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Buy Local – Buy BBG Do you recognize the car? It belonged to Sandra Long of Lusby, who was found murdered inside of it at a local more than five years ago. To date, no one has been arrested in this brutal crime. But authorities believe someone out there knows something, and they are hoping maybe now, they will come forward and give her family closure. Our exclusive story on page 8 of this issue of the Chesapeake Current.

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Master Gardeners RT West and Jim McVey teach about salad boxes.

This is the quiet time of year for gardeners to browse seed catalogs and plan. You can also take advantage of the Garden Smarter series led by the Calvert County Master Gardeners.

The first session is Sat., Jan. 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Lucy Muehleisen will be teaching “Companion Planting.” No, that’s not growing your own soul mate… but it is creating synergy for your plants and beneficial insects.

On Sat., Jan. 23 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be a seed swap. Heirloom seeds especially welcome. Plants and cuttings welcome, too.

Please be sure to carefully label your offerings with as much detail as you can.

And on Jan. 30, back by popular demand, Bill Santiff will host a workshop on how to build an Herb Spiral.

Check the library website calvert.lib.md.us/gardensmarter.html for the full schedule and save the dates! Each Garden Smarter workshop is free to the public and there are often wonderful giveaways.

If you like growing your own food, you might also be interested in Calvert Eats Local.

The winter potluck is Mon., Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly “green” experience! You can join for free by contacting Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at (410) 535-0291.

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County Considers Building “Pocket Park”

Initial concept drawing of the proposed "Pocket Park."

If all goes according to plan, someday there could be a small public park built along MD Rt. 2/4 near the Bob Evans Restaurant. The Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) conducted a work session at the Jan. 5 meeting to hear very preliminary ideas for the park, which would be located in the stretch where a roadway would be closed to traffic.

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), as part of its "Phase II" widening project for MD 2/4 from just south of Commerce Lane to just north of Fox Run Boulevard through Prince Frederick, will be closing the current end of MD 765 (Main Street), where it runs into MD 2/4 just south of MD 402 (Dares Beach Road).

The plans include re-routing and straightening Commerce Lane to accept the traffic that MD 765 now carries. Commerce Lane, presently a county road, will become the new Main Street and the abandoned length of the present Main Street will be swapped with the County for Commerce Lane. This road closure and the associated access and intersection changes have been planned as safety measures since the early 1990s by both the County and SHA. Construction for the entire Phase II project is planned for Fall 2017, with construction taking approximately two years. It is not yet known at what point the Main Street portion of this project will occur.

Pat Haddon, Principal Planner with the county’s Community Dept. of Planning and Building told the BOCC that when the northern portion of MD 765 (Main St.) (see attachment 1) is closed, SHA will remove the pavement, grade and landscape the property to the County's specifications. They will also install a multi-use trail from the south end to the terminus at the north end at Dares Beach Road. Planning and Building, working with Parks and Recreation and

SHA, has developed a concept for a potential linear "pocket park" currently dubbed ‘Main Street Park’ for this strip of land. It would continue the sidewalks, and public access from Main Street by the Courthouse to the heart of the business area of Prince Frederick. This would provide a gateway into the Armory Square project across Dares Beach Road and will be showcased by the newly widened and landscaped MD 2/4.

SHA contractors drew up a concept plan with potential uses along the length. There’s the possibility of installing a playground at the southern end, since presently there are no playgrounds or tot lots within the Prince Frederick Town Center, along with a skateboard area.

The park at a minimum would have the trail, seating, and hardscape structures to create some shade along the trail.

The County also talked to the owners of both sections of Central Square Shopping Center, which abuts this property about installing extra parking along the southern portion of Main Street along the Outback Steakhouse side of the Shopping Center for use both by park users and also shopping center customers. The park could be further developed, in phases, or all at once.

Last month, Haddon and Parks and Recreation Manager Doug Meadows met with the owners of the northern portion of Central Square Shopping Center to brief them on the concept and possible amenities and the concept received a favorable reception.

The county’s budget currently has $30,000 for FY 2017 for architectural and engineering costs of developing this property. Additional funds will be required for implementation depending upon the extent to which it is developed with any additional amenities.

The BOCC did not take any action on the plan at the Jan. 5 meeting.

The park would be located where Main Street is now, between Commerce Lane and MD Rt. 2/4.

Will Lusby Be Separate Municipality?

A group representing a segment of Lusby residents is pushing for a November ballot issue in hopes of establishing their own new municipality in Southern Calvert County.

On Nov. 4, 2015, the Calvert Shores Municipality Organization Committee submitted to the Calvert County Board of Elections an Information Page for Local Referendum and signatures required to create a municipality in the Lusby area.

Cathy Zumbrun, Chair of the Calvert Shores Organizing Committee, says they included petition signature pages containing approximately 2,300 signatures, which exceeds the minimum of 25% of signatures of registered voters within the proposed municipality boundaries required by the

Annotated Code of Maryland.

On Dec. 31, 2015, the Calvert County Board of Elections completed their review and the petition met the minimum requirements. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) therefore is required to appoint a liaison to the Organization Committee before Jan. 9, 2016. It was determined that the liaison should have expertise in law, planning, and finance.

At their regular meeting Jan. 5, the BOCC appointed a team of three county employees to include the following staff or their designees: John Norris, County Attorney; Tom Barnett, Director of Community Planning & Building; and Tim Hayden, Director of Finance & Budget.

Addressing Animal Issues Charles County Commissioner Ken Robinson has announced that Tues., Jan. 12 can be dubbed Animal Day in Southern Maryland.

At 10:30 a.m., the Charles County Commissioners will be hearing a presentation from Alley Cat Allies on how the Tri-County Animal Shelter can institute a dynamic Trap Neuter Release program for feral cats thus reducing the number of cats that need to be euthanized.

Tues. Jan. 12 at 2:00 p.m., the commissioners from Calvert, St. Mary's and

Charles Counties will be holding a first-ever joint meeting. The Calvert County Commissioners will be hosting the meeting in their hearing room in Prince Frederick. The topic is what’s next for the Tri-County Animal Shelter.

Options on the table will include immediate improvements to the existing facility as well as discussing the ultimate fate of the current shelter.

Both meetings are open to the public.

Serious Fire in Owings On Wed. Jan 6, shortly after midnight, a car crashed into a shopping center in Owings, resulting in a serious fire that damaged a number of businesses.

The building involved was the strip mall known as Bright Center West located at the intersection of southbound MD 4 at Chaneyville Rd. in Owings. Upon arrival it was confirmed that both the vehicle involved, and the strip mall, which contained Floral Expressions, Owings Cleaners, Andy Nails, and Tax Depot, were all burning.

The driver of the vehicle, Vincent Troy, 32, of Upper Marlboro, was already out of the vehicle and being assisted by citizens. A check of the vehicle for other persons was negative and the scene was secured as EMS/Fire handled their assignment fighting the fire. Cpl. Marty McCarroll managed the scene for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and coordinated operations with Dunkirk Fire Chief Bill Rector.

Further investigation determined the driver was suspected to be under the influence of an intoxicant and subsequently arrested for DUI/DWI by DFC Durner.

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Driver Vincent Troy.

Both county roads and state highway personnel were notified to respond to the scene for both traffic road closures and to treat the roadways as they were iced over from the water used by the fire department to extinguish the blaze. The State Fire Marshal’s office was notified and responded to the scene to conduct their investigation.

A Calvert County building inspector was called to inspect the building for structural damage and occupancy restrictions.

EMS/FIRE units responded to assist from multiple jurisdictions to include Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and Charles Counties.

No damage estimate has yet been determined.

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Crime Blotter Detective N. DeFelice apprehended the suspect and he was taken to the Detention Center where Robbery he was charged with strong-armed robbery and On Dec. 29, at 2:00 a.m., Calvert Deputies were theft less than $1,000. dispatched to the BP Gas Station on W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk for the report CDS Violations of a robbery. A lone suspect jumped over the Deputy C. Fox conducted a traffic stop on Dec. 14 counter, took money from the cash register and on Bay Ave. at 5th Street in North Beach. Dana fled on foot. A canvas of the area was conducted by Nelson, 32, of North Beach, was reportedly Maryland State Police, Anne Arundel County driving in an unsafe manner. She was arrested for Police and Deputy T. Smith and his K-9 partner, DWI and possession of two controlled dangerous Loki. Brett Lott, 34, of Friendship, was later substances (Alprazolam and Oxycontin). identified as the person believed responsible for the robbery. With the swift action by all agencies, On Dec.17, Deputy T. Holt conducted a traffic

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stop on Catalina Dr. in Lusby and discovered the driver, Collin Gantt, 20, of Lusby, to be in possession of paraphernalia (digital scale). He was arrested for paraphernalia, and issued multiple traffic citations.

While Deputy G. Gott was responding to a call for a disorderly subject on Langley Lane in Solomons on Dec. 18, he discovered Eric James Gallodoro, 25, of Solomons, to be in possession of paraphernalia (hypodermic syringe) and Oxycodone.

A traffic stop was conducted on Dec. 25 by Deputy J. Denton on a vehicle driving in an unsafe manner. David Foard, 46, of St. Leonard was found to be in possession of Oxycontin.

to distribute (Xanax, marijuana), possession of marijuana, CDS possession-not marijuana (Xanax, Dexedrine) and paraphernalia possession (metal grinder and digital scale).

Burglaries On Dec. 30, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Calvert Deputies were called to a residence on Rudolph Lane in Lusby for a burglary in progress. A male had entered the victim’s home and fled upon setting off an alarm. The occupants were able to relay information so that deputies were able to identify the suspect, Michael Swearingen, 24.

Deputies responded to his home on Alamo Trail.

After multiple attempts to make contact were ignored, the Special Operations Team was called in for a barricade situation at 6:15 a.m. He was taken into custody and charged with 4th degree burglary and was also served an outstanding warrant for resisting arrest.

Deputy R. Kreps initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle he observed being driven in an unsafe manner on Dec. 26. Jennifer Carlton, 32, of North Beach, was arrested for possession of CDS (Alprazolam) and Deputy G. Gott responded to Asbury Circle, for multiple traffic violations, including driving Solomons on Dec. 28, for a burglary. Money and under the influence of alcohol. jewelry were removed from a victim’s locked apartment.

On Dec. 27 Deputy N. Gilmore conducted a traffic stop on MD Rt. 4, south of Plum Point Rd., Deputy B. Robinson was dispatched to an Huntingtown. The driver, Renee Patterson, 28, of apartment on West Dares Beach Rd., Prince Chesapeake Beach and passenger Lea Foster, 30, of Frederick on Dec. 29, for a burglary. Sometime on Huntingtown were arrested. Patterson was found Dec. 25, someone entered the unlocked apartment to be in possession CDS (Suboxone, Adderall) and and stole a VCR and DVD player. paraphernalia (straw, wrapper). While being processed, she was also charged with two counts of Destruction of Property taking contraband into a place of confinement. Deputy K. Williamson responded to Hilendale Foster was charged with possession of CDS Way, in Prince Frederick, for a reported (Suboxone, Adderall) and paraphernalia destruction of property, which took place (wrapper). sometime overnight on Dec. 23. An unknown person damaged a fence, allowing horses to leave A traffic stop on a vehicle driving at a high rate of their enclosure. Anyone with information is asked speed on Rt. 260 near Brickhouse Road in to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Dunkirk on Jan. 2 was conducted by Deputy C. Ward. He arrested Laura Puffenbarger, 35, of A destruction of property call on Huntingtown Chesapeake Beach for CDS possession with intent Rd., in Huntingtown was responded to on Jan. 3

by Deputy R. Evans. The victim’s sliding glass door was shattered overnight.

Disorderly Conduct On Dec. 22, Deputy T. Mohler was dispatched on Dec. 22 to a business on West Ward Rd., in Dunkirk, for a disorderly person report. Susan Scaduto, 52, of Lusby was found to be intoxicated and arrested for trespassing, alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order.

Crime Blotter (con’t) Matthews stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Lower Marlboro Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from the vehicle. A search revealed 54.9 grams of marijuana, digital scale and packaging materials indicating intent to sell and distribute the marijuana. Ochae S. Bynum of Waldorf, Oladoyin O. Fadojutimi of Adelphi, and Christian A. Green of Waldorf, all age 19, were all arrested.

Maryland State Police and Calvert Deputies were called to the Brick Wood Fired Bistro restaurant on Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick for a fight in progress on Jan. 1. Deputy M. Trigg arrested Paul Kramer, 64, of Huntingtown for affray, disorderly conduct and an A vehicle was stopped by Trooper First Class alcohol-related charge.

Rowe on Sixes Rd. in Prince Frederick for Deputy J. Migliaccio arrived at the traffic violations on Dec. 23 at 12:30 a.m. A Huntingtown United Methodist Church on strong odor of marijuana was emitting from Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown on Jan. 3, the vehicle. A search revealed Roosevelt T. in response to a disorderly person. Sherman Brooks, 42 of Prince Frederick, was in Stepney, 53, of Lusby was intoxicated and possession of cocaine. arrested for disorderly conduct.

On Dec. 23, Trooper Warrick responded to the Walmart in Dunkirk at 6:09 p.m. Cynthia Thefts Deputy G. Gott responded to Red Cloud L. Tayloe, 44, of Lothian was arrested for Road, Lusby, on Dec. 14 for the theft of a shoplifting. A search discovered Suboxone film Spectrum laser floodlight from the victim’s in Tayloe’s wallet, marijuana and Oxycodone. front yard. If anyone observed anything suspicious, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle at 10:43 a.m. on Rt. 4 near Greenhouse Pl. in Huntingtown for traffic violations on Dec. 21.

The driver, Eric J. Lauchman, 28, of Quakertown, PA, and passenger, Shawn L. Cave, 28 of Perkasie, PA, both appeared nervous and avoided eye contact. A search of the vehicle was conducted. Marijuana, Oxycodone and Suboxone were located.

On Dec. 22 at 3:38 p.m., Trooper Warrick located a vehicle on Lafayette Dr. in Owings from an earlier incident. Kelly J. Fordham, 25 of Lexington Park, was found to be in possession of heroin.

DUI/ Possession of Crack Cocaine Trooper Esnes stopped a vehicle at 2:07 p.m. on Dec. 22 on MD Rt. 4 near Rt. 402 in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. A strong odor of alcohol was detected. Shelby R. McDonald, 35, of Huntingtown, first gave a false name. She was arrested for an open warrant, DUI, driving on a suspended license and possession of crack cocaine.

Fatal Accident in Friendship

The report of a missing dog on White Sands A 24-year-old Churchton man is dead Dr. in Lusby on Dec. 15 was responded to by Deputy R. Wilson. Sometime between 10:00 following a car accident near the Calvert a.m.-1:15 p.m. someone stole a nine-month County line.

On Jan. 4, at approximately 7:25 a.m., old, white/tan American Terrier puppy.

Anne Arundel County Police officers found On Dec. 18, Deputy C. Idol was dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Friendship Road the Prince Frederick Walmart store for a theft near Boyds Turn Road in Friendship. that had just occurred. He stopped Holly Witnesses reported that the Honda Accord Brown, 31, of Virginia Beach, VA and James was traveling westbound on Friendship Maddox, 27, of no fixed address. They were Road at a very high rate of speed. They both arrested for theft $1,000- $10,000. James observed that suddenly the vehicle spun out, Maddox was also charged with possession of crossed the centerline, left the roadway, and paraphernalia (baggie). rolled into the trees.

The single occupant/driver was not wearing a seatbelt An aggressive driver near Parker’s Creek Rd. in Port Republic was stopped on Dec. 21 by Deputy V. O’Donnell. Ryan Cox, 31, of Lusby was arrested for multiple traffic violations and for CDS administer equipment/possession/ distribute. A passenger, Meagan Ricker, 24, of Anne Arundel County Police say a Lusby, was arrested for theft, possession of convenience store clerk in Lothian took two CDS (Alprazolam) and also for CDS days to report a robbery to police because of a administer equipment/possession/distribute. language barrier.

On Monday, Jan 4, police were called to A theft on Crazy Horse Trail, Lusby was the BWA Convenience Store located at 5488 responded to by Deputy R. Weems on Dec. 23. Southern Maryland Blvd. in Lothian. The A heat pump was taken from the residence. store owner told officers that the business had been robbed about 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, The report of a theft which took place at the two days before, but because of a language Marriott Springhill Suites, in Prince Frederick was responded to on Dec. 23 by Deputy M. Naecker. On Dec. 21, someone entered a hotel room and removed jewelry.

and was ejected from the vehicle. The driver succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Shock Trauma via Maryland State Police Medivac which landed at Traceys Elementary School.

The man who died in the crash was identified as Brian Earle Galloway, 24, of Churchton.

Anne Arundel County Police say preliminarily, the cause of the crash was the driver’s failure to remain in a single lane. A contributing circumstance was excessive speed, but alcohol does not appear to be involved.

Hold-Up at Lothian Store barrier, the clerk failed to report the hold-up.

The store clerk, through the owner as an interpreter, reported to police that a white man, about 5’3”, entered the store with a handgun, and demanded money. After stealing an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled the store in an unknown direction.

Anyone with any information about the hold-up is urged to contact Anne Arundel County Police.

Pedestrian Assaulted, Robbed

A report of a shoplifter at the Giant Grocery Store in Dunkirk was responded to on Dec. 26

by Deputy A. Curtin. He arrested Maggie Williams, 31, of Upper Marlboro, for theft, providing a false name and possession of drug paraphernalia (straw). She was also served with two warrants from Prince George’s County.

A man says he gave his wallet to an assailant who demanded it in Lothian, but still had to fight him off when he demanded more money. Anne Arundel Coumnty Police say the assault and robbery happened about 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Sands Road near Whittington Drive in Lothian.

The suspect reportedly assaulted the victim as he was walking home along Sands Road. The Maryland State Police Reports assailant implied he had a gun and demanded the man’s money. Once the victim gave the suspect CDS Violations At 11:12 p.m. on Dec. 25, Trooper First Class his wallet, the robber punched the victim in the

face and demanded more cash. The victim told police the suspect then pulled a knife on him and the two struggled until officers arrived. When he saw police arriving, the suspect ran toward Whittington Drive. Officers chased after the man, but lost him in the area of 1200 Whittington Drive.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to call the Anne Arundel County Police TipLine at (410) 222-4700 or Southern District Detectives at (410) 222-1960.

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In the The Truth About Maryland Snakes One of the most common assumptions that are made about snakes is that they are naturally aggressive, but this is actually false in most circumstances. If someone were to be in their garden, or hiking in the woods and suddenly cross paths with a snake, the best course of action is to simply keep their distance. One should either slowly move away from it, or allow it to move away from them.

The snake would typically rather avoid the encounter just as much as the person would.

We have a total of 27 different species of snakes in Maryland that come in many different sizes and colors, all of which could be appreciated for many different reasons.

While snakes can be appreciated for many reasons, there is one quality in particular that can be admired by almost everyone in Maryland. Snakes have very beneficial diets.

Their taste for rodents and insects keeps the population in control, which means fewer pests will be invading homes. In fact, the Northern Copperhead. Wozniak, Edward Eastern king snake is not only credited for J., D.V.M, P.H.D. Wikimedia Commons. being an avid rodent hunter, but it also has a N.p., n.d. Web. taste for the venomous pit vipers!

By Amber M. Lococo Snakes are among nature’s most misunderstood creatures.

While they often strike an unexplainable fear in the hearts of many, snakes actually have some very redeeming qualities. They are quite beautiful animals that benefit our ecosystem more than most people realize.

The copperhead and the timber rattlesnakes are the only venomous species of snakes that are native to Maryland. Most people don’t realize that out of all twenty seven native species, only two are actually venomous! The Northern copperhead is well known by most residents of Maryland, but could still very easily be confused with one of the non-poisonous species. The name “copperhead” stems directly from the vibrant copper color of its cranium.

In order to properly identify this snake though, you would have to be aware of its other visual characteristics. For instance, this snake is known for its distinct copper coloring, but it also has a pattern of dark shaped markings all along its back. The markings expand towards the sides of the snake, and compress in the center. The copperhead also has a pink tinted underside. On average, the length of the snake is typically only about three feet.

The Copperhead can be found throughout the state of Maryland, but primarily will only be found in remote woodland areas where they can find their next meal. Pit vipers in general tend to be social animals that form dens where large groups of the poisonous snakes can be found. It wouldn’t be a terribly shocking scene to spot both the copperheads and the Timber Rattlesnakes together at one time.

Speaking of the Timber Rattlesnake, this is the other species of venomous snake found in Maryland. This is the only snake in Maryland that can be classified as a rattler. It is also typically only found in the remote mountains and wooded areas of the state. The snake has a distinct dark brown pattern along its back that looks like dark bands wrapped around their yellowish skin. Oddly enough though, some appear to be completely black all over. Given how similar these snakes can look to other, non-threatening species, it is important to recognize their differences.

Often people mistake a relatively harmless snake, as a venomous threat to their life. In Maryland in particular this can happen very easily given the visual similarities between the venomous and non-venomous snakes that inhabit the state. A great example is the non-venomous Milksnake, a native to Maryland. People often mistakenly believe that they have spotted a Coral Snake, despite the fact that Maryland doesn’t actually have coral snakes! Just because they look alike doesn’t mean that someone should automatically assume the worst. There are some simple ways to tell the difference without putting oneself in harm’s way.

The venomous and non-venomous snakes actually have very different facial

Timber Rattlesnake. Shears, Trisha M. Wikimedia Commons. N.p., 17 Feb. 2007.

Web. features from one another. Almost everything is different about them usually, aside from slight similarities in coloring. A venomous snake will have a cat-like pupil, sort of resembling a slit, whereas a non-venomous snake would have a round pupil. Snakes that are not poisonous will have a head that’s only a bit wider than their neck. Its counterpart has a head that is substantially larger, so that it very obviously separates the head and body. This gives the Northern Copperhead and the Timber Rattlesnake a triangular shape to their heads. Double rowed scales that appear to be overlapping each other are on the underside of a non-venomous snake, but a venomous snake has single scales, one after the other.

Sadly, most people do not know these key differences and resort to killing the snake before identifying it as either poisonous or non-poisonous. Snakes are a vital part of our ecosystem though, and should be preserved as safely as possible. They truly are an amazing creature that deserves respect and its own space from humans. Often the bites don’t even happen until someone attempts to harm the snake out of fear, so it is usually best to just avoid it until it moves on. While snakebites are certainly something that should be taken seriously, and if bitten you should always seek medical treatment, the bites are very rarely fatal. In fact, less than ten people are actually bitten by venomous snakes every year in Maryland.

Here at O.W.R.C. we hope that the residents of Maryland will both keep the snakes safe, as well as keep themselves out of the harm’s way of the snakes too. With some understanding, respect, and a safe distance this is a very plausible reality! Snakes are often misunderstood, whether it be in demeanor or species, but with a little awareness they can absolutely be appreciated for what they are.

About the Author: Amber M. Lococo is Associate Editor at Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center in Lusby.

If you would like to help save orphaned wild animals, please send your tax-deductible donation to Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center, Inc. 12199 Bonanza Trail, Lusby, MD 20657.

To become a volunteer, we ask that you volunteer at least one four-hour to eight-hour shift on a weekly basis. Our feeding schedules are from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Sunday.

Please call Jennifer Stilley at (410) 326-0937 to Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum schedule a tour of our facility, go through orienta(Eastern Milksnake). Rada, Trista. Wiki- tion, and begin your training. We look forward media Commons. N.p., n.d. Web. to having you join our team in 2016!

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16 Financial Tips for 2016

By Lyn Striegel This is for all you procrastinators out there. You know who you are. It’s never too early or too late to start a financial plan. In hopes of inspiring you to do so, here are 16 tips for your 2016 financial plan: 1. Stash the cash. The first step is to stash enough cash to give you breathing room if something terrible happens like an illness or job loss. At least 6 months and probably a year’s worth of income will do it.

2. Pay yourself first. If you own a small business, get yourself on the books too. It’s tempting to pay everyone else before you, but by doing that you cheat yourself.

Be kinder to you.

3. No credit cards allowed.

Think about it—twenty percent interest on your purchases? This is a terrible drag on your finances. Pay off those credit cards with a plan.

Then, keep one for emergencies but otherwise buy with cash.

4. Max out your 401(k). If your employer has a 401(k) and you do not participate, shame on you. Especially if the employer will match your contributions—that’s free money to you.

5. Get it all in one place. If you can’t see it, you can’t manage it.

Get all your investment accounts under one roof with one statement a month.

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Allocate, allocate, allocate. This goes without saying, but unless you allocate your assets across cash, stocks and bonds, you will not succeed as an investor. I always recommend investors consult a professional to allocate their assets—interview the professionals until you find one that responds most to your concerns.

7. Let it ride. Compound interest is your friend. The more you can reinvest your interest or dividends, the better.

8. No news is good news.

Following the business news to figure out how to make a plan is just foolish. The news cycle is not your investment guide. Turn off the 24-hour business “news” and focus on making a plan to last over time.

9. Savings alone is not enough. You’ve got to make investments to earn money on your money. Just keeping it in the

mattress will not help defeat inflation. With interest rates rising, you now have a better chance of earning money on your investments.

10. Social Security. It’s not enough to live on, but it is a safety net for you. Check out the benefits to which you are entitled and keep in mind that there are limitations under age 66 to the amounts you can earn if you receive social security.

11. Insurance. There are insurance products out there that can give you income and security for your principal. A professional is required to advise you on all the products available to you. Do your due diligence and interview professionals—unless they can explain how the insurance products work, walk away. You want someone who treats you with respect and is well educated about insurance products and you and your family.

12. Index funds. I like ‘em and so does everyone else. Keep it basic with index funds that track the major indexes. There are far too many hybrid index funds out there that are too risky. Forget the bells and whistles—go for the basic indexes.

13. Beneficiaries. You need to check on what beneficiaries you have designated for your accounts, retirement plans, insurance policies, etc. Make sure it isn’t the ex-spouse or deceased parents. The latest dated beneficiary designation counts so keep these up to date.

14. Required docs. You know I’m going to advise you to get your estate plan in order as a major part

of your financial plan. You need a Will or a Living Trust, a Power of Attorney and a Living Will.

Without these documents, you have no power to help your loved ones in a medical emergency and the courts will decide the distribution of your assets.

15. Get your credit rating and keep up with it. There are lots of free available tools to help you get your credit rating. Review your credit report and question anything that is not clear to you. Submit corrections to all three major credit reporting agencies and follow-up to make sure the corrections have been implemented on your report.

To re-build your credit, obtain a credit card, make a small monthly purchase and pay it off every month. Keep doing this for a year.

The results will show up as current on your credit report and raise your score.

16. Confidence. This is the hard part. Financial planning is not rocket science—anyone can do this by following simple rules. Have confidence.

I hope you try these tips and have fun doing so. Let me know how you are doing on your 2016 plan and Happy New Year!

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis.

Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

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Local Woman’s Murder Remains Unsolved

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t’s a case that’s been haunting me for five years,” says Sgt. David Sexton of the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit. “It really is a mystery.”

On Tues., Nov. 30, 2010, the body of Sandra R. Long, age 41, of the 11000-block of H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby was found at about 2:30 p.m. Her car was parked at Calvert Cliffs State Park, at the intersection of Camp Canoy Road and H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby, about 1.7 miles from her home, and was first noticed by hunters.

“At first, they thought it was someone sleeping in the car. But then they walked up and saw the person was unresponsive, and saw the blood, so they called 9-1-1. EMS and State Police got there, and they determined she was dead on the scene. At that time, Natural Resources Police called in our homicide unit because it was in a state park.

Sandra Long, “Sandy” as she was known, had been reported missing several hours earlier. And to date, no one has come forward with any relevant information to shed light on what happened on her last day of life.

It’s a very unusual case in Southern Maryland, where murders are usually solved very quickly. And what’s especially chilling is that someone – probably in our community - has gotten away with murder.

“The person who did this is still out there – walking the streets. We do not think it was a random act of violence. We think it was a heat-of-passion-type crime,” Sexton says.

That Tuesday morning, Sexton says, started like any other day for Sandy Long. “As she was

Sandra Long. leaving her house for work, we know she did several things. She told one of her two daughters, who were both teenagers at the time, that she left some McDonald’s coupons on the kitchen table for her.”

On her way in to the office, she usually picked up some of her ‘clients.’ Sexton says, “She worked for the Arc of Southern Maryland so she would pick up clients, take them to the post office, and other activities first. So she was heading out of her house between 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. She worked with special needs adults. Several clients she would pick up and take them to jobs or other activities. She clocked in when she started work through her cell phone through an automated system. She had done that. We understand that she was heading up to White Sands to pick up one of her clients at 8:30. But

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she didn’t arrive. They waited 20 to 30 minutes, and then called the ARC office to ask what had happened. Nobody knew where she was.”

The Arc of Southern Maryland has a local office at 355 West Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick. Founded in 1975, The Arc is a private 501(c)(3) organization, affiliated at the state level with The Arc of Maryland and at the national level with The Arc of the United States, the world’s largest grass roots organization of, and for, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“She went off the grid when she went to pick up her Arc client. There were no more conversations, no more texting, right after she left her house,” Sexton adds.

The office called her cell and got no answer, then called her home. So then her family and friends started calling her cell phone, too. “Her husband called the Sheriff’s Office, and asked what he should do. The dispatch said they’d send deputies out to the home to take a report. One daughter had gone to school that day but the other one was off and at home. The husband had gone to work earlier - he worked for county school system. So deputies came out to the house sometime during the day and took a report,” Sexton says.

That afternoon, Long was found murdered inside her car.

“Hunters were pulling in to Calvert Cliffs State Park, and there’s a sign-in there at the hunter’s parking lot. They saw a silver-gray car there, and it turned out to be her 2009 Ford Focus. They saw a person it in and they walked by and at first they thought someone was sleeping in it. Then they noticed blood and that the person was unresponsive. They called 9-1-1,” Sexton says.

The Maryland State Medical Examiner in Baltimore determined Sandy had been stabbed multiple times about the chest and neck area with some sort of knife. No suspected murder weapon has ever been found.

Sgt. Sexton says he does not believe she was murdered at the park, but her car driven there by her killer after the crime. “I think it happened somewhere else because her body was moved out of the front seat. The seat belt had been cut but it was still wrapped around her arm. She had been in the driver’s seat and someone had moved her body over to the center of the car, toward the passenger seat to drive. So I think it occurred somewhere else and her car was moved after the murder.”

He says no motive is known. “It was not a robbery. Her purse was still in the trunk of the car, and there was money in her purse.”

Sgt. Sexton says the Medical Examiner could not find any evidence of sexual assault.

Also, there was no evidence of a struggle to indicate Sandy tried to fight off her attacker, leading authorities to believe it was likely someone she knew. “We’re pretty sure it was not a random crime. Her family said she would never pick up a stranger, for instance if she had seen a hitchhiker. Everyone agreed she would never pick up someone along the road unless it was someone she knew. So we’re fairly certain it was not random.”

Sexton says he has a hunch the murder was committed by a man, since the seat belt was cut and Sandy’s body had been moved, which would have taken strength. But he admits it could have been done by a woman.

DNA evidence was found inside her car, Sexton says, and what they believe is the killer’s

fingerprint, but they did not match any of her family, friends, coworkers or clients. That DNA, in fact, has never matched anyone in any of the police databases, either, although it is constantly run for matches. “Every time new DNA is uploaded, it is checked against it – has been for five years. None has ever matched this DNA from the Sandy Long case,” Sexton says.

“We looked into everyone in that first six months – everyone we could find that she knew.

At work, we looked into the clients and took fingerprints and DNA. Anybody she had contact with that we knew about, they were checked out.

Some of her clients were functioning mentally challenged, but none panned out. Many of the people she worked with were in wheelchairs, and they could not have done it. Routinely we run DNA and there have been no matches. Any new DNA that comes in, it’s automatically checked.

Since then, there’s just been nothing.”

Sexton says what’s so weird is that there’s been no suspicion, no gossip, no accusations from anyone, anywhere about what might have happened to Sandy Long. “In most cases, someone suspects something or knows something or says something. But what’s so strange is in this case, there’s just nothing. Since the first year, since then there’s been no new information, not even any speculation about who people think may have killed her. The family is still wracking their brains trying to figure out who killed her. So we think maybe it was someone only she knew about. But usually in a restaurant or bar, someone mentions a name and someone will say – ‘I heard this or that….’ But that hasn’t even been the case.”

Sexton says this remains a cold case Maryland State Police want desperately to solve.

“We think there has to be someone out there who knows something, saw something, heard something. Maybe now time is on our side they’re not as afraid and they will come forward now.”

Investigators are urging anyone to provide whatever information they may have, regardless of how insignificant they think it may be.

There is a $1,000 Crimesolvers reward for information about the murder of Sandy Long. “At one point, money was raised and the reward was much higher, but after a few years, it was given to the youngest daughter to help her pay for college,” Sexton says.

Sexton works in the State Police Homicide Unit in the Northeast Barrack in Cecil County, and has been assisted by the Calvert County Investigative Team and the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Long case. He has kept in touch with the family. He can be reached directly at (410) 977-1519, or by email at David.Sexton@maryland.gov.

Anyone with any information can also call the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack at (410) 535-1400, or Calvert County Crime Solvers at (410) 535-2880. Please tell them you read about Sandy Long’s murder in the Chesapeake Current.

O’ Christmas Tree: Time to Go! Now that the holidays are over, Anne Arundel County Executive Steven Schuh along with Fire Chief Allan Graves and Public Works Director Chris Phipps encourage all residents to promptly remove live Christmas trees from their homes. “As we have seen over the past year, not properly handling and disposing of Christmas trees can have tragic consequences,� said Schuh. “I encourage all of our residents to take down and properly dispose of their Christmas trees now that the holiday season is over.�

Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that nearly 40% of home fires that begin with Christmas trees occur in January. On average, one of every 40 reported home structure Christmas tree fires resulted in a death.

Locally, in 2015, there were two notable instances. In the early morning hours of Jan. 19, six people – grandparents and four grandchildren – died in south Annapolis when their mansion went up in flames, a fire blamed on their aging Christmas tree. On Dec. 12, the Annapolis Yacht Club suffered $9 million in damage due to an electrical malfunction related to a Christmas tree they had erected on the 3rd floor of the facility. “Christmas trees are flammable objects.

The longer they are in your home, the more they dry out, making them a significant fire hazard,� said Chief Graves. “We encourage residents to not just remove them from inside your home, but away from your home. Just moving them to the side of the house or to a deck or garage is not enough;

you need to kick them to the curb.�

The longer a tree stays up, the greater a fire hazard it becomes. It’s best to discard trees within one month after purchase. The Consumer Product Safety Commission gives this advice: - When Christmas is over or the tree begins to drop needles, dispose of it.

- Never burn Christmas trees (branches or needles) in a fireplace or wood stove. Firs and pines have lots of sap, which can burn explosively. The needles burn like tinder, quickly and fiercely. Flames can flare out of control and send sparks flying across a room.

They can also ignite creosote deposits in the chimney and cause a fire in the chimney.

Residents of Anne Arundel County are encouraged to take advantage of a tree recycling program provided by the Department of Public Works, keeping this in mind: - Natural garland, wreaths, and Christmas trees are yard waste. They are chipped into mulch, a valuable soil covering.

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Frank Beckman, 64 Frank Osborne Beckman, age 64, an 11-year resident of Shady Side and previously of Owings, passed away Dec. 28, 2015 at his home. Born on Sept.

18, 1951 in Cheverly, MD to the late Robert and Ruth

Beckman, Frank owned his own landscaping business for 25 years in Calvert County.

He loved NASCAR and was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins. He was excited watching his last game when the team won the 2015 NFC East Championship.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Susan Beckman; two daughters, Jenifer and her husband, Stuart Burgoon of Churchton; and Stephanie Beckman of Tracy’s Landing; two brothers, Robert Beckman of Owings, and David Beckman of

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Frank was preceded in death by a brother, James Beckman.

Memorial donations may be made to Victory Junction, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Emma Bell, 97 Emma Elizabeth (Schofield) Bell, age 97, of Dunkirk passed away Thurs., Dec. 17, 2015 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

Emma was born in Washington, DC to William J. and Maude (Ricketts) Schofield.

Emma attended Holy Name Catholic School and Stuart High School in Washington, DC. She married William N. Bell, had 9 children and was a homemaker, which she loved. The family moved to Forestville, MD. Emma was a member of Mt. Calvary Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality. In the 1950’s she volunteered to run the Bingo to help the church raise money. In 1973 the family relocated to Calvert County. She was a wonderful mother, loving gentle and caring.

Surviving are children Joan Koontz, Mount Dora, FL, William N. Bell, Jr., Edgewood, MD, Barbara Pelletier, Cocoa, FL, Marguerite Tate, Dunkirk, MD, Carolyn Vargas (John), Cocoa, FL, James R. Bell (Joy), Orange Park, FL and John E. Bell, Dunkirk, MD. She leaves 31 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and 30 greatgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William N. Bell, Sr., daughters Patricia Casselberry, Silver Spring, NY and Janice Sands, Dunkirk, brother Joseph Schofield and sister Irene Barrett, both of Washington, DC. Memorial donations may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.

142, Memphis TN 38148-0142 (stjude.org/tribute).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

from 1982-2001. He enjoyed a few years of retirement and then took a position as a bailiff with the Calvert County Court House from 2004-2012.

Bob was a hardworking man. He provided well for his family, which he loved deeply. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Doris. He was the loving father to Walter (Angie) Crist and stepfather to; Tania (John) Nice, Ralph Schaffner, Michael (Karen) Bleier and Kevin (Nicole) Bleier. He is survived by his brother Kenneth Crist,; seven grandchildren; Tiffany, Nichole, Brandie, J.R., Benjamin, William and Alyssa and four great-grandchildren; Darian, Lydia, Danica and Noah.

Memorial contributions may be made to mdcops.org.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Capt. Bob Evans, 62

Robert H. Evans, ‘Capt. Bob,’ age 62, of Churchton, passed away peacefully on Sun., Dec. 20, 2015 surrounded by close family. Born on June 13, 1953, in Annapolis, to the late Frank B. Evans, Jr. and Joanna G. Evans, he was raised in Harness Creek where he began fishing and trapping at the age of eight. This began his life’s work as a commercial waterman on the Chesapeake Bay and what he would describe as “not a job, but a way of life.”

Capt. Bob, a graduate of Annapolis High School, started his business, Bob Evans Bay Food, in 1976 and went on to provide the public with fresh caught local seafood ever since.

Capt. Bob was an active member of the Maryland Watermen’s Association and was a long-time president of the Anne Arundel County Watermen’s Association. He served on the Maryland Seafood Marketing Commission, and virtually every Maryland Department of Natural Resources fishery management committee, sharing his deep knowledge of fish, crabs and oysters, and advocating for sustainable fisheries management.

In 2010, he was recognized by National Fisherman with the Highliner Award, which acknowledges fishermen who bring in the biggest catch and are ambassadors for the Bob Crist, 77 industry. His true passions in life included Robert “Bob” crabbing, fishing, trapping, and hunting, but Nelson Crist, age 77, most of all being a dedicated father and friend.

Capt. Bob is survived by his daughters was born Nov. 23, 1938 and passed Eliza M. Evans of Churchton; Lorien B. away Dec. 19, 2015. Covelly, her husband Graham M. Covelly of Bob was born in Pylesville, MD; and one grandchild due any Washington DC in day. In addition, he is survived by three 1938 to the late siblings, brother, F. Barton Evans III, and his Lester and Amy Crist wife Judy Maris of Swannanoa, NC, sister, where he and his brother; Kenneth were Halee E. Cordray of Moore, SC; sister, Suzan raised. Bob graduated from McKinley High E. Whilden and her partner Willy Dean of School and then entered into the United Scotland, MD; and many loving nieces and States Army, with whom he proudly served. nephews.

His family will be holding a Celebration After Bob was honorably discharged from the Army, he joined with the Metropolitan of Life on a date to be determined in January, Police Department from 1960-1980. After 2016.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings retiring as a Homicide Detective he joined the Department of Defense where he worked handled arrangements.

Hap Hanson, 95

Lois Hardesty, 91

Harold “Hap” Hanson was born in wild, windy North Dakota on Aug. 14, 1920. He passed away Dec. 16, 2015 at age 95.

He was a genuine cowboy, as his family owned a cattle ranch. Memories of those young years have been fodder of multi- generational stories. To save the ranch during the Depression, 16-year-old Hap and his brother Einar were asked by their parents to join the CCC Camps. They were assigned to different states and each earned $50 a month, sending $45 home. The ranch survived. Hap delayed graduating from high school for this purpose.

When WWII broke out Hap answered Uncle Sam’s call and joined the Navy. He was deployed for three years and three months, first serving on LST448 in the Pacific. His ship was bombed and sank. He was injured and had remnants of shrapnel in his back for the rest of his life. Hap earned a Purple Heart and always gave God credit for saving his life. After his initial tour he volunteered to serve on a second LST. A significant part of his professional career included recruiting Navy pilots. A special moment occurred when Hap saw his name and story registered at the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC. He was a true American hero, part of the Greatest Generation.

Hap met Betty and charmed her with his winning smile and new car. They married, had had children, and enjoyed a full Navy life. Hap retired from the Navy, and worked in Human Resources with the Defense Mapping Agency. He was also a natural salesman, excelling in many sales positions over the years so that Betty could be a full time Homemaker. Hap was a leader in church and civic affairs for most of his life.

Hap and Betty thoroughly enjoyed their family. As of today, their progeny includes four children, one daughter-inlaw, three sons-in-law, 17 grandchildren, 11 spouses of grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, including one due in February. Hap was a man of integrity in every area of his life.

Hap loved Jesus and was quick to tell others, “And you love Jesus.” He died peacefully, in his bed, in his home, with family having just shared their love and respect to their fine Patriarch. He died confidently, knowing he would meet Jesus face to face, be reunited with Betty and loved ones that have trusted in our wonderful Savior.

The family requests contributions to either: SSG Christopher Swanson Support Charities (Wounded Warriors), PO Box 82, Friendship, MD 20758 (ssgswansonveterancharities.org) or Calvert County Hospice, 238 Merrimac Ct, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

May Lois Hardesty, age 91, of Galesville, passed away on Sat., Dec. 26, 2015 at age 91. Lois was born in Baltimore on Aug. 18, 1924 to the late Roland and Alice Leef.

She is survived by her daughters Deborah Hardesty and JoAnn Hardesty; grandson Richard Huffman and his wife Angela Huffman; great grandson Benjamin Huffman; great granddaughter Elizabeth May Huffman; and nieces Sandra Hewlett, Susan Lee, and Dale Santiago.

Lois was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. Hardesty; her sister, Ruth Hardesty; and her daughter, Alice Marie Hardesty.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Kip Hine, 80 M a y n a r d Kiplinger (Kip) Hine, Jr., age 80, died unexpectedly at his home in Lusby, on Dec. 27, 2015. He was born in Rochester, NY, in Dec. 24, 1935 to Dr. Maynard K. Hine and Mrs. Harriett Foulke Hine.

He completed his undergraduate education at Oberlin University and Indiana University. Prior to retiring to Lusby, in 1991, he had a distinguished career of more than 30 years as an engineer and administrator at the Department of Defense, primarily with Harry Diamond Laboratories in Washington, D. C. and Silver Spring, Maryland.

He was recognized at the 2015 Awards Dinner for the Calvert Library Foundation for his years of work with libraries in Maryland. He was the Chair, Maryland Advisory Council on Libraries, having been appointed twice to this office by the Governor of Maryland; he was the former President of the Calvert Library Board of Trustees as well as a 20-year trustee; and, former President of the Southern Maryland Library Association.

During his stewardship of the Calvert Library, it dramatically expanded its facilities and services to the public, becoming one of the finest public libraries of its class in the country. He was also active in the Patuxent River Power Squadron and often taught classes in marine navigation. He was also active in and a longtime board member with NARFE, National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

He was an avid photographer and especially like taking pictures of nature and his great nieces’ and nephews’ sporting events, but most especially of cherished family times at the beach.

He is survived by a sister, Judith Hine Hyde, of Bethesda, MD and a brother, Dr. William C. Hine (Betsy) of Terre Haute, IN as well as four nephews, Kenneth Maynard Hyde (Nancy) of Springfield, VA; Patrick Kiplinger

She was born on Oct. 21, 1930 to Adrienne and Robert Porlier, and raised in Meriel, France. Her first job as a young adult was working for an oral surgeon in Paris. Her next job was in the cosmetic retail sales. It was during this time she met and married a young Air Force Airman in 1958. She traveled as a military spouse; becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States of America in 1963. She was a homemaker raising their three children.

Upon divorcing, she settled in El Paso, TX and went back to cosmetic sales, retiring in the late 1990’s. Martine moved to Maryland in 1987 to be closer to her family.

She enjoyed reading, traveling, teaching French to adults and swimming. She really enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was the beloved mother of Jessie Sawyer and her husband Neal of Owings; Karen Forsht and her husband David of Dunkirk; and the late Dominique Saco.

Denise Lewis, 85 She was the proud and devoted grandDenise “Martine” Lewis of Owings, mother of Wesley and Nathan Sawyer passed away peacefully surrounded by and Samantha and Jacob Forsht. her family on Sun., Jan. 3, 2016, at the Lee Funeral Home in Owings age of 85. handled arrangements.

(Kip) Hyde of San Francisco, CA; Dr. William Clyde Hine, Jr. (Michelle) of Zionsville, IN; and Dr. Charles Foulke Hine (Jenny) of Indianapolis, IN as well as two nieces Carol Taylor Franco and Nancy Taylor Filer, both of Florida, and by a cousin, Christina Hine Nelson of Urbana, IL. He is also survived by seven great nieces and nephews, Lauren and Nathan Hyde, Madalyn, Ellie, Cara, Christi and Josh Hine and by close friend, Margaret P. Fahs.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Rosalie Woodall Hine.

A Life Celebration Service will be held on Sat., Jan. 9, at 11 a.m. at Southern Memorial Gardens, 10155 Ward Road, Dunkirk MD 20754.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Library Foundation, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calvertlibraryfoundation.com).

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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and then a family relative helped him to get a job with PIC Masonry in the Washington, DC area. At Paul Louis PIC, he met Jack Cox and they McClanahan, age started doing side jobs together.

80, of Dowell, While in Washington, DC, he met a died Dec. 30, telephone operator, Margaret. In a 2015, at his smooth move, he walked past her, residence.

He kicked her chair, and that is how it was born July 19, all started. They married on Jan. 11, 1935 in Waterbury, MD to the late 1958. After a brief stint mining in Alpha Omega McClanahan and West Virginia, they moved back to Noda E. Rinker.

Washington, DC and he returned Leaving school after the 8th to brick laying. Ultimately, a new grade, he worked a variety of jobs company was born, Bonded (milk carton factory in Cleveland; Masonry. He and Jack Cox started Chevrolet factory in Ohio) before the company and were later joined joining the U.S. Marine Corps in by Larry Cox. Thus, was born a 1954. Looking to travel, he volun- great company and friendship. teered for any and all assignments Retiring in 1990, he enjoyed in order to see the world. Unfortu- the three f’s (farming, fishing, and nately, this garnered him a stint in friends). Moving to Flag Harbor, he boot camp in Parris Island, a short kept the family fed with fresh fish. stint in Camp LeJeune, with a final While living on Cove Point Road, assignment of the Supply Depot in family and friends enjoyed the Albany, GA. He left the Marines in fruits (and vegetables) of his labors.

1956.

Back on the water in Dowell, he From there, he worked the strip again enjoyed fishing and also mines of Pennsylvania, became an returned to a much loved sport, apprentice bricklayer in New Jersey, bowling. He spent many a happy

Paul McClanahan, 80

hour bowling (aka Senior Daycare).

He enjoyed the sport but also loved the many friendships he gained while bowling.

In addition to his beloved wife, Margaret, he is survived by his children, Joyce M, Shott and her husband, John P. Shott, II, of Alexandria, Virginia, Rita M. Dunevant and her husband Lewis Dunevant, of Marshall, VA; his brother Buck McClanahan of Prince Frederick, his sisters, Anna Mae Obelechner of Fairchance, PA; Lois Stull of Panama Beach, FL; Marion Wrona of Fairchance, PA; Thelma Van Sickle of Smithfield, PA; and Alma Oldland of Smithfield, PA; his grandchildren, Lori Dunevant, Cati Shott, and Jessi Shott; and nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his grandson, Christopher Dunevant.

Visitation will be held Sat., Jan. 30 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby MD 20657 Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

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Bill Oliver, 69 W i l l i a m Michael “Bill” “Billy” Oliver, age 69, of Dunkirk passed away Jan. 3, 2016. He was born Sept. 13,

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1946 in Washington, DC to William Mapp and Joanna “Jane” M. (Aquilino) Oliver. He was raised in Cottage City and graduated from Duval High School in 1964.

Bill lived in Lanham until Dece.

1999, when he moved to Dunkirk.

In his leisure time Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and model railroads.

Bill is survived by his wife Laura Naomi Oliver, a daughter Susan M. Evans and husband Donald of Owings, a grandson Jacob V. Evans, his first wife Kathy Johnson of Chesapeake Beach, and numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved dog, Coco.

Visitation will be Thurs., Jan. 7 from 7:00 pm. - 9:00 p.m. and Fri., Jan. 8 at noon. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Fri. Jan. 8 at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Humane Society of Calvert County, P.O. Box 3505, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

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Butsie Parks, 91 Th o m a s Carroll Parks, known as “Butsie,” age 91, of Broomes Island, passed away Dec. 24, 2015 in Prince Frederick. He was born July 5, 1924 in Broomes Island to the late Thomas George and Anna Rebbeca Denton Parks.

Butsie was born and lived his entire life in Broomes Island. He worked as at Patuxent River Navy Yard as a carpenter. He also was an expert boat builder,

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one of which is now in the Calvert Marine Museum.

He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Goad and a son John Warren Parks. Brother of, Annie Marie Elliott, Edith L. Bowen, and Daniel Parks.

Butsie is also survived by his very dear friends Bobby and Wendy Bonner, and many other relatives and friends.

Butsie is predeceased by his parents, his wife, Edna Elenora Parks and a sister, Alice E. Thrasher.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

Sally Stallings, 76 B e r t h a Virginia “Sally” (Norfolk) Stallings, age 76, of Lothian passed away Dec. 21, 2015 in Annapolis. She was born Dec. 22, 1938 in Bristol to Hugh and Nellie Mae (Griffith) Norfolk.

Sally was raised in Bristol and graduated from Southern High School in 1956. She married Joseph P.

“Bubba” Stallings on Jan. 21, 1961 and they lived in Waysons Corner.

She was employed as a bookkeeper with the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources, retiring in 1987.

Sally was a fan of the Baltimore Orioles, and enjoyed watching the Waysons Corner adult softball games, of which Bubba was the manager. She also enjoyed playing Bingo at Waysons, going on senior bus trips and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bubba, a son J. Michael Stallings and wife Sharon of Chesapeake Beach, and grandchildren Katie Ward and husband Chase of Chesapeake Beach, Ryon M. Stallings and girlfriend Alex of North Beach and Joseph W. Stallings and girlfriend Kacey of Chesapeake Beach. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Ryleigh Stallings and Kolbe Ward, brothers Sam Norfolk and wife Shirley of Riva, and Kenneth Norfolk and wife Betty of Tracy’s Landing, sisters Katherine Lester, Nancy Turner and husband Thomas and Betty Windsor,

all of Harwood, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Ralph and Charles Edward Norfolk.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Grace Sturdevant, 89 Grace Evans E n fi e l d Sturdevant, age 89, of Prince Frederick, passed away on December 25, 2015. She was the wife of the late Harry E. Sturdevant of Dares Beach, and the daughter of the late Jacob Roy Enfield and Martha Susan Holland Enfield of Forest Hill, MD born Aug. 16, 1926.

A graduate of Bel Air High School and the University of Maryland, Mrs. Sturdevant taught Physical Education and Home Economics at Calvert High School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, a founding member of Chesapeake Garden Club, a member

of John Hanson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution serving as regent and registrar, a volunteer for Calvert Hospice who helped found their Festival of Trees fundraiser.

She is survived by her five children, Jo Anne Sturdevant-Beach (Jack) of Ponce Inlet, FL, Patricia Anne Jewell (Paul) of Northeast, MD.; Margaret Susan Thompson of Port Republic; Harriet Kay Hardisky (Mike) of Timonium, MD; Jeff Sturdevant (Lee) of Chesapeake Beach; one sister Mrs. Jeanne Rieck of Fort Pierce, FL; 12 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded by her four sisters, Mrs. Henrietta MacDonald, formerly of Wappinger Falls, NY., Mrs. Marjory Barrow, formerly of Bel Air, MD, Mrs. Dorothy Brand, formerly of Darlington, MD and Mrs. Mary Virginia Williams ,formerly of Aberdeen, MD. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Calvert Hospice and Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

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Weigh In During “Big Conversation” Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The 5th annual Big Conversation at Middleham and St. Peter's Episcopal Parish is scheduled for 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sun. Jan. 10, 2016 at the parish hall, 10210 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657.

The objective of the Big Conversation is to bring the community together to address issues of common concern. This year's topic is "Gun Violence: Finding Common Ground”. Gun violence in the United States resulted in 33,169 deaths in 2013. Most people want to reduce this loss of life. The objective of this Big Conversation is to identify common ground solutions from the widely varying views on the topic.

An expert panel will address the issue, followed by a question and answer session from the audience. The panel includes: - Laurence Polsky, MD - Health Officer - Calvert County - Captain Steve Jones, Special Operations - Calvert County Sheriff's Office - Lisa Miller Delity - Regional Director - "Heeding God's Call"

- Reverend Tom Slawson - St. Peter's Ellicott City - Kathleen Glaser - Public Educator and Facilitator - St. Mary's County The Sunday session will be followed by an evening session on Wed. Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m., when attendees will examine the topic in the context of their faith. An optional potluck dinner will be held at 6:15 p.m.

Few issues are drawing as much concern today as gun violence. Come join us for this important event. For more information, go to our website at middlehamandstpeters.org or call (410) 326-4948.

Hugh Davies Big Conversation Committee Middleham and St. Peter's Episcopal Parish Lusby

Beginning New Year on Positive Note

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Can you believe that it has been seven years since Calvert County was gripped by the vision that we could end hunger in our community? Seven years ago you, our partners, decided that life in Calvert County could be different. That by working together we could help move people from dependency to self-sufficiency in a way that creates and sustains real life change. Well friends, seven years later we are seeing the fruit of your dedication. For seven years you have been about the cause, hunger, owning both the problem and the solution. Thank you.

In 2015, End Hunger In Calvert County graduated its 8th Culinary Training Program session. Nearly 90 students have completed the program and 70% of them are now working. In addition, we launched our pilot Café Management Program adding another opportunity for individuals to learn a skill that lands them a career in the Hospitality Industry. Finally, we expanded our Calvert Cash Program and were able to

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provided free tax services to 229 low-income individuals. You made this growth possible.

Another victory that is your victory as well, is that in 2015 our Partner Feeding Network grew from 23 to 44 organizations.

We can now say that virtually every Food Pantry in Calvert County partners with End Hunger In Calvert County. Together, we are feeding over 15,000 people every year.

That is something of which we should all feel proud.

Thank you. It’s truly our honor to serve our community with you. And as we closed out 2015 and look ahead towards the New Year, we at End Hunger In Calvert County are grateful for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of Calvert County residents. We already anticipate another great year – together.

Together We Can, Rev. Robert P. Hahn, CEO End Hunger Calvert Huntingtown

CURRENT EVENTS Anne Arundel County 2015 Tax Prep AARP will provide free tax preparation for seniors and low-income clients at 10 sites in AA County from Jan.–Apr. 2016. Volunteer tax counselors are needed to help prepare tax returns on computers at each of the sites. In addition, volunteer appointment takers and greeters are needed to schedule client appointments and assist clients at such sites. Tax training for volunteer preparers and client facilitators will be held from on several dates from Jan. 13-27; AARP membership is not required. Contact Frank Winner at (410) 647-3335 or n3seo@aol.com.

Friday, January 8 Ham & Oyster Dinner: An informal dinner includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12. Public invited. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 in the lower-level dining room, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Call for more information (301) 855-6466.

INSPIRE Calvert Wellness: Showcases local businesses at this second annual event. It features an open house from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. where people are encouraged to meet our local health and wellness professionals. Door prizes! A free tote to the first 100 attendees! At Poston’s Fitness for Life, 10735 Town Center Blvd, Dunkirk.

Saturday, January 9 Time to Think About Your Garden! The first session of the Garden Smarter series hosted at Calvert Library, led by the Calvert County Master Gardeners will be teaching “Companion Planting,” creating synergy for your plants.

Free and open to the public. 10:00 a.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For details, call Robyn Truslow (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

Intensive Drawing: The Calvert Artists' Guild presents a workshop given by Suzanne Sheldon.

No experience necessary for these intensive exercises in learning how to see and draw.

Calvert Artists Guild members/$35 and for the public/$45. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Rd., Sunderland. Call or email to pre-register and for materials list: Peggy Hovermale, (301) 593-2950, pjhovermale1@yahoo.com, or Gerry Wood at gbwood2@verizon.net, (301) 863-9663.

Adults-Only Coloring Program: Spend an hour coloring your stress away at this fun adults-only program. Coloring sheets, pencils and light refreshments provided. Coloring for adults is a nationwide trend with adult coloring books appearing frequently on best-seller lists.

1:00 p.m. Deale Community Library, 5940 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale.

Country Dance: For a fun time, come to the American Legion Country Dance, Upper Level Ballroom at the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., E., Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. If you can't

dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One-hour lessons at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. $15/person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Info (301) 855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org.

Reservations at LBloyer@verizon.net.

Sun., Jan. 10 & Wed., Jan. 13

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Calvert Marine Membership Meeting: All members of the Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting, Solomons. at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Tuesday, January 12 Post 206, Chesapeake Beach on Rt. 260. For call (301) 855-6466.

Family Dinner: Bring the Kids! The American information Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 ALpost206.org. host a family dinner consisting of pizza ($8 + $1 for each extra toppings), French fries ($2), and Sat., Jan. 16 thru Sun. Jan. 17 chicken fingers with fries ($6). 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Lower Level Dining Room at the Post, Nature Nuts Winter Overnight: Search the 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260 Public beach and the woods for animal clues. After welcome. Info: (301) 855-6466. sunset, head out into the winter woods for a night walk, followed by a campfire. Dinner, North Beach House & Garden Club: An breakfast, and snacks included. $25 Society informational presentation by a Calvert County members; $40 Nonmembers. Ages 10-12. Sat. Master Gardener about “Shade Gardening” will 9:00 a.m.-Sun. 9:00 a.m. Flag Ponds Nature precede the monthly meeting. Public invited. Park, 1525 Flag Pond Pkwy., Prince Frederick.

Free. 7:00 p.m. North Beach Town Hall. Call (410) 535-5327 or (410) 586-1477 or Contact Deborah Noyes (571) 334-0289. visit calvertparks.org/fpp.

Big Conversation: An expert panel will address the issue, "Gun Violence: Finding Common Ground” followed by a question and answer session from the audience and a Wed. evening session. The objective of this Big Conversation is to identify common ground solutions from the widely varying views on the topic. Free. Sun., 2:00-4:00 p.m. and Wed., 7:00-8:30 p.m. Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby. Contact Diane Davies (410) 326-0370 or email: daviesd@comcast.net. Visit: middlehamandst.peters.org.

Sons Of The American Legion Meeting: Members of the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will hold its Sun., January 10 monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the Post. All Members All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast: Start 2016 with a are urged to attend and make their voices heard. yummy breakfast featuring hot cakes, sausage, For more information, call Commander Ward scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, at (410) 610-7217. biscuits, fruit, and chipped beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary 8:00-11:00 a.m. in Wednesday, January 13 the upper level Dining Room, Chesapeake Beach, Rt. 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys Calvert County Quilt Guild: Quilters of all will be available. (301) 855-6466. levels are welcome to a Sew & Share meeting.

Bring your unfinished projects, sewing ALPost206.org. supplies, and questions. Doors open at 6:30 Meal and a Movie: Union Church of North p.m./meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. St. Paul's Beach invites interested parties to a light lunch Episcopal Church, 25 Church St., Prince and a showing of the new movie, “The War Frederick. For more info: (301) 520-5726 or Room,” the story of one person’s path to prayer. visit: calvertcountyquiltguild.org.

At the Union Church’s Hospitality Room following the regular 11:00 a.m. Sunday Friday, January 15 Sermon, at 12:30 p.m. Union Church is located next to the Town Hall in North Beach Friendly Friday at CSM: An opportunity for on Chesapeake Avenue. All are welcome – free. students to fast-track enrollment to CSM by Questions? Call Ms. Anderson (301) completing an application, taking placement 792-8550. tests, meeting an advisor, registering and for spring semester classes in one Meeting of the Cocoons: The American paying visit. Students wishing to take Legion Auxiliary Juniors (Cocoons) Stallings- campus placement tests should arrive by 9 a.m. To Williams Post 206 will hold its meeting at 2:00 register, contact (301) 934-7765, option 9, or p.m. in the Post upper level Meeting Hall, 3330 csmd.edu/friendlyfridays 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260. Questions: College of Southern Maryland, Prince FrederClarisse Choux at (443) 964-5461. ick Campus, Bldg. B, Rm. 203, 115 J.W. Touring the Night Sky: Astrometry is the Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. branch of astronomy concerned with the Kestrel Nest Box Project: The American determination of positions, proper motions, Kestrel is our smallest falcon and depends on and parallaxes of solar-system bodies, stars, and open fields and sparse woods for hunting distant galaxies. Steve Gauss, Retired Director insects and small rodents. Although populaof the Astrometry Dept., U.S. Naval Observa- tions are declining, installing nest boxes can tory will talk about what you can see in the help boost their numbers. Join us as we install night sky locally, with tools ranging from just and repair some nest boxes around the county. your eyes to binoculars to telescopes, including Ages 15-adult; under 18 with an adult. 10:00 a brief tour of the solar system and beyond. a.m.-2:00 p.m. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Free. Refreshments served. Donations appreci- 2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick. (410) ated. 3:00-4:00 p.m. Carrie Weedon Science 535-5327 or visit calvertparks.org.

Center, 911 Galesville Rd., Galesville. (410) 222-1625. For directions and more info: Baked Pork Tenderloin Dinner: Chef carrieweedon.org/speakers.htm.

Norma’s famous pork dish (yum!) is the focus of this informal dinner hosted by the American Tue., Jan. 12, Thu., Jan. 14 & Legion Auxiliary Stallings-Williams Post 206 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Come to the lower level Wed., Jan. 20 dining room for a meal you won’t soon forget.

Sea Squirts-Lighthouse Discovery: A messy $12 includes side, salad, and beverage. The and creative exploration of the colors and Post , 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260, shapes associated with lighthouses. Free for Chesapeake Beach. Questions (301) children 18 mos.-3 yrs. and their caregivers. 855-6466. Public welcome.

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Sunday, January 17 The Lure of Sea Glass: Richard LaMotte, back by popular demand to Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors, is a recognized sea glass expert, author, and collector extraordinaire. Presenting his newest book, “The Lure of Sea Glass,” LaMotte will detail the role of sea glass in our past, present and future. A book signing will follow the presentation. Bring your favorite piece of sea glass and discover a bit of its history. Free event. 2:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. For more info, contact Maureen Baughman (410) 326-2750 or email baughmmp@co.cal.md.us.

The Chesapeake Community Chorus: This all-volunteer chorus that raises funds for local charities, is looking to add singers to the chorus.

No auditions are required. 4:00-6:00 p.m., North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Contact Larry Brown, Director, (301) 855-7477 or lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Chris Haley, nephew of Roots author, Alex Haley will speak on “The Local Legacy of Slavery.” Come at 2:00 p.m. for an African American Highlight Tour in the Maritime Gallery. Join Mr. Haley at 2:30 p.m. for a Meet and Greet and his talk in the Harms Gallery at 3:00 p.m. Free with museum admission. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons.

Tuesday, January 19 Steak Dinner: Particular about your Steak? At the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, you order it directly from the Grill-Master and you get what you order. 5:30-7:00 p.m. $15 includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll. Public welcome. Info (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org.

Membership Meeting: Want your voice heard? Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Hall at the Post Bldg., 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260.

Inquiries: President Marcellas at (301) 399-7995.

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(L-R): Arthur Flatau III, MD; Jenny Lin, MD; Emmanuel Atiemo, MD; Lorraine Diana, CRNP; L. Edward Perraut, Jr, MD

Meet Your New Hometown Specialists MedStar Health is delivering on its promise to bring quality health care close to where you live and work. Medical specialists from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Eye Physicians are now in Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall. You no longer have to travel far to receive leading-edge medical care. These experts perform procedures right here . . . at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

No matter where you go, no matter who you are, you’re never far from MedStar.

VASCULAR SURGERY Arthur Flatau III, MD For an appointment, call 240-434-4072.

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PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Jenny Lin, MD For an appointment, call 202-295-0547.

WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE Lorraine Diana, CRNP For an appointment, call 301-997-1315.

OPHTHALMOLOGY AND RETINA SPECIALIST L. Edward Perraut, Jr, MD For an appointment, call 301-290-5915.