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A tragic accident on Bayside Road between The Willows and Breezy Point has claimed a well-known area business owner and critically injured a long-time local judge. The Chesapeake Current has the story on page 4… (Photo by Chip Norris).
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Rev. Robert Hahn’s latest idea to benefit End Hunger Calvert is to bring Dragon Boat Races to the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay Business Group (BBG) is already on board… and you can get involved, too! The Chesapeake Current has the exclusive story about this very interesting event on page 5…
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Prominent Local Men In Fatal Accident Breezy Point Upgrades Coming Breezy Point Beach and Campground is in line for some serious renovations this spring. The Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) has approved at their mar. 5 meeting spending nearly $243,000 from the park’s prior year self-sustaining fund to pay for upgrades to five erosion control groins in three separate spots in the swimming area. Some of the wood structures will be replaced with stone to help prevent further beach erosion. No county general funds will be used for the upgrades. The money comes from a fund with nearly $523,000 in it that has been collected by through park admissions, campground fees, and concessions. The contract for the work was awarded to S.E. Davis Construction of LaPlata, which submitted the winning bid from a total of four received. Parks officials say the work will have no impact on the park’s season, as they expect the renovations to be completed before Memorial Day weekend.
Breezy Point is scheduled to open Saturday, May 18 with a celebration including a fireworks display. In other action, the BOCC approved an apparatus grant for $93,000 for Calvert Advanced Life Support to purchase a new medic unit from the FY 2013 Capital Budget. This unit will replace a 2008 Chevy Suburban with 178,768 miles on it. The BOCC also agreed to apply for two water-related grants. One is a proposal for a $60,000 grant through the State of Maryland to help ensure that coastal communities are protected from coastal hazards, such as flooding at Broome’s Island and Cove Point. It would also help reduce flood insurance premiums for local residents, if awarded. The other is a grant to plant stream buffers in the Mill Creek watershed. This grant through CHESPAX, if awarded, would also fund the building of rain gardens at Patuxent High, Mill Creek Middle, and Dowell Elementary Schools.
A well-known local businessman is dead, and a prominent retired judge is critically injured following a tragic accident on Sat. Mar. 2 south of Chesapeake Beach and Breezy Point. At approximately 1:30 that afternoon, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team were called to the area of MD Rt. 261 in the area of Bristol Drive for the report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, units located a 2005 Honda Pilot with an entrapped driver and a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 had been involved in a collision. Both of the vehicles had extensive damage as a result. The preliminary investigation indicated the GMC, operated by Mr. Shirley Thompson, a 74-year-old male of Chesapeake Beach, was traveling north on Rt 261 when his car crossed the double yellow center line and collided with the Honda, operated by Stephen Clagett, a 65-year-old male of Chesapeake Beach, who was traveling south on Rt. 261 in the area of Bristol Drive. Upon the offset of the head-on collision, both vehicles came to rest on the south bound side of Rt 261. Clagett was extricated from his vehicle and was transported to Prince Georges County Trauma Center by Maryland State Police Trooper 6 with serious injuries. Thompson was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Sources tell the Chesapeake Current that it’s believed that Shirley Thompson, a well-known local builder and lumber company
Rescuers work to save Shirley Thompson and Stephen Clagett following the head-on collision on Rt. 261. Photo by Chip Norris.
owner, had a heart attack while driving, which was the cause of the accident. Thompson’s complete obituary is in our Remembering Family & Friends section of this issue of the Chesapeake Current. Stephen Lansdale Clagett served as a District Administrative Judge, District Court of Maryland, District 4 (Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's counties) from 1996 to March 1, 2008 when he retired. Before that, he was an Associate Judge for Calvert County from 1990 to 1996. He was hospitalized in critical condition. Cpl. Phelps of the Crash Reconstruction Team is conducting an investigation of the collision. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800. The Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to the Thompson family and wishes for the speedy recovery of Stephen Clagett.
Kullen Named To State Board Sue Kullen is the newest member of the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) Board. The CHRC is a quasi-independent agency operating within the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene created by the Maryland General Assembly in 2005 to expand access to health care services in underserved communities in the state. Its eleven members are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the State Senate, and serve on a voluntary basis. Kullen currently represents US Sen. Ben Cardin in Southern Maryland and is a former Maryland State Delegate who represented Calvert County in Annapolis for six years. “It will be wonderful to work with Sue Kullen on the Commission,” commented John A. Hurson, Chairman, CHRC. “Sue Kullen’s expertise in rural and public health issues will greatly contribute to the work of the Commission in the coming weeks and months.” Since its inception, the Commission has awarded 110 grants, totaling $22.6 milllion, supporting programs in every jurisdiction in the state. The programs have collectively provided health care services for more than 105,000 Marylanders and enabled its grantees to leverage $10 million in additional federal and private/non-profit resources. “Sue Kullen is an outstanding addition to the Community Health Resources
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Commission,” commented Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Secretary, DHMH. “The Commission is an invaluable partner in our efforts to implement the Affordable Care Act.” The Commission is currently implementing the Health Enterprise Zones Initiative, a four-year pilot program that provides a range of incentives to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations and among geographic areas; improve health care access and health outcomes in underserved communities; and reduce health care costs and hospital admissions and re-admissions.
Dragon Boats Coming to Bay Rev. Robert Hawn, the pastor of Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown has lots of big ideas. Among his many accomplishments: he’s grown his congregation to more than 1,000 strong. He started End Hunger Calvert, an amazing food pantry collaboration to help the hungry in our area. They now serve over 700 families. In 2011, this operation expanded to include The Farms of End Hunger where local food is grown and harvested to supplement the food bank. Now Rev. Hahn has another grand plan for raising more money for End Hunger Calvert: Dragon Boat Races on the Chesapeake Bay. At the February Bay Business Group (BBG) meeting, Rev. Hahn explained his idea and asked how many local businesses might be interested in sponsoring a boat. Nearly every hand shot up. So, the BBG is the first local group that’s putting together a Dragon Boat team. The BBG encourages other locally-owned businesses to get involved as well. If you’re not a BBG member, please join today. Visit BayBusinessGroup.org for more information. Next, Rev. Hahn went to the Town of North Beach this week and asked for their permission to have this very cool event along the boardwalk this summer. Here’s what he told us afterwards: “The meeting went great. I say we are a go. We need to get the Coast Guard permit - but not a DNR permit - I believe the Coast Guard permit is rather easy. Mayor Frazer's staff were so helpful and great. Your support (from the BBG) carried a lot of weight. Our date is June 22.” So what exactly are Dragon Boat races? Many coastal communities have started these competitions with teams manning the beautifully-carved and decorated Asian vessels.
Dragon Boat photos from 22Dragons.com, a Montreal company that organizes Dragon Boat Races.
Each is boat unique, sporting the head of a dragon. There are 20 members per team on each boat, including one in the back who beats the drum to help the rowers get their groove. Everyone else paddles. These races have grown tremendously in many larger cities to attract thousands of people. Most events are staged to raise money for charities. Rev. Hahn has been in contact with 22Dragons, a Montreal company founded in 2003 that organizes 40-some events in Canada and the US. They own a fleet of 16 Buk dragon boats and in 2010, helped charities raise over $2 million. One cancer group, it says, raised $585,000 at its Dragon Boat event.
Church Cooks Up Special Eggs The very popular – and very delicious - handmade Easter eggs created by members of Centenary United Methodist Church in Shady Side are now in production. Anyone interested in purchasing some in advance of the holidays should call (410) 867-9567. They will also be on sale after March 9 at Shady Side Market, Renno’s Market in Shady Side, Christopher’s in Churchton, and Grauel’s Office Supply in Deale. These hefty, quarter-pound, chocolate-covered Easter eggs are available
It takes four days of different steps to produce each chocolate egg. A total group of about 30 church members work at various times to produce 3,500 Easter eggs. Photos by Darlene Beitzel.
Camille Vogts and Nancy Bryant, with Leslie Dean and Elizabeth Ogden in background, are on a team creating the specialty eggs.
in four cream flavors: chocolate, coconut, peanut butter, and butter cream. They sell for $2.50 each when preordered at the church. Members of Centenary UM Church have been making these holiday treats for 13 consecutive years using a family recipe handed down through generations. Church members have been working on the eggs since February 19, and will spend almost three weeks to achieve their goal of 3,500 eggs. More information is available on the church web site at: centenary-umc.com.
AA County Exec Selected, Acts On Cameras Anne Arundel County Council has selected Laura Neuman, CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority, to replace John Leopold as County Executive. Council met Thurs. Feb. 21 to vote on candidates to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Leopold, who resigned Feb. 1 after being convicted of charges related to misconduct in office. He will be sentenced in March. Sixteen Republicans, all Anne Arundel County residents, applied for the position. Neuman was selected in the third round of voting. One of her first actions was to announce that a preliminary investigation has been conducted into surveillance cameras in the Arundel Center’s fourth floor and County Council offices. “I personally observed unusual activity that called for further review, and quickly learned of hundreds of surveillance cameras being placed in and around County buildings with little or no oversight,” Neuman says. “After contacting law enforcement, a sweep was conducted of the top floor of the Arundel Center and County Council offices on the first floor which found no improper monitoring. It was incumbent upon us to exercise due diligence in determining the purpose of these cameras in order to protect our employees and the public.” An investigation of the remainder of the Arundel Center will continue, she says.
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Computer monitors, hard drives and files have been secured and the locks changed on the door to the unmarked office where more than 500 cameras were monitored. The cameras appear to have been installed in public areas, such as exterior and interior areas of County buildings and traffic monitoring locations. The cameras were paid for through federal homeland security grants. “Cameras in and of themselves are not a problem,” County Executive Neuman said. “They must, however, be utilized appropriately. I have directed that all monitoring of cameras is done by the reestablished Intelligence Unit of the Police Department.”
The Humane Society of Calvert County presents
Rock-n-Roll for Rescues 4th annual
March 9, 2013 Show Begins at 7:30 PM Holiday Inn Solomons 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688
Featuring musical guests
THE FABULOUS HUBCAPS and Calvert County’s finest
ROCKIN’ ELVIS! Come enjoy a night full of music, dancing, food & drinks (to purchase), raffles, and a silent auction! All proceeds benefit the HSCC. Our popular photo booth will be returning!
Tickets are $40/person Discounted rooms are available. Book by Feb. 28th with the code: HF9
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PICK YOUR TABLE! This year you have the opportunity to pick your table! Hurry up and reserve your spot with your friends! (Scan the QR code with your phone or visit the website below)
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Gail at 410-286-2679 or visit www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org
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South County Views Keep It Clean, Folks! By Bea Poulin
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Driving around beautiful Southern Anne Arundel County this time of year one thing is very apparent, the litter. It is everywhere. Submerged in drainage ditches, stuck between the phragmites, and hung-up on trees limbs, our litter is incredibly prolific and one of my major pet peeves. What has happened to our society’s conscience that allows someone to throw the remains of their fast food out the car window or dump their car’s ash tray in the intersection or not pick up the trash that fell out of the back of the truck? Who do they think is going to clean up all this litter – the wind? There are good citizens, organizations, and local and state agencies that do pick up litter very frequently, but they can’t quite get it all. It’s about time they received some of the recognition they are due. Anne Arundel County’s Department of Public Works is one of them. The Southern District Roads Operation schedules a roadside litter pickup that includes illegal sign removal on the weekends every two weeks. County supervisors oversee local detention center inmates who pickup litter along the roadways. Monday through Friday, county employees pickup trash on an as-needed basis among their many scheduled roads maintenance tasks. DPW’s Waste Management Division sponsors the annual Community Clean-up program that runs from March to November. In this effort, a community association is provided with a dumpster for a couple of days. The community organizes its own residents to clean up the neighborhood annually. The dumpster is then picked up by Waste Management on a specified date, which disposes of the trash. About 279 communities county-wide will participate in 2013. However, with its push to increase citizens’ recycling efforts, Waste Management is seeing more and more residents using their weekly trash and recycling pickup for bulk materials, yard waste, and other household items rather than wait for the annual dumpster. Curbside collection service also provides for separation of recyclable items from trash, whereas trash and recycling are mixed together in Community Clean Up dumpsters. Maryland State Highway Administration also has a program that is highly visible and successful called “Adopt A Highway” that has been in existence since 1989. There are approximately ten groups in Southern Anne Arundel County that participate. Have you noticed a sign with their name on it along a State Road? Three different chapters of the Ruritans (Lothian, Silver Triangle, and
South River), a few businesses (Friendship Trees, Sunrise Decks, Landscape Design Center, and Edwin Lee Architects), an elected official’s Friends (Senator Ed Reilly), and a group of intrepid artists (Muddy Creek Artists Guild) maintain a mile each of a state road. SHA provides safety training, the trash bags and shiny yellow safety vests to these volunteers who commit to clean their section of the state highway four times a year. Joseph Geckle, Assistant District Engineer for Maintenance SHA District 5 in Annapolis says, “the program has proved extremely beneficial to SHA, by collecting 236,546 bags of trash since its inception in 1989. Keeping our roadways free from litter and debris not only improves the health of our environment, it enhances the experience of driving in Maryland - for both residents and visitors.” And bottom line, it reduces the cost of litter removal for the state agency a ridiculous cost that we all bear because of litter. This is an overwhelming task that needs to be addressed by all of us. If each of us committed to stop littering first of all, it would make a big difference. Do you dump your car’s ashtray in your own driveway or throw out the baby’s diaper in the front yard or let the spilled trash blow all over your yard and down the street? Of course not, but the few who do - well that’s the neighbor who gets turned in for a zoning or health violation on their own property. But really, littering our roads is trashing our beautiful scenic, historic, rural roadways, and it’s a disgrace. Many residents have fought to keep South County Rural. How about we fight to keep it clean as well? As spring approaches, join those already committed to clean a road, and pick another mile. Its really obvious now which ones need your help, and then, take the next step in making it part of your family’s moral code that littering is not acceptable, ever. For more information about Maryland’s “Adopt a Highway” program, go to the sha.maryland.gov or call (410) 841-1009 in Anne Arundel and (410) 535-1748 in Calvert County.
About the Author: Bea Poulin has resided in Shady Side, MD for 29 years with her husband. For the past 12 years she has served as a community specialist for South County in the County Executive’s Office of Community & Constituent Services. Bea is the founding President of the Muddy Creek Artists Guild that represents over 120 local artists. She also serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Anne Arundel Community Action Agency, Inc.
Rural Residents Invited to Septic Expo
By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner Tough Questions For Sen. Miller Maryland State Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr. submitted a Letter to the Editor recently in which he discussed that lawmakers will keep working to improve the environment. That certainly sounds admirable. “We reduced nutrient pollutants by reducing the number of septic systems in the state and taking steps to avoid sprawl.” Again, that sounds admirable. He continues: “Our results speak for themselves. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation reports a 14% increase in the Bay’s health since 2008, showing that the state is moving in the right direction to have a clean, sustainable Bay for future generations.” That sounds like good progress that we all can welcome. So, is that 14% progress really due to grants to wastewater treatment plants and reductions in the number of septic systems, as well as reductions in sprawl? I doubt it, considering that from the time a grant is given to the time that a wastewater treatment system is upgraded can be measured in years, not months. What about the literally thousands of spills of raw sewage into tidal waters since 2008? The number of septic systems reduced in the state to date is minuscule, because Plan Maryland and the Sustainable Growth and Agriculture Act of 2012 (also known as the Septics Bill) have not kicked in yet. The Bay Restoration Fee or Flush Tax that we all pay has purchased nitrogen-removing septic system upgrades, at a cost of about $12,000 each, in the Critical Areas, but the numbers are not nearly high enough to make a noticeable difference in the less than 2% of all pollution into the Bay attributable to septic systems. So, how was this 14% increase in
the Bay’s health achieved before the Governor’s signature bills were passed? Senator Miller tells us that: “Maryland has spent $41.5 million in increasing cover crops.” He says, “more than 330,000 pounds of nitrogen” have been kept out of the Bay. About 40% of the pollution in the Bay is being deposited by air pollution coming in on the prevailing winds. Are federal clean air regulations helping? Senator Miller tells us that “protecting family farmland is great for our farmers and their families” and we are “protecting our farming community and making sure Maryland’s agricultural heritage can be sustained for generations to come.” He is referring, at least in part, to the Family Farm Preservation Act that provides an estate tax exemption when farmland is passed from one generation to another and is continued to be used for farming. While I applaud the exemption, the Septic Bill reduces the value of farmland in our most rural areas (Tier IV) and it reduces the market for Transferable Development Rights or TDR’s. Both of these reductions threaten the survival of family farms in Calvert County. All these statistics are going to be important to YOU if no changes are made in Plan Maryland and the Septics Bill, because you are going to find that property is more expensive, that your septic system expansion or replacement or new system is going to cost you $12,000 more than you expected, and that you are going to have less choice about where you live unless you choose to live in an urban-type area. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regulations for septic systems exceed the language of the law, and like Congress, the Maryland Legislature is allowing fiat by regulation and abdicating their responsibility to the regulators. Stay tuned for what’s next…
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is planning to host a Septic System Expo for local property owners from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thurs. March 14. It’s free and everyone is invited. The event will be held at Southern Middle School, 5235 Solomons Island Road in Lothian. At this event, you can learn about Best Available Technology (BAT) nitrogenreducing units approved by the State of Maryland through the Bay Restoration Program. Financial assistance programs are available as well. Under state law, as of Jan. 1 this year homeowners may not install, or have installed, a new septic system unless it utilizes BAT. This law applies to: - New construction in the Chesapeake Bay or the Atlantic Coastal Bays watershed, and - New construction in any watershed of a nitrogen-impaired body of water - Repair or replacement at a property in either the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or the Atlantic Coastal Bays critical area. The Maryland Department of the Environment estimates there are about 420,000 septic tanks being used statewide
and about 52,000 are in the Critical Area, or property within 1,000 feet of tidal waters. State officials say most septic systems do not remove nitrogen, delivering about 24 pounds of nitrogen to groundwater each year. Although nitrogen is essential for living organisms, in excess it is harmful. Too much nitrogen can feed algae blooms and contribute to dead zones that can kill fish, underwater grasses, shellfish and more. Those homeowners who will need to upgrade their septic systems in the future may be eligible for grant money to help pay for it. Experts at the Expo will have more information about these grants and the application process. Also at the event, residents will be able to meet and talk to manufacturers, septic installers, sewage disposal contractors, and liquid waste haulers. Anne Arundel County Department of Health staff will also be on hand and can look up installation records for individual properties so homeowners can find out how old their current septic system is and learn about long-term about replacement options.
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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: Thefts Between February 18 and 19, someone stole a glossy black 14-foot enclosed trailer valued at $5,000 from a business on Schooner Lane in Prince Frederick. The trailer has a dent on the left side. DFC R. Kreps is handling the investigation. Two spools, each containing 1,000 feet of white, black and red wire, were stolen from a barn on Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown sometime during the month of February. The wire is worth $2,000. DFC R. Kreps is investigating. Someone stole $975 worth of oil out of an oil tank behind a home in the 2800 block of Ridge Road in Huntingtown. Dep. R. Kampf is investigating the theft that occurred sometime between January 1 and February 18. Burglary Unknown suspect(s) broke into a home during the daytime hours on February 22 in the 1900 block of Owensville Court in Dunkirk and stole over $2,400 worth of property; a Kindle Fire tablet, Beretta 9mm pistol, Samsung 32-inch television and Xbox 360. DFC R. Kreps is handling the investigation.
home in the 600 block of Marley Run in Huntingtown for the report of damaged property. The victim advised that a mailbox light was damaged and four solar lights had been stolen. A second homeowner in the 500 block of Marley Run advised her mailbox had been knocked over and broken. Two victims on Channel Court advised solar lights and lampposts had been pulled out of the ground and broken. A total of over $600 in damage was done. DFC Kreps is continuing the investigation.
paraphernalia was observed. Cassandra A. Grayson, age 28, and David D. McDermott, age 25, both of Lusby, were arrested and charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. They were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center.
marijuana emitting from one of the rooms. Gregory R. Wigman, age 43 of Norcross, GA, was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Trooper First Class Sorenson responded to a reported traffic collision on Mt. Harmony Rd. near Rt. 2 in Owings on Feb. 14 at 1:59 p.m. Scott A. Callaway, age 26 of Huntingtown, was found to be in possession of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia. Callaway was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Trooper First Class Wiersma stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 north of Sixes Rd in Prince Frederick on Feb. 16 at 9:29 p.m. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Joanne N. Neal, 19 of St. Mary’s City, was arrested and charged with possession of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
On Feb. 15 at 5:46 p.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped the vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick. A search of the vehicle revealed heroin and drug paraphernalia. A passenger, Angelique H. Bazan, age 21 of Annapolis, was arrested and incarcerSomeone broke out the rear window of a pickup ated at the Calvert County Detention Center. truck parked in the driveway of a home in the 11900 block of Hemlock Road in Lusby between Possession of Marijuana February 22 and 23. Nothing was taken. The Trooper First Class West stopped a vehicle for damage is estimated at $500. DFC A. Clas is traffic violations on Rt. 4 and Sixes Rd. in Prince Frederick on Feb. 12 at 9:36 p.m. Marijuana was investigating. observed on the front seat. During a search of the The front door of an unoccupied home on San vehicle, a concealed knife and a pair of brass Jose Lane in Lusby was apparently kicked in on knuckles were located. Mitchell J. McKinney, February 23. It is unknown when the damage age 23 of Mechanicsville, was arrested for occurred and if any items were taken from the possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia and concealed weapons. home. DFC A. Clas is investigating.
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Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick for a suspended registration on Feb. 25 at 11:22 p.m. While speaking with the driver, Porscha M. Harris, age 24 of Lusby, a strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A search was performed and marijuana was located. Harris was arrested and charged.
Thefts Trooper Barlow responded to the 12300 block of Rousby Hall Rd. in Lusby for a reported theft on Feb. 13 just after 3:00 p.m. The investigation revealed that Alice L. Marshall, age 20 of Lusby, stole an iPod from the victim’s residence and sold Attempted Burglary it to a store in California, MD. Charges are Someone pried two window screens in an attempt pending. Trooper Lewis stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and to make entry into a home in the 9900 block of Dares Beach Rd. for traffic violations on March 1 Golden Russet Court in Dunkirk between Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the at 11:34 p.m.. The driver, Stephen A. Blake, age February 13 and 20. DFC J. Lord is investigating. 4900 block of Solomons Island Rd. in Hunting- 20 of Prince Frederick, was found to be in town for a reported theft of insulation on Feb. 26 possession of synthetic Marijuana and drug Obstructing Justice at 4:36 p.m. The insulation had been removed paraphernalia. He was arrested and incarcerated On February 18 at 1:14 p.m. Dep. L. Wood from the victim’s storage barn located on Booth- at the Calvert County Detention Center. conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Lusby haven Lane in Owings. Investigation remains Town Square shopping center. The driver initially open pending contact with two possible suspects. On Feb. 15 at 10:46 pm, Trooper First Class gave a false name. After determining his correct Logsdon responded to the Super 8 Hotel in identity, he was found to be driving on a suspended Trespassing/Disorderly Prince Frederick for a complaint of the odor of license. Dijon Matinique Matthews, age 22 of March 1 at 6:46 p.m., Cpl. Van Bennekum Lusby, was arrested and charged with assume responded to the Yo Mammas Restaurant in another’s identity to avoid identification or Prince Frederick on a trespassing complaint. Lois apprehension and obstruct and hinder a police M. Gignac, age 49, of Broomes Island, was officer and driving while suspended. extremely intoxicated and had been asked to Anne Arundel County Police report leave the establishment numerous times. While that a 12-year-old riding a dirt bike was Theft from Vehicle speaking to her outside the restaurant, she Between February 18 and 19, unknown suspect(s) became belligerent and began yelling at the hurt in an accident in the 500 block of stole medication and other items from a vehicle patrons entering and exiting the restaurant. Friendship Road on Saturday, Feb. 23 parked outside a home in the 3800 block of 7th Gignac was arrested and incarcerated at the around 2:30 p.m. The mishap happened Street in North Beach. Dep. M. Quinn is Calvert County Detention Center. between Boyds Turn Road and Herrington investigating. Harbour South in Rose Haven. It’s believed DUI & Resisting Arrest A purse containing $250 in cash was stolen from a Trooper Matthews attempted to stop a vehicle on the youngster was at fault. A 2006 Econoline van driven by James vehicle at a home in the 12700 block of Great Lane Rt. 4 south of St. Leonard Rd. in St. Leonard for in Lusby overnight between February 20 and 21. It traffic violations on Feb. 15 at about noon. The Randall Detoto, age 49 of North Beach and is unknown if the vehicle had been locked. Dep. T. driver refused to stop and proceeded north on Rt. a 2006 Toyota dirt bike ridden by a Buckler is handling the investigation. 4. Troopers were able to force the driver to stop 12-year-old boy were both traveling on Rt. 4 at Church St. in Prince Frederick. The Destruction of Property driver, LaTonya R. Johnson, age 36 of Lexington westbound on Friendship Road. The bike Someone caused $500 in damage when they Park, resisted arrest, and was additionally charged rider was at the white line along the right shattered the rear window of a vehicle parked at a with DUI and numerous traffic violations. She edge of the roadway, but as the van home in the 1700 block of Grays Road in Port was incarcerated at the Calvert County Deten- attemped to pass, the juvenile turned left Republic between February 20 and 21. Cpl. R. tion Center. Wilson is investigating. DUI & Possession of Heroin Disorderly Conduct Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for On February 23 at 1:59 a.m. Sgt. R. Selkirk traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Rt. 231 in Prince responded to Captain Bigs Bar in Chesapeake Frederick on Feb. 15 at 7:15 pm. Walter S. Every three years, the Calvert County Beach for the report of a large fight in progress. Robertson, age 41 of Edgewater, was arrested for Sheriff’s Office conducts a survey to get One subject, who appeared intoxicated, was asked DUI. A search revealed he was in possession of numerous times to leave the scene; however, he heroin and drug paraphernalia. He was incarcer- feedback on how we are doing and how we can improve. The survey can be accessed refused to do so and became disorderly. Selkirk ated at the Calvert County Detention Center. arrested Taft Michael Brazner, age 24 of through the Sheriff’s official website at Sunderland, and charged him with disorderly Possession of Heroin & Drug Paraphernalia calvertcountysheriff.us and through the conduct and failure to obey a lawful order. Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle Calvert County website at co.cal.md.us. All on Rt. 4 at Parran Road in St. Leonard for traffic citizens are encouraged to take the survey Destruction of Property violations on March 3 at 4:01 p.m. While On February 24 DFC R. Kreps responded to a speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, drug and let officers know how they are doing.
Senior Trooper Gill responded to the 12200 block of Beach Court in Lusby for a trespassing complaint on Feb.28 at 12:40 p.m. During the investigation, Richard J. Otrompke, age 41 of California, MD was found to be in possession of marijuana and additional drug paraphernalia. Otrompke was arrested and charged. On March 3 at 7:34 a.m., Trooper Oles stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons for traffic violations. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Jerry A. Brawner, age 32 of District Heights, was found to be in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and charged. Possession of Synthetic Marijuana Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Gunsmoke Trail in Lusby on Feb. 24 at 9:43 p.m. During the traffic stop, a search revealed that the driver, Wayne J. Brooks, age 20, of Leonardtown, was in possession of synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia for which he was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Oxycodone On Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Apple Way in Dunkirk. A passenger, Krista M. Bozman, age 21 of Lexington Park, was placed under arrest for an open warrant through St. Mary’s County. During the arrest procedures, she was found to be in possession of Oxycodone. She did not have a prescription for this medication. She was placed under arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Tween Hurt On Dirt Bike abruptly into the van’s path. Authorities say Detot tried to avoid the dirt bike, but could not. The bike was caught under the van and dragged but fortunately the rider was ejected. The boy was hospitalized with serious, but non life-threatening injuries. Authorities have determined that the boy was illegally operating the dirt bike in the roadway. Neither alcohol nor speed are believed to be factors in the accident. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Traffic Safety Section at 410-222-8573.
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The survey will be available through May 31. Sheriff Mike Evans wants to ensure the Deputies are providing the best Law Enforcement services to the public. This effort is to speak directly to the Sheriff about not only the positive experiences, but also suggest ways in which the Sheriff’s Office can improve its services to the public.
On Herons & Ospreys By Bob Munro
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he Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail is a great place to take a stroll, ride your bike, walk your dog, etc even in this weather. This may not be the best time of year to go bird watching, but I can't remember a day this winter when you couldn't spot a Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) somewhere along the Trail. Standing nearly four feet tall with a wingspan approaching six feet, they are often seen standing in shallow water along the edge of the marsh where they forage for small fish, young crabs, snakes, insects, etc. Great Blues are year round residents in our area, although some may move farther south only to be replaced by herons from farther north. Bird surveys have shown that there are eight other herons and egrets in Maryland at one time or another. With one exception, egrets as a group are m u c h smaller than Great Blues, perhaps 20 inches tall but with the same overall body shape - long neck and pointed bill, long legs, often seen in the same marshy habitats, very much birds of the water's edge. The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is almost as tall as a Great Blue but with white plumage, a yellow bill and black legs. The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) and the Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) are all white and appear similar at a distance. The former has yellow feet and the latter has black feet and usually has a rusty discoloration to its white plumage. The Cattle Egret is much more likely to be found away from water and around livestock. Two other herons, the Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) and the Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) are more secretive and likely to be heard rather than seen during evening hours. The Green Heron (Butorides virescens), smallest of the herons and egrets, is commonly observed along Fishing Creek. The Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) and the Tricolored Heron (also called the Louisiana Heron, Egretta tricolor) are not commonly observed in our area.
March is a transition month when many species of animals are on the move. Rockfish (Morone saxatilis) are moving up the Chesapeake on their way to their spawning rivers. Ducks and geese become restless as their time to migrate to the breeding grounds approaches. Hundreds of songbird species will return to their "summer" homes here in Maryland. And during March our Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) return to the nest sites they used last year. Not only do they return to the same specific locations, they do so on the same time schedule. For example, the Ospreys that nest on the Number 1 navigational marker outside Fishing Creek have returned to that marker within one day of March 16 practically every year in recent memory. This is after migrating 1,000 miles or so to and from Central or South America where they spent the fall and winter. Don't ask me how they navigate or what timepiece they use to accomplish these movements like clockwork. Don't forget the fishing seminar series March 9 - "LEARN FROM THE PROS-Before the Spring Trophy Season begins spend a day with Charter Boat Captains from around the Chesapeake Bay to learn the tricks of the trade." And there's also the Fishing Creek Clean Up in Chesapeake Beach on March 16 (rain date March 17) from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. If you can spare a couple hours to help, meet at Railway Trail Head (across from Paddle or Pedal at Rod 'N' Reel Marina West). We'll see whether the Ospreys returned on schedule! Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing? Send your questions to "onthewater@chesapeakecurrent.com" and we'll do our best to get you an answer. Don't catch 'em all, Bob Munro About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a career research biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. At one time or another, he has visited every river entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to Hampton Roads. An avid fisherman, he's fished the mid-Chesapeake since the mid-1980s.
Call For Vendors Exhibitors wanted for the Nautical Flea Market at Bay Bridge Marina, April 20 and 21 sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. For details, call (410) 268-8828 or email sheilaj@usboat.com. As non-profit sponsors,
their goal is help make the Nautical Arts, Crafts, and Flea Market a powerhouse for show goers. Love boats and boating? Mark your calendars now and come to the market in April! For more info, see their web site at chesapeakebayacbs.org.
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Lawyer, Artist & Educator By Brian McDaniel If you’re a loyal reader of the Chesapeake Current, you already know Lyn Striegel because she writes a column in this paper about very important topics ranging from law, retirement to trusts. Personally, Lyn Striegel is a mentor, friend and an asset to my business. Lyn is local to the beaches but is a world-traveled, multi-faceted attorney who makes law a form of art. For this talented and seasoned pro, she occasionally finds time to express herself by creating works of art on canvas. When it comes to her work, she uses the same approach as though working on a piece of art. This high-powered one-time securities attorney, who is originally from Toronto, Canada spent many years in New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. before finally settling in North Beach 12 years ago. This is her home. Lyn thoroughly enjoys being a local go-to attorney and brings to the table a very impressive resume for her clients. Prior to moving to North Beach and setting up her practice, Lyn served at a top U.S. law firm. She has completed over 80 public stock offerings, negotiated transactions in New York, London and Japan, was instrumental in developing interest rate
swaps as well as exchange traded funds and securities lending products. Lyn has her Master’s Degree from the University of Toronto, a JD from Antioch College, School of Law and a Certificate in International Law from the World Court at The Hague. Unless you ask, she is and has b e e n completely silent about her amazing Wall Street and worldly credentials. “I had a great and amazing time working on Wall Street Lyn Striegel with her rescue and would poodle, Teddy. never regret it,” Lyn explains. As one of the first women professionals working on Wall Street, Lyn broke through many barriers. She also was one of the first women sent to Japan to negotiate securities transactions. Lyn has an amazing sense of humor and told the following story about a business trip to Tokyo. “Once, I was negotiating a deal
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with Mr. Hamada, the head of the Japanese be an accomartist. Bar Association at the time, in Tokyo. I plished had to use the restroom. Mr. Hamada and Lyn admits that the entire Japanese contingent, all male, though she is a were embarrassed to tell me that there were U.S. citizen and no restrooms for women on the executive proud, she’s still floors of the high rise we were in - women very Canadian had to use the bathrooms in the basement. by keeping quiet her So, with an escort outside the door, I used about the men’s room. The only problem was, a c c o m p l i s h while I was in there, I heard this trickle of ments. In spite water. Immediately I thought that my of herself, she Lyn’s self-portrait. guards had left and there was some was awarded the Japanese man in the restroom! I imagined Rotary Club’s this horrible international incident! Service Award for Professional Excellence Finally, after waiting what seemed a very and the 2012 Women’s Business Leaderlong time, I poked my head out of the stall ship Award from the Calvert County to see that the restroom had automatic Commission on Women. What’s next for Lyn? urinals that were pouring out water!” “I have two goals - to offer the best Lyn’s sense of humor, down-to-earth and unassuming personality has helped quality legal services available in my area of make the beaches her home and her place focus and to do all I can to help women get of business. It’s hard not to be completely educated about finance,” Lyn says. She has focused on educating women in love with this pace and Lyn agrees. In primarily because she fact, a business trip is what brought her here. Meet local law expert and Chesa- feels they are not receiving the same Lyn originally came to Chesapeake Beach to peake Current columnist Lyn types of education in write a book on finan- Striegel at a free seminar on finance as men. She cial planning for estate planning on March 19 at recently completed a women and was the Rod ‘N’ Reel in Chesapeake revision of her book captivated by the view Beach from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 which will soon be and the community. p.m. Here’s your chance to learn available for purchase “I am so glad I more and ask questions. Contact on her website and she constantly offers free stayed. It was time to slow down a bit,” Lyn her office at (301) 855-2246 to seminars to help reserve a space. educate women (and says. men) about estate Though she had every intention of slowing down, her inner planning, retirement planning and finanartist and genius prevailed. She created the cial planning. Her next free seminar on law firm of Striegel & Buchheister, with estate planning is on March 19 and is being offices in Chesapeake Beach and Annapo- held at the Rod ‘N’ Reel from 6:30 p.m. lis. With Associate Andrea Baddour and -8:00 p.m. Contact her office at (301) Legal Assistant Mela Gibson, she has 855-2246 to reserve a space. Lyn’s leadership in our community recently created the Estate Planning Group of the firm. Her practice is focused on truly makes a difference. This is a successful estate planning, “because there is no securi- and humble individual who changes lives. ties law in Chesapeake Beach”, business I’ve worked with Lyn on many occasions and I can attest that she does what she does law,” explains Lyn Almost as soon as she moved here, because she loves it like an art form. Most Hurricane Isabel pounded our shores and of all, she is a people person and genuinely Lyn created the Beach Business Hurricane wants to see people achieve their goals. Lyn Relief Fund to assist small businesses hit has seen people lose everything on a technicality. hard by Hurricane Isabel. Whether you have an overwhelming Lyn explains, “Once I had more time to devote to community causes, I jumped situation in your life or a simple question, Lyn is very good about giving you her at the chance to give back.” She re-organized the Bay Business undivided attention. Best of all, she works Group from a membership of six to over local, lives local and shops local. Contact Lyn at Striegel & Buchheis100 small businesses; helped create the Beach Trolley Association to run a ter. Like one of her pieces of art, there’s summertime trolley in our area; was instru- more to Lyn than what’s on her canvas. mental in creating the holiday parade in North Beach, served on the North Beach 8347 Bay Crest Court Town Council, helped create the Calvert Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 County Community Fund, served on the (301) 855-2246 Calvert Marine Museum Board, and, in lyn@legalstriegel.com memory of her great friend, is currently helping to launch the Pat Carpenter About the Author: Brian McDaniel is the owner of Women in Business Fund, which will offer Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of North Beach. women small grants to assist them in He serves as one of three Ethics Commissioners for the improving themselves and their businesses. Town of North Beach and is part of the communications With all of that, she still finds time to team for the Bay Business Group.
Restaurant Week Gets High Marks Mark your calendars now for “A Taste of Solomons” coming up Saturday, March 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This 13th annual event is hosted by the Solomons Business Association. It’s a one-day food festival showcasing the many wonderful places to eat in this lovely waterfront community. Food and drink tickets are only $4 each, and are available for purchase at each participating restaurant. As an added feature attraction this year, most restaurants will participate in a Gift Certificate Prize program. Some of the
tickets at each location will be designated as prize winners, and the lucky purchaser will be awarded a gift certificate for future use at the respective restaurant. This is truly a wonderful way to kick off the new season, and proceeds benefit the Solomons Business Association's annual July 4th Fireworks Display. So bring your family and friends to enjoy Solomons' food and beverages. Help keep our Fireworks display a glorious tradition enjoyed by all!
Calvert County’s head of Tourism, Joyce Stinnett Baki calls the first Restaurant Week from Feb 1 – 10 “a big success.” She told the Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) at the Mar. 5 meeting that more than 30 restaurants participated along with two specialty shops. Restaurant patrons provided 840 comments, and from those who entered a drawing for gift baskets, the BOCC drew names. The Grand Prize Winner was Karen Hinkle, who received a jumbo basket containing a certificate for a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn, a pie from Lotus Kitchen, cupcakes from Blondie’s, tickets to the Calvert Marine Museum, a Bay Business Group “Taste of the Beaches” cookbook, restaurant gift certificates, an oyster plate, and a keepsake mug. Runner-ups receiving restaurant gift certificates are: Hannah Withem, Marge Hoffman, Marilyn Harkey, and Jeff Heiska.
Participating restaurants include:
• Back Creek Bistro • DiGiovanni's • Bistro Belle Maison • Kingfisher's Seafood • CD Cafe' • Boomerangs • Holiday Inn • Ruddy Duck
• Laughing Buddah • Grill Sergeant BBQ • Captain's Table • Lotus Kitchen / Kim's Keylime Pies • China Harbor • Solomons Pier • Hilton Garden Inn
Joyce Stinnett Baki, who heads Calvert County Tourism along with Katie E. Baker and Jennifer Hutchins-Pettko, Tourism Assistants, ask the Calvert County Commissioners to draw the Restaurant Week gift basket winners.
Food Safety Workshop Upcoming If you’re interested in getting into the food production business, consider these upcoming courses. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the University of Maryland will conduct a series of food safety training workshops for fruit and vegetable producers, co-sponsored by University of Maryland Extension (UME). These one-day workshops, offered across Maryland, are important for small- and large- scale producers who want to understand how to meet future Food Safety Modernization Act requirements and how to seek Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) certification to meet buyer requirements. The training will provide assistance in writing and implementing a GAP program for both wholesale growers and direct marketers. Topics to be covered include: highlights of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act; basics of GAP; addressing water pre-harvest and post-harvest water quality issues; rodent control;
writing a food safety plan; and MDA/University of Maryland programs to assist producers in implementing GAP. A large portion of the training will be spent helping producers write their own food safety plans. Producers are encouraged to bring their own laptops; however, laptops will be provided to those who cannot bring them. The next workshop within driving distance of our area is March 11. This is intended for producers with commercial farms that range from small to large and it will be held at the Montgomery County Extension office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For reservations and questions, contact: Chuck Schuster, cfs@umd.edu, (301) 590-2807. A small fee will cover lunch costs and materials provided to each participant, and attendees will receive a certificate of participation following the program.
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ETFs & Mutual Funds A client recently confided to me that he did not understand ETFs. These are exchange-traded funds. To understand why ETFs are so popular today, let’s examine why they were created as an alternative to mutual funds. Mutual funds were created to allow someone to purchase one security that represented a basket of securities. Mutual funds were invented to provide investors with risk diversification. Instead of buying one security, investors were able to buy a basket of securities so that if one security went down in price, others in the basket could go up. In that way, the investor’s risk of loss was diversified. But, then mutual funds began to proliferate. Thousands of mutual funds were created, many with the same securities in the baskets. And, because the mutual funds were managed and the managers wanted the fund to be
attractive to investors, it was not uncommon for the fund manager to engage in excessive buying and selling within a basket of securities. This is called portfolio turnover. High portfolio turnover is a measure of risk. It may also trigger unwanted tax effects for investors, some of whom have been required to pay capital gains tax on underperforming mutual funds. Mutual funds are managed funds - that is, a fund manager chooses the securities to go into a fund or securities to sell, etc. The investor pays for the management of the mutual fund, so mutual funds are more costly. Mutual funds price the securities in the basket everyday at 4:00 p.m. There is no trading over any exchange of a mutual fund - securities are simply priced once a day. All of these issues with mutual funds - the inability to trade them during a day, possible tax issues, and
cost of the funds caused some in the financial industry to create a new type of security called an “exchange traded fund” or ETF. Most ETFs are based on an index. So, let’s say you want to purchase a security that is comparable to the S&P 500. You can buy an ETF that holds securities that mimic the S&P 500. When the S&P goes up, your S&P ETF goes up and the reverse is true. ETFs are not managed so there is no management fee built into the cost of the security. That means ETFs are less expensive. Also, since the ETFs are traded on the exchange you can buy and sell them all day long. They do not price at 4pm like mutual funds. And, more added benefits. You can “short” ETFs which you cannot do with mutual funds. Suppose, for example, that you think the S&P will drop in value. “Shorting” is the term given when you sell a security you do not own, thinking you will make money by buying it to deliver at a price less than you sold it for. Suppose you sell the S&P 500 ETF at $100. You know you are required to deliver the underlying security to the buyer within three days. If the market drops as you predict and the S&P goes to $80, you can buy the ETFs you need to deliver to the buyer in the market at $80, thus making $20 on the trade. Finally, there will be fewer tax surprises with ETFs. ETFs deliver
greater tax efficiency with lower portfolio turnover. As a product, ETFs have become wildly popular because of their flexibility and lower cost. In terms of creating a diversified portfolio of securities, which is mandatory to succeeding in investing, ETFs offer specialized products that fill a niche in lieu of buying specific securities. Asset managers all over the world now use ETFs for individual portfolios, pensions, endowments and sovereign wealth funds. Remember, any investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Educating yourself on types of investments is your best approach to minimizing risk. As you may know, I am a believer in education and often offer free seminars on various topics to those in our community. The next seminar is on the subject of estate planning. If you want to learn more, join me for a no obligation seminar on March 19 at Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Just call my office at (301) 855-2246 to reserve your space. 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.
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By Shruti Patel The Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board is pleased to announce to the community that the JobSource Mobile Career Center, our One-Stop Career Center on wheels, has launched its 2013 deployment initiative making stops at local libraries, educational institutions, governmental and community centers, and detention facilities in the month of February. The 38-foot converted RV is a self-contained workforce resource center equipped with state-of-the-art communications equipment capable of being deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. Included are 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite Internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities, workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile devices. “During these times of economic uncertainty it is vital for citizens and business to be aware of the assistance available to them at no charge,” said Eric Franklin, Chairman of the Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board. “The services provided via the Mobile Career Center and at the “bricks and mortar” career centers in each county are
tailored to individuals who have become unemployed or underemployed as well as businesses struggling to find skilled employees or experiencing downsizing.” On February 13th, Ruthy Davis, Director of Regional Workforce and Business Development for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, gave the St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners a first-hand look at the mobile career facility to increase awareness of the value of this one-of-a-kind resource to their constituents. Similar tours are being scheduled with Charles and Calvert County officials. “This mobile center is a wonderful resource for those who may be looking for work,” said St. Mary’s County Commissioner President Jack Russell. “It’s amazing how this vehicle can bring everything one would need for a successful job search right into any community in the county.” Be on the lookout for the Mobile Career Center in your community, and be sure to check its schedule of events at tccsmd.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, too. About the Author: Shruti Patel is the Mobile Career Center Coordinator for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland.
Miller Named Director of CMH Foundation After a yearlong search, Dixie Miller of Dowell has been selected as the new director of the Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation. She will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and will take the lead in all fundraising efforts, including special events along with annual, planned and corporate giving. “The hospital is the heart of the community,” Miller said, “and the more support the hospital foundation receives the stronger it will be. As director, I will focus on ensuring that our hospital has the resources required to attract the best and the brightest and also provide top quality health care close to home.” CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis said, “Dixie has a demonstrated track record of successfully building relationships between individuals and organizations, a key skill in the field of development.” He went on to add, “She also has a personal passion for both health care and our community. Future changes in the economics of health care will make philanthropy even more critical in the years ahead and we are excited for Dixie's leadership in this area.” A longtime hospital volunteer, Miller has lived in the county since 1981 and has been active in fundraising for CMH as well as the Cancer Gala, the United Way, Calvert Hospice and the Calvert Marine Museum. Additionally, she served on the CMH Foundation board from 2001-2006, the 2004 Capital Campaign Steering Committee, the hospital ball committee for 24 years and three times co-chaired the event.
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“I am confident that her fundraising experience, coupled with her professional background in leadership, public speaking and service delivery,” said Kasia Sweeney, associate vice president for corporate communication at CMH, “will be great assets as we continue to grow and develop the foundation.” Miller has 22 years experience as a corporate trainer – developing and conducting seminars for government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and healthcare organizations around the country. Most recently, she worked as a program analyst for the Office of Training and Workforce Engagement at the Transportation Security Agency (TSA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security. The CMH Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1989, is governed by a 13-member board of local residents who volunteer their time and talents to raise funds to support the hospital’s mission. For more information about the foundation and upcoming events, visit calverthospital.org.
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History In the Making Right Here By Diane Burr
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t looks like a UFO. It has no tail, no stick, no throttle, no cockpit and it can fold its wings up like an insect. It’s completely operated by computer, and it stays hidden most of the time in Hangar 115 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. And Navy officials report to the Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) that this strange-looking X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator drone has operated perfectly in recent tests. Capt. Jaime Engdahl says they’ve had
In preparation for the first catapult launch of the Navy's X-47B unmanned aircraft, a flight deck director - aka "yellow shirt" - and a deck operator using Northrop Grumman's wireless, handheld Control Display Unit guide the aircraft into position on a shore-based catapult at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Photos courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corp.
four flights of the UCAS in recent days and are planning about two a day in the future. So far, so good. And although lots of people are watching and looking for it, no one in the general public has panicked. “There’s been no angst – no issues or concerns. Everyone has been very calm. Some of the personnel from PAX River say they’ve seen it from their homes in Solomons,” Engdahl says. “It’s a very unusual vehicle.” The first catapult launch of the Northrop Grumman drone went without a hitch last year on Nov. 29. Capt. Engdahl said, “It weighs 38,000 pounds and hit 140 m.p.h. in two seconds.” After showing the video to the BOCC, Capt. Engdahl was asked why there’s an air traffic controller making hand signals if the aircraft is unmanned. “Even though there’s no cockpit and no pilot, everything is operated exactly the same,” he explained. “An operator with a handheld controller (remote control device) is operating the aircraft, and it taxis around, following the normal commands.” “They start the engines, fold the wings, do the engine checks – everything – by remote control,” Engdahl adds. To watch this actual test conducted at
From Nov. through Dec. 2012, X-47B began its carrier-based evaluation aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. Testers remarked that the system performed "outstandingly," having proved that it was compatible with the flight deck, hangar bays, and communication systems of an aircraft carrier. Another carrier deck test planned for mid-2013. Photos courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corp.
PAX River Naval Air Station, scan the blue Current Code with your smart phone, or go to YouTube and search for “X-47B Catapult.” “It’s a really big deal,” Capt. Engdahl says. “I can’t underestimate the interest in the program – it’s very significant.” He said “Popular Science” named this craft one of the seven most amazing robot stories of 2012, and there’s been a NOVA special on the PAX River tests along with numerous network media reports.
Artist rendering of the X-37B in flight, courtesy of the US Navy.
Capt. Engdahl told the BOCC that the X-47B program alone has brought 140 jobs to Southern Maryland. And there are numerous other jobs related to the project that have come along with it as well. Following that first catapult launch, the X-47B had a test flight over Chesapeake Bay near Patuxent River. The flight included several maneuvers designed to simulate tasks that the aircraft will have to perform when it lands on a ship, including flying in a typical ship holding pattern, and executing a carrier approach flight profile.
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The flight also allowed the test team to gather precision navigation data associated with each of those maneuvers. PAX River is only one of two air stations in the country with the types of landing facilities needed. The other is in Lakehurst, NJ. Also late last year, the X-47B was hoisted aboard the USS Harry S. Truman at Naval Air Station, Norfolk, VA. where it successfully completed a series of deck handling trials. The trials are designed to evaluate the performance of the vehicle in an actual carrier environment, such as “dealing with crosswinds, and we’re setting the GPS to test it exactly as it is on the ship,” Engdahl said.
US Navy Capt. Jaime Engdahl gives the Calvert County Board of Commissioners an update on the X-47B at their meeting Mar. 5.
Although it has flown from PAX River to the Atlantic Ocean over Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Engdahl says it was taken by barge to Norfolk for the aircraft carrier tests late last year. To learn more about the tests on the USS Harry S. Truman, scan the red Current Code with your smart phone, or go to YouTube and search for “X-47B Truman.” This year, Capt. Engdahl says, the program plans to demonstrate the ability of this craft to operate from a Navy aircraft carrier, including launch, recovery and air traffic control operations. The program will also mature technologies required for potential future Navy unmanned air system programs. The project was initially funded under a $635.8 million contract awarded by the Navy in 2007 to Northrup Grumman Corp. However, by January 2012, the X-47B's total program cost has grown to an estimated $813 million, according to Wikipedia. The goal is for the X-47B to enter into service in 2019. About the Author: Diane Burr is the founder, owner and publisher of the Chesapeake Current, Chesapeake Bay Tripper, and Chesapeake Current Cuisine.
Beach Considers New Sidewalk, Trails Love walking or riding bikes around Chesapeake Beach? The mayor and town officials are currently looking into adding two new significant pathways. At the February Town Council meeting, concept plans for an extension of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail along Fishing Creek were shown along with a proposed new sidewalk along Rt. 261 linking Beach Elementary School with the Chesapeake Village development at the southern edge of town.
The other was about stamped concrete, which is used in the first phase of the trail. Cumbo said he has heard of some problems that cyclists, people in wheelchairs, and others with mobility issues have with the uneven pavement, and he suggested that the trail instead be paved with a smoother surface.
Water Fight Heats Up In Chesapeake Beach, there’s a water fight now bubbling to the surface. And depending on how it goes, it could cost users more – or less - down the road. The controversy is over which rate plan is best. Council members Valerie Beaudin, Jeff Krahling, and Eric Reinhardt have launched a web site (fairwaterrates.net) and are erecting signs around town in an effort to build support for universal flat water rate.
New Sidewalk Proposed Woodburn also showed a concept plan for a new sidewalk along busy MD Rt. 261 that would link Beach Elementary School to the Chesapeake Village community at the south edge of town. Wilson Cochran, Public Works Superintendent said that funding is available from sustainable community grants to pay for sidewalks near schools. He said he believed the town would be able to get 100% funding provided and that the new sidewalk should be able to be completed within a two-year time frame. Council Vice President Pat Mahoney said, “One of the great things is that this is Proposed extension of the Chesapeake Beach Railway a family-oriented town, and it’s been a goal Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl. Trail. Mayor Wahl and others, meantime, to have kids walk safely to Brownie's Beach from Richfield Station” and he agrees with support a plan of flat and variable rates. Extending the Railway Trail The three council members say in a The Railway Trail expansion would extending sidewalks to Chesapeake Village Letter to the Editor that they’re starting a require construction of a bridge, then an as well. petition because “the time has come for the eight-foot wide walkway/bike trail that small volume users to stop subsidizing the would extend to the Chesapeake Beach large volume users. The most transparent Town limits. and fair rate structure is the simplest: One day, Mayor Bruce Wahl said, he everyone pays the same rate for every would like to see the extended to Pushaw gallon they use. The development of new Station Road, and the town is prepared to water rates has been bogged down in begin working with Calvert County discussions of fixed rates, variable rates, the officials on that additional leg. And perhaps use of capital connections fees to subsidize in the future, Wahl said, the trails could to the rates, a model based on equivalent link into others in Anne Arundel County. dwelling units (EDUs), etc.” The mayor said that the next phase is The trio says residential customers not funded, however, the town is applying sometimes pay 1,000 percent more for for grants through the Transportation water/sewer per gallon than high volume Enhancement Act which offers federal users and their system, would provide “no funds for trails, paths, and other forms of minimum charges, no discounts, no tiers.” transportation. (Turn the page and read the letter in its Town engineer Paul Woodburn said Proposed new sidewalk in Chesapeake Beach. entirety in this issue of the Chesapeake the new section of trail would follow, “ the Current). old railway bed, which is dense in vegeta- Your Chance To Speak Up However, Mayor Bruce Wahl has his tion. You can almost see where the trains Wahl also announced a new policy at Town Council meetings: allowing citizens own letter to all water customers in the were going on the cinder ash bed.” Because of the creek, a small bridge to speak on issues as they are presented town, calling for a “sustainable, equitable, would need to be built and pilings were put rather than making them wait until the and fair” water and sewer billing structure. He says that the already too low into place for that with the first phase. The end, often after council action has already extension would be an eight-foot-wide been taken. Wahl said he was making the current water and sewer rates have been paved ADA (Americans with Disabilities change in procedure because he felt that called “unsustainable” by state officials. Act) accessible trail. And then another council received very valuable input as And this could jeopardize a state loan extension would be an off-road trail like in deliberation was going on the recent sewer required for the $16 million ENR (enriched nutrient reduction) upgrade to a park setting, made of mulch. Very similar plant upgrades. “In past, we have not allowed people the Chesapeake Beach Wastewater Treatto the American Chestnut Land Trail to speak during discussions. That was a ment Plant, which is required by federal nature trail. Councilman Stu Cumbo raised two carryover from Donovan Administration,” and state mandates. In recent years, Chesapeake Beach has issues. One was about the Richfield Station Wahl said. He added that from now on, entrance, which some residents have people can make comments on any item kept utility rates far below what they expressed concerns about because of foot being deliberated by council as it is being should have been by offsetting the rates traffic of people not living in the commu- deliberated. nity who could cause problems.
users pay with about $1 million a year collected from tap fees paid by builders. The town charges $20,000 per tap into the system in order to build a home, and the town has been averaging about 50 a year until the economic downturn ground the number of new homes, townhouses and condos being built to a halt. The biggest users of water in the town are the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa Complex, Beach Elementary School, FastStop, Chesapeake Beach Water Park, Abner’s, and Trader’s, which are all major employers in town as well. The Wastewater Treatment Plant consumes a full 10% of the town’s water supply. If the water rates charged to the plant are counted and charged per gallon at a rate of 16 million gallons a year, that would significantly hike bills for all who use the system, including residents of North Beach, southern Anne Arundel County, and extreme northern Calvert County. However, when the ENR plant upgrades are completed in 2016, Wahl says the plant’s use of fresh water will drop by 90%. Wahl appointed a commission made up of citizens last year to determine what should be done about the utility rate issues. However, the commission’s recommendations were not acted upon by council. Meantime, Wahl has hired a consultant, Jean Holloway of Delaware, whom several town officials heard speak at a Maryland Municipal League full-day workshop on utility rate setting a year ago. Wahl says of Holloway, “She’s an independent, and this is her specialty – what she does for public utilities.” He says last week, she was provided with the town data she needs, and is now working on the project. He says he hopes to have her report and recommendations in a month.
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Water Rate Debate Continues Dear Editor, A petition is underway in the Town of Chesapeake Beach in support of a universal flat water rate. Visit website fairwaterrates.net. The time has come for the small volume users to stop subsidizing the large volume users. The most transparent and fair rate structure is the simplest: everyone pays the same rate for every gallon they use. The development of new water rates has been bogged down in discussions of fixed rates, variable rates, the use of capital connections fees to subsidize the rates, a model based on equivalent dwelling units (EDUs), etc. These are all building blocks for subsidies which should not part of a rate structure which is fair to all users. The Town currently has a declining tier structure. This means as you reach certain levels of usage, you pay less per gallon. Everyone recognizes that this is unfair and yet the structure persists? What we are proposing is a flat water rate for every gallon with no minimum charges, no discounts, and no tiers. There are three reasons why action regarding water rates has reached a critical stage:
1. Town Council budget work session, open to the public, is scheduled for March 25th at 7:30 on this topic 2. Approved financing for waste water treatment plant upgrades and improvements requires rate adjustments 3. Water rates were the largest issue in the recent Chesapeake Beach Town Council elections and needs to be resolved It’s clear that the Town's rate structure should change and the rates must change. We are sure there will be howling about how unfair this proposal is to some users. Large volume users will claim undue hardship. At the same time, the number of overdue water bills in the hundreds indicates that many in our town are facing hardship. Subsidizing large volume users should not be one of them. We are requesting your support once again. Get involved! Please take the time to read and sign the petition and to voice your opinion at the work session on March 25th. Thank you. Regards, Chesapeake Beach Town Council Members Valerie Beaudin, Jeffrey Krahling, and Eric Reinhardt
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Progress Report on PAC Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Continuing the development of a Performing Arts Center (PAC) for the town of North Beach, committee members as well as interested citizens were invited to the University of Maryland in College Park to see the progress architectural students are making. On Friday, February 22, I was one of those who went to see what Arch 430 students are accomplishing. A van was provided at town hall for travel to the university by Aaron Warren’s business. Aaron is a committee member, owns the buildings on the corner of Annapolis and 7th Streets in North Beach and is also a student of the Architectural School instrumental in bringing the professors and students to the town to work on the project. Peggy McKelly, PAC committee Vice President, Brianna Workcuff, Katherine Willham and I, Sid Curl, went along. We were met at the lecture hall by Mayor Mark Fraser, Director of Public Works Donnie Bowen, NB Planning Committee members Michael Hartman and Jerome Hanson, and Elizabeth Lawton and Warren. The class consists of 41 students and 3 professors: Luis Diego Quiros Pacheco along with his colleges Paul Mortensen and James Tilghman. These wonderful students are seniors and will be graduating in May. Professor Quiros said one of the reasons students are eager to consider this project is that water levels in the Chesapeake Bay could rise from 6 inches to 6 feet depending on the melting of the polar ice caps. A challenge in designing the PAC is that two of the three parcels being considered are already in a flood plain, in areas of town prone to flooding now. The main body of the class was broken down into three groups: representation, master plan and architectural project with each giving a PowerPoint presentation. These were broken into four more groups, 1) Sustainable Energy and Resources, 2) Sustainable Materials, 3) Sustainable Building, 4) Sustainable Communities and Economies. These outlined what the teams came up with for constructing a safe, green building that fit into the community without being invasive. The building not only has to survive floods, but withstand mold, mildew, seawater and salty air. Their designs included landscaping that would collect rainwater in a pool underground to possibly provide methods of heating and cooling the building, the use of wind energy that would not harm waterfowl, along with wind turbines could be a part of the decorative outside of the building. The last team presented how the economy and community could be improved with providing additional parks and businesses surrounding a newly constructed building. Mayor Frazer, who has said he is President of NBPAC non-profit, gave a brief history of the town and told about
plans for a hotel with conference areas and additional restaurants, along with how the Friday Night Farmers’ Market has proven to be a valuable asset to the community through attracting new business to the town as well as visitors. Frazer also emphasized the continuing awareness of the parking problem and how residents are affected by people entering and exiting the town. He then asked those of us in attendance if we were as overwhelmed and excited as he by the information that was being formulated by the class. All of us, with deep breaths, nodded, vocalized in agreement. To explain what was meant by overwhelmed: we in the committee had no idea how complete the investigation by these students would be. The committee thought we would just be getting an idea of how to design a fine arts building. Now we were realizing that the information the students and professors had gathered contained an overall vision of the town that could lead to improvements and protection for North Beach in the future. Thus the information they offered was very fulfilling to what North Beach represents. That the town government with the assistance of the University of Maryland will continue to appreciate its citizens’ desires in development and look to the future for what will keep North Beach a small town that’s the “The Jewel of the Chesapeake.” We were then divided into three groups for a question and answer period with each of the three student groups. My group concentrated on the economy of the area and the history that led North Beach to want a building that would house a multi-purpose area for the community on the first floor, a theatre on the second floor, and a third floor that would have a restaurant with an observation vista. Making clear that that was only a first proposal, that the door is open to other types of design that could include these components, I, along with Elizabeth Lawton and Katherine Willham became engaged in a very stimulating discussion that covered a wide range of topics for what North Beach wanted to satisfy it needs for the future. At the end of the roundtable, each of these amazing senior students was asked by the professor to give a short synopsis of what they had gained from the discussion with us. It was most complementary to hear these students assess what an intriguing town it is. We then reconvened to the lecture hall where a final synopsis was given. From the eyes of this reporter and member of Twin Beach Players, it was quite a lot. The class was released at 6:00 p.m. Wow! The students will next be accomplishing their midterms this month then Spring Break before we come back together again. Sid Curl President Twin Beach Players
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Joann Beale, 68 Joann Alexander Dodson Beale, age 68 of Prince Frederick, passed away with her family by her side at home on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Joann was born on September 22, 1944 in Washington D.C. to the late Alice Mary and
Richard Leroy Dodson. Joann was a loving mother of four, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all that had the pleasure of meeting her. Before retiring she worked alongside of her sons in a family-owned painting business. Her love of family was always evident in the way she lived. Joann “Johny Girl” enjoyed the beach, the farm and was an avid fossil hunter. She was a fabulous cook that showed off her proud Greek heritage. Joann was preceded in death by her oldest son, Billy Dodson, and several siblings. Joann is survived by three of her children; daughter Marje Bowen and her husband Jimmy Bowen of Prince Frederick, son Mikie Beale and his fiancée Donna Lacey of Leonardtown, and youngest son Ray Beale and Cathy Swider of St. Leonard. Nanny to eight grandchildren: Mandi Ford, Sabrina Beale, Jessica Maxwell, Britney Bowen, Michael Bowen, Page Mohler, Abby Beale, William Beale and great grandmother to two Ellie and Logan Ford. She is also survived her siblings Franny Paggett, Thelma Costa, Billy Dodson and Jimmy Dodson. She will forever be loved. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements. Interment was at Asbury Cemetery located in Barstow. Contributions may be made in Joann’s honor to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Kristin Beavers, 47 Kristin Ruth Beavers, age 47, of Huntingtown, passed away March 5, 2013 at her home. She was born July 8, 1965 in Milton, FL to William T. Boyd III and Patricia Carter Boyd. Growing up in a military family Kris lived in Japan, California, Louisiana,
Hawaii, Maine and Virginia. Kris met Joseph Patrick Beavers in Virginia and she and Pat were married in Upper Marlboro on November 3, 1989. They have resided in Calvert County since their marriage and in Huntingtown since 2001. She was a substitute teacher and later a teacher’s aide at Beach Elementary School for thirteen years. Kris was a member of Grace Brethren Church and a former member of Beach Elementary School PTA She enjoyed gardening, fishing and animals, especially horses. She was fond of spending time with her family, and enjoyed accompanying Pat in showing “Big Red,” a 1979 Ford F250 truck. Kris was preceded in death by her mother, and is survived by her husband Pat, daughter Amanda Kristin and son Joseph Patrick “Joe” Beavers III, all of Huntingtown; her father and step-mother William T. III and Dianne Boyd of Leesburg, VA; an aunt Janice Boyd of Dallas TX; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sharon and Joseph Patrick Beavers of Sunderland; a brother and sister-in- law Matt and Kelly Beavers and their family of Huntington; and sister-in-law Lisa Beavers of Sunderland and brother-in-law Johnny Beavers and family of Sunderland. Visitation is scheduled for Sat., Mar. 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736.
David Borst, 56 On Tues., Feb. 26, David Allen Borst, age 56, of Churchton, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born March 28, 1956 in Hartford, CT, David retired from the US Navy in 1995 as an
aircraft mechanic. In his spare time he enjoyed bass fishing, collecting Star Trek memorabilia, playing mahjongg and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Helen Borst; three children, Deborah (Steven) Gallagher of Churchton, Amy (James) White of Churchton and Andrew Borst of Churchton; one brother, Bruce Borst of Plattsburgh, NY; one sister, Gail Dougela of Enfield, CT; two grandchildren, Brian and Joseph Gallagher; his mother, Dorothy Borst of Enfield, CT. Interment was at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.
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Patricia Bowie, 78 Patricia Brown Bowie, 78, of Dowell, formerly of Bryantown, MD passed away suddenly on February 26, 2013 in Port Orange, FL. She was born in Washington, D. C. on July 25, 1934 to the late Edward M. Brown and Mary Magdalene Hurley Brown. She was the beloved wife to Benjamin H. Bowie whom she married on January 29, 1955. Patricia graduated from St. Paul’s Catholic High School and attended the University of Maryland. She was the President of Bowie Produce Company until her retirement in 2002. Patricia and Benjamin moved from their home in Bryantown, MD in 2002 and relocated to Dowell. She was a lifelong Washington Redskin fan. Patricia is survived by her husband, Benjamin H. Bowie; children, Richie and his wife Janice Bowie of Waldorf, Mickey and her husband Nick Ferrante of Bryantown, Eddie and his wife Cathy Bowie of Hughesville, Cecelia and her husband Jim Rasmussen of Aldie, VA and Ben and his wife Sue Bowie of Prince Frederick; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and her brother Edward M. Brown, Jr. of Silver Spring, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Genevieve Deikel. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons with Msgr. Michael Wilson officiating. Pallbearers were her grandsons Richie Bowie, Nick Ferrante, Eddie Bowie, Drew Ferrante, James Rasmussen, Brian Bowie and Mike Bowie. Interment was at Chesapeake Highland Memorial Gardens in Port Republic. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in Patricia’s memory to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd., NE, Washington, D.C. 20017, littlesistersofthepoor.org.
Aaron Brown, 22 Aaron Robert Brown of Dunkirk died on March 3, 2013 at the age of 22. He was born on July 7, 1990, in Prince Frederick. Aaron lived in Calvert County his whole life and was a graduate of Northern High School. He enjoyed working on cars and being mechanically inclined, he enjoyed working on most anything… including electronics. He loved Facebook and the social media. Aaron was the loving son of Debby (Boyd) Long and the late Allen R. Brown and stepson of Joe Long. He was the brother of A.J., Brooke and Heyleigh, and the grandson of Bea and the late Randy Brown, and Teresa Boyd and the late Cliff Boyd. He is also survived by a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends. Lee Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements. Services are pending at this time. Please check their web site at leefuneralhomes.com for more details.
Ralph Burtis, 79 On February 27, 2013, Ralph David "Beanie" Burtis, age 79, a resident of Deale for over 55 years, died at home with his family by his side. Born April 8, 1933 to the late William H. and Lillie Burtis, David graduated from Annapolis HS. While in high
school he was a caddy at Annapolis Roads before becoming employed by C&P Telephone Co. where he retired after 28 years. After retirement, David enjoyed walking horses and being around horses, fishing, hunting, playing fast-pitch softball, baseball, golfing, duck carving, playing guitar, gardening his locally famous tomatoes and playing cards with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William E. and D. Clem Burtis. Surviving him is his wife of 55 years, Ella Burtis; two sons, David C. (Vicky) Burtis of Millersville and R. Jeffrey (Patricia) Burtis of Lexington Park; one daughter, Donna Lou Brazeau of Deale; one brother James T. (Norma) Burtis of Riva; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Lillie, Lindsay and Abigail. A memorial service was held at St. James Church in Lothian. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.
Betty Edsall, 86 Betty Jean Edsall of Dunkirk, age 86, was born April 1, 1926 and passed away March 3, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Carlton Edsall and loving mother of Arthur (Coleen) Edsal. She is also survived by three grandchildren, David (Vanessa), Laurie (Brett), and Pamela, a half brother C.A. Weisgerber, along with several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Edsall was a former resident of Clearfield and a graduate of the CHS class of 1944. Her mother, Hannah W. Dunlap High taught school in Clearfield for 38 years, retiring in 1951. The family invites friends to call at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A., 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt.4 and Fowler Road), Owings, on Sun., Mar. 10 from noon until time of services at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Philip Foote, 86 Philip Foote, Sr. was born May 8, 1926 to the late William Alexander Foote and Charlotte Ann Bishop in Calvert Co. The third youngest child of twelve, he attended Calvert County Public schools. He passed away Feb. 15,
2013. On December 18, 1945, Philip enlisted into the United States Army. He received the World War Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. On December 6, 1948, he was honorably discharged. On August 11, 1957, he married Ruth V. Jefferson. The marriage produced two children, Diana and Philip G. Foote, Jr. He was an employee of General Service Administration, retiring in 1967. He then worked at Zahniser's Yachting Center retiring in 1992. Philip served on the Calvert County Board of Education and was Vice President of the NAACP. He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. Philip was always busy, constantly on the go. He enjoyed fishing, and he especially took pride in teaching both grandsons how to fish. Every summer he had a vegetable garden. He would open it up to anyone and everyone who wanted to pick fresh
vegetables. He enjoyed listening to music - gospel and Martha Greene, 94 Irene Karchner, 93 jazz and watching golf. He leaves to treasure his memory: his wife, Martha Magalene Irene Castle Ruth; two children, Diana and Philip Jr.; two Greene was born on July Karchner of Dunkirk grandsons, Philip III and Bernard III; his brother and 18, 1931, to the late passed away on February sister-in-law, Glen and Liza; five sisters-in-law, Wilmore and Ellen Earle 23, 2013 at the age of 93. Thelma Foote, Marie Javois, Wali Ali, Catherine Greene. The Lord called She was born October Palmer and Sonia Parker, nieces, nephews, relatives our beloved Martha 20, 1919 in Charleston, and friends. home on Sunday, WV to Carl and Nellie Visitation and services were held at Greater Mt. February 10, 2013, after (Coffman) Stump. Irene Zion Church in Prince Frederick. a short illness. grew up in Cumberland, His final resting place is the Maryland Veterans Martha received MD and was a graduate Cemetery at Cheltenham. her education in Calvert from Romney High Sewell Funeral Home handled arrangements. County Public Schools. She was a member of St. School in WV. She then moved to Washington, Edmonds United Methodist Church. She was DC where she lived and worked for the State baptized under the leadership of Elder James Larkin Department around the Capitol Hill area. Jenny George, 79 Sr., formerly of Kings Apostle Church in Irene decided to retire and be a homemaker for Chesapeake Beach MD. During her Christian walk her family. Over the years, Irene made a home for G e n e v i e v e at St. Edmonds, Martha enjoyed reading scriptures her family in Suitland and finally settling in Calvert “Jenny” G. George during the service; she was a member of the United County in 1978. She was very involved in the (Kawtoski), died Feb. Methodist Women, and the Flower Circle. She also Capitol Hill Baptist Church and lived everyday of enjoyed acting. During Black History Month, she her life practicing her faith. 16, 2013 at portrayed Ms. Rosa Parks in a church production, as Irene enjoyed playing bingo at the Dunkirk Washington Hospital well as provided insight of past history and culture. V.F.D., working in her garden and around the yard. She loved all animals, big and small. One of her Center. She was born Martha tithed faithfully until her passing. Martha was a devoted daughter and cared for many highlights was in going to the Union picnic January 27, 1934, in her parents until their passing. In earlier years, she with her son. Lily, PA. She was the was employed by Maryland Gardens of Penn Mar, She was the loving wife of the late Donald daughter of the late in Forestville, MD and Randall Cliff Development Karchner, and the beloved mother to: L. Jack Center, Chesapeake Beach. She also worked at the Denham, Jr., and his wife - Barbara O.; Ronald W. Frank and Frances Kwaitkowski. Jenny grew up in Lilly, PA, worked in a Hecht Company during the holiday season, and Denham and his wife Patricia A., and the late performed domestic work for a period of time. In Patricia Delauder. She is also survived by her shirt factory and later married in 1956. In the addition to other charitable contributions, she brother, William Stump, ten grandchildren, 23 early years of their marriage, she lived in PA prepared income taxes for the community, and great-grandchildren and three and later moved to Clinton, MD in 1965. She carried children school shopping. She even carried great-great-grandchildren. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled worked for the Prince George’s County Ms. Ida Chambers to get her driver's license. Martha always greeted everyone with a warm arrangements. Schools for ten years. In 2005, her and her smile. She was very humble, soft spoken, and Interment is at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland. husband, Jim, moved to St. Leonard to be friendly to all that she met. While still active, she closer to their children and grandchildren. She thoroughly, enjoyed going to the North Beach Grace Ketner, 88 was a member of St. John the Evangelist Senior Citizens Center and participated in the various activities there. She was once featured in a Roman Catholic Church in Clinton, MD and calendar wearing her fancy "Red Hat." Martha loved Loretta “Grace” Ketner, age 88, of Lusby later St. John Vianney Catholic Church in clothes, especially, bright colors and prints, and she passed away on February was always well accessorized with her very unique Prince Frederick, MD. 25, 2013 in Solomons Jenny’s hobbies once included bowling jewelry and scarves. I don't think any of us can say Nursing Center. that we have ever seen her having a bad hair day or and ceramics. She enjoyed reading, cooking, bad clothing day. She was definitely, a classy lady She was born in Bullskin Township, and arts and crafts. She loved to have family with a style and grace of her own. Fayette County, PA on Martha loved reading the cards at birthday members over where she enjoyed preparing all August 29, 1924 to the the food. She was a devoted wife, mother and parties, and did so with enthusiasm and joy. It was late Franklin Dewey and pretty much understood that if cards were going to grandmother who dedicated her life to her be read, Martha would be reading them. Emma Bertha family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved going to yard sales, just Cavanaugh. She was the beloved wife to Robert T. Jenny was preceded in death by her son, browsing about and picking up items here and there. Ketner. Grace as she was known by all was a most Timothy George, on May 4, 2003; brothers, Martha thoroughly, enjoyed attending family remarkable person God put on this earth. gatherings where she feasted on her favorite foods, Walter, Stanley, Frank and Edward; and such as baked chicken, fried fish, potato salad and Grace is survived by her husband, Robert T. sisters, Theresa Yingling, Veronica O'Cilka, kale. But most of all, Martha loved spending time Ketner; children, Sandra Davis, Lawrence Ketner, and Donna Herrmann; eight grandchildren and Stella Barnish and Freda Repko. She is and sharing laughs with her family and friends. Martha leaves to cherish her memory, son seven great grandchildren; siblings Wilma Fye (Max), survived by her husband, James George; Howard Glenwood Emerson Sr.; one daughter-in- Howard Cavanaugh (Alice), and Everett Cavanaugh children, Michael, St. Leonard; Kevin (Pam), law, Elsa Emerson; two grandchildren, Faith (Margie). Huntington; Melissa Shrawder, Dunkirk; Emerson, and Howard Emerson, Jr.; five Jennifer (Tim) Nash, St. Leonard; and Amy great-grandchildren, Howard Emerson III, Shanice (Scott) Wojcik, New Freedom, PA. She is also Bell, Teanna Emerson, Telia Emerson and Barry Holland, Jr., and one great-great grandson, Isaac survived by grandchildren, Derrick and Kristy Simms, Jr. She also leaves, one sister-in-law, Grace Joines, Thomas, Brad, Amanda and Eric Greene, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, George, Brian, Ashley, Matthew, Megan and great-nephews and many other relatives and friends. Kyle Shrawder, Kaitlyn, Emma and Madelyn Martha also leaves several special friends, Ruth Coates, Arnella Stephney, Ernestine Jones, Louise Nash, Logan, Lauryn and Lilly Wojcik. She Mason, Mattie Gorman, Helen Mae Hurley; her will be sadly missed. faithful drivers, who provided her with transportaPallbearers were Michael George, Kevin tion to and from church, and family gatherings, George, Timothy Nash, Scott Wojcik, Thomas Dorothy Campbell and Dorothy Ann White, and a devoted first cousin, Helen Parran. George, Derrick Joines, Brian Shrawder and Martha was preceded in death by her parents Brad George. Wilmore and Ellen Greene, one brother, Carlton Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic Greene, goddaughter, Sylvia Creek and special handled arrangements. A Mass of Christian friend, Edith Jones. Visitation and services were held at St. Burial was celebrated at St. John Vianney Edmond's UM Church in Chesapeake Beach. Her Catholic Church in Prince Frederick. final resting place is the St. Edmond's UM Church Cemetery. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Melvin Paul Cavanaugh and Mildred Reasinger. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements. Funeral services were officiated by Rev. David Graves. Interment will take place on Thurs., March 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the MD Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in Grace’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Area Chapter, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite #402, Fairfax, VA 22030 (web site: alz.org).
Jean Lyles, 83 Jean Schuler Lyles of Falls Church, VA, formerly of Harwood, was born May 26, 1929. Surrounded by family, Jean passed peacefully of natural causes, on March 1, 2013 in Arlington, VA. She was the beloved wife of the late Billy C. Lyles;Mother of Bill Lyles (Yvonne) of New London, CT and Sandra Lee Seroskie (Edward) of Falls Church, VA and the late R. Paul Lyles. She was the grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 14 and great-great grandmother of two. During her life, Jean was devoted to her family and friends and had a strong sense of community volunteerism. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River, where she taught RCIA and CCD classes, was a member of the Women's Guild and a Eucharistic Minister. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Jean was a 22-year breast cancer survivor and a core member of the Mount Zion Cancer Support Group, which she helped grow from a handfull to 350 people. She was a mentor in the Survivors Offering Support (SOS) Group for newly diagnosed women from treatment through their first year. Additionally, she was an 18-year survivors' lap participant in the annual Relay For Life. Jean was a Past National President (1959) and a Life Member of the Navy Wives Club of America (NWCA) Eleanor Roosevelt #37. She also served as President of #37, and Secretary/Treasurer of the NWCA National Scholarship Foundation. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial was offered at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment is at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society , 1041 Rt 3 N. Gambrills, MD 21054, or the NWCA Scholarship Foundation c/o Christina Lara 105 Jeffers Street Portsmouth, VA 23702 or Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD.
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Eleanor Overstrom, 90 Eleanor L. Overstrom was born on her family's dairy farm on February 28, 1922 in Bradford, VT to Arthur F. and Helen Carleton Johnson. Eleanor was the second of two children. The family moved to Needham,
MA in 1939. Following high school she attended nursing school, became a Registered Nurse, and served in the United States Army during WWII where she met her husband of 65 years, the late Carl A. Overstrom. She lived most of her married, adult life in Painted Post, NY, where she raised her three children John (Cindy) Overstrom of Sunderland, the late Ruth (Lee) Kline of Corning NY, and the late Dorothy Overstrom. In the 1960's Eleanor returned to nursing, working at Corning Hospital, and retired from there after more than 20 years of service. Eleanor was the loving Grandmother of Michelle (Tom) Gehan, Martin Overstrom, and Rachel Overstrom; great grandmother of Charlotte , Eliza and Paul Gehan. In July of 2012, Eleanor moved to Sunderland to be with her family. She passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Her hobbies included reading, flower gardening, needlework and both playing golf and watching golf on TV. She enjoyed spending time at her summer home in the Adirondacks and staying in touch with her previous neighbors and old friends. Many of her friends considered her their surrogate “Mom.” She will be missed. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Memorial donations can be made to Calvert Hospice.
Robert Plott, 79 Robert Wayne Plott was born November 9, 1933 and passed away February 23, 2013 after battling cancer. He was the amazingly loving father of Brian (Heidi) Plott, Frances (Ralf) Lautieri, Bruce (Jennie) Plott;
grandfather of Nicole (James) Marshall, John Sollers, 59 Brianne Plott, Emily Plott, Michael Lautieri, Brooke Plott, Robert William Plott, Destinee John Eldridge Stafford, Brian Stafford; and great-grandfather Sollers was born on of Shae Justice, Bailey Lautieri, and Sydney Marshall. February 26, 1953, the Plott was a retired 42-year employee and sixth of eight children former Chief of the United States Corps of born to Milton and Engineers’ Flood Plain Management Division. Mary Virginia Sollers. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled John was a loving son arrangements. and sibling. He passed A mass and Christian Burial was held at away February 20, St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Silver Spring 2013. followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Throughout his youth, he attended Anne Cemetery on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Memorial contributions in Robert’s name may Arundel County Public Schools. Upon be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, graduating Southern High School, John worked for the United States Bureau of Printing and Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Engraving. He later attained his CDL from the College of Southern Maryland and went on occupy his “dream job” driving trucks. He Billy Sears, 88 worked for various companies including Chaney William Lee Enterprises, the Trading Post and even founded “Billy” Sears, age 88, of his own company. Owings, passed away John was a faithful member of Lothian February 20, 2013 at Church of God. While he played the trombone Calvert County earlier in life, he was well known for his love of the Nursing Center in bass guitar. His talent was apparent as you could Prince Fredrick. hear the scales and runs as he would ad-lib into He was born in Paris, now part of most songs. John played for all of the choirs at Owings, on February different phases in the Music Ministry, but most 15, 1925 to Stanley Lee of his playing time was spent with the Senior and Nellie Lee (Walton) Sears. Billy was raised on Choir, Choir #2 and Angelic Voices Choir. On February 22, 1982, John married Rose his family’s farm and attended Calvert County White and from their 30-year union four Schools. He married Mary Virginia Phipps in beautiful and talented daughters were born. With Forestville, MD in August 1943. Bill enlisted in the arrival of his girls, John’s life was full. the United States Marine Corps August 14, 1943 John loved to share a good laugh and a good and served until being discharged as a Private First conversation. He was always very concerned Class on May 12, 1945. After his discharge from about the sick and shut in, often seeing to the the service, Billy returned home and worked at needs of others while forsaking his own health Owings Lumber Company until 1955 when he concerns stating, “I can’t complain.” John made it went to work for the Maryland State Highway Administration. He retired as Senior Shop Clerk a point to take his family to visit the sick and minister unto them in song. with the SHA in 1984. John also enjoyed cooking and often Billy enjoyed rabbit hunting, fishing, playing baseball and softball. He loved spending watched cooking shows on television. After seeing time with his family, eating hard crabs and oysters something of interest, he would create a similar and watching old western movies. meal but add a personal twist. He would then call He was preceded in death by his parents, a the girls at the end of a work shift to make sure sister Margaret Smith and a son James W. Sears. they had either picked up a dish of his newest Surviving are his wife Mary V. Sears of creation for lunch or taken it home for dinner. Owings, a daughter-in-law Nancy Lee Sears, John also loved black and white movies. He grandsons James W “Billy” Sears II and his wife would often call one of the girls whenever he Tracy, and Phillip S. Sears and his wife Shannon, would come upon a particularly hilarious clip to and five great-grandchildren Cody, Kyle, Kelsey, share a laugh to two. Kylie and Sammy, all of Lusby. On Wed., Feb. 20, 2013, God called John Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mt. Harmony U.M. C. Building Fund, 155 home from his labors. He fought his good fight East Mt. Harmony Road, Owings MD 20736 and he finished his course, now there remains a rest for his soul. (online: mtharmonylmumc.org). John leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Rose; his mother, Mary Virginia Sollers; two sons, John Sollers Jr. and Marland White; four daughters, Marie, Kim, LaShawn, and Yolanda Sollers; 15 grandchildren; one brother, Randolph Sollers, three sisters, Sherry Butler and Lesteen and Erica Sollers; four brothers-in-law, Nathan Butler; George (Margaret), Russell (Kim) and Matthew White (Linda); six sisters-in-law, Barbara Boyd, Patricia White, Elsie Wilson (Carl), Bessie Willett (Milton), Arlene Forbes (Aubrey), and Marilyn Jones (Jesse); two nieces, Kelly Strong and Tia Butler; one nephew, Nathan Butler Jr.; one god-daughter, Jessica Jones Minor and a host of other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Sr., his brothers Milton Jr. and Leroy and his sister, Gloria. Visitation and services were held at Dunkirk Baptist Church. His final resting place is Moses Cemetery in Lothian. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
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Philip Taylor, 84 Philip M. Taylor, 84, a Lothian resident for 17 years, died February 22 at home, following a brief illness. He was born May 24, 1928 in Washington, DC, where he retired after 27 years of service with the Washington, DC Fire Department. Philip was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, and the Elks Club. Philip was devoted to his family and to vegetable gardening. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Genevieve Taylor; and his children, Ernest S. Taylor, Paul A. Taylor and Graceanne Sutherland. Philip is survived by his wife, Mary E. Taylor; five sons, Philip M. Taylor Jr., Charles C. Taylor, James P. Taylor, Michael J. Taylor, and Mark H. Taylor; four daughters, Marie Walker, Jeanette Moreland, Irene Herbert, and Susan Fetsko; 32 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.
Shirley Thompson, 74 Shirley Edward Thompson, age 74, of Chesapeake Beach passed away March 2, 2013. He was born September 10, 1938 in Floyd, VA to J. Murphy and Annie May (Hale) Thompson. Shirley was raised in Floyd and attended Floyd County High School, graduating in 1956. After high school, Shirley attended Ferrum College where he studied business. Shirley moved to Calvert County in 1958 and has been a resident of Chesapeake Beach for the past twenty years. Shirley worked with his brother, Earl Thompson at Thompson Lumber Company located in Sunderland. He and Earl later became partners and operated the business together. After his retirement, from the lumber company, Shirley was a real estate developer and investor. He was a member of the Calvert Elk Lodge 2620, Calvert County Sportsman Club, and the Moose Lodge in St. Mary’s County. Shirley was an avid Washington Redskins fan, and also enjoyed NACSAR, playing cards and fishing. Shirley was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Earl M. Thompson, a sister Mary Williams and her husband Gene, and a brother-in-law Ernie Fentress. He is survived by his devoted long-time companion Carolyn R. Jackson, a sister Louise Fentress of Christiansburg, VA, and brothers Newell Thompson and wife Verda Mae of King George, VA, Dorsey Thompson and wife Louise and Gene Thompson and wife Hazel, all of Floyd, VA. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Eula Thompson of
Huntingtown, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings. A Life Celebration service will be held Friday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Huntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown MD 20639. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (online: calverthospice.org) or the Calvert Elks Lodge 2620, 1015 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (online: calvertelks.com). Arrangements were handled by Rausch Funeral Home.
Millie Tippett, 72 M i l d r e d Elizabeth “Millie” Tippett, age 72, of Prince Frederick, passed away February 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 3, 1940 in Pomonkey, MD to Walbur and Mildred Alice (Allen) Willett. She was raised in Accokeek where she attended public schools and graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1958. Millie married Everett “Tip” Tippett on August 1, 1969 and they lived in Dunkirk, and later Huntingtown. She has lived in Prince Frederick for the past seven years. Millie was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and was also employed as a sales associate at Wal-Mart in Prince Frederick since 2000. Millie enjoyed traveling on long vacations as well as short day trips. She also liked shopping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Millie loved being around people and was very fond of the friends she made while working at Wal-Mart. Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Everett “Tip” Tippett in 2006 and by siblings Catherine Gates and Margaret, Walter and Charles Willett.
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She is survived by daughters Millie Y. Redmon and husband James of Mitchellville, and Mary E. Williams and husband Wesley of Huntingtown and by sons John R. Oliver and wife Susan of Tennessee, Bruce E. Oliver of Owings, James E. Tippett and wife Stacey of Prince Frederick and Samuel W.B. Tippett and wife Jennifer of Shady Side. Also surviving are grandchildren Ricky, Matthew, Brandon, Jessica, Dustin, Josh, Alex, LeeAnna, Jessica, Megan, Sam and Hunter; great-grandchildren Camden and Dustin and brothers Louis Willett of Nanjemoy and James Willett of Accokeek. Interment is at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (online: calverthospice.org). Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Itsumi Welsh of Huntingtown was born December 25, 1930 to Gon and Kunsume Yasuda of Oshima, Japan. She passed away February 27, 2013. Itsumi was the beloved wife of the late Charles W.
Welsh, Jr. She was the loving mother of Mary (Bob) Gardner, Nancy (Arthur) Thrasher, Lucy (Tom) Smith, Patty (Bill) Soper, Barbara (David) McKinney, Brenda (Ted) Osaki and Donald (Cathy) Welsh. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A service at Myosenji Temple, 310 University Blvd, W. Silver Spring, MD 20901 will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Welsh’s memory to American Kidney Fund: 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Watson, 76 Rockville, MD 20852. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings Constance C. handled arrangements. Watson, known as “Connie,” of Port Republic, was born April 26, 1936 to Nathan E. and Christina Cowan of Cambria County, PA. She passed away on February 23, 2013 at
Sue Kathleen Willsey, age 62, a 25-year resident of Harwood, died February 20 at Anne Arundel Medical Center following a battle with cancer. She was born on November 21, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Chester and Mildred Biggs. Sue was an assistant front end manager for the Giant Food in Edgewater. She loved taking cruises, crocheting and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Gene, whom she married in 1994; two daughters, Michele Marie (Clyde) Evans of Tuttle, OK and Dawn Christine (Pete) Dean of Ft. Belvoir, VA; brother Mike Biggs of Huntingtown; and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan and Ashley Dean, and Milla Evans. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.
the age of 76. Constance was the beloved wife of the late Robert R. Watson; Loving mother of Robert “Bob” (Donna) Watson, Jr. of Lothian and Bonnie (Robert) Peterman of Charlotte Hall; Devoted grandmother of six and great grandmother of nine. She was the caring sister of Florence (Boogie) Norris, Lynta (the late Jack) Huff, Christina (Larry) Schott, James (Janice) Cowan, Shirley (Larry) Williams, Mary (George) Donn, Nathan (Sandy) Cowan, Jr. and Martha (Tommy) Westman. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Connie enjoyed traveling and shopping with her sisters. Her other hobby was spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements. Interment was at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf. Memorial Contributions may be made in Connie’s Memory to a charity of your choice.
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Help Wanted Hiring Blitz: Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian will be interviewing for part-time sales associates, cashiers, truck drivers and greenhouse workers on Sunday, March 10 from noon to 1:00 p.m. This will be your opportunity to get to know us and see if working here would be a good fit for you. Come to 391 West Bay Front Road, Lothian and expect to stay about two hours. If possible, download an application from our web site to bring with you: greenstreetgardens.com/pdfs/employment_applic ation_13.pdf
Pets Meet Farkas! Happy, goofy, smart, fun loving, eager to please! There are just so many terms to describe Farkas! Maybe the best thing to call him would be "Yours!" This easy going dog has great manners, loves other dogs, would be fine in a home with kids and is just a joy to be around! And, just look at
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those ears! How fun are they? Don't miss the opportunity to make this wonderful dog yours. With a personality like his, he won't be around long! For more information, please visit: HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or visit all the animals available in person at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. Phone: (410) 257-4908. Be sure to say you read about this pet in the Chesapeake Current! Here are a few of the pets available for adoption from Anne Arundel Animal Control this week: Riley Riley is a handsome Hound Dog, white and brown, brought in as a stray by a citizen. He’s an altered male and estimated to be about three years old.
Spike Spike is one of several cute, cuddly Guinea Pigs currently available for adoption through Anne Arundel County Animal Control. He’s tan, brown and
Annabelle Annabelle is an unusual Dilute Torti, domestic long hair cat, a female. She was brought in as a stray by a citizen and is estimated to be about six years old.
Daisy Daisy is a soft gray and white, domestic short hair cat. She’s an altered female, estimated to be about 12 years old. Her family had to give her up for adoption. For more information about these or any of the many other lovable animals currently needing homes, contact Anne Arundel County Animal Control at (410) 222-8900. Be sure to say you saw them in the Chesapeake Current! (Note: Animal Control is closed on Mondays). Do your part and vaccinate your pet! Anne Arundel County Animal Control will offer low cost rabies vaccination clinics on Thursdays, Feb. 21, Feb. 28 and Mar. 7 from noon to 3:00 p.m. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats must be in carriers. Be sure to bring a bowl and water for your animal to drink while you wait in line. This clinic is for Anne Arundel County residents only and proof of residence will be required. Call (410) 222-8900 for more info.
Tough Times For NRP By Nick Garrett Are Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) at risk of not having the resources to do their jobs? If you are under the impression that the most powerful law enforcement agencies in the State of Maryland were the State Police you would have to guess again. While there are few positions more powerful then sheriffs, they are not the most powerful either. The NRP have the broadest range of law enforcement and conservation responsibilities in our State. They also have the full arresting authority of the State Police. They are law enforcement agents, conservationists, teachers, community activists, and public servants. Around here, they are particularly important because they have jurisdiction on public lands and all waterways. Calvert is surrounded by water on three sides and has several parks. In addition, we have the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Dominion LNG plant, and two Naval installations. In the case of Dominion LNG, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department has a special relationship in which they patrol the waterways next to the plant, providing security. Were there an issue beyond those basic patrols however, the Natural Resources Police would be called in. The NRP’s broad ranges of responsibility are unique. In addition to enforcing laws on the water and on land, they also fill the roles of teachers and guides to those same sportsmen and watermen whose activities are required to be in bounds. The Natural Resources Police are also first responders with special training to accompany the Department of Homeland Security. They provide over 9,300 homeland security sweeps per year. They also fulfill special responsibilities to the Food and Drug administration for oyster inspections. The State of Maryland also expects NRP to meet responsibilities for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. That being said, there are few, if any, funds made available to NRP by the Federal Government for these federally mandated activities. At times, when Federal dollars were available, Governor O’Malley chose to divide that money among counties and municipalities for their terror prevention and emergency NRP on the back burner. This list of NRP responsibilities and mandates goes on and on. Over time, NRP has been the State of Maryland’s most under-appreciated workhorse. We as citizens may never encounter an NRP officer, but they are in high
demand. More then ever, responsibilities falling under their jurisdiction are increasing. A few years ago, Maryland fell victim to the largest Rockfish poaching case in the state’s history. Unfortunately, NRP was unable to stop it. Why? There simply are not enough officers to meet the breadth of demands on them. As a result they are now a reactionary force. As recently as 2005, they prided themselves as being proactive and seeking out the violations and educating the public. When we hear about our veterans not being served after they have served our Country we are often outraged. What about law enforcement and fire and rescue? We get up in arms when we find out they are being shorted resources or understaffed. Yet somehow the NRP draws the short straw year after year. Even during tough economic times the State Police were given more for human resources and funding for important projects. Somehow, though, the NRP’s requests for additional staffing seems to fall on deaf ears and some resources have even been taken away. The State of Maryland has had no problem adding to their responsibilities while at the same time is proving unable to provide them with what they need. Boating safety patrols hours have decreased by 20% since 2004. Conservation patrols have also decreased overall. These cuts are a direct result of not having enough officers to meet the breadth of demands on their time. There are not enough officers to enforce laws, complete their patrols, implement the tasks related to their Federal mandates, and much less work with constituents to educate them about boating and hunting safety. This has a direct economic impact. Fewer people participating in these activities means less revenue for the State, not to mention the unrealized revenues from lost waterway tourism. There is a solution being considered in the State Legislature, SB 208 Natural Resources Police Force - Number of Officers, which would add to the number of officers between now and 2020 to get the numbers up to a sustainable level. There was a merger in 2004 that brought together the NRP and the Park Service, merging resources and responsibilities and unifying their mission. This made sense when you consider the similarities in their service responsibilities and requirements. This has been a period of time when the NRP was loaded up with responsibilities to three different
federal agencies which in a post 9/11 world is very serious. At the time of the merger, the NRP force strength was 435. The force boasts a force strength of 273; however, that number includes administrators and contractors who are not actually doing day-to-day enforcement work in the field. So the number now is 130 pairs of actual boots on the ground. If you are like me, you may be wondering why a police force the size of NRP needs 140 administrators and 130 officers in the field? Perhaps when the merger took place there was no organizing to restructure job descriptions and rank responsibilities to a more efficient workflow? You would think it is a no-brainier that if NRP needs additional actual officers, the Governor would just find the money in the budget. Well, for three years the bill has passed the Senate unanimously but died in the House of Delegates or run out of time. Maybe Governor O’Malley does not know it’s an issue? The reports offered by DNR to the State Legislature and the Governor’s Office seem to present the data in such a way as to make it look like there is no staffing problem. Why? Wouldn’t the Department Secretary want to approach the Governor and alert him to such a serious staffing and organizational problem? Maybe he has, and Governor O’Malley has not responded. If so, why wouldn’t the Governor respond? In similar cases, he has stepped up. He
increased funding for State Police positions. At this point, it is not known to what extent Governor O’Malley is addressing the Natural Resources Police staffing issues. There is a movement right now for those in the Legislature trying to address the issue and find some middle ground to get the bill passed. SB 208 has not passed after three years of consideration for one simple reason: it requires the Governor to fund the NRP a certain additional amount by a certain time to cover more positions. However, it goes against the usual legislative routine of being funded through the governor’s prerogative in the budget. Some legislators in the House of Delegates are concerned about the precedent this would set and the door it would open taking away the Governors’ prerogative of what to fund and when. I suggest that you call your delegate’s and senator’s offices and tell them you want to know more about SB 208 and HB 215. These are a group of elite officers out there waking up everyday not knowing if they will be able to respond to calls to keep Marylanders safe and our resources among the cleanest and most bountiful. About the Author: Nick Garrett is the owner of The Garrett Music Academy in Owings, a published author, and has served and continues to serve on various boards and commissions in Calvert County. He and his wife Krista have twin daughters, Juliette and Charlotte.
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Pride & Joy Apply Now For Pre-K Calvert County Public Schools are now accepting applications for pre-kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. Children must be four years old by September 1, 2013 to be considered for the pre-kindergarten program and meet one of the following prioritized criteria: The pre-kindergarten program was developed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to meet the needs of low-income students who may not have the necessary readiness skills to be successful in school. Students are selected based on the criteria and guidelines set by MSDE and Calvert County Public Schools. Children who meet the age eligibility and any of the following categories should apply: Child’s family must be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Homeless students are also eligible Child participated in State or Federal Early Childhood Programs Head Start English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Other Academic (Educational) Needs Preschool Special Education (student with IEP) Child Find Referral Child with demonstrated academic delay (as measured by a CCPS identified developmental assessment) Families whose incomes are up to ten percent over the Free and Reduced Meals Income Guidelines Applications will be processed and applicants will receive an eligibility determination letter. Students cannot be registered for pre-kindergarten until the application process has been completed. Applications can be obtained from any elementary school, the Calvert County Public Schools Central Office (Division of Instruction), or on the official schools web site calvertnet.k12.md.us – click the Parent Tab then look under Forms For more information, contact Cheryl Yates, Supervisor of Early Childhood and Adult Education, at (410) 535-7264.
Local Teams Excel In Competition Two Southern Maryland high schools’ robotics teams are heading to California to compete in the VEX World Robitics Championships April 17-20, following big wins at a College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Competition. Calvert High School’s “The A-Team” and La Plata High School’s “Angle Warriors” bested 26 other teams in the Southern Maryland VEX League Championship at CSM last month. “The enthusiasm for robotics has grown enormously over the past few years and that enthusiasm has inspired many young people to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. Here’s more about local winners: - The Create Award (1st Place) went to Patuxent High School Team #5525B. The Create Award is earned by a team whose robot design incorporates a creative engineering solution to the design challenges of this year’s game. This team developed a multi-level scoop and elevation system that allowed the team to consistently score many bags at one time. It also had a very effective de-scoring mechanism. - The Innovate Award (1st Place) went to Calvert High School’s “X-Bot Team.” And second place went to Our Lady Star of the Sea Team #6147. The Innovate Award is presented to a team that has demonstrated a strong combination of ingenuity and innovation in designing their VEX robot. The judges were most impressed with the de-scoring method and high scoring multi-sack technique for offensive play. Their use of 007 helped put them over the top. - The Sportsmanship Award (1st Place) went to Huntingtown High School Teams #1668A, B and X. The Second Place Sportsmanship Award went to the Northern Patriots Team #856. The Sportsmanship Award is presented to a team that has earned the respect and admiration of the volunteers and other teams at the event. This team is a model for all to follow and
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The La Plata High School Angle Warriors and the Calvert High School A-Team made up the competition’s winning alliance and received the Tournament Champion Award. Their win qualifies them for the VEX World Championships in Anaheim, CA in April.
interacts with everyone in a positive, respectful manner in the spirit of friendly competition and cooperation. This school sent three teams of various levels to the competition. These teams worked very well together ensuring all the students had a positive experience. The advanced team helped the junior team with programming. Each team spoke of the great experience that league play provided. - The Energy Award went to Calvert High School’s “The A-Team.” The Energy Award is decided based on team enthusiasm at the event. This team exhibited genuine excitement and energy when answering the judges’ questions. They showed great robotics talent. - Programming Skills Champion; Calvert High School, The A-Team #1670A. This awards is presented to the top scorer in the Programming Skills Challenge. - The Design Award (2nd Place) went to Patuxent High School Team #5525A. - In the Middle School Qualifying Rounds, the team from Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons came in third.
CURRENT EVENTS Spring Break Events For Kids Mark your calendars and make plans now! Spring break means a fun break for kids at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons with a wide variety of interesting programs. For more info, call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41. March 28 – Dig It! Discover clues from the ancient past by studying 20 million year old fossils found right here in Calvert County! Visit the paleo prep lab and watch a fossil being prepared. Play the extinction game. The 15-minute program starts at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., on the hour. March 29 – Jellyfish: They may be annoying to some, but they are an important part of the food chain. Join an interpreter at the jellyfish exhibit to learn more about this critical part of the ecosystem. The 15-minute program starts at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., on the hour. March 30 – Fossil Egg Hunt: Back by popular demand is the annual fossil egg hunt! Look for eggs with real fossils inside hidden throughout the museum. For children age 3-8, divided into two age groups. Please bring your own basket for collecting eggs. Participants may keep the fossils! Starts at 10:30 a.m. Free with museum admission. April 1 – Otter Breakfast: Learn about otter enrichment, habitat, and the
mischief these mammals get into with their playful curiosity. Go behind the scenes to talk with a keeper and observe a feeding. A continental breakfast will be provided. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult to participate. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Fee is $15 per person, $10 for members and includes museum admission. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register. Program begins at 9:00 a.m. April 1 - Otter Enrichment Activity: If you were here for the Otter’s 10th birthday party, you may have helped make an otter enrichment device, also known as otter toys. Now it’s time to help paint them! We will be using all natural edible paints, so plan on making a mess. There are a limited number of eggs to paint at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Fun Bus Trips Planned Forget the traffic and parking hassles. Take the bus and make new friends! The Captain Avery Museum of Shady Side is planning six entertaining and educational trips for 2013. All proceeds from these coach excursions will be used to support the programs and operations of the Museum and the trips are open to members and non-members. All excursions leave from the Kmart parking lot just off MD Rt. 2 in Edgewater. Because of their popularity, if you’re interested, you should make reservations ASAP! Newseum and National Gallery of Art: April 16, $75 members and $85 non-members. Reservation deadline March 8. The Evergreen Museum and Baltimore Museum of Art: May 15, $89 members and $99 non-members. Reservation deadline April 1. Choptank River Cruise and Crab Feast: June 19, $89 members and $99 non-members. Reservation deadline May 1
Washington National Cathedral Tour and High Tea: September 17, $80 members, $90 for non-members. Reservation deadline August 1. National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of the American Indian: November 13, $60 members and $70 non-members. Reservation deadline October 1. White House Holiday Decorations Tour: Date and time determined by White House Visitors Office. $85 members, $95 non-members. Reservation requests can be submitted any time, with a deadline of May 15. In most instances, the cost of the trip includes transportation and gratuity, admissions, and lunch. To make reservations, please visit the Museum’s website: captainavery museum.org. For more information, call Trip Coordinator Roberta Dorn at (410) 798 5618.
April 2 – Amazing Amphibians: Discover some of the amphibians that live in our area. Learn about their life cycle and how they differ from reptiles. Discover what we feed them and what makes them so amazing! The 15-minute program starts at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the hour. April 3 – Hands-On History: Delve deeper into our Maritime History Hall. Discover some of the hidden treasures we have in our collection when we open up our discovery boxes and see what those artifacts can teach us about the people – or things – that were here long before we were. The 15-minute program starts at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., on the hour. April 3 – Paleontologist for a Day: Spring Break Day Camp. Did you know that fossils are not always the remains of the living organisms? In this day camp we will learn how permineralized fossils are formed, make a mold for a “fossil print” and then create a cast from it, explore our fossil hall and Paleo Prep Lab and get a behind-the-scenes peek at the hundreds of fossils in our collection that are not on display. Day camp is designed for children age 7 to 10. Program runs from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Fee $25.00, lunch not included. Space is limited and preregistration is required; call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register. April 5 – Invasive Species: Explore how fragile the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem can be when nonnative animals or plants are introduced and begin to take over. This program stars “Frankenfish” - the Snake-
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head - and some other perhaps more surprising culprits. The 15-minute program starts at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., on the hour. April 5 – First Free Friday: The Museum is open free from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Special Tom Wisner Tribute Concert with Teresa Whitaker and Frank Schwartz, in the auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m. Opening of Tiles of the Chesapeake, a student art show highlighting Youth Art Month by Mutual Elementary 4th and 5th graders. Under the direction of art teacher Beth Beighley and visiting artist Parran Collery, the students used a slab technique to create their works of art. Supported by funds from the PTA and the Maryland State Arts Council. April 6 –Solomons Island Kite Day: Celebrate the annual Kite Day with the Wings Over Washington Kite Club. Bring your own kite or make one at the museum. Kite kits will be on sale for $5 each, cash only. Admission is FREE and open to the public. General museum admission applies for visitation to the exhibition gallery. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the field across from the museum. April 7 - Crab Conferences: Take a close up look at some of the species of crab that live in the bay using a shed and a model, and learn how the crabs are surviving. Will the beautiful, delicious swimmers regain their numbers? Or will time just gobble them up? The 15-minute program starts at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., on the hour.
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CURRENT EVENTS The Arts
EVENTS
Fri. Mar. 9 & Sat. Mar. 10
Friday, Mar. 8
Calvert Artists’ Guild Spring Multi-Media Art Show & Sale: The Calvert Artists’ Guild, Inc. event will be held at the auditorium at Asbury Solomons, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; admission, parking free. Refreshments will be served. Info: (410) 326-7199.
Mission Possible: Promoting Non-Profit Success. 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Third annual conference for employees, board members and volunteers of the region’s nonprofit organizations will feature a keynote address by Justin Pollock, founder and principal of Orgforward. Conference participants will then select from ten presentations on fundraising, strategy, volunteer recruitment, strengthening community relationships and utilizing public access TV. Registration is $55; $35 group rate (five or more). Register online at csmd.edu or call Kim Yellman at (301) 934-7627 or Sharon Buckler at (301) 934-7602.
Fri., Mar. 15 thru Sun., Mar. 24 Color & Light Society Spring Show & Sale: At Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell/Solomons. Features paintings, sculpture, watercolors and more. More info: (410) 326-4640 or online at annmariegarden.org. TEXT/MESSAGE: a teen art exhibit: Through visual artwork, creative writing or performing arts, the exhibit will include works that communicate what it means to be a teen today. All artwork will include a text or a message in the body of the work. At Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center from March 15 - July 28.
Thru Sunday, Mar. 24 Living Gallery at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell/Solomons. Annmarie’s Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studio space during The Living Gallery. More than 20 artists, including painters, sculptors, ceramicists and others will set up their studios and work in the gallery. Guests are invited to observe the artistic process and talk with the artists about their work. Questions about any aspect of the artistic process – techniques, tools, materials, subject and inspiration – are highly encouraged.
Thru Sunday, Mar. 31 Clay Variations: Four Southern Maryland potters interpreting traditional forms. At Calvert Gallery; artists’ reception is March 9 at Calvert Gallery from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This intriguing show brings together 4 Southern Maryland potters: Amanda Willis, Denise Breitburg, Randy Estabrook and Ray Bogle. Each is unique in their approach to shape, texture, color, form and firing techniques. Each brings their own meaning to traditional form while pushing the boundaries of tradition to express their own passion. The CalvART Gallery, in the Prince Frederick Center at Rt. 231 and Rt. 4. Hours are Thurs. through Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More infor: Abbey Griffin 202-744-6490, abbeygrif@gmail.com or online calvartgallery.com or on Facebook CalvART GalleryPotters’ Show.
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Saturday, Mar. 9 Handmade Easter Egg Sale: Created by members of Centenary United Methodist Church in Shady Side as a fundraiser. If you want to pre-order these lovely candy eggs, call (410) 867 9567. They will also be on sale after Mar. 9 at Shady Side Market, Renno’s Market in Shady Side; Christopher’s in Churchton; and Grauel’s Office Supply in Deale. Garden Smarter: Propagation: Want to plan for the future with more plants? Join in this general discussion about starting plants from seed, by division, and cuttings. From 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Free! Winter Hike Series: at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. This hike will be at Riggleman Preserve from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Despite the cold temperatures, nature is still out there waiting to be explored. Bundle up and enjoy a winter hike; there are always surprises! As you explore, the group will discuss winter survival strategies of the Sanctuary’s plants and animals. Adults and children ages 8 and older). Registration required. Call (410) 741-9330 or e-mail programs@jugbay.org for more info. New Volunteer Workshop: at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach from 10:00 a.m. - noon. There are lots of "jobs" for volunteers including helping out an hour or two at special family events, outreach events or in the museum. Come see what we're all about! This year, we will be taking an optional trip up to the National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville, MD in the afternoon after the workshop if you're so inclined - please feel free to join us! Family Night Bingo: Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings. Gather family and friends for an evening of fun playing B-I-N-G-O! Themed gift baskets valued at least $100 will be given as prizes for all regular games. Grand Finale themed basket valued at least $300. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Early bird games begin at 5:30 p.m. Regular games begin at 6:00 p.m. Admission: Over 10 yrs. $20.00 for 20 regular games, 10 yrs. and under $10.00 for 20 regular games. Proceeds from this event benefit the Northern High School instrumental music program.
CURRENT EVENTS Saturday, Mar. 9 (Con’t) Square Dance & Potluck: At Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road, Galesville, MD 20765. Live Traditional Appalachian music by Leah Weiss (fiddle), Gary Wright (guitar), and friends. Squares, longways set, and circle dances called by Janine Smith. No partner, experience, or lessons necessary. Yes, YOU can do it! All ages welcome. Potluck Dinner (optional) 5:45 7:00 p.m.; Family-Friendly Dancing begins at 7:00 p.m.; More Challenging Dancing 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. Adults: $10; Ages 5-17 years: $5; Under 5 years: free. Proceeds go to the West River Improvement Association (WRIA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit. (301) 926-9142 for info. Casino Night: Viva Las Vegas! Benefit for Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation (proceeds will be used for pediatric training equipment). At St. John Vianney Church, in Prince Frederick from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. $75 per person includes light fare, games, music and dancing. Must be 21 or over. Call (410) 535-8178 for more info. Country Dance: Time to boogie! Come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can't dance, teachers will be available to give instruction, with one-hour lessons beginning at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260.
Longaberger Basket Bingo Fundraiser: Hosted by the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department to benefit the Autism Project of Owings, which offers individual, therapeutic integration and family services and tutoring. Advance tickets: $20 for 20 games (tickets $25 at the door). Call (410) 286-8240 for tickets and info. Door prizes, food concessions, and a 50/50 raffle. Doors open at noon and games begin at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 10 All U Can Eat Breakfast: On a “Spring is in the Air” morning, start off with a hearty breakfast including hot cakes, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, fruit, and chipped beef. Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Adults $10; kids ages 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge.
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Chef Brenda’s Award Winning Meat Loaf: Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Auxiliary from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Come to the lower level dining room. Tuesday, Mar. 12 Cost is $10 including side, slaw, and beverage. Sea Squirts: Chesapeake 1, 2, 3: One Osprey The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach in a nest, two fish swim nearby, three scurrying and questions may be directed to (301) crabs… youngsters can come play the 855-6466. counting game and learn some of Tom Wisner’s songs from Singing the Chesapeake. Membership Meeting: All members of the 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free program at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons, are encouraged to attend the regular meeting, preregistration suggested. Call (410) starting at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion 326-2042 ext. 41. Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Text-Mex Casual Tuesday Dinner: Informal Beach on Route 260. For information call dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the 301-855-6466. American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, Saturday, Mar. 16 in the lower-level dining room. The menu for “Casual Tuesday Dinner” will be Tex-Mex House Museum with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, Benson-Hammond Re-Opens: The Ann Arrundell (correct including beverage. spelling) County Historical Society’s 2013 season at the museum is from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from Wednesday, Mar. 13 noon to 3:00 p.m. AACHS is celebrating its 51st year of activities. The Farmhouse Winter Interludes Concert: Talented and Museum has four period rooms, a third floor original, Zoe Mulford's voice, personality, and farm and doll museum areas and a new second banjo bring an American edge to an English floor display area. Special displays for opening folk delivery that forges a magical bond include 19th Century Cooking Implements; between her audience and her music. Don't German dolls and toys featuring vintage tin miss her during this visit from England. 7:00 - kitchen items; and a third floor display of the 8:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Language of the Fan featuring a portion of the Society's own fan collection. Hours continue Free! through December. More info: (410) 768-9518 or aachs.org.
Thursday, Mar. 14
Footworks in Steps & Stripes: The South County Concert Association presents this show at 7:30 p.m. at Southern High School, 4400 Solomons Island Rd., Harwood. Come and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner in Baltimore. The concert will include six dancers, three musicians and guest artist who will trace the cultural diversity of Baltimore and Maryland with original music, songs and choreography. Admission is free to subscribers of the South County Concert Association and the Anne Arundel Community Concert Association. General public admission is $20 per person. For info contact F. R. Gouin (301) 789-3295 or southcountyconcerts.org.
and best apps. Please pre-register. (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862 From 7:00 8:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Free!
Kids N Critters: Rainbow Makers: What colors go into a rainbow? Did you know that sometimes you can make new colors by mixing the ones we have? For ages 3 to 5. Adult participation is encouraged. From 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center, 2880 Gray's Road, Prince Frederick. Fee per child: $3.00/BCNES members $1.00. For info or to register, email: cypressswamp@co.cal.md.us. Calvert Conversations: An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in the living room, and share or learn something new! From 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Twin Beaches Library Branch. Sea Squirts: Special guest Robert Gotton from Lusby Library will present a themed counting story time, sponsored by PNC Bank. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Free program at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons, space limited to 40 people, preregistration suggested. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41. Your Android Phone or Tablet 101: Are you considering an Android smart phone or tablet and want to know the basics of how to get started? Or maybe you have one already and want to know more about what it can do? Bring your device and we’ll give you a few pointers with help from Verizon Wireless. Topics covered may include: set up, email, notifications, maps, widgets, improving battery life, what to do if your phone gets lost
Fishing Creek Clean-Up: From 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Chesapeake Beach (rain date March 17). Volunteers meet at the Railway Trail Head (across from Paddle or Pedal at Rod 'N' Reel Marina West). Boots and gloves recommended! St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance: Put on the Green and come to THE place to celebrate St Paddy’s Day, in the upper level of the American Legion Post on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Traditional dinner of ham, corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes, sides, soft beverages, and draft beer. Cash bar available. Dinner will be served from 6:30 p.m. and dancing to the tunes of 2-4-U will begin at 8:00. Tickets may be purchased from the Legion Bartender and are $20 in advance and $25.00 at the door, $10 for carryout, and after 8:00 p.m. (dance only). Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion. Garden Smarter: Companion Planting, Succession Planting for Vegetable Gardens: Learn about mutually beneficial crop relationships, keep insects at bay, attract beneficial insects, enhance the health of your garden soil and grow great tasting veggies! From 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Free!
Sunday, Mar. 17 Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour: Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Enjoy a
guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. Ages 10 and over. From 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. (410) 586-8562 or online at jefpat.org.
Monday, Mar. 18 Calvert Eats Local: Learn about permaculture. Presentation by Liz Stoffel. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas, and great food! From 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Tuesday, Mar. 19 American Legion Auxiliary 206 Meeting: Begins at 7:00 p.m. in Upper Level Hall of the Chesapeake Beach Stallings-Williams Post. All members are encouraged to attend and bring their ideas to share. Downton Abbey Schemes and Skeins: Bring your knitting/crochet project and make new friends while watching the hot PBS Masterpiece Classic series Downton Abbey on the big screen. From 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Wednesday, Mar. 20 Bay Business Group Meeting: Local business owners are invited to come check out the fast-growing, enthusiastic Bay Business Group (BBG). Meeting begins @ 8:00 a.m. at the Rod ‘N’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach. For more info, call BBG President Diane Burr @ (410) 231-0140 or visit our web site at baybusinessgroup.org.
Thursday, Mar. 21 Sea Squirts: Chesapeake 1, 2, 3: One Osprey in a nest, two fish swim nearby, three scurrying crabs… youngsters can come play the counting game and learn some of Tom Wisner’s songs from Singing the Chesapeake. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Free program at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons, preregistration suggested. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41. What Are My Old Books Worth? Have a box of old books in the corner and don't know what to do with them? Join Calvert Library and Second Looks Books for a workshop that teaches you how to value your old or rare books! Participants are encouraged to bring one or two old books to the workshop. No registration required. From 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Fairview Library Branch in Owings. PEM Talks: Sustainable Chesapeake presents Greg Bowen talking about Buy Local: The Sustainable Food Movement, at 7:00 in the auditorium at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons. Free. Thursday, March 21 (7:00 p.m.) Bowen, who grew up on a tobacco farm in Calvert County, will share the surprising progress and challenges in the local food movement in Southern Maryland. This will be a great opportunity to learn where to find local food sources and get the latest news about the local food movement. Bowen helped create the Calvert County Sustainable Agriculture Awards, helped sponsor numerous agricultural workshops and helped form a local foods group called Calvert Eats Local. Retiring after 32 years with the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning, Bowen formed and directs Land Stewardship Solutions LLC.
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