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Treatment Plant Advances The Charm and Quality of the Past with the Convenience and Variety of Today
By Dick Myers fact is, it could happen here. Wednesday, November 29th
Editor It is imperative for every citizen to say
something, if they see, or HEAR some-
12pm - Decorating of Community Tree at Gazebo All welcome,
For Calvert County Board of County thing. If you, or someone you know, are bring your craft bauble. SMCR members (Individuals with
Commissioner President Tom Hejl the in danger, call 911 right now. Or, call the Developmental Differences) will be participating!
massacre of 26 people on Sunday at a Tex- 24-hour Calvert County crisis interven- 6:30pm - Judging of Holiday Decorated Homes & Businesses in
as church has become all too personal. He tion helpline at 410-535-1121 or 301-855- Solomons & Dowell.
reported at the Nov. 7 commissioner meet- 1075. Dont wait.
ing that his wifes sisters daughter knew To the families and friends of the those
Thursday, November 30th
four of the children and one of the adults who were killed or injured in Sutherland 6:30pm - Christmas Party at Annmarie Gardens all welcome-
killed in the Sutherland Springs Baptist Springs, the Board of County Commis- $30 per/p incl food. Cash bar. Catered by Kingfishers Restaurant
Church massacre. sioners and I extend our deepest condo- Friday December 1st
Hejl. a retired state trooper, read the fol- lences and will continue to hold you all
lowing statement on behalf of the board: close in our prayers. 4pm to 9pm - Christmas Market next to Kingfishers
It is hard to believe it was almost one Later in the meeting, the board issued 6:30 pm - Santa is delivered to Gazebo by SVFD! All children
month ago, almost to the day, we came to a proclamation for the Optimist Club of welcome! Lighting of the tree, gazebo, & riverwalk.
this public meeting and shared our grief Calvert-Prince Fredericks Youth Appre-
and shock over the tragic massacre in Las ciation Week. Commissioner Mike Hart
Saturday, December 2nd
Vegas. Now here we are today again, talked about the tragedy to the assembled 4pm to 8pm - Christmas Market next to Kingfishers
trying to get our heads around another young people being honored. He said, 6:30pm - Lighted Boat Parade. At riverwalk approx 7pm.
senseless shooting, this time in a small- Growing up here was magical. I never
town church in Texas. saw what you see. 6:30pm - Childrens Show at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Both events are shocking. I think the Hart warned the young people about be- For more information check our website
hardest part in these situations, is that coming callous. Keep in mid thats not a
there really are no good words. We all are picture of who we are.
http://www.solomonsmaryland.com
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possibility it could happen anywhere. The dickmyers@countytimes.net
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A Career Development Open House and Apprenticeship Appreciation Day will be held Nov. 18 at the
Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) Building at the College of Southern Marylands Regional
Hughesville Campus.
DECEMBER 2, 2017
League of Women Voters
10 am to 3 pm
Supports History Fair Projects
Middle and high school students in enabling women the right to vote, the
Calvert County have a proud record of Voting Rights Act of 1965, gerryman-
creating top-notch History Fair proj- dered voting districts, and much more.
ects. This year the national History If you know of any students plan-
Fair theme is Conict and Compro- ning History Fair projects, please en-
mise in History. courage them to consider focusing on
Voting a right and responsibility of Conict and Compromise in Voting.
citizens as well as a core value of the You can also download a yer on this
League of Women Voters has been History Fair Awards from the LWV
fraught with con ict and compromise website (http://lwvcalvert.org/).
CRAFTS since our country began. So, this year Speaking of elections, students and
the Calvert County LWV is sponsor- adults alike are invited to attend the
FOOD ing awards for middle and high school November 14 League of Women Vot-
CHRISTMAS TREES HOLIDAY PARADE students for the best History Fair proj- ers Legislative Evening to meet and
ects that focus on Conict and Com- hear from Calvert Countys state elect-
WREATHS SANTA & CHRISTMAS ON THE BEACH promise in Voting. ed delegates 6:30 p.m., at Calvert
SHOPPING AND MUCH ROAST MARSHMALLOWS AT THE Eligible projects could explore, for Pines Senior Center, 450 West Dares
example, the decisions about vot- Beach Road in Prince Frederick.
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Thursday, November 9, 2017 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 9
Discounted Price
as a stray so my history is
a mystery but YOU can
help me write my fu-
ture! Im a BEAUTI-
FUL and FRIENDLY
girl that would love Pet owners in Calvert County who censing process, every dog and cat
to find a sunny spot need to license their dogs and cats must also be vaccinated for rabies.
in a home to call my can take advantage of Calvert County Pet owners are required to license
own. NOVEMBER IS Animal Controls annual Amnesty their cats and dogs to ensure public
ADOPT A SENIOR Week scheduled for Nov. 13-17 and health and safety, shared Calvert
PET MONTH! My get their pets licensed at a discount. County Department of Public Safety
adoption fee is only $15! The reduced fee for spayed and Chief Animal Control Officer Craig
neutered pets is $3 each. The fee for Dichter.
PLEASE CHOOSE ME!! non-spayed and non-neutered pets is Pet licensing and up-to-date vac-
And remember, if there is room $10. The regular prices are $7 and cinations can help us avoid an out-
in the heart, there is room in the house. $20, respectively. break of rabies in the county. Licens-
Bring cash or a check, along with ing also helps animal control officers
Hurry in to meet me and the wonderful a copy of the pets current rabies cer- reunite lost pets with their owners, he
gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 tification and proof of spay or neuter added, and failure to license pet dogs
Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call if applicable, to the Calvert County and cats could result in a $50 fine per
301-932-1713 for more information. To see Sheriffs Office, located at 30 Church incident.
more of my amazing friends available for St. in Prince Frederick during Am- For more information call Calvert
adoption, like us on Facebook @ Tri- nesty Week from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. County Animal Control at 410-535-
County Animal Shelter Southern MD. Calvert County residents who own 1600, ext. 2526. or visit online.
dogs and cats are legally required to
license their pets. As part of the li- From Calvert County Government
Thursday, November 9, 2017 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 11
The Northern High School Poms not only encouraged runners during the race but they also helped lead Walkers pose with Our Lady Star of the Sea volunteers.
the World Gym warm-up.
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(l to r) Sheri Mike Evans, former state senator Bernie Fowler and Maryland Veterans Secretary George
Owings pose in front of the On-Watch monument.
Former state Senator Bernie Fowler and NAS Patuxent River Commanding Ocer Capt. Jason Ham-
mond lay a wreath at the On-Watch statue in Solomons during the Nov. 5 Veterans Day ceremony.
14 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Thursday, November 9, 2017
In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Jeffrey Lee Jeff Rogers David Henry Hiergesell memory. was also referred to as The Fireman at
A reception will follow at the Pavilion the campground for his ability to make
at Solomons Landing, 1000 Half Hitch res and keep everyone warm.
Way, Solomons, MD 20688. All are wel- Harvey was preceded in death by
come to join us. his parents, son Richard Cornwell and
In lieu of owers, we will be accept- brother Raymond Cornwell. He is sur-
ing donations for his daughters col- vived by his wife Betty Ann Cornwell
lege funds. Any amount is greatly ap- of Huntingtown, children Harvey Lee
preciated. https://www.youcaring.com/ Cornwell and wife Chrissy of Glen Bur-
blakeandperrihiergesell-1001192. nie, Sharon Maul and husband Gary of
Visitation will be Thurs- Pasadena, Nick Galyean and wife Su-
day November 9, 2017, 1-2 p.m. zette of Huntingtown and Debra Galy-
at Rausch Funeral Home - Lusby ean and husband Ronnie of Lothian, 15
20 American Lane, Lusby MD 20657. A grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,
Jeffrey Lee Jeff Rogers, 29, of The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Life Celebratio Service will follow at 2 sisters Mildred Simmons of Manas-
Chesapeake Beach passed away Novem- David Henry Hiergesell, 54, of St. p.m. at the funeral home. sas, VA and Helen Mitchell of College
ber 5, 2017. He was born May 15, 1988 Leonard, MD, passed away on Novem- Interment will be at Arlington Nation- Park and brother Carl Cornwell and wife
in Washington, D.C. to Vincent Everett, ber 4, 2017 at Haymarket Medical Cen- al Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Arlington Shirley of Locust Grove, VA.
Jr. and Patricia Ann (Tucker) Rogers. ter, Haymarket, VA. VA 22211 Visitation will be Wednesday, Novem-
Jeff grew up in Lusby and Chesapeake Born November 4, 1963 in Hack- ber 15, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Rausch
Beach and graduated from Northern ensack, NJ, he was the son of the late Harvey Lee Cornwell Funeral Home Owings, 8325 Mount
High School in 2006. He was employed Richard Hiergesell and Doris (Dicke) Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736.
as a landscaper with JMC Landscaping. Hiergesell. Funeral Service will be Thursday,
Jeff was an avid fan of the Washington Dave was an accomplished Computer Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Redskins and enjoyed football, shing Programmer, Vice President of New Burial will be at MD Veterans Cem-
and spending time with his daughter and Media Solutions, with an MBA in Mar- etery Cheltenham, 11301 Crain High-
nieces and nephews. keting and a Bachelors in Psychiatry. way, Cheltenham MD 20623.
Jeff is survived by his parents Vin- Dave was a lover of all things red, red Memorial contributions may be made
cent and Patricia Rogers of Chesapeake wine, red meat, redheads, and of course to International Towing and Recovery
Beach, daughter Dakota Grace Rogers the Redskins. Dave loved traveling, Hall of Fame & Museum Survivor Fund,
and her mother Jamie Konegan of Lex- spending time with close friends, and 3315 Broad Street, Chattanooga TN 37408
ington Park, sisters Christine Thorne rooting on the Huskers. To know him Phone: 423-267-3132; website: https://
and her husband Keith of Lusby, Ash- is to love him. He was always willing i nter nat ionaltowi ng museu m.org /
ley Meyers and her husband Stephen of to share his knowledge and good inten- survivor-fund/
Chesapeake Beach and Kaitlyn Rogers tions; the world will be a quieter place Harvey Lee Cornwell, 88, of Hunting-
of Chesapeake Beach, brother Zachary for his friends and family. It will be hard town passed away November 4, 2017 at Roger Dale Cheeks, Sr
Rogers of Chesapeake Beach, nephews to forget someone who gave us so much Solomons Nursing Center. He was born
Brandon, Seth, Ian, Lucas and Logan, to remember. February 20, 1929 in Remington, VA to
nieces Maddison and Addalyn and sev- Dave is survived by his wife, Sarah; Harvey Lee, Sr. and Catherine Ann (Hot-
eral aunts and uncles. daughters, Blake and Perri; brother, Rob- tle) Cornwell. Harvey joined the United
Visitation will be Friday, No- ert; and step-children, Nicholas, Court- States Army in 1952 and was honorably
vember 10 2017, 6-8 p.m. at ney and Jacqueline. He was preceded in discharged in 1954. He married Betty
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings death by his parents Richard and Doris Rudolph in 1969 and they lived in For-
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings Hiergesell and brother Richard. estville and Upper Marlboro before
MD 20736. Family will receive friends on Thurs- moving to Huntingtown. Harvey owned
Funeral services will be Saturday, day, November 9, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. and operated several service stations
Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. until 2:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service and Cornwells Towing Service in Up-
Interment will be private. to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral per Marlboro, retiring in 1994. He was a
Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD member of the American Legion in Ca-
20657. Inurnment will be in Arlington pon Bridge, WV and enjoyed camping Roger Dale Cheeks, Sr. passed away
National Cemetery at a date to be de- and bluegrass music. Harvey was loved at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in
termined. We ask that you sport your by many and was known for making the NC on November 1, 2017. He was a proud
Burgundy and Gold in honor of Daves best French fries at the campground. He veteran of the United States Army, hav-
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ing served active duty in Vietnam from James C. Jim Sisson Cheltenham MD 20623. Donald Ernest Lawson Don
1970 1971, and as a reservist from 1971 Memorial contributions may be
1976. As a brave and loyal soldier he made to the Lymphoma Research
was honorably discharged and awarded Foundation, 115 Broadway, Suite 1301,
the National Defense Service Medal, the New York NY 10006; website: http://
Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam www.lymphoma.org or Calvert Hos-
campaign Medal, 2 Overseas Service pice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac
Bars, Expert Badge Grenade, and the Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678
Marksman Badge Rie M16. Phone: 410-535-0892; website: http://cal-
Roger and Teresa were married for 48 verthospice.org
years. He was a devoted husband, a lov-
ing father, and a caring grandfather. His Ruth Elizabeth Stubbs
friends would describe him as a gener-
ous man with a great sense of humor. As
a longtime resident of Maryland, Roger James C. Jim Sisson, 64, of Lusby, Donald Ernest Lawson Don, 82,
had his own contracting business. He MD passed away on November 1, 2017 of Alexandria, VA passed away on
was a longtime friend of Bill Wilson. at his residence. Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Fair-
His hobbies included wood working, art Born August 8, 1953 in Binghamton, fax Inova Hospital in Virginia, with
work, playing guitar, and spending time NY, he was the son of the late Fred Usher his wife of 57 years, Barbara, his 4
with his friends and family. Sisson, Sr. and Margaret (Webb) Sisson. children and 2 of his grandchildren at
Roger is survived by his wife Teresa Jim graduated from Chenango Val- his side.
Cheeks, son Roger Cheeks Jr. and wife ley Central High School in 1971 and at- Don was born on June 1, 1935, in
Selene German and daughters Carrie tended SUNY - Brockport. He served in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He attended
Clarke and husband Michael, Eleanor the U.S. Air Force from 1976 until 1980 Lebanon Catholic High School, and
Long and husband Travis and Chris- and was stationed at Andrews Air Force went on to serve 10 years in the Air
tina Cheeks and husband James McKay, Base. Ruth Elizabeth Stubbs, 69, of Force. Don had a love for art, so after
grandchildren Samuel Schatz, Maia He moved to Calvert County from Capitol Heights, MD passed away getting out of the service, he pursued
Cheeks, William Schatz, Layla Cheeks, Waldorf, MD in 2003. Jim married his November 1, 2017 at George Wash- that by attending Corcoran School of
Olivia Cheeks and Nicklas Long and wife, Donna (Foley) Sisson on Decem- ington University Hospital. She was Art in Washington DC and completed
brother William J. Cheeks. He is also ber 6, 2003 in Lusby, MD. He was a born in Washington, DC July 20, his associates degree through studies
survived by several brother and sister Facilities Manager for the U.S. Gov- 1948 to Clarence E. and Catherine at University of MD. Don became an
in laws as well as countless nieces and ernment for 33 years, retiring in 2014. B. Mayhew. Ruth was employed as amazing artist, and painted hundreds
nephew. Along with family, he also Jim was a member of the Boy Scouts a grocery store bakery manager un- of works of art throughout his life. His
leaves behind many wonderful friends. of America and the Elks Lodge. He en- til her retirement. She was preceded family is blessed to have those to hold
He was preceded in death by his par- joyed sports, traveling, shing, and talk- in death by her parents and a broth- on to and remember him by.
ents William L. and Louise (Edwards) ing with friends, family and strangers. er Eddie Mayhew. She is survived Services will be held at Rausch
Cheeks and sisters Juanita MacMickle, Jim is survived by his wife Donna by Robert J. Stubbs of Chesapeake Funeral Home of Port Republic, MD
Ruth Myers and Nancy Woodard. Sisson; his children, Michael Sisson Beach, children Robert J. Stubbs, on Thursday, November 9 from 2-4
Visitation will be Thursday, (Kim) of Roswell, NM, Christopher Jr. and his wife Marlene of Capitol and 6-8. A Funeral Mass will be held
November 9, 2017, 6-8 p.m. at Sisson (Dana) of Lorton, VA, Elizabeth Heights, Tina M. Stubbs and Kev- at St. Marys Bryantown on Friday,
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings Sisson of Lusby, MD and Calleigh Sis- in W. Stubbs, both of Chesapeake November 10 at 11:00 a.m. Interment
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings son of Lusby, MD; siblings, Fred Sisson Beach, and Stacy L. Stubbs of Capi- will follow in the church yard.
MD 20736. (Terri) of Charleston, SC, Celia Davey tol Heights, eight grandchildren and Visitation will be Thursday, No-
Funeral service will be Friday, Nov. 10 of Mason, OH, Webb Sisson (Linda) of three great-grandchildren, and sis- vember 9, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at
at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Chenango Bridge, NY; and grandchil- ters Roberta G. Vermillion of North Rausch Funeral Home - Port Repub-
will be private. dren, Louis Sisson and Nathaniel Sisson. Carolina, Marie Hardesty and her lic, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port
Memorial contributions may be made He was preceded in death by his sister, husband Ralph and Phyllis A. Mo- Republic MD 20676.
to Disabled American Veterans, 807 Anne Casey and his former spouse, ran, both of Lothian. Mass of Christian Burial will be
Maine Avenue SWWashington DC Margaret Sisson. Funeral Service will be Thurs- Friday Nov 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Marys
20024; Phone: 202-554-3501; website: Visitation wil be Saturday, Novem- day, November 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. - Bryantown
https://www.dav.org/ or AmericanLung ber 11, 2017, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 13715 Notre Dame Pl, Bryantown
Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. at Rausch Funeral Home Lusby, 20 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20617. Burial will follow I the
Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004; American Lane, Lusby MD 20657. A church cemetery.
MD 20736. Interment will be private.
website: http://www.lung.org/ Life Celebration Service will follow at
12P30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be at MD Veterans Cem-
etery Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Highway
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Community
Thursday, November 9
Calendar in the STEM Festival! Ongoing learning
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.
the hills of central Pennsylvania, these Veterans Day Ceremony & Open House
sessions include exploring simple ma- women play an amazing array of instru- 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East, Route
chines that make work on a boat easier, ments, switching with ease among fiddle, 260, Chesapeake Bch.
Sea Squirts the aerodynamics of sailing, and exploring mandolin, banjo, guitar, guitjo, recorders, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons buoyancy. FREE with museum admission. bowed psaltery, hammered dulcimer, bari- VETERANS DAY CEREMONY will be
Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD tone fiddle, guitar, and percussion. Tickets held at Veterans Park at the intersection of
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eco-Explorations are $15 online, $20 at the door. Tickets can Routes 260 and 261 in Chesapeake Beach
Theme is Lighthouse Discovery. Free Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts be bought in advance, online, at www.bit. at 1:00 p.m. Following the Ceremony, the
drop-in program for children 18-months to Center ly//MaritimeConcerts or at the door (cash Veterans Day Open House will be held at
3 years and their caregivers. Space is lim- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM or check only). the American Legion Stallings Williams
ited; if the session is full, another program Come along as our staff naturalist, Hester Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road
will be offered at 11 a.m. Burch, leads youngsters and their caregiv- SMYOC Free Family on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Open for
ers on a hands-on exploration of the natural ConcertFinlandia the Public and Members. It will be hosted
Where Did We Stay? 1890 to 1950 world of Annmarie Garden. Each session Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, by the Post Commander Les Griffith. For
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons will explore something differentleaves 225 Alexander St, Solomons, 20688 more information call 410-257-9878. All
Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD7:00 PM and trees, spiders, feathers and fur, birds 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM are welcome. www.ALpost206.
7:00PM - 8:00 PM and their nests, and more! Something new Join our Youth Orchestra with special
78 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. Presented and fun each time. Kids are also invited guests COSMIC Brass, and our Prepata- Bull and Oyster Roast and Country
by Grace Mary Brady as part of the At the to bring in their own natural treasures for tory Strings Orchestra, for a special eve- Dance
Waters Edge Lecture Series. Brady cur- show and tell. A make and take nature ning of music from composers Sibelius, 1015 Dares Beach Road; Prince Freder-
rently serves as the Historic Preservation craft project is included in each session. Rimsky-Korsakov, Leonard Bernstein, ick, MD 20678
Planner for St. Marys County Depart- Regular admission fees apply; members Alan Menken and more! 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
ment of Land Use and Growth Manage- are free! www.annmariegarden.org. This is a family friendly concert for all Jointly, Company 4 Prince Frederick
ment. Her passion for local history, histor- ages to enjoy, so please join us and support Volunteer Rescue Squad & Calvert Elks
ic preservation, and collecting artifacts led Baked Pork Loin Dinner our hardworking, dedicated musicians! Lodge #2620. Present the Bull and Oyster
her to create the Bayside History Museum 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East, Route Roast Saturday, November 11, 2017 from
in North Beach, Maryland more than 260, Chesapeake Bch. Saturday, November 11 5pm6:30pm or while supplies last $40
10 years ago. Join her to learn about the 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM advance ticket sales or $50 at the door.
Breakfast with Santa at St. Pauls Epis-
boarding houses and hotels where folks This tantalizing Pork Loin dinner with all Free draft beer from 5pm-7pm. Country
copal Church
stayed in Chesapeake Beach back in the the trimmings, including salad, and bever- Dance from 7pm11pm. Country Mem-
St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 25 Church
day when they came by train and steam- age will impress your taste buds. Hosted ories Band. $15 single or $25 double for
St., Prince Frederick
boat. The series is sponsored by Bayside by the Sons of the American Legion Stall- dance without dinner. Cash bar from 7pm-
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
History Museum, Calvert Library, Calvert ings-Williams Post 206 from 5:30 to 7:00 11pm. Call 410-535-9836 or 410-535-5110
Breakfast with Santa. Adults: $8.00. Chil-
Marine Museum, and Chesapeake Beach p.m. Come to the lower level dining room to get your advance tickets before they are
dren under 14 $5.00. $20.00 Photo With
Railway Museum. for a meal you wont soon forget. Cost is all sold out!
Santa.
$12. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesa-
Friday, November 10 peake Beach and questions may be di-
Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser Sunday, November 12
rected to 410-257-9878. Public Welcome.
10130 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk,
www.ALpost206.org
Our Lady Star of the Sea Open House MD 20754 All You Can Eat Breakfast
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, 90 Alex- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East, Route
Maritime Performance Series presents
ander Lane, Solomons, MD Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser! Saturday, 260, Chesapeake Bch.
Simple Gifts
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM November 11th, 9am-1pm.. Lots of dif- 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons
Solomons, Maryland, October 27, 2017 ferent Vendors, Unique gifts for everyone On this Fall day, start the day off with a
Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
Our Lady Star of the Sea School will hold on your list! Traci Lynn Jewelry & Acces- hearty breakfast including Hot Cakes,
7:00 PM
an open house on Friday, November 10, sories, Damsel In Defense, Tara at Home, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled
7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. Two women
2017 from 08:30 to 10:30am. Administra- DoTERRA Essential Oils, Swarovski Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and
plus twelve instruments equals one heck
tion and teachers will be on hand to an- Crystal Jewelry & Accessories, Ameri- Chip Beef. Hosted by the American Le-
of a good time. Combining tradition with
swer questions and provide information can Doll Quilts/Quilts, Purse Charms, gion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post
innovation, Simple Gifts creates some of
for interested families. Our Lady Star of Pouches & Jewelry, Lipsense, Mary Kay, 206 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the
the finest arrangements in folk music to-
the Sea School offers full day and half day Scentsy, H2O At Home, Tupper Ware, upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake
day: swing fiddle creeps into a Romanian
Preschool and full day academics for Kin- Homemade Baked Goods, LulaRoe, Pure Beach on Route 260. Adults $10; kids 6-12
dance, spoons show up in an Irish reel, and
dergarten through 8th grade. The school Romance! We will also be having a silent $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will
a blues lick introduces a Klezmer melody.
provides students and families with small auction for several gift baskets! be available for a nominal charge. Public
Based in the hills of central Pennsylvania,
class sizes, outstanding academics with a welcome. For information call 410-257-
these women play an amazing array of
non-common core curriculum, leadership Unique Boutique 9878. www.ALpost206.org
instruments, switching with ease among
development, and involvement in team Calvert High School
fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, guitjo, re-
building and STEM activities with addi- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Full STEAM Ahead
corders, bowed psaltery, hammered dul-
tional focus being placed on the arts and November 11th and 12th, 2017 will mark Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
cimer, baritone fiddle, guitar, and percus-
religion. Afterschool activities, before and the 44th anniversary of a southern Mary- Center
sion. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the
after care, and transportation are avail- land art tradition, the Unique Boutique 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
door and available at www.bit.ly//Mari-
able. Tuition assistance may be available. Fine Arts and Crafts Show. The event Preschool children and their caretakers
timeConcerts. Doors open at 6 p.m. with
Guided tours of the campus will begin at promises to continue its heritage of bring- are invited to visit the artLAB at Annma-
beer and wine for sale.
the main building of the school located at ing together the works of the regions most rie for hands-on investigations and chal-
90 Alexander Street in beautiful Solomons talented artisans, a hallmark that has made lenges. Each session will help children
Simple Gifts
Island. Pre-registration for the tours is not the show a popular and enduring destina- explore, observe, ask questions, and make
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons
required. Directions and further informa- tion. Get ready to enjoy a fun, festive event predictions about the world around them
Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
tion can be found by visiting our website at with free admission, plentiful parking, as they create and play! Well investigate
7:00 PM
www.olsss.org or by contacting the school food and perhaps win one of the many concepts in STEAMscience, technol-
Two women plus twelve instruments
at 410.326.3171. fabulous door prizes given away each half ogy, engineering, art, and math. Perfect
equals one heck of a good time. Com-
hour! www.uniqueboutiquesomd.com/ for toddlers and preschoolers. Free admis-
bining tradition with innovation, Simple
STEM Festival Friday sion; no registration required, just drop in!
Gifts creates some of the finest arrange-
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons FREE ADMISSION! www.annmariegar-
ments in folk music today: swing fiddle
Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD den.org
creeps into a Romanian dance, spoons
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM show up in an Irish reel, and a blues lick
10 a.m.4:30 p.m. CMM is participating w
introduces a Klezmer melody. Based in
Thursday, November 9, 2017 The Calvert County Times Calendars 17
Events
YoungatHeart Thursday, November 9 Learn Mahjongg
1:00-4:00pm
Shake It Out Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a
10:00-10:30am great way to keep your brain sharp while
Shake It Out Music and Movement will having fun! Join us! Calvert Library
create a rich environment that promotes Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman
social, emotional and physical skills. Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. http://
By Office of Aging Staff Come join us for some shaken fun. Please CalvertLibrary.info.
register. Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, Calvert Library Celebrates Veterans
Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer Calvert Pines Senior Center 410-326-5289. http://CalvertLibrary.info. 1:00-4:00pm
The AARP Tax-Aide program, (CPSC) Please drop by any Calvert Library for a
sponsored by the Calvert County Join Ed Sullivan as he talks about Calvert Conversations sweet treat and to get information on local,
Office on Aging, is looking for vol- the importance of the Mayflower 10:00-11:00am regional and national veterans resources.
unteers to serve as tax counselors to Compact, signed November 1, 1620. Local history lite! Listen to stories in the http://CalvertLibrary.info.
prepare, review and e-file 2017 tax The event will be held Monday, No- librarys living room; sometimes meet-
returns at the three senior centers vember 13, 12:45 p.m. up at local places of interest. Call 410- Holiday Decorations Naturally
in 2018. Training will be offered in Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving 257-2411 for latest info. Calvert Library 2:00-4:00pm
late 2017 and/or early 2018. If this meal with friends, and enjoy music Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Join the Chesapeake Garden Club and
opportunity interests you, contact from the Mount Olive Mens Choir Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http:// Calvert Library for an afternoon of sur-
Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, Thursday, November 16, 12:00 p.m. CalvertLibrary.info. prises and decorating tips. Be prepared
410-535-4606. Please call to make reservations for for inspirational ideas you can take home
Legal Aid lunch. On Pins & Needles and use throughout the fall and winter
Limited attorney services are of- North Beach Senior Center 2:00-4:00pm seasons. There will be demonstrations,
fered to seniors ages 60 and above are (NBSC) Bring your quilting, needlework, knit- music, refreshments Please register. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
available by appointment regarding Join us for Grief Support Group ting, crocheting or other project for an
SSI, benefit denials, disability pay- with Hospice Tuesday, November 14, afternoon of conversation and shared cre- ley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
ments, Social Security and SSI over- 10:30 a.m. Support groups are a meth- ativity. No registration. Calvert Library http://CalvertLibrary.info.
payments, debtor and consumer prob- od for helping people struggling with Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
lems, advance directives, and tenant the loss of a loved one. Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. http:// Construction Zone
issues. A Legal Aid attorney rotates Enjoy a Thanksgiving Turkey Lur- CalvertLibrary.info. 2:00-4:00pm
between the three senior centers. Ap- key Bingo and Luncheon Thursday, Bring your family to explore the librarys
pointments are held between 1 and 3 November 16, 10:30 a.m. Pre-regis- S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS: Trivia Trouble! building sets. Its come and go con-
p.m. November 16 and December 14 tration is required. 6:30-7:30pm structive time in the storytime room as
at Calvert Pines Senior Center 410- Question, Discover and Explore! Join us we bring out the librarys collection of
535-4606 to make an appointment. Southern Pines Senior for a family trivia night where we test our Legos, Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs,
November is National Center (SPSC) knowledge of math, science, pop culture, blocks, Magformers and more. No reg-
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving
Diabetes Month Feast among friends Thursday, No-
video games, history and more! Prizes and istration. Calvert Library Prince Fred-
erick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
Our Health Coordinator, Melinda snacks will be provided! Please register.
vember 16, 12:00 p.m. Please call to Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 301-855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Gaines, will address tips on how to pre-register by Thursday, November
manage this disease, and how you H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-
9. 5289. http://CalvertLibrary.info. Science Saturdays
can live a healthy life while living Join in the fun and excitement of
with diabetes. Presentations are held 2:30-3:30pm
the annual Senior Council Auction MakePlayLearn Celebrate the MD STEM Festival with
at North Beach, November 9, 10:30 Thursday, November 16, 11:00 a.m.
a.m.; Calvert Pines, November 14, 6:30-7:30pm a program series designed to get kids in
2:00 p.m. Winners will be drawn fol- Take building and creativity to a whole K-2nd grade thinking like scientists. This
10:30 a.m.; and Southern Pines, No- lowing lunch. All proceeds benefit the
vember 15, 12:30 p.m. new level at the library. We provide the month will be hands-on learning about
programs offered at the center. space, Legos and other building materi- the life and behavior of wild turkeys and
als. You provide the imagination. Calvert bears! Please register. Calvert Library
Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Har- Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville
bor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257- Road, Owings, 410-257-2101. http://Cal-
2411. http://CalvertLibrary.info. vertLibrary.info.
Michael Proctor shows off perhaps the last of the red drum this year caught Nov 5th on a piece of
bloodworm on the bay shore.
Michele Chelednik with a pair of stripers from the mouth of the Patuxent
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Races on Tuesdays & Thursdays tournament, awards and administra- For more information on the Cal-
For Full Schedule Go To
tive costs. vert County Department of Park &
Games are played at Northeast Recreation, visit online. Find Calvert
Community Center on Tuesday and/ County Government on Facebook.
or Thursday evenings. The tentative
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20 Entertainment The Calvert County Times Thursday, November 9, 2017
CHESAPEAKE BAY
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BLUES FESTIVAL
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The 2018 Chesapeake Blues Festival at Sandy the late Texas musiclegend Doyle Bramhall, he was joins CBBF for the first time. Once the accordi-
Point State Pak in Annapolis announces its lineup raised in a home lled with the blues and rock n on-playing virtuoso grabs the mic and takes to the
for the May 19-20 event. roll styles indigenous to Texas. stage with his band mates, audiences are treated to
a show like no other. Chubbys sound is infectious
,
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Shemekia Copeland - a concoction of blues, 70s funk, rock and roll, and
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Shemekia Copeland was born in Harlem, New good ole Zydeco flavor - and makes even the most
taught himself to play guitar York on April 10, 1979, and came to her singing ca- timid individuals get their feet a movin.
at the age of seven, learning reer naturally. Her bluesman father, Johnny Clyde Tickets will go on sale December 1, 2017. Please
classic blues tunes by me- Copeland, recognized his daughters talent early on. visit our website www.bayblues.org for updated de-
a tails very soon.
ticulously studying his dads Shemekia stepped out of her fathers shadow in 1998
record collection. Since with her groundbreaking
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then, his albums have sold debut CD, Turn The Heat
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millions of copies worldwide Up, recorded when she
Goi
and received ve Grammy was only 18. This will
nominations and two Bill- be Shemekias 10th ap-
board Music Awards, as well pearance at CBBF, rst
as a pair of Orville H. Gibson awards, the Blues appearing in 1999. She
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Foundations Keeping The Blues Alive award and has always been a CBBF
two Blues Music awards. Hes also scored six #1 favorite.
In Entertainment
blues albums and a string of #1 mainstream rock
d
singles. Shepherd was just 16 when he burst onto Mike Zito
the national scene with the release of his 1995 debut Appeared at Chesa-
s
album Ledbetter Heights. This will be his 3rd ap- peake Bay Events
a
pearance at CBBF. Three Days of Rain Returns!
Southern Maryland
Blues Festival in 2014
Thursday, Nov 9 Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
Delbert McClinton with The Royal South- Tracey Allen 9:00 PM
Delbert grew up around ern Brotherhood Band, Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, www.anthonysdunkirk.com
h
Lubbock and Fort Worth, a band that founded with Solomons
and spent his early career in Cyril Neville and Devon 7:00 - 10:00 PM Cowboy Crossing
the desegregating roadhous- Allman. He has one mul- www.anglers-seafood.com Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
es of Fort Worths Jacksboro tiple Blues Music Awards Solomons
Highway, leading the house over the last 10 years. The Dave and Kevin Trio 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
bands for Jimmy Reed, We are looking forward The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons www.anglers-seafood.com
.
Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, and others. Later, Del- to his 1st appearance at 2:00 - 4:00 PM
bert traveled to England where he headlined shows CBBF. www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Tuesday, Nov 14
M with Bruce Channel (Hey Baby) with a little- Ben Connelly
known Liverpool band [The Beatles] as the opening Mr. Sipp Ladies Night/ Trivia/ Karaoke
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
act. Delbert appeared in the very 1st CBBF in 1998. Mr. Sipp (a.k.a. Cole- Anthonys Bar & Grill, Dunkirk
Solomons
man Castro) is the 2014 9:00 PM
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Keb Mo Band International Blues www.anthonysdunkirk.com
www.anglers-seafood.com
Grammy Nominee, Keb Challenge Winner as
Mo, is making his 2nd ap- well as The 2014 Gibson Friday, Nov 10 Wednesday, Nov 15
pearance at CBBF. He has Best Guitarist Award Karaoke
recently completed a suc- Winner and 2014 Jus Wild Card Trivia
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
cessful tour with Taj Mahal. Blues Bobby Rush En- Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill,
Solomons
Keb Mo (Kevin Moore) has tertainers Award Re- Solomons
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
received 3 Grammy Awards cipient. Mr. Sipp was 7:00 - 9:00 PM
www.anglers-seafood.com
and an additional 8 nominations. Keb has also been also cast in the recently www.anglers-seafood.com
awarded 11 Blues Foundation Awards and 6 BMI released James Brown Scarlett Plus Entertainment and
Awards, 5 of which are from his theme song for the movie, Get on Up. Karaoke
television show Mike and Molly. Keb is considered Mr. Sipp, the Missis- The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great
to be a true Blues Industry Icon. sippi Blues Child, was Mills
a crowd favorite at the 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Doyle Bramhall II 2017 CBBF.
Doyle Bramhall II is one of the most distinctive Chubby Carrier and the Saturday, Nov 11
vocalists, guitarists, composers and producers in Bayou Swamp Band
A high energy, swamp Scarlett Plus Entertainment and
contemporary music. Indeed, none other than Eric
funky, Zydeco sound, Karaoke
Clapton, with whom Bramhall has worked for more
Chubby Carrier and the The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great
than a decade, lauds him as one of the most gifted
Bayou Swamp Band Mills
guitarists he has ever encountered. As the son of
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Kid'S Corner
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15. Stole 43. Inamed 24. Midwife
16. A genus of bee 25. Entwined
17. Expressed as digits CLUES DOWN 26. Supervises interstate
18. Your childs daughter commerce
21. __ and ow 1. Adventurous 27. A way to convert
22. Small amount 2. Deliverer of speeches 28. Female sibling
23. Revolutions per 3. Skin condition 29. TV network
minute 4. Widened 30. Tropical Asian plant
24. Criticize 5. James Cameron lm 31. Line on a map
25. Snake-like sh 6. The 3rd letter of the 32. Denotes songbirds
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VETERANS AY
Sa l u t e
Contents
Veteran Profile: Mike Abell 4
Veteran Profile: Pat McCoy 6
Veterans Day Parade 8
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 10
Flag Protocol & Etiquette 101 12
Local Veterans Day Events 14
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4 2017 VETERANS DAY SALUTE
M A IKE
MEMORIES OF A COLD
BELL:
WARRIOR
BY GUY LEONARD
STAFF WRITER
Mike Abell, a St. Mary's County native, will out, were run everyday with full kit and nearly His died in the desert.
be the rst to say hes not a hero but hes denitely starved. I walked old Clyde to death, Abell said. We
seen action around the world in some of its most After being in the eld for so long, he was were pushing the envelope to see what was going
hostile environments. nally able to take a cold shower. on out there.
Once a member of the U.S. Armys Special We were all looking in the mirror and we You're constantly gathering intelligence.
Forces Green Berets Abell was in the thick said: Who the [expletive] is that! Abell said. It was probably the toughest terrain he had to
of covert operations during the latter stages of the Wed all lost so much weight. endure.
Cold War when the Soviet Union and their proxies He passed the other two phases of training and The desert will make a sissy out of you,
were the United States greatest threat. while at the signal battalion he was picked for his Abell, 62, said. It will drain you.
From the Sahara Desert to the jungles His next assignment was right at the
of El Salvador and the streets of Berlin, doorstep of the Soviet enemy Berlin
Abell was one of thousands of quiet, highly taking trips into the Eastern sector to
trained professionals at the tip of Americas gather intelligence dressed as regular Army
military spear. "Ive seen communism and you soldiers at Checkpoint Charlie.
Theyre the cream of the crop, Abell,
the owner of Lincoln Contractors Inc. in
cant beat this country. My At that time no elite units were allowed
in Berlin from either side but it was an
Hollywood, said of the men he served with freedom means everything to me." agreement that was routinely broken by all.
while on ODA 573, a special forces A We had KGB (Soviet intelligence
team of 12 elite soldiers. Special Forces is Mike Abell agents) follow us through Berlin, and we
everywhere, all the time. followed them, Abell said.
Abell said he joined the Army out of When he went into East Berlin he got
anger over American Embassy workers a rst-hand look at what communism did to
being taken hostage in Iran in 1979. a people.
I want to go to the Middle East, he told the A team. Ive seen communism and you cant beat this
recruiting sergeant in 1979. I want the action. I was glad to get out of there, he said. country, Abell said. My freedom means every-
The best way to do that, he was told, was to His rst assignment was in North Africa where thing to me.
join the Special Forces. he patrolled the Sahara Desert gathering intel- Communism robs the human spirit, it destroys
After basic training, advanced infantry ligence on Lybian intentions in the region. Col. your soul.
training, airborne school and passing a stringent Muammar Gadda, then the Lybian dictator, was While in Berlin he worked in civilian dress,
Morse code exam to become a radio operator he rising on the world stage as a terror enabler. including longer hair, as part of Detachment A.
went to the Special Forces Q course. Often dressed in tribal desert garb and carrying Also known as Det. A, the unit specialized
During the rst phase, which lasted a month, an AK-47, he and his team rode camels on their in setting up resistance cells if the Soviets ever
he and the other candidates, most of whom washed clandestine patrols. invaded Western Europe.
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The undercover Green Berets would stay behind you're training people and you come under fire you and their willingness to defend it with their lives.
and wreak havoc in the Soviets rear areas, relying dont sit back and say Im just an advisor, Abell Its part of the cloth were made from, Abell
on caches of hidden weapons and previously estab- said. You just do it [return fire]. said. Thats what makes this country.
lished hideouts. Youre scared as hell but then you get mad. You Were Americans and we believe in freedom.
When he wasnt playing cat and mouse with just survive. The Latin motto of Special Forces is De
KGB agents, he was trained in counter terror tactics Abell said of all the terrible things hes seen, Oppresso Liber or free from oppression.
to counter groups like the Baader- Coming from a world of covert
Meinhoff Gang, which bombed, assas- operations, Abell rails against the intel-
sinated and kidnapped its way through ligence scandals and leaks that rock
West Germany all with the help of the the political world and put soldiers
East German secret police, the Stasi. lives at risk.
One time we were chasing the I know guys that went to Leaven-
Baader-Meinhoff Gang and Corky worth [ a military prison] for a fraction
(one of Abells Det. A team members) of what [Hillary Clinton] did, Abell
chased one of them down an alley said. These politicians they have no
way, Abell said. He had a broken concept of keeping these things clas-
arm and she pulled a razor and cut him sified.
a few times. And after years of fighting
But he clocked her good with his terrorism across the globe, hes livid to
cast. see it come to our shores.
After his tour in Berlin he went to Our politicians let that happen,
El Salvador to train anti-communist he exclaims.
Contra guerillas fighting the Sand- To this day Abell attends Special
inista regime. Forces reunions to keep in close
For him, being in the jungle was contact with old friends and to meet
one of his more pleasant assignments. the next generation of Americas elite.
Well, I liked the food and the They treated us like we were
jungle is better than the desert, Abell Mike Abell (second from left) with members of ODA 573. special because we were old but I told
said. Theres more to eat and drink. them One day youll be where we
In all the places hes served as an are now and youll have to pass the
advisor to train other troops friendly to the United he still mostly remembers the good times in Special torch, Abell said. Special Forces is a brotherhood.
States, his mission sometimes took on harsher tones Forces, especially all the men he served with. It never stops.
than just being a teacher of tactics. The main reason they wanted to be elite soldiers
When youre put into a third world country and was their deep love for their country, their freedom guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Patricia McCoys story is a somewhat unique one She said there wasnt any sexual harassment
for Veterans Day. But it is an entirely appropriate one by the men. The respect I got from the Navy guys,
of diligent and long service to her country. the ofcers and the chiefs were phenomenal, she
McCoy joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 in a delayed- asserted.
enlistment program right out of high school in North It was 1973. Times were different than they are
Carolina. She was 18 years old when she arrived at today. You were allowed to get married but you
the enlistment center at Bainbridge, Maryland. It was werent allowed to get pregnant, she explained.
a different time for women in the military and particu- Thats what happened to her and she was given an
larly the Navy. Women couldnt serve on ships. They honorable discharge short of her three-year enlist-
couldnt y. They couldnt serve in combat. ment.
She did well in basic training and was one of McCoys best friend is a retired Navy Chief
a handful chosen to remain at the Maryland base as who says that women in the 1970s were the trail-
an instructor for women recruits. A year later she blazers for the women who are now serving in so
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of intense opposition to the Vietnam War. but occasionally during the week. She was
McCoy followed her then-husband to given tine off by her long-time employer to
Maryland for a job. Through a friend she meet her American Legion obligations.
was introduced to American Legion Post She is especially proud of the Mary-
206 in Chesapeake Beach. According to the land American Legion Boys State program
post website: The Stallings-Williams Post held yearly at McDaniel College in West-
Calvert Countys Premier Perpetual Care Garden Cemetery
was named after two servicemen of the minster. Posts select participants who
area, who gave their lives in the service of huddle there for a week, starting as a dicta-
ou
their country. During World War II, James torship and working their way through the Honoring our Veterans ThankoYur
Franklin Stallings, born July 5, 1923, son democratic process to electing leaders, fo r Y
today and everyday, !
of Morris E. and Molly Ward Stallings, was two of whom are senators who go on to a Service
lost in action over Holland on September similar national event in Washington. We here at Chesapeake
22, 1944 while serving in the 82nd para- have a great program, she said. Highlands Memorial
trooper Division. Why has she been so committed to the Gardens.
Jesse Whittier Williams, born May American Legion? She said she still regrets
In honor of all those that have
25, 1917 at Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. that she was unable to serve her entire
served our nation, we extend a
Son of William S. and Anna M. Williams, three-year obligation. Of the American
$500 reduction in price on all
was lost in defense of his country on August Legion, It was a way to serve, something
pre-planning cemetery plots.
17, 1944 in France. that felt good.
The post, a spacious building, sits Indeed, service is the key to what Professionally designed and
proudly on a hill off Route 260 overlooking American Legion posts do. Sure, they are conveniently located on Broomes
the town. It is a busy post, with many events social organizations. But they also assist Island Road, just off of Rt. 4.
throughout the year. veterans getting in touch with whoever
Pat, as everyone calls her, took to is necessary to secure their VA and other We offer:
the American Legion in a big way. On benets. Traditional or
their national website is the following She was asked about the recent profes- Cremation burials
quote: The American Legion provides sional sports protests. She said, They have Family Estates &
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McCoy embraced that motto. A testi- McCoy said American Legion posts
monial to that is a recitation of what she are holding their own. They are having
has done during her 30-year membership difculty attracting the younger veterans, Serving Southern Maryland since 2005
in the post: Four-time post commander, who are coming home to their own fami-
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service ofcer, county commander, district lies and obligations. She hopes they will
commander and then last year Maryland be encouraged to join because of the good
American Legion commander. She was being done in the posts. We are their voice
the rst and only female post commander, on Capitol Hill and in Annapolis, she
rst female Calvert County commander explained.
and only the second to reach the state level. McCoy wears her patriotism proudly.
Only this year did the national American To be a veteran of this country. To say I GET READY S
Legion choose its rst female commander.
As Maryland commander she traveled
wore the uniform is something that will
always be close to my heart. FOR THEANHDOLIDAY
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A little more than a century ago the globe It begins at 10a.m. The World War I memorial at the center of
erupted in what would become known as the The parade travels along Fenwick Street what is also known as the War Memorial Gardens
First World War. The nation is still in the midst and includes veterans, dignitaries, military in the town square has four bronze plaques with
of the centennial memorial of that war, which units, color guards, classic and antique cars, the names of 27 men from St. Marys County
lasted from 1914 to 1918. scouts, motorcycles and horses, fire, police and who lost their lives in that conflict.
A memorial to the soldiers lost in that war emergency personnel and equipment. The monument was officially dedicated on
sits in the town square of Leonardtown and will The countys state legislative delegation is Nov. 11, 1921 on what was then known as Armi-
be the de facto center of what stice Day.
many believe is the largest The dedication included a
Veterans Day parade in the brass band, ex-servicemen in
state Nov. 11. uniform and the Red Cross;
Veterans Day itself stems there were 1,500 people in
from the commemoration of attendance.
the sacrifice of World War I The armistice between
veterans and all veterans in Allied Powers Great Britain,
subsequent wars fought by U.S. France, the United States and
servicemen and servicewomen. others was signed on the
The parade in Leonard- 11th hour of the 11th day of the
town has taken over the entire 11th month in 1918 between the
town square and many of the Central Powers of Germany,
side streets over the years and the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
this year is expected to be no Bulgaria and the Ottoman
different. Empire.
Weve already had 2,200 Adjacent to the World War
people register for the parade, I monument are plaques that
said Maria Fleming, events memorialize county soldiers,
coordinator for the town. We sailors, marines and airmen
have 285 vehicles in the parade who have died in other Amer-
with 35 floats. ican Wars.
The parade is expected to In 1954 Armistice Day was
take one-and-a-half hours to changed to Veterans Day to
complete its tour in Leonard- commemorate the sacrifice of
town. American veterans in all wars.
The parade is full of veterans advocacy set to attend, as is U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer and
organizations and county service organizations Maryland Secretary of State John C. Woben- guyleonard@countytimes.net
as well. smith, Fleming said.
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Sharon Murphy started working at the Charlotte Hall the departments ve-year plan but not yet in the states over the years, Murphy observed. For instance, proceeds
Veterans Home in 1984, even before it opened its doors capital budget. from a car rally put on by Cruisin Southern Maryland
for its rst residents. Her title -- secretary to the comman- The remainder of the approximately 500 employees every Memorial Day weekend have been used for needed
dant. She added, Now I am the commandant, although work for HMR or a subcontractor. But Murphy notes that projects, such as a new pavilion.
the title has been changed to director of the hone. I love the home is constantly abuzz with volunteers who serve Community groups such as the local Moose lodge
serving veterans, she said, about what hasnt changed many roles, such as teaching photography, using their and veterans service organizations routinely invite resi-
over the years. interests and skills to help the residents. Anyone inter- dents to lunch and dinners; the home transports them to
When it rst opened, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home ested can contact the volunteer coordinator. An interview the events.
was operated by the state. About a year later the operation and background check are part of the process of selecting An example of going the extra mile goes to Skip-
was contracted out and has been operated by non-govern- volunteers. pers Restaurant in Deale and the Lothian Ruritan Club,
mental business entities ever since. That record has been Elaine Hurleys husband has been a resident of the who annually invite several busloads of the residents for
somewhat rocky, with one of them at one point declaring Alzheimers wing for ve years and having been moved a charter shing trip and a meal. They provide a police
bankruptcy. to the more secure unit three years ago. Hurley lives just a escort for the buses from Charlotte Hall to Deale.
But, since 2001 the contractor has been Health few miles away and visits her husband almost every day. One little known fact is that Charlotte Hall Veterans
Management Resources (HMR) of Maryland, which She has been able to observe not only her husbands care Home is one of the top 10 employers in St. Marys County.
recently was awarded its third consecutive contract from but also what is being given to the other residents. The residents come from all over the state, with
the state. They also operate veterans homes in Alabama, This place to me is amazing, she told The County Prince Georges having the most but also with more than
South Carolina and Texas. They were originally in the Times. The aides are wonderful. She said of the range 100 from the three counties of Southern Maryland. The
nursing home business, not now focus in veterans care. of activities available to patients, They do so much. For Army is the most represented. Viet Nam War era veterans
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is owned by the state instance, earlier in the week she had participated with her represent 38 percent of the population. Nineteen percent
and is a program of the Maryland Department of Veterans husband in a Halloween party for the residents. are from World War II. Forty percent are in their 80s.
Affairs., whose secretary is George Owings of Calvert Hurleys husband is a Navy veteran having served A snapshot of the homes population from September
County. The home is situated on 126 acres in St. Marys four years, including a tour of duty on the aircraft carrier of 2017:
County, formerly the location of the Charlotte Hall Mili- USS Forrestal, when in July of 1967 a re broke out on One Silver Star
tary Academy. The home offers a continuum of care from board triggering a chain-reaction of explosions that killed Two Legions of Merit
the 168-bed assisted living program to the 286-bed skilled 134 sailors and injured 161. Future United States Senator One Distinguished Flying Cross
nursing program. It also offers memory care in secure John McCain and future four-star admiral and US Pacic 13 Bronze Stars
units. Fleet Commander Ronald J. Zlatoper, along with Hurley, 14 Purple Hearts, and
Murphy, who was born and raised and still lives in were among the survivors. He helped put out the re. One former POW.
Benedict, is one of four state employees at the home. They Mrs. Hurley said the helpfulness of the staff began Even with that employment base and large commu-
provide administrative support to the Maryland Veterans from the time that her husband was admitted, including nity involvement, Murphy feels it is still not well known.
Home Commission, an advisory board to the state agency. assisting the family in securing Medicaid benets for her I think we are still a surprise in the community, she said.
Ex-ofcio members of the commission include Gov. husband, who was the past post commander of American She encourages everyone to visit and see for themselves.
Larry Hogan; C. Bernard (Bernie) Fowler of Calvert Legion Post 221 in Avenue. When you stop by the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home,
County (designee of the Senate President); and former He has such good care. Those aides are just like Murphy hopes youll join the corps of volunteers. Youll
delegate John Wood of St. Marys County (designee of family, she said. be part of a home for those who served their country and
the House Speaker). In addition to the volunteers who help out, Char- a place for Maryland to say its thanks for their service.
For now, Charlotte Hall is the states only veterans lotte Hall Veterans Home is constantly being assisted by
home, although the state is looking at the possibility of community organizations and businesses. We get a lot of dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Maryland flag should not be displayed
outdoors earlier than sunrise nor later than St. Marys County Flag
sunset. When a patriotic effect is desired,
however, the Maryland flag may be
displayed 24 hours a day if directly illumi-
Per Tony Jones (St. Marys County
Public Information Officer) email of 9 Oct We Salute You,
Veterans and
nated during the hours of darkness. 14: The staff for the county flag is actually
4.01 When the Maryland flag is a pointed top, much like the tip of a spear
and not a brass ball (when carried in a
Thank You!
displayed within the State of Maryland,
it should occupy the position of honor (to parade or placed inside).
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Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Calvert County Courthouse
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Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Veterans Park at the
intersection of Routes 260 and 261 in Chesapeake Beach at 1:00
p.m. Following the Ceremony, the Veterans Day Open House will
be held at the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330
Chesapeake Beach Road on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Open for
the Public and Members. It will be hosted by the Post Commander
Les Grifth. For more information call 410-257-9878. All are welcome.
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