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Millions More for Golf Course? Harsh criticisms flew at the Jan. 8 meeting of the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) after hearing a report recommending that another $2 million be spent on Chesapeake Hills Golf Course at Solomons. Commissioners Jerry Clark and Evan Slaughenhoupt got into a row at the start of the discussion. Clark then took aim at the staff for hiring McDonald Design Group, Inc. of Jessup to draw up a Master Plan for the county-owned facility without BOCC approval. Since it was less than $15,000, BOCC approval was not required. The contract was competitively bid and awarded by staff without the BOCC’s knowledge. Clark said, “It would have served the board better if you had kept the board in the loop. We had just rejected spending $20,000 on a business plan. I never knew anything about this. I’m concerned… with the county administrator knowing this was taking place. This is very disturbing.” Joel Weiman, Senior Designer of McDonald Design Group, Inc., a firm that designs golf courses, recommended in the Master Plan that the county spend $2,098,600 over six years to bring the golf
course up to par. He and Paul Meadows, Division Chief, of the County’s Parks & Recreations Dept. stressed that the costs were for the course itself, and not the clubhouse, a new parking area, or construction of a proposed new ‘practice facility’ which Weiman said would bring in more traffic and revenue. Clark answered that he felt than any plan should cover the entire facility, not pieces of it. Currently the county is installing a costly irrigation system at the golf course. Weiman said that the #2 hole needs replaced first, right off the bat, which would cost about $220,000. Weiman said that the golf course is “really the only game in town” and because of the lack of competition, it has the potential to do well. Commissioner Steve Weems admitted the golf course, “is a conundrum for me because I spent eight years of my life there, so I’m passionate about it.” He said he’s torn because “first and foremost is my responsibility to the taxpayers. This lady that is Chesapeake Hills has not been tended to properly for many years, at least 20, some say 25. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done.” Commissioner Slaughenhoupt said
Local Man Guilty of Child Porn Joshua P. Blakenship, age 25, of Solomons, has pleaded guilty this month to producing child pornography following an investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). As part of his plea agreement, Blakenship must register as a sex offender in the place where he resides, where he is an employee, and where he is a student, under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. "Joshua Blankenship is typical of the predators children routinely encounter on the Internet," said U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein. According to his plea agreement, Blakenship "friended" a teenage girl on Facebook in January 2011. They exchanged text messages and by March 2011, Blankenship asked the girl for a nude photo of herself. The girl sent Blakenship a nude photo she took on her cell phone. On July 4, 2011, Blankenship sent a text message to the girl demanding ten nude pictures and said that if she did not produce and send the photos, she would go to jail because she had sent an illegal image
on her cell phone. Between July 5 and 7, 2011, Blakenship sent numerous texts describing the images he wanted her to produce and threatening to call the police if she refused. The victim produced several dozen pictures and sent them to Blakenship. Blakenship was identified and his residence searched Aug. 5, 2011. Investigators say he admitted to forcing minors to send him pictures and to creating a fake profile on the Internet to gain access to pictures and videos of girls. Blakenship and the government have agreed that if the court accepts the plea agreement, Blakenship will be sentenced to 12 years in prison at his March 15 sentencing before U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Anyone knowing of child predators and suspicious activity should call toll-free 1-866-DHS-2ICE, a hotline which is staffed around the clock by investigators.
the goal is for the golf course “to become self-sustaining.” He said since the county owns the facility, it’s responsible for it financially or it will become “an unusable eye sore.” Commissioner Susan Shaw commented, “I did not vote to buy a golf course. I felt at the time that county bought golf course, we were buying a ‘pig in a poke’ – and that’s what’s come true.” She said already a tremendous amount of money has been put into Chesapeake Hills in an effort to make it viable. It was purchased in 2008, when Shaw says the economy was going well and the BOCC had some flexibility with tax dollars. At the time, she voted against it even though a BOCC majority agreed to buy the golf course. Shaw added, “No matter how much we spend on the golf course, the more we spend…. I’m here, thinking to myself – what are we doing? What are we doing? It’s like a maze and we’re investing taxpayer dollars in a part of that maze but it doesn’t allow us to get through the maze!” Clark added, “We have over $10 million or more that’s come out of the taxpayers pockets to run that golf course. It’s the biggest blunder Calvert County has ever done. The reality of it is, how do we
continue to put money into it?” BOCC President Nutter added, “At least once a week, somebody mentions that golf course. It’s there. We can’t let it become a jungle. But it’s not something we can tackle anytime soon. We have schools, fire departments, shelters and we do the best we can. I know there’s a lot of folks who like it, and the concept good. But financial-wise, it’s not good, not now.” Clark made a motion that the BOCC accept the Master Plan, but not the $2 million price tag. The BOCC unanimously voted in favor of the plan, but Shaw again stressed after the vote, “I want to make it very clear that it is not a vote to spend additional money at this time. I am just reinforcing that.” Later in the meeting, during an audit report by Murphy & Murphy CPAs of LaPlata, it was revealed that Calvert County ended fiscal year 2012 with a budgetary loss of $500,935 out of a total budget of $66.5 million. Lower than expected revenues from income taxes and other sources contributed to the deficit. The Chesapeake Hills Golf Course had a deficit of $220,000 last year and the Calvert Marine Museum’s deficit was $317,000.
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Becoming a ‘Baby-Friendly’ Hospital Calvert Memorial (CMH) this month kicks off a hospital-wide campaign to promote breastfeeding as the healthiest option for infants and mothers. It is part of an ongoing effort to pursue a “baby-friendly” designation. Although breastfeeding is one of the most effective preventive health measures for infants and mothers, half of US-born babies are given formula within the first week, and by nine months, only 31% of babies are breastfeeding at all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The “Baby-Friendly” Hospital Initiative was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1991 to recognize facilities that foster a culture of support for breastfeeding mothers. Currently, there are 149 “baby-friendly” hospitals out of an estimated 3,250 birth facilities in the U.S. Calvert Memorial already offers prenatal instruction in breastfeeding and has certified lactation consultants on staff that provide one-on-one instruction. There is also a free breastfeeding support group that meets weekly at the hospital. To earn the designation, hospitals must show they have successfully integrated a series of ten steps to encourage breastfeeding. These include informing all pregnant women about the benefits of breastfeeding, helping mothers
Calvert Memorial offers a free support group for breastfeeding moms that meets weekly at the hospital.
initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth, and giving no pacifiers to breastfeeding infants. It will take CMH about two years to achieve the designation. “Evidenced-based research tells us that breast milk is best for babies,” said Betty Ellis, certified lactation consultant at CMH. “Good eating habits start at hour one for a lifetime of health and well-being. Our goal is to give every family the best start possible.” Breastfeeding for infants, it decreases many infectious diseases, reduces infant mortality, and supports neurodevelopment. It also decreases the infants’ risk of becoming obese later in childhood. For mothers, breastfeeding decreases the risks of breast and ovarian cancers, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
New Board At Hospital Owings resident Eric W. Franklin, president and CEO of one of the fastest-growing private information technology (IT) companies in the region, has joined the board of directors for Calvert Memorial Hospital. Longtime board member Kevin J. Nietmann is the new chairman for the coming year. “Eric has a s o l i d reputation in the area of information technology,” said CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis, “and has led several IT companies through years Eric Franklin. of sustainable growth while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction.” Xinis adds, “Our strategic plan includes a very aggressive IT capital plan and Eric will assist our board in helping us meet our organizational objectives.” Franklin, a graduate of Hampton University in VA, obtained a master’s in acquisition management from Webster University in St. Louis. In 2001, he founded ERIMAX, Inc., a consulting management company, that specializes in providing acquisition, program management and information technology services. “I see this as an opportunity to use my prior experience and knowledge of healthcare technology to positively affect medical outcomes of the people who live in my community, especially those who are underserved,” said Franklin. Franklin chairs the governor’s Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board and Calvert County Minority Business Alliance. Additionally, Franklin sits on the Maryland Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Southern Maryland Higher Education Council,
Tri-County Council Minority Business Opportunities Task Force and the board of directors of the Bay Business Group. He is also a member of the Calvert County Economic Development Commission and the Alexandria and Prince George’s County Chambers of Commerce. Franklin has lived in Calvert County for over six years with his wife, Rané, and their three children. His special interests include business entrepreneurship, youth and performing arts advocacy. His awards include the Inc. 500/5000 Award in 2012 and the SmartCEO Future 50 Award and Leading Edge CEO of the Year in 2011. Xinis also praised Nietmann’s selection as board chairman. “Kevin is a true leader and has done a tremendous job as chairman of our finance committee over the last few years,” said Xinis. “He always keeps the hospital focused on its mission to provide the very best care to our patients.” Nietmann has been a member of the CMH board for eight years. Th e Huntingtown resident previously served as g e n e r a l manager at the Kevin Nietmann. Calvert Cliffs plant before working on the corporate staff as vice president for operations support. Currently, he is senior technical advisor to the Office of the Inspector General for the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The other officers for the coming year are Henry S. Trentman, vice chairman; Laurie A. Uherek; secretary and Donald M. Parsons, Jr. treasurer. CMH board members are all volunteers and play a vital role in ensuring that the organization meets the needs of the community.
Flu Takes Toll Sniffling, sneezing, body aches and pains - the flu season is here, and the County Health Departments are offering vaccines to help protect you from this potentially deadly illness. Vaccines are offered at the Calvert County Health Department Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and on Monday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $20. For more info, call the Calvert County Health Department at (410) 535-5400. In Anne Arundel County, flu shots and nasal spray vaccines are provided along with high dose shots for seniors. Residents can call for appointments or walk in to the Parole Health Center, 1950 Drew Street, Annapolis. Flu clinics are held there on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Closed Holidays). Call the Parole Health
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Center at (410) 222-6633 or (410) 222-7247 with questions. Vaccinations are free to Anne Arundel County residents; however, donations are welcome. The flu vaccine is also available at most doctors’ offices and many pharmacies and supermarkets. Pregnant women, children, and people over age 64 are most at risk and are encouraged to get the vaccines. Over the past two weeks, the Calvert Health Dept. says there’s been a significant increase in people with the flu going to the emergency room at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Typically, the most cases are from mid-January through February. Flu is the 8th leading cause of death in the US with over 36,000 people dying each year, and almost a 250,000 hospitalizations.
Council Requests Redistricting Four More Years Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl is starting his next term with a sigh of relief. He was unopposed in last November’s election, allowing him to skip the campaign and sail directly into his second term. “I’m happy about that,” he tells the Chesapeake Current. “It allows me to focus on shaping the next four years.” Probably the biggest project he will oversee in his new term is a $15 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade. Along with that will be a new utility rate structure for residents and businesses. There’s already controversy swirling about rates going up. However, since the town took over operation of the plant from Calvert County, Wahl points out that there has not been one incident of sewage spilling into the Bay. He says it’s because he pushed for the purchase of back-up pumps that can be swapped out quickly in case one fails. Another of the projects he’s focusing on in this term is extending the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail. Wahl says finally finishing the first phase during his first term is one of his proudest accomplishments after years of planning, fundraising and gaining permissions. He says he’s now working with state officials on the next phase, which would go through the south portion of Richfield Station along the railroad right-of-way to the area known as “the blowout” where there was a fatal accident in 1900. He estimates the cost of this next phase at about a half million dollars because
pilings will be required because a portion of the new trail will be over water. Wahl says he hopes it can be completed in the next couple of years. Another of his proud moments in his first term was establishing Chesapeake Beach as the first municipality in Maryland to grow oysters. His CBOCS (which stands for Chesapeake Beach Oyster Society) Project continues strong community support with more than a hundred residents volunteering in some capacity. This year, Wahl says he will be seeking grants to put even more cages in Fishing Creek along the Railway Trail. “There’s been tremendous citizen involvement in so many activities,” Wahl says. “I’m proud to have served, and to see everyone working together (on the CBOCS project).” Another of his proudest achievements in his first term was rehabbing Kellams Field. “Four years ago it was a mud hole. Kids didn’t want to play there it was such a mess,” he says. That half million-dollar project at Kellams Field was a combination of state, county and town funds that resulted in new fields with improved drainage, fill dirt, bleachers, a press box and lighting. Another project for his second term is construction of a skateboard park for youngsters, which is in the final planning phase. Wahl adds, “It’s a privilege to live here and be mayor. I’m having fun with it!”
Following much discussion, all six members of the new Chesapeake Beach Town Council voted unanimously to send a resolution to the Calvert County Board of Education (BOE) asking for redistricting in 2103 to ease overcrowding at Beach Elementary School (BES). The measure declares that BES exceeds the 100% rated capacity and calls upon the BOE to redistrict the boundaries to eliminate overcrowding. BES was 16% over capacity last spring, and 26% in the fall. It’s the most overcrowded of all of Calvert County elementary schools, with a student population of close to 700 students. Some classes are held in trailers because the building is so packed. During the course of discussion, the council acknowledged that it’s likely that in a redistricting, some BES students may be transferred to Plum Point and Windy Hill
Elementary Schools, which are below capacity. Councilman Bob Carpenter noted that the resolution leaves it up to the BOE to decide how to redistrict. A motion put forth by council member Valerie Beaudin asked that the redistricting be done in respect to the town’s boundaries and that parents who want their children to go elsewhere have a ‘transfer option.’ Council member Patrick J. “Irish” Mahoney said he supported the original measure but asked that it include wording that indicated a desire to keep those students living within the town boundaries enrolled at BES. Mayor Bruce Wahl commented, “I don’t want to tell them [BOE] how to do their job.” The boundary amendment failed by a vote of four to two, while the original resolution with no specifics, simply asking the BOE for redistricting passed six to zero.
Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl swears in members of the next Town Council: (L to R) Jeffrey Krahling, Stuart Cumbo, Valerie Beaudin, Pat “Irish” Mahoney, Robert Carpenter, and Eric Reinhardt.
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Seems everyone can’t help but talk about Sandy Hook and the 2nd Amendment political debate that has come from it. The impact on our county is palpable. Just like discussions across the rest of the country and on social media, the question has become one of individual gun ownership. Responsible gun owners and hunters find it absurd that because an individual chooses to go nuts and kill, that they should be punished or regulated by their government, holding on to their perceived right under the 2nd Amendment to bear arms. Conversely, some people hate guns and feel that laws keeping them out of circulation will ultimately protect people and prevent situations like Sandy Hook. Probably the largest portion of the population believes in individual gun ownership but that there should be laws preventing the sale and exchange of high- powered assault rifles and military-style weapons. Did you know that the original interpretation of the 2nd Amendment really didn’t have much to do with individual gun ownership in the modern context? The question is whether or not the 2nd Amendment recognizes the rights of each citizen to keep and bear arms, or whether the state governments have a right to maintain a military. In modern times, the view has been, “farmers won the American Revolution by coming out of the fields with their rifles, and without them as militias, we would not have won the war. As a result the second tier founders drafting the Constitution reflected on that and put in an amendment to give individuals the right keep and bear arms.” This is a stretch at best and maybe we are debating the wrong question today. In all fairness, no matter what laws are passed, a lunatic trying to cause harm will find a way to cause harm. Yes, there are tragedies. However, we live in a time where a portion of the population is trying to legislate every aspect of everyone’s lives under the guise of “protection.” Another voice emerged during this process. Mental health services in the US have always been a political conun-
drum. While some services, programs, and initiatives aim to give quality of life to the developmentally disabled, there remains another group. People on the fringe can function normally most of the time, but have some personality flaws, that if triggered, can end up in situations like Sandy Hook. When tragedies of this magnitude happen, we demand answers and we need someone to blame. So while the gun debate heats up, so does the idea that we as communities need tools and systems in place to alert someone when an individual demonstrates concerning behavior. It may be they need to be seen by someone who can evaluate and deter potential outbreaks. So where do we go realistically once the tragedy is past and we have processed our feeling? If there is a legislative or social remedy, won’t it be hard to create a solution that both sides of the gun argument could live with, since compromise is becoming less and less of a politically acceptable tool? It seems that both sides will have to concede some individual interests for the public good. For example, what about regulations on assault weapons that allow those with good reasons to own them? Other ideas could involve substantially high license fees for those who already have a rifle and a handgun to rule out all of those except the highly committed gun owners. Before this is all said and done there will likely be many ideas floated. But at the end of the day, more then 30 families from this tragedy alone will never be able to turn it off. And even here, there are increased patrols and squad cars sitting at many in order to make students and teachers feel safe. As you read in the last Chesapeake Current, one potential threat and a firecracker incident at two local schools were addressed with instant procedures and accountability. And fortunately here, everyone remains safe. But the debate is nowhere near being over.
About the Author: Nick Garrett is the owner of The Garrett Music Academy in Owings, a published author, and has served and continues to serve on various boards and commissions in Calvert County. He and his wife Krista have twin daughters, Juliette and Charlotte.
By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner Social Media Jumping Off the Fiscal Cliff I had a revelation recently, which is not uncommon around New Year’s, as we assess how far we’ve come in the past year and make plans for the coming year. My revelation: I want to be a “low information” voter. What about you? Regardless of your political party affiliation, Congress and the recently re-elected President gave us an anxiety-filled end of the old year gift of something called the “Fiscal Cliff.” Popular words of our time are not supercalifragilisticexpealidocius from Mary Poppins or Chitty, Chitty Bang, Bang from the Disney Movie of that name, but “low information voter”, “fiscal cliff”, “kicking the can down the road”. (I hope you can remember when children actually went outside and played ‘kick the can.’ If not, you will probably think that I am making it up!) I don’t want all that anxiety. I don’t want to wait around to see where they kick the can down the road. I want nostalgia and fun and laughter. I am not the only one who yearns for simpler dilemmas. I know because the Kennedy Center musicals for the Holiday season were White Christmas and Million Dollar Quartet, both set in post-World War II, when the emphasis was on “counting your blessings instead of sheep” and the beginning of Rock and Roll music. Oh, yes, there were misunderstandings, and betrayals, but the characters could use personal responsibility to deal with personal issues. Now, we are focused on the global rather than the personal in the news cycle. For example, who doesn’t know about Greece? Oh, I forgot that many of us are low information voters and for us, Greece is where royals and Hollywood starlets get caught by the paparazzi sunbathing in the nude. Or was that so yesterday? It’s ironic, isn’t it, that in an era of instant communication where we are bombarded with data, we have less “real” information. I am defining “real” communication as unbiased and fact-based. Not your opinion that you just Tweeted to the universe, with no “real” information to
back up your assertions. There is so much chatter about where we are and what we are doing from moment to moment including photos on Facebook of what we had for dinner, that I wonder when we get to enjoy our own dinner. No wonder we end up with heads filled with minutiae and become “low information” voters. At the Maryland Association of Counties Conference, I learned that most 30 year olds and younger spend about three hours a day on social media. We were told that our constituents want to know that we care. We can convey our concern by bombarding them with social media information on a daily basis, especially through the use of Twitter. To say nothing of professionally produced YouTube videos, like the one we were shown of a County Executive from a large Maryland County who was making a friendly wager with a fellow County executive over a recent sports rivalry. The loser had to pick up trash along the road singing the signature song of the winning team. Fun, right? It must definitely mean he is a down-to-earth guy who cares and for whom you should vote. Silly me. I thought that doing the best possible job was what got respect. I am constantly reminded that modern politicians get elected using the superficiality of social media. There are daylong training classes on the nuts and bolts of this method. Why don’t I just adopt these techniques? Because, unlike the County Executives of the large Maryland Counties, or even the County Council Members, whose jobs are classified as full-time, I do not have a dedicated staff person to Tweet under my byline, produce professional YouTube videos for me, or organize and monitor my social media accounts for me. I don’t even have a dedicated administrative assistant. Nor could I justify raising your taxes to pay for a dedicated assistant, let alone a cadre of social media gurus. So, I am stuck trying to do the best job possible for our constituents while hoping that they recognize that I care. By the way, I STILL want less information about the “fiscal cliff” and “kicking the can down the road.” Here’s to more family time, fun, and laughter in the New Year!
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Police Blotter Denton-Smithson, age 56 of Colonial Beach, Va., was asleep inside the vehicle. After being awakened, Weems detected the odor of alcohol on Denton-Smithson’s breath. Denton-Smithson Calvert County Sheriff’s became combative, exiting the vehicle and Department Reports: attempting to walk away while cursing at Weems. She then spit in DFC J. Hardesty’s face. She was Assaults arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, On January 1 at 2:06 a.m. Cpl. T. Phelps responded resisting arrest and second- degree assault. to Captain Bigs Restaurant at 3223 Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach for the report of a fight. He Carrying Concealed Weapons observed a large group of people in the middle of the On December 28 at 1:43 p.m. a man called the road. When he approached the subjects, a man ran Calvert Control Center and reported that he had into him and pushed him, then started to punch him. been robbed in Charlotte Hall but the suspect was Cpl. Phelps advised the man to stop and attempted to following him into Calvert County across the restrain him. The man resisted and a taser gun was Benedict Bridge. DFC J. Denton observed the used to assist in his arrest. He was identified as James caller’s vehicle and the suspect vehicle traveling east Louis Horton, age 32 of Lusby. Horton was charged on Hallowing Point Road near Prince Frederick with two counts of second-degree assault, resisting Boulevard. He conducted a traffic stop on the arrest, disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct. suspect vehicle just prior to Md. Rt. 4. He found the driver, identified as Anthony Mandel Todd, Jr., 25 of Lusby, to be in possession of concealed weapons. Todd was arrested and charged with four counts of carrying a concealed weapon; a black Asp baton, a knife, a black brass knuckle and a shank, wrapped with black electrical tape. The robbery is being investigated by St. Mary’s County police.
James Horton.
On December 31, 2012 units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police responded to an earlier assault reported at Captain Bigs. Throughout the investigation two suspects, Adam Garrett Foster and Mathew Robert Begley were identified as those responsible for committing the offense. On January 3, 2013 Mathew Begley was arrested at his residence and charged with the assault. Police are still seeking information into the whereabouts of Adam Foster.
Adam Foster.
Anyone with information regarding the location of Foster is asked to contact Tfc./Detective J. Ewig of the Calvert Investigative Team at (410) 535-1600. Ext:2596 or the Calvert County Crime Solvers at (410) 535-2880. Disorderly Conduct On January 4 at 6:16 a.m. while on patrol in the area of Frederick Avenue and Sea Oat Court in North Beach, Dep. Y. Bortchevsky observed two men fighting on the lawn of a townhouse development. Joseph Allen Jernigan, age 24 of North Beach, was arrested and charged with failure to obey a lawful order and intoxication and endangering the property of the State of Maryland.
CDS Violations On December 24 at 5:55 p.m. Dep. M. Quinn responded to the area of Stinnett Road and Leprechaun Lane in Huntingtown for the report of a motor vehicle accident with an injury. Upon arrival, Dep. Quinn observed a vehicle down an embankment. Dep. Quinn was advised by Calvert Control Center that the driver had left the scene and went to a relative’s address on nearby Symphony Lane. Quinn made contact with the driver, identified as Brooke Ryan Graves, age 28 of Chesapeake Beach, who appeared to be under the influence of some substance. Graves was placed under arrest for driving while impaired by controlled dangerous substances. While being processed at the Calvert Detention Center, Graves was found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Graves was also charged with possession of a schedule IV drug; Alprazolam and knowingly possessing contraband; Alprazolam, while in confinement. On December 28 at 7:41 p.m. Dep. R. Kampf was traveling west on Hallowing Point road in Prince Frederick when he had to swerve his vehicle to avoid a collision after another vehicle crossed two lanes of travel going from Yardley Drive to Helena Drive. Kampf followed the vehicle down Helena Drive where the vehicle turned into a driveway and the driver exited and ran into the woods. A search of the two passengers revealed that one of them was in possession of suspected drug paraphernalia. Bryston Tremaine White, age 26, of Prince Frederick, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia; a cigar tube containing suspected marijuana residue. A lookout for the driver of the vehicle was broadcast but he was not located.
Thefts Someone stole a 2006 Yamaha Bruin 4x4 four-wheeler ATV valued at $6,000 from the back yard of a home in the 9200 block of Owings Manor Court in Owings between December 31 and A man at a home on Boothhaven Lane in Owings was January 1. Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating. arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and second-degree assault on December 31 at 3:39 p.m. A two-kilowatt Honda generator, valued at $3,500, when family members called police and advised the was stolen from the deck of a boat at the Calvert man was extremely drunk. Dep. J. Migliaccio arrived Marina in Dowell in December. Cpl. A. Moschetto and made contact with the man, later identified as is investigating. Oscar Nathan Gray, age 55 of Owings. Gray continued to yell and use profanity after repeatedly On December 20 at 11:18 a.m. two men were being asked by Migliaccio to stop. A relative of Gray’s charged with theft after they were observed by advised that he had struck her. Gray was stumbling off-duty deputy S. Morder taking items out of the and attempted to take a swing at the deputy. He was Dunkirk Walmart and Giant stores without paying. DFC R. Kreps responded to the area and observed then arrested. the two suspects in their vehicle near the McDonald’s restaurant, where he conducted a Resisting Arrest & Assault DFC R. Weems responded to the area of Riverview traffic stop. The men were in possession of Drive and Vista Lane in Lusby for the report of a numerous items, all in plastic store bags, but they single motor vehicle crash on December 22 at 1:04 could not produce a receipt for any of the a.m. Upon arrival he observed a vehicle stuck in a merchandise. More than $650 in items stolen from Walmart were recovered and returned to the store. ditch. The driver, later identified as Teresa Gail
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Giant did not wish to pursue charges against the two. Spencer Jermar Boxley, 31 of Washington, D.C. and Larry Kelley, 51 of Seat Pleasant, were each arrested and charged with theft less than $1,000.
Theft of Motor Vehicle DFC J. Denton is investigating the theft of a 1986 light blue GMC pickup truck valued at $3,000. The truck, which has a brown and white cap covering the bed, was stolen from the rear parking A Champion 22 ton log splitter valued at $900 was lot of Bayside Toyota in Prince Frederick, sometime stolen from the front yard of a home on Randle between December 22 and 28. Avenue in Chesapeake Beach. Dep. Migliaccio is Thefts from Vehicles investigating. Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating the theft of a catalytic converter valued at $1,200 from a vehicle Burglaries Unknown suspect(s) gained entry into a home in the parked at a business in the 7600 block of Investment 11400 block of Ward Road in Dunkirk in Court in Owings. The theft occurred sometime December during daytime hours and stole $3,000 between December 26 and 31. worth of property. Dep. Migliaccio is investigating. Someone cut the catalytic converter off a truck Someone burglarized a home in the 3700 block of parked outside a business on Ginger Lane in DFC P. Aurich is Sixes Road in Prince Frederick on December 18 Owings in December. during the daytime. A Ruger 357 revolver, an investigating. Oneida Eagle compound bow, a diamond engagement ring, a gold wedding band and $2,400 Someone stole a Garmin GPS from an unlocked in cash were stolen. Anyone with information is vehicle on Tobacco Road in Chesapeake Beach asked to contact Dep. L. Wood at (410) 535-2800. between January 3 and 4. Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating. A victim on Aspen Woods Drive in Sunderland reported to DFC R. Kreps that sometime between Two vehicles belonging to a business on Binnacle December 22 and December 29 someone Lane in Owings had the catalytic converters burglarized their home and stole $800 worth of removed sometime between December 28 and items. A Nintendo Wii console, Bose sound dock January 3. Dep. M. Quinn is investigating. music system and games were taken. DFC Kreps is Attempted Theft from Vehicle continuing the investigation. Someone tried to cut off the catalytic converter on a Someone smashed the front door of World Gym in vehicle parked outside a home on Bedford Drive in Owings overnight between January 4 and 5 and North Beach between December 30 and 31. The stole $100 in cash. The Calvert Investigative Team owner of the vehicle discovered it when she was driving. Cpl. J. Wahlgren is investigating. (CIT) is investigating. The front door of Granados Tire Company on West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick was smashed State Police Barrack U Reports: in and a suspect stole $125 in cash from the business Assault sometime between January 5 and 6. CIT is On Jan. 6 at 12:54 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes investigating. responded to the 12000 block of Barrada Blvd. in Lusby for a reported domestic assault in progress. Sometime between December 22 and 24, someone William V. Johnson, age 31 of Lusby, was arrested broke the glass of a basement door window on a for assaulting the victim during an argument. He home in the 200 block of Thunderbird Drive in was additionally charged with destruction of Lusby. It is unknown if the suspect(s) went inside property, failing to obey a lawful order, resisting the home but nothing was apparently taken. The arrest. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County estimated damage is $700. DFC A. Clas is Detention Center. investigating. Disorderly Conduct Trooper First Class West observed two people Attempted Theft A woman advised DFC R. Kreps on December 28 causing a disturbance in front of the Fastop in that a tow truck driver was at her home claiming he Chesapeake Beach on Dec. 22 at 9:53 p.m. Both had received a call to pick up a Chevrolet Blazer that subjects were yelling, cursing, and disturbing was in her driveway and tow it to be scrapped. The customer at the store. Michael T. Macon, age 33, victim said she did not make a call to anyone to have and Rachel L. Loving, age 32, both of North Beach, her vehicle scrapped. The tow truck driver advised were arrested for disorderly conduct. Loving was that two white males in their mid-twenties, driving a additionally charged with False Statement to a light gray or light blue pickup truck, showed up at Police Officer after providing a false name to the the house but left the scene prior to Kreps’ arrival. Trooper. They were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. DFC Kreps is continuing the investigation. Possession of Marijuana Attempted Burglary Trooper Lewis stopped a vehicle on Rt. 2 at Pushaw Three rear glass doors were damaged at the World Station Rd. in Sunderland for traffic violations on Gym in Owings at 1:22 a.m. on January 6. Jan. 7 at 12:40 a.m. A strong odor of marijuana was Surveillance video shows a suspect at the doors, emitting from inside the vehicle. Michael R. however, no entry into the gym was made. The Matters, age 37 of Lusby, and Amber C. Morgan, damage to the doors is estimated at $2,100. age 32 of West River, were found to be in possession of marijuana and arrested. Burglary, Theft from Vehicle Sometime between 10:30 p.m. on January 3 and On Dec. 28 at 12:22 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes 5:45 a.m. on January 4, someone entered two stopped a vehicle at Rt. 231 and Rt. 508 in Prince unlocked vehicles parked outside a home in the Frederick for traffic violations. A strong odor of 12000 block of Steven Lane in Dunkirk. The garage marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Earl was also entered through an unlocked door and a S. Hawkins, 26, of Prince Frederick, was found to vehicle parked inside had items stolen from it. be in possession of marijuana. He was charged and Approximately $400 worth of cash and gift cards incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention were taken. Dep. G. Gott is investigating. Center.
Serious Accident at New Light On January 6 at approximately 11:00 a.m., units from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of northbound MD Rt. Route 4 at Pond’s Wood Road in Huntingtown for the report of a motor vehicle accident. The investigation revealed that a 2008 Mercedes operated by 47-year-old John Beal of Huntingtown was traveling northbound on Rt. 4. There were two vehicles stopped for the red light in that same lane of travel. The first vehicle was a 2003 Ford truck operated by Delano Poyser of District Heights and the second vehicle
was a 2006 Jeep operated by David Allen of Prince Frederick. Beal’s vehicle struck the Jeep in the rear forcing it to strike the Ford truck. Beal suffered no injuries. Allen and Poyser were both transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital. Allen was later transported to an area trauma center, where he is currently listed in serious condition. Sheriff Mike Evans would like to ask all drivers to be aware of new traffic lights, at Ponds Wood Road. The Sheriff’s Office wishes retired Sergeant/Special Deputy David Allen a speedy recovery.
"Winter" Fishing Shows Begin This Weekend By Bob Munro
N
ow that the holidays are behind us, we can look forward to quite a variety of winter fishing and boat shows within a couple hours of our location. The Mid-Atlantic Outdoor Sportsman Expo, a new show in a familiar location, starts tomorrow at the Show Place Arena (Upper Marlboro) and runs through Sun. Jan. 13. From the list of vendors and speakers, this show offers a mixture of local Bay fishing opportunities and tackle, as well as safari hunts on the Dark Continent. Many of the local tackle dealers will be there offering a huge variety of fishing tackle for the upcoming season which, for many of us, will start with the Trophy Rockfish Season April 20. One of the best small shows in our area is the Fisherman's Flea Market on February 2 at Tri-State Marine in Deale. There you'll find a mixture of new and used fishing tackle, a number of local Charter Captains, and new fishing platforms (i.e., boats). Admission is free. No doubt the largest show anywhere near the East Coast has to be the "Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show" at the State Farm Complex in Harrisburg (PA). Although mostly hunting oriented, you'd find it difficult to walk the entire show floor in one day - with a map. The show runs February 2 - 10. My favorite show in the area is the Pasadena Sportfishing Group's Fishing & Boating Flea Market/ Show at the Earleigh Heights Fire Hall in Severna Park. The show, which runs February 16 - 17, is absolutely packed with fishing tackle both in and outside the Fire Hall. I don't know how they can stuff so much tackle and so many people under one roof. At times the crowd resembles one large amoeba flowing slowly up and down the aisles. And don't eat before you go - the stacked roast beef or ham sandwiches alone are worth the drive. Probably the best collection of seminars this season will be found at the MSSA Annual Saltwater Fishing Expo at the Annapolis Elks Lodge in Edgewater on February 23. Life is a learning experience and you might just hear a tip or learn a technique from one of the speakers that will make the difference between fishing and catching. If you’re in the market for a boat, whether a dingy or a 60-foot trawler, lots to choose from will be on display in Baltimore, Chantilly, Ocean City, Stevensville (Kent Island), and Richmond. For an online version of the "Winter Shows" table that contains imbedded links to the shows when available, point your smart phone to this QR Code. Don't catch 'em all, Bob Munro
About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a career research biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. At one time or another, he has visited every river entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to Hampton Roads. An avid fisherman, he's fished the mid-Chesapeake since the mid-1980s.
"Winter Shows" in the Chesapeake Bay Area, 2013 Dates
Jan. 19
Event Mid-Atlantic Outdoor Sportsman Expo East Coast Commercial Fishermen's & Aquaculture Trade Expo MSSA Frederick 4th Annual Fishing & Boating Expo
Jan. 25 - 27
Richmond Fishing Expo
Jan. 25 - 27 Jan. 26 - 27
NRA Great American Hunting & Outdoor Show 20th Annual Fishing Show & Flea Market
Jan. 26 - 27
Kent Island Fishermen's 3rd Annual Fishing Flea Market
Jan. 11 - 13 Jan. 18 - 20
Feb. 15 - 17
Fisherman's Flea Market Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Progressive Insurance 25th Annual Richmond Boat Show Ocean City Seaside Boat Show
Feb. 16 - 17
Pasadena Sportfishing Fishing & Boating Flea Market/Show
Feb. 23
MSSA Annual Saltwater Fishing Expo
Feb. 2 Feb. 2 - 10 Feb. 15 - 17
MSSA Dorchester Fishing Flea Market Feb. 28 - Mar. 3 Baltimore Boat Show MSSA Susquehanna Fisherman's & Mar. 2-3 Sportsmen's Flea Market Feb. 25
Mar. 8 - 10 Mar. 16 - 17 Mar. 23 - 24 April Apr. 18-21
Progressive Insurance 18th Annual National Capital Boat Show Fishing Flea Market, MSSA Essex Chapter 20th Annual Fishing Fair, MSSA So. MD Chapter Bay Country Boat Show Bay Bridge Boat Show
Location Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, MD Frederick Fair Grounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Building 9,Frederick, MD The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA Frederick Fair Grounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD Monaghan Twp. VFD, 245 W. Siddonsburg Rd., Dillsburg, PA Kent Island American Legion Post 278, 800 Romancoke Rd. Stevensville, MD Tri-State Marine, Rt. 256, Deale, MD State Farm Complex, Harrisburg, PA Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, MD Earleigh Heights Fire Hall, Rt. 2 & Magothy Bridge Rd., Severna Park, MD Annapolis Elks Lodge 622 2517 Solomons Is. Rd., Edgewater, MD American Legion Hall, Rt. 50 Bridge, Cambridge, MD Baltimore Convention Center York New Salem Fire Co. 92 W. George St., York New Salem, PA Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA Commodore Hall, 1909 Old Eastern Ave., Essex, MD Solomons Fire Hall, Rt. 2/4, Solomons, MD Hollywood, MD Bay Bridge Marina, Kent Island
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Information OutdoorSportsmanExpo.com 800-421-9176 240-586-5201 336-855-0208 703-267-1522 717-796-9533 410-643-3970 410-867-2398 800-732-2914 800-441-0013 410-632-3676 410-439-3474 410-758-2071
410-224-7633 717-792-0634 800-441-0013 410-686-2348 301-373-3071 (301) 373-5468 410-268-8828
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Unconditional Love By Brian McDaniel “Rescuing one dog will not change the world, but for that one dog, his world is changed forever.” Kindness, compassion and unconditional love are a few things you usually don’t read about. I like to think that the Chesapeake Current is the one place where you can read up on the great things that are happening all around us. And Bay Business group member Humane Society of Calvert County (HSCC) is one of them. Kirstyn Northrop Cobb of the HSCC knows all about the unconditional love of animals. In fact, she has fostered more than 75 animals to date. When you foster an animal, you bring it into your home until a forever home is found for that pet. She says she worked in the veterinary field – that’s how she became attached to the group. She says it’s a job is very rewarding. There are so many animals that need help, but often she has to pick and choose which animals can come to the HSCC because by law, they cannot take in stray animals. They have what’s called a “limited admittance” rule in their
operation. Also, they don’t have to take in animals that are simply being given up by their owners. What Kirstyn and the HSCC team try to do is bring in animals from other shelters that may not have the
Kirstyn Northrop Cobb.
same chance. Kirstyn admits that when she goes to other shelters she wants to bring all of the animals back, but knows she can’t. “Rescuing one dog will not change the world, but for that one dog, their world is changed forever,” Kirstyn says. The HSCC has a kennel in Sunderland that houses dogs and other little furry animals, such as guinea pigs and the occasional ferret. They also have a cattery located in North Beach. There are dog walkers who come in every day, rain, snow or shine to spend time with the animals. This is especially helpful with ones that may be frightened or need a little extra care and attention. One thing that makes the HSCC different is that it is a ‘no kill’ facility. Healthy animals are not euthanized simply because homes aren’t found for them. Naturally, this is costly. The HSCC often applies for grants to help out. They do get money forcommunity assistance, such as low-cost spay/neuter services and helping to supply low-income households with food for their pets. Sometimes the HSCC will hold fundraisers. Coming up on March 9th, they will host one at the Holiday Inn in Solomon’s Island that features the “Hubcaps” with the proceeds going to the HSCC. Kirstyn says there is a “constant need for volunteers” so if you love animals, they would like to meet you. Getting involved and helping the HSCC is very easy. Even if you have pets but wanted to give other animals a second chance, the HSCC makes it easy to do without actually taking on another pet. The Humane Society of Calvert County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and you can donate online at their website. You can also become a member of the HSCC. They have it set up so individuals, families and businesses can participate with several membership options. It’s very affordable. Though the animals need your help, the HSCC has its share of operating costs and is always in need of supplies and they also appreciate donations. On their website is a list of
items needed for dogs, cats and the organization from paper towels to Milk Bones. Kirstyn is an example of someone local who has stepped up to help. There’s no profit in caring for an animal that’s unwanted or a dog that ended up in a kill shelter because it was mistreated. It’s very sad and very difficult to write about. What I do is think about the many times I come home, open my door and without fail, my dog is there, waiting for me. He doesn’t know the day I’ve had. He doesn’t know how cruel the world is. He knows that I am home and he couldn’t be more pleased. Your help with supplies, donations or even adoption can make this a reality for other animals through the HSCC. Please take the time to visit their site and consider making a difference in the life of an animal this year. After all, New Year resolutions are supposed to be about things that matter – right? For a list of upcoming events and available animals, please check out their website at humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org or visit the facility at 2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland, Maryland 20689. Their number is (410) 257-4908. About the Author: Brian McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of North Beach. He serves as one of three Ethics Commissioners for the Town of North Beach and is part of the communications team for the Bay Business Group.
Police Warning for Businesses Anne Arundel County Police say in the past week, there’s been an increase in commercial robberies and burglaries. They say commercial robberies are hard to prevent. But officers say you can mitigate losses by having a minimal cash policy and practicing good situational awareness. Be alert to individuals "hanging out" with no discernable purpose particularly later in the evening or prior to closing. If you feel uncomfortable, call 911. In both Anne Arundel and Calvert
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Counties, there have been several recent commercial burglaries of the quick "smash and grab" type. Generally a front or side window is shattered and the cash register is targeted for the next day's bank. Officers urge businesses to remove all money from your registers at night and leave the cash drawer open to view. This prevents your register from being pried open and destroyed. Place your bank in a hidden location or take it with you at night, and make the opening staff aware.
Local Wins Major Hospitality Award Beverly Brown says it was a ‘total beauty pageant moment’ for her when it was announced she was the winner of the Audrey Davenport Hospitality Person of the Year Award at the recent Maryland Tour & Travel Summit in Cambridge, MD. “They were saying all these great things, and I kept thinking, ‘wonder who it is? I think like that, too!’ Then they said my name as the winner! It was a total surprise,” she says. “It was like on Charlie Brown when the voices go ‘mon, mon, mon’ when they said MY name. I was so shocked!” Brown wears many hats in the tri-county area. She is Corporate Director of Sales for Cherry Cove Hospitality, a local group of five hotels with a 6th under construction in Maryland. She works out of the Hilton Garden Inn at Solomons as their Director of Sales and Marketing as well. “I think ‘hospitality’ is in my blood. I grew up on Chincoteague (VA) and have been in the hospitality industry all my life,” she says. The state-wide award she won is named in honor of Maryland Tourism Council past president, Audrey Davenport, who owned the Penwick House in Dunkirk. She was instrumental in developing the first tourism offices in Calvert County. Davenport was legendary for exceptional customer service before her death. The nomination form states that this award is for an individual who has
Beverly Brown at the Hilton Garden Inn at Solomons with the Audrey Davenport Hospitality Person of the Year Award she recently won. Photo by David Colburn. demonstrated outstanding customer service to Maryland visitors. The nominee must have worked in the tourism industry for a minimum of three years and must display consistent outstanding service and a positive image about Maryland and their company. In addition to this latest honor, Hilton named Beverly Brown their 2012 Director of Sales for the Year for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Now she has her sights set on Hilton’s National Director of Sales award. The winner will be announced at their corporate brand conference in San Diego next month.
Health Forum For Farms, Small Business A forum on the Affordable Care Act will be held on January 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the SMECO Auditorium, 15035 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD 20637. State and local insurance experts will discuss the impact and opportunities for farms, and other small businesses, resulting from the upcoming Affordable Care Act, which goes into full effect in 2014. Topics will include what laws are changing, who will be affected, and how to
prepare for the changes. The forum is sponsored by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC). RSVP to Susan McQuilkin at: smcquilkin@smadc.com, or call (301) 274-1922, Ex.1. In case of inclement weather, please dial the SMADC Hotline: (301) 274-1922. When the welcome recording begins, dial *829 to hear workshop status recording.
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On The
Skating at the Beach
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he beach is not typically a place you’d think of for ice skating. However, hundreds turned out the first weekend of the 2013 to try out a skating rink made of synthetic material at the end of the fishing pier in North Beach. The consensus among the younger skaters: it’s a blast. Some of the older, more experienced skaters commented that it wasn’t big enough, was too crowded, and not a perfect skating surface. But there were always quite a few people waiting in line, and the smiles and giggles of the kids who were skating were contagious. On Friday night Jan. 4, Town Clerk Stacy Wilkerson said 149 skaters came in the first three and a half hours. Waterfront Manager Richard Ball says the total for the weekend was 735 skaters and 657 skate rentals. The town rented the 24 by 40 foot “rink” from Fantasy World Entertainment for $5,200. Council members said if it was popular enough during the trial weekend, they would consider buying their own set-up for next year. Chuck Rimer, crew chief for Fantasy World says it’s a new attraction the company is offering for 2013 and only the 4th time they have officially set it up. He said there’s no ice involved – the surface is actually heavy and thick plexiglass that you can sake on with ice skates. It comes in pieces that interlock like puzzle pieces. Thirteen people at a time were allowed on the skating surface for 15 minutes of skating per turn. Admission was $5 per person, with skate rentals $3. The waiting group of the next 13 skaters could sit in a staging area where they could lace up their skates watch. Fantasy World
brought along 60 pairs of skates for rent in a wide range of sizes. They had a sound system with pop songs blaring, and a strobe and other cool lights on the rink. During the skating weekend, the pier was closed to fishermen. The rink only took up about a third of the T-section of the pier, and there was a barrier of about seven feet between the rink and the railings. Lots of people, especially kids, were falling down, but no one was seriously hurt, and no one could accidentally fall off of the pier into the Bay. Scan the Current Codes with your smart phone to watch videos of the skaters at the North Beach pier.
Wetlands Trail Nixed; Flood Solution Closer It looks as though a nature trail through protected habitat for birds will not become reality to link residents of Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer said at a council work session Jan. 3 that he met recently with Steuart Chaney who owns the land and was told the 600 acres that were put in perpetual preservation in 2009 cannot be disturbed. Frazer says he learned that getting permits for a trail will be almost impossible. Chaney put the land between North Beach in Calvert County and Rose Haven in Southern Anne Arundel County into preservation to create a long-term Forest Interior Dwelling (FID) Bird Habitat. Birds known to nest in the area include the Wood Thrush, Acadian Flycatcher, Red-Eyed Virio, and Kentucky Warbler. Frazer had earlier in the year had outlined his dream to connect the new North Beach Wetlands Overlook Park with Rose Haven with a path similar to the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail. However, the Chesapeake Beach Trail does not force its way through wetlands, staying along the edge of Fishing Creek. Frazer said, “It has become pretty clear that if we are to get cooperation, we’re going to have to alter the path, from which we had originally envisioned, with the trail head near Herrington Harbour.” Chaney owns the Herrington on the Bay eco-resort and marina complex as well. Instead, Frazer said a trail might one day be constructed along Walnut Avenue from the Wetlands Park to Rose Haven. “People from Holland Point are thinking now, we could make it if we could squeeze in an eight-foot trail border on west side of (Rt.) 261, so that bikers, joggers, pedestrians could enter on the sidewalk on Bay Ave.” And he said that perhaps a very short hiker trail from the pier at the wetlands park could be built to make it possible for residents of Burnt Oaks to have an over land
access point. But Frazer added that it would be difficult getting the permits necessary to link the wetlands park to Bay Avenue with a trail. One resident whose property would be affected said, “Mr. Mayor, you hit nail on the head. It would be nice to connect, but I can tell you there will be opposition…. because you’d have to put it (the trail) in people's back yards along the edge of the marsh.” He promised a fight. “I live down there. We’ve done it once, we will do it once again. So we would hope that you carefully weigh it.” More on Flooding Council Member Gwen Schiada says that in a recent meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers on a solution to persistent flooding in the north end of town, they were told that there is money and that North Beach is at the “top of the list.” The project could include enlarging the culvert under Rt. 261 between the wetlands and Walton beach, adding another culvert, building breakwater offshore to limit wave action causing erosion, mitigating phragmites, and raising the roadway. Frazer said there could also be the addition of a “living shoreline.” The funding formula would probably be a 75 – 25% share of government money and local funds. Frazer said he was certain that, “Our representatives can make a case for this being a high-priority stretch of land and maybe within a year, we can see some improvements.” Frazer said the town is still also considering building a dike, or “berm,” along the wetlands and former Walton property to help control flooding of residents’ yards and homes. However, he admitted that the town still needs to get easements from “19 or 20 or so” property owners before it could happen, and that all would need to agree because a dike won’t work unless it’s continuous.
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The Town of North Beach is moving forward with plans to develop a new “passive” park at 3rd and Bay Avenue on property it recently bought. The .7 acre parcel is five lots wide. From the 1970's to present, it’s been vacant. Prior to 1970's, it was the site of the former Calvert Hotel. Builder Van Metre of Virginia had previously planned to build condos, then townhouses there, but scrapped the plans and sold the parcel to the town last year. Recently mature trees and shrubs on the land were cut down. At a council work session Jan. 3, Mayor Mark Frazer instructed Town Engineer John Hoffman to advertise for bids
for companies qualified to design a park at the site, along with asking for fee structures. At a meeting late last year, the council asked for public input on what they’d like to see at the park. Frazer said most residents supported the idea of benches, artwork and sculptures, and possibly a water fountain. Frazer and Hoffman indicated there could be more discussion about the park at the regular council meeting this month and that a special Saturday meeting, or charrette, open to residents may also be scheduled to gain more input. Actual development of the new park is expected to begin sometime in the spring.
Anne Arundel Envisions New Parks By Diane Burr
can do it. But there are no immediate plans,” Anthony says. He adds, “We’re not closed to the idea. But the Chesapeake Beach Rail Trail – currently there are no dedicated funds at this point. Just off Route 4, north of Wayson’s Corner, the wreck of the USS Scorpion from the War of 1812 has been located. Anthony says there’s been some talk of building an observation deck at the site, along with interpretive signage, but the problem again is a lack of money. “There’s nothing definitive. I’m aware of it, and it’s probably something we’d support if there was a grassroots effort. We need a community or grassroots group to pick up the cause. We’re open to looking at anything that enhances public awareness of natural resources, especially cultural heritage. But no one is taking the baton and running for it.” He adds, “This is something we can do in-house as far as getting the right folks to the table, we can do these sorts of projects within.” He’d also like to see development of a new athletic complex, especially accessible to residents in South County. There are needs for both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. “That’s something (an indoor facility) that at this point that does not exist. We recognize there’s a shortage of multi-purpose fields, and an expansion of several sports organizations and they want tournaments. Annapolis and south could support one general complex. We now have a collection of small community parks, but we’ve outgrown those, we have parking issues, and no room for expansion. There are a few potential sites we’re looking at, but nothing concrete at moment,” Anthony explains. One possible site they’re considering is the former Sands Road Landfill in Lothian. Anne Arundel County acquired 125 acres there in 2004, but because of traces of arsenic and gases, Anthony says they must monitor it “for a couple more years” before any sports or park facilities could be built there. “We need a strong non-profit or a sports organization to push for it,” he adds. Currently, all that has been put at the site is a parking area and a few basketball hoops. A series of smaller projects, however, will go through this year. “We’re looking at rehabbing current facilities, and replacing some lights. For example, the lights at Southern Middle School. That project will be done in 2013 at their baseball fields.” Anthony says the cost is between $250,000 to $300,000.
The Parks and Recreations Department of Anne Arundel County is releasing its Master Plan and many proposed projects are in our area. However, Rick Anthony, Director of Recreation & Parks says there’s just one problem: not enough money. One of the highest priorities is a new public boat ramp in South County that would provide free public access to the water. Anthony says, “There’s a committee working closely with the department to do an inventory of public access. We have Fort Smallwood in North County, Sandy Point in the Annapolis area, which is a State Park, and another one in Annapolis City. But logically, we want to balance having ramps in all parts of the county. So we need a ramp in South County,” he says. “The most expensive option would not be to build one from scratch. It may be more logical for us to acquire a private marina in the south county area, and then make it available to the public. So we’re looking at, and open to, potential acquisitions, purchases in primarily the area from Deale to Edgewater,” Anthony says. “There are quite a few ‘semi-public’ ramps with fees associated. But they’re privately owned. And there are several community piers that allow only community boats owner by people who live there. So there’s a barrier,” he adds. Anthony says his department is open and does not really have a preference as to whether the new ramp is directly on the Chesapeake Bay or a tributary. “One of the missions of the resolutions, whether it’s rivers, creeks, or streams, is to give more public to the water. With more access, we form partnerships with the community. People will be more conscious, supportive of needs of the Bay, conserving and cleaning it up. Watermen, enviromentalists, are very interested in finding us a public boat ramp,” Anthony says, adding that we’ll have to wait and see if that can happen in 2013. On one of the maps in the extensive Master Plan, clearly marked is an extension of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail through the old railroad right of way that parallels Rt. 260. The goal is to one day extend the trail through southern Anne Arundel County to Jug Bay/ Wayson's Corner and ending at Patuxent Wetlands Park. I asked Anthony if it means something since this is now showing up on the map. “No, it’s still on the back burner for a while. We just don’t want to take it out (of the plan). If the (funding) climate changes, and there’s a push from Calvert About the Author: Diane Burr is the owner and executive editor of the Chesapeake Current. or Prince Georges Counties, maybe we
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F.U.E.L. Event Revs Up Kids Dear Chesapeake Current readers, On December 8th at Patuxent High School, F.U.E.L. Empowerment Rally united area youth in grades 8through 12, who made a positive choice to have fun listening to live faith-based music and learn strategies to fire up their futures for success. F.U.E.L., which stands for Fire, Unite, Empowerment and Leadership, would not have been possible without all those who believed in the idea and stepped up to assist in making the event happen. Special thanks to Bishop Bus Service and Dwight Bishop for giving a monetary donation for T-shirts and providing bus service. Thanks to the Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, which also provided monetary support, guidance, and its nonprofit status, and to Steve Whalen of Lusby for his generous contribution. Thank you students for attending and sharing comments on the event’s evaluation form such as; “The singers were great,” “very organized,” and several “do this event again.” Yes, our plan is to make F.U.E.L. an annual event and to rally more of the community to come together to support positive youth development programs in Calvert. And thanks to parents and community members, and the Lusby Business Association, who all supported F.U.E.L. F.U.E.L., which also addressed abstinence from drugs, is thankful for being awarded a grant from Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, and for Lusby’s Community Bank and Edible Arrangements, and Tri-County Youth Bureau for donating funds. We greatly appreciate all the speakers and musicians who donated their time and talents to make the event a success including; musicians of Scattered Leaves of Huntingtown’s Chesapeake Church, Soul Soldiers of Lusby’s Church of God, and 2011 Patuxent High School graduate Liz Chambers. The speakers included featured speaker, Youth Pastor Dave Showalter of Lusby’s St. Paul United
Methodist Church, emcee Internet Radio DJ Kenny Levister, behavior intervention counselor Ryan Wright, 2000 Patuxent High School graduate Trayon Brady of DC College Access Program, Dana Langley of Southern Maryland College Access Network, and Katee Joyner of Tri-County Youth Bureau. And thank you to Audio Plus of Huntingtown for your professionalism and in-kind donation. You all made the event top notch! A shout out needs to go to the Calvert County Public Schools for seeing value in the event and granting service learning credit hours for attending students, and to Principal Nancy Highsmith and her administration, teachers and staff at Patuxent High School for their positive promotion and willingness to help. We would also like to thank those businesses that provided in-kind donations for door prizes; Lusby businesses Sneade’s Ace Home Center, Moe’s Southwestern Grill, Ledo Pizza, Dunkin Donuts and Play N Trade, and Prince Frederick businesses The Greene Turtle, Dream Weaver Cafe, Smoothie King, Three Brothers Pizza, Apex Cinemas and Educate and Celebrate. And, thanks to the Lusby businesses that hosted fundraisers for F.U.E.L.; Ledo Pizza, Roy Rogers, Papa John’s Pizza and Fran Scenes Gift Shop. Thanks to all of you for your commitment to supporting our youth. May we as parents, teachers and community members realize that “all children and our children.” For information or to support F.U.E.L. visit Facebook page Christian Talk Magazine or email shanaegray@rocketmail.com.
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Frankenstein Lives On! By Sid Curl Dear Chesapeake Current readers, All of us of Twin Beach Players (TBP) wish you a Happy New Year and a prosperous future in the coming year of 2013. We certainly found prosperity in our adopting the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland as our new home last year. We graciously thank the Town of North Beach and the Boys & Girls Club for allowing us to share in this building located on Dayton Ave. Also we thank the Chesapeake Current and the Bay Business Group as both of these organizations have been a great support for us to further develop theatre for the Twin Beaches area. But as always, it is our audiences that bring us the greatest pleasure. Those of you who attended Frankenstein by Mark Scharf in October for our scary Halloween production can now consider yourself a part of history as we are pleased to announce that the script of Frankenstein will be published in May 2013. It is another landmark for TBP is to find ourselves immortalized in Mr. Scharf’s script and of course Mark is terribly excited as well. For those of you who don’t know, Mark Scharf is Twin Beach Players’ Playwright in Residence, which means he is an artist of acceptance in the TBP family. We have produced three of Mark’s plays over our 14 seasons and we take great pride in having an association with such a talented local playwright. His Franekenstein script will be published this year by Pioneer Drama Service located in Centennial, CO. It will be available in book form and to perform with royalty payments towards Mark with Pioneer acting as agent. TBP of North Beach will be listed in the inside front page as the original production company of October 19, 2012 and the cast and staff will be listed with this page also. It is quite an honor. This will be Mark’s 13th published manuscript and also he is published in three compilations’ of monologs. Mark refers to Frankenstein, his newest work, as ‘the perfect storm.’ The TBP requested that Mark write a script that was factual to Mary Shelley’s classic. He read the book and began putting it to paper in April 2012. A month later, he sent us a draft of the first act. We liked what we read and encouraged Mark to continue. Two weeks later, he sent to us the finished script and upon reading it, we thought we were very fortunate to have such a great script in hand. In August, a group of actors came together to read the script aloud so the playwright can hear the words. With a limited number of changes, Mark was satisfied with what he heard. We held auditions, cast the roles and proceeded with rehearsals. The finished product
Playwright Mark Scharf. opened October 19 with a three-weekend run. Critics came to see Frankenstein and really liked what they saw. Mark thought being asked to write a script and get it to production, then to have a positive experience with the production staff and even more fortune in having it published was a very unusual situation. All of us in the cast and crew feel most fortunate to have been a part of this and hope that we have a future in producing more of Mark Scharf’s works. To read more about Mark and his work, Google ‘Scharf’ and ‘Wiki’ or scan the Current Code with your smart phone. On a side note: TBP just received word that Jeanne Louise, who you saw appear as Olive in The Female Odd Couple by Neil Simon, has been nominated for a Best Actress Award for Community Theatres by Maryland Theatre Guide for her performance. We are very proud of her and offer our congratulations for bringing such notice to TBP through her hard work. If you would wish to vote for Jeanne Louise, please go to mdtheatreguide.com and click on Voting Ballot: Community Theatre and scroll to #12 to place your vote next to her name. Then be sure to scroll to the bottom and click ‘done.’ It is not necessary to vote for the other categories for your vote for Jeanne to be counted. You can also scan this Current Code and vote for Jeanne on your phone. Thanks to all of those who support Twin Beach Players. About the Author: Sid Curl of Prince Frederick is President of the Twin Beach Players.
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The Chesapeake Beach Water Park is now scheduling interviews for the 2013 Season. Don't Delay! If interested, go to ChesapeakeBeachWaterPark.com and click on Employment Opportunities. We will be interviewing and hiring on a first come basis.
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Volunteer Opportunities Become a Docent Looking for a new and exciting way to volunteer? Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) in St. Leonard is recruiting docents for their 2013 class. If you are a lifelong learner who would like to interact with the archaeologists, educators, and historians who bring Southern Maryland’s past to life, this may be for you! This intensive program will provide you with in depth knowledge of the archaeology, history, and culture of southern Maryland with a specific focus on the land where JPPM sits today. You will also examine techniques and education strategies for engaging museum visitors in meaningful explorations of the past. The ten-week training course will begin January 23. Benefits: docents will receive volunteer benefits including a Friends of JPPM family membership, a 10% discount in the Show Barn Museum Shop, Friends' newsletter, and a discount on special event entry fees and workshops. The biggest benefit is the chance to work with some of Maryland's top experts who are preserving our Southern Maryland heritage through the JPPM programs. Call (410) 586-8500 for more info. Learn to be a Leader Leadership Anne Arundel is currently accepting applications for its Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a free program beginning January 19 for current and emerging grassroots leaders residing in Anne Arundel County. The academy provides residents with essential skill-based leadership training and important governmental and corporate connections to transform their communities. For more information or to download an application, go to http://leadershipaa.org/programs/neighborhood-leadership/ or contact Eric Edstrom at ericedstrom@leadershipaa.org. Join Team DNR The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking interested adults from all counties to become TEAM (Teaching Environmental Awareness in Maryland) volunteers. Their mission is to educate students about the Chesapeake Bay, some coastal and Bay marine creatures, and Maryland streams. Volunteers should have an out-going personality and a strong desire to help students understand and care for their natural environment. No prior teaching experience is necessary. Volunteers should also have their own transportation. For more information about TEAM DNR, visit dnr.maryland.gov/education/teamdnr.
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Pets Meet Petals! Hi, I'm Petals. I'm a little shy, but I warm up to you very quickly. I was brought to the HSCC because I have the best smile ever. I am so happy to see people that I can't help but to roll over for them and grin! I love all people, including children. I can get along well with cats, and play well with some dogs, but larger, more energetic dogs may frighten me a little. I do have a very silly side once you get to know me and I promise to make you laugh. I am also house trained and know basic obedience. I'm a pretty fun dog, but what I really need now, is a home. For more information, please go online to: HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or visit all the animals available in person at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. Phone: (410) 257-4908. Be sure to say you read about this pet in the Chesapeake Current! Mittens Mittens is a soft, black and white domestic short hair cat, an altered female, with unusual white whiskers. She is about a year old. Her owner unfortunately had to give her up for adoption.
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Kira is a black and white, mixed-breed, Australian Cattle Dog, a female, estimated to be about a year old.
Misty Misty is a beautiful gray domestic short hair cat, an altered female. She’s estimated to be about five years old.
For more information about these or any of the many other lovable animals currently needing homes, contact Anne Arundel County Animal Control at (410) 222-8900. Be sure to say you saw them in the Chesapeake Current! (Note: Animal Control is now closed on Mondays). Every Thursday from noon to 3:00 p.m., Anne Arundel County Animal Control offers a low cost rabies vaccination clinic. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats must be in carriers. Be sure to bring a bowl and water for your animal to drink while you wait in line. This clinic is for Anne Arundel County residents only and proof of residence will be required. Call (410) 222-8900 for more info.
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in his younger days bowling. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan and was excited to see them make it into the play offs. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Jerri Lynn Allen, age 66, of North Beach died December 27, 2012 in Washington, DC. She was born September 19, 1946, in Washington, DC to Michael and Vivian Casper. She was the receiving manager at K-Mart in Prince Frederick for 21 years. All loved her. She enjoyed all animals, especially her Katherine Carter, 70 dog Peewee. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 Katherine Mae years, James Allen; daughter, April Briggs and Carter, 70, of her husband, Larry, of Lusby and son, Guy Cheltenham, MD Allen and his wife, Kristin, of Chesapeake passed away December Beach; grandchildren, Nicholas, Ashley and 28, 2012 at Doctors Madilynn; brothers Michael Casper of Waldorf Hospital in Lanham. and David Casper of Prince Frederick. Katherine was Interment was private. A Celebration of born January 28, 1942 Life will be held in the spring. to Golden Vance and Memorial Contributions can be made to: Mary Olive (Harmon) Tri-County Animal Shelter, 6707 Animal Anderson in Shelter Rd., Hughesville, MD 20637. Arrangements provided by Raymond- Stevenson, MD. She moved to Prince George’s County as a child and graduated from Frederick Wood Funeral Home, Dunkirk. Sasscer High School in 1960. She married Ernest “Teddy” Carter in Washington, D.C., Leroy Beach, 73 also in 1960. They resided in Upper Marlboro until moving to Dunkirk in 1964. Leroy Francis Katherine enjoyed crafts and operated a Beach, age 73, of ceramic studio in Dunkirk where she taught Chesapeake Beach classes as well. She also enjoyed Square Dancing passed away December and was the Assistant Director of Guys and 22, 2012 at Calvert Dolls Square Dance Group from 1968 until the Memorial Hospital in mid- 1980’s. Katherine and Teddy moved to Prince Frederick. Cheltenham in 1986. He was born Katherine enjoyed spending time with her May 29, 1939 in family especially her grandchildren, great Washington, D.C. to grandchildren and her “million dollar dogs,” William Francis and four tiny toy poodles. Margaret (Haire) Beach. Leroy was employed by Surviving are her beloved husband Ernest Long Fence Company in Capitol Heights, MD. “Teddy” Carter of Cheltenham, MD; devoted He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. children Vickie Lee Marshall of Cheltenham, Leroy was preceded in death by wives William “Buddy” Carter and his wife Anne of Shirley V. Beach and Terri Ann Gammon. Huntingtown, and Jeffrey “Charlie” Matthews He is survived by children Bob Beach of and his wife Karen “Alley” Davison of King Owings, Tommy Beach of Chesapeake Beach, George, VA; nine grandchildren; five great Michelle Twigg of Chesapeake Beach, and Sean, grandchildren; four sisters, Carolyn Tucker and Shyanne and Shane Gammon, all of Louisiana. her husband John of Upper Marlboro, Mary Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, one Jane Smith and her husband Ronald, Robin great-grandson and sisters Debbie and Carol Rawlings and Wanda Anderson, all of Prince Beach, both of Delaware. Frederick. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled Interment was at Southern Memorial arrangements. Gardens in Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 800, Washington, Michael Bello, 80 D.C. 20004. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled Michael A. Bello, Jr., age 80, of arrangements. Dunkirk, was born Bill Chenault, 85 May 15, 1932 and passed away Dec. 30, 2012 at his home with William Sherhis family by his side. man Chenault, Sr., age He was a retired Lt. of 85, of Lusby, passed the Metropolitan away on December 17, Police Dept. 2012 in the BurnettHe was the Calvert Hospice beloved husband of Freda Bello and loving House, Prince Frederfather of Kirk Munitz his wife Leslie, Michael A. ick. Bello, III his wife Tina, and Tina Bello-Cheri He was born and her husband Tony. He was the grandfather January 20, 1927 in of Sophia and Angelina Bello. He is also Booneville, Missouri survived by other family and friends. to the late Isaac Dewey and Ona King Chenault. Formerly of Hyattsville, Mr. Bello moved Bill and his wife, Helen loved to bowl and were to Dunkirk about eight years ago. He was a very active for numerous years in various member of Jesus The Good Shepherd Catholic bowling leagues; he enjoyed playing cards and Church and a former member of the Hyattsville was also involved in a number of different pool Knight of Columbus. leagues. He retired from the Metropolitan Police William is survived by his wife Helen Department in 1974. During his time on the Marie Dixon Chenault of Lusby; sons, William force, he received several ‘policeman of the S. Chenault, Jr. of Huntingtown, Leroy Rosier month’ awards and a ‘policeman of the year’ Chenault and his wife Nancy of Wheaton, MD award. He also appeared in the documentary and Robert Chenault of Westover, MD; eight film, “Nine Lives of Marion Barry.” While grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; working with the Metropolitan Police he served brother Lyle Chenault of Booneville, MO; on the security details of all presidents from John brother-in-laws, John Albert Dixon, Ralph F. Kennedy to Richard M. Nixon. Anthony Dixon and his wife Sarah and Paul His hobbies included fishing, boating and Russell Dixon and his wife Diane; sister-in-law
Doris Cecelia Dickinson and her husband Russell. He is also survived by a dear friend Rosemary Marra. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Marie Kathy Hightman; brothers Sammy and Milton Chenault; sister Bessie Marie Chenault; daughter-in law Linda Lou Chenault; brothers-in-law William Herbert Dixon, Jr., George H. Dixon, Frances A. Dixon and Harry J. Dixon and his sisters-in-law, Shirley C. Dixon, Elizabeth A. Dixon and Aurora Dixon. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Memorial contrinbutions may be made to: Stallings - Williams American Legion Post #206, P.O. Box 428, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732.
Alice Coleman, 82 Alice Mary Coleman, 82, of Chesapeake Beach passed away January 1, 2013 at South River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater, MD. She was born July 20, 1930 in Atlas, PA to Albert and Mildred (Taney) Simmons. She was raised in Pennsylvania and attended public schools. Alice moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1950 and was employed by C & P Telephone Company as a telephone operator for 25 years, retiring in 1981. She married Melvin E. Coleman on June 21, 1967 and they have lived in Chesapeake Beach for the past forty years. She was a member of the Stallings-Williams Post 206 American Legion Auxiliary, and the St. Anthony’s Church Ladies of Charity. Alice was outgoing, loved life, enjoyed shopping, and being with her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband Melvin E. Coleman, and children David Dallatore and wife Marlene of Las Vegas, NV, Robert L. Dallatore and wife Denise of Fleming, FL, and Debbie McBride of Milton, FL. Also surviving are two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a sister Annamay Londergan of Newark, OH. Entombment is at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Joseph Dent, 76 Joseph Alexander Dent, known to most as “Baby Joseph” was born to the late Eliza Gross Dent and Joseph Dent, Sr. on March 19, 1936. He passed away Dec. 20, 2012. Joseph was educated in Calvert County public schools. Although he never married or had any children of his own, he was still known as a father, uncle and babysitter to a host of his nieces and nephews. Joseph worked at the Virginia Saw Mill from the age of 17 until he was injured on the job. When he was able to work again, he worked at the Warren Denton Oyster House and continued his employment there until retirement. Joseph was a longtime member of the Auxiliary at the Solomon’s Rescue and Fire Department. He could often be found in the kitchen keeping the dishes cleaned and the ladies smiling! His knack for prompting laughter
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whenever he was around, among his many other attributes, will surely be missed by many! Joseph leaves to cherish his fond memories four sisters, Mary Gross (Parran), Rachel Johnson, Catherine Johnson, and Elizabeth Graham; one brother, Wilbur Dent (Ann); Godchild, LaTrice Broome; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation and services were held at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church in Huntingtown. His final resting place is Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Dick Dial, 75 Richard Lee “Dick” Dial, age 75, of Huntingtown, passed away on December 24, 2012 at his home. Dick was born on February 17, 1937 in Barboursville, WV to the late Frank Dial and Clarice Meadows Dial. He retired from the Department of Defense after working 37 years. He played the guitar and was the lead singer in a band called the Country Tones that played music in and around the area for many years. Dick enjoyed anything to do with the water; fishing and crabbing were two of his favorite pastimes. He is survived by his wife, Anna L. Dial, father of Steven R. and his wife Joanne Dial, of Wye Mills, MD, the late Leslie C. Richardson and grandfather of Rebecca and Garrett Richardson. He is also survived by his mother, Clarice Dial of Barboursville, WVA, and sisters Debra Clark and Thelma Cabell, both of Barboursville WVA. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements. Interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens in Port Republic. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1041 Route #3 North Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054
Linda Estep, 57 Linda Lou Estep, age 57, of Huntingtown, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2012 at her home. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Keith Estep, her loving daughter, Jeannie, her husband, Jiggs Knowles, Sr. and grandsons; Jiggs, Jr. and Keifer Knowles. Linda grew up in Morningside, MD where she was one of fourteen children. She is preceded in death by her father and mother; Lawrence and Mary Nichols, sister Betty Lukacsina and brothers Joe and Jerry Nichols. She is survived by brothers John, Jack, James and Jimmy Nichols, as well as sisters Shirley Lynch, Mary Taylor, Helen Nichols-Richardson, Dottie Fletcher, Lydia Duncan and Judy Barragan, as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members. Linda lived in Huntingtown for over 13 years. She loved to play with her dog and cat, enjoyed gardening, swimming in the pool, and her “girls day out.” Above all, her family and grandchildren were foremost in her life. Friends are welcome to join the family to celebrate Linda’s life at her memorial/repass, January 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 126, 1725 Berry Lane, Forestville, Maryland 20747. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Dorothy Farrall, 73 Dorothy Louise Farrall, age 73, of Lothian passed away January 1, 2013 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. She was born July 31, 1939 in Brandywine to Harry and Eddie (Kelly) Harris. Dorothy was raised in Mitchellville and attended Frederick Sasscer High School. She married Clarence Stanley Farrall on April 30, 1958. They lived in Kentland, MD, on a farm in Upper Marlboro and have lived in Lothian for the past 30 years. Dorothy owned and operated Dorothy’s Country Market in Wayson’s Corner. She enjoyed running her market, spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and watching birds at her home. Dorothy is survived by her husband Clarence Stanley “Pete” Farrall, Sr.; children Fuzzy Farrall and wife Kim of Port Republic, Regina Farrall of Lothian, and Brenda Farrall Cusato and husband Tony of Lothian. Also surviving are grandchildren Clay and Pam Farrall, Jason and Melissa Langeluttig, Ammie Fox, and A.J. and Kelly Cusato; eight great-grandchildren and siblings Pauline Windsor of Upper Marlboro, Stanley Harris of Lusby, Robert Harris of Cheverly and Gene Kelly of Upper Marlboro. Dorothy was preceded in death by siblings, Manley, Nelson, Glen, and Earl Harris, Helen Bury and Joe and Susie Kelly. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment will be at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Chesapeake,455 Defense Highway, Annapolis MD 21401.
George Ferguson, 51 George Lloyd Ferguson Jr., age 51, of Harwood passed away December 21, 2012 at his residence. George was born January 4, 1961 to George Lloyd, Sr. and Linda Lou (Ridgley) Ferguson in Clinton, MD. He was raised in Deale and attended Deale Elementary, Southern Middle, and Southern High Schools. George was employed for the past 27 years as a maintenance mechanic at Malcolm Grow Hospital at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, MD. He had also previously worked for a family-owned
construction business. George married Teresa Ann Higgs on July 25, 1997 and made their home in Harwood. In his spare time, George enjoyed fishing, collecting guns and designer knives. He was a handyman who enjoyed tinkering and remodeling, and also playing with his dog, Sassy. George was preceded in death by his mother Linda. He is survived by his wife Teresa Ann Ferguson of Harwood; father George L. Ferguson, Sr. of Churchton; sons George L. Ferguson III and wife Crystal of Crownsville, MD and James David Leonard II of Harwood; sisters Susan Sturgell and husband Billy of Friendship, Tina Simmons and husband Larry of Myrtle Beach SC, Lisa Gribble of Friendship, Janet Busick and husband John of Churchton, Sandra Leech and husband Hank of Dunkirk; and brothers Daniel Ferguson, Sr. and wife Cecelia of Manassas, VA, and Kenneth Ferguson, Sr. and wife Heidi of Deale. He is also survived by grandchildren, Jordan Riggleman, Lilly Leonard, Trinity and Kiara Ozment, and George L. Ferguson IV. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens in Port Republic. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1041 Route #3 North Building A, Gambrills MD 21054.
Thomas Foster, 64 Thomas Foster, age 64, of Huntingtown passed away December 30, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was born December 7, 1948 in San Angelo, TX to Thomas Andrew and Louise Anne (Rechtien) Foster. Thomas has lived in Texas, St. Louis, MO, and Arizona and had spent the past 17 years in Calvert County. He served in the U.S. military. Thomas married Arlene Taguesa Tactay on June 26, 2009 and they lived in Huntingtown. He was employed as a truck driver for Sully and Sons Excavating and in his leisure time, he enjoyed watching hockey. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Arlene Taguesa Foster, a daughter Kylie Laine Nicole Foster of Owings and a son Brian Thomas Foster of St. Louis, MO. Also surviving are a sister Virginia Severino and brothers Matt and James Severino all of St. Louis, MO. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Barbara Gray, 78 Barbara Harlow Gray, age 78, died on December 18, 2012 at her daughter’s home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer. Barbara was born on January 1, 1934 to the late Gladys E. Sellers and Oscar F Harlow. She grew up in Cottage City, MD and graduated from Bladensburg High School Class of 1951 and recently attended her 61st High School Reunion. She met the love of her life, the late Charles Gray Jr. and they married on September 5, 1953. After raising their four children, they retired to North Beach where they were very active in the local community. She was active in the North Beach Garden Club, Northern Calvert Lions Club, North Beach Town Council, and volunteered with Bayside History Museum, and Meals on Wheels. When she was not active with one of her clubs or volunteering, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, walking the boardwalk and meeting her large group of friends every Wednesday for dinner. Barbara has lived for the past three years with her daughter’s family in Frederick, MD after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Barbara’s family would like to thank Hospice of Frederick County, especially Patty and Debbie for their support and compassion. Barbara is survived by four children; Warren Gray (and wife Melody) of Knoxville, MD, Mitchell Gray of Frederick, Beth Gray Teague (and husband Gregory) of Frederick, MD and Steven Gray of Hawaii. Four grandchildren and one great grandchild; Karen Teague of Frederick, Michael Gray (and wife Kelly and son Adam) of Plumas Lake, CA, Matthew Teague of Frederick, and Daniel Gray of Manassas VA. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Frederick County. Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick.
Jeannie Green, 70 Ruth Regina “Jeannie” Green, age 70, of Broomes Island , passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013, surrounded by her loving family after struggling valiantly with COPD and other medical complications. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 40 years, Raymond L. Green of Broomes Island, six children Robert Joseph Dow (Kelley) of Atlanta, GA; Sherry Lea Gold (Gary) of Dunkirk Terry Allen “Joe” Dow (Susan) of Hampton, VA; Jerry Dean Dow of Winston Salem, NC; Susan Lopez (Roy) of Lusby, and Gina Jafari (Jody) of St. Leonard, as well as fifteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; her sister Elsie Mae Robinson (Vernon) and four brothers: William “Sonny” Brady Jr. (Shirley), Thomas Walter Brady (Sandy), Milton Gary Brady and Robert Clark Brady (Wendy) as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents William Roland Brady Sr. and Ruth Virginia Brady, three sisters: Sara Eldridge, Lorena Mister and Jeannette Brady; and one brother James Edward Brady. Jeannie retired in 2008 after a highly successful career that included serving as the General Manager of The St. Mary’s Tide Newspaper in St. Mary’s County and then the Prince Frederick Recorder Newspaper in Calvert County. She loved the Redskins, MD blue crabs and to cook for her family. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.
Donald Grohs, 82 Donald Vincent Grohs, age 82, of St. Leonard, passed away on December 21, 2012 in St. Leonard. Donald was born on May 21, 1930 in Lynbrook, NY to the late John and Frances Grohs. Donald was a man that wore many hats. His first hat was that of a combat helmet when he enlisted in 1948 into the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. After serving his country, the next hat was that of a barber and was he ever proficient with a pair of scissors. Then, he was called to wear the Lord’s hat. Donald graduated from Trinity Seminary School in 1967, located in Columbus, OH. After becoming a Lutheran Pastor in his early 30’s, he and his family were able to minister to many families across the country finally settling in Baltimore. After a lengthy career as a Pastor he and his wife retired and moved to Calvert County 1995. He enjoyed retirement, and he would spend many hours in his flower and vegetable gardens. He also loved to crab on the Bay and enjoy the majestic views the Chesapeake had to offer. The one hat that fit him best was that of family man to his beloved wife, son, daughters, and grandson. He is survived by his wife Martha I. Grohs and their three children, John R. Grohs and wife Chris of Baltimore; Ellen Davis and her husband Ray of St. Leonard; Diane Friel and husband Mark of Baltimore. He is also survived by his grandson, Tristan. Arrangements were entrusted to the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic.
Caryn Hammett, 33 Caryn Lynne Gee Hammett, age 33, of Dunkirk, passed away December 15, 2012. Caryn was born January 1, 1979 to John and Doris Gee in Prince Frederick, MD. She was raised in Southern Anne Arundel County and graduated from Southern High School in 1996. Caryn was happily employed and loved her job as an office manager for a law firm in Annapolis. Outside of work, Caryn had numerous hobbies, but first and foremost was being a loving mother to her daughter, Kendall. In addition to raising Kendall, Caryn loved her family and friends. Whether it was having fun at the family pool, helping to host a party, or watching Sunday football, her focus was on everyone else. She took great pleasure in knowing that everyone that she loved so much was happy. Her fondest memories weren’t elaborate trips but enjoying good
conversation and laughs with those she held close. Caryn’s dreams were always big but her feet were always grounded. Caryn is survived by her daughter, Kendall, her parents John and Doris Gee, her brother John Gee II and his girlfriend Kelly Donahue, grandmothers Patricia Gee and Lorraine Lutz, and a multitude of family and friends. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to: Kendall Hammett, c/o Community Bank of Tri County, P.O. Box 373, Dunkirk MD 20754.
Bernice Harris, 91 Bernice Evelyn Harris, a resident of Calvert County, transitioned from earthly life to heavenly glory on Christmas Day, December 25, 2012 surrounded by her family. Bernice was born in Paris, MD on May 18, 1921 to the late Cephas Randall, Jr. and Helen V. Rawlings Randall. She was the eldest of five children. She later married Gilbert Franklin. From that marriage she gave birth to Nathaniel Eugene Franklin. Then one day she was looked upon by Preston Harris. He took her hand, gave her his love and from that marriage six children were born. (Preston Harris preceded her in death on May 1, 2008). She was a homemaker much of her life-loved cooking, caring for her husband, children, and grandchildren. When Bernice could no longer cook her meals she would ask a couple of her nieces, her grandson and her daughter, Myrtle to cook her favorite dishes. She would tell you if your cooking did not taste good and when it did! Ask her granddaughter, Corinda. Bernice was a very generous and giving person. She gave to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and others. She would give her last knowing that the Lord would bless her. Bernice grew up in a Christian atmosphere. As children, she and her sisters used to sing at church while their brother played the guitar. Her mother made their clothes for all occasions. As an adult, Bernice rededicated her life to the Lord. She loved to worship and praise God. She loved to sing and play the piano. Bernice loved to travel. She and her husband did a lot of traveling in their younger years. With her daughter Earlene driving, she attended RW Schambach Camp meetings, Benny Hinn meetings, National Church of God, and many more. Bernice watched God TV and other Inspirational channels daily. She loved the Lord and was bold enough to tell you that she was going to remain in her home until she went home to be with the Lord. Bernice was a woman of faith which made her a strong woman. She was a very
special lady. Those that had a special bond with Bernice knew the love she had for them. Bernice was an avid Bible reader-favorite, Psalm 91. She lived by Psalm 91 daily. Bernice encouraged many people and sometimes would end her conversation by saying read Psalm 91. Who would have ever known that once she reached the age of 91 she would depart this life! Bernice transitioned from earth to heaven leading the way for her seven children: Nathaniel (Pat), Earl, Earlene, Jewell (Jimmy), Myrtle (Michael), Gretchen and David. Her legacy also includes 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Brother and sisters, Thomas Randall, Mary Kent and Mattie Watkins preceded her in death; one sister, Dorothy Adams; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of other family members and friends who will cherish and share her lifetime memories. Visitation and services were held at Dunkirk Baptist Church. Her final resting place is Carroll Western Cemetery in Prince Frederick. Sewell Funeral Home handled arrangements.
James Hitchcock, 55 James Michael Hitchcock, age 55 of Huntingtown, was born in Barberton, OH in 1957 to the late Patrick and Lois Hitchcock. He was one of three children. Jim grew up in Ohio until joining the Air force. Jim married his wife, Chris when he was just 18 years old; they had their first son, James, while stationed in Mississippi. Jim was a Staff Sgt in the Air force and was transferred to Andrews Air Force Base. Jim and Chris made their home in Upper Marlboro, and added three other children into their family; Justin, Heather and Kelly. During this time, Jim worked at Pax River and Clinton Computer until leaving there and relocating the family to St. Leonard and following his passion; cars. Jim opened his own family owned and operated automotive company in 2001. He took great pride in teaching each of his children about his love of cars. Even his girls can change their oil. Jim and Chris were also founding members of a car club. Jim enjoyed motorcycles and drag racing. Jim was extremely family-oriented. He was the “comedian” of the family; the grandchildren especially enjoyed his Donald Duck impersonations. Jim also “never knew a stranger,” and he had an innate willingness to help all people. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Chris Hitchcock; children; James Paul (Holly) Hitchcock , Justin Patrick (Nicole) Hitchcock, Heather Eileen (Nick) Harris and Kelly Lynn Hitchcock; grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Alyssa, Kayla, Tristen, Sophia, Patrick, Logan and Avery (arriving early next year); siblings, Duane Hitchcock and Brenda Horvath. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled funeral arrangements. Interment will take place at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD.
Doris Horstkamp, 90 Doris Loraine Horstkamp, age 90, of Chesapeake Beach passed away January 7, 2013 at the Burnett – Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. She was born October 22, 1922 in Roanoke, VA to George W. and Annie Marie (Long) Gibbs. Doris was educated in Roanoke schools and after graduation, moved to Washington, DC where she was employed as a secretary. Doris married Thomas E. Horstkamp on August 22, 1941 in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Washington, DC. The couple resided in
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Washington where they raised their family. At the age of 60, Doris went back to work as an office manager for Prime Electric, a family electrical contracting business. Doris moved to Chesapeake Beach after her husband passed away in 2008. She attended St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach. Doris was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the American Legion Auxiliary. Doris enjoyed designing and sewing clothes but she was mainly a devoted and dedicated wife and mother. Surviving are her three sons Thomas E. Horstkamp, Jr. and his wife Susette of Greenbelt, James D. Horstkamp and his wife Kathleen of Silver Spring, and Michael K. Horstkamp and his partner Michael Parrish of Chesapeake Beach; five grand children, Beth Fricke and her husband David, Tracy Hahn and her husband Phil, James Horstkamp and his wife Hana, Thomas E. Horstkamp, III and his wife Donna and Karen Isailovic and her husband Victor; thirteen great grandchildren, Daniel, Zachary, Christopher, Katie, Ana, Jake, Madeline, Marion, David, Luke, Nick, Henry and Ava. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in North Beach. Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Burnett Calvert Hospice House, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick MD 20678.
Donald Hurley, 63 Donald Preston Hurley Sr. was granted his angel wings on December 27, 2012 at the age of 63. His final days were spent surrounded by family. Donald was born April 11, 1949 in Chesapeake Beach to Charles and Inez Hurley. He was a loving father and a loyal friend who loved to make people laugh. He was fond of traveling, and always had a colorful story to share about his adventures. When not traveling, he could be found doing other things he loved such as cooking, fishing, and reading. Donald is survived by his wife, Lillian, his daughter Donnise, his son Donald, and his stepdaughter Tina; his grandchildren Jordon, Arianna, and Asia; his brothers Wilbur, Amos, Eugene, Charles, Mansfield, Ronald, and Leland; his sisters Joyce, Darlene, and Susie; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Kermit, and sister-in-law Patricia. Donald met many people on his journey of life. He will be deeply missed by all. Visitation and services were held at St. Edmond's UM Church in Chesapeake Beach. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Merten Meader, 89 A Cemetery Service is scheduled for Monday, January 14, at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Myer Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA for Merten L. Meader, who was born January 11, 1923 and passed away September 29, 2012. Merten was a resident of Port Republic for the last 22 years and a member of the First Lutheran Church in Huntingtown. Merten was a pilot and a retired member of the United States Air Force. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Cora Florence William Howard Jones was the second Krell, age 82, of North of 14 children born to Beach, passed away Lawrence Shafer Jones December 25, 2012 at and Alverta Gross the Burnett - Calvert Jones on August 15, Hospice House in Prince 1916. On Saturday, Frederick. December 29, 2012, Bill was born May after an extended stay 11, 1930 in Tamaqua, at the South River PA to Howard William Rehabilitation Center and Anna (Morgan) in Edgewater, MD, Cora changed her address Krell. He attended local schools and graduated from to Heaven. Tamaqua High School in 1948. Bill enlisted in the Cora, who was known as feisty, Army on July 15, 1948, and married Joan Tennant independent, outspoken, courageous, and in Tamaqua on November 20, 1948. Upon his goodhearted (she was also known for her discharge from the Army he attended Ohio State yodeling) left her Calvert County home at the and Case Western Reserve Universities both in age of 18. She went to Washington, DC to Ohio. work as a housekeeper, where she worked for After college Bill became a fundraiser for one family for more than 50 years. Lutheran Layman’s Movement working throughout While Cora was a stalwart worker, she had the United States. He later joined the staff of Upper fun too. On her day off, “back in the day”, she New York Synod in Syracuse, NY, the Community was known to go to three movies, a live Chest of Greater Cincinnati, United Way of Quad performance of song and dance at the Howard Cities in Rock Island, IL, before retiring to Kinston, Theater and a stop-in at a swinging cabaret. She NC. He then became the director of the United was fortunate enough to live in an era where Way in Kinston and directed flood relief efforts in stars like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Kinston after hurricanes and tornadoes devastated Mom’s Mabley, Lena Horne, Nat King Cole the town. Bill retired and moved to North Beach in and numerous others were easy to come by. In 2005. her later life, she had friends who introduced He was preceded in death by his parents and a her to stars and celebrities; she had pictures sister, Jean Krell. taken with some, including Elizabeth Taylor. Bill is survived by his wife Joan R. Krell; a Her spiritual life for her first ten years in daughter Linda Ann Krell both of North Beach; two D.C. was supported at the Craig Memorial sons William H. Krell, Jr. and his wife Jeanne and Community Church in Chapel Oaks, MD; the Glenn D. Krell and his wife Karen both of Virginia same church in which her sister Sadie remains Beach, VA; seven grandchildren Scott, David, a member. Since 1981, she was a faithful Michael, Jason, Ryan, Rachel and Brian Krell; seven member of Palisades Community Church in great grandchildren; a brother Arnold Krell and his NW Washington, DC. She embraced this wife LaMae of White Marsh, MD and a sister church by serving in many capacities: usher, Carolyn F. Tanner of Arlington, VA. member of the social committee, and member Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled of the executive board. She was a big fundraiser arrangements. for the church and led a campaign to buy an A funeral service was held at St. Nicholas industrial stove for it, which is still in use Lutheran Church in Huntingtown. Interment is at today. Sky - View Memorial Park at Tamaqua PA. Cora leaves to cherish her memory four Memorial contributions may be made to: sisters: Sadie Coates, Mary Claggett, Alice Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2101 Carey Carroll and Clarice Hall; five brothers, Oscar Road, Kinston NC 28504. Jones (Lucy), Lawrence Jones (Dorothy), James Jones (Dorothy), Robert Jones (Ida) and Bob McClain, 73 Lambertine Jones. She also leaves a multitude of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Robert John She was preceded in death by her mother “Bob” McClain, age 73, and father, Alverta and Lawrence Jones; sisters, of Chesapeake Beach Annie Robinson, Ruth Gray, Ruby Chase and passed away December Grace Rawlings; and brother Asbury Smith. 20, 2012 at Calvert Visitation and services were held at St. Memorial Hospital in Edmond's UM Church in Chesapeake Beach. Prince Frederick. Her final resting place is the church’s cemetery. He was born Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick February 4, 1939 in handled arrangements. Altoona, PA to Paul
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and Emily McClain. Bob was raised in Altoona and graduated from Altoona Area High School. Upon graduating, Bob served in the United States Marine Corps. He married Marjorie Kay Weyer on October 21, 1958 and they lived in Altoona, and later moved to Northern Virginia. Bob was employed at Hessick Oil Company as a service manager, retiring in 2001. Bob and Marjorie moved to Chesapeake Beach in 1976. He was a member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, where he served as Post Commander. Bob enjoyed gun collecting and spending time with his family. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and three children, Michael A. and Paula Jo McClain and Tammy L. Hilnbrand. He is survived by his loving wife Marjorie Kay McClain, a son William J. “Toby” McClain and wife Annette of Altoona, PA and a daughter Tina L. Deyarmin of Chesapeake Beach. Also surviving are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Ellen Meyer, 78 Ellen Louise Meyer, age 78, of Prince Frederick, was born August 10, 1934 and passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of 50 years of the late Raymond F. Meyer who passed away in 2002. She is the loving mother of Richard Meyer, Rodney Meyer his wife Sharon, Kathryn Meyer, Roger Meyer his wife Cynthia and the late Robert Meyer. She was the grandmother of Scott Meyer, Amanda Haigler, Kevin Meyer, Curtis Alsop, Brittany Meyer, Stephanie Meyer, Natalie Meyer, Christopher Meyer and AutumnLee Meyer. She is also survived by two great grandchildren; Sophie and Gabriel Meyer, other family and many friends. Her many hobbies included shopping, sewing, ceramics and reading. She loved NASCAR racing and was a big Jeff Gordon fan. As the wife of an Air Force NCO, she was able to experience different cultures as they were stationed around the world. She loved to travel and visit family and friends. She had always wanted to visit Hawaii and made that dream a reality in 2008. No matter where she was her family was foremost in her life. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Hugh Milne, 79 Hugh Graham Mitchell Milne, age 79, of Port Republic, passed away on December 25, 2012 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. He was born on December 2, 1933 in Dundee, Scotland to the late Robert and Betsy Milne. He served in the Royal Air Force and the Merchant Navy and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Scotland. He and his wife Helene started dating in Scotland when they were 15-years-old. They married on August 10, 1955, and in 1968 they came to America. Once here, Hugh started working for Merchant Metals in Bladensburg, where he supervised the making of fencing and worked till his early retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing, and was an avid Redskin fan, even watching them win the game just prior to his passing. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Helen J. Milne. He was the father of Sharon Hudson and her husband Wayne of Port Republic. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Kellie Hudson Morrison and her husband Danny of Chesapeake Beach, and great-grandson, Logan Hudson Morrison. A memorial service was held at Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic, which handled arrangements. Interment will be held at a later date in Waters Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, C/O Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Roland Plater, 91 R o l a n d Alexander Plater, Sr. was born May 9, 1921 in Sunderland. He was the fifth of seven children born to the late Florence Parker Plater and Earnest Alexander Plater and somehow, he earned the nickname “Big Baby.” He passed away Dec. 10, 2012 at age 91. He attended public schools in Calvert County then joined the Army at the age of 17. It was World War II and after bootcamp, he was sent to the Philippines. He worked as a communications technician and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Because his father had died…he sent money home to help his mother and younger
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John Ratcliff, 79 John S. Ratcliff, age 79, of Huntingtown was born Sept. 3, 1933 to Henry and Margaret Ratcliff of Mohegan, WV. He passed away Jan. 2, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Caroline Munaretto Ratcliff and the loving father of John S. Ratcliff, Jr. He is also survived by his siblings Angelo (Geraldine) Ratcliff, Cruiz (Lucille) Soto and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Ratcliff enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952. While stationed at Scott Field AFB, Cheyenne, WY in 1953 he obtained his G.E.D. He then furthered his education by training in cryptography, teletype, radio and telephone in Belleville, Ill. Then in 1969, he attended the New York Institute of Finance and became a licensed stock broker with the New York Stock Exchange in New York, NY. He went on to become the chief operations manager with DRS. During his lifetime, John was a world traveler. While serving with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, he traveled through Germany, Italy, Malta, Libya, Greece and Turkey. After leaving the military he continued to travel and visited Jamaica, Bahamas, New Mexico and several other places throughout the United States. Mr. Ratcliff had many artistic talents, including playing the piano and dancing. He was inducted with his wife, Caroline, into the National Boppers Hall of Fame, a national dance organization in 2001. He was known as a smooth dancer and became Vice President of the Maryland Hand Dance Club for a number of years and was head of numerous committees. In his 20’s John like to box. However in later years, John was an avid reader and fisherman. Friends will be received Tues. Jan. 15, 2013 from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A., 8200 Jennifer Lane (Route 4 and Fowler Road) Owings where funeral services will be held on Wed. Jan. 16, at 11:00am. Interment with military honors will follow at Maryland Veterans’ Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial contributions may be made in John’s Honor to Dare to C.A.R.E. Foundation: 2002 Medical Parkway, Sajak Pavilion, Suite 520, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Jack Revell, 77 John “Jack” William Revell, age 77, of Deale passed away December 7, 2012 at the Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood. He was born June 8, 1935 in Deale to John Daniel and Evelyn Lillian (Ford) Revell. Jack was raised in Deale and attended Deale Elementary and Southern High School in Lothian. Jack worked for the Federal Government as a steamfitter in Washington, D.C., retiring in 1990. He also worked part-time at Brownies Service Station in Deale, and after retirement worked as a carpenter superintendent for Peel Properties/Red Coats in Bethesda. Jack married Patricia Lee Derouen on December 31, 1955 and they made their home in Deale. He was a member of the Deale Volunteer Fire Department. In his leisure time, Jack enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia and sisters Alice Clark, Margaret Jane Clark and Hilda Revell. He is survived by daughters Robin E. Dunn and husband Bob of Deale, Lori J. Newman and fiancé Joey Petro of Deale, and Karen G. Panciocco and husband Paul of Preston, MD and a son Mark D. Revell of Deale. Also surviving are six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and a special friend Eligia Gonzolez and her daughter Veronica. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment was at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to: Deale V.F.D., 6007 Drum Point Road, Deale MD 20751
Betty Lou Sealey, 80 Betty Lou “Putsy” Sealey, 80, of Solomons passed away January 3, 2013 in Zephyrhills, FL. Betty Lou was born September 11, 1932 in Solomons, MD to the late Creston and Susie (Hardesty) Garner. She graduated from Calvert High School, class of 1949 and was married to her husband of 61 years in May 1951. Before moving to Zephyrhills, FL in 2010, Betty Lou lived all of her life in Calvert County where she raised six children. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, playing Bingo, cards, and board games. In her later years, she enjoyed working word puzzles and watching the Game Show Network. Betty Lou held several jobs throughout her life but dedicated most of her time to her family while serving many years in the Solomons Rescue Squad and Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary as a volunteer. Betty Lou was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Lusby. Betty Lou is survived her husband Robert “Bob” F. Sealey of Zephyrhills, FL, and by sons Gregory P. Sealey and wife Donna of Solomons, Marty J. Sealey and wife Kathie of Dunkirk, Bobby T. Sealey and partner Andrew Hutson of Milford, DE, Keith T. Sealey and partner Chris Barry of Huntingtown, and a daughter Robin K. Sealey of Williamsburg, VA. Also surviving are five grandchildren Toby, Joshua, Cory, Jody, and Ashley, two great grandchildren Alyssa and Blake, brothers Vernon Garner of Solomons, Gordon Garner of Lake George, FL, and Tilden Garner of Solomons. She was preceded in death by son Kevin W. Sealey, sisters Doris O’Neal, Elaine Duff, and Susanne Swann, and a brother Orville Garner.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004 or Calvert James B. Hospice, P.O. Box 838 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Shumaker of Frederick MD 20678. Huntingtown was born on June 12, 1933 to Jess Strayer, 20 Lester and Exie Shumaker of New Hope, Jessica Leigh NC. He passed away on Strayer, “Jess”, age 20 of Dec. 18, 2012 at the age Port Republic, passed of 79. away on December 31, He was the 2012 in Pasadena, MD. beloved husband of 52 She was born on years of Joe Anne Shumaker, and loving April 26, 1992 in Fairfax, brother-in-law of Ray B. Curl, Donna Lee Grisso and VA to Stacey Kent Strayer Patricia Ann Curl. He is also survived by nieces, and Linda Marie Slingluff nephews, cousins and other family and friends. Strayer. Jess was a 2010 James lived in Huntingtown for 23 years. He graduate of Calvert High retired as a Mechanical Engineer from Mineral School, where she was on the Cheerleading Squad. Pigments after 23 years of service. Jess is survived by her father, Stacy Kent Strayer, James played acoustic guitar and loved to listen her mother Linda Marie Slingluff Strayer, and sister, to country and bluegrass music. His other hobbies Jennifer Lynn Strayer. She is also survived by her included fishing, gardening, building birdhouses, grandfather, Bob Slingluff, her boyfriend Danny Cecil yard work and feeding the wildlife. In his down time, and his family and many aunts and uncles. he would watch old movies, especially ones with She is predeceased by grandparents, Ralph and Humphrey Bogart and Spencer Tracy. James was Loretta Strayer and Audrey Slingluff. also an Orioles fan however, when it came to football, Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled he would root for whichever team was winning. arrangements. Interment will be at Chesapeake Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic. arrangements. Interment was at Southern Memorial Memorial contributions may be made to: Gardens in Dunkirk. Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, P.O. Box 2104, Prince Frederick MD 20678.
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Ann Spigai, 73
Ann Hutchinson Spigai, age 73, of Chesapeake Beach passed away December 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN to Nicholas and Ethel Mae (Rives) Hutchinson. Ann moved to the Washington D.C. area with her family as a young child and was educated in Montgomery County schools. She graduated from Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing as a registered nurse in 1961. She married Joseph J. Spigai on May 18, 1974 in Washington, D.C. Joseph and Ann made their home in Montgomery County until moving to Chesapeake Beach in August 2010. Ann worked for Dr. Melvin Carter in Silver Spring for over 25 years. She was a member of Marvin Memorial Methodist Church in Silver Spring. Ann was an avid gardener and also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. Ann is survived by her loving husband, Joseph and by daughters Tracey McKirgan and husband Dan of Chesapeake Beach and Tara Cowe-Spigai and wife Kereth of Salem, MA. Also surviving are grandsons Daniel and Timothy McKirgan and a sister Judy Hershey and husband Rick of Birmingham, AL. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Jamie Truitt, 22 Jameson Castleman Truitt, “Jamie” of St. Leonard, age 22, passed away on December 16, 2012. A devoted father to MaryJane Truitt; he is also survived by her mother Nicole Truitt and beloved girlfriend Rachael Howes. He was the loving son of the late Chris Truitt and Alyson and Stuart Simmons. Adored brother of Matthew, Andrew and Brendan Truitt and Abigail and Stuart Simmons Jr. Cherished grandson of Judith and Lyle Britton; Richard and Barbara Stretch; Max and Susan Truitt; Charles and Elsie Simmons. Jamie was the biggest Redskin fan. He loved the beach and fishing, but more than anything else he loved his daughter, MaryJane. The sun and moon revolved around her and he spent his life trying to find ways to brighten her world. He was a protective older brother who was as fiery and brash as the Irish whiskey he was named after. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements. A Funeral Mass was held at Middleham Parish. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Jamie’s memory to Middleham & St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 10210 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby MD 20657.
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CURRENT EVENTS Museum Hosts Sustainability Series Want to learn what you can do to live more sustainably? The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) at Solomons is announcing that its 2013 PEM (Paleontology, the Environment, and Maritime History) talks will focus on ways of achieving a more Sustainable Chesapeake. All talks are on Thursday nights, and take place in the museum auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. They are free and open to the public. - Jan. 17 Rich Takas will talk about Living Shorelines. Takacs, who oversees habitat restoration activities for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Restoration Center for the Mid-Atlantic area, focuses his efforts on implementing living shoreline and large-scale oyster restoration projects. This talk will provide useful information and resources to shoreline property owners. - Feb. 7, Dr. Henry Miller presents an historical perspective with An Overview of Human Use of the Chesapeake through History. Described by Captain John Smith as “An Abundant and Fruitful Land,” the Chesapeake region is now facing serious environmental degradation. Using archaeology and history, Dr. Miller traces the impacts of human land use since colonial days. Dr. Miller is director of research programs at Historic St. Mary’s City. - Feb. 21 Jonathan McKnight presents Invasive Species in the Chesapeake. Jonathan McKnight, director of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Maryland Natural Heritage Program, will talk about the effect that they can have on native ecosystems, and the efforts being
taken to prevent, control, or eradicate them. - Mar. 21, Greg Bowen presents Buy Local: The Sustainable Food Movement. Greg Bowen, Director of Land Stewardship Solutions, will share the surprising progress and challenges in the local food movement in Southern Maryland. Representatives from local growers and markets will be on hand offering samples and information about where to locally sourced food. Come and meet local growers at 6:30, talk begins at 7:00 p.m. - Apr. 18, Dr. Ken Paynter presents Restoring Oysters to the Chesapeake. Dr. Ken Paynter is the director of the University of Maryland College Park's graduate program in Marine, Estuarine, Environmental Science (MEES) program, and the director of The Paynter Lab where he leads investigations in the physiological and ecological processes associated with life in the estuary. His main focus is on the biology, ecology, and restoration of the eastern oyster which plays a critical role in the overall health of the Bay. - Thursday, May 16, David Moyer presents What Is Sustainable Seafood? Knowing how to eat sustainably is a very tricky business these days, especially when it comes to seafood. Calvert Marine Museum’s curator for estuarine biology, David Moyer, can help you explore the world of sustainable seafood, the local seafood scene, and how to evaluate information and apply it to locally sourced seafood. Local watermen and seafood vendors will be on hand to talk about where you can get locally sourced seafood, and support your local watermen.
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Thru Jan 31 Love Animals, Love Art: Stop by Artworks @ 7th in North Beach in January for the 3rd Annual Calvert Animal Welfare League Fundraiser Show. Animal-themed artwork and artists will donate a percentage of their sales to CAWL. See cawlrescue.org or email at cawl@comcast.net.
Children’s Discovery Series: Winter Wonderland from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. Explore the winter woods on a naturalist-led hike. Animal tracks, tree holes, beaver chew and much more can be found if you know what to look for. Bundle up for an outdoor adventure. For families with children 6 years and older. Registration is required for all programs. Call (410) 741-9330 or e-mail programs@jugbay.org.
Thru Feb. 24 Marc Castelli: The Art of the Waterman at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons. Exhibit featuring 23 paintings by renowned Chesapeake artist Marc Castelli, on loan from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michael’s, MD. (410) 326-4640 or Annmariegarden.org.
Country Dance: Time to Boogie! Come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can't dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One-hour lessons begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call (301) 855-6466.
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All U Can Eat Breakfast: On a chilly morning, start off the day with a hearty breakfast including hot cakes, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, fruit, and chip beef. Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Hall in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a Evening Storytime: This special storytime is nominal charge. For information call (301) for families with children of multiple ages. 855-6466. Children enjoy books and language through short stories, songs, crafts and more. An adult Soup & Science Lecture Series: noon - 3:00 must accompany child. This week's theme: p.m. (subject: Horseshoe Crabs) by the Friends Trains. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at the Twin of Jug Bay in Lothian. Enjoy a variety of hearty home-made soups and fresh bread with fellow Beaches Branch in Chesapeake Beach. Free. nature lovers. Then sit back with a cup of coffee or tea, and dessert and enjoy listening to guest speakers discuss their research projects. Free. Fri. Jan 11 & Sat. Jan. 12 Registration is required. Call (410) 741-9330 or Book Sale: The Friends of the Calvert e-mail programs@jugbay.org for more info. Library’s popular Gently Used Book Sale offers thousands of excellent used books at Wicked Big Puddles: Where Wood Frogs, great prices! Hours are: Fri., Jan. 11 from Toads & Salamanders Grow! 3:30 p.m. –4:30 noon to 3:00 p.m. and Sat. Jan. 12 from 9:00 p.m. When is a puddle, not just a puddle? Every a.m. – 3:00 p.m. At the Calvert Library Prince spring, pools appear as if by magic in the woods. Learn about some of the creatures that breed and Frederick. grow in these vernal pools. Lindsay Hollister will show pictures and share stories about the work Saturday, Jan. 12 volunteers do to track the kinds of wildlife Winter Hike Series organized by Jug Bay growing in vernal pools in the Sanctuary. We'll Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. The Jan 12 learn about the lifecycles of different vernal pool the hike will be at River Farm from 10:00 a.m. creatures and visit with live amphibians too! For – 1:00 p.m. Despite the cold temperatures, children of all ages. Meets at the Carrie Weedon nature is still out there waiting to be explored. Science Center, 911 Galesville Road, Galesville, Bundle up and enjoy a winter hike; there are MD. Registration is required. Call (410) always surprises! As you explore, the group will 741-9330 or e-mail programs@jugbay.org for discuss winter survival strategies of the more info. Sanctuary’s plants and animals. Adults and children ages 8 and older. ). Registration is Monday, Jan. 14 required. Call (410) 741-9330 or e-mail Book Discussion: ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. programs@jugbay.org for more info. Scott Fitzgerald is the story of the fabulously Gardening From Scratch: Plan for a spring wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautifull of beautiful flowers! Master Gardener Lisa ful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Winters discusses how to propagate and Island at a time when The New York Times “gin was the national drink and sex the nurture plants from seed. Then make an noted national obsession.” It’s an exquisitely crafted origami seed-starting pot from newspaper to tale of America in the 1920s. Costumes add another touch of “green” to your optional in a party atmosphere discussion of gardening techniques. Program at 11:00 a.m. The Great Gatsby in book and movie formats! at the Anne Arundel County South County 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Twin Beaches Library in branch in Deale. For ages 10 through adults. Chesapeake Beach. Preview Night: Friends of the Calvert Library Gently Used Book Sale Preview Night. Thousands of used books will be offered for sale. This is the Preview Night for members of Friends of the Library only to get first pick! If you’re not a member of the group, you can join for a small fee. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. At Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
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Friday, Jan. 18
Patuxent Kids: Old Man Winter. For ages 3 to 5. Why is winter called “Old Man”? Learn about the legends that surround the natural world. Bundle up in your warmest winter clothes to explore the park and find out where winter gets its nickname. Don’t forget your hats and gloves! 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown. Fee per child: $3.00. Adult participation is required. Reservations required. Email: cypressswamp@co.cal.md.us.
Sea Squirts: Wacky Weather: At the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Weather Changes Every Day! Special guest Jennifer Anderson from Musik Garten will present the program, sponsored by PNC Bank. Free program, space limited to 40 people, pre-registration suggested. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41.
CSM Career Starters Open House. From 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. This Open House will introduce non-credit training courses for people who want to kickstart a new career in business, construction, early childhood, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, transportation or veterinary medicine in 10 to 16 weeks. Career Starter programs offer training and classes in short sequences for students to gain skills quickly to enter the workforce. During the open house, prospective students can meet with a program coordinator and instructors from each career field, learn about financial assistance options and register for classes. Attendees can enter a drawing for an instant scholarship for the Spring 2013 Semester. (443) 550-6199, Ext. 7765 or csmd.edu/CareerStarters. Downton Abbey Schemes & Skeins: The new season is underway! Bring your knitting or crochet project to the main library in Prince Frederick and watch the hot PBS Masterpiece Classic series Downton Abbey on the big screen. Make new friends! Free. Tues., Jan. 15 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 16 Book Discussion: ‘Drop Dead Healthy.’ A.J. Jacobs felt compelled to change his ways and get healthy from head to toe. The task was epic. The story of his transformation is not only brilliantly entertaining, but it just may be the healthiest book ever written. Book discussion from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Southern Branch in Lusby. Next Month: ‘Winter Garden’ by Kristin Hannah on Wed. Feb. 20).
Thursday, Jan. 17 NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, West Dares Beach Rd. Prince Frederick. There will be a short presentation by Karen Straughn on ‘Scams – How to Recognize and Avoid Them,’ followed by a regular business meeting. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at Crystal Palace in PF. Active and retired federal employees, spouses, members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership information and application, call (410) 586-1441 or email NARFE1466@gmail.com
Book Discussion: At the Fairview Library in Owings. ‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern is a story about a fierce competition underway -a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Next Month: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender on Wed., Feb. 20) Fried Shrimp & Hush Puppies: Chef Clarisse does it again! Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Auxiliary from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Come to the lower level dining room. Cost is $10 including side, slaw, and beverage. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to (301) 855-6466. Friends of the Library Fundraiser: Friends of Calvert Library Books & Bubbly! It's a festive evening of conversation, music, food and drinks. Tickets are $35 and available at your local library branch! Fri., Jan. 18 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Call (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862 for ticket info.
be provided. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult to participate. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Fee is $15 per person, $10 for members and Sunday Converincludes museum admission. Call (410) sations with 326-2042 ext. 41 to register. Chesapeake Birthday Activities: Once the museum opens, Authors: Back by there will be special otter programs and popular demand! activities throughout the day including creating Richard LaMotte toys for the otters to play with. The CMM talks about his otters will be on hand teaching the otter’s renowned book on favorite dance, the “Swim.” There will be a sea glass and sea raffle for Original Otter Art and special behind glass identificathe scenes tours. Have a piece of otter cake tion. Bring your while the otters enjoy their own special own finds in for identification; a prize will be given for the birthday cupcakes! Don’t miss this otterly best “Glass with a Past.” 2:00 p.m. in the awesome event. Free with museum admission. Calvert Marine Museum auditorium in Solomons. Free. Tuesday, Jan. 22
Sunday, Jan. 20
Jr. Girl Scout Badge Program “In the Bay.” By completing this program, Brownies earn this special badge. Offered from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons. Fee is $11 per participant. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Please call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register.
Casual Tuesday Dinner: Informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The menu will be homemade pizza. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information (301) 855-6466.
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Thursday, Jan. 24
Otter Day at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons. It’s the otter’s 10th birthday – so come celebrate! Otter Breakfast: Kids, start your day off with breakfast with the Otters! Learn about otter enrichment, habitat, and the mischief these mammals get into with their playful curiosity. Go behind the scenes to talk with a keeper and observe a feeding. A continental breakfast will
Little Minnows: Sense-Sationial! Did you hear that? What’s that smell? Look at that color! Come and find out how we use our senses to know the world around us. Children three to five years old can explore the amazing world of the senses, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum. Fee is $4 members; $5 non-members. Pre-registration suggested. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41.
Membership Meeting: All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting, starting at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call (301) 855-6466.
Saturday, Jan. 19 Birds and Winter Food Sources: 8:00 a.m. – noon at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. Have you ever wondered what food sources birds find for themselves in the winter woods? Come for an exploration of winter birds and the foods they eat. Participants will hike trails documenting bird species and the plants they use throughout their foraging day. For adults. Call (410) 741-9330 or e-mail programs@jugbay.org for more info.
Skunk Cabbage Swamp Stomp: 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. Volunteer Siobhan Percey has been studying skunk cabbage at Jug Bay and has learned a lot about this unusual wetland inhabitant. Join her for an off-trail adventure to visit this fascinating plant, in bloom, along the swamp edges. Wear boots that can get wet. PEM Talks: Sustainable Chesapeake presents For adults and families with children age 8 and Rich Takacs talking about Creating Living older. Call (410) 741-9330 or e-mail Shorelines, 7:00 in the auditorium at Calvert programs@jugbay.org for more info. Marine Museum at Solomons. Free. (Rain/snow date: Sat., Feb 9).
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