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Envisioning a New Community Park

The Bay Business Group (BBG) will hold its next monthly meeAng on Wed. Feb 18 at Rod ‘N’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach. If you’re a local business owner who would like to learn more or attend, email President@BayBusinessGroup.org

Following a tough election battle, construction is now well under way on the newest community park in our area. Although it’s mostly mud and rocks right now, crews are transforming the vacant lot at 3rd and Bay Avenue in North Beach into a quiet, passive Bayfront park with babbling brooks and lovely ponds where residents and visitors can reflect, away from the hustle and bustle of the boardwalk. The story on page 12….

Saving the Pelicans

Cold weather is taking its toll on an unusual bird in our area.

Every year, a number of juvenile pelicans do not migrate south as they should and once the temperature drops below 50 degrees or so they become grounded or stranded. In January, February and March pelicans are found starving and all too often have succumbed to frostbite on their feet and pouches. But one local wildlife rehabilitator is actively braving the elements to save their lives. The story in our In the Wild column on page 6…

New Small Business Resource

Eric Franklin of Owings, the CEO of ERIMAX, Inc., is partnering with the Maryland Small Business Development Center at the University of Maryland to launch a platform for entrepreneurial development and training called the Eric Franklin Entrepreneurial Accelerator. It will initially focus on business growth and strategic planning to help C-level executives and entrepreneurs fast track their companies’ growth.

Details on page 9…

Also Inside 3 Community 8 Taking Care of Business 14 Cover Story 14 Letters 16 Remembering Family & Friends 20 Business Directory 21 Current Events

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Will Kids Get More Summer?

There’s a movement underway to delay the start of the school year for students in Maryland until after Labor Day that’s gaining a lot of steam and high-level support.

Comptroller Peter Franchot, incoming Governor Larry Hogan, and other elected officials, as well as small business owners, educators and tourism representatives, enthusiastically thanked Marylanders for their overwhelming support of his petition drive to give kids a few more days to enjoy summertime.

Earlier this year, Governor Martin O’Malley also signed the petition.

More than 13,200 Marylanders signed the “Let Summer Be Summer,” petition, far exceeding the 10,000-signature goal. The campaign kicked off last August and it’s now being presented to the Maryland General Assembly for consideration in its next term.

“This is a grassroots, citizen-driven effort that has gathered tremendous support from all across our great state,” said Comptroller Franchot. He added that 13,244 Marylanders have sent a clear message that starting school after Labor Day will give families, students, teachers and small businesses the break they need – and deserve. “It gives students time to learn life lessons beyond the classroom, teachers time to recharge their batteries and small businesses much needed help during tough economic times. I am confident we can make this meaningful adjustment and continue to end the school year in early to mid-June.”

“This isn’t just a family issue, it’s an economic issue. It brings in a tremendous amount of economic activity, brings in tax revenue, and there’s no cost to the taxpayers,” Gov.-elect Hogan said. “As a guy who spent a lot of summers with his family in Ocean City on Labor Day weekend, it makes a whole heck of a lot of sense to start school after Labor Day. There’s just no downside to this issue.”

The “Let Summer Be Summer” campaign came on the heels of a May 2014 governor’s task force recommendation that public schools delay opening until after Labor Day. The state task force met for nearly a year, and voted 11

Hospital CEO Retires

Comptroller Peter Franchot looks on as Gov.-elect Larry Hogan adds his signature to the “Let Summer Be Summer” petition to Start School After Labor Day during a press conference in the Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Building in Annapolis. Standing at right is State Senator Jim Mathias.

to 4 to embrace a later start date and extend summer vacation statewide.

In August 2013, Comptroller Franchot released an economic impact report on a postLabor Day start for public schools. The report showed that a delayed school start in Maryland would result in an additional $74.3 million in direct economic activity, including $3.7 million in new wages and a separate $7.7 million in state and local revenue.

The study also found that 8.5 percent of 514,680 affected families – those with school age children – would take either a new day trip or a new overnight trip to one of Maryland’s three top destinations. Another 5.2 percent would take a new out-of-state day or overnight trip, and the remaining families would devote at least one more day to a family recreational activity close to home.

The Comptroller expressed confidence that school systems could adjust their academic calendars without pushing back the end date or losing time for classroom instruction. The flexibility of adjusting winter and spring breaks or eliminating some school closure dates throughout the school calendar would be left to each of Maryland’s 24 school systems.

James Xinis.

James Xinis, president and CEO of Calvert Memorial Hospital and Calvert Health System has said he plans to retire Feb. 28 after 27 years of service. His departure caps a distinguished career in healthcare administration that has spanned 40 years.

“I’ve been privileged and honored to work alongside some of the best physicians and staff I have ever met,” said Xinis. “I feel good that I’m leaving at a time when the quality of patient care and safety is at an alltime high and the hospital is well-positioned strategically and financially for the future.

There will be challenges but I am confident that this organization is up to taking on those challenges.”

Xinis is largely credited with leading Calvert Memorial from a small, non-profit community hospital to a major Calvert institution and regional healthcare provider. In 2013, Calvert

Memorial received the Leading Edge Award as Calvert County Business of the Year for its forward thinking, constant innovation and unwavering dedication to community.

The largest private employer in Calvert County, CHS has over 1,200 employees and saw $138 million in gross revenue last year.

Its subsidiaries include an employed physician network, a home health agency, a diagnostic imaging facility and centers for urgent care, radiation and physical therapy.

Before coming to CMH in late 1987 as President and CEO, Xinis had worked for 10 years at Prince George’s General Hospital and Medical Center, working his way up to associate administrator before moving onto Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Cumberland as executive vice president.

He was the force behind the establishment of “Best of Breed” clinical alliances with major tertiary centers that brought experts in breast diagnostic imaging and surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, pediatrics and gynecologic oncology close to home. Equally important, he helped make health care more accessible by adding satellites in Dunkirk, Solomons and the Twin Beaches.

In 2001, he helped create Calvert Healthcare Solutions, a non-profit healthcare organization to serve the uninsured in Calvert County. CHS was recently awarded a contract to serve as Southern Maryland’s Regional Connector to the State Health Insurance Exchange.

Dean Teague, who has been serving as Chief Operating Officer at CMH since 2012, will replace Xinis in March.

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Two Locals Join Hogan Team

Tim Hutchings

George Owings

Maryland Governor-elect Hogan is tapping two men with Calvert ties to join his new administration.

Thomas E. “Tim” Hutchins is Hogan’s choice for Director of the state’s Homeland Security Office.

Hutchins is a retired Army Colonel who was born in Baltimore and attended Calvert High School. From 1965 - 67, he served in U.S. Army, and from 1968 – 2004, was Command Sergeant Major, 29th Infantry Division Aviation Brigade, Maryland Army National Guard. He earned degrees from Charles County Community

College and University of Maryland University College. He is a retired Maryland State Trooper, and also was the former Commander of the Maryland State Police Academy.

From 1995 – 2003, he was a member of House of Delegates representing District 28 (Charles County), and served in a number of state offices, including Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2003 and Secretary of State Police from 2004 - 07.

Earlier, Hogan announced that Calvert resident George W. Owings III of Dunkirk would serve as his Secretary of the Veterans Affairs.

Owings is former majority whip of the Maryland House of Delegates, who served for nearly two decades at the statehouse. A Viet Nam veteran himself, Owings previously served as Maryland Veterans Affairs secretary from 2004 to 2007.

In 2014, Owings unsuccessfully ran as a Democrat for an at-large seat on the Board of Calvert County Commissioners.

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports: Fleeing Vehicle On Sun. Jan. 18 at approximately 11:45 p.m. Cpl. A. Moschetto attempted to stop a vehicle traveling southbound on MD Rt. 4 in the area of Calvert Cliff’s State Park at a high rate of speed. Upon catching up to the vehicle , was speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour, it was determined by Cpl. Moschetto that the vehicle was not going to stop. The violator vehicle was all over the road, passed several vehicles on the shoulder and the operator was believed to be impaired. The pursuit continued into St Mary’s County where the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office took primary on the pursuit in the area of Patuxent Boulevard. The violator then lost control of the vehicle and struck an embankment that caused the vehicle to overturn coming to rest on its roof.

The operator of the vehicle was not belted and was entrapped under the dash. EMS personnel extricated the subject from the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 27-year-old George Alfred Nocks III of Riverdale, MD. Nocks had outstanding warrants through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for driving on a suspended license as well as fleeing and eluding. Nocks was seriously injured during the collision and was flown to the PG Shock Trauma Center to be treated for his injuries. Nock is listed in serious condition at this time.

sudden lane change causing another vehicle to swerve onto the shoulder of the roadway to avoid a collision.

Rediker attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle continued and began accelerating and weaving in and out of traffic.

The vehicle continued to flee until reaching Anne Arundel County on MD Rt. 4 at Fishers Station Road. The suspect pulled off the road, stopped the vehicle and then opened and closed the driver door. DFC R. Cress and Dep. Rediker exited their police vehicle and approached the suspect vehicle with agency firearms drawn and ordered the suspect to slowly remove himself from the vehicle, which he did. He was identified as James William Gearhart, Jr., 48, of North Beach. Gearhart was arrested and charged with fleeing and eluding, driving while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, speeding and possession of a schedule IV drug; Alprazolam.

Theft of Vehicle A blue 1972 Chevrolet Nova vehicle was stolen from a home in the 3000 block of Ponds Wood Rd. in Huntingtown sometime between Jan. 4 and 6. The Nova has black stripes and “Yenko” markings. The vehicle is valued at $34,000. Cpl. J. Wahlgren is investigating.

Cpl. Moschetto will be charging the subject with DUI and fleeing and eluding. The St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is handling the accident investigation and reconstruction.

All of the police officers involved in the pursuit are safe and no police vehicles were damaged during the pursuit.

Thefts From Vehicle A victim reported to DFC G. Gott that sometime between Jan. 8 and 11, someone stole towing equipment off the back of his work truck while it was parked outside his home in the 11500 block of Durango Drive in Lusby.

The tools are valued at over $1,900.

Someone smashed the front passenger window on a vehicle parked behind Jerry’s Subs in Dunkirk on Jan. 12 between 10:00 a.m. and noon. A black and silver iPad2 that was in a black and green case was stolen. Dep. J. Buck is investigating.

CDS Violation On Jan. 15 at 9:42 a.m. Dep. S. Rediker responded to a call for a reckless driver traveling northbound on MD Rt. 4 near Ward Road in Dunkirk. He located the suspect vehicle passing Lyons Creek Road. The vehicle made a

Burglaries Unknown suspect(s) broke into a shed near a home in the 700 block of Hickok Trail in Lusby sometime between Jan. 11 and 12. A 1994 Honda CR250, which is white and pink with a pink seat, valued at $1,500 and a 2001

Honda CR which is red, white and black with gray duct tape on the air box and valued at $1,700 were both stolen.

DFC M. Velasquez is investigating.

Someone burglarized a home undergoing renovation in the 700 block of Skyview Dr. in Lusby and stole electrical wiring. The wiring and repair is estimated at $2,000. It is unknown exactly when the burglary occurred but it was discovered on Jan. 4. Dep. D. Naughton is investigating.

Unknown suspect(s) broke into a storage container on the property of the Chesapeake Beach Sewage Plant on Bayside Rd. that is under construction. At this time it is unknown if anything was stolen. DFC T. Buckler is investigating the incident that occurred between Jan. 4 and 5.

A shed in the 2300 block of W. Chesapeake Beach Rd. in Dunkirk was burglarized on Jan. 7 at 1:45 a.m. and a black electric heater was stolen. Dep. A. Curtin is investigating.

Thefts Dep. T. Mohler is investigating the theft of a battery stolen from a camper that was parked outside a home in the 800 block of Dalrymple Rd. in Sunderland on Jan. 5 shortly before 2:00 p.m. The victim observed the suspect running across his yard with the battery in hand and get into a vehicle and flee the scene. Mohler arrived and a lookout was given but the vehicle has not been located.

The battery is valued at $150. The investigation continues.

An exterior air conditioning unit and copper piping were stolen from the outside of a home in the 11600 block of Mesa Trail in Lusby. Dep. J. Buck is investigating the theft that occurred sometime between Dec. 5, 2014 and Jan. 7, 2015.

Dep. A. Curtin is investigating the theft of a donation jar containing approximately $10 from the counter of the Dunkirk WaWa convenience store on Jan. 4 at 8:30 a.m. investigating.

Maryland State Police Reports: CDS Violations Trooper Summers responded to MD Rt. 4 near Parran Rd. in St. Leonard at 1:45 a.m. to assist with a traffic stop on Jan. 8. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver, Kyle R. Evans, 19 of St. Leonard, and the passenger, Nicholas F. Narducci, 19 of Dowell, were both issued civil citations and released.

A vehicle was stopped at 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 8 at MD Rt. 4 and Church St. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations by Sr. Trooper Dawson. Several indicators were observed and a probable cause search was conducted. Kristin M. Team, 32, address unknown, was arrested for possession of oxycodone which was located during the search. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On Jan. 13 at 1:44 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Patuxent Point Parkway in Solomons for traffic violations. Several drug indicators were observed while speaking with the driver.

Walter Loyd Jr., age 55, of Leonardtown, was found to be in possession of both Morphine and Oxycodone that he did not have prescriptions to possess. Loyd was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

A vehicle was stopped on Dares Beach Rd. near Central Village Dr. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations on 1/16/15 at 12:51 a.m. by Trooper Warrick. Three prescription bottles were observed while speaking with Holly A. Demarr. Two of them were prescriptions prescribed to her. One was determined to be Clonazepam for which she did not have a prescription.

She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On Jan. 6 at 11:25 p.m., Trooper Warrick stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 231 near J. W. Williams Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. A strong odor of incense, commonly used as a masking agent, and other common criminal indicators, caused for a request of a K9 scan of the vehicle. The search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Samantha F. Hardy, 21 of Severna Park was issued a civil citation and was released.

Open Warrant / Possession of Marijuana Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations at 8:35 a.m. on Jan. 6. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from the inside of the vehicle. A probable cause

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search revealed marijuana. The driver, Darryl Clingman, 44 of Lexington Park, was issued a Civil Citation for the marijuana. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center for an Open Warrant through Prince George’s County District Court.

Possession of Marijuana / Disorderly Conduct On Jan. 8 at 12:29 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Calvert Beach Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. The strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana. Isaac E. Weems, 22 of Lusby, was issued a Civil Citation for the marijuana possession.

He became increasingly uncooperative throughout the event and was arrested for disorderly conduct and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Open Warrant / Possession of Adderall A vehicle was stopped on Jan. 8 at 3:38 p.m. by Trooper Megelick on Steeple Chase Dr. in Prince Frederick after recognizing the driver, Patrick H. Nutter, 28 of Prince Frederick, as driving while suspended. He was arrested.

The passenger, Christopher M. Mandley, whose identity was later corrected to be Michael A. Mandley, 33, of Huntingtown, was found to have an open warrant through Calvert County District Court. A search subsequent to arrest revealed CDS (Adderall) and drug paraphernalia. Both suspects were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Concealed Deadly Weapon / Possession of Marijuana Trooper Palumbo stopped a vehicle at 4:58 a.m. on MD Rt. 4 near Commerce Lane in Prince Frederick for traffic violations on Jan. 5. An odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana and a pair of brass knuckles in the vehicle. Fabian K. D. Ricks, 25 of Lusby, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. He was issued a Civil Citation for the marijuana charges.

Disorderly Conduct On Jan 12, Trooper Jones responded to the Super 8 Hotel in Prince Frederick at 5:38 p.m. for a disturbance involving intoxication. Sharron E. Moore, 52 of Hollywood, was uncooperative and disturbing others in an extreme intoxicated state. She was arrest for disorderly conduct and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Fleeing & Eluding Police A motorcycle being driven recklessly in the Solomons area was observed by Trooper First Class Oles at 1:12 a.m. on Jan. 17. He activated his emergency equipment in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop. The motorcyclist ignored the trooper and sped away obtaining speed of 103 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. A lookout was issued for the vehicle in St. Mary’s County. The suspect, Robert K. Wirt, 21 of Hollywood, was located and arrested for fleeing and eluding police. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft / Shoplifting At 3:27 p.m. on Jan. 6, Trooper Jones responded to Walmart in Prince Frederick for a shoplifting complaint. The Loss Prevention Manager advised a theft of car batteries had occurred and the suspect had left the area. Through the vehicle description and Maryland Registration number as well as the surveillance footage, the suspect was identified as Ricky A. McDonald. Charges are pending against Mr. McDonald. Investigation continues.

A shoplifting complaint on Jan. 6 at Walmart in Prince Frederick was responded to by Trooper Jones at 4:01 p.m. The Loss Prevention Manager advised of a theft from December 23, 2014, where he observed a customer remove the price tags and attempt to conceal a clothing item. Other items were purchased, however, the clothing item continued to be concealed and was not paid for.

Through investigation, the suspect, Debra A. Tippett, 51 of Prince Frederick, was located and issued a Criminal Citation for Theft/Shoplifting.

Trooper Jones received a shoplifting complaint at 4:02 p.m. on Jan. 6 from the Loss Prevention Manager at Walmart in Prince Frederick for an event that occurred Oct. 4, 2014. Surveillance footage revealed a suspect attempting to return a DVD player that was not listed on her receipt that she had stolen from the store moments earlier. The suspect was identified as Catherine G. Pryzmont, 60 of North Babylon, NY. Open charges of Theft are pending against Pryzmont.

Destruction of Property On Jan. 5 at 6:45 p.m., Trooper First Class Casarella

Police Blotter (Con’t) responded to the 1700 block of Candlestick Way in Owings for a reported destruction of property. The victim reported that unknown suspect(s) had damaged her mailbox. A canvas of the area revealed the victim’s mailbox was the only one damaged in that area.

Investigation continues.

Telephone Misuse / Harassment Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded at 3:35 p.m. on Jan. 5 to the 3800 block of Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach for a complaint of harassment. The victim reported that an event reported previously was now causing the victim to receive threatening phone calls stating bodily harm. Case remains open and an

Application for Charges has been submitted for Shanta D. Johnson, 32 of Prince Frederick.

Trespassing A trespass complaint in the 500 block of Solomons Island Rd. N. in Prince Frederick was responded to by Trooper First Class Oles at 10:49 a.m. on Jan. 9. Frederick G. Taylor, 63 of Chesapeake Beach, had previously been issued a trespass warning from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and was not allowed to be on McDonald’s property. Taylor was aware of the warning, but did not believe it was still valid. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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Major Dave McDowell, Assistant Calvert County Sheriff, thanks the BOCC for allowing full-time officers who train probationary deputies to receive an extra $1.00 per hour.

Full-time Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies who act as field training officers for probationary deputies will be getting a little more money in their paychecks.

At its meeting on Jan. 13, the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing on paying experienced deputies an extra $1.00 an hour for a new officer’s training period.

That normally is 60 workdays, meaning a mentoring officer could get up to an extra $720. The total annual cost to the county would depend on how many new deputies are hired in a year. Only one fulltime officer would receive the extra pay per trainee, per hour.

The BOCC signed off on the raise with a vote of 5-0.

The Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) is giving its approval to a plan for the Town of Chesapeake Beach to use Calvert County Alert, the county’s mass notification system, to communicate with residents via phone and email.

Commissioner Thomas Hejl (R- At Large) noted that throughout the county, not just beaches, residents can sign up for the NIXLE Alert system through the Sheriff’s office web site and receive

alerts for emergencies, traffic problems, and missing people that authorities need citizens to help locate.

Allowing Chesapeake Beach to participate in the system was approved by a 5-0 vote.

At the BOCC meeting Jan. 13, Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt (R-District 3) suggested that the county also follow up with North Beach to see if they would like to participate as well.

Buddy Hance of Calvert County, Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Maryland, has resigned from his position effective Jan. 20.

Hance, a fourth generation farmer, was appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley in May Former Maryland Agriculture 2009. Prior to Secretary Buddy Hance. taking the position, he had served as Deputy Agriculture Secretary from 2007-2009.

Joseph Bartenfelder was named by Governor-elect Larry Hogan to serve as Secretary of Agriculture on Dec. 23, pending Maryland Senate approval.

Hance said, “The past seven years have been such a tremendous opportunity. I am honored to have met so many good people and its been such an amazing learning experience. I’ve enjoyed getting to know the outstanding staff at the department and see first-hand their steadfast dedication to the work they do on behalf of Marylanders. I extend my deep thanks to all MDA staff members for their commitment to Maryland agriculture.”

Hance adds, “Maryland farmers are recognized as national leaders for their conservation efforts. The future for Maryland Agriculture is and will continue to be bright and prosperous.”

Bartenfelder grew up on a farm and for more than 35 years has been a fulltime farmer and small businessman. His family lives on the home farm in Caroline County and also owns and operates two other farms in Dorchester County. The Bartenfelder family sells produce at the Baltimore City Farmers’ Market and wholesale, raises poultry, and grows wheat, beans, and corn.

Beach Residents Can Sign Up for Alerts

Hance Steps Down

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In the On the Lookout for Pelicans

By Doc Wexler Lisa Lisa Bierer ByThrough the years, I haveGarrett encountered many brown Pelicans who have suffered injury from abandoned fishing lines and lures. To make matters worse, these big birds fall victim to hypothermia and frostbite in the cold winter months, but help is on its way.

My first sighting of these unusual birds was when I was only seven years old, and I thought they were some kind of a prehistoric dinosaur, perhaps a pterodactyl! I have been fascinated with these birds ever since.

Pelicans by nature are friendly, comical, and inquisitive and can be quite elegant. Give them a gentle hand and they will quickly befriend you and show you some of their many antics.

These birds are commonly found in tropical climates, however, they live right here in the Chesapeake A very friendly and Bay and its tributaries, curious individual too. If they were among hoping for some loving dog breeds, I would attention. compare these large floppy birds with the personality of an Irish Setter. Similarly playful and funny, they vie for your attention and, of course beg for food and treats.

Pelicans were pushed toward extinction in the 1960s by pesticide pollutants such as DDT, much like the Bald Eagles and Ospreys, and were frequently found dead or extremely ill on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The most concerning problem related to their decline was that their eggs were thin-shelled because of the DDT and broke easily as the parents attempted to incubate them. By the mid-70s, most of these harsh pesticides were banned nationwide and pelicans are now well on the road to recovery.

They are now found in large numbers throughout coastal waters in the US. Many people take great pleasure watching these large birds plunge into the Bay from as high as 70 feet in the air, and at speeds upwards of 50 miles per hour to catch a meal. Surface schooling fish are their primary target, however they will also take aim at fish in deeper waters.

on the ground. Baby pelicans are born completely helpless as are most other baby birds. Once old enough to fly, juveniles can easily be recognized by their creamy yellow headdress and fluffy down that stays with them for weeks. Adults have an almost all brown headdress and body, and of course are larger in stature.

As winter approaches, a number of juvenile pelicans do not migrate south as they should and once the temperature drops below 50 degrees or so they become grounded or stranded. By winter, most bait and feeder fish sound into deeper waters to seek out warmer temperatures and the young pelicans cannot get to their food supply.

In January, February and March pelicans are found starving and all too often have succumbed to frostbite on their feet and pouches.

John Attebury, OWRC’s Senior Search and Rescue pilot, locates grounded and injured pelicans from the air.

One organization, the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center (OWRC) in Lusby has developed an air-to-ground team to locate these birds before it’s too late. The pilots fly along shores of the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries, and up into the Potomac River as far north as the Route 301 bridge to locate birds that are in trouble.

As Pelicans are spotted, using GPS coordinates, ground crews carefully round them up and take them to OWRC where their wounds will be treated and they will be fed an enormous amount of fish each day.

Once back on their feet, the pelicans are either overwintered at OWRC or are transported to other facilities in southern Virginia and North Carolina where the climate is much warmer and friendlier to these creatures. In early, spring these magnificent birds are released back into the wild so they may breed and carry on for generations to come.

Doc Wexler of Lusby checks for frostbite damage on young pelicans’ pouch and feet A group of juvenile brown pelicans awaiting their daily physical exams - and treats.

In Southern Maryland, it is not uncommon to find pelicans hanging about various marinas and at Point Lookout State Park. You can even see some of their nesting sites and rookeries along the bay and its tributaries. They build their nests in many places to include trees, bushes, and even

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If you are interested in becoming a volunteer on this rescue project or others at Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center, please contact Jennifer Stilley, office Manager, at (410) 326-0937 Monday through Friday.

About the Author: Doc is multi-degreed and holds over one thousand continuing education hours in Wildlife medicine and rehabilitation through the Maryland state Veterinary Board and other State organizations.

Help Build Nests for Local Birds Every year, Calvert County N a t u r a l Resources conducts a number of nest box monitoring p r o j e c t s throughout the county. This year, you’re invited to help.

On Sat., Jan. 24, Calvert Nature Society is sponsoring “Build A Box” program to help the naturalists build nesting boxes for barn owls and prothonotary warblers.

According to Senior Naturalist Andy Brown, “Barn owl habitat has declined in the eastern United States due to changes in agricultural practices. Many barns in Southern Maryland that house barn owls are disappearing with the loss of tobacco farming. It is important to provide these nest structures to ensure that Barn Owls do not disappear completely from our landscape.”

Participants of all ages are welcome. The boxes will be built at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center. Then the group will travel down Grays Road to Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm to install one of our newly made boxes. Participants will take home a Bluebird box kit or two for their yard. This program is supported by a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation.

Participate in Nest Building Project Sat., Jan. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please pre-register ASAP! Battle Creek Cypress Swamp and Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, Grays Road, Prince Frederick.

$8 per family/box. Families wanting more than one box to take home can pay an additional $8 per box.

More information and to register: Contact Andy Brown, Senior Naturalist, Division of Natural Resources: (410) 535-5327; brownaj@co.cal. md.us or Anne Sundermann, Executive Director, Calvert Nature Society: anne@calvertparks.org.

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Contract Need-toKnow Info

By Lyn Striegel Once you have made the decision to set up back up your business purchase defeats one your own business and have chosen whether of the purposes of setting up as a company, you want a limited liability company or a which is to avoid personal liability. But, corporation, you need to focus on protecting since requests for guarantees are standard, your business. That is done through you need to think about inserting terms in contracts and what you need depends on the your contracts with suppliers that drop the type of business you have. demand for a personal guarantee after a If you are a retail business, your primary period of timely payments to the supplier. If focus will be on your suppliers. Each of you can prove that your business is a reliable them will likely have their own form of customer of the supplier and pay the supplier contract they want you to sign on behalf bills on time, the supplier anxiety should be of your business. Make sure you read and reduced and you should be able to drop the thoroughly understand these contracts. How demand for a personal guarantee. many times have I heard “I didn’t know the That’s a retail business. But suppose you contract required …” Read before you sign. have a construction business. That business Many suppliers will want your business to is heavily dependent on contracts with commit to purchasing a certain amount of customers. The contracts need to set the their items per month. Understanding what expectations of the customer and your ability the supplier wants and what you can provide as a business to meet those expectations. is key. Suppliers want to ensure they have a Suppose, for example, you agree to build steady flow of customers so will offer you a someone a front porch. The important discount if you commit to purchase certain points of your contract are going to be when amounts on a regular basis. However, that you will start and finish the project, how discount is meaningless to you if you do not much it will cost, what guarantee you will give have a good idea of how many widgets you as to the workmanship and what payment really need to satisfy customer demand per terms you will need. Often, your request for month. a payment up front is based on your estimate As a new business, you probably will not of the cost of materials to complete the job. know how many widgets your customers will Too often, the cost of the labor to get the need. Start small with the supplier until you job started is forgotten, leaving your business have a good idea of the demand. Once you with paid for materials and no cash flow to have a handle on how many you will need, handle labor costs. The entire project must then you can commit to purchasing over a be mapped out so you know, as the business period of time. owner, how much cash flow you need to What about personal guarantees? Of complete each stage of the job. course, this request from a supplier may be Starting dates are usually not an issue, but more than a request. Many suppliers do not end dates always are. However, weather can want to do business with a new entity and and does often interfere with the starting date the only way they will do business is if they and certainly impacts the finish date. Weather have a personal guarantee that your business delays when working outside must be taken will be able to pay for that they will supply into account before you write the contract. to you. Obviously your personal guarantee to Guarantees are easier. Your competition

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will offer guarantees of workmanship and you should too. You need to understand the implications of the guarantee. Under your contract, can you be called back after three years to repair something on that porch or will your responsibility last one year. There is a difference between the manufacturer’s guarantee of the materials and your guarantee of workmanship. The roof materials for the porch may be guaranteed for twenty years - your workmanship cannot be guaranteed for that length of time unless you are independently wealthy.

Payment terms on the construction contract will usually follow the staging of the job. Keep this in mind. New construction is far easier to deal with than renovation.

Builders have told me there is often no way to tell what is required on the renovation until walls are opened. Leave enough room for problems by using the “change order” concept. This means, when you run across an unanticipated problem, the customer approves your fixing the problem at an additional cost. Without the change order, your business could be stuck with any repairs to problems you did not anticipate.

There are many different types of contracts used for different businesses. Consulting contracts need to focus on deliverables exactly what the consultant will do for the

customer and when. Language is important in any contract. Clearly stated contracts will protect your business no matter what the situation with your customer. Although you may use an attorney to draft your contracts, you as the business owner are critical to giving the attorney an understanding of how your business works and what critical points need to be included in your contract.

My best advice is to take your time. Think about the type of contract you need and focus on all the “imaginary horribles” that can happen to prevent you from completing the contract and/or your customer from receiving what they paid for and draft against these horribles.

The time to enter into a contract with your customer is right up front, never after the fact. And, miscommunication is the primary reason customers sue businesses. The best protection you can have for your business is to make sure your contracts communicate clearly.

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

Presenters Needed for Conference The fifth annual conference sponsored by the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland will take place Fri., May 1 at the campus in LaPlata. A wide array of presentations on topics vitally important to every nonprofit organization promises a productive and exciting day.

If you’re interested in being a presenter and help other non-profits be more successful, the organizers would like to hear from you.

As the most significant annual gathering for nonprofit and community service professionals in Southern Maryland, the Nonprofit Institute’s annual conference offers a unique platform for presenters to share their stories and knowledge with dozens of attendees representing organizations of all sizes.

Here are some guidelines for prospective presenters: • Presentations are 45 minutes in length, including time for discussion.

• Team presentations are welcome.

• More than one proposal may be submitted.

The theme of the 2015 conference is Strong Nonprofits = Strong Communities. Organizers are looking for dynamic speakers with top-notch presentations that explore this theme through the following six topic areas which are key to developing and maintaining strong nonprofit organizations.

• Strategic Planning • Board/Governance • Administration (Financial Management, Human Resources, etc.)

• Grants and Fundraising • Communications & Marketing • Volunteerism The entry deadline is this month, so reach out today if you’re interested in presenting.

As the most significant annual gathering for nonprofit and community service professionals in Southern Maryland, the Nonprofit Institute’s annual conference offers a unique platform for presenters to share their stories and knowledge with dozens of attendees representing organizations of all sizes.

A wide range of nonprofit organizations will be in attendance along with private sector and government representatives: - Health and human services organizations - Arts, conservation, and education organizations - Faith-based organizations - Neighborhood and community-based organizations - Libraries For more information, contact Nonprofit Institute Coordinators Vivian Mills at email: vmills1@csmd.edu or phone: (301) 539-4741 or Tammy Vitale (240) 725-5402 or email: tvitale@ csmd.edu.

Stirring Things Up with a New Cookbook

New Resources for Small Businesses

by Diane Burr

Are you a fabulous cook but only your family, friends or church knows it? We want to change that! Ever wish you could get your name in print? We can make that happen for you, too!

Here’s your chance to contribute your favorite family recipes to a wonderful community project: the all-new “Taste of the Bay” cookbook by the Bay Business Group (BBG).

Back in 2006, the BBG published its first cookbook, called “Taste of the Beaches.” It was incredibly popular and quickly sold out, so we had it printed three times. That first cookbook featured scrumptious, exclusive recipes from some of the best cooks in Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties. Not only have we used the proceeds to help local causes, but we helped locally-owned businesses, too.

Now, for 2015, we’ve formed another BBG committee to collect and organize recipes for a second edition cookbook, which will be fresh with all new recipes. This new “Taste of the Bay” cookbook will feature at least 300 recipes from local cooks like you in all categories, including main dishes, casseroles, meat and seafood, veggies and side dishes, desserts, appetizers and soups, breads and so much more. And guys – give us your BBQ recipes, too! Bottom line is - we need YOUR help!

When the cookbook is in print later this year, you will have the opportunity to buy as many copies as you want for yourself or your family or friends. These cookbooks make very thoughtful gifts, too. So here’s an idea for even the hardest-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list! They include pages with a history of our area, stunning local photographs, and ads from locally-owned businesses we hop you will make an effort to patronize instead of the big box chains.

The success of a local cookbook such as this is contingent on community input. That’s why we’re asking you to dig out or write down your favorite family recipes and share them with us for this special cookbook. There’s a way to input them online, so it only takes a few minutes to share. Here’s how:

• On your computer, simply go to this web address: http://www.typensave.com

• In the log in box, type for user name: BBG

• The BBG password is: pickle467

The site offers prompts to walk you through each step of entering and saving your recipes.

They offer you the standard abbreviations to use for measurements and a place for notes or special instructions, and we sure to put your

name and what town you live in.

Although we prefer that you enter your recipes online. If you’re not tech-savvy, we encourage you to enlist a daughter, son, grandchild or other young person to help you. If you cannot do it online, you may email recipes to: President@BayBusinessGroup.org or snail mail paper recipes to: BBG, P.O. Box 858, North Beach, MD 20714. Please include your name, town where you live and phone number in case we have a question.

Recipe contributions from those living in Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties will be given precedence in the editing process and deciding which to include if we receive more than 300 recipes. However, anyone anywhere – even former local residents – are invited to share their recipes, which will very likely end up in print. Each contributor may enter up to five different recipes in any of the categories.

Please make sure to check your recipes, ingredients and measurements carefully. We like to joke about the recipe we received for the first cookbook for a chocolate cake – but the ingredients did not include chocolate! Thank goodness we caught that one!

Editing the recipes this time around, we have professionals including Gwyn Novak of No Thyme to Cook in Prince Frederick and Gary Dzurec, the former co-owner of Sweet Sue’s Bake Shape in North Beach, now retired.

Other members of the hard-working BBG Cookbook Committee are Lynda Striegel of Striegel and Buchheister Attorneys and Estate Planning Group, Karen Croll of Virtually Yours, Michael Freebuger and Deby Shenk of Early Bird Home Services, Brian Dailey of Scorpion Brewing, Hilary Dailey of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, Clif Bridegum of Your Digital Salesman, Sharon Smith, QBACIT (Quickbooks implementation), Cindy Bliss, Mary Kay Representative, and Diane Burr of the Chesapeake Current.

The new “Taste of the Bay” cookbooks will be available at many locally owned businesses.

You can also buy them through our web site at BayBusinessGroup.org – and we are accepting pre-orders. You’ll save several dollars per book if you reserve your cookbooks now!

So we encourage you to whip up something delicious – and share it with us for the upcoming “Taste of the Bay” cookbook fundraiser for the Bay Business Group!

Businessman and local resident Eric Franklin

Eric Franklin of Owings, the CEO of ERIMAX, Inc., who is also an entrepreneur, author, and angel investor, is partnering with the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Maryland to launch a platform for entrepreneurial development and training called the Eric Franklin Entrepreneurial Accelerator (EFEA).

EFEA will initially focus on business growth and strategic planning. It is a curriculum for C-level executives and entrepreneurs who want to fast track their companies’ growth, sharpen their criticalthinking skills to successfully compete, and to take their businesses to the next level. Participants will choose their highest priorities and with the help of SBDC facilitators, will develop their own strategic plan.

“Over the years the SBDC has identified implementation and critical-thinking as the key areas where businesses fall short,” said Ellen Flowers-Fields, SBDC Southern Region Director. “The Eric Franklin Entrepreneurial Accelerator was founded to effectively address those factors and will extend our current SBDC entrepreneur programs as complete entrepreneur life-cycle platforms where growing

businesses in Southern Maryland can thrive economically, for enduring success,” Flowers-Fields added.

“The SBDC has demonstrated expertise in assisting many businesses over the years to start successful companies. For these businesses to thrive, private industry and government must encourage adaptation and growth. The accelerator will measure its success by the growth and development of each company that utilized its programs,” Franklin adds, “I welcome and invite other businesses that are vested in developing and maintaining a strong business base in the community to invest in our communities by helping us support emerging businesses.”

The pilot entrepreneur program is launching this month.

Interested businesses may obtain more information or apply at marylandsbdc.org.

Franklin is the President and CEO of ERIMAX, Inc. an information technology and acquisition management company headquartered in Maryland that provides services to more than 20 Federal agencies in nine states across the nation. Franklin has a long history of advocating for small, women-owned, and minority businesses.

He is a past recipient of the Leading Edge CEO of the Year Award and was named as Maryland Minority Small Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. He is also the author of, “Peanut Butter Principles: 47 Leadership Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids”.

The SBDC is a partnership that links private enterprise, government, higher education, and local economic development organizations to provide high-quality training, confidential consulting and market and industry research to small businesses in all stages of development. Founded in 1989, the SBDC provides assistance to more than 10,000 entrepreneurs each year through a combination of consulting, training, and outreach events.

About the Author: Diane Burr is the founder and owner of the Chesapeake Current, our area’s only locally-owned and operated newspaper. She’s also president of the Bay Business Group, representing locally-owned small businesses primarily in Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties.

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By Annette Jones Funn

Drugs, Substance Abuse: What You Can Do

Has your group or faith-based organization ever thought about sponsoring an education forum on drugs and substance abuse?

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has established Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 as National Drug Facts Week (NDFW), and you’re invited to participate in this 5th annual event. The goal is to help teens learn facts from scientists and other experts, shattering myths and urban legends. If you have a local event coming up, you can register it and receive lots of support.

Can this be done in such a short timeframe?

Yes. Step 1: Form Your Planning Team. The best NDFW teams have both adult and teen organizers. Adults should have ties to an organization that strives to educate teens about healthy living, including drug abuse prevention. These events have been held in the past with middle and high schools, local nonprofits and other communitybased organizations, along with state and local health departments. PTAs, faith-based organizations, and teen leaders their peers look up to play an important role in making sure other teens “get it.”

Step 2. Plan Your NDFW Event. Identify your audience and location. Plan your event to be fun and educational. Have a plan in place for appropriate intervention if a teen reveals a potentially harmful personal situation.

Step 3: Register It. By registering, your event gets many benefits. It’s added to NIDA’s Event Map, giving increased exposure for your group; staff can offer advice, answer questions and give you free educational materials; and you can develop an ongoing

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relationship with an Institute at the National Institutes of Health.

Step 4: Secure Your Science. All NDFW events must use science-based information to make sure the participants get facts about drugs and drug abuse prevention. Use at least one of the scientific sources suggested

by NIDA on their website. This includes checking out your local college, hospital, pharmacies or health department to serve as a volunteer for your program in some way. There’s also a choice of videos - one is “Drugs & Your Body: It Isn’t Pretty.”

Developed in partnership with Scholastic Inc., it demonstrates the ugly truth about drug abuse– from acne to various diseases and death, and features animations, audio clips, and video snippits that will engage and educate young people.

Step 5: Promote Your Event! The Online Toolkit section has everything you need to generate buzz.

How do I contact the National Institute Drug Abuse (NIDA)?

NIDA is located at 1 Choke Cherry Road; Rockville, MD 20857; (877) 726-4727. Follow NIDA on Twitter @NIDAnews and on Facebook at Drug Facts.

About the Author: Annette Jones Funn: Ever since she was a little girl, she’s asked a lot of questions so that’s why we call this: The Question Column. Annette is CoPresident of the League of Women Voters, Vice Chair of the Calvert County Commission for Women, CoFounder of Concerned Black Women, a Friend of the Calvert Library, Calvert Historical Society, Calvert Marine Museum, supporter of Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation, local church Clerk and Trustees chair. She is a retired scientist from the US Food and Drug Administration. Annette and her husband Malcolm live in Chesapeake Beach.

A Private CITIZEN

SPEAKS

by Susan Shaw

Reflections on MLK Jr. By the time that this column appears,

Martin Luther King Day will have recently passed. However, I want to share my brief encounter with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.

I grew up in Casper, WY. There were about five black students among the 3,000 that attended Natrona County High School, the only county high school. One of them was my good friend. I graduated in May of 1966.

The Civil Rights Movement was raging in the South, as we saw on television. My parents were strong supporters of the Civil Rights Movement and when anyone came to Casper to speak on the topic, we all went.

I matriculated to the University of Denver in Colorado in the Fall of 1967 on an honors scholarship. The scholarship paid my tuition, room, and board in the dorm, which, at the time, was the same as Harvard’s. Denver University was an expensive school that a lot of East Coast students attended with the side benefit of frequent opportunities to ski.

A Methodist Church Scholarship (Denver is a Methodist University) paid for my books.

My family scraped together $50 per month to cover all my other expenses including paper, pens, personal care items, clothing, etc., for the first year, then my next sister got the $50 per month and I was on my own. Part of this generous scholarship package included that I worked in the cafeteria a certain number of hours per week and/or in the library. I was the only student in my 10-story dorm that worked. I did not see it as a hardship. I got to know virtually everyone in my dorm in the cafeteria line or at the library!

In the Spring of 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King came to Denver University to speak.

I can’t remember why. Every student was expected to attend. The speech was held in the hockey arena, which was the only space on campus that could hold everyone. My roommate and I positioned ourselves on the end of a row of seats where we thought we might be able to see him close up when he entered the arena. Not only did we see him close up, but he stopped to shake our hands and he told us, “You will find my speech of interest.”

It was the first time in my life that I experienced real charisma, the power of personality to hold thousands of young students spell bound. When Dr. King began to speak, you could have heard a pin drop in that arena. I have not tried to look up his

speech from that day. I know most of what he said from memory.

First, he spoke about white guilt, which he said he could not understand. Rather than feel guilt for the slavery of the past, why not focus on creating equality in the present? He said, “No one in this arena has practiced slavery.

But you are practicing discrimination.” Then he challenged the University and the students.

Why were there no black deans at Denver University? No black administrators? Why was the black student body minuscule? He knew the large sum of money that Denver University spent on scholarships each year.

Why were they not reaching out to students of color to give them those scholarships?

Why were they not giving them work/study opportunities (like I had), so that they could afford the room and board, books, and personal costs? He challenged the school to change these statistics and demographics for the 1967-68 school year and beyond. He said that taking action to be inclusive now was the answer, not white guilt and looking backward, but building a better future for everyone. He said that the white guilt was a way to avoid responsibility in the here and now.

It wasn’t clear to me at the time how I could bring about this change. I knew without any doubt that I had been in the presence of and had shaken the hand of a great man. I finished my freshman year, got a summer job working at Grand Lake, CO, the highest yacht mooring in the world and a playground for the rich and famous. I was the “companion” for a 16-year-old girl suffering from nephritis, who had to be monitored constantly. My job was to be a friend as well as a watchdog, to make her life as normal as possible. I lived with her wealthy family, attended events with them, and was treated as a member of the family, even learning some recipes from them, making my favorites. The girl liked to sail and waterski, so I learned to sail and failed at waterskiing. By the end of a very fun summer, I had practically forgotten Dr. King’s speech.

When I went back to Denver U. in the Fall of 1967, I couldn’t believe it! We had black deans. We had black instructors. We had over 40 new black students!

By now, I had gotten permission to live off-campus in a rental house with my former roommate and two juniors. Freshmen and sophomores were not allowed to live off campus unless you lived with your parents. I had gotten a real job as a waitress in a 24-hour diner.

Talking to one of my new black classmates one day, I realized what role I could play. He was one of the few in his dorm working. He had no money to party with his dorm-mates.

He couldn’t talk about skiing. He had no car.

I so related. We started a support network of working students. I firmly believe that many of those scholarship students plunked down in a totally unfamiliar environment would have dropped out or left due to feeling different, unequal, and ostracized had it not been for the support network. That I was white was a good thing: it made it clear that it was class and income differences, not racial differences, that created the divide.

When Martin Luther King was assassinated, I felt as though I had suffered the death of a good friend. We participated in marches and demonstrations in solidarity with those fighting the civil rights fight. My roommate and I joined the NAACP. I truly thought that we might experience a civil war. It was a very scary time. A group of my friends staged a sit-in, occupying the administrative offices of the University while going on a hunger strike. I didn’t have time for this drama, because I had a job and I had to work to survive. When they were expelled from the

University for peaceful protests, I was furious!

Yes, they were disruptive. But weren’t they following Dr. King’s protocol of non-violent demonstrations? The technical reason for expelling them was that they were not going to class and were unexcused.

What about today? I cannot imagine Dr. Martin Luther King having any tolerance for the likes of Al Sharpton. Dr. King was all about integrity and personal responsibility. Recently, I learned that the Walmart Corporation is funding Al Sharpton and his brand of racial divisiveness. Walmart is allowing itself to be blackmailed by Al Sharpton and is paying a bribe to him. What current actions can I take to support racial equality? I will no longer be shopping at Walmart as long as they fund Al Sharpton. I have been pleased to shop at Walmart because of their low prices and their practice of hiring employees who are differently abled, handicapped, or older. But not at the expense of funding Al Sharpton.

Dr. King had a dream of equality. That is the goal I want to support. How about you?

About the Author: Susan Shaw is retired as a Calvert County Commissioner. As with all columnists, the opinions expressed are the author’s.

Imagination Station Comes to Library Calvert Library is the recipient of a $5,000 Grow Up Great grant from the PNC Foundation. With another grant for $10,000 from Calvert Library Foundation, Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch is installing an Imagination Station for its youngest customers. On Mon., Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m., there will be a reception to unveil the new equipment to the public and thank PNC Foundation and Calvert Library Foundation for their generous support.

Twin Beaches Branch Manager Joan Kilmon chose the “Play and Learn Island” created by Rancho Cucamonga Public Library as Twin’s Imagination Station and describes it as a “flexible oasis for learning.” At the moment they have the station set up as a Farmer’s Market reflecting the very popular market in nearby North Beach.

Kilmon says, “Children can sort, learn to recognize colors and letters, practice counting and weighing, learn the vocabulary for fruits and vegetables, learn about healthy food choices and develop motor skills all the while strengthening their relationship with the parent they are playing with.”

She has different learning toys that she can swap out to keep the space fresh and exciting. Because space is limited at Twin Beaches, Kilmon said she chose this piece for its “Locomotion!

It’s on lockable wheels and we can take it out with us for library learning

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on the go!”

Calvert Library introduced the concept of Imagination Stations with the opening of the Interim Southern Branch in May of 2013. The equipment at that location includes a wooden kitchen complete with oven, stove and refrigerator along with a wide variety of manipulatives that provide learning opportunities for children at different developmental stages.

According to Branch Manager Colleen Cano, the Southern Imagination Station is extremely popular.

Engagement Announcement

The Gushen family is so happy because... she said yes! Jack Gushen popped the question to Rebecca Dulka while hiking on Sugar Loaf Mountain. Jack attended High Point University and Rebecca attended Loyola University Maryland. Shortly after college they met through a mutual friend in Baltimore.

We are looking forward to Becky joining our family!

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On The

Building a New Community Park will be a “passive” park, a quiet place with curving pathways and numerous benches where residents and visitors can stop for reflection.

At the center will be a gazebo, and the babbling brooks will be crossed with footbridges. Landscaping is also being scaled back to save costs, proving more “green space” in the nearly 30,000 square feet, or .60 acre park. Native plants are also preferred to assure better chances of survival.

A Parks Commission consisting of local residents including Gary Pendelton, Abigail Francisco, Ed Rupard, Joan Krell, and Diane Burr held numerous public meetings in 2013 and 2014 and discussed the plans with consultants before signing

It now looks like mud and rocks.

But in a few months, the vacant lot at 3rd and Bay Avenue in North Beach will be transformed into a tranquil green space to be enjoyed by all.

This newest park in our area will provide unprecedented views of the Chesapeake Bay. It will have water features of its own – babbling brooks and ponds – that were a sore point in the last North Beach mayoral election. Councilman Gregg Dotson, who challenged Mayor Mark Frazer, who purchased the property from developer Van Metre proposed the park. Dotson contended the water features were not needed and that they took away from the best water feature in town, the Chesapeake Bay. By a narrow margin, Frazer won and town crews started grading the lot the day after the election.

Dotson also claimed the park would cost $2 million, but Frazer scaled back the plans – and costs considerably. Two large signs at the construction site spell out where the money will come from – and how much will be spent. The Town of North beach has secured a Community Legacy Grant from the state for $150,000 that must be used for this purpose. Thanks to Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike”

Miller (D-Calvert) of Chesapeake Beach, the town is also the recipient of a Senate Bond Bill in the amount of $100,000. Private donations to date total $30,000 and K&H Electric in North Beach has offered to install electrical services at the park at just the cost of materials. Calvert County has another $125,000 pending in its Fiscal Year 2015 budget for the park for a total of $405,000.

Frazer tells the Chesapeake Current that by summer, he hopes the park will be completed. “It might be a little early to forecast dates. The only thing I can tell you for sure is that progress on the pond and stream infrastructure has been steady but slow, having often been delayed by the unusually wet weather in December and January. The bridges are in the design stage but Donnie (Wilkerson, Public Works Director) plans to pour the pads for their support soon. I expect K&H to begin placing conduit throughout the park once Knee-Deep Ponds leaves the site. That is about all I can tell you at this point. My guess is that the park will open sometime during the summer... probably mid to late but that is as close as I can go at this time.”

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Census Data Shows Locally High Incomes

According to the US Census Bureau’s 2013 American Community Survey (One Year Estimates), some of the wealthiest people in America live in our readership area.

An analysis by the Chesapeake Current shows mean family incomes in Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties are significantly higher than their counterparts elsewhere in Maryland, and when compared to household income figures for the entire US. (Results on next page)

It may just look like mud and rocks now, but soon this will be a lovely pond at Bayfront Park at 3rd and Bay Ave. in North Beach.

off on the park plans. The committee had hoped that the park may one-day feature quality sculptures in a garden setting, but that is for the future, and contingent on funding and/or collaboration with artists.

Signage placed at the site shows the preliminary site plan, and details the costs.

Census (con’t) US Census Bureau’s 2013 American Community Survey (1-Year Estimates) Total households Less than $10,000 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000-$24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000- $49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000- $99,999 $100,000-$149,999 $150,000- $199,999 $200,000 or more Mean household income Statewide Mean household income Nationwide Mean household income

Anne Arundel County 201,695 7,243 4,420 11,477 12,031 19,385 33,109 30,496 41,453 20,833 21,248 Anne Arundel County $106,490 Maryland $96,072 US $73,767

Calvert County 30,729 1,415 756 1,245 1,622 2,100 4,759 4,439 7,316 4,360 2,717 Calvert County $105,654

The statistics also show that few people who live locally work here. Of the 46,060 workers in Calvert County ages 16 and up, 38,803 commuted to jobs, driving alone. The average commute time for Calvert residents is about 41 minutes each way. That compares with a national travel time of just over 25 minutes. About 3,100 Calvert residents carpooled and about 1,000 said they used public transportation to get to work. On the other hand, over 2,700 Calvert residents reported working from home in 2013.

An analysis by the Chesapeake Current shows mean family incomes in Calvert and Anne

Arundel Counties are significantly higher than elsewhere in Maryland, and the entire US. In Calvert District 1 (Solomons), mean household income in 2013 was estimated at $124,834.

In District 2 (Prince Frederick), mean household income was $122,026; and in Calvert’s District 3 (Sunderland and north) figures show 2013 mean household was $113,078.

Only three communities in Southern Anne Arundel County in the Chesapeake Current readership area were broken out in the Census numbers, below.

Southern Anne Arundel County Communities US Census Bureau’s 2013 American Community Survey (1-Year Estimates) Deale Friendship Galesville Total 1,436 101 222 Less than $10,000 0 0 17 $10,000 to $14,999 0 0 0 $15,000 to $19,999 57 0 0 $20,000 to $24,999 25 0 0 $25,000 to $29,999 28 16 53 $30,000 to $34,999 44 0 0 $35,000 to $39,999 0 0 0 $40,000 to $44,999 22 0 0 $45,000 to $49,999 17 7 0 $50,000 to $59,999 76 0 0 $60,000 to $74,999 85 0 27 $75,000 to $99,999 313 23 47 $100,000 to $124,999 253 20 12 $125,000 to $149,999 198 0 15 $150,000 to $199,999 159 11 14 $200,000 or more 159 24 37

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Citizenship Contract:

Constitution and the Bill of Rights Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Amendment I – “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances”. The first amendment is a powerful part of a Citizenship Contract promised to all freedom loving people seeking to participate in the American dream.

Well over 100 years ago my grandparents came here from Europe knowing that the United States of America was the beacon of liberty that would provide them a better way of life for their family.

After a period of time assimilating they were required to take this oath of allegiance in order to become citizens of the United States of America. They raised their right hands and said: “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without

any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.” Over the years because they honored their oath of allegiance to our country their descendants continue to reap the rewards the Constitution and its amendments provide.

My immigrant grandparents saw the Statue of Liberty as they sailed into New York. They and many others knew the significance of this gift from the French and adhere to the freedoms that it implies.

Wow! Have things changed!

Emblazoned on the front page of the Washington Post on Jan. 11, 2015 was the large headline: “France is at ‘War.’ We all know that in France freedom of religion and speech are now being threatened.

Finally, the Constitution and its amendments are the wonderful tenets of our Democratic Republic that we as citizens are expected to honor. Today in our country some have unfortunately strayed from the precepts of this citizenship contract and have failed to follow the guidelines that specifically institute change.

So, folks until changes are made, I will honor and cherish your rights under this document; my only hope is that you will honor mine. If we do this, we will continue to be a free country.

God bless America!

After all, we are the people.

John Petralia Sunderland

Garden Dirt

By Ray Greenstreet

Winter: Time to Plan

Dreaming of a new garden or rejuvenating a tired foundation planting? Winter is the perfect time to jump-start a landscape project.

Site Selection The first step in designing a new garden is deciding where you want to locate it. Will it be a part of your existing landscape or a brand new area?

Don’t overlook the “edges” of your yard. A mixed bed of annuals, perennials and shrubs adds punch to a forgotten fence line. Soften walkways or patios by bordering them with planting areas, maybe a small tree for shade.

Too much lawn? Break it up with an island bed, also useful for screening a road - or your neighbor.

If rejuvenating an existing landscape, determine what plants stay, what plants go.

Overgrown plants can be pruned to fit now, but they’ll grow back. If they’re simply too big, consider replacing them with a variety better suited to the space.

Great gardens begin with

thoughtful planning.

Determine the area’s environment. Watch how sunlight falls on the piece of ground, when and for how long. Is it shady all day, or does it get some sun? Morning sun or afternoon sun? Or all day? The amount and intensity of the sun will play a big part in choosing the right plants.

Don’t forget that the sun is much lower in the sky in January; mid-summer it’s high in the sky and it’ll shine on a wider area, especially on the

north side of a house or other structure.

Is the site is dry, wet or average? Ground under mature trees will likely be dry since tree roots are notorious water gluttons. After a good rain or snowmelt, pay attention to areas that dry faster than others, and note those areas that stay soggy the longest.

Site Preparation Winter is a great time to prepare the area for planting. As long as the ground isn’t too wet or frozen, you can start digging.

Use a garden hose to play with shapes and sizes of the planting area. Think outside of the box and try gentle curves.

A planting bed needs to be at least four feet deep to accommodate a group of perennials and six feet for deep is the minimum for most shrubs, and remember to leave a foot between full grown plants and your house. You don’t want plants to grow up against the house – or crowd them so that they grow together into a tangled mess. The bed may look sparse now, but in a few years you’ll be glad you thought ahead.

Outline the planting area with spray paint.

Remove any unwanted vegetation. For large shrubs, dig down in a circle around the plant, cutting the roots. Once the plant is gone, remove as many remaining roots as possible.

Hand-held sod strippers do a good job in small areas. For larger areas, consider renting a sod remover or use a product like Round-Up (always follow manufacturer’s directions).

Properly preparing the planting bed is crucial; even the highest quality plants won’t thrive in poor soil.

Add much needed nutrients to the soil with a soil amendment, ideally in a 70/30 mix (70% existing soil to 30% amendment). If your soil is exceptionally heavy with clay, go a little heavier with the amendment. Till it into the ground at least a foot; the deeper, the better.

Give the prepared bed a crisp, professional edge with an edging shovel (flat, sharp edge).

Follow the bed line, digging straight down a

few inches below the sod line. Push the soil out towards the bed, creating a little “gulch” between the lawn and the bed. This “gulch” helps keep grass from growing into the bed.

Grass grows horizontal, and it won’t grow through air.

If you’re not ready to plant, cover the prepared area with a layer of mulch.

Plant Selection With thousands of possible plant combinations, choosing the right one can be overwhelming especially for first time gardeners.

Here are a few guidelines to help navigate the rows of plants at the nursery: • Choose plants that are suited to the environment and a realistic level of “sweat equity.” Some plants thrive with little care, others need TLC. • How much space do you have? Measure the area and bring the dimensions with you to the nursery.

• Strive for year-round interest. A look outside now should entice you to include varieties that stand out when everything else is snoozing. Look for more than just evergreens; choose plants with berries, colored stems and interesting shapes.

• Select plants for a variety of size, texture and color. Visit the nursery several times throughout the year; what’s blooming when you visit will be blooming in your garden.

• Be creative. Herbs, vegetables and small fruit trees or bushes not only give a garden bones – they have the added benefit of growing tasty summer treats.

• Remember that a landscape can look sparse in its infancy. Those little plants will grow. Resist the temptation to overplant; instead fill in any empty spaces with annuals.

• Seek advice. My garden center staff loves – loves – loves to talk about plants, and they’ll help you make well-informed

Have a question about your garden for Ray? Email Editor@ChesapeakeCurrent.com and he’ll give you answers!

choices.

Finishing Touches Birdbaths, trellises and statuary bring structure to a garden. When it comes to ornamentation, less is more – a flock of pink flamingos may bring a chuckle, but I wouldn’t suggest making them permanent.

Set right into the garden, a large pot planted with colorful annuals brings instant color and structure. Add ornamental grass to the pot and

Blissfurl gardens include the sound of water.

you’ve got year round interest (make sure the pot is frost hardy). Get some Zen by adding the soothing sounds of water. A bubbling birdbath or fountain are welcome additions to any garden. Remember water pumps need electricity and regular maintenance to keep the water flowing.

Add a garden bench or colorful Adirondack chair and cop a squat to fully enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Happy planning!

About the Author: Ray Greenstreet began his career when he was just 13, as a “yard boy” at a garden center.

In 2000, Ray and his wife Stacy, began Greenstreet Growers, a wholesale growing operation on their 65acre Lothian farm. In 2005, they opened Greenstreet Gardens, a retail nursery and gift store. Greenstreet Gardens in 2013 grew to include a second retail store on Braddock Road in Alexandria, VA. In 2014, they’ve added a third location in the Del Ray section of Alexandria.

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Thomas Abbott, 69 Thomas Leo Abbott, 69, of Deale passed away Jan. 11, 2015, at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Thomas was born Nov. 22, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to Leo John and Catherine Rose (Owens) Abbott.

He was raised in the suburbs of Prince George’s County and graduated from Crossland High School. He entered the United States Army on June 22, 1967, serving in Vietnam and receiving the National Defense Service, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign Medals. He was honorably discharged June 2, 1969, at the rank of Specialist 4th Class.

Thomas attended P.G. Community College in Largo. He lived in Washington, D.C., and was employed as an elevator mechanic with the federal government, retiring in 1995.

Thomas has lived in Deale for the past several years. He was an avid reader and was a fan of Sherlock Holmes stories, and he was also a history buff particularly studying the Civil War and WWII. Thomas also enjoyed indoor and outdoor gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Thomas is survived by a daughter Carrie A. Kelly and husband Michael of Lusby, brothers Dennis M. Abbott and wife Linda of Deale, James P. Abbott and wife Maryann of Seabrook, and Paul F. Abbott of Ocean City.

Also surviving are grandchildren Nickolas and Matthew Kelly.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Helen Carson, 85 Helen Wanda Carson, 85, of Lusby, passed away Jan. 9, 2015. She was born July 29, 1929.

Helen enjoyed a joyfully contented life with her husband, best friend and soul mate, Bernard “Bernie” Lloyd Carson, Sr.

Helen is survived by her son Bernie Carson, his wife Terry and their children Steve and Sara Carson; her daughter Janis Jarvis and her daughters Emma Jarvis and Casey Blasiar. She absolutely adored her three great-grandchildren Angelia, Elijah, and Aidan Carson.

She is greeted in Heaven by her parents, Hezekiah Carl Leeson and Flava Emma Luverna Holliday; her husband of 60 years; her siblings Joe, Ed, Erlo, Bill, Chris, and Evelyn.

Although the youngest of seven children, she became a mother and favorite aunt of numerous nieces and nephews, whether through blood or friendship.

Helen provided a radiant example of how to live a faithful Christian life through her commitment to personal and professional excellence. She began her professional career in private industry and ultimately earned a Bronze Award Service Medal, and retired from the Census Bureau after many years of public service; first at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving and then at the Farmer’s Home Administration. She also earned her Real Estate license and worked in a firm in Accokeek, before continuing on to work parttime as a tax preparer. She leaves behind her a legacy of grace, loyalty, and love.

Helen and her family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all close friends, medical team members and family who have offered their support and love throughout the years.

You made a huge difference in our lives and we truly appreciate you.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Mildred Crosby, 86 Mildred Beatrice Crosby, 86, passed away Jan. 7, 2015. She was born May 9, 1928 to the late Leathea and Walter Freeland.

She attended Brooks School in Calvert County.

After graduating she moved to Baltimore, where she lived most of her life until moving back to Calvert County. Mildred had a heart of gold would do anything for anyone. She loved fixing big dinners and feeding any and everybody. Her favorite pastimes were listening to music, cooking big dinners, playing cards and watching her Westerns. She was known to many as “Sis. She leaves to cherish her fondest memories: her daughter, Virginia (Maurice Magruder); special niece, Dorothy aka Sniggy (Andre Jones); 7 grandchildren, Brenda, Keith, Anthony, Maurice, Mildred, Malcolm, and Markus;15 great grandchildren and 3 greatgreat grandchildren. And a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and family.

She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Tyler and brothers James, Walter, George, and Raymond Freeland.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Kathy Dove, 58

Kathy Jeanne Dove, 58, of Dunkirk, passed away Jan. 6, 2015.

She was born in Silver Spring, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Darneille.

She had lived in Kettering, MD before moving to Calvert County 25 years ago.

Kathy was the owner of Enterprise Heating and Air. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Dave; son, Brian Grizzle and his wife, Laurie Martin of Friendship, MD; daughters, Ashley Dove of Dunkirk and Gina Dale and her husband, Eric of Biloxi, MS; brother Joseph “Buck” Darneille of Owings and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her sisters, JoAnne FitzGerald and Cherie Hans.

Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Maurice Downs, 82

Maurice Thomas Downs, 82, of Prince Frederick, passed away Jan. 8, 2015, in Prince Frederick. He was born June 20, 1932, in Laban, Virginia to the late Hattie Bell and Charlie Wilson

Downs.

Maurice was raised in Mathews, Virginia and went into the Coast Guard Sept. 5, 1951.

During his two and a half years in the service, he served on the Diamond Shore Lightship.

He received an Honorable Discharge from the Coast Guard on March 12, 1954, and then returned back to Mathews. On Sept. 1,

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1956, he married Arlene Humphreys and shortly after their marriage they moved to Calvert County. Maurice and Arlene then began their life together and their business ventures together by becoming School Bus contractors in the county. For the next 53 years they operated Downs & Downs Bus Service as school bus contractors and Maurice served as president of the Calvert County School Bus Contractors Association for nearly a decade.

He was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick, and the Elks Club in Prince Frederick.

Maurice is survived by his wife, Arlene H. Downs, father of Roy W. Downs and his wife Paula, Catherine Downey, and Charles N. Downs and his wife Bowie. Grandfather of Matthew Downs, Ashley Lott, Edward Breder, Michael Breder, Ian Downs, and McKenna Downs, great grandfather of Jacob and Allison Breder and Andrew and Christopher Breder.

He is also survived by 21 nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Maurice is also predeceased by his brother, Jennings Downs and his sister Virginia Adams.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Caroline Hassanpour, 58 Caroline L i p s c o m b Hassanpour, 58, of Solomons, formally of Huntingtown, passed away Jan. 8, 2015, in Prince Frederick. She was born in Lee County, Alabama to the late Andrew and

Carolyn Ellis Lipscomb.

Caroline, just like her Grandfather, Father, and Uncle, graduated from Auburn University School of Pharmacy in 1979. She received her Master’s Degree from University of Mississippi. She has worked as a pharmacist for more than 35 years, most recently as a floating pharmacist for CVS in Southern Maryland.

Caroline was an active member of Christ Church in Port Republic, often seen serving in the church and hosting the fellowship hour.

Survived by her husband, Mike M. Hassanpour, mother of Madeleine C. LaTour and Katherine A. LaTour, stepmother of Parisa L. Haaanpour, Kristopher M. Hassanpour, Nora E. Hassanpour, Kimberly A. Hassanpour, and Joshua O. Hassanpour. Grandmother of Gabriel Garza, Michael Garza, Ambria Toland, Braylon Hassanpour,Garrett Toland, Araeme Delgado, Kyler Hassanpour and Sayla Hassanpour, she is also survived by her siblings, Andrew D. “Lan” Lipscomb, James Lipscomb and Katherine Lipscomb Smith and a host of nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research.

Marilyn Emerson, 61

Charles Harris, Sr., 60

Marilyn Eleanor Emerson, 61, passed away Jan. 2, 2015. She was born Aug. 27, 1953 to the late Juanita Martha Emerson and the late William Alexander Holland.

She was nurtured by her great grandparents, the late Rev. David & Grace Thomas, Sr. Marilyn received her education from the Calvert County Public Schools and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Physical Education from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD. She took great pride in being a part of Calvert Senior High’s class of ‘72 and a UMES Hawks.

She loved learning and was willing to take on any kind of brainteaser or any chance to learn something new. For 35 years, Marilyn was employed by the District of Columbia Department of Energy, now known as the District Department of Environment.

Marilyn joined Mt. Hope United Methodist Church as a youth under the leadership of the late Rev. Laura Edwards. Under the leadership of Rev. Lillie Gray she rededicated herself to Christ and became actively involved with Mt. Hope once again. She enjoyed serving the Lord in whatever capacity she was asked to serve. Marilyn enjoyed traveling with the Traveling Seniors on their many trips. The Alaska cruise was her favorite and she talked about doing that again someday.

The Redskins was her team, Luther Van Dross, Tyler Perry, Tweety, I Love Lucy, Matlock, Bar Bee Que, shopping and holidays were among some of her other favorites.

Her love for family was at the top of her list. If you were called family by Marilyn, you had it made. She leaves to carry on her legacy, a devoted son, Melvin McDaniel Armwood; four (4) sisters, Deborah Owens, Elizabeth Bogans (Reginald); Robin Emerson & Angela Emerson, two (2) aunts, Thelma Jones (Randolph) & Gloria Mackall; three (3) great aunts, Ruth Lockett, Erna Thomas & Colleen Thomas; one (1) great uncle, Morris Thomas, Sr.; three (3) nieces, Yolanda Dyson (Carlos); Danielle Emerson & Tamia Harrison, three (3) nephews, James Kent, III; Andre & Darius Emerson, three (3) great niece, Ayonna White, Dajerea & Arielle Emerson, Dachele Kent, & Lakia Kent-Allen; one (1) great nephew, Grant Allen Bock; one (1) brother-in-law, James Kent, Jr.; god daughter, Juanita Wood (Brian); devoted sister- cousin and family, Beryle Hall (John Russell, Jr.); DeVonne Hart (Germaine); David Hall (Jayme); Delonte Sewell (Brittany); Dyonna Chapman; Jordan, Blair & Bryson Wood; Jovanni, Luciano, & Rosaira Hall, who all referred to her as “Aunt Marilyn”, god parents, Lee & Melvalee Wills; special friends Catherine Richardson, John & Cozzette Gray, Laura Ford; Sallie Offord, Ruth Polk, Louise Harman, cuzo Charlene Thomas, her loving Mt. Hope family and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Charles Joe Harris, Sr., 60, passed away Jan. 9, 2015, at his residence. He was born Jan. 15, 1954, to the late Isaac Leroy Harris and Sylvia Elizabeth Brooks Harris.

He was educated in the public schools of Calvert County. He worked as a laborer and cement finisher in the MD, VA and DC area for many years, and was employed by The Architect of the Capital from 1998 to 2009.

On July 2, 1982, Charles was united in holy matrimony to Debora M. Jones and two precious children were born from this union.

Charles will be long remembered by his family and friends as a quiet man who had a huge heart of love for his family and friends.

He was an extremely hard worker whose goal was always to provide and take care of his family. He will be also remembered as a great fisherman, hunter and gardener.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Sylvia Harris, sister Doris Mackall, and brother Robert Harris, Sr. Charles leaves to cherish his memories: his faithful and devoted wife, Debora, daughter, Kelly; son, Charles; son in law, Tony Wilson; grandchildren, Grace and Israel Wilson, brothers, Floyd (Mary), Leonard (Marcia), Maurice (Juanita), John (Geraldine) and Isaac Harris; sister, Darlene Harris; brothers in law, Grafton (Kathy), Jeffrey (Tonya), Daryl (Carol), and Mark Jones (Tara); sisters in law, Donna Jones, Dawn Claggett (Ellis), Starr Jones and Tracey Foote, godsons Rayfield and Robert Harris, Jr., goddaughter Courtney Reid and grand-god child Amyrah Rice, best friend, Joe Mackall; co-workers and friends Chester Sasser, Joe Gantt, Lawrence Green, Jimmy Ford, Guy Reynolds, John Swann and Cornell Banks; and a host aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Marian King, 75

M a r i a n Frances King, 75, passed away Jan, 5, 2015. She was born in Rock Hill, SC, Jan. 28, 1939, to the late Woodrow Wilson King, Sr. and Kathaleen Archie-King.

She was the oldest of nine siblings. She and her brother Woodrow, Jr. were the only two of the children to be born in South Carolina. In 1943, Woodrow and Kathaleen moved along with their oldest two children to Washington, D.C., where Marian was educated in the D.C. Public School system. After spending her formative years in Washington, D.C., she moved to Richmond, VA, for approximately 15 years working as a health care provider.

After the death of her brother Eddie in 1999 she returned to Washington, D.C., to be

with her sister-in-law Carolyn and continued in the health care field.

Those that knew her in her early life knew she enjoyed the social life. There was no cabaret she didn’t enjoy because she loved dressing up and stepping out. You also knew she loved fine clothes which were color coordinated from head to toe and places to wear them. She also enjoyed sewing, plants, family gatherings (for leftovers she brought her own Tupperware containers) and shopping.

In her later years, she turned her heart to the faith of her mother and joined with the Ephesus Adventist Church of Richmond, VA. Her final years found her united with the First Seventh-Day Church of Washington, DC where she loved her pastor and church family.

At First Church she faithfully served in various ministries.

Realizing her health was failing, her family began to make arrangements to move her to Calvert County from Silver Spring in order to assist her. After a valiant fight Frances departed this life on Monday, January 5, 2015. Her family is thankful to God that she is resting in Christ and as we anticipate seeing her again at the Lord’s Second Coming.

Frances was preceded in death by: her parents, and siblings Oneida King, Eddie King, Tekolia Dockery, Woodrow King, Jr., and Bobby King.

Frances is survived by: Pekolia KingMackall (Ronald), Lopez King-Chew, Tyrone King (Diane), sister-in-law Carolyn King and nieces Delita White (Robert), Nikki Chew (Kelvin), Tekila Gray (Derrick), Wintre Thomas (Richard) and nephews Dant’e King, Bobby Jr. King, JaMaal King, Jabari Dockery (Melvetta), GW Chew (Tina), Brandon King (Alisha) and a host of other family and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Bessie Lane, 80

Bessie Ann Lane, 80, of Solomons, passed away Jan. 5, 2015.

Born Jan. 23, 1934 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Joseph Peruzzi and

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Florence G. (Weller) Peruzzi. She attended Eastern High School in Washington, D.C., and married her husband, Robert A. Lane May 3, 1952.

Bessie was a member of the American Legion and the PrimeTimers at Southern Calvert Baptist Church. She loved dancing, arts and crafts, sewing, ceramics, taking cruises and traveling.

Bessie is survived by her husband, Robert A. Lane; her daughter, Jennifer Lane Arnold and husband Thomas of Elizabeth City, NC; grandchildren, Kelly and Amy Hysan of Chesapeake Beach; and a special nephew, John Lane and wife Maria of Owings, MD; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert V. Lane.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Tommy Lay, 48

T homas “Tommy” H. Lay, 48, of Owings, passed away Jan. 14, 2015. Tommy was born in Woodbridge VA, Aug. 15, 1966, the youngest of four children. His father was retired from the Military and also Law enforcement, which gave Tommy the opportunity to see many places in the world, and the passion in helping others. He was a devout Christian.

Tommy graduated from Woodbridge Senior High School. While in high school he worked as a lifeguard. After graduating, he attended NVCC and CLC, while working on his degrees. He worked in the health and fitness fields where he competed in many competitions and won. On his off time, Tommy would visit various nursing homes, meeting the elderly that did not have families, where he put smiles on their faces and gave them love, they became part of his family. Tommy never met a stranger; he had many, many friends all over the world. His deepest passion was helping others and law enforcement, following his father’s footsteps.

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He joined the Prince Georges Sheriff’s Department, where he retired as a Captain.

He still took his time out in helping others and maintained his passion for power lifting and studied Judo.

Tommy was an outstanding, loving son and brother, a loyal friend to many, and his love for God. His presence and smile could light up the world.

Tommy is survived by his loving mother and best friend, Elisabeth Lay. There was not a day he did not call his mother at least three times to check on her and just to say, “Mom, I love you”; his stepfather James Taylor, one sister, who loved him dearly, Carol Lay Ausley, brother-in-law Max Ausley, his best friends, Curtis Neiland and Derek Matthews. Also, his lifelong family friend John C. Barker, and his dearest, dearest friend “Rita Eady,” who he always held a special place in his heart, and many cousins and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Curtis W. Lay, two older brothers, Curtis W. Lay II and Darrell E. Lay, and many Uncles and Aunts. Tommy would say to all of his family and friends, “I love you; please don’t be sad, I will always be with you. Mom and Carol I will see you in heaven. Rejoice and be happy for me that I am in internal life with God, my Dad and my brothers,” and would probably make a joke and say to his brothers, “Hey I am the baby, but I am still bigger than you. I am at final peace and happiness now, I have no pain” with a smile on his face he would say “I’m watching over all of you.”

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Joyce Mullinax, 78 Joyce Elaine Mullinax, 78, of Leonardtown passed away Jan. 14, 2015, in Washington D.C. She was born Nov. 11, 1936 in Washington D.C., to the late Russell Wm. and Cora

Walker Netherton.

Joyce is survived by her husband, John Lee “Jack” Mullinax, and devoted mother of Jeffrei Dunagan (Buddy), Janet Brady (Kevin), and JoAnn Pitcher (Jerry). Grandmother of Buddy Dunagan, Jr., LeAnn Clifton, Craig Dunagan, David Dunagan, Stephanie Eyre and Joe Candido. Great Grandmother of eight, she is also survived by her siblings, Jon, Jim, and Jan. Besides her parents she is predeceased by her grandson, Cheyne Eyre and a brother Joe. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Condolences maybe left on rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Tanya Parker, 41

LaTanya Agaither “Tanya” Parker, 41 passed away Dec. 29 2014.

She was born Aug. 25, 1973, to Gaither Woodrow Parker, Jr. and Josephine Lucille Parker. She was born the third of four children, and was the

youngest daughter.

Tanya was educated in the Calvert County Public School system. She attended Mutual Elementary in St. Leonard, Maryland, Southern Middle School in Lusby, Maryland and Calvert Senior High School in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Tanya received her high school diploma in 1991.

After high school, she worked at the ARC of Southern Maryland as an employment specialist, in the residential program and Crisis House with Southern Maryland Community Network, and with Always There Companion Care LLC as a companion specialist. In addition, she took courses at Fleet Business School.

Once her physical condition no longer allowed her to work, Tanya was able to spend valuable time with special people in her life.

She devoted some of her time to attend concerts of her favorite artists, specifically Frankie Beverly & Maze, New Edition and the

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Dells. Tanya also loved to go out with special friends, Shonda Stewart & Dorisa Parker, and family members for meals throughout Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.

She enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and took several trips to Cancun and Puerto Rico.

Tanya also exercised as much as her body would allow, as she participating in activities at a local gym and took frequent walks. Tanya also looked forward to getting her hair done by her personal hair stylist Marine (Rene).

However, Tanya loved nothing more than to spend time with her great nieces and nephews Kameron, Dajoun and Kaylynn. As Kameron started to attend Head Start and Pre-K, Tanya volunteered her time at many school events & fundraisers. She also joined the PTA. Tanya also spent quality time with Dajoun and Kaylynn at her home. Tanya was also our designated photographer whenever we held family events. Several people commented about the great pictures Tanya would take of her family during time of joy and grief. Tanya would also prepare meals for her grandmother Lucille, once she was not able to complete this task on her own.

Tanya accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Tanya completed a baptism ceremony in 2005 and renewed her faith in 2014.

Tanya leaves to cherish her memories her father and mother Gaither Jr and Josephine Parker; one grandparent, Lucy James; two sisters, Wendy (Merle) and Carita (Ray); brother: Gaither Ill; two nieces, Chantell and Shenille; nephew, Cortney and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Phyllis Reed, 92

P h y l l i s Cahoon Reed, 92, of Solomons, formerly of Accokeek, passed away Jan. 11, 2015.

Born Sept. 11, 1922, in Swampscott, MA, she was the daughter of the

late Charles M. Cahoon and Mary (Feeney) Cahoon.

Phyllis graduated from Swampscott High School in 1940 and attended the Vesper George School of Art. Phyllis married Richard Carl Reed on December 6, 1946 in Swampscott, MA. She was a member of the Calvert Art Guild.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Pamela Reiter of Joppa, MD, Catherine Gregor of Chesapeake, VA and Betsy Eager of Sunset, TX; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Reed and her brother, Francis M. Cahoon.

Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Eager, Tristan Eager, Kevin Eager, Charles Reiter, Darren Swift and Brian Howarth.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Michael Salek, 42 Michael Anthony Salek, 42, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away Jan. 11, 2015, in Arnold. Born March 1, 1972 in Silver Spring, he was the son of Veronica A. (Francella) and

Victor J. Salek Sr. He was married to Christie R. Pell-Salek and they celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary Oct. 11, 2014. He was employed at Safeway for 20 years retiring in 2006. He enjoyed cooking, going to the gym, taking care of his family, and yard work. He was an animal lover and he loved people, his family and friends.

Along with his wife and parents he is survived by two daughters, Lilly and Emma, a brother Victor J. Salek Jr., an aunt Karen Rawlins, his dog Gracie, and two cats, Casper and Snowball.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Florence Sickle, 92 Florence Louise Lewis Sickle, 92, of Blueberry Hill, Island Creek at Port Republic, passed away Jan. 3, 2015, after a lengthy hospital stay.

She was born Dec. 20, 1922, in Adena, Ohio, to Albert McClleland Lewis and Katherine Belle Howes Lewis. Florence was the oldest of four children: Brother John H. “Bud” Lewis (Gladys Lewis) preceded her in death, sisters Betty J. Siburt (preceded in death by Dale Siburt), Carole Finney (Richard Finney), and was a dear Aunt to all of their children.

Florence was married to her husband of 52 years, William L. Sickle, a World War II veteran, who preceded her in death. She was a beloved daughter-in-law to Nettie B. Sickle and Charley Arthur Sickle (both deceased) and sister-Inlaw to his 8 sisters and brothers: Gertrude “Trudy” Schafer (Al, deceased), Agnes Cottrell (deceased) (Ed, deceased), Charles (deceased) (Rita), John (deceased) (Charlotte), Robert (deceased) (Wilma), Ellis (deceased) (Betty S. LaSalle), James (deceased) (Marianne), and Bernard Sickle (deceased).

Following in her mother’s footsteps, she was the beloved matriarch of her family. She is survived by 4 children, Sharon Louise Sickle Goodrich (Stephen G. Goodrich),Barbara Kay Cotner (pre-deceased by Walter N. Cotner), William Lewis Sickle II (Florence Birgitta Nystrom Sickle), and Rebecca K. Weems (Richard D. Weems); 13 grandchildren: Douglas H. Bell, Elizabeth M. Goodrich Pierce (David), Stephen Goodrich II (Amber Dominguez), Tammy K. Cotner, Tracy R. Voegtli (Thomas), Thomas N. Cotner (Jennifer), Tera L. Swann, Matthew S. Sickle (Michelle), Holly S. VonWinkel (Greg), R. Katherine Tomlinson (James), Richard Weems II (Michelle), Joseph M. Weems, and Kinsey L. Weems; 29 great-grandchildren: Phillip D. Pierce, Nathanael D. Pierce, Hannah J. Pierce, Tania H. Pierce, Stephen Goodrich III (Shana), Andrew B. Goodrich, Elena R. Goodrich, Jackson T. Goodrich, Bobbi L. Voegtli, Thomas P. Voegtli II, Cody R. Voegtli, Victoria G. Voegtli, Nelson T. Cotner (Krissi McHenry), Emily C. Cotner, Destiny K. Cotner, Thomas A. Cotner, Brandon M. Bowen, Ashley T. Bowen, Angel F. Swann,

Danielle M. Sears, James A. (“AJ”) Tomlinson, Conner M. Tomlinson, Rachel K. Weems, Elizabeth M. Weems, Alexis S. Parks, Richard Weems III, Autumn R. Bevard-Terwilliger, Lochlan A. Weems, Kaileigh E. Weems; 7 great-great grandchildren: Jaycee L. Stewart, Stephen Goodrich IV, Evangeline I. (Bella) Goodrich, Kylie Cotner, McKenna Cotner, Jase Cotner, and Raegan M. Sears.

Florence had successfully operated Blueberry Hill Garden Nursery for several years. Her love of family, her home, flowers, gardening, birds, and nature strongly influenced her children and many grandchildren who carry on her legacy.

In years past she was a long-time member of the Maryland Extension Service of Calvert County 4-Star Homemakers Club.

She volunteered at Calvert Memorial Hospital and Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Auxiliary 7th Alarmers for many years.

Florence was a member of Christ Episcopal Church for 53 years, and a faithful volunteer for the Church’s Annual Jousting Tournament Supper for almost as many years. She served on the Altar Guild for several years. She was remembered by the Sunday School for growing a blooming petunia for each child to give their mother on Mother’s Day for several years as well.

Florence was a beautiful lady, a wife, mother, and grandmother who touched many lives with her loving and caring ways. She was loved in return and endeared to many friends and acquaintances. She will be missed by all, especially her family.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

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C l i f t o n Owen “Boots” Whittington, Jr., 79, of Dunkirk passed away Jan. 10, 2015, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1935, in Dunkirk to Clifton Owen and Virginia E. (Brady)

Whittington.

Boots was raised on the family farm in Dunkirk and graduated from Calvert High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Army on June 2, 1959, and was honorably discharged May 16, 1961, at the rank of Private First Class.

He married Shirley M. Payne Oct. 20, 1972.

He was a lifelong farmer, raising tobacco, soybeans and corn. He was a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau and Ducks Unlimited.

Boots enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, NASCAR, bluegrass music and spending time with his family, especially his grand and greatgrandchildren.

Boots is survived by his wife Shirley M. Whittington, sons Clifton O. Whittington III and wife Faith, Robert Lee Whittington and wife Andrea, Vernon Russell “Rusty” Plant and wife Sherry, and Rex Thompson Plant, brother William C. “Cally” Whittington and wife Shirley A., and a sister-in-law June Whittington, all of Dunkirk. Also surviving are grandchildren Taylor, Camryn, Georgia, Ryan, and Allison Whittington, Jerry Goodwin-Wilson, Todd, Tommy, Samantha, Tristen and Mary Plant, great-grandchildren Gracie, Donovon and Adrianna Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Arthur “Arky” Whittington, and sister Beverly J. Leitch (late Billy).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Jean Wilhelm, 92 Jean Agnes Hurley Wilhelm, 92, of Morningside passed away Jan. 8, 2015, at Georgetown University Hospital.

She was born April 19, 1922, in Washington, D.C., to John Aloysius and Ellen (Murray)

Hurley.

Jean was raised in D.C. and Cheltenham, and graduated from Surrattsville High School in 1939. She then attended Strayer Business

College for two years and began her career with Maryland Food Services. She was the cafeteria manager at numerous schools in Prince George’s County, retiring in September 1999. Jean married Clarence Gilbert Wilhelm and the lived in the suburbs of D.C. before settling in Morningside in 1949. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Suitland. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, traveling, bus trips, the Washington Redskins, and spending time with her family especially her grand and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by a daughter Margaret E. Hughes and husband Daniel of Collingswood, NJ, and sons David R. Wilhelm of Albrightsville, PA, and George M. Wilhelm and wife Linda of Sun City West, AZ. Also surviving are four grandsons, and seven greatgrandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Wilhelm, sisters Catherine Meyers and Josephine Long.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Volunteers Needed

Lacrosse officials needed: Southern Maryland Women’s Lacrosse Officials Association (SMWLOA) provides training and assignment for girls lacrosse referees for high school lacrosse. SMWLOA is looking for individuals at least 20 years or older interested in officiating the coming Southern Maryland high school season. If you’re interested, we’re conducting training sessions for officials in late Feb. or early March at the Fairview Library in Owings. For more info, contact Kay at SMWLOA.MD@gmail.com .

Help Wanted

Construction Laborers $18 - $23/hr DOE + benefits (2 yrs. exp.)

• Control traffic around work zones.

• Clean or prepare construction sites.

• Signal equipment operators.

• Read plans, instructions, or specifications.

• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations.

• Measure, mark, or record openings or distances.

• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.

• Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.

MIG Welders $30 - $40/hr DOE +benefits (3 yrs. exp.)

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.

• Layout, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies.

• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates.

All applicants must pass skill assessment test, drug screening and have own transportation. To schedule an interview, call Yvette at (301) 374-1150. Apply Fri., Jan. 23 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Charles County One Stop Career Center 175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD 20602. Walk-ins welcome 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Candidates must be enrolled in the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) in order to attend this event. Go to mwejobs.maryland.gov.

Code Enforcement Officer The Town of North Beach has one part time position available within the Town for a Code Enforcement Officer. The applicant must have customer service

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skills, deal well with the public, good writing skills and computer knowledge. Background in municipal government and/ or code enforcement related experience preferred. Resumes will be taken until Mon., Feb. 2, 2015. For additional info please contact Stacy Wilkerson at (410) 257.9618 or northbeach@ northbeachmd.org.

Maryland Licensed Nail Technician This is an on-call as needed position working with the Forever Eden Mobile Wellness Spa. This person would need to skilled in both manicures and pedicures.

Proof of license, demonstration of work, reliable transportation to travel within the Southern Maryland areas, able to work evenings and weekends, friendly personality and professional references required.

Compensation is based on the spa services rendered.

Interested applicants please submit your info via myForeverEden.com/Contact-Us.aspx

Pets

Calvert County Humane Society Meet Katrina!

Katrina was surrendered to a local shelter when her family decided to get a puppy and didn’t have time for her anymore. She would be perfectly content to just lie at your feet. She’ll do best in a calm and quiet home to enjoy her senior years.

For more information, please visit HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or come in and see all the animals available at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland.

Phone: (410) 257-4908.

Be sure to mention that you read about this pet in the Chesapeake Current!

Anne Arundel County Animal Control Besides dogs and cats, there are a number of unusual critters now available for adoption. Come by and check them out!

Shelby is a four-month-old female black Potbelly Pig who was given up for adoption.

Spaz is a white and tan female domesticated rat, given up for adoption.

Spaz

Shelby

Contact Anne Arundel Animal Control at (410) 222-8900 about these animals or to volunteer.

CURRENT EVENTS CSM Celebrates 16th Winter Commencement

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 636 candidates for degrees and certificates during its Winter Commencement held Jan. 15 at the La Plata Campus.

CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried told family, friends and guests of graduates, “I think that every one of our graduates would say that they probably would not be where they are today without your support.”

Many of graduates attended full time and graduated in two years, but the vast majority are part-time students who take much longer to graduate, said Gottfried. Their dedication to complete their degrees while working or raising a family is an inspiration, he said.

“Many of our students will go on to become teachers, engineers, technicians, you name it and they will be it, and we are so very proud of them. Not only for the journey that brought them here, but also the perseverance and the vision they all have,” Gottfried added.

The college awarded 656 associate degrees and 353 certificates: 42 percent of the students receiving awards are from Charles County, 31 percent are from St. Mary’s County and 23

Students receiving associate degrees in nursing during the 16th Winter Commencement at the College of Southern Maryland Jan. 15 from Calvert County included, front from left, Christine Beatty, Nichole Collinsworth, Meghan Crout, Corey Davis, Lisa Heintz, Erin Lanham and Cassidy Masengale; and second row from left, Crystal McReynolds, Tiffany Naecker, Sarah Perry, Kaitlin Rottman, Melissa Sager, Diane Villarreal and Dominique White.

percent are from Calvert County while 4 percent are from outside of the region. Nearly onequarter of all degree candidates for graduation earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

Associate degrees were awarded predominantly in the fields of general studies, nursing and business administration, while general studies: transfer, and advanced and basic accounting topped the list as the most popular certificates. Of the graduates, more than 65 percent are female, the oldest graduate is 70 and the youngest graduate is 14.

Presenting the student address was Susan M. Newton, of North Beach, who told her fellow graduates that she hopes they look back on this day and remember their feeling of pride. “For me, I will remember that no matter how Giving the student address many curve balls life was CSM Winter 2015 threw at me, no matter graduate Susan M. Newton, of North Beach. how many times I wanted to give up and no matter how challenging things seemed, when I held onto my hopes and dreams, I achieved them,” Newton said. “I started working on my degree when I graduated from high school. I expected my life to progress like chapters in a book. I would complete one chapter - college and move to the next. But it didn’t work out like that. For 20 years, I started and stopped college with every twist and turn in my life: marriage, raising children, divorce, part-time work and then full-time work. I wanted to close the chapter on college many times, but I had a mentor at CSM and a boss who wouldn’t let me give up. I also had a math teacher who wouldn’t let me fail.”

Newton received her degree in early education.

Awesome Paleo Exhibit on Display

The Paleontology Department at the Calvert Marine Museum is taking their the show on the road!

See the new temporary exhibit called “The Paleontology of Calvert Cliffs” installed at the La Plata Branch of the Charles County Library. Unique

fossils taken from the museum collection are also on display. The exhibit will run through February.

This exhibit highlights Calvert Cliffs, on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, and extends for more than 30 miles from Fairhaven in Anne Arundel County, south to Drum Point in Calvert County.

“The Paleontology of Calvert Cliffs” discusses the history and importance of the fossilized remains of shells, bones and teeth of animals that lived in our area ten to twenty million years ago.

Beginning April 1, the exhibit will move to the Potomac Branch of Charles County Library in Indian Head.

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CURRENT EVENTS Winter Volunteer Training Calvert Hospice volunteers help care for patients, support families, comfort the bereaved, assist with office work, provide community outreach and support special events/fundraisers. The next volunteer training dates are: Thu., Jan. 29 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 30 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.; and, Sat., Jan. 31 from 9:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.

(You must attend all three days.) Training takes place at the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House at 4559 Sixes Rd. in Prince Frederick.

For more info contact Anne Stavely at (410) 535-0892, astavely@calverthospice.org or visit calverthospice.org.

Wheel Throwing for Tweens: Learn how to use the potter’s wheel. Students learn to center clay, create pottery, and finish pieces with trimming, carving, and glazing

techniques. Glaze all pieces during the final class. This is a 5-class series for students, ages 10-14 yrs., starts on Thu., Feb. 5 and continues on 12, 15, 19 and Mar. 1. Thu. classes from 5:30–8:00 p.m., Sun. classes from 1:00–4:00 p.m. Member Cost: $140; Nonmember Cost: $150. All materials included. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons. Register in advance; call (410) 326-4640 or email info@annmariegarden.org.

Visit annmariegarden.org for more info.

Davidsonville Dance Club: Two new eoght-wk. classes start in Jan. International style for singles and couples. Professional instructor. No partner required. 7:00 p.m. Waltz I and 8:00 p.m. - Cha Cha II. $65 plus $10 membership fee for the year 2015. For info and location call (301) 262-1535 or visit davidsonvilledanceclub.org.

Thursday, January 22 Family Dance Party with 2-4-U: Bring the kids, grandparents, neighbors and come dance away the winter doldrums with this fabulous duo! Live music that will surely include a few of your favorites! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Free! Snow date Jan. 29. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291.

Kids Just Want to Have Fun: Kindergarten through 3rd grade kids are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Fun activities, crafts and a snack! Register in advance. (410) 257-2411. This month’s topic: Tito Puente.

Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach.

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 23 Police Plunge: Join Maryland law enforcement and take the Maryland State Police Polar Bear plunge! Register as an individual or as a team. For details call Betsy (410) 242-1515, x 115. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, at noon. Visit plungemd. com for more info.

Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing & Crafting: Craft group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, time or learn a new skill.

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 1:00–4:00 p.m. For more info call (410) 535-0291 or visit calvert.lib.md.us.

Southern Matinee: A true inspirational story of self-discovery, second chances and personal triumph in the face of adversity. In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in India. Watch Million Dollar Arm movie trailer. Calvert Library Southern Branch, Solomons, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

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salad, roll, and beverage. The Post is on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach; questions may be directed to (301)855-6466. Public Welcome.

ALpost206.org.

Saturday, January 24 Community Seed SWAP: Start saving your seeds now! Five categories of seeds for sharing: native plant seeds, edibles, herbs, annuals, perennials. For seed saving info, go to seedsavers.org/Webinar-Archive. Calvert Library Southern Branch, Solomons. 1:00– 3:00 p.m. For more info call (410) 326-5289.

Sunday, January 25 Entertaining the Troops: Vince “SPAM” Turner shares the history of World War II entertainment and other morale boosters for the troops through music, informative displays and period artifacts. Presentation will be held at the North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave. 2:00–3:00 p.m. Sponsored

by Bayside History Museum and Calvert Library. For info call: (301) 855-4028 or (410) 535-0291.

Mon., Jan. 26 & Tue., Jan. 27 Open Auditions: The College of Southern Maryland will hold auditions for “All Out” at the La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Bldg., Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. 6:00 p.m. Those auditioning should prepare a oneminute monologue. Performances will take place Mar. 5–6 and Mar. 12–14. For more information contact: HHight@csmd.edu, (301) 934-7827 or csmd.edu/Arts.

Monday, January 26

Retro Rockets: This oldies/variety/dance band is about making and bringing back memories, from poodle skirts, drive-in movies, and sock hops to disco and classic rock. Join us for singing, dancing and lots of fun! Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. 1:00– 2:30 p.m. For more info call (410) 222-1927 or (410) 798-4802 or visit aacounty.org/aging.

Keeping Your Resolutions: People make more resolutions to start a new habit than to break an old one. Join Kater Leatherman, professional organizer and author, to learn how to improve your chances of keeping your resolutions by learning three key tips to get the results you want. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. For more info call (410) 222-1927 or (410) 7984802 or visit aacounty.org/aging.

Meatloaf Dinner: Hosted by the Auxiliary of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 from 5:30–7:00 p.m., Chef Brenda’s Magnificent Meatloaf is a meal you won’t soon forget. Cost is $10, including sides,

Caring Canines: This pet therapy program, created by Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat, provides volunteer pet therapy teams who want to make a difference in someone’s life

CURRENT EVENTS by sharing their pet’s loving presence. Join us for a visit from Caring Canines; get to meet some of their volunteers and pets. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. 12:30–1:30 p.m.

For more info call (410) 222-1927 or (410) 798-4802 or visit aacounty.org/aging.

Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing & Crafting: Craft group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

For more info call (410) 257-2411 or visit calvert.lib.md.us.

Interviewing Skills Workshop: Learn professional techniques and the importance of effective interviewing. This workshop through the One Stop Career Center for Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties teaches best practices to enhance interviewing skills by providing insight on dress attire, appropriate attitude, and professional etiquette and presentation. There are no fees for services provided. American Job Center, 23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown from 1:00– 3:00 p.m. Call (301) 880-2800 to register.

Calvert Eats Local Winter Potluck: Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # of “food miles.” Eats Local members are invited to bring a friend plus your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 27 Casual Tuesday Dinner: Informal dinner from 5:30–7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lowerlevel dining room. The menu will include that ever-popular shrimp with all the trimmings.

The cost is $10, including beverage. Public welcome. Call for more information (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org.

Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing & Crafting: Craft group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons. 7:00– 8:45 p.m. For more info call (410) 326-5289 or visit calvert.lib.md.us.

4817 Riverside Dr., Galesville. Joshua Wynne , Edward Jones Financial Advisor, will present an educational workshop for making the most of your money, creating a legacy for your family, and making those decisions easy.

Lunch is ordered from the menu. Members, invited guests and interested visitors are welcome.

If Anne Arundel County Schools are closed or announce they will close at noon or earlier due to inclement weather, our chapter meeting will not be held. If opening is delayed, the meeting will be held as planned.

For more info, call (410) 867-2207, (410) 7411750, or visit facebook.com/narfe1363.

Song Circle/Jam Session: Seven to 12 singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians.

It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. Calvert Library Southern Branch, Solomons. 7:00–8:30 p.m. For more info call (410) 326-5289.

Thursday, January 29 Adult American Males: Hard-drinking, tough-talking guys make a surprising discovery. This show is for audiences 18 years and older due to subject matter. $5/all ages.

CSM Cause Theatre, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd, Prince Frederick. 2:30 p.m. For more info: bxoffc@csmd.edu.; call (301) 9347828 or. visit csmd.edu/Arts.

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of ragtime, stride into the era of swing and boogie-woogie, then embark on a rock ‘n’ roll frenzy. The band takes a slower approach to the blues, with a style steeped in boogiewoogie and funk. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. 1:00–2:00 p.m. For more info call (410) 222-1927 or (410) 798-4802 or visit aacounty.org/aging.

Saturday, January 31 Garden Smarter…The Herb Spiral: Learn how to build it, how to plant it, how to enjoy it. Get lots of delicious cooking herbs from a beautiful garden sculpture. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 10:00–11:30 a.m. For more info call (410) 535-0291 or visit calvert.lib. md.us.

Monday, February 2 Girls Night Out…Candlesticks and Goblets: Use clay sprig molds to make traditional or whimsical goblets and candleholders. Learn to add fabulous finishing touches with textural embellishments and colorful glazes. This two session, adults-only class will be held Feb. 2 and 16 from 6:30– 9:30 p.m. both evenings. The member cost is $85, nonmember cost is $90; all materials are included. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons. Advance registration required; call (410) 326-4640 or email info@annmariegarden.org. Details at annmariegarden.org.

Wednesday, February 4

Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing & Crafting: Craft group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 1:00–4:00 p.m. For more info call (410) 5350291 or visit calvert.lib.md.us.

Student Job Fair: Are you looking for hard-working student employees to fill summer and seasonal positions? Calvert County Parks and Recreation invites you to participate in the 2015 Student Job Fair.

Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach. 1:00–4:00 The Matt Daniel Band: Reinvigorates p.m. For more info and to reserve a space for old songs with a new twist. The duet of your business, please call (410) 257-2554. keyboardist and drummer start with a bit

Wednesday, January 28 NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Bay Area Chapter No. 1363 general meeting at noon at Pirate’s Cove Restaurant,

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