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BUILDING] AND IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN.”
SENATE PRESIDENT MIKE MILLER ON THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER

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Miller Says One More Year

on SMHEC Building, Merger
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Sen. President Thomas V. “Mike”
Miller has said that the proposed re-
search facility, known as the third build-
ing, at the Southern Maryland Higher
Education Center, is a project worth
supporting but the financial picture just
was not right for the University System
of Maryland.
The system is slated to run the autono-
mous systems-focused facility; it also
has proposed taking over the governance
at the higher education center but that ef-
fort has also been put on hold.
“We’ll certainly continue to consider
it again this next fiscal year,” Miller told
The County Times. “It’s a worthy proj-
ect [the third building] and it needs to
happen.”
But before the building can begin
construction, the university system must
address is own budget problems, Mill-
er said, as well as enrollments in key
majors.
“There’s a decline in enrollment at
the engineering school,” Miller said, cit-
ing a recent report from the Department
of Legislative Services recommend-
ing pulling the $28.4 million to begin
construction.
The senate pulled the funding weeks
ago and it will likely stay out until the
Planners Approve
next year’s session. The lack of a signed
memorandum of understanding (MOU)
between the higher education center
board of governors and the university
system about how the merger would
progress also scuttled the effort this
year, Miller said.
Cost overruns also contributed to the
issue, he said.
“These things need to be tied down,”
Miller said. “It started as a $15 million
project and now it’s up to $76 million.
“I’m confident we can make it work,”
Miller concluded. “It just wasn’t feasible
at this time.”
Sen. Steve Waugh, (R-Dist. 29) said
he was organizing meetings with stake
holders in the project to come up with a
deal to finish it in the next several days.
Waugh declined to say if he would try
to restore funding this year or look to
next year’s session.
St. Mary’s County Commissioner
Tom Jarboe said the decision to pull the
funding was not the fault of the delega-
tion, but there were still universities who
might be interested even if the Univer-
sity System of Maryland wasn’t.
“It was a very partisan move,” Jar-
boe said. “We’re not defeated, we’re just
looking for another opportunity.”
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Historic Preservation/Heritage Chapter Added to Comp Plan
Land Preservation, Park and Recreation Plan Goes to Hearing
By Dick Myers
Editor
An admitted omission in the first
draft of the update of the Calvert Coun-
ty Comprehensive Plan has been cor-
rected. A chapter on Historic Preserva-
tion and Heritage has been submitted
to the planning commission and will be
incorporated into the second draft now
being developed.
Long- Range Planner Jenny Plum-
mer-Welker presented the new chapter
to the planning commission at their
March 29 meeting. The section was
developed by Calvert County Historic
District Specialist Kirsti Uunila
The new section contains the follow-
ing visions: “We are stewards of our
cultural heritage.,” and “We are build-
ing a strong local economy based on
renewable resources, agriculture, sea-
food, high technology, retirement, rec-
reation, and tourism.”
The new chapter contains the follow-
ing goals:
• Goal I: Identify, protect, and inter-
pret the buildings, places, and ar-
chaeological sites that signify the
heritage of the community.
• Goal 2: Document and conserve Cal-
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of the people.
• Goal 3: Develop heritage resources
as cultural capital to connect the past
to the future.
The Heritage and Cultural Resourc-
es Section says: “People have lived in
Calvert County for thousands of years
and have all contributed to the creation
of a sense of place. Calvert County has
not made an exhaustive survey of all its
cultural resources that include historic
structures, archaeological sites, and
historic landscapes. These resources
give communities and landscapes their
identity and draw visitors to the county.
This chapter considers ways to better
know and use the past in Calvert Coun-
ty and discusses ways to preserve, pro-
tect, and celebrate the County’s long
history and diverse heritage.”
The new chapter on heritage sustain-
ability “promotes the preservation of
the buildings, places, and archaeologi-
cal sites that signify and define Cal-
vert County. It also promotes effective
stewardship of our cultural properties
and the development of our heritage
resources as cultural capital to connect
the past to the future in a way that cele-
brates Calvert County’s unique identity
and sense of place. “
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the new chapter with little comment.
The commission at the meeting also ac-
cepted a proposed Land Preservation,
Parks and Recreation Plan that will be
the subject of an upcoming joint hear-
ing by the commission and the Calvert
County Board of County Commission-
ers (BOCC). The plan was presented by
Rural Planner Rachel O’Shea.
The plan has the following goals for
Natural Resource Land Preservation:
• Comprehensive Plan goals, visions,
and objectives remain valid; focus
on:
A. Preserving and enhancing lands
with high natural resource value.
B. Improving information used in
decision making.
C. Increasing resident’s level of envi-
ronmental education and literacy
Existing resources include 10,015
acres of lands preserved for high natu-
ral resource, open space, and outdoor
recreation values; and 83 percent of
total parks, recreation, and open space
lands inventoried.
Fisher Says State is Keeping
Federal Tax Cut Monies
By Dick Myers
Editor
C a l v e r t
County Del-
egate Mark
Fisher (R: 27-
C) has chided
the legislature’s
Democrats for
“stealing” the
federal tax cut
promised by Congress. In an email post
to constituents, Fisher said, “In Decem-
ber, the United States Congress passed
the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017.
“The intent of the bill is to let people
keep more of their own money, but An-
napolis needs to act.
“The Governor of Maryland intro-
duced Protecting Maryland Taxpayers
Act of 2018, so as to return the tax cut
to the rightful owner - - you. This legis-
lation is necessary since Maryland’s tax
code does not conform to the Federal
Code. If passed, the Governor’s Bill will
return all $550 million of the Tax Cuts
to Marylanders. Unfortunately, liberals
refuse to pass his bill.
“Annapolis progressives & liberals
are keeping all $550 million for more
spending!”
“This is your money, promised to you
by Congress. Annapolis progressives &
liberals are stealing your Federal Tax
Cut for more spending. They are simply
out of control.”
Fisher also logged in on what he has
called “more voter shenanigans.’ He
said, “SB 1048 mandates voter registra-
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The plan has the following goals for
Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces:
A. Continue to maintain and de-
velop parks, recreation facilities,
and programs to meet the diverse
needs of the growing population.
B. Develop an interconnected sys-
tem of pedestrian trails and bike
paths throughout the County to
link together places people live,
work, play, and visit.
C. Continue to improve and expand
opportunities for public access to
the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent
River
Existing assets include: 94 sites that
provide diverse recreation opportuni-
ties; 11,997 acres of parks, recreation
areas and open space and 4,275 acres
of county municipal lands.
The finalized plan will be a com-
panion document to the comprehensive
plan and will be referenced in it.
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tion at state agencies such as the Mo-
tor Vehicle Administration, Maryland
Health Benefit Exchange, Maryland
Transit Administration and local De-
partments of Social Services.
“Registration is automatic unless a
person affirmatively opts-out. Since il-
legal immigrants are recipients of many
Social Services in Maryland, they would
be automatically registered to vote un-
less they opted-out.
“This bill opens the door to massive
voter fraud.
“Election integrity is paramount, but
progressives are putting their own inter-
ests above law-abiding Marylanders.”
Fisher also criticized another bill
that he deemed lawyer malpractice. He
wrote, “Currently, doctors in Maryland
must spend 80% of their professional
time in the medical profession and no
more than 20% of their time as an expert
witness in malpractice cases.
“SB 30 weakens the restriction on doc-
tors as expert witnesses, so as to permit
doctors to exceed the 20% cap in some
cases. This means that trial lawyers are
trying to find doctors for hire.”
“Trial lawyers seek to engage in “pay
to play” expert witnesses. The practi-
cal effect of this bill is higher health-
care costs and an increase in frivolous
lawsuits.
“Trial lawyers continue to run
Annapolis.”
The 2018 Maryland General Assem-
bly ends its work at midnight on Mon-
day, April 9.
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Thursday, April 5, 2018 The Calvert County Times Local News 5

Land Forum Presents Benefits of

Local Rural Economies
Calvert County citizens heard about the importance of rural lands and what can mann noted, “It was a great way to present the value of our rural economies to the
be done to protect them at the Sustainable Calvert Network’s Calvert County Ru- future leaders in the county.”
ral Lands Forum. The Network, a group of local land trust and agriculture groups, Calvert’s economy benefits from its rural lands, generating over $100 million from
hosted the Forum on Wednesday evening, March 28, at Calvert High School. rural resource industries. Rural lands provide food, protect fisheries, and opportuni-
Presenters spoke on various facets of rural land preservation, including economic ties for recreation such as hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and kayaking. A re-
value of preserved land and the health and environmental benefits to the community. port issued in 2017 estimates that Calvert’s fields, forests and wetlands provide $228
Participants heard an overview of state and land preservation programs, which cre- million annually in ecosystem services.  Likewise, tourism revenue from hotel stays,
ate an opportunity to protect and maintain Calvert’s natural and cultural landscapes.  restaurant stops, and shopping, show the benefit of maintaining the rural character of
Recommendations for revitalizing Calvert County’s land preservation were dis- the county with amenities such museums, parks, and cultural events. In 2017, tourism
cussed, including:   generated $150 million, including agri-tourism, eco-tourism, and heritage tourism.
• Developing a strong implementation plan for the update of the County Com-
prehensive Plan About Sustainable Calvert Network
• Retaining the goal of protecting 40,000 acres Sustainable Calvert Network is a coalition of Calvert County organizations with
• Honoring the intent of the recordation fees: Using $1.5 million again from the the following mission: To share information and offer support and cooperation among
recordation tax for land preservation and adding another $1 million per year Network members; to achieve a future for Calvert County that fully integrates farm-
from the general fund, as Calvert has done previously ing, fishing, natural and cultural resources, along with economic and societal needs.
• Paying $4,700 per acre for county purchased development rights. Each year, Learn more at http://sustainablecalvertnetwork.com.
add another 3% to the value of TDRs Find the Network on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
Presenter Greg Bowen noted that “with just 1% of the county budget and participa- sustainablecalvertnetwork/
tion in state land preservation programs, we can reach our land preservation goals in
the next 20 years.” Press Release from
Representatives from both major political party central committees attended, as Calvert Sustainable Network
did Commissioner candidates from both parties.  Forum participant Anne Sunder-

Deadline Moved
for New Library
Presentations
The decision about where the new
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch
will be located has experienced another
jog in the process.  To be able to qualify
for a state capital grant, the library was
told that either the library or the county
needed to own the land on which the li-
brary would be built. During the period
that the towns could ask questions in ad-
vance of the March 28 presentation, one
of the towns asked a question about an
aspect of land ownership.
 Initially, it was believed that the land
could revert to the municipality once
there was no longer a functioning library
on it.  It has since been determined that
the land will NOT revert.
  Because the answer was a significant
change, Library Director Carrie Plymire
asked both mayors if they needed ad-
ditional time to speak with their town
councils.  Chesapeake Beach did ask
for an extension to the deadline for
proposals.
The library has moved the deadline
and public presentation to Monday,
April 16, 2018 at 2:00pm in meeting
rooms 2 and 3 of Calvert Library Prince
Frederick.  “Make no mistake though, the recovery is still fragile—the Bay is far from fully
For more information, call Robyn
Truslow at 410-535-0291.
Press Release from Calvert Library
Bay Foundation
Hails Federal
Funding Legislation
Chesapeake Bay Foundation President Wil-
liam C. Baker issued the following statement
concerning the Congressional spending bill
released last night.
The legislation fully funds EPA’s Chesa-
peake Bay Program, NOAA’s BWET program
(funding environmental education), as well
as speaking to the importance of continuing
USGS efforts in support of Bay restoration.
For the first time in 10 years, agricultural con-
servation funding saw no cuts. The bill, which
does not include the Goodlatte provision pre-
venting EPA from enforcing the Chesapeake
Clean Water Blueprint pollution limits, still
needs to pass both the House and the Senate.
“This is a great day for the Chesapeake Bay.
Once again, the Chesapeake attracts strong bi-
partisan support—a demonstration that clean
water is important to all of us! Now it is up
CBF President William Baker
to Congress to pass the final budget and the
President to sign it.
“The Bay is making progress and our legislators know how important it is to keep
doing what works, especially when it is grounded in science.
“The Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint is a federal/state partnership. It is helping
to save the Bay! We see measurable progress in reducing pollution, bringing back
crabs, oysters, and fish, and stimulating the economy! The funding provided in this
bill will build on that success.
saved! Now is the time to do more, not less. We can ensure clean water for our chil-
dren and grandchildren.”
Press Release from
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
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Avenue Metro- State must do more to plan for the grow-
rail Station to ing traffic congestion in this major high-
Waldorf and way corridor. “For decades, the State
White Plains. of Maryland has allowed traffic conges-
State action tion on the MD 5-US 301 corridor to
is needed now worsen to critical levels. Every day tens
to complete the of thousands of Southern Marylanders,
formal planning including residents of southern Prince
phase of an 18- George’s County, spend countless hours
mile light rail away from their families, trapped in
transit system one of the worst commutes in America.
in the corridor Population projections indicate that this
that will speed traffic nightmare will only get worse,
commuters to choking off the region’s economic op-
the Washington portunities, unless Governor Larry Ho-
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ture mobility, Transportation take immediate action to
and ignite eco- address the situation. Highway solutions
nomic growth, aren’t enough. Building light rail in this
community corridor is the best, long-term remedy-
revitalization and new jobs. Prince -taking thousands of cars off the road
George’s County Council Member Mel and creating a new economic engine for
Franklin (D-District 9) and Gary Hodge, the region,” said Franklin.  at the meeting. Following remarks by
a former Charles County Commissioner Former Commissioner Hodge added,
and leader of the Southern Maryland Al- “Over the past 25 years the State has
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The need for high-capacity, fixed-route
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and grows daily. The preferred align-
ment for light rail has been mapped out.
The large economic return on the State’s
investment in this project would pay for
the cost of construction—and more if we
build light rail. This project is ready for
action. All we need now is for the State’s
leaders to step up, start the next phase of
planning, and our citizens could be rid-
ing trains in the next decade. But this
window of opportunity is closing fast.
Further inaction and delay will have
dire consequences for the future quality
of life in this corridor and the Southern
Maryland region.” 
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8 Cops & Courts The Calvert County Times Thursday, April 5, 2018

Calvert House Fire Ruled Accidental

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer

State Fire Marshals investigators say a house fire on Hallowing Point Road in
Prince Frederick was the result of carelessly discarded smoking materials, according
to a statement.
The three-story family home suffered about $500 in damages; it took 20 firefight-
ers from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department only about five minutes to
control the fire.
The smoking material ignited combustible materials on the side of the house, fire
marshals determined, which damaged some of the exterior siding.
There were no injuries as a result of the fire, investigators said.
The fire occurred March 31 at about 4:11 p.m.

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Thursday, April 5, 2018 The Calvert County Times Cops & Courts 9

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10 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, April 5, 2018

Easter Sunrise at Calvert Marine Museum

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church Pastor Josh Olson presides over the annual Easter Members of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church prepared a “Jesus Table” for breakfast
Sunrise Service April 1 at Calvert Marine Museum. The church has members from Calvert and following the Easter Sunrise service at Calvert Marie Museum. The table was filled with food
St. Mary’s counties. that would have been prepared for a feast at the time of Jesus. Standing at the table is Pastor
Josh Olson, his wife Rachel and son Josiah.

Tickets Still Available Leadership Group

for 12th Annual
Celebration of Chocolate Announces New
Don’t wait! There are
still a few tickets avail-
able for the Calvert County
Executive Director
Chamber of Commerce’s The Leadership Southern Maryland
12th Annual Chocolover’s (LSM) board of directors announced
Affair, but the event will on March 8, 2018 that Denise Foster
sell out in the next couple was selected as the new executive
of days. The event will be director.
held on Saturday, April 7th Foster will join LSM on April 1 and
from 6 pm to 10 pm at As- comes with over 20 years of combined
bury Solomons. work experience within the govern-
The highlight of the eve- ment and nonprofit sectors. Within
ning will be the competition the past two years, Foster has been
for the Chocolover’s Affair completely dedicated to nonprofit and
People’s Choice Dessert community-based organizations with
Trophy. Competing this her consulting business, DKFoster
year are desserts created by Services, LLC. Foster has had the op-
Asbury Solomons, Dream portunity to work with many area non-
Weaver Catering and Café, profits, including Leadership South-
Hilton Garden Inn Solo- ern Maryland, and understands the
mons, Mamma Lucia and hard work and commitment it takes to
the Rod N Reel Restaurant. be a true part of the community. Fos-
Attendees will be asked to ter holds a bachelor’s degree in public
sample the dessert creations communication and a master’s degree
and vote for their favorite. in public administration with a focus
Attendees will also be on nonprofit management.
able to bid on a number of Outgoing Executive Director Helen
incredible auction items. Mattingly Wernecke stated, “it has Denise Foster
To join the Calvert Coun- been such an honor and privilege to
ty Chamber of Commerce serve Leadership Southern Maryland and its amazing network of leaders as well as
on Saturday, April 7 as they salute chocolate, please visit their website at www. the Southern Maryland communities they support. This educational program and
calvertchamber.org. Tickets are $100 each. The event is open to the public, but res- its experiences gave me a more heartfelt appreciation for the three counties and the
ervations are required. No walk-ins can be accommodated. amazing ability for its citizens to work as a region. As LSM prepares to celebrate
its 10th anniversary this year I am honored to have been a part of the LSM family.”
Press Release from Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
Press Release from LSM
Thursday, April 5, 2018 The Calvert County Times
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has
appointed 10 members to the 2018 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at SMECO’s headquarters at 15035 Burnt Store Road in
Hughesville. This committee will select a slate of candidates for the five available
Board positions to be elected this year. Elections will be held to fill one position in
Calvert County, two positions in Charles County, and two in St. Mary’s County.
The 2018 Nominating Committee members follow:
Calvert County: Kimberly Freeland, Prince Frederick; and Terence N. Gibson,
Prince Frederick.
Charles County: Joseph L. Gardiner Jr., La Plata; Edward Holland III, Waldorf;
and William B. Young Jr., Waldorf.
Prince George’s County: Charles E. Clagett, Accokeek; and Ernest H. Riess,
Brandywine.
St. Mary’s County: Edith M. Bell, Chaptico; George A. Brown, Loveville; and
Catherine Brenda Coates, Lexington Park.
SMECO customer-members interested in being nominated should complete a
Board of Directors Candidate Application. To obtain a candidate application, con-
tact Terrie Barringer at 240-528-9747 or Terrie.Barringer@smeco.coop. Completed
candidate applications should be submitted to SMECO, Attention: Joseph Densford,
Board Attorney, by Friday, May 18, 2018. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box
1937, Hughesville, Maryland 20637, or delivered to Terrie Barringer at 15035 Burnt
Store Road in Hughesville.
In addition to nominations made by the committee, any 15 or more SMECO mem-
bers acting together may make other nominations by petition by Friday, June 29,
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encouraging U.S. small businesses to engage in federal research and development
that is primed for commercialization.  to play, spending one on
To assist individuals seeking this funding opportunity, the Energetics Technology
Center (ETC) http://www.etcmd.com, in partnership with the Rural Maryland Coun-
cil http://rural.maryland.gov, has designed a workshop to assist and prepare grant
writers with their SBIR proposals.  The workshop will also introduce individuals to
resources available in the community which help entrepreneurs develop and move
these technologies toward commercialization and product sales.
The program is open to all potential grant proposal writers.  Guest speakers from
Department of Navy SBIR offices, the Southern Region Small Business Develop-
ment Center, and an ETC Entrepreneur-in-Residence will provide information re-
garding grant writing best practices.  The SBIR Workshop is scheduled for April
19, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will be held at the College of Southern
Maryland in La Plata.  The program is free of charge, but registration is required.
For additional information or to register for the SBIR Workshop, go to:  there is room in the house!
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In Our Community 11
2018. Members running by petition should also complete and submit a Board of
Directors Candidate Application.
SMECO’s Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2018; however, the
election will be conducted by mail. Customer-members will receive ballots in the
mail and completed ballots must be returned by mail prior to the Annual Meeting.
The meeting, which will be strictly a business meeting, will be held at SMECO’s
headquarters in Hughesville. Election results will be announced at the meeting, but
no voting will occur on-site.
Selection of the Nominating Committee members is in compliance with SMECO’s
bylaws. For more information regarding the committee, nominations, and qualifica-
tions of directors, refer to Article IV, Sections 4.02 and 4.03, of SMECO’s bylaws.
Bylaws may be obtained from a SMECO office or online at www.smeco.coop.
SMECO – The Cooperative Difference
More than eighty years ago, when rural areas needed electricity, cooperatives were
created. Visionary men and women helped to form the Southern Maryland Electric
Cooperative (SMECO). SMECO now provides electric service to 162,000 customers
in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, southern Prince George’s County, and all but
the northeast portion of Calvert County.
Cooperatives are distinctly different from investor-owned utilities because co-ops
are owned by their customers. Customer-members elect the men and women who
serve on the Board of Directors. Customer-members share the responsibility of own-
ership by financing the cooperative’s operations, but they also share its rewards.
Each year, SMECO’s margins—revenue less expenses—are allocated to custom-
ers’ capital credit accounts. SMECO uses margins as working capital for new con-
struction and system improvements. Then, whenever the Board of Directors deter-
mines that the financial condition of the co-op warrants, members receive a refund.
As a cooperative, SMECO will always put its members first and be responsive,
reliable, and resourceful—the power you can count on.
The SMECO 24/7 mobile app is available at www.smeco.coop/services/
smeco-24-7.
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12 In Our Community The Calvert County Times Thursday, April 5, 2018

Revolving Loan Fund Expanded

for Shellfish Aquaculture
 The Southern Maryland Agricultural
Development Commission (SMADC) is
pleased to announce the Southern Mary-
land Revolving Loan Fund has expanded
eligible loan uses to include shellfish
aquaculture foundation development.
SMADC’s objective is to encourage
the foundation and expansion of shellfish
aquaculture with the aim of supporting
and maintaining a robust farm-raised
seafood production industry in Southern
Maryland. Eligible loan uses are limited
to the purchase of oyster seed/larvae,
substrate/shell, cages and harvesting
equipment. Boats and other motorized
traditional commercial lenders. In addi-
tion to shellfish aquaculture the South-
ern Maryland Revolving Loan Fund may
be used for the purchase of livestock, the
production of small fruits, and safety
upgrades for growing, harvesting, pack-
ing and holding food in conformance
with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
and the Food Safety Modernization Act
(FSMA).
MARBIDCO administers the loan
program on behalf of SMADC. Loan
amounts range between $10,000 to
$20,000, with no collateral security
vehicles are ineligible. The new loan
pledge required. Only the personal guar-
opportunity may also offer options for
antees of all the borrowers will be need-
existing commercial watermen, who are
ed. In line with SMADC’s commitment
Tidal Fish License (TFL) holders (but
to expand and promote a viable market-
not aquaculture lease-holders) to partner
driven, sustainable and profitable agri-
or create a joint venture with established
cultural community in the region, the
oyster aquaculture businesses. 
loan terms incorporate an incentive for
 The Southern Maryland Revolving
borrowers in good standing by forgiv-
Loan Fund was launched in 2017 in part-
ing approximately 20-25% of the loan
nership with the Maryland Agricultural
amount due at the end of the loan term
and Resource-Based Industry Develop-
(by foregoing the final one-quarter of
ment Corporation (MARBIDCO) to as-
amortizing loan payments).
sist Southern Maryland agricultural pro-
For more details about the Southern
ducers with smaller agricultural projects
Maryland Revolving Loan Fund for Ag-
that typically might not be financed by
riculture and to apply, visit www.MAR-
BIDCO.org. For more information on
SMADC grants, loans and other support
resources for regional farms visit the
SMADC website at www.smadc.com.
The Southern Maryland Agricultural
Development Commission (SMADC),
a division of the Tri-County Council
for Southern Maryland, is committed
to: a) a market-driven and sustainable
farming future as Maryland transitions
away from tobacco. b) a Maryland where
farmland preservation, and environ-
mental stewardship positively impact
the quality of our air and water and c)
cultivating awareness among consumers
and leaders of the vital role our farms
play in a balanced community, safe, nu-
tritious food and a cleaner and healthier
environment. To learn more about addi-
tional programs and resources, contact
SMADC, P. O. Box 745, Hughesville,
MD 20637; phone: 301-274-1922, Ex. 1,
fax: 301-274-1924; email info@smadc.
com ; or visit www.smadc.com.
Press Release from SMADC

Nominations Being Accepted for

Governor’s Volunteerism Awards The Governor’s Office on In 2017, over 150 nominations were received for the prestigious Governor’s Service
Service and Volunteerism today Awards. Among last year’s award recipients were Grace Callwood, a youth survivor
announced the opening of the of stage IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and the founder of the We Cancerve Move-
nomination period for the 2018 ment, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to finding swift solutions for homeless, sick, and
Governor’s Service Awards, foster children; Miriam Zadek, a lifelong advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing
marking the 35th year for this community in Maryland; and Champion of Service Award winner Mr. J.W. Marriott.
awards ceremony, which will The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, June 1, 2018. Nominations are
be held this fall. The Gover- encouraged to include strong narrative writing within the word limit, focus on the
nor’s Service Awards recognize previous year of service (excluding the Lifetime Achievement category), and provide
Marylanders who have provid- comprehensive quantitative data to support service efforts, such as the number of
ed significant volunteer contributions to communities around the state during 2017 people served and number of hours volunteered.
(or longer for Lifetime Achievement Category), and are working to change Maryland Nominations may be submitted for individuals and groups in one of 15 categories:
for the better. • AmeriCorps Alum
“The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism remains committed to Gov- • Corporate Business
ernor Hogan’s directive to recognize, promote, and encourage volunteerism through- • Emerging Leader
out the state,” said Van Brooks, Director of the Governor’s Office on Service and • Exemplary Service Learning
Volunteerism. “In addition to the upcoming Governor’s Service Awards, we cele- • Faith-Based
brate the service of Maryland’s outstanding volunteers through various initiatives, • First Responder
including the Black History Month Community Leaders Awards introduced earlier • Group/Team
this year. Our office has recognized the significant contributions of volunteers to our • Lifetime Achievement
communities by giving over 1,400 volunteer certificates just since the beginning of • Member of the Board
2018.” • National Service
“The continued efforts of the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, • Nonprofit Volunteer Program
through initiatives such as the Governor’s Service Awards, help to grow Maryland’s • State Employee
volunteer community – an important partner in ensuring that all citizens have access • Veteran
to the resources they need to thrive in Maryland,” said Steve McAdams, Executive • Youth
Director of the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives. “Recently, my office To learn more about the awards and submit a nomination, visit gosv.maryland.gov/
utilized these very relationships to connect volunteer networks to an initiative led by governors-service-awards
Governor Hogan to distribute hundreds of thousands of food kits to Marylanders in
need.” Press Release from Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Forty Years in Jail for a 15-Year Crime?
Calvert Man Seeks Gubernatorial Pardon
Alfred Brown’s brother Enoch Brown holds a current picture of his
brother taken at the Hagerstown correctional facility.
By Dick Myers
Editor
What do you think would be a fair and distinction. Rymer died April 15, 2016 at
just sentence for robbery and breaking the age of 91.
into a house? What about assault with
attempt to rape? Would your answer be
different if the alleged perpetrator denied
the assault with attempt to rape charge?
Would it matter that the alleged assailant
was 19 years old and the alleged victim
was 81? Would it matter that he was black,
and she was white?
Those aren’t just theoretical questions.
They would have been asked if jurors had
heard the case against Alfred Lee Brown
in 1978 in Calvert County. Brown, a Cal-
vert County native, was a high school
dropout with a fourth-grade reading level.
If jurors would have heard the case, they
would have been instructed that armed
robbery carried a maximum sentence at
the time of 20 years. Assault with attempt
to rape carried a maximum sentence of 15
years. The case never went before a jury.
Instead it was heard by Judge Perry Bow-
en, the legendary Calvert County Circuit
Court Judge who passed away March 9 at
the age of 90.
That sentencing difference was ex- subsequently charged with assault with at-
plained to Brown just before his sentenc- tempt to rape.
ing by Judge Bowen on July 13, 1978.
Brown was represented by a court-ap-
pointed attorney, Thomas Rymer, who had
been state’s attorney and who later would
The Calvert County Times Feature 13
go on to become a day denies that ever happened. ally wanted to learn about an injustice he
state delegate and There are a number of irregularities in ought to find out about Al Brown’s case.
then a circuit court this case according to Bilal. The 81-year- Two weeks later, Brown contacted him,
judge. old woman was also named Bowen. Bilal and the lawyer has been immersed in the
It was at that claims that her husband and the judge were case ever since.
sentencing where related and were best friends. Brown’s By all accounts Brown has been a
things would turn mother, Irene Williams claims the woman model prisoner. Bilal said he had a few
really bad for was the judge’s aunt. minor infractions during his early years at
Brown and it was Bilal has only been Brown’s attorney Hagerstown but has had an unblemished
a couple of words since 2004. He could be called his “pro record for more than 30 years. He is well
that make the life- bono attorney” except for the fact that liked by the jail administration and the
changing differ- Brown has regularly been sending him other inmates. Brown’s family showed
ence. Brown pled $5 a month from the small amount he The County Times pictures of him happi-
guilty to “Attempt- makes by doing jobs at the Hagerstown ly posing with fellow inmates. During his
ed First-Degree jail. (Brown had at one time been granted time in jail he has earned his GED high
Rape.” There was work release, but that was rescinded after school diploma
another codified Gov. Schaefer decided not to grant such Mrs. Williams put it another way –
crime called “As- favors to those serving life sentences). those in Hagerstown love him so much
sault with attempt Bilal, who formerly had a practice in they don’t want him to be released.
to rape.” Brown Catonsville, is now retired and living in His case has attracted the attention of
thought what he Florida. But he says he will continue to the Calvert County NAACP. Five times
was pleading to represent Brown until justice is done. the Maryland Parole Commission has
had a maximum The lawyer, in a phone interview with recommended to different governors
sentence of 15 The County Times, and in email corre- that Alfred Brown be released. The local
years. What he ac- spondence, has pointed out what he be- NAACP chapter president Michael Kent
tually pled guilty lieves are many strange happenings in the said Brown’s case has gotten caught up
to had a maximum case. in politics – governors facing reelection
sentence of life in Brown was originally scheduled to be not wanting to appear to be soft on crime.
prison. It was the sentenced at 1 p.m. Brown’s mother was Martin O’Malley was the last not to act.
other charge that planning on being there to support him. He was a candidate for president.
carried the 15-year She was a well-respected member of the In June of last year, the Maryland Pa-
maximum. community, working for the state’s Job role Commission, with some new mem-
Brown’s attorney Service. Her office was right across the bers, could not decide how to vote so they
then, according to street from the courthouse. On the judge’s postponed a decision for three years. Bilal
his attorney now, orders, his secretary called Mrs. Williams hopes to file a reconsideration this year.
never explained the at 8:30 a.m. and told her it was not neces- Meanwhile, Gov. Larry Hogan has re-
difference. It is not clear based on subse- sary for her to cone to court – he would ceived a petition with more than 1,000
quent events that Rymer understood the “take care of her son.” names urging him to release Brown. At
During the sentencing at 9 a.m. the home in Calvert County waiting for his
judge told Brown on the record; “I’m return are six siblings and many nieces,
According to Brown’s current attorney sure the reason none of them (his family) nephews and cousins.
Melvin Bilal, “What Al was charged with are here today is because they are totally They gathered on Saturday, March 31 in
was a little-known common-law crime disgusted with you and with this sort of front of the Prince Frederick courthouse
which a lot of research had to be done activity.” where their relative was sentenced almost
or someone above the level of a Calvert The life sentence was the first in county 40years ago. They were wearing tee-shirts
County State’s Attorney had to come up and Maryland history for “a single charge urging “Free Al Brown.”
with.” with no associated physical injury,” ac- By all accounts Al Brown wasn’t a saint.
It’s pretty clear that Judge Bowen knew cording to Bilal. He had gotten into a bad crowd while liv-
what he was doing. When Brown left the Also, to corroborate the victim’s ac- ing for a short time in Baltimore. And, he
courtroom, he thought he was facing a count of what happened, a hair-follicle had been involved in pretty crimes. The
maximum of 15 years in jail. When he scraping test (there were no DNA tests at family said there were two other men with
reached the Hagerstown state prison, he the time) was performed on Brown and him at the tine of the 1977 crime, but he
found he was there for life. Brown is still the victim. “The results of this test which has not given them up.
there to this day – 40 years later. would have exonerated Mr. Brown was People The County Times spoke to
Brown always admitted that on De- missing from the court files and never about this case reached two conclusions
cember 21, 1977 he knocked on the door found,” according to Bilal. – either he committed the attempted rape,
of a home he intended to rob. An 81-year Bilal also reported to the County Times: or he didn’t. But, since the original charge
old woman answered the door and Brown “A Public Information Act request was carried a maximum sentence of 15 years,
demanded money. She turned over $80. made to try to establish collusion through and the robbery charge carried a maxi-
He also admitted taking some presents notes and reports between police investi- mum of 20 years, if he had been convicted
from an upstairs room. He was arrested at gators, the trial judge, trial counsel and the by a jury ob either charge he would have
a store a short time later and charged with State’s Attorney. The request came back been long ago back in Calvert County,
robbery and breaking and entering. While that all of the records were destroyed.” having paid his debt to society.
in a holding cell, six hours later he was Bilal, in his legal career, had represent- Of course, the person most anxious for
ed inmates in post-trial cases. He was at his return is his mother, who has a home
the Hagerstown correctional facility one waiting for him. Mrs. Williams will be 80
The woman alleged that Brown had or- day for another client and mentioned to in August. “I don’t want to die with him in
dered her to disrobe, and that he disrobed a former parole commission chairman jail,” she said.
and jumped on top of her but was unable about what a travesty of justice was being
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14 Education
Calvert Students Calvert Democrats
Place at Regional Offer Scholarships
Science Fair
Three Northern High School students
advanced to the Intel International Sci-
ence Fair after placing fourth in the
Prince Georges County Regional Sci-
ence Fair. Nathan Hayes, Jim Kong, and
Will Longsworth will travel to Pitts-
burgh, Pennsylvania in May to compete
with their project “Iago—The Study of
Neural Networks To Play Othello.”
Dr. Daniel D. Curry, superintendent,
said, “We are proud of these guys and
know they will represent Calvert County
well.”
In addition to winning the fourth-
place grand prize, Nathan, Jim, and Will
earned first place in the Robotics and In-
telligent Machines Category. They also
won the Best Presentation Award, NSA
Honor Award, Aerospace Corporation
Award, and Washington Statistical Soci-
ety Award.
Catherine Bubser, also of Northern
High, won second place in the chemical
energy category with her project “Alter-
native Energy: Biogas Digester.” In addi-
tion, Catherine won the Most Outstand-
ing Student in Mathematics from Cal-
vert County Award, American Institute
of Aeronautics and Astronautics AIAA/
NASA Award, American Society of Me-
chanical Engineers Honorable Mention
Mock Trial
Northern High School Mock Trial Team was undefeated in regular season, 4-0.  The team
advanced to the Maryland State Bar Association, MSBA, second round of the 7th Circuit
mock trial play-offs.  Pictured from l-r back row:  Thomas Ridenour, Sean Hale, Case Thomas,
Chase Thomas, and Teacher Sponsor Mr. Barley. Front row l-r Samantha Collins, Luke Hakun
and Catherine Bubser. Not pictured Maggie Wldman. Submitted photo.
The Calvert County Times
The Democratic Party in Calvert
County is pleased to announce four
scholarships of $1000 each to seniors
who will be continuing their formal edu-
cation. The party anticipates awarding
one scholarship to a graduating senior in
each of the County’s high schools. To ap-
ply, visit: www.clsap.org.
  To be considered, an applicant must
submit an essay entitled “What the Dem-
ocratic Party Means to Me.” The essay
must be no longer than one page, double-
spaced. The applicant’s essay will be the
most important decision criterion that
the selection committee will consider.
  Other criteria for selection include
the applicant’s commitment to the com-
munity, academic performance, extra-
curricular activities, financial need, and
strength of endorsements.
Huntingtown E.S.
(l to r) Will Longsworth, Jim Kong, and
Nathan Hayes
Award, Office of Naval Research Naval
Student Wins at First
Science Award, Clean Air Partners Air
Quality and Climate Change Science
Fair Award, and the Izaak Walton Con-
Lady’s Exhibition
servation Award. 
Isabelle Du Bois of Southern Middle
School won first place in the category of
Engineering Mechanics with her project
“Lift—Full of Hot Air.”
Press Release from CCPS
Lucia Owens with First Lady Yumi Hogan.
Lucia Owens of Huntingtown Elemen-
tary won first place at the elementary
level at First Lady Yumi Hogan’s Spring
2018 Student Artwork Exhibition. Lu-
cia, a fifth grader, was honored for her
painting entitled “The Lonely Barn.”
She received one of three awards given
for outstanding accomplishments in the
visual arts.
Dr. Daniel D. Curry, superintendent,
said, “We are delighted to see our young
artist recognized at this high level and
look forward to seeing her future work.”
Thursday, April 5, 2018
All parts of the Democratic Party in
the County are participating in funding
and judging these scholarships. The Cal-
vert County Women’s Democratic Club
is taking the lead assisted by the Central
Committee, the Democratic Club, and
the Riverside Club.
It is the hope of the Democratic Par-
ty of Calvert County tha all applicants
will develop a deeper understanding of
the political process on a national, state,
and local level, and will appreciate how
important participation by everyone is to
the success of our democracy.
Applications must be submitted by
March 30th, so be sure to fill one out
today.
 
Press Release from Calvert Democrats
First Lady Hogan, the Maryland State
Department of Education-Office of Fine
Arts, the Maryland Art Education As-
sociation and the Maryland State Arts
Council partner to host the annual ex-
hibition to recognize Maryland student
artists.
All student artwork will be on display
until September 2018 at the House of
Delegates Gallery Space in Annapolis,
Maryland.
Press Release from CCPS
Thursday, April 5, 2018
CSM Conference Educates Future Educators
Close to 325 Consider ‘Enormously Complex’ Issues
Participants review materials as they leave the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) Conference Feb. 23
at CSM’s La Plata Campus.
The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) Teacher Academy of Maryland
(TAM) Conference was a chance for stu-
dents considering a career in education
to take a day to learn from and be in-
spired by current education profession-
als. The TAM conference, held Feb. 23
at CSM’s La Plata Campus, drew close
to 325 participants, including CSM stu-
dents majoring in teacher education and
tri-county high schools students in the
CSM Professor Rose Miller leads a workshop on first aid in the classroom during the College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) Conference, held Feb. 23 at CSM’s La Plata Campus.
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Teacher Academy of Maryland CTE
program or in an Educators Rising stu-
dent club.
“Teaching is enormously complex,
and the conference was a great oppor-
tunity for the students to think about
what this career might be like for them,”
said CSM Teacher Education Program
Coordinator Professor Elizabeth Settle,
who organized the conference. “My goal
was to help these future teachers explore
Education 15
gifted learner, how a teacher can sup-
port a student with unique needs (such as
an English language learner), effective
communication with parents, and using
movement to engage children.
Conference participants described
some of the different aspects of the con-
ference they found particularly helpful.
“I attended three workshops, and walked
out of every single one with informa-
tion that would have taken me weeks to
gather by myself,” said Carrie Lovejoy
of Newburg, a CSM 2017 alumna work-
ing toward teacher certification with
UMUC. “The presenters were experts
in their fields, and the information was
invaluable …The whole day was just
amazing.”
“The TAM conference helped me
build connections with teachers and pro-
fessionals in the field that would benefit
me when I finish my academic career,”
said CSM student Ashley McDougall
of Mechanicsville. “That was the chief
takeaway — learning new things about
my future profession. Relationships that
you build now will either elevate you or
hinder you, and I plan on making lasting
relationships with teachers who I will
soon call my coworkers.”
Conference participants also had the
opportunity to gather information of-
fered in an expo area that included
material on CSM’s Towson 2+2 pro-
some of the topics and issues that edu-
gram, CSM admissions, CSM teacher
cators face, while learning from current
education, St. Mary’s College of Mary-
professionals in the field. They also had
land and the Maryland State Education
the opportunity to be college students
Association.
for a day and meet other future teachers
Two competitions were held during
from the Southern Maryland area.”
the event— job interview and impromp-
Joshua Carroll, current Maryland
tu speaking —both based on the national
Teacher of the Year, was keynote speak-
Educators Rising conference model. The
er. Carroll, a teacher with Anne Arundel
job interview competition rated student
County Public Schools, shared insights
performance during an interview for a
on the importance of teachers building
paraprofessional position. In this event,
relationships and
the highest-scoring students in their
mentoring.
competition room were Arabelle Kemp
In addition, the
and Hope Kaylor, both of St. Mary’s
conference fea-
County, and Sakura Wilson and Emily
tured 27 different
Maljak, both of Charles County.
presentations with
The impromptu speaking competition
33 presenters from
gave the students 10 minutes to prepare
the three Southern
comments about an education issue, in
Maryland school
this case, meeting the needs of diverse
systems, CSM,
students, and then deliver those remarks.
Notre Dame of
The students who scored highest in their
Maryland Univer-
competition room for this challenge
sity, the Maryland
were Maljak and Nisha Lathrop, both of
State Education As-
Charles County, and Anthony Proulx of
sociation and Anne
Calvert County.
Arundel County
Settle said she hopes to make the CSM
Public Schools.
TAM Conference an annual event.
Topics included
To view photos from this year’s con-
project-based as-
ference, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.
sessment, different
com/2018tam.
aspects of an indi-
For information on teacher educa-
vidualized educa-
tion programs at CSM, visit https://
tion program (IEP)
w w w. c s m d. e d u / p r og r a m s - c o u r s -
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16 Obituaries
In Remembrance
Fay Dellinger
Fay Dellinger, 93, of Dunkirk went
to be with the Lord on March 29, 2018
at her home, surrounded by family. She
was born in Lincoln County, West Vir-
ginia to Leon and Della (Eplin) Gilk-
erson. She married Donald J. Dellinger
in March 1944 in Washington, D.C.
During WWII, Fay worked at the Navy
Yard in D.C. making parts for guns on
the ships. After leaving the Navy Yard,
much of her time was dedicated to car-
ing for other people’s children as well as
her own. She and Don enjoyed traveling.
Fay spent many hours not only garden-
ing, but working in her flower beds with
a great love for roses. In her later years,
she enjoyed watching the birds eat from
their feeders and the squirrels playing in
the yard. The greatest love she had was
for her four children.
She is survived by children Delores
Wise of Reedville, VA, Linda Varney
of Edinburg, VA, Robert D. Dellinger
and wife Brenda of Prince Frederick
and Mark Dellinger and wife Patricia of
Dunkirk. Also surviving are nine grand-
children, fourteen great-grandchildren
and a brother Forest Gilkerson of Ster-
ling, VA. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Don in 1991 and siblings
Gita Flowers, Gay, Ray, Marshall and
Mell Gilkerson, Bonnie Dinges and
Walden Gilkerson.
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Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone:
410-535-0892; website: http://calverthos-
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Helen Elaine Russell
Helen Elaine Russell, 85, of Hunting-
town passed away March 29, 2018. She
was born March 9, 1933 in Prince Fred-
erick to Lloyd B. and Myrtle (Cox) Gib-
son. Elaine was raised on Lower Marl-
boro Road in Huntingtown. She gradu-
ated from Calvert High School and later
attended and graduated from Church
Home Nursing School in Baltimore as a
Registered Nurse. Elaine married James
Stanley Russell, Jr. in 1955 and they
lived in Washington D.C. for a few years
before moving back to her home place
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hospitals throughout D.C. and MD, in-
cluding Calvert Memorial Hospital and
Calvert County Nursing Center. Elaine
enjoyed taking care of her husband and
family, especially her grandchildren.
She took great pleasure in hosting fam-
ily gatherings. In later years, she took
delight in going out to dinner and always
making sure there was room for a sweet
dessert. Elaine was proud of her nursing
career and cherished all of her nursing
friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her
husband James Stanley Russell, Jr., step-
son Michael S. Russell, sister Myrtle
Roscoe and brothers Clyde and Harold
Gibson. She is survived by her daughters
Patricia W. Willis and husband Michael
of Leonardtown and Cherie E. Wood
of Huntingtown, stepdaughter Juanita
G. Russell of Santa Rosa, CA, grand-
children Kevin M. Willis and James L.,
Carlie L., Kyle R. and Lisa R. Wood,
Michael Russell, Jr. and Michelle Good-
man and great-granddaughter Emersyn
S. Kirk.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro United
Methodist Church, 155 East Mt. Harmo-
ny Road, Owings MD 20736.
Funeral arrangements were by Rausch
Funeral Home.
Donald Stuart Byrd
Donald
Stuart Byrd,
37, of Balti-
more, MD
passed away
March 28,
2018. He
was born
March 27,
1981 in
Ba lti more
to Ron-
ald Bruce
and Carol
Ann (Robinson) Byrd. Donald was
raised in Huntingtown and graduated
from Northern High School. He was a
member of Boy Scout Troop 903 and
achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Don-
ald had worked as a carpenter in a lo-
cal union. Most recently Donald was
employed as a bartender and server
at Mt. Vernon Stable & Saloon and at
Brewhouse No. 16, both in Baltimore.
He is survived by his parents Ronald
B. and Carol A. Byrd of Seaford, DE,
brother Robert B. Byrd and his wife Jes-
sica of Huntingtown, niece Harper Byrd
and nephew Grayson Byrd, as well as
several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be Thurs-
day, April 5, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings
MD 20736. Memorial service will fol-
Thursday, April 5, 2018
low at 7 p.. at the fueral home.
Memorial contributions ma be
made to Maryland Coalition of Fam-
lies, Centry Plaza West 10632 Little
Patuxent Parkway # 234, Colum-
bia MD 21044; Phone: 410-730-8267
website: http://www.mdcoalition.org/
Josephine Souders
Josephine Souders, 92, of Hunting-
town, MD passed away on March
27, 2018 in Solomons Nursing Cen-
ter. She was born on July 14, 1925 in
Wilson North Carolina to Otto Ben-
jamin and Callie Elizabeth (Casey)
Williams. Josephine worked as a
meatpacker for 30 years at Briggs.
Beloved wife of the late James Soud-
ers, and mother of Helen Pridgen and
her husband David. Grandmother
of Stephanie Rawlings and her hus-
band Joseph and Jason Pridgen, she
is also survived by great grandchil-
dren, Conner and Elena Rawlings.
The family will receive friends on Mon-
day April 2, 2018 at the Rausch Funeral
Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port
Republic, MD from 9:30- time of the fu-
neral service at11 am. Interment will fol-
low in Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Fueral arrangements were by Rausch
Funeral Home.
Betty Jane Dixon
Moreland
Betty Jane
Dixon Mo-
reland, 90,
passed away
on March 27th
after a brief
illness. A life-
long resident
of Galesville,
she is sur-
vived by her
husband, Robert S. Moreland, whom she
married on July 9, 1949.
In response to a severe shortage of
teachers in 1943, Betty started teaching
at the age of 16 after completing a six-
week program at the University of Mary-
land. She saved enough money from her
teaching job to attend Western Maryland
College and graduated in 1949. Betty
spent the next 40 years working for Anne
Arundel County Public Schools, retiring
from Lothian Elementary after serving
as principal for 27 years. Betty was also
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a lifelong fan of the Baltimore Orioles.
In addition to her husband, she is sur-
vived by her siblings, Sue Hines and
Chuck Dixon (Debbie) all of Galesville
and Dotty Chaney (Steuart) of Lothian.
She is also survived by her daugh-
ters Mary Hantske (Mark) of Lothian,
Barbara Rowland (Wayne) and Robin
Bembe (Albert) all of Galesville, and
Jennifer (Jim) of Dunkirk. In addition,
Betty is survived by her grandchildren
Robert Hantske (Tara), Meredith Woot-
ers (Craig), Carly Waple, Michael Bem-
be (Erin) and Darren Seibert, as well
as her great-grandchildren Riley, Reese
and Reed Hantske, Andrew and Nicho-
las Waple, and Charlotte and Catherine
Wooters.
Betty is predeceased by her parents,
Sewell Dixon, Sr. and Agnes Dixon, her
siblings Sewell Dixon Jr. and Brenda
Perry, and her brothers-in-law, Thom-
as Perry Sr. and John Hines Sr. She is
also predeceased by her granddaughter,
Cassie Nicole Roberts.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Galesville United Methodist Church,
4825 Church Lane, Galesville MD
20765; Phone: 410-867-3281.
Funeral arrangements were made by
Rausch Funeral Home.
Albert Lee “Bert”
Musgrove
Albert
Lee “Bert”
Musgrove,
Sr., 63,
of Hun-
t i n g t ow n
passed
a w a y
March 26,
2018 at his
residence
surround-
ed by family. He was born May 22, 1954
in Olney, MD to Floyd W. Sr. and Lillie
M. (Stull) Musgrove. Bert was raised in
Burtonsville and Derwood and gradu-
ated from Sherwood High School. He
married Phyllis Burriss on September 1,
1972 and they have lived in Huntingtown
for the last 29 years. Bert was employed
as a construction superintendent with
William F. Klingensmith, Inc. He en-
joyed fishing, going out on his boat, his-
tory and spending time with family. Bert
also thoroughly enjoyed the places he
and his family visited and would often
spend hours reading about the sites they
were seeing. Bert was affectionately re-
ferred to as “PopPop” by his grandchil-
dren and never missed a concert, play or
event his grandchildren participated in.
Bert is survived by his wife Phyllis
Ann Musgrove of Huntingtown, children
Lee Ann Burrill and husband Garey, Jr.
of Syracuse, Utah, Albert L. Musgrove,
Jr. and wife Kimberly of Annapolis and
Lisa Marie Woodward and husband
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Michael of St. Leonard, grandchildren
Garey W. III and Haley Layne Burrill
and Abigail Ann, Rebecca Elizabeth and
Caroline Michelle Woodward, mother
Lillie Dietrich, sisters Karen Olsen and
Melanie Doyle, brothers Floyd, Larry
and Ron Musgrove and his dog Tessa.
He was preceded in death by his father
Floyd W. Musgrove, Sr.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O.
Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court
Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone:
410-535-0892; website: http://calvertho-
spice.org
Funeral arrangements were made by
Rausch Funeral Home.
Brittnie Lorin
Church Borrego
Brittnie Lo-
rin Church
Borrego, 25, of
Lusby passed
away March 26,
2018. She was
born October
16, 1992 in Sil-
ver City, NM to
Emile Lorin Borrego and Belinda Ma-
rie Church. Brittnie was raised in Prince
Frederick and graduated from Calvert
High School in 2011. She obtained her
cosmetology license in 2011 from the
Career Center at Calvert High School.
Brittnie enjoyed makeup, music, watch-
ing movies, animals and spending time
with her friends Brittnie was a proud
organ donor and was ultimately able to
help others with her generosity.
Brittnie is survived by her mother Be-
linda Church of Prince Frederick, father
Emile Borrego of Silver City, NM, broth-
ers Jathan Kai and Kaden Kyle Young,
grandmother Dora Houck of Staunton,
VA, grandfather Ronnie Church and
wife Jo of Staunton, VA, grandparents
Norman and Maryanne Borregeo of
Silver City, NM, uncles Ronnie James
Church and wife Heather of Waynes-
boro, VA and Clint Houck and wife
Alicia of Lusby, aunt Jessica Houck of
Mechanicsville, cousins Cayleh, Chelsea
and Chance Church and great-grandfa-
ther Frank Houck. She was preceded in
death by her grandfather Tommy Houck.
Funeral arrangements were made by
Rausch Funeral Home.
JoAnn Ellen Rotegard
JoAnn Ellen
Rotegard, 77,
of Huntingtown
passed away
March 26, 2018
at her residence.
She was born
January 13, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA to
John Licavitch and Dorothy Catherine
Burroughs. JoAnn was raised in Jack-
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sonville, FL until moving to Washing- Ju d it h
ton, D.C. when she was 16. She has lived moved to
in Huntingtown for the past 30 years. C a lve r t
JoAnn was employed as a bookkeeper County from
for Ronco Mechanical Contractors for Milwaukee,
40+ years. When she wasn’t working, WI in 2010.
JoAnn enjoyed casinos, yard work, read- She was a
ing magazines and taking care of her freelance
dog Lexi. artist in Mil-
She is survived by her sister Cath- waukee, WI.
erine Sykes and husband Howard of She gradu-
Wellsburg, WV, nieces Wendy Jones and ated from
husband Troy, Penny Cunningham and Sh o r ewo o d
husband Brian and Mary Alice Peters, High School
great nieces and nephews Courtney and in 1955.
Jamie Babcock and Taylor and Corey Judith is
Cunningham. survived by her children, Pamela Reehl
Memorial Service will be Sat- of Phoenix, AZ and Geoffrey Reehl of
urday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings
Port Republic, MD; four grandchildren
and a great grandchild. Sister of Richard
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings Grant of Menomonee, WI.
MD 20736. A graveside service will be held at
a later date in Forest Home Cemetery,
Milwaukee, WI.
Judith Kathryn Grant Memorial contributions may be made
to Autism Project, 9439 Old Solomons
Island Road, Owings, MD 20736. Theau-
Judith Kathryn Grant, 81, of Solo-
tismproject1@gmail.com.
mons, MD passed away on March 24,
Condolences to the family may be
2018 at The Hermitage at Solomons.
made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Born March 16, 1937 in Milwaukee,
WI, she was the daughter of the late
Donald A. Grant and Kathryn A. (Clark)
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www.annmariegarden.org ebrate Art!

Thursday, April 5 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Calvert Marine Museum
Dumpsters are provided for residents ALL FORD Car and Truck show! 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Harlem Wizards Basketball at to dispose of all items except hazardous Patuxent High School Annmarie Sculpure Garden
PHS materials. They will be in the visitors’ 12485 Southern Connector Blvd 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Patuxent High School, parking lot at the corner of 5th St. & Ches- Lusby The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM)
12485 Southern Connector Blvd. apeake Ave. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM partners with Annmarie Sculpture Gar-
Lusby Questions? Call Town Hall Presented by the Southern Maryland den & Arts Center (AMG) this event.
6:30 - 9:30 PM 301-855-6681. Mustang Club to support the Patuxent Homeschooled students are welcome to
The Harlem Wizards are coming to High School Orchestra and other local participate.
Southern Maryland! Enjoy a great fam-  Safe Boating Expo charities. DJ, vendors, and food. Ideal for children in 5th – 8th grade, but
ily event while supporting the PHS Band Solomon’s Fire House $15/pre-register your vehicle or $20/ all ages can discover something new. The
Program! 13150 HG Trueman Rd. day of event. program is FREE with admission at both
www.patuxentband.com/harlem-wiz- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Please visit somdmustang.org for more locations.
ards.htm The US Coast Guard Auxiliary along info. No spectator fee! Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
with the Natural Resources Police, the or www.annmariegarden.org for more
United States Sail and Power Squadron  LuLaRoe Extravaganza information.
Friday, April 6 and the Solomons Volunteer Fire De- Christ Church  
partment hold a Safe Boating Expo in 3100 Broomes Island Rd. Marketing Small Fruit—Workshop 
First FREE Friday conjunction with the Maryland Saltwater Port Republic SMECO Auditorium
Calvert Marine Museum Sportfishing Association’s Fishing Fair. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 15035 Burnt Store Rd.
Solomons The public is invited to attend. An abundance of fabulous Lularoe Hughesville
5:00 – 8:00 PM products! Many different consultants will 4:30 – 8:00 PM
The museum is open and free to the Solomons Fishing Fair be on hand to help you pick out the per- All small fruit growers (experienced and
public with docents in every gallery. Join Solomons Firehouse fect outfit. Bake sale items will be avail- beginners) will benefit from the workshop
us for the unveiling of the “Dinosaurs of Solomons Island able for purchase. and are encouraged to attend. $15 includes
Maryland” exhibit on the Mezzanine lev- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM course materials and a meal. To register,
el, on display through the end of the year. Come to the Solomons Fishing Fair & Home Brew Competition. visit readytotakeroot.eventbrite.com.
The Drum Point Lighthouse and the Boating Safety Expo for a day of fun with Scorpion Brewing Co. Tap Room, 929 Hosted by the Southern Maryland Ag-
Museum Store are open.  Live music is the whole family. There will be vendors Skinners Turn Rd. ricultural Development Commission
provided by the Annapolis Bluegrass to cover all your fishing needs, various Owings (SMADC) and University of Maryland
Coalition starting at 6:00 in the Harms seminars from fishing experts, Ariel and 2:30 PM Extension (UME).
Gallery. face painting for the kids, and boating Live judging of “Best in Show.” AHA For more information contact SMADC
www.calllertmarinemuseu.com safety and accident prevention. $4 (kids sanctioned. Staff at 301-274-1922 ext. 1. 
age 12 and under are free) Free and open to the public.
 Fairy After Hours For additional information, please visit
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts www.mssasmc.com. 12th Annual Chocolover’s Affair Tuesday, April 10
Dowell Rd. Asbury Solomons Riverview
Solomons Restaurant Family Caregiving Here and There
5:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday, April 7 Solomons 96 Central Square Dr.
The magicalicious opening of our 6:00 PM Prince Frederick
Fairies in the Garden exhibit featur- Patuxent HS Band Mulch Sale Fully catered meal, delicious choco- 1:00 – 2:30 PM
ing more than 100 houses! A family- 12485 Southern Connector Blvd. late desserts, live music by the GrooveS- A special seminar designed to help
friendly evening featuring delicious Lusby pan Trio, and exciting raffles and auc- you make wise decisions in caring for
appetizers by Maryland County Cater- 7:00 AM tion! $100/person.  $750/table of 8. your care recipient, either at home or at
ers and live music with Jordana Nye.  2 cu. ft. bags of shredded mulch in red, Register at http://www.calvertchamber. a distance.
All the houses will be displayed in- brown and black. We deliver within 10 org/events/12th-Annual-Chocolovers-Af- Register for this free seminar. Please
doors for the opening, so you won’t miles of the school. Delivery is FREE if fair-826/details or call 410-535-2577. call Peggy Braham at Calvert Hospice
want to miss this joyful evening!  you purchase 20 bags or more! Delivery is 410-535-0892 extension 4011.
Reservations are not required, just come! April 7th, the day of the sale. $5 per bag.
Members—free. Adults—$5. Stop by early before mulch is gone! Sunday, April 8
Kids (age 3-17)—$3. Questions? Email us at patuxentband@ Thursday, April 12
Toddlers (age 2 & under)—free. gmail.com or call 443-550-8840 Ext. 5. All U Care to Eat Breakfast
www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd East Family Law Seminar—Law & Court
content/annmarie-after-hours-25 Community Yard Sale Chesapeake Beach Process
Burnt Oaks, Frederick Ave. 8:00 - 11:00 AM 30 Duke Street
 Chicken & Dumplins Dinner North Beach Start this Spring Sunday with a yummy Duke Room
America Legion Post 206 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM breakfast featuring Hot Cakes, Sausage, Prince Frederick
3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East Burnt Oaks Town House Community; Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Chesapeake Beach Sea Oat, Sea Bass, Sea Breeze, Sea Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Free seminar for individuals interested
5:30 - 7:00 PM Gull and Sea Bream courts. Hosted by the American Legion Aux- in learning about common family law is-
An informal dinner hosted by the iliary in the upper level Dining Room on sues and court procedures. The seminar
American Legion Stallings Williams April Maker’s Market Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; is sponsored by the Circuit Court Family
Post in the lower-level dining room. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Services Office and presented by local
$12 includes all the trimmings, salad Center Marys available for a nominal charge. For family law attorneys.
and beverage. Public invited. Call for Dowell Rd. information call 410-257-9878. www.AL- Topics include: child custody and sup-
more information 410-257-9878 www. Solomons Post206.org port; divorce; starting a case; trial process
ALPost206.org 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and procedures; finding and working with
THE place to find handmade, home- an attorney; and alternatives to trial.
 Sat. & Sun., April 7 & 8 made, or homegrown products. Delight in Monday, April 9 Register by phone: 410-535-1600, Ext.
the local treasures to be found here! Ad- 2516 or 2524. Walk-ins also welcome.
mission to the Market is free! Homeschool Day Rescheduled—Cel-
Community Clean Up
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Thursday, April 5
Register to Vote! 4:00-7:00pm. Two
For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info
errands in one! Register to Vote when
you visit the library. Calvert County
League of Women Voters will have ev-
erything ready for you. Calvert Library
Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor
Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Green Crafting. 6:00-8:30pm. Make
crafts out of materials that would typi-
cally be thrown out. Crocheting, needle-
work, sewing, and simple tying tech-
niques will be used. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, April 6
JobSource Mobile Career Center.
1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the Job-
Source Mobile Career Center for your
job search needs! Get job counseling and
résumé help, search for jobs and connect
with Southern Maryland JobSource.
No registration. Calvert Library Twin
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Saturday, April 7
Garden Smarter: Faerie Gardens
and Terrarium Workshop. 10:00-
11:30am. Discover what plants, soil and
containers to use to create a successful
terrarium and faerie garden. Leave with
a living arrangement. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Beginner Bridge Class. 12:00-
3:00pm. If you are familiar with other
card games involving trick-taking, and
you want to tackle bridge, join us for this
hands-on, game-playing class taught by
bridge expert Ken Miller. Please reg-
ister. Calvert Library Prince Freder-
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Monday, April 9
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-
11:00am. Join us for dancing, stories,
movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862.
Full STEAM Ahead - Mechanical
Gears, Simple Machines. 6:30-7:30pm.
Adult and child will interact with books,
crafts and experiments while exploring
the skills of science, technology, engi-
neering, art and math (STEAM). Ages
4-8. Registration is required and opens
one month before each event. Calvert
Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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Events
Book Discussion - Anything by
or about Ernest Hemingway. 7:00-
8:30pm. Please ask a librarian for sug-
gestions to learn and read about Ernest
Hemingway. Calvert Library Twin
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Tuesday, April 10
Register to Vote! 10:00-2:00pm. Two
errands in one! Register to Vote when
you visit the library. Calvert County
League of Women Voters will have ev-
erything ready for you. Calvert Library
Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville
Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knit-
ting, crocheting and portable craft-
ing group open to anyone wanting
to join in and share talents, crafting
time or learn a new skill. No registra-
tion. Calvert Library Southern Branch,
13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons,
410-326-5289.
Wednesday, April 11
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble
& More. 10:00-1:00pm. Want to learn
Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble
skills killer? Games are a great way to
keep your brain sharp while having fun!
Join us! Please register. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-
535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Happy Crafternoon! 1:00-1:45pm.
Children enjoy books and language
through short stories and create fun art
projects using a variety of techniques
and mediums. For 3 to 5 year-olds. Chil-
dren must be accompanied by an adult.
Please register. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862.
“I Can” Women in International
Relations and Political Careers. 6:30-
8:30pm. Don’t miss the next installment
of the “I Can” series with “Careers in
International Relations and Politics.”
Women in non-traditional careers will
share what it’s like and what it takes to
be in these careers. Co-sponsored by
Calvert Library and Calvert Commis-
sion for Women. Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-
0291 or 301-855-1862
Friends of the Library Board of
Directors. 5:30-6:30pm. Friends of
Library monthly meeting. No registra-
tion. Calvert Library Prince Freder-
ick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
YoungatHeart
Do You Need Help
Paying for Heat &
Electric?
The Maryland Energy Assis-
tance Program (MEAP), through
Tri-County Community Action,
assists eligible individuals and
families with a one-time-per-
year grant to help pay heating
and electric bills. You must be
eligible to apply and be prepared
to show proof for all household
members. Appointments are now
being scheduled at each of the se-
nior centers: Calvert Pines, Mon-
days – Fridays, 410-535-4606,
Thursdays at Southern Pines,
410-586-2748, Fridays at North
Beach, 410-257-2549.
Volunteer
Opportunity Available
Are you a senior, aged 50 or
over, with some free time on your
hands? Do you like assisting oth-
ers? If so, we are looking for a
volunteer to assist with clerical
duties at the Calvert Pines Se-
nior Center in Prince Frederick,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. We will gladly
train seniors who wish to volun-
teer. If you would enjoy meeting
and providing information and
assistance to callers and visitors,
please contact Liz Youngblood at
410-535-4606.
Eating Together Menu
Monday, April 9
Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese
Sandwich, Lettuce & Tomato
Slices, Carrot/Pineapple Slaw,
Fresh Orange Slices
Tuesday, April 10
Baked Ham, Glazed Sweet
Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Tomato
Wedge Salad, Dinner Roll, Fresh
Fruit Cup, Coconut Iced Cupcake Friday, April 13
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of
the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call:
Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549,
or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
Calendars 19
By Office of Aging Staff
Calvert Pines Senior
Center (CPSC)
Play an exciting game of Special
Bingo amongst friends, Tuesday,
April 10, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for the movie “Field of
Dreams” with Lunch and a Movie,
Wednesday, April 11, 11:15 a.m. Pop-
corn will be served with the movie.
Please pre-register for lunch. Stay for
the Open Coffee Bar right after lunch
at 1 p.m.
North Beach Senior
Center (NBSC)
The North Beach Senior Council
members will join you at your lunch
tables to meet you, and answer any
questions you may have for them,
Wednesday, April, 11, 12 p.m.
Join us and help celebrate
our Volunteers! The South County
Show Stoppers will entertain you as
we celebrate and honor our volun-
teers, Friday, April 13, 11 a.m. Pre-
registration is required.
Southern Pines Senior
Center (SPSC)
A speaker from the Calvert Al-
liance Against Substance Abuse
(CAASA) will talk about alcohol
abuse, help for yourself or a loved
one, the perils of mixing alcohol with
medications, and resources for those
affected, Tuesday, April 10, 11 a.m.
Play a beginner level game of
Scrabble with friends for National
Scrabble Day, Friday, April 13, 10:30
a.m.
Wednesday, April 11
Baked Chicken in Cream Sauce,
Minestrone Soup w/Beans, Broc-
coli, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Whole
Baked Apple w/Raisins
Thursday, April 12
Pork Roast, Gravy, Baked Sweet
Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Dinner
Roll, Applesauce
Baked Fish Sticks, Green Beans,
Corn, Dinner Roll, Banana
20 Sports The Calvert County Times
UConn’t Go Undefeated
Last year about this time, Morgan William, a guard on the Mississippi State
women’s basketball team, swept into the national consciousness and took cen-
ter stage in this column. This year, and for identically amazing reasons, Arike
Ogunbowale, a guard on the Notre Dame women’s basketball team and owner of
the rainbow jump shot heard ‘round the world, gets the nod.
The unbelievable connection between these players is this: both made improb-
able, even divine shots to beat an essentially unchallenged women’s basketball
team from the University of Connecticut in the national semifinal.
That isn’t where the story or the connection between these two players ends.
In an incredible coincidence, Ogunbowale’s winning shot advanced Notre Dame
to last Sunday’s championship game where the Irish met…yup…William and
her Bulldogs teammates in a battle of iconic UConn slayers. Ogunbowale hit
another game-winning shot to get the better of William’s Bulldogs, but despite
the championship showdown, both will remain synonymous with their semi-final
daggers-to-the-heart of UConn, the most dominant/dynastic/filthy-good athletic
institution of viral winning in all the land.
There is no team, in any sport of any significance, like the UConn women’s
basketball team. Check this roll call of accomplishments: 16 Final Fours and 10
national championships this millennium and a total…TOTAL…of 14 losses since
2008, including four undefeated seasons. That is complete domination of a sport.
As if that resume wasn’t enough to quantify just what William and Mississippi
State and Ogunbowale and Notre Dame accomplished in consecutive seasons,
consider this reality-bending statistic: UConn had won four consecutive national
championships entering the 2017 NCAA tournament and was undefeated before
both the Mississippi State game last year and the Notre Dame game this year.
And then they weren’t undefeated anymore.
On paper, the Bulldogs and Irish, despite being teams of consequence among
all others lurking below UConn’s other-worldly level of play, had no legitimate
shot of winning either game. The outcome was known, the game a formality –
until it wasn’t.
An admission: I don’t like UConn. They are a cyborg, a grotesque machine
that has hijacked the competitive balance of an entire sport. Supporters will laud
them as the new standard for women’s college basketball. But over 15 years into
the UConn-and-everyone-else run, their dominance, unlike the rising tide, has
failed to raise all boats/the level of play of other basketball blue-bloods.
Or maybe it has, if not in totality then at least in moments - William and Ogun-
bowale have earned that acknowledgement.
That teams like Mississippi State and Notre Dame and players like William
and Ogunbowale are out there, trying, competing and ultimately defeating this
overwhelming and intimidating Death Star-like force of basketball destruction is
just, well, phenomenal. In facing UConn, the easy play would be to give one’s
best but to accept ultimate defeat – that’s what UConn’s dominance does to the
human psyche. To see two players and two teams overcome that, to be wholly
unaccepting of that, to know that at least in one game, on one night that vic-
tory is possible – despite all statistical analysis to the contrary - is thoroughly
inspirational.
The ability to harness such self-confidence, such fortitude in face of external
doubt and a truly daunting task is a gift from these two women and these two
teams. See, you don’t stare down the bully and beat such odds - you…don’t…
beat…UConn – unless you legitimately believe you can. There has to be some
little light, an eternal internal flame that enables greatness in otherwise over-
whelming circumstances.
Call it heart. Call it competitive will. Call it whatever you want. The clas-
sification is immaterial. What matters is they did it – they stared down the giant
villain. They did for themselves, their teammates and their universities. They
also did it, knowingly or not, for anyone else who has ever been doubted, told
not to bother, told they aren’t good enough or that a task can’t be accomplished.
When in those situations, remember the single loss on UConn’s resume the last
two years, remember William and Ogunbowale, and know that an improbable,
last second buzzer-beater over a so-called superior foe – that greatness - is within
us all.
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Thursday, April 5, 2018
Roberson Opens Potomac
Season With Flag-to-Flag Victory
Emory Starts Title Defense With Limited LM Score
After a sterling 7-win campaign the season prior, Logan Roberson continued his
winning ways as he took top honors in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main last
Friday night at Potomac Speedway. The win for Roberson, aboard his Rocket XR-1
no.17, was his 13th career win at Potomac and the overall 48th of his young driving
career.
Darin Henderson and Roberson shared the front row for the start of the event with
Roberson vaulting into the race lead as the field raced off turn two. From that point
on, it would be a race for second as Robeson would eventually lead all 20-circuits to
pot the win. «We got lucky with the pill draw here tonight and we had to the make
the most of starting on the front row.» Roberson stated post race. “I owe this win to
my mom and dad and all our sponsors because they sacrifice so much to allow me
to race and I wouldn’t be here without them.” Chuck Bowie was second with Darin
Henderson, Jamie Sutphin and Kerry King rounding out the top-five. Heats went to
King and Henderson. 
Defending track champion Tyler Emory, who went winless at Potomac in 2017,
changed that in a big way as he scored his 5th career win in the 20-lap Limited Late
Model headliner. Emory took the lead from Kurt Zimmerman on the 13th lap and
would lead the duration to take the win steering his Adams/Quade owned Rocket
no.23. This is a great way to start the season.” Said Emory. “Joe and Wayne have
given me a great race car and this win here tonight is for them.” Brad Rigdon, Billy
Tucker, Kurt Zimmerman and Jonny Oliver trailed at the finish.
 In support class action, Ed Pope Jr. was triumphant in the 16-lap Street Stock
feature, Jonathan Raley scored his 26th career Potomac win in the 15-lap Hobby
Stock main, Ed Pope Sr. wired the field in the 15-lap Strictly Stock event with Ryan
Quade scoring his first career Potomac feature win in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car
contest.
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish
1. Logan Roberson 2. Chuck Bowie 3. Darin Henderson 4. Jamie Sutphin 5.Kerry
King 6. Darren Alvey 7. Megan Mann 8. Trevor Collins 9. Matt Tarbox 10. Jimmy
Duncan 11. James Marshall 12. Cory Lawler
Limited Late Model feature finish
1. Tyler Emory 2. Brad Rigdon 3. Billy Tucker 4. Kurt Zimmerman 5. Jonny Oliver
Street Stock feature finish
1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jeremy Pilkerton 3. Mike Raleigh 4. Sam Archer 5. Kyle Nelson
6. Troy Kassiris 7. Scott Wilson
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Jonathan Raley 2. Mikey Latham 3. Greg Morgan 4. Tommy Randall 5. Jona-
than Knott 6. Buddy Dunagan 7. John Burch 8. Hilton Pickeral 9. Kevin Murphy
10. Colin Long 11. Ray Bucci 12. Matt Randall 13. Steve Gingery 14. James Rainey
Strictly Stock feature finish
1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. Nabil Guffey 3. John Hardesty 4. Johnny Hardesty 5. JJ Silvious
6. Jeff Block 7. Rusty Hanbury 8. Drew Payne 9. Drew Mills 10. Carl Adkins 11. Joey
Abbott 12. Jamie Quade 13. Greg Mattingly
U-Car feature finish
Ryan Quade 2. Ben Pirner 3. Dominic King 4.Larry Lamb 5. Cody Stamp 6. Kyle
Randall 7. Joey Suite 8. Brad Sayler 9. Stephen Suite 10. Tyler Steele 11. Savannah
Windsor 12. Makenzie Smith 13. George O’Neal  
By Doug Watson for Potomac Speedway  
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‘Ole School Country’ Comes

to Southern Maryland
The final show of the season will take place on Sunday April 29,
2018 at the American Legion Post 238 on the corner of MD Rte. 381
& Rt. 231 in Hughesville, MD. Bringing his Texas drawl for the first
time South of Washington, DC, The Karl Shiflett and Big Country
Show will close out the series. After 13 years, Jay Armsworthy con-
tinues his series of Bluegrass concerts along with the Sons of the
American Legion with the show starting at 2:00 pm.
Among the most beloved and respected entertainers in the music
industry today, The Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show keeps the spirit
of the past alive with their ‘Old School’ delivery of Vintage Bluegrass
and Classic Country Music. Harnessing the synergy and raw edgi-
ness of Classic Country Acts of the 1940’s and 50’s they bring the
best of the past to the present with an energized fusion of Bluegrass,
western swing, honky-tonk and classic country music. Delivered in
a fast paced, high energy stage show around a vintage RCA ribbon
microphone their name has become synonymous with quality family
entertainment.
Their latest recording titled, “Sho Nuff Country” on Patuxent Mu-
sic Records, received stellar reviews from both Bluegrass Unlimited
and Bluegrass Today. Released in November 2016 the album quickly
went to the #1 spot on Airplay Directs Top 50 Country/Alt. charts.
The single from the project, “My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It”, made its
debut at #20 on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 single charts. The album
peaked at #7 on the Roots Music Report Americana Country chart
and remained in the charts (in various positions) through most of the
year as well. At the end of 2017 the album placed at #37 in the Top
200 Americana Country Album charts for the year. All in all, this is
one of the band’s most successful recordings in many years.
Over the years the group has performed at many of the major events
in the nation such as Bill Monroe’s Bean Blossom Festival, Merle
Fest, Wintergrass, Bill Monroe’s Home place at Jerusalem Ridge and
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic to name a few. They have toured
extensively in the U.S.A. & Canada and have performed abroad in
Europe. Their greatest notoriety however comes from their guest ap-
pearances on RFD-TV’s ‘Cumberland Highlanders’ television show
which has gained them countless new fans and made them a house- The doors open at Noon at the American Legion with food available for sale by the
hold name among the many viewers of the popular rural network. Sons of the American Legion. The show starts at 2:00 pm and tickets are available
When it comes to Bluegrass & Ole-Tyme Country Music it doesn’t get much better at the door for $20.00 per person, under the age of 12 admitted free with a paid adult.
than this. For a down home, audience pleasing, good natured, toe tapping good time It is advised to purchase tickets in advance by sending check or money order to Jay
this is one band you need to see. For more information on Karl Shiflett, visit www. Armsworthy, P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619. Tickets will be held at the door.
karlshiflett.com. Although not required, non-perishable food donations will be collected for the Help-
Opening the show will be Cousin’s In Harmony. A trio featuring 2 cousins, Jay ing Hands Food Pantry of Southern Maryland. For more information on the show,
Armsworthy & Woody Norris, accompanied by Troy Jones. They perform old time please call 301-737-3004 or visit the website at www.americanlegionbluegass.com.
songs in the “brother duet” style of the early days of Country & Bluegrass music.

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Associate Publisher Eric McKay every Thursday. The paper is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company,
General Manager which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. The Calvert
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