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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
Not sure what to get your Valentine this year? No problem – we have plenty of ideas! From Singing Valentines and nearby get-aways to jewelry that will absolutely dazzle her, here are some great ideas for you to consider! See pages 12 and 13 of this issue of the Chesapeake Current!
On Tues. Feb. 3, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Deputy First Class Robert Brady responded to Off Site Area “B” of the Dominion LNG project, located on the west side of Cove point Road and MD Route 4 for the report of trespassers. Upon arrival, Deputy Brady found that two unknown females were in the process of climbing a crane that was unoccupied. Deputy Brady and Sergeant Vladimir Bortchevsky of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office identified one as Heather Doyle, 31 of Washington D.C. Doyle had climbing gear and was asked to desist. Doyle refused to comply and was arrested for trespassing and failure to obey a lawful order from Law Enforcement. While Doyle was standing next to a Calvert County Sheriff’s Office marked patrol vehicle awaiting transport to the Calvert County Detention Center, she intentionally damaged the paint on the vehicle by scraping the handcuffs she was wearing in a manner that was gouging into the vehicle’s paint. Doyle was charged with destruction of property in addition for damaging the vehicle’s paint. A second person identified as Carling Sothoron, 28 of Baltimore was also equipped with climbing equipment and banners objecting to Fracking. Sothoron was asked to climb down off of the crane and was told that she was putting herself and officers in a dangerous situation. Deputy First Class Stephen Esposito climbed the crane, using climbing gear. Dfc. Esposito ensured that Sothoron was secured to the crane. Dave Marco, the Labor Relations and Security Safety Manager of Kiewit Construction responded to the scene as well. After consultation with Mr. Marco and ensuring the safety of both Sothoron and Dfc. Esposito, the crane boom was lowered and Sothoron was apprehended and charged with trespassing and failure to obey a lawful order from Law Enforcement. Both Sothoron and Doyle are currently being held at the Calvert County Detention Center awaiting a hearing before the District Court Commissioner.
Also Inside 3 Community 10 Taking Care of Business 12 Cover Story 14 Letters 16 Remembering Family & Friends 20 Business Directory 21 Current Events
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County Addresses Heroin Crisis Surrounded by medical professionals, citizens, advocates, and the newly formed Heroin Action Taskforce, Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh announced an executive order declaring a county-wide heroin public health emergency, directing county agencies to use “all best efforts” to eradicate the use of heroin in the county. “While we will not win this war overnight, we must act now by taking steps to turn the tide of heroin abuse in our county,” Schuh said. “By declaring this county in the midst of a heroin public health emergency, our county departments can shift their resources to address this mounting crisis.” Schuh also announced his intention to introduce, and testify on behalf of, a resolution in the Anne Arundel County Council addressing the heroin epidemic. Schuh was joined by his Heroin Action Taskforce, a group comprised of government officials whose recommendations will form the basis for the county’s Heroin Action Plan. The group includes Police Chief Tim Altomare, County Health Officer Jinlene Chan, School Superintendent George Arlotto, States
Attorney Wes Adams, Sheriff Ron Bateman, and Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides. Two Anne Arundel County residents, Ann Youngblood and Eileen Bolotin, also attended the announcement and described how the heroin epidemic has personally impacted their lives. Youngblood lost a son to an overdose. Bolotin is mother of three teenage girls, one of whom is battling heroin addiction. Schuh was also joined by Victoria Bayless, president and CEO of Anne Arundel Medical Center, who hosted the event. “We are supportive of the county’s urgent efforts to put policies in place to improve intervention and access to treatment,” says Bayless. “Drug and alcohol abuse is rampant in every area of this community - it’s a disease just like cancer or heart disease or diabetes. Children, men and women deserve the same compassion, support and care that patients with other diseases receive.” The Taskforce’s Herion Action Plan, which will include recommendations for expanded treatment, education, and enforcement efforts, is currently being finalized and will be released in mid-February.
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Northern High School Plans Unveiled Construction on the new $65 million replacement of Northern High School in Owings is set to begin this spring, with the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) getting a preview of the project at their meeting on Tues. Feb. 3. The replacement school will be paid for through $35 million in state funds, a 56% State contribution, with over $34 million local funding, not counting land acquisition, which the county is providing. George Leah, Calvert County’s Director of School Construction, showed the BOCC a 3D presentation “flying over” the new features. Over the next 40 months, he said, there will be phased construction of the new 244,000 square foot high school. It will include pedestrian, bus and parking separation and an addition of 5,535 sf to the Mary Harrison Center. The footprint of the Harrison Center will remain the same, but with additional restrooms and instructional space added. In the school itself, there will be a student capacity of 1,500, up from the existing 1,233 students. Leah said there are 1,509 students packed into in the current facility. The new building will look like a single-story structure from the front, but there will be three stories in the back, resulting in a smaller footprint than the existing school, but with greater square footage. The new school will be fully handicap accessible, with one elevator serving the threestory section. It will be an energy efficient building with LEED Silver Certification, the first for the county’s public school system. Leah said, “Silver accreditation doesn’t encroach on a wetlands area, but we do incorporate it into an educational area.” He added that the new high school will have bio-retention systems for storm water, and harvest water for irrigation of outdoor environmental study areas and outdoor classrooms. It will be outfitted with a geothermal system and a reflective roof,
which will be energy-saving. There is also an educational module that monitors the school’s systems. Construction will begin in the Spring of 2015 and the new school is projected to be completed in 2019, 28 months later, weather permitting. Students will then be transferred from the old building to the new one, Leah said. New parking and traffic patterns will increase total parking spaces to 618, with parking for 48 school buses. Temporary parking will be put in place early in the construction phase to accommodate vehicles in the meantime. Buses will enter from Flint Hill Rd., which will also be the main entrance to the middle school. Other vehicles will continue to enter from Chaneyville Rd. For security purposes, no one can walk directly into the new school. All visitors must enter through a vestibule, then be escorted into the school facility. In the media center, there will be very few stacks for books, with most educational materials and books being available through electronic means. “We still have some books,” Leah said, but the new school will have Wi-Fi throughout to accommodate much greater student use of pc’s and iPads, he said. When Commissioner Mike Hart (R-District 1) asked if local labor will be used in constructing the school, Leah answered, “We are currently in the bid process, with bids expected in the coming week.”
Prince Frederick Gets New Sidewalks Officials of the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) are planning a major overhaul of two major state roads in Prince Frederick to make them more like a real “downtown.” At weekly the meeting on Jan. 27, the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) was briefed on this ”Community Safety Enhancement Project” in the heart of downtown Prince Frederick to make it more accessible and pedestrian-friendly. The improvements will be along Main Street from Old Field Lane north to Armory Road and along Church Street east from Heritage Boulevard to Main Street by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. State Highway Project Manager Vivian Berra-Figuereo told the BOCC that the project will install sidewalks where there are none now, and repair and replace sidewalks where they currently exist but are damaged or are not compliant with the American with Disabilities Act. It will improve safety and address sight distance concerns for vehicular traffic at the intersection of MD231 (Church St.) and MD765A (Main St.). Parking will be re-marked and the handicap parking on MD765A will be upgraded to meet
New sidewalks, parking spaces and signage will be installed along Main and Church Streets in Prince Frederick this year by the State Highway Administration.
ADA width standards. Five new parking spaces will be constructed at King Memorial Park on Church Street. Bicycle accommodations will be provided for. The roadway pavement will be resurfaced throughout the project limits and the project will be landscaped. Construction on the project is expected to begin in Marsh or April and be completed by December 2015. A detour is expected for about six to eight weeks during the construction. Watch the Chesapeake Current for updates.
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Dunkirk Dashes for Anne Arundel Boy Poston’s Fitness for Life and Gentle Family Dentistry are partnering to form team “Dunkirk Destroyers” to run the Warrior Dash on May 16 in honor of TJ Mauck. TJ is a three-year-old Edgewater resident, whose family is from Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. He has been diagnosed with Embryonal Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of cancer that is extremely rare, one in millions. Alice Mauck, TJ’s mother said, “TJ is your average three-year-old boy. He is rambunctious, silly and full of life, except he is fighting cancer. TJ has Rhabdomyosarcoma, and he is currently winning his fight!” This is the first year the two businesses have partnered to run the Warrior Dash, and they are working hard to form a 40+ person team to help raise awareness about TJ. Everyone in the community is invited to participate, but space is limited. To join the team, you must sign up ASAP at
The Learning Channel (TLC) will debut a new reality show called “Our Little Family” that features an Anne Arundel couple. Dan and Michelle Hamill were born with Achondroplasia, a form of short-limbed dwarfism, which they passed on to their children. The local couple has three kids: sixyear-old Jack, and three-year-old twins CeCe and Cate.
“The kids had a lot fun and played,” she adds. “That was pretty neat for us.” But Greenstreet Gardens is not the only local business you might recognize if you watch the show. “I know they went shopping for their Christmas tree at Friendship Trees,” Greenstreet adds.
Little TJ Mauck is fighting a rare form of cancer.
postonsfitness.com. The discounted team price is $65. The race will be run at Budds Creek in Mechanicsville. You can also learn more about TJ at his Facebook page: Prayers for TJ Mauck.
CEA to Get New Leader This year, the Calvert Education Association (CEA) representing public school teachers in the county will be getting a new leader. The Chesapeake Current has learned that longtime president Debbie Russ has decided to retire and is not seeking re-election of the position she’s held for ten years.
Local Family Featured in TLC Program
Two others are running seeking the job of union president. They are Dennis Mooney, a former electrician turned teacher at the Career Technology Center, and Terri McCleaff, who is a science teacher at Calvert Middle School. Results of the election for president of the CEA are expected around March 1.
The scenes at the Pumpkin Patch and the Christmas festivities were filmed at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian. The Hamill family. Photo courtesy of TLC.
Stacy Greenstreet, co-owner of Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian says the film crew came twice to Greenstreet, and although we don’t know what will end up on the cutting room floor, chances are you will recognize some scenes recorded at this local business. “In the trailer, we saw several different clips, including ones from our Fall Festival and our Pumpkin Patch,” Stacy tells the Chesapeake Current. “We were able to talk to the mom alot, who was so nice, and the dad a little bit. Their kids are adorably cute! We enjoyed having them visit.” She adds that after the Fall Festival, the crew came back during the holidays and filmed more scenes of the family enjoying their Greenstreet Christmas festivities, including their train model displays.
While at Friendship Trees, the kids were mesmerized when they ran into John Balano, of North Beach who has a Santa-like beard and was wearing a red Santa cap. He played along, leading them to believe he was the real thing! The producers discovered the Hamills through their Facebook site, Littlepeople Bigdesigns. Dan is a professional carpenter/ woodworker, while Michelle is a stay-at-home mother. The new reality show follows the parents as they deal with the physical and emotional challenges that come with being a “little person.” This new show follows the success of “Little People Big World” starring the Roloff family of rural Portland, OR. “Our Little Family” makes its on-air debuts on Feb. 17 at 10:00 p.m. Ten episodes have been produced to date.
Playground Improvements Coming to Park
Artist rendering of new playground equipment to be installed at Breezy Point.
The Board of Calvert County Commissioner (BOCC) is authorizing countyowned Breezy Point Beach and Campground to reinvest some of its profits into new playground facilities for children. At their meeting on Feb. 3, members of the BOCC were told that Breezy Point Beach and Campground is operated under the selfsustaining parks and recreation fund. This facility has regularly had strong financial results from operations and over many years has built
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up a fund balance that management intends for park upkeep, development and emergency purposes. In FY 2014, the most recently completed fiscal year, Breezy Point had a net surplus from operations of $226,608. Park staff has had numerous requests for additional playground facilities, especially in the campground area. Staff has requested to use $77,250 of the fund balance to fund this upgrade to Breezy Point Beach and Campground, which the BOCC approved 5-0.
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On Sat., Jan. 24, Calvert Nature Society sponsored a “Build A Box” program to help the naturalists build nesting boxes for barn owls and prothonotary warblers. All groups got a handmade bluebird box to take home.
Snowy and Barn Owl Updates By Lisa Bierer Garrett
By Lisa Lisa Bierer Garrett
This past year, Chesapeake Current and I reported on the Snowy Owl irruption in Maryland and the first record of one being found in Calvert County. I also wrote about Calvert County’s Division Natural Resources (DNR) attempts to provide nest boxes for the long absent Barn Owl. That story also ended with another great new story in the Current story about a successful nesting! As we enter 2015, I wanted to do an update on the fascinating owls we have featured. Snowy Owl Update In response to the irruption, Maryland DNR’s Dave Brinker, along with Scott Weidensaul from the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, and Steve Huy from Project OwlNet last year created Project SNOWstorm, a collaborative research effort involving cooperators across the eastern U.S in an effort to track and study the owls. More information about this snowy owl and others can be found at projectsnowstorm.org.
“Delaware,” the rehabbed SnowyOwl, is outfitted with a transmitter on her back so naturalists can track her flight patterns. Photo from Maryland Zoo.
Project Snowstorm has had some sightings of Snowy Owls in Maryland this year. The best local story is of the Snowy Owl named Delaware, an injured owl that spent nine months in rehabilitation at The Maryland Zoo after being found with a wing injury at Martin State Airport near Baltimore. After months of recovery, she was transferred to Tri-State Rescue in Delaware to start flight conditioning. After an innovative wing repair and time spent in a flight cage, the Project Snowstorm Team put a radio transmitter backpack on her and released her with big fanfare on Dec. 11, 2014 at Assateague State Park. An update from the Project Snowstorm Blog: Delaware, the former rehab bird that was tagged Dec. 11 when she was released, checked in after missing a week (her transmitter
is now on a seven-day cycle to conserve battery strength). Having wandered down to the southern end of Metompkin Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia the day after Christmas, she began heading back north. By the 28th she had crossed the back bays to the mainland, right on the Maryland/Virginia line near Sinnickson and Greenbackville. Then she crossed (and recrossed) Chincoteague Bay between the mainland and Assateague Island in the final days of 2014 and the first of the new year. She has been spotted by the Ocean City Inlet on the North End of Assateague in the first weeks of 2015 and is doing well. Folks can go online to the Project Snowstorm webpage and follow the migratory paths of the 20 Snowy Owls that were fitted with transmitters in 2014. Their nightly travels are a maze of trips and stops. The researchers do feel that we will have more sighting of snowy owls here before the winter is over. Keep your eyes open for large white birds sitting on posts, sand dunes, or perhaps a tractor. A few weeks ago, I was able to see a large young Snowy Owl perched atop a light post at Reagan National Airport. Seen first in late December, it has been showing up nightly on the light post and viewed well from a parking area called Gravely Point Park on the Potomac. It was a real treat, despite the winter chill and cold drizzly rain, to see another of these spectacularly large Northern owls! Recent sightings of Snowy Owls include a report this week from Poplar Island in the mid-Chesapeake Bay, Assateague, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. I hope we will have another good year of sightings of these fascinating creatures. Get Involved! I recently wrote in the Chesapeake Current about Barn Owls returning after many years to Calvert County owl boxes. Three baby owls, the first found in 17 years, were banded by Calvert Naturalist Andy Brown last year. Coming soon, folks can get involved with nest box monitoring for Barn Owls and other box nesting birds. Calvert County Natural Resources looks for volunteers to go out and monitor nest boxes throughout the 2015 nesting season.
The Norton fmily builds nest boxes.
The program started with a short PowerPoint about the value of building and offering nest boxes to various species. According to 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.” Other creatures that use nest boxes include kestrels, bluebirds, chickadees, tufted titmice, wrens, flying squirrels and the beautiful swamp-loving prothonotary warbler. The families that came to the workshop learned hands-on how to build different boxes. They worked with hammers, power drills, and screwdrivers. It was a room full of dads, moms, girls and boys hammering and nailing precut wood pieces into new homes for wildlife. The crews made 10 extremely roomy Barn Owl boxes and a dozen compact warbler boxes. They also all made standard side opening bluebird boxes. Most of the boxes will be installed by volunteers at predetermined spots on Calvert barns and to replace old boxes along bluebird trails set up on properties in the County. One will be put on a barn at the new Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm property in Prince Frederick. The warbler boxes will be placed along the path in the Battle Creek
Cypress Swamp and at Flag Ponds Park, the wetland habitats preferred by the bright yellow songbirds. According to Anne Sunderman, Executive Director of the recently renamed Calvert Nature Society, all materials for the workshop were thanks to a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation and Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust. Volunteers including John Sullens and his son, Vincent recently got involved by helping monitor Barn Owl nest boxes. John was there when the three new baby Barn Owls were discovered and banded. It was the first new nest recorded in 17 years! He says he is now very excited to help build the boxes and will volunteer to put them up when the weather is a bit better. He is also attending the Master Naturalist Training now underway at ACLT. After 60 hours of training, Master Naturalists volunteer at local sites. He will become a great asset to the Calvert County Natural Resources program. His son is thinking of becoming a Junior Ranger at Kings Landing Park, too. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and other ways families and youth can become involved with wildlife, please contact Andy Brown at brownaj@co.cal.md.us or call Battle Creek Nature Center at (410) 535-5327.
Barn Owls are back.
About the Author: Lisa Bierer Garrett is a local naturalist who has most recently worked at the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in Upper Marlboro.
About two dozen volunteers showed up for a recent nest building event.
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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports: CDS Violations On Jan. 20 at 11:07 a.m. Dep. S. Rediker conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 and Fowler Rd. in Owings. He found the driver, Robert Edward Masincupp, Sr., age 32, and single passenger, William Michael Bowen, 29, both of Chesapeake Beach, to be in possession of alleged drugs and drug paraphernalia. Masincupp and Bowen were each charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia; a metal spoon and a hypodermic syringe. Massincup also cwas harged with carrying a concealed weapon, a collapsible baton. Dep. J. Buck was assisting two other deputies at the Prince Frederick Library on Jan. 22 at 4:30 p.m. while they attempted to serve a warrant on David Edward Wilson, 21, of Chesapeake Beach, who was inside. Wilson fled the library by way of a side door. Dep. Buck pursued him and he was apprehended near Nick’s supermarket and served with the warrant. A search revealed two used hypodermic needles. Wilson has been charged with possession of and intent to use drug paraphernalia; a hypodermic needle, failure to obey a lawful order, resisting arrest and disorderly. On Jan. 29 at 1:39 p.m. DFC T. Buckler
made contact with two individuals walking along St. Andrews Dr. in Chesapeake Beach who matched the description of two subjects involved in a recent theft. Both men were found to have suspected drugs in their possession. They were identified as Lionel Victor Garrison, 19, of Chesapeake Beach and Jaquan Keith Ford, 19, of District Heights. They were each arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in a sufficient quantity to indicate intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; a plastic bag.
report of a theft in progress. The suspect had left the store and fled toward the Starbucks. Sgt. R. Figueiras was in the area and observed the male suspect and caught up with him and detained him. A store employee advised he had observed the suspect, identified as Joseph Dale Thomas, 56, of Lexington Park, conceal merchandise and leave the store without paying. When the employee confronted Thomas, he fled. Thomas has been charged with destruction of property and theft less than $1,000. Someone stole a Craftsman 6½ horsepower pressure washer and a red Troy-Bilt leaf blower from behind a home in the 1900 block of Harvest Grove Lane in Prince Frederick. The victim advised Dep. T. Mohler that the theft occurred sometime between Jan. 28 and 29.
Burglaries Dep. N. Gilmore is investigating the burglary at a home in the 100 block of Fairground Rd. in Prince Frederick that occurred between Jan. 27 and 28. Copper piping was cut and stolen and there was severe water damage to the home caused by the running water. Some jewelry was also taken.
Destruction of Property Unknown suspect(s) caused $700 in damage to a home under construction on Fountain Lane in Prince Frederick between Jan. 28 and 29. The suspect(s) spray painted comments in various areas inside the home and broke several items. Dep. L. Kelly is continuing the investigation.
A home in the 500 block of Barnacle Lane in Lusby was burglarized sometime between Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. A black Beretta Elite BB/pellet gun was stolen and about $300 in damage was done. DFC J. Bell is investigating.
Maryland State Police Reports:
Thefts On Jan. 27 at 10:53 a.m. DFC M. Quinn responded to the Dunkirk Walmart for the
CDS Violations On Jan. 20 at 2:54 p.m., Trooper First Class Palumbo stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Calvert Towne Rd. in Prince Frederick. The odor of raw marijuana was detected from inside the vehicle. Three juveniles were cited for possession of marijuana and one juvenile received traffic citations. Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at 9:43 p.m. on Rt. 260 near St. Andrews Dr. in Chesapeake Beach for traffic violations on Jan. 21. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Robert G. Hight, 55 of Upper Marlboro, was cited for possession of marijuana. A vehicle was stopped on Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. by Trooper Jones for traffic violations at MD Rt. 4 and Parran Rd. in St. Leonard. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Erica V. Norfolk, 23 of Prince Frederick, was cited for possession of marijuana. At 8:46 p.m., Senior Trooper Dawson
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stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations on Jan. 25. An odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Bradley P. Ruest, 20 of Alexandria, VA, was cited for possession of marijuana. On Jan. 30 at 1:03 a.m., Corporal Evans stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 at Old Towne Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. The odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located. Johnny R. Jones, 28 of Huntingtown, was issued a citation and released. Trooper Warrick stopped a vehicle on Rt. 260 at Rt. 261 in Chesapeake Beach for traffic violations at 4:17 p.m. on Jan. 31. The odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and marijuana was located inside the vehicles door panel. Tajhi L. Cooper, 22 of Baltimore, was issued a Civil Citation and released. Theft / Shoplifting At 6:24 p.m. on Jan. 31, Trooper Jones responded to the Walmart in Prince Frederick for a theft/shoplifting complaint. Billie E. Waby, 48 of Chesapeake Beach, was observed placing several items in her purse and attempting to leave the premise without paying. She was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. Destruction of Property A complaint of Malicious Destruction of Property was received at 11:56 a.m. on Jan. 31 by Trooper Kaitz. The victim reported his vehicle, while parked outside his residence on Crescent Ct. in Prince Frederick, had been keyed in numerous places causing extensive damage. A suspect has been developed. Telephone Misuse & Harassment Trooper Jones responded to the 3800 block of Gordon Stinnett Ave. in Chesapeake Beach at 3:44 pm, on Jan. 29 for a harassment complaint. The victims reported receiving continuous text messages on their cell phones and numerous phone calls. Application of charges for Telephone Misuse and Harassment are pending for Shanta D. Johnson, 32 of Prince Frederick.
Police Blotter (Con’t) Lt. Soper Laid to Rest
On Jan. 26, local law enforcement officers gave the final salute to one of their own at funeral services for Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Lt. William “Bill” Soper. More than 300 family members, friends and agency personnel attended the funeral which was held at Grace Brethren Church in Owings. An escort involving numerous allied police agencies, volunteer fire and EMS and a motorcade lead Lt. Soper to his final resting place in Miranda Cemetery in Huntingtown. Lieutenant William “Bill” Soper was born on Oct. 1, 1957 in the Panama Canal Zone where his father was stationed in the Air Force at the time. Bill was raised in Montgomery County, Maryland and graduated from Thomas S. Wootton High School in 1975. After graduation he attended Montgomery
College where he obtained an Associates of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Lt. Soper then went to the University of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology in 1980. In 1988, Lt. Soper was hired by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. He worked in patrol for one year and was transferred to the Southern Maryland Narcotics Task Force where he worked for three years. After leaving the Task Force, Lt. Soper worked in the Criminal Investigation Unit for nione years and in 1993 he was promoted to Sergeant. In 2001, he was transferred to the Internal Affairs Unit. More about Lt. Soper is in his official obituary is on page 19 of this issue of the Chesapeake Current.
Can You Help Solve this Crime? Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking your help in identifying the person or persons responsible for a recent rash of slashing or puncturing of vehicle tires. Several deputies received reports from victims in Lusby that between Jan. 22 and Jan. 25, one or more tires were punctured on one or more of their vehicles while parked in their driveways. This wave of vandalism began with a report to DFC J. Denton from a victim in the 500 block of Balsom Road. Three other incidents occurred on Skyview Drive, one on Poplar
Road and three more on White Sands Drive. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800. Citizens with information on these crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip online. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. You can also contact the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 to leave information.
Don’t Leave Your Running Car… Here’s an important reminder from Anne Arundel County Police: “We are seeing an increase in cars being started and left unattended to warm up. So far, this week alone, we’ve had three cars stolen while running in driveways. We understand
that it’s cold, but is it worth losing your vehicle? Please be aware!”
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By Annette Jones Funn
New Year’s Resolution: Eat Healthier
Are there Guidelines for Healthy Eating? No doubt you remember learning about the good old “Food Pyramid” back when you were in school. What you may not know is that the Food Pyramid was designed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the late 70s to offer an easyto-understand look at healthy eating. It has been revised several times. In January of 2003, Scientific American published “Rebuilding the Food Pyramid,” by Walter C. Willett and Meir J. Stampfer. It separated the food groups into more accurate categories and made better recommendations for healthier eating based on scientific research. Here’s the basic breakdown for what you are supposed to do and eat each day, which still holds true for a basic, healthy diet: 1. Read meat and butter: use sparingly. 2. White rice, white bread, potatoes, pasta and sweets: sparingly. 3. Dairy or calcium supplement: one to two servings. 4. Fish, poultry and eggs: zero to two servings. 5. Nuts and legumes (beans): one to three servings 6. Vegetables: eat in abundance. 7. Fruit: two to three servings. 8. Whole-grain foods: at most meals. 9. Plant oils (olive, canola, soy, corn, sunflower, peanut and other vegetable oils): at most meals. Also suggested: “Vitamins for most and alcohol in moderation (unless contraindicated).”
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What about drinking water? According to “Healthy Living” pamphlet published by End Hunger in Calvert County, here are some important facts about water to keep in mind: 1. Water regulates body temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, cushions joints, protects organs and tissues, and removes waste. 2. 75% of the human brain is water. 3. A person can live about a month without food, but only a week without water. 4. If you feel hungry drink water first, you might be dehydrated. 5. Drinking water helps you to lose weight, flush out toxins in your body and helps to decrease fatigue. 6. Your body is approximately 60% water. 7. The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) and 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) for women.
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8. Whether from tap or purchased from the store, water is usually the least expensive drink you can buy. How can you save money when shopping for food? End Hunger In Calvert County says some cost effective strategies include: 1. Plan a Weekly Menu: When you plan your meals for the week, you are more likely to only purchase the items you need. 2. Be creative with leftovers: If there are left overs, combine a few different dishes to change it up. 3. Pack a lunch: You will save money by bringing your own lunch from home instead of eating out. 4. Cut back on your restaurant eating: Try making healthy versions of your favorite restaurant meals instead and treat yourself to a meal out every once in awhile. If you currently eat out 5 times a week, cut it back to two and see how it improves your savings. 5. Avoid trips to the corner convenience store: They’re usually much more expensive than grocery stores. 6. Use what you already have in stock: If you keep your fridge and pantry well organized, you will have a better chance of using up the items you already have in it. 7. Use proper portion sizes: Make enough for each person to have a normal serving, but no more. Serving proper portion sizes not only helps control your food budget, but also helps to manage calories and blood sugar (and your weight). As a reminder, set your goal to be as healthy as you can for as long as you can and work at it! Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes. Exercise on a regular basis. Keep appointments with your doctors and health care professionals. Practice preventive health measures. As with any suggestions about health issues, always consult with your health care provider because there are different approaches to the best solutions for your individual health needs.
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 Co-President of the League of Women Voters, Vice Chair of the Calvert County Commission for Women, Co-Founder 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.
Garden Dirt
Grow It… Eat It
By Ray Greenstreet
Know your food. Locally grown. Locally sourced. Those catch phrases are everywhere – on our Facebook news feed, on magazine covers, on television and radio talk shows. Best-selling books on the topic have made authors household names, like Michael Pollen and Barbara Kingsolver. And across the country, restaurants are building their menus around these “locally sourced” and “organic” ingredients. The “local food” movement isn’t fading – to the contrary, it’s growing. After decades of accepting factory produced food as the norm, many of us now are choosing to feed our families food that has been produced locally. Not only do we know where it came from, we know it’s fresh. Like what we find at farmers’ markets. It’s taught us the joy of eating seasonally, and reminding us of how a tomato should taste. A n d it’s more than just produce. We ’ v e begun to search out, to demand, local dairy and meat products. Here in Want local meats? Come to Green- M a r y l a n d street Gardens in Lothian. we all rejoice when its crab season and we flock to our favorite just-off-the-Bay fresh crab feasts. Now we’re loving our Southern Maryland steaks,
pork chops and sausage. As a “homegrown” devotee – I’ve been growing market ready plants in our Lothian greenhouses for 15 years – I am delighted that my fellow-Marylanders are demanding Maryland-produced products. At Greenstreet Gardens, we’re proud of our “Southern Maryland Meat” freezer, giving our customers a chance to purchase meat produced at three local farms. I am pleased to see a growing customer base dedicated to local meat. And for good reason – it’s healthier and just tastes better. The “eat local” movement has had another affect: It has put us back in touch with the process of growing food - and the personal gratification we find in doing it ourselves. It’s hard to beat making dinner with ingredients you’ve harvested from your own garden. It’s easy to get hooked. More and more of us are dedicating bigger and bigger sections of our yards to vegetable gardens. We’re starting seeds under grow-lamps, we’re learning about hoop houses and greenhouses and all of the tools to extend the growing season, letting us reap our homegrown bounty for longer and longer periods. We’re learning about raised beds. We’re becoming experts on the types of composting. At Greenstreet Gardens we’re focused on “re-purposed” products like Lobster Compost… which is made from… composted lobster shells! Even those of us with limited outdoor space are venturing into growing our own veggies – we’ve learned we don’t need many acres and a tractor to grow our food. Vegetables and herbs grow just as well in containers on decks and patios. In fact, there are containers like Earth Boxes,
Have a question about your garden for Ray? Email Editor@ChesapeakeCurrent.com and he’ll give you answers!
designed specifically for small space vegetable gardening, Growing food also puts us back in touch with the entire food chain - from composting to pollination. The decline in pollinators has been in the news for years, but now it seems we’re listening. So much of our food supply depends on these little workhorses. And we’re stepping up, playing a role in protecting this essential part of growing food: Backyard beekeeping is gaining popularity right up there with backyard chicken coops. We’re getting a lot of interest in our upcoming 3-part beekeeping workshop where participants will learn the art of beekeeping. In the nursery this spring, our customers will learn what plants are essential to the pollinator food chain and how easy it is to incorporate these plants in the landscape.
Love local honey? Consider becoming a beekeeper.
If you’re not already a vegetable gardener, make 2015 your year. Even novices can grow beautiful, great tasting tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Stop by the nursery on the last weekend of April for our “Ready. Ripe. Tomato!” event. Talk to our experts, and get your garden started with plants that we’ve homegrown for you in our greenhouses.
Lettuce for fresh salad is easy to grow at home.
It’s still winter, but you can start gardening now. Think about what you’d like to grow. By the end of February, seeds can be started indoors; those little seedlings will be ready to plant outside when spring rolls around. While you’re stuck inside on these cold days, do a little research on pollinators and pollinator gardens. You may be surprised at the vital role you can play in the growing cycle. And swing by one of our local farmer’s markets and get to know the local farmers and producers. They’ll be happy to tell you all about their farm and their products. It’s all good for you, for the community, and for the planet. 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. Last year, Greenstreet Gardens 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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Teague Tapped as Hospital CEO
Dean Teague.
Calvert Health System (CHS), which includes Calvert Memorial Hospital and its subsidiaries, has named seasoned healthcare executive Dean Teague as its incoming president and chief executive officer, effective Mar. 1. Teague, who has been serving as chief operating officer at the hospital since June of 2012, will assume his new role after James J. Xinis retires Feb. 28. “I am privileged and honored to accept this new role,” Teague says. “My goal is to continue to ensure the best possible health care for our community. I am committed to maintaining the high standards of quality and patient safety that Calvert Memorial Hospital is known for.” In 2014, the hospital made headlines for its Consumer Reports ranking for patient safety and was recognized as a Top Performer on national quality measures for patients experiencing heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgery. The largest private employer in Calvert County, CHS has more than 1,200 employees and reported over $142 million in net operating revenue last year. Subsidiaries and affiliates include an employed physician network, urgent care centers, a diagnostic imaging facility, a home health care agency and centers
for radiation and physical therapy. Teague’s selection follows a comprehensive search process that included members of the CHS executive management team, medical staff and board of directors. For the past two years, he has been responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the hospital and overseeing key service lines including cardiopulmonary, emergency services, oncology and diagnostic imaging among others. As part of the leadership transition, Teague has worked side-by-side with Xinis, who has served as president and CEO since 1987. Xinis said, “I am pleased that Dean has accepted the role of President and CEO and am confident that the Calvert Health System has a bright future ahead.” While COO, Teague led the design and opening of Prince Frederick Urgent Care, collaborated with the emergency department team to improve employee and patient satisfaction, and implemented new vehicles for soliciting feedback from patients and families, including inviting a random selection of recently treated patients to dinner with executive team leaders on a quarterly basis to share ideas. Before joining CMH, Teague served as vice president of operations for six years at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD. In 2006, he retired from the US Navy after 24 years of active duty. Prior to his military retirement, he was the senior administrator of the White House Medical Unit for three years, which provides health care for the President, Vice President and cabinet members. He has a master’s in healthcare administration and is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Teague and his wife, Pam, have been married for 29 years and have a daughter, Kaitlyn, who is a senior at the University of Maryland in College Park.
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Money Matters
By Lyn Striegel
Retirement: Boom or Bust?
Did you know that 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day for the next 19 years? How many of them will be prepared to retire? According to recent statistics, 36% of us say we do not contribute anything at all to retirement savings. No surprise then that a recent AARP survey says 40% of boomers plan to work until they drop. The problem is how many of the boomers will become unable to continue to work despite their best intentions. With an average life expectancy of 83, boomers will live 18 years beyond the customary retirement age of 65. How many 83 year olds can continue to work or, if they do, bring in income sufficient to survive? Boomers average household earnings are $53,000 a year. Those who have saved for retirement, maybe 60% of boomers, have average savings of $500,000 to $1 million. Assuming a withdrawal rate of 5% on $500,000, that’s about $25,000 a year from 65 to 83 or half the average household earnings boomers are used to. To maintain a lifestyle on average boomer earnings, boomers will have to have $1 million in savings to cover their retirement years. It seems that the one part of a retirement plan boomers have actually decided upon is their plan to relocate when they retire—59% of them plan to move, I assume to warmer climates. What does all of this tell us? Boomer savings rates are low, but retirement expectations seems high. It looks like boomers need a dose of reality. It’s time for all boomers to take a hard look at their retirement. The first step is to figure out where you are. This requires that you create an income statement and a balance sheet. You cannot plan for the future if you don’t know your current status. How much income do you bring in and what are your average expenses? If your average household earnings are $53,000, how much do you contribute to saving? If you know you need $1 million to keep up your lifestyle after retirement, how far along are you in saving?
Let’s say you are 55 years old and have $500,000 in savings for retirement. If you have average boomer earnings, in order to maintain your lifestyle, you have to save $500,000 over the next ten years. That’s basically saving your boomer average income of $53,000 a year. If you can’t save all your income for retirement for the next ten years, then what? Time to focus on changing your lifestyle. What if you change your lifestyle and live on less. That will certainly help. In order to figure out how to live on less, you have to know what your current expenses are. Are you spending your disposable income in paying off high interest credit cards? Are your mortgage payments taking most of your disposable income? Are you borrowing from a low interest line of credit to pay off those credit cards? What if you were able to decrease your mortgage payment or pay off the credit cards? Suppose you drastically reduce your expenses now by selling or renting your McMansion, making do with your older car, and cutting out spending on wants not needs. What does this do? Well, you not only put yourself in a position of saving more for retirement, by decreasing your lifestyle, you get yourself used to the lifestyle you will have in retirement. The point is - once you have an idea of what you currently take in and spend, you can make assumptions about the future that will help you with your retirement plan. Running retirement scenarios for yourself is easy with the internet. Every bank, brokerage firm, and insurance company website has free retirement calculators you can use to figure out a plan of action. Is it too late to start a retirement plan? No. It’s never too late to start a retirement plan. About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over thirty 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.
State Considers New “Tourism” Tax New legislation is being considered in the Maryland Legislature that would apply a new tax on the services of online travel agents (OTAs), brick and mortar travel agents, and other travel service providers and make travel more expensive for millions of travelers. The new travel services tax in Senate Bill 190 would apply the state sales tax to the service fees of traditional and online travel agents that facilitate reservations at Maryland hotels and introduce local independent hotels, bed and breakfasts, and inns to travelers across the nation and world. “Imposing new taxes on Maryland’s travel industry is not the way to grow Maryland’s economy,” says Steve Shur, president of Travel
Technology Association. “What Maryland will lose by encouraging travelers to stay in neighboring states will far outpace any revenue gained by a new tax on travelers and small businesses. It’s literally stepping over a dollar to pick up a dime.” “Last year alone, online travel companies helped travelers book over half a million room nights in Maryland hotels,” Shur added. “Of those room nights, more than 125,000 – or over 25% – were rooms booked by Marylanders. Instead of supporting onerous new taxes that harm local taxpayers, Maryland lawmakers should be working with online travel agents to market Maryland to the millions of global travelers who use their platforms.”
Chamber Names New Chair, Board Members Lillie Mattingly, co-owner/ broker of Calvert Commercial Real Estate held the gavel as Chair at the first Board meeting in 2015 for the Calvert Lillie Mattingly. County Chamber of Commerce in January. Ms. Mattingly spoke told Board members, “Our focus in 2015 will be to enhance communication among membership and provide greater opportunities for our members.” The newly appointed officers including Ms. Mattingly are Past-Chair Victoria Karol,
Calvert County Schools; Vice-Chair Christy Lombardi, Community Bank of Chesapeake; Treasurer Martha Rymer, Rymer & Associates, P.A.; and Secretary Frank Smith, Idea Solutions. New Directors on the Board in 2015 are Dean Teaque, Calvert Memorial Hospital & Calvert Health System; Asya Heatly, Comcast; Mike Frederick, Dominion Cove Point; Lacey Dean, Exelon; and Jonna Jones, SMECO. Continuing on the Board are Laura Allison, Keep It Simple Computer Training; Chad Day, Servpro of St. Mary’s & Calvert; Balinda Denton, Tri-County Council for Southern MD; Richard Fleming, College of Southern MD; Teresa Schrodel, Medart Galleries; and General Council David Weigel, Davis, Upton & Palumbo, LLC.
Dominion Gives Donation
Dominion Foundation recently gave a $10,000 grant to United Way of Calvert County. “We at Dominion Cove Point are thankful to be able to help the United Way of Calvert County improve the lives of countless Southern Maryland residents,” said Mike Frederick, vice president, LNG operations. “Our community and our neighbors count on United Way in their time of need. We are proud to partner with United Way.”
The United Way says about 14% of its revenue for Community Impact and Basic Needs grants comes from foundation grants like Dominion’s. From 2012 to 2013, United Way’s Community Impact Council distributed about a quarter million dollars in grants to 28 local agencies, impacting approximately 14,000 lives in Calvert County. Meantime, the Cove Point export project will resume nighttime truck operations early next week between the terminal site on Cove Point Road and the Appeal landfill on MD Route 4. The activity began Tues. Feb. 3 and is expected to continue for about one month. The operation has put special procedures in place to ensure a safe operation with minimal impact on the local community. Anyone with questions or concerns may send an email message to CovePoint@Dom. com or leave a detailed message at (410) 2865757.
County Revamps Sign Laws
Community Planning and Building Director Tom Barnett and Principal Planner Pat Haddon explain now county sign regulations to business owners at the Bay Business Group’s January meeting at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven.
The Calvert County Dept. of Community Planning and Building is drawing near to finalizing new regulations for signs after years of reconsideration. Pat Haddon, Principal Planner, told members of the Bay Business Group at their January meeting that the staff has worked diligently to reorganize and make consistent the regulations covering signage in all seven town centers. Before, she said, “They were all over the place. They were not organized the same, and it was very confusing for businesses because the rules are not the same in St. Leonard or Lusby or Huntingtown, for example. Now they will be in one place, in the same format and style, so everyone can find the county ordinances in one place easily.” She added that the regulations are, “Clarified, simplified and standardized to the greatest extent possible.” The new regulations are on the county’s web site, where you can download and review them. The Board of Calvert County Commissioners and the County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the new proposed sign regulations in February to gain input. There will be additional public meetings, one in the southern part of the county and one in the north, to make sure every voice is heard. One of the changes will be the amount of signs a business can place over windows, which now is up to 100%. Haddon said signage will be reduced to 25% of a window. “It was not nice looking to cover windows completely with signs and banners. And there are also safety considerations, because no one can see inside. For instance, there was a little store on East Dare’s Beach Rd. that was recently robbed and Sheriff’s Deputies said if the windows had
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not been covered with signs, someone would probably have noticed what was going on and the crime reported while in progress.” Temporary weekend signs will not be allowed at all under the new regulations. Violators will be fined $25 per sign and county crews can confiscate and destroy signs as well. There will also be new rules covering vehicles used as signs. “You can put all the signs you want on a vehicle, like those wraps. The problem we are addressing is when they are plastered with signs, then left parked public places. If you do use it as a sign, you’re going to have to move the vehicle, unless it’s on private property,” Haddon said. There is even one instance in the county of a truck being used as a large sign and it does not even have a motor in it. Electronic messaging systems and sign boards are being approved in some areas, but they must be spaced a distance from each other and change less often so they are not distracting, she said. However, electronic signs will not be allowed in the Solomons or Dunkirk Town Centers, because citizen groups did not want them. The county will also begin prohibiting temporary signs advertising events on government property, such as the entrance to Dunkirk Park. Haddon said it was because the county is not able to pick and choose who could put signs there, and for example, “Even ISIS could put a sign up on our government property if they wanted to.” She added that they State of Maryland has closed its “Adopt a Highway” signage program because the Ku Klux Klan wanted to sponsor certain roadways, and the state could not refuse them. So, the state discontinued the program instead.
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On The
By Alison Setzer
Valentine’s Day can be daunting, whether you’re in a new relationship, single or have been with your significant other for years. There’s always a certain air of dread when it comes to planning the perfect gift, date or weekend, because you want it to be perfect. Never fear, we have the perfect gift ideas for all of the special people in your life, no matter the budget! The first step in finding the perfect gift is to start with a few simple questions. Does she wear jewelry? Would she like going out on the town for a fancy meal or would she rather stay in and snuggle up on the couch with some take out? Does she even like hearts? What are her favorite flowers? Chances are that the people you’re looking to buy for are the people you know best – so use that knowledge to your advantage! Flowers. This is an option that can never backfire. It’s the thought behind them that she’ll love! Send them to her workplace, show up with them in the middle of the day, or even just come home with a beautiful bouquet.
Ideas for the Best Valentine’s Day Think outside the box and pick up a gorgeous living arrangement that will last her for more than a week. Flowers are a fabulous way to let her know you’re thinking of her even when you’re not together. Cards. Greeting cards might seem cliché but we all seriously love getting them. Don’t just sign your name, even if you were able to find one that expressed exactly how you were feeling! Add your own twist and let your special someone know all of those things you might not say every day. You could take it a step farther and send the card in the mail (if you’re apart) or even to her workplace. Candy. Whether you get the chocolates in a heart-shaped box to go with the beautiful flowers you got her, or you put together a movie night with all of her favorite sweets,
Chcolate Diamond Ring by Le Vian
Chocolate Diamond pendant by Le Vian
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candy can be a pretty delicious way to show your love. Not a candy girl? Dickinson Jewelers has a new line of Le Vian Chocolatier jewelry would be the perfect way to make this your sweetest Valentine’s Day yet. What girl could resist chocolate diamonds, raspberry rhodolites, vanilla gold.... yum! Jewelry. They were really onto something when they said, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Jewelry tends to be a staple when it comes to Valentine’s Day, but to hit this one out of the ballpark, call on your inner super sleuth. Does she usually wear white or yellow jewelry? Does she already have several heart necklaces? Does she only ever wear one certain pair of earrings? Jewelry stores can be intimidating but they don’t have to be! If you walk in with some idea of what you’re looking for, and your budget, most fine jewelry stores have fabulous sales associates that will point you in the right direction. There’s no doubt that they will be able to find the perfect piece for your Valentine and make her day truly sparkle. A big trend this year is Heart Throb jewelry - these
amazing pieces have diamonds that shimmer with every beat of her heart. How much more romantic can you get?
A simple and elegant heart pendant says it all
Diamonds are a girls’ best friend for Valentine’s Day
Getaway. Do you really want to take your Valentine’s Day to the next level? Take a long weekend, even close to home. Go to some tourist attractions. Make the trip a surprise and have your special someone guess where you’re going. There are so many ways to make this the most romantic Valentine’s Day you’ve ever had – whether it’s your first or 51st. The littlest lady in your life needs some Valentine’s Day love too! Little girls love to feel special, especially on Valentine’s Day. She deserves her own card, bouquet, or even an adorable Charm It! bracelet or necklace. Make sure you don’t forget about the most important woman in your life this Valentine’s
Day – your mother! She most certainly deserves some love. You could set up a dinner date for some time Valentine’s Day weekend, send her flowers or an edible arrangement, set up a spa day or even start her a Pandora bracelet to represent all of the special moments you’ve spent together! Follow these tips and you’ll survive another
Valentine’s Day. Just remember, it really and truly is the thought that counts! About the Author: Alison Setzer handles marketing for Dickinson Jewelers, with locations at Dunkirk Market Place, 10286 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk (301) 8558770 or Prince Frederick Market Square, 916 Costley Way, Prince Frederick (410) 535-4338.
Serenade Your Sweetheart What sweeter Valentine’s Day gift could there be than to give the gift of music to your honey?
For the 9th year, Fathers and Sons Quartet will be doing Singing Valentines for a good cause – Calvert Hospice. Bandleader Dave Reyno says to date, they’ve raised more than $13,000 for the non-profit. Fathers and Sons, consisting of Dave Reyno and his son Jeremy, plus John Leavitt and his son, Jason, will be canvassing Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 plus doing a few the day before and the day after. But to get more Singing Valentines in this year, they’ve enlisted a second quartet consisting of Dan Curry, Todd Dove, Roger Logsdon and Jerry McGaughran.
The second Valetine’s quartet consists of Roger Logsdon, Jerry McGaughran, Dan Curry, and Todd Dove.
“You might recognize one name in the quartet, Dan Curry. Yep, he’s the new superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools,” Dave Reyno tells us. “I found out that he was a barbershopper, so I gave him a call to help us out.” All the singers live in Calvert County. They start their trek about 8:00 a.m. on Valentine’s Day and continue serenading until 8:00 or 9:00 that evening. Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, they’re expecting to catch up with more people at home rather than their workplaces. They’re also hoping to also raise more money with two quartets. Last year, Fathers and Sons alone performed about 35 Singing Valentines. “We usually start in Prince Frederick, then
head south to Lusby and Solomons, come back up through Prince Frederick, then hit Huntingtown, Owings, Dunkirk and the Beaches,” Dave says. “We line them up by location… so we advise everyone to book early to be sure you can get into the schedule. We don’t want to disappoint anyone!” Each Singing Valentine costs $50. For that, the giver can choose two of four traditional songs to be sung to his or her loved one: “Heart of my Heart,” “I Love You Truly,” “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” or “My Wild Irish Rose.” The recipient is also presented with a rose and a little bag of candy – this year, a variety of Hershey’s Kisses. “It’s been the same price since we’re been doing this. People can make a check out to Calvert Hospice or give cash, and we take your name and address so Hospice can send you a receipt,” Dave says. “The roses, candy and gas out all come out of our pockets – so this really a non-profit activity for us.” It started out with four guys having fun and has morphed into quite an operation. “We got together with the original Fathers and Sons, and went out 10 or 11 years ago just for fun, singing for spouses and a few others who went to our church, Emmanuel Baptist. Everyone enjoyed it so much, had such a good time, we figured next time, let’s pick a nonprofit to raise money for. We knew a few staff members at Calvert Hospice at the time. Both of my parents went through hospice before they passed and we thought that would be a worthy cause.” Dave adds, “It’s a big production for us. We have about ten lined up now. We are hoping to get more than 50 this year to keep both quartets busy. We keep a pretty tight schedule, and spend about 10 minutes at each stop. Everyone really enjoys it. Including us!”
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What Is a Redskin? Dear Chesapeake Current readers, For all of you dedicated gridiron fans in the Eastern half of the U.S. The Washington DC pro football team is called the Redskins, but no one has told you the meaning of that word. There are many Native American tribes that fought each other in battles. The winners scalped the losers. With their stone knives, they removed the hair and scalp of the losers. The bloody hair and scalp was a “redskin” which the winners took home and displayed on a pole near their teepees. When millions of European immigrants flooded this country through East coast ports, they encountered many native warriors.
Both sides were combative, so many battles occurred. After word got around that the tribal warriors were taking scalps (redskins), the immigrants, with long metal knives, did the same thing to the natives. Sports fans, if you have any serious questions about this activity, contact my friend and long-time neighbor on Capitol Hill, Suzan Harjo for straight answers. Jim Andre Chesapeake Beach
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SPEAKS by Susan Shaw
Human Trafficking: It Does Happen Here
If you are reading the local papers, or listening to the local radio station, you may have read or heard recently about prosecutions for prostitution in Southern Maryland. You may also have heard a relatively new term: human trafficking. Is that the same as prostitution? Human trafficking involves transporting humans, usually, for one of two purposes: labor or sex. We read or hear about high profile cases, usually involving foreigners, where people, usually women, are brought here from overseas and become enslaved workers. I was surprised to learn recently that Southern Maryland, particularly Charles County, is a hotbed for human trafficking. The scam is to entice middle-aged Chinese
women to come to America to work. With their children grown, these women envision being able to work and save money for their retirement or for their families back home. However, once here, the “work” is prostitution. Drugs may be involved. Usually coercion is a factor. Runaways are another group at risk for human trafficking. We all know the old story of the pimp who has a girl or two that provide his living. Human trafficking may involve a significant number of people and may be a lucrative, well-managed business. Several years ago, there was a case in Prince Frederick. About 40 young women had been recruited to come here from Eastern Europe to work. They were all housed in a very small
home. They worked for a local fast food outlet. The living conditions in the home were cramped and poor. Yet, the young women were charged outrageous rent to pay for their housing, sort of on the theme of the old Company Store where your expenses to the Company were higher than your income, sometimes by a significant amount, so that you were (virtually, at least), enslaved to the Company. I was made aware of that situation by a constituent. The fast food employer did not want the bad publicity, so terminated the relationship with the middleman and all the young women were sent back home. Many were from middle-class families. How were they enticed to come here? They thought that they would have the opportunity to attend school here while they were also employed. Of course, with no transportation, their limited time spent waiting for a toilet or shower to become available, no connections, and most of their income going back to the landlord, school never materialized. Not long ago, a restaurant shut down in Lusby after it became known that they were importing employees and then not paying them. A member of my family, in another state, fell victim to human trafficking. She “fell in love” at a young age with a man who lived with his mother and siblings several hours from her home. She moved in with his family. Gradually, the mother and son made her more dependent on them. Embarrassed, she was not truthful
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with her own family about the deteriorating situation. Eventually, he took her on a “vacation” across the country, where he forced her into a highly paid form of prostitution. Two factors acted to break this cycle. She was arrested for prostitution. Before her release from jail, she began plotting her escape. He noticed a change in her attitude, and beat her badly, thinking she would revert to fearing for her life. She did manage to escape following the beating and arrived back at her own family’s home badly beaten and with only the clothes on her back. Her social security number, identity, and everything else she owned were gone, but she was safe. It has taken her a number of years to recover from the post-traumatic stress of what happened to her, including fearing for her life. I say somewhat, because she is still distrustful of men. Never would I have believed that a member of MY family could fall prey to human trafficking. Calvert Baptist Church in Lusby has sponsored information programs on human trafficking. We all need to be aware of a darker side to our beloved community. It has happened here, and it could happen again. Please, parents, monitor your children’s internet usage and with whom they associate. Your family members are more vulnerable than you may imagine. About the Author: Susan Shaw is retired as Calvert County Commissioner.
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Verena Fruik, 72 The Letteney family regrets to announce the passing of Verena Fruik, age 72, of Barstow, on Jan. 26, 2015. Verena was born Dec. 3, 1943 in Gottingen Germany. She grew up in Hannover, Germany and as a teenager became a professional ballerina. She moved to France where she received a degree in French literature and studied to be an airline hostess. While in France she met and married an American Army Captain and emigrated to the U.S. where she became a U.S. citizen. Verena traveled extensively throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe. She worked as a professional dancer, teacher, graphic artist, airline mechanic and as a park ranger. She married Rev. Gary Fruik in 1998 and settled in North Beach and then in Barstow. She is survived by her husband, Gary; daughter Dr. Catherine Letteney and her husband Jay Berry of Chesapeake Beach; a son David Letteney of Toronto, Canada; grandchildren Julia and James Berry, a brother Peter and a nephew Christian. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Bill Allen, 71 William “Bill” Davis Allen, Sr. of Dunkirk, passed away Jan. 24, 2015, at the age of 71. Bill was born in Mt. Rainier, MD on Feb. 3, 1943 to Eva V. (Horsman) and Thurston P. Allen. Bill was the owner and founder of Allen Electric Company in Calvert County. He learned the electrical trade from his father. Bill continued the flow of knowledge down to two more generations. Allen Electric has been present on a number of building projects in Calvert County and the surrounding
counties. Bill took pride in his work and always stressed the importance of doing a good job and doing it right. Family was the upmost importance in his life, business was second and then his love of Corvettes. If you saw a red Corvette pulling up to a jobsite, you knew Bill had arrived. He was the beloved husband and high school sweetheart, for over 50 years, of Patricia Elizabeth (Butler) Allen and the loving father to Matthew P. Allen (Tracy), Douglas C. Allen and the late William D. Allen, Jr.(Patty). He was the grandfather of William R. Allen and Victoria “Tori” E. Allen and the brother of Donald L. Allen, Linda Diane Sheldon (Hal), and the late Robert C. Allen. He is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law of the Butler family, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. A funeral service was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, which handled arrangements, with burial at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic.
Pam Barrett, 48 Pama Lei “Pam” Barrett, age 48, of St. Leonard, passed away Jan. 25, 2015 at Washington Hospital Center. Born Jan. 30, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, she was the daughter of the late Ernest G. Enslow and Agnes Greenwood Sanders. Pam graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in Upper Marlboro in 1984. She received her Associates Degree from the College of Southern Maryland and was attending the University of Maryland University College working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. Pam married her husband, Barry Steven Barrett, on May 12, 2006 in St. Leonard,. She was currently employed as a physician relations liaison for MedStar, Southern Region. Pam loved spending time with family and friends, traveling, and camping with the love of her life, Barry. Pam is survived by her husband Barry Steven Barrett; her son, Jason P. McGraw of St. Leonard; her stepchildren, Brandon S. Barrett and Rachel E. Barrett of St. Leonard; her siblings, Woodfin Straughan (Sue) of Hague, VA, Patricia Douglas (Rains) of Bowling Green,
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VA; Sam Enslow of Egypt; niece, Keri Straughan of Bethesda; and nephew, Michael Straughan of Colonial Beach, VA. Pam’s loving nature allowed her to build a large circle of close friends and family members who mourn her sudden passing. Pam’s son Jason recently described his mother as “the most genuine, compassionate, hilarious and admirable woman anyone could ever ask for.” Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
Jean Curtis, 90 Phyllis “Jean” Curtis of Dunkirk, formerly of Prince Georges County, passed away on Jan. 26, 2015 at the age of 90. She was born in Anmoore, WV on Oct.19, 1924 to David Silcott and Geneva
(Shock) Silcott. Jean lived in Prince Georges County from 1955 until her move to Calvert in 2010. She had a love for all things outdoors - birds and butterflies, finding seashells, gardening, and especially flowers. Jean served as a judge at the PG County Fair and was president of the PG County Homemakers Association for many years. Jean was an active member of Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County. For nearly 30 years, she took pride in making the floral arrangements for all services and decorating the church for special events. She was the loving mother of Lois Franks and her husband Jerry, Winona Lagana and her husband Ronald and Deborah Curtis. She was the devoted grandmother of Tracy Case, Kelley Solsman, Joyce Harrison, Jesiah and Michael Huckstep; great-grandmother of Kayla and Marina Griffiths, Jeremy and Rachel Solsman, and Brittani and Christian Harrison; and great-greatgrandmother of Carli Pemleton. She is also survived by numerous other family and friends. Jean was the beloved wife of Robert Lloyd Curtis for almost 68 years until he joined Jesus this past June. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Doris Johnson, 89 Doris Woodburn Johnson, age 89 of Solomons, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 30, 2015. Born on April 17, 1925 in Annapolis, MD to Harry A. and E. Alberta (Dean) Woodburn of Solomons. She was a lifelong resident of
Solomons Island. After graduating from Calvert High School, Class of ‘42, Doris earned a degree from the Baltimore Business College. She worked as a Secretary for the American Red Cross at the U.S. Naval Amphibious Training Base and later as an Executive Secretary to Dr. Reginald Van Truitt, at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons. After marriage, Doris provided her executive secretarial expertise at the John H Dulany and Son Frozen Food Company in Fruitland, MD, and later for the Counseling Department at Gaithersburg High School in Gaithersburg. Doris and her husband Jack Johnson were married in Solomons on Aug. 26, 1950. They were owner/ operators of H.M. Woodburn & Co. for over 30 years. After retirement they volunteered for 15 years delivering Meals on Wheels. They also spent much of their time traveling throughout the US, including Hawaii and Alaska, plus locations such as Canada, the Caribbean, cruising the Amazon River in South America, and the Yangtze River in China. In her youth, Doris enjoyed bowling and was an avid ice skater. Doris maintained close ties with family, as a busy homemaker and Southern cook, she loved to entertain friends and family at home. Doris enjoyed gardening of vegetables and fruit, flowers, bird watching and of course fishing and the Bay. She was an active, lifelong member of the Solomon United Methodist Church. Doris is survived by her beloved husband, Jack Johnson of nearly 65 years, daughters Diane and her husband Jim Rashid of Bowie; Tracey and her husband Dallas Cook of St Leonard; two grandsons and a greatgranddaughter. She is survived by her brother Douglas Woodburn of Swanton, MD, plus nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Thurs., Feb 5 from10:30 a.m. – noon at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby MD 20657 followed by a funeral service at noon. Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Meals on Wheels, Inc., P.O. Box 348, Prince Frederick MD 20678.
Bob Small, 73 It is with a heavy heart that the family shares the sudden passing of Robert “Bob” Small Sr., of Holland Point. A retired building engineer for Riggs National Bank, Mr. Small died Jan. 25, 2015, at his home. He was 73. Born June 11, 1941, to Ralph N. Small Jr. and Catherine Small, Bob and his brothers Jackie and Ralph “Gary” were raised in Bradbury Heights and Holland Point. Throughout his life, Mr. Small was dedicated to the men and women of the fire service. Because of his medical conditions, he was prevented from joining his father, uncle, sons, son-in-law and grandson-in-law in the family vocation. Instead, he devoted himself to supporting their endeavors with his great knowledge and pride of all of them. In his retirement, Mr. Small was also an active member of the Friendship Methodist Church where he served on every committee and as the head usher for many years. He had a deep love for his church and its fellowship. He spent many hours tinkering with his Model T and Model A antique cars as well as his antique fire engines. He was an avid member of the Nation’s Capital Model T Club International, the Southern Maryland Model A Club and the Chesapeake Antique Fire Apparatus Association. He loved driving his antique vehicles in community parades. Mr. Small expressed deep gratitude to his many friends and companions who helped take care of him throughout the years - especially his close friend, Ricky Burns. He is survived by three children; Robert Small, Debbie (John) Smith and Richard Small; two grandchildren Brittany Smith and Kristi (Matt) Babczak; and godson Dave Myers Buckley. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Teresa Wilson, 51 Teresa Ann Wilson, age 51, of Huntingtown, passed away Sat., Jan. 17, 2015. She was born on March 19, 1963, in Cheverly, MD to Clara “Eileen” (Atkins) and Frederick C. Wilson. Teresa grew up in Calvert County and graduated from Northern High School in 1981. She enjoyed shopping, dancing, talking on the phone, working in her yard and traveling… especially to the
Outer Banks of North Carolina. She spent a lot of time caring for others and was known as “Momma T.” She was the loving mother of Shannon and Ashley Wilson, daughter of Eileen and the late Fred Wilson and grandmother of Edna Atkins. She was the sister of Frederick Carl Wilson and Tammy Kreitzer and aunt of Amber Wilson and Brandon Kreitzer. She is also survived by her significant other, Charles “Eddie” Moreland. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.
Richard Dunphy, 73 Richard William Dunphy, age 73, of Lusby, passed away at his home Sat., Jan. 24, 2015. Loving husband of wife Brenda V. Dunphy, he survived by his two sons Richard W. Dunphy II & Mark and wife Jane Dunphy of Huntingtown; grandchildren, Rick Dunphy III, Nick Dunphy, Matt Dunphy, Jessica Dunphy, Michael Dunphy and Sarah Dunphy all of Huntingtown. Richard was a veteran of U.S. Navy 1958 to 1962, serving in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the Naval Academy in Annapolis. He retired from BG&E after 26 years, the last several years at Calvert Cliffs, which brought him to Calvert County in 1984. In retirement Richard worked with his son Mark in home improvement. He enjoyed his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “Binki.” The family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society in his name. Donations may be made online at: cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
Chris Garber, 83 Christine Marie “Chris” Garber, age 83 of Lusby, passed away Jan. 18, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. Born Jan. 16, 1932 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Arnold Balderson and Mary Cecilia (Dimler)
Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
Doris Grierson, 92 Doris Louise (Trott) Grierson, age 92, of Huntingtown passed away Jan. 29, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 18, 1922 in Huntingtown to Elmer Gibson and Mary Edith (Ward) Trott. Doris was raised in Huntingtown and attended Huntingtown Elementary and Calvert High Schools. She was employed as a waitress at Stinnett’s Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach, where she met William A. Grierson, a US Army Warrant Officer. They were married Dec. 29, 1941, and they lived in many places where he was stationed, including Texas and Italy. They returned to the Trott family farm in Huntingtown in 1970, where they raised their six children. Doris was a member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion Auxiliary Unit 206. She loved listening to country music, playing the slot machines and cutting her grass, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed gardening and canning and preserving. She is survived by children William A. Grierson, Jr. of Preston, MD; Barbara L. Payne of Lawton, OK; Raymond A. Grierson of Lusby; Lois F. Griffin and husband Larry of Callahan, FL; M. Darlene Grierson and companion Gene Gumbert of Owings; and Michael E. Grierson and wife Debbie of Huntingtown. Also surviving are a sister, Mildred Bowen of Huntingtown, 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, William, Sr. and a sister Ruth Sweeney. Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838; 238 Merrimac Court; Prince Frederick MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Kevin Hall, 40 Kevin Lee Hall, age 40, of Huntingtown passed away Jan. 20, 2015. Kevin was born in Annapolis on May 17, 1974 to Marsha and Charles “Chuck” Hall. He attended and graduated from Calvert High School in 1992. Kevin was born and raised in Calvert County and during the last 14 years, resided at his home in Huntingtown. Kevin had a great love for hunting, fishing, boating and riding his Harley. He enjoyed playing cards, spending time with his friends and most of all helping others. Kevin was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for the past 20 years. Kevin is survived by his loving mother and stepfather, Marsha and Tom Long of Benedict; his grandmother
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Balderson. Chris graduated from Anacostia High School in 1950 and attended Strayer University for one year. She married her husband, Robert Edward Garber, on Sept. 3, 1955 in Wilkinsburg, PA. They moved to the area from Fredericksburg, VA in 1999. Chris was a recruiter in the insurance industry, working for Professional Career Consultants for 15 years. She retired in 2001. Chris is survived by her husband, Robert Edward Garber; her son, M. Andy Garber and his wife Lynn Ann Garber of Wheeling, WV; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, John R. Garber; and siblings, Wm. Robert Balderson, Fred H. Garber, and Linda M. Ghilardi.
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Emily Dixon; aunts and uncles Lisa Denton, Skip Dixon, Sharon Rooney, Libby Deyette, Linda Salazar, Donnie Hall and Bobby Hall. He was preceded in death by his father Chuck Hall. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
David Harkness, 61 David Robert Harkness, age 61, of Dunkirk passed away Jan. 30, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was born Dec. 21, 1953 in Cheverly, MD to Elmer Cline and Mildred Ann (Dunn) Harkness. David was raised in Bladensburg and graduated from
Bladensburg High School. He was employed as a printer and owned and operated Herbert Levy Company in Bladensburg. David married Janet Marie Rhodes on January 26, 1985 and they have resided in Dunkirk for 26 years. David was a very active member of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sunderland. In his leisure time he enjoyed working on cars, fixing things, and most of all helping others. David is survived by his loving wife Janet Marie Harkness of Dunkirk; daughters Kristina Granados and her husband Amilcar of Dunkirk, Amy Fox and her husband Michael of Fredericksburg, VA; Emily Fenn and her husband Trevor or Provo, UT; and Hannah Harkness of Provo, UT; sons Joel Fowler of Jessup, MD and Joshua Harkness of Durham, NC; grandchildren Sebastian Fowler, Eleanor Fenn, and Arianna and Jordan Granados. Also surviving is a sister Mary Saylor and brothers Elmer and Richard Harkness Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Terry Madden, 85 Terry Joe Madden, age 85, a resident of Asbury Solomons, passed away Jan.26, 2015 at the Health Care Center. He was born Nov. 14, 1929 in Little Rock, AK to L. Buel and Vera (Lemaster) Madden. Terry was raised in Little Rock
until his family relocated to Seabrook, MD in his youth. Terry attended public school. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951, earning the Korean Service and United Nations Service Medals and a Bronze Star, before being honorably discharged in 1953. He married Mary Regina Bickerton on Apr. 19, 1954, and they lived in Colmar Manor for seven years before settling in Mayo in 1959. Mary passed away in 1991 and in 2005 Terry moved to Huntingtown, and had been a resident of Asbury since 2010. Terry was employed as a union welder and mechanic. He was a member of Local 7 Operating Engineers. In his leisure time, Terry enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing Farmville on his computer, and spending time with his family. Terry is survived by a daughter Regina M. Rolen and husband Todd of Huntingtown and sons Edward F. Madden and wife Janet of Edgewater and Terry J. Madden of West Virginia. Also surviving are granddaughters Sara Rolen and Jaylin Madden, a greatgrandson Gregory May, one brother and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary. Memorial contributions may be made to: AsburySolomons Benevolent Care Fund; Attn. Patrick O’Toole; 11100 Asbury Circle; Solomons MD 20688. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
Faye Windsor, 83 Faye Elinor Windsor, age 83, of Lusby passed away Jan. 25, 2015 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. She was born Sept. 30, 1931 in Landover to James Earl and Elinor Mary Hutchinson. Faye was raised in Landover and received her education from Prince George’s County Public Schools. She married James A. Windsor on Jan. 15, 1949 at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Forestville. They lived in Upper Marlboro and Mitchellville before moving to Lusby in August 2005. She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Upper Marlboro and was a member of the Alter Guild. Faye still attended church functions after moving to Lusby. She was a Washington Nationals fan and most of all she loved being a mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She will be remembered by her family and friends as the gentlest, kindest person. Faye is survived by her husband of 65 years, James Windsor, Sr., children James A. Windsor, Jr. and wife
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in Deale. Terri also owned and operated Tradewinds Marine Diesel Center at Herrington Harbor North. She enjoyed traveling, family vacations, jewelry and spending time with her family, especially her grandson. Terri is survived by her husband Jeffrey, daughters Lindsey M. Parks of Churchton and Jenna L. Weckel and husband Jesse of Deale; and a son Kyle C. Parks of New Carrollton. Also surviving are her mother Shirley Turpin of Rockville, a sister Joyce Clay of Germantown and a grandson Chase M. Vanorsdale. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1041 Route #3 North Building A; Gambrills MD 21054. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Beth Christina Nelson, age 93, of Lusby, passed away Jan. 28, 2015 at her residence. Born November 21, 1921 in Karlsborg, Sweden, she was the daughter of the late Gustaf Carlsson and Ester (Soderman) Carlsson. Beth graduated from Karlsborg High School in 1938 and graduated from the Swedish Red Cross College in 1948. Beth was a registered nurse in Stockholm, Sweden for 13 years, retiring in 1957. She was a veteran of the Swedish Armed Forces from 1952 until 1956 and worked at the United Nations Nursing Center for one year. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and restoring antiques. Beth married her husband, Jimmie J. Nelson on July 14, 1956 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, St. Leonard. Beth is survived by her husband, Jimmie J. Nelson; children, Paul C. Nelson of Lusby, and Amy E. Stewart (Paul) of Fairfax, VA; and grandchildren, James Nelson of Norman, OK, Mary Nelson of Madison, WI and Dean and Tyler Stewart. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Brita, Carla, Cissi, Berith, Ingalisa and Gote. Memorial contributions may be made to: Crossroads Christian Church, 150 Ball Road, Suite 200, St. Leonard MD 20685. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
Willard “Ted” Ritchie of Lusby, formerly of Gaithersburg, passed away Jan. 24, 2015, at the age of 80. Ted was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Washington, DC to Virginia (Michael) and Willard Ritchie. He graduated from McKinley Tech and attended the University of Maryland for one year. He taught at Montgomery College and was an Adjunct Professor at Gallaudet. He worked in the printing industry for over 50 years and was Vice President of the local printing union. Ted was a prolific writer, a great photographer, a pilot and a great Washington Redskins fan. He was a member of the Kensington Masonic Lodge 198 and the D.C. Shriners. Ted was the beloved husband of Sonja (Magee) Ritchie, loving father of Melody Nutter, Tracey Duffy, James T. Duffy and the late Deborah Sakell, Patricia Mikell and Kathleen Cranford. He was the devoted grandfather of numerous grand children and greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ted’s name to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box, 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Alan Michael Rogers, age 55, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away Jan. 24, 2015 at his residence. He was born Mar. 1, 1959 in Washington, DC to Robert Willard and Sally Anne (Hedgman) Rogers. Alan was raised in Calvert County and attended Northern High School. He worked as a carpenter and waterman. His passion was fishing but he also enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins. He is survived by his mother Sally Anne Brown of Chesapeake Beach, sister Karen “Rosie” Dean and her husband Joe of Chesapeake Beach, grandmother Evelyn Hedgman of Hyattsville; two uncles, three nieces, two nephews and several cousins.
Terri Lee Parks, age 60, of Lothian passed away Jan.26, 2015 in Harwood surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 8, 1954 in Bethesda to Harry Clayton Chandler and Shirley Lee Mills. Terri was raised in Rockville and graduated from Richard Montgomery
High School. She married Jeffrey G. Parks on Nov. 21, 1981 and they made their home on the Parks family farm in Lothian. She was primarily a homemaker and also was employed as a bookkeeper at Shipwright Harbor Marina
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Alan was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Rogers. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Animal Welfare League (CAWL). Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
David Taylor, 46 David Eugene Taylor II, age 46, of Huntingtown passed away Jan. 31, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was born Mar. 8, 1968 in Prince George’s County to David Eugene and Sandra Sue (Whitt) Taylor. David was raised in Lanham and graduated from DuVal High School in 1986. He married his high school sweetheart, Theresa Frances McGarvey, on Dec. 14, 1991. They lived in Bowie until moving to Calvert County in 1993. David was self-employed and was president of MAC Systems, a direct mail and advertising company in Hyattsville. In his leisure time, David enjoyed fishing, crabbing and hunting. Most of all he loved spending time with his kids, coaching football, baseball and softball and spending time on the river with family and friends. His competitive spirit, excitement for a new adventure, storytelling and larger-than-life style will be greatly missed. David is survived by his devoted wife, Theresa F. “Teri” Taylor and children Kassidy Marie, Kolby Aloysius, Kirkland Christian and Kayla Blaise Taylor. Also surviving are his parents Rev. Sandy and David E. Taylor, a sister Jennifer R. Taylor-Cox, Ph.D. and husband Donald and mother-in-law Mary McGarvey. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to an educational fund to be established for David’s daughter Kayla Blaise Taylor. Visitation will be Thurs., Feb 5 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Fri., Feb. 6 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach MD 20714. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Jimmy Seawell, 92 James R. “Jimmy” Seawell Sr., age 92, of Solomons, formerly of Temple Hills, MD passed Sun. Jan. 11, 2015 at the age of 92. He was born in Gates County, NC, on April 21, 1922 to late James R. and Annie (Parker) Seawell. He was married to the late Dorothy (Shaw) Seawell for 69 years. She preceded him in death in 2014. He was a career veteran of the United States Navy, serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict, retiring in 1961 after serving 21 years. After being discharged he began a successful career in auto sales. Jimmy was recognized as the top salesman in the nation by Chrysler. He also became very active in Anacostia #21 Masonic Lodge and was an honorary member of the Seat Pleasant Lodge #218. He was a Scottish Rite member for 50 years. Jimmy was a Washington Redskins fan, enjoyed fishing, gardening, studying naval history, traveling to North Carolina and southern Virginia, and adding to his extensive hat collection. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Helen M. Seawell; three grandchildren; Jeffrey (Jennifer), Zachary (Holly), and Jamie (Shelley); and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and son James R. Seawell Jr. in 2007. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.
Jeannette Webb, 91 Jeannette Leitch Webb, age 91, a lifelong resident of Friendship passed away Jan. 19, 2015 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick where she had resided since 2009. She was born May 23, 1923 in Friendship to Pierson and Sadie Virginia (Hardesty) Leitch. Jeannette attended Tracey’s Elementary and graduated from Southern High School in Lothian. She married James S. Webb on Aug. 31, 1941. Primarily a homemaker, Jeanette was also a secretary and clerk at the tobacco warehouses in Upper Marlboro. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, and in her leisure time enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking, flowers, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by a son James K. Webb and wife Hazel of Sunderland, daughter Barbara M. Rose and husband Kenny of Spring City, TN, grandchildren Glenn and Michael Webb, and Kevin, Chris and Kimberly Rose, and five great-grandchildren. Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband James and siblings Ella Martin, Mildred Ward, Mary King, and Edgar, William, and Herbert Leitch. Memorial contributions may be made to: Friendship U.M. Church, P.O. Box 72, Friendship MD 20758. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Bill Soper, 57 William Claiborne “Bill” Soper, age 57, of Huntingtown passed away Jan. 20, 2015 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. He was born Oct. 1, 1957 in Canal Zone, Panama to William Franklin,
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Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Bagley) Soper. Bill was raised in Rockville and graduated from Thomas S. Wootton High School. He received an associate’s degree from Montgomery Community College and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in sociology/criminal justice from the University of Maryland in 1980. Bill was first employed with the Rockville City Police, and then transferred to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, where he has served since 1988. Bill rose to the rank of Lieutenant, and served in many roles including polygraph operator, narcotics officer and as hostage negotiations team leader. He married Molly Beth Swann on March 4, 1995 and they made their home in Huntingtown. He was a member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church and the Fraternal Order of Police. He served as an adult leader in Boy Scout Troop 903. Bill enjoyed boating, the beach, going to Ocean City, and most of all spending time with his family. Bill is survived by his loving wife Molly Beth Soper, a son Trevor W. Soper, step-daughter Lauren M. Fowler and grandson Carter B. Dailey, all of Huntingtown. Also surviving are brother John F. Soper and wife Sharyn of Gold Canyon, AZ, and sisters Mary E. Soper of Boise, ID and Linda S. Bellofatto of Elkridge, MD. Memorial contrinnutions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1041 Route #3 North Building A, Gambrills MD 21054. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Don’t be confused by those who try to copy us – but obviously can’t! The Chesapeake Current, Bay Tripper and Cuisine are the only locally-owned and operated newspapers in our area. We’re not owned by a mega-billionaire investor in Seattle. And don’t be confused by counterfeit publications that change their name and only exist to lure you across the bridge to spend your money in St. Mary’s County with their advertisers. The Current instead encourages you to patronize our advertisers, all of whom are right here in OUR area that provide jobs and keep our economy going strong! The Chesapeake Current supports local businesses and our communities in so many ways. And now we’re bigger and better than ever before to better serve YOU! Nothing in the Current is syndicated, nothing is canned or boring junk content, and we have no fillers or massive headlines just to take up space. Every issue of the Current is packed with exclusive news and information that matters to you, your family and friends. There’s no other publication like us. Ads in the Current, and our sister publications, Chesapeake Current Cuisine and Chesapeake Bay Tripper, are very affordable and really work to help you grow your business or promote your event. For more info, email ads@ChesapeakeCurrent.com or call our office at (410) 231-0140.
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Calvert County Humane Society Meet Winkle!
Winkle is a spunky little dog that is great with other dogs and with older kids. This one-year-old Puggle is working on basic obedience and is a fun-loving little guy! 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 Meet Buddy!
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Consider becoming a volunteer with the Anne Arundel County Dept. of Aging & Disabilities Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Medicare is the health insurance for 44 million Americans. Yet most people are intimidated by Medicare and think Medicare is too complex and confusing. Many people with Medicare need an advocate to help them understand their Medicare benefits. Are you interested in learning about Medicare? Do you want to help other people with their Medicare-related issues? The SHIP program trains volunteers on Medicare; these volunteers then assist others in the community with Medicare-related issues. SHIP counselors help people select Part D drug plans, and understand their options for Medigap or Medicare Advantage Plans. Because the information provided by SHIP counselors must remain unbiased, insurance agents will not be considered for SHIP volunteer positions. Contact SHIP at the AA County Dept. of Aging and Disabilities at (410) 2224464 ex 3080 or Amy Rubino at AGAMRU00@ aacounty.org for more info and to help.
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Buddy, who is currently available for adoption at Anne Arundel County Animal Control, noticed it was getting pretty cold outside when he was out for a walk. While staying at the shelter he will be sleeping inside and on a dog bed, he wanted us to remind everyone to think about their animal companions, too. Please help keep your pets safe by bringing them inside as the temperatures stay cold. Are you interested in owning a pigeon, or two or three? Anne Arundel County Animal Control now has five of them available for adoption. Call for details! Anne Arundel Animal Control provides a variety of services, including adoption and foster programs for the benefit of domestic animals and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers may have hands-on interaction with the animals, showing animals to prospective adopters, assisting customers, answering phones, filing, photography and multi-media tasks. Applicants must be 18 or older, be able to meet the 16-hour per month requirement and be prepared to comply with all volunteer policies. Please contact P93282@aacounty.org or call (410) 222-8900 to learn about volunteering.
CURRENT EVENTS Catch Bluegrass Acts at American Legion Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out is one the most enjoyable - and most awarded - groups in Bluegrass Music. They will be making their annual appearance at the American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville on Sun. Feb. 15with Hickory Hill Bluegrass opening the show. The International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) most awarded Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, is truly at the top of his game, fronting one of the most popular bands in Bluegrass history. They have garnered over 50 industry accolades since their inception in 1991 including being named the IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year for seven consecutive years. Their a cappella renditions of many songs can rarely be matched and their superb instrumentation provides even more quality sound to their rich vocal blend. They’ve made 17 recordings to date, and are celebrating tremendous success with their latest CD, “Timeless Hits from the Past Bluegrassed,” sold exclusively through Cracker Barrel’s Old Country Store and ranked #5 on Billboard’s Top Selling Bluegrass Albums of 2013.
Legion is located on the corner of Maryland Rt. 381 and 231 in Hughesville. For more info,
visit americanlegionbluegrass.com or call (301) 737-3004.
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Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. Opening the show will be Hickory Hill Bluegrass Band, a traditional band that’s gaining popularity throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance by sending a check or money order to Jay Armsworthy, P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619. They will be held at the door. A dinner special of fried chicken will be available for purchase prior to the show. The American
Come see what the night sky has to offer with cool, high-tech telescopes during Astronomy Night. Drop by the field behind Calvert Library Fairview Branch from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 17, and join the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland’s search of the skies. Telescopes and other astronomical equipment will also be on display inside the library. Talk to experts about everything from meteors and the Milky Way to star clusters and sunspots. With cooperative weather, stargazers should see Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Orion nebula as well as the comet Lovejoy. This is a family event for all ages.
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If the exhibit and starwatching spark your interest, you might want to follow up with the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland which meets once a month (based on the phase of the moon), usually at Jefferson Patterson Park. There are no dues and there are plenty of telescopes for viewing. For more information about the club, check out their website somdastro.s5.com. For more information about the event at the library, call Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.
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CURRENT EVENTS White on White CalvART Gallery’s Feb. Show challenged gallery artists to respond to this theme with imaginative works of art. The result is elegant, contemporary, and thought provoking. The special White on White pieces created over the past three months pulled the artists slightly out of their normal working mode (in color) and into endeavors using no color… or should we say “all color?” After all, what is white, but the combination of all visible colors? The show will run Feb. 11 - Mar. 8. Artists’ Reception on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of MD Rts. 4 & 231 between the Sakura and Dream Weaver Cafe. Open Wed. through Sun., 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. calvartgallery.org, or (410) 535-9252. Swingin’ SOIREE Put on your dancing shoes and chase away those winter blues for a party on Feb. 20 to benefit Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. Featuring live music by the Hot Buttered Nuggets. Wine tasting (additional charge), Silent Auction, CLUE Murder Mystery. Prizes for Best Retro Attire. Tickets $50/ea. or 2/$90 (if purchased by Feb. 6) then prices increase to $60/$100. Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Friday’s Creek Winery, 3485 Chaneyville Rd., Owings. For tickets: FHHRSoiree.eventbrite. com or contact Kristy (240) 320-7715 or email freedom.hill.org@gmail.com. Celebrate Black History Month Highlight tours in the Maritime History Hall at
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 8, 15 and 22. Free with museum admission. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042. JobSource Mobile Career Center Get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite Internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. Visit the mobile center at Calvert Library: Fri., Feb. 6, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach; Wed., Feb. 11, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Calvert Library Prince Frederick; and Thu., Feb. 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Southern Branch, Solomons. Info call (410) 535-0291 or calvert.lib. md.us. Annual End Hunger Bike Ride Registration is open for this Apr. 25 event. A day of biking along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Pedal along the bayfront, marinas, farmlands and wineries while you enjoy the company of friends who share your same passion for biking. Routes ranging from 16 miles to a metric century. New to cycling? Sign-up for the new rider route and head out with a group and ride leader! Registration $39 until Mar. 1; $49 until Apr. 6; $59 late registration. Register at active.com or contact Rita Bergendahl at rbergendahl@endhungercalvert.org.
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First Free Friday: The Calvert Marine Museum is open and free to the public with docents available in every gallery. Back by popular demand for the 5th consecutive year is the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition (ABC) performing at 6:30 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. ABC uses banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass fiddle to bring both traditional and contemporary compositions and tight three part harmonies and bluesy solos. 5:00-8:00 p.m. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.
All U Care To Eat Sweetheart Breakfast: For a very special treat, bring your sweetheart for a hearty breakfast including the Chef’s Belgian waffle, strawberries and cream, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, pastries, fruit, chipped beef. Public welcome. Door prize drawings. Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary 8:00-11:00 a.m. in the upper level dining room in Chesapeake Beach on Rt. 260. Adults $12; kids 6-12 $6; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. Questions? (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org.
Honor Flight: The inspiring story has been made into a documentary. The Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 and Calvert Hospice are proud to co-sponsor a screening of the 90-minute film, “Honor Flight, The Movie.” A dinner will be hosted (reservations recommended) at $10/plate at 5:30 p.m. prior to the film. The movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. Open to the general public. Registration for the film-only (free) is not required, but encouraged for groups, so adequate accommodations will be provided. Contact Andy Charland, Post Service Officer, at (301) 855-6466 or achar182@comast.net or Linzy Laughhunn with Calvert Hospice at (410) 535-0892 or email llaughhunn@ calvferthospice.org. Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 is located at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. in Chesapeake Beach. Baked Chicken Dinner: An informal dinner from 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. You think you’ve had good chicken? Commander Jack will prove you wrong. He will be whipping up his World-Famous Chicken with all the trimmings and salad. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org. Quarter Auction: It’s a night of fun, fun, fun – ask anyone who has attended a Quarter Auction! Admission is $3 per paddle or two for $5. Bids range from one to four quarters. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Auction begins at 7:00 p.m. Public Welcome. Hosted by the Auxiliary of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in the Main Hall at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East in Chesapeake Beach. Food available for sale. Questions to (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org
Saturday, February 7 Birdwalk: Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides are available to borrow. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Ages 12 and up. 8:00-11:00 a.m. Free with $6 vehicle admission fee. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. To register call (410) 741-9330 or e-mail programs@ jugbay.org. Birding: Join Master Naturalist Karen Anderson to explore the winter bird life of our new Ward Farm Nature Park in Dunkirk. Free. All ages, under 16 with an adult. 8:00-11:00 a.m. For more info call (410) 535-5327 or visit calvertparks.org. Nature Photography: Young teens take pictures of amazing landscapes, cool plants and animals. Photography tips, themes and locations will vary every month. Bring a bag lunch and a point-and-shoot camera. Mini-camp for ages 10-13. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. For more info call (410) 535-2661 or info@calvertparks.org. Volunteer Opportunity: The Calvert Nature Society needs volunteers to help install barn owl boxes. Ten newly constructed Barn Owl boxes and owls are looking for a place to raise a family, so help install them across Calvert County. If you are over 13 years old and have a few hours to spare, come on out. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. today and Mon., Feb. 16. Please contact Senior Naturalist Andy Brown at (410) 535-5327 or brownaj@ co.cal.md.us. Online at calvertparks.org.
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Soup and Science: Enjoy hearty homemade soup and fresh bread with fellow nature lovers at the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. Sit back with a cup of coffee or tea and dessert and enjoy listening to a guest speaker discuss the history and importance of bird houses to successful bird conservation efforts. Ages: 16 and up. 12:00–3:00 p.m. Free with $6 vehicle admission fee. Register online at friendsofjugbay.org or call (410) 741-9330. College Goal Sunday: Get help filling out the FAFSA online to qualify your student for financial aid. One hour slots available 12:00-4:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For details call (410) 535-0291 or visit calvert. lib.md.us Sea Glass Jewelry: Create a beautiful pendant and matching earrings with sea glass, found on local southern Maryland beaches. Learn quick, easy assembly techniques to incorporate sea glass and other beachfound objects into fun, creative jewelry. Members $25, nonmember $30, and additional materials fee $30 due to the instructor at the start of class. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons. Advance registration required, call (410) 3264640 or email to info@annmariegarden.org. Valentine Postcard Workshop: View some local vintage postcards and spend the afternoon creating take-home postcard valentine crafts! Ages 3+, children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/child for supplies. 2:00 p.m., Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th St., North Beach. Registration required due to limited space: baysidechildrensprograms@hotmail.com or call (301) 855-4028. CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Pianist Eliza Garth has achieved international distinction through her recordings and concert appearances. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Concert begins at 3:00 p.m. Limited seating. Free. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. For more info contact: rfleming@csmd.edu, (443) 550-6011, or csmd.edu/ Arts. Oyster Restoration Talk: Maryland, Virginia and other Chesapeake Bay Program partners have committed to restore oyster populations in ten tributaries by the year 2025. Peyton Robertson, Director of NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Office, will describe how NOAA is helping to support this effort. Free. Refreshments Served. Donations appreciated. 3:00 p.m. at the Carrie Weedon Science Center, 911 Galesville Rd., Galesville. See carrieweedon.org/speakers or call (410) 222-1625.
Monday, February 9 Full STEAM Ahead: Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-7. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. Theme: Excellent Engineering. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Registration for Full STEAM Ahead opens one month before each event. Contact (410) 535-0291 or go to: calvert.lib.md.us. Evening Family Storytime: For preschoolers and caregivers. Program includes books, songs and flannelboard stories. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Calvert Library
CURRENT EVENTS Southern Branch, Solomons. To register call (410) 3265289.
Tuesday, February 10 Sea Squirts: Sniff, Touch, Taste and Listen – SenseSational! Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 mos.–3 yrs. old and their caregivers. 10:30-1:00 a.m. Also on Thu., Feb.12 and Wed., Feb. 18. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Visit calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.
6:30–8:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church (Education Building) 90 Church St. in Prince Frederick. Pre-Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call Melinda Ruppert , (410) 535-0892 or email mruppert@calverthospice.org. Lego Mania: Lego enthusiasts meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. To register call (410) 257-2411.
Italian Night Dinner: Join us for a Chef Granados’ unforgettable Special Italian 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 lower-level dining room. Public welcome. The cost is $10, including sides and beverage. Call (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org.
Book Buffet: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka is discussed over a delicious meal. 7:008:30 p.m., Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons. To register call (410) 326-5289.
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Lasagna Dinner: Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206. Dinner will be served in the lower level dining room of the Post on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. 5:30-7:00 p.m. $10 includes sides and a beverage. Public warmly welcomed. For more info call (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org.
Wide Open Watercolor Workshop: Learn to create stronger and livelier watercolors! Instructor Mary Blumberg will teach students how to explore line, shape, and balance control with a spontaneity that will make your paintings sing! Bring your own supplies for two days of inspiration, motivations, and fun! Some experience is required. Members $55, nonmembers $60. 2:00-4:00 p.m. both days. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons. Advance registration is required, call (410) 326-4640 or email to info@annmariegarden.org.
Wednesday, February 11 Captain Avery Museum Luncheon Series: Featuring the Chair of Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation, John Bacon. Attendees dine on homemade soups, specialty breads and homemade desserts. $20 for one luncheon. Reservations required. RSVP at (410) 266-8846. 11:30 a.m. Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. Visit: CaptainAveryMuseum.org or call (410) 867-4486. Getting Started with LinkedIn: Learn from hiring expert Rich Ball, the ins and outs of using LinkedIn for your career or job search. 7:00-8:30 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For details call (410) 535-0291 or visit calvert.lib.md.us
Thursday, February 12 Calvert Stewards: Great Backyard Bird Count: Whether you are a novice or an expert birder, volunteers of all ages are welcome to help identify and count birds. Data will be used by researchers at Cornell and the National Audubon Society. 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby. Call (410) 586-1477 or email info@calvertparks.org. Reservations required by Wed., Feb. 11. Free. Movement: Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Join us for some shake’n fun. 10:00-10:30 a.m., Calvert Library Southern Branch, Solomons. For more information call (410) 326-5289. Calvert Conversations: Meet new friends, hear old stories or meet old friends, hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! 10:00-11:00 a.m., Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. (410) 257-2411. Wade In To Weather: Look at some different ways to measure the winter weather; then go for a walk outside to try things out. Ages 3-5 yrs. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. For more info call (410) 535-2661 or visit info@calvertparks.org. Bridges: Calvert Hospice offers a grief support group for children, teens and adult family members who are grieving the death of a loved one. Open to all Calvert County children and teens ages 6- 17. The free seven-session support group is held Thursdays from
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Saturday, February 14 Chess Saturdays: Chess enthusiasts or wannabes come with or without your own chess set the second Sat. each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! Register for Chess Saturdays for a reminder. Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. Call (410) 257-2411. Saving Your Soil and Water: Learn how to control erosion and make rainwater work for you. Keeping rainwater on your property helps our streams and bay. 10:00-11:30 a.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Call (410) 535-0291 for information. Prong Set Wire Ring: Learn basic wire-working skills to create two wire rings with prong-set cubic zirconia or lab-created gems. Two perfect gifts to give on Valentine’s Day! No experience is needed! Kit fee includes enough supplies to create two rings. Members $25, nonmembers $30. Materials fee $40 due to the instructor at the start of class. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons. Advance registration is required, please call (410) 326-4640 or email to info@annmariegarden.org. Country & Valentine’s Dance: Time to Boogie. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7:00 p.m.; dancing 8:00 p.m.-midnight; $15/person includes soft drinks or draft beer and munchies. Public welcome. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level ballroom, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Call 301-8556466. ALpost206.org.
Monday, February 16 Volunteer Opportunity: The Calvert Nature Society needs volunteers to help install barn owl boxes. Ten newly constructed Barn Owl Boxes and Owls are looking for a place to raise a family. We need volunteers help installing the boxes across Calvert County. If you are over 13 years old and have a few hours to spare, come on out. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Contact Senior Naturalist Andy Brown at (410) 535-5327 or brownaj@ co.cal.md.us. Online at calvertparks.org. School’s Out Adventure: Nature Detectives: How can we tell what animals have been visiting us? Sometimes they leave behind clues if you know what to look for. Dress for the weather. Bring lunch and a snack. Members: $20; Nonmembers: $30. Grades 3 -5. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. For more info call (410) 535-2661 or go to info@ calvertparks.org. Maryland Symbols Day: Fun for all ages. Explore the Maryland state symbols that we host at the museum! See the state boat, reptile, fossil, fish and more. Participate in
crafts and games, hear skipjack talks at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. and turtle talks at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. 10:00 a.m .– 4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. For more information visit calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.
Tuesday, February 17 Steak Night: Order your steak direct from the grill master and you get what you ordered. The $15 price includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:307:00 p.m. Hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206, Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Public welcome. For more Call (301)8 55-6466. ALpost206.org. Astronomy Night: Come see what the night sky has to offer in the field behind Fairview with cool telescopes. Learn about the equipment used to view the sky. 7:008:30 p.m., Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Owings. Call (410) 257-2101 or visit calvert.lib.md.us.
Wednesday, February 18 CSM College Transfer Fair: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Feb. 18, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Meet with representatives from a variety of colleges and universities to explore majors and degree programs, and meet with CSM faculty and advisors. Free. Call (443) 550-6026 or KAlden@csmd.edu. Captain Avery Museum Luncheon Series: In this last of the luncheon series, Dr. Robert Standish Norris discusses his book, “Racing for the Bomb.” It details the life of career Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Leslie Groves and the request made of him in Sep. 1942 – to build the atomic bomb. Norris’ biography places Groves at the center of the Manhattan Project story. Dine on homemade soups, specialty breads and homemade desserts. $20 for luncheon. Reservations required. RSVP at (410) 266-8846. 11:30 a.m. Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. For more info visit: CaptainAveryMuseum. org or call (410) 867-4486.
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Thursday, February 19 Movement: Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Join us for some shake’n fun. 10:00-10:30 a.m., Calvert Library Southern Branch, Solomons. Call (410) 326-5289. NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, W. Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. Presentation by Will Selman, Calvert Community Planning and Building on the Armory Square Development, followed by a short business session. Early lunch at 11:30 a.m., at La Tolteca in Prince Frederick. Active and retired Federal employees, current and prospective members, non-members and guests are welcome. For info call (410) 586-1441 or email NARFE1466@gmail.com. Kids Just Want to Have Fun: Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Phillis Wheatley. Registration required (410) 257-2411. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lego Mania: Lego enthusiasts meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Owings. To register call (410) 257-2101.
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