger Dennison of Chesapeake Frannie always enjoyed making stitching. county.org/
Beach and grandfathers James Bar- beautiful things, specifically ceram- Olga is survived by her children Funeral arrangements were made
nard and James P. Foster, Sr. Also ics and f lower arrangements. She Sonja LoVecchio and her husband by Rausch Funeral Home.
surviving are brothers James P. Fos- had a strong personality, was set in Steve of Chesapeake Beach, Jay
ter III, Jace, Cash and Diego Foster her ways, but also had a laugh and
giggle that couldn’t help but bright-
Lynham  and his wife Lauren of
Lovettsville, VA, and Kristine Lyn-
James Michael
and sister Makayla Rae Barnard,
aunt Melissa Barnard, uncles James en someone’s day. She was loved by ham of Alexandria, VA; grandchil- Rogers
Barnard and Charles Welch, and many and will be dearly missed. dren Maria, David, John Paul, Rose
great-grandmothers Janet Love and Frances is survived by her daugh- Lane, Joseph, Marco, Katie, Lulu, James Mi-
Virginia Welch as well as her second ter Marie, and was the sister of Sar- Delaney, and Evan; great-grand- chael Rogers,
mom Crystal Tasker and the Morsell ah Carter, Mary Alice Sears, and children Cecelia, Gabriel, Jovanni, 36, of Friend-
family and her soul sister Kaylyn Charles Wesley “Buddy” Sears. Michael, and Angelo;  sister Anto- ship, Maryland,
Garcia She was preceded in death Memorial Contributions may be nia Warren, brothers Joe and Alfred passed away on
by great-grandparents Richard and made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box Garcia, and numerous nieces and Sunday, May
Genevieve Barnard and Fred Welch. 838, nephews. 23, 2021.  Born
Leah’s family would like every- Prince Frederick, MD 20678; 410- Mass of Christian Burial on Novem-
one to please wear white or bright 535-0892; Link: will be Friday, June 4, 2021, ber 21, 1984 in
colors to celebrate the beautiful life https://calverthospice.org/ 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Silver Spring,
she lived. Funeral arrangements were by Church, 8816 Chesapeake Avenue, Maryland to Jim Rogers and There-
Funeral arrangements were made Rausch Funeral Home. North Beach, MD 20714. sa Rogers, graduated in 2003 from
by Rausch Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be Southern Senior High School in
Harwood, Maryland.  James was a
Olga Ann Lynham made to the Alzheimer’s Associa-
loving son, brother, nephew, cousin,
Mary Frances Calton Olga Ann Lynham passed away
tion, National Capital Area Chap-
ter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite and friend to many.  
400, McLean, VA 22102; Link: After graduating from high
Mary Frances Calton, 96, of May 26, 2021 in Lovettsville, VA
ht t ps://act.alz.org /site/ school, James completed his accred-
Prince Frederick, MD passed away at the age of 80. She was born De-
D o n a t i o n 2 ?d f _ i d =39 2 0 9& m f c _ itations and multiple certifications
May 27, 2021. She was born Octo- cember 25, 1940 in Falls City, TX to
pref=T&39209.donation=form1 and became a well-rounded Auto
Apolonia Escoval and Sacarias Gar-
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Mechanic and also became licensed
Funeral Home. to operate Heavy-Duty Wreckers.
Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated James a few years later enlisted
with the United States Coast Guard.
Robert Michael His most current occupation was
During a difficult Ashby Lock and Safe Locksmithing. Many
people will remember James for his
time… still your best choice. Robert
chael
Mi-
Ashby,
smile, his charming and fun person-
ality, and high level of intellect.
70, a longtime James is survived by his lov-
Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, resident of ing parents James (Jim) Rogers
Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning North Beach and Theresa Rogers of Friendship,
Family Owned and Operated by passed away Maryland; sister Jenny Marie Rog-
May 25, 2021 ers Giordano of Odenton, Maryland,
Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross
at his home. He numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and
www.RauschFuneralHomes.com was born Sep- countless friends.
tember 4, 1950 The family will be accepting
Owings Port Republic Lusby in Washington, DC to Charles Luen f lowers and they may be delivered
8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane Jr. and Grace Violet (Seitz) Ashby. to the funeral home.
410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400 Robert grew up in Riverdale and Funeral arrangements were made
Bladensburg and attended Bladens- by Rausch Funeral Home-Owings.
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Obituaries 21

Charles Lane Dean lington, VA 22202.

Funeral arrangements by Rausch
Melanie Lee Wigton Bonnie Clare Boelke
Charles Lane Funeral Home. “Mel Bel” Bonnie Clare
Dean, 84, Boelke, 85, of
Melanie Lee
of Hunting- Franklin Lindsay Wigton “Mel
Myrtle Beach,
town passed South Carolina,
away on May Ward, “Frank” Bel”, age 46 formerly of Lo-
of Lusby, MD
21, 2021. He cust Grove, Vir-
Fr a n k li n passed away
was born June ginia and Wal-
Lindsay Ward, on May 17,
30, 1936 in Pe- dorf, Maryland,
“Frank”, passed 2021. Mela-
tersburg, WV passed away
away May 20, nie was born
to Lane and El- at her home on
2021. He was in MD on Sep- May 18, 2021.
sie Dean of Upper Tract, WV. On
born in Wash- tember 9, 1974.
March 22, 1958, he married his high Born on July 17, 1935 in Chicago,
school sweetheart, Judith. They set- ington, D.C., She graduated from Suitland High Illinois, she was the daughter of the
tled in Upper Tract, WV, and started in 1943. Being School and continued her educa- late Donald F. McDonald and Grace
their family. In 1963 they moved to raised in a very tion at Prince George’s Community McDonald.  An active member of
Capitol Heights, MD and, in 1976, humble envi- College. St. Peters as well as Our Lady Help
ronment did not divert him from liv- Melanie was married to Thomas of Christians, she was also active
moved to Huntingtown, MD.
Charles was employed by Safe- ing a rewarding life and cultivating Ellis on March 21, 2001 and they in her community. After raising her
way Foods as a tractor trailer driver a successful career. Tragically, his were married for 20 years. She children, Bonnie went on to work
for 32 years. He recently received unexpected and untimely passing worked as a Floral Designer for nu- as an Executive Secretary for the
his 50-year acknowledgment as a has left his family and friends with merous f loral shops, the last one be- Catholic Conference for many years
member of Patuxent Masonic Lodge a deep hole that is echoing loudly ing Karen’s of Calvert where Mela- before retiring.  She was a mem-
No. 218.   He was an active member now. They find comfort in know- nie and Hemali Patel became very ber of the Ladies Auxiliary to the
of Huntingtown United Methodist ing how greatly they were blessed loving friends, like sisters. Melanie Knights of Columbus.  She also en-
Church. to have known him and to have enjoyed nature more than anything. joyed family gatherings and taking
After his retirement you could been loved by him. Especially the She loved to draw and loved art as cruises.  An avid reader and writer,
find him working in his yard main- one he loved most of all, Suzanne a whole. She especially loved to Bonnie even wrote a children’s book
taining a beautiful lawn, washing Smith Ward, his wife of 28 years.  do any and everything with her son (though she never went on to publish
and waxing his 1967 Chevelle Con- Among the many activities they Isaiah Ellis, her only child, who she it).  She was considered the ‘editor’
vertible, harvesting vegetables in his enjoyed together, spending time on protected and nurtured like a mama for everyone!
garden or traveling to his treasured their boat with family and friends bear over her cub. Melanie would In addition to her parents, Mrs.
second home in WV. He enjoyed go- was what Frank loved most of all. give her time whenever she could to Boelke was preceded in death by
ing to McDonald’s in the mornings He delighted in visits from family help with events that had anything her husband Albert Bernard “Bert”
to drink coffee with the locals and and friends on the weekends, and to do with Isaiah. Boelke Jr.
Frank welcomed all; there was no Melanie is survived by her hus-
catch up on the latest happenings She is survived by her sister, Lori
in the county. He enjoyed bluegrass invitation necessary. Frank knew band, Thomas Ellis; her son, Isaiah (John) Harringer of Arizona, her
music, riding his exercise bike and the Chesapeake Bay like the back Ellis; her father, Ralph Wigton and brother Donnie McDonald of Ari-
rooting for the Washington Nation- of his hand. He loved fishing, eat- step-mother, Mary Johnson Wigton; zonia, three sons Russell A. (Ma-
als, Redskins, and the Lady Terps ing crabs, grilling, and sometimes and a host of family and friends that rylou) Boelke of Florida, Gerald M.
basketball team. just chilling with a good cigar and she loved all so very much. Mela- (Anne-Marie) Boelke of Waldorf,
He was preceded in death by his a cold beverage while he shared sto- nie was preceded in death by fam- MD and Raymond L. (Ann) Boelke
parents, sister Arvella Miller and ries from the past that kept everyone ily and friends that will receive her of Mechanicsville, MD; four daugh-
laughing and entertained. with open arms.
his wife Judith of 62 years. He is ters Leslie A. Boelke of Arizona,
Frank naturally attracted people to Condolences to the family may be Audrey F. Sigmon of Myrtle Beach,
survived by his 3 children, Scott
Dean and his wife Bonnie, of Ow- him because of his servant’s heart. made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. SC, Janean M. (Michael) Giles of
ings, Shannon Persetic and her Frank had a gift of making all feel com. Greenville, SC and Mary Grace
welcome and comfortable.  He knew May Melanie dance and smile (Christopher) Lawrence of Clem-
husband  Raymond, of Hunting-
town, and Mike Dean and his wife  what you needed before you did.  upon us all from the Heavens above! ents, MD; 13 grandchildren and 13
Kelly, of Gambrills; 7 grandchil- Whether it was food, drink, or help Bonnie Clare Boelke great grandchildren..
dren, Tabitha, Leanna Appel and to carry something, he was always Online condolences may be made
her husband Chris, and Jenna Dean; the first to offer his time and ener- on Mrs. Boelke’s Tribute Wall at
RJ and his wife Candace and Ma- gy or his vast knowledge to anyone www.raymondfuneralservice.com.
rissa Persetic; Samantha and Danny who may need it. Having worked
Dean; 2 bonus daughters, Linda for CFM Management since 2006,
(Fillmann) Frick  and her husband all will tell you he had more energy
Don, and Sherri (Fillmann) Hossel- than most men half his age. He was
rode and her husband  Tom; 4 bo- a young man in an older man’s body. 
nus granddaughters, Madeline and All who knew and loved him would
Olivia Frick, and Ashleigh and Lilly say he wanted to die young as late
Catlett; and numerous other loving as possible.
family members and friends. Frank leaves behind his wife
Suzanne, his dog Annie, his son
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 Implant Retained Dentures are a Life-Altering
24 The Calvert County Times Thursday, June 3, 2021

Improvement Over Removeable Dentures

By: Jeff Tomcsik natural root, it allows for func- Implant retained dentures are Kolade Akinwande, and Dr. Todd
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