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A Calvert County man is facing charges after being arrested for alleged child porn.

Maryland State Police investigators from the Maryland Internet Crimes Section, Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), say 45-year-old Andre Rudolph Barbins of the 200 block of Pelagic Lane in Solomons was arrested past Friday without incident.

Barbins is charged with one count of child pornography and one count of displaying obscene matter to a minor.

As a result of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was executed at Barbins’ residence on Feb. 12 by Maryland State Police Computer Crimes investigators, state troopers from the Prince Frederick barrack and agents from the Department of Homeland Security. Barbins was identified by investigators as the focus of the investigation.

Investigators say execution of the search warrant resulted in the seizure of various digital media storage devices. These items were found to contain images of child pornography. Barbins was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing and awaited a hearing by the District Court Commissioner.

The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children task force is comprised of police agencies from around the state. Its primary mission is to protect children from computer-facilitated sexual exploitation.

The task force works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to provide resources to combat these crimes.

Additionally, the task force provides community awareness campaigns helping to prevent the spread of these crimes through education.

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Big Changes Proposed for Beach Town Center Donovans Hope to Rebuild Current Complex Gerald Donovan and his son Wesley are outlining new multi-million dollar plans to double the size of the current Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa Hotel (CBRS), add state-of-the art wedding and meeting facilities at their property in the Chesapeake Beach Town Center.

A standing-room-only crowd saw the plans on Wed. Feb. 10 at the town’s Planning Commission meeting. A decision was delayed until the meeting next month while six issues are resolved. The questions include whether public access would be allowed under the new bridge the Maryland State Highway Administration will be building over Fishing Creek on Rt. 261 between the CBRS complex and a new luxury apartment building they will be building at Marina West (see related article).

One of those six concerns is traffic on Mears Ave. and how it will affect traffic in and out of the Roland’s shopping center and nearby residents. Several Chesapeake Station residents and their home owner’s association expressed concerns. Gerald Donovan told them, “I want to be what I’ve been all my life – a great neighbor. We want to be good about this – answer every question –so take your time. We will answer everything so we can get to it next month (at the March Planning Commission meeting).”

One of the consultants said a traffic study showed that a new left turn lane from Rt. 261 onto Mears Ave. included in the State Highway project will alleviate traffic backups.

Another issue is where buses will park at the new parking garage for the complex, which will have more than 700 parking spots, since it will not be tall enough for them to go inside.

Gerald and Mary Donovan.

The garage will be shielded by panels depicting scenes from the amusement park and railroad that once occupied those same grounds. Along the parking garage will be a walkway on Fishing Creek that one of the architects described as like a “String of Pearls” when lighted at night.

Janie Gregory of Little Diversified Architectural Consulting in Arlington, VA told the Planning Commission, “Our goal is to create a project that looks like it’s been there all along bringing in elements from the old amusement park and railroad museum.

We wanted to create something in harmony with the past.”

She said their goal was to “allow maximum views, and keep the project in character associated with small towns” while offering greater efficiencies and elevating customer experience.

“A glass atrium will be the jewel of the project. Guests will enter either hotel – the new or the old – through this glass atrium

we will lease out. The Boardwalk Café and outdoor concert area in the back would remain the same.”

Both the new ‘crab house’ and the BBQ restaurant will feature outdoor seating on the water.

When asked what would happen to the charter boats at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina, Gerald Donovan told the Planning Commission nothing would change. “We’ve been dancing with them since 1946 – and we’re not going to stop dancing. They bring View of the CBRS complex from the Chesapeake Bay. in a lot of people.”

Plans Approved for Apartment Complex Proposed new CBRS Atrium.

will be a two-volume space,” Gregory said, adding that what they were inspired by old train depots of yesterday with clear glass, ornate trusses, and columns. “It will be really beautiful – have that ‘wow’ factor.” The new restaurant will feature a “monumental staircase to take guests up to atrium to get magnificent views – a sense of the water beyond.”

Wes Donovan tells the Chesapeake Current that the 72 rooms at the existing hotel would be reduced to 68 to make way for “four new Bridal Suites. The new wing, which would be over the new Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant will have 60 new rooms for a total of 120 hotel rooms.”

On the 3rd level will be an outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests, Gregory said.

Wes says the Rod ‘N’ Reel would be rebuilt from the ground up, and joined to the existing hotel with the new glass atrium. The new Rod ‘N’ Reel would include 9,000 square feet of flexible space with sound proof “air walls” that could be one large room or divided into up to five separate rooms depending on the demand. “These could be banquet facilities, wedding receptions, meeting and conference rooms – whatever is needed,” Wes adds.

He says if the Planning Commission and the County give all necessary approvals and permits, construction could begin this fall, and “best case scenario” be completed 18 to 20 months, or sometime in 2018.

“We are celebrating our 70th year in business at the Rod N Reel with a building that’s 70 years old. It’s time to start over, modernize. Some of our competitors are doing the same thing. We need to stay current with what it is we’re doing.”

Scheibel Construction in Huntingtown is the builder the Donovans have selected for both construction projects. Wes says, “Incidentally, they are also celebrating their 70th year in business this year.” He says they estimate the project will create about 100 construction jobs between this and their luxury apartment building project (see related article). Wes adds that the new hotel, events and restaurant complex will offer 100 new permanent jobs when completed.

It will also result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in new tax revenue for the town. Wes Donovan told us they do not have any plans to expand their gambling space, and that CBRS will continue to be locally owned and operated by the Donovans.

The former Smokey Joe’s restaurant, which has been closed since a fire in 2013, will be a “fast-serve BBQ place, much like Mission Barbeque, with a small bar inside,” Wes says. “We will also have a new ‘crab house’ where Buckmaster’s used to be which

The Chesapeake Beach Planning Commission has unanimously approved plans presented by Gerald Donovan for a 58-unit apartment building on Fishing Creek.

Gerald Donovan put forth plans for the Harbor Vista development at the Commission’s meeting on Wed. Feb 10. The complex is to be built on the 2.71 acre tract where Marina West is now located on Harbor Rd. just west of Rt. 261.

Janie Gregory of Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, which designed the building, said the rentals would be “luxury units that come with a boat slip that can be leased by any of the residents. It will be a very beautiful residential luxury complex – high end – that will fit in with the charming context of Chesapeake Beach.”

The plans call for a five-level building just over 60 feet tall, with two levels of parking on the bottom that offers two parking spots per unit. There would be a total of 87 parking spots, with 15 for visitors. The garage would also have storage and a restroom for slip holders.

Three levels of residential units would be on the top floors. The top level would be marketed to renters over the age of 55.

There would be a walkway under the new bridge being constructed by the Maryland Highway Dept., which will also be taking down the old Papa John’s building as part of its bridge project. There was considerable

Architectural rendering of the Harbor Vista apartment building.

discussion about whether the underpass would be accessible to the public, which was one of the six unresolved issues left in regards to the new resort plans. A Planning Commission vote was delayed until next month on that project, which would be built simultaneously with this apartment complex.

Gerald’s son Wesley Donovan tells the Chesapeake Current that there will be a mix of one, two and three bedroom units. The two and three bedroom apartments would each have two baths. “They would range from 750 square feet to 1,220 square feet. They will not feel tiny. We had a feasibility study done and it determined what to do and what will work well in this area.”

Donovan says since the apartments won’t be available for occupancy for at least about two years, the rental rates have not been determined. “They will be offered at the market rates at the time,” he says.

Several people said they felt the tall structure would not fit in the “small town.”

Others said they were concerned that the additional residents could add to overcrowding at Beach Elementary School, and cause traffic congestion. Council member Valerie Beaudin also raised questions about It was standing room only at the Chesapeake water and sewer capacity and who would pick Beach Planning Commission meeting where up the tab for taps.

The plans were approved by a planning two major development projects by the commission vote of 5-0.

Donovan family were outlined.

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By Annette Jones Funn

Hats Off to Marie

While some were celebrating Ground Hog Day on Tues., Feb, 2, a prestigious group of Calvert County leaders and colleagues were attending an inspirational "Thank You Reception for Marie Andrew� in Solomons.

The celebration honored Marie's decades of unselfish volunteering, and how she continues doing so much, even at age 92! Master of Ceremonies was Guffrie Smith, President of the Calvert Collaborative for Children & Youth and Chairman of the Maryland State Board of Education.

Marie first participated in the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Calvert County as launching pad for her community work. She served as president from 1997-1999 and co-president from 2001-2003. Here she initiated applying for a grant through the League of Women Voters US that was won by the Calvert group to host 12 women from Zambia and 12 Calvert County League members to make reciprocal travels between each of our countries.

Annette Funn and Guthrie Smith praise Marie Andrews for her contributions to our community. Photo credit: Carol Harvat.

She also organized and chaired the League Committee to advocate for the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick. Marie traveled to surrounding states to collect data to show the need for such a facility, and made presentations to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners.

A Boys and Girls Club was organized, and mentoring programs were set up in various neighborhoods to work with children needing help with school work such as in Yardley Hills.

The Calvert Crusade for Children and Youth, organization now Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, Inc., was founded and she served as first Vice President for seven years. Marie is one of the cornerstones in the history of Calvert Hospice; she helped establish it 33 years ago and it is still going strong!

Other volunteer efforts included: in 2000 she developed the Buddies Program. Teens at churches worked with younger students; and Mornings for Moms Family Place initiative in Twin Beaches applied for and received a $219, 000 BGE grant to provide these and other programs for mothers and their children.

In 2006, the Calvert County Mentor Partnership initiated the collaboration of thirteen county organizations/agencies to host annual Mentoring Breakfasts. It provided business owners, corporate representatives, members of the faith-based community, non-profit organizations and interested individuals with a forum to gain greater understanding of the benefits received by children and youth who have mentors in their lives.

In 2008 a meaningful Job Shadow Day was held with nearly two dozen 8th graders from three county middle schools. The Calvert County Crusade was an active participant in planning and in recruiting job hosts.

Marie conducted a Non-Partisan Candidates Survey and Report to the Community. A survey of issues important to children, youth and families was conducted and provided to candidates for political offices. A report of candidates' responses was written and provided to local newspapers, the Crusade

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At age 92, local community activist Marie Andrews remains unstoppable. Photo credit: Carol Harvat.

website and hard copies were available at community centers and local libraries.

The Neighborhood Cares Program was a three-year pilot project at the White Sands community. It included participation by the community president and members of the White Sands Civic Association, residents, and the community office manager. The collaborative effort resulted an After School Center at the community building two days a week.

Marie spearheaded a St. Leonard Vision Group that resulted in children's books, a Garden of Remembrance, and care for the St. Leonard polling station.

Marie was a leader to involve Calvert County in America's Promise started by General Colin Powell. This is a national contest that examines characteristics of communities to promote and engage in activities and programs for youth development. Calvert County was a winner of the 100 Best Communities Award for three years in 2010, 2011, 2012.

Candace Sullivan, a former Calvert resident who volunteered with Marie on many community projects says, "Marie was an instigator, persistent and a cheerleader - our efforts resulted in county-wide initiatives to provide constructive after-school programs for children."

Proclamations to acknowledge Mrs. Andrews community service were presented to her from the Maryland General Assembly, Senators and Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. League of Women Voters, Calvert Hospice, Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, Calvert Mediation Center, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland and others also gave acknowledgements.

Ms. Andrews told me that volunteering is part of her DNA. “There is a need to get involved for the common good of all. Tell youngsters to get involved; get the family involved to serve as role models for the kids; instill the importance to do good things as families because it encourages good citizenship. Kids need to learn about common good and believe in it.

An Australian by birth, Marie finished her college education later in life she says - both undergraduate and her master’s degrees after she and her husband raised their family.

Her husband Jack Andrews got the last word after retiring from the U. S. military service as an officer and a regional director in the Peace Corps, he said he "wondered what Marie was doing all those nights that she was away from home for all those years."

The crowd applauded with vigor and gave both Mr. & Mrs. Andrews and their son, Dick a standing ovation. I hardly saw a dry eye in the room!

Special appreciation is expressed to Office Manager of Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth Mariann Crisman in helping to provide Information for this article.

About the Author: Annette Jones Funn is retired from the US Food and Drug Administration and is active in many local groups. A former long-time resident of Chesapeake Beach, she and her husband Malcolm recently moved to Solomons.

Deputy W. Durner. Several vehicles had been rummaged through between Feb. 10 from 9:00 p.m. and 6:45 a.m. the following morning. The following items were stolen: Under Armour bag containing basketball shoes, a jersey and pair of Coach glasses; green Gap jacket, backpack with a calculator and college books; a wallet, cards and Geneva watch; Deputy A. Locke was dispatched on Feb. 12 to Cross Baikal MP 153 12 gauge shot gun and multiple Point Dr., Owings, for the report of an attempted pieces of jewelry. burglary. The victim noticed pry marks on the door and door frame of their garage entry.

Deputy M. Trigg was called to Lottie Fowler Rd., Prince Frederick on Feb. 5 for the report of a CDS Violations theft from vehicle. Sometime during the night a After observing a vehicle make an illegal turn on suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle Donald’s Way on Feb. 13, Deputy C. Ward and stole two 12� Buck hunting knives. conducted a traffic stop. He observed the occupants to be in possession of a controlled dangerous On Feb. 10 Deputy P. Aurich was dispatched to substance (heroin). Eric Scott Woomer, 31, and the Dunkirk Wal-Mart for the report of a Holly Elizabeth Parks, 25, both from Chesapeake shoplifting. Collector cards and a Superman Beach, were transported to the Detention Center blanket were stolen by unidentified male and charged with possession and distribution of suspects. heroin.

Deputy J. Buck was dispatched on Feb. 8 to Pine Thefts Blvd., Lusby for the report of stolen mail. An On Feb. 16 Deputy S. Esposito was dispatched to Amazon package, containing the book “Insect Leonard Ct., St. Leonard for the report of a theft. Pollinators� was stolen out of the victim’s Sometime between mid-Dec. 2015 and early Feb. mailbox.

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LG TV, Dell Inspiron Laptop, Uline hand dolly and The report of a stolen wallet at the Prince Frederick Giant grocery store was responded to a ceramic heater. on Feb. 2 by Deputy E. Basham. When the On Feb. 8 Deputy J. Migliaccio arrived at Randle victim entered the store he had his wallet in his Ave., Chesapeake Beach, in response to a theft from pocket. At some point, while shopping, someone that location. Sometime between Feb. 4-8 an bumped into him and he suspects that is when he unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s 2003 Yamaha was the victim of a pickpocket.

25hp 4-stroke outboard motor, which was attached Destruction of Property to a boat parked on the victim’s property.

Deputy T. Mohler was dispatched on Feb. 4 to Fowler Rd., Prince Frederick for the report The report of tampering and thefts from vehicles on Lottie a damaged vehicle. Sometime overnight the Hoile Lane, Huntingtown was responded to by of suspect(s) gained entry to a vehicle by breaking out the window.

Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports Motor Vehicle Theft On Feb. 10, Deputy T. Mohler was dispatched to the Kmart parking lot in Prince Frederick for the report of a vehicle theft. The victim reported their white Ford F-250 truck and attached yellow Myers snowplow were stolen sometime between 7:00 a.m. on Feb. 9 and 7:00 a.m. on Feb. 10 while parked in the lot.

Burglaries On Feb. 1, Deputy M. Trigg responded to Skipjack Rd., Prince Frederick for a burglary that took place in overnight Jan. 31-Feb. 1. The suspect (s) entered unlocked sea containers and removed several Zhejiang Qiye four-wheelers and a Generac 3250 watt generator. If anyone recalls seeing suspicious activity in the area, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

On Feb. 4, Deputy R. Wilson was called to Pinewood Ct., Chesapeake Beach for the report of a home burglary. Sometime between Jan. 27-Feb. 4, someone entered the unoccupied home and stole a heat pump motor.

Deputy T. Holt was dispatched on Feb. 1 to Catalina Dr., Lusby for the report of a burglary. Sometime earlier in the day someone forcibly entered the home and stole a 40� Sony TV and a checkbook.

Man with Knife Arrested After Chase Calvert County Sheriff’s units responded to Whirlaway Dr. and Gate Dancer Ct., Prince Frederick on Feb. 6 for the report of an abandoned white Dodge Charger. Once on scene, officers determined the vehicle was occupied. The man inside jumped out of the vehicle and stood behind the door with a knife in his hand. The subject told Dfc. Wood that he had a knife and that he was just going to have to shoot him. Dfc. Wood was at a safe distance and was able to call for backup.

As additional units arrived, the man jumped in his vehicle and locked the door while still armed with the knife. CSO deputies boxed the vehicle in and approached the vehicle to attempt to break out a window in order to gain access to the subject. The subject placed the vehicle in drive, drove over a curb and a pursuit ensued. It was a nice Saturday afternoon and deputies had observed citizens in the neighborhood out walking while responding to the call. The deputies knew they had to get the vehicle stopped before he approached the pedestrians. Cpl. Phelps initiated a PIT on the vehicle to stop the pursuit and Dep. Mohler assisted by boxing the vehicle in.

Deputies again approached the vehicle and

broke out the windows to extract the armed subject from the car. The subject was yelling for deputies to shoot him while he held the knife to his neck. Deputies on scene told the subject numerous times to drop the knife. The subject refused and began cutting his own neck. Two Deputies had to deploy their tasers to get the subject to stop cutting himself and to take him into custody. He was eventually securely detained without injury to any deputies.

The man was identified as James Stewart Brown III, a 34-year-old white male of Chesapeake Beach. It was determined Brown had an open felony warrant for multiple sex offense charges. According to witnesses the vehicle Brown was operating had been in the area for a couple of days.

Brown was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital to be treated for self-inflicted superficial injuries prior to being transported to the Calvert County Detention Center.

Brown was charged with failure to obey a lawful order and disturbing the peace. In addition he was charged with multiple traffic violations that occurred during the brief pursuit.

Two CCSO units suffered minor damaged during the effort to stop the chase.

Police Information Deputy M. Naecker was dispatched to Larkview Court (East), Dunkirk, on Feb. 12 to investigate suspicious behavior. Several incidences have occurred in the early morning hours where unknown suspect(s) have opened resident’s

garage doors with an unknown device. At this time no items have been reported stolen. Citizens are reminded to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity as it occurs.

Maryland State Police Reports CDS Violations An accident at Parkers Creek Rd. and Wash Hance Rd., Port Republic was responded to by Corporal Newman at 2:13 a.m. on Feb. 14. The driver was located walking down the road. Steven K. Smith, 27 of Port Republic was arrested for DUI and driving while suspended. A secondary search revealed cocaine and marijuana.

A vehicle on Rt. 4 at Georgianna Lane, Owings, was stopped on Feb. 13 by Trooper First Class Costello at 11:09 p.m. for traffic violations. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. Methamphetamines were located inside the vehicle in quantity reflecting possession with intent to distribute. Omar S. Mohamed, 35, and Thomas W. Noland, 44, both of Woodbridge, VA, were arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

A vehicle on Rt. 231, Prince Frederick, was stopped by Trooper Warrick for traffic violations at 9:08 a.m. on Feb. 4. Several criminal indicators were observed and a K-9 scan was requested. A positive K-9 scan provided probable cause search of the vehicle. Heroin and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. James E. Stratchko, 29 of Upper Marlboro, was arrested for possession of these items and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft from Motor Vehicle On Feb. 11 at 7:11 a.m., Trooper Kaitz responded to Llewelyn Lane, Huntingtown for a reported theft from motor vehicle. The victim reported cell phone chargers and sun glasses were removed from two unlocked vehicles in the driveway. A neighborhood check revealed several other residents have reported this type of theft occurring in the last couple of weeks.

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Money Matters YOUR

By Lyn Striegel

Disconnect Between Women and Financial Advisors

Over the next decade, women, particularly baby boomer women born between 1946 and 1964, will control two-thirds of consumer wealth in the United States and be the beneficiaries of the largest transference of wealth in our country’s history. Estimates range this influence will range from $12 to $40 trillion. Many women in the baby boomer generation will experience a double inheritance windfall from both parents and spouses.

Although 93% of women say they have significant influence on what financial services their family purchases, only 20% of female breadwinners said they were “very well prepared” to make wise financial decisions, versus 45% of their male peers, according to the New York Times.

Women clearly admit they have a need for investment education. However, financial advisors need to understand that the investment concerns of women are very different from those of men.

Recent research by Vanguard found that women don’t want to hear about the growth or comparative performance of different funds; they want information about reaching their long-term goals, like putting a child through college, having sufficient funds to live the same lifestyle in retirement, etc. The disconnect women feel from professional financial advisors shows up in a Forbes survey that reports 84% of women feel misunderstood by investment marketers.

What comes as a surprise is that financial advisors appear to have been slow to recognize that the needs of the women investors may not be the same as the needs of male investors.

Financial services companies admit that historically they haven’t done a great job of attracting women as customers, but with women rising fast in the income and managerial ranks, let alone the monies baby boomer women are likely to control in the future, they are now paying more attention.

According to a Russell Investments study of women investors younger and older than baby boomers, these women have the same concerns.

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They are comfortable managing day-to-day finances, but seek long-term financial plans.

However, when asked to assess the importance to clients of 12 functions that advisors provide to female clients, advisors ranked preparing a formal financial plan in 10th place.

We know that women want a financial plan, a roadmap to reach goals. To date, however, Russell Investments reports that only 20% of financial advisors think that preparation of a formal financial plan is important to their women clients. Clearly, the professional financial advisors are not offering women the types of services they want, specifically creation of a long-term financial plan to reach goals.

Women can use the help of professional financial advisors to obtain long-term plans.

And, women now and in the immediate future will have the financial clout to demand better from their advisors. The tricky part for women investors is to find a financial advisor who actually listens to their concerns and focuses on long-term planning. Fortunately, there are many advisors available from which to choose. It may take multiple interviews to find the right financial advisor, but, with patience and determination, women can find the right advisor for them—preferably someone who listens.

These days, there are new mechanisms for delivering investment advice online through robots, not humans. It will be interesting to see whether women, who have been underserved by human financial advisors, will continue to be underserved by robots. The answer is probably.

Until there is a clear understanding that women’s investment goals are different, neither human or robot advisors are likely to be successful with women investors.

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

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

In the Winter Means Baby Owls

By Lisa Bierer-Garrett

The memories of the blizzard of 2016 are still fresh, and we still experience cold stretches.

Meantime, Great Horned Owls are preparing for winter in a surprising way. They are nesting. High up in evergreen trees, these largest of Maryland owls take over old Osprey and Eagle nests and snuggle down in to incubate three to four eggs., Yes, while many animals are hibernating deep beneath the ground and snow, while some animals migrate south to escape the cold, the Great Horned Owl pair can be heard hooting softly to each other across the marsh in North Beach.

Great Horned Owl by Lisa BiererGarrett.

bitterly cold such as Canada and Alaska they may nest as late as May. The adaptation to lay the eggs in January and early February is that there is an abundance of darkness to hunt and find food by her mate as she sits and incubates the eggs. She will sit on them for about 28 days. She will continue to sit on the young hatchlings for up to two weeks after they are born. As the days get longer and the young develop, both parents will hunt for food for the owlets. The male, in times of good hunting will cache food around the young.

Some overzealous males have been documented bringing over 10 pounds of assorted prey to the nest including catfish, eels, muskrats, rabbits and many rats.

The parents are very protective of the young owlets. There have been many articles about skiers that are hit on the head by an angry owl when they ski past a nest! Most owls are fierce but will clench their talons and give the person a good knock. It is a good idea to stay away from a known nest site as they can do serious damage to folks that get too close. An adult Great Horned Owl’s talons can exert up to 300 pounds of pressure per square inch. That is strong enough to puncture through bone.

Often young owls end up at wildlife rehabilitation centers when they are out exploring and fall to the ground. The young owlets, called “branchers”, fall when they are still covered in downy feathers and cannot fly. They are out anxiously waiting for their parents to bring the next meal.

Sometimes they fall out of the nests and need to be rescued. Only a professional climber and wildlife person should ever try to put them back. It can be extremely dangerous. A thick blanket and thick leather gloves should be used if an injured owl is found and it should be carried in a pet carrier, never in your lap. The talons of a young owl can go through your hand. When they are rescued they are cared for and evaluated to be released when they have grown in their flight feathers and can live on their own. While young owls can hoot and take short flights about at six weeks of age they are not truly ready to leave the nest till about 12 weeks of age.

The monogamous owl parents will raise their young throughout the winter into the Spring.

By the end of April the young are ready to fly the coop. They will look very similar to the adults with rusty brown and white mottled feathers and big yellow eyes. As their downy feathers fall out it is replaced with the characteristic dark brown of full adults. Researchers say that the young don’t leave the parents or the nest area for the entire first year. Sometimes young are still begging to be feed by their father as late as October. The young usually start to move into their own territory away from home as the parents start a new brood in late January. If they

Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus) are nicknamed the “winged tiger” and the “tiger of the air.” They are ferocious predators that hunt squirrels, mice, rats, rabbits and smaller owls, like Screech Owls.

Found more widespread than any other North American owl, they have been known to nest on rock cliffs, hillside caves, in hollow tree cavities and even on the ground in old coyote or fox dens. They are a monogamous bird, as are most owls, and stay with a mate for years.

For many generations of owls, the vast old growth forests of the Eastern woodlands provided many crooks and hollow trunks to create nest sites. As the forests were cleared the owls adapted.

Smaller species moved into old woodpecker created cavities and the big Great Horned owls turned to taking over the large stick built nests of Bald Eagles and Red tailed hawks. No owl is known to build their own nest.

In the late Fall, as the nights get longer and daylight shortens, the male owls start hooting and calling to tell their mate it is time. When he finds a good nest site he flies to it and stomps loudly in it to get her attention. If she flies to it and approves they will rub beaks and start to reestablish their pair bond. He may even bring her some fresh caught prey to share. Folks will hear the loud and low hoots of the “Hoot” owls throughout the fall as the unattached younger males try to attract and find lifelong mates.

Great Horned Owls start laying eggs in January. The female will usually lay two eggs and incubate them with the soft downy feathers and warm skin of her brood patch on her lower chest.

This owl has special adaptations to keep herself and the young warm. Great Horned Owls have feathered feet. The feathering goes down the legs and toes almost to her talons. This helps keep her feet warmer throughout the cold months. She also has thick, almost interlocking, outer feathers that keep her warm in the windy nights.

Throughout the Eastern United States, these owls nest earlier than most other birds but high in the mountains and in areas that remain Photo credit: Christopher Martin.

Please join the Calvert Artists' Guild on Sat. Feb. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Solomons Asbury Club House, 11740 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688.

Following a brief business meeting, speakers Bill and Sue Cassidy will present “Backyard Birds - Taking Great Photos of Birds in Your Backyard.” They will give nature photography tips for improving your photos close to home.

Artists and guests will see signs at Asbury directing all to the parking area.

Members can bring "finger foods" (no cutting required) to share. Free to the public! For additional information, please contact Peggy Hovermale, (301) 593-2950, pjhovermale1@yahoo.com, or Gerry Wood at gbwood2@verizon.net, (301) 863-9663.

Young owls in nest. Photo credit: John Vess. are good hunters like their parents, the owls can live 13 years on average. The oldest known banded Great Horned was 28 years old.

I will be watching woods behind my house.

I have been hearing the hooting and low calls between our resident owls out in the North Beach marsh. They use a cluster of tall pines. I hope that sometime I will see the young owls as they fledge before all the maples leaf out. They can hide in plain sight with their camouflaged colors.

If you are interested in following a pair of Great Horned Owls through their nesting time, Cornell Lab of Ornithology has an active Owl Cam. This pair are located in Savannah GA. At last check, they have two eggs. Needless to say, I have been watching!

Watch the camera here: cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/46/Great_Horn ed_Owls

Note the massive feet and feathers on the owl’s feet. Photo credit: Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

About the Author: Lisa Bierer-Garrett is a park naturalist at Jug Bay Natural Area, Patuxent River Park. It is in Upper Marlboro and across the river from Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary in Anne Arundel County. She and her husband, Chris live overlooking the wetlands in North Beach.

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hey’re together in heaven” - words repeated over and over on Facebook as more people learn of the tragic deaths of Dan and Kayla Amos.

The young couple’s car was struck head-on on Sun., Feb. 14 on MD Rt. 2/Solomons Island Road near Swallow Lane in Edgewater.

Daniel Brian Amos, age 21, was driving their 2011 four-door silver Honda Civic along with his 20-year-old wife Kayla Nicole Amos in the passenger seat. They were traveling southbound and another car traveling northbound veered into their lane, hitting them head-on. Their Honda was then rear-ended by another car.

Anne Arundel County Police say the tragic accident happened about 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Sources tell us they were coming home from Annapolis after having a Valentine’s lunch and celebrating their six-month wedding anniversary, which happened to fall on the same day.

Rev. Robert Hahn of Chesapeake Church, where Daniel worked and Kayla was very active, says Kayla had brought a guest to church with them just that morning. “That’s the kind of person she was… always sharing her faith with others. That’s what their lives were about. They really were

Wedding photo of Kayla and Dan Amos.

devoting their lives to Jesus Christ through their local church.”

Witnesses told Anne Arundel County Police that a 2002 Toyota Camry driven by 27-year-old Lauren Scott of Edgewater was traveling northbound on Rt. 2 when it crossed the centerline and struck the southbound Honda head-on in the vicinity of the shoulder. A Ford Crown Victoria, driven by 32-year-old Joseph Smith of Georgetown, DE, was also traveling southbound just behind the Honda, then struck both vehicles in the roadway, causing the Honda to overturn.

Fire Dept. personnel said Dan was dead at the scene. Kayla was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore with very critical and unstable injuries.

She passed away the next day.

Ms. Scott, the driver of the Toyota, was taken by ground to Shock Trauma in Baltimore with serious injuries as well. By press time, her condition had been upgraded to fair. The third driver, Mr. Smith, suffered minor injuries, was treated at the scene, and refused to be taken to a hospital.

The preliminary cause of the crash appears to be the failure of the Toyota to remain right of center. Neither alcohol nor speed appears to be contributing factors, according to police. Traffic Safety is handling the investigation and any charges are pending review by the States Attorney.

Dan and Kayla both grew up in Lubsy and graduated from Patuxent High School. Dan was a musician on the Arts Team at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown. Kayla worked at Maertens Jewelers in Solomons.

Heather Martens remembers, “Kayla was a remarkable young woman. She was soft-spoken and a little shy with a wonderful sense of humor. I will never forget her laugh. She was patient and kind with everyone. Her life was centered around church, family and friends. She loved being married

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“A measure of a life is not by the length of a life. Dan and Kayla achieved more in their short lives than a lot of people do in much longer lives.”

- Rev. Robert Hahn. to Dan. One of her friends said it best, "the world would be a better place if we were all a little more like Kayla.

Rev. Hahn says Dan andKayla’s relationship grew serious after they got to know each other at Chesapeake Church. When they married, they rented a townhouse in California, MD but were looking for a place to live in Calvert, closer to the church where they became so deeply rooted.

"It’s surreal to us – hardly believable," Daniel Palmer, Executive Pastor at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown told us. “Dan had been at the church since he was a teenager. He started as a volunteer.

He was very, very talented. He played drums for our youth band, but he also played guitar, and quickly moved up to playing at services. He first worked full-time for the Facilities Team here at the church – he was about 18 or probably even younger - when we hired him. And he has been a part of the Arts Team for two years.”

“Kayla was so important to us here, too. She was in the most recent Culinary Class – the new Barista Program – that just graduated, and she was deeply involved in ‘The Lobby,’ the new coffee shop we’re opening. She was on point in the next few months become staff for the coffee shop, and she’d recently finished a degree – I think it was in management. She was connecting her passion for business, her love for the church, and coffee shop.”

Palmer adds, “She wanted to be involved and help in any way. She joined in our Leadership Training, and was part of our Hospitality Ministry.

She was so little, so petite and quiet, but she had huge amounts of leadership talents. They both had tremendous leadership abilities.”

“I remember they started dating all of a sudden- they went to high school together, then met again through acquaintances. Their relationship really solidified at the church. Then all of a sudden, three months in, they’re talking about getting engaged and married!” Palmer told us.

“I said to Dan – ‘Hey man, hang on! You’re only 19 – you guys don’t have to rush – take your time and see what happens.’ But they seemed to know exactly what they wanted, and they wanted to be together. They were married before either of them was 21. A whole chunk of our staff was at their wedding, which was just beautiful. It was a huge celebration, an inspiration, for the next generation of the leadership of the church.”

“They were meant to be together, you couldn’t argue it. They had more of a stable

This photo of the couple was Instagrammed by Kayla just hours before she and her husband Dan died, along with a note that Valentine’s Day was also their six-month wedding anniversary.

marriage than a lot of people who had been together for 20 years ! They were just not normal at all,” Palmer says. “They were such a perfect couple, they had a great relationship. It exuded from them – their happiness, their faith, and what good people they were, what fine young people, what examples for everyone. They were extremely blessed.”

“This is so hard for us – we’re in a daze. We’re still trying on our side, trying to make sense of it,” Palmer says. “The way they lived their lives with such purpose and passionate pursuit in such a short amount of time. The impact and direct positive change on people that they had, more than most do in a lifetime. I know their ministry serves so many people – their lives were complete – they were able to do what they were called to do. Now we just have to continue what they started.”

“It’s hard to imagine one here without the other. Knowing they’re together still, there’s a little bit of peace in that for us,” Palmer adds. “When they were together they were always just so close.

There was never one without the other – they’d hold hands, smile at each other, you couldn’t get around their love for each other. They were so happy. You could see it.”

“It’s my absolute knowledge that of course they’re together in heaven. The nature of their relationship is better now than it was. They are fully glorified – pure beings in relationships with each other and God. The essence of heaven is perfect, an unhindered community for people who are searching for answers. We can find those answers in what Dan and Kayla had – faith. Those with faith are not confused over this. They understand,” Rev. Hahn explains. “Find the answers that Dan and Kayla had found: I am confident that’s what they would say if they were. And I know they helped to bring a whole generation of young people to faith – this is how they were. And this is how they will always be remembered.”

Palmer agrees that they are in heaven – together. “We take joy knowing where they are and joy in knowing what they did. Our hope is that we get their story out. People are going to grieve, yes, but their life story is a powerful story, and their hope and faith needs to go on. That’s what the family wants. That’s what we at the church want.”

Services for Dan and Kayla Amos have not been set, but we will have them on the Chesapeake Current Facebook page and web site as soon as they are finalized.

Rev. Hahn adds, “I don’t know what I can say yet at their service. There is no answer to the question why. God doesn’t clear his plans with us.

People already of faith very quickly get past the why. We do not want to waste their deaths, this tragedy. They had young friends who now realize the uncertainty of life. The only comfort that can be found now is spiritual comfort. Their friends who Dan Amos was a talented musician who performed want to understand Dan and Kayla - understand at services at Chesapeake Church. Photo credit: their faith. For some of these young people – God will use this to as a way to reach them.”

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Warren Adams, 97 W a r r e n Franklin Adams, age 97, died Sunday Feb. 7, 2016 at his Dunkirk home.

Mr. Adams was born on Jan. 5, 1919 in Marbury, MD to Lemuel Paul and Lillian Mary Adele Franklin Adams. In October, 1940 he married his childhood sweetheart and lifelong love of his life, Theresa Francis Murphy.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received two purple hearts and numerous awards and citations while fighting in the European theatre.

Upon his return from service Mr. Adams became a successful plastering contractor and eventually an independent residential homebuilder. His business successes allowed him to retire at the age of 45 and, with his wife, devoted the rest of his life to his family and others.

Mr. Adams was an avid hunter and outdoorsman who earned his pilot’s license in the early 1960’s. He especially enjoyed flying his Cessna aircraft to South Dakota for pheasant hunting trips. His hunting trips included annual bear hunting expeditions to property he owned in Maine, as well as venturing to Manitoba Canada to hunt moose and to Tennessee to hunt wild boar.

In his spare time Mr. Adams became active in local politics. He served as a town councilman in Forest Heights, MD before being elected mayor in 1973. In 1999 after 30 years of service to the community he and his wife moved to Dunkirk to be closer to family. His 30 years in office makes him the longest serving elected official in the municipality’s history.

Mr. Adams was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He spent his life helping others and was greatly loved, admired, and respected. He impacted, in an extremely positive way, all those he came in contact with and his action in life served to show that those characteristics matter. He lived his life with great integrity, honesty, and compassion and

proved that a person can be successful in business and life and still exhibit those characteristics. He clearly loved life to the utmost and lived a fulfilling and adventurous life.

Mr. Adams was preceded in death

by Theresa Francis (Murphy) Adams, his wife of 73 years, and daughter Kathy Gaye Adams Swann.

He is survived by five children, Darlene Faye Adams of Arbutis, MD; Sandra Kaye Adams Sohns of Bowie; Darrell Ray Adams (Elizabeth) of Dunkirk; Paul Jay Adams (Christine) of Dunkirk; and Robin Clay Adams (Rosemary) of Fort Washington. He is also survived by his son-in-law Allen Rodney Swann of Mechanicsville, and his 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Billy Buehler, 80 William R. Buehler (Billy), age 80, passed away at his home in St. Leonard, on Wed., Feb. 10, 2016. Born on May 28, 1935, he was the oldest of seven children.

Billy attended Drexel Institute of Technology, where he excelled in chemical engineering and graduated with honors in 1959. A proud member of Sigma Pi, Billy was awarded for his dedication and unceasing work for the fraternity. He continued to transcend, in the field of chemical manufacturing, at Rohm and Haas Company in Philadelphia, eventually returning to St. Leonard, to open, along with his brothers, several business including Buehler’s Liquors and the Cliffs Motor Inn. Billy was an avid fisherman, reader and painter but his real passion was his horses.

He began his thoroughbred bloodline by traveling to London, England to purchase his first broodmare, Cassarate, a King’s Stand Stakes winner. He continued to breed, train and race for the next 50 years, his top winners included the locally famous Goose Bumps, Crusin’ Dixie and Lollipop Lil. Old Bay Stud Farm bloodlines remain strong.

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He is survived by his sister Theresa (Allan) Barrett, his brother Patrick (Beverly) Buehler and several nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

Billy was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Bertie Buehler; father, Francis Buehler, Sr.; sisters, Catherine Huntzberry; Lorraine Wood; Anna Rose Hill; and brother Francis Buehler, Jr. The family is requesting memorial donations be made to Hospice of Calvert County or St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Basil Counts, 104 Basil Clayton Counts, age 104, of Churchton passed away Feb. 13, 2016 at his residence. He was born Mar. 12, 1911 in Coburn, VA to Richard L. and Edith E. (Meade) Counts.

Basil was employed as a bookbinder for the US Government Printing Office.

He is survived by a son Phil R. Counts and his wife Glynis of Owings and daughter Maureen B. Counts of Churchton. He is also survived by grandchildren Christopher Counts of Owings and Jennifer Counts of Chesapeake Beach.

Basil was preceded in death by his wife Margaret C. Counts.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Arthur Creek, 84 Arthur Columbus Creek, Jr. was born in Anne Arundel County on April 29, 1931 to the late Arthur and Elsie Gray Creek, Sr. At the age of 84, Arthur was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Wed., Feb. 3, 2016.

Arthur received his education in the Anne Arundel County Public School System. He worked for Lisbon Construction Company until retirement and loved working on the farm and gardening.

He will always be remembered for his handsome smile and laugh, his willingness to help others, his kind and gentle spirit that touched everyone he met, and the special way he made people feel like a part of his family.

Arthur was baptized at Calvert Lighthouse in 1995 and contributed to the church under the leadership of Pastor Paul Moran.

Arthur was married to the late Landous Louise Rawlings (Susie) and from their union he leaves to cherish his loving memories are seven children Bertina Franklin (Jessie), Bobby (Gladys), Clifton (Paulette), Brenda Johnson, Paula. Steve (Nina), Phyllis Offer, one brother, Robert (Annie), seven sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, 18 grand-children, 20 great-grand children.

Arthur was preceded in death by one son, Arthur Evans and two grand children, Monica Wilson and Donald Johnson, Jr.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Shelly Cutler, 17 Michelle Elizabeth “Shelly” Cutler, age 17, a life-long resident of Shady Side, passed away suddenly on Feb. 6, 2016. Born Oct. 1, 1998 in Baltimore, Shelly attended Shady Side Elementary School, Southern Middle School and Southern High School.

She was an animal lover who also enjoyed writing, drawing, playing the flute, riding dirt bikes and spending time in the mountains.

She is survived by her loving father, David Vern Cutler of Shady Side; devoted sisters, Tiffany Nicole Cutler and Melinda Anne Cutler, both of Shady Side; her grandfather, Vern Dale Cutler of Baden, MD; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Shelly was preceded in death by her mother, Annette Sue Cutler and three grandparents, Shirley May Cutler and Anthony and Coralie Ruth Antony.

Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Robert Daniel, 86 R o b e r t Vincent Daniel of Atlantic City, NJ, passed away on Wed., Feb. 10, 2016, at the age of 86. He was born in September, 1929, in Washington, DC to Louise V. (Donahue) and Arthur D. Daniel. Mr. Daniel was a veteran, serving his country in the U. S. Marine Corps.

Mr. Daniel owned a roofing business in Washington, DC, before retiring to Atlantic City. He enjoyed John Wayne movies, fishing, loved to sing and dance and have friends over for card parties. He was a great storyteller, loved sports and attended four Super Bowls as a Washington Redskin fan.

He was the beloved husband of Ana (Viera) Daniel and loving father of Tom Daniel (Angela), Lynn Marie Daniel (David), Brenda Ann Daniel (Douglas LéFevre) and Theresa Daniel (Basil Doyle). He was the brother of Jack, Phil, Jerry, Patsy, Dottie and Nancy. He was the devoted grandfather of eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his children, Yvonne Hutchinson, John D. Daniel and Lorene Corrado.

A Mass of Christian Burial at the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Owings.

Interment followed at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

Susan Donahue, 65 Susan M. Donahue, age 65, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away Feb. 11, 2016 at her residence surrounded by family Sue was born Jan. 1, 1951 in Cheverly, MD and raised in Brentwood, MD. She attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, class of 1969.

After high school she began a career in the automobile parts industry, working at several dealerships in Prince George’s County as a sales clerk specialist. She had been retired for the past several years.

A resident of Chesapeake Beach for 23 years, Sue was an avid sports fan supporting the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Redskins, the Washington Capitals, and Riverdale Baptist baseball. She was fond of spending time with family, especially her nieces and nephews who adored her.

She is survived by sisters Lynda J. Gard (Dave), Mickey Hatchel (Lester), Mary Rita Malloy (Bill) and Theresa Donahue-Tucker, and brothers George R. Jr. and Frederick Donahue. She was a loving and special "Aunt Sue" to 20 nieces and nephews and 29 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents George R. Sr. and Jean (McDermott) Donahue and a sister Patricia Farrell.

Memorial contributions may be made to: North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept., 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

2016. He was born on Mar. 22, 1936 to the late Jesse and Cleo Fulton Kelsey.

He had lived in Falls Church, VA before moving to Calvert County about 30 years ago. He worked as a truck driver for Pepsi for over 40 years. He enjoyed reading, motocross and fishing.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Iris; three sons, Scott Kelsey and his wife Theresa of Stevensville, MD; Ronald Kelsey and his wife Jessica of Laurel, MD; and Shaun Kelsey of Chesapeake Beach; one daughter, Lindy Kelsey of Pasadena, MD; seven grandchildren, Jessica and Erica Wall, Megan, Olivia and Brooke Kelsey, Amanda Maclane and Chris Sheckells and three great-grandchildren.

In appreciation for the care which Ron received at the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House, memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at calverthospice.org.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Nancy Elliott, 38

Nancy Lee Elliott, age 38, of Prince Frederick, passed away Feb. 6, 2016 in Prince Frederick. She was born Aug.18, 1977 in Newport News, VA. Nancy was a teacher at the Garrett Music Academy in Owings, where she taught voice and piano.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Shawn R. Elliott, she was the mother of Niki C. and Cari P. Elliott; she is also survived by her parents, Charles “Chuck” and Florence Knapper, III, and her siblings Helena “Katy” Deese and her husband Hal, John Knapper and his wife Dawn, and Sharon Hacklander Tammy Drennan, 43 and her husband Jeff.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled Tammy Jo arrangements.

Drennan of Shady Side, passed away on Doris Anne Garner, 91 Sat., Feb. 6, 2016 at Doris Anne the age of 43. She was (Seibert) Garner, age born on Aug. 9, 1972 91, passed away to Kathleen peacefully on Feb. 12, (Henehan) and 2016 at the AsburyMichael D. Fowler.

Solomons Retirement Tammy Jo enjoyed going to Gatlinburg, Community due to a TN and spending time in the mountains. Her series of strokes and most important job was taking care of her colon cancer. She was family. She loved to watch her children play born in Baltimore on sports and you could not find a more support- April 13, 1924, the second of four children of ive fan. Win or loose, they always played great Daniel Willis and Clara Seibert. She married and she was so proud of them. Another favorite 2nd Lt. Vernon W. Garner of Solomons on pastime was baking cookies. Her wonderful Dec. 20, 1944. They recently celebrated 71 cookies always brought a smile to all who had years of marriage. They had four children, 12 the pleasure of eating them. grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

As an Air Force wife, Doris Anne traveled Tammy Jo was the beloved wife for over 20 years to David D. Drennan. She was the extensively with Vernon who was stationed in loving mother to Matthew Joshua, David 10 different stateside locations, plus two Daniel and Dillan Darren Drennan. She was overseas assignments in Greece and Germany. the devoted grandmother to Lily Jolynn After retirement, she continued to visit her kids Drennan and the daughter of Michael David and grandkids all over the USA. Fowler and Willard Drennan. She is also Doris Anne was an accomplished seamstress survived by numerous nieces, nephews and who designed original outfits and did alterations for family, friends, and Betty’s other family members. (a thrift shop fund at Asbury). She Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Closet gained renown as an artist, painting in oils, arrangements. acrylics, watercolors, and black ink. As a member of the Calvert Artists’ Guild, she regularly displayed art works at Solomons’ Ron Kelsey, 79 annual PRAD festival and at the Annmarie Ronald Wayne Kelsey, (affectionately Sculpture Garden & Art Center. known as “Ron” and “Pup Pup”) of Owings, age A dedicated Christian, Doris Anne taught 79, passed away in Prince Frederick on Feb. 10, Sunday school from the age of 13 well into her

eighties. She was committed to missionary causes, volunteered for many charitable groups, and found genuine joy in helping others. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She instilled in each family member a love for the Lord and for others.

Doris Anne is survived by her husband Vernon, brother Richard Seibert, and a host of loving family members including the following: children - Vernanne, Wendell, Josie, and Daniel; their spouses - Wayne Alvarez, Peggy Garner, Joe Gonzales, and Tami Garner; and grandkids - Gina, Angie, Dan, Martina, Kara, Kristen, Kim, Alan, Christy, Alison, Brianna, and Caitlyn.

Visitation will be Fri., Feb. 19 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby MD 20657. A Funeral Service will be Sat., Feb. 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, 8300 Nursery Road, Lusby MD 20657.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Ida Garner, 95 Mabel Ida Garner, age 95, passed away Feb. 12, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.

A resident of Solomons Nursing Center, Ida was previously a longtime resident of

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She married Benjamin Garner on Dec. 1, 1939 and they lived in Upper Marlboro where she was a homemaker. Her husband passed away in 2001 and Ida moved to St. Leonard to live with her daughter Barbara until moving to the nursing center in Solomons in April of 2012.

Ida was devoted to her family, especially her siblings. She enjoyed Bingo and loved playing card games, especially Pitch and Canasta. She also loved participating in the many activities at the nursing center.

She is survived by daughters Barbara Ridgely and husband Fred of St. Leonard, and Darlene Suit and husband Morris of Huntingtown; grandchildren Skip and Paul Ridgely, Laurie Clarkson, Tracey McKenzie, Sandra Munroe, and Will Suit; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren; sisters Evelyn Donaldson and Mildred Nicholson, and a brother Bobby King.

Ida was preceded in death by her husband Ben, her parents, and siblings Ruth Geiman, Mary Old, Lillian Walton, and Calvert and Herbert King.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Solomons Nursing Center, Activites Dept., P.O. Box 1509, Solomons MD 20688.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Sophia Garrett, 43 Sophia Eleanor Garrett, age 43, of Waldorf, passed away at Georgetown University Hospital on Feb. 7, 2016. She was born Feb. 1, 1973 in Washington DC to Donald A. and Judith

M. (Herman) Garrett.

Sophia spent her early years in Morrisville and Chincoteague, VA. She always loved computers and worked on the 2000 Census and had other computer-related employment. These jobs lead to a career with the Pentagon.

Sophia was married to R. Troy Davis and together they brought into the world Madison V. Davis who was born in 2004. Madison was the joy of Sophia’s life. She took great pride in Madison’s swimming and soccer accomplishments and awards.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a half-brother Thomas J. Garrett. She is survived by her daughter Madison V. Davis; half-brothers and sisters Grace Mary Brady, Donald A. Garrett, Jr., Robert M. Garrett, Nell Marie Chaney, William F. Garrett and Eva Marie Savage as well as her aunt, Margaret Ullrich.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home in Owings.

Ed Johnson, 66 Edward Lee Johnson, Jr. passed away on Mon., Jan. 25, 2016 at Chapline House in Prince Frederick, at the age of 66.

Ed was born on July 30, 1949 in Reading, PAto his father, Edward Lee Johnson, Sr., and his mother, Evelyn Ruth Beidler.

Ed graduated from Conrad Weiser High School, in Robesonia, PA, where he focused on the study of agriculture. As a young boy, he spent his time working on a nearby farm and loved to point out the fact that he had been operating heavy equipment since the age of 12.

Ed served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant for eight years, from 1969 to 1977.

He was stationed abroad in Thailand for a year, during the Vietnam War, where he worked as an aircraft maintenance technician. His service

brought him to Andrews Air Force Base where he also acquired a part-time job at Levitz Furniture in Suitland.

At Levitz Furniture, he worked his way up from the warehouse to a full-time position on the sales floor, where he excelled for 22 years. While working at Levitz in 1973, he met his future wife, Violet Ione Tydings. They were close friends for 11 years before marrying on Sept. 7, 1985. They made a life together at their home in Cheltenham, MD, where their daughter, Stephanie Ruth Johnson, was born July 23, 1988.

In 1991, the three decided to move and build a new home together in Huntingtown, where they have shared too many happy memories to count.

In 1994, Ed began a new career at Homes America in Calvert County, working for Dave Ritchie. He worked as a home building and garage sales consultant, where he gained a wealth of knowledge about the housing and construction industry.

He made the decision to leave Homes America in 2002 and found a new opportunity with Habitat America, where he worked for the last 13 years of his life. He oversaw the maintenance and safety of Chapline House, two senior apartment buildings, with approximately 98 residents, completely by himself.

Ed had a passion for hunting and cooking.

He was a very strong and confident man who had the ability to make anything happen that he set his mind to. He was extremely hard working and intelligent. You could not ask for a better husband and father who brought so much sheer joy to the people who loved him, with his unique perspective and hilarious sense of humor. He will be painfully missed and never forgotten.

He is survived by his loving wife, Violet, his daughter, Stephanie, his sister, Bonnie Lee Kelchner, his brother, David Arthur Johnson, and his entire extended family.

A visitation and funeral services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings. Interment with military honors was held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

John Koenig, 63 John W. Koenig of Lothian, passed away on Sat., Jan. 23, 2016, at the age of 63.

John was born in Elizabeth City, VA, on Feb. 24, 1952, to Hildegard (Wolf) and Leon Koenig.

He worked as a technician for Canteen for the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, 25 years. John enjoyed fishing, joking around P.O. Box 346, Prince Frederick MD 20678. and his animals. He also liked westerns, was a Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled devout Washington Redskins fan and a Mickey arrangements.

Mouse fanatic.

John is survived by his mother, Hildegard Sherry McMillan, 55 Wolf, fiancé, Sandra Bond, three children, Sherry Elaine Kimberly Photinakis, Jeffrey Koenig and McMillan, age 55, Samantha Robertson and step-son, Danny Bond. He is the brother of Tim, Michael, of Prince Frederick Christine and the late Doris and the grandfapassed away Feb. 2, ther of eight grandchildren. He is also survived 2016 at her by his faithful companions, “Angel” and r e s i d e n c e “Tommy,” “Tina” and “Mikey.” surrounded by All services were private. family. She was

Buddy McCoy, 76 Carl Densmore “Buddy” McCoy III, age 76, of Lusby, passed away Feb. 9, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis.

Born July 16, 1939 in Seat Pleasant, MD, he was the son of the late Carl Densmore McCoy, Jr. and Margaret Estelle (McFadden) McCoy. Buddy graduated from Suitland High School in 1957.

He worked as a steamfitter for Steamfitters Local #602 for 41 years, retiring in 2002.

He enjoyed bluegrass and classic country music, and years ago, was an excellent singer.

He played bass in a Bluegrass band every Friday night. Buddy loved horses and loved showing them. He was a member of the National Rifleman’s Association. In his younger years, Buddy was fantastic on roller skates. He was a manager at the skating rink in Waldorf for over 10 years.

Buddy is survived by his wife, Barbara A. McCoy whom he married on Dec. 30, 1989 in Owings; his children, Laurie T. of Salisbury, MD and Kevin McCoy of St. Mary’s City, MD; grandchildren, Katelin, Alissa and Julie; step-children, Angie Hill (Jimmy) of Prince Frederick; and W. Dean Catterton (Michele) of Huntingtown; siblings, Cheri (Carl), Buck (Cathy), Mike (Nancy), and Eddie; sister-in-law, Pat; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his brothers, Steve and Dick.

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She worked at various places in the area to include Calvert County Assessment and Taxation, Child Support Enforcement in Calvert County, McKay’s Supermarket in Charlotte Hall, and for the past 15 years was a cashier at Safeway in Prince Frederick. Sherry enjoyed reading, yard work, decorating, shopping and going to the beach. She was known for her generous holiday gifting, and most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandsons.

Sherry is survived by her husband Walter Bee McMillan, daughters Kristy R. McMillan and Mindy E. Williams and husband Mike, of St. Leonard and a son Joseph L. McMillan of Prince Frederick. Also surviving are her parents Patrick and Margaret Donohue of Eldersburg, MD, grandsons Logan and Porter Williams, and brothers R. Bruce Donohue of Bowie and John Eric Donohue and wife Dana of Woodbine, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 636 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore MD 21120.

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Jim McNelis, 94 James Ralph “Jim” McNelis, 94 of Solomons, formerly of Arthurdale, WV, passed away on Jan. 29, 2016 at his residence.

Born Dec. 11, 1921 in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late William Francis McNelis and Viola Christine (Yowler) McNelis.

Jim graduated from Arthurdale High School in 1939. He graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in journalism in 1956. Jim served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1945. He served as Technical Sergeant in the 405th anti-aircraft artillery battalion. He served in campaigns in France, Belgium and the European Theater of Operations, receiving the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon with four battle stars.

Jim married Jean E. Strohecker on Aug. 6, 1946 in Washington, DC. Jim and Jean lived in Anacostia, Hillcrest Heights, and then moved to Bay Ridge/Annapolis in 1970. Their home on Lake Ogleton was the backdrop for an extraordinary life.

Jim was the Senior Vice President for Commerce Clearing House, an international publisher, for 36 years, retiring in Dec. 1986.

He served as Washington News Bureau Chief directing the activities of 27 news reporters from 1968 until his retirement in 1987.

A member of the National Press Club for over 35 years, and as a journalist, he reported on the actions of the White House, Congress, and various government agencies. He traveled extensively in Europe and Asia as a member of a group of journalists reporting on world affairs.

Jim was a member of the Anacostia Masonic Lodge #21, Lions Club of Annapolis, Eastern Star #46, and The Annapolitan Club.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, woodworking, traveling, and writing.

He is survived by his children, Judy Szynborski and her husband Mark of Lusby, and Christine McNelis, her partner Catherine File and daughter Emma File of Lusby; Lee Ann Woodcock of Springfield, VA; grandchildren, Nicole Szynborski, Ryan Szynborski, Daniel McNelis, James McNelis and Michelle McNelis-Brown; great-grandchildren Kerry Brown and Tyrus Brown; daughter-in-law, Patricia McNelis; niece, Elaine Jones; cousin, Audrey Maddas of Connellsville, PA; loving companion Flo Russell of Asbury-Solomons.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Jean E. McNelis; son, Ralph L. McNelis; and sister, Louise M. Shaffer.

A funeral service was conducted by Chaplain Bill Miller on Sat., Feb.13. Interment followed in Washington National Cemetery, Suitland. Serving as pallbearers were Ryan Szynborski, Dan McNelis, Jim McNelis, Mark Szynborski, Michael Stanton and Matt Vollono. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Bowers, Thomas Szynborski and Vince Szynborski.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Arthurdale Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 850, Arthurdale, WV 26520 or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Eugene Pennington, 85 Eugene Pennington, age 85, of St. Leonard, passed away on Feb. 14, 2016 in Prince Frederick. He was born on April 26, 1930 in Flatwood, KY to the late John and Bertha Shelton

Pennington.

Eugene retired from the Air Force after serving for 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons.

He is survived by his wife Adelina A. Pennington, father of Karen Hoffman and her husband Ashby Pennington Jr. Grandfather of Diana Scott and her husband Brandon, Kelly Hoffman and Ashby Hoffman, III. He is also survived by a brother Herman Pennington and a sister Joanne Dickerson.

Besides his parents, Eugene is predeceased by his first wife, Joan Pennington, brother John Pennington and sister Ardeth Lloyd.

The family will receive friends on Fri. Feb. 19 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Sat., Feb. 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons. Interment will follow in St. John Vianney Catholic Cemetery Prince Frederick.

Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Judes Children Hospital or Our Lady Star of the Sea Church.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Becky Rivera, 47 Roseanna Marie “Becky” Rivera, age 47, passed away Feb.12, 2016 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 12, 1968 in Prince Frederick to James Leroy, Sr. and Rosemarie (Jenkins) Robinson.

Becky was raised in Dunkirk and graduated from Northern High School in 1986.

She married Daniel Ray Rivera on Sept. 19, 1988 and they made their home in Dunkirk and Owings. Becky was employed as a secretary and later owned and operated Cherokee Home Appraisals with her husband.

In her leisure time she enjoyed slot machines, computer games and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was also a member of Bayside Baptist Church in Chesapeake Beach.

Becky is survived by her husband Daniel Ray Rivera of Owings; children Justin R. Rivera of Owings and Jesse R. Rivera and his wife Brittany of Dunkirk; grandchildren Dominic and Kaylee Rivera and her parents James Leroy, Sr. and Rosemarie Robinson of Dunkirk. She is also survived by siblings Tammy L. Oliver and her husband John of Dunkirk, Wonda L. Bryant and her husband Jim of Sandwich, MA and James L. Robinson, Jr. of Elizabethtown, TN, as well as five nieces.

Visitation will be Thurs., Feb.18 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Bayside Baptist Church, 3009 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732. Burial will

be at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk.

Memorial donations may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

John Smith, 88 John Samuel Smith, Jr., was the son of the late John and Ida Viola Smith, Owings. He was born on Mar. 6, 1927. He left his earthly body on Feb. 8, 2016 at the age 88 years old, just about a month from his 89th birthday.

John attended public schools in Calvert County. He, along with the entire Smith family, were members of Mount Hope Methodist Church in Sunderland. After school he worked in construction until he became ill with an unusual illness that left him speechless.

From the onset of the illness, he remained at the home of his parents in Owings. Upon the deaths of his parents, he then lived at The Gladys Spellman Nursing Home in Cheverly, MD and Future Care Nursing in Clinton, MD. Both care facilities were very attentive to John and loved him immensely. The staff even encouraged John to sing and he did try. He was always roving around each facility and he participated in activities as he could. He understood conversations and directions - yet he was unable to talk. He enjoyed visits by family members and would listen to their stories and updates. He also watched television with other residents.

All along, John had done well. Recently though, in the last couple of months, his body began to weaken, he slowed down, and started to show signs of moving toward his heavenly rest. In the past two months, he contracted pneumonia. He was placed in hospice care on Feb. 4.

His younger brother, Zed, and baby sister, Shirley, are his two remaining siblings.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by brothers Allen and Leonard, and sisters Roberta, Mary, Evelyn, Genieve and Alice. Also, his two half-brothers, Basil Holland and James Holland, preceded him in death.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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Cecil Wilder, 75 Cecil Edward Wilder, age 75, of Lusby, died peacefully at his home on Sun., Jan. 31, 2016. Cecil was born to Camel Lee and Ollie Mae Wilder in Rosehill, VA on Oct. 27, 1940. In 1955 the family relocated to

Calvert County.

In June of 1964 he was married to Beverly Burton Wilder.

Cecil worked as an automobile mechanic for Dorsey Gray Ford in Prince Frederick for 18 years before leaving to open his own business. He then owned/operated Wilders Auto Repair on Stoakley Road in Prince Frederick for 22 years.

After retiring he moved to Lusby where he co-owned/operated B &C Cab & Courier, Inc., for six years, as well as running a small lawn care service.

In his spare time Cecil enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing guitar and just enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation with family and friends.

He was known and remembered as a loving husband and father, a good friend and simple, hardworking man with a gentle, giving nature and a heart of gold.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an older sister, Dorothy; two older brothers, Junior and Colby; and two grandsons David and Justin.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beverly Wilder of Lusby, and his four children, Duane Wilder of Farmington, PA; Daniel (Kim) Wilder of Prince Frederick; Christopher (Judy) Wilder of Lusby and Shannon Wilder-Miller of Lusby.

Cecil is also survived 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and four younger sisters, Maxine, Darlene, Freda and Annie, all of Calvert County.

Rev. Walter Beaudwin and Rev. Charles Harrell officiated over his funeral. Pallbearers were Ronnie Bowen, Jimmy Gray, Lucas Robinson, Richard “Dicky” Nixon, Henry “Junior” Hardy and Herschel Wilder, Jr.; honorary pallbearers David Miller and Al Posey.

Contributions can be made to Calvert County Hospice in his name and memory. The family wishes to express their sincerest appreciation and gratitude to Calvert Hospice and countless family and friends for their prayers and support.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

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CURRENT EVENTS Bridges Bridges, the Calvert Hospice support group for children and adults who are grieving begins on Feb. 26 and continues each Thu. until Apr. 14. The group meets at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick from 6:308:00 p.m. Fo info or to register, contact Melinda Ruppert (410) 535-0892 or mruppert@calverthospice.org.

Downton Abbey Tea Celebrate the years as the series winds to an end. Calvert Library “Meets-Up” at Dream Weaver Café in Prince Frederick on Sat., Mar. 5, 3:30-5:00 p.m. to share tea, sweets, savories and “Crawley” favorite moments, in the fashion of Downton Abbey. Period attire is encouraged! Bring your friends and plan to make new ones! $25 per person. Register by Feb. 27.

Call Calvert Library at (410) 5350291.

Thursday, February 18 Calvert County Democratic Central Committee: Regular meeting. 6:30 p.m.

College of Southern Maryland, Rm. 119, J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. calvertdems@gmail.com.

Friday, February 19 Gumbo with Rice Dinner: Luscious entrée with all the sides and a beverage; a meal you won’t soon forget. $12. 5:30-7:00 p.m. At American Legion Auxiliary Stallings-Williams Post 206, lower level dining room. Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Public welcome. (301) 855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org .

Membership Meeting: American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 members are encouraged to attend the general meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall, American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Info: (301) 855-6466.

Saturday, February 20 Community Shred Event: Destroy unwanted paper and documents to help prevent identity theft. Calvert County residents only; no businesses accepted. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Rd. Info (410) 326-0210 or co.cal.md.us/recycle.

South County Concert Association: presents Lincoln Trio at 7:30 p.m. at Southern High School 4400 Solomons Island Rd. Harwood. Enjoy an evening of vibrant, contemporary and classical music from a trio of young stars on piano, violin and cello. The concert is free to subscribers of the South County Concert Association (SCCA), and Anne Arundel Arundel Community Concert Association (AACCA).

General public admission is $20 per person. Contact F. R. Gouin (301) 789-3295 or www.southcountyconcerts.org.

Sunday, February 21 Basketball Free Throw Competition: Area kids ages 9-14 meet at Northeast Community Center gym in Chesapeake Beach from 1:00-3:00 p.m. All participants receive a certificate; winners move on to regional competition. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Calvert Council, St. Anthony's Church, North Beach. For more info, email chesapeakeresumes@gmail.com. Free.

Dinosaurs of Maryland: Presented by Dr. Stephen Godfrey. All ages welcome. Sponsored by the Bayside History Museum and the Calvert Library. 2:00-3:00pm. North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Info (410) 535-0291 or calvert.lib.md.us.

Monday, February 22 Understand the Threats: Dominion Cove Point LNG poses significant dangers to the people of Lusby and Calvert County. Come learn why, and what you can do about it.

Public meeting 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Southern Library Branch, 13920 HG Trueman Rd., Solomons.

Tuesday, February 23 Family Dinner: Informal dinner featuring pizza ($8 + extra toppings), chicken fingers & fries ($6), and fries ($2). 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Lower-level dining room, American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. More info (301) 855-6466. Public welcome. ALpost206. org.

Dual Enrollment Parent Info: High school students and their parents learn about opportunities to enroll in CSM classes. Juniors and seniors are able to earn transferable college credits, receive 50% discounted tuition and get a head start on college. 6:00-8:00 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. B, Rm. 104, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. For info or to register, call 301-934-7765, option 9 or visit csmd.edu/dualenrollment.

Winter Marches On Concert Series: U.S. Army Band Downrange will rock the library with an up-to-date repertoire of rock, pop, country, R&B and a few signature patriotic arrangements. Come early to get a seat. 7:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Info: Robyn Truslow (410) 535-0291.

5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the Auxiliary of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Chesapeake Beach. Public welcome. Call (301) 855-6644 for more information.

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Saturday, February 27 Build a Toy Boat: Make your own in the Maritime History Hall. Sessions start on the half hour. $2 donation requested with museum admission. 2:00-4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

(410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Nature Trivia! Grab your friends and test your knowledge. Prizes, local beer, popcorn and more. Participants 21+ are welcome. Sign up your team at calvertparks.org/event-2148072.

Advance reservations; registration required. $60 for team up to six people. Registration Thursday, February 25 starts at 6:30 p.m.; trivia starts at 7:00 p.m.

Landing Park., 3255 Kings Landing Whales are Mammals Too! Children ages Kings Rd., Huntingtown. the Natural 3-5 are invited to use their senses to investi- Resources office Contact (410) 535-5327, gate how these giants of the sea adapt to CypressSwamp@co.cal. living in the water. Free to CMM members; $5 for non-members. 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Mon., Feb. 29 – Wed., Mar. 2 Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

(410) 326-2042 or visit Books in Bloom: The Calvert Garden Club calvertmarinemuseum.com. will display floral designs inspired by favorite children’s books at all branches of the Calvert Friday, February 26 Library during normal library hours. A free demonstration on flower design will be held Meat or Lenten Dinner: Chef Brenda’s Mon., Mar. 1 and Tue., Mar 2 from 6:00-8:00 meatloaf or fish dinner to benefit the Southern p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

District Children & Youth Program. $12 No registration required. Info: (4106104905) includes entrée, salad, sides, roll, and beverage. or calvertgardenclub.com.

Black History Exhibit: Photos and artifacts put together by Dwayne Renal Sims, founder of Negro League Legends Hall of Fame and author of Scurlock “Negro Leagues.” The library will host Mr. Sims with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation ‘Negro Leagues: Separate & Unequal’ will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by a discussion and book signing. Share your memories of baseball and learn about this important part of our history. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Info: Robyn Truslow (410) 535-0291.

Wednesday, February 24 Winter Luncheon At Captain Avery Museum: Guest speaker Kathi Sewell, stage/TV performer and teacher of public speaking, will address perception, language and listening: "A Journey Through Communication Practices." Admission $20.

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and program begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by luncheons of delicious homemade soups, specialty breads, dessert and beverages. Registration required; space fills up quickly.

Register at captainaverymuseum.org or call (410) 867-4486. Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. Shady Side Rd., Shady Side.

NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bay Area Chapter No. 1363, Southern Anne Arundel County, will hold its next regular monthly meeting at noon at Pirate's Cove Restaurant, 4817 Riverside Drive in Galesville. Order lunch from menu. Members and guests welcome. Info: (410) 867-2207, (410) 741-1750 or facebook.com/narfe1363.

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