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A SHOT AT IMMUNITY

BUT FINDING AN APPOINTMENT MAY BE A SHOT IN THE DARK PAGE 10 BAY BULLETIN

Reef Balls Planted in Magothy, Renewed Push for Tubman $20 Bill, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Prez Retires, Microplastics Research Grant, SOUPer Bowl Campaign, Solar Farms page 4

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The Long Wait

ith snow gently falling outside my house this week, I watched a live broadcast of Punxsutawney Phil, a tubby groundhog held high by men in top hats, proclaim that we’re in for six more weeks of winter. Though the science behind the groundhog’s shadow is questionable at best, most people still react with a groan when Phil offers no hope of an early spring. Especially if the news comes when our neighborhoods are coated in snow and ice. Chesapeake Country got its first real snowfall this past week, and some people were understandably grumpy. There was the shoveling, the clearing of cars, the iffy road conditions, the wet socks. This year, however, I’d argue the snow was a welcome distraction. Even those who don’t cheer its arrival spent a good couple of days watching the forecast and a couple days more watch-

ing snow, then sleet, then snow again, blanket the region. For parents, it was a welcome diversion and an excuse to get kids, who have spent most of the winter at home in front of computers, out of the house. I saw groups of high schoolers (who are usually too cool for such things) trudging off to the sledding hill right along with the younger kids. We had enough accumulation for sledding, snow angels, and even a petite snowman—but not enough to cripple our neighborhoods for days. With my two preschoolers at home, I milked the excitement of the snow as much as possible. We measured snowfall with a ruler (no yardstick needed with this storm). We examined our own footprints and the tracks of unidentified wildlife through our backyard. Sure, it took the same amount of time to suit the kids up in their snow gear as

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Reef Balls Planted in Magothy, Renewed Push for Tubman $20 Bill, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Prez Retires, Microplastics Research Grant, SOUPer Bowl Campaign, Solar Farms ............ 4 FEATURES

A Dose of Confusion .............. 10 BAY PLANNER ....................... 14 CREATURE FEATURE............... 16 GARDENING.......................... 16 SPORTING LIFE....................... 17 MOON AND TIDES.................. 17 MOVIEGOER.......................... 18 NEWS OF THE WEIRD.............. 19 CLASSIFIED........................... 20 PUZZLES............................... 21 SERVICE DIRECTORY............... 23 ON THE COVER: ANNAPOLIS RESIDENT CAROL DAKIN. PHOTO BY TARA DAVIS.

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In this issue of CBM Bay Weekly, we’re taking on the daunting task of laying out your options to get ahold of the vaccine. In our cover story (page 10), we’re talking to real people in Anne Arundel and Calvert counties about the different avenues they took to get vaccinated. We’ve spoken to the experts, putting all the different paths to vaccination in one place so you know your available opportunities. Of course, even armed with all possible information, we’ll still need to be patient—just as we’ll have to be patient through six more weeks of winter. While we may not get an early spring or a quick vaccine rollout, Bay Weekly aims to help to make the wait p as painless as possible. —MEG WALBURN VIVIANO, CBM EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Eve Shoemaker of Huntingtown snapped these photos of bald eagles enjoying a winter morning over the Bay. Shoemaker says, “We tend to see the eagles more after the osprey leave for the winter. We don’t have a lot, but usually you can see one or two many times a week. These photos were all taken on January 23 around 11am or so. He was at the end of the harbor at Breezy Point Marina having breakfast when I saw him. I love watching them...they are so beautiful & majestic!” For more on eagles, turn to page 16 for this week’s Creature Feature.

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was actually spent outside, but coming back in and lighting a fire in the fireplace was a pretty good reward for our effort. What we didn’t do for those few days when the snow fell was think much about the pandemic or the frustration surrounding the wait for vaccines. The COVID-19 vaccine is still only available to a select few. Most healthy adults understand we’ll have to cool our heels for a while and wait our turn. But we all have loved ones in high-priority groups: an elderly parent, a public servant, a high-risk medical patient. We want to make sure the people we care about have the best possible chance at getting a shot. But with vaccines being distributed by medical centers, counties, and retail pharmacies, there are multiple “lists” to get on. Confusion sets in as no one wants to be left behind.

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“I hope that it’s going to help fish habitat and oyster growth and just bring wildlife into the area and obviously the fishermen are going to love it, too, because it’s going to bring fish to the structure.”

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100 concrete reef balls were planted in the Magothy River on an existing oyster reef. Photo: Cheryl Costello.

100 CEMENT OYSTER REEFS PLANTED IN MAGOTHY BY CHERYL COSTELLO

wo years of perseverance has paid off for Magothy River volunteers. After a long wait for permits, concrete reef balls built by high schoolers are now sitting at the bottom of the river where they’ll be home to oysters and other Bay life.

The reef ball planting is a victory for the groups who put in plenty of their own time and effort to help the Magothy. Bay Bulletin was on the water for their big moment. One hundred oyster reef balls, made from cement, were dropped down 14 feet

to the bottom of river, near Dobbins Island. “I’m thrilled,” exclaimed Paul Spadaro, Magothy River Association (MRA) president. “It’s been a long two-year process.” MRA had to get the necessary permits and secure a contractor, Mike Maguire from Maguire Marine Construction. Ma-

guire, an MRA volunteer himself, lent his time, crew and equipment. “If you have the ability to do something, do it,” he says. The project was born from a lunchtime chat. “I had volunteered to help with a reef ball construction project going on as an outreach at Old Mill Middle School North,” says Colin Crozier of Cypress Marine in Severna Park. “I was just talking about how I was going out to make reef balls and Paul was sitting here and said, ‘Why don’t you see if you can get some for the Magothy?’ and I said, ‘OK, I’ll ask.’” The leaders of the reef ball construction student program, Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, gave the thumbs-up and the oyster reefs were

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LOCAL HISTORIANS CHEER RENEWED PUSH TO PUT HARRIET TUBMAN’S FACE ON $20 BILL

beginnings that ushered in the Industrial Revolution. We should not just put people on our currency because of their importance, but for how they make us feel.” Like many who are proud to preserve BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO the history of Tubman’s Chesapeake Bay arriet Tubman, born into slavery on ties, Harris expresses excitement about Maryland’s Eastern Shore, may get the renewed interest in putting Tubanother chance to be honored on U.S. man on the $20 bill. “Harriet Tubman currency. It’s welcome news to the histo- freed the enslaved bodies and minds of rians and volunteers who carry on Tub- many and America from itself. And that man’s legacy in Dorchester County and makes me feel very good,” she says. Tubman was along the Underborn into slavery ground Railroad’s in Dorchester historic stops. County in 1822, President Joe the fifth of nine Biden’s press secrechildren. She tary said last week was hired out by the incoming Treaher owner beginsury Department ning at the age of is taking steps to Rendering of what a Harriet Tubman $20 bill could look like, by womenon20s.org. six, and learned renew efforts to put the abolitionist leader on the $20 bill. It survival skills that ultimately gave her was an idea initiated during President the skills needed to help freedom-seekBarack Obama’s administration, which ers escape to the north. Today Dorchester County is host to stalled during President Donald Trump’s a robust historical presence honorpresidency. Tubman would replace Andrew Jack- ing and detailing Tubman’s early life, son, the nation’s seventh president, on which shaped her famous role in the the bill. Supporters of the change point Underground Railroad. In addition to out that Jackson not only owned slaves, the Museum and Educational Center, but also drove Indian nations from their Dorchester County’s Harriet Tubman lands through the 1830s, in a forced exo- Underground Railroad Scenic Byway takes visitors on a trail of 45 sites, dus known as the Trail of Tears. Linda Harris, a docent at the Tubman winding for 125 miles through MaryMuseum and Educational Center in land’s Eastern Shore, then 98 miles Cambridge, tells Bay Bulletin, “Andrew more through Delaware before ending in Jackson’s history as a slave owner and Philadelphia. At its heart is the Harriet ethnic cleanser is but a footnote to many. Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor He is instead honored as a man of humble Center, new in 2017, in Church Creek.

Nick Garrott from Sonar Kings used his side-scan sonar equipment to show us what it looks like below. They’re about 14 feet down. Image courtesy Nick Garrott. stored at Cypress Marine for two years while permits were under review. When they got the green light, Maguire’s team brought out a 60-foot barge and excavator. “We came up with a rope system. In about 14 feet of water, we had to make sure we could hook up and unhook,” he explains. “And then to keep straight lines we used some of our equipment, a skiff and a float, to actually make a framing square.” Spadaro says the reef balls were placed where oyster reefs were previously laid in 2003. The MRA has more than 100 volunteers who participate in the Maryland Grow Oysters program, raising bivalves right from oyster baskets hung off their home piers. Those oysters will be dropped onto the reef

balls in June. “I hope that it’s going to help fish habitat and oyster growth and just bring wildlife into the area and obviously the fishermen are going to love it, too, because it’s going to bring fish to the structure,” Maguire says. CCA Maryland’s Executive Director David Sikorski says this community effort can be duplicated with other groups, and in fact, at least two more deployments are planned for this year. To see the Magothy oyster reef ball planting in action— and a side-scan sonar view of the reef balls on the bottom— go to https://tinyurl.com/y3q7b3d5 or hover your smartphone camera over this QR code.

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Will Baker, longtime president of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, plans to retire at the end of 2021. Photo: Mike Busada

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ill Baker, who’s led the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for the last 40 years, announced that he plans to step down at the end of 2021 as the environmental group’s president. “I’m proud of the many things we have accomplished over the years,” said

Baker, 67, in a statement released by the foundation. “But there is a lot left to do in 2021 and beyond.” Baker joined the Bay Foundation as an intern in 1976, nine years after the group’s founding, and has run the organization since 1981. In that time, it has grown from just a handful of employees to a staff of 200, with 300,000 members and offices and programs in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. It’s widely considered the preeminent nongovernmental group ad-

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vocating for the Bay’s restoration at the state and federal level, though that is only half of its mission. Over the years, the foundation has provided outdoor educational experiences about the estuary to more than 1.5 million students, teachers and others across the region. In a brief telephone interview, Baker said he had been thinking “on and off” about relinquishing the reins of the organization for some time, but he feels that now is the right time. “We’re in good shape financially, we’ve got a great team of vice presidents, the board is superb,” he said. “This is the time to do it, when things are going well, not when they’re going badly.” The foundation graded the Bay’s health a D-plus in its latest report card as Bay Bulletin reported in early January. That’s the same letter grade awarded in the foundation’s 2018 report, though the numerical score behind it slipped a point, from 33 to 32 out of 100. The score has risen only five points since the first report card in 1998. Even so, Baker said there’s been noticeable progress in the long-running restoration effort. “When CBF was founded over 50 years ago, the Bay was dying,” he said in the prepared statement. “Today, a restored Bay is within sight. But we are not there yet. The recovery, while tangible, is still fragile.” The Bay watershed jurisdictions and federal government are struggling to fulfill all the restoration commitments

they made in the 2014 Bay Watershed Agreement. Their agreed-upon deadline is the end of 2025. Asked if he regretted leaving before the Bay restoration effort had succeeded, Baker said, “I want to see the Bay restored when I have time to be out there to enjoy it.” Baker said he wants to leave now while he’s still young enough to pursue other interests “before I go belly up,” though he said he had nothing lined up to do upon retirement. “I think it’s good for me, but I also think it’s good for CBF,” he said. “Maybe I should have done this 20 years ago. New leadership is good. I look forward to watching CBF’s next chapter.” Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow, chair of the foundation’s board, called the group “the Bay’s watchdogs” and said it has demonstrated success at translating science into policies that achieve clean water. “Will’s decades of leadership and vision have made that success possible,” she said, adding that the board is committed to a “broad and thorough” search for Baker’s replacement. Baker said he was honored to have worked for the foundation for 45 years, running it for 40. He credited growth and accomplishments to the board and staff, whom he called “dedicated people committed to saving the Bay. CBF has given me more than I’ve given them. “It’s been my life, behind my family,” he said.

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You can see the small plastic particles from this water sample. Photo: Will Parson, Chesapeake Bay Program.

MORGAN STATE U GETS $1 MILLION TO STUDY BAY MICROPLASTICS BY MEG WALBURN VIVIANO

altimore’s Morgan State University is diving into the issue of microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay, thanks to a nearly $1 million federal grant. Morgan State is Maryland’s largest Historically Black University, a re-

search institution along Herring Run in Northeast Baltimore, which leads into Back River. The $999,999 funding, announced by lawmakers U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.), focuses on microplastics’ impact on marine ecosystems, with the Chesapeake Bay serving as a model. Microplastics are very small (less

than five millimeters) pieces of plastic debris that can be ingested by marine life, settle on shorelines and in underwater grasses, and even attract other chemicals to carry along with them. The Chesapeake Bay Program warns that alarming amounts of plastics, often too small to see, are increasingly being found in the Bay. To date, the U.S. Geological Survey has found microplastics in all samples taken at nontidal stations in the Chesapeake watershed—not just the Bay proper, but also its rivers and streams. With the new funding, Morgan State students will participate in STEM research, and the funding will allow the university to recruit and support students pursing doctoral degrees on this important issue. “This new federal grant funding will help Morgan State University lead the way in microplastics pollution research and accelerate aquatic cleanup efforts. It’s a clear win-win – helping us to improve the health of the Bay while investing in the capabilities of our researchers at Morgan State,” said the lawmakers in a joint statement. The funding was awarded through the National Science Foundation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Infrastructure in Science and Engineering (HBCU-RISE) program, which supports STEM research at HBCUs that offer doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines.

Soup’s On: Annual event serves up soup recipes for shelter donations BY KATHY KNOTTS

n a cold snowy February, what could be better than soup? How about a soup created by local chefs and notables for a good cause? Heritage Baptist Church’s annual and popular SOUPer Bowl fundraiser for the Light House Homeless Prevention Center has gone virtual this year, opting to instead share soup recipes in exchange for donations. The 15th year of this fundraiser includes the following creations from these SOUPer chefs: Chef Zachary Pope’s Baked Potato Soup; Light House Bistro’s Creamy Crab Soup; Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley’s Smoky Haddock Corn Chowder; Heritage Baptist pastor Scott Shelton’s Zuppa Toscana Soup; Light House Executive Director Jo Ann Mattson’s Posole Stew; Annapolis home chef Vicki Robertson’s Chicken Taco Soup; Heritage Baptist liaison to Light See SOUP on next page

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House Carole Burchette’s Hamburger Soup; and Blackwall Barn & Lodge Chef Neal Langermann’s Butternut Squash Soup. The recipes are being posted daily on the church’s Facebook page (@heritageannapolis), with the final one posting Sunday, Feb. 7, the same day as the NFL’s biggest game of the year.

One hundred percent of funds donated will go to the Light House Homeless Prevention Center. Donors are asked to give at www. heritageloves.com/souper-bowl. Look for the Online Giving button, and on the next screen fill out an amount and click “Give Now,” and on the next screen select “SOUPer Bowl” in the dropdown menu under “Types of Giving.” One hundred percent of funds donated will go to the Light House Homeless Prevention Center. Heritage Baptist is an affiliate congregational partner of the Light House. For more information, contact the church office at 410-2636680, or email SOUPer Bowl coordinator Lea Hurt (lhurt@comcast.net).

Anne Arundel County’s First Community Solar Project Set to Start in July BY KRISTA PFUNDER

lanned community solar projects— solar power plants that allow neighbors the opportunity to share the benefits of solar power even if they can’t install panels on their own property—are making cost-saving renewable energy more accessible. Tracy’s Landing will be home to Anne Arundel County’s first community solar project, slated to go into service in July 2021. The project will be open to 235 BGE residential customers. Checkerspot Community Solar Project is expected to save subscribers 10 percent on their bills, the equivalent of getting over one month of electricity free, every year. “Community solar projects mean solar isn’t just for people who own their own home,” says David Murray, executive director of the Maryland-DC-Delaware-Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association. “Those who rent or own condos can also save money and go green.” Covering more than nine acres, the Checkerspot project supports the habitat of bees and butterflies and produces enough clean energy annually to equal taking 466 cars taken off the road for one year. Dubbed a hybrid between utility pro-

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BAY BULLETIN grams and home solar, community solar is a pilot program operating with Public Service Commission oversight. It contributes to Maryland’s 2019 Clean Energy Jobs Act requirements for generating about 14.5 percent of the state’s electric consumption by 2030. “The program provides Marylanders access to solar energy from offsite projects,” says John Finnerty, director of business development for Standard Solar in Rockville, which funds, operates and maintains the Checkerspot project. “Marylanders can subscribe to a selected solar project site within their utility service area and often are benefiting from rate savings just by subscribing.” Maryland’s community solar pilot program—started in 2017—is a natural fit for counties like Anne Arundel and Calvert with rural areas. “Often overlooked is that rural communities are quickly becoming some of the biggest beneficiaries of community solar farms,” Finnerty says. “Community solar is an economic engine available to rural Maryland communities, and it is even more valuable as the US economy emerges from the challenges posed by COVID-19.” A typical community solar project can deliver over $1 million in savings directly to its subscribers, and about $2 million in combined payments to the local county in taxes and lease payments to the site landowner. “Maryland’s community solar pilot program has a policy capacity for about 140

A solar project similar to what the Checkerspot project will look like. Photo courtesy Standard Solar.

projects statewide—an estimated $420 million in direct local savings to subscribers and local revenue,” Finnerty says. Another community solar project is poised to break ground this year in Harwood and another is being considered at a closed county landfill in Glen Burnie. “The Harwood project will provide enough clean and renewable electricity to power approximately 400–500 av-

erage homes on an annual basis,” says Jesse Cutaia with Community Energy in Radnor, Penn. The Harwood project is being developed by Harwood Solar LLC, a subsidiary of Community Energy Solar. Construction on the Harwood project is set to start this summer. It is expected to be up and running by the end of 2021. “The community can sign up to be a

subscriber of the project, which will provide a discount on their electrical bill, typically of around 10 percent,” Cutaia says. “The project will also boost local tax revenue and provide Anne Arundel County residents the chance to join in meeting Maryland’s renewable energy goals, which help fight climate change and ensure clean air and a healthy environment for all.” p

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A SHOT AT IMMUNITY But finding an appointment may be a shot in the dark B Y K AT H Y K N O T T S & K R I S T A P F U N D E R

HE ARRIVAL of the coronavirus vaccine is a reason to cheer 2021. After all, widespread vaccination is the key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic and getting our lives back. But the first available doses of the vaccine in our region have come with a dose of confusion: Who is eligible now? How can I get an appointment? Where can I go to be vaccinated? Amid a slow rollout with confusing messages, many people in Chesapeake Country are left to stalk websites, sign up in multiple locations, and wait for the county and state’s next moves.

While the state of Maryland was in Phase 1C at press time, it is up to individual counties to move from phase to phase when ready. Calvert County followed the state into 1C. But in Anne

Arundel County, the health department said there just wasn’t enough shots to move into that phase. So far, the county has only offered vaccines to those in phases 1A and 1B, which in-

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cludes those over the age of 75, healthcare workers, residents and staff in nursing homes or assisted living, first responders, government workers in certain agencies, correctional facil-

ity staff and residents, educators and child care workers. “Our county hasn’t received enough vaccines to vaccinate all the 75-yearolds or educators, to move into the next phase yet,” said Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman in an address on social media. “As vaccine supply grows, we’re ready to get more vaccines into arms.” So far, demand continues to outstrip supply. As of Feb. 3, just over 47,000 Anne Arundel residents have been vaccinated, about 6.8 percent of the population, according to the Health Department. The county reports that its allocation of doses from the state has been slashed in recent weeks.

“The COVID vaccines are safe and effective and they’re our path out of this pandemic.” —DR. NILESH KALYANARAMAN

Gov. Larry Hogan talks with patients receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at a Giant Foods last week.

The health department says it will move to begin vaccinating educators and child care workers next week, divvying up the available vaccine between private and public school employees. “The COVID vaccines are safe and effective and they’re our path out of this pandemic,” stated Kalyanaraman. There may be one path out of the pandemic, but at least three paths to getting the vaccine for Anne Arundel residents.

COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. The first is through the county health department. People in any phase can pre-register with the health department at aacounty.org/covidvax to be alerted when their phase is up for vaccinations. It’s important to note those who pre-register will not receive an automatic response. When there is availability and supply for that phase, the county will send an email for residents to select a date and time to make their appointment. Vaccines are administered at the health department in Annapolis and at Anne Arundel Community College. Transportation can be arranged for those who need help getting to their appointments. Contact the Office of Transporation at 410-222-0023 for travel arrangements.

MEDICAL CENTERS Annapolis resident Carol Dakin, who has been isolating herself for almost a year now, is in the 75+ group and was eager to sign up for the vaccine. She began by registering on the county health department, but heard nothing back. “The most confusing part was, at the time, that we really didn’t know if filling out that one form was being coordinated anywhere else [so we would know] if any other sites would become available.” She ended up taking a second path to

successfully get a shot, directly through a medical center’s website. Dakin heard that she could go straight to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) website. Both UM BWMC and Luminis Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) have their own vaccine registration website and clinics, but at the time, Dakin says, AAMC was not on the state’s list of vaccination sites. “I was hesitant to sign up,” Dakin says. “I didn’t want to cause confusion with having filled out one form already [with the health department].” But Dakin decided she would rather have “two hands in the fire than just one,” so she registered with UM BWMC, where she eventually received her first dose of the vaccine nearly two weeks after she started looking for appointments.

PHARMACIES Beyond county pre-registration and medical center websites, there is still a third route to securing a vaccination appointment: retail pharmacies. The quiet announcement that Giant grocery stores were offering the vaccine quickly spread through communities, often through word of mouth and social media. Judy Colbert had already signed up with the county health department and Luminis AAMC when she decided to check out the Giant Foods website. “I had heard that Giant was opening reservation slots, so I signed on to their site a couple of times until it changed from ‘No openings in your area’ to ‘Reservations being accepted’.” Colbert had heard that Giant pharmacies would receive vaccine shipments that Monday at 11 a.m. So, she signed in at noon, along with 9,000 other people. “My wait time was 50 minutes,” she says. “It updated the figures every 20–30 seconds and suddenly it went

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from 20 minutes to 2 minutes. It said I’d have 10 minutes to submit, once it was my time.” Although Colbert had heard that the Glen Burnie and Riva Giants were giving vaccinations, neither was on the list of available sites when she checked. Elkridge was the closest to her home. “I clicked on Thursday and it gave me a list of time options. I picked 11 a.m. and completed the form and voila! They sent a confirmation email. They also sent an email request for medical contact information and questions about health and possible COVID contact.” Colbert feels her experience getting

the vaccine was smooth and impressively managed. The store was “basically empty, with a strict face mask policy,” Colbert says. “Chairs were placed at least six feet apart. [Staff member] Michele welcomed each of us, took info, sprayed and wiped chairs between each patient. I mentioned my nerves and she was so kind. Brought some water for me...After the injection and the required wait, Michele gave me my ID card and showed me the time and date for the follow-up appointment.” CONTINUED

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Calvert County health officers and nurses vaccinate Calvert residents. Photos: Calvert County Health Department.

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CROSSING COUNTY LINES Stories have flooded in about residents crossing county lines to get the vaccine. While all Maryland counties are busy vaccinating residents, few have enough doses to share with noncounty residents or workers. Prince George’s County learned in January that a number of people from outside that county were able to make vaccination appointments there through the state’s website. The county closed the loophole, canceling appointments for anyone who does not live or work in the county and is now requiring proof of residency or employment. Though Judy Colbert lives in Anne Arundel, she received her vaccine in Howard County. “The rules are funny,” she says. “If you register through the government, apparently, you can only have an injection in your county. If you register through Giant, it doesn’t matter.” In Calvert County, officials are also making sure they put Calvert residents and employees first. “Because the supply of vaccine has been so small, priority for vaccination has been given to eligible individuals who live or work in the county.” says Champ Thomaskutty, deputy health officer for the Calvert County Department of Health.

Calvert is struggling even to meet that goal. “All access to vaccination is dictated by supply,” Thomaskutty says. “The local supply has been small and insufficient to meet the needs of early priority populations.” In Calvert County, phases 1A, 1B and 1C are eligible. “Vaccine supply varies from week to week and is determined by the state,” Thomaskutty says. “The Calvert County Health Department has averaged dispensing over 95 percent of the vaccine it receives each week.” Calvert residents can pre-register online at www. calvertcountymd.gov/vaccine. If you are unable to pre-register online, call 410-535-0218 for assistance. The county also is providing taxi vouchers to anyone who needs help getting to their appointment (410-222-4222). Unfortunately, pre-registering does not mean that you will quickly be vaccinated. “While pre-registration aids in identifying people interested in the vaccine, it does not replace prioritization due to work, service or health conditions,” Thomaskutty says. “The health department

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is working directly with the local medical community and employers to identify those at highest risk due to pre-existing health needs or the nature of their work. Because of limited supply, the health department is not conducting walk-up clinics at this time. We hold appointment-only clinics

to dispense available doses of vaccine to eligible individuals.” The system worked for Charles Prout

of Owings, who got an email alerting him that a dose was ready for him in January. The 78-year-old Owings man called the health department, which directed him to pre-register online. Five days after registering, Prout received an email directing him to pick a day and time to get his first dose. “I was able to get in that day—January 21,” Prout says. “I took a look at the available time slots and picked the one with the most vacancies.” Prout hopped in the car and headed to his designated clinic site. “I never even had to get out of my car,” Prout says. “I just followed the cones. The first person I came upon asked me my name and then told me to follow the car ahead of me.” Prout found himself approaching a warehouse where two stations were set up at the end of the building. Having already been prompted to remove his sweater by the first person he encountered— Prout simply offered his arm up to receive his shot. “They gave me a certificate and told me when my next vaccine was due,” Prout says. “This information was also on the card they gave

WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS

“They gave me a certificate and told me when my next vaccine was due,”Prout says.“This information was also on the card they gave me. I got the Moderna vaccine, which requires a second dose in four weeks. They said they’d email me to set up my time to come in for my next dose.”

FEDERAL AGENCIES say fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines have popped up, from people trying to obtain personal information and money. “As a word of caution, the health department does not request financial information when contacting individuals for appointments,” says Champ Thomaskutty with the Calvert County Health Department. Be on the lookout for: • Advertisements or offers for early access to a vaccine upon payment of a deposit or fee • Requests asking you to pay out of pocket for the vaccine or to put your name on a waiting list • Offers to undergo additional medical testing or procedures when getting a vaccine • Marketers offering to sell and/or ship doses of a vaccine, domestically or internationally, in exchange for payment of a deposit or fee • Unsolicited emails, telephone calls, or personal contact from someone claiming to be from a medical office, insurance company, or COVID-19 vaccine center requesting personal and/or medical information to determine eligibility • Claims of FDA approval for a vaccine that cannot be verified • Ads for vaccines through social media platforms, email, telephone calls, online, or from unsolicited/unknown sources • People contacting you in person, by phone, or by email to tell you the government or government officials require you to receive a COVID-19 vaccine

—CHARLES PROUT, 78, OF OWINGS

me. I got the Moderna vaccine, which requires a second dose in four weeks. They said they’d email me to set up my time to come in for my next dose.” The Health Department warns that waits may be lengthy for Calvert County neighbors—even those in high-priority groups like Prout. “While the number of eligible groups has expanded, the available supply of vaccine has not. Under the current supply chain, it is possible that individuals in early priority groups may still have to wait weeks or even months before getting vaccinated,” Thomaskutty says. In both Calvert and Anne Arundel counties, there is hope that the process will speed up. Across the state, the total number of administered vaccines grows by the thousands daily, and the rate is expected to increase. While the vaccination rate continues to increase, supply from the federal government remains extremely limited. “The single biggest obstacle to COVID vaccination efforts is the lack

of available vaccine,” Thomaskutty says. “If additional vaccines obtain emergency use authorization, or if the two currently authorized vaccines increase production, these wait times may be reduced.” Beginning Friday, the state will open a series of mass vaccination sites to serve eligible residents. The first mass sites are set to open at the Baltimore Convention Center and Six Flags America in Prince George’s County. Announcements will be made as appointments become available. Despite the challenges of getting your hands on a vaccination appointment, Maryland’s message is clear: be patient. On the state’s covidLINK website (https://covidlink.maryland.gov/ content/vaccine/govax/), the health department writes, “When it’s your turn, get vaccinated. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.” p

HOW TO AVOID COVID-19 VACCINE-RELATED FRAUD: • Consult Maryland’s health department website for up-to-date information about authorized vaccine distribution channels. Only get a vaccine through these channels. • Check the FDA’s website (fda.gov) for current information about vaccine emergency use authorizations. • Consult your primary care physician before undergoing any vaccination. • Don’t share your personal or health information with anyone other than known and trusted medical professionals. • Check your medical bills and insurance explanation of benefits (EOBs) for any suspicious claims and promptly reporting any errors to your health insurance provider. • Follow guidance and recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other trusted medical professionals. • Never provide personal information of any sort via email; be aware that many emails requesting your personal information may appear to be legitimate. • If you believe you have been the victim of a COVID-19 fraud, immediately report it to the FBI (ic3.gov, tips.fbi.gov, or 1-800-CALL-FBI) or HHS OIG (tips.hhs.gov or 1-800-HHS-TIPS). —KRISTA PFUNDER

* Tips are provided by The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHSOIG), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). p

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KIDS Sea Squirts Children (ages 18mos-3yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme of jellyfish. 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm & 4:15pm, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission, RSVP: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Artworks @7th February show Body and Soul, Peace and Harmony opens. Th-Su 11am-5pm, 8905 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach: www.artworks@7th.com.

KIDS Drumbeat for Change Author Kelly Starling Lyons shares her picture books, One Million Men and Me and Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice & Sing Inspired Generations, and discusses her journey to write for children, and reads her poem, Drumbeat for Change. 6:30pm, RSVP: www.aacpl. net or www.facebook.com/aacpl.

Harry Potter Trivia Night

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CPAM. 6-8:30pm, www.pgparks.com (search Aviation Museum). FEBRUARY 5 THRU 8

KIDS Love, Friendship and Cookies Pick up a cookie kit at the Severn Library, which includes heart-shaped cookies, decorating supplies and picture books about love, friendship and family. RSVP: www.aacpl.net. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6

Bird Walk Join birders Gwen Brewer and Elaine Friebele to learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound on a 2to 3-mile guided hike (ages 12+); dress for weather, bring masks. 7-10am, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian, $6 vehicle fee, RSVP: www.jugbay.org.

Blood Drive 9am-2pm, Calvary Community Church, Riva, RSVP: http://bit.ly/36wY2Ao

KIDS Paws to Read Children improve literacy skills by reading to Pipsqueak the dog. 10am-noon, Odenton Library, RSVP: 410-222-6277.

Generations: Music and the Black Family This engaging panel discussion, based on the 2021 Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASLAH) theme of the Black family, delves into a focus of generations and how musical differences and similarities have helped unify or divide the Black American family. The multi-generational panel includes a music historian, social scientist, and musician. 1pm, RSVP: www.pgparks. com (search Montpelier Arts Center). SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7

Sunday Market 11am-2pm, Honey’s Harvest Farm, Lothian: https://honeysharvest.com/.

Feb. 7: Coptic Art & Architecture.

Coptic Art & Architecture Watch a live lecture by Dr. Sami Sabri Shaker on elements of Coptic art including: the Art of the Iota, the Fayum portraits, iconography, wall paintings, textile, as well as the decoration of manuscripts, woodwork and stonework; plus a discussion of Coptic architecture and typology of historic Egyptian sites. Noon-1pm, RSVP for link: www.worldartists.org. MONDAY FEBRUARY 8

Blood Drive

Take a magical journey through Hogwarts and beyond in this trivia night. 7pm, RSVP for link: www.aacpl.net.

2-6pm, Gloria Dei!, Arnold, RSVP: http://bit.ly/39DuVgP.

Maritime Winter Lecture

Early College Access Program

Learn about the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary in this virtual presentation hosted by the Annapolis Maritime Museum. 7-8:30pm, $10 w/discounts, RSVP for link:www.amaritime.org.

Meet virtually with an Anne Arundel Community College admissions counselor to learn about earning college credits while in high school. 3pm, RSVP: www.aacpl.net.

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Join fellow hobbyists and professionals to learn and educate each other via Zoom meetings. 7-9pm: www.digitalphotoclub.net.

Digital Photo Club

African American Military Aviators Join the College Park Aviation Museum for a virtual watch party of a movie highlighting African American military aviators. An activity packet for kids will be available prior to the movie. Once link is active, to register please visit Parks Direct and search

CPR, AED & First Aid Training Feb. 6: Paws to Read.

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Learn how to help in medical crises. 5-9pm, Southern MD CPR Training, Prince Frederick, $80, RSVP: http://www.somdcpr.com/.

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Negro League Baseball & Prince George’s County Join this virtual panel discussion centered on Prince George’s County’s rich history of Negro League Baseball and the impact on the game today. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with local experts during the post-discussion Q & A session (ages 10+). 6:30pm, RSVP: www.pgparks.com.

Black Aviators Tour

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Learn more about Black aviation history, illustrated through the aircraft collection of the College Park Aviation Museum. Kids will be able to follow along with the tour through activities that will be provided prior to the date. This prerecorded tour will be followed by a live panel discussion with museum staff. Once link is active, visit Parks Direct and search CPAM to register. 1pm, RSVP: www.pgparks.com (search Aviation Museum).

Join Elaine Rice Bachmann, Deputy State Archivist and Secretary of the State House Trust, and Maya Davis, Research Archivist with the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland program at the Maryland State Archives, for an illustrated virtual lecture about the creation and unveiling of the statues of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, and their interpretation as part of the visitor experience in the State House. Sponsored by: The Enoch Pratt Free Library, The Maryland Four Centuries Project, and the Maryland State Archives. 1pm: http://bit.ly/3ahee9K.

KIDS Freedom Bound

Feb. 8: Chocolate Through Time.

Chocolate Through Time Learn about the history of chocolate from its ancient beginnings in Meso-America through the centuries to the modern day in an interactive presentation by food historian Joyce White. Local residents can purchase a special Chocolate Tasting Box ($6) to enjoy during the lecture. 7pm, $15 w/discounts, RSVP for link: www.annapolis.org.

Before there was Harriet Tubman or Frederick Douglass, there were freedom seekers Stephen and Candis who ran away to freedom. Learn about their freedom stories and other runaways from Maryland told through an interactive virtual tour that includes costumed mannequins, their runaway ads and living history performances. Presented in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. 6pm, RSVP for link: www.aacpl.net. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11

Join the Annapolis Chapter of the Maryland Society for a discussion of forensic engineering. 6:30pm, Double T Diner, Annapolis: rynone.eng@gmail.com.

Instant Pot Cooking Learn to make desserts in your Instant Pot. 7pm, RSVP for link: www.aacpl.net.

Bridges to the World Film Festival

Meet the Artists

The 13th Annual Bridges to the World International Film Festival is moving from local screens to Zoom this year. The festival, sponsored by World Artists Experiences, features five films from five countries. Tonight: Mellow Mud from Latvia, a bittersweet story of a young woman coming of age under extraordinarily difficult circumstances. 7pm: www.WorldArtists.org.

Hear from Gallery 57 West juried artists Wayne Laws, Barbara Burns and Carly Sargent Piel as they share their inspiration and demonstrate techniques in this Facebook event. 7-9pm: www.facebook.com/Gallery57West.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: A History of Sugar and Dessert

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Blood Drive 9am-3pm, Gingerville Communities, 135 Tarragon Lane, Edgewater, RSVP: http://bit.ly/3th4sNJ.

Professional Engineers Meeting

Feb. 8: Bridges to the World.

Learn about the history of cane sugar in its many forms from Muscovado to Lisbon to Loaf in this interactive presentation with food historian Joyce White; learn how sugar has evolved over time from its introduction to Medieval England up until the Victorian days, learn the many

Feb. 11: Lunch & Learn. ways sugar has been incorporated into meals for medicinal, culinary, and decorative purposes. 7pm, RSVP for link: https://hammondharwoodhouse.org/.

Maritime Winter Lecture Learn about the 1781 Battle of the Chesapeake in this virtual presentation with Dr. Bill Cogar of the Historic Naval Ships Association, hosted by the Annapolis Maritime Museum. 7-8:30pm, $10 w/discounts, RSVP for link: www.amaritime.org. PLAN AHEAD

Crafts & Spirits: Color Me Sangria RSVP by Feb. 5 for Feb. 12: Warm up and get cheery at home with some mood-brightening crafts and beverages. In this virtual program, participants will hand-quill a valentine for someone special, learn to make a vibrant herb infused sangria or fruit punch, and unwind with botanical prints coloring pages (ages 21+). Great stay-at-home date night idea! Hands-on activities and recipes will be provided in kit form, and must be picked up prior to the start of the class. Hosted by Montpelier Mansion. 7-8:30pm, $33 w/discounts, RSVP: http://bit.ly/ColorMeSangria. p

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Reception Feb. 7th 1-3pm Stunning Oil Paintings by two renowned local artists; Richard Niewerth and George Walker. Everyone is Welcome!

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STORY AND PHOTO BY WAYNE BIERBAUM

Welcoming New Eagle Families

ecember and early January is the time when the local American bald eagles are affirming their relationships and you can catch them performing their spectacular “cartwheel courtship flight” mating ritual. I have witnessed it twice; both times I was driving past an open field on the Eastern Shore. As the ritual started, the two eagles

appeared to be fighting, with one chasing the other. But as the chase progressed, they went higher and higher until they were hundreds of feet in the air. Suddenly they faced each other, locked talons and with their wings half open, began a falling spin toward the ground. One spinning pair which I saw near the Eastern Neck WMA, was dan-

gerously close to the ground before they separated. I initially thought they hit. After that dramatic courtship, the pair fix up a nest with large branches and line it with grass. The nests can weigh in the tons. In January or February, two or three eggs are laid and hatch. Similar to osprey, the female spends the most time on the nest and the male

brings the meals. The eaglets are fed very carefully from the parent’s sharp beak, the loudest and boldest babies usually get fed first. Unfortunately, if three eaglets are born, the third is born a day or more after the others and is the smallest. The two larger ones sometimes will pick on the smaller which frequently does not survive. Even when there are only two eaglets, the larger one will pick on the smaller. When there is plenty of food, all the young have a good chance of survival. As they age, the eaglets will start tearing the food into bite-sized pieces and the parent can simply drop the whole fish in the nest and start spending less and less time feeding them. The parents then start resting and roosting in trees nearby. When the eaglets are strong enough to fledge, they will follow their parents out of the nest and learn to hunt. The parents initially feed the fledglings but fairly soon the young will have to challenge the adults for food or catch their own. Eagles have to protect their offspring from the winter elements and get enough food. Their natural aggression helps their survival. I have gone to the Susquehanna Dam at Shuresville to watch the eagles that are feeding on migrating fish get jostled by the dam. The eagles there would rather chase one another for a fish than catch their own and it does seem that the younger birds are the most aggressive. Eagles are now on their nests with eggs or newly hatched eaglets. Eagle cams from all over the United States are available online. The National Arboretum has a camera on its active eagle nest: https://naeaglecam.org.

GARDENING FOR HEALTH

STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA PRICE

A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Planet

hese days there are so many diets aimed at providing good health. We have to choose according to what makes our bodies feel good and also be conscientious about our environment. A garden can provide the foundations of a healthy diet, but if you’re going to grow your own food, do it without the use of harsh chemicals. I recommend using Organic Materials Review Institute-approved products when needed. As for what to eat, the book Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman gives some very healthy guidelines as to what to put into our bodies. The main principle is that we should eat whole food, real food, that’s recognizable from field to fork. Your diet should be aspirational, not perfect. It should contribute to better health for you, a better world for humans, including food workers and farm workers and a better world for the environment, our climate and our economy. First of all, Hyman suggests we eat mostly whole plants; plant-rich, not necessarily plant-based. This does not mean “factory foods” based on corn, wheat and soy. The World Health Organization (WHO)

recommends a minimum of five servings a day. Hyman says it should be 15 servings or 7 to 8 cups of veggies and fruit a day. Go easy on the fruit and stick to low-glycemic fruits like berries and enjoy sweeter fruits as an occasional treat. More of Hyman’s suggestions: Eat more foods with healthy fats. Good fats include nuts, seeds, avocados, pasture-raised eggs, extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, organic virgin coconut oil, omega-3 fats from fish, animal and saturated fat, and 100% grass-fed meat and butter. Eat more nuts and seeds. They have been shown to prevent and reverse disease. Choose regeneratively raised animal products whenever possible. They help draw down carbon and reverse climate change. Again, meat should be a side dish of about 4 to 6 ounces per meal. Eat pasture-raised eggs. They are a cheap source of high quality, bioavailable nutrients including vitamin B-12 which you can’t get from a vegan diet. By the way, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines determined that dietary cho-

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lesterol does not cause heart disease. Eat sustainably raised or harvested fish that are low in mercury fish and high in omega-3. These include sardines, herring, anchovies, mackerel and wild caught salmon. Eat only unprocessed or minimally processed whole grains (not wholegrain flours). All grains can raise blood sugar. Beware of modern wheat, mostly consumed as refined flour which is worse for your blood glucose than table sugar. Stay away from sugar, flour and refined starches and especially sodas. Eat beans as they are a great source of fiber and protein. Stay away from most refined vegetable, bean and seed oils, such as canola, sunflower, corn, grape seed

and soybean oil. Choose the right dairy, such as A2 cow milk and from 100% grass-fed cows. Stay away from pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, food additives, hormones and GMO foods. Eat for you and the planet and start planning your veggie garden now.

SPORTING LIFE

STORY BY DENNIS DOYLE

Black Squirrels in the Winter Landscape T

he snowflakes cascading into my yard are a lovely sight, especially since my fireplace is blazing and everyone inside is toasty, including me. I’ve got books piled next to my spot on the couch and my pup, Hobbes, has already positioned himself as my footwarmer. There aren’t many places I’d rather be right now. Out on the newly white landscape this morning I immediately noticed our latest resident. I have finally persuaded my black squirrel buddy into our front yard tree line. Luring it with copious amounts of sunflower seeds beginning last summer, he (squirrel genders are obvious) has finally moved from the backyard area into a more visible location out front. Being easy to spot, he makes an interesting visual counterpoint to the rowdy bunch of grays that chase each other up and down the trees in front, occasionally falling out, bouncing on the ground and bounding back up into the upper reaches. The eastern gray squirrel, of which the black squirrel is simply a recessive color variant, mates

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Black squirrel. Photo: Robert Taylor via Wikipedia. twice a year, each spring and each fall. I’ve noticed, however, that they all often mistake any warm spell that occurs during the long winter months for springtime. I’m also reminded of a story that explains the presence of this black, or melanistic, color phase of the eastern gray squirrel. Before the European migration to America, the story goes, the entire East Coast was solidly forested with mature trees and little light penetrated below the thick, leafy canopy. Since black fur is less visible to the marauding hawks, owls, T HURS D AY

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ber of black squirrels were released by Teddy Roosevelt in the District of Columbia, a gift from admirers in Canada. They subsequently spread out but remain quite populous in the District to this day, maintaining a solid presence in many of the parks of our nation’s capital. Whatever the origin of this particularly handsome critter, they do appear throughout the U.S. There are notable populations in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kansas and gradually increasing in a number of other states. We’ve also exported them to the U.K. (much to their surprise). As I’ve traveled through my community though, there’s always a black squirrel or two among the grays about every other block and I’m told that the Eastern Shore has a few areas where large numbers of black squirrels remain. They are generally regarded as good luck and an interesting addition to the local fauna. And if you’re interested in seeing them up close, they’re quite fond of sunflower seeds. p

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The Bad

Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel in News of the World.

A Tale of Two Movies

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is drawn back to the city when a serial killer he hunted reappears. New detective Jim Baxter (Rami Malek: Doolittle) is drawn to Deacon’s knack for picking apart cases, and soon the men have zeroed in on a prime suspect: Albert Sparma (Jared Leto: The Outsider). Can the men stop Sparma before he strikes again?

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Available to rent on most on-demand services, News of the World is the story of Captain Kidd (Tom Hanks: Greyhound), a man who travels across post-Civil War Texas reading the news aloud to remote communities. On his travels Kidd encounters Johanna (Helena Zengel: System Crasher), a young German girl kidnapped by the Kiowa tribe after her family was massacred. When the tribe was forced from their land, Johanna was stolen again by Indian Services so that she could be returned to living relatives. Kidd takes it upon himself to return Johanna to her people, braving a treacherous journey across the wilds of Texas to do so. Now showing in theaters or on HBO Max, The Little Things is the story of disgraced detective Joe Deacon (Denzel Washington: The Equalizer 2). Long retired from the LAPD, Deacon

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Another collaboration between Hanks and director Paul Greengrass (22 July), News of the World is a fun Western romp with well-worn tropes and genuinely lovely performances. Zengel especially is a brilliant find. Her Johanna, though often unable to communicate, has deeply expressive eyes and a wild sneer that makes her both endearing and compelling. She’s also a scrappy little thing, willing to fight in a crisis. Hanks does his usual good-guy shtick which makes him both watchable and entertaining as he tries to reach a little girl who sees him as a burden. He’s also a brilliant choice for what was, essentially, ye olden news anchor, as there is no one in cinema as trustworthy as older Tom Hanks. But Greengrass also layers the film with some interesting things to say about the importance of unbiased news and the terrible things a lack of news can do to communities. Hanks’ Kidd is a window to the world for many people he encounters, and it’s striking what expanding a worldview can do for people. What’s good about The Little Things? Rami Malek cuts a fine figure in his suits and Denzel Washington still has one of the best smiles in cinema (which you see three times in total). That’s about it.

News of the World is a well-meaning, if slow film. Devoid of Greengrass’ usual seizure-inducing shaky cam, the film instead takes a staid, ponderous tone. While that slow pace helps develop the characters, it can make a few moments drag. This is also not a movie of high emotion. Though we have a burgeoning father-daughter relationship, many dead family members, and some harrowing encounters, nothing in the film feels emotionally raw. You won’t need tissues for this film, even when the music swells dramatically. Sadly, it’s not just the little things that went wrong with The Little Things. The film has a ludicrous plot, an ending that is tone deaf considering our current climate, and editing that makes the movie look like it was put together with limited means. Director/writer John Lee Hancock (The Highwaymen) wrote the script for this film in the ‘90s and it shows. There’s naked bound dead women displayed for viewer titillation, angry cops that must break the rules to get stuff done, and a suspect who’s so studiously weird it’s frankly ludicrous any woman would speak to him, let alone allow him into their homes. Everything about the film feels old-fashioned, especially when Hancock rips off scenes from far superior ‘90s thrillers like Silence of the Lambs. It’s also a bit of a triumph to make three Oscar winning actors look like the stars of a second grade pageant. Leto decided to perform all possible physical affectations at once, waving his hands and goggling his eyes like a dollar store version of Charles Manson. Malek makes it through the entire movie without blinking while clenching his jaw as if it’s wired shut. Only Washington seems to escape with his Oscar-winning credentials intact. It’s not a brilliant performance, but Washington’s natural charisma carries him through an abominable script.

The Verdict

While there’s nothing especially groundbreaking about News of the World, it’s an entertaining diversion. Think of it as one of those basic cable movies that played on a loop over the weekends that your dad would watch. The $20 rental fee is steep, but if you’re in the market for good acting and a bit of nostalgia, it’s a safe bet. Though technically free to those who subscribe to HBO Max, there is a heavy price to be paid if you watch The Little Things. Irritation takes a heavy toll on both the mind and the blood pressure. Before pressing play on this dumpster fire of a film, think of your health. News of the World * Fair Western * PG-13 * 118 mins. The Little Things * Torturous Thriller * R * 127 mins.

Recompose, a company in Kent, Washington, now offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial—human composting. The Seattle Times reported that on Dec. 20, the first bodies were “laid in”—placed in steel cylinders full of soil, where decedents rest for 30 days, covered with wood chips and straw. After that, they’re moved to a “curing bin” to finish releasing carbon dioxide, and then remains can be returned to family or donated to an ecological restoration project near Vancouver. According to Recompose, the “finished soil is very similar to the topsoil bought at a local nursery.” “This is a very controlled process, completely driven by microbes,” explained CEO Katrina Spade. “It’s fueled by plant material and monitored in a very rigorous way.” The entire process costs $5,500 and includes an optional service.

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• Lisa Boothroyd, 48, of Rugby in Warwickshire, England, got a shock when the handful of popping candies she ate turned out to be small novelty fireworks used as noisemakers instead. The box of Fun Snaps was shelved among other candies at her local Costcutter store, she told the Daily Mail on Jan. 18, and the packaging was similar, but the result was painful: Boothroyd reported chemical burns on her lips and gums and a cracked tooth. “That moment I crunched down was terrifying,” Boothroyd said. “I felt explosions in my mouth followed by burning pain.” A spokesperson for Costcutter said the Fun Snaps would be “(removed) from the confectionery section with immediate effect.” • A woman in Cajeme, Mexico, identified only as Leonora R., faces charges of domestic violence after repeatedly stabbing her husband when she found photos of him having sex with a younger, thinner woman on his phone, according to police. Local media reported the husband was eventually able to disarm his wife and clarify that it was HER in the photos, which were taken when they were dating. The New York Daily News reported on Jan. 26 that police responding to neighbors’ calls for help arrived and arrested her.

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Japanese entrepreneur Shota Ishida, 30, has zeroed in on a way to relieve the anxiety felt by a narrow niche of people: the roughly 1% of the population, he says, who worry about body odor. “It’s something they can’t bring up with friends or family,” he told CBS News, so they turn to his company, Odorate, for a scientific analysis to determine whether they are emitting offensive odors. Customers create a smell sample by wearing a plain

white T-shirt enhanced with odor-absorbing activated charcoal for 24 hours, then mail it to Ishida’s lab north of Tokyo. For about $150, Ishida will subject the sample to GC-MS analysis (a technology used to identify unknown chemicals) and produce a report, which can include such descriptions as “old-age smell” or “onions starting to rot.” He says about half of his customers are given the all-clear, with no obvious offensive odors. “Getting the facts is a huge relief for (clients),” he said.

hiding up there, they determined someone had been living there, perhaps for some time, News.com.au reported. “I felt shocked, terrified, scared,” said Green, a mother of three children. “Being alone in the home scares me.” Green said she had noticed food missing and her security camera disabled in the days before the discovery, but she thought they were just coincidences or her imagination. Police have not caught the intruder.

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The Monroe Township (Michigan) Fire Department launched a rescue mission on Jan. 26 after receiving a call about a goose or duck possibly injured and in distress on the frozen River Raisin. Firefighters suited up and headed out on the ice, WXYZ-TV reported, but realized upon closer inspection that the bird was just a hunting decoy. “It ended up being a good training session, actually,” said Chief Mark Cherney. “In the end, we can sleep well at night. A bird is not suffering.”

In a first for paleontologists, the perfectly preserved anus of a dinosaur has been found in China. Psittacosaurus, a Cretaceous-period relative of the Triceratops, was about the size of a dog, and researcher Jakob Vinther of the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom described the discovery as “unique” to Live Science. “It’s like a Swiss Army knife of excretory openings,” used for pooping, peeing, breeding and egg laying. It was not clear to the researchers whether the dinosaur was male or female.

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Trevor Savok, 20, is suspected of stealing underwear and AirPods on Jan. 17 from a group of young women staying at a Las Vegas area hotel, and leaving behind a note illustrated with a hand-drawn heart in one of their bags reading, “Text me if you want your panties back,” according to court documents. The women contacted Savok, who said he would return the underwear if they sent pictures of their private parts, KTNV-TV reported. Police arrested Savok, who worked at the hotel, and are asking the public’s help in finding more possible victims.

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As paramedics in Houston responded to a call on Jan. 21, Renaldo Leonard, 36, jumped into their Houston Fire Department ambulance and drove, emergency lights flashing, about 4 miles to a Jack in the Box, where he got in the drive-thru lane, according to police. The Smoking Gun reported the ambulance was tracked to the restaurant, and Leonard was arrested and charged with felony theft of the vehicle, which is valued at more than $150,000.

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Monica Green noticed a few things out of order when she returned to her home in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, on Jan. 18: The back door was open, the air conditioner was running and a halfcooked meal of chicken nuggets was left in her kitchen. Green called police, who discovered an attic opening was partially removed, but instead of finding someone

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Authorities who pulled over a pickup truck in Elsberry, Missouri, soon discovered the vehicle had been stolen, KMOVTV reported on Jan. 25, so they headed to the owner’s home, where they found skeletal remains in another vehicle in the garage and a ransacked house. Lincoln County Sheriff Rick Harrell said the body may have been there since last summer and “a group of criminal opportunists ... had just ransacked the residence and taken many items. We’ve recovered stolen vehicles, stolen firearms and tens of thousands of dollars in other related items.” The scavengers would have had to walk right past the body for months as they removed items, he added. Prosecutors are working to bring charges against 25 suspects, and there may be more, authorities said. Investigators have not yet identified the remains or determined exactly when the person died.

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$349,900

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Deale: 4Br., 2.5Ba., 3,100+ Sq.ft., beautiful Shady Side: 4Br., 3Ba., lg. kitchen, renovated updated kitchen, hwd. flrs., custom trim thru baths w/ceramic tile, hwd. flrs., rear deck & out, bright & sunny rear addition, owners suite patio, fenced yard, shed, fish pond, comm. w/water views, 2 car garage, lovely patio, beach, playground, boat ramp. Hurry will not fenced rear yard. last long. MDAA457950 MDAA457346

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WATER VIEWS

$549,900

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INLAW SUITE

$899,900

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Southern Anne Arundel: 4Br., 3.5ba., 2,800 Edgewater: Bring your horses, 13+ acres w/ Deale: 5954 Tyler Rd., Deale, MD 20751. sq.ft. with views of West River. Built in 2017 multiple fenced pastures, Custom designed Built in 2017, 2.500+ sq.ft., 5Br., 3.5Ba., with several upgrades. Open floor plan, two story 84’X48’ barn with 10 adjustable hwd. flrs., granite, ss appliances, gas fp., new ceramic floors through out main level, granite stalls, riding trials. Home consists 3Br. 2.5ba., carpet. Move in condition. counter tops, ss appliances, white cabinets, 2 car garage. Taxes under $1,000 year MDAA454356. lg. owners suite, owners bath w/tile shower. MDAA449278 Community boat ramp. Easy commute to D.C. & Annapolis. MDAA453542

NEW LISTING

UNDER CONTRACT

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1 ACRE

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1 ACRE

$825,000

$2.4M

$435,000

$1,850,000

$349,900

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410-320-3956 Southern Anne Arundel Co.: One of kind RIVA,4BR. 4BA. Gorgeous Waterfront in waterfront property. 3 separate parcels for Charming Sylvan Shores. Custom built in 1991 total 63 beautiful acres. Main house, guest with upgrades in 2018. Plus a can’t-be missed house, seperate 8 acre parcel with recent panoramic view of the South River. perc., waterfront with 2 piers, barn, outbuildschwartzrealty.com/MDAA454076 ings all located at entrance Rockhold Creek & Chesapeake Bay. 45 minutes to D.C metro area. schwartzrealty.com/MDAA434854

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UNDER CONTRACT

INGROUND POOL

WATERFRONT

$749,900

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UNDER CONTRACT

RAY MUDD/MIKE DUNN 410-320-4907 RAY MUDD/MIKE DUNN 410-320-4907 RAY MUDD/MIKE DUNN 410-320-4907 Gambrills, 4Br., 2.5Ba., hardwood flrs, gar- Southern Anne Arundel Co.: Beautiful acreage Huntingtown: 4Br., 3Ba, open floor plan, nite countertops, finished lower level, 2 car with renovated all brick cape cod, ingound hardwood floors, New carpet, freshly paintgarage, home needs TLC. pool, 2 tenant homes, 3 barns, 40’X60’ metal ed, screen porch, Lower level family rm. w/ MDAA451670 building with office, bath & drive in bays, pellet stove, 2 car garage with a/c. & heat. separate 6+ acre parcel. 45 minutes to D.C., No covenants or restrictions. Will not last long. 25 minutes to Annapolis. MDAA447678 MDCA179698.

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UNDER CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS

WATERFRONT

$79,000

$799,900

$714,990

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Lothian: 5BR, 3BA located 1.57 acres. Shows like a model, Built in 2014, backs to farm land, 2 story family rm. w/gas fp., gourmet kitchen w/center island, breakfast rm. w/ views of pool & open farm land, main level BR & full bath, unﬁnished basement, 45 minutes to D.C., 25 minutes to Annapolis. schwartzrealty.com/MDAA441106

Southern Anne Arundel Co.: Located on 1/2 acre, pier with slips (Portion of pier & bulkhead recently replaced), boat ramp, 2 car detached garage, home needs work or torn down. MDAA446942.

WATERFRONT

UNDER CONTRACT

2+ ACRES

2 ACRES

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WATERFRONT

$750,000

$399,900

$939,000

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Shady Side: Southern Anne Arundel Co.: 4Br., 3Ba., 2,000+ Location, location, Sq.ft., room for garage or pole building. 180 degree waterfront Home needs some TLC.. on point of land. 250ft. pier w/12 deep waMDAA453126, ter slips, water & sep. elec. meters, gorgeous views, small 2BR 1BA cottage needs work. Sold ‘as is’. Great summer retreat.

UNDER CONTRACT IN 7 DAYS

MICKI KIRK 410-320-3956 CAMBRIDGE; 5BR., 3.5BA. RENOVATOR’S DREAM. 3 FLOORS, GORGEOUS VICTORIAN IN CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND schwartzrealty.com/MDDO126184

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REDUCED

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Southern Anne Arundel Co: 6 Br’s, 5 FB, 2HB. Listed below appraised value. Tranquil setting, private pier for small boat or kayak, Waterfront sunroom, family room w/fp., full ﬁnished lower level with kitchenette is perfect for inlaws. Easy commute to D.C and Annapolis. MDAA419542.

UNDER CONTRACT IN 7 DAYS

JUST REDUCED

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Churchton: 3Br., 2.5Ba. 2,200+ sq.ft., move in condition. Updated kitchen, family rm. w/ Deale, 4br, 3ba, waterfront home with exgas fp., Lg. addition, formal liv. & din., deck & pansive views of the creek and bay, 1/3 acre stamped patio overlooking .42ac fenced rear riparian beauty. yard. Walk to community piers, beach, playschwartzrealty.com/MDAA451072 ground, boat ramp & more. MDAA453256.

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Edgewater, 3BR, 1BA, hardwood ﬂrs. handmade molding & that 1940s beach cottage charm. 1.92ac, (2 parcels), 169’ water frontage, 200’ pier: 9 slips w/elec., shed & freeze for bait. schwartzrealty.com/MDAA302386